Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Feb. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council & committee:
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, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Nicholas Standiford, Community Development Director Mike Jacobs, Director of Public Works Matt Barry and IT Director Larry Schroth
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 – Time: 7:00 PM
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - January 24, 2022 - Accepted
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
1. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:
Friday, February 11: 6PM-9PM
Steak Dinner to Raise Funds for Legion Family Charities
American Legion
Friday February 11 through Sunday February 13
Friends of the Palatine Library Used Book Sale
Palatine Library
V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:01 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: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
A. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:01 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. 7-Eleven Special Use Transfers:
Motion was to approve both Items A. and B.
Community Development Director Mike Jacobs presented 7-Eleven's request for a transfer of the 2007 Special Use to permit continued operation of the food mart at 753 W. Palatine Road.
Jacobs also presented 7-Eleven's request to acquire the Special Use for corporate to continue operation of the Service Station and Food Mart at 799 W. Northwest Highway, with no proposed changes to the business operations.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
B. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Service Station and Mart (7-Eleven) at 799 W. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: One)
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
B. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:02 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. Saint Patrick's Day Events (Council District: Six):
Motion was to approve Items A. and B.
Community Development Director Mike Jacobs presented Durty Nellie's request for approval of St. Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 12, 2022, temporary closure of streets and a sound waiver from noon to 10 PM.
Jacobs presented Tap House Grill's request for a sound waiver for St. Pat's Party on March 11 and 12 (Friday - Saturday), 2022, in a 40'x80' tent in their parking lot with dueling pianos and speakers on Friday night, and live music and DJ on Saturday.
Melanie Santostaphano and Jim Dolezal promoted the St. Paddy's event, again with a new traditional Irish breakfast from 8:30-10:30 with the parade at 11:00 am. Originally opened on March 17, 1972, Durty Nellie's is also celebrating 50 years in business.
Councilman Lamerand commended Durty Nellie's for hosting the event which energizes the downtown.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
B. Consider a Motion Approving a Waiver of the Village of Palatine's Sound Amplification Ordinance for the St. Pat's Party on March 11 & 12, 2022 at Tap House Grill, 56 W. Wilson Street - Approved (Council District: Six)
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:07 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion to Approve the 2022 Summer Farmers' Market and 2022- 2023 Winter Farmers' Market - Approved by Voice Vote
Village Clerk Marg Duer presented the Palatine Farmers' Market request for the 2022 Summer Market and for the 2022-2023 Drive-Thru Winter Market outside, both in Parking Lot B. She thanked Palatine Police, Public Works and Health Department for their efforts supporting the Market.
Nghi Loi Pappas, Co-President of Sister Cities explained the outdoor Winter Drive-Thru Market offering no-contact pre-ordered drive-through service and walk up venue every first and third Saturday through April.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
Nothing was submitted.
D. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. Traffic Restrictions:
The motion was to approve Items A. and B.
Public Works Director Matt Barry reported, in response to citizen concerns, and due to the high pedestrian traffic and the risk of pedestrian accidents, staff recommends the prohibition of U-turns on South Cedar be added to the Village Code.
Mayor Schwantz, and Councilman Lamerand noted the "no left turn" at Michigan and this "no U-turn" will improve safety in the school and park area.
Barry reported due to high pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the area of the multi family and commercial section of Baldwin Road from Dundee Road to Gardenia Lane, staff recommends extending the parking restrictions on Baldwin Road.
| RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
B. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 18-81 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend the No Parking Restriction on Baldwin Road (from Dundee Road to Nichols Road) - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Multiple)
2. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion Adopting the Village of Palatine's Official 2022 Zoning Map - Approved by Voice Vote
Community Development Director Mike Jacobs recommended approval of the 2022 Village of Palatine Official Zoning Map which accurately reflects the current zoning of all properties within the Village as of December 31, 2021.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
Nothing was submitted.
F. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:14 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:15 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: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
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 |
2. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Food Mart (7-Eleven) at 753 W. Palatine Road - Approved (Council District: Two)
Ordinance #O-11-22
3. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Service Station and Mart (7-Eleven) at 799 W. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: One)
Ordinance #O-12-22
4. Consider a Motion to Approve the Temporary Closure of Streets for the 'St. Patrick's Day Parade' and a Waiver of the Village's Sound Amplification Ordinance for a 'St. Paddy's Party' at 180 N. Smith Street on Saturday, March 12, 2022 - Approved (Council District: Six)
5. Consider a Motion Approving a Waiver of the Village of Palatine's Sound Amplification Ordinance for the St. Pat's Party on March 11 & 12, 2022 at Tap House Grill, 56 W. Wilson Street - Approved (Council District: Six)
6. Consider a Motion to Approve the 2022 Summer Farmers' Market and 2022-2023 Winter Farmers' Market - Approved
7. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 18-66 of the Code of Ordinances to Prohibit U-Turns on South Cedar Street - Approved (Council District: Two)
Ordinance #O-13-22
8. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 18-81 of the Code of Ordinances to Amend the No Parking Restriction on Baldwin Road (from Dundee Road to Nichols Road) - Approved (Council District: Multiple)
Ordinance #O-14-22
9. Consider a Motion Adopting the Village of Palatine's Official 2022 Zoning Map - Approved
10.Consider a Resolution Consenting to the Mayor's Appointment of the Village Prosecutor - Adopted by Roll Call
Resolution #R-4-22
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS
A. VILLAGE MANAGER
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. VILLAGE CLERK
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE
No one came forward.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:15 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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