MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

MAY16, 2000

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Cashman, Henley, Ryg, Koch and Hebda.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Finance Director Nakrin, Building Commissioner Gerth, Chief Fleischhauer, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.

  1. MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 5/02/2000 Committee Minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Henley, Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 - Black

Motion declared carried.

2. O’REILLY’S FINE FURNITURE

Bob Byko, representing O’Reilly’s Fine Furniture, requested annexation of a 3-acre parcel to the Village. A 95,000 sq. ft. two-story building was proposed as shown in a preliminary design plan by Viking Design Group dated 5/9/00. The site plan was satisfactory with staff with just a few issues to resolve. Polling of the Board showed unanimous approval. Corporation Counsel Citron stated to the petitioner that concept approval does not constitute Board action.

 

3. WHOLESALE CARPET DESIGN

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Planning and Zoning approved the final site and landscaping plan subject to certain conditions as outlined in their minutes dated April 5, 2000. Scott Wilson of Manhard Consulting gave an introduction with Eric Handley of William Randolph Co. presenting the design of the building as per the layout supplied. Trustee Cashman confirmed that Landscape Architect Poi approved of the plan and staff stated he did. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Cashman to approve the final site and landscape plan excluding signage subject to the conditions as outlined in Planning and Zoning minutes dated April 5, 2000. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda, Henley

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Black

Motion declared carried.

4. WICKES FURNITURE – REUSE OF OLD KOHL’S BUILDING

Mr. Amstadter, architect for Wickes, presented the plan for a Wickes Furniture store at Fashion Square in the old Kohl’s building. The entire frontage of the store will be refaced on the north and east elevations. The landscaping will be improved. There will be no warehousing, only will call for small items such as lamps. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the proposed elevations and signage subject to any review comments or changes from Technical Review. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Ryg, Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Black

Motion declared carried.

 

6. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Cashman to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 - Black

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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Jeanne M. Schwartz, Village Clerk Roger L. Byrne, Village President