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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