Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met April 5.
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
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 March 15, 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
Steve Neff thanked the staff and Board for doing a great job with residents during the pandemic, and that we are in good hands with the current Board.
Michael Kohen commented that Cook County is responsible for property tax increases, not the Village, spoke about streets in Tahoe Village, and thanked the current Board.
Emilia Ritchie complained about airport noise in the Plum Creek area.
Jozef Lidecki complained about fumes coming from the airport in the Plum Creek area, and asked about eliminating an island on Wolf Road for southbound exiting of Plum Creek Apartments.
Deborah Wilson spoke about incumbents up for re-election.
Trustee Papantos asked Manager Sfondilis to provide clarification related to comments made by a business owner at the last Board meeting. Manager Sfondilis reviewed the building history and provided factual information on the current situation related to business licensing and outdoor storage.
10. Staff Reports
Director Ainsworth highlighted Economic Development tools including the Wheeling Available Property Map Viewer, the Wheeling Interactive Dining Guide, and the new webpage for the Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant.
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 21-034 Waiving the Fidelity and Surety Bond Requirements for Wings of an Angel to Conduct a Raffle Event for One Year from April 15, 2021 through April 15, 2022
B. Resolution 21-035 Extending Emergency Paid Sick Leave Benefits under the American Rescue Plan Act to Village of Wheeling Employees through September 30, 2021
C. Resolution 21-036 Authorizing Acceptance of a Previously Bid Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of One (1) 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors in the Amount of $39,021
D. Ordinance 5398 Authorizing a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and Hutton Wheeling ST, LLC, for the Development of Land at 1048 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL, Comprising a Part of the Southeast-II TIF District of the Village of Wheeling, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois
E. Resolution 21-037 Approving an Assignment of the Redevelopment Agreement Between the Village of Wheeling and Hutton Wheeling ST, LLC, for the Development of Land at 1048 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling, IL, Comprising a Part of the Southeast-II TIF District
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Jim Ruffatto 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. Ordinance 5399 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit a Light Motor Vehicle Repair Facility, Just Tires, 723 W. Dundee Road [Docket No. 2021-04]
Clerk Simpson read the title into the record.
Director Klicker introduced the item and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5400 Vacating a Certain Portion of Stavros Road
Clerk Simpson read items 13.B, 13.C, and 13.D into the record.
Director Klicker reviewed the three items and answered questions from the Board. Jack Schwab of Waste Management was present and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
C. Resolution 21-038 Approving the Final Plat of Consolidation of 225 Industrial Lane, 200 Sumac Road & 230 Sumac Road (Waste Management) [Docket No. PC21-06]
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Ordinance 5401 Granting Major Site Plan Approval to Permit a New Parking Facility – 225 Industrial Lane (Waste Management) [Docket No. PC 20-25]
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
14. Official Communications
Clerk Simpson provided information on the April 6 Consolidated Election.
President Horcher asked that we look into the request from a resident regarding removal of a median on Wolf Road for southbound exiting from Plum Creek Apartments. Manager Sfondilis stated he already emailed the Public Works Director.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for March 11-March 31, 2021, in the amount of $1,560,668.99¢
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 - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to adjourn.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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