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Palatine Village Council met April 10.
Here is the minutes as 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 Mike
Jacobs, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Village Engineer George Ruppert, Director of
Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Fire Chief Scott
Andersen, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, Director of
Community Services Harry Spila, Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson, Deputy
Public Works Director Elias Koutas, Executive Secretary Sue Bartels, and Police Chief
Alan Stoeckel
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - April 3, 2017 -
Accepted
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT
1. Consider a Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Various Village Boards and
Commissions - Adopted by Voice Vote
Mayor Schwantz presented his recommended appointments and reappointments
to boards and commissions for Council approval:
Fire & Police Commission
Dan Nallen: 3 year term ending 2020
Zoning Board of Appeals
Theodore McGinn: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Cindy J. Roth Wurster: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Plan Commission
Teri Williams: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Eric Friedman: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Patrick Noonan: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Rodney Bettenhausen: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Robert Kolososki: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Board of Health
Kathleen Wallace: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Dr. Lawrence Pyzik: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Beautification Commission
Sue Fink: 2 year term expiring in 2019
Barbara Kerlin: 2 year term expiring in 2019
Sally Sinacore: 2 year term expiring in 2019
Patricia Fluhler: 2 year term expiring in 2019
Carol Gabiner: 2 year term expiring in 2019
Police Pension Board
Carol Brandt: 2 year term expiring in 2019
Fire Pension Board
Jim Brandt: 3 year term expiring in 2020
Village Treasurer
Jeffrey Boundy: 1 year term expiring in 2018
RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:
Tuesday, April 11: Noon - 2 PM
Women in Business Advisory Forum (WIBAF) Fashion Show
Palatine Township Senior Center
Tuesday, April 11: 7 - 8 PM
Smile Awhile
Emmett’s Ale House
Saturday, April 15: 8 AM - Noon
Palatine Winter Farmer’s Market
Palatine Train Station
Saturday, April 15: 11 AM - 1 PM
Bunny Hop and Mega Egg Hunt
Thrive Vineyard Church
V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:05 PM
Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit an Existing Group
Home to have Six Persons plus Staff at 707 W. Helen Road - Motion Failed
by Roll Call
(Council District: Two)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request
for a Special Use to convert 2 common rooms in an existing group home into
bedrooms to accommodate 2 additional persons for a total of 6 persons and
staff in the 4 bedroom group home operated by NeuroRestorative. The group
home opened on June 3, 2016 and achieved 4 resident capacity in January
2017. Vyverberg addressed parking, staff, resident and visitor regulations.
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6-1 to recommend denial of the Special
Use and staff concurs.
Councilman Helms noted potential safety concerns on a rural street without
curbs and sidewalks.
Scott Shaw, Carbondale, NeuroRestorative State Director, noted the home
can operate with 4 patients without a Special Use; a Special Use is necessary
for more than 4. Now that they have been in operation, their track record
shows success. He presented census of the home as it ebbs and flows
naturally. The demand is there. Shaw cautioned against making a decision
on accessibility of sidewalks.
Councilman Lamerand complimented the group home, noting the success
increases the transient nature of the location. It is challenging to weigh the
profitability against the demand on the neighborhood. Larger homes are
available in Palatine that could better meet the needs of the larger facility.
Shaw reiterated that it is a group home, asking the Council to review their
protection of health, safety and welfare of the participants and that the
activities on site do not detract from the neighborhood. He claims he meets
the requirements of the Special Use Ordinance.
Councilman Lamerand disagreed, referencing the neighbors' comments at the
Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
In response to Councilman Solberg, Shaw said the average size of a group
home in Illinois is 5.
Philip Sylvester, 624 West Helen Road, explained that this is a commercial
business in the residential neighborhood. He claimed that Palatine lacks any
oversight of this group home with 4 residents. A State Permit is required for
this "rehabilitation hospital." The original business model was changed over
the years. Rehab takes place off site and Sylvester recommended Palatine
create oversight of group homes, perhaps under a business license.
Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated that Arlington Heights does have
licensing which will be brought before the Council in May.
In response to Councilman Kozlowski, Vyverberg stated that the State notifies
the Village that licensing is granted. Fire Department does inspect group
homes regularly.
RESULT: MOTION FAILED BY ROLL CALL [0 TO 7]
MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman
SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
NAYS: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
B. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time:
7:31 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Motion to direct staff to draft Ordinance based on Liquor License discussion -
Motion Carried by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated, at the request of the Council, staff has
prepared information for further discussion of liquor license related items:
seasonal liquor licenses, late close licenses, hours of operation, and other
related issues.
Ottesen presented 5 potential categories of Late Close and Hours of
Operation, a comparison chart of hours of operation in neighboring
municipalities and a Police Incident chart by time of occurrence and by
establishments. He offered Late Close issues and various options noting that
migration is a late night issue that could be remedied with 3 AM close
throughout town or restricting entrance to the establishments that are open
after 3 AM.
In response to Councilman Kozlowski, Chief Stoeckel stated that in areas
beyond the downtown, traffic is the issue, not migration.
Ottesen posed options of maintaining 1:00/3:00 AM close times and requiring
establishments with a 3:00 AM close to install external surveillance cameras
by the end of 2018 to help deter incidents; eliminating the 4:00 AM close or
restrict entry after 3:00 AM; imposing a surcharge on establishments with a
3:00 AM or later close license in downtown to help cover the cost of on foot
police beats.
In response to Councilman Myslinski, Ottesen said a change of ownership or
transfer could be a time to reduce close time.
Councilman Lamerand suggested 6 PM to 5 AM Friday and Saturday for beat
police enforcement and public relations in addition to other enforcement.
Ottesen stated some establishments do have privately owned cameras inside
and outside; posted notice of cameras could help deter incidents.
In response to Councilman Kozlowski, Chief Stoeckel stated traffic is coming
in from as far as Joliet throughout the evening, and they, too, migrate from
bar to bar.
Ottesen confirmed that specs would be set for surveillance cameras, if
required in the future, with at least a year to comply.
In response to Councilman Millar, Ottesen stated that input from
establishments is always welcome and appreciated. Many factors play into
the character of the establishment.
Councilman Helms stated that the variety of establishments in the downtown
area compliment each other. He cautioned to take great care in making
changes and to carefully consider ramifications. He recommended
maintaining hours of operation and adding the outside surveillance cameras
and outlined other potential outcomes.
Councilman Lamerand stressed the importance of calling police before an
incident escalates to a major problem requiring 4-5 officers. Chief Stoeckel
stated that establishments need to call early to diffuse situations early, before
serious confrontations errupt.
Councilman Myslinski noted the importance of late close for the north side
establishment serving shift workers.
Councilman Kozlowski noted a middle ground at restricting entrance into an
establishment for the last hour to reduce migration.
In response to Councilman Helms, Chief Stoeckel confirmed there have been
meetings with bar employees to explain safety procedures and to improve
communication with police.
In response to Councilman Kozlowski, Village Attorney Brankin stated that
transfers of liquor licenses are not permitted even in the event of 51%
ownership by a trust or corporation.
Jim Dolezal and John Bui, Durty Nellies, stated that cutting hours would be
difficult on establishments including Durty Nellies. Cameras are a good idea
dealing with the migration issue. Police have been extraordinary in training
and assistance. Many late customers come from Schaumburg. Last call in
other bars is 2:30 AM and migration begins en mass. Jim and John
complimented the police.
Dan Maderak, Mac's on Slade, Lisa Engbert, 117 W. Slade, said they like the
variety and camaraderie in close proximity in Palatine.
David Gagner, JL's Pizza, expressed his views:
rolling back hours at Nellies would be detrimental;
everyone needs to be accountable,
police can help with migration,
all must be watchful,
keep all establishments informed of events of previous night.
In Palatine's entertainment district, large quantities of beer are consumed,
variety is an attractive draw. He opposes shortening hours which will have a
dribble down effect. He noted taxi's do well in Palatine. The police presence
is positive on the streets and inside the establishments.
Lindsey Stucka, Lamplighters, recommended outside surveillance cameras
and maintaining current hours. Late shift workers do want a place to go, she
feels restricting entrance the last hour is a bad idea; it could cause problems.
She supports continuing meetings with police and encouraging inter-bar
communication.
In response to Mayor Schwantz, Ottesen said a surcharge would off-set half
the cost of the walking police in 2018 - 2019. Cameras would be required for
the 1:00 and 3:00 AM close times.
Councilman Solberg reviewed the history of close times in Palatine and
supported the cameras, and to maintain hours.
Ottesen reviewed support for video surveillance, maintaining hours,
increasing enforcement as needed. He noted the 4 AM close helps earlier
establishments, and recognized that everyone wants to participate actively in
building a successful entertainment district in downtown Palatine.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
C. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2016 Budget
(4th Quarter Budget Adjustments) - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained the proposed 4th Quarter Budget
Adjustments which will increase the total Village-Wide 2016 Budget in the
amount of $295,505. Staff recommends approval of the 4th Quarter Budget
Adjustments.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2017 Budget
(1st Quarter Budget Adjustments) - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained the proposed First Quarter 2017
Budget Adjustments which will increase the Village-Wide 2017 Budget in the
amount of $3,203,894. Staff recommends approval of the 1st Quarter Budget
Adjustments.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
3. Consider Ordinances Declaring Surplus Revenue in the Village of Palatine
Dundee Road TIF District Special Tax Allocation Fund and the Village of
Palatine Rand-Dundee TIF District Special Tax Allocation Fund - Motion
Carried by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained as of December 31, 2016, the
Finance Department calculated a surplus in the Dundee Road TIF District of
$783,000 and a surplus in the Rand-Dundee TIF District of $81,000. In
recognition of the fiscal stress being created by current economic conditions
affecting local taxing bodies within these TIF Districts, staff is now
recommending the declaration of surplus for distribution to the affected taxing
districts. Upon approval, these surplus funds will be sent to Cook County,
which will then distribute the funds to the appropriate taxing agencies based
on their pro rata share of the total tax rate. This is the 6th consecutive year of
distribution of surplus.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
4. Consider an Ordinance Reserving Volume Cap in Connection with Private
Activity Bond Issues and Related Matters - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen explained that the Village receives an annual
allocation (volume cap) through the State to be allocated to tax exempt
private activity bonds. The volume cap is $100 per capita based upon a
population (69,308) determined by the State, thus Palatine’s CY 2017
allocation is $6,930,800. Reservation ordinances must be adopted and filed
with the State by the first week of May each year. The usual fee for the
transfer of volume cap is 0.5% to 1%, which would generate revenues of
$34,654 to $69,308. If the Village does not reserve its volume cap, the funds
revert to the State with no fee paid to the Village. This year, the Village has
not received any specific requests for the purchase of its volume cap. Staff
recommends approval of the ordinance reserving the Village’s volume cap.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
5. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 8:47 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: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 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 a Resolution Re-Appointing Members to Various Village Boards and
Commissions - Adopted by Roll Call
Resolution #R-12-17
2. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2016 Budget (4th
Quarter Budget Adjustments) - Approved
Ordinance #O-42-17
3. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's CY 2017 Budget (1st
Quarter Budget Adjustments) - Approved
Ordinance #O-43-17
4. Consider Ordinances Declaring Surplus Revenue in the Village of Palatine
Dundee Road TIF District Special Tax Allocation Fund and the Village of Palatine
Rand-Dundee TIF District Special Tax Allocation Fund - Approved
Ordinance #O-44-17
Ordinance #O-45-17
5. Consider an Ordinance Reserving Volume Cap in Connection with Private
Activity Bond Issues and Related Matters - Approved
Ordinance #O-46-17
6. Consider an Ordinance Amending Chapter 18 Traffic - Section 33 Vehicle
Seizure and Impoundment of the Village's Code of Ordinances - Approved
Ordinance #O-47-17
7. Resolution Appointing a Director and Alternate Director to the Solid Waste
Agency of Northern Cook County - Adopted by Roll Call
Resolution #R-13-17
8. Motion to Accept and Place on File the Village of Palatine's First Quarter 2017
Financial Report - Approved
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
1. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
2. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
3. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
4. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
5. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
6. As Submitted -
No Report
7. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit an Existing Group
Home to have Six Persons plus Staff at 707 W. Helen Road - Motion Failed
by Roll Call
(Council District: Two)
RESULT: MOTION FAILED BY ROLL CALL [0 TO 6]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman
NAYS: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS
A. VILLAGE MANAGER
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. VILLAGE CLERK
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE
No one came forward
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 8:49 PM
Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
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