MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

NOVEMBER 6, 2002

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:48 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Koch, Ryg, 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, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. APPROVAL OF 10/01/02 and 10/15/02 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES.

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to approve the 10/01/02 and 10/15/02 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

2. WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN HAWTHORN – PROPRIETARY LICENSE

Westfield Shoppingtown presented a proposal for proprietary license dated November 6, 2002 requesting kiddie rides, photo booths, a sticker machine, coke machines and massage chairs to be placed throughout the mall. Trustee Duros stated he did not find it necessary to have vending machines with the food court already in place. Trustees Williams and Hebda agreed with Trustee Duros. Kiddie rides were acceptable to the Committee. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to deny a proprietary license for Westfield Shoppingtown. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

3. WELLNESS PROGRAM

Human Resource Coordinator Brooks and Pete Nielsen of Public Works Public Works presented the Village’s Employee Physical and Wellness Program.

4. LIBRARY AD-HOC COMMITTEE

Manager Allison reported that 28 residents are interested in participating the library ad-hoc committee. Trustee Hebda suggested breaking down the group to smaller units. The first meeting will be set up for Tuesday, November 12, 2002. Trustee Ryg asked about having residents from other towns involved. Staff will invite the other towns involved. Jennifer Hakko, a resident, questioned having other towns involved. Trustee Ryg responded that everyone wants better library service and the entire district needs to be involved to accomplish the goals set forth. Karen Broms, a resident, commented that she did not think it was appropriate to have other towns involved. Hall Healy, a professional facilitator, stated that using a facilitator could create a win-win solution through a consensus building process.

5. ROUTE 60 AND TOLLWAY BRIDGE – PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS

Manager Allison reported that Lake County is contributing an extra $50,000 and Mettawa is contributing $5000. The City of Lake Forest is requesting $35,000 from Vernon Hills. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to contribute $35,000 to the Route 60 Bridge Improvement. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

6. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES TO ADOPT THE 2000 EDITION OF:

A. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE (IBC) WITH AMENDMENTS.

B. INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE (IFC) WITH AMENDMENTS.

C. INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE (IMC) WITH AMENDMENTS.

D. INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE (IFC) WITH AMENDMENTS.

Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Duros to approve the draft ordinances adopting the remaining 2000 International Codes and related amendments. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

7. ARBORTHEATER – PARKING LOT RESTRICTIONS

Chief Fleischhauer reported that because of students parking at the Arbortheater, there is not space for residents to park and enjoy the area. Staff recommended revising the parking ordinance allowing for a maximum of 2 hour parking. Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Williams to direct staff to draft the necessary amendment to the parking ordinance. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

8. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into executive session for litigation and land acquisition. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Henley

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

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