1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg and Henley.

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, and Corporation Counsel Citron.

3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
Stephanie Wile at 303 Hobblebush asked what will be going in the Kmart space. President Byrne stated there is some interest at this time but nothing definite.

Tom Conway at 202 Abilene reported that Ameritech dug up the easement in front of his house and did not restore it to the same or better condition. He asked the Board to enforce the ordinances in place. Public Works Director Laudenslager has a list on AT&T repairs and is checking up on them. Manager Allison will address by sending a letter to all utilities.

Audrey Echals suggested having the village employees exit on Tallyho at the new Village Hall instead of Evergreen. Staff will investigate.

5. Reports of Village Officials

1. Village President

   i. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Henley to approve Resolution 2002-26 dedicating the entrance to Countryside Fire Protection Station on Deerpath Drive as Honorary A. Lewis Landry Lane.
   AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.
   

   ii. Burton Showers of the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution presented a Law Enforcement Award to Chief Fleischhauer.

   iii. President Byrne read a proclamation designating April 7-13, 2002 as International Building Safety Week.

2. Village Manager

   i. Fire Chief Spiegel presented a Neighborhood Storm Watch Program.

   ii. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Hebda for approval of a Class "H" liquor license to the Central Lake YMCA for a one-day event to be held Saturday, May 4, 2002 at the American Hotel Register, 100 S. Milwaukee Ave. from 5:45 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. and the Raffle License with a waiver of fees for both. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 5 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.
   

   iii. Manager Allison referred to his memo dated February 11, 2002 regarding the Villas by the Lake sign. Trustee Koch stated his preference of no subdivision reference and only a Village of Vernon Hills sign. Robin Sachs asked for the sign to be removed because it looks like the whole area is a rental area. Manager Allison will bring the topic back in May.

3. Assistant Manager

   i. Assistant Manager Kalmar presented a Comprehensive Land Use Plan draft dated January 23, 2002.

   ii. Assistant Manager Kalmar gave an update on the TIF. Staff will bring back the ordinances for adoption at the next meeting along with a residential plan.

4. Assistant to the Village Manager

   i. Assistant to the Manager Teich reported that the new building will be finished the third week of April. The furniture has been delivered and staff will start the move on April 25. Staff suggested naming the old village hall "The Evergreen Center". Dedication of the new Village Hall is tentatively scheduled for August 25, 2002.

5. Finance Director/Treasurer

   i. No report.

6. Chief of Police

   i. No report.

7. Public Works Director

   i. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch for approval and passage of Resolution 2002-42 supporting the Lake County Department of Public Works Facility Planning Area Amendment NIPC Water Quality Review. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.
   

8. Building Commissioner

   i. No report.

9. Village Engineer

   i. Village Engineer Brown presented the revised plans for the NIKE Architecture. He also reported that the roadway package bids were opened today and came in lower than expected. The concession stand cost is approximately $170,000 with a budget of $180,000. The shade structure budget is $30,000 with the present design at $87,000. The budget for the 8 dugouts is $15,000/ea. coming in at $15,340/ea.

   ii. Village Engineer Brown reported that the Indian Creek Watershed Project is requesting funding in the amount of $3000. Staff recommended the donation. Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Koch to approve a $3000 donation to the Indian Creek Watershed project. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 6 - Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Byrne
   NAYS: 0 - None
   ABSENT: 1 - Williams
   Motion declared carried.
   

   iii. Village Engineer Brown reported that the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation has approved a grant in the amount of $84,000 for the Seavey Ditch restoration project.

   iv. Village Engineer Brown reported that bids were opened for the 2002 Street Rehabilitation Program and asked that D be pulled from omnibus to further investigate. The Country Club Estates Homeowners meeting scheduled for April 23, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.

6. Omnibus Vote Agenda

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A -C, E-O. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Williams
Motion declared carried.

1. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 4/02/2002 in the amount of $345,588.10. Approved by omnibus vote.

2. Department Reports:
   2/02 Golf Course Report.
   Approved by omnibus vote.
   

3. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-36 authorizing payment to SBC Ameritech the final balance of the 911 Maintenance Agreement in an amount not to exceed $21,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

4. Pulled.

5. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-38 authorizing the Acceptance of Public Improvements in Pod 3, Turtle Bay and Pod 6, St. Andrews in Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

6. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-39 authorizing approval to purchase a replacement vehicle for the Engineering Division from LaBeau Brothers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $21,901. Approved by omnibus vote.

7. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-40 authorizing approval of entertainment contracts for the 2002 4th of July Parade and Evening Entertainment. Approved by omnibus vote.

8. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-41 authorizing the transfer of $272,000 from General Fund Contingency to Community Infrastructure Development Fund Permanent Improvements for the purchase of land and the demolition of structures on recently purchase land. Approved by omnibus vote.

9. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-43 approving an Easement for Traffic Facilities with Continental Executive Parke, L.L.C. Approved by omnibus vote.

10. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-44 authorizing approval of contracts for Summer Celebration 2002 in an amount not to exceed $61,950. Approved by omnibus vote.

11. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-45 authorizing approval of the 2002-03 Goals and Objectives. Approved by omnibus vote.

12. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-20 amending the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Article III - Adopting the 2000 Edition of the International Residential Code with Certain Amendments. Approved by omnibus vote.

13. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-21 amending the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Article X - adopting the 2002 Edition of the National Electrical Code with Certain Amendments. Approved by omnibus vote.

14. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-24 amending Ord. 2001-46 granting approval to amend the approved landscape plan for property commonly known as C&M Auto Service located at 600 Lakeview Pkwy. Approved by omnibus vote.

15. Approval of Acceptance of the Butterfield Road Sign Easement. Approved by omnibus vote.

7. Unfinished/Additional Business

1. None.

8. New Business

1. Trustee Ryg reminded the public that the new garbage program starts May 1 and to please return the form for choice of containers.

9. Adjournment

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

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Approved this _____ day of April, 2002.

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