2. Increase Village's Liability Insurance Limit.

Peggy Koperski stated the current liability insurance is $6.75 million. Current trends show coverage should be increased. President Byrne inquired about the pre-qualifications for entry date to the pool and who was responsible for underwriting the insurance. President Byrne inquired if there was an umbrella over current insurance. Trustee Cashman inquired if the term was annual and if there was a short rate penalty. Trustee Ryg asked if other options had been considered. Item to be brought back to future Committee of the Whole for discussion after further research.

D. Assistant Village Manager

1. Golf Course Pond Dredging Capital Project.

Evan Teich, Assistant to the Village Manager stated the Vernon Hills Golf Course was requesting additional expenditures to finish the dredging at hole #7 in the amount of $1,500 per day for 5 days. Trustee Henley stated the need for this additional amount was due to the winter weather being mild and work could not be completed without destroying the ground area. Trustee Cashman stated the additional cost was due to having to bring in the equipment. Manager Allison stated worse case scenario would be to have to haul away and permits required. A berm was to be built along cart path. Trustee Cashman requested work to be completed by end of May unless permits are required. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Black approval of additional payment to LoVernier at $1,500 a day for 5 days, not to exceed $7,500. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6- Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0- None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

E. Public Works Director

1. Fairway Drive Extension Survey Results.

Public Works Director Laudenslager presented the survey results and a suggested resolution on how to address the buffer. Lots 78 & 96 were not adjacent to the Fairway Drive extension; Lots 97-106 were the alley lots; and Lots 107-121 backed directly to the proposed road. Consensus of the survey was the residents preferred to have a fence with landscaping. Trustee Ryg stated she would like to see samples of fence materials. President Byrne stated the residents should be notified to come to a meeting to discuss plan. Trustee Henley was not in favor of spending $.25 million on fence and shrubbery. He stated he had been informed the residents along the road extension had paid $10,000 less for those lots. Trustee Hebda stated much time had been spent on the development of the Charrette plan. Trustee Koch stated the project was beyond Options A, B & C and like the option of the fence with landscaping. Cost of option would be $175,000-$180,000. President Byrne requested the project should not be less than what we required other developers to do. Ms. Campbell, Lot 98 stated they did not receive a discount on lot.

Mr. Laudenslager requested approval to seek professional services to complete an inventory and management plan for the Village's suburban forest. Trustee Cashman inquired if the proposal qualified to waiver fee. Trustee Ryg inquired about the current inventory that had been prepared several years ago. Mr. Laudenslager stated it had been lost in the computer conversion. Licensed arborist to do the work. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg approval to seek professional services to complete an inventory and management plan for the Village's suburban forest. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6- Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black

NAYS: 0- None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

5. Port Clinton Rd./Wisconsin Central Ltd. Pedestrian Crossing-Approval of Engineering Estimate.

Mr. Laudenslager requested approval of the estimate to install the bituminous/timber crossing and bell for the pedestrian crossing at the Wisconsin Central tracks at Port Clinton Rd. The bituminous crossing is estimated at $2,178 and the pedestrian bell is estimated at $11,000. With contingency the estimated cost for the project is $14,497. Project to be completed by no later than August 25th. President Byrne requested the Sugar Creek residents be informed of the new crossing. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch approval of the estimated cost of $14,497 for installation of a bituminous/timber crossing and bell at the Wisconsin Central tracks at Port Clinton Rd. and authorization of staff to move forward with the agreements to initiate the work. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6- Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman

NAYS: 0- None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

6. Aspen Drive Parking.

Mr. Laudenslager requested approval of the Traffic Advisory Committee recommendation to delineate additional no parking areas along the east side of Aspen Drive from August Drive to Route 60 and no parking areas along the west side of Aspen Drive from Abbey Lane to Route 60. Trustee Koch requested exemption on parking during school events. Ordinance to be drafted and approved at a future meeting. Motion by Trustee Black, second by Trustee Koch approval to extend "no parking" designation along Aspen Drive from Augusta Drive to Rt. 60 on the east side and from Abbey Lane to Rt. 60 on the west side. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6- Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0- None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

E. Chief of Police

1. COPS Grant Proposal - FY 01/02.

Chief Fleischhauer requested authorization to seek grant monies for 3 additional police officers under the COPS Grant Program. The COPS Grant Program was due to end in November 2000. The grant process primarily as a planning tool to offset some of the anticipated costs of growth and increased service delivery. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda approval and authorization to submit a grant application under the COPS Grant Program for 3 additional police officers. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6- Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley

NAYS: 0- None

ABSENT: 0-None

Motion declared carried.