Village of Arlington Heights President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
President Hayes and the following Trustees responded to roll: Grasse, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Shirley and Tinaglia.
Also present were Randy Recklaus, Gregory Smith, Charles Perkins, Diana Mikula and Becky Hume.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Village Board 09/05/2023 Approved
Trustee Nicolle Grasse moved to approve. Trustee Robin LaBedz Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
Abstain: Hayes
V. APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
A. Warrant Register 09/15/2023 Approved
Trustee James Bertucci moved to approve in the amount of $1,601,272.74.
Trustee Tom Schwingbeck Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
VI. RECOGNITIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of "One Book, One Village" Community Reading Event by Sherri Tader, Information Services Advisor and Neal Parker, Programs and Exhibits Specialist, Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
Sherri Tader and Neal Parker presented the Book for this year’s selection; the Two Lives of Sara by Catherine Adel West. She’s a Chicago author whose book is a work of historical fiction. There are 16 programs in which residents can participate. Check AHML.info/onebook for details.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
VIII. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 18, 2023 Approved
Interview of Beth Deiter for appointment to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities - term ending April 30, 2026
President Hayes administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Deiter.
Trustee Nicolle Grasse moved to concur in the Mayor's appointment. Trustee Richard Baldino Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
B. Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 18, 2023 Approved
Interview of Jennifer Durkin for appointment to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities - term ending April 30, 2024
President Hayes administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Durkin.
Trustee Richard Baldino moved to concur in the Mayor's appointment. Trustee Nicolle Grasse Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
C. Report of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 18, 2023 Approved
Consideration of recommending to the Liquor Commissioner the issuance of a Class A liquor license to Sushi De Tapas, Inc. dba Kaido Sushi located at 45 W. Golf Road.
Trustee Nicolle Grasse moved to approve. Trustee Tom Schwingbeck Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
D. Paragon Mechanical - 2400 S. Arlington Heights Rd. - PC#22-010 Rescheduled
Amendment to LUV Ord. 20-022, Variations
The petitioner was not present so the item will be addressed at a future meeting.
Trustee moved to Motion. Trustee Seconded the Motion.
The Motion:
X. CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT LEGAL
A. Ordinance - Code Amendment - Chapter 13 - Alcohol Liquor Dealers Approved
Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to approve 2023-61. Trustee Jim Tinaglia
Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
B. A Resolution Accepting an Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Community-Law Enforcement Partnership Deflection Program Grant (CARE Grant)
Approved
Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to approve R2023-27. Trustee Jim Tinaglia Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
C. An Ordinance Amending the Annual Budget of the Village of Arlington Heights, County of Cook, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year Approved
Beginning January 1, 2023 and Ending
December 31, 2023 (IL Criminal Justice Information Authority Grant)
Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to approve 2023-62. Trustee Jim Tinaglia Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
D. An Ordinance Approving A Purchase And Sale Agreement For, And The Purchase Of, Certain Real Property - 6 North Hickory Avenue
Approved
Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to approve 2023-63/A2023-53. Trustee Jim Tinaglia Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
CONSENT REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
XI. APPROVAL OF BIDS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
XIII. LEGAL
XIV. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE MANAGER
XV. APPOINTMENTS
XVI. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Proceed at Own Risk Request – Verizon Cell
Phone Tower, 1500 W Shure Drive
Mr. Smith explained that Verizon and the owner of 1500 W. Shure Drive are requesting permission for a temporary mobile cellular antenna installation at the site. Ultimately, they will seek a permanent installation of cell antennas on the building. The application for permanent antennas will come back to the Board for review. Verizon asked for the proposed agreement to be amended to a date later than the October 30th application deadline, as they may not be able to meet that date.
Ari Rosenthal, attorney for Verizon, said Sprint has left the site. The landlord has asked if Verizon can use the same mounts that are already on the building. This reuse requires new sets of drawings and evaluation by a structural engineer. The drawings and engineer’s report are anticipated in mid-October. The landlord will then need to review these documents. This makes the application date of late October difficult to meet. They are trying to get the application for permitting as fast as possible. The landlord and senior management still need to sign off on the agreement that staff has drafted.
President Hayes asked what is the potential loss of service. Jessie McDaniel, engineer for the Verizon, said customers will lose coverage and capacity near Route 53, Rand Road and Dundee Road. This is why they are requesting for temporary service the help lessen the impact and gap in coverage in the area.
Trustee Bertucci asked what is the area it would cover. Mr. McDaniel said the antenna covers half to one mile in any direction.
Trustee LaBedz asked about the existing infrastructure. Mr. Perkins said the mechanical infrastructure was from a previous cell phone provider. Verizon is studying the existing mounts to see if they can reuse them. This evaluation takes about 3 weeks. They need a crew to gather data and time for the engineer to evaluate it, then they can make the determination if the existing mounts can be used. Mr. Rosenthal said there will be electrical power to the temporary installation, it will not be powered a generator.
Trustee Tinaglia asked will the new cell towers will look different. The Verizon team said the new antennas are comparable in size and appearance and they will be as safe as they were before. The FCC regulates all providers. Nothing will be dramatically different.
Trustee Shirley asked if there was a gap in service. Mr. Rosenthal said this area is being served by another antenna site and that site’s landlord has not renewed the lease. The temporary installation will bridge the gap until the proposed permanent antenna can take over the service from the previous location which is in Palatine.
Trustee Bertucci asked if Verizon was in agreeance with the conditions. Mr. Rosenthal said yes.
Trustee Baldino moved to approve authorizing the Village Manager to execute the amended Proceed At Own Risk declaration for Verizon to “Proceed At Own Risk” with construction of the temporary cell phone antenna while the petitioner submits an application to the Plan Commission for a Special Use and all required Variations for consideration of the permanent cell phone antenna on the current building at 1500 W Shure Drive. Trustee Bertucci Seconded the motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
B. Closed Session
Request for Closed Session per 5 ILCS 120/2(c)
(21): Discussion of minutes lawfully closed, whether for purposes of approval of the minutes or the semi-annual review of the minutes
-and
5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11): litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the Village has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the Board finds that an action is probable or imminent
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Robin LaBedz moved to adjourn to Closed Session at 8:05 p.m. Trustee Richard Baldino Seconded the Motion.
The Motion: Passed
Ayes: Baldino, Bertucci, Dunnington, Grasse, Hayes, LaBedz, Schwingbeck, Shirley, Tinaglia
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