Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met July 17
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
1. President Horcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by President Horcher
President Horcher asked for a moment of silence in honor of the passing of Michael Moran.
3. Roll Call led by Clerk Brady
Present: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
Trustee Krueger is absent with prior notice.
4. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 5, 2023
President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
B. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of June 19, 2023
President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Minutes as presented.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
5. Changes to the Agenda
Manager Sfondilis requested to have Item 13.A removed from the agenda at the petitioner's request. Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
6. Proclamations - None
7. Appointments and Confirmations - None
8. Administration of Oaths - N/A
9. Citizen Concerns and Comments - None
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.
A. Resolution 23-102 Affirming an Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and the Wheeling Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 3079) for the Period May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2027
B. Resolution 23-103 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase and Installation of Radio Equipment for New Fire Station 42 from Gencomm of Madison, Wisconsin at a Cost Not to Exceed $35,077.29
C. Resolution 23-104 Authorizing Participation as a Member in the Illinois Emergency Management Mutual Aid System Response Pursuant to a Mutual Aid System Intergovernmental Service Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association
D. Ordinance 5599 Amending Chapter 2.32, “Emergency and Disaster Management,” Section 2.32.30, “Emergency Management Coordinator,” of the Wheeling Municipal Code
E. Resolution 23-105 Approving and Ratifying the Village Manager’s Execution of a Seventh Amendment to the Service Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and Andy Frain Services, Inc. for Crossing Guard Services
F. Resolution 23-106 Authorizing the Adoption of Revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual for the Village of Wheeling
G. Resolution 23-107 Accepting a Previously-Bid State of Michigan Contract with Lafontaine CDJR-Lancing for the Purchase of Four 2024 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup Trucks in the Total Amount of $241,751
H. Resolution 23-108 Authorizing Acceptance of a Previously-Bid Sourcewell Proposal for an Emergency Generator at Village Hall through Altorfer Power Systems in an Amount Not to Exceed $300,000
I. Resolution 23-109 Approving Change Order No. 1 and Final for a Reduction in the Amount of $252,907.95 to the Contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the 2022 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Street Improvement Program
J. Resolution 23-110 Approving Change Order No. 1 and Final for a Reduction in the Amount of $10,971.25 to the Final Contract with TAT Enterprises Inc. for the 2023 Parking Lot Improvement Project
K. Resolution 23-111 Approving an Engineering Services Agreement with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. for Design of the 2024 Street Improvement Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $114,713
L. Resolution 23-112 for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code (2024 MFT Street Improvement Program)
M. Resolution 23-113 Waiving Competitive Bidding and Approving a Publicly-Bid Contract with Martam Construction Inc. for FRA Quiet Zone Median Improvements in an Amount Not to Exceed $112,092
President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
12. Old Business - None
13. New Business - All Listed Items for Discussion and Possible Action
A. Ordinance Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement between the Village of Wheeling and Thompson Peak 4, LLC for the Development of Land at 889–903 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, Illinois Comprising a Part of the Town Center-II TIF District of the Village of Wheeling, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois This item was removed from the agenda.
B. Ordinance 5600 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the Operation of a Truck Freight Terminal at 1100 Chaddick Drive (R+L Carriers) [Docket No. PSU23-0003]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item; there were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
C. Ordinance 5601 Granting a Variation to Reduce the Minimum Required Setback from the Property Line Abutting a Public Right-of-Way for a Ground Sign for Old Munich Tavern (582 N. Milwaukee Avenue) [Docket No. PV23-0005]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Director Klicker introduced the item; there were no questions from the Board. Motion by Dave Vogel, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
D. Ordinance 5602 Granting a Variation from Title 19, Zoning, to Permit an Increase in Maximum Fence Height at 1033 Noel Avenue (Precision Paper Tube Co.) [Docket No. PV23-0006]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Director Klicker introduced the item and answered a question from the Board. Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Ray Lang.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
E. Ordinance 5603 Granting Special Use Approval to Permit the Operation of a Gaming Establishment (Kiki's Cafe Monte Carlo), 1201-B W. Dundee Road [Docket No. PSU23-0007]
Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Director Klicker introduced the item, and read the following conditions for approval: 1. The hours of operation shall be consistent with liquor licensing.
2. Within thirty (30) days following the granting of the special use ordinance, the petitioner shall update the Wheeling Business License with the Community Development Department to reflect the change in use to gaming establishment.
There were no questions from the Board.
Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Papantos.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
14. Official Communications
Trustee Ruffatto commended Village staff, the City of Prospect Heights and the Chicago Executive Airport for a successful Rock n Run event.
15. Approval of Bills
Approval of Bills for June 15, 2023 - July 12, 2023, in the amount of $5,623,739.67¢
Motion by Mary Papantos, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Final Resolution: Motion Approved
Yes: Pat Horcher, Ray Lang, Mary Papantos, Jim Ruffatto, Joe Vito, Dave Vogel
Absent: Mary Krueger
16. Executive Session - None
17. Action on Executive Session Items - N/A
18. Adjournment
President Horcher asked for a motion to adjourn.
Motion by Ray Lang, second by Jim Ruffatto.
Motion carried by Voice Vote, all ayes, one absent, the meeting adjourned at 6:46 pm
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