MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
HELD MAY 16, 2000
1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Henley, Koch, Cashman.
Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Building Commissioner Gerth, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.
(Trustee Ryg arrived 7:04 p.m.)
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
John Houbion of Stonefence Farms suggested constructing an underpass across Route 45 at Prairie for Stevenson High School students. Public Works Director Laudenslager reported that pedestrian signalization is planned for that intersection. The cost of an underpass would be approximately $2 million and funding is not available currently. Trustee Cashman stated if money were available, his priority would be at Aspen and Route 60 for the elementary school age children. President Byrne asked Manager Allison to bring the matter back after staff investigates.
A. Village President
i. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing Sergeant Eccles for 25 years of service.
ii. President Byrne read a proclamation designating May 21-27, 2000 as "National Public Works Week".
B. Village Manager
i. Village Manager Allison asked if the Board was interested in participating in an automated train whistle study at approximately $5000. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the participation in the Automated Train Whistle Study not to exceed $5000. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 – Ryg, Cashman, Henley, Koch
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 2 – Black, Hebda
Motion declared carried.
ii. Manager Allison asked the Board to consider contributing to Seniors Day.
C. Assistant to the Village Manager
i. Per Intern Sherman’s memo dated May 10, 2000, Assistant to the Manager Teich read the property tax levy for the proposed CDW office/warehouse at a total of approximately $363,777.19, for the proposed 700 Hickory Hills Drive building at a total of approximately $28,917.37, for the 380 Corporate Woods Drive building at a total of approximately $22,286.22, and for the 330 Corporate Woods building at a total of approximately $38,447.74.
i. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch for approval and passage of Resolution 2000-26-the Local Project Development Report for Fairway Drive-US Rt. 45 to IL Route 60 (Route: FAU-2666, Section #98-00026-00-PV). Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 – Cashman, Henley, Koch, Ryg
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 2 – Hebda, Black
Motion declared carried.
ii. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch for approval of a $145,000 budget for a buffer (fence and landscaping) on the west side of Fairway Drive from Huron Street to the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 –Cashman, Koch, Ryg, Byrne
NAYS: 1 – Henley
ABSENT: 2 – Black, Hebda
Motion declared carried.
iii. Public Works Director Laudenslager reported that based on a lack of positive support for curb reconfiguration at Cherry Valley Alley, staff is requesting the Board to not move forward with curb installation. The Board agreed.
iv. Manager Allison referred to a memo dated May 11, 2000 on hanging banners to Village streetlights for the high schools serving our community. The Board concurred and asked Manager Allison to contact the schools for more details. It was suggested to waive the installation fee.
i. Village Engineer Brown reported the findings of a feasibility study done for Beaver Creek Park as outlined in his memo dated May 12, 2000. The projected cost to get the site ready would be approximately $65,000. Trustee Cashman confirmed that the payee is yet to be determined noting that the Village paid for the feasibility study to verify that the property is a good park site.
(Trustee Hebda arrived at 8:20 p.m.)
Trustee Ryg asked if the Beaver Creek park would go to the Homeowner’s Association and Manager Allison responded that it would. Trustee Ryg asked for an update on the Gregg’s Landing park. A meeting will be coordinated with the liaison, park district reps and the residents as soon as possible.
ii. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Henley to approve Resolution 2000-27 authorizing approval of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Lakeview Parkway/Fairway Drive Intersection Improvement and Traffic Signal Design not to exceed $30,412.00. Trustee Cashman reported that this was for a professional service that did not go out for bid. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 – Henley, Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 - Black
Motion declared carried.
6. Omnibus Vote Agenda
President Byrne read the Omnibus Vote Agenda items A-W. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-W. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 – Henley, Koch, Ryg, Cashman
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 2 – Hebda, Black
Motion declared carried.
A. Approval of 5/02/2000 Board Minutes subject to 10F being changed to Enhanced Network Services instead of Enhance 911 and the fundraiser being held at American Hotel Register and not Amerisuites.
B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 5/16/2000 in the amount of $326,329.56.
C. Department Reports:
1. 4/2000 Building Department Report
D. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-34 granting a variance from the Code of Ordinances, Appendix C-Zoning, Section 4.6.8.2.6 allowing a three (3) foot variance from the minimum seven (7) foot side and rear yard setback requirement for an accessory building at 48 Monterey Dr.
E. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-35 granting a variance from the Code of Ordinances, Appendix C-Zoning, Section 4.6.8.2.6 allowing a five (5) foot variance from the minimum seven (7) foot side and rear yard setback requirement for an accessory building at 44 Monterey Dr.
F. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-36 granting a variance from the Code of Ordinances, Appendix C-Zoning, Section 4.6.8.2.6 allowing a five (5) foot variance from the minimum seven (7) foot side and rear yard setback requirement for an accessory building at 50 Monterey Dr.
G. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-37 granting a variance from the Code of Ordinances, Appendix C-Zoning, Section 10.6.1.3, for the property located at 190 Southgate Dr. allowing a fourteen (14) foot variance from the minimum thirty (30) rear yard building setback requirement for an addition.
H. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-38 granting a variance from the Code of Ordinance, Chapter 19-Sign Ordinance, Section 19-3(c)(6)(a), allowing an additional building-mounted wall sign to be displaced on the south elevation at 316 Center Dr. (Hawthorn Lanes)
I. Approval and passage Of Ordinance 2000-39 amending The Code Of Ordinances Of The Village Of Vernon Hills, Chapter 14, Section 14-226(B)(9) – Pertaining To The Hours Of Construction.
J. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-40 granting Final Site and Landscaping Plans for the Proposed Office/Warehouse Building located At 330 Corporate Woods Parkway.
K. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-41 granting Final Site and Landscaping Plans for the Proposed Office/Warehouse Building located At 380 Corporate Woods Parkway.
L. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-42 granting Final Site and Landscaping Plan for the Proposed Office/Warehouse Building (Monnex International, Inc.) located At 700 Hickory Hills Drive.
M. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-43 amending Ordinance 2000-25 granting final site and landscaping plan approvals for certain park improvements on property commonly known as Grosse Pointe Park located at the southeast corner of Grosse Pointe Boulevard and Southfield Drive.
N. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-44 declaring certain village property as surplus and disposing of said property through salvage.
O. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-22 authorizing the purchase of concrete ready mix from Evanston Fuel & Material in an amount not to exceed $11,000.
P. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-23 authorizing the purchase of a 2000 Ford Explorer from Landmark Ford in an amount not to exceed $23,395.
Q. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-24 authorizing the purchase of a 2000 GMC pickup truck from Worden-Martin, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $21,686.39.
R. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-25 authorizing approval of Grant Agreement #00-123507 between the Village and the Illinois Dept. of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA)
S. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-28 authorizing payment to Civiltech Engineering for Phase IA Improvements to the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex in the amount not to exceed $443,212.
T. Approval to Release of Performance Bond #447200S – 750 Bunker Court - PanCor Construction.
U. Approval to Release of Performance Bond #700-81-22-4080 (Grading Bond) – Sam’s Club – Sam’s Real Estate Business Trust.
V. Approval of NCT Access Road Agreement between the Village, County, American Hotel Register, and CDW.
W. Approval of Grant of Temporary License to Kollin Stagnito for a portion of the 100-foot strip.
8. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 –Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda, Henley
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 - Black
Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Approved this _____ day of June, 2000.
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Jeanne M. Schwartz Roger L. Byrne
Village Clerk Village President