MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD OCTOBER 15, 2002

1. President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

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

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Village Engineer Brown, Chief Fleischhauer, and Corporation Counsel Citron.

3. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

(Trustees Duros and Ryg arrived at 7:01 p.m.)

4. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

James T. Heier requested that ComEd update their equipment. The electricity was turned off twice this year. He also asked if the Cable TV company raised their taxes an extra $7.50/mo. Finance Director Nakrin will investigate.

Jennifer Hacko stated concerns about the lack of library services in Vernon Hills and would like accessibility for all children in the district. She recommended forming our own library district in Vernon Hills. Trustee Hebda suggested forming a resident committee including neighboring towns to be proactive on this topic.

5. Reports of Village Official

A. Village President

i. President Byrne and the Board recognized Steve Strokosch for his participation in the 4th of July parade as PW Paws.

ii. President Byrne read a proclamation recognizing National School Bus Safety Week.

B. Village Manager

i. Manager Allison reported that research has been started on the street dedication project. Trustee Duros asked if staff should spend so much time on such an enormous issue that may not be feasible. Inventory of private streets will be done and items of what should be studied will be gather for the Board to review.

ii. Manager Allison asked for approval of Resolution 2002-184 regarding construction related activities for the library district. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Ryg to approve Resolution 2002-184 authorizing signing the escrow documents and payments by the Village Manager or his designee for the construction related activities of the Cook Memorial Library District in the lower level of the new Village Hall. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

C. Assistant Manager

i. Assistant Manager Kalmar reminded everyone that Student Government Day is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2002.

ii. Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Aaron’s Enterprise presented a revised site plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commission continued the public hearing because of interest.

iii. Assistant Manager Kalmar gave a TIF District update.
  1. Assistant to the Village Manager

    2. i. No report.

  2. Finance Director/Treasurer

    3. i. No report.

  3. Chief of Police

i. No report.

G. Public Works Director

i. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Resolution 2002-179 amending Res. 2002-160 awarding the bid for the purchase of one Tymco Regenerative Air Sweeper to Mid-America Truck & Equipment Co., and revising the Purchase Order #2892 not to exceed $114,886. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

H. Building Commissioner

i. No report.

I. Village Engineer
  1. No report.

6. Omnibus Vote Agenda

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A –R. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch, Ryg, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

A. Approval of 9/17/02 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

B. Approval of voucher list of bills dated 10/15/02 in the amount of $292,657.01. Approved by omnibus vote.

C. Department Reports:
  1. 9/2002 Police Department Report.
  2. 8/2002 Finance Director/Treasurer’s Report.

Approved by omnibus vote.

D. Approval of Family Outreach Program, Inc. "Making a Difference" Tag Day for October 25-26, 2002. Approved by omnibus vote.
  1. Approval of Clearbrook’s 14th Annual Tag Days for May 16-17,2002. Approved by omnibus vote.

F. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-171 authorizing approval of North American Salt Co. to furnish bulk rock salt in the amount of $52,800. Approved by omnibus vote.
  1. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-175 amending Res. 2002-105 to increase the payment to SKC Construction, Inc. from $55,000 to $56,788.25. Approved by omnibus vote.
  2. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-176 rescheduling of regular board meeting from the 1st Tuesday (11/05/2002) to the 1st Wednesday (11/06/2002) in November. Approved by omnibus vote.
  3. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-177 authorizing approval of A. A. Equipment, Inc. to furnish material and labor in the amount of $20,500 for the 2002 Holiday Light Show. Approved by omnibus vote.
  4. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-178 authorizing $100 transfer into Public Works Grant Account 0102040-580010 for the Vernon Township Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program. Approved by omnibus vote.
  5. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-180 authorizing the acceptance of public improvements in Pod 17, The Pointe, Gregg’s Landing and the release of certain financial guarantees. Approved by omnibus vote.
  6. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-181 amending Budget Res. 2001-68 to increase the FY2001-02 budget by $227,694 to adjust for the change in the basis of charging expenditures to a specific fiscal year’s budget. Approved by omnibus vote.
  7. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-183 awarding the electrical contract at the NIKE Site to Umdenstock Electric, Mundelein, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $19,450. Approved by omnibus vote.
  8. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-58 amending Ords. 90-24, 90-63, 97-33, 2001-37 and 2002-12 designating Stopping, Standing and Parking. Approved by omnibus vote.
  9. Approval of Zale Snowplowing Agreements for Gregg’s Landing. Approved by omnibus vote.
  10. Approval to release Letter of Credit #SY223312C – Expo Design Center. Approved by omnibus vote.
  11. Approval to release Letter of Credit #00325393 – Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. Approved by omnibus vote.
  12. Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-62 authorizing the Village of Vernon Hills to acquire approximately .5 acres of property located at 21 N. Route 45. Approved by omnibus vote.

7. Unfinished/Additional Business

A. Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that the draft ordinance is complete. The new sign color was presented. The color, pantone, was accepted by the Board. The ordinance will be brought back for approval on November 6, 2002.

8. New Business
  1. Trustee Hebda thanked Public Works and the Police Department for their help with the Homecoming Parade.
  1. Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Henley 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 8:06 p.m.

 

Approved this _____ day of November, 2002.

 

___________________________ ___________________________

Jeanne M. Schwartz Roger L. Byrne

Village Clerk Village President