MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD AUGUST 20, 2002

  1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

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

    Also present were Assistant to the Manager Teich, Building Commissioner Gerth, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Attorney Geo-Karis and Corporation Counsel Citron.

  3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

  4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
    Jim Gleason thanked Trustee Duros in developing a process to reduce the baseball traffic in his area.

    Chris Meyer of 371 Cherry Valley asked for an update to the road project in her area. She stated that black dirt about 3 inches thick was laid over the gravel and sod will not be able to grow. Extra gravel was also left in the parkway. Corporation Counsel Citron stated that the Village has limited control over the contract. Staff will investigate with the general contractor and ask residents to come forward who were affected.

  5. Reports of Village Officials

    1. Village President
      1. President Byrne read a school opening proclamation.

    2. Village Manager
      1. No Report.

    3. Assistant Manager
      1. No Report.

    4. Assistant to the Village Manager
      1. Assistant to the Village Manager Teich reported that a study has being conducted to determine the need for a train station location - the intersection of Milwaukee by Cuneo Museum (full station with parking north to Waukegan through to Hoffman Estates) and one on Butterfield by Leithton (transfer station). 2. Mr. Keister updated the Board on the progress of opening the Vernon Hills branch of the Cook Memorial Library. Through a focus group and public forum, a configuration is being created to serve the whole area. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Resolution 2002-151 authorizing approval of a lease to Cook Memorial Library District to occupy 3,450 square feet of the lower level of the New Village Hall for the rental cost of $1.00 annually. Roll call vote:
      AYES: 7 - Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Byrne
      NAYS: 0 - None
      Motion declared carried.

    5. Finance Director/Treasurer
      1. Finance Director Nakrin discussed the reimbursement of $4.2 million for 2002 on the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Bond which is on the consent agenda.

    6. Chief of Police
      1. Chief Fleischhauer discussed with the Board the damaged landscaping on the roundabout in Centennial Crossing.

    7. Public Works Director
      1. Public Works Director Laudenslager highlighted stop intersections and yield intersections which is part of Ordinance 2002-48 on the consent agenda.

    8. Building Commissioner
      1. No Report.

    9. Village Engineer
      1. No Report.

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

    1. Approval of 8/06/02 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

    2. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 8/06/2002 (corrected) in the amount of $1,868,363.68 and voucher list of bills dated 8/20/02 in the amount of $767,498.98. Approved by omnibus vote.

    3. Department Reports:
      1. 7/2002 Building Division Report.
      2. 7/2002 Police Department Report. Approved by omnibus vote.

    4. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-149 approving reimbursement for 2002 $4.2 million Vernon Hills Athletic Complex Bond. Approved by omnibus vote.

    5. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-150 awarding bid for sealcoating of paved areas to R.A. Peterson Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $11,079. Approved by omnibus vote.

    6. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-48 amending Ord. Nos. 99-23, 97-13, 95-20, 94-43, 93-51, 91-67 and 507 designating stop intersections and yield intersections. Approved by omnibus vote.

    7. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-49 amending Ord. 2001-52, being Sec. 3-12 of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, relative to Liquor Control, allowing 30 Class "A" Liquor Licenses (closure of Boogie Nights/Trios). Approved by omnibus vote.

  7. Unfinished/Additional Business
    None.

  8. New Business
    A. None.

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

Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

Approved this _____ day of September, 2002.

 

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