Village of Bartlett Village Board met Aug. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wallace called the regular meeting of August 20, 2019 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, Economic Development Coordinator Tony Fradin, Management Analyst Joey Dienberg, Finance Director Todd Dowden, Planning & Development Services Director Robert Grill, Director of Public Works Dan Dinges, Public Works Engineer Bob Allen, Building Director Brian Goralski, Head Golf Professional Phil Lenz, Police Chief Patrick Ullrich, Deputy Chief Geoff Pretkelis, Deputy Chief Jim Durbin, Village Attorney Bryan Mraz and Village Clerk Lorna Giless.
3. INVOCATION – Father Christopher Ciomek from St. Peter Damian Catholic Church 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 Hopkins stated that he would like to add item 1 under Building & Zoning, Ordinance 2019-64, an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 13, Section 10-13-6:B of the Bartlett Municipal Code to Reduce the Bartlett Plan Commission from Eleven (11) Members to Nine (9) Members to the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Gabrenya stated that she would like to add item 1 under Community & Economic Development, Resolution 2019-65-R, a Resolution approving of the Project Oak Economic Incentive Agreement to the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Camerer stated that he would like to add item 1 under Public Works, Purchase of two (2) 2021 International HV607 Dump Trucks from Rush Truck Center in Chicago, IL to the Consent Agenda.
President Wallace then recited each item that was on the Consent Agenda, including the nature of the matters being considered and other information to inform the public of matters being voted upon. He then stated that he would entertain a motion to amend Consent Agenda, and the items designated to be approved by consent therein.
Trustee Deyne moved to amend the Consent Agenda to add Ordinance 2019-64, an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 13, Section 10-13-6:B of the Bartlett Municipal Code to Reduce the Bartlett Plan Commission from Eleven (11) Members to Nine (9) Members; Resolution 2019-65-R, a Resolution approving of the Project Oak Economic Incentive Agreement and the purchase of two (2) 2021 International HV607 Dump Trucks from Rush Truck Center in Chicago, IL and that motion was seconded by Trustee Carbonaro.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO AMEND THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS THEREIN
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Trustee Camerer moved to approve the Amended Consent Agenda and that motion was seconded by Trustee Deyne.
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 – Covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
7. BILL LIST – Covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
8. TREASURER’SREPORT
Finance Director Todd Dowden stated that this was the June, 2019 Treasurer’s Report. He then presented the Municipal Sales Tax Report through April, 2019, and stated that it totaled $187,952 and was down $6,801 from the previous month last year. The total on the year was down $72,000 but sales tax is picking up. It seemed to just be a seasonal lull. Motor Fuel Tax distribution through May, 2019 totaled $83,590 and was down $3,258 from the previous month last year. With the new Motor Fuel Tax, it appears that they will be receiving more money as the months go forward.
9. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Wallace stated that with the advice and consent of the Board, he would like to make the following reappointments to the terms indicated beginning August 20, 2019:
Fire & Police Commission – 3 Year Term
Years Served
Jane Kirkby 6 Years
John McGuire 6 Years
John Sampey 6 Years
Plan Commission – 4 Year Term
Austin Hopkins 7 Years
Mark Hopkins 22 Years
Jerry Kallas 5 Years
James Lemberg 40 Years
John Miaso 6 Years
Diane Negele 14 Years
Tim Ridenour 31 Years
Zoning Board of Appeals – 5 Year Term
Years Served
Joe Banno 5 Years
Robert Bucaro 7 Years
George Koziol 17 Years
President Wallace called off the names of the appointee’s for the Fire & Police Commission.
Trustee Deyne moved to consent to the appointments to the Fire & Police Commission and that motion was seconded by Trustee Carbonaro.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISSION
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
President Wallace stated that there were some questions about staggering the terms and he told the Plan Commission members that they would talk about that in the future.
President Wallace called off the names of the appointee’s for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Trustee Deyne moved to consent to the appointments to Zoning Board of Appeals and that motion was seconded by Trustee Carbonaro.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENTS OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
President Wallace thanked them for their service.
10. QUESTION/ANSWER: PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES
Trustee Gabrenya asked about the road closures for Bartlett Days and asked if the intersections of Western and Railroad be more congested than usual and asked if there was a plan.
Chief Ullrich stated that they will take a look at that and see what they can come up with.
11. TOWN HALL
Grace Gabrenya, 953 Baytree Drive
Ms. Gabrenya stated that she was eleven years old and in the sixth grade. She has a love for animals and was here to inform the board about puppy mills. She stated that they are a cruel place where dogs are forcefully bred. The dogs that are used for breeding are usually sick, abused or injured. The puppies that come from the sick parents may seem cute but on the inside may be full of diseases and are less energetic than most puppies. After a person finds out that a puppy that they paid thousands of dollars for is sick and will cost thousands more in vet bills, they abandone the sick puppies to an overcrowded shelter which will later result in even more problems. Puppy mills can be anywhere. There are also bigger industries that breed dogs that are also puppy mills. There are puppy mills that are legal but need a license. Puppy mills sell puppies to pet stores and you see those little cuties in the windows. She was there to inform everyone today to purchase a dog from a breeder instead of a pet store. Breeders have a higher reputation and can help you know what the health of the puppies will be. Chicago is one of the towns that have made puppy mills illegal and she would like to see Bartlett do the same so that the mills may one day stop for the sake of man’s best friend. She would like the board to consider an ordinance to keep dogs from puppy mills from being sold in Bartlett and to insure that dogs in Bartlett are bred in a professional and humane environment.
George Koziol, 654 Hazelnut Court
Mr. Koziol stated that he was happy to have this opportunity to speak at today’s town hall. He thanked the mayor for the honor and privilege of serving on the Bartlett Zoning Board of Appeals for the past seventeen years. He thanked him for recognizing him this evening and allowing him to serve another five years.
Terry Pearson, 1178 Foxboro Lane
Mr. Pearson stated that he wanted to talk about Route 59 and Stearns. As he was driving tonight, he counted four lanes of traffic when you come out of Walgreens to turn right or left. He thought it was way too many lanes and asked if the intersection was going to be all right turns.
Public Works Director Dan Dinges stated that it is the east leg of Stearns by Walgreens. Once the work is completely done, there will be a raised median from Route 59 to the driveway, prohibiting eastbound to northbound left turns exiting the Walgreens. We will be able to turn left on non-peak times.
Mr. Pearson asked if they were heading eastbound and wanted to turn into Walgreens, instead of waiting for the arrow to go down Route 59 and turn right to come in, people are going to cross a double yellow line. He felt that something must be done. He felt that a police officer should be issuing tickets. He asked about the construction on Route 59 and Army Trail and asked what was going to be done.
Mr. Dinges stated that they will be adding dual left turns, southbound to eastbound and dual lefts going north to west on Army Trail.
Mr. Pearson asked if these road improvements are publicized anywhere.
President Wallace stated that they had Board and Committee meetings two years ago on this.
Mr. Dinges stated that he would look into putting something on the website. He stated that work will begin again at Route 59 and Stearns next week. IDOT still claims that it will be completed by the fall.
Ken Murawski, 1186 Lynfield Lane
Mr. Murawski asked if the Village is completely on Chicago water and asked why he still needs a water softener.
President Wallace stated that there is still calcium in the water so it makes it feel a little harder. There is no more iron or hardened substances.
Mr. Dinges stated that the water is not completely soft because it is more helpful to the pipelines. The water hardness is about eight grains. It is all a matter of preference and he recommended trying to go without the softener.
Mr. Murawski stated that his wife bleaches her hair and she could tell that the water is not soft.
Andrew Lazzara, 1179 Foxboro Court
Mr. Lazzara stated that he has a problem with residents trying to turn onto Brewster at Foxboro. Someone recently came up on his lawn and he suggested a stop sign or a speed bump - plus there is a bus stop there.
President Wallace asked Chief Ullrich to take a look at that intersection. 12. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. BUILDING & ZONING COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN HOPKINS
Trustee Hopkins stated that Ordinance 2019-64, an Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 13, Section 10-13-6:B of the Bartlett Municipal Code to Reduce the Bartlett Plan Commission from Eleven (11) Members to Nine (9) Members was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN GABRENYA
Trustee Gabrenya stated that Resolution 2019-65-R, a Resolution approving of the Project Oak Economic Incentive Agreement; Ordinance 2019-66, an Ordinance granting a second (2nd) one (1) year extension for construction to commence on Lot 2 of the Artis Senior Living Subdivision for Alden Estates of Bartlett were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
C. FINANCE & GOLF COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN DEYNE
Trustee Deyne stated that Resolution 2019-67-R, a Resolution granting the U-46 July 17, 2019 request for release of school donations and authorizing the release of $426,370.25 to U-46 from the Developer Deposit fund was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
D. LICENSE & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN REINKE
Trustee Reinke stated that the Hanover Township Class D liquor license; O’Hare’s Pub Class J liquor license (Bartlett Days); Bartlett Days road closure; Bartlett High School Homecoming fireworks request; Bartlett High School Homecoming parade request were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
E. POLICE & HEALTH COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN CARBONARO
Trustee Carbonaro stated that there was no report.
F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN CAMERER
Trustee Camerer stated that the Purchase of two (2) 2021 International HV607 Dump Trucks from Rush Truck Center in Chicago, IL; Resolution 2019-68-R, a Resolution approving the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Agreement between the Village of Bartlett and Hoerr Construction; Ordinance 2019-69, an Ordinance amending the Bartlett Municipal Code Section 6-11-1303.1: Schedule V: No Parking Zones were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Gabrenya talked about the Bartlett Lions Dash which was formerly in downtown Bartlett and currently has been moved to the James Pate Phillips State Park, this Sunday morning. They have a lot of preregistered participants and if you are a runner or a walker please support this changed event. It is supposed to be a beautiful day and a great day to explore our State Park.
President Wallace talked about the music in the park and thought it was a big success with the food trucks, etc.
14. QUESTION/ANSWER PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES - None
15. ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
President Wallace stated that the Board will be going into the Committee of the Whole meeting immediately following the close of this meeting and then to Executive Session to Discuss Imminent Litigation Pursuant to Section 2(c) 11 of the Open Meetings Act.
There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Camerer moved to adjourn to the regular Board meeting and that motion was seconded by Trustee Deyne.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADJOURN
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Gabrenya, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m
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