Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Nov. 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the 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, Village Attorney Nicholas 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 Community Services Harry Spila, 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
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - October 19, 2020 - Accepted
RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
IV. MAYOR'S REPORT – Time: 7:00 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:00 PM Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman
SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 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 Variation to Permit a Fence at 90 E. Benton Court - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Two)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a variation to replace an existing 6-foot fence with an 8-foot fence along their rear shared property line, adjacent to The Donkey Inn, to reduce noise and light. A 2019 Code text amendment allows up to 8 foot fences on commercial properties, adjacent to residential properties. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve and Staff concurs.
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit a Detached Garage at 249 N. Plum Grove Road - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a Variation to construct an addition onto the rear of their single-family home and replace the existing, non-conforming detached garage to be set back 3 feet from the side lot line (currently roughly 4 feet), instead of the minimum required 5 feet; and a Variation to permit an accessory structure to be setback 9 feet from the principal structure, instead of the minimum required 10 feet. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve. Staff recommends action at the Village Council’s discretion.
In response to Councilman Millar, Vyverberg clarified the setback is to the foundation, not the eave overhang.
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: 7:05 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider Continued Discussion of the CY 2021 Proposed Budget & Capital Investment Plan -
Village Manager Reid Ottesen reported that the public discussion and review of the CY 2021 Proposed Budget & Capital Investment Plan, totaling $118,148,164, began with a presentation to the Business Finance & Budget Committee on Saturday, October 31, 2020. Ottesen announced dates of upcoming budget presentations:
Budget Follow-up Meeting: Monday, November 9
Public Hearing: Monday: November 16
Adoption of Budget and Tax Levy: Monday, December 7
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:06 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:07 PM DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:07 PM TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:07 PM BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:07 PM Reconvene the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 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: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman
AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
1. Consider a Motion to Approve 2020 Warrant #21 - Approved
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit a Fence at 90 E. Benton Court - Approved (Council District: Two)
Ordinance #O-84-20
3. Consider a Resolution Authorizing a Reduction of Security Deposit and Commencing the Required One-Year Maintenance Period for the Arcadia West Subdivision - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: Two)
Resolution #R-24-20
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:08 PM GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit a Detached Garage at 249 N. Plum Grove Road - Motion Carried by Roll Call (Council District: Six)
This item was previously discussed earlier this evening during the Police Policy & Code Services Committee meeting.
Ordinance #O-85-20
RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL [5 TO 1]
MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman
SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman
AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
NAYS: Millar
2. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:09 PM
A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 7:09 PM
1. Consider a Motion Concurring with the Village Manager's Acquisitions and Purchases Through the COVID-19 Grant -
Village Manager Reid Ottesen reported that the Village was awarded grant funding through the CARES Act for among other things modifications to existing Village Hall, Combined Service Facility (CSF), and Police Headquarters work areas to reduce COVID-19 transmission. Work space modifications had a total approved grant budget of $227,013. Contracts in place currently total $187,342, with the electrical adjustments in the Council Chambers recently under contract for $1,910.
Mayor Schwantz stressed that Palatine received a total of $540,000 from the County, although $2.8 million was designated for Palatine.
2. As Submitted -
No Report
B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 7:10 PM
1. As Submitted -
Clerk Duer reported that Early Voting concluded this evening. Election Day is tomorrow with precinct polling locations open from 6 AM to 7 PM. Citizens will be able to register and vote with proper identification. CookCountyClerk.com is a very useful and user-friendly website for all voter information.
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:10 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 7:11 PM
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:11 PM
No one came forward.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:11 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: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman
AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms
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