MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

MAY 21, 2002

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:46 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, 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, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

  1. PACTRUST LOT 54 - 3-STORY BUILDING - FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPING PRESENTATION
    Assistant Manager Kalmar stated that the petitioner proposes to construct a 3-story building with a total of 78,037 square feet and 367 parking spaces. Staff recommends approval subject to final approval by the Village Engineer and Landscape Architect. Skylar Steel with Timothy Morgan and Associates presented a picture of the 3-story building for Lot 54. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to prepare the necessary ordinance for final approval of the plan presented. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

  2. KIDS R US - FAÇADE - FURTHER DISCUSSION
    Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Kids R Us is presenting a revised elevation making changes as requested by the Committee. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Williams to direct staff to prepare the ordinance recommending approval with the proposed changes. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

  3. MARAVILLA - ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO MILWAUKEE ACCESS
    Manager Allison reported that Maravilla has requested an extension of the period allowed for the modified access to their site. Staff recommended approval. Corporation Counsel Citron will prepare a resolution for a one-year extension. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Ryg to direct staff to prepare a resolution for a one-year extension to Milwaukee access for Maravilla. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Ryg
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Henley, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

  4. NEW VILLAGE HALL - SENIOR TERRACE PAVERS
    Staff suggested adding terrace pavers to the senior patio area instead of the stone chip material previously approved. Pavers could also be added at the front entry and employee café patio at a cost of $25,000. Staff will bring back funding options at next meeting.

  5. OVERVIEW - VILLAGE PARTICIPATION IN JULIE
    Staff presented a memo dated May 15, 2002 regarding a draft agreement for review.

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