Gurnee Village Board met February 19.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call to Order In Mayor Kovarik’s absence, Village Administrator Mr. Muetz called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

Other Officials in Attendance

Patrick Muetz, Village Administrator; David Ziegler, Assistant Village Administrator/Community Development Director; Bryan Winter, Village Attorney; Brian Gosnell, Finance Director; Christine Palmieri, Director of Human Resources; John Kavanagh, Fire Chief; Kevin Woodside, Police Chief; Jack Linehan, Assistant to the Administrator

Roll Call

Present: 5-Jacobs, Ross, Balmes, Hood, Thorstenson

Absent: 1- Garner

Mr. Muetz stated Mayor Kovarik is not able to attend the meeting and asked the Board for a recommendation for a President Pro-tem to lead the meeting.

It was moved by Trustee Hood, seconded by Trustee Ross to have Trustee Balmes serve as Pro-Tem.

Voice Vote: All Aye: Motion Carried.

Pledge of Allegiance

Trustee Balmes led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A. Public Comment

None.

B. Approval Of Consent Agenda

It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Hood to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Roll call,

Aye: 5- Jacobs, Ross, Balmes, Hood, Thorstenson

Nay: 0- None

Absent: 1- Garner Motion Carried.

C. Consent Agenda / Omnibus Vote

The Village Administrator read the consent agenda for an omnibus vote as follows:

1. Approval of minutes from the January 29, 2018 and February 5, 2018 meetings.

2. Approval Ord. 2018 - 14 approving the Plat of Easement which grants a Utility Easement to the Village of Gurnee at 955 Tri-State Parkway.

3. Approval of granting a Class 9 Liquor License to the Warren

Newport Public Library for its “Bingo in the Book” fundraising event to be held on March 16, 2018.

4. Approval of setting bid date of March 22, 2018 for 2018 Street Maintenance Program.

5. Approval of Payroll for period ending February 2, 2018 in the amount of $789,500.74.

6. Approval of Bills for the period ending February 19, 2018 in the amount of $747,342.41.

It was moved by Trustee Ross, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda for an omnibus vote as read.

Roll call,

Aye: 5- Jacobs, Ross, Balmes, Hood, Thorstenson

Nay: 0- None

Absent: 1- Garner Motion Carried.

D. Petitions And Communications

None.

E. Reports None.

F. Old Business None.

G. New Business 1. Approval of Ord. 2018 - 15 authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with IMEG for engineering services for the 2018 Street Maintenance Program.

Mr. Muetz said the Engineering Division requesting contractual assistance for construction oversight related to the 2018 Street Maintenance Program. The proposed contract is with IMG and provides one contract engineer for a period of approximately 20- weeks during construction season. The contractual employee has been used by the Village the past 3 years and staff has been pleased with his performance and knowledge. The contract rate is $120/hour and is estimated to total approximately $124,000 based on the construction season. The FY 18/19 Proposed Budget includes the appropriate funding for the expense. He reminded the Board that last year and the year before the Village utilized 3 contractual engineers.

Trustee Thorstenson stated she was going to ask about the hourly rate and if it was comparable to past contracts.

Mr. Muetz stated it was.

It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Ord. 2018 - 15 authorizing execution of a professional services agreement with IMEG for engineering services for the 2018 Street Maintenance Program.

Roll call,

Aye: 5- Jacobs, Ross, Balmes, Hood, Thorstenson

Nay: 0- None

Absent: 1- Garner

Motion Carried.

2. Approval of Ord. 2018 - 16 authorizing membership in the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.

Chief Woodside said Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.

was formed in response to a mutual need for vast resources and expertise from all Lake County law enforcement agencies to investigate homicides and officer involved shootings. He stated said over the past year a group of stakeholders worked to update the By- Laws for the Task Force to increase transparency, tighten up governance rules and create an entity that can obtain insurance coverage. The stakeholder group included representatives from Ancel Glink law firm, number of Lake County Police Chiefs and Village Managers/Administrators. A key element in the update is to provide a unified defense when responding to claims or suits for LCMCTF activities.

Mr. Muetz added that all the proposed members must approve the same agreement. He stated the agreement has been reviewed by numerous managers and lawyers, including Attorney Winter.

It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Ord. 2018 - 16 authorizing membership in the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.

Roll call,

Aye: 5- Jacobs, Ross, Balmes, Hood, Thorstenson

Nay: 0- None

Absent: 1- Garner

Motion Carried.

H. Public Comment

None.

Closing Comments None.

Adjournment It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Thorstenson to adjourn the meeting.

Voice Vote: All Aye: Motion Carried.

Mayor Kovarik adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

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