MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

JANUARY 16, 2001 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Black, Cashman, Hebda, and Ryg.

 

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

 

1.  MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the 12/05/2000, 12/19/2000 and 1/02/2001 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Black, Cashman, Hebda, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Koch

Motion declared carried.

 

2. RT45/21 CORRIDOR STUDY – FINAL COMMENTS

Assistant Manager Kalmar reviewed his memo dated January 11, 2001 listing the meetings and discussions with various property owners. Staff recommended extending the Lakota Group contract not to exceed $10,000 to refine the plans.

 

John LaMotte of the Lakota Group summarized the final plan noting that adjustments need to be made for the College of Lake County and their needs to utilize all of their property. Fine-tuning still needs to be done with the other property owners to try and accommodate their needs as well.

 

Peter Krupczak of College of Lake County reported that money is set aside to do the first phase of their project. Jim McBee and Jeff Ford of Kelly’s Day Camp stated they would like more options available to them if and when they decide to sell their property. They raised concerns over the land being devalued by this plan and felt restricted in what could ultimately be constructed on the land. John Consair suggested considering single family zoning for the south part of Site 2, which is now zoned R3A cluster homes.

 

Manager Allison stated the topic will be brought back the second meeting in February.

 

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the extension of the Lakota Group contract not to exceed $10,000. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Hebda, Ryg, Black

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

3.  AMERITECH DSL PRESENTATION

Assistant to the Manager Teich stated that the petitioner was not present and the topic will be rescheduled for February 6, 2001.

 

4.  SPRINTCOM SUP – CELLULAR TOWER AT VHHS

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that SprintCom appeared before Planning and Zoning for approval

of a 120’ cell tower on Vernon Hills High School property. The vote was 4-2 recommending approval subject to A-K as noted in Mr. Kalmar’s memo dated January 11, 2001. Mike Howley representing SprintCom stated the tower would be located in the southeast corner and that SprintCom is currently going through the process of getting FAA approval. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the special use to allow a cellular tower on the Vernon Hills High School property as discussed subject to Planning and Zoning’s conditions A-K with a revised site plan addressing those issues and getting re-approved by Planning and Zoning before final Board approval. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Hebda, Ryg, Black, Cashman

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Koch

Motion declared carried.

 

5.  O’REILLY’S FINE FURNITURE – FUNDING OF ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Gary O’Reilly appeared before the Committee requesting a loan to construct the required road improvements adjacent to his site that were supposed to be paid for by County Mayo. Mr. O’Reilly would repay the loan and recapture the money from the future development of the County Mayo property. The approximate cost of the road is $300,000. Finance Director Nakrin stated the loan would have to come from the general fund and be paid for by 2005. The Board directed staff to move ahead in reviewing the options available.

 

6. AGENDA AMENDED

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Ryg to amend the Committee of the Whole agenda to include Summer Celebration Funding Request. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Koch

Motion declared carried.

 

7.  SUMMER CELEBRATION – FUNDING REQUEST

Ina Marquardt and the Committee were present to request $25,000 stating that corporate donations and beer sales have been down. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Ryg to approve $12,500 from the Summer Celebration fund balance and $12,500 from the General Fund if corporate donations are not met. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Koch, Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

8.  4th OF JULY – ESTABLISHING THE DAY FOR ACTIVITIES

Assistant Manager Kalmar asked for direction from the Committee on the date to be set for the parade and fireworks. The Committee concurred to set the day for the 4th of July.

 

9.  APPRECIATION DINNER

Assistant Manager Kalmar asked the Committee if a DJ or band should be hired for the Appreciation Dinner. The Committee recommended hiring a DJ.

 

(Trustee Koch arrived at 9:17 p.m.)

 

10.  NIKE MISSILE MAGAZINE DESIGN

Manager Allison suggested assembling a group of residents to gain input on the design. Village Engineer Brown explained the stages involved and recommended approval of the resolution.  Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Black to authorize the Village Manager to execute contracts to commit the Village to make payments to Plote Construction not to exceed $472,989.56 and authorize the Finance Director to issue a check to Plote Construction for $13,334.00 at the time the contract is properly executed by both parties. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

11.  2001 TREE PLANTING PROGRAM

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the Arbor Day Tree Sale program. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

12.  GAS UTILITY TAX PROPOSAL

Finance Director Nakrins memo of January 11, 2001 was discussed. Trustee Koch stated it would be easier to suspend the tax than to do a rebate. Trustee Ryg stated the rebate would only by $10 and could it be put to better use by reducing the waste and recyling bill. The Committee concurred that a direct benefit should go back to the residents. Staff will bring the topic back at the February 6, 2001 meeting.

 

5. 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: 5 – Cashman, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Black

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 - Henley

Motion declared carried.   

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.

 

 

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