MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

FEBRUARY 18, 2003

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:40 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, Building Commissioner Gerth, Village Engineer Brown, Chief Fleischhauer, Corporation Counsel Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. APPROVAL OF 1/21/2002 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to approve the 1/21/03 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Duros, Hebda, Henley, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

2. HAWTHORN SCHOOL DISTRICT #73 – PRESENTATION OF CONCEPT PLANS FOR NORTH AND SOUTH CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT

Dan Brinkman of Gewalt Hamilton Associates, presented two plans for the South campus with one showing access to Abbey Lane for the buses. An extra $70,000 would be needed to build Option B, which shows a private road for buses instead of using Abbey Lane. Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Duros to approve Plan B for the South Campus showing a private road for bus exit to Aspen Road. Trustee Koch abstained since he works for the school district. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Mr. Brinkman presented the new plan for the North Campus. The plan will now go to Technical Review. The Plymouth Farm pedestrian bridge overpass was also discussed.

3. AARON’S ENTERPRISES – CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported that Planning and Zoning reviewed and voted to reconsider the special use for Aaron’s Enterprises. The Commission voted in favor of approval of special use permit subject to conditions outlined in their reported dated February 11, 2003. Ronald Cope, attorney for Aaron’s, agreed to immediately constructing the office building as part of the development and locating it next to Georgetown. Trustee Henley questioned the hours of operation for the car wash. The petitioner agreed to Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sundays 8:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Trustee Duros asked for the removal of tanks to be quicker if the gas station goes out of business. Trustee Koch stated he did not like or support this plan but due to legal issues will vote yes. Attorney Citron stated that Supreme Court rulings make it very difficult to support a denial to the petitioner. The petitioner also agreed to improving the roadway on the church land if allowed by the church. Neil Goldberg, president of the Georgetown Association, stated his disapproval of the project. Two residents stated their disapproval. Edward Limb, a member of the church, stated his disapproval. He asked about distance and noise issues adjacent to the church. A resident quoted Scott Hesner as saying, “why should we control the development of Milwaukee. Georgetown is becoming more and more out of context with the rest of Milwaukee.” Al Israel of 300 Albert Drive asked the Committee to vote for what is in the best interest of village residents. Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Koch to deny the special use permit for Aaron’s Enterprises. Roll call vote:

AYES: 3 – Koch, Hebda, Byrne

NAYS: 2 – Henley, Duros

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

4. MILWAUKEE AVE. MEDIAN LANDSCAPING

Manager Allison deferred the topic until the next meeting because more answers were needed.

5. NIKE SITE

AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT AND EXPANSION OF SITE 6A POND
NCT WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
ARCHITECTURAL
WHITE BARN ROAD TERMINUS

Village Engineer Brown reviewed the comments from the Ad Hoc Committee meeting dated January 23, 2003. The Architectural part of the project should start in mid March with advertisement of bid packages. Mr. Brown also reviewed his memo dated February 12, 2003 regarding the Water Reclamation Facility Improvement. Staff is working with the Nike contractor for a price to construct a bikepath from White Barn to Fairway Drive through the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex.

6. PARK DISTRICT SIGNAGE FOR THE LASCHEN CENTER

The sign was reviewed by the Committee and approved as presented.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Henley, second by Trustee Koch to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Duros, Hebda, Henley

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Williams

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.

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