MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

FEBRUARY 4, 2003

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Henley, 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, Village Engineer Brown, Chief Fleischhauer, Village Attorney Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. APPROVAL OF 12/17/2002 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Henley to approve the 12/17/02 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

2. GREGG’S LANDING – OAKMONT, POD E – PRELIMINARY APPROVALS

Rod Tison presented the Oakmont Pod E plan, which is at the southeast corner of Lakeview and Gregg’s Parkway. The plan has an urban feel with large homes on small lots and some of the lots load to the rear of the house. Between the eight different floor plans from 2689 sq. ft. to 4200 sq. ft. on 90 lots, 22 of the lots are front-loaded. Manager Allison stated there is some merit to the alleys being public rights of way as noted in the plan. The Committee disagreed, commenting that the homeowners association should take care of the alleys. President Byrne recommended constructing a fence along the railroad tracks next to Alley 5. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the preliminary plat, architectural design, landscape and site improvements along with exterior material variations subject to the conditions as previously listed. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Hebda, Henley, Williams, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

3. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PRESENTATION

Planning & Zoning unanimously recommended approval of the proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan with some minor changes. Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Hebda to direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance amending Appendix A of the Code of Ordinance to include the revised Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Henley, Williams, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

4. MILWAUKEE AVE. MEDIAN LANDSCAPE PROPOSAL – NORTH OF RT. 60

Village Engineer Brown presented a median landscape proposal for Milwaukee Ave. There is potential funding from outside sources and the topic will be brought back at the February 18, 2003 meeting with more information on financing.

5. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5, ART. XI, REQUIREMENTS FOR POSTING CASH BONDS AND PROCESSING OF UNCLAIMED CASH BONDS

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams to approve an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 5, Art. XI, Requirements for posting cash bonds and processing of unclaimed cash bonds. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley

NAYS: 0 –None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

6. LAKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION ISSUES

President Byrne stated his concerns regarding the resolution and possibly the failure of the referendum regarding the sales tax increase. He questioned what other methods would the Lake County Board seek to improve the traffic issues in Lake County. Trustee Duros stated he does not endorse the resolution since Vernon Hills would be the hardest hit. He would endorse a gas tax. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Williams for approval and passage of Resolution 2003-14 concerning legislation allowing Lake County to levy a sales tax for transportation purposes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Williams, Hebda, Henley, Byrne

NAYS: 1 – Duros

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda for approval and passage of Resolution 2003-15 to secure federal funds for Route 120. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Williams, Duros, Hebda, Henley, Byrne

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

7. AUTOMATED WAYSIDE HORN SYSTEM

Manager Allison presented the Mundelein Study on Comparison of Train and Wayside Horns as an alternative safety measure. The NWMC Transportation Committee authorized support of the concept and staff requested the drafting of a resolution for February 18, 2003. The Committee agreed.

8. ADJOURNMENT

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

AYES: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Koch

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.

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