Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met November 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m.
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
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 2, 2017
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Papantos to approve Minutes as presented.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
B. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2017
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger 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
6. Proclamations
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson read the Proclamations into the record.
Elaine Nekritz, State Representative, 57th District-
President Horcher reviewed Ms. Nekritz' impressive history of service to the Village and presented her with a plaque.
Timothe Durkin Day-
President Horcher congratulated Mr. Durkin and presented him with and honorary street sign. Mr. Durkin made a brief speech.
7. Appointments and Confirmations
A. Mary Ann Marabella, Senior Commissioner
President Horcher asked for a Motion to Approve the appointment of Mary Ann Marabella to the Senior Commission.
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
B. Susan Pritzker, Board of Health Commissioner
President Horcher asked for a Motion to Approve the appointment of Susan Pritzker to the Board of Health.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
8. Administration of Oaths
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson administered the following oaths:
Mary Ann Marabella, Senior Commissioner
Susan Pritzker, Board of Health Commissioner
Eric Sterbenz, Lieutenant/Paramedic
Fire Chief Keith MacIsaac spoke about Mr. Sterbenz and Timothe Durkin and explained the symbolism of the bugle and red color of the badge. Deputy Chief Mike McGreel presented Mr. Sterbenz his new helmet.
President Horcher welcomed the new Commissioners and Lieutenant and asked for a Motion to recess for refreshments.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Krueger that the meeting recess.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting recessed at 6:51 pm.
[Break]
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reconvene the regular session.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Dave Vogel.
Clerk Simpson called the Roll:
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting reconvened at 7:08 PM.
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Pam Dorband (Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce) spoke about the Active Shooter Training and thanked Chief Dunne and the entire Police Department for continuing to ensure the safety of everyone who enters our buildings and facilities; Ms. Dorband also spoke about the positive comments they have received about Wheeling during a recent conference and thanked the Village Trustees and Staff for their support.
Debbie Morgan commented on tickets for Code violations she received related to the parking of her R.V.
Steve Neff spoke about the Noise Compatibility Study and the lack of funds for noise abatement and asked the Board to leverage money for noise abatement.
Deborah Wilson spoke about an incident in her home and police follow-up related to same.
10. Staff Reports
Economic Development Director John Melaniphy introduced new Economic Development Coordinator Marianthi Thanopoulos; Ms. Thanopoulos addressed the Board and stated that she is looking forward to serving the community.
Public Works Director Mark Janeck informed everyone that they will be testing the lights at Milwaukee & Dundee.
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.
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson read the Consent items into the record.
A. Ordinance 5122 Declaring as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition of Property Owned by the Village of Wheeling
B. Resolution 17-122 Authorizing Acceptance of the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of One 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor SUV in the Amount of $29,571 from Currie Motors
C. Resolution 17-123 Authorizing Acceptance of the State of Illinois’ Previously Bid Contract with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Cisco Network Equipment in the Amount of $79,901.00
Motion by Dave Vogel, 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. Ordinance 5123 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, of the Wheeling Municipal Code Relating to Residential Use on the First Floor at 212–224 S. Milwaukee
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings described the request; Petitioner Edward Chrzastowski was present and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Joe Vito, second by Ray Lang.
Yes: Ray Lang, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel No: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Mary Papantos
Final Resolution: Motion Failed
B. Ordinance 5124 Extending Ordinance No. 5115, Which Vacated a Certain Portion of Mayer Avenue
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the Ordinance and conditions. Petitioner was present and answered a question 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
C. Resolution 17-124 Approving a Marketing Contract for the Sale of 99 N. Wolf Road, Wheeling, Illinois
Economic Development Director John Melaniphy outlined the contract and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Krueger.
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 E. Simpson announced Lights Around Wheeling on November 19.
Village Manager Jon Sfondilis spoke about the watermain break on Carpenter over the past weekend and noted that a ratified contract will come before the Board at the next meeting.
Trustee Mary Papantos expressed condolences for the victims of the tragedy in Texas and encouraged everyone to donate blood.
Trustee Joe Vito spoke out against Senate Bill 1905 related to the Right to Work movement.
Trustee Ken Brady commented on the multiple accusations made against the Board and Staff by a citizen; Trustee Brady highlighted our transparency and our support of freedom of speech.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for October 12 - November 1, 2017 in the amount of $1,481,624.80¢
Motion by Dave Vogel, 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 - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Ken Brady that the meeting adjourn.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all Ayes, the meeting adjourned at 8:06 pm.
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