Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees Met July 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:46 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 21, 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 Brady read the following Proclamation into the record:
Proclamation: In Recognition of the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)
Chief McGreal thanked MABAS for providing housing for Station 23 FF/Paramedics, trucks and equipment during construction of the new station and for the countless resources they provide our community. Glenn Erikson accepted the Proclamation on behalf of MABAS.
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Tom Stanonis commented on a dangerous animal in the area and his disappointment with the reaction of the responding officer and how the situation was handled. Alex N. spoke about a frightening experience he had with the same animal. Manager Sfondilis stated that Deputy Chief Steffen is present and will take their statements.
Sherwin Begoun spoke about the Prairie Park townhome development.
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess for five (5) minutes due to technical difficulties. Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting recessed at 7:08 p.m.
President Horcher called the meeting back to order at 7:13 p.m.
Clerk Brady called the roll:
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
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.
Clerk Brady read the Consent Agenda into the record.
A. Resolution 21-081 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Accepting a Previously-Bid Contract for the Purchase of a New Pierce Manufacturing Fire Engine from MacQueen Emergency Group at a Cost Not to Exceed $655,000
B. Resolution 21-082 Approving a Change in Staffing Levels in the Human Services Department
C. Resolution 21-083 Affirming an Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and AFSCME Council 31, for and on Behalf of Local 1344, for the Period May 1, 2021, through April 30, 2025
D. Resolution 21-084 Approving the Recycling of Certain Executive Session Audio Tapes Pursuant to the Illinois Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2.06(C)
E. Resolution 21-085 Approving the Release of Certain Executive Session Minutes of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
F. Ordinance 5419 Declaring as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposal of Personal Property Owned by the Village of Wheeling by Recycling, Trade-In, Donation, or Public Auction
G. Resolution 21-086 Approving a Professional Services Contract with Chastain & Associates LLC for the FY 2021 Pavement Assessment Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $29,500
H. Resolution 21-087 Approving a Previously-Bid Contract with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for the FY 2021 Pavement Markings Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $39,280.66
I. Ordinance 5420 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 D-4 Liquor Licenses
J. Resolution 21-088 Approving Change Order No. 1 and Final to Reduce the Construction Contract with Joel Kennedy Construction Corp. from $1,852,900.00 to $1,036,309.64 for the 2020 Lead Service Line Replacement Project
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Ray Lang 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. Public Hearing Re: Request for a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment for EKJ Wheeling LLC – 43 W. Hintz Road
Clerk Brady read the Public Hearing title into the record.
President Horcher read the Public Hearing Rules.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:22:34 p.m.
President Horcher asked if any member of the public wished to be recognized. Seeing that no member of the public wished to be recognized, President Horcher asked for a Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to Close the Public Hearing
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Public Hearing closed at 7:23:06 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Resolution 21-089 Consenting to a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 43 West Hintz Road in the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis introduced the item and described the project. Petitioners representatives were present 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
C. Public Hearing Re: Request for a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment for Today’s Temptations, Inc., or an entity to be named, – 171 Marquardt Drive
Clerk Brady read the Public Hearing title into the record.
President Horcher read the Public Hearing Rules.
The Public Hearing opened at 7:27:50 p.m.
President Horcher asked if any member of the public wished to be recognized. Seeing that no member of the public wished to be recognized, President Horcher asked for a Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Dav Vogel to Close the Public Hearing
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Public Hearing closed at 7:28:21 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Resolution 21-090 Consenting to a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 171 Marquardt Drive in the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis introduced the item and described the proposed improvements; there were no questions 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
E. Resolution 21-091 Awarding a Wheeling Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant for Pirosmani Georgian Food Art, LLC at 849 W. Dundee Road
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record.
Manager Sfondilis reviewed the request and spoke about the proposed expenses for this project. Attorney Ferolo addressed a question from Trustee Ruffatto related to adding a condition for the property owner to improve the shopping center. Attorney Ferolo stated that the program is not written to provide for this. Petitioners were present and answered questions 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
F. Ordinance 5421 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Permit a Six-Foot-Tall Opaque Fence within the Front Yard Setback Area (555 Longtree Drive) [Docket No. 2021-21]
Clerk Brady read the legislation 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 Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
G. Ordinance 5422 Granting Special Use Approval for a Preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a 53-Unit Multi-Family Residential Development (Union Apartments) at 231 Wheeling Road [Docket No. 2021- 15]
Clerk Brady read titles 13.G and 13.H into the record.
Director Klicker introduced the project and noted requests for relief from the Petitioner, and read the conditions of approval. In response to a question from President Horcher, Director Klicker spoke about the length of parking stalls for this project vs. a previous project. Chief McGreal confirmed that the turning radius is adequate for this project and noted that the buildings will have sprinklers. Petitioners were present and answered questions 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
H. Resolution 21-092 Approving the Preliminary Plat of Union Apartments Subdivision (Current Address 231 Wheeling Road) [Docket No. 2021-23]
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
14. Official Communications
President Horcher and Manager Sfondilis announced that the Original Rainbow Cone truck will be at Superdawg from July 28 through August 1. Original Rainbow Cone is a Chicago institution and has been around since 1926.
Trustee Krueger spoke about the success of the pet vaccination event recently held at the Police Department.
Trustee Papantos reminded everyone that National Night Out has returned and will be held August 3rd at the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion and Park District Aquatic Center.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for June 17-July 14, 2021 in the amount of $3,768,444.68¢
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang 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 8:01 p.m.
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