MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD APRIL 17, 2001

 

1.  President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.

 

2.  Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Cashman, Koch, 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, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Kenny, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

 

3.       The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

 

4.  Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

A. None.

 

5.  Reports of Village Officials

     A.  Village President

i.    President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing Student Government Day.

 

ii.    President Byrne read a proclamation designating April 27, 2001 as Arbor Day.

 

B.   Village Manager   

i.    Manager Allison reported that 6 residents volunteered for the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Ad Hoc Committee: Craig Warner, John Taylor, Gary Garland, Richard Duros, Tom Koch, and Jim Heier. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve a resolution creating the Nike Ad Hoc Committee. Roll call vote:

      AYES: 4 – Cashman, Koch, Ryg, Byrne

      NAYS: 0 – None

      ABSENT: 3 – Hebda, Henley, Black

      Motion declared carried.

 

ii.    Manager Allison reported that Vernon Hills High School requested a donation for safe transportation to and from the prom. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve a $250 donation for the Vernon Hills High School prom. Roll call vote:

      AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Byrne

      NAYS: 0 – None

      ABSENT: 3 – Hebda, Henley, Black

      Motion declared carried.

 

iii.   Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to waive the $500 fee for a one-day liquor license for the YMCA event. Roll call vote:

      AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

      ABSENT: 3 – Henley, Black, Hebda

      Motion declared carried.

 

C.   Assistant Manager

i.    Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the parties involved in Sub Area 4 of the Route 21/45 Corridor Project are moving toward general consensus. It could come to the Board as soon as May 15, 2001.

 

ii.    Assistant Manager Kalmar expressed appreciation to all who helped and participated in Student Government Day.

 

D.      Assistant to the Village Manager

i.    Assistant to the Manager Teich requested approval and passage of Resolutions 2001-61 and 2001-62 for payments to Yas/Fischel and transfer of funds to the Building Contingency. President Byrne asked for a full itemization of money spent. Manager Allison will gather the information and the topic is deferred until May 1, 2001.

 

E.      Finance Director/Treasurer

i.    Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve and pass Resolution 2001-68 amending Resolution 2001-43 adopting an annual budget for the Village of Vernon Hills for the Fiscal Year commencing May 1, 2001 and ending April 30, 2002. Roll call vote:

      AYES: 4 –Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Byrne

      NAYS: 0 – None

      ABSENT: 3 – Black, Hebda, Henley

      Motion declared carried.

 

F.      Chief of Police

i.    No report.

 

G.   Public Works Director

i.    No report.

 

H.   Building Commissioner

i.    Building Commissioner Gerth stated that Bill Spigner from Hawthorn Lanes was present to request temporary parking of motor homes in the bowling alley parking lot for a weeklong professional tournament. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve and allow the temporary parking of motor homes in the Hawthorn Lanes parking lot from May 20-25, 2001. Roll call vote:

      AYES: 4 – Ryg, Cashman, Koch, Byrne

      NAYS: 0 – None

      ABSENT: 3 – Black, Hebda, Henley

      Motion declared carried.

 

ii.    Building Commissioner Gerth requested a change in the building department hours to 7:30am-5:00pm Monday thru Friday. Evening hours were not utilized by the residents. The Board agreed.

 

I.    Village Engineer

i.            No report

 

     

6.  Omnibus Vote Agenda

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Ryg to amend the agenda to include Q-S as listed below on the Omnibus Vote Agenda. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Koch, Ryg, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 3 – Black, Hebda, Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to amend Item S from Ordinance 2000-83 to 2000-89. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Koch, Ryg, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 3 – Hebda, Henley, Black

Motion declared carried.

 

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-S. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 3 – Hebda, Henley, Black

Motion declared carried.

 

A. Approval of 4/04/2001 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 4/17/2001 in the amount of $452,427.41. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

C. Approval of Vernon Hills Lions Club request to sell Carmel Pops on May 4-5, 2001. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

D. Approval of Summer Work Hours for Public Works. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

E. Approval to complete a controlled burn at the Arbortheater prairie. Approved by omnibus vote.

    

F.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-29 authorizing purchase of one police vehicle from Barrington Dodge, Barrington, IL in an amount not to exceed $25,900. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

G. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-53 granting approval of an Outdoor Establishment Permit to bd’s Mongolian Barbeque located at 445 Townline Road. (Approved at 3/20/2001 Committee of the Whole). Approved by omnibus vote.

 

H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-60 amending Res. 2000-97 authorizing approval of Insurance Endorsements 0 $20,000,000 of Liability Insurance and $500,000 of Extra Expense Insurance to the IMLRMA from $7,685 to $8,830. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

I.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-63 transferring $57,100 in Salary and Fringe Benefits from the Landscaping Division of Community Development to the Central Administration Divisions of Community Development for FY 2000-01. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

J.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-64 granting approval of an Outdoor Establishment Permit to Walmart, 555 Townline Road.

 

K. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-65 authorizing approval of purchase of miscellaneous squad car equipment from Lund Industries in an amount not to exceed $11,150. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

L.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-66 awarding the contract to Avalon Petroleum for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for two years ending April 30, 2003. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

M. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-67 adjusting the current salary step schedule of the Village’s pay plan, including a 3.5% adjustment, the addition of pay grades and of steps to create a dual step schedule pay plan, effective May 1, 2001. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

N. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-69 authorizing approval of payment to ABN for providing computer training on Groupwise software to employees in an amount not exceed $4,300. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

O. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-70 authorizing approval of 1st Amendment to Cost Sharing & Management Agreement for Phase Pre-Stage 1A of the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Improvements. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

P. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-71 authorizing approval of 1st Amendment to Cost Sharing & Management Phase Stage 1A of the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Improvements. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

Q. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-72 authorizing approval of 1st Amendment to Cost Sharing & Management Phase Stage 1B of the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Improvements. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

R. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-73 authorizing the Village Manager to renew the E-911 Network Service Agreement with Ameritech for an amount not to exceed $235,200. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

S. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-24 amending Ord. 2000-83 authorizing the execution of IMLRMA minimum/maximum contribution agreement to include the endorsements added to the policy changing contribution amounts. Approved by omnibus vote.

            

7.   Unfinished/Additional Business

A. None.

    

8.   New Business/Communications

A.   Trustee Cashman requested discussion on a plan for a neighborhood park in Gregg’s Landing in lieu of the park district plans. Trustee Ryg stated that since half the board was absent, it should be set up for a future Committee of the Whole.

 

B.   President Byrne inquired about the progress of DSL lines. Manager Allison will be meeting with Ameritech and will update the Board.

 

C.      Trustee Ryg asked if the Village had an official position on the hailstorm. Assistant Manager Kalmar stated that the Village does not have specific information on the amount of re-roofing due to the storm and all claims would need to be filed by May 18, 2001.

 

9.       Recess

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to recess the Board Meeting to Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 3 – Henley, Black, Hebda

Motion declared carried. Meeting recess at 8:39 p.m. and reconvened at 10:04 p.m.

 

10.   Additional Business

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Koch to approve Resolution 2001-76 and to deny the variance for 216 Thorne Grove. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Black, Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

11.   Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to adjourn the Board Meeting and go into Executive Session for the purpose of personnel. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Ryg, Cashman, Hebda, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Black, Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.

 

Approved this _____ day of May, 2001.

 

 

___________________________                 ___________________________

    Jeanne M. Schwartz                                          Roger L. Byrne

Village Clerk                                                   Village President