The Village of Wheeling board of trustees met Monday, May 16.
Here are the meeting minutes as provided by the Wheeling board of trustees:
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR 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, MAY 16, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
President Argiris called the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Wheeling to order at 6:35 pm.
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; Andrew Jennings, Community Development Director; Jon Tack, Village Engineer; John Melaniphy, Economic Development Director; Mark Janeck, Public Works Director; Chuck Spratt, Superintendent of Fleet Services; Jamie Dunne, Police Chief; Keith MacIsaac; Fire Chief; and representative of Journal & Topics newspaper.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2016
Clerk Simpson read the corrections into the record.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Regular Minutes of April 18, 2016 be approved as corrected.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting Minutes of April 25, 2016
Clerk Simpson read the corrections into the record.
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Vogel that the Special Minutes of
April 25, 2016 be approved as corrected.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
PROCLAMATIONS, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS
Proclamation: Click It or Ticket – May 23–June 5, 2016. Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety. President Argiris presented the proclamation to Police Chief Jamie Dunne.
Proclamation: National Garden Week – June 5–11, 2016. Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety. President Argiris presented the proclamation to Wheeling Garden Club member Kathy Pico.
CITIZEN CONCERNS AND COMMENTS
Madeleine Monaco addressed the Board regarding tenants at the airport who do not purchase fuel from the airport due to the cost. She stated that nearby neighborhood airports offer fuel at a much lower cost, which causes a loss of fuel tax revenue to the airport and its owners. She asked the Board for their assistance in addressing this and bringing another fuel alternative to the airport.
STAFF REPORTS
Community Development Director Jennings reminded residents that the new watering
restrictions are in effect. Watering is allowed for even numbered addresses on even number dates
and for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered dates.
Director Jennings also gave an update on the Whitley development and stated that they are
active and working on the plumbing currently. Modifications have been made and the architect is
currently working with staff to update their permit drawings accordingly.
CONSENT AGENDA
Clerk Simpson read the Consent Agenda titles into the record.
A. Resolution 16-53 Approving an Agreement with Nicholas J. Stavros for Prosecutorial
Services for the Village of Wheeling
B. Resolution 16-54 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing Acceptance of the State of
Illinois Contract with CDW for the Purchase of Microsoft Office Software Licenses
C. Resolution 16-55 for Improvement by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code for
Section 16-00084-00-RS
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Vogel that the Consent Agenda
items be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
NEW BUSINESS
A. PRESENTATION RE: GIS Construction Projects Storymap
Manager Sfondilis stated that staff has been working on a project to detail the construction
projects happening in town and will be presenting this to the Board.
GIS Specialist John Dakarian gave a presentation to the Board of the new Construction Projects
Storymap which will be available on the Village’s website.
B. Two (2) Ordinances Re: Rezoning, Special Use, and Site Plan Approvals for 230 West
Palatine Road
Clerk Simpson read the ordinances to the Board.
1. Ordinance 5009 Granting a Partial Rezoning from I-1 Light Industrial and Office
District to I-2 Limited Industrial District for 230 W. Palatine Road [Docket No.
2016-8A]
Community Development Director Jennings stated that the petitioner is seeking to
consolidate existing facilities into the now vacant building at 230 W. Palatine Road. In
order to fit their current business model a re-zoning is required to remove the I-1
designation.
The petitions were present to answer any questions.
Petitioner Michael Martini stated that locations in Mundelein, Lincolnshire, and Buffalo
Grove will all be relocated to the Wheeling location.
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Vogel that Ordinance 5009
be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
2. Ordinance 5010 Granting Special Use-Site Plan Approval for Hazardous Materials
Storage, 230 W. Palatine Road [Docket No. 2016-8B]
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that Ordinance
5010 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
C. Resolution 16-56 Accepting a Bid and Approving a 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 contract is the low bid contract for the street
improvement contract.
Trustee Brady inquired about raising Jackson Drive because of continued flooding.
Director Janeck answered that they received cost estimates of approximately $1.2 million for that
work. The whole roadway would need to be reconstructed. The pumps have been installed on
Jackson Drive and are operating, which should help alleviate roadway flooding. This year’s MFT
project includes new overlay on Jackson Drive.
Manager Sfondilis stated that knowing what the cost to reconstruct the entire roadway and that
there are not currently funds available for that, staff felt the best short-term solution is to do an
overlay and do the roadway at a later time when an overall flooding solution for Jackson Drive is
implemented.
Trustee Brady felt the roadway could partially be done now to prevent flooding.
Trustee Krueger expressed concern about the overlay lasting ten or fifteen years until the road
can be completely re-done, especially in consideration of the home-based businesses in the area
which potentially generate truck traffic.
Manager Sfondilis answered that now that home-based businesses are being addressed, weight
limits and other restrictions placed on residential neighborhoods can be enforced.
Director Janeck felt that based on when the road was last overlaid and the fact that home-based
businesses are being regulated, the roadway should last 15 years.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Brady that Resolution 16-56 be
approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
D. Resolution 16-57 Accepting a Proposal from Haeger Engineering LLC for Engineering and
Inspection Services for the 2016 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Improvement Project
Clerk Simpson read the resolution to the Board.
Public Works Director Janeck explained that this proposal is for a part-time engineering
inspector to help keep track of the engineering requirements for the State of Illinois.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that Resolution 16-57
be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
E. Resolution 16-58 Approving a Contract with H&H Electric Company for Streetlight
Maintenance and Repair Services for FY 2016
Clerk Simpson read the resolution to the Board.
Public Works Director Janeck explained that this is a contract with H&H Electric who has
worked with the Village for several years. They complete work that the Public Works Department
cannot complete on their own. This contract is for hourly charges of their services up to $20,000.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that Resolution 16-57
be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Trustee Lang stated that he is in agreement with Madelein Monaco’s idea expressed during
Citizens Concerns and Comments, but stated that there has been pushback from the Flight
Based Operators at the airport. He would like to revisit this in the future and perhaps mediate
issues between the two parties.
Trustee Vito thanked Spears for their assistance with a District 23 fundraiser.
Trustee Krueger thanked Relay for Life for their event at Prospect High School.
Trustee Brady announced that the Wheeling Garden Club’s annual plant sale will take place on
Saturday in front of St. Joseph the Worker.
Trustee Vogel commented on the lights at the Westin hotel which lit up the word “prom.”
Clerk Simpson announced that the Spring Fling fundraiser for the Wheeling Food Pantry will be
held on May 21 and that the Cop on a Rooftop Special Olympics fundraiser will be held on May
20.
President Argiris stated that he has received calls regarding electrical aggregation and that the
new supplier has not been helpful to residents who are switching to ComEd.
President Argiris informed the Board that he and Director Melaniphy attended a Mayors for
Manufacturing event last week held at Prairie State College. He also attended an On the Table
discussion with District 214 at Buffalo Grove High School. He stated that while he is pleased
with the efforts of District 214, he is dissatisfied with District 21. He would like District 21 to do
a better job of preparing students and wants Wheeling to have good schools for its residents
because currently they are not good enough. He encouraged residents to demand that the school
districts do better in exchange for their tax dollars.
APPROVAL OF BILLS April 28–May 11, 2016
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Krueger that the bills in the
amount of $2,170,933.23 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
President Argiris asked for a motion to recess into Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing collective negotiating matters and the appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee or employees of the Village.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Board recess
into Executive Session.
On the roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved and the Board recessed at 7:40
p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Krueger that the Regular Meeting
reconvene.
The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting reconvened at 8:47 p.m.
There was a discussion regarding a request by the Prairie Park Homeowner’s Association request
that the Village take over the water fountain and private ring road at Prairie Park.
The Board was not in favor of taking over these improvements.
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 adjourn.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Vito, Lang, Papantos, Krueger, Brady, & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT 9:06 p.m.
Elaine E. Simpson, Village Clerk
Approved this 20th day of June 2016 by the President and Board of Trustees
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