MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

October 2, 2001

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:50 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, and Ryg,

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

1.  APPROVAL OF 9/04/01 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Henley to approve the 9/04/01 Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 - Hebda, Henley, Ryg, Byrne
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 3 - Williams, Duros, Koch
Motion declared carried.

2.  PERMIT PARKING PROPOSAL - ONWENTSIA AND EDGEWOOD ROADS
The issue is on the agenda for October 16 at which time the residents will be invited. Chief Fleischhauer referred to his memo dated September 26, 2001showing what the police have done to resolve the concerns expressed. Trustee Duros suggested having a representative from the park district present. Trustee Ryg asked what the long-term solution would be so that people do not forget next year. Chief Fleischhauer responded that a continuation of letters, enforcement, and getting information to ball players, coaches and parents before season starts will be done again.

3.  WALMART GARDEN CENTER ADDITION - CONSIDERATION OF FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPING PLAN
Assistant Manager Kalmar stated the petitioner is proposing to expand the existing garden center to double the size of the facility. Technical Review and staff are recommending approval of the expansion subject to conditions set forth in Assistant Manager Kalmar's memo dated September 28, 2001. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance granting final site and landscaping plan approval, subject to the conditions set forth in the report from John Kalmar dated September 28, 2001. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.

4. WHITE DEER RUN GOLF CLUB - OUTDOOR ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
Building Commissioner Gerth represented Mike Williams who asked Mr. Gerth to proceed for him. Mr. Williams requests approval for three outdoor vending machines at the Driving Range, next to the Golf Shop and at the on-course Comfort Station. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Duros to approve the application for three soft drink machines to be installed as presented. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.

5. REVIEW PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING DEPOSITING OF SNOW FROM DRIVEWAYS AND PARKING LOTS ON PUBLIC STREETS AND RIGHT OF WAYS
Public Works Director Laudenslager presented a draft ordinance for review. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the ordinance as presented. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.

6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn Committee of the Whole and go into Closed Session for the purpose of personnel, land acquisition and litigation.
Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

 

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