MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

JANUARY 21, 2003

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, and Koch.

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, Attorney Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. AARON’S ENTERPRISE, SOUTH MILWAUKEE AVE. – SPECIAL USE PERMIT – REVIEW OF PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION

Planning and Zoning recommended to deny the special permit at its December 18, 2002 meeting. Allen Kracower, planner for project, was present stating there will be no adverse impact on noise, smell or traffic with this plan. Trustee Hebda commented there had to be a better use and plan for this property. Aaron Sloan indicated there an office building will possibly be built also. Trustee Koch wanted more specifics from the petitioner, which the petitioner could not commit to. Trustee Henley stated a standard car wash will create more green space, but the lube business should be deleted. The topic will be brought back to Committee and Board on February 4, 2003. Neil Goldberg, a resident of Georgetown, commented that a special use approval will set a precedent. Attorney Citron disagreed. Alvin Israel, a resident of Deerpath, stated this project is not a benefit to the Village.

2. BUTTERFIELD ROAD LANDSCAPING

Assistant Manager Kalmar referred to his memo dated January 17, 2003 regarding landscaping on Butterfield Road from POD 1 to Huntington Drive North. The topic will be brought back with more to update.

3. ONYX WASTE CONTRACT UPDATE

Assistant to the Manager Teich noted that Onyx has been fulfilling their agreement and has worked well with staff. Onyx is requesting a charge be added if container change out is done more than once a year. Staff considered this a reasonable request. The Committee agreed.

4. SENIOR VAN POLICY REVISIONS

Assistant to the Manager Teich referred to his memo dated December 18, 2002 noting that future replacement of van should be scheduled for the 2004/2005 budget. Staff requested to the seniors that the bus not be used for field trips. Trips would have to be chartered privately. The seniors agreed and the policy revisions note the changes. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Henley to approve the senior van policy revisions. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

5. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ILLINOIS PLUMBING LICENSE LAW AND STATE PLUMBING CODE

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Henley to approve the proposed ordinance amending various sections of the Illinois Plumbing License Law and State Plumbing Code. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Hebda, Henley, Koch, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into Executive Session for the purpose of litigation, land acquisition and personnel. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Henley, Koch, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

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