IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Cashman, Hebda, Henley, Koch, and Ryg.

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

1. MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 11/21/00 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 - Black

Motion declared carried.

2. TREE INVENTORY AND MANAGEMENT PLAN BY DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP

Steve Printz from the Davey Resource Group presented the Tree Inventory Management Plan dated October 2000. He stated that 6576 trees are rated in good condition, 1479 are rated in fair condition, 233 are rated in poor condition and 30 trees are dead. 53 trees are recommended for removal. A 5-year urban forestry management activity program was outlined. Mayor Byrne suggested that next year the park district trees be inventoried.

Trustee Black arrived at 7:30 p.m.

3. ROUTE 45 AND 21 CORRIDOR – DRAFT PLAN

John LaMotte of the Lakota Group summarized the corridor plans as presented dated December 1, 2000. Residents affected by the plan came forward to voice their concerns. Mrs. Darvy, owner of a strip mall on the corner of Route 45 and 21, stated she will not sell and the curb cuts will remain as is. Peter Krupsack of the College of Lake County asked how the plan is going to be implemented if the landowners have different ideas. Mr. LaMotte stated that the plan is conceptual. Ronald Cope, a representative for a property owner on Route 21, stated the plan ignores property owners’ plans. Mike Cohen of the Half Day Inn stated they would like to move forward with their plans to design a hotel and conference center.

It was determined that Site 1 was acceptable, Site 2 should allow low density with open space, Site 3 should be determined by property owners working together, Site 4 was acceptable. The topic will be brought back on January 2, 2001 at 6:00 p.m.

4. BOOGIE NIGHTS – SPECIAL USE

Garry Smyth of Creative Concepts presented the idea of Boogie Nights to be located at the old Baja Beach Club. It will focus on the afterwork crowd offering full buffets. The target age will be 30-50 year olds with no one under the age of 23 allowed. Trustees Ryg and Hebda stated there are too many open issues at this time. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Cashman to approve Ordinance

97-47 amending the Baja Special Use Permit subject to a letter of credit for land and exterior improvements, pulling the special use if conditions are not met, adjustment of hours, and $10,000 on deposit for certificate of occupancy. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Henley, Koch, Byrne

NAYS: 3 – Hebda, Ryg, Black

Motion declared carried.

5. VILLAGE HALL SPACE – BOARD OF POLICE & FIRE COMMISSIONERS AND CABLE TV STUDIO

Manager Allison referenced his memo dated December 1, 2000 concerning space needs for the Board of Fire & Police and Cable TV. Trustee Henley suggested the Commissioners use the new conference room in the new building. The rest of the Board agreed.

6. SPORTS MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL

Assistant to the Manager Teich discussed his memo dated December 1, 2000 concerning the sports marketing and management proposal. The report generated from this proposal is needed in order to obtain state tourism funding and to attract tournaments. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Cashman to approve Don Schumacher & Associates proposal not to exceed $3500 plus expenses with a total not to exceed $5500. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

7. HEINSON & CORDO HOMES - DISPOSITION

Manager Allison referred to a memo dated March 1, 2000 regarding the Heinson House Update and asked what the Board would like to do with the two properties. Trustee Hebda suggested that the Heinson House should not be rehabbed but the materials should be salvaged. Jim Martin, a resident, stated he did not want disposition of the Cordo House. A member of the Lyons Club stated their desire to take over the basement of the Heinson House. The Board suggested obtaining a bid on the demolition of the properties.

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

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