MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

OCTOBER 3, 2000

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 9:10 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Black, Cashman, Hebda, 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, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. MINUTES

Trustee Ryg asked if the 9/12/2000 Special Committee of the Whole Minutes could be updated to show the responses to the residents’ concerns. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 9/19/2000 Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 - Black, Cashman, Hebda, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 1 - Henley

Motion declared carried.

2. VERNON HILLS HIGH SCHOOL - Vernon Hills Athletic Complex FUNDING

President Byrne opened discussion on building a football stadium and track and field venue for the Vernon Hills High School and entering into a long-term lease with the school district. Jim Whittington gave an overview of the plan. Mr. Friedenberg, school board member, stated that $300,000 was used to build temporary fields at American Hotel Register and $700,000 is left to put towards the stadium. The loan for $1.3 million will be used to pay for the stadium that can be expanded at a later date. Finance Director Nakrin reported that it is a manageable scenario to extend the loan to the High School. Manager Allison discussed the disbursement of funds. President Byrne recommended a press release to be done by staff. Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to direct Corporation Counsel to draft an agreement for a $600,000 grant and $1.3 million lease/loan. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 - Cashman, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Black, Byrne

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 1 - Henley

Motion declared carried.

3. PARK DISTRICT Vernon Hills Athletic Complex IMPROVEMENTS/EXISTING VILLAGE HALL USE

Postponed.

4. GREGG’S LANDING - POD G - FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPING PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PLAN

Assistant Manager Kalmar introduced the plan stating that the elevations were changed and additional color schemes were added. Trustee Ryg stated that diversity is still not provided. Trustee Koch commented that with all solid garages up front, it looks like what was already built nearby. Ed Zale stated he would rework the plan to allow for more diversity.

5. TELEGENT COMMUNICATIONS - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

Jon Kurlender presented his plan to install antennae on four Vernon Hills office buildings with screening as noted in Building Commissioner Gerth’s memo dated September 28, 2000. He commented that this new proposal should eliminate the need for a variance. Building Commissioner Gerth stated that the topic will be discussed at a later date after more information is gathered.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to adjourn the Committee of the Whole and go into closed session for the purpose of personnel and sale of property as stated in Section 2(c)1 and 2(c)6 of the Open Meetings Act. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 - Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman

NAYS: 0 - None

ABSENT: 1 - Henley

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m.

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