Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees Met June 21.
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
Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 7, 2021
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, 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
Proclamation: Luis Magana Day - July 6, 2021
Clerk Brady read the Proclamation into the record.
President Horcher made a brief statement and thanked Mr. Magana for his many years of service and presented him with the framed Proclamation and honorary street sign. Mr. Magana thanked everyone for coming.
7. Appointments and Confirmations
President Horcher asked for a motion to reappoint the following Board/Commission members:
Steve Freed, Board of Health
Mike Moran, BOFPC
Don Johnson, Plan Commission
Roberta Vollriede, Senior Commission
Marshall Kaplan, Senior Commission
Steve Berman, Chicago Executive Airport
Court Harris, Chicago Executive Airport
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
8. Administration of Oaths
Administration of Oaths - Reappointed Commissioners
Clerk Brady administered the oath of reappointment to Michael Moran, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners All other members will take the oath at later date.
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Lee Waller spoke about the proposed addition to Prairie Park and the advantages of adding this building. Al Rosenston spoke in favor of the proposed addition to Prairie Park.
Sam Tousi spoke in favor of adding townhomes to Prairie Park.
Sherwin Begoun stated he is not in favor of adding townhomes to Prairie Park but is in favor of a fifth condo building.
10. Staff Reports
Director of Human Services Shari Huizar announced that congregate dining will return to in-person dining on June 28; drive-thru meals will continue if so desired.
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 Brady read the Consent Agenda into the record.
A. Resolution 21-071 Authorizing the Chief of Police to Execute a Grant Funding Agreement from the Illinois State Police Office of the Statewide 9-1-1 System in the Amount of $85,481.07 to Defray the Costs Associated with 9-1-1 System Consolidation
B. Resolution 21-072 Approving an Agreement with Hyman Riebman for Prosecutorial Services for the Village of Wheeling
C. Resolution 21-073 Approving a Contract with Utility Dynamics for the 2021 Street Light Replacement Program in the Amount of $368,147.00 in FY 2021
D. Resolution 21-074 Authorizing the Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Accepting a Previously-Bid Purchase Contract for One 65-Foot Truck-Mounted Aerial Lift with Chipper Body and One 45-Foot Truck-Mounted Aerial Lift from Versalift in an Amount Not to Exceed $294,986
E. Resolution 21-075 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving a Previously-Bid Contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance for the FY2021 Crack Sealing Program in the Amount of $39,996.00
F. Resolution 21-076 Approving a One-Year Contract Extension with Al Warren Oil Co., Inc. for the Purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in the Amount of $236,000
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Krueger to approved 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 21-077 Authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to Execute an Agreement in the Amount of $42,972 between the Village of Wheeling and Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau Relative to the Village's Membership in the Bureau Clerk Brady read the title into the record.
Economic Development Director Patrick Ainsworth introduced the item. Gina Speckman was present and reviewed the promotions and marketing that the bureau has done over the last year, and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, 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 21-078 Awarding a Wheeling Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant to Kilcoyne's Redwood Inn, 342 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Clerk Brady read the title into the record.
Director Ainsworth introduced the item and highlighted some proposed improvements. Joe Kilcoyne and Director Ainsworth answered 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. Resolution 21-079 Awarding a Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant to Old Munich Inn, 582 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Clerk Brady read the title into the record.
Director Ainsworth introduced the item and commented on planned improvements. Petitioner Bill Loumbardias was present and answered questions from the Board. Trustee Lang thanked Mr. Loumbardias for stepping in and taking over the business.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger to approve with all references to the Old Munich Inn be amended to the proper name of Old Munich Tavern Inc.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Ordinance 5416 Granting Variations from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Required Side Yard Setback and the Required Rear Yard Setback at 582 N. Milwaukee Avenue (Old Munich Inn Tavern) [Docket No. 2021-19]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record.
Petitioner Bill Loumbardias was present and answered a question from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto to approve with all references to the Old Munich Inn be amended to the proper name of Old Munich Tavern Inc.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
E. Ordinance 5417 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit a Child Day Care Facility at 199 1st Street (Compassionate Love Day Care, Inc.) [Docket No. 2021-18]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record.
Community Development Director Ross Klicker reviewed the request. Petitioners Peter G. Karahalios and Diane Haass were present and answered questions from the Board regarding street traffic, the safety of children around the pond, and parking.
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
F. Ordinance 5418 Approving Preliminary Plan Unit Development Plans That Will Amend Ordinance No. 4552, Which Amended Ordinance No. 3721, Which Granted Planned Unit Development Final Plan Approval for the Prairie Park Condominium Development, to Allow for a Substantial Change to the Approved Development Plans [Docket No. 2021-17]
Clerk Brady read Items 13.F & 13.G into the record.
Director Klicker provided details on both items, and read the conditions for approval. Petitioners representative Dan Shapiro, Jamie Smith, and Steve Klumpp were present and answered questions from the Board including size of parking stalls, marketing of units, price point, and diversionary channel in relation to proximity to the units. Mr. Shapiro asked that a condition be added that the leasing trailer remain on the property until the first unit is built. Brief discussion followed.
Trustee Krueger expressed concern over the turning radius for emergency vehicles. Mr. Shapiro stated that they worked with inspector Ron Antor and subsequently obtained code compliance.
Director Klicker stated that the Village strongly recommends that the petitioner contact MWRD regarding the project. President Horcher asked for a Motion to approve the item as written (with the conditions as-is). Motion by Ray Lang, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
G. Resolution 21-080 Approving the Preliminary Plat of Re-Subdivision for Prairie Park at Wheeling Subdivision (Current Address 40–115 Prairie Park Drive) [Docket No. 2021-22]
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
H. DISCUSSION RE: Staffing Levels – Village Social Services
Clerk Brady read the Discussion title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis introduced the item. Human Services Director Shari Huizar and Deputy Chief Al Steffen addressed the Board summarizing the need for the conversion of the current part-time Social Worker position to a full-time position, and answered questions from the Board. Manager Sfondilis stated that the Village cost would be $31,000 with the remaining salary coming from the VOCA grant.
President Horcher asked if the Board agrees to Staff’s request to add 17.5hrs of Social Worker time – at Village expense - to the current 20hrs paid through grant funding.
Final Resolution: Consensus Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
Trustee Krueger reminded everyone about the pet vaccination event on July 10 at the Wheeling Police Department. Trustee Vito complimented Deputy Chief Al Steffen for his support in helping a troubled youth turn their life around. Trustee Papantos thanked staff for removing the plexiglass barriers on the dais.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for June 3 – June 16, 2021, in the amount of $4,279,582.17¢
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 Papantos, second by Mary Krueger.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
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