1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, and Williams.
Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Building Commissioner Gerth, Deputy Chief Price, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.
3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
None.
5. Reports of Village Officials
A.Village President
i. i. President Byrne read a proclamation designating November 2001 as Voter Registration Month. Lake County Clerk Helander reported on the county- wide drive being done and the successes so far.
ii. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the appointment of Fire Chief Jim Spiegel to fill vacancy on the Electrical Commission. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
B.Village Manager
i. Manager Allison announced that staff applied for a grant with the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation for cleanup and restoration.
C.Assistant Manager
i. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Ryg for approval and passage of Resolution 2001-191 accepting for review the Redevelopment Plan & Project, setting a date for Public Hearings, and setting a date for a Meeting of the Joint Review Board regarding the Proposed Town Center Redevelopment Project Area Report for the NW and SW corners of Routes 45 and 21. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-70 authorizing the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing "Interested Parties" Registries and adopting Registration Rules for such Registries. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
D.Assistant to the Village Manager
i. No report.
E.Finance Director/Treasurer
i. No report.
F.Chief of Police
i. Deputy Chief Price announced a Gun Buy-Back Program being sponsored by LCMEG and Lake County Chiefs of Police Association on December 15 and 16, 2001. Donations will be solicited and LCMEG would like the support of the Village. The Board agreed.
G.Publics Works Director
i. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Resolution 2001-180 authorizing approval of ART Fleet Services, Inc. to provide snow and ice control services within the Village Corporate Limits and approval authorizing the Village Manager to sign the contract and make payments in accordance with the proposal. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
H.Building Commissioner
i. No report.
I.Village Engineer
i. Village Engineer Brown reported that the earthwork is 65% complete. Representatives from The Smith Group presented the recreation plan for the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. Trustee Ryg questioned the metal construction of the building. Trustee Williams stated her dislike of the buildings and hoped there would be excessive landscaping to dress it up. Trustee Hebda asked if other roof designs could be considered. The petitioner stated they were driven by maintenance and durability when designing the buildings. Trustee Duros asked for a monthly report on the status of the site.
6. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-R. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
A. Approval of 10/16/01 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.
B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 11/6/2001 in the amount of $684,399.03. Approved by omnibus vote.
C. Department Reports.
1. 9/2001 Finance Director/Treasurer's Report.
2. 9/2001 Golf Course Report.
Approved by omnibus vote.
D. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-168 authorizing payment for the installation of equipment in police vehicles to Chicago Communications in an amount not to exceed $16,717.19. Approved by omnibus vote.
E. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-178 authorizing approval for Central Management Services IWIN Installation Fees for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $25,000. Approved by omnibus vote.
F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-181 authorizing approval of AA Equipment Rental, Inc. to furnish material and labor for the Holiday Light Show in the amount of $20,500. Approved by omnibus vote.
G. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-182 transferring $94,817 from General Fund Contingency; $250,000 from Community Infrastructure Development Fund Contingency and $145,698 from Replacement Fund for Replacements to Various Accounts for purchases encumbered from the FY2001-02 Budget and not received within 90 days after the close of the Fiscal Year. Approved by omnibus vote.
H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-183 amending Res. 2001-68 establishing a FY2001-02 Budget by increasing the Police Equipment Budget from $432,450 to $462,560. Approved by omnibus vote.
I. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-185 authorizing the execution of a Release and Hold Harmless Agreement By and Between PACE and the Village of Vernon Hills. Approved by omnibus vote.
J. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-186 authorizing approval of purchase of Automated External Defibrillators for Medtronics Physio-Control Corp. in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Approved by omnibus vote.
K. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-189 authorizing approval of the 2001 New Year's Eve Fireworks Contract with Sunset Fireworks, Ltd. In an amount not to exceed $13,000. Approved by omnibus vote.
L. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-190 the Village Manager or his designee to purchase pavers and related supplies from the following vendors in an amount not to exceed $14,028 for FY2001-02. Approved by omnibus vote.
M. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-66 authorizing the Village of Vernon Hills to acquire approximately 1.57 acres of property located at 24440 N. 45 aka/1 East Hwy 45. Approved by omnibus vote.
N. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-67 granting a variance from the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Vernon Hills, Appendix C-Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.7.1.6, for the property located at 1 Mayflower Road for the purpose of allowing a 8'4" x 4'5" storage shed to be installed in the side yard and less than 3' from the principal building in a R-5 District. Approved by omnibus vote.
O. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-68 authorizing the Execution IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement. Approved by omnibus vote.
P. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-69 amending the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Vernon Hills, Chapter 5, Art. X-electrical Code, Sec. 5-154(a) Electrical Commission Membership. Approved by omnibus vote.
Q. Approval and authorization for Village President to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with Vernon Township for Snow & Ice Control. Approved by omnibus vote.
R. Approval of the Website policy. Approved by omnibus vote.
7. Unfinished/Additional Business
A. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Resolution 2001-184 authorizing the Village President to sign an agreement with the County of Lake for Improvements to Butterfield Road. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
8. New Business
A. Trustee Hebda reported on the public forum sponsored by the Cook Memorial Library Board. One central site was the consensus of the people who attended. Three locations are being considered by the Board--the existing site, a site off Garfield by Condell and a site in the Gregg's Landing area. A referendum will be forthcoming.
9. Recess
Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Duros to recess the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
Meeting recessed at 8:05 p.m. and reconvened at 10:25 p.m.
10. Additional Business
Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Ryg for authorization of preparation of a deed for transfer of the Deerpath Fire Station to Countryside Fire Protection subject to reverting back to the Village if the building is not used as an active fire station. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
11. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
Approved this _____ day of December, 2001.
| ___________________________ |
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Jeanne M. Schwartz
Village Clerk |
Roger L. Byrne
Village President |