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Village of Palatine Village Council & Committee of the Whole met Dec. 9

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

Joe Falkenberg 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 William Nord, Fire Chief Patrick Gratzianna, IT Director Larry Schroth, Director of Finance Paul Mehring, Director of Human Resources Monika Pandya, Deputy Village Clerk Doris Sadik, and Customer Service Representative Laura Okrzesik

II. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

Mayor Schwantz invited everyone to stand and join him in the Pledge to the Flag.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. Village Council & Committee of the Whole - Regular Meeting - December 2, 2024 - Accepted

RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

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

IV. MAYOR'S REPORT

1. Resolution of Appreciation for Councilman Greg Solberg - 

Approve the Resolution of Appreciation for Greg Solberg - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

Mayor Schwantz thanked Greg Solberg for his 37 years of service to the Village of Palatine, serving as Councilman for District 4. The Mayor presented Greg with a Resolution of Appreciation, noting that during his tenure the population of Palatine nearly doubled, thriving commercial areas were created, and infrastructure has greatly improved.

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RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

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

2. Resolution of Appreciation for Finance Director Paul Mehring -

Motion to Approve the Resolution of Appreciation of Paul Mehring - Motion Carried by Voice Vote

Mayor Schwantz presented Finance Director Paul Mehring a Resolution of Appreciation for serving the Village of Palatine as Finance Department Director for 28 years and guiding Palatine through the challenging years of the 2008 recession and 2020 pandemic to a debt free position in 2024.

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RESULT: MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Brad Helms, District 6 Councilman

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

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

3. Certificates of Recognition for the Fremd High School Girls Flag Football Team -

Mayor Schwantz recognized the first Fremd High School Girls' Flag-Football Team for capturing the first IHSA State Championship title.

4. As Submitted -

Mayor Schwantz announced upcoming events:

Saturday, December 14: 9 AM - 4 PM

Holiday Light Recycling Program

The Village of Palatine, in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and Elgin Recycling, is pleased to offer a Holiday Light Recycling Program now until January 31, 2025. Holiday string lights can be dropped off at the Palatine Village Hall, Village Services Counter (first floor), Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

In observance of the holidays, Village offices will be closed

Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

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: Tim Millar, District 1 Councilman

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

VI. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

A. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion Approving a Water Service Agreement with Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Palatine at 1449 N. Quentin Road - Approved by Voice Vote

Planning & Zoning Director Ben Vyverberg recommended approving a Water Service Agreement with Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church at 1449 N. Quentin Road in unincorporated Palatine and explained that additions to the structure require a fire suppression sprinkler, which requires access to Village water service and disconnect from current well service.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

SECONDER: Scott Lamerand, District 2 Councilman

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

2. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

B. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. Consider a Motion to Extend the Contract for Janitorial Maintenance Services for the Police Headquarters and Combined Service Facility - Approved by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry recommended approving a Janitorial Maintenance Services Agreement for the Police Headquarters and Combined Service Facility with Ultra Cleaning including a 3.1% and 3.2% increase respectively, for the two-year contract covering 2025-2026.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Jim Schwantz, Mayor

SECONDER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

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

2. Consider a Motion to Extend the Contract for Janitorial Maintenance Services for the Village Hall, Palatine Metra Train Station, and Gateway Center Parking Deck - Approved by Voice Vote

Public Works Director Matt Barry recommended approving a Janitorial Maintenance Services Agreement with Harvard Maintenance for Palatine Village Hall, Train Station and Gateway Center Parking Deck. This is the second and final renewal covering 2025-2026 with a 5% increase. Due to a reduction in commuter traffic, staff recommends continuing the reduced afternoon hours at the train station and parking deck, maintaining the Village option to add hours back if warranted.

RESULT: APPROVED BY VOICE VOTE [UNANIMOUS]

MOVER: Doug Myslinski, District 3 Councilman

SECONDER: Kollin Kozlowski, District 5 Councilman

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

3. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

C. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

Nothing was submitted.

VII. RECONVENE THE VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING

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, Falkenberg, 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, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms

1. Consider a Motion Approving a Water Service Agreement with Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church of Palatine at 1449 N. Quentin Road - Approved

2. Consider a Motion to Extend the Contract for Janitorial Maintenance Services for the Police Headquarters and Combined Service Facility - Approved

3. Consider a Motion to Extend the Contract for Janitorial Maintenance Services for the Village Hall, Palatine Metra Train Station, and Gateway Center Parking Deck - Approved

IX. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEE

A. ADMINISTRATION, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMITTEE

BRAD HELMS, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

B. BUSINESS FINANCE & BUDGET COMMITTEE

DOUG MYSLINSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

C. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

TIM MILLAR, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

D. FIRE POLICY & COMMUNITY INFORMATION COMMITTEE

KOLLIN KOZLOWSKI, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

E. INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

JOE FALKENBERG, CHAIRMAN

1. As Submitted -

No Report

F. POLICE POLICY & CODE SERVICES COMMITTEE

SCOTT LAMERAND, CHAIRMAN

1. 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

1. As Submitted -

No Report

XI. CLOSED SESSION AS REQUIRED

No Closed Session requested.

XII. RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE

No one came forward.

XIII.ADJOURNMENT – Time: 7:30 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, Falkenberg, Kozlowski, Helms

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