MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

AUGUST 1, 2000

IN ATTENDANCE: Chairman Pro-Tem Cashman called the meeting to order at 8:55 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, and Ryg.

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, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the 6/20/00, 7/11/00 and 7/18/00 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

2. ORDINANCE REGULATING OUTDOOR SEATING

Building Commissioner Gerth presented ordinance and resolution for outdoor seating. Trustee Cashman suggested adding the Vernon Hills Golf Course and White Deer Run to the list. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve an amendment to Chapter 10 of the Village of Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances and a resolution relative to the monitoring and regulating of outdoor seating. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

3. COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY – TEMPORARY PARKING LOT

Mike Anthony representing CLC presented a proposed plan to expand their parking lot to 201 spaces at the campus on Milwaukee Avenue along with the required detention. Trustee Ryg noted that at the present time parking is very dangerous and the plan is needed. Trustee Henley stated that the curb cuts are inadequate now and with the addition of 200 spaces, it will be even more of a problem. Mr. Anthony will work with staff to address the issue. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Henley to grant temporary approval to the expansion subject to the granting of a special use permit for the overall master plan within one year and having the proposed plan comply with the Village’s Landscaping and Development Ordinance. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

4. VERNON TOWNSHIP POOL – CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTATION

Todd Gedville representing the Township presented the concept plan to expand the existing pool and add one water slide, landscaping, a sand play area, fencing, decking and a mechanical building. The plan will add 1350 sq. ft. and the slide with the railing will be 11 feet high. Trustee Black asked if there were any comments from the surrounding residents. Mr. Gedville stated that one negative comment was received and the rest were positive. Trustee Cashman asked how the pool would be funded. Mr. Gedville stated it was part of the budget and there would be no tax increase. The Board approved of the plan.

5. GODDARD SCHOOL – DAY CARE CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTATION

Howard Naft of the Nafco Group presented a plan for a day care center at the corner of Route 45 and Grosse Point Circle. Trustee Cashman asked if there would be another curb cut and Assistant Manager Kalmar stated there would. Corporate Counsel Citron suggested possibly incorporating the access with Angelo’s Restaurant. Trustee Cashman confirmed that there would be fencing around the detention and play areas. Trustee Ryg suggested landbanking some of the parking since it would only be used for drop off and pick up. Assistant Manager Kalmar stated the parking is needed for special events. Trustee Ryg suggested talking with Angelo’s on shared parking. The Director of Goddard School gave the concept and philosophy of the school. The Board was polled and all approved of the plan.

6. BD’S MONGOLIAN BARBEQUE – CONCEPT PRESENTATION

Billy Downs presented the concept plan for the new restaurant to be located at the old Red Lobster location. They would like to be open before Christmas. Trustee Black stated her dislike of the flags and the signage proposed. Trustee Henley stated that no monument sign would be allowed per the lawsuit. Trustee Koch liked the concept but not the signage. The Board as a whole approved of the concept but work is needed on the signage.

7. BUTTERFIELD ROAD IMPROVEMENTS/JUVENILE CENTER TRAFFIC SIGNAL

Public Works Director Laudenslager gave an overview of the improvements and traffic signalization per his letter dated July 19, 2000. Trustee Ryg noted that the plan is short on landscaping.

8. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Black to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and reconvene the Board. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:13 p.m.

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