1. Assistant to the Village Manager Teich called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.

2. Roll Call indicated the following Trustees present: Duros, Henley, Williams, Ryg, Koch (arrived at 7:15 p.m.). President Byrne and Trustee Hebda were absent.

   Also present were Village Manager Allison, Assistant Village Manager Kalmar, Finance Director Nakrin, Deputy Chief Kincaid, Building Commissioner Gerth, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Village Engineer Brown, Village Attorney Geo-Karis & Corporation Counsel Citron.

   Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Duros to appoint Trustee Henley as President Pro-tem. Roll call vote:
   Ayes: 4-Williams, Henley, Ryg, Duros
   Nays: 0-None
   Absent: 1-Hebda
   Motion declared carried.

3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
   Ed Sychta, President of the Vernon Hills Senior's Club wanted to thank the Board for all of their efforts in creating a space in the new Village Hall and providing money in the budget from which they can enjoy their days and nights.

5. Reports of Village Officials

   1. Village Manager
      1. Village Hall Lease with Cook Memorial Library Included in the packet was a lease drawn up by Corporation Council Citron's firm that provides for a one-year lease with two subsequent one-year options for an annual rent of $1.00, plus the cost of the installation of additional security measures. A copy of the lease was forwarded to the Library District. Manager Allison requested a motion to approve, subject to attorney review. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to approve the lease agreement subject to attorney review. Roll call vote:
      Ayes: 4-Williams, Henley, Ryg, Duros
      Nays: 0-None
      Absent: 1-Hebda
      Motion declared carried.

   2. Assistant Village Manager
      1. Aaron Enterprises Public hearing on September 18, 2002. Assistant Manager Kalmar notified the Board that Mr. Sloan's project on South Milwaukee Avenue across from Ernie's would be going before the Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 18th.

      2. Summer Splash Reminder-Friday, August 9, 2002 at the Park District Aquatic Center.

      3. Hawthorn Hills-Fashion Square
      Assistant Manager Kalmar stated to the Board that the previously approved development known as Hawthorn Hills Fashion Square had not been memorialized in ordinance form. This is a clean up item and will require new changes to the façade to come back to the board. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Ryg the approval to direct the staff to draft the necessary ordinance granting approval of the special use permit, subject to the conditions as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call vote:
      Ayes: 5-Williams, Henley, Ryg, Koch, Duros
      Nays: 0-None
      Absent: 1-Hebda
      Motion declared carried.

   3. Assistant to the Village Manager
      1. Village Hall Open House on Sunday, August 25 from 1-3 pm. Assistant to the Manager Teich reminded the viewers at home of the upcoming Village Hall open house where light refreshments will be served.

   4. Finance Director/Treasurer
      No report.

   5. Chief of Police
      No report.

   6. Public Works Director
      No report.

   7. Building Commissioner
      1. Consideration of Amendment to the Sign Ordinance allowing sand blasted wood signs for schools, park district and religious institutions. Building Commissioner Gerth noted to the Board that if they so desired he would come back to the Committee of the Whole with an amendment to the Village's Sign Ordinance that would allow sandblasted wood-routed signs for schools, the Park District and religious institutions. These types of signs are more in keeping with the style of their facilities.

      Consensus of members present was to have Building Commissioner Gerth move forward and develop the amendments to the Sign Ordinance.

   8. Village Engineer
      No report.

6. Omnibus Vote Agenda
   President Pro-Tem Henley read the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-U. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Duros to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-U. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 4-Williams, Henley, Ryg, Koch, Duros
   NAYS: 0-None
   ABSENT: 1-Hebda
   Motion declared carried.

   1. Approval of 7/164/2002 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

   2. Approval of two-voucher list of bills dated 8/06/2002 in the amount of $20,990.25 for FY2001-02 and $1,864,808.43 for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

   3. Department Reports:
      1. 6/2002 Building Department. Approved by omnibus vote.

   4. Approval of Misericordia "Fannie May Candy Sale" for April 4-5, 2003. Approved by omnibus vote.

   5. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-137 authorizing the Village Manager or his designee to purchase and install pavers and related supplies from Midwest Brick Paving, Inc. in conjunction with the construction of the new village hall in an amount not to exceed $24,550 for FY2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

   6. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-138 approving a contract and authorizing payment to Service Master Cleaning and Restoration Services in an amount not to exceed $17,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

   7. Approval and passage of an Resolution 2002-139 approving a contract and authorizing payment to ServPro of LaPorte/Porter Counties in an amount not to exceed $23,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

   8. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-140 authorizing the payment of $20,000 to the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Approved by omnibus vote.

   9. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-141 authorizing the revision of Section 8.12, Part C, of the Village of Vernon Hills Personnel Rules - Overtime/Compensation time. Approved by omnibus vote.

   10. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-142 authorizing the revision of Section 3.00 of the Village of Vernon Hills Personnel Rules - Equal Employment Opportunity and Sexual Harassment. Approved by omnibus vote.

   11. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-143 amending Resolution 2001-187 increasing payment to Smithgroup JJR, for the construction administration services agreement for State 1A at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex from $14,500 to an amount not to exceed $17,000 subject to village attorney approval. Approved by omnibus vote.

   12. Approval and passage of resolution 2002-145 amending Resolution 2001-156 authorizing the extension of the contract amount with Quality Telcom for services during the construction of the new Village Hall in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (an addition of $6,000) for FY 2002-03. Approved by omnibus vote.

   13. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-146 determining that the minutes of certain closed meetings of the village board no longer are required to be kept confidential. Approved by omnibus vote.

   14. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-45 granting an amendment to Ordinance 99-50 for the purpose of constructing a new single-family dwelling on Lot 67, Sugar Creek Subdivision.

   15. Approval to release Maintenance Bond #3SM 887790 00-A for Georgetown Square Subdivision. Approved by omnibus vote.

   16. Approval to release Maintenance Bond #1145 for Hawthorn Suites Hotel Approved by omnibus vote.

   17. Approval to release Maintenance Bond #6063193 for J.C. Penney Home Store. Approval. Approved by omnibus vote.

   18. Approval to release Letter of Credit #60752221 upon submission of Maintenance Bond for ETA Expansion. Approved by omnibus vote.

   19. Approval to release Letter of Credit #3023156 upon submission of Maintenance Bond for Extended Stay America Hotel. Approved by omnibus vote.

   20. Approval of second amendment to the Lease Agreement with Par Development for White Deer Run Golf Course. Approved by omnibus vote

   21. Approval of third amendment to the Development Agreement with Par Development for White Deer Run Golf Course. Approved by omnibus vote

7. Unfinished/Additional Business
   None.

8. New Business/Communications
   Trustee Ryg gave a report regarding the status of the Nike Restoration Advisory Board and that she would like to do a cable update show on what's going on at the former missile magazines. The magazines are to be completely removed including environmental testing; they are ahead of schedule and currently under budget.

9. Adjournment
   Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to adjourn the Board to go to Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:
   AYES: 5-Henley, Ryg, Williams, Koch, Duros
   NAYS: 0-None
   ABSENT: 1-Hebda
   Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

Approved this 20th day of August 2002.

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