MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD JULY 1, 2003

 

 

I.   President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.                                                                                  

II.  Roll Call indicated the following Trustees present: Cashman, Duros, Hebda, Koch, Weil, Williams.

 

  Also present were Village Manager Allison, Assistant Village Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Village Manager Teich, Finance Director Nakrin, Chief Fleischhauer, Building Commissioner Gerth, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Village Attorney Citron and Deputy Clerk Pelletier.

 

III. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

 

IV. Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

  A.  Rick Friedenberg, 345 Evergreen Drive informed the board on the actions taken by the District 128 on the use of monies collected as provided through the cell tower lease located at the Vernon Hills High School.  Mr. Friedenberg referred to a village letter dated October 2000.  President Byrne stated he was aware of the school district’s discision and had staff draft a letter.

 

V.  Reports of Village Officials

  A.  Village President

     1. Presentation to former Trustee Kathy Ryg.

       President Byrne read the proclamation previously presented to former Trustee Kathy Ryg and presented her with a “Key to the Village” plaque.

 

  B.  Village Manager

 

  C.  Assistant Village Manager

     1.  4th of July Activities.

       Asst. Manager Kalmar presented the schedule of events for the 4th of July beginning with the Bike Decorating Contest at 8:00 a.m.; the Parade to begin at 9:00 a.m. at Atrium and Deerpath; the evening activities at Century Park between 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.; with the Fireworks to begin at 9:30 p.m.  In case of rain, the fireworks will be held on Saturday, July 5th at 9:30 p.m.

   

  D.  Assistant to the Village Manager

     1.  No report.

 

  E. Finance Director/Treasurer

     1.    No report.

 

  F. Chief of Police

     1.    No report.

 

  G. Public Works Director

     1.     Extended Construction Hours at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex.

       Public Work Director Laudenslager stated Maneval Construction had submitted a letter requesting extension of construction hours to complete work.  The work is for the Fairway Drive road construction north of Huron and the construction of the detention pond at the 6A site.  Hours requested were to start at 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and to begin at 6:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday for watering down the construction area to reduce the amount of dust.  Trustee Cashman stated concerns with the construction being near residential area.  Manager Allison stated the extended hours could help complete the project sooner.  President Byrne inquired if the project would be completed prior to the school year and was informed the current phase would not be completed until June 2004.  Trustee Koch concurred with Trustee Cashman’s concerns and requested monitoring of complaints by residents.  Motion by Trustee Koch, second by Trustee Duros to approve extending construction hours at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex to begin construction on Saturdays to 7:00 a.m. from 8:30 a.m. and allow the watering trucks to begin work at 6:00 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, with monitoring of complaints from residents.  Roll call vote:

     Ayes: 6-Duros, Hebda, Koch, Weil, Williams, Cashman

     Nays: 0-None

     Absent: 0-None

     Motion declared carried.

 

  H.  Building Commissioner

     1.     No report.

 

  I.   Village Engineer

     1.     No report.

 

VI.  Omnibus Vote Agenda

     President Byrne read Omnibus Vote Items A-R. Manager Allison requested Item E pulled and to be brought back on July 15th for approval. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to approve Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-D & F-R.  Roll call vote:

     Ayes: 6-Hebda, Koch, Weil, Williams, Cashman, Duros

     Nays: 0-None

     Absent: 0-None

     Motion declared carried.

 

  A.  Approval of 6/3/2003 & 6/19/2003 Board Minutes. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  B.  Approval of voucher list of bills dated 7/01/2003 in the amount of $340,908.24. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  C.  Department Reports:

     1.     5/2003 Finance Director/Treasurer’s Report.

     2.     5/2003 Golf Course Report.

     Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  D.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-48 authorizing approval of a contract with A. Ritacca & Sons, LLC and the Village of Vernon Hills to replace a 60" flared end section at Big Bear Lake. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  F.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-101 awarding the bid for crack sealing of village streets to Behm Pavement in an amount not to exceed $60,000.  Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  G.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-102 awarding the bid for thermoplastic pavement lane marking of village streets to Superior Road Striping an amount not to exceed $20,000. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  H.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-103 authorizing the transfer of $21,000 from Finance Full-time salaries to Finance Part-time salaries. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  I.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-105 providing for maintenance of private improvements within the public right of way and approving the responsibility for their maintenance. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  J.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-106 awarding the bid to American National Skyline, Inc. for the window cleaning contract of village property with a two-year contract. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  K.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-107 authorizing approval of a professional services agreement with Rolf C. Campbell & Assoc. for consultant landscape inspection services from May 1, 2003 to April 30, 2004 in an amount not to exceed $60,000.  Approved by omnibus vote.

    

  L.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-108 authorizing the Finance Director to release $1,250,000 to Chicago Title & Trust Co. for the Stage 1A & 1B projects at the Vernon Hills Athletic Complex. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  M. Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-109 authorizing the village manager to sign a construction contract and pay VDV Consulting, Inc. for the build-out of the Cable Studio in an amount not to exceed $83,000 for the FY2003-04. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  N.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-43 amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances Article XI relating to Fees, Bond and Insurance Requirements.  Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  O.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-44 granting final site and landscaping plan approvals to Zale Homes for a temporary custom sales trailer just east of Pod D (Bay Hill) in the Gregg’s Landing Subdivision.  Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  P.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-46 granting approval of a special use permit for a planned unit development (PUD) for property commonly known as Hawthorn School District 73 North Campus located on Aspen Drive and Hawthorn Parkway. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

  Q.  Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-47 amending Development and Engineering Standards to include Exhibits 44 & 45. Approved by omnibus vote.

 

   R.   Approval to release the Performance, Maintenance and Payment Bond #11119536933 for Gregg’s Landing, Pod 12 - Pine Valley.  Approved by omnibus vote.

 

VII.     Unfinished/Additional Business

  A     None

 

VIII. New Business/Communications

  A.  Trustee Cashman requested staff to investigate the synchronization of the traffic signals at Deerpath Drive and Phillip Road with Deerpath Drive and Route 60.

 

IX.     Adjournment

     Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to adjourn the Board meeting. Roll call vote:

     Ayes: 6-Koch, Weil, Williams, Cashman, Duros, Hebda

     Nays: 0-None

     Absent: 0-None

     Motion declared carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

 

Approved this 15th day of July 2003.

 

 

                                             

Linda Pelletier          Roger L. Byrne

Deputy Village Clerk     Village President