MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

DECEMBER 3, 2002

IN ATTENDANCE: President Pro-Tem Koch called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Koch, 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. COUNTRYSIDE FIRE STATION EXPANSION

Chief Spiegel presented the expansion plans for the Deerpath Station showing approximately 6150 sq feet to the east and west sides of the building. Nine feet of the parking lot would be on the Village owned right-of-way. Ken Kenik and Ray Lee of Sete & Rubel Architects described the preliminary site plan. Trustee Duros suggested dedicating the ROW to the Fire District. Corporation Counsel Citron agreed. Staff recommended beginning the technical review process. The Committee agreed.

2. WET WILLIES CARWASH – EXPO OUTLOT

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Wet Willies, an upscale car wash, would like to locate on Lot 2 in Bradford Subdivision which is located in the Marketplace just west of Home Expo. It will require a special use permit. Representatives from West Willies made a presentation of the project and site plan. Trustee Hebda stated the use does not fit for the site. Trustees Duros and Williams agreed.

3. THE ORCHARDS COMMERCIAL BUILDING – CONCEPT PLAN

Kerry Chagerny, attorney for the petitioner, presented a proposed retail and office project located on the east side of Milwaukee Avenue. Approximately 4000 sq. ft. would be retail with the rest as office space. The plan is consistent with current zoning and has no need for variances. The Committee liked the plan. Trustee Williams requested the addition of a sidewalk. The petitioner was directed to proceed to technical review.

4. GREGG’S LANDING – BEAVER CREEK (POD 13) – PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENTS

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Zale would like to purchase 30 lots in Pod 13 Beaver Creek from Elliott to construct the same housing product as in Pod 14 Augusta Green and Pod 16 Royal St. George. Trustee Hebda stated that these are custom home sites and there is no room for more compromising. Mark Elliott of Elliott builders stated the lots are not big enough for custom homes that the market is asking for. Rod Tison, representing Zale, stated they are not in the custom home business and cannot afford to draft new elevations for only 30 homes. Trustees Hebda and Duros both agreed they wanted something different and not a repeat of other pods.

5. ILLINOIS LAW ENFORCEMENT ALARM SYSTEM – MUTUAL AID PLAN

Chief Fleischhauer presented the Mutual Aid Agreement and asked for approval. The Committee agreed. The Agreement will be brought back under the Board Consent Agenda.

6. PLACEMENT OF ADVISORY SIGNAGE FOR ASPEN DRIVE SOUTH OF ROUTE 60.

Chief Fleischhauer asked for approval on the placement of advisory signage for northbound traffic on Aspen stating “Do Not Block Driveway” to alleviate the congestion and blockage of the driveway to Vernon Plaza. Public Works Laudenslager stated that the warning sign can be installed now and additional measures can be taken in the spring if the problem is not eliminated. The Committee agreed.

7. Vernon Hills Athletic Complex – BUDGET/BOND ISSUE

Manager Allison recommended reducing the bond issue on the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex by $200,000. The Committee agreed.

8. GREGG’S LANDING – CUSTOM HOME – SALES TRAILER POLCY

Building Commissioner Gerth presented a sales trailer policy. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Duros to approve the sales trailer policy for custom homes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Ryg, Henley

Motion declared carried.

9. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into Executive Session. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Ryg, Henley

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

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