Village of Bartlett Board met June 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call To Order
President Wallace called the regular meeting of June 5, 2018 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, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke, and President Wallace
Absent: None
Also Present: Village Administrator Paula Schumacher, Assistant Village Administrator Scott Skrycki, Human Resources Director Janelle Terrance, Management Analyst Sam Hughes, Management Analyst Tyler Isham, Finance Director Todd Dowden, Community Development Director Jim Plonczynski, Assistant Community Development Director Roberta Grill, Public Works Director Dan Dinges, Public Works Engineer Bob Allen, Water Supervisor Tom Ruzicka, Building Director Brian Goralski, Head Golf Professional Phil Lenz, Grounds Superintendent Kevin DeRoo, Chief Patrick Ullrich, Deputy Chief Geoff Pretkelis, Deputy Chief Chuck Snider, Village Attorney Bryan Mraz and Village Clerk Lorna Giless.
3. Invocation – Pastor Rob Ritacco from Jesus Journey Church of Bartlett gave the invocation.
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 Deyne stated that he would like to add item 1 under Finance & Golf, Ordinance 2018-65, an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Bartlett and Approving a Lease-Purchase Agreement for Seventy-Six (76) New Golf Cars, to the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Carbonaro stated that he would like to add item 1 under Police & Health, Resolution 2018-66-R, a Resolution Awarding Contract and Approving the Standard Form of Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and correct Digital Displays Inc. for Interior Signage for the new Bartlett Police Facility, to the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Reinke stated that he would like to add item 1 under Public Works, Resolution 2018-67-R, A Resolution Approving of Change Order #1 to the Contract Between the Village of Bartlett and Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. for the 2018 Water Main Replacement Project, to the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Deyne moved to amend the Consent Agenda to add item 1 under Finance & Golf, Ordinance 2018-65, an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Bartlett and Approving a Lease-Purchase Agreement for Seventy-Six (76) New Golf Cars; item 1 under Police & Health, Resolution 2018-66-R, a Resolution Awarding Contract and Approving the Standard Form of Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and correct Digital Displays Inc. for Interior Signage for the new Bartlett Police Facility; item 1 under Public Works, Resolution 2018-67-R, A Resolution Approving of Change Order #1 to the Contract Between the Village of Bartlett and Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. for the 2018 Water Main Replacement Project, to the Consent Agenda and that motion was seconded by Trustee Hopkins.
Roll Call Vote To Amend The Consent Agenda
Ayes: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
Nays: None
Absent: None
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 Deyne 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 Carbonaro.
Roll Call Vote To Approve The Amended Consent Agenda And Consent Items Therein
Ayes: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
6. Minutes
Trustee Camerer moved to approve the Committee minutes from May 1, 2018 and Board and Committee minutes from May 15, 2018, and that motion was seconded by Trustee Carbonaro.
Roll Call Vote To Approve The Board And Committee Minutes From May 1 And May 15, 2018
Ayes: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
7. Bill List – Covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
8. Treasurer’s Report - None
9. President’s Report - None
10. Question/Answer: President & Trustees
Trustee Deyne recognized birthdays and anniversaries for the Village staff.
11. Town Hall
George Koziol, 654 Hazel Nut Court
Mr. Koziol stated that last month he attended the meeting where May’s Lounge made its public request to open a video gaming establishment in the Bartlett Town Center. He was excited that Bartlett was chosen to be the place it wanted to open its business. He became concerned when he heard the Board say that maybe there were enough video gaming facilities in town. Another concern was that maybe there should be new requirements such as having a full kitchen before they could open. Is the Village being proactive or even reactive in trying to limit video gaming? He thought that Bartlett claims to be business friendly but these statements seem to say otherwise.
Here are some of his thoughts as to why we should welcome May’s Lounge:
• The owner thinks Bartlett is a good place to open a business.
• The business would be in the Town Center area.
• May’s Lounge will be set up as a more upscale looking operation.
• A vacant property would be placed into service, eliminating an unoccupied property.
• The property owner would begin collecting rent on a vacant property.
• Additional taxes would come to the Village.
• Another business in the Town Center is in keeping with the goals of the TOD project.
• The business would be a true destination bringing more people to the downtown area.
• There would be more hours of operation during which people would come to the Town Center.
The police have stated that they have very little, if any, problems at locations with video gambling. The requirements to open the other video gaming businesses should be the same requirements placed on May’s Lounge. Maintain a level playing field. We don’t talk about limiting pizza joints or by placing special restrictions on them. We don’t talk about limiting cleaners or by placing special restrictions on them. Children are specifically not permitted in May’s Lounge, everyone must be 21 or older. Arts in Bartlett is not a school and should not be used as a reason to not welcome May’s Lounge to Bartlett. Arts In Bartlett has stated that it is not against the opening of May’s Lounge.
He did not recall any disagreements when video gaming opened immediately next door to Arts in Bartlett. He didn’t think the business is or will be “detrimental to the health, safety, morals or general welfare” of the Village. If you believe the above statement then you need to ask if liquor licenses should be granted to bars, restaurants or other special use operations. Just think of how this would solve and prevent health, safety, moral or general welfare problems of the Village. Without liquor licenses there would be no video gaming. All the problems would be solved. Give May’s the chance to succeed or fail on its own.
He hoped that we live up to the words that “Bartlett is business friendly”. We should welcome May’s Lounge to our business community. At the front door to the Village Hall, he couldn’t help but notice the Bartlett logo being displayed on the glass. Let’s remember, PROGRESS and PRIDE, as stated on the front door to our Village Hall. Let’s say “welcome aboard” to May’s Lounge.
Bill Albin, 1907 Golfview Drive-
Mr. Albin stated that he was there to talk about water billing. He felt that being a senior citizen he does not use a lot of water and felt that the charges are disproportionate. He felt that there should be a review of charges for those on the low end usage. He also stated that he felt that the Village made a mistake going with Lake Michigan water because the Elgin water is excellent. He stated that with the hot summers, the Chicago water is going to have the smell of algae just like anywhere else.
John Eallonardo, Frederick Quinn Company-
Mr. Eallonardo stated that the police department moved in on May 24th and are operating on phase 1 of the new police facility. Things went pretty smoothly and small incidents were resolved. They will begin both demolition of the balance of the remaining building by the end of this week and teardown of the outside next week. They are “on” budget.
12. Standing Committee Reports:
A. Building & Zoning Committee, Chairman Hopkins
Trustee Hopkins stated that there was nothing to report.
B. Community & Economic Development Committee, Chairman Gabrenya
Trustee Gabrenya stated that the Fourth of July fireworks display request and the carnival license request were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
C. Finance & Golf Committee, Chairman Deyne
Trustee Deyne stated that Ordinance 2018-65, an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Bartlett and Approving a Lease-Purchase Agreement for Seventy-Six (76) New Golf Cars; Resolution 2018-68-R, a Resolution Approving of Certificate of Expenditure No. 4 in the Amount of $6,218,200 for the Subordinate Lien Tax Increment Revenue Note, Series 2009, for the Bluff City Quarry Redevelopment Project and the Next Generation Firewall Purchase, were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
D. License & Ordinance Committee, Chairman Camerer
Trustee Camerer stated that the Fourth of July Class D Liquor License Request; Ordinance 2018-69, Creation of Class A Liquor License (Savoury Restaurant and Pancake Café); Ordinance 2018-70, Ordinance Reducing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses; Ignite the Courage Class D Liquor License Request; Resolution 2018-71-R, a Resolution Approving the Removal of Dangerous Trees in the Heritage Oaks Tree Preservation Easement at 331 S. Hickory, were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
E. Police & Health Committee, Chairman Carbonaro
Trustee Carbonaro stated that Resolution 2018-66-R, a Resolution Awarding Contract and Approving the Standard Form of Agreement Between the Village of Bartlett and correct Digital Displays Inc. for Interior Signage for the new Bartlett Police Facility was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
F. Public Works Committee, Chairman Reinke
Trustee Reinke stated that Resolution 2018-67-R, A Resolution Approving of Change Order #1 to the Contract Between the Village of Bartlett and Gerardi Sewer & Water Co. for the 2018 Water Main Replacement Project; Ordinance 2018-72, an Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 2, of the Bartlett Municipal Code Regulating Planting, Maintenance and Removal of Trees and Shrubs on Public Ways and Village Owned Property and the Purchase of (1) 6” Trash Pump 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 Savoury Restaurant and Pancake Cafe. No Trustees stated any objections and President Wallace stated that he would issue that license.
Trustee Deyne moved to approve a Class A Liquor License for Savoury Restaurant and Pancake Cafe and was seconded by Trustee Hopkins.
Roll Call Vote To Approve Class A Liquor License For Savoury Restaurant And Pancake Cafe
Ayes: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
14. Question/Answer: President & Trustees
Trustee Deyne stated that he received an e-mail on Saturday, from Jay Doherty, regarding the bike path along Route 59 and West Bartlett.
Public Works Director Dan Dinges stated that the State will rebuild the path that heads east and west on West Bartlett. They are proposing to install a bike path and sidewalk heading north on Route 59 and staff’s recommendation is to forgo having them install the path and sidewalk at this time. They would still build the shell, so they would be ready for it. A pedestrian or bicyclist who would want to head north on 59 would go on this path and see that they can go no further of which they would have to turn back around or venture out onto the roadway and try to cross that bridge. Staff is recommending that the better time would be when the State widens the bridge, of which there are no plans for in the near future.
Trustee Hopkins stated that they have not seen a comprehensive bike plan and residents have talked about using bike paths from the downtown to get out to Route 25. He wondered if there was some way to allocate funds on a yearly basis and try to chip away at this in the next five years.
Trustee Camerer stated that they have allocated funds right now. They also have a comprehensive bike plan in place but they are concentrating more on fixing areas that need to be fixed first before expanding the bike paths. Once those repairs are made, they can look at expanding, connecting, etc. They are working with $40,000 to $50,000 this year which is more than they ever had before and he felt that they were making headway. The wheels of change turn slow.
Trustee Hopkins stated that he would like to look at cost projections on what it would cost to put a path from the downtown to Route 25. He thought they should make a plan and stick to it.
Mr. Plonczynski stated that they have the West Bartlett corridor plan which accommodates not only the paths but also what the streetscape should look like going out there. As development has occurred, they have put the paths in. As you get further west you run into Elgin’s jurisdiction and then you get into unincorporated areas so you have jurisdictional problems. Then you run into the railroad crossing. For a bike path and pedestrian signals, you are looking at about $500,000. He will continue building the path in segments as development occurs.
Village Administrator Paula Schumacher stated but they will look at the patchwork, put it together and take a look at the overall way to get close. The Bike and Run Committee can then take a look at what might be the best plan and then work it into the capital projects budget.
15. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Camerer moved to adjourn to the Committee of the Whole meeting and that motion was seconded by Trustee Hopkins.
Roll Call Vote To Adjourn To The Board Meeting
Ayes: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
Nays: None
Absent: None
Motion Carried
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
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