MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

JANUARY 8, 2002

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, 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 Kenny, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. APPROVAL OF 12/04/2001 AND 12/18/2001 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
   Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Henley to approve the 12/04/2001 and 12/18/2001 Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 4 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Ryg
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 2 - Koch, Williams
   Motion declared carried.

2. FAIRWAY DRIVE BUFFER/FENCE AT CENTENNIAL CROSSING
   Director of Public Works Laudenslager reviewed his memo dated 1/3/02 noting options for a Fairway Drive buffer. Staff recommended a 6' wood fence arched in center with masonry pillars at side lot lines with one on every 2 lots. Landscaping would be installed between the fence and the bike path. Roger Machut of Civiltech gave a slide presentation showing the different options being explored. A resident asked why install a 6' foot instead of an 8' fence. Manager Allison responded that an 8' fence is very imposing.

   John Keister, a resident that lives closest to Fairway Drive, is against installing a fence. He stated that he had to sign a document noting the road with no fence. There are safety issues with installing a fence and it does not add to the aesthetics of the community.

   Mary Banks at 340 Donnelly Place stated she was given a landscape plan by the developer that is erroneous. She requested more landscaping.

   Jennifer Hacko, a resident that does not back up to Fairway, stated she will be walking to work and the High School and chose this neighborhood based on location and access. Safety is her main concern and does not want fence. She reminded everyone that information has been available publicly and everyone had to sign off on the plan. Deerpath does not have fence and is close to homes.

   Laura Black, president of Centennial Crossing Homeowners Association stated a fence should follow the specifications of the PUD. She also stated that the Association was not formed when the fence was proposed and all the residents should be taken into account.

   Trustee Duros commented that the fence is out of character for the subdivision and everyone signed a document knowing that the road would be there and a fence would not. He recommended Option 1 which provides heavy landscaping as a screen at a cost of $61,410.

   Ann McKenna, who backs up to Fairway, stated she received a letter, before her house was built, from the Village stating a fence with landscaping would be installed.

   Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to approve Option 1 which provides heavy landscaping to provide a screen down to the park not to exceed $69,000. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.
   

3. CENTENNIAL CROSSING - REVISIONS TO NO PARKING ORDINANCE
   Director of Public Works Laudenslager referred to his memo dated January 3, 2002 on parking restrictions for Centennial Crossing. Staff recommends 4 locations for revision. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve the revisions to no parking for Centennial Crossing as outlined in Director of Public Works Laudenslager's memo dated January 3, 2002. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 5 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.

4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
   Manager Allison asked the Committee to look over the Capital Improvements Budget and to pose any questions to staff.

5. ADJOURNMENT
   Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

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