Village of Wheeling Board of Trustees met Dec. 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order
President Horcher called the Meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Deputy Village Clerk Karen Henneberry called the roll and the following Board members were present:
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
Trustee Vogel was absent with prior notice.
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2019
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations - None
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Deborah Wilson spoke about the importance of doing research before voting for judges.
10. Staff Reports
Village Manager Jon Sfondilis introduced interim Community Development Director Mike D’Onofrio and welcomed him to the Village.
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.
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the Consent Agenda items into the record.
A. Resolution 19-159 Granting Final Acceptance of Public and Private Improvements within the Builders Asphalt Resubdivision
B. Resolution 19-160 Adopting the Public Works Department Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Five-Year Period of Fiscal Year 2020 through Fiscal Year 2024
C. Resolution 19-161 for Maintenance under the Illinois Highway Code
D. Resolution 19-162 Approving a Contract with USIC Locating Services, LLC to Perform Underground Utility Locates in the Village of Wheeling
E. Resolution 19-163 Approving an Increase in Compensation for the Village Manager Pursuant to the Village Manager's Employment Agreement
F. Resolution 19-164 Authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to Execute a Renewed and Revised Emergency Dispatch Services Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and the City of Des Plaines
G. Ordinance 5304 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 A Liquor Licenses
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Ray Lang to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Public Hearing Re: Request for Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification from USIP III Wheeling, LLC., for the Property Located at 900 Chaddick Drive
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the Public Hearing title into the record.
President Horcher opened the hearing at 6:42:36 p.m., and asked if anyone from the public wished to be recognized. Seeing that there were no public comments, President Horcher asked for a Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Public Hearing closed at 6:42:53 p.m. Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
B. Resolution 19-165 Consenting to a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification from USIP Wheeling, LLC., for the Property Located at 900 Chaddick Drive in the Village of Wheeling
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Economic Development Director John Melaniphy described the request and provided history on the property.
Petitioners representative was 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 Absent: Dave Vogel
C. Ordinance 5305 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Required Off-Street Parking from 20 Spaces to 13 Spaces at 419 Harvester Court (Waggles) [Docket No. 2019-23A]
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read legislation titles 13.C, 13.D, & 13.E into the record.
Assistant Community Development Director Steve Robles introduced the item.
Petitioner Ross Neihaus was present and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
D. Ordinance 5306 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Required Parking Setback from 10 Feet to Zero Feet at 419 Harvester Court (Waggles) [Docket No. 2019-23B]
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 Absent: Dave Vogel
E. Ordinance 5307 Granting a Special Use to Permit a Pet Daycare, Boarding, Grooming and Training Facility at 419 Harvester Court (Waggles) [Docket No. 2019-23C]
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 Absent: Dave Vogel
F. Ordinance 5308 Authorizing the Levy and Collection of Taxes for the Corporate and Municipal Purpose of the Village of Wheeling for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019, and Ending December 31, 2019
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read legislation titles 13.F through 13.M into the record.
Finance Director Michael Mondschain reviewed items 13.F through 13.M, and answered a question 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 Absent: Dave Vogel
G. Ordinance 5309 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2007
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
H. Ordinance 5310 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2008
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 Absent: Dave Vogel
I. Ordinance 5311 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2009
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
J. Ordinance 5312 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2011
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
K. Ordinance 5313 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Sales Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2012A
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 Absent: Dave Vogel
L. Ordinance 5314 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Water System Bonds, Series 2012B
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
M. Ordinance 5315 Abating the 2019 Tax Levy Requirements for the General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016
Motion by Joe Vito, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
N. Ordinance 5316 Adopting the Village of Wheeling Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020, and Ending December 31, 2020
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Director Mondschain described the ordinance; there were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
O. Ordinance 5317 Amending Various Sections of Title 13, Water and Sewers, of the Wheeling Municipal Code (Waters and Sewers)
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Director Mondschain reviewed the ordinance and fees. Trustee Papantos commented that Wheeling fees are still lower than our neighboring communities.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
P. Resolution 19-166 Providing for and Requiring the Submission of a Binding Public Question Concerning Whether the Office of Village Clerk for the Village of Wheeling Should Be an Appointed Office of the Village, to Appear on the Ballot of the Electors of Such Village at the General Primary Election to be Held on March 17, 2020
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Village Attorney James Ferolo reviewed the resolution and answered questions from the Board.
Trustee Papantos confirmed that if passed, this would go into effect in May 2021. President Horcher stated that this question has come up in the past. Attorney Ferolo stated that most communities have gone to an appointed clerk due to training and knowledge required.
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
Absent: Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
Deputy Clerk Henneberry announced that mail ballot applications for the March 17, 2020, Primary will be available on December 18, 2019, and that applications can be obtained from the Cook County Clerks office, or contact Deputy Clerk Henneberry at 847-499-9085.
Trustee Papantos congratulated the Wheeling Historical Society on the success of Lollipop Lane.
Trustee Krueger welcomed interim Director D’Onofrio, and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
President Horcher encouraged everyone to enjoy the holidays and to remember why they are celebrated.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for November 28 – December 11, 2019, in the amount of $8,253,657.42¢
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos to approve Bills as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito Absent: Dave Vogel
16. Executive Session - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
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