MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

NOVEMBER 19, 2002

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 9:08 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, 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, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. PRIVATE STREET DEDICATION - STATUS.

Manager Allison presented information on the issue of private streets in the Village. Based on the information, he asked if the Committee wanted to pursue more information. Trustee Duros stated that $2.8 million in additional road costs is too much and the topic should be dropped. Trustees Henley, Koch and Williams agreed.

2. DISTRICT #128 – LOAN ISSUES

President Byrne addressed the memo Corporation Counsel Citron sent to Manager Allison dated November 12, 2002 regarding the District 128 loan issues. Manager Allison reported that several school board members are interested in accelerating payment of the loan. The School Board President is going to meet with Village staff to discuss payment of the loan. Corporation Counsel Citron noted that impact fees collected for the school could be withheld to repay the Village. The Board directed staff to set up a meeting with the School Board President.

3. AMLI – VERIFICATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEMS

Assistant Manager Kalmar referred to his memo dated November 13, 2002 regarding changes to the approved plans for AMLI at Museum Gardens. There are six points left to consider in order to finish the project. Trustee Koch asked for drawings of the fence proposed. AMLI representative stated they will provide revised drawings. Trustee Duros asked if the topic can be brought back at the next meeting so there is time to review the PVC vs. cast iron vent and waste pipe. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance amending the previously approved Development Permit for AMLI at Museum Gardens subject to drawings and building materials being submitted on the fence and no approval on the PVC vs. cast iron vent and waste pipe at this time. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Hebda

Motion declared carried.

4. COMED TREE TRIMMING AGREEMENT

Public Works Director Laudenslager presented a model agreement with ComEd for tree trimming in municipalities as noted in his memo dated November 15, 2002. He recommended moving forward with the agreement. The Board agreed.

5. VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS GOLF CART RENTAL POLICY

Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Ryg to approve the Vernon Hills Golf Cart Rental Policy. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Hebda

Motion declared carried.

6. SBC/AMERITECH – THREE YEAR CONTRACT FOR PHONE SERVICES.

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to approve the three year contract for phone services with SBC/Ameritech. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Hebda

Motion declared carried.

7. ADJOURNMENT

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

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Hebda

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:12 p.m.

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