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Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Dec. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:00 PM

Attendee Name	Title	Status	Arrived
Jim Schwantz	Mayor	Present
Tim Millar	District 1 Councilman	Present
Scott Lamerand	District 2 Councilman	Present
Doug Myslinski	District 3 Councilman	Present
Greg Solberg	District 4 Councilman	Present
Kollin Kozlowski	District 5 Councilman	Present
Brad Helms	District 6 Councilman	Present

Also Present:

Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Mike Jacobs, Village Attorney Mike Kujawa, Director of Planning & Zoning Ben Vyverberg, Director of Public Works Matt Barry, Police Chief Dave Daigle, Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson, Assistant Finance Director Sue Conn, and Deputy Clerk Doris Sadik

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG – Time: 7:00 PM

Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - November 15, 2021 - Accepted

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

IV. MAYOR'S REPORT

1. Certificates of Recognition for Fremd High School Boys Soccer Team - 2nd Place at IHSA State Finals -

Mayor Schwantz congratulated and presented Certificates of Recognition to members of the Fremd High School Boys Soccer Team for finishing 2nd at the IHSA 2021 Boys' State Soccer Finals under the coaching staff of Steve Keller, Gerardo Pagnani, Mike Winter, Matt Sriver, Nick Mamula, Chad Jonas and Alex Bochat.

2. As Submitted -

Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:

Saturday, December 11: 8AM-11:30AM

American Legion Santa Breakfast

American Legion

Saturday, December 11: 9AM-4PM

Holiday Craft Fair

Fremd High School

Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive Now Through December 13

Please consider being a part of our 2021 “Toys for Tots” Holiday Toy Drive. Toy collection boxes are located at Village Hall, the Palatine Police Department and Fire Station #85 at 39 E. Colfax St.

Weekends through Sunday, December 19 (while supplies last)

Palatine Jaycees Christmas Tree Sale

Palatine Aquatic Center

V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:10 PM

Recess to Committee of the Whole - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Granting an Administrative Special Use for a Rear Yard Setback Reduction for an Addition at 347 N. Westminster Drive - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request for an Administrative Special Use to permit a rear yard setback reduction to 36 feet (minimum 40 feet) for a first-floor addition. Neighbors have not objected. Staff recommends approval of the Administrative Special Use.

Councilman Kozlowski asked if this is an Administrative Special Use, why is it coming before the Council. Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated with Council direction, these requests can be reviewed and granted administratively.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Traffic Enforcement Agreement Between the Village of Palatine and the Homeowners Association of the Groves of Hidden Creek Condominium I - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Four)

Village Manager Reid Ottesen presented the Groves of Hidden Creek HOA request for the Village to establish and enforce the IL State Vehicle Code and the Village Code of Ordinances on all private streets and roads within the subdivision. The Village desires to exercise such rights to enforce traffic, parking, and Village vehicle sticker compliance, but excludes enforcing overnight parking restrictions for a five-year period and be automatically renewable for three additional five-year terms unless canceled in writing by either party at least three months prior to the end of any term. Staff recommends approving the Ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to execute the Traffic Enforcement Agreement between the Village of Palatine and the Groves Hidden Creek Condominium I HOA.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

3. 773 N. Quentin Road (Council District: One)

The motion was to approve Items A. and B.

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented The Chicago Culinary Kitchen's request for a Special Use Amendment to permit a change in business plan from the relocated business to Pink's Shrimp with liquor service. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Amendment.

In response to Councilman Millar, Vyverberg stated that outdoor events similar to previous events may be requested in the future.

Vyverberg presented Kristina Gaardbo's request for a Class G (Restaurant - Beer & Wine) Liquor License in conjunction with the Special Use Amendment requested for Pink's Shrimp. Action is at the discretion of the Committee.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

A. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Amendment to Permit a New Restaurant at 773 N. Quentin Road - Approved (Council District: One)

B. Consider an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class G (Restaurant - Beer & Wine) Liquor Licenses by One for Pink's Shrimp at 773 N. Quentin Road - Approved (Council District: One)

4. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:16 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Resolution Supporting and Consenting to the Renewal of the Class 7c Cook County Tax Classification for the Property Located at 2234 N. Rand Road - Adopted by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Village Manager Reid Ottesen presented Enterprise's request for approval of a Resolution supporting and consenting to the renewal of the 7c Cook County Tax Classification for the property located at 2234 N. Rand Road. Enterprise plans to expand their business by adding the lease/rental of commercial trucks and vans, with an investment of $400,000 to $500,000 in the building and facility. The draft resolution of support indicates this business expansion must be implemented by March 31, 2023 or the Village reserves the right to revoke support of the 7c tax classification.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:18 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. 2022 Operating Budget & Capital Investment Plan and Related Approvals The Motion was to approve Items A., B., C., D., E., and F.

Village Manager Reid Ottesen reviewed the past presentations of the proposed 2022 Operating Budget & Capital Investment Plan.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

A. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the Calendar Year 2022 Annual Budget - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

B. Consider the 2021 Tax Levy Ordinance - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

C. Consider an Ordinance to Abate 2021 Property Tax Levy - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

D. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Salary Rates of Compensation for Certain Officers and Employees of the Village, effective January 1, 2022 - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

E. Consider a Motion to Approve the Updated Fee Schedule Supplement to the Village's Code of Ordinances - Approved by Voice Vote

F. Consider a Resolution Appropriating $2,915,195 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Maintenance of Streets and Highways - Adopted by Voice Vote

2. Consider a Resolution Amending the Village's Employee Handbook for 2022 - Adopted by Voice Vote

Village Manager Reid Ottesen reported the Village of Palatine Employee Handbook outlining rules, regulations, benefits, and conditions of employment that apply to Village employees is annually reviewed and amended to comply with State, Federal, and local regulations, and changing practices. Staff recommends a motion to amend the Village's Employee Handbook.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

3. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:20 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Join the Illinois GIS consortium - Approved by Voice Vote

Village Manager Reid Ottesen recommended joining the GIS consortium of 39 Northern IL governmental entities to provide GIS services and personnel to meet the needs of the Village of Palatine, providing software, personnel, GIS software and management. Costs for the GIS Consortium are broken into 2 parts: 1) One-time fee of $20,000 to join (covered by the salary savings of the vacant IT Administrator) and 2) Annual dues of approximately $230,000 to the consortium vendor, MPG Inc., for staffing, system operations, and licensing (included in the 2022 budget for $236,686). Staff recommends authorizing the Village Manager to execute all documents necessary for joining the GIS Consortium.

In response to Councilman Myslinski, Ottesen noted that fees vary based on member needs.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:21 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion to Approve the Village of Palatine 2022 Regular Scheduled Meeting Calendar - Approved by Voice Vote

Village Manager Reid Ottesen proposed reducing the number of meetings for the Board of Health (from 6 to 4) and Beautification Commission (from 12 to 5) for 2022. As required by the Illinois Open Meetings Act, the proposed regular scheduled meetings for calendar year 2022 must be posted and available upon request. The 2022 Meeting Calendar includes only one Village Council meeting in July, consistent with July scheduling in recent years. Staff recommends approval of the regular scheduled meeting calendar for 2022.

Ottesen noted there is no meeting January 3, 2022.

In response to Councilman Solberg, Ottesen stated the Council meeting on Tuesday after Labor Day could be cancelled based on agenda items.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:24 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:24 PM

Reconvene the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VIII.CONSENT AGENDA

All items are considered to be routine by the Village Council and will be enacted by one motion, with waiver of first reading. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

1. Consider a Motion to approve Warrant #22 - Approved

2. Consider an Ordinance Granting an Administrative Special Use for a Rear Yard Setback Reduction for an Addition at 347 N. Westminster Drive - Approved (Council District: One)

Ordinance #O-122-21

3. Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Traffic Enforcement Agreement Between the Village of Palatine and the Homeowners Association of the Groves of Hidden Creek Condominium I - Approved (Council District: Four)

Ordinance #O-123-21

4. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use Amendment to Permit a New Restaurant at 773 N. Quentin Road - Approved (Council District: One)

Ordinance #O-124-21

5. Consider an Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class G (Restaurant - Beer & Wine) Liquor Licenses by One for Pink's Shrimp at 773 N. Quentin Road - Approved (Council District: One)

Ordinance #O-125-21

6. Consider a Resolution Supporting and Consenting to the Renewal of the Class 7c Cook County Tax Classification for the Property Located at 2234 N. Rand Road - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: One)

Resolution #R-41-21

7. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the 2022 Salary Rates of Compensation for Certain Officers and Employees of the Village, effective January 1, 2022 - Approved

Ordinance #O-126-21

8. Consider a Motion to Approve the Updated Fee Schedule Supplement to the Village's Code of Ordinances - Approved

9. Consider a Resolution Appropriating $2,915,195 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Maintenance of Streets and Highways - Adopted by Roll Call

Resolution #R-42-21

10.Consider a Resolution Amending the Village's Employee Handbook for 2022 - Adopted by Roll Call

Resolution #R-43-21

11.Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Join the Illinois GIS consortium - Approved

12.Consider a Motion to Approve the Village of Palatine 2022 Regular Scheduled Meeting Calendar - Approved

13.Ordinance Authorizing Execution of Intergovernmental Agreement Related to Downtown TIF Extension - Approved (Council District: Six)

Ordinance #O-127-21

IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE – Time: 7:24 PM

A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:24 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:25 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Adopting the Calendar Year 2022 Annual Budget - Motion Carried by Roll Call

Ordinance #O-128-21

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. Consider the 2021 Tax Levy Ordinance - Motion Carried by Roll Call

Ordinance #O-129-21

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

3. Consider an Ordinance to Abate 2021 Property Tax Levy - Motion Carried by Roll Call

Village Manager Reid Ottesen noted the reduced burden on taxpayers.

Mayor Schwantz noted this is a $126 million budget carefully developed to hold the line for taxpayers.

Ordinance #O-130-21

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

4. As Submitted -

No Report

C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:27 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:27 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:27 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:27 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:28 PM

A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 7:28 PM

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 7:28 PM

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:28 PM

1. As Submitted -

No Report

XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 7:28 PM

No Closed Session requested.

XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:28 PM

No one came forward.

XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:28 PM

Adjourn the Village Council Meeting - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

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