Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Jan. 9.
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 | Absent | |
| 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 |
Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Nicholas Standiford, Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs, 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, and Director of Human Resources Pam Jackson
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 - December 12, 2022 - Accepted
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
1. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:
Christmas trees and wreaths, free of decorations, can be placed at the parkway for pick up on your scheduled collection day throughout January.
The Village Hall will be closed next Monday, January 16, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.; however, the regularly scheduled Village Council Meeting will take place at 7:00 PM, January 16, in the Council Chambers.
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: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
A. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:01 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Motion to Approve the Temporary Closure of Public Streets and Waiver of Fees All Related to the Jaycees' Proposed 2023 Hometown Fest - Approved by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Village Manager Reid Ottesen presented the Palatine Jaycees plan for their annual Hometown Fest from Friday, June 30 - Tuesday, July 4, 2023:
• Friday June 30: 5 PM - 10 PM (Special Needs Carnival from 3 - 5 PM)
• Saturday July 1: Noon - Midnight (Parade at 11 AM)
• Sunday July 2: Noon - 10 PM
• Monday July 3: 3 PM - Midnight (Fireworks at 9:30 PM)
• Tuesday July 4: Noon - 5 PM
with requests for:
1) Waiver of fees for Village services, permits, and licenses;
2) Temporary closure of Wood Street, between Mozart Street and Oak Street, from Monday, June 26 - Wednesday, July 5 for the carnival (this approval would be subject to access being maintained to the Village Hall and Park District facilities throughout the event);
3) Setup will begin Thursday, June 29 and tear down will start Tuesday afternoon on July 4th and conclude on Wednesday, July 5th; and
4) Temporary closure of streets on July 1st for the parade. Any requested overnight security from the Palatine Police Department will be billed and paid for by the Jaycees. The hours were approved by the Palatine Park District on December 13, 2022
Ottesen recommends approval of the Palatine Jaycees Hometown Fest, but recommends Jaycees conduct overnight surveillance or hire independent contractors. Palatine police security overnight will be billed.
Zack Kulig and Andrew Namowicz presented details of Hometown Fest 2023. In response to Councilman Lamerand regarding the 2022 MC's political comments, they stated last year's MC has been replaced and barred from any microphone. This has been handled internally.
| RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor AYES: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
Nothing was submitted.
B. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:05 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit an Accessory Structure to be 770 Square Feet, Instead of the Maximum Permitted 700 Square Feet, at 126 N. Elmwood Avenue - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented a proposal to expand an existing detached garage to 770 square feet (700' maximum allowed) for truck parking at 126 N. Elmwood. It complies with setback, bulk, building and lot overage code. The ZBA voted unanimously to recommend approval and staff concurs.
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Petitioner's request for a Variation to permit a fence set back 0 feet from the side property line abutting a street (minimum required 5 feet); and a Variation not to install the required landscaping between the fence and the lot line abutting a public street. As directed, petitioner has removed some of the existing parkway landscaping to eliminate line of sight concerns for pedestrians. The ZBA voted unanimously to recommend approval of the variations and staff concurs.
In response to Councilman Myslinski, Village Manager Reid Ottesen clarified that there are five feet between the sidewalk and the property line.
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the resident's proposal to construct a one-story screened-in porch in their rear yard, set back 36 feet (minimum 40'). Building and lot coverage are within code. The ZBA voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Special Use and staff concurs.
Chris Ferry, Howard Avenue, Elmhurst owner was present to field questions.
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor AYES: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg reported Wicked Quick Car Wash, LLC has recently acquired the car wash at 1220 N. Rand Rd. and seeks a transfer of Special Use #O-133-86 to permit the continued operation; the business hours will be extended by one hour. Staff recommends approval.
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
Nothing was submitted.
C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:14 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:14 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN Lamerand
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:14 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, 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: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
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: Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
2. Consider a Motion to Approve 2023 Warrant #1 - Approved
3. Consider a Motion to Approve the Temporary Closure of Public Streets and Waiver of Fees All Related to the Jaycees' Proposed 2023 Hometown Fest - Approved (Council District: Six)
4. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation to Permit an Accessory Structure to be 770 Square Feet, Instead of the Maximum Permitted 700 Square Feet, at 126 N. Elmwood Avenue - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-1-23
5. Consider an Ordinance Granting Variations to Permit a Fence to be Installed in the Side Yard Abutting a Street and Without the Required Landscaping at 948 N. Topanga Drive - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-2-23
6. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit an Addition to be Set Back 36 Feet from the Rear Lot Line Instead of the Minimum Required 40 Feet at 1153 N. Edgewater Court - Approved (Council District: One)
Ordinance #O-3-23
7. Consider an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Transfer to Permit the Continued Operation of a Car Wash at 1220 N. Rand Road - Approved (Council District: Five)
Ordinance #O-4-23
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
In Councilman Millar's absence, Vice Chairman Lamerand made the Committee Report.
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:16 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:16 PM
A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 7:16 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 7:16 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:16 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 7:16 PM
No Closed Session requested.
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Minutes January 9, 2023
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:16 PM
No one came forward.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:16 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: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Millar |
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