IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Koch, Williams and Ryg. Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Deputy Chief Price, Building Commissioner Gerth, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1.  APPROVAL OF 10/16/01 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the 10/16/01 Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.

2.  HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTATION
Timothy Morgan presented a concept of a 103 room Holiday Inn Express. A video of the site was shown. He stated that the plant material will not be disturbed. Plants that are located where the parking lot will go, will be transplanted to other parts of the property. Staff stated their concerns of appropriateness of the concept at the proposed location and overpowering the corner. Trustee Ryg agreed with the use, but asked for a reconfiguration of the road. Timothy Morgan stated it may be legally impossible to move the road. This use is better for safety purposes because peak times are different from the theater and other restaurants. Corporation Counsel Citron reported that the petitioner needs permission from the other property owners and lenders to move the road. Trustee Hebda stated concerns about patrons from the theater or restaurants using the parking lot of the hotel. Trustee Williams stated the hotel is not an appropriate use. Trustee Duros suggested putting in a breakfast restaurant. The Board suggested trying to move the road and adjust the footprint of the building.

3.  60 WEST, AN AMERICAN GRILL - SIGN VARIANCES
Arnie Cruise, manager of 60 West was present to request two sign variances. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Williams to convert an existing 23'4" x 2' sign box into an illuminated, manually changeable letter sign (Code of Ordinances Section 19-3(c)(2). Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Duros to exceed the maximum size of a logo on a building-mounted sign from four (4) square feet to thirty-three (33) square feet and to exceed the required two (2) color limit for the purpose of installing a three (3) color red, white, and black shield measuring 5'6" x 6' (Code of Ordinances Section 19-3(c)(4). Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 1 - Williams
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.

4.  BUTTERFIELD ROAD LANDSCAPE PLAN PRESENTATION
Assistant Manager Kalmar presented a plan of supplemental plantings to Butterfield Road. 44% of the plantings will be installed within the easement and maintained by the Association. There will be no plant material in right of way. The estimate is $97,000. Trustee Hebda stated concerns about other areas asking for landscaping because they are on a busy road. Trustee Ryg commented that this was part of a streetscape plan and not to be inside fence lines on private property. Trustee Koch agreed stating the Village cannot spend public funds on private property. Discussion will be deferred with new direction.

5.  METRA STATION IMPROVEMENTS
Assistant to the Manager Teich referred to his memo dated October 29, 2001. He will get engineering numbers and bid as add alternates.

6. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch 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 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Henley
Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.