Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met May 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
President Horcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Deputy Clerk Henneberry called the Roll and the following Board members were present:
Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2019
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the following Proclamation into the record:
National Public Works Week - May 19-25, 2019
7. Appointments and Confirmations
A. Appointment of Board of Health Commissioner, William Engel
President Horcher asked for a Motion to approve William Engel to the Board of Health.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Appointment of Plan Commission Chairperson, Don Johnson
President Horcher asked for a Motion to appoint Don Johnson as Chairperson of the Plan Commission
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
8. Administration of Oaths
Administration of Oaths - Board of Health Commissioner
Deputy Clerk Henneberry administered the oath.
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Carl Bryzek spoke about court orders related to his home and personal property
10. Staff Reports - None
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.
A. Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the State of Illinois’ Previously-Bid Contract with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Hewlett Packard Personal Computers in the Amount of $61,947.90
B. Resolution Authorizing Change Order No. 1 to the 2018 Roof Repair and Replacement Contract with Riddiford Roofing Co. to Reduce the Contract Amount by $36,264
C. Resolution Accepting a Bid and Approving a Contract with Meade Inc. for the 2019 Decorative Streetlight Fixture Replacement Program in the Amount of $99,692.50
D. Ordinance Amending the Wheeling Municipal Code Title 2, “Officers, Administration and Personnel,” Chapter 2.25, “Purchases, Contracts, and Bidding Procedures”
E. Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 8.60 (Possession or Purchase of Tobacco, Tobacco Accessories, or Smoking Herbs by Minors) of the Wheeling Village Code to Raise the Minimum Age to Twenty-One Years of Age
This item was moved to New Business at the request of Trustee Papantos becoming Item 13.G.
F. Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 28 (Ordinance Enforcement through Administrative Adjudication of Municipal Code Violations), Table 1.28.03-1 (Table of Offenses and Fines for Title 8) of the Wheeling Village Code to Include Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to Minors and Intoxicated Persons
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos to approve Consent Agenda as amended.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Ordinance Granting Variations from Title 19, Zoning, to Permit Reductions in Required Setbacks for a Gas Station and Convenience Store at 14 N. Elmhurst Road (Vequity/7-Eleven) [Docket No’s. 2019-6A, B, & C]
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read Items 13.A, 13.B, and 13.C into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed Items 13.A, 13.B and 13.C. Petitioners Kim Ward and Mark Bettenhausen were present and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance Granting a Variation from Title 21, Signs, to Permit a Reduction in Required Front Setback for a Freestanding Sign Associated with a Gas Station and Convenience Store at 14 N. Elmhurst Road (Vequity/7-Eleven) [Docket No. 2019-6D]
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
C. Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 4667 and Granting Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Gas Station with Convenience Store, 14 N. Elmhurst Road (Vequity/7-Eleven) [Docket No. PC 19-4]
Conditions for approval were read into the record.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Ray Lang to approve with noted conditions.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Ordinance Amending Title 21, Signs, of the Wheeling Municipal Code to Add Religious Assembly Uses to the List of Special Uses Permitted an Electronic Message Center Sign (Village of Wheeling) [Docket No. 2019-10]
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings reviewed the item; there were no questions from the Board. Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Abstain: Dave Vogel
Trustee Vogel abstained as he is the Director of the Finance Council at St. Joseph the Worker.
E. Resolution Awarding a Façade and Building Improvement Grant for Pearle Vision, 727 W. Dundee Road
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings described the grant application and answered questions from the Board; Petitioner Dr. Ken Portnoy was present and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
F. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Village Manager to Approve a Contract with Langos Corp. for Demolition Services for 221 S. Wheeling Road (Evangers Pet Food Factory) in the Amount of $289,805.00
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Community Development Director Andrew Jennings described the project and answered questions from the Board. Trustee Vogel expressed an interest in removing the footings.
President Horcher asked for Consensus on a change order considering footings.
Final Resolution: Consensus Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel No: Jim Ruffatto
Motion to approve by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
G. Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 8.60 (Possession or Purchase of Tobacco, Tobacco Accessories, or Smoking Herbs by Minors) of the Wheeling Village Code to Raise the Minimum Age to Twenty-One Years of Age [this item was removed from Consent Agenda (11.E)]
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Trustee Papantos opened up discussion related to possession; Manager Sfondilis stated that the intent of the Ordinance is continuity with state law. Attorney Ferolo clarified that we can't be less restrictive than state law, so we must match it. Discussion followed.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel No: Mary Papantos
14. Official Communications
Deputy Clerk Henneberry announced the Memorial Day Parade this Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Trustee Krueger asked about holding a workshop discussion regarding the facade improvement program; Manager Sfondilis said he would bring it before the board. Board Consensus was approved to revisit this subject. Trustee Krueger asked if properties scheduled for demolition have a requirement to remove footings; Director Jennings stated that there is a long list of requirements, but will check the code. Trustee Krueger encouraged attendance at the parade.
Trustee Papantos wished everyone a happy Memorial Day, and thanked Dr. Portnoy for recognizing staff.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for May 2 - May 15, 2019, in the amount of $2,604,283.96¢
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Krueger to approve Bills as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
16. Executive Session - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all Ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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