MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
HELD DECEMBER 5, 2000
1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg.
Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Building Commissioner Gerth, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis, and Village Clerk Schwartz.
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
None.
5. Recess
Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to recess the Board Meeting and go to Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 – Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg
NAYS: 0 – None
ABSENT: 1 – Black
Motion declared carried. Meeting recessed at 7:06 p.m. and reconvened at 9:42 p.m.
A. Village President
i. Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to approve the rescheduling of the January 9, 2001 Board Meeting to January 2, 2001 at 6:00 p.m. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 – Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda
NAYS: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
B. Village Manager
i. No report.
C. Assistant Manager
i. No report.
i. No report.
i. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch for approval and passage of Resolution 2000-115 authorizing the development of a $5 million alternate revenue bond and a $1.3 million installment loan to Libertyville Community High School District 128 for the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Development including authorization to engage Chapman and Cutler for an amount not to exceed $20,500 and Speer Financial for an amount not to exceed $15,500. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 – Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman
NAYS: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
i. No report.
G. Public Works Director
i. No report.
H. Building Commissioner
Building Commissioner Gerth stated that the YMCA would like to change the hours of construction to a 7:00 a.m. start time until May 2001. The YMCA is 600 feet from the nearest residential subdivision. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Henley to approve a 7:00 a.m. construction start time for the YMCA subject to complaints. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 – Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley
NAYS: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
7. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Koch to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-O. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 – Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch
NAYS: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
A. Approval of 11/09/2000 and 11/11/2000 Special Board Minutes and 11/21/2000 Regular Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.
B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 12/05/2000 in the amount of $204,563.47. Approved by omnibus vote.
C. Department Reports:
1. 10/2000 Finance Director/Treasurer’s Report.
2. 10/2000 Golf Course Report.
Approved by omnibus vote.
D. Approval of annual renewal of Proprietary Establishment Licenses. Approved by omnibus vote.
E. Approval to amend the Development Agreement for Cypress Point – Pod 5, Gregg’s Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.
F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-110 transferring $73,588 from General Fund Contingency to Various Purchases Encumbered in FY1999-2000 and not received within 120 days after the close of the Fiscal Year. Approved by omnibus vote.
G. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-111 approving purchase 4-Ford Taurus Sedans and 1-2001 Ford Taurus Wagon for Building Division not to exceed $81,291. Approved by omnibus vote.
H. Approval and passage of Resolution of Resolution 2000-112 approving the purchase of 1 new 4x4 one-ton dump truck from Hoskins Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $39,700. Approved by omnibus vote.
I. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-113 approving the purchase of 2 new L8511 dump trucks from Freeway Ford/Sterling Truck in an amount not to exceed $145,698. Approved by omnibus vote.
J. Approval and passage of Resolution 2000-114 approving and authorizing the transfer of funds from PW Full-time Salaries to Contractual Services, NEC to cover Snow and Ice Control with ART Services in an amount not to exceed $30,000. Approved by omnibus vote.
K. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-92 amending Ordinance 99-56, being Section 3-12 of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, relative to Liquor Control, allowing 8 Class "E" Liquor Licenses (additional license for Hawthorn Suites and Potesta’s). Approved by omnibus vote.
L. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-93 amending Ordinance 2000-16, being Section 3-12 of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, relative to Liquor Control, allowing eight 8 Class "D" Liquor Licenses (additional license for Sushi Masa). Approved by omnibus vote.
M. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-94 granting zoning variances for the purpose of allowing 6' x 8’ storage shed in the side yard and within 3 feet from a dwelling on an R-4 Residentially Zoned property at 393 Chesterfield Lane. Approved by omnibus vote.
N. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-95 amending Ord. 2000-32 to grant approval of revised architectural plans for property commonly known as EXPO Design Center at Marketplace. (Approved at 11/21/00 Committee of the Whole). Approved by omnibus vote.
O. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2000-96 Re: Evanston Northwest Building (Approved at 11/21/00 Committee of the Whole). Approved by omnibus vote.
8. Unfinished/Additional Business
None.
9. New Business/Communications
A. Trustee Ryg asked Finance Director Nakrin to do a summary on how the excess revenue of the Village is spent for a news reporter of the New Sun.
Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Board Meeting and go into closed session for the purpose of leasing or sale of property as allowed in Section 2(c)6 of the Open Meetings Act. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 – Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg
NAYS: 0 – None
Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Approved this _____ day of January, 2001.
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Jeanne M. Schwartz Roger L. Byrne
Village Clerk Village President