The village of Wheeling Board of Trustees met Feb. 6 to purchase software training.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
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, FEBRUARY 6, 2017
CALL TO ORDER President Argiris called the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Wheeling to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE Clerk Simpson called the roll and the following Board members
were present:
Dean Argiris Dave Vogel Ken Brady Mary Krueger Mary Papantos
Ray Lang Joe Vito
Also present were: Jon Sfondilis, Village Manager; Mike Crotty, Assistant Village Manager;
Mallory Milluzzi, Village Attorney; Michael Mondschain, Finance Director; Jon Tack, Village
Engineer; Shari Huizar, Human Services Director; Mark Janeck, Public Works Director; John
Melaniphy, Economic Development Director; Jamie Dunne, Police Chief; Todd Wolff, Deputy
Police Chief; Pete Panagakis, Support Services Commander; Keith MacIsaac, Fire Chief; Chuck
Spratt, Superintendent of Fleet Services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of January 3, 2017
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Krueger that the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 3, 2017 be approved as published.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA – None
CITIZENS CONCERNS & COMMENTS
Sherwin Begoun asked about Fox Point and whether or not the Village is purchasing the
property. Village Attorney Jim Ferolo provided an update on the County grant related to
relocation of residents.
Deborah Wilson spoke about purchase card expenditures, reimbursements and use of village
vehicles.
CONSENT AGENDA
Clerk Simpson read the Consent Agenda items to the Board.
A. Ordinance 5072 Authorizing the Disposal of Municipal Property (Communication Center
Chairs) Owned by the Village of Wheeling
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B. Resolution 17-015 Authorizing the Purchase of Implementation and Training Services
from Tritech Software Systems Related to a Police Records Management System (RMS) and
Field Based Reporting (FBR) “Web UI” Software Upgrade
C. Resolution 17-016 Authorizing Acceptance of the Suburban Purchasing Contract for the
Purchase of Four (4) 2016 Ford Utility Police Interceptor SUV’s from Currie Motors
D. Resolution 17-017 Approving a One (1) Year Contract with Advanced Tree Care Inc. for
Tree Trimming/Removal and Stump Grinding During FY 2017 in an Amount Not To
Exceed $59,425
E. Resolution 17-018 Approving a One (1) Year Contract with Clean Cut Tree Service Inc.
for Creek Tree Trimming/Removal and Brush Clearing During FY 2017 in an Amount Not
To Exceed $31,400
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Consent
Agenda be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
PROCLAMATIONS, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS AND AWARDS - None
NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing and Resolution Regarding a Request for Cook County Class 6b Real
Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 1075 Chaddick Drive
1. Public Hearing Re: Request for Cook County Class 6b Property Tax Assessment
Classification from Chaddick SG LLC, Contract Purchaser
Clerk Simpson read the Hearing description and Resolution info the record.
Economic Development Director John Melaniphy reviewed the hearing request and property
history.
Petitioner representatives Cary Goldman and Patrick Kilmer were present.
President Argiris asked if anyone from the public wished to be recognized.
Resident Maryann Liguori spoke out against the 6B approval.
Resident Thomas Gloger expressed concern about the company that would lease the property
and that they are held to Village standards.
Seeing that no additional members of the public wished to be recognized, President Argiris asked
for a motion to adjourn the public hearing.
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A motion was made by Trustee Lang and seconded by Trustee Krueger that the public hearing be
closed.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved and the public hearing closed at
7:10 p.m.
2. Resolution 17-019 Consenting to a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax
Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 1075 Chaddick Drive in the
Village of Wheeling, Illinois
Petitioner representatives Cary Goldman and Patrick Kilmer were present and answered
questions from the Board.
Trustee Papantos asked Director Melaniphy to clarify the use of taxpayer dollars for a 6B.
President Argiris clarified the requirements for a public notice from the Plan Commission.
A motion was made by Trustee Lang and seconded by Trustee Papantos that Resolution 17-019
be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved
B. Ordinance 5073 Granting Site Plan and Building Appearance Approval for a Warehouse
Development at 1075 Chaddick Drive
Clerk Simpson read the Ordinance into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings gave an overview of the property.
Petitioners were present and answered questions from the Board.
Trustee Brady expressed concern over sidewalks. Community Development Director Jennings
stated that there was discussion with the developer related to sidewalks in front of and across
from the property. President Argiris asked if Petitioner would be opposed to sitting down with
Staff to discuss this, Petitioner stated he would not be opposed to it.
Village Manager Sfondilis clarified that a plan already exists as part of the CIP plan. Therefore
any contribution from this developer (or another) would be to simply offset that cost.
Trustee Krueger ask Petitioner to confirm a contribution to the Sidewalk Fund as deemed
necessary, Petitioner stated they would.
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Trustee Lang cautioned Petitioner about type of tenant that would occupy the space due to
resident concerns and asked that the sidewalk be put in now. Petitioner stated they will be
respectful of what the Village requires including fund contribution vs. installing sidewalk in front
of the property.
Trustee Vogel asked Petitioner to confirm that the lease contains language related to violating
Municipal Code as a reason to evict the tenant; Petitioner stated “that is true.”
President Argiris requested that the proposed tenant be explicitly advised of the Ordinance
related to idling; Petitioner confirmed they would.
Manager Sfondilis explained that The Code dictates where the sidewalk should go; it’s a simple
formula of current cost of concrete times the square footage; if there’s reimbursement, it would
be for what they are required to put in, multiplied by the current cost of concrete.
Petitioner agreed to install sidewalk now.
President Argiris asked for a Consensus to add a [fourth] condition that the plans shall be revised
to include a sidewalk along the east side of Chaddick Drive to be installed in conjunction with the
construction of the building.
On the roll call the vote was:
YES: 5 – Trustees Vogel, Lang, Brady, Krueger & President Argiris
NO: 1 – Trustee Vito
UNDECIDED: 1 – Trustee Papantos
There being five affirmative votes, direction was approved.
A motion was made by Trustee Lang and seconded by Trustee Krueger that Ordinance 5073 be
approved with the added condition.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved
C. Resolution 17-020 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Software License
Agreement with Municipal Systems Inc. for Implementation of Municipal Ordinance
Violation Enforcement (MOVE) and Municipal Offense Systems (MOS) Software Programs
Clerk Simpson read the Resolution.
Support Services Commander Pete Panagakis reviewed the Resolution and answered questions
from the Board.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Lang that Resolution 17-020 be
approved.
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On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
D. Resolution 17-021 Granting the Extension of Time for Facade and Site Improvements at
322 N. Milwaukee Avenue Relative to Resolution 16-19, Facade and Building Improvement
Grant for Siding-1 Windows-1 Exteriors.
Clerk Simpson read the Resolution into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the reason for extension request
and answered questions from the Board.
Petitioner Jonathan Green was present and answered questions from the Board.
President Argiris asked for a motion to approve with condition added by Director Jennings.
A motion was made by Trustee Brady and seconded by Trustee Krueger that Resolution 17-021
be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved
E. Resolution 17-022 Authorizing Acceptance of a National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Truck Mounted High Pressure Sewer Cleaner through
Standard Equipment Company of Chicago
Clerk Simpson read the Resolution into the record.
Public Works Director Mark Janeck described the equipment.
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that Resolution 17-022
be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
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F. Resolution 17-023 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving a Three-Year Contract
with Fountain Technologies, Ltd. for Fountain Maintenance Services at a Cost Not to
Exceed $35,830.19 Annually for a Total Cost of $107,490.57
Clerk Simpson read the Resolution into the record.
Public Works Director Mark Janeck described the history of this contract.
A motion was made by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Lang that Resolution 17-023 be
approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved.
G. DISCUSSION RE: Vehicle and Pedestrian Crossing over the Diversionary Channel at
Wolf Court
Clerk Simpson Read the Discussion title for the record.
Public Works Director Mark Janeck described the project.
Representatives from Manhard Engineering delivered the presentation and answered questions
from the Board.
Trustee Brady inquired about what the bottom would look like dry seasons and expressed
concern about the bridge turning into a shortcut.
Trustee Lang expressed concern over safety in parking lot. Petitioner proposed several
suggestions including signage, striping or flashing lights in an attempt to calm traffic.
The Board unanimously selected the ConSpan Bridge option.
The majority of the Board chose a limited right in/out option.
Trustee Vogel stated that a separate discussion in the future is warranted regarding parking at
the Westin.
President Argiris would like to see more dialogue with property owners and Village departments
related to parking at the Westin, comp storage and in/out access.
President Argiris stated there was Board Consensus to recommend approval for this project to
move forward noting the unanimous choice of the ConSpan Bridge option.
H. DISCUSSION RE: Concept Review of Wheeling Station, 501 W. Dundee Road
Clerk Simpson Read the Discussion title for the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the proposal.
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Petitioners delivered the presentation and answered questions from the Board.
President Argiris stated there was Board Consensus to recommend approval for this project to
move forward.
OFFICIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Trustee Krueger mentioned the upcoming St. Baldrick’s event and will provide more details as
they become available.
Clerk Simpson announced the Wheeling Historical Society’s annual White Elephant Dinner &
Auction on February, 22nd at 6:00 p.m.
Manager Sfondilis reminded everyone of the State of the Community event at Chevy Chase on
February 9th at 7:00 p.m. noting the attendance of School Districts and Harper College.
APPROVAL OF BILLS January 12, 2017 – February 1, 2017
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the bills in the
amount of $2,312,196.28¢ be approved.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 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 Papantos that the Board recess
into Executive Session.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved and the Board recessed at 9:09
p.m.
RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Trustee Vogel and seconded by Trustee Papantos that the Regular
Meeting reconvenes.
The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting reconvened at 10:13 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
President Argiris asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A motion was made by Trustee Papantos and seconded by Trustee Krueger that the meeting
adjourns.
On the roll call the vote was:
AYES: 7 – Trustees Vogel, Papantos, Lang, Brady, Krueger, Vito & President Argiris
NAYS: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
There being seven affirmative votes, the motion was approved
ADJOURNMENT 10:13 p.m.
Elaine E. Simpson, Village Clerk
Approved this 21st day of February, 2017 by the President and Board of Trustees
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