Village of Wilmette President and Board of Trustees met Nov. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
1.0 ROLL CALL
Trustees Julie Wolf
Senta Plunkett
Kathy Dodd
Joel Kurzman
George Pearce
Absent President Bob Bielinski
Trustee Daniel Sullivan
Staff Present: Timothy J. Frenzer, Village Manager
Michael Braiman, Assistant Village Manager
Jeffrey M. Stein, Corporation Counsel
Barbara Hirsch, Deputy Village Clerk
John Adler, Director of Community Development
John Prejzner, Assistant Director of Administrative Services
Village Clerk Timothy Frenzer noted that President Bielinski was absent this evening and asked for nominations for a President pro tem.
Trustee Wolf nominated Trustee Pearce, seconded by Trustee Plunkett. There were no objections and President pro tem Pearce proceeded to preside over the meeting.
2.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
Anne Mason, 211 Golf Terrace, said her neighborhood community is concerned with the proposal to build a road behind their homes on the golf course and the wetlands. They believe the proposed road will cause more flooding in the area. The neighbors have spoken before the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District meetings. She asked the Village Board what their position is regarding the proposed road.
Village Manager Timothy Frenzer said if the proposed road is approved by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, then the Village of Wilmette will have to conduct public hearings at that time. The Village staff has met with the Wilmette Park District, Canal Shores Board and Evanston Alderman.
Ellie Pearlman said she is with Oakton College and they are doing a project on the Village of Wilmette and would like to ask some questions.
Mr. Frenzer said they would answer their questions after the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Wolf moved approval of the Consent Agenda as follows:
3.1 Approval of minutes of the Regular Board meeting held October 23, 2018.
3.2 Approval of minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held August 21, 2018.
LAND USE COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
3.3 Presentation of minutes of the Appearance Review Commission meeting held August 27, 2018.
3.4 Presentation of minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held October 3, 2018 meeting.
3.5 Presentation of minutes of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held October 17, 2018.
3.6 Appearance Review Commission Report, Case #2018-AR-25, 1149 Wilmette Avenue, Bella Cosa Jewelers regarding a request for a 37.9% wall sign coverage variation; adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-83.
3.7 Appearance Review Commission Report, Case #2018-AR-29, 2601 Old Glenview Road, Westmoreland Country Club regarding a request for an 11 parking island landscaping variation with the condition that two of the islands in the new parking area receive landscaping per code. The two islands being the easternmost island and the triangular shaped island between the existing and new lots; adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-84.
FINANCE COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
3.8 Approval of October 2018 Disbursement Report.
3.9 Introduction of Ordinance #2018-O-81 adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 Annual Budget.
3.10 Introduction of Ordinance #2018-O-82 amending the Wilmette Village Code (Chapter 18 Sewer and Water Facilities).
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
3.11 Appointment of Devan Castellano to the Appearance Review Commission from November 13, 2018 to November 13, 2023.
3.12 Appointment of Jeffrey Saad to the Appearance Review Commission from November 13, 2018 to November 13, 2023.
3.13 Appointment of April Cesaretti to the Environmental and Energy Commission from November 13, 2018 to November 13, 2021.
3.14 Presentation of minutes of the Transportation Commission meeting held May 31, 2018.
3.15 Approval of one year renewal contract in an amount not to exceed $81,489 with Municipal GIS Partners Inc., Des Plaines, IL for GIS Consortium services.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
3.16 Approval of contract at a rate of $72.31 per ton with Cargill Inc., North Olmsted, OH for purchase of an estimated 1,350 tons bulk rock salt (2018- 19 winter season).
3.17 Approval of one-year contract at the unit prices set forth in the proposal dated October 29, 2018 with Lucas Landscape and Design Co., Deerfield, Il for routine and emergency tree removal services.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA
3.18 Introduction of Ordinance #2018-O-79 increasing the number of Class B Liquor Licenses and decreasing the number of Class A and I Liquor Licenses.
3.19 Introduction of Ordinance #2018-O-80 making technical amendments to Ordinance #2018-O-16 to clarify amendments to the Rules of Order - Waiver of Rules; Adoption of Ordinance #2018-O-80 making technical amendments to Ordinance #2018-O-16 to clarify amendments to the Rules of Order.
Trustee Plunkett seconded the motion. Voting yes: Trustees Wolf, Plunkett, Dodd, Kurzman, and President pro tem Pearce. Voting no: none. The motion carried.
4.0 REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
4.1 Introduction of Jeffrey Saad who is recommended for appointment to the Appearance Review Commission.
President pro tem Pearce noted Mr. Saad was not present.
4.2 Introduction of April Cesaretti who is recommended for appointment to the Environmental and Energy Commission.
President pro tem Pearce introduced Ms. Cesaretti to the Village Board and recommended her appointment to the Environmental and Energy Commission.
There were no reports from the Village Manager or Corporation Counsel.
5.0 REPORT OF LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSIONER:
No Report
6.0 STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
6.1 LAND USE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
All items listed on the Consent Agenda
6.2 FINANCE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
6.21 Introduction of Ordinance #2018-O-85 repealing the Village Ordinances concerning Cook County Minimum Wage and Paid Sick Leave Ordinances.
President pro tem Pearce said President Bielinski has asked him to communicate that he has placed this Ordinance on the agenda because the overwhelming majority of Wilmette residents made it clear via the referenda questions on the November 6, 2018 election ballot, that employees working in Wilmette should be covered by these ordinances. As with all ordinances up for introduction, the Village Board will not debate or discuss the merits of the ordinance this evening. The item is not on the Consent Agenda this evening in order to maximize this to the community. All interested persons will have the opportunity to comment publicly this evening or at the November 27, 2018 Regular Village Board Meeting when the ordinance will be debated and voted upon.
President pro tem Pearce asked if there was anyone present to speak this evening.
Marcie Richards, 915 Elmwood Avenue, said she is a member of the Board of the League of Women Voters of Wilmette. At the highest level of the League of Women Voters, they support raising the minimum wage and providing earned sick leave to employees under their meeting basic human needs position. One week ago, voters in Wilmette reaffirmed their message from the previous referenda, and again demonstrated their overwhelming support for an increased minimum wage and earned sick leave for workers in our community. They believe the Village Board has responded appropriately by expeditiously placing the ordinances back on their agenda. The League of Women Voters expects the Village Board to fully support and adopt the ordinances.
Jon Marshall, 822 Prairie Avenue, thanked the Village Board for taking up the issue again. The time, thought and study that has been devoted to the issue is greatly appreciated. He thanked the Working Group that studied the issue and highlighted some of the research that was in their report. He supports the ordinances and hopes the Village Board will adopt them.
6.3 ADMINISTRATION STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
All items listed on the Consent Agenda
6.4 MUNICIPAL SERVICES STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
All items listed on the Consent Agenda
6.5 PUBLIC SAFETY STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
No Report
6.6 JUDICIARY STANDING COMMITTEE REPORT
All items listed on the Consent Agenda
6.7 REPORTS FROM SPECIAL COMMITTEES
No Reports
NEW BUSINESS
No Report
MATTERS REFERRED TO STANDING COMMITTEES
8.1 Review a zoning text amendment that would amend the development regulations in the GC-1 and VC zoning district.
9.0 ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wolf moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Trustee Plunkett. All voted aye, the motion carried.
https://www.wilmette.com/download/agendas_and_minutes/village_board/minutes/2018/11-13-18.pdf
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