Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met Jan. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. President Horcher called the meeting to order at 6:30pm and announced that the live stream isn't working.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call led by Clerk Brady
Present: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel 4. Approval of Minutes - None
5. Changes to the Agenda - None
6. Proclamations
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - January 16, 2023
Clerk Brady read the Proclamation into the record.
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None
10. Staff Reports
New Laws 2023:
Village Attorney James Ferolo summarized certain portions of the new laws including cannabis (related to expungements), Foreign Fire Insurance Board, Occupational Safety Health Act, Employee Sick Leave Act, Support Through Loss Act, and Removal of Buckthorn Act.
Police Chief James Dunne summarized certain portions of the new laws specifically related to law enforcement including the Victims of Carjacking Protection, School Zones (Speed Limits and Fines), SAFE-T Act (update), and Illinois Assault Weapons Ban.
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. Resolution 23-001 Authorizing the Adoption of Revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual for the Village of Wheeling
B. Resolution 23-002 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of New Holmatro Fire Department Extrication Equipment from Jefferson Fire & Safety at a Cost Not to Exceed $33,717
C. Resolution 23-003 Authorizing the Village President to Execute a Grant Agreement Regarding Congregate Meals Provided by the Village of Wheeling in the Amount of $72,652
D. Resolution 23-004 Authorizing and Directing the Village Manager to Execute a Service Provider Contract Renewal with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc. in the Amount of $155,790 for GIS Support Services in FY2023 as Part of the Ongoing GIS Consortium Initiative
E. Ordinance 5565 Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or by Any Other Method within a Certain Area in the Village of Wheeling
F. Resolution 23-005 Amending the Authorization of and Consent to a Class 6b Incentive for Twenty Lake Management LLC at 1111 Wheeling Road Previously Granted under Resolution 22-056
G. Resolution 23-006 Renewing the Village of Wheeling's Annual Subscription to the Northwest Central Dispatch System’s Joint Emergency Management System (JEMS) in the Amount of $26,713.29 for FY 2023
H. Resolution 23-007 Approving a Service Agreement with the Salem Group for Temporary Clerical Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000 in FY 2023
I. Resolution 23-008 Approving an Agreement with Ciorba Group Inc. for Consulting Services for the 2024 Streetlight Replacement Program in the Amount of $34,864
J. Resolution 23-009 Accepting a Proposal for Engineering Services from Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. for Storm Sewer Assessment and Mapping in an Amount not to Exceed $750,000 for FY 2023
K. Resolution 23-010 Approving a Bond Record-Keeping Report
L. Resolution 23-011 Approving the Village of Wheeling’s Withdrawal from the Regional Emergency Dispatch Center Effective December 31, 2024
President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Dave Vogel to approve as presented.
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 390 Holbrook Drive – Applicant is 3802 Potter LLC
President Horcher read the Public Hearing Rules. The Public Hearing opened at 6:51:23 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 Dave Vogel, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved, the Public Hearing closed at 6:51:53 p.m.
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
B. Resolution 23-012 Consenting to a Cook County Class 6b Real Estate Tax Assessment Classification for the Property Located at 390 Holbrook Drive in the Village of Wheeling, Illinois
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. Village Manager Jon Sfondilis read the following conditions for approval:
A. The Applicant shall obtain all necessary building and/or construction related permits from the Village for the construction of the Proposed Development.
B. The Subject Property shall be re-occupied, operated, and maintained at all times in compliance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the Village.
C. All work performed on the Proposed Development must be conducted in a good and workmanlike manner, with due dispatch, and within any deadlines provided pursuant to this Agreement or set forth in the Village Code.
D. The total construction value for permits issued for the Proposed Improvements shall be no less than $500,000.00.
Petitioner Colleen Chionis was present and answered questions from the Board.
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos to approve with conditions.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
C. Ordinance 5566 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the Operation of a Massage Establishment, 765-C W. Dundee Road (Anna’s Sunny Spa) [Docket No. 2022-39]
Clerk Brady read the legislation title into the record. Director Klicker introduced the item and read the following condition for approval:
The petitioner shall submit an Application for Business License to the Community Development Department. Upon demonstrating that the petitioner and the business operations comply with all requirements of Chapter 4.74 of the Wheeling Municipal Code, a Business License shall be obtained prior to operation of the massage establishment at the subject location.
Petitioners were present and answered a question from the Board. President Horcher re-read the condition for approval and asked for a motion to approve.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto to approve with condition.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
D. Resolution 23-013 Declaring a Voluntary Tax Year 2021 Surplus in the North Milwaukee / Lake-Cook Tax Increment Financing District Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such to the Cook County Treasurer's Office
Clerk Brady read titles 13.D through 13.G into the record. Finance Director Michael Kaplan introduced the items. Trustee Ruffatto commented that the surplus funds that went to District 21 and District 214 were good. There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Joe Vito.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
E. Resolution 23-014 Declaring an Intergovernmental-Agreement-Required Tax Year 2021 Surplus in the South Milwaukee / Manchester Drive Tax Increment Financing District Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such to the Cook County Treasurer's Office
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
F. Resolution 23-015 Declaring a Voluntary Tax Year 2021 Surplus in the South Milwaukee / Manchester Drive Tax Increment Financing District Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such to the Cook County Treasurer's Office
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Dave Vogel.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
G. Resolution 23-016 Declaring a Voluntary Tax Year 2021 Surplus in the Southeast-II Tax Increment Financing District Fund and Authorizing the Distribution of Such to the Cook County Treasurer's Office
Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel 14. Official Communications
President Horcher welcomed everyone back.
Trustee Papantos thanked Chief Dunne for the newsletter piece regarding lining up at a turn arrow. 15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for December 15, 2022 to January 11, 2023, in the amount of $4,852,639.47¢ Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto 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 pending, probable, and/or imminent litigation.
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 carried by Roll Call vote, all ayes, the open meeting recessed at 7:08 p.m. Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
http://wheelingil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01162023-2454
Alerts Sign-up