MINUTES

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS

SEPTEMBER 2, 2003

IN ATTENDANCE: President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. The following Trustees were present: Duros, Cashman, Williams, and Weil.

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Building Commissioner Gerth, Attorney Citron, and Village Clerk Schwartz.

1. APPROVAL OF 8/12/03 SPECIAL COMMITTEE AND 8/19/03 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to approve the 8/12/03 Special Committee and 8/19/03 Committee of the Whole minutes. Roll call vote:

AYES: 4 – Cashman, Duros, Weil, Williams

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 2 – Hebda, Koch

Motion declared carried

2. MELANIPHY RETAIL SITE ANALYSIS PRESENTATION

John Melaniphy, III gave a retail site analysis of Vernon Hills as outlined in his written presentation. The five specific sites available were identified. Sales tax generators were discussed. Possible tenants were targeted.

(Trustee Koch arrived at 7:40 p.m.)

3. VERNON SQUARE RESUBDIVISION – CONCEPT PLAN PRESENTATION – J&J CUSTOM BUILDERS

Petitioner was not present. Pulled.

4. 2004 ARBORTHEATER – MUSIC AND MOVIES

Assistant Manager Kalmar reported on the success of the Spy Kids outdoor movie which had about 125 people present. The cost was $1971. Staff would like to schedule 2 movies along with the concerts with a total budget of $13,000. This amount is up from $12,000. Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to approve doing two outdoor movies next season and increasing the budget for same not to exceed $13,000. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Duros, Koch, Weil, Williams, Cashman

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Hebda

Motion declared carried.

5. NIKE LOGO

The Vernon Hills Athletic Complex logo was presented to the Committee. Trustee Koch requested a better looking missile. He also asked if there were any trademark infringements with Nike. Attorney Citron agrees that this might be an issue and should be investigated.

6. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE

Staff would like to schedule the Strategic Plan before Thanksgiving. 6-8 hours total would be scheduled in 2-3 evenings. Staff is looking for three focus groups with 14 residents per group.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Williams to adjourn the Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote:

AYES: 5 – Weil, Williams, Cashman, Duros, Koch

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Hebda

Motion declared carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.

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