Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Jan. 16.
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 | 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 |
Village Clerk Marg Duer, Village Manager Reid Ottesen, Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos, Village Attorney Patrick Brankin, 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 – Time: 7:00 PM
1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - January 9, 2023 - Accepted
| RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
1. As Submitted -
Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:
Saturday, January 21: 5 PM - 7:30 PM
Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Benefiting St. Thomas of Villanova Parish
St. Thomas of Villanova Rowley Center
Thursday, January 26: 10:30 AM - 9 PM
Knights of Columbus Dine to Donate
Benefiting K9 for Veterans
Photo’s Hotdogs
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: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:01 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider a Resolution Granting a Two-Lot Subdivision at 1150 W. Wilson Street - Adopted by Voice Vote (Council District: One)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented a developer's request to subdivide a 1.36 acre parcel into 2 residential lots in the South Frog Hollow Sub Area. The Village Engineer has initially reviewed and conditionally accepted the engineering plans, noting the proposed subdivision conforms to all the minimum Zoning and Subdivision standards, Site Development, and Floodplain regulations. The Plan Commission unanimously approved the subdivision, and staff concurs.
| 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 |
Nothing was submitted.
B. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:03 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Tobacco Shop at 1713 N. Rand Road #100 - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Four)
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request for a Special Use to open a tobacco shop, selling tobacco, vape products and accessory items, within a multi-tenant building. Minors may not enter the premises unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Vyverberg reviewed parking agreements. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve, and staff concurs.
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request to divide a two-bedroom unit into a one-bedroom unit and a studio unit, smaller than the minimum 500 square feet required by Ordinance. The Park Town HOA approved the conversion. Only one such unit remains that could be converted in this way. Parking is compliant. The ZBA voted unanimously to approve the variation and staff concurs.
In response to Councilman Solberg, Vyverberg stated the request does have to do with the HOA assessment.
| RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman AYES: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
Nothing was submitted.
C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
D. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Nothing was submitted.
VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:09 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: Schwantz, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
Resolution #R-1-23
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Tobacco Shop at 1713 N. Rand Road #100 - Approved (Council District: Four)
Ordinance #O-5-23
3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Variation for a Multi-Family Unit to be Less than the Minimum Required Square Feet to Allow an Existing Condominium Unit (#104) to be Divided Into Two Units at 140 W. Wood Street - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-6-23
4. Consider a Resolution Granting a Reduction in the Public Improvements Security Deposit and Commencement of the One-Year Maintenance Period for the Autumn Road Subdivision - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: One)
Resolution #R-2-23
5. Consider an Ordinance Decreasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses by One for Open Kitchens, 512 W. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: Six)
Ordinance #O-7-23
IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE
A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No report.
D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
Councilman Myslinski commended the Mayor for being here this evening after hip replacement Friday.
E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:10 PM
BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN
1. As Submitted -
No Report
X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:10 PM
A. VILLAGE MANAGER
1. As Submitted -
No Report
B. VILLAGE CLERK
1. As Submitted -
C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:10 PM
1. As Submitted -
No Report
XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 7:10 PM
No Closed Session requested.
XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:10 PM
No one came forward.
XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:11 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, Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms |
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