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Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Jan. 8.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

I. ROLL CALL – Time: 7:00 PM

Attendee:

Jim Schwantz Mayor Absent

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

Also 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. ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM – Time: 7:00 PM

1. Elect a Mayor Pro Tem - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

In the absence of Mayor Schwantz, Clerk Duer opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Councilman Kozlowski was nominated and elected.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Mayor Pro Temp Kozlowski invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.

IV. PUBLIC HEARING – Time: 7:01 PM

1. Motion to Open the Public Hearing for Zoning Code Text Amendments - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. Recess the Public Hearing and Reconvene in Police Policy & Code Services Committee - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Time: 7:02 PM

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Special Meeting - December 11, 2023 - Accepted

2. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - December 11, 2023 - Accepted

VI. MAYOR'S REPORT – Time: 7:02 PM

1. As Submitted -

Mayor Pro Tem Kozlowski announced:

Village Hall will be closed to the public on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The regularly scheduled Village Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. will still be held.

Christmas trees and wreaths, free of decorations, can be placed at the parkway on your scheduled collection day throughout January.

Elgin Recycling facilities recycle your holiday lights, year-round. Visit Elk Grove Township Recycling Center, 145 S Weiler Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

VII. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – Time: 7:03 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: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

VIII.COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:03 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion to Affirm the Pre-Purchased 2024 Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Approved by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry reported that staff has located 8 of the 9 pre-approved replacement vehicles and recommends affirming the vehicles pre-purchased from the 2024 replacement schedule in the total amount of $790,000.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

ABSENT: Schwantz

2. Consider a Motion to Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller Regarding Access to the Comptroller’s Local Debt Recovery Program - Approved by Voice Vote

Deputy Village Manager Hadley Skeffington-Vos explained the Illinois Office of the Comptroller's program to assist local governments to collect certain unpaid debt such as parking tickets, ordinance violations, traffic fines, court fines, administrative judgments, utility bills, and fees. This Local Debt Recovery System charges a fee only to the debtor. Skeffington-Vos recommended approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with the State.

In response to Councilman Myslinski, Skeffington-Vos stated the debt is turned over to a collection agency or a lien could be filed.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

ABSENT: Schwantz

3. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:06 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Massage Therapy Business at 1581 N. Quentin Road - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the petitioner's request to open Bali Hai, a massage therapy business at 1581 N. Quentin Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve the Special Use and staff concurs.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms ABSENT: Schwantz

2. Consider an Ordinance Granting Variations and a Resolution Approving the Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision for a Two-Lot Subdivision at 1 N. Oak Street - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: Six)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Palatine Park District's request to subdivide the existing property into two lots and maintain the current R-2 single-family residential zoning designation.

As the contract purchaser, the Park District requests approval of a Variation to permit a corner lot width of 61 feet (minimum required 85 feet); Variation to permit a corner lot area to be 8,147 square feet (minimum required 10,000 square feet); and Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision to permit a 2-lot subdivision. Lot 1 would continue as St. Paul's parking lot that complies with the minimum R-2 lot requirements. Lot 2 (to be acquired by the Park District) requires variations, although with no immediate development plans but the continued tenancy of the subject home. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Variations and Preliminary Final Plat of Subdivision, and staff concurs.

In response to Councilman Millar, Vyverberg stated that yes, if all R-2 setbacks are met, in the future the existing home could be demolished and a new one constructed.

Mayor Pro Tem Kozlowski asked if the Park District desires to acquire all properties on Palatine Road.

Village Manager Reid Ottesen stated that is the plan and noted that the church is not paying taxes currently as a tax-exempt use. It is not currently in the Comprehensive Plan but that has been the long-term plan of the Park District for over 20 years. If the Council has other ideas, now is the time to voice them.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

ABSENT: Schwantz

3. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Rezoning from Planned Development to R-1 Single-Family and a Resolution Approving a Plat of Consolidation for 1502 W. Northwest Highway - Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the Palatine Park District's request to rezone the Subject Property from Planned Development to R-1 Single-Family and consolidate the existing 6 lots into 1 lot. Annexed into the Village in 1990 and rezoned to Planned Development to incorporate the former existing Camelot Care Center and Institution facility (which ceased operations in 2005). The Palatine Park District acquired the property in 2012 with a plan for a new Meadowlark Community Park, to include reconstructing the existing parking lot, walking paths, a shelter area, two playgrounds, activity areas, and pedestrian access from Doe Road. The existing approximately 3,600 square foot building will remain for storage. Grading will remain the same with entrance from Northwest Highway. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval and Staff concurs.

In response to Councilman Millar, Vyverberg confirmed there will be no impact on detention or drainage.

Village Manager Reid Ottesen confirmed that parking for activities will be in the parking area on the property. Signage will be used if necessary along Doe. Village will work with the Park District.

Jim Holder, Superintendent of Parks and Planning, Palatine Park District, stated the parking lot is on the east side and the Park District will put signage directing vehicles to parking. We will work with neighbors and Village regarding parking.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

ABSENT: Schwantz

Reconvene the Public Hearing - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

4. Consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Appendix A: Zoning Ordinance of the Palatine Code of Ordinances - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

Director of Community Development Mike Jacobs explained recommendations of various sections of Appendix A. Zoning Ordinance: Section 3.02 Definitions: Adding a definition for Religious Institutions, deleting definitions of Boarding Houses and Lodging Room, and amending the existing definitions of Dwelling, Hotel, Hotel apartment (with limits of 30 and 90 day stays).

• Sections 6.03(b)(4) and (6): Amending the fence regulations for Front Yards of corner lots in the Village's R-2 Single-Family and R-3 Multi-Family zoning districts. The proposed amendments would allow fencing in front yards of corner lots, if the front yard does not function as the lot's front yard;

• Article 8 - Signage;

• Article 10 - Residential Districts: Amending the lot coverage limitations in the Village's residential zoning districts;

• Article 11 - General Requirements for Business Districts: prohibit the attachment of any balloons, streamers, or other attention getting devices to any sign, light pole, fence, or principal/accessory structure;

• Article 14 - Administration: Amending regulations regarding the lapse of Special Uses and Variations; definition of religious institutions in residential districts and other minor amendments to multiple sections of the Village's Appendix A - Zoning Ordinance. Changes are recommended for clarification and consistency.

Councilman Millar asked for new Code clarification on the Aster Street fence request and how that would be addressed. Jacobs explained and stated ultimately it is staff's call.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

ABSENT: Schwantz

Close the Public Hearing - 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: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

5. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:31 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:31 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:31 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:31 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

IX. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:31 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: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

X. CONSENT AGENDA

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: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

1. Consider a Motion to Approve Warrant 2024 #1 - Approved

2. Consider a Motion to Affirm the Pre-Purchased 2024 Light and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Approved

3. Consider a Motion to Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller Regarding Access to the Comptroller’s Local Debt Recovery Program - Approved

4. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use to Permit a Massage Therapy Business at 1581 N. Quentin Road - Approved (Council District: One)

Ordinance #O-1-24

5. Consider an Ordinance Granting Variations and a Resolution Approving the Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision for a Two-Lot Subdivision at 1 N. Oak Street - Approved (Council District: Six)

Ordinance #O-2-24

6. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Rezoning from Planned Development to R-1 Single-Family and a Resolution Approving a Plat of Consolidation for 1502 W. Northwest Highway - Approved (Council District: One)

Ordinance #O-3-24

Resolution #R-1-24

7. Consider an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Appendix A: Zoning Ordinance of the Palatine Code of Ordinances - Approved

Ordinance #O-4-24

8. Consider an Ordinance Amending the Village of Palatine's Code of Ordinances - Approved

Ordinance #O-5-24

9. Consider a Motion to Amend the Fee Schedule Supplement to the Village's Code of Ordinances - Approved

XI. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:32 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No report

B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:32 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No report

C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:32 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No report

D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:32 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No report

E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:32 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No report

F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:32 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No report

XII. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS – Time: 7:33 PM

A. VILLAGE MANAGER – Time: 7:33 PM

1. As Submitted -

No report

B. VILLAGE CLERK – Time: 7:33 PM

1. As Submitted -

No report

C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:33 PM

1. As Submitted -

No report

XIII.CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED – Time: 7:33 PM

No Closed Session requested.

XIV. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:33 PM

James Sandgathe, Palatine resident for 30 years, commented on migrant incidents in our community and now migrants are coming out from Chicago. He is concerned about potential crime in the suburbs. He asked to make sure that this issue be addressed on an ongoing basis. We have no objections to wanting to help people, but after the pandemic, we have plenty of local people in Palatine needing our assistance.

Roman Golash, Palatine, complimented Palatine for handling the bus arriving from Texas, noted the potential on-going problem and stated that the Federal Government has created this problem. He warned that the problem will get worse. Chicago is chaotic.

XV. ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:40 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: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

AYES: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

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