MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD JULY 24, 2001

1. Village Clerk Schwartz called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

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

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Deputy Chief Kincaid, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Duros to appoint Trustee Koch as Chairman Pro-Tem in the absence of President Byrne. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Williams, Henley

Motion declared carried.

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. Chairman Pro-Tem Koch read a proclamation recognizing Howard M. Reich as an Eagle Scout.

ii. Chairman Pro-Tem Koch read a proclamation recognizing Scott Rothenberg as an Eagle Scout.

B. Village Manager

i. Manager Allison reported on the house at 671 Sycamore in Gregg’s Landing with a mold problem. He referred to a letter dated July 24, 2001 from Zale stating that they are working on solving the problem and will report on a weekly basis. Staff will follow the issue in a broader perspective and in this particular instance.

C. Assistant Manager

i. No report.
  1. Assistant to the Village Manager

    2. i. No report

  2. Finance Director/Treasurer

    3. i. No report.

  3. Chief of Police

i. No report.

G. Public Works Director

i. No report.

H. Building Commissioner

i. No report.

I. Village Engineer
  1. Tori Trauscht and Mike Warner, representing the Indian Creek Watershed Project, introduced their project as an educational effort and are seeking volunteers. Their mission statement is for the preservation, protection and improvement of the Indian Creek sub-watershed of the Des Plaines River.

    2. (Trustee Henley arrived at 7:35 p.m.)

  2. Village Engineer Brown reported that the earthwork package was received last week and will be bid out in next 30 days. Removal of the underground facilities is continuing.
  3. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to approve $33,660.00 for the St. Ives Storm Sewer Extension project. Roll call vote:

    4. AYES: 5 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

    NAYS: 0 – None

    ABSENT: 1 – Williams

    Motion declared carried.

    (President Byrne arrived at 7:46 p.m.)

  4. Village Engineer Brown recommended approval of Resolution 2001-140 on the acceptance of Old Grove Farms Wetlands. (on consent agenda)

6. Omnibus Vote Agenda

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

AYES: 5 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 - Williams

Motion declared carried.

A. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 7/24/2001 in the amount of $792,393.46. Approved by omnibus vote.

B. Department Reports.
  1. 6/2001 Police Department Report.

Approved by omnibus vote.

C. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-103 authorizing approval of the purchase of THE CAD V "Gateway" redundancy for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $21,944.90. Approved by omnibus vote.

D. Approval of the Resolution 2001-130 specifying the Community Infrastructure Development Fund, the Resident Direct Benefit Fund and the Events Fund as Sub-funds of the General Fund. Approved by omnibus vote.

E. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-131 authorizing approval of a $20,000 payment to the Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Approved by omnibus vote.

F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-132 amending Res. 2000-100 to establish the basis of charging expenditures of a specific fiscal year’s budget. Approved by omnibus vote.
  1. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-133 authorizing approval of 3 installment payments of $3,830 to be paid annually for initial Re-accreditation fees and the Annual Continuation fees for the Accreditation Program to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) in an amount not to exceed $11,490. Approved by omnibus vote.

H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-134 authorizing approval of the purchase of 8 light bars and 16 traffic light pre-emption systems for the Police Department from Lund Industries in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

I. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-135 authorizing approval of contract agreement between the Village of Vernon Hills and Southern Illinois University – Dr. Lewis Bender in an amount not to exceed $10,250. Approved by omnibus vote.

J. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-136 determining that the minutes of certain closed meetings of the Village Board no longer are required to be kept confidential. Approved by omnibus vote.

K. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-137 authorizing approval of intergovernmental agreement for utilization of the Lake County Sheriff’s shooting range. Approved by omnibus vote.

L. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-138 authorizing and approving the purchase of 2 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe law enforcement vehicles from Hoskins Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $55,440. Approved by omnibus vote.

M. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-139 approving the purchase of an XES 3050 remanufactured engineering copier in an amount not to exceed $10,595. Approved by omnibus vote.

N. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-140 authorizing the acceptance of wetlands in the Olde Grove Farm Subdivision.

O. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-53 ascertaining Prevailing Wages. Approved by omnibus vote.

P. Approval of Aspen Backyard Park Improvements. (Approved at 7/10/2001 Committee of the Whole). Approved by omnibus vote.

8. Unfinished/Additional Business

A. Assistant to the Manager Teich referred to his memo dated June 17, 2001 regarding change orders and value engineering. He reported that the present value of the front stairs is $26,860 and $30,000 needs to be added to afford Option B. The rear stairs were already downgraded but a few thousand dollars could still be obtained by downgrading the handrail and lighting. There are other cost savings still to be credited and other bids to be approved. Trustee Duros asked that all numbers be finalized on the rest of the project before using contingency money.

9. New Business

A. Trustee Hebda reported that there are two vacancies on the Library Board.

B. Trustee Hebda asked to serve on the ad-hoc committee for redistricting.

C. Trustee Ryg suggested supporting the library on doing a comprehensive study on splitting the district.

D. Trustee Ryg commented that residents have been complaining about the display of adult material in stores. She stated that the police are doing what they can under the law and suggested residents talk to the managers of the stores.

E. Trustee Duros commended all involved with Summer Celebration and asked for a report on all costs including overtime of departments involved.
  1. President Byrne stated that the football field at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex is on schedule contrary to what the newspaper stated.
  1. Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

Approved this _____ day of August, 2001.

 

___________________________ ___________________________

Jeanne M. Schwartz Roger L. Byrne

Village Clerk Village President