MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD JUNE 19, 2001

1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda and Henley.

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

3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
  1. None.

5. Reports of Village Officials

A. Village President
  1. President Byrne presented prizes to the 2000 pageant winners: Chelsea Kupitz, Little Miss Vernon Hills; Samie Balmes, Junior Miss Vernon Hills; and Alicia McGeehin, Miss Vernon Hills. Photos were presented to the Board.

ii. President Byrne announced the 2001 pageant winners: Miss Vernon Hills – Bonnie Nagel, 1st runner up – Kylie Adams, 2nd runner up – Kimberly Ugaste; Junior Miss Vernon Hills – Hannah Black, 1st runner up – Jackie Cole, 2nd runner up – Elizabeth Lange; Little Miss Vernon Hills – Laura Brooks, 1st runner up – Rebecca Feld, 2nd runner up – Vanessa Nagel. There was a presentation of awards for the 2001 Lake County Pageant to be held on July 24 at the Lake County Fair Grounds.

B. Village Manager

i. Manager Allison announced the groundbreaking ceremony of the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex for Tuesday, June 26, 2001 to be held at the Arbortheater at 6:30 p.m.

C. Assistant Manager

i. Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the symphony cancelled their two spots at the Arbortheater which were then filled by other bands.

ii. Assistant Manager Kalmar updated the Board on the 4th of July parade stating that everything is on schedule. Senator Geo-Karis thanked the Board for selecting her as Grand Marshall last year.
  1. Assistant to the Village Manager

    2. i. No report.

  2. Finance Director/Treasurer

    3. i. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to appoint Gary Sakata and re-appoint Rasheed Pasha to the Police Pension Board. Roll call vote:

    AYES: 6 – Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch

    NAYS: 0 – None

    Motion declared carried.

  3. Chief of Police

i. Chief Fleischhauer updated the Board on the Cherokee parking issue. Signs were updated on Edgewood and Onswentia. The Park District updated their signs at the entry of the park. Based on information gathered, TAC directed police to talk to more residents and gather more data before deciding on a permanent solution.

G. Public Works Director

i. No report.

H. Building Commissioner

Building Commissioner Gerth announced that on Wednesday, July 11,2001 at 7:30 p.m. a neighborhood meeting for Centennial Crossing is scheduled.

I. Village Engineer

i. Village Engineer Brown updated the Board on the SMC Wetlands Program which will assist in the creation of a policy in the Village. Stormwater Management is looking at various wetlands within the village and will report to the Board at a later date.

ii. Village Engineer Brown reported that Pod 12 of Gregg’s Landing has completed their punch list and completed a certificate of occupancy. Staff recommended acceptance. Completed under omnibus.

6. Omnibus Vote Agenda

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-N. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

A. Approval of 6/05/2001 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 6/19/2001 in the amount of $1,048,882.35. Approved by omnibus vote.

C. Department Reports.
  1. 5/2001 Police Department Report. Approved by omnibus vote.

D. Approval of the Illinois Knights of Columbus to conduct the 32nd Annual Drive for the Mentally Handicapped on Friday and Saturday, September 21-22, 2001. Approved by omnibus vote.

E. Approval of Plat of Easement for Gregg’s Landing – Royal Troon, Pod 9 and Shadow Creek (Pods B & C) – Monuments, prepared by Spaceco revision dated 1/19/00. Approved by omnibus vote.

F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-98 authorizing approval of contracts to Curran Contracting Co. not to exceed $60,000; Soil and Material Consultants, Inc. not to exceed $1,000; Spaceco, Inc. not to exceed $6,400; and Amedeo Ritacca & Sons not to exceed $4,325 for the Infrastructure Completion of the Cypress Pointe Subdivision. Approved by omnibus vote.
  1. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-115 granting a variance from Section 5.33(a) of the Village’s Building Code as it pertains to water-based fire sprinkler systems to Amphenol T&M Antennas, 825 Corporate Woods Pkwy. (Approved at 6/05/2001 Committee of the Whole). Approved by omnibus vote.

H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-116 authorizing approval of contracts with Creative Soundz, Inc. for America in an amount not to exceed $22,000; Sound Stage & Lights for Equipment Rental in an amount not to exceed $14,000 for Summer Celebration and authorize the Village Manager to sign said contracts. Approved by omnibus vote.

I. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-117 authorizing the acceptance of public improvements in Pod 12, Pine Valley – Gregg’s Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

J. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-47 amending Ord. 2000-18, being section 3-12 of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, relative to Liquor Control, allowing 30 Class "A" Liquor Licenses. (Closure of Copper Creek Grill and Opening of 60 West, An American Grill – approved at 4/17/2001 Liquor Commission Meeting). Approved by omnibus vote.

K. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-48 amending Ord. 2000-63 which repealed Ord. 2000-60 and authorizes approval of a contract to construct a village hall with A.J. Maggio Construction in an amount not to exceed $5,300,274 for the FY2000-2001 and now ad $74,000 from the Village’s Reserves for Construction Contingency. Approved by omnibus vote.

L. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-49 granting a Special Use Permit approval to SprintCom, Inc. for property commonly known as Vernon Hills High School located at 145 North Lakeview Parkway. Approved by omnibus vote.

M. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-50 granting Final Site and Landscaping Plan Approvals for the proposed office/warehouse building expansion commonly known as the ETA/Cuisenaire Building located on 500 Greenview Court, Continental Executive Parke. Approved by omnibus vote.

N. Approval of Gregg’s Landing – Pod G, Bay Tree Final Plat of Resubdivision. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

7. Unfinished/Additional Business

A. None.

 

8. New Business
  1. President Byrne reported on a meeting with Congressman Kirk on educational funding, the north central double tracking and railroad crossing noise abatement.

B. Trustee Koch asked the Chief if the defibrillator program was going to be expanded. Chief Fleischhauer stated that three cars are equipped with the defibrillators. Training began in January and will be turned over to Countryside. If one was going to be put into each squad car, 17 more would need to be purchased. Senator Geo-Karis reported she has discretionary funds that could be used and will recommend the funds be put to this use.
  1. Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Williams to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

 

Approved this _____ day of July, 2001.

 

___________________________ ___________________________

Jeanne M. Schwartz Roger L. Byrne

Village Clerk Village President