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Village of Wheeling Board met September 18. 

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

1. Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 6:41 PM

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Horcher

3. Roll Call - Clerk Simpson called the roll and the following members were present:

Present: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson stated that Trustee Dave Vogel informed the Board of his absence prior to the

meeting.

4. Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 21, 2017

Motion by Ken Brady, second by Mary Papantos to approve Minutes as presented.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Abstain: Mary Krueger, Ray Lang

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Trustees Krueger and Lang abstained as they were not present at the August 21, 2017 meeting.

5. Changes to the Agenda - None

6. Proclamations

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - October 2017

Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson read the Proclamation into the record.

7. Appointments and Confirmations - None

8. Administration of Oaths - None

9. Citizen Concerns and Comments

Richard Rosen spoke about Rotary events.

Steve Neff expressed dissatisfaction over multiple overnight flights at Chicago Executive Airport.

Deborah Wilson commented on a meeting she was at in January and an experience at her residence.

An anonymous individual spoke about the First Amendment and OMA.

Ben Silver from the Citizen Advocacy Center spoke about Constitution Week, OMA and public comments during a

meeting.

Mark Colliandor commented on dust from the Glen Avenue project.

10. Staff Reports

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the regulations for solicitation permits.

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 17-112 Authorizing Acceptance of a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration /

Illinois Department of Transportation Grant Award Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP)

Grant through Federal Fiscal Year 2018

B. Ordinance 5113 Amending Title 8, Chapter 8.18 of the Village of Wheeling Municipal Code in Regard

to Offenses Involving Weapons

Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang to approved Consent Agenda as presented.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

12. Old Business

A. DISCUSSION RE: Bridge over Diversionary Channel

Village Manager Jon Sfondilis asked for a Motion to remove this item from the Table.

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Ray Lang.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Manager Sfondilis introduced the item and noted that this was an item Tabled on August 21 where it was requested

that the Petitioner put the request in writing and they have done so. Manager Sfondilis clarified that this is not

a question of money, the Village has reiterated it's commitment to pay for the bridge, this is a question about

timing.

Alfred Stavros spoke on behalf Gary Weintraub, attorney for the Petitioner, and stated that Option 4 "design and

construct the bridge presently" is the only viable option and answered questions from the Board. Discussion

followed.

President Horcher asked for Consensus on Board direction of the following options relative to the bridge on Wolf

Court:

1. No action is taken until RDA is negotiated and executed - Trustees Krueger, Papantos and President Horcher.

2. Pass a Resolution identifying commitment to construct and have an RDA.

3. Design and make project shovel-ready.

4. Design and construct the bridge presently - Trustees Brady,Vito and Lang.

Consensus resulted in a tie, therefore failed.

13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action

A. Ordinance 5114 Granting Final Planned Unit Development, Special Use, Site Plan, and Building

Appearance Approval for Multi-Family Residences (Current address 411–415 N. Wolf Road)

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings described the Plan Commission Review of this item noting that

the developer objects to the recommendation of how landscape irrigation is phrased; this condition will need to be

modified if the Board agrees with the Petitioners argument; Director Jennings also noted a suggestion from the Plan

Commission regarding the path project.

Development Team representatives reviewed the current plans describing their position on irrigation, curbs and

gutters on Wolf Road and answered questions from the Board. Discussion continued on this subject.

President Horcher asked for a Board poll on Section F conditions as follows:

#1 - Irrigation:

Irrigation as offered by Petitioner (President recommendation): Trustees Papantos, Vito, Krueger and President

Horcher.

Condition as Presented: Trustees Lang and Brady.

Poll results: 4/2

#2 - Curb & Gutter

Build as drawn: President Horcher and all Trustees agreed.

#3 - Vacation of Mayer related to building the sidewalk:

Build Now: no votes

Wait: President Horcher and all Trustees

President Horcher asked for a Motion to approve.

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos with irrigation condition as drawn.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

B. Ordinance 5115 Vacating a Certain Portion of Mayer Avenue

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the Ordinance and answered a question from the

Board.

Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

C. Resolution 17-113 Approving the Final Plat for Wolf Crossing Subdivision (Current Address 411–415

N. Wolf Road)

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings described the Resolution.

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Joe Vito.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Petitioner Representative Dan Shapiro commented on previous remarks made during Citizen Concerns & Comments

and stated that he was appalled by the remarks made against the Board and Counsel.

D. Ordinance 5116 Amending Title 15, “Buildings and Construction,” Chapter 15.05, “Contractor

Registration, Bonds and Insurance,” Relating to Surety Bond Requirements

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings explained the Ordinance; there were no questions from the

Board.

Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

E. DISCUSSION RE: Concept Review of Proposed Public Storage Facility at 1720 South Wolf Road

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings provided history on this property. Ed Reitan, Reitan Architects

LLC, addressed the Board; Petitioners were present and answered questions from the Board.

President Horcher asked for Consensus on concept approval.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

No: Ken Brady

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Approved

14. Official Communications

Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson spoke about the Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber Taste of the Town event on

September 28 and the Wheeling Historical Society/Indian Trails Public Library event "Ghost Riders and Other

Spooky Songs" on September 27.

Village Manager Jon Sfondilis announced that the Village will be hosting a delegation from South Korea including

the Vice Mayor of Suncheon and his Delegation and that we should be very proud of this presence on the

international landscape.

Trustee Krueger spoke about the Taste of the Town, welcoming the South Korean Delegation, congratulated all on

the success of the Wheeling Helping Hands event and noted that the 50th Annual Chicagoland Marching Band

Festival will begin at 3:00 pm.

Trustee Lang mentioned that WGN's "Chicago's Best" featured Bob Chin's Crabhouse, showed the Wheeling entry

sign and wheeling water tower. Manager Sfondilis we can ask the Chamber to do a news blast on the feature

including the link to the broadcast.

Trustee Papantos thanked Fire Chief MacIsaac and his department on achieving the ISO Class 2 rating and noted

how important that is to our Village and businesses, thanked Director Jennings and Director Huizar for their efforts

on the Fox Point relocation and noted the progress of the Wheeling Town Center.

Trustee Brady thanked all who were involved in the Helping Hands event which was a great success.

Trustee Vito asked Director Melaniphy if a sign for the Wheeling Town Center could be put near the train line and

noted he is selling tickets for Taste of the Town.

15. Approval of Bills

Approval of Bills for August 31 - September 13, 2017 in the amount of $2,702,817.53¢

Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to approve Bills as presented.

Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito

Absent: Dave Vogel

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

16. Executive Session - None

17. Action on Executive Session Items - None

18. Adjournment

President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.

Motion by Joe Vito, second by Mary Krueger that the meeting adjourn.

Motion carried by Voice Vote, all Ayes, the meeting adjourned at 9:27 PM.

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