MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

APRIL 17, 2001

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Koch, Ryg, and Cashman.

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 MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 4/04/01Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Koch, Ryg, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 3 – Hebda, Henley, Black

Motion declared carried.

2. ST. IVES LANE – PROPOSED STORM SEWER PROJECT

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that staff met with 6 homeowners who live on St. Ives and Keswick to review a proposed storm sewer plan that will eliminate drainage problems. Village Engineer Brown stated the storm sewer would be extended north from St. Ives to the utility easement along the common rear property lines. The residents will be asked to connect their sump pump lines to the sewer. Trustee Cashman stated his concerns about using public funds for private property which could set a precedence. Other areas with similar problems have come before the Board before. Village Engineer Brown stated that approximately 20 other areas in the Village have the same problem and the cost to remedy the problem would be about the same. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to direct the Village Engineer to design plans and bid specs for the project and to immediately proceed to bid for the project and for the Village Attorney to draft the necessary agreements to allow the homeowners to reimburse the Village for the cost of the sump pump connection. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Koch, Ryg, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 3 – Hebda, Henley, Black

Motion declared carried.

3. BOOGIE NIGHTS – REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN

Assistant Manager Kalmar stated that staff recommended acceptance of the revised landscape plan for Boogie Nights. Robert Bill, attorney for Boogie Nights, presented the revised plan based on an inventory from Martin & Associates. He also stated that the exterior renovation will be completed as approved.

(Trustee Hebda arrived at 9:20 p.m.)

Trustee Koch confirmed that the plan showed no new plantings and asked for additional screening on the north and northwest corner. President Byrne asked for a more complete drawing with pictures to be brought back at a future date.

4. ETA EXPANSION – 500 GREENVIEW COURT CEP – CONCEPT PRESENTATION

Representatives for ETA presented their plans for expansion. The proposed addition will add 136,542 square feet of warehousing and interior truck docks to the north side of the existing building and will mirror the existing building. Trustee Hebda asked if the lighting elements could be applied to the addition.

5. 216 THORNE GROVE – REQUEST FOR VARIANCE

Building Commissioner Gerth updated the Board on the request and the circumstances pertaining to the variance as noted in the Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing dated March 15, 2001. Trustee Ryg asked if the Zoning Board would have granted the variance. Building Commissioner Gerth stated they would. Trustee Cashman confirmed that the petitioner knowingly violated the ordinance and what is the maximum fine that can be imposed. Attorney Kenny answered that $500/day is the maximum. Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to deny the variance, impose a $500 fine and removal of the concrete in question within 30 days or $500/day from the original violation will be imposed. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Cashman

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Black

Motion declared carried.

6. NIKE BUDGET OF ESTIMATE OF COSTS

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to approve Resolution 2001-76. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Black

Motion declared carried.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Cashman, second by Trustee Koch to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and reconvene the Board. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Cashman, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Black, Henley

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.

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