MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

JUNE 18, 2002

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:43 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, and Ryg.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Building Commissioner Gerth, Chief Fleischhauer, Village Engineer Brown, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

  1. APPROVAL OF 5/21/02 and 6/4/02 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES
    Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Henley to approve the 5/21/02 and 6/4/02 Committee of the Whole Minutes. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 4 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Ryg
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 2 - Williams, Koch
    Motion declared carried.

  2. CDW CHILDCARE BUILDING - FENCE AND CURB PLAN.
    Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that FCL Builders has found a different solution to CDW's concerns after the Committee denied the request. FCL is now proposing to construct a 12-inch barrier curb and replace the existing fence around the playground area with an eight-foot board-on-board fence. Staff has no objections to the new plan. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to direct staff to prepare an ordinance granting approval of the proposed wall. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Williams
    Motion declared carried.

  3. GREGG'S LANDING - POD 14, NEW ELEVATIONS.
    Assistant Manager Kalmar stated that Zale has three new elevations for use in Pod 14. Staff has no issues with the plans presented. Trustee Koch commented that the Waterford Craftsman model has a very massive looking roof. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to direct staff to prepare the ordinance amending the previously approved development permit. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Williams
    Motion declared carried.

  4. GREGG'S LANDING - CUSTOM HOME SALES CENTER - REVISED PLAN.
    Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the Elliott Group received approval in September of 2001 to place a sales trailer on the side of Gregg's Parkway east of Pod D. The Elliott Group is now requesting approval to modify the size and elevation of the proposed trailer. Staff has no issue with the changes and recommends the time limit be extended to allow for a full three-year limit previously approved. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to direct staff to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 2001-61 to allow the new elevation. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Williams
    Motion declared carried.

  5. WHITE DEER RUN GOLF CLUB - NEW GROUND-MOUNTED SIGN.
    Curt Peterson, representing White Deer Run, present a ground-mounted sign for approval. Building Commissioner Gerth noted that the new sign contains a manually-changeable letter element. Village ordinance states that the content of the sign should only identify the name and address of the business. Trustee Hebda stated that the fish fry signs were requested by the Board to be removed a month ago and are still standing. She stated that she wanted the signs removed tomorrow. Mr. Peterson will comply. The changeable letters on the sign were discussed as being a possible problem. The Committee agreed to limiting the message. Petitioner will bring back materials for sign construction.

  6. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT HEALTH INSURANCE SAVINGS PROGRAM.
    Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the employee retirement health insurance savings program. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Williams
    Motion declared carried.

  7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE BASSET ORDINANCE.
    Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee to Duros to approve the proposed changes to the BASSET Ordinances as noted in Chief Fleischhauer's memo dated June 4, 2002. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Williams
    Motion declared carried.

  8. ADJOURNMENT
    Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into executive session for the purpose of personnel and land acquisition. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Williams
    Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

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