Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met February 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order
President Horcher called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Horcher
President Horcher called for a moment of silence in light of the recent Parkland Florida tragedy.
3. Roll Call - Clerk Simpson called the roll and the following Board members were present:
Present: Ken Brady, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel, Pat Horcher
4. Approval of Minutes
Minutes: A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15, 2018
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to approve Minutes as presented.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Abstain: Ken Brady
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Trustee Ken Brady abstained as he was not present at the January 15, 2018 meeting.
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations - None
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - None
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Barrett Davie, who is running for Illinois Senate (29th District), introduced himself to the Board.
Deborah Wilson inquired about a Daily Herald survey President Horcher completed prior to being elected Village President.
10. Staff Reports
Public Works Director Mark Janeck spoke about the recent rain event and asked for resident assistance in clearing local grates.
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 legislation titles into the record.
A. Resolution 18-028 Granting a Tag Day Permit to Clearbrook to Conduct a Tag Day Event on May 11 and 12, 2018
B. Resolution 18-029 Granting a Tag Day Permit to Misericordia Heart of Mercy to Conduct a Tag Day Event on April 27 and 28, 2018.
C. Resolution 18-030 Approving a One-Year Renewal Contract with Clean Cut Tree Service Inc. for Creek Tree Trimming/Removal and Brush Clearing in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000
D. Resolution 18-031 Authorizing Acceptance of Previously-Bid Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract #142 for the Purchase of One (1) 2018 Ford F-250 4x4 Super Duty Pickup Truck from Currie Motors for the Not-to- Exceed Price of $26,190
E. Ordinance 5153 Amending Title 15, Chapter 15.02, Elevator Inspection Program and Standards, and Title 1, Chapter 1.26, Schedule of Village Fees and Charges, Relating to Fees Associated with the Elevator Inspection Program
F. Resolution 18-032 Authorizing an Amendment to the Consulting Services Contract with Jump Start Web Solutions Inc. for the Rental & Health License Database Software Development Project
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 5154 Amending Ordinance No. 5034 Which Granted Special Use – Site Plan Approval for an Indoor Theater for Building J of the Wheeling Town Center Development (Address TBD) [Docket No. PC 18-2]
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the Ordinance.
Petitioner Brad Friedman provided an update on this project and 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
B. Presentation RE: AquaHawk Demonstration
Village Manager Jon Sfondilis provided a brief overview of AquaHawk and introduced Brian Smith, Assistant Finance Director, who delivered the presentation and answered questions from the Board.
14. Official Communications
Village President Patrick Horcher stated that he is happy to accept calls from anyone who may have questions about statements he made before the election.
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson announced that on February 28 at 6:00 p.m., the Wheeling Historical Society will be holding it's annual "white elephant" fund raiser and noted that Early Voting runs from March 5-19.
Trustee Joe Vito encouraged participation in the February 22 business "after hours" being held by North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau and spoke about the State of the Village on March 14 which is held jointly by Wheeling and Prospect Heights.
Trustee Mary Papantos reminded everyone about the blood drive on March 14 at 2:00 and how important donation is and spoke about early voting related to referendums.
Trustee Mary Krueger promoted the St. Baldrick's event on March 3 at H.O.M.E. (House of Music & Entertainment) from Noon until 5:00 p.m.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for February 1 - February 14, 2018 in the amount of $2,779,041.39¢
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Krueger 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 for the purpose of discussing pending, probable and/or imminent litigation.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger that the Regular Meeting recess to enter Executive Session.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting recessed at 7:11 p.m.
[Reconvene from Executive Session]
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reconvene into open session.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Krueger that the open meeting reconvenes.
Motion carried by Roll Call vote, the open meeting reconvened at 7:22 p.m.
17. Action on Executive Session Items
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Ray Lang.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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