IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:14 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Koch, and Ryg.

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

1. APPROVAL OF 9/03/02 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES.

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the 9/03/02 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Ryg, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Williams

Motion declared carried.

2. ALEXANDRIA DRIVE – REAR YARD DRAINAGE

Village Engineer Brown referred to his memo dated August 14, 2002 regarding the Alexandria Drive Project, which will extend a storm sewer that would provide an outfall for nine properties. The estimated cost of the project exceeds the $30,000 budget by $8,857.50. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Koch to approve the Alexandria Drive Project as presented not to exceed $40,000. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Ryg, Duros, Hebda, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Williams, Henley

Motion declared carried.

3. MUSEUM DRIVE/RING ROAD INTERSECTION

Manager Allison reported that Saddlebrook HOA has requested that Museum and Ring Drive be opened to a full T intersection, which would provide easier access to Milwaukee Avenue. Mr. Mc Guire, president of the Homeowners Association, confirmed the request. Corporation Council Citron stated that permission would have be granted by all of the five owners of the mall. Staff will gather information and bring back at a later date.

4. HOOTERS RESTAURANT – CONSIDERATION OF SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPING AND EXTERIOR ELEVATION CHANGES AND COMPLIANCE OF SUP CONDITIONS

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the revised signage shows the owl removed from the monument sign. The color of the letters will be a muted orange. The landscaping plan shows an enhancement to the property by providing additional screening materials on the south side of the building and perennial beds around the monument sign. Hooters response to compliance with Condition 7 of the Special Use Permit, which is in the packet. Corporation Council Citron referred to his memo dated October 1, 2002 stating there is limited ability to deny Hooters at this location. Denial of Condition 7 would be hard to uphold in court and the Village cannot deny a permit solely based on a name. Trustee Hebda stated that she had asked for a muted orange color on the letters. The color presented is too bright. She suggested doing the letters in tin.

Ms. Tribar, a resident of Stone Fence, asked questions regarding the lawsuit from 1996. She also searched the web under Hooters and found pornographic materials. Corporation Council Citron responded that even the most unassuming name can be linked to pornographic material on the web. Visually, Victoria’s Secret and Lovers Lane, is in the same class but a Village cannot legally prohibit sexual uses. They can only control it.

The signage issue will remain open with a revised plan coming. The landscaping plan is acceptable by the Committee. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to direct staff to draft the necessary ordinance approving the landscaping and exterior elevation plans as submitted subject to compliance to the conditions of Ordinance 95-24. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Williams

Motion declared carried.

5. GREGG’S LANDING – POD E – OAKMONT – CONCEPT PRESENTATION BY ZALE HOMES

Mr. Tyson of Zale Homes presented a concept for Pod E showing front load houses only along the outside on lots 1-22 (22 lots). 68 lots will be rear load. The base price will be $450,000-500,000 with 3100-4000 sq. ft. The concept plan shows public streets. Five plans were presented. The concept was acceptable to the Committee.

AYES: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Williams

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

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