Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 1

By Philip Gonzales

Mar 23, 2021

Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met Feb. 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

President Horcher stated that we are conducting this meeting tonight by Zoom in light of the ongoing pandemic and continuing declaration of disaster by the Governor. President Horcher has determined that in person meetings are not practical or prudent at this time due to the ongoing public health emergency.

3. Roll Call - Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson called the roll:

Present: Pat Horcher, Clerk Simpson, Village Manager Jon Sfondilis, and Joe Vito.

Present via Electronic Means: Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Dave Vogel. Also Present via Electronic Means: Village Attorney Mallory Milluzzi and Director of Community Development Ross Klicker.

4. Approval of Minutes

Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 18, 2021

Motion by Mary Papantos, 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 (via voicemail)

No public comments were received.

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.

Clerk Simpson read the titles into the record.

A. Resolution 21-010 Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Member Community Agreement for Access to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data

B. Resolution 21-011 Authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to Sign an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and Township High School District 214 Providing for the Licensing of Village-Owned Land to District 214 for Use by Wheeling High School

C. Resolution 21-012 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving a Proposal from Duraclean for Fog Disinfection and Sanitizing Services in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $91,900 for FY 2021

D. Resolution 21-013 Approving $40,000 for Asphalt Patching by Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. as Part of the Street Improvement Program in FY 2021

E. Resolution 21-014 Authorizing Acceptance of a Previously-Bid Northwest Municipal Conference Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract with CallOne Related to Professional Telecommunication Services at a Cost Not to Exceed $180,000 during Fiscal Year 2021

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos 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 21-015 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Design-Build Contract in the Amount of $250,000 with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. for the Hintz Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.

Manager Sfondilis outlined the project and answered questions from the Board.

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. Resolution 21-016 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN)

Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.

Manager Sfondilis introduced the item; there were no questions from the Board.

Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel

C. DISCUSSION: Major Site Plan & Appearance Concept Review, Waste Management Maintenance Building Addition and CNG Fueling Station (200 and 230 Sumac Road)

Manager Sfondilis introduced the item and read the standard language related to concept reviews. Petitioners Jack Schwab, Chip Wertz, and Nick Berner were present via electronic means and answered questions from the Board related to K-rails (concrete barrier), and use of natural gas in 85-90% of vehicles; Trustee Lang requested an updated site plan showing all parts of the project.

President Horcher asked if the Board is in favor of the concept plan for the proposed Waste Management major site plan redevelopment as presented.

Final Resolution: Consensus Approved

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel

14. Official Communications

Clerk Simpson announced the following: Mail ballot applications for the April 6 Consolidated Election are available and can be obtained directly from www.cookcountyclerk.com. For those who do not have access to a computer, please call 847- 499-9082 to request a mail ballot application. In-person voter registration ends March 9. If you plan to register in person, please bring two forms of identification, one with your current address. You can also register online at www.cookcountyclerk.com - online registration ends March 21.

President Horcher highlighted multiple ways the Village has assisted Wheeling businesses during the pandemic, and stated that the Village Board has agreed to reduce business and liquor license fees for the upcoming year, which begins May 1. Manager Sfondilis announced that there are a few new restaurants interested in Wheeling.

Trustee Papantos complimented Public Works on keeping up with snow removal, reminded residents to shovel their sidewalks, and thanked her neighbors for helping each other remove snow from their properties.

Trustee Krueger reminded all that more snow is coming.

Manager Sfondilis stated that Public Works is focused on continuing to remove snow from the streets and relocating snow piles if necessary.

15. Approval of Bills

Approval of Bills for January 14-January 27, 2021, in the amount of $1,985,678.62¢

Motion by Mary Papantos, 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 Jim Ruffatto, second by Joe Vito.