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Village of Wheeling President and Board of Trustees met July 15

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

1. President Horcher called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM

2. Pledge of Allegiance-N/A

3. Roll Call Led by Village Clerk Kathryn M. 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 June 17, 2024

President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Minutes as presented.

Motion by Jim Ruffatto, second by Mary Krueger.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

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

Abstain: Ray Lang

Trustee Lang abstained as he was not present at the meeting of June 17, 2024.

5. Changes to the Agenda - None

6. Proclamations - None

7. Appointments and Confirmations - None

8. Administration of Oaths - None

9. Citizen Concerns and Comments

Israel Ramirez spoke about noise issues and safety concerns related to pedestrians crossing near Colonial Townhomes.

Public Works Director Dan Kaup provided the resident with his contact information.

10. Staff Reports

Public Works Director Dan Kaup spoke about recent and upcoming rain events and asked that residents, if able, assist in keeping drains clear. Director Kaup stated that if anyone has concerns to report them to the Village via our website at www.wheelingil.gov

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 24-098 Extending an Existing Agreement with Lauterbach & Amen, LLP for Interim Accounting-Related Staffing Services in an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $11,000

B. Resolution 24-099 Approving Previously Bid Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract #230 with Al Warren Oil Co., Inc. for the Purchase of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel in the Amount of $300,000

C. Ordinance 5667 Amending Title 17 “Planning, Subdivisions and Developments,” Chapter 17.20 “Procedure,” Section 17.20.030 “Preliminary Plat Approval” to Clarify Waiver of Preliminary Plat Requirements

D. Ordinance 5668 Amending Chapter 4.32 of the Village of Wheeling’s Municipal Code, “Alcoholic Liquor Dealers,” Specifically Section 4.32.085, to Increase the Authorized Number of Class N Liquor Licenses

President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as read.

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

12. Old Business - None

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

A. Ordinance 5669 Granting Major Site Plan and Building Appearance Approval for a Building Addition, 430 Wheeling Road (Slide Products, Inc.) [Docket No. PSPMAJ24-0001] Clerk Brady read the title into the record. Community Development Director Ross Klicker introduced the item. There were no questions from the board. President Horcher asked for a motion to approve.

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

14. Official Communications

Trustee Vogel thanked everyone who attended the Wheeling Helping Hands Brat Fest and thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their assistance.

Trustee Lang commented on the condition of the property associated with the proposed Slide Products item.

Trustee Krueger thanked Chief Salela for arranging her ride-a-long with Station 42.

15. Approval of Bills

Approval of Bills for June 27-July 10, 2024 in the amount of $3,034,678.99¢.

President Horcher asked for a motion to approve the 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 and Adjournment

President Horcher asked for a motion to recess to enter Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body.

Motion by Mary Krueger, second by Mary Papantos to recess into Executive Session and to adjourn the meeting directly from Executive Session.

Final Resolution: Motion carried by roll call vote, all ayes, the open meeting recessed at 6:46 PM.

https://www.wheelingil.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07152024-2645