Village of Bartlett President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Wallace called the regular meeting of February 18, 2020 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, Hopkins, Reinke and President Wallace
ABSENT: Trustee Gabrenya
ALSO PRESENT: Village Administrator Paula Schumacher, Assistant Village Administrator Scott Skrycki, Senior Management Analyst Sam Hughes, Management Analyst Joey Dienberg, Planning & Development Director Roberta Grill, Finance Director Todd Dowden, Director of Public Works Dan Dinges, Public Works Engineer Bob Allen, Building Director Brian Goralski, Police Chief Patrick Ullrich, Deputy Chief Geoff Pretkelis, Deputy Chief Jim Durbin, Village Attorney Bryan Mraz and Village Clerk Lorna Giless.
3. INVOCATION – Pastor Jus Leverette from Christ Community 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, Resolution 2020-16-R, a Resolution Supporting and Consenting to the Sustainable Energy Relief Class 6b Property Tax Incentive Eligibility Application of Welch Bros., Inc for 2115 Graham, Bartlett, IL to the Consent Agenda.
Trustee Reinke stated that he would like to add Item 1 under License & Ordinance, BAPS Amplifier Permit 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 approve the Amended Consent Agenda, and the items designated to be approved by consent therein.
Trustee Deyne moved to Amend the Consent Agenda 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, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Gabrenya
MOTION CARRIED
Trustee Deyne moved to approve the Amended Consent Agenda and that motion was seconded by Trustee Hopkins.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO APPROVE THE AMENDED CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS THEREIN
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Gabrenya
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 December, 2019 Treasurer’s Report. He then presented the Municipal Sales Tax Report through October, 2019, and stated that it totaled $214,284 and was up $18,203 from the previous month last year. Motor Fuel Tax distribution through November, 2019 totaled $153,788, of that $92,000 was the old MFT tax and $61,250 is the new method with the extra tax.
Mayor Wallace asked if they would be talking about changes to the local government distribution fund during the budget review meeting.
Village Administrator Paula Schumacher stated that there was some back-and-forth legislation proposed but there is no position being taken at the conferences and they don’t feel that it’s a big threat but it is something that they watch closely.
9. PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Trustee Camerer read a Proclamation for Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention.
10. QUESTION/ANSWER: PRESIDENT & TRUSTEES
Trustee Deyne recognized birthdays and anniversaries.
President Wallace asked if we have any kind of precautionary measures in case anyone contracts the coronavirus in the village.
Police Chief Patrick Ullrich stated that there is a self-quarantine as well as a mandatory quarantine. If we receive a call on this, we have specific PPE requirements that we have.
Ms. Schumacher stated that the health inspector as well as code officers have hazmat suits in their cars so they can respond quickly. They also work with the county health departments on those advisories and we have been receiving information from them that we post to the website under the health and safety tab. We also get information from the CDC and basic hygiene care and avoidance.
11. TOWN HALL
Chase Hopkins, 944 Sandpiper Ct.
Mr. Hopkins stated that he wanted to speak about the smoking ban in village parks. He and his dad discussed the pros and cons of it and determined that making a law about it is just too much. For the record, he stated that he was a kid and plays baseball. He goes to many of those places that the ban would affect. These are all public places for everyone to enjoy. He stated that they were all elected to represent everyone in this village so why are you taking away the right of taxpayers who legally smoke or vape. He understood that smoking is bad, but we are talking about open air places. Carbon monoxide from cars and trucks are also very harmful and we wouldn’t be rerouting traffic from Oak Avenue. He stated that while playing baseball he never smelled someone smoking and the same goes for the park. Since this is not a widespread issue he suggested that they start with something small like posted signs that say no smoking within fifty feet of playground, gazebo and ballparks during gameplay. If the board decides to take away rights from law-abiding residents he suggested they include Bartlett Hills as well. He is a kid and plays golf too. Does it not apply to the golf course because the village makes money from the golf course? Don’t let your feelings get in the way of all residents in our village.
Michael Werden, 431 S. Main Street
Mr. Werden stated that two meetings ago he was recognized for forty years of service on the Zoning Board and he received a lovely crystal bowl. He wanted to say thank you to the village president and trustees as well as the staff for all the support that they have given him over the years. They try to meet the needs of the public and balance that with the needs of the village.
12. STANDINGCOMMITTEEREPORTS
A. BUILDING & ZONING COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN HOPKINS
Trustee Hopkins stated that Resolution 2020-16-R, a Resolution Supporting and Consenting to the Sustainable Energy Relief Class 6b Property Tax Incentive Eligibility Application of Welch Bros., Inc for 2115 Graham, Bartlett, IL and Ordinance 2020-18, Ordinance Adopting the Village of Bartlett, Illinois Official Zoning Map 2020 were covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN GABRENYA In the absence of Trustee Gabrenya, President Wallace stated that there was no report. C. FINANCE & GOLF COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN DEYNE
Trustee Deyne stated that Resolution 2020-19-R, a Resolution Approving of Disbursement Request for Payout No. 14 from the Subordinate Lien Tax Increment Revenue Note Series 2016 for the Elmhurst Chicago Stone Bartlett Quarry Redevelopment Project was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
D. LICENSE & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN REINKE
Trustee Reinke stated that the BAPS Amplifier Permit was covered and approved under the Consent Agenda.
E. POLICE & HEALTH COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN CARBONARO
Trustee Carbonaro presented Ordinance 2020-17, an Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Bartlett Municipal Code to Add New Chapter 11 Thereto Entitled “Use of Tobacco Products and Alternative Nicotine Products Prohibited on Village Owned Park Property”.
Trustee Carbonaro moved to approve Ordinance 2020-17, an Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Bartlett Municipal Code to Add New Chapter 11 Thereto Entitled “Use of Tobacco Products and Alternative Nicotine Products Prohibited on Village Owned Park Property” and that motion was seconded by Trustee Hopkins.
Trustee Carbonaro stated that they spoke about this at a previous meeting and a few days after that he was on a plane to Disney World. He thought about it and the opportunity arose when someone in front of him was trying to bring prescription drugs into the park without the proper bottle. When he was at the park tour years ago there was no smoking or vaping on Disney property. The audio that was playing in the park stated that you could smoke and vape in the entrance area next to the buses. He inquired why that changed and was told that they received tens of thousands of letters of complaint. They gave the smokers and vapors the opportunity to go to the most horrific place, right next to the buses with the diesel smoke and extreme heat from the bus air conditioners. There are other complaints at the park such as breast-feeding, changing diapers on benches. While they are doing this, he does not have a place to sit down. Saying that you are exiled from doing something within the park, not necessarily loses you money but it turns people against your thought process. Disney came up with the idea of having a restricted place where smokers could go. He suggested that in Bartlett Park they could put a blue bench out in the corner next to the most hideous tree as well as a basin for the cigarette butts instead of exiling people. Telling thirty-year residents that have paid taxes for the park should not be told that they can’t smoke there. We are trying to make this a destination town and this just sends the wrong message. He would like them to look at alternatives.
He stated that Trustee Hopkins mentioned that there were children dying from vaping. He stated that was a distortion of facts - since they are not of proper age to go to a vape store, they chose to go to some miscreant out on the street selling them something that is laced with PCP or vitamin E. If you go to a proper place there is nothing wrong with it.
Trustee Hopkins stated that staff has done some research and there are five or six communities surrounding us that have banned vaping and smoking as well as use of other alternative tobacco products for years. He thinks this ordinance is good and he supports it.
Trustee Carbonaro stated that there are softball tournaments at Kohler field and it is always good for a victory cigar. If we are taking this kind of consideration than why are we excluding Bartlett Hills? It should be done for all of the parks. He would rather they taken a more advanced approach and not worry about what surrounding suburbs have done. We are not lemmings, we are leaders. We should be taking an adult approach to this and giving people a legal alternative.
President Wallace stated that he is not a big proponent on restricting people’s privileges and would favor having some kind of distance or designated area. He personally coached for ten or twelve years with football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer and not one time did he ever come across anyone smoking near a child.
Trustee Deyne stated that the park district insists that there is no smoking around the playground or near any activities where children are involved. He asked if they would like to Table this item and come up with alternatives.
Trustee Deyne moved to Table Ordinance 2020-17 and it was seconded by Trustee Carbonaro.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO TABLE ORDINANCE 2020-17
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, President Wallace
NAYS: Trustees Hopkins, Reinke
ABSENT: Trustee Gabrenya
MOTION CARRIED
F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN CAMERER
Trustee Camerer stated that there was no report.
13. NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Deyne asked about the status of the Devon/Newport building construction.
Building Director Brian Goralski stated that he is currently working on the inside of the building. Because of the weather, he can’t put the curbs in for the front parking area. He is progressing on the inside. His two-year permit expires in June and then he will have to pay the twenty-five percent that is in our code.
President Wallace asked if they could stripe roads in the wintertime, specifically Stearns and Route 59 and what about the lights.
Public Works Director Dan Dinges stated that painting is very seasonal. The street lights are functioning. He will contact IDOT for a solution.
President Wallace asked about the left turn out of Walgreens on Stearns and when the time limitation will be posted.
Mr. Dinges stated that it is currently posted as “no left turn” and he will follow up with IDOT to change the signage.
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.
There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Camerer moved to adjourn the regular Board meeting and that motion was seconded by Trustee Carbonaro.
ROLL CALL VOTE TO ADJOURN
AYES: Trustees Camerer, Carbonaro, Deyne, Hopkins, Reinke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Gabrenya
MOTION CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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