RESOLUTION 2003- 181

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF

RONALD S. COPE AS CORPORATION COUNSEL

WHEREAS, Aspen Partners, LLC has filed an application for development review of the property located at the intersection of Route 60 and Aspen Drive and commonly referred to as Aspen Pointe; and,

WHEREAS, due to the Village Attorney's recusal from the review process, the Village must seek outside legal counsel to advise it on land use and development review matters related to this project; and,

WHEREAS, the Village has previously employed Ronald Cope to advise or represent it on various land use and zoning matters related to the Route 60 and Aspen Drive property; and,

WHEREAS, Ronald Cope has extensive legal experience related to land use and zoning matters; and,

WHEREAS, Ronald Cope is well qualified to represent the Village of Vernon Hills as Corporation Counsel for the development of property commonly known as Aspen Pointe.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF VERNON HILLS, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS:

That the Village President is authorized to appoint Ronald S. Cope as Corporation Counsel for the Village of Vernon Hills for the development of property commonly known as Aspen Pointe in a contract amount not to exceed $10,000.

Dated this 2nd day of December 2003.

Adopted by a roll call vote as follows:

AYES:

NAYS:

ABSENT AND NOT VOTING:

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Roger L. Byrne

Village President

PASSED: _____________________________________

APPROVED: __________________________________

ATTEST:

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Jeanne M. Schwartz

Village Clerk