The Wheeling Township board of trustees met Monday, June 20.
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, JUNE 20, 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 p.m.
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; John Melaniphy, Economic Development Director; Mark Janeck, Public Works Director; Jamie Dunne, Police Chief; Pete Panagakis, Commander; Keith MacIsaac; Fire Chief; Dave Palmeri, Deputy Fire Chief; and representative of Journal & Topics newspaper.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting Minutes of May 16, 2016
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Lang that the Regular Minutes of May 16, 2016 be approved as published. On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting Minutes of May 23, 2016
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Special Minutes of May 23, 2016 be approved as published.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
PROCLAMATIONS, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS
Proclamation: Greg Rubinkowski Day. Clerk Simpson read the proclamation in its entirety. President Argiris presented the proclamation to Mr. Rubinkowski.
Business Anniversary Recognitions
President Argiris stated that he and the Board are starting something new this year by recognizing businesses that have been in Wheeling for 20+ years. He thanked those businesses for choosing Wheeling.
Clerk Simpson read the names of businesses that have been in town for 20+ years and are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year.
APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS
Steve Powers, Plan Commission
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Steve Powers be reappointed to the Plan Commission.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
ADMINISTRATION OF OATHS
Steve Powers, Plan Commission. Clerk Simpson administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Powers.
Emmett Gribbens, Lieutenant/Paramedic. Clerk Simpson administered the Oath of Office to Lieutenant/Paramedic Gribbens. Fire Chief MacIsaac and Greg Rubinkowski presented Lieutenant/Paramedic Gribbens with his badge and helmet.
BREAK FOR RERESHMENTS
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Lang that the Regular Meeting be recessed.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes the motion was approved and the meeting recessed at 6:53 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Papantos and seconded by Trustee Brady that the Regular Meeting be reconvened.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes the motion was approved and the meeting reconvened at 7:11 p.m.
CITIZENS CONCERNS AND COMMENTS
Rich Rosen spoke on behalf of the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council and announced that on June 26 there will be an interfaith walk to raise funds for four food pantries. Because there are no holidays during the summer and children are not receiving free or reduced lunches through school, the need for food pantries is currently high.
Sherwin Begoun addressed the Board concerning the corner of Strong and Milwaukee where there are signs stating no standing/stopping. There are now eight more signs than previously. He felt it was wasteful. Public Works Director Janeck stated that there were problems with Pace buses parking there, which is why extra signs were needed. They will likely be taken down once the problem is remedied.
Mr. Begoun also asked if Chicago Executive Airport sends revenue to Wheeling. President Argiris answered that they pay taxes to Wheeling and the revenue run the airport.
STAFF REPORTS
Economic Development Director Melaniphy reported that Community Boulevard intersection improvements will soon be underway. A start date of July 5 has been discussed with completion within approximately 90 days. The signalized intersection will make for safer turning movements and better traffic flow.
President Argiris asked staff to come up with a plan for moving people around the area, including pedestrians who will lose sidewalk access during construction.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 16-71 Granting a Tag Day Permit to Wheeling Firefighter’s Association to
Conduct a Tag Day Event on July 22, 2016 with a Rain Date of July 29, 2016
Clerk Simpson read the resolution to the Board.
Fire Chief MacIsaac stated that this is the annual event to raise funds for muscular dystrophy.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Lang that Resolution 16-71 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
B. Ordinance 5016 Ascertaining the 2016 Prevailing Rate of Wages for Cook and Lake Counties
Clerk Simpson read the ordinance to the Board.
Attorney Ferolo explained that this is the annual prevailing wage ordinance based on the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Every year the village is required to ascertain these wages provided by the Illinois Department of Labor.
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Krueger that Ordinance 5016 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
C. Ordinance 5017 Amending Chapter 4.32 of the Village of Wheeling’s Municipal Code, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS,” Specifically Section 4.32.085
Clerk Simpson read the ordinance to the Board.
Manager Sfondilis explained that this amends the code to increase the number of liquor licenses by one for the license for Mom & Dad Pantry.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that Ordinance 5017 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
D. Ordinance 5018 Amending Various Sections of Title 9 “Vehicles and Traffic,” Chapters 9.01 “Title and Definitions,” and 9.17 “Special Traffic Restrictions” of the Wheeling Village Code Regulating Size and Weight of Vehicles
Clerk Simpson read the ordinance to the Board.
Police Chief Dunne explained that this ordinance will provide trucking companies with the ability to operate a commercial vehicle legally within the Village on municipally-owned roadways. These trucks would mostly be mobile cranes, concrete pumpers, etc. The State of Illinois and all counties require permits, and most municipalities do also. The plan is to put this to a third party vendor to issue permits.
Trustee Brady suggested looking at the area around Fresh Farms because delivery trucks do wind up moving through the residential area there.
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Krueger that Ordinance 5018 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Trustee Vogel inquired about the status of the south Milwaukee Avenue lots. Director Janeck answered that it is close to being final graded. It will then be ready for seeding and development.
Trustee Papantos inquired about the weeds and grass that are currently growing at the Whitley development. Manager Sfondilis stated that staff will look into it.
Clerk Simpson reminded residents about the Rock ’n’ Run the Runway event on July 3 at Chicago Executive Airport.
President Argiris wished the Korean Cultural Center a happy fifth anniversary in Wheeling. He also thanked the Wheeling police officers who spoke at an active shooter seminar at Village Hall.
APPROVAL OF BILLS June 2–15, 2016
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the bills in the amount of $2,922,072.26 be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & 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 Pending, Probable, and/or Imminent Litigation.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Lang that the Board recess into Executive Session.
On the roll call, the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved and the Board recessed at 7:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Regular Meeting reconvene.
The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting reconvened at 7:51 p.m.
Manager Sfondilis explained some personnel restructuring that will be happening in the police and fire departments. These changes will result in a savings of $39,500 and an extra police officer on the streets.
The Board was in favor of the restructuring.
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 Papantos, Krueger, Brady, Lang, Vito, Vogel & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
ADJOURNMENT 8:04 p.m.
Elaine E. Simpson, Village Clerk
Approved this 18th day of July 2016 by the President and Board of Trustees
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