MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 

 

 

 

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, and Ryg.

 

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

 

1. PAPA JOHN’S – SPECIAL USE PERMIT

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Duros to direct 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: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Koch, Williams

Motion declared carried.

 

2. GREGG’S LANDING – POD 16 – ROYAL ST. GEORGE – DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Zale appeared before Planning and Zoning to request approval of the Development Permit, front yard setback to 25 feet and variation from exterior material requirements on Pod 16 showing construction of 20 homes. Approval was received subject to conditions. Ron Tison was present to answer questions. Trustee Ryg stated her approval of the project but asked that the trailer be truthful to potential residents. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance approving the Development Agreement for Pod 16, Royal St. George subject to conditions outlined by Planning and Zoning. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Hebda, Henley, Ryg, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Koch, Williams

Motion declared carried.

 

3. HOOTER’S – NEW BUSINESS PRESENTATION

 A representative for Hooters gave an overview of their restaurant concept. Trustee Hebda requested better signage and elimination of the owl. The petitioner stated the landscaping will be as shown, the orange awnings will be removed, no menu items will be on the sign, and brick will be added to the sign. New ideas on signage will be brought back at a later date.

 

4. BUTTERFIELD ROAD LANDSCAPING – EAST PARKWAY FROM EJ&E RIALWAY TO HUNTINGTON ROAD SOUTH

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to approve moving forward with the contract with CBBurke and Landscape Design for the Butterfield Road Landscaping project. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Henley, Ryg, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Koch, Williams

Motion declared carried.

 

 

 

5. TRAFFIC DIRECTION – SPECIAL DETAILS

Chief Fleischhauer referred to his letter dated June 10, 2002 regarding the provision of traffic control services by on-duty personnel. The amount of requests have overloaded the police department. Trustee Ryg asked if these organizations have another option for traffic direction. Chief Fleischhauer stated that traffic direction can only be done by a law enforcement officer. Trustee Duros asked about liability if there is an accident due to failure of a police officer to show up as contracted and direct traffic. Corporation Counsel Citron will research. President Byrne suggested setting up a meeting with these organizations involved.

 

6. LAKE COUNTY COUNCIL OF MAYORS CALL FOR PROJECTS – VILLAGE PROJECT SELECTION

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the submission of the north section of the Fairway Drive project as the next federal aid funded project. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Henley

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Koch, Williams

Motion declared carried.

 

7. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros 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: 4 – Hebda, Henley, Ryg, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Koch, Williams

Motion declared carried.   

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

 

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