MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD MAY 21, 2002

1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

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

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Finance Director Nakrin, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Building Commissioner Gerth, Chief Fleischhauer, and Corporation Counsel Citron.

3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
Betty Houbion of Stonefence Farms extended a personal invitation to all for a presentation by Dr. Robert Henderson, Secretary General of the National Bahai Assembly of the United States, on June 1, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vernon Hills High School.

5. Reports of Village Officials

  1. Village President
    i. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing Dr. Richard P. DuFour Retirement Day.

    ii. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing Eagle Scout Christopher John LaSalvia.

    iii. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing June 2002 as Unity Appreciation Month.

    iv. President Byrne read a proclamation designating Save a Life Foundation - Save a Life Week.

    v. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing May 19-25, 2002 as National Public Works Week.

  2. Village Manager
    i. John Keister, President of the Library Board, gave a progress report on adding additional services for the residents of Vernon Hills. A layout of services at the new Village Hall was presented. This is a temporary solution to providing services to Vernon Hills residents. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to direct Corporation Counsel Citron to draft a lease with Cook Memorial Library on leasing space at the new village hall. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Byrne
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

    ii. Manager Allison discussed his draft letter dated April 10, 2002 regarding Gregg's Landing path connections.

  3. Assistant Manager
    i. Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the Aaron Sloan project scheduled for P&Z has been delayed.

  4. Assistant to the Village Manager
    i. Assistant to the Manager Teich expressed the Village's gratitude to the Ad-hoc Committee who looked into getting high-speed internet access to the residents. John Sonnenberg gave survey results on the need for DSL and updated the Board on the progress of getting DSL to the community.

  5. Finance Director/Treasurer
    i. No report.

  6. Chief of Police
    i. No report.

  7. Public Works Director
    i. No report.

  8. Building Commissioner
    i. No report.

  9. Village Engineer
    i. Village Engineer Brown reported that the Village has received grants for improvements to our watershed. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Ryg to direct staff to proceed with the application for a 319 grant. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Ryg
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

    ii. Village Engineer Brown recommended reduction maintenance from 2 years to 1 year and to move ahead with acceptance for Muirfield and Pebble Beach.

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

  1. Approval of two voucher list of bills dated 5/21/2002 in the amounts of $349,399.90 for FY2001-02 expenditures and $212,157.18 for FY2002-03 expenditures. Approved by omnibus vote.

  2. Department Reports:
    4/02 Police Department Report.
    4/02 Building Division Report.
    Approved by omnibus vote.

  3. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-71 authorizing approval of payment to Youth & Family Counseling not to exceed $16,900 for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

  4. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-72 authorizing approval of payment to Omni Youth Services not to exceed $28,100 for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

  5. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-73 authorizing approval of payment to Winer & Winer; Schain, Burney, Ross & Citron; Geo-Karis & Assoc.; and James Anderson & Assoc. for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

  6. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-74 amending Res. 2001-155 authorizing the Finance Department to make payments to Interior Investments, LLC, regarding the purchase and installation of furnishings for the new village hall in an amount not to exceed $273,000, an additional $30,000 for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

  7. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-75 authorizing approval of GeoAnalytics, Inc to provide advanced technical assistance for Govern Land Management & Permit Tracking Software Program. Approved by omnibus vote.

  8. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-77 approving the purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Engineering Division from Terry's Ford Lincoln Mercury in the amount not to exceed $23,662. Approved by omnibus vote.

  9. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-78 a resolution of Inducement to Develop/Redevelop certain property in the Village and finance the same. Approved by omnibus vote.

  10. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-79 authorizing approval of Lorenz & Associates, LTD. appraisal services contract. Approved by omnibus vote.

  11. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-80 authorizing approval of the SB Friedman, Inc. Marketing Consulting Contract. Approved by omnibus vote.

  12. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-81 authorizing approval of the Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. Engineering Services Contract. Approved by omnibus vote.

  13. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-82 authorizing approval of Pappageorge/Haymes, Ltd. Architectural Consulting Services Contract. Approved by omnibus vote.

  14. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-83 supporting the Campaign to Build Illinois Transit. Approved by omnibus vote.

  15. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-84 supporting PACE Transportation Services Legal Action. Approved by omnibus vote.

  16. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-85 approval to remit payments to Onyx Waste Services, Inc. for weekly collection of recycling and yard waste throughout the village in an amount not to exceed $360,000 for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

  17. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-86 authorizing the purchase of landscape materials from McHenry County Nursery, Inc. (Beeson's) for the new village hall in an amount not to exceed $7,500. Approved by omnibus vote.

  18. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-87 authorizing the renewal of the Village of Vernon Hills Dental Insurance Plan with Ameritas Life Insurance Company. Approved by omnibus vote.

  19. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-88 authorizing the purchase of landscape materials from Charles J. Fiore Company, Inc. for the new village hall in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

  20. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-89 authorizing the purchase of landscape materials from Beaver Creek Nursery for the new village hall in an amount not to exceed $11,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

  21. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-90 authorizing payment of an amount not to exceed $2,593 to VDV Consulting, Inc. for additional services rendered beyond their original contract scope with the Village. Approved by omnibus vote.

  22. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-91 authorizing the transfer of $90,000 from General Fund General Purposes Debt Services to Community Infrastructure Development Fund Permanent Improvements for the TIF Consulting Services. Approved by omnibus vote.

  23. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-92 rejecting all bids for the purchase of one 2002 Ford Escape XLT. Approved by omnibus vote.

  24. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-93 authorizing approval of a Master Traffic Signal Agreement with IDOT for signals on state highways within the Village. Approved by omnibus vote.

  25. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-95 authorizing acceptance of public improvements in Pod 1, Muirfield Village - Gregg's Landing, subject to the replacement of trees as defined by the Village Engineer. Approved by omnibus vote.

  26. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-96 authorizing acceptance of public improvements in Pod 11, Pebble Beach - Gregg's Landing, subject to the replacement of trees as defined by the Village Engineer. Approved by omnibus vote.

  27. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-97 authorizing acceptance of public improvements at Museum Blvd. - Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

  28. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-98 authorizing acceptance of public improvements at Lakeview Pkwy. Extension - Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

  29. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-99 awarding the Roadway Project at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex, Stage 1A, to Curran Contracting Company, Crystal Lake, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $795,505.88 subject to Village Attorney Approval & Written Authorization from School District #'s 103, 125 and 128. Approved by omnibus vote.

  30. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-100 authorizing an Agreement with Civiltech for Surveying Services for the Lakeview Parkway/Fairway Drive Traffic Signal & Intersection Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $11,715, subject to Village Attorney approval. Approved by omnibus vote.

  31. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-29 granting final site and landscaping plan approvals for the proposed addition to LaForce Hardware located at 280 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Approved by omnibus vote.

  32. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-33 establishing American Way as the name of a dedicated roadway within the Village of Vernon Hills and providing for notification of same. Approved by omnibus vote.

    7. Items Pulled from Omnibus

  33. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-30 adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the NW and SW corners of Routes 45 and 21 Town Center Redevelopment Project Area. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

  34. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Duros for approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-31 designating the NW and SW corners of Routes 45 and 21 Town Center Redevelopment Project Area pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

  35. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Duros for approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-32 approving a Tax Increment Redevelopment Plan and Redevelopment Project for the NW and SW corners of Routes 45 and 21 Town Center Redevelopment Project Area. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

7. Unfinished/Additional Business
A. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Duros to authorize the signature of the CJE Letter of Endorsement. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Ryg
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
Motion declared carried.

8. New Business
A. None.

9. Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Williams to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:
AYES: 4 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
NAYS: 0 - None
ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Approved this _____ day of June, 2002.

___________________________     ___________________________

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