Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees Met April 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:39 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 Economic Development Patrick Ainsworth, Director of Finance Michael Kaplan, and Director of Public Works Dan Kaup were also present.
4. Approval of Minutes
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 5, 2021
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto 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
Clerk Simpson read the following Proclamations into the record:
A. Proclamation: National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, 2021
B. Proclamation: Arbor Day – April 30, 2021
C. Proclamation: Joseph Licari Day, April 20, 2021
President Horcher thanked Mr. Licari for his years of service and presented him with the Proclamation. Police Chief Jamie Dunne thanked Joe for his over 30 years of service, spoke of his value in the department, and presented him with an honorary street sign. Mr. Licari stated he's loved every moment of his 30 years on the job as well as the people he worked with. Joe further commented that Chief Dunne has set the department up for future success, and thanked the Village Board.
President Horcher read a Proclamation in honor of Village Clerk Elaine E. Simpson, thanked her for her many years of service, and presented her with an honorary street sign.
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None
10. Staff Reports
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 21-039 Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of Radios and Associated Equipment for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from Radicom Incorporated at a Cost Not to Exceed $50,219.00
B. Resolution 21-040 Establishing Compensation Plans of the Village of Wheeling for the Period May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022
C. Resolution 21-041 Approving the Purchase of a Paid-Up Life Insurance Policy for Certain Former Village Employees
D. Resolution 21-042 Approving a Contract with the RJN Group for Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Services (SSES) in an Amount Not to Exceed $75,000
E. Resolution 21-043 Accepting and Approving a Contract with Anthony Roofing for the FY 2021 Roof Replacement Program in the Amount of $287,575
F. Resolution 21-044 Accepting and Approving a Proposal from Mac Brady Associates, Inc. for Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Services for the 2021 Roof Replacement Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000
G. Resolution 21-045 Authorizing the Village Manager to Waive a Portion of the 2021–2022 Video Gaming Terminal Fees for Phillip Carpenter Post 66 AMVET Building Corporation, a Not-for-Profit Entity
H. Resolution 21-046 Approving the Use of a Revised Consolidated Application in Support of the Consideration of Cook County’s Classes 6, 7 and C Tax Incentive Programs for Property Located within the Village Of Wheeling
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, 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 21-047 Approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for Chicago Executive Airport
Jamie Abbott and Jason Griffith of Chicago Executive Airport were present, delivered a brief presentation, and answered questions from the Board regarding following the IGA, Airport Master Plan, and provided an update on the Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP).
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5402 Amending Title 1, General Provisions; Title 13, Water and Sewer; and Title 16, Plumbing Code of the Village of Wheeling Municipal Code in Relation to Cross Connection Controls
Public Works Director Dan Kaup introduced the item and answered questions from the Board. Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel 14. Official Communications
Clerk Simpson thanked everyone and said it's been a pleasure to serve and work with all of you over the last 24 years. President Horcher said Elaine has been the one constant on this Board, and that he will really miss her. Trustee Papantos said it has been an honor and a privilege to work with Elaine.
Trustee Vito said it was a pleasure sitting next to Elaine, and wished her enjoyment in her retirement. Trustee Vogel said it's been a pleasure working with Elaine and wished her good luck.
Trustee Ruffatto wished Elaine enjoyment and happiness in her retirement.
Trustee Krueger thanked Elaine for her years of dedication to the Village, and stated that Clerk Simpson has served five (5) Village Presidents, two (2) of which were women, and that Clerk Simpson is one of fifteen (15) women who have served this community in an elected position and for that Trustee Krueger is grateful.
Trustee Lang said it's been very much a pleasure working with Elaine all these years and agreed that she's been the one constant on this Board.
Manager Sfondilis said that he will miss time with Elaine during meetings, and that he will work with her on planning events in the future.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for April 1 – April 14, 2021, in the amount of $6,031,998.52¢
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 Mary Krueger, second by Ray Lang.
Motion carried by Roll Call vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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