Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met March 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Horcher
3. Roll Call - Deputy Village Clerk Karen Henneberry called the roll:
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Jim Ruffatto
Trustee Ruffatto was absent with prior notice.
President Horcher encouraged the public to practice good sense towards community and neighbors, to try to patronize Wheeling restaurants as much as possible, and that the Village will regularly update the CDC information on the website relative to COVID-19.
Manager Sfondilis stated that we have been forced into making some changes in order to continue to safely serve our community during this time, and reminded the public that if they can conduct Village business electronically to please do so; Manager Sfondilis said that Village buildings are still open, but are limiting visits of unnecessary, non- emergency business, and encouraged everyone to check the website is as it is continuously updated. Manager Sfondilis reminded everyone to only flush toilet paper.
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 2, 2020
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, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Absent: Jim Ruffatto
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the following Proclamation:
Proclamation: Senior Celebration Day - March 24, 2020
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Deborah Wilson spoke about the Police contract item and a court case.
10. Staff Reports
Manager Sfondilis read information on completing the 2020 Census, and announced the temporary closures of the public portion of Congregate dining; however, the Village will still distribute meals. Call Human Services at 847-459- 2626 for more information.
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 20-027 Waiving Competitive Bids and Authorizing the Purchase of Six (6) Ricoh Multi- Function Photocopiers From Ricoh USA at a Cost Not to Exceed $44,040.00
B. Resolution 20-028 Affirming an Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Wheeling Chapter, for the Period May 1, 2019, through April 30, 2023
C. Resolution 20-029 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Village of Wheeling to Execute a Contract with Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC Relative to a Dedicated High-Speed Data Communications Link to the City of Des Plaines and Internet-Related Services in the Amount of $32,472.00
D. Resolution 20-030 Authorizing Change Order No. 1 and Final to Reduce the Construction Contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2019 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Improvement Program from $2,045,000 to $1,755,902.14
E. Resolution 20-031 Accepting a Public Bid and Approving a Contract in the Amount of $438,741.36 with Denler Inc. for the High Density Mineral Bond (HA5) Asphalt Treatment Program
F. Resolution 20-032 Approving the Assignment of the Fountain Maintenance Contract from Fountain Technologies, Ltd. to Fountain Pros, LLC in the Three-Year Amount of $107,790.57
G. Ordinance 5332 Amending the Village of Wheeling Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019, and Ending December 31, 2019
H. Resolution 20-033 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Accepting a Proposal in the Amount of $58,106 with Metropolitan Pump for Dundee Road Lift Station Improvements
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Absent: Jim Ruffatto
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Ordinance 5333 Amending Ordinance No. 5250 Which Amended Ordinance No. 5034 and Ordinance No. 5154 Which Granted Special Use – Site Plan Approval for an Indoor Theater for Building J of the Wheeling Town Center Development (351 W. Dundee Road) [Docket No. 2020-2]
Interim Community Development Director Mike D'Onofrio reviewed the request. Petitioner's representative Dan Shapiro was present and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Absent: Jim Ruffatto
B. DISCUSSION: Major Site Plan Concept Review – Richelieu Foods Expansion (120 E. Palatine Road)
Manager Sfondilis review the concept review process.
Interim Community Development Director Mike D'Onofrio gave a project overview; Petitioners were present and answered questions from the Board.
President Horcher asked if the Board is in favor of the concept as presented.
Final Resolution: Consensus Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Absent: Jim Ruffatto
14. Official Communications
Deputy Clerk Henneberry announced the cancellation of the Wheeling Historical Society White Elephant event on April 1, and encouraged everyone to check their polling place before heading out to vote as some locations have changed.
Manager Sfondilis reiterated his earlier comments on the public portion of Congregate dining. To order meals for pick- up call 847-459-2626.
President Horcher encouraged the public to check the Village's website which has current, relevant information on the virus.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for February 27 – March 11, 2020, in the amount of $2,574,708.09¢
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to approve Bills as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Absent: Jim Ruffatto
16. Executive Session - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
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