Village of Wilmette President and Board of Trustees met April 24.

By Lhalie Castillo

May 21, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Village President called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.

1.0 Roll Call

Trustees Julie Wolf

Senta Plunkett

Kathy Dodd

President Bob Bielinski

Absent: Daniel Sullivan

Joel Kurzman

Staff Present: Timothy J. Frenzer, Village Manager

Michael Braiman, Assistant Village Manager

Jeffrey M. Stein, Corporation Counsel

John Adler, Director of Community Development

Dan Manis, Village Engineer

2.0 Public Comment

Joe Feldman said he is President of the Wilmette Warming House and extended an invitation to the Trustees and all members of the community to the Spring Benefit which will be held in two weeks at the Kenilworth Club.

Dennis Roberts, 720 Lacrosse Avenue, thanked the Trustees for their actions in dealing with the stormwater issue. He said his teaching, doctorate, research and consulting work has all been in civic engagement. It was interesting to see everyone working together on a complicated problem. He would like to express his concern with the decision as his area will not be addressed in the decision. In speaking with the Stantec consultant, Mr. Johnson, he feels there is the possibility to provide relief to his area with Option 3. He asked the Village Board to hear more detail about the plans and be involved in the process as residents want to be a part of making a positive difference.

3.0 Consent Agenda

Trustee Wolf moved approval of the Consent Agenda as follows:

3.1 Approval of minutes of the Regular Board meeting held April 10, 2018.

Land Use Committee Consent Agenda

3.2 Presentation of minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held March 7, 2018.

3.3 Presentation of minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held March 21, 2018.

3.4 Presentation of minutes of the Appearance Review Commission meeting held March 5, 2018.

3.5 Adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-27 granting a request by Housing Opportunity Development Corporation for approval of a Planned Unit Development Preliminary Plan and Special Use to permit the construction of a multi-family building containing 16 affordable rental apartments located at 1925 Wilmette Avenue in conformance with the plans submitted. The use to run with the use.

3.6 Appearance Review Case #2018-AR-07, 1100 Laramie Avenue, Loyola Academy regarding a request for an interior parking lot landscaping variation and a ground sign variation; adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-31.

3.7 Request to table - Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2018-Z-02, 3730 Lake Avenue regarding a revised request for a 3.0’ side yard setback variation and a 3.0’ separation variation to permit the retention of a grill island in accordance with the plans submitted; adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-28.

3.8 Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2018-Z-12, 1057 Linden Avenue regarding a request for an 11.0’ side yard adjoining a street parking space setback variation, a 2.0’ side yard parking space setback variation, and a 345.47 square foot (28.62%) side yard adjoining a street impervious surface coverage variation to permit a parking pad on the legal non-conforming structure in accordance with the plans submitted; adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-29.

3.9 Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2018-Z-13, 517 Ridge Road regarding a request for a 7.44’ side yard adjoining a street setback variation to permit the modification of a non-conforming wall with a new door opening in a side yard adjoining a street in accordance with the plans submitted; adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-30.

3.10 Request to table-Zoning Board of Appeals Report, Case #2018-Z-14, 1200 Cleveland Street, regarding a request for an 8.6’ rear yard setback variation to permit the construction of a one-story attached garage addition in accordance with the plans submitted.

Administration Committee Consent Agenda

3.11 Notice of vacancy on the Appearance Review Commission due to the term expiration of Daniel Elkins.

3.12 Reappointment of Melinda Molloy to the Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees from May 2018 to May 2021.

3.13 Reappointment of Christopher S. Canning to the Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees from May 2018 to May 2021.

3.14 Reappointment of David Farina to the Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees from May 2018 to May 2020.

3.15 Appointment of Carrie Woleben-Meade as Chair of the Appearance Review Commission.

3.16 Recommendation of appointment of William Bradford to the Plan Commission from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2022.

3.17 Recommendation of appointment of William Muno to the Environmental and Energy Commission from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2021.

3.18 Recommendation of appointment of Carmen Corbett to the Historic Preservation Commission from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2022.

3.19 Recommendation of appointment of Richard Brill to the Appearance Review Commission from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2023.

3.20 Recommendation of appointment of Rebecca Boyd to the Environmental and Energy Commission from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2021.

3.21 Recommendation of appointment of Benjamin Schmitt to the Transportation Commission from May 8, 2018 to May 8, 2022.

Municipal Services Committee Consent Agenda

3.22 Remove from table - Adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-18 adopting the February 15, 2018 version of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s Watershed Management Ordinance.

3.23 Remove from table - Approval of contract in the amount not to exceed $803,114 with Hoerr Construction Inc., Goodfield, IL for the Sewer Lining Phase 2 Program, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Revolving Loan Fund Project Number L175509.

3.24 Remove from table - Approval of contract in the amount not to exceed $169,101 with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc., Skokie, IL for the 2018 Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program.

3.25 Remove from table - Adoption of Resolution #2018-R-6 approving a 25 year easement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) for the Greenleaf Avenue Relief Sewer System.

3.26 Approval of contract in the amount not to exceed $42,267 with Milieu Design, LLC, Wheeling, IL for landscape maintenance, grass cutting and planting services.

3.27 Approval of contract in the amount not to exceed $33,602 with Door Systems, Naperville, IL for replacement of overhead garage doors at the Public Works facility.

3.28 Approve of contract in the amount not-to-exceed $79,980 with Civiltech Engineering Inc., Chicago, IL, for the Master Bike and Active Transportation Plan Consulting Services.

3.29 Approval of contract in the amount not-to-exceed $174,000 with American Underground Inc., Glenview, IL for the 2018 Sewer Televising and Cleaning Program.

3.30 Approval of contract in the amount not-to-exceed $51,500 with Precision Pavement Markings Inc., Elgin, IL for the 2018 Pavement Marking Program.

3.31 Approval of contract in the amount not-to-exceed $41,200 with Patriot Pavement Maintenance Inc., Des Plaines, IL, for the 2018 Crack Sealing Program.

3.32 Approval of contract in the amount not-to-exceed $40,000 with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, IL, for Engineering Permit Review and Inspection Services.

3.33 Approval of Amendment No. 2 with Baxter & Woodman Consulting Engineers, Chicago, IL, in the amount of $19,380 for additional construction inspection services associated with the 2017 Public Works Yard Improvement Project.

3.34 Approval of contract in the amount not to exceed $66,270 with Cahill Heating and Air Condition, Lake Bluff, IL for the Water Plant Heating Upgrade Project.

Public Safety Committee Consent Agenda

3.35 Adoption of Resolution #2018-R-7 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Wilmette and the Village of Skokie to utilize the Skokie Police Department’s Shooting Range.

Judiciary Committee Consent Agenda

3.36 Adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-19 regulating vehicle towing and immobilization on private property.

Trustee Plunkett seconded the motion. Voting yes: Trustees Wolf, Plunkett, Dodd, and President Bielinski. Voting no: none. The motion carried.

4.0 Reports Of Officers:

4.1 Introduction of William Muno who is recommended for appointment to the Environmental and Energy Commission.

President Bielinski introduced Mr. Muno to the Village Board and recommended his appointment to the Environmental and Energy Commission.

4.2 Introduction of Carmen Corbett who is recommended for appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

President Bielinski introduced Carmen Corbett to the Village Board and recommended her appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission.

4.3 Introduction of Richard Brill who is recommended for appointment to the Appearance Review Commission.

President Bielinski introduced Richard Brill to the Village Board and recommended his appointment to the Appearance Review Commission.

4.4 Introduction of Rebecca Boyd who is recommended for appointment to the Environmental and Energy Commission.

President Bielinski introduced Rebecca Boyd to the Village Board and recommended her appointment to the Environmental and Energy Commission.

4.5 Introduction of Benjamin Schmitt who is recommended for appointment to the Transportation Commission.

President Bielinski introduced Benjamin Schmitt to the Village Board and recommended his appointment to the Transportation Commission.

4.6 Appointment of George M. Pearce to the office of Village Trustee, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Village Trustee Stephen M. Leonard.

President Bielinski announced his appointment of George M. Pearce to the office of Village Trustee, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Village Trustee Stephen M. Leonard. He noted that the Village Board will be asked to approve the appointment at the May 8, 2018 Regular Village Board meeting and Mr. Pearce’s appointment will be effective through May 2019.

4.7 Proclamation designating April 27, 2018 as “Arbor Day”, and presentation of the 34th Tree City USA Award Recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation.

President Bielinski read aloud the Proclamation.

Village Manager Timothy Frenzer said he would like to invite the community to attend the Police Department and Historic Museum’s open houses on Sunday, May 6, 2018 from 11 am to 2 pm.

There was no report from Corporation Counsel.

5.0 Report Of Liquor Control Commissioner:

No Report

6.0 Standing Committee Reports:

6.1 Land Use Standing Committee Report