Members of the Office of the Village of Wheeling Mayor Dean Argiris met Monday, June 27.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Office of the Village of Wheeling Mayor Dean Argiris:
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WHEELING COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS 60090 BOARD ROOM, 2 COMMUNITY BOULEVARD MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016
CALL TO ORDER President Argiris called the special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Wheeling to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Argiris led those present in the pledge.
There was a moment of silence for Ellie Horcher, wife of the Village’s first Police Chief, Syke Horcher.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE Clerk Simpson called the roll and the following Board members were present:
Dean Argiris Ken Brady Mary Papantos Joe Vito Ray Lang Mary Krueger Dave Vogel
Also present were: Jon Sfondilis, Village Manager; Mike Crotty, Assistant Village Manager; Jim Ferolo, Village Attorney; Michael Mondschain, Finance Director; Brooke Jones, Senior Planner; John Melaniphy, Economic Development Director; Shari Huizar, Human Services Director; Mark Janeck, Public Works Director; Chuck Spratt, Superintendent of Fleet Services; Jamie Dunne, Police Chief; and representatives of Journal & Topics and Chicago Tribune newspapers.
PROCLAMATIONS, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS
Crime Prevention Awards – Carolina Velazquez & Dimitra Psirogiannis. Police Chief Dunne presented these awards for efforts that helped stop a crime against a senior citizen.
STAFF REPORTS
Public Works Director Janeck reported on an issue with IDOT projects which could be stopped if the State does not approve a new budget as of July 1. There are indications that a deal could be in place for a partial approval of a budget. If there is not, the construction at Dundee and Elmhurst Roads could stop as of July 1.
Economic Development Director Melaniphy reported that the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago held a fifth anniversary event that he, President Argiris, members of the Board of Trustees, and Chiefs Dunne and MacIsaac attended.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 16-72 Authorizing the Village President to Execute Settlement Agreements – Fox Point Clerk Simpson read the resolution to the Board.
Village Attorney Ferolo explained that these settlement agreements relate to the Fox Point mobile home park where severe flooding took place in April 2013. Due to these floods, federal money was released to relocate residents whose homes were deemed uninhabitable. The purpose of the money is to remove residents from danger and flood-prone areas. The Village has been assisting with distributing the money to the residents. Part of the agreement to distribute money included a requirement that the residents execute settlement agreements related to their claims against the Village that occurred after the flooding when Village staff inspected the homes and deemed them to be uninhabitable. Once these settlement agreements are signed, the Village will assist with distributing the relocation funds. After the residents are relocated, the land will be cleared and must remain as open space.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Lang that Resolution 16-72 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Lang, Krueger, Brady, Vogel, Vito, Papantos, & President Argiris NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
B. Resolution 16-73 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract with Schroeder Asphalt Services Inc. for the 2016 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Improvement Program
Clerk Simpson read the resolution to the Board.
Public Works Director Janeck explained that this is an ongoing construction project using Motor Fuel Tax funds that will not be affected by issues related to the State budget. Work in the Eastchester subdivision and the industrial courts on Wheeling Road is currently being done, and staff has determined that extra curb work is needed to make the areas look and operate as well as they can. There are funds available for this additional work.
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Vogel that Resolution 16-73 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Lang, Krueger, Brady, Vogel, Vito, Papantos, & President Argiris NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
C. PRESENTATION RE: 2015–2016 Strategic Plan Progress and Status
Village Manager Sfondilis explained that staff has been working on the strategic plan goals which were created by the Board 18 months ago and gave a brief update. He stated that almost every one of the goals has either been accomplished or is an ongoing goal that staff is continually working on. The Board will be re-examining the strategic plan goals in 2017.
Under the Residential Life category, Trustee Krueger indicated that she would welcome a joint meeting with School District 21 to further foster that relationship. Manager Sfondilis stated that he and President Argiris meet with District 21 on a consistent basis for open communication.
Trustee Vito stated he would like to see the Prospect Heights bike trail connected to Heritage Park if possible. Senior Planner Jones indicated that the Plan Commission is looking at ways to connect that bike path with the Town Center and can explore other options as well.
D. DISCUSSION RE: Updated Slogan for the Village of Wheeling
Manager Sfondilis stated that one of the strategic plan goals the Board identified was updating the Village slogan from its current slogan of “A Community of Choice.” There was a social media campaign to encourage the community to participate by submitting their ideas for potential Village slogans; 134 slogan ideas were received. He presented the top eight choices picked by village staff, and welcomed the Board to add any they like from the full list.
Trustee Krueger liked “Pride–Progress–Partnership” if “Progress” could be placed last in that order, but indicated her favorite is “Revolving Around Community.”
Trustee Papantos stated that she liked “Tradition–Innovation–Progress,” though none of them were a clear winner to her.
Trustee Vogel liked “Pride-Progress-Partnership” because of the progress that the Village Board has achieved through partnerships.
Trustee Brady liked “Welcome to Wheeling, Welcome Home” because it gives a warm feeling to the Village.
Trustee Lang liked “Revolving Around Community” because it is a simple phrase that means a lot and plays off of the wheel.
Trustee Vito, Clerk Simpson, and President Argiris also liked “Revolving Around Community.”
The Board agreed that “Revolving Around Community” was the best choice.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Trustee Papantos congratulated the Korean Cultural Center on their anniversary and thanked the Park District for approving the easement to allow the Town Center to move forward.
Trustee Vogel thanked the recipients of the Crime Prevention Awards. He also stated that the second annual community breakfast will be held in November with the exact date forthcoming.
Trustee Vito thanked the Park District for approving the easement for the Town Center and stated that the Park District has held some great events at Heritage Park this summer.
Trustee Krueger thanked the Park District for the wine and beer festival which she attended, as well as the approval of the easement for the Town center.
Clerk Simpson reminded residents that Rock ’n’ Run the Runway begins at 5 pm on July 3.
Manager Sfondilis stated that there will be two bands, nine food trucks, and adult beverages at this year’s Rock ’n’ Run the Runway event. Manager Sfondilis also announced that at the recent Northwest Municipal Conference annual gala, the Village of Wheeling won the Conference’s Communicopia award for its donated community basket. During that meeting President Argiris was also sworn in to serve as Vice President of the Conference.
APPROVAL OF BILLS June 16–22, 2016
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the bills in the amount of $1,753,041.46 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Lang, Krueger, Brady, Vogel, Vito, Papantos, & President Argiris NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT
President Argiris asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the meeting be adjourned.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Lang, Krueger, Brady, Vogel, Vito, Papantos, & President Argiris NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT 7:31 p.m.
Elaine E. Simpson, Village Clerk
Approved this 1st day of August 2016 by the President and Board of Trustees
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