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Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met May 15.

Here are the agenda provided by the board:

1. President Horcher called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm 

2. Pledge of Allegiance-N/A 

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 

Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of April 17, 2023 

Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Dave Vogel to approve Minutes as presented. 

Final Resolution: Motion Approved 

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel 

5. Changes to the Agenda - None 

6. Proclamations 

Clerk Brady read the following Proclamation into the record: 

National Public Works Week - May 21-27, 2023 

7. Appointments and Confirmations 

President Horcher asked for a Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners: 

Jon Kolssak - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 

Michael Murphy - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 

Al Palicki - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners 

Bill Hellyer - Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors Ray Lang - Chicago Executive Airport Board of Directors 

Mike Sprague - Plan Commission 

Paul Butler - Senior Commission 

Mary Ann Marabella - Senior Commission 

Julie Ball Board of Health 

Christine Melone - Board of Health 

Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Krueger. 

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 oaths of reappointment for those present. 

9. Citizen Concerns and Comments 

Lloyd Morris and Al Marble spoke in favor of agenda item 13.A. 

Deborah Wilson spoke against agenda item 13.A, and details included in public hearing notices. 

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. 

Clerk Brady read the Consent Agenda into the record. 

A. Resolution 23-075 Approving a Seventh Amendment to the Village of Wheeling Contract with Gene's Village Towing 

B. Ordinance 5593 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 B and Class D-4 Liquor Licenses 

C. Resolution 23-076 Approving a One-Year Extension of a Previously-Bid Municipal Partnering Initiative Contract with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for the FY 2023 Pavement Markings Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $32,221.30 

D. Resolution 23-077 Approving a Publicly Bid Contract with CAD Contract Glazing, Inc. for the Window Replacement Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $54,900 in FY 2023 

E. Resolution 23-078 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving Purchases of Water Meters and Related Parts and Materials from Core & Main in an Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 in FY 2023 

F. Resolution 23-079 Authorizing the Village President to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Buffalo Grove to Establish Maintenance Responsibilities and Cost Sharing for the New Streetlights on Lake Cook Road 

G. Ordinance 5594 Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.91 (Senior Citizens Commission) of the Wheeling Municipal Code to Adjust the Composition of the Senior Commission 

President Horcher asked for Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 

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 

12. Old Business - None 

13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action 

A. Ordinance 5595 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the On-Site Consumption of Cannabis within an Existing Licensed Cannabis Dispensary, 781 N. Milwaukee Avenue (CESAM LLC, DBA OKAY Cannabis) [Docket No. 2023-15] 

Clerk Brady read the item into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item and read the following conditions for approval: 

1. maintains a specially designated area or areas for the purpose of heating, burning, smoking, or lighting cannabis; 
2. is limited to individuals twenty-one years of age or older; and 
3. maintains a locked door or barrier to any specially-designated areas for the purpose of heating, burning, smoking, or lighting cannabis. 

Director Klicker stated that the Plan Commission recommended approval of this item with ten (10) conditions as outlined and amended in the ordinance, some of which already have been met. Petitioner Scott Weiner was present and addressed the Board. Mr. Weiner answered questions related to insurance for patron safety, protocols, inspection occurrences, lounge capacity, and reservation procedures. 

Police Chief James Dunne confirmed that there has been no increase in crashes since our first dispensary opened. 

President Horcher asked for a Motion to approve with conditions as amended. 

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Ray Lang. 

Final Resolution: Motion Approved 

Yes: Pat Horcher, Mary Krueger, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel 

B. Ordinance 5596 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the Operation of an Animal Boarding and Training Facility, 530 W. Hintz Road (Waggles Pet Resort) [Docket No. 2023-16] 

Clerk Brady read the item into the record. Director Klicker introduced the item, stated that this is the second expansion of services since they opened, and read the following condition for approval: 

1. There shall be no customer drop-off or pick-up of pets at the subject site. All customer drop-off and pick-up for any operations by the Petitioner shall only occur at 419 Harvester Court. 

Petitioner Ross Neihaus was present and gave a brief summary of the project and answered questions from the Board. 

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 

14. Official Communications 

President Horcher thanked the Police and Fire Departments for what they do for our community. 

Trustee Papantos asked if we are starting ground breaking for the new fire station. Chief McGreal stated that they will be breaking ground this week. 

15. Approval of Bills 

Approval of Bills for April 27 - May 10, 2023 in the amount of $2,845,825.14¢ 

President Horcher asked for a Motion to approve Bills as presented. 

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 

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 Krueger, second by Joe Vito. 

Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm

https://www.wheelingil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05152023-2488