1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m
2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, 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, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Kenny, 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. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing the Career and Retirement of Fire Chief A. Lewis Landry of the Countryside Fire Protection District.
ii. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the appointment of Fire Chief Fred Krueger of the Lincolnshire/Riverwoods Fire Protection District to the Electrical Commission. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
iii. President Byrne presented a Lifesaving Award to Vernon Hills Police Commander Rick Davies & Countryside Fire-Medic Thomas Flader.
iv. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Williams for approval of appointments to the Broadband Communications Ad-Hoc Committee. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
B.Village Manager
i. No report.
C.Assistant Manager
i. Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that notices are going out about the TIF Joint Review board meeting on December 5, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the attendance of President Byrne or Trustee Williams at the TIF Joint Review Board Meeting on December 5, 2001. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
D.Assistant to the Village Manager
i. Assistant to the Village Manager Teich reported that the bids were opened for waste removal. Information will be brought to the Board on December 4, 2001.
E.Finance Director/Treasurer
i. No report.
F.Chief of Police
i. Chief Fleischhauer reported that measures are being taken to upgrade security at Hawthorn Mall and surrounding shopping areas for the upcoming holiday season. He met with mall security to create a safety plan.
G.Publics Works Director
i. Public Works Director Laudenslager announced that the Holiday Light Show will open this Friday and continue through January 5, 2002.
ii. Public Works Director Laudenslager updated the Board on the Snow Removal Plan.
H.Building Commissioner
i. Building Commissioner Gerth stated that businesses in the Village are working on complying to the new sign ordinances.
6. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Williams to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A, C-F, H-L. Item B was pulled by Trustee Ryg and Item G was pulled by Trustee Williams. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
A. Approval of Board Minutes. Delayed.
B. Pulled.
C. Department Reports.
1. 10/2001 Police Department Report.
Approved by omnibus vote.
D. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-187 approving the Construction Administration Services Agreement for Stage 1A at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex to Smith Group, JJR in an amount not to exceed $14,500 subject to village attorney's approval. Approved by omnibus vote.
E. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-188 authorizing approval of a contract with C.T.R. Systems, Inc. for storm sewer work at Cypress Pointe, Gregg's Landing in an amount not to exceed $9,000. Approved by omnibus vote.
F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2001-192 authorizing approval to purchase one replacement 2002 Ford Taurus vehicle from Landmark Ford not to exceed $15,710. Approved by omnibus vote.
G. Pulled.
H. Approval of Ordinance 2001-72 granting final site and landscaping plan approvals for the proposed office/warehouse building addition located at Weekenders, 1011 Woodlands Pkwy. Approved by omnibus vote.
I. Approval and authorization for the Village President to sign Agreement with Zale for snow removal in Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.
J. Approval to release bond #6023452 - American Hotel Register - 100 S. Milwaukee Ave. Approved by omnibus vote.
K. Approval to Release Letter of Credit #3029735 - PacTrust Building, parcel 41 CEP-340 Milwaukee Ave. Approved by omnibus vote.
L. Approval to Release Letter of Credit #3031046 - PacTrust Building, Parcel 41 CEP - 340 Milwaukee Ave. upon submission of Maintenance Bond. Approved by omnibus vote.
7. Items Pulled from Omnibus
B. Trustee Ryg stated her opposition to the payment made to CDW. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to approve the voucher list of bills dated 11/20/2001 in the amount of $1,504,181.94. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Williams
NAYS: 1 - Ryg
Motion declared carried.
G. Trustee Williams stated her opposition to granting a sign variance. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Ordinance 2001-71 granting a sign variance for the purpose of installing a 3-color, 33 sq. ft. logo on the front elevation of 60 West An American Grill, 950 Lakeview Pkwy. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros
NAYS: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.
7. Unfinished/Additional Business
A. None.
8. New Business
A. A. Trustee Ryg reported that the Georgetown sidewalks are in disrepair and there is mold on the exterior trim. Building Commissioner Gerth stated that experts have examined the problem and determined that there was no defect to the paint or the application. He will gather more information and report back.
9. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Ryg to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:
AYES: 6 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
Motion declared carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Approved this _____ day of December, 2001.
| ___________________________ |
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Jeanne M. Schwartz
Village Clerk |
Roger L. Byrne
Village President |