MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2002

Call to Order

 

Roll Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

District 128 Addition to LHS

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting with District 128

 

 

 

 

TIF RFQ

 

 

Extension of Contract

 

 

 

Security for Library

 

1.  President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.

 

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

 

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

 

3.  The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

 

4.  Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

Rick Friedenberg, a resident of Vernon Hills, reported that District 128 passed a resolution to spend $9 million to put an addition onto Libertyville High School. Vernon Hills lended money to District 128 to finish the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex because Dist 128 led the Board to believe they did not have the money. He stated that Vernon Hills was misled and used.

 

5.  Reports of Village Official

     A.  Village President

i. President Byrne asked staff to set up meeting with District 128. Trustee Hebda stated her disappointment with District 128’s actions. Staff will set up a joint meeting.

 

B. Village Manager

i.  No report.

 

C.  Assistant Manager

i         Assistant Manager Kalmar advised the Board that six proposals were received for RFQ to evaluate for TIF.

 

ii.    Assistant Manager Kalmar requested an extension of SB Friedman’s contract to go over these 6 proposals. The items are on the consent agenda.

 

D.       Assistant to the Village Manager

i. Assistant to the Manager Teich reported on security concerns in the Village Hall for the library. The lobby and bathroom areas will be unsupervised from 5 p.m. until the library closes. Allen Visuals submitted a quote for $6,764, which would be a pass-through cost to Cook Library. Staff recommends approval. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Williams to approve the acceptance of Allen Visuals’ quote of $6,764 for 5 cameras, a VCR with 96-hour recording capabilities, a monitor, a 9-position multiplexer, labor and installation. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double Tracking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gun Buy Back

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

County Mayo Termination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minutes

 

Voucher List

 

 

Reports

 

 

 

 

Audio/Video System

 

Increase of Purchase Order

 
Motion declared carried.

 

ii.   Assistant to the Village Manager Teich announced an informational meeting on November 14, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. regarding double-tracking by Metra. Staff would like to send a personal letter to all property owners affected advising them of this meeting. Discussion of a possible underpass occurred.

    

E.    Finance Director/Treasurer

i.   No report.

 

F.    Chief of Police

i.   Chief Fleischhauer announced the Gun Buyback Operation is scheduled for Saturday, December 7 from 8am to 4 p.m. Vernon Hills will serve as one of ten drop off areas.

 

      G.  Public Works Director

i.   No report.

     

H.  Building Commissioner

i.   Building Commissioner Gerth recommended termination of the County Mayo project because of lengthy delays and unmet commitments. A draft letter to Mr. Follensbee was presented. The Board agreed.

 

I.   Village Engineer

i.       No report.

 

6.  Omnibus Vote Agenda

Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A –T, V-Y. Assistant Manager Kalmar excluded U.

Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

A.   Approval of 10/03/2002 & 10/15/2002 Board Minutes.  Approved by omnibus vote.

 

B.   Approval of voucher list of bills dated 11/06/2002 in the amount of $2,330,557.91. Approved by omnibus vote.

     

C.   Department Reports:

           1.       9/2002 Golf Course Report.

           2.       9/2002 Building Division Report.

           3.       9/2002 Finance Director/Treasurer's Report. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

D.  Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion - Audio/Video Systems. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

E.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-186 amending Res. 2002-153 for bituminous pavement patching to J. A. Johnson Paving Co. to increase purchase order from $60,000 to 64,639.30. Approved by omnibus vote.

Holiday Light Show

 

Improvements to Public Works

 

 

 

 

 

Snow Removal

 

 

 

Consultant Services

 

Mold Remediation

 

 

Insurance Coverage

 

 

 

SB Friedman

 

 

 

Issuance of Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

Hooters

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right of Way

 

 

 
 


F.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-187 authorizing approval of Temple Display, Ltd. to furnish holiday light show displays in an amount not to exceed $9,999. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

G.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-192 waiving the formal bid process and authorize a proposal from APEX Partners to install a new floor drain the Public Works building. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

H.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-193 waiving the formal bid process and authorize a proposal from Olson Tuckpointing for improvements to the Public Works building. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

I.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-194 authorizing approval of Vernon Township Road District to assist the Village of Vernon Hills regarding snow removal FY2002-03 winter season in an amount not to exceed $2000. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

J.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-195 authorizing approval of an agreement with Ted Gray & Assoc. for consultant services regarding the Section 319 Lake Harvey Grant Application in the amount not to exceed $3,133.75. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

K.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-196 amending Res. 2002-138 to Service Master Cleaning and Restoration Services for additional mold remediation and increase the purchase order from $17,000 to $19,450. Approved by omnibus vote.

          

L.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-197 authorizing approval of insurance coverage with the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management Association (IMLRA) not to exceed $172,591 for calendar year 2003. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

M. Approval and passage of Resolution 2002-199 authorizing approval of the SB Friedman, Inc. RFQ Evaluation Assistance Consulting Contract in an amount not to exceed $29,200. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

N.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-63 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4,200,000 for the purpose of defraying a portion of the cost of the constructing and equipping of athletic facilities at the former Nike Missile Site in and for the Village of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

O.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-64 granting approval for a restaurant on Lot 4 of the Kerasotes Resubdivision commonly known as Hooters, located at 554 N. Lakeview Pkwy. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

P.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-65 amending Ords. 2001-29 & 2002-39, being Section 3-12 of the Village of Vernon Hills, Code of Ordinances, relative to Liquor Control and allowing for seven (7) Class "E" Liquor Licenses. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

Q.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-67 authorizing dedication of right of right of way for public road purposes generally along Fairway Drive. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

Purchase of Property

 

 

 

Letter of Credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance Bond

 

 

 

Letter of Credit

 

 

 

 

 

Recess

And Reconvene

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deerpath and Warrington Parking Lot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjournment

 

 
 


R.    Approval and passage of Ordinance 2002-68 authorizing the Village of Vernon Hills to acquire approximately 0.121 acre of property located generally at 220 N. Fairway Dr., and to approved certain temporary construction easement and a permanent utility easement agreement. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

S.  Approval to release Irrevocable Letter of Credit #S533863 for SBC/Ameritech Building Addition. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

T.  Approval to release of Maintenance Irrevocable Letter of Credit #3031047 for CEP Lot 55 - PacTrust, 300 N. Milwaukee Ave. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

U.  Excluded.      

 

V.  Approval to release Maintenance Bond #KF2738 for Metromedia Fiber Network Services Inc. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

W. Approval to release Maintenance Bond #04122870 for Marketplace Lots 9 & 10, Sam's Club Outlots. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

X.  Approval of Letter of Credit reduction for Gregg's Landing, Pod 9 - Royal Troon. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

Y.    Approval of Letter of Credit reduction for Gregg's Landing, Pod 14 - Augusta Green. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

7.       Recess/Reconvene

Motion by Trustee Ryg, second by Trustee Williams to recess the Board meeting and go to Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried. Meeting recessed at 7:48 p.m. and reconvened at

9:30 p.m.

 

8.         Unfinished/Additional Business

A.   Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Duros to direct Corporation Counsel to draft an ordinance approving the 6/24/01 3D plan approving the Deerpath and Warrington Drive Parking Lot and directing the drafting of the settlement agreement and order. Roll call vote:

      AYES: 5 – Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda

      NAYS: 0 – None

      ABSENT: 1 – Henley

      Motion declared carried.

 

9.  New Business

   None.

 

10.   Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Koch, Ryg, Williams, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

 

Approved this _____ day of December, 2002.

 

 

___________________________                 ___________________________

Jeanne M. Schwartz                                    Roger L. Byrne

      Village Clerk                                               Village President