Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met Jan. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
President Horcher called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson called the roll:
Present: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Marty Krueger
Trustee Krueger was absent with prior notice.
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 6, 2020
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang, to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Marty Krueger
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations, Congratulatory Resolutions, and Awards
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson read the following Proclamation into the record:
Proclamation: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
"Arresting Cancer" Presentation
Officer Scott Laverd spoke about raising funds for the American Cancer Society and thanked the Police Department, the Village, and Mr. David Bear (Bear Family Restaurants) for their assistance. Officer Laverd presented a check to Tessa Poulsen (American Cancer Society) in the amount of $1,521.81¢. Mr. Bear stated that the acts of kindness expressed by the volunteers in Wheeling is inspiring. Ms. Poulsen stated that the American Cancer Society could not fulfill their mission without help and thanked everyone involved. President Horcher thanked the Police Department for their active roll in the community.
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Individuals speaking in opposition of the Airport Layout Plan (and closure of runway 6/24), were Rob Mark, Arthur Gunn, Rogers Faden, Lou Wipotnik, Jim Leurzel, Andrew Warrington, Warren Bruhl, Michael Latash, Rhett Dennerline, Steven Whitney, Phil Mader, and Richard Spiess.
Bill Hellyer read a statement from a former CEA Board member in favor of approving the CEA Airport Layout Plan.
Sherwin Begoun spoke about changes in Wheeling including new apartments, restaurant closures, and retail.
10. Staff Reports (moved to after New Business)
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. Ordinance 5318 Amending Chapter 4.32 of the Village of Wheeling’s Municipal Code, “ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS,” Specifically Section 4.32.085, to Increase the Authorized Number of Class B-1 and J-1 Liquor Licenses and Decrease the Authorized Number of Class B Liquor Licenses
B. Resolution 20-008 Approving an Engineering Services Proposal from Haeger Engineering, LLC for the 2021 Water Main Replacement and Roadway Resurfacing Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $89,500
C. Resolution 20-009 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 and Final to Increase the Contract with Trine
Construction Corp. for the Industrial Lane Improvement Program by the Amount of $33,163.53
D. Ordinance 5319 Amending Title 8, Chapter 8.54 (Cannabis and Other Intoxicating Compounds) of the Wheeling Village Code Regarding the Use and Possession of Cannabis, Cannabis Paraphernalia, and Drug Paraphernalia in the Village
E. Ordinance 5320 Amending the Wheeling Municipal Code Title 2, “Officers, Administration and Personnel,” Chapter 2.21, “Village Manager,” Section 2.21.060, “Powers and Duties”
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Dave Vogel to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Ordinance 5321 Granting a Special Use to Permit a Day Spa with Submersion Pools at 350 E. Dundee Road (Spa Forest) [Docket No. 2019-25]
Clerk Simpson read items 13.A and 13.B into the record. Interim Community Development Director Michael D'Onofrio commented on details of 13.A and 13.B, reviewed the conditions for approval, and noted that a condition has been added regarding the special use as follows:
Currently, per the Village Code, the special use shall expire if the use is not in operation within one (1) year from the approval date of the ordinance. Given the complexity of the buildout associated with the project, we do not believe it can be achieved within one (1) year. Therefore, we have included as a condition that the special use has two (2) years before expiration, with the option that the petitioner can request an extension per the Village Code.
Jared Placek of Manhard Consulting was present, highlighted portions of the property layout, and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
No: Jim Ruffatto
Absent: Mary Krueger
B. Ordinance 5322 Granting Major Site Plan and Appearance Approval for a Building Addition and Related Site Improvements, 350 E. Dundee Road (Spa Forest) [Docket No. PC 19-22]
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
No: Jim Ruffatto
Absent: Mary Krueger
C. Resolution 20-010 Approving the Airport Layout Plan for Chicago Executive Airport
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Chicago Executive Airport Director Jamie Abbott, and Craig Louden (Crawford, Murphy & Tilly) were present and answered questions from the Board. Discussion followed related to the closure of runway 6/24, federal funding, rehabilitation of 6/24 (which would cost approximately $1,000,000), and relocation/location of various buildings. Mr. Louden explained the Airport Layout Plan process should it be approved by both municipalities which will include a public hearing. Mr. Abbott stated that the ALP and GIS information goes to the FAA for approval.
President Horcher asked for Board Consensus on moving forward with the vote.
Final Resolution: Consensus Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito
No: Mary Papantos, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
President Horcher asked for a Motion to approve this item as presented.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito
No: Mary Papantos, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
14. Official Communications/Staff Reports
Village Manager Jon Sfondilis announced that the Village is expanding its social media presence and that links can be found on the top of our website main page. Manager Sfondilis also thanked departing Economic Development Director John Melaniphy for all he has done with Wheeling and wished him well in future endeavors. Manager Sfondilis confirmed that the occupancy at One Wheeling Town Center is ahead of proforma, and updated the public on the Whitley and Uptown 500.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for January 2 – January 15, 2020, in the amount of $6,939, 656.32¢
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos to approve Bills as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
16. Executive Session - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
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