MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

APRIL 3, 2003

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Hebda, Williams, and Koch.

Also present were Manager Allison, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Building Commissioner Gerth, Village Engineer Brown, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Attorney Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. VILLAGE LIGHTNING SAFETY OPTIONS AND SYSTEMS PRESENTATION

Brian Bursiek reported on three options for lightning safety. The least expensive but highest risk would be education and signage. The second option was to upgrade the weather computing system. This option is still somewhat subjective and relies on human assumption. The ThorGuard system was the last and most expensive option. It is, however, not subjective and is the most effective option. The cost would be $25,000 to cover the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex and the golf course. Three or four systems would probably be needed to cover all the parks and White Deer Run. Trustee Koch commented that the safety of the community is important and the extra money should be spent. Implementation of the system and the policy for use of the system would have to be agreed upon by the park district. Staff will explore in greater detail the Thorguard system.

2. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED BUILDING ELEVATION FOR LOT 9 IN MARKETPLACE RESUBDIVISION (A.K.A. SAM’S CLUB OUTLOTS)

Building Commissioner Gerth reported that Bradford Real Estate is proposing dividing the internal space of Lot 9 into six spaces requesting an amendment to perform additional changes to the building elevation. These changes would be an upgrade in the appearance of the building. Trustee Hebda confirmed that the signage for 6 stores will conform. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda direct staff to prepare the necessary ordinance amending Ordinance 2003-09 to approve the elevations as presented. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Williams, Duros, Hebda

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Henley, Cashman

Motion declared carried.

3. 2003 ROAD REHAB PROJECT

Village Engineer Brown discussed all of the road rehabilitation projects coming up. Affected residents were notified.

4. HOMELAND SECURITY

Chief Fleischhauer reported on homeland security stating that after 911, staff analyzed the community security system in place building a detailed plan and trained staff based on that plan. Highlights of the Critical Incident Plan were discussed. The “Are You Ready” manual was also presented which educates residents on what to do in case of most emergencies.

5. RETAIL MARKET ANALYSIS

Manager Allison suggested conducting a retail study since the last one was done in 1999. The cost would not exceed $19,000 but could be lower because of what was done on the TIF district. The board concurred and staff will put it on the next consent agenda.

6. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Hebda, second by Trustee Duros to adjourn the Committee of the Whole meeting and go into executive session for the purpose of litigation and land acquisition. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Koch, Duros, Hebda, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Cashman, Henley

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

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