1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:14 p.m.
2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, and Ryg.
Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Building Commissioner Gerth, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
Steve Klein of 90 S. Old Creek stated his support of the Board's decision to deny the parking lot at Warrington. The PUD of 1973 does not show a parking lot noting that the Park District misrepresented themselves by saying it was always there. Mr. Klein said he was shocked that the Park District was going to the expense of a lawsuit when they stated they do not have money to update the parks needing work. He voiced his opinion at this forum because the Park District will not allow him to talk at their meetings.
5. Reports of Village Officials
A.Village President
i. President Byrne read a proclamation for National School Bus Safety Week
- October 21-27,2001.
(Trustee Koch arrived at 7:20 p.m.)
B.Village Manager
i. Manager Allison stated that Frank Deuel and Daniel Moloney of AT&T were present to answer questions on 2 issues - digital subscriber high-speed service and regular cable service. Mr. Deuel stated that AT&T Broadband is committed to providing high-speed service and Vernon Hills is a priority. Construction is targeted to be completed by March 2002 at which time services would be available to order. Staff can forward any major complaints to Mr. Deuel to handle.
Mark Manyon at 816 Gladstone, a developer of internet games, was promised service for the past 2 years. His business is suffering greatly with the delay of high-speed service. John Sonnenberg suggested exploring options for residents in case the timelines aren't met. Trustee Hebda suggested forming a committee to explore and investigate options available to expedite service in our area. The Board agreed. Trustee Duros asked that answers to questions prepared by staff be answered by AT&T and put on the Village website.
ii. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve the sale of U.S. flags by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #8741 on October 19 and 20, 2001. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.
C.Assistant Manager
i. Assistant Manager Kalmar announced that the TIF Report Presentation will be on the October 16 Committee of the Whole. He will get information to the parties involved.
D.Assistant to the Village Manager
i. No report.
E.Finance Director/Treasurer
i. No report.
F.Chief of Police
i. Chief Fleischhauer announced an open house for the police department on Sunday, October 7, 2001 at 1:00 p.m.
ii. Chief Fleischhauer reported that Lake County Sheriff's Police invited Sergeant Utter and his dog for work on the disaster site in New York for a 1-week period.
G.Publics Works Director
i. Public Works Director Laudenslager referred to his memo dated September 17, 2001 regarding resurfacing of Route 60 being completed with Illinois First funding. There is only money for maintenance and not for adding new lanes. Timing of the development of the Clavey property with resurfacing Route 60 was discussed. Corp. Counsel Citron reported that Hamilton Partners is moving ahead with the Dominick's project.
ii. Public Works Director Laudenslager requested waiving the regular bidding process and seeking proposals for snow and ice control. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to waive the bidding process and seek proposals for snow and ice control. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.
H.Building Commissioner
i. Building Commissioner Gerth attended the American Indoor Quality Air Program in Phoenix. The conference provided pertinent information on contamination and decontamination of a building. He stated that as a result of the conference he can give better advice and direction to residents on the issue of air quality and mold.
I.Village Engineer
i.Village Engineer Brown updated the Board on the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex by presenting a video. Excavating of the stadium site and construction of subgrade for the stadium is being done. The storm sewers will go in next week. Architectural elements will be discussed at a later date.
6. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda
Items A-H. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.
A. Approval of 9/19/01 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.
B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 10/02/2001 in the amount of $435,283.12. Approved by omnibus vote.
C. Department Reports.
1. 8/2001 Finance Director/Treasurer's Report.
2. 8/2001 Golf Course Report.
Approved by omnibus vote.
D. Approval of payment to Scott Contracting for $31,945.00 for work completed to date for the St. Ives Sewer Project. Approved by omnibus vote.
E. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-166 awarding the bid for bituminous pavement patching to Chicagoland Paving Contractors Inc. in an amount not to exceed $23,752. Approved by omnibus vote.
F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-169 authorizing approval of various consultant service contracts for the advanced technical assistance needed on a project-by-project basis for the review and inspection of development documents, construction plans and buildings and structures. Approved by omnibus vote.
G. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-170 a resolution to include compensation paid under an Internal Revenue Code Section 125 Plan as IMRF earnings. Approved by omnibus vote.
H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-171 establishing the meeting dates of the Village Board for the 2002 Calendar Year. Approved by omnibus vote.
7. Unfinished/Additional Business
A. None.
8. New Business
A. Trustee Duros reported that he cannot attend the SWALCO meetings on Thursday night
B. Trustee Duros commented that the Village should not contract one garbage removal service and have residents pay for it. Residents should have a choice. Staff will gather more information. Trustee Koch stated that we need to look at the greater good of the community when making a decision and consider wear and tear of the streets.
C. Trustee Ryg attended a meeting at Mundelein High School. The Board room was decorated with art from the students and suggested displaying local talent at the new Village Hall.
D. Trustee Hebda received many compliments and thank yous from the High School on police, public works and staff support for the Homecoming Parade.
9. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to adjourn the Board Meeting.
Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Approved this _____ day of October, 2001.
| ___________________________ |
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Jeanne M. Schwartz
Village Clerk |
Roger L. Byrne
Village President |