MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HELD OCTOBER 7, 2003

 

 

Call to Order

 

Roll Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evergreen Library

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  President Byrne called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

2.  Roll call indicated the following Trustees present: Hebda, Koch, Weil, Williams and Cashman.

 

Also present were Manager Allison, Assistant Manager Kalmar, Assistant to the Manager Teich, Public Works Director Laudenslager, Finance Director Nakrin, Attorney Kenny.

 

3.  The Pledge of Allegiance was given.

 

4.  Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

None.

 

5.  Reports of Village Official

     A.  Village President

i.    Ed Abnerholden, president of the Library Board, referred to a report that was passed out to the Board dated November 7, 2003. The Library Board would like to keep the Evergreen facility open for now to give the residents of Vernon Hills library service that is nearby. Vernon Hills represents 30% of the library usage within the district. John Houbion of 369 Hobblebush referred to the Library meeting of September 16 where obscenities were used by a resident and asked for better control. Trustee Koch informed Mr. Houbion that the constitution states that speech cannot be restricted by the government.  It can be suggested to the person that they refrain from using obscenities.

 

B.   Village Manager   

i.    No report.

 

C.  Assistant Manager

i.    No report. 

 

D.       Assistant to the Village Manager

i.    No report.

    

E.      Finance Director/Treasurer

i.    No report.

 

F.      Chief of Police

i.    No report.

 

G.   Public Works Director

i.    No report.

 

H.   Building Commissioner

 

i.         No report.

 

I.    Village Engineer

i.         No report.

 

6.  Omnibus Vote Agenda

Motion by Trustee Williams, second by Trustee Hebda to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A –R. Roll call vote:

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

NAYS: 0 – None

ABSENT: 1 – Duros

 

Voucher List

 

 

Reports

 

 

Transfer of Property

 

 

IMRF Earnings

 

 

Truck Purchase

 

 

Purchase Order Increase

 

 

Sales Tax Interruption Insurance

 

Retiree Health Savings Plan

 

 

Residential Collectors

 

Pavement Patching

 

 

Holiday Light Show Route Work

 

 

 

 

 
Motion declared carried.

 

A.   Approval of voucher list of bills dated 10/7/03 in the amount of $386,975.27.

 

B.   Department Reports:

          1.       8/2003 Finance Director/Treasurer’s Report.

          2.       8/2003 Golf Course Report.

              

C.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-145 authorizing the transfer of certain lots in Gregg’s Landing from the Village of Vernon Hills to the Vernon Hills Park District.

 

D.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-148 - Including Contributions Directed into a Retirement Health Savings Plan As IMRF Earnings.

 

E.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-149 authorizing and approving the purchase of two (2) 2004 Ford 4x4 one-ton dump trucks from Oakfield Ford in an amount not to exceed $64,218.

 

F.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-150 amending Res. 2003-102 to Superior Road Striping for thermoplastic pavement lane marking to increase the purchase order 1220 to $23,068.23.

 

G.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-152 authorizing approval and payment of Sales Tax Interruption Insurance for Westfield-Hawthorn Center and three surrounding centers in an amount not to exceed $37,318.

 

H.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-154 for the establishment of the VantageCare Retiree Health Savings Plan provided by the IMCA Retirement Corporation.

 

I.    Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-155 authorizing the approval of residential collectors for the purpose of determining stop sign warrant criteria in the Village.

 

J.    Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-156 awarding the bid for bituminous pavement patching to J.A. Johnson Company in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

 

K.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-157 authorizing approval of force account work to construct a portion of the Holiday Light Show route on the Cuneo Foundation grounds; waive the bidding process and authorize payments to Berger Excavating in an amount not to exceed $15,000.

 

L.   Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-158 authorizing approval of the Seavey Slough Drainage Ditch brush and tree maintenance and removal; waive the bidding process and authorize payments to Kinnucan Tree Experts in an amount not to exceed $20,000.

 

M.  Approval and passage of Resolution 2003-159 authorizing approval of an agreement with Umbdenstock Electric, Inc. to provide emergency locate services within the Village.

 

N.   Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-63 amending Ords.2003-54, 2002-48, 99-23, 97-13, 95-20, 94-43, 93-51, 91-67 & 507 designating stop intersections and yield intersections.

 

O.   Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-64 designating certain intersections within the Village of Vernon Hills prohibiting a turn on a steady red indication at a traffic signal.

 

P.   Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-65 granting special use permit approval to allow Chuck E. Cheese Restaurant for property located at 700 North Milwaukee Ave., Unit 135-137.

 

Q.   Approval and passage of Ordinance 2003-66 amending Ord. 2003-46 granting approval of a special use permit to include the proposed administrative office in the planned united development (PUD) for property commonly known as Hawthorn School District 73 North Campus located on Aspen Drive and Hawthorn Pkwy.

 

R.   Approval to release the Carriages of Gross Point Mailbox Project Letter of Credit  #02417. (No packet information)

 

7.    Unfinished/Additional Business

A.      None.

 

(Trustee Duros arrived at 7:06 p.m.)

 

8.  New Business

A    Manager Allison reported that Vernon Hills residents, restaurants and food handlers can dump their waste at Public Works starting on Thursday if the garbage strike continues. Individuals can also bring their own garbage to the dumpsites for a charge.

 

B.   Trustee Cashman asked if streetlights were going to be installed as part of the construction on Butterfield Road at the crosswalks. Public Works Director Laudenslager stated they will not be. Staff will investigate the matter with the county to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

 

9.  Adjournment

Motion by Trustee Duros, second by Trustee Hebda to adjourn the Board Meeting. Roll call vote:

AYES: 6 – Hebda, Koch, Weil, Williams, Cashman, Duros

NAYS: 0 – None

Motion declared carried.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

 

Approved this _____ day of November, 2003.

 

 

___________________________              ___________________________

Jeanne M. Schwartz                                     Roger L. Byrne

Village Clerk                                                 Village President