MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD JULY 2, 2002

  1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

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

    Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Attorney Geo-Karis and Corporation Counsel Kenny.

  3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

  4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
    James T. Heier reported on the fishing derby that was held June 23, 2002. He thanked all the volunteers and all who donated.

    John Taylor and Craig Warner, of the American Legion Post 1247 Vernon Township, encouraged the placement of flagpoles at the front of the new Village Hall. Assistant to the Manager Teich stated it would cost $4700 to install 3 flagpoles. Corporation Counsel Kenny stated that the current placement of the flagpoles does comply with the statute since this is a campus setting. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Hebda to reconsider the placement of the flagpole at the Village Hall. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Henley
    Motion declared carried.

    Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Koch to table the discussion of flagpole placement until the next meeting. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Henley
    Motion declared carried.

    (Trustee Henley arrived at 7:37 p.m.)

  5. Reports of Village Official
    1. Village President
      i. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing July as Recreation and Parks Month.

      ii. President Byrne read a proclamation designating July 14-20, 2002 as National Aquatic Week.

    2. Village Manager
      i. Village Manager Allison announced the Village Hall dedication to be held on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.

      ii. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Koch to use $12,500 from the Cultural Partners Fund for Summer Celebration. Roll call vote:
      AYES: 6 - Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley
      NAYS: 0 - None
      Motion declared carried.

    3. Assistant Manager
      i. Assistant Manager Kalmar gave information for the 4th of July parade.

    4. Assistant to the Village Manager
      i. Assistant to the Manager Teich presented the village hall parking lot plan as noted in his memo dated June 25, 2002. Trustee Koch stated concerns about having enough handicapped parking. Parking closer to the new village hall was discussed. Monitoring of parking needs will be done and brought back at a later date for discussion.

      ii. Assistant to the Manager Teich reported that AT&T is marketing their new digital subscriber service starting this week and will be hooking up by the end of July.

    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. No report.

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

    1. Approval of two voucher list of bills dated 7/02/2002 in the amounts of $51,749.08 for FY2001-02 expenditures and $431,800.54 for FY2002-03 expenditures. Approved by omnibus vote.

    2. Department Reports:
      1. 5/2002 Police Department Report. Approved by omnibus vote.

    3. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-118 authorizing approval of payment to Doyle Distributors for beer and wine coolers sold at Summer Celebration in an amount not to exceed $15,885. Approved by omnibus vote.

    4. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-119 authorizing approval of payment to Windy City Amusements for Summer Celebration in an amount not to exceed $150,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

    5. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-120 authorizing the funding of the Summer Celebration impressed checking account at the $11,700 level for the amount and purposes as shown in Exhibit A. Approved by omnibus vote.

    6. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-121 awarding the bid for the purchase of one (1) 2003 Ford Escape XLT to Willowbrook Ford in an amount not to exceed $20,065. Approved by omnibus vote.

    7. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-123 authorizing approval of a sanitary sewer easement for Lot 53, Corporate Woods - Drummond American, Inc. Approved by omnibus vote.

    8. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-124 authorizing approval of a sanitary sewer easement for Lot 52, Corporate Woods - Van Vlissingen. Approved by omnibus vote.

    9. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-39 amending Ord. 2001-29 and 2000-24, being Section 3-12 of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, relative to Liquor Control and allowing for six (6) Class "E" Liquor Licenses and five (5) Class "B" Liquor Licenses. (Closure of Chicagoland Indoor Golf and Super K). Approved by omnibus vote.

    10. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-40 amending Ords. 90-28, 92-08 and 95-44, requiring servers of alcoholic beverages to have completed a beverage alcoholic sellers and servers education-training program (BASSET). Approved by omnibus vote.

    11. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-41 amending Ord. 2001-61 granting final site and landscaping plan approvals for the revised custom home sales center located on the north side of Gregg's Parkway, just east of Pod D (Bay Hill) in Gregg's Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.

  7. Unfinished/Additional Business
    1. Finance Director Nakrin referred to his memo dated June 24, 2002 explaining the proposed change to the original White Deer Run lease agreement. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to direct Corporation Counsel to draft a lease amendment with PAR with changes as noted in Finance Director Nakrin's memo dated June 24, 2002. Roll call vote:
      AYES: 6 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg
      NAYS: 0 - None
      Motion declared carried.

    2. Manager Allison went over bid alternates for the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex referring to his memo dated July 1, 2002. Infield upgrade for District 103 site was discussed. The Board concurred. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the recommendations in Manager Allison's memo dated July 1, 2002 by Engineer Brown noting the changes discussed. Roll call vote:
      AYES: 6 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams
      NAYS: 0 - None
      Motion declared carried.

    3. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to approve the bid by Utility Dynamics Corporation of Oswego for the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex roadway and parking lot lighting. Roll call vote:
      AYES: 6 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros
      NAYS: 0 - None
      Motion declared carried.

    4. Pulled.

  8. New Business
    1. Trustee Hebda announced that the library is hosting a focus group for the type of library that is wanted by residents at both locations.

  9. Adjournment
    Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Henley to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 6 - Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Approved this _____ day of July, 2002.

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