Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met May 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:42 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 for the Regular Meeting of April 18, 2022
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Abstain: Mary Krueger
Trustee Krueger abstained as she was not present at the meeting of April 18, 2022.
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations
National Public Works Week, May 15-21, 2022
Clerk Brady read the proclamation into the record.
7. Appointments and Confirmations
Appointment: Plan Commissioner, Steven Kasper
President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the appointment of Steven Kasper to the Plan Commission. 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
8. Administration of Oaths
Clerk Brady administered the oath of office to Mr. Kasper.
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 22-055 Authorizing Acceptance of the State of Illinois’ Previously-Bid Contract with Dell Marketing for a One-Year Renewal of Microsoft Office 365 Software Licenses in the Amount of $47,403.60
B. Ordinance 5499 Amending Chapter 4.32 of the Village of Wheeling’s Municipal Code, “Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” Specifically Section 4.32.085, to Decrease the Authorized Number of Class A, Class A-V, Class B-V, and Class D Liquor Licenses
Clerk Brady read the Consent Agenda into the record. President Horcher asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented. 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
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Public Hearing Re: Request for Cook County Class 6b Property Tax Abatement for the Property at 1111 S. Wheeling Road (Applicant is Twenty Lake Management LLC, or an Entity to Be Named)
Clerk Brady read the Public Hearing title into the record. President Horcher read the Public Hearing Rules. The Public Hearing opened at 6:44 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 Mary Papantos to Close the Public Hearing
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Public Hearing closed at 6:45 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Resolution 22-056 Authorizing and Consenting to a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Real Property Located at 1111 Wheeling Road in the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Economic Development Director Patrick Ainsworth introduced the item. Petitioner Chen Zhao and Petitioners attorney Zach Kafitz were present and answered 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
C. Public Hearing Re: Request for Cook County Class 7c Property Tax Abatement for the Property at 2251 S. Foster Avenue Wheeling Road – Applicant is Ikon Real Estate, LLC
Clerk Brady read the Public Hearing title into the record. President Horcher read the Public Hearing Rules. The Public Hearing opened at 6:49 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 Dave Vogel to Close the Public Hearing
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Public Hearing closed at 6:51 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Resolution 22-057 Consenting to a Cook County Class 7c Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 2251 S. Foster Avenue in the Village of Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Director Ainsworth reviewed the request. Petitioner Piotr Gawron and Petitioners attorney Mark Rogers 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
E. Ordinance 5500 Granting a Special Use to Permit the Operation of a Snow Plow Contractor’s Storage Yard at 416 Mercantile Court (Frank Anemone Landscaping, Inc.) [Docket No. 2022-12]
Clerk Brady read legislation titles 13.E & 13.F into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item; 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
F. Ordinance 5501 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Minimum Distance between a Principal Structure and an Accessory Structure at 416 Mercantile Court (Frank Anemone Landscaping) [Docket No. 2022-13]
Motion by Mary Papantos, 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 5502 Granting a Special Use to Permit the Operation of a Truck Freight Terminal at 92 Messner Drive (DVS Warehouse and Storage LLC) [Docket No. 2022-10]
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Director Klicker introduced the item and read the conditions for approval as follows:
1. The parking, loading, unloading, or queuing of semi-trucks, including but not limited to semi-truck bobcats [sic] and semi truck trailers, shall only occur within the loading dock associated with the petitioner’s leased unit. No such parking, loading, unloading, or queuing shall be permitted in any other location at the subject premises or on the adjacent Village streets.
2. Any overnight parking of semi-trucks, including but not limited to semi-truck bobcats [sic] and semi-truck trailers, shall only occur within the loading dock associated with the petitioner’s leased unit and shall be limited to one (1) total.
3. A maximum of three (3) deliveries for the loading or unloading shall be permitted within the hours of operation established below.
4. The hours of operation for the freight terminal shall be limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Petitioner Dmytro Vaskiv and petitioners attorney Lawrence M. Freedman were present and answered questions from the Board related to parking, previous violations, and concerns from neighboring businesses. Attorney Ferolo stated that the Special Use can be revoked if conditions are not met or there are violations against the business. Mr. Freedman confirmed that Mr. Vaskiv understands the onus is on him to comply.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Joe Vito.
Final Resolution: Motion FAILED
Yes: Ray Lang, Joe Vito
No: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Dave Vogel
14. Official Communications
Assistant Public Works Director Christine Bajor said they are working with the Police Department on the Memorial Day Parade.
Trustee Vogel invited the Board to walk in the parade and asked that anyone who is participating to please contact the AMVETS Post so they can be introduced and recognized. The parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Trustee Lang confirmed with Director Klicker that garbage and recycling bins should be kept behind the front plane of the house.
Trustee Krueger thanked Community Development and Police Department staff for addressing parking issues that were occurring at the former Garden Fresh site, and asked Director Ainsworth if there is any interest in the property. Director Ainsworth stated that there has been significant interest and a buyer has been identified.
Trustee Papantos asked that property owners address dandelion growth on their property; Director Klicker stated that staff has been sending notices regarding this.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for April 14 - May 11, 2022, in the amount of $3,973,122.59¢
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 Jim Ruffatto
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
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