Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met June 1.
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: President Horcher, Joe Vito, Deputy Clerk Henneberry, Village Manager Jon Sfondilis, and Village Attorney James Ferolo
Present via Electronic Means: Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Dave Vogel
Also Present via Electronic Means: Village Attorney Mallory Milluzzi
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2020
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Dave Vogel 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 - None
6. Proclamations - None
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None
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 20-069 Authorizing a Public Fireworks Display by Wheeling High School on October 9, 2020 and Waiving the Required $5,000.00 Security Bond
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
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. Resolution 20-070 Authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $42,972 between the Village of Wheeling and Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau [Relative to the Village's Membership in the Bureau]
Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record. Manager Sfondilis introduced the item.
Executive Director Gina Speckman delivered a brief presentation and answered questions from the Board. Ms. Speckman read a letter of support from Aaron M. Bastable, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Westin hotel.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Joe Vito.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5341 Approving Temporary Outdoor Seating for Food and Beverage Consumption Deputy Clerk Henneberry read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis reviewed the ordinance which ratifies changes that became effective May 29, 2020, so businesses can open under the new guidelines. Manager Sfondilis stated that we currently have 14 restaurants that have registered, been inspected and were approved to open, and answered questions from the Board.
Trustee Vito asked Deputy Police Chief Joseph Licari if there were any incidents over the weekend related to this subject; DC Licari stated there were not.
Trustee Papantos thanked staff for preparing the guidelines so quickly.
Manager Sfondilis read the list of businesses currently open (with limitations) and noted that Eggsperience will open later this week.
Trustees Vito and Ruffatto encouraged patience while visiting restaurants as staff and customers are dealing with a lot of changes.
Manager Sfondilis thanked the Board, staff, and Village Attorney's for making sure this got out in an expedited manner.
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, Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
Trustee Papantos expressed sympathy to the family of Sheila Schultz, and stated that Wheeling has lost a great leader.
Trustee Krueger offered condolences to the family of Sheila Schultz, commented on the previous discussion related to opening the Village, and thanked Manager Sfondilis and staff, for working on opening safely, and wished everyone health and wellness.
President Horcher complimented the level of preparedness displayed by the Police Department during this uncertain time.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for May 14 – May 27, 2020, in the amount of $890,942.84¢ Motion by Joe Vito, 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, Dave Vogel
16. Executive Session - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A 18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn. Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
http://wheelingil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012020-2079
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