1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

2. Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Duros, Henley, 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 Kincaid, and Corporation Counsel Citron.

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 designating April 2002 as Fair Housing Month.

ii. President Byrne read a proclamation designating April 21-27, 2002 as National Volunteer Week.

iii. President Byrne read a proclamation designating April 28-May 4, 2002 as Municipal Clerks Week.

B. Village Manager
i. Manager Allison discussed Karen Brooks memo dated April 12, 2002 regarding the Employee Health Insurance Plan renewal. The topic will be brought back after discussion in closed session.

(Trustee Koch arrived at 7:10 p.m.)

C. Assistant Manager
i. Assistant Manager Kalmar requested approval to extend the contract with SB Friedman by an amount not to exceed $25,000 and extension of the Lakota Group contract not to exceed $100,000. The item is under the consent agenda.

D. Assistant to the Village Manager
i. Assistant to the Manager Teich reminded everyone that the new waste hauling program begins on May 1, 2002. Delivery of containers will start on April 17.

E. Finance Director/Treasurer
i. Finance Director Nakrin discussed the transfer of $171,000 from Contingency to Departmental Health Insurance Accounts for amount not budgeted after the Health Insurance Program change. The item is under the consent agenda.

F. Chief of Police
i. No report.

G. Public Works Director
i. Public Works Director Laudenslager showed a video of a remote sewer televising unit. He requested waiving the bidding process and purchasing the system because only one vendor is available. The item is under the consent agenda.

ii. Public Works Director Laudenslager reported that the utilities are being turned off at the Cordo House and requested additional expenditure for removal of the existing underground fuel oil tank.

H. Building Commissioner
i. Building Commissioner Gerth reported that Earth Day banners are requested to be displayed by the Park District. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Koch to approve a banner display for Earth Day by the Park District for approximately two weeks. Trustee Henley only wanted the display for one day. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Koch to allow the display of Earth Day banners up until the event. Roll call vote:
AYES: 3 - Williams, Duros, Koch
NAYS: 1 - Henley
ABSENT: 2 - Ryg, Hebda
Motion declared carried.

ii. Building Commissioner Gerth reported that Glacier Ice Arena is moving forward to complete the remaining items necessary for a final Certificate of Occupancy. All outstanding issues will be cleared up within a couple of months.

I. Village Engineer
i. Village Engineer Brown recommended approval for the 2002 Street Rehabilitation Project to Chicagoland Paving in the amount not to exceed $690,552.80. The item is under the consent agenda as Resolution 2002-37.

ii. Village Engineer Brown recommended approval of Resolution 2002-57 awarding the Lakeview Parkway/Fairway Drive Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Project to Chicagoland Paving Contractors in an amount not to exceed $392,007.85. The item is under the consent agenda.

iii. Village Engineer Brown suggested having a contest for Vernon Hills High School Students to name the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex connector road.

iv. Village Engineer Brown announced a neighborhood meeting for Country Club Estates on April 23, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the village hall.

6. Omnibus Vote Agenda
Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A -Q, S-Z. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 - Williams, Duros, Henley, Koch,
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Ryg, Hebda
Motion declared carried.

A. Approval of 3/19/2002 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 4/16/2002 in the amount of $892,354.44. Approved by omnibus vote.

C. Department Reports:
2/02 Finance Director/Treasurer's Report.
3/02 Building Division Report. Approved by omnibus vote.

D. Approval of the Vernon Hills Lions Club "Caramel Pops" Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, 2002. Approved by omnibus vote.

E. Approval of the Knights of Columbus 33rd Annual "Tootsie Roll" Sale on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21, 2002.

F. Approval to release Letter of Credit #9200100750, Subdivision Bond #6053575, Performance bond #104164 and Permit Bond #6053379 - PODs 3 & 6 in Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

G. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-25 granting approvals of the Final Site, Landscaping, Architectural, Signage Plan and Development Permit for Pods B&C - Shadow Creek located in Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

H. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-37 authorizing approval of contractor agreement for the 2002 Street Rehabilitation project to Chicagoland Paving in an amount not to exceed $690,522.80. Approved by omnibus vote.

I. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-46 adopting the Annual Budget for FY commencing 5/01/02 and ending 4/30/03. Approved by omnibus vote.

J. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-47 authorizing approval of the purchase of Orion Electronics Limited GPS Tracking Equipment & software necessary to assist in following or learning travel destinations of suspect vehicles. Approved by omnibus vote.

K. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-48 authorizing approval of Class "H" Liquor License to the Central Lake County YMCA for a one-day event on May 4, 2002 to be held at American Hotel Register. Approved by omnibus vote.

L. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-49 authorizing approval of a Raffle License to the Central Lake County YMCA and Northern Lake Family YMCA for a one-day event on May 4, 2002 to be held at American Hotel Register. Approved by omnibus vote.

M. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-50 granting approval of an amended outdoor establishment plan and permit for the Home Depot located at 493 Milwaukee Ave. Approved by omnibus vote.

N. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-51 authorizing the transferring of $171,000 from Contingency to Departmental Health Insurance Accounts for an amount not budgeted after Health Insurance Program change. Approved by omnibus vote.

O. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-52 authorizing increasing the amount authorized to be paid to Munis during FY2001-02 from $92,260 to $94,460 based on increased training and related costs. Approved by omnibus vote.

P. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-53 granting approval to temporarily display customer flags in conjunction with National Restaurant Association Month in front of the American Hotel Register located at 100 S. Milwaukee Ave. Approved by omnibus vote.

Q. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-54 approving the new street name sign with village logo. Approved by omnibus vote.

R. Pulled.

S. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-56 amending Res. 2001-177, increasing payment for the professional services agreement with Rolf C. Campbell & Assoc. as a landscape consultant from $60,000 to an amount not exceed $74,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

T. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-57 awarding the Lakeview Pkwy/Fairway Drive traffic signal and intersection improvement project to Chicagoland Paving Contractors in an amount not t exceed $392,007.85. Approved by omnibus vote.

U. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-58 authorizing approval of the purchase of remote sewer televising unit to E.J. Equipment Inc. in an amount not to exceed $47,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

V. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-59 authorizing approval of the purchase of a Compaq Server and related Compaq Equipment from Sherlock Systems, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $19,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

W. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-60 authorizing approval to amend Res. 2001-39 and 2001-110 for SB Friedman, Inc. consulting service contract related to the TIF Study in a total contract amount not to exceed $50,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

X. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-61 authorizing approval to amend Res. 2000-65 and 2001-05 for the Lakota Group, Inc. consulting service contract related to the Route 45/21 Corridor Study in a total contract amount to exceed $100,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

Y. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-62 authorizing approval of the purchase of equipment for the Wireless Fire Alarm System in an amount not to exceed $38,043. Approved by omnibus vote.

Z. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-63 authorizing approval of a license for Site 6A at the Libertyville Training Site between the Village of Vernon Hills and the Department of the Navy. Approved by omnibus vote.

7. Unfinished/Additional Business
A. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Henley to deny the Windsor Development as presented. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 - Duros, Koch, Williams, Byrne
NAYS: 1 - Henley
ABSENT: 2 - Hebda, Ryg
Motion declared carried.

8. Recess
Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Henley to recess the Board Meeting and go into Executive Session for personnel, land acquisition and litigation. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Williams, Duros
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
Motion declared carried.

Meeting recessed at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m.

9. Items Pulled from Omnibus
R. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams for approval and passage of Resolution 2002-55 authorizing the renewal of the agreement with Cannon Cochan Management Services, Inc. as the 3rd party administrator, with American National Insurance Co. as the excess carrier for the Village's Employee Health Insurance Plan amending the resolution to have employees pay 7% and the Village to pay 93% of the premiums. Roll call vote:
AYES: 5 - Koch, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
Motion declared carried.

10. New Business
A. Trustee Koch confirmed with staff that the trees in the Gregg's Landing parkway should be two per lot. Assistant Manager Kalmar is working with Zale to increase the parkway trees to that quota.

B. Trustee Koch asked when double tracking will occur and what side it will be on. Assistant to the Manager Teich reported that the new track will be installed on the east side of the track closest to existing station. There is no timetable yet for completion.

C. Trustee Hebda announced that anyone interested in volunteering for the Library referendum should please call.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Approved this _____ day of May, 2002.

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