Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:44 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Horcher
3. Roll Call - Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson called the roll:
Present: Joe Vito, Clerk Simpson, Village Manager Jon Sfondilis, and Village Attorney James Ferolo
Present via Electronic Means: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Dave Vogel
Also Present via Electronic Means: Assistant Community Development Director Steve Robles
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 4, 2020
Motion by Dave Vogel, 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, Dave Vogel
5. Changes to the Agenda
Manager Sfondilis stated that the Petitioner for Item 13.E asked that the item be removed from the agenda citing a need for additional time.
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, Dave Vogel
6. Proclamations
Clerk Simpson read the following Proclamation into the record:
Proclamation: National Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2020
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Rogers Faden commented on a contract that was awarded for public relations at Chicago Executive Airport.
10. Staff Reports - None
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 20-065 Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Budget Revision to a Grant Agreement Regarding Congregate Meals Provided by the Village of Wheeling
B. Resolution 20-066 Authorizing Acceptance of a Publicly-Bid Sourcewell Cooperative Contract for a Trailer-Mounted Caterpillar Diesel Generator through Altorfer Power Systems in an Amount Not to Exceed $89,889.30
C. Resolution 20-067 Approving an Engineering Services Contract with RJN Group Inc. for Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Services (SSES) in the Amount of $75,000
D. Resolution 20-068 Authorizing the Village Manager to Waive a Portion of the 2020–2021 Video Gaming Terminal Fees for Phillip Carpenter Post 66 AMVET Building Corporation, a Not-for-Profit Entity
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Ordinance 5337 Amending Ordinance No. 3942 Which Granted Final Planned Unit Development Approval, Special Use, Site Plan, and Appearance Approval for a Planned Unit Development under Title 19, Zoning, Chapter 19.29 and Section 19.40.040 for the Westin North Shore Hotel/Retail Project at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue [Docket No. 2019-26A]
Clerk Simpson read Items 13.A, 13.B, and 13.C into the record.
Manager Sfondilis gave a brief overview of the three items.
Petitioners representative, Brett Webster, gave a summary of the project, and answered questions from the Board.
Assistant CD Director Robles was present via electronic means and answered questions from the Board.
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, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5338 Granting a Special Use to Permit a Sit-Down Restaurant with a Drive-Through at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Outlot B Westin PUD) [Docket No. 2019-26B]
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, Dave Vogel
C. Ordinance 5339 Granting Major Site Plan and Appearance Approval for a Multi-Tenant Retail/Restaurant Building with Drive-Through Lane and Related Site Improvements, 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Westin Outlot B) [Docket No. PC 19-23]
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Ordinance 5340 Authorizing the Issuance of Temporary Emergency Liquor Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor by Existing Class A, Class B, and Class C Liquor License Holders for Off-Premises Consumption and/or Delivery
Manager Sfondilis read Section three of the Ordinance into the record; Attorney Ferolo stated the Ordinance has a sunset provision.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
E. DISCUSSION RE: Concept Review for Meyer Concrete Pumping – 300 Alderman Lane - this item was removed from the agenda.
F. DISCUSSION RE: Governor Pritzker’s Restore Illinois Plan
Trustee Vito commented on the current Restore Illinois Plan; Board discussion followed. There was majority consensus that litigation is not desirable at this time. Board was in agreement that they want Village businesses and Village hall to open, and that safety is of utmost importance. President Horcher stated that he is in favor of the Village availing itself of any financial opportunity the state is offering, and encouraged businesses to do the same.
14. Official Communications
Clerk Simpson announced the cancellation of the Memorial Day parade.
Trustee Papantos stated that there should have been more transparency when hiring the PR company representing Chicago Executive Airport.
Manager Sfondilis stated that at this time we cannot safely hold Rock-n-Run the Runway therefore asks for Board Consensus to cancel the event for 2020.
President Horcher asked for Board Consensus on canceling the event.
Final Resolution: Consensus Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Dave Vogel No: Joe Vito
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for April 30 – May 13, 2020, in the amount of $2,444,984.42¢ Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Krueger to approve Bills as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
16. Executive Session & Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending, probable and/or imminent litigation, and the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of a specific employee(s) of the Village. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1), and adjourn the Regular meeting directly from Executive Session.
Motion by Joe Vito, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting recessed at 8:21 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
17. Action on Executive Session Items - None
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