Village of Wheeling Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Sept. 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council committee:
I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:00 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, Attorney Nick Standiford, 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: 7:00 PM
Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Time: 7:00 PM
RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - August 10, 2020 - Accepted
2. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Special Meeting - August 10, 2020 - Accepted
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT – Time: 7:01 PM
1. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:
Saturday September 12
Explore Palatine
Support and Visit Local Businesses
Saturday September 12: 10AM-Noon
Kiwanis Club of Palatine - Annual Family Kite Fly
Margreth Riemer Reservoir
Sunday September 13 - Noon-6PM
Pal Hunt
Downtown Palatine and Adjacent Area
V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:01 PM
Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:01 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Fence in the Front Yard at 927 E. Sayles Drive - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Four)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a Special Use to construct a 5-foot solid cedar fence in the front yard along Clark Drive frontage with a 10-foot setback and landscaping. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the Special Use, relocating the fence outside of the easement; Staff concurs.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Front Yard Setback Reduction for a Second Story Addition at 18 W. Comfort Street -
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a Special Use to permit a second story addition over the existing first floor, which currently encroaches into the required front yard with a setback of 25 feet instead of the minimum 30'. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the Special Use and Staff concurs.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Massage and Wellness Studio at 17 E. Northwest Highway - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a Special Use to open a full service therapeutic massage and wellness studio at a commercial shopping center in a B-2 District. Parking meets Code.
The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the Special Use and Staff concurs.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED 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. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Health Club at 904-908 E. Northwest Highway - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a Special Use to operate a private athletic training club associated with the Windy City Storm Hockey Club greater than 3,000 square feet. This hockey club is a subsidiary associated with the Chicago Young Americans Amateur Hockey Association, which is located at 615 S. Consumers Avenue. The interior build out would include an indoor running track, weight room and associated materials, cardiovascular machines, and a training floor area for use by members of the hockey club members. Parking is sufficient. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the Special Use and Staff concurs.
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
5. Consider an Ordinance Transferring an Existing Special Use to Permit the Continued Operation of a Pet Grooming Business at 46 E. Palatine Road -
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request to transfer the existing Special Use to permit the continued operation of the business. Staff recommends 'approval of the Special Use transfer to Dog 'n Suds at 46 E. Palatine Road.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
6. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:07 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a License Agreement with the Palatine Public Library to Allow a Sidewalk and Lighting on Village Owned Property Adjacent to 700 N. North Court - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Palatine Library request for a license agreement with the Village of Palatine to use a portion of Village owned property directly adjacent to the Palatine Public Library at 700 North Court, to complete various capital improvements to the interior/exterior of the Library including a secondary entrance on the north side of the building. The Village and Palatine Public Library District may terminate the License Agreement upon removal of the sidewalk and pedestrian lighting system. The Library shall be responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk and lighting. The Village has the right to remove the improvements, if not maintained. Staff recommends executing the License Agreement, subject to review by the Village Attorney.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
C. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Adopting a Recapture for the Hillside Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Extension - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: One)
Public Works Director Matt Barry explained the Village of Palatine permitted KF Walter Homes Inc. to connect four lots to the Village's sanitary sewer system to benefit lots located at 829, 839, 849 & 859 W. Hillside Street and two additional properties to the north of the development at 828 & 858 W. Hillside Street. The final construction cost for the sanitary sewer was $65,515. The only benefiting non-contributing property is the single lot to the north at 828 W. Hillside Street. The proposed original amount to be recaptured is $17,393.36 (26.55% of the total cost based on lot frontage). Staff recommends approval of the recapture ordinance.
Councilman Millar commented on the cost of connection per lot.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider an Ordinance Adopting a Recapture for the Hillside Subdivision Water Main Extension - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: One)
Public Works Director Matt Barry reported the Village of Palatine permitted KF Walter Homes Inc. to connect four lots (829, 839, 849 & 859 W. Hillside Street) to the Village's water system. The improvement consisted of an 8-inch water main extension to the benefit of the lots listed above and four additional properties to the north and west of the development (828, 858, 865 & 870 W. Hillside Street). The final construction cost was $93,236. The four benefiting non-contributing properties are the single lots at 828, 865 & 870 W. Hillside Street and one double lot at 858 W. Hillside Street. Staff recommends approval of the recapture ordinance.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED 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 Authorizing the Village Manager to Purchase a
Replacement Street Sweeper - Approved by Voice Vote
Public Works Director Matt Barry reported, as part of the Capital Equipment Replacement Budget for 2020, the Village Council appropriated $128,750 for the purchase of a used, replacement street sweeper. Staff recommends authorizing the Village Manager to approve the purchase of a rebuilt 2012 Elgin Pelican Model NP street sweeper from Standard Equipment Company and to approve the trade-in of the existing 2008 Elgin Pelican Model NP to Standard Equipment Company for a credit of $5,000, for a net purchase price of $127,500, which is 40% less than the cost of a new one.
Barry confirmed that delivery will occur prior to fall leaf pick-up.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
4. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Rejecting all Proposals for the Purchase of Network Switching Equipment - Approved by Voice Vote
IT Director Larry Schroth explained as part of the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan, funds were included to replace the core switching environment in the Police Department. Bids exceeded the budgeted amount; therefore, staff recommends rejecting all proposals and to re-budget for the switches in the 2021 Budget.
RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:14 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
F. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:14 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:15 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: Doug Myslinski, District 3 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: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
1. Consider a Motion to Approve 2020 Warrant #17 - Approved
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Fence in the Front Yard at 927 E. Sayles Drive - Approved (Council District: Four)
Ordinance #O-61-20
3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Front Yard Setback Reduction for a Second Story Addition at 18 W. Comfort Street – Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-62-20
4. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Massage and Wellness Studio at 17 E. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-63-20
5. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Health Club at 904- 908 E. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-64-20
6. Consider an Ordinance Transferring an Existing Special Use to Permit the Continued Operation of a Pet Grooming Business at 46 E. Palatine Road -
Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-65-20
7. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a License Agreement with the Palatine Public Library to Allow a Sidewalk and Lighting on Village Owned Property Adjacent to 700 N. North Court - Approved (Council District: Six)
8. Consider an Ordinance Adopting a Recapture for the Hillside Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Extension - Approved (Council District: One)
Ordinance #O-66-20
9. Consider an Ordinance Adopting a Recapture for the Hillside Subdivision Water Main Extension - Approved (Council District: One)
Ordinance #O-67-20
10.Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Purchase a Replacement Street Sweeper - Approved
11.Consider a Motion Rejecting all Proposals for the Purchase of Network Switching Equipment - Approved
12.Consider an Ordinance Granting a Minor Variation to Allow a Shed in an Easement at 942 W. Partridge Drive - Approved (Council District: Two)
Ordinance #O-68-20
13.Consider an Ordinance Granting a Minor Administrative Variation to Allow a Nonconforming Deck at 1156 S. Hidden Brook Trail - Approved (Council District: Two)
Ordinance #O-69-20
14.Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the Village of Palatine and the Town of Normal, Illinois, and Authorizing Normal to Exercise the Powers of the Village of Palatine in Connection with a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program and a Loan Finance Program - Adopted by Roll Call
Resolution #R-18-20
15.Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute an Amendment to the Agreement for Commuter Pay-by-Phone and Parking Permits with Passport Inc. - Approved
16.Consider a Motion to Accept and Place on File the Previously Approved 2020
Warrant #16 - Approved
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:16 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:16 PM
A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 7:16 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 7:16 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:16 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 7:16 PM
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:16 PM
Diana Rushing, 1165 W. Tern Drive, election judge, thanked Village Manager Reid Ottesen for identifying the CLU building for the early voting site noting that there are only 43 parking spaces and only 3 parking places at that location for handicapped parking spaces. Since ridership on the train is down, and with 10 -12 judges, she requested the parking lot to the south of the building be dedicated to election parking. She stated a drop box will be inside the building, requiring parking for those voters. Village Manager Reid Ottesen responded that the 3 spaces nearest the north door will be handicapped and the lot to the south will be available for election parking.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:20 PM
Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
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