Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 19.
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
3. Roll Call - Clerk Simpson called the roll and the following Board members were present:
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Absent: Ken Brady
Trustee Ken Brady was absent with prior notice.
4. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 4, 2019
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Dave Vogel to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 4, 2019
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations, Congratulatory Resolutions, and Awards
7. Appointments and Confirmations
8. Administration of Oaths
A. Laura Joschko, Police Officer
Police Chief James Dunne introduced Laura and welcomed her to the Wheeling family.
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson administered the Oath of Office.
REFRESHMENT BREAK
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess for refreshments.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos that the meeting recess. Motion carried by Voice Vote, all Ayes, the meeting recessed at 6:35 p.m.
[RECONVENE]
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reconvene the Regular meeting. Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel.
Clerk Simpson called the Roll:
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting reconvened at 6:45 p.m.
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Steve Neff spoke about Chicago Executive Airport related to meetings open to the public.
Anatoly Belogorsky commented on the subject of the master plan at Chicago Executive Airport related to runway expansion.
Deborah Wilson spoke about the size of the conference room where Chicago Executive Airport meetings are held and a recent court decision related to FOIA.
10. Staff Reports
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings provided an update on the Station Area Plan.
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.
Clerk Simpson read the Consent Agenda items into the record.
A. Resolution 19-022 Adopting the Des Plaines River Watershed-Based Plan Established by the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission That Addresses the Prevention and Mitigation of Flood Damage and the Improvement of Water Quality within the Des Plaines River Watershed
B. Resolution 19-023 Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a One-Year Contract Extension with Duke’s Root Control Inc. for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Root Control Program in the Amount of $69,212.27
C. Resolution 19-024 Granting Final Acceptance of Public and Private Improvements within the Northgate Crossings Phase 3 Subdivision
D. Resolution 19-025 Granting a Tag Day Permit to Misericordia Heart of Mercy to Conduct a Tag Day Event on April 26 & 27, 2019
E. Ordinance 5246 Amending Title 4, Taxes, Business Regulations, and Licenses, of the Wheeling Municipal Code, Chapter 4.84, “Rental Residential Property”
F. Resolution 19-026 Authorizing the Village President and Clerk to Execute a Temporary Construction Easement for the Illinois Department of Transportation Related to Certain Construction and Grading Work
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Resolution 19-027 Authorizing the Execution of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant for the Former Fox Point Mobile Home Park Property, 573–601 S. Milwaukee Avenue
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the item and answered questions from the Board. Director Jennings, Community Development and Village staff were commended for their hard work on this project.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5247 Amending Title 14, Fire, Chapter 14.01 Fire Code, and Title 15 Buildings and Construction, Chapter 15.01 of the Wheeling Municipal Code
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Village Manager Jon Sfondilis introduced the item; Director Jennings delivered the presentation and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
C. Resolution 19-028 Authorizing the Village President and Clerk to Execute an Agreement for Communication Duct Protection between the Village of Wheeling and Illinois Bell Telephone Company, LLC
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Public Works Director Mark Janeck reviewed the Resolution and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
Clerk Simpson announced information on obtaining a mail ballot application for the April 2, 2019, Consolidated Election, and stated that the annual Historical Society White Elephant event has been postponed due to weather.
Trustee Vogel asked about occupancy rates at Northgate Crossing; Director Melaniphy stated they are 94% occupied. Trustee Vogel inquired about spec buildings in the Village related to leases. Director Melaniphy provided updates on the buildings.
Trustee Krueger announced the St. Baldrick's event on March 30 at White Eagle Events & Convention Center in Niles.
Trustee Lang inquired about the pavement on Dundee Road and asked if Wheeling will be getting improvements. Director Janeck stated that IDOT is paving Palatine Road this summer and that Dundee Road will not be fully resurfaced for approximately four years.
In response to a citizen comment, Trustee Papantos stated that the comings and goings of Village staff and Elected officials will not prove how long a particular person is working.
President Horcher thanked the Journal & Topics for publishing the Village letter relative to the Airport, read a portion of the letter, and clarified that he does not support extending the runways beyond existing borders.
Trustee Vito clarified that he did not author the Village letter relative to the Airport and stated he is in agreement with its content.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for January 31, 2019 - February 13, 2019, in the amount of $2,663,179.38¢ Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to approve Bills as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
16. Executive Session
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess to enter Executive Session for the purpose discussing collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives and pending, probable or imminent litigation.
Motion by Ray Lang, 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 7:51 p.m.
[Reconvene from Executive Session]
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reconvene into open session.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel that the Regular Meeting reconvene. Motion carried by Roll Call vote, the open meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
17. Action on Executive Session Items - None 18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn. Motion by Ray Lang, second by Joe Vito.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all Ayes, the meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.
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