Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met June 7.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Village Clerk Kathryn M. Brady called the roll:
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
4. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 17, 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 - None
7. Appointments and Confirmations
A. Plan Commissioner - Rick Hyken
President Horcher asked for a motion to appoint Rick Hyken to the Plan Commission.
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
B. Plan Commissioner - Gerald Riles
President Horcher asked for a motion to appoint Gerald Riles to the Plan Commission.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
President Horcher thanked both Commissioners for stepping up to serve the community.
8. Administration of Oaths
Clerk Brady administered the oaths of office for the following Plan Commissioners:
A. Plan Commissioner - Rick Hyken
B. Plan Commissioner - Gerald Riles
C. Police Officer - Nicholas Novak
Deputy Police Chief Al Steffen reviewed Mr. Novak's experience and stated that he will start at the Academy on June 21st. Clerk Brady administered the oath of office for Mr. Novak.
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None
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.
A. Resolution 21-063 Authorizing Change Order Number 7 to the Construction Contract with W.B. Olson, Inc. of Northbrook, Illinois, for the Demolition and Construction of New Fire Station 23 in an Amount Not to Exceed $9,120
B. Resolution 21-064 Approving the Reappointment and Continued Engagement of Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. to Serve as Village Attorney and Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Renewed Letter of Engagement
C. Resolution 21-065 Approving a Professional Services Contract with the Ciorba Group, Inc. for the Phase I Wheeling Road Improvements and Application for a Surface Transportation Program Grant in the Amount of $375,000 for FY 2021
D. Resolution 21-066 Approving a Contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Improvement Program in the Amount of $1,405,850 in FY 2021
E. Resolution 21-067 Approving a Proposal from Ciorba Group, Inc. to Provide Construction Engineering Inspections for the 2021 MFT Street Improvement Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $141,053.50
F. Resolution 21-068 Approving the Purchase of Emergency Equipment for Three Police Patrol Vehicles and One Community Service Vehicle from Ultra Strobe Communications, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $24,259 in FY 2021
G. Resolution 21-069 Approving a Previously Bid Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC for the Asphalt Surface Treatment Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $103,721.40 in FY 2021
Motion by Dave Vogel, 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
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Ordinance 5410 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit Outdoor Storage, 150 Carpenter Avenue (Elenco Electronics, Inc.) [Docket No. 2021-10]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. Trustee Ruffatto asked that there be an added condition to replace evergreens on the property. Petitioners Linda Kramer and Darrel Talken were present and answered questions from the Board.
President Horcher asked for Board Consensus to add a condition to the ordinance for tree replacement. Majority of the Board agreed that an added condition was not necessary as long as the petitioners work with staff regarding tree replacement.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos to approve as written.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5411 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit an Animal Shelter, 586 Palwaukee Drive (Heartland Animal Shelter NFP) [Docket No. 2021-11]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. Petitioner Gabriella Keresi-Uresti was present and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
C. Ordinance 5412 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit a Credit Union, 50 W. Dundee Road (Selfreliance Federal Credit Union) [Docket No. 2021-16]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. Petitioners were present and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Ordinance 5413 Granting a Rezoning from the R-1 Single Family Residential Zoning District to the R-3 Single Family Residential Zoning District for the Property Located at 747 S. Elmhurst Road [Docket No. 2021- 12]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item and stated that this is purely a rezoning of the property and any future development will be dealt with as a separate issue. There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
E. Ordinance 5414 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit a Recreation and Instruction Facility – Large, 970 Seton Court (AP Stretching Studio / AP Rhythmic Academy) [Docket No. 2021-13]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
F. Ordinance 5415 Granting Major Site Plan and Building Appearance Approval for a Building Addition & Expansion of CNG Fueling System, 200–230 Sumac Road (Waste Management) [Docket No. PC 21-15]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. Petitioner Nick Berner was present and answered a question 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 G. Resolution 21-070 Adopting a Complete Streets Policy for the Village of Wheeling
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Public Works Director Dan Kaup reviewed the policy and answered a question 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
14. Official Communications
Trustee Ruffatto clarified his comments regarding tree replacement/landscape related to Item 13.A (Elenco) and that this request is a matter of enforcement, as it is not in good condition.
Trustee Krueger congratulated all 2021 graduates, and announced that there will be a Wheeling Police Drive-Thru Pet Vaccination event on July 10, from 11a.m.-3p.m. at the Police Department.
Trustee Vito stated that Brad Friedman et al. have done a great job on events at Town Center, and reminded everyone to continue to visit Wheeling restaurants.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for May 13 – June 2, 2021, in the amount of $2,312,084.62¢
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Jim Ruffatto 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 7:11 p.m.
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