Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met June 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:38 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Horcher
3. Roll Call - Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson called the roll:
Present: President Horcher, Joe Vito, Clerk Simpson, Village Manager Jon Sfondilis, and Village Attorney James Ferolo
Present via Electronic Means: Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Dave Vogel
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 1, 2020
Motion by Ray Lang, 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 - None
6. Proclamations
Clerk Simpson read the following Proclamation into the record:
Proclamation: Citizens' Patrol 20-Year Anniversary
Police Chief James Dunne accepted the Proclamation.
7. Appointments and Confirmations
A. Reappointment of Commissioners
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners:
Christine M. Melone, Board of Health
Jeffrey Creech, Plan Commission
Joe Kalis, Plan Commission
Michael Kohen, Senior Commission
Mary Ann Marabella, Senior Commission
Pat Miller, Senior Commission
Jackie Portnoy, Senior Commission
(Don Johnson, Plan Commission, was removed from this list as his term expires in 2021)
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, Dave Vogel
B. Reappointment of Commissioner - Ray Lang
President Horcher asked for a Motion to reappoint Ray Lang to the Chicago Executive Airport Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Abstain: Ray Lang
Trustee Lang abstained as he is currently on the Airport Board.
President Horcher asked for a Motion to appoint Steve Berman to the Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors.
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
President Horcher introduced Mr. Berman and thanked him for volunteering to serve the community. Mr. Berman's oath will be administered at a later date.
8. Administration of Oaths - None
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None
10. Staff Reports
Trustee Papantos thanked the reappointed Commissioners for their service and welcomed Mr. Berman.
Fire Chief Michael McGreal commended Fire Department staff Vito Lanciloti, Nick Tomeczko, and Steve Scheffler for their outstanding work in rescuing injured workers at a Wheeling water tower.
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 20-071 Authorizing the Adoption of Revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual for the Village of Wheeling
B. Resolution 20-072 Indicating Continued Consent of a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 567 Northgate Parkway (707 Northgate Parkway) in the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
C. Ordinance 5342 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 and D Liquor Licenses and to Decrease the Authorized Number of Class A, A-V, B-1-V, D-4, and M Liquor Licenses
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel 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 5343 Granting a Rezoning from the I-1 (Light Industrial and Office), I-2 (Limited Industrial), and I-3 (General Industrial) Zoning Districts to the I-1 (Light Industrial and Office) Zoning District for 1400 S. Wolf Road [Docket No. 2020-8]
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis introduced the item; there were no 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 5344 Granting Special Use Approval for a Sit-Down Restaurant – 371 W. Dundee Road (Arctic Spoon) [Docket No. 2020-11]
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis introduced the item. Petitioner was present via WebEx and answered a question from the Board.
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
C. Ordinance 5345 Amending Title 19, Zoning, of the Wheeling Municipal Code, Section 19.13.040, Village Zoning Administrator, and Associated Sections, in Order to Modify Procedures and Eligible Actions for Administrative Variations [Docket No. 2020-13]
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Attorney Ferolo reviewed the item, outlined the application process, and answered questions from the Board. Attorney Ferolo clarified that the Director of Community Development also has the title of Zoning Administrator under our Code.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Resolution 20-073 Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract with W.B. Olson Inc. for Construction Management / General Contractor Services for the Construction of Fire Station 23 at a Price Not to Exceed $30,382.00
Clerk Simpson read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis gave an overview of the amendment, provided an update on the project, and outlined the process moving forward (if approved). There were no questions from the Board.
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, Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
Trustee Papantos thanked the Fire Department (and surrounding towns) for rescue efforts during the water tower incident.
President Horcher thanked Trustee Krueger for participating in the interviews for the Chicago Executive Airport Board.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for May 28 – June 10, 2020, in the amount of $4,969,283.06 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 - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Joe Vito, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion carried by Voice Vote, all Ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
http://wheelingil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152020-2084
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