Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met July 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. Call to Order at 6:35 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance-N/A
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 June 20, 2022
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Mary Krueger to approve Minutes as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Abstain: Ray Lang
Trustee Lang abstained as he was not present at the meeting on June 20, 2022.
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations
Proclamation: Richard Sedlacek Day - July 19, 2022
Clerk Brady read the proclamation into the record. Public Works Director Dan Kaup spoke about Mr. Sedlacek's tenure in Wheeling and congratulated him on his retirement.
[BREAK]
President Horcher asked for a motion for a brief recess.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Motion carried by voice vote, all Ayes, the meeting recessed at 6:40 p.m.
[RECONVENE]
President Horcher asked for a motion to reconvene the open meeting.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Motion carried by Roll Call vote, all Ayes, the meeting reconvened at 6:49 p.m.
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments
Deborah Wilson made a statement about Trustees answering questions during public comment, and a recent water event in her neighborhood.
10. Staff Reports
Public Works Director Dan Kaup gave an update on the Wolf Road and Northgate Parkway construction projects.
Economic Development Director Patrick Ainsworth invited the public to the Community Workshop for the Restaurant Row Corridor Study on July 20 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Village Hall, and spoke about the recent ribbon cuttings at Mini
Donut Factory, Kopa Tea Bar, and Moe's Café.
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. Ordinance 5521 Declaring as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposal of Personal Property Owned by or in the Possession of the Village of Wheeling by Recycling, Trade-in, Donation, or Public Auction
B. Ordinance 5522 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 B Liquor Licenses
C. Resolution 22-076 Authorizing the Village Manager to Execute a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release in the Amount of $250,000
D. Resolution 22-077 Approving a Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI) Bid Contract with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for the FY 2022 Pavement Markings Program in an Amount not to Exceed $28,328.52
E. Resolution 22-078 Approving a Contract with Midwest Brickpaving Inc. for the 2022 Brick Paver Maintenance Project in the Amount of $99,999.98 in FY 2022
F. Resolution 22-079 Authorizing the Acceptance of a State-Bid Contract with Rush Truck Center and Sourcewell-Bid Contract with Lindco Equipment for the Purchase of One 2.5-Ton Single Axle Dump Truck with Snow Plow, Wing Plow and Salt Spreader with Electronic Liquid Pre-Wet for a Total Amount of $219,859
G. Resolution 22-080 Authorizing and Accepting a Sourcewell-Bid Contract with EJ Equipment for the Purchase of One Combination Sewer Cleaning and Vacuum Truck in the Amount of $509,370
President Horcher asked for a motion to the approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Dave Vogel.
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. Ordinance 5523 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the Operation of a Recreation and Instruction Facility, 284 E. Palatine Road (America’s Gym) [Docket No. 2022-27]
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Ordinance 5524 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Permit a Driveway to Extend Beyond the Front Plane of a House, 1015 Sherwood Drive [Docket No. 2022-26]
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Director Klicker reviewed the request. Petitioner Corey Rataiczyk was 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. Resolution 22-081 Awarding a Wheeling Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant for CESAM LLC d/b/a West Town Bakery at 781 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Economic Development Director Patrick Ainsworth gave an overview of the project. Petitioner Scott Weiner was present and answered questions 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
D. Ordinance 5525 Granting a Rezoning from the R-4 Multi-Family Residential District to the MXT, Transit Oriented Mixed Use Zoning District, for the property located at 135 McHenry Road [Docket No. 2022-29A]
Clerk Brady read Items 13.D, 13.E, 13.F, 13.G, 13.H and 13.I into the record. Manager Sfondilis spoke about the current Fire Stations, location of the project and the budget related to this. Director Klicker reviewed each of the agenda items. Jamie Zaura, 845 Design Group, was present and reviewed various project details. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Mella and Ms. Zaura answered questions from the Board related to floodplain elevation, resident noise accommodations, and the landscape plan.
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
E. Ordinance 5526 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the Operation of a New Public Safety Facility for Fire Station 42, 135 McHenry Road [Docket No. 2022-29B]
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
F. Ordinance 5527 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Minimum Parking Setback From 10 feet to 5 feet for Fire Station 42, 135 McHenry Road [Docket No. 2022-29C]
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
G. Ordinance 5528 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Minimum Drive Aisle Width from 25 feet to 18 feet for Fire Station 42, 135 McHenry Road [Docket No. 2022-29D]
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
H. Ordinance 5529 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Reduce the Minimum Greenbelt Width from 6 feet to 5 feet on the North Property Line for Fire Station 42, 135 McHenry Road [Docket No. 2022-29E]
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
I. Ordinance 5530 Granting Major Site Plan and Building Appearance Approval for Construction of a Public Safety Facility, 135 McHenry Road (Fire Station 42) [Docket No. 2022-29F]
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
J. Ordinance 5531 Amending Title 11, Rights-of-Way, Streets and Sidewalks, of the Wheeling Municipal Code
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Village Attorney James Ferolo reviewed the changes. There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
K. Ordinance 5532 Amending Title 12, Trees and Vegetation, of the Wheeling Municipal Code
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Village Attorney James Ferolo reviewed the changes. Public Works Director Kaup answered questions about residents planting on the parkway, and tree removal.
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
14. Official Communications
Trustee Krueger thanked Director Klicker and staff for addressing the Hintz Road fence issue. Director Klicker commended Health Inspector David Kee for taking the lead in getting this resolved, and stated that is was an all-around collaborative effort. Trustee Krueger thanked Fire Department C-shift for their hospitality during her recent ride-along.
Trustee Papantos spoke about some improvements as a result of the Wolf Road construction project, thanked Director Kaup for working with IDOT to keep the project moving along, and dealing with resident concerns.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for June 16-July 13, 2022 in the amount of $3,712,014.39¢
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel 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 & Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a Motion to recess to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos to recess into Executive Session and to adjourn the meeting directly from Executive Session.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved by Roll Call vote, the open meeting recessed at 8:01 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
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