Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jul 8, 2022

Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met May 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:00 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 Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief Dave Daigle, Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna, IT Director Larry Schroth and Director of Finance Paul Mehring

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Time: 7:00 PM

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

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Time: 7:00 PM

1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - May 2, 2022 - Accepted

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

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

IV. MAYOR'S REPORT

1. As Submitted -

Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:

Thursday, May 12: 5PM-8PM

Mindfulness & Merlot Wine Tasting

Palatine Township Senior Center

V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

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

VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:01 PM

Brad Helms, Chairman

1. 44 W. Illinois Avenue (Council District: Two)

The Motion was to approve both Items A. and B.

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented Chirag Patel's request for a Special Use to operate an upscale Armanetti's package liquor store in the previous J.J. Pepper's 3,500 square foot space, vacant for 10 years. Petitioner proposes to remodel interior, improve façade, repair parking lot, and add landscaping. At the April 12 Public Hearing, three residents favored the proposal and two written objections were received. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the Special Use and Staff concurs.

Petitioner Chirag Patel is applying for a Class B Liquor License. Staff supports the request.

Discussion ensued regarding limited signage. An existing sign on the east side of the building is allowed by code. Village manager Reid Ottesen stated that our License limits signage to 50% of the window. Conditions can be modified.

Rick Heidner, center owner for 30 years, stated the improvements will be immediate within the month, if approved.

Chirag Patel, Morton Grove; Cory Kelly, Schaumburg; designer and builder,

Hashit Patel, Morton Grove, manager, addressed the Council.

Councilman Lamerand repeated that we do not want signs in the windows as this is in the middle of a residential area. Kelly stated it will look more like a bar with a few signs. There is a benefit to have some signage. Councilman Lamerand noted the Donkey Inn does not have signs in the windows. Ottesen stated he would share plans with the Council. He stressed that it is in a residential area and can come back before the Council before occupancy is issued.

Patel stated they will have tastings in future. Ottesen noted a separate license for tastings is required.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

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

A. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Package Liquor Store at 44 W. Illinois Avenue - Approved (Council District: Two)

B. Consider an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class B - Package Liquor Store Licenses by One for U Zara, Inc. (D/B/A Armanetti Beer Wine-Spirits) at 44 W. Illinois Avenue - Approved (Council District: Two)

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:11 PM

Greg Solberg, Chairman

1. Authorize the Village Manager to Execute a Contract with SDI Presence, LLC for an Information Technology Strategic Plan - Approved

IT Director Larry Schroth recommended entering into a contract with SDI Presence, LLC. SDI to complete an IT Strategic Plan before 2023, to help identify and align major projects, review current infrastructure to ensure it meets current and future needs, to determine if staffing levels and contract expertise is sufficient, to review operating polices, and to provide governance for IT activities. Staff recommends authorizing the Village Manager to execute a contract, not to exceed $50,000 with SDI for an IT Strategic Plan.

RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

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

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM

Tim Millar, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM

Kollin Kozlowski, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM

Doug Myslinski, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM

Scott Lamerand, Chairman

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:13 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: Tim Millar, District 1 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: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

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

1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Package Liquor Store at 44 W. Illinois Avenue - Approved (Council District: Two)

Ordinance #O-43-22

2. Consider an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class B - Package Liquor Store Licenses by One for U Zara, Inc. (D/B/A Armanetti Beer-Wine-Spirits) at 44 W. Illinois Avenue - Approved (Council District: Two)

Ordinance #O-44-22

3. Authorize the Village Manager to Execute a Contract with SDI Presence, LLC for an Information Technology Strategic Plan - Approved

4. Consider a Resolution Releasing the Dagan Park Estates Public Improvement Security Deposit - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: One)

Resolution #R-12-22

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 -