MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

MARCH 6, 2001

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Koch, Ryg, Black, Cashman, Hebda, and Henley.

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

1. APPROVAL OF 2/20/2001 MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Black to approve the 2/20/01 Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

2. NIKE SITE

A. Intergovernmental Agreement with Community High School District 128

Manager Allison noted that the High School indicated they are trying to pay back the agreement earlier.

B. Cost Sharing and Management Agreement for Phases 1A and 1B

Prestage 1 Agreement has been approved. Phase 1 will be ready for approval in next few weeks.

C. Kemper Sports Construction Manager Contract

Village Engineer Brown stated that staff is recommending Kemper Sports for construction management services at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex.

D. Groundbreaking Date

Different dates were discussed. No final decision made.

E. Status

Village Engineer Brown reported that permits were received for the demolition and for the crusher. The crusher will be brought on site next week. The perimeter will be secured this week. A newsletter was prepared and sent to the residents in the area about the construction taking place. The crushing should be completed about mid May. The well has been drilled and the necessary piping will be installed.

3. BUDGET

A. Golf Course Budget

Pulled.

B. Community Development Budget

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Henley to approve the Community Development Budget totaling $1,706,307 plus any future COLA adjustment approved by the Board. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

C. Administration/Cable Fund

Trustee Ryg asked staff to solidify the policy for airing any public meetings. Trustee Cashman stated that all tapes should be unedited. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the Administration Budget for $1,725,436 plus any future COLA adjustments approved by the Board and the Cable Budget for $174,106. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

D. Replacement Fund

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the Replacement Fund Budget totaling $1,765,000. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

E. Committees Budget

Motion by Trustee Black, second by Trustee Koch to approve the Committees Budget totaling $98,889 including $4,176 for Planning and Zoning, $346 for Zoning Board of Appeals, $51,392 for the Police and Fire Commission, $500 for the Traffic Advisory Committee, $750 for the Citizens Environmental Committee, $500 for the Historical Society, $36,350 for the Senior Citizen Committee, $300 for the Blood Drive Committee, $675 for the Electrical Commission and $3,900 for the Forestry Advisory Committee. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

F. Events Fund Budget

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Black to approve the Events Fund Budget totaling $276,506 including $22,000 for Community Events, $166,350 for the Light Show, $12,000 for the fireworks for Summer Celebration, $7,100 for the Fishing Derby, $6,206 for the Symphony Committee, $55,100 for the Fourth of July Committee and $7,750 for the Beauty Pageant Committee. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

G. Community Infrastructure Development Fund

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the Community Infrastructure Development Fund Budget totaling $2,750,000. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

N. Public Works Budget

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Henley to approve the Public Works Budget for $3,432,500 plus any COLA adjustments approved by the Board. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

4. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Black, second by Trustee Koch to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go to Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition and threatened litigation. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.

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