Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Sept. 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the council and the committee:
I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:06 PM
Attendee Name | Title | Status | Arrived |
Jim Schwantz | Mayor | Present | |
Tim Millar | District 1 Councilman | Present | |
Scott Lamerand | District 2 Councilman | Present | |
Doug Myslinski | District 3 Councilman | Present | |
Greg Solberg | District 4 Councilman | Present | |
Kollin Kozlowski | District 5 Councilman | Present | |
Brad Helms | District 6 Councilman | Present |
Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Mike Jacobs, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Fire Chief Scott Andersen, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson and Police Chief Dave Daigle
II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Time: 7:06 PM
Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Time: 7:07 PM
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - August 3, 2020 -
Accepted
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT – Time: 7:07 PM
1. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:
Friday August 14: 6:30PM-10 PM Parents Night Out
Rose Park - 530 S. Williams Ave
Saturday August 15: 12 PM-3PM
Knights of Columbus Fundraiser for the Palatine Township Food Pantry St. Thomas of Villanova - Church Parking Lot
Monday August 17: 10 AM-6PM
The Bridge Youth & Family Services Charity Golf Outing Inverness Golf Club
Mayor Schwantz recognized Bob Susnjara for his 20 years of service covering the Village of Palatine for the Daily Herald.
V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:09 PM Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A. POLICEPOLICY&CODESERVICESCOMMITTEE–Time:7:09PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Granting a Temporary Amendment to Alley 64's Licensed Premises in Conjunction with the Proposed 'Burger Bash' on September 12, 2020 at City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road - Approved by Voice Vote (Council District: Three)
Village Manager Reid Ottesen presented the request for a temporary amendment to the Alley 64 existing Class D-1 Liquor License for the 'Burger Bash' event, Saturday, September 12, 2020, at Alley 64, 2001 N. Rand Road, in the City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road parking lot, as granted in the past. Staff recommends action at the Council’s discretion.
Jerry Balek, sales manager for City Limits, supported this event.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Martial Arts (and Boxing) School at 297 N. Northwest Highway - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request to relocate an existing boxing, kick boxing, Taekwondo, fitness and martial arts facility to a multi-tenant shopping center and to grant a Special Use. Although short 5 parking spaces, sharing parking with the neighboring Wendy's would provide needed parking. The Petitioner will submit a traffic management plan to the Village. A condition requires a 6-month parking review. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve and Staff concurs.
Jessica Hill, a parent volunteer, recommended considering the potential parking shortage. Village Manager Reid Ottesen noted that Vyverberg will work with the business owner and the landlord regarding additional parking.
In response to Councilman Solberg, Vyverberg stated that parking counts indicated Wendy's parking provides available spaces.
Petitioner Pedro Calla, owner from Wauconda, has been operating the facility for 10 years, for all ages. In response to Ms. Hill, after each class, there is time for parents to leave before parents of next class arrive. He is willing to do whatever is required.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
3. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:23 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Accepting the Village of Palatine's 2020 Mid-Year Financial Review and Concurrence with the Proposed COVID-19 Financial Response Plan.
Village Manager Reid Ottesen opened discussion of the 2020 Mid-Year
Financial Review noting anticipated delays in receiving funds from the state. COVID will delay 2020 funds 3 months, and will have an adverse impact from $3.5 million to $7 million.
Sales tax is below 2019 receipts. The 2020 budget was increased due to expectations of additional sales tax generated by the new car dealerships.
Illinois stated there would be an increase in the state handling fee, instead they have eliminated it. The unemployment claims will impact the budget. Key revenues make up 66% of the revenue: property tax, sales tax, and state income tax. Other revenues come from motor fuel tax, licenses and permits.
Ottesen noted steps the Village has taken to address the COVID impact:
1. Hiring Freeze and attrition savings of $750,000 in 2020
2. Cut 10% in Supplies and Services saving $80,000
3. Redirected $931,000 to General Fund
4. Use CY 2019 Excess Reserves $1,256,000 to offset revenue loss
5. Use Economic Stabilization Funds $1,600,000 to offset revenue loss
6. Use Cook County CARES Act Funding $546,761
Ottesen added that CARES funding will be used for technology, which is a positive, but in reality, we do not know the full impact of COVID on the Budget.
Staff recommends the Council receive and place on file the Mid-Year Financial Report and concur with the Proposed COVID-19 Financial Response.
In response to Mayor Schwantz, Ottesen stated COVID expenses include hire back costs due to COVID. The 2021 Budget Process has begun, and Saturday, October 31, is the date of the Annual Budget Review Workshop.
In response to Councilman Kozlowski, Ottesen stated the new Cook County Treasurer has been good with payout of property taxes. Finance Director Paul Mehring agreed, estimating we may have 92% property tax income.
Councilman Kozlowski expressed appreciation for all the hard work staff has put into collecting this information.
In response to Councilman Lamerand, Ottesen stated that some projects may not move forward until funding is available. When funding allows, positions will be added back and programs will be funded again. Staff will work to provide a responsible budget.
Consider a Motion to Accept and Place on File the Mid-Year Financial Report
- Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's Calendar Year 2020 Budget (2nd Quarter Budget Adjustments) - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen reported the Department of Finance & Operations continues to monitor Village fiscal activities quarterly to identify potential problem areas and take corrective action at an early stage. The 2nd Quarter Budget Adjustments include: 1) $887,854 - Budget Increase Using New Revenue Offsets; 2) $930,980 - Budget Increase Using Reserves; 3) $2,280,740 - Budget Decrease (response to COVID). These changes decrease the total Village-Wide 2020 budget in the amount of $461,906. Staff recommends the Village Council approve the 2nd Quarter Budget Adjustments.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
3. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:58 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Requesting a Sidewalk Sale and a Waiver of the Village's Sign Ordinance to Permit Temporary Signage all for the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's 'Explore Palatine' Event on September 12, 2020 - Approved by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen presented the Palatine Chamber of Commerce "Explore Palatine" and sidewalk sales event on September 12, 2020, to support the local business economy. Staff will coordinate their request for use of some public sidewalks and a waiver of the sign regulations, allowing signs from Wednesday to Sunday including a banner at Volunteer Plaza. Staff recommends approval.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Purchase of Desktop and Laptop Computers - Approved by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen recommended, as part of the yearly Capital Budget, replacing/upgrading outdated computers and laptop. Arlington Computer Products (ACP) is the lowest compliant bidder at $27,926.17. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many needs developed to facilitate teleworking and remote access. All costs associated with this should be eligible through the CARES Act, controlled by Cook County. Staff recommends approving the $27,926.17 bid from ACP for the replacement computers and authorizing the Village Manager to make an additional purchase subject to CARES Act funding approval.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
3. Consider a Motion Waiving the Bid Process and Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Sole Source Contract with Conference Technologies Inc. for Video Conference Equipment and Integration Services - Approved by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen recommended purchasing the video conference system Webex Room Kit solutions for the Village Emergency Operations Center (EOC), for remote meetings/training and conferencing, similar to the system in the Fire Stations. The County allows applying for CARES act expenses in advance of incurring the costs to obtain advanced approval. Staff recommends authorizing the Village Manager, subject to approval by the County, to waive the bidding process to provide interoperability with current system, and to purchase Video Conference System from Conference Technologies Inc., in an amount not to exceed $21,898.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
4. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 8:02 PM TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Approving the Village of Palatine's Fall 2020 E-Newsletter Article Topic List - Approved by Voice Vote
Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated the September 2020 E-newsletter topics focus on preparation for fall and winter. Articles and content will be adjusted to present the most up-to-date COVID-19 information. Ottesen stated that it looks just like the old printed version and can be printed for those who do not have computer access. Action is at the discretion of the Committee.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted - Nothing was submitted.
E. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:03 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted - Nothing was submitted.
F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:03 PM BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Councilman Helms asked about infrastructure improvements, specifically those marked in white on sidewalks, and for information regarding the scheduled Nicor improvements.
Public Works Director Matt Barry stated that the Nicor gas line replacement project will be working this fall and completed by October. Sidewalk replacement will be complete by October. Multiple crews have been contracted.
In response to Councilman Kozlowski, Village Manager Reid Ottesen reported much better looking sidewalk barriers have been ordered to be paid for with COVID funds. They will be in place through October.
Councilman Myslinski asked about clean up procedures after tonight's storm. Barry said crews are out cleaning up relatively little damage and will reassess in the morning.
In response to Councilman Myslinski, Barry explained that temporary traffic signals have been installed along the Rand and Dundee area for the duration of road construction.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 8:09 PM
Reconvene the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
VIII.CONSENT AGENDA
All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
1. Consider a Motion Granting a Temporary Amendment to Alley 64's Licensed Premises in Conjunction with the Proposed 'Burger Bash' on September 12, 2020 at City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road - Approved (Council District: Three)
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Martial Arts (and Boxing) School at 297 N. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-59-20
3. Consider a Motion Accepting the Village of Palatine's 2020 Mid-Year Financial Review and Concurrence with the Proposed COVID-19 Financial Response Plan
4. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's Calendar Year 2020 Budget (2nd Quarter Budget Adjustments) - Approved
Ordinance #O-60-20
5. Consider a Motion Requesting a Sidewalk Sale and a Waiver of the Village's Sign Ordinance to Permit Temporary Signage all for the Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce's 'Explore Palatine' Event on September 12, 2020 - Approved
6. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Purchase of Desktop and Laptop Computers - Approved
7. Consider a Motion Waiving the Bid Process and Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Sole Source Contract with Conference Technologies Inc. for Video Conference Equipment and Integration Services - Approved
8. Consider a Motion Approving the Village of Palatine's Fall 2020 E-Newsletter Article Topic List - Approved
9. Consider a Resolution Reducing a Security Deposit, Releasing a Security Deposit, and Initiating the Required One-Year Maintenance Period for Napleton Subdivision at 1811 & 1911 N. Rand Road - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: Three)
Resolution # R-17-20
10.Consider a Motion to Authorize the Village Manager to Sign 2020 Warrant #16 -
Approved
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted - No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted - No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 8:09 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 8:10 PM
A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 8:10 PM
1. As Submitted -
Village Manager Reid Ottesen reiterated the Village's appreciation for Bob Susnjara for his fair coverage of the Village in the Herald over the past 11 years.
B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 8:10 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 8:10 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 8:10 PM
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 8:10 PM
No one came forward.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 8:10 PM
Motion to Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
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