MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD APRIL 4, 2001

I. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.

II. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Black, Cashman, Hebda, Henley. Absent were Trustees Koch and Ryg.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Finance Director/Treasurer Nakrin, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Building Commissioner Gerth, Corporate Counsel Citron and Deputy Clerk Pelletier.

III. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

IV. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

None.

V. Officials Reports

A. Village President

1. President Byrne read the results of the 4/03/2001 Consolidated Municipal Elections and were accepted by the canvassing board as follows:

Village President: Cynthia R. Hebda - 1,077 Votes

Roger L. Byrne - 1,374 Votes Declared winner

Village Clerk: Jeanne M. Schwartz - 1807 Votes Declared winner

Village Trustees: Richard Duros - 1,367 Votes Declared winner

Cassie L. Black - 1,164 Votes

Richard F. Cashman - 1,291 Votes

Thom Koch, Jr. - 1,420 Votes Declared winner

Barbara J. Williams - 1,297 Votes Declared winner

2. President Byrne read proclamation designating April 8-14 as International Building Safety Week.

B. Village Manager

1. Manager Allison gave an update on work being done at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex; construction work on Prairie Road through Buffalo Grove; and the rehab work being done on the "A" streets.

C. Assistant Manager

1. Assistant Manager Kalmar informed the Board of the May 12th Tree Sale being held at Public Works and Student Government Day would be held on Tuesday, April 17th.

D. Assistant to the Village Manager

1. Assistant to the Manager Teich stated the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau graciously paid for the Sports Marketing Survey to study events that could be held at several facilities in the Vernon Hills area. A meeting will be held on April 26th on attracting events.

E. Finance Director/Treasurer

1. No report.

F. Chief of Police

1. No report.

G. Public Works Director

1. No report.

H. Building Commissioner

1. Commissioner Gerth requested item E be pulled from the Omnibus Vote Agenda. Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Henley to remove item E - Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-53 granting approval of an Outdoor Establishment Permit to bd’s Mongolian Barbeque located at 445 Townline Road. Roll call vote:

Ayes: 4- Hebda, Henley, Cashman, Black

Nays: 0-None

Absent: 2-Koch, Ryg

Abstain: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

I. Village Engineer

1. No report.

VI. Omnibus Vote Agenda

President Byrne presented the Omnibus Vote Agenda items A-D & F-R. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to approve Items A-D & F-R. Roll call vote:

Ayes: 4- Henley, Cashman, Black, Hebda

Nays: 0-None

Absent: 2-Koch, Ryg

Abstain: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

A. Approval of 3/20/2001 Board Minutes & 3/20/2001 Public Hearing Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 4/04/2001 in the amount of $309,667.69. Approved by omnibus vote.

C. Department Reports:

1. 2/2001 Finance Director/Treasurer's Report.

2. 2/2001 Golf Course Report.

3. 2/2001 Building Department Report.

Approved by omnibus vote.

D. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-52 authorizing approval of an additional payment to Yas/Fischel Partnership for services rendered in an amount not to exceed $31,427 for additional services for the FY2000-2001. Approved by omnibus vote.

F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-54 awarding the mowing bid to Rei Design' Landscape Contractor's, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $29,072. Approved by omnibus vote.

G. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-55 authorizing approval to amend Res. 2000-71 for professional services agreement with Rolf C. Campbell & Assoc., Lake Bluff, IL for Consultant Landscape Inspection Services in a total contract amount not to exceed $60,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-56 executing a contract with Landscape Concepts Construction, Inc. providing landscape services for the Cypress Pointe Infrastructure Completion in an amount not to exceed $82,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

I. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-57 authorizing approval of the Construction Manager Contract with Kemper Sports for construction management services at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex; pre-construction services in an amount not to exceed $55,000; construction management services in an amount no to exceed $325,000; and general condition costs services in an amount not to exceed $80,500. Approved by omnibus vote.

J. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-58 authorizing approval of the Access Agreement for investigation and construction defense environmental restoration program for formerly used defense sites with the Department of the Army Louisville District, Corps of Engineers. Approved by omnibus vote.

K. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-59 authorizing contribution to the senior class of Stevenson High School "Lock-In" Party. Approved by omnibus vote.

L. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-25 granting a two and one-half (2 ½) foot variance from the requirements of the Village’s Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of constructing a single-story room addition thirty-two (32 ½) feet from the rear property line located at 347 Sutcliffe Circle. Approved by omnibus vote.

M. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-26 granting a variance from the requirements of the Village’s Sign Ordinance for the purpose of installing a 37 ½ square foot wall-mounted sign of the west building face for Famous Dave’s Restaurant, 99 Townline Road. Approved by omnibus vote.

N. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-27 granting a variance from the requirements of the Village’s Sign Ordinance for the purpose of installing a 26"x32" hanging sign in the front yard for The Forge Club, 634 S. Milwaukee Avenue. Approved by omnibus vote.

O. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-22 granting final site and landscaping plan approvals for certain park improvements on property commonly known as North Park located north of Huntington Drive & east of Hazeltime Drive in Pod 9, Royal Troon of Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

P. Approval of Phone System changes at the Village's Nine Hole Golf Course. Approved by omnibus vote.

Q. Approval of $3,000,000 Reduction in the Master Letter of Credit for Gregg’s Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

R. Approval of Nine Hole Golf Course Rehabilitation of Holes 1 & 8. Approved by omnibus vote.

VII. Unfinished/Additional Business

None

VIII. New Business/Communications

None

IX. Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Board meeting to Closed Session for discussion of litigation-[Sec. 2(c) (11)]; personnel-[Sec. 2(c)(1)] as allowed by State Statute. Roll call vote:

Ayes: 4-Black, Hebda, Henley, Cashman

Nays: 0-None

Absent: 2-Koch, Ryg

Abstain: 0-None

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

Approved this 17th day of April 2001.

Linda Pelletier Roger L. Byrne

Deputy Village Clerk Village President