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Village of Bartlett Board of Trustees met Oct. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

President Wallace called the regular meeting of October 3, 2017 of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bartlett to order on the above date at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT: Trustees Camerer, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke, and President Wallace

ABSENT: Trustee Carbonaro

ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Paula Schumacher, Assistant Village Administrator Scott Skrycki, Finance Director Todd Dowden, Economic Development Coordinator Tony Fradin, Community Development Director Jim Plonczynski, Assistant Community Development Director Roberta Grill, Director of Public Works Dan Dinges, Public Works Engineer Bob Allen, Building Director Brian Goralski, Food and Beverage Manager Paul Petersen, Police Chief Patrick Ullrich, Deputy Chief Chuck Snider, Deputy Chief Geoff Pretkelis, Village Attorney Bryan Mraz and Village Clerk Lorna Giless.

3. INVOCATION – Pastor Rob Ritacco from Jesus Journey Church gave the invocation.

The Board did a moment of silence for all of those affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5. CONSENT AGENDA

President Wallace stated that all items marked with an asterisk on the Agenda are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. He further stated that there will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member so requests, in which event, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered at the appropriate point on the Agenda. He asked if there were any items a Board member wished to remove from the Consent Agenda, or any items a Board member wished to add to the Consent Agenda.

Trustee Camerer stated that he would like to add item 1 under the License & Ordinance Committee (Ordinance 2017-126, an Ordinance Creating a Class A Liquor License for Wee-Dee’s Restaurant) to the Consent Agenda.

Trustee Hopkins moved to amend the Consent Agenda to add item 1 under the License & Ordinance Committee (Ordinance 2017-126, an Ordinance Creating a Class A Liquor License for Wee-Dee’s Restaurant) and all items contained therein, and that motion was seconded by Trustee Deyne.

ROLL CALL VOTE TO AMEND THE CONSENT AGENDA

AYES: Trustees Camerer, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Carbonaro MOTION CARRIED

President Wallace then recited each item that was originally on the Consent Agenda and each item that was added to the Consent Agenda, including the nature of the matters being considered and other information to inform the public of matters being voted upon on the Amended Consent Agenda. He then stated that he would entertain a motion to approve the Amended Consent Agenda, and the items designated to be approved by consent therein.

Trustee Camerer moved to approve the Amended Consent Agenda, and all items designated to be approved by consent therein as amended, and that motion was seconded by Trustee Deyne.

ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS THEREIN

AYES: Trustees Camerer, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Carbonaro MOTION CARRIED

6. MINUTES - Covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.

7. BILL LIST – Covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.

8. TREASURER’S REPORT - None

9. PRESIDENT’S REPORT

President Wallace asked the Museum Director Pam Rohleder to present the 2017 Passport to Adventure winners.

2017 Passport to Adventure, Top Three Site Going Families The Village of Bartlett Museums is proud to announce the top three site going Bartlett families in the 2017 Passport to Adventure program sponsored by the Kane-DuPage Regional Museum Association. We congratulate Axel and Vala Koontz, who visited all 70 sites, Noah McCarthy who visited 60 sites and Michael Trevino who visited 35 sites on their amazing accomplishments and their dedication and perseverance.

This year the Kane-DuPage Regional Museum Association printed 18,000 passports containing 70 participating sites, up five sites from last year. More than 600 passport booklets alone were pick-up in Bartlett at the Village’s four participating sites, the Bartlett History Museum, Bartlett Depot Museum, Bartlett Nature Center and Arts in Bartlett making Bartlett one of the top distribution communities. The program, this year themed, “Discovering Your Local Treasures,!” brings families from all over the two counties, and beyond the borders, who discover our community and the businesses and restaurants we have to offer.

Michael Trevino and his parents Dawn and Bobby, 35 sites Michael, 6 years old, is a student at Liberty Elementary School. The family are regulars and the Depot Museum where Michael has a special chicken waiting for him. Not a real chicken but a wind-up one. Live chickens were once common at the Depot back in the day when they were delivered via rail and held in the baggage room for children to play with before the farmers picked them up. This is the family’s second year in the program and this year they returned to favorite sites and discovered new ones. Mom Dawn says, “Every morning we would sit together and read what new and exciting museum or farm we would venture to that day! We bonded while making these decisions, and Michael was excited during our journey to places we had never visited before. But, the most exciting part for Michael was the incredible learning and exploring of each and every place we discovered!” Michael loved SciTech this year because of its interactive hands-on activities which included learning how mountains and dunes are formed. Mom Dawn says it’s Michael who is asking to visit and revisit the museums all the time! And when asked if they are participating next year the answer is “OMG, gosh of course!

Noah McCarthy and his mom Colleen, 60 sites Noah, a 4 1⁄2 year-old preschooler at Schick’s Crossing Preschool, is also a frequent visitor to the Bartlett Museums. He has had a busy very summer with his mom Colleen and grandmother Char visiting 60 sites! Throughout the years our museums have seen the increasing role grandparents play in site visits. For grandparents who watch and/or help raise the next generation, the program offers affordable, educational and importantly a fun way to bond and create memories that last a lifetime.

While driving to the sites with Grandma wonderful conversations resulted about these experiences which were later written in his log. Noah met “many passionate curators/volunteers” and loved adding each stamp to his passport. Noah’s favorite site was Graue Mill in Oak Brook where he churned butter, made rock candy, practiced weaving and more.

Grandmother Char summed it up best when she wrote in an email.

“Noah and I have continued to remain very busy with Passport to Adventure! If you ever need a spokeswoman to sell this program, I could be your girl! While we have missed many an afternoon heading to the pool this summer, through the eyes of a 4 and 1/2 year old, Noah has learned a lot in ways he may not be able to express yet. But the foundation for museum manners, farm chores, and overall appreciation for nature have opened a new world to him! I cannot thank you enough for this “Grandmother/Grandson Journey!”

Axel and Vala Koontz and their parents Sandy and Jason, all 70 sites and winners of the Mayor’s Medallion Axel and Vala are frequent visitors to the Bartlett Depot Museum. Their enthusiasm and smiles brighten staff’s day when they visit. Axel, age 6, is a first grader at Sycamore Trails Elementary School and Vala, age 4, attends preschool at Streamwood High School. For several years the family has participated in the passport program. In fact last year, the family was recognized with the Mayor’s Medallion for visiting all the sites making them one of our top family’s two years in a row! Again this year, Axel and Vala looked forward to visiting the varied sites, they do like more than others. Mom Sandy says the kids enjoyed seeing all the new exhibits and activities most of the museums had to offer and she is thrilled to see all they have learned. Of course the kids have their favorite sites. Vala ranks Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art amongst her top picks! Axel loves animals and fossils.everything nature.

Visiting 70 museums in four months is an adventure that no child would do unless it was fun and engaging. Our local institutions in DuPage and Kane Counties understand the importance of connecting with children and welcome them to learn. For Sandy and Jason, it gives their family a chance to discover and explore places they didn’t even know existed and spend quality time together. Are you going for a three-peat?

Families like the Koontz’s, McCarthy’s and Trevino’s have also introduced their friends to the Bartlett Museums encouraging them and bringing them to participate in museum activities and Passport. We thank these museum champions for all their help, support and again congratulate them on their accomplishments!

President Wallace read a Proclamation for World Polio Day and proclaimed October 24, 2017 as World Polio Day in Bartlett.

President Wallace read a Proclamation Recognizing the 106th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Celebration with the Village of Bartlett’s Taiwanese Community.

10. QUESTION/ANSWER: PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES - None

11. TOWN HALL

John Eallonardo, Frederick Quinn Mr. Eallonardo gave the following status on the new police facility. They forwarded a written report that has additional details since the last time he presented. The sheet piling work is done and the basement has been fully excavated. They are in the process of installing the concrete foundation, rebar, associated electrical and mechanical components. It is going along well and they are on schedule.

12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN HOPKINS

Trustee Hopkins presented Ordinance 2017-124 an Ordinance Approving a Site Plan for Lot 9N (future lot 9N1) in the Brewster Creek Business Park for Get Fresh. He stated that the Plan Commission reviewed this at the September 14 meeting and recommended approval.

Trustee Hopkins moved to approve Ordinance 2017-124 an Ordinance Approving a Site Plan for Lot 9N (future lot 9N1) in the Brewster Creek Business Park for Get Fresh and that motion was seconded by Trustee Deyne.

Trustee Hopkins stated that it is exciting when new business moves into Brewster Creek. and even more exciting when one expands. He appreciated their commitment to Bartlett.

ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2017-124 APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR LOT 9N FOR GET FRESH

AYES: Trustees Camerer, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Carbonaro MOTION CARRIED

Trustee Hopkins presented Ordinance 2017-125, an Ordinance Approving a Preliminary/Final PUD Plan, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and Granting Variations for Rana Meal Solutions Plant 2. He stated that this was before the Zoning Board of Appeals at their September 17 meeting as well as the Plan Commission on September 14. They both recommended approval.

Trustee Hopkins moved to approve Ordinance 2017-125, an Ordinance Approving a Preliminary/Final PUD Plan, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development and Granting Variations for Rana Meal Solutions Plant 2 and that motion was seconded by Trustee Camerer.

Trustee Hopkins asked how long construction will take on this project.

Mr. Plonczynski stated that it will at least be one year plus. The facility is 326,000 square feet and will have 90 to 120 employees. They are also planning to bring their office staff from Oak Brook to this facility.

President Wallace stated that they just recently joined the Chamber of Commerce. He stated that all of the pesto that is purchased under the Kirkland brand is made right here in Bartlett by Rana Pasta and he is excited they are expanding.

ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2017-125 APPROVING PRELIMINARY/FINAL PUD, SPECIAL USE FOR PUD AND GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR RANA PLANT 2

AYES: Trustees Camerer, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Carbonaro MOTION CARRIED

Trustee Hopkins stated that Resolution 2017-127-R, a Resolution Approving of the Rana Economic Incentive Agreement was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.

B. BUILDING COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN GABRENYA

Trustee Gabrenya stated that there was no report.

C. FINANCE & GOLF COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN DEYNE

Trustee Deyne stated that Resolution 2017-128-R, a Resolution Approving of the Exclusive Right to Sell Contract (Listing Agreement) Between the Village of Bartlett and SVN Landmark Commercial Real Estate, LLC was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.

D. LICENSE & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN CAMERER

Trustee Camerer stated that Ordinance 2017-126, an Ordinance Creating a Class A Liquor License for PGPJK Restaurant Incorporated for Wee-Dees Restaurant at 778-780 W. Bartlett Road and Resolution 2017-129-R, a Resolution Approving Certain Executive Session Minutes and Determining Which Executive Session Minutes to Release or Hold as Confidential after Semi-Annual Review, and Authorizing the Destruction of Verbatim

Records of Certain Closed Sessions were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.

E. POLICE & HEALTH COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN CARBONARO

In Trustee Carbonaro’s absence, President Wallace stated that there was no report.

F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN REINKE

Trustee Reinke stated that Resolution 2017-130-R, a Resolution Approving of the Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and the County of Cook for the Invest in Cook Grant and Ordinance 2017-131, an Ordinance Accepting the Public Improvements for Elgin Beverage, 300 Miles Parkway Blue Heron Business Park were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.

13. NEW BUSINESS

President Wallace stated that if there were no objections from the Board he would issue the Class A liquor license for PGPJK Restaurant Incorporated for Wee-Dees Restaurant at 778-780 W. Bartlett Road. No Trustees stated any objections and President Wallace stated that he would issue that license.

Since the petitioner was in the audience President Wallace encouraged them to join the Chamber of Commerce.

The petitioner, James Kapasouris stated that they have a location in South Elgin for the last 15 years. They purchased the Tipsy Monkey building and will serve burgers, gyros, hot dogs, beefs as well as salads and greek chicken. He stated that the South Elgin store goes through 150 pounds of gyro meat per day. They will have a 25 person outdoor patio with liquor, food and video gaming.

President Wallace thanked them for choosing Bartlett.

Trustee Hopkins talked about the GO Request page on the Village web page. Typically, when a resident goes to this page and checks the department they wish to address, if they check the Mayor or Trustee, it does not go to them. He stated that typically 100 requests per year come to them that they don’t ever see.

Administrator Schumacher stated that it was brought to her attention that the Mayor and Board selection gets routed to the Administration office for a response. She wanted to get a feel on how the Board would like her to remedy this issue. They have changed the description on the website to say Administration. She asked the Board if they would like to see those requests or have a summary report.

Trustee Hopkins stated that there should be an option on the GO Request page for residents to contact the Board directly.

Administrator Schumacher stated that she will ask Chris Hostetler if he could route the request directly to the email address rather than the Go Request system.

President Wallace asked if there was anyone else on the Board that wants this to happen.

Trustee Camerer stated that he had some reservations because of the inherent possibilities of no reply by the board members. He stated that he wanted to be contacted by residents at any time they would want to talk to him. He wanted them to be responded to and he didn’t want an email to come to all board members and no one knows who responded. He would prefer that the staff sorted things out. He felt that there was a process in place and it was working.

President Wallace stated that he totally agreed.

Trustee Reinke stated that if a resident is contacting him, then he wants to respond to them.

President Wallace stated that he has never had a resident tell him that he has a hard time finding his email address or phone number. He stated that he calls people back within a couple of hours.

Administrator Schumacher stated that the system is very efficient for solving problems and responding to resident’s concerns.

President Wallace stated that he liked the summary idea.

Mr. Schumacher stated that she would put together a summary report that they could see weekly.

14. QUESTION/ANSWER: PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES

President Wallace stated that he wanted to thank public works and the police department for all their efforts during the Kickstand Classic. He suggested that they try to compact the event a little bit more so people would stay longer. He thought it was an excellent event recognized BAPS who brought out more than 50 volunteers as well as the high school students, Bartlett Rotary Club and Village staff.

President Wallace stated that upon adjournment of this meeting, the Board will be moving into the Committee of the Whole meeting.

There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Camerer moved to adjourn the regular Board meeting and that motion was seconded by Trustee Hopkins.

ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADJOURN

AYES: Trustees Camerer, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Carbonaro MOTION CARRIED

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

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