Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees Met March 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
3. Roll Call - Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson called the roll:
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Assistant Village Manager Michael Crotty, Director of Finance Michael Kaplan, Director of Economic Development Patrick Ainsworth, and Director of Community Development Ross Klicker were also present.
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 1, 2021
Motion by Mary Krueger, 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
Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson read the following Proclamations into the record:
A. Proclamation: National Social Work Month – March 2021
B. Proclamation: National Athletic Training Month – March 2021
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - None
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Tatyana Adrian spoke in favor of having chickens in Wheeling.
Deborah Wilson commented on truck parking in Wheeling, and the Village budget.
Finance Director Michael Kaplan presented factual information on the Village's financial situation, and answered questions from the Board.
10. Staff Reports
Clerk Simpson read the Consent Agenda items into the record.
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 21-017 Approving a One-Year Contract Extension with Hoerr Construction Inc. for the Jointly Bid 2021 Sewer Lining Project in the Amount of $152,649.50
B. Resolution 21-018 Approving a One-Year Contract Extension with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc. for the 2021 Sidewalk and Miscellaneous Concrete Removal and Replacement Program in the Amount of $39,943.29
C. Resolution 21-019 Approving Change Orders #5 and #6 to the Construction Contract with W.B. Olson, Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois, for the Demolition and Construction of a New Fire Station 23 for a Combined Credit of $12,181.00
D. Resolution 21-020 Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Budget Revision to a Grant Agreement Regarding Congregate Meals Provided by the Village of Wheeling
E. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving the Purchase of a License Plate Recognition System from Vigilant Solutions, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,260 in FY 2021 [at the request of a resident this item was moved to New Business becoming Item 13.E]
F. Resoluon Waiving Compeve Bidding and Approving Upgrades to Four (4) Commuter Parking Terminals by Total Parking Soluons in an Amount Not to Exceed $14,880 in FY 2021 [at the request of a resident this item was moved to New Business becoming Item 13.F]
G. Resolution 21-021 Authorizing Acceptance of the State of Illinois’ Previously-Bid Contract with CDW Government LLC for the Purchase of Hewlett Packard Personal Computers in the Amount of $67,810.80
H. Ordinance 5390 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 A-V and Decrease the Authorized Number of Class A Liquor Licenses
I. Resolution 21-022 Authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to Execute a Renewal of Lease Agreement between the Village and the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) in Order to Extend the Lease of Space in the Village’s Public Works Facility Located at 77 West Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger to approve Consent Agenda with noted changes.
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 5391 Amending Title 4, “Taxes Business Regulations And Licenses,” Section 4.08.140, Fees by Classification, of the Wheeling Municipal Code in Order to Reduce Certain License Fees
Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.
Director Kaplan introduced the item; Trustee Vogel asked that the due date for payment of license fees be extended. Board discussion followed. President Horcher asked for Board Consensus on moving the payment due date out 120 days.
Final Resolution: Consensus Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos to approve Item 13.A as amended.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5392 Amending Title 7, Animals, and Title 19, Zoning, of the Wheeling Municipal Code to Establish Regulations for the Licensing, Permitting, and Keeping of Chickens within the Village [Docket No. 2020-37]
Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.
Director Klicker introduced the item and answered questions from the Board related to removal of problem chickens, role/responsibilities of the State of Illinois, residential zoning, enforcement of license, and confirmed that eggs are for personal consumption only, and that there will be a maximum of 25 licenses issued. Trustee Lang asked that the Village provide guidance on different scenarios that may occur while keeping chickens.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
No: Mary Krueger, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto
C. Resolution 21-023 Approving the Use of Cook County’s 7C and Class C Tax Incentive Programs in Addition to the Currently Approved Class 6B, 7A, and 7B Programs and Further Approving a Revised Consolidated Village Application for Participation in any of the Village-Approved Cook County Tax Incentive Programs
Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.
Director Ainsworth addressed the Board and gave an overview of the Class 7C and Class C, and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos to approve contingent upon removal of the threshold language on page 3 of the application.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. DISCUSSION RE: Strategic Plan Update
Clerk Simpson read the Discussion title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis gave a brief overview of the Strategic planning process, and stated that the purpose is to determine direction for an organization and to ensure that everyone is working towards a common goal. Manager Sfondilis introduced Peter Burchard who addressed the Board and thanked Manager Sfondilis, Assistant Village Manager Crotty, and staff for their help during the process. Manager Sfondilis said that the presentation will be a highlight of what is in the draft document and will focus on the high-stakes strategies of Restaurant Row, Dundee Road Corridor, and Financial Strength.
Manager Sfondilis and Assistant Manager Crotty answered questions from the Board.
E. Resolution 21-024 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving the Purchase of a License Plate Recognition System from Vigilant Solutions, LLC in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,260 in FY 2021
Clerk Simpson read the title into the record. There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
F. Resolution 21-025 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving Upgrades to Four (4) Commuter Parking Terminals by Total Parking Solutions in an Amount Not to Exceed $14,880 in FY 2021
Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos. There were no questions from the Board.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
President Horcher inquired about the CMX Theater opening date. Director Ainsworth stated the tentative opening date is April 30; Director Ainsworth further commented that CityWorks has a tentative opening date of March 15, and that Meat & Potato Eatery has a tentative opening date of March 30. Director Klicker stated that Dollar Tree will open in approximately 2-3 weeks, Hatch Dispensary will be open by end of March, and that Yu's Mandarin has an anticipated opening of early summer.
President Horcher expressed condolences to the Argiris family on the passing of Sam Argiris.
Clerk Simpson announced that the League of Women Voters will be holding a candidate forum on March 6, Voter Registration deadlines, and Election information.
Mary Papantos said that Early Voting starts March 22 at the Indian Trails Public Library and announced that she will not be an Election Judge this year as she is running for office; Trustee Papantos thanked Finance Director Kaplan for presenting the budget information in a way that is easy to understand, and complimented Manager Sfondilis, Assistant Village Manager Crotty, and staff for putting together an excellent Strategic Plan.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for January 28 – February 24, 2021, in the amount of $3,835,387.64¢
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 & Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending, probable, and/or imminent litigation, and to adjourn the meeting from Executive Session.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto to recess into Executive Session and to adjourn the meeting directly from Executive Session.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the open meeting recessed at 9:27 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
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