President and Board of Trustees Village of Wheeling met June 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Meeting called to order at 6:33 p.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Clerk Simpson called the roll and the following Board members were present:
Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel, Pat Horcher
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of May 1, 2017
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Ray Lang to approve Minutes as presented.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations
Clerk Simpson read the following Proclamations into the record:
- National Garden Week - June 4–11, 2017
- Senior Celebration Day - June 9, 2017
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths
Joseph George, Police Officer
Clerk Simpson administered the oath.
Break for Refreshments:
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess for refreshments.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting recessed at 6:42 p.m.
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reconvene.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting reconvened at 6:56 p.m.
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Deborah Wilson spoke about possible conflicts of interest with staff and potential developers.
10. Staff Reports
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor provided an update on Dundee Road construction project. Village Engineer Jon Tack clarified the scope of the original proposals.
11. Consent Agenda-All items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Village Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the general order of business and considered after all other Agenda items.
A. Resolution 17-071 Authorizing the Village President and Clerk to Execute an Easement Agreement with Dundee Plaza, Inc. (PIN 03-10-101-040) and Dunhurst Realty Corp. (PIN 03-10-101-041) for a Utility Easement at 831–889 Dundee Road
B. Resolution 17-072 Authorizing the Village President and Clerk to Execute an Easement Agreement with Grace M. Bastone, Trustee of the Grace M. Bastone Living Trust (PIN 03-03-400-012), at 767–773 Dundee Road
C. [Resolution] 17-073 Authorizing Acceptance of the Previously-Bid Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Contract #142 for the Purchase of Two (2) 2017 Ford F-250 3⁄4-Ton 4X4 Super Duty Pickup Trucks from Currie Motors at a Cost of $52,330
D. Resolution 17-074 Approving a Contract with Midwest Water Group, Inc. for the Publicly Bid Manhole Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $151,110
E. Resolution 17-075 Waiving the Fidelity and Surety Bond Requirements for Pathways to a Better World to Conduct a Raffle Event on September 9, 2017
F. Resolution 17-076 Approving Changes to the Village's Existing Fixed Asset Financial Policy
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - all Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Presentation: Waste Management Public Sector Manager Mike Brink
Mr. Brink introduced himself to the new Board, spoke about key services for the Village and gave information on the new website features.
Trustee Papantos asked why plastic bags shouldn't be put into recycling bins; Mr. Brink stated they get stuck in the pulleys at the recycling plant potentially shutting it down. Mr. Brink recommended taking plastic bags to the grocery store for proper recycling.
Trustee Brady spoke about plastic bags getting stuck in the trees and the possibility of a combined effort to remove them.
Trustee Lang complimented Waste Management Staff on their friendliness.
B. Resolution 17-077 Accepting a Proposal from the Ciorba Group for Engineering Services Associated with the Dundee Road Storm Sewer Extension in the Amount of $53,643.75
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor reviewed the proposal and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ken Brady, second by Ray Lang
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
C. Resolution 17-078 Accepting and Approving a Publicly Bid Contract with MYS Inc. for Northgate Parkway Sidewalk Improvements and Wolf Road Bridge Repairs in the Amount of $259,602.64
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor gave an overview of the project. Trustee Vito asked if there were plans to widen the Wolf Road bridge sidewalk. Village Engineer Jon Tack stated that it is not currently in the plan but that the would ask the design firm and get an answer.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
D. Resolution 17-079 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 and Final to the Contract with Northwest Electrical Supply for the 2017 Milwaukee Avenue Uplighting Project in the Amount of $7,617.28
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor provided a history of the project.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
E. Resolution 17-080 Rejecting All Bids for the Purchase of a Forklift Truck
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor explained the need for replacement of the forklift and why all bids should be rejected.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ken Brady.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
F. Resolution 17-081 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of One Propane-Powered Forklift Truck from National Lift Truck of Franklin Park, Illinois for the Price of $28,328
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor explained that Staff reevaluated the bid specifications and determined that the proposal from National Lift Truck meets their needs. Assistant Director Bajor answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Dave Vogel.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
G. Resolution 17-082 Authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to Execute an Amended Compensatory Storage Purchase Agreement to Facilitate the Development of 571 S. Wheeling Road
Village Attorney James Ferolo described the Agreement; a representative from Builder's Asphalt was present and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Ken Brady.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Final Resolution: Motion Approved
H. Ordinance 5091 Approving a Partial Release of Restated Redevelopment Agreement and Memorandum of Agreement Regarding Fresh Farms Development Comprising a Part of the Crossroads (Central Business District) TIF District of the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
Village Attorney James Ferolo gave a history of the center and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
14. Official Communications
Village Clerk Elaine Simpson announced the Airport Noise Meeting on June 7, the Wheeling Police Crime Watch Meeting on June 7, the Wheeling Historical Society meeting on June 28 at 6:30, the Senior Center Pizza Party on July 11 at 4:30, the "I Walk to Fight Community Hunger" event on June 25 and noted that the Wheeling Historical Society book is available for purchase.
Trustee Papantos spoke about the ground breaking at 720 Northgate Parkway and noted comments from developers that [Wheeling] is a great place to work and they enjoy working with the Village; Trustee Papantos asked Manager Sfondilis to provide a tally of money spent related to Ms. Wilson's FOIA requests, the number of categories as well as the number of emails sent to the Staff and Board.
Trustee Krueger asked for well wishes for a long time citizen and thanked everyone who helped with the Relay for Life event.
Trustee Vogel updated the Board on the current condition of a Village volunteer.
Trustee Lang spoke about the success of the Berkshire Drive and Holly Court block party and reminded all of Rock-n-Run the Runway event on July 1st.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for May 11–31, 2017 in the amount of $1,674,179.48¢
Motion to Approve Bills as presented.
Motion by Ken Brady, second by Mary Papantos to approve Bills as presented.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
16. Executive Session
President Horcher asked for a Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss the sale of real property.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Board recessed at 7:54 p.m.
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reconvene into open session.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Joe Vito.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting reconvened at 8:11 p.m.
17. Action on Executive Session Items - None
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Joe Vito that the meeting adjourn.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting adjourned at 8:11 p.m.
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