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Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met April 8

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

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

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, 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 - April 1, 2024 - Accepted

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

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

IV. MAYOR'S REPORT – Time: 7:00 PM

1. Consider a Resolution Appointing and Re-Appointing Members to Various Village Boards and Commissions - Adopted by Voice Vote

Mayor Schwantz recommended the following reappointments:

Planning and Zoning Commission 3-Year Term - Expiring in 2027

• Tim Schubert

• Patrick Noonan

• Robert Kolososki

Beautification Commission 2-Year Term - Expiring in 2026

• Nathan Etter

• Nancy Robinson

Fire & Police Commission 3-Year Term - Expiring in 2027

• Robert Falardeau

• William Rossi

Fire Pension Board 2-Year Term - Expiring in 2026

• James Brandt

and the following new appointment

Police Pension Board 2-Year Term - Expiring in 2026

• Andrew Merz

Mayor Schwantz confirmed that the new Sustainable Commission will be established this summer to assume the responsibilities of the Board of Health and more.

Schwantz thanked those who serve

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

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

2. Consider a Motion Concurring with the Mayor's Village Council Committee

Assignments - Approved by Voice Vote

Administration Technology & Community Health

Chair Brad Helms - District 6

Vice Chair Tim Millar - District 1

Business Finance & Budget

Chair Doug Myslinski - District 3

Vice Chair Greg Solberg - District 4

Community & Economic Development

Chair Tim Millar - District 1

Vice Chair Scott Lamerand - District 2

Fire Policy & Community Information

Chair Kollin Kozlowski - District 5

Vice Chair Brad Helms - District 6

Infrastructure & Environment

Chair Greg Solberg - District 4

Vice Chair Kollin Kozlowski - District 5

Police Policy & Code Services

Chair Scott Lamerand - District 2

Vice Chair Doug Myslinski - District 3

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

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

3. As Submitted -

Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:

Saturday, April 13: 8 AM - Noon

Bike Palatine’s Paul Douglas Trail Cleanup

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

Saturday, April 13: 5 PM - 7:30 PM

Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Dinner

St. Thomas of Villanova RAC

Yard Waste Collection

Groot will start collecting bagged or bundled yard waste as part of their regular garbage and recycling routes starting the week of April 1.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

The Palatine Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state. Law enforcement will boost enforcement efforts, stopping anyone who is texting and driving. 

V. RECESS TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

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: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

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

VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:03 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion Granting Approvals, Including Waiver of the Sound Amplification Ordinance and Traffic Controls, for the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church 'Greek Fest' Event on June 21 -23, 2024 at 133 S. Roselle Road - Approved by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Village Manager Reid Ottesen recommended approving St. Nectarios request for waiver of the Sound Amplification Ordinance and Traffic Management for Greek Fest, June 21-23, 2024.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

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

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:04 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion Granting Preliminary Planned Development Approval to Allow a Financial Institution with a Drive-Through at 223 E. Illinois Avenue - Denied by Roll Call (Council District: Two)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented the proposal for Preliminary Planned Development to construct a new 2-story bank with drivethrough, moving the Selfreliance Federal Credit Union from the Ukrainian Youth Center to a new building on the subject property. Setbacks, landscaping and parking were defined. Staff expressed concern for conflicting traffic movement, lack of an escape lane, incompatible use with surrounding single family residential area, and with the future land use recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Based on five residents' objections and objections from Rolling Meadows, and the Planning & Zoning Commission vote to deny, staff recommends denial.

Councilmen Lamerand and Councilman Millar agree with staff objecting to the proposed use in the proposed location.

RESULT: DENIED BY ROLL CALL [0 TO 7]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

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

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:09 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Resolution Approving the Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision to Allow a Two-Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision at 228 N. Clyde Avenue - Adopted by Voice Vote (Council District: One)

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg presented a Resolution to approve Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision to allow a 2-lot subdivision at 228 N. Clyde. Lot 1 will abandon its septic system and connect to the Clyde Avenue sanitary system and water services. Lot 2 will connect to all infrastructure services including new sewer extension along Clyde. An existing drainage pipe along the southwest border of Lot 2, will be required to be inspected, and, if necessary, replaced in the Lot 2 easement. Cash in Lieu of sidewalks along Wood Street is recommended. A sidewalk will be constructed along the Clyde Avenue frontage. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Rezoning and Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision and staff concurs.

RESULT: ADOPTED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

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

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:13 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Approve the Purchase of a Tow-Behind Dewatering Pump - Approved by Voice Vote Public Works Director Matt Barry recommended authorizing the Village Manager to approve the purchase of one Thompson 6JSCEE-DIST-4LE2TMC Pump through Sourcewell Contract #061015-RRL from Thompson Pump & Manufacturing of Port Orange, Florida in the amount of $56,527.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Greg Solberg, District 4 Councilman

SECONDER: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

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

2. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Purchase a Televising

Van - Approved by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry recommended authorizing the Village Manager to purchase a televising van from EJ Equipment with the power boom crane for a total of $307,237.32.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

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

3. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:15 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Village Manager to Dispose of Excess Vehicles and Equipment - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry recommended the Council adopt an Ordinance authorizing the Village Manager to dispose of excess vehicles and equipment.

RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

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

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:16 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING – Time: 7:16 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: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

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

VIII.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 Granting Approvals, Including Waiver of the Sound Amplification Ordinance and Traffic Controls, for the St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church 'Greek Fest' Event on June 21 -23, 2024 at 133 S. Roselle Road - Approved (Council District: One)

2. Consider a Resolution Approving the Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision to Allow a Two-Lot Single-Family Residential Subdivision at 228 N. Clyde Avenue - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: One)

Resolution #R-15-24

3. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Approve the Purchase of a Tow-Behind Dewatering Pump - Approved

4. Consider a Motion Authorizing the Village Manager to Purchase a Televising Van - Approved

5. Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Village Manager to Dispose of Excess Vehicles and Equipment - Approved

Ordinance #O-33-24

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

7. Consider a Resolution Approving a Security Deposit Reduction and Commencement of the One-Year Maintenance Period for the Fontaine Hill Subdivision - Adopted by Roll Call (Council District: Two)

Resolution #R-16-24

IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

GREG SOLBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE – Time: 7:17 PM

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion Granting Preliminary Planned Development Approval to Allow a Financial Institution with a Drive-Through at 223 E. Illinois Avenue - Denied by Roll Call (Council District: Two)

This item was discussed and failed in Committee earlier this evening.

RESULT: DENIED BY ROLL CALL [2 TO 5]

MOVER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

AYES: Lamerand, Myslinski

NAYS: Schwantz, Millar, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

2. As Submitted -

No Report

X. REPORTS OF THE VILLAGE OFFICERS

A. VILLAGE MANAGER

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. VILLAGE CLERK

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. VILLAGE ATTORNEY – Time: 7:18 PM

1. As Submitted -

No Report

XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED

No Closed Session requested.

XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE – Time: 7:20 PM

The following Palatine residents asked the Mayor and Council to pass a Resolution supporting a cease fire in Gaza.

Farzana Moinuddin, cited Palatine's diverse population.

Mir Farooq Ali, stressed the destruction and human suffering in Gaza.

Kristine Molo, stated all politics begin locally.

Mayor Schwantz enumerated the tasks of the Village of Palatine, Police, Fire, Roads, Water, stating that the Resolution is not in the purview of the Village.

Ferzine Arvani, likened a cease fire Resolution to Arbor Day Resolution, and asked if racism exists.

Zubair Khan, with his brother, asked that the Village support the Palestinians just as it supported the Ukrainians.

Mayor Schwantz thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and for expressing their views.

XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:37 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: Millar, Lamerand, Myslinski, Solberg, Kozlowski, Helms

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