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Village of Arlington Heights Board met April 17.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
President Hayes and the following Trustees responded to roll: LaBedz,
Farwell, Glasgow, Tinaglia, Rosenberg, Scaletta, Sidor and Blackwood.
Also in attendance were: Randy Reckalus, Ben Schuster, Robin Ward, Tom
Kuehne, Charles Perkins and Becky Hume.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Committee of the Whole 4/3/2017 Approved
Trustee Carol Blackwood moved to approve. Trustee Bert Rosenberg
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
B. Village Board 4/3/2017 Approved
Trustee Joe Farwell moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz Seconded the
Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
V. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
A. Warrant Register 4/15/2017 Approved
Trustee Joe Farwell moved to approve in the amount of $1,290,148.57.
Trustee Thomas Glasgow Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
VI. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Recognition of Outgoing Trustee Joseph C.
Farwell
President Hayes read the proclamation honoring Trustee Farwell for his 20
years of service to the Village of Arlington Heights, 4 years as a Housing
Commissioner, and 16 years as a Trustee. Trustee Farwell thanked everyone
for the reception. He said he served with incredible Boards which have
worked hard at consensus building. This quality makes Arlington Heights
great.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Melissa Cayer requested that Board members fill out time sheets and turn
them in at the Board meetings. She said she was interested in how much
time it takes to be a Board member.
President Hayes the Board hasn’t done this for anyone. He said Board
members spend several hours a day answering emails, responding to
citizens and reading materials. He said he would be happy talk to her about
it personally.
John Hamada, James Glimco (Teamsters Local 777), Elizabeth Gonzales
(Local 777), Robert Hollenbach, Keith Moens and Ann Gillespie all spoke in
favor of the Cook County Minimum Wage and Sick Leave Ordinances. They
asked the Board to not vote to opt out. Their reasons were: the community
should support paying a good wage and supporting the work force, it is
expensive to live here and the increase is meager, the sick days are needed
especially for bus drivers who are exposed to germs and viruses but not
offered health insurance, the Board should support the Village workers and
should want them to have higher wages, it’s within the jurisdiction and
right of the Board to fight for its workers, government has always been
involved in setting the minimum wage and the Village has never objected
before, and raising a wage helps the economy as workers will spend their
increases locally.
Local 777 has 130 members in the Village. President Hayes said a vote will
be taken on May 1, 2017.
IX. OLD BUSINESS
X. CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT OLD BUSINESS
CONSENT APPROVAL OF BIDS
A. Asphalt Spray Patching Maintenance 2017 Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
B. Roadway Maintenance Materials 2017 Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
C. Utility Maintenance Materials 2017 Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
D. 2017 Material Testing Services Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
E. Professional Engineering Services for a
Construction Engineering Inspector for the 2017
Street Reconstruction Program
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
F. Police Station Moving Services Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
G. Temporary Police Station Interior Renovation
Bid Package #2
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
H. Police Station Abatement, Demolition, Site
Utilities, and Electrical Utilities Bid Package #3A
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
CONSENT LEGAL
A. An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of a Public
Right-of-Way
(3' portion of Walnut Avenue adjacent to 504 S.
Mitchell Avenue)
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve 17-019. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
B. Resolution Approving a Final Plat of Subdivision
(Walnut Park Subdivision, 504 S. Mitchell
Avenue)
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve R17-010. Trustee Robin
LaBedz Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
C. Resolution Appointing a Director and Alternate
Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern
Cook County
(Mayor Thomas Hayes, Director and Village
Manager Randall Recklaus, Alternate Director)
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve R17-011. Trustee Robin
LaBedz Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
D. Resolution for Improvement by Municipality
Under the Illinois Highway Code
(2017 MFT Street Reconstruction Program)
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve R17-012. Trustee Robin
LaBedz Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
E. Resolution for Improvement by Municipality
Under the Illinois Highway Code
(IDOT - Golf/Algonquin/Wilke Street Lighting
project)
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve R17-013. Trustee Robin
LaBedz Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
CONSENT REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
A. Settlement - Workers' Compensation Claim -
Brown
Approved
Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to approve. Trustee John Scaletta Seconded
the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta, Sidor,
Tinaglia
Abstain: Glasgow
CONSENT PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Bond Waiver - American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention
Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Tom Hayes Seconded
the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
B. Bond Waiver - Arlington Heights Garden Club Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
C. Bond/Permit Fee Waiver - Elk Grove Township Approved
Trustee Thomas Glasgow moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
XI. APPROVAL OF BIDS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. DC#17-025 - Mago Grill & Cantina - 115 W.
Campbell St. - Sign Variation
Approved
Trustee John Scaletta moved to approve. Trustee Jim Tinaglia Seconded
the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
B. Chapter 28 Text Amendments - PC#17-005 Tabled
Trustee Tinaglia said the issue was important and comprehensive and
suggested that the Board be given more time to consider the impact.
Trustees will submit questions to staff and a follow up report will be given.
The issue will be scheduled for a meeting in the future.
Trustee John Scaletta moved to table the issue for another date. Trustee
Jim Tinaglia Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
XIII. LEGAL
XIV. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
A. CA Ventures - Sigwalt Apartments - Early
Review
Mr. Perkins said CA Ventures is proposing a 5 story, 86 unit apartment
development with onsite parking. They are seeking a number of variations
and asking for 31 parking spaces in the Vail Avenue garage. The
development is consistent with the comprehensive plan and a transition site
to the neighborhood. The developer is seeking Early Review for Board
feedback.
President Hayes asked about the parking. Mark Hopkins of HKM Architects
said there are 86 units and 94 parking spaces. Overflow is scheduled for
the Vail garage. Mr. Perkins said the staff conducted counts in the garage
two times during the night and there is more than adequate parking
available to accommodate these spaces. Both Metro Lofts and Metropolis
Lofts were required to pay a financial contribution for parking spaces.
President Hayes asked how many tenants would have two cars. Matt
Katsaros of CA Ventures said their study estimated 1.1 and 1.25 spaces of
parking per unit. They are seeing a decline for the need of cars. They have
done comps on other like buildings and don’t expect more than 1.25 spaces
will be necessary per unit.
Mr. Perkins said that the parking spaces would not be designated, but
issued by permit in an open garage format. Staff will have to monitor the
number of spaces permitted so the garage is not oversold. Metro Lofts has
not needed to use all that they were allotted.
Mr. Katsaros said there will be 1 and 2 bedroom units that will range from
754-867 square feet for the one bedroom units and 1089-1237 square feet
for the two bedroom units.
President Hayes said he would love to see development in the area but is a
little concerned with the number of variations. He is anxious to bring more
residents into the downtown area.
Trustee Rosenberg asked about the fees for the parking spaces. Mr. Perkins
said the total charge would be around $175,000 for the spaces. Trustee
Rosenberg asked if the building could go higher or lower to create
additional parking versus using the Vail garage. He was concerned that the
northern part of the lot may be developed and need parking. He cited the
Metropolis Ballroom expansion, the Ale House and new restaurants which
are all putting pressure on the Vail garage. He doesn’t want people to be
discouraged with a lack of parking. He said he liked the concept and it is a
great looking building.
Mr. Perkins said the formal process will require significant data on parking.
The Village collected counts in early March on level 4, which had 78 and
190 spaces available at 10 pm and 2 am respectively. That analysis still
needs to be vetted and staff will need to take into account future needs.
Trustee Rosenberg said he would like more space available for the public
versus the permits. Mr. Katsaros said it is challenging and extremely
expensive to add another full underground level. Some parking is built into
the first and second floors and units surround it so the building is not
garage like in appearance. They are pushing as far as they can before the
parking imposes visibly to the street. They plan on providing a more
detailed parking report. They do not wish to take up much of the Village’s
garage.
Trustee Farwell said he liked the look and the number of 86 units is okay.
Density makes suburban downtown's work. He concurred with the concern
of taking spaces out of the public domain. He would like to know what the
parking ratio is in the Village. He also would like to see what might happen
on the other 2/3 of the block as there may some economies of scale would
make for a better block.
Trustee Sidor said it is hard to find parking on the 4
th
floor of the Vail
garage on given days. He said it seems like the Village is volunteering this
parking for so many projects. He said he had huge concerns with any
overflow into the Vail garage. He said it would be great to add 86
apartments. He asked what the rent would be. Mr. Katsaros said
approximately $2.40 per square foot.
Trustee Blackwood asked if there was a safety provision for those parking
in the Vail garage. Mr. Katsaros said they had looked at a bridge, but it was
very expensive. The plan is to have one space per unit in the building and
then for those units that have two cars, keep the car used less frequently in
the Vail garage. The building has 1.1 spaces for each unit; his study says
that they need 1.1 to 1.25 spaces per unit.
Trustee LaBedz asked if these were luxury apartments. Mr. Hopkins said
they were and the building has fire pits, a roof deck, an outdoor kitchen, a
fitness center and a large bike storage room. Trustee LaBedz said she
would like to know what the projected household sizes are. Mr. Hopkins
said the prediction is that 80% of the units will be housed by singles.
Household sizes are getting smaller in all age groups.
Trustee Tinaglia said it was a good looking building. He said if it went up a
floor, they would need a height variation and if it goes over 60’, it would
need to meet high rise standards. He suggested space could be used on the
first or second floor that could be banked parking and if it was not needed,
be converted into units. Mr. Hopkins said he thinks when they have hard
numbers they can demonstrate the parking capacity is okay. They will look
at practical approaches to self-contain it.
Trustee Scaletta said the downtown continues to fill up and he wants to
make sure we have enough parking. He said he thinks the developer should
provide parking for the property. He said the units were pretty small for
condos. Mr. Katsaros said the sizes are very typical in the marketplace right
now. They are a rental builder. To design larger units in case of a future
conversion would cause them to lose a significant footprint in the units.
They are a long-term-hold developer and not looking to flip the property.
He said they have talked to the neighboring property owner, but there are
no firm plans for that site yet.
Trustee Scaletta asked about visitor parking. Trustee Sidor said overnight
parking stickers can be purchased for the Vail garage and any building
downtown can use the stickers. Trustee Scaletta said there also is not a
place to drop someone off at the building and a place for loading. He said
they should look at the number of variations they are requesting and the
degree to minimize where possible.
Mr. Perkins said this is a residential transition site so R7 is the most
appropriate zoning. There is no retail.
Trustee Glasgow asked if expanding the Vail garage was a possibility. Mr.
Perkins explained that it was not unless they moved into space on the other
side of Highland when the block is expanded. Mr. Katsaros said he could
not speak to the other property owner’s plans and he has no control over
them. Trustee Glasgow said it was a nice idea and he wanted to hear more.
President Hayes said as this was Early Review, there is no obligation for
the Board to vote one way or another based on what was said. The
building will still have to go through the process.
XV. APPOINTMENTS
XVI. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The Katie Project will resume in the fall and the Fire Department will be
supporting it in the future.
Trustee Farwell thanked his wife Nancy and his family for their support
over the years.
Trustee Glasgow said the Village's Electrical Aggregation program is
ending. Mr. Recklaus said the Village participated in electrical aggregation
to try and get better rates than ComEd. In 2012, the consortium went out
to bid and got a better rate with 100% renewable power. Since then,
residents have saved just under $7 million. Now, the landscape has
changed and ComEd’s electric rates have dropped below what the Village’s
rates are. All the communities are reverting to ComEd and residents will be
automatically converted. The Village will continue to monitor the situation
to see if better rates are out there. Residents can still try and get a better
rate on their own, and the best place to check rates is
at www.pluginillinois.org. No solicitors are affiliated with the Village, so
please be wary of any door to door solicitors and do not give out your
account information to anyone.
Trustee Rosenberg congratulated President Hayes on running his 12th
Boston Marathon in 4 hours 4 minutes.
A. Request for Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
(21): Discussion of minutes lawfully closed,
whether for purposes of approval of the minutes
or the semi-annual review of the minutes
- and -
Request for Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
(1): Appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance or dismissal of specific
employees of the public body or legal counsel
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Joe Farwell moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 10:04 p.m.
Trustee John Scaletta Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Blackwood, Farwell, Glasgow, Hayes, LaBedz, Rosenberg, Scaletta,
Sidor, Tinaglia
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