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Palatine Village Council met April 3.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Council:

I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:05 PM

Attendee Name Title Status Arrived

Jim Schwantz Mayor Present

Tim Millar District 1 Councilman Present

Scott Lamerand District 2 Councilman Present

Doug Myslinski District 3 Councilman Present

Greg Solberg District 4 Councilman Present

Kollin Kozlowski District 5 Councilman Present

Brad Helms District 6 Councilman Present

Also Present:

Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Mike

Jacobs, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Village Engineer George Ruppert, Director of

Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Fire Chief Scott

Andersen, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, Director of

Community Services Harry Spila, Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson and

Police Chief Alan Stoeckel

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - March 20, 2017

Accepted

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

IV. MAYOR'S REPORT

1. As Submitted -

Saturday, April 8

Wolff’s Easter Egg Hunt: 11 AM - 3PM

Wolff’s Flea Market

Saturday, April 8

Easter Egg Hunt: 11 AM - Noon

Christ Lutheran Church

V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:08 PM

to Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Front Yard Setback

Reduction at 632 E. Tahoe Trail - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

(Council District: Four)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg explained the petitioner's request

for a Special Use to permit a front yard setback of 28’-6" instead of the

required 30'. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to recommend

approval and staff concurs.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Front Yard Setback

Reduction and Variation to Allow a Driveway Expansion at 144 S. Oak Street

- Motion Carried by Voice Vote

(Council District: Six)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request

for a Special Use for a residential addition to be setback 11 feet instead of the

minimum required 30 feet, and a Variation to permit the driveway to be

setback 1 foot from the interior side lot line instead of the minimum required 2

feet. Village Engineer and the Zoning Board of Appeals recommend

approval.

In response to Councilman Millar's concern that the petitioner's plan may not

solve the flooding problem, Vyverberg confirmed that staff reviewed the

topographical study for storm water flooding.

Councilman Myslinski asked about the garage doors and fill to bring garage

up to grade and redirect the storm water drainage.

Carol Pirog, petitioner, 144 S. Oak Street, provided photos of the flooding of

the front yard and stated that the back yard does not flood. She stated that

four sump pumps cannot handle the storm water in a heavy rain; the storm

sewers are full and water comes from the north end of Oak Street.

Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained the advantages of the petitioner's

request.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [6 TO 1]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

NAYS: Millar

3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Restaurant at 144

W. Northwest Highway - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

(Council District: Six)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request

for a Special Use to permit a sushi restaurant in the Eurofresh Plaza where

parking exceeds the minimum requirement. The Zoning Board of Appeal

unanimously recommended approval and staff concurs.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

4. Consider an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class G Liquor Licenses by

One for Wajo Sushi at 144 W. Northwest Highway - Motion Carried by

Voice Vote

(Council District: Six)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg explained Wajo Sushi's request for

a Class G Liquor License (restaurant with beer and wine), requiring an

Ordinance to increase the number of the Class G Liquor Licenses by one with

an annual fee of $2,209.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

5. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Transfer to Permit the

Continued Operation of TJ O'Brien's Bar & Grill at 53 W. Slade Street -

Motion Carried by Voice Vote

(Council District: Six)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's plan to

purchase T.J. O’Brien’s and request for a transfer of Special Use #0-205-07,

as amended, to permit its continued operation. The Subject Property was

originally Mint Julep Bistro in 2007, Hot Shots in 2010 and T.J. O’Brien’s in

2015. With compliance with the Village designated smoking area near the

tracks, staff recommends approval.

Jennifer Brey, petitioner, was present and agreed to conditions.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

6. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:25 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. Proposed Text Amendments

A. Consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Village's Zoning

Ordinance Regarding Planned Development Regulations -

B. Consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Village's Zoning

Ordinance Regarding Expanding the Scope of Administrative Special

Uses and Variations - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg reviewed the proposed

amendments to various sections of the Village's Zoning Ordinance

regarding Planned Development regulations and the scope of Administrative Special Uses and Variations including types of eligible

relief, setbacks, lot coverage, fencing, non-conforming structures, staff

review, sign off, 250 feet notifications, and other amendments.

Councilman Helms suggested increasing the 250 feet notification radius

for larger projects.

Councilman Solberg questioned the administrative review for project

approval.

Councilman Millar questioned front yard and second story additions and

phone complaints as well as written complaints.

Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated this is an attempt to be more user

friendly yet still have oversight on additions. Phone in complaints must be

put in writing to avoid incorrect interpretation.

The motion was to approve items A and B.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:44 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Proposal to

Replace the Combined Service Facility Roof Top HVAC Units - Approved by

Voice Vote

(Council District: Two)

Public Works Director Matt Barry explained the need for replacement of the

26 year old rooftop HVAC units on the Combined Service Facility. The Trane

U.S., Inc. of Willowbrook, Illinois, proposal for $209,752 includes a Tracer SC

web-based control system, which has the ability to send alarms to a

smartphone and slows for off-site control. Staff recommends approval.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement of

Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Maintenance

and Construction Within the Village - Approved by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry outlined the existing Agreement of

Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for

maintenance of Village streets using Motor Fuel Tax proceeds. Barry

recommended updating the Agreement to reflect uniformity within the various

regions of IDOT, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement of

Understanding with IDOT.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

3. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:46 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Village Manager to Dispose of Excess

Vehicles and Equipment - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry recommended the adoption of an Ordinance

authorizing the Village Manager to dispose of, through internet auctions, the

excess vehicles and equipment including five sedans, one branch chipper,

one tractor/loader, two dump trucks, one skid steer, one street sweeper, one

chipper truck, and one pickup truck.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time:

7:47 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:47 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:47 PM

Reconvene the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VIII.CONSENT AGENDA

All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one

motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items

unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the

Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

1. Consider a Motion to approve Warrant #7 - Approved

2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Front Yard Setback

Reduction at 632 E. Tahoe Trail - Approved

(Council District: Four)

Ordinance #O-31-17

3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Restaurant at 144 W.

Northwest Highway - Approved

(Council District: Six)

Ordinance #O-32-17

4. Consider an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class G Liquor Licenses by

One for Wajo Sushi at 144 W. Northwest Highway - Approved

(Council District: Six)

Ordinance #O-33-17

5. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued

Operation of TJ O'Brien's Bar & Grill at 53 W. Slade Street - Approved

(Council District: Six)

Ordinance #O-35-17

6. Consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Village's Zoning

Ordinance Regarding Planned Development Regulations - Approved

Ordinance #O-34-17

7. Consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of the Village's Zoning

Ordinance Regarding Expanding the Scope of Administrative Special Uses and

Variations - Approved

Ordinance #O-36-17

8. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Proposal to

Replace the Combined Service Facility Roof Top HVAC Units - Approved

(Council District: Two)

9. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement of

Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Maintenance

and Construction Within the Village - Approved

10.Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Village Manager to Dispose of Excess

Vehicles and Equipment - Approved

Ordinance #O-37-17

11.Consider Amendments to Salary Ordinance #0-26-17 Regarding Rates of

Compensation for Certain Officers and Employees of the Village of Palatine,

Effective January 1, 2017 - Approved

Ordinance #O-38-17

12.Consider an Ordinance Granting an Administrative Variation to Allow a Shed in

an Easement at 243 N. Cady Drive - Approved

(Council District: Four)

Ordinance #O-39-17

13.Consider an Ordinance Granting an Administrative Special Use for Setback

Reductions to Permit a Shed at 1117 E. Plate Drive - Approved

(Council District: Five)

Ordinance #O-40-17

IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted - No Report

F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Front Yard Setback

Reduction and Variation to Allow a Driveway Expansion at 144 S. Oak Street

- Motion Carried by Roll Call

(Council District: Six)

Ordinance # O-41-17

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL [5 TO 1]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

NAYS: Millar

2. As Submitted -

No Report

X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS

A. VILLAGE MANAGER

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. VILLAGE CLERK

1. As Submitted -

Village Clerk Marg Duer announced Consolidated Election Day tomorrow with

polls open from 6 AM to 7 PM. To confirm voter registration and to locate

polling place, log on to CookCountyClerk.com, or call the Village Clerk's office

at 847-359-9051.

C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY

1. As Submitted -

No Report

XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED

No Closed Session requested.

XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE

No one came forward.

XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:50 PM

Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms