MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

JULY 2, 2002

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 9:08 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, and Williams.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Citron, Attorney Geo-Karis and Village Clerk Schwartz.

  1. CDW - AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
    Scott Kessler from CDW was present to request installation of 4 air-handling units to air condition the new warehouse. The three corner units will project into the parking lot. Trustee Hebda asked if the units could blend better with the surroundings. Landscaping was discussed. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to draft a resolution to approve the 4 units as presented. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Williams
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
    Motion declared carried.

  2. WEST POINTE OF VERNON HILLS TOWNHOMES - FINAL SITE AND LANDSCAPING PLAN.
    Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the petitioner made all changes requested by the Board and the Commission and is up for approval tonite. A "Statement of Awareness" was discussed to alert potential purchasers that the internal road was privately owned to deter future residents from asking the Village to take over maintenance responsibilities. Angelo's involvement was discussed. Trustee Duros stated that Angelo's should not have to spend any more of his own money to enhance the property. A letter of awareness to potential residents should be drafted stating the property will remain "as is". Ed Niziol of KCN Development Corp. stated that significant landscaping has already been added when Trustee Duros asked about adding a fence. Less landscaping and the addition of a fence was discussed. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to draft the necessary ordinance granting approvals for rezoning of the property from B-1 to R-6; preliminary and final plat of approval; final site, landscape and architectural plans, and the Development Permit. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Williams, Duros
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
    Motion declared carried.

  3. POD 14 AUGUSTA GREEN - REVISED WATERFORD ELEVATION.
    Zale presented a revised Waterford elevation showing the addition of a dormer to address the massive roof that the Committee objected to. The committee liked the plan. The issue will be brought back at the next meeting.

  4. TRAFFIC CONTROL ISSUES.
    Centennial Crossing bus stop problems were discussed. The issue needs to be discussed with the homeowners association. Information will be sent to the residents.

    Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Koch to approve the stop sign at Greenleaf Dr. and Indianwood Dr. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Henley, Koch, Williams, Duros, Hebda
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
    Motion declared carried.

    Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the stop sign at Pinehurst Dr. and Pine Lake Circle. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Koch, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
    Motion declared carried.

  5. REVIEW OF NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS MUTUAL AID NETWORK (NIEMAN) AGREEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY AID.
    Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Henley to approve the Emergency and Non-emergency Mutual Aid in Public Works Resolution. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
    Motion declared carried.

  6. PROPOSAL FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING.
    Public Works Director Laudenslager referred to his memo dated June 26, 2002 regarding capital improvements in the budget for masonry tuckpointing, modification to the main floor trench drain, resurfacing the concrete floor area and application of an epoxy surface to the block walls in the wash bay. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to approve the scope of work as presented. Roll call vote:
    AYES: 5 - Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch
    NAYS: 0 - None
    ABSENT: 1 - Ryg
    Motion declared carried.

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

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

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