THE VILLAGE OF HAWTHORN WOODS

REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 26, 2004

7:30 P.M.

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

 

The regular meeting of the Village Board was called to order by President Hunt at 7:45 p.m. in the Village Hall, 2 Lagoon Drive.

 

Roll Call indicated the following members were present:  President Hunt; Trustees Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright and Weick.

 

Also present were Administrator Benford, Village Engineer Christopher Burke, Village Planner Chris Miller, Police Chief Mike Sliozis, Director of Public Works Tom Fitzpatrick, and Clerk Scheu.

 

II.                PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

III.             AWARD PRESENTATIONS BY PRESIDENT HUNT

 

President Hunt introduced Carol Neuman, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee to present the 2004 winners of the scholarship awards.

 

Carol Neuman introduced members of her committee, Marilyn Cocanig, Diane Siri (absent), Karen Basler, Charlene Wilczynski, and commented that this committee has a wonderful job of selecting and meeting the winners each year.

 

A.                 Kathryn Garner – Village of Hawthorn Woods Scholarship

 

Carol Neuman presented Kathryn Garner the Village of Hawthorn Woods Scholarship of $1,500.00 for her many accomplishments in Journalism and her academics of 5.6 G.P.A. at Lake Zurich High School.  Kathryn will be attending the University of Georgia in the Fall of 2004.

 

B.                 Jessica Wind – Hawthorn Woods Women’s Club Community Service and Volunteer Scholarship

 

Carol Neuman presented Jessica Wind, Carmel High School, the Hawthorn Woods Women’s Club Community Service and Volunteer Scholarship of $1,500.00 for her strong commitment in community service in her community.  Jessica plans on attending the University of Illinois, majoring in Business Administration in the Fall of 2004.

 

 

C.                 Jessica Anewalt – Wade Andrew Sawyer Scholarship

 

Carol Neuman presented Jessica Anewalt, Carmel High School, the Wade Andrew Sawyer Scholarship of $1,500.00 for her accomplishments in Performing Arts and dance groups.  Jessica plans on attending the University of Dayton in Ohio, majoring in Chemistry. 

 

 

D.        Andy Davis - Wade Andrew Sawyer Special Merit Scholarship

 

Carol Neuman presented Andy Davis, Lake Zurich High School, the Wade Andrew Sawyer Special Merit Scholarship of $500.00 for his outstanding accomplishment in turning his academic career around.  Andy plans on attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York in the Fall of 2004. 

 

President Hunt thanked the committee members for all of their assistance in the scholarships that are handed out each year.

 

IV.              PUBLIC HEARING

 

President Hunt called the Public Hearing to order and stated that there would be no testimonies this evening in this public hearing.

 

A.                 Consideration Of An Annexation And Development Agreement – Northern Trust Company

 

Minutes of this portion of the public hearing were prepared by Rosemarie LaMantia of LaMantia Reporting Service and is attached as Exhibit A.

 

Motion by Riess, seconded by Lynch to continue this portion of the public hearing to the next Board Meeting that will be held on May 17, 2004.

 

Voice Vote:

AYES:                         6

NAYS:                         0

Absent:                         0

Present (Or Abstain):    0

Motion Carried.

 

B.                 Consideration Of The Annual Budget For The Village Of Hawthorn Woods, Lake County, Illinois For Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2004 And Ending April 30, 2005

 

Administrator Benford presented the Village budget for Fiscal Year 2005.  Various discussions were held and Administrator Benford expressed his thanks to the President and Board of Trustees, as well as his management team for all of their support.  He also expressed his thanks to Director of Public Works Tom Fitzpatrick and Police Chief Michael Sliozis for all of their hard work.

 

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Weick to approve The Annual Budget For The Village Of Hawthorn Woods, Lake County, Illinois For Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2004 And Ending April 30, 2005 as presented.

 

Roll Call Vote:

AYES:                         Riess, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                         0

Absent:                         0

Present (Or Abstain)     Silvers

Motion Carried.

 

            President Hunt closed the public hearing.

 

V.                 CONSENT AGENDA

 

A.                 Minutes of Regular Meeting – March 15, 2004

 

B.                 Changes to checks written in March 2004 changing the total March 2004 expenditures as follows: New General Fund totals $195,512.36; New Park Fund totals $16,143.62; Audit Fund totals $5,500; New SSA #1 Fund totals $10,805.14; New SSA #2 Fund totals $10,805.16; New SSA #3 Fund totals $1,805.14; New Police Pension totals $2,559.21; and All Funds equal $246,670.63.

 

C.                 Open Accounts Payable dated April 15, 2004

 

D.                 Expenditure Report dated April 15, 2004

 

E.                  Revenue Report dated April 12, 2004

 

F.                  Treasurer's Report dated March 31, 2004

 

G.                 Consideration Of A Request For Approval Of A Concept Plan – Hawthorn Ridge Subdivision

 

H.                 Consideration Of A Request For An Amendment To The Comprehensive Plan In And For The Village Of Hawthorn Woods

 

I.                    Approval Of An Ordinance Approving A Final Plat – Hawthorn Woods Country Club Phase 1 – West Of Gilmer Road, East Of Fairfield Road And North And South Of Schwerman Road

 

J.                   Approval Of An Ordinance Granting Approval Of Building Elevations And Landscape Plan For The Wastewater Recycling And Reuse System Operations Building And Building Elevations For The Clubhouse, Maintenance Building, Comfort Stations, Gate House And Warming Hut - Toll Il HWCC, L.P. - Hawthorn Woods Country Club - Approximately 674 Acres Located West Of Gilmer Road, East Of Fairfield Road And North And South Of Schwerman Road

 

K.                Approval O An Ordinance Amending The Village Code Of The Village Of Hawthorn Woods – Title 11, Section 11-1-1H.4 – Fees; Building Permits/Inspections

L.                  Approval Of An Ordinance Adopting The Annual Budget For The Village Of Hawthorn Woods, Lake County, Illinois For Fiscal Year Commencing May 1, 2004 And Ending April 30, 2005

 

M.               Approval Of An Ordinance Amending The Village Code Of The Village Of Hawthorn Woods – Title 1, Section 1-8-7 – Adoption Of State Gift Ban Act

 

N.                Approval Of A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – Speer Financial, Inc.

 

O.                Approval Of A Resolution Supporting Continued Funding For OSLAD And Natural Areas Grant Programs And For The Illinois Department Of Natural Resources

 

P.                  Approval Of A Resolution Declaring The Week Of May 16 Through May 22, 2004 As “National Public Works Week”

 

Q.                Approval Of A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – Aqua Illinois, Inc.

 

R.                 Approval Of A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – Aqua Illinois, Inc.

 

S.                  Approval Of A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – Aqua Illinois, Inc.

 

T.                  Approval Of A Resolution Ratifying And Confirming The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – Aqua Illinois, Inc.

 

U.                 Approval Of A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – The Lakota Group

 

V.                 Approval Of A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of A Certain Agreement – J & M Displays, Inc.

 

W.               An Ordinance Amending The Village Code Of The Village Of Hawthorn Woods - Title 8, Section 8-1-6b. - Building Regulations; Property Maintenance Code; Amendments To Code And Title 11, Section 11-1-1b. - Fees, Rates And Charges

 

X.                 A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Agreement - Ameritech Advanced Data Services Of Illinois, Inc.

 

Y.                 Motion – Remove From The Table And Approval Of Various Intergovernmental Agreements

 

Trustee Silvers requested that Items “I” and “J” be removed from the Consent Agenda.

 

Trustee Riess requested that Items “X” and “Y” be removed from the Consent Agenda

 

Motion by Gehrke, seconded by Wright to approve the Consent Agenda with the removal of Items “I”, “J”, “X” and “Y”.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

Item “Y”, Remove From The Table And Approval Of Various Intergovernmental Agreements

 

Motion by Gehrke, seconded by Lynch to put back on the table for the May 17th Board meeting.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

Item “I”, Approval Of An Ordinance Approving A Final Plat – Hawthorn Woods Country Club Phase 1 – West Of Gilmer Road, East Of Fairfield Road And North And South Of Schwerman Road

 

Trustee Silvers questioned whether this is regarding the phone call Administrator Benford made about the road and flags.

 

Administrator Benford stated that Toll Brothers is required to reconstruct Schwerman Road, but that project is not a part of Phase I, but for Phase II.  He noted that these documents are anticipated to be before the Village Board this summer.  He also noted that the approval of this ordinance is subject to the final landscape ordinance.

 

Trustee Wright questioned whether this would go through the whole process, to which Administrator responded “yes”.

 

Trustee Lynch questioned where the new park falls in with this.

 

President Hunt responded that it is part of Phase I – Toll Brothers is required to do some grading.

 

Motion by Gehrke, seconded by Wright to approve Item “I”, Approving A Final Plat – Hawthorn Woods Country Club Phase 1 – West Of Gilmer Road, East Of Fairfield Road And North And South Of Schwerman Road

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                Silvers

Motion Carried.

 

Item “J”, Approval Of An Ordinance Granting Approval Of Building Elevations And Landscape Plan For The Wastewater Recycling And Reuse System Operations Building And Building Elevations For The Clubhouse, Maintenance Building, Comfort Stations, Gate House And Warming Hut - Toll Il HWCC, L.P. - Hawthorn Woods Country Club - Approximately 674 Acres Located West Of Gilmer Road, East Of Fairfield Road And North And South Of Schwerman Road

 

Trustee Riess questioned whether this topic was discussed at great length during last month’s meeting. 

 

President Hunt responded that this was discussed at last month’s meeting, but it was not what Toll Brothers originally submitted; the Village told them they had to go back and resubmit the plans.

 

Trustee Wright commented that Toll Brothers did not change their drawings.

 

President Hunt responded that the Village did not require them to go back and re-draw, rather, the ordinance lists the required changes.

 

Trustee Silvers requested that the Board of Trustees receive full-size drawings in their board packets.  He stated that the print is so small it is difficult to read.

 

Trustee Riess questioned whether the drawings could be sent electronically.  He reported that one can actually zoom in on any specific section.  He also reported that if the Village was interested in “reader software” for the computer to let him know.

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Weick to approve Item “J”, Approval Of An Ordinance Granting Approval Of Building Elevations And Landscape Plan For The Wastewater Recycling And Reuse System Operations Building And Building Elevations For The Clubhouse, Maintenance Building, Comfort Stations, Gate House And Warming Hut - Toll Il HWCC, L.P. - Hawthorn Woods Country Club - Approximately 674 Acres Located West Of Gilmer Road, East Of Fairfield Road And North And South Of Schwerman Road.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                Silvers

Motion Carried.

 

Item “X”, A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Agreement – Ameritech Advanced data Services Of Illinois, Inc.

 

Trustee Riess questioned what this was.

 

Attorney Tom Good stated that during an audit, it was discovered that Ameritech had a tax liability to all Villages.  He reported that Ameritech is waiving their audit rights and will provide the Village with two (2) month’s interest.

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Riess to approve Item “X”, A Resolution Authorizing The Execution Of Agreement – Ameritech Advanced data Services Of Illinois.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

VI.              OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD

 

Al Eriksson, Realen Homes, expressed his frustration in getting his landscaping approved for the Pheasant Ridge subdivision.  He stated that Realen Homes started this process in June, 2003.  Mr. Eriksson requested that this issue be placed on the May agenda.  He explained that the Architectural Commission approved this in January 2004, and after three (3) months, it is still not approved from the Village Board.

 

President Hunt stated that the Village thought they were going to have this project completed by now.  He noted that Realen Homes was suppose to have those homes at the top of the ridge in Pheasant Ridge subdivision buffered by landscaping three years ago.

 

Administrator Benford explained that Realen Homes would like to get the letter of credit reduced, the Village is requiring over ninety (90) trees that need to be replaced, several curbing items that need to be addressed and a punch list that is over five (5) pages long.  Administrator Benford stated that it is important that the Village gets these items completed and we will not release the letter of credit until Realen Homes makes the subdivision improvements.  He stated that Mr. Harris had agreed to do these three years ago.  Administrator Benford stated that this item is not on the agenda for approval this evening.

 

Mr. Eriksson noted that Realen Homes bought lots from Hummel, who was the developer of the property.

 

President Hunt stated that Randy Harris told the Village he bought the entire subdivision and now the Village is being told he did not.  He stated that Realen Homes is now backing off on commitments that Mr. Harris had made to the Village.

 

Trustee Lynch commented that the Board has looked at the landscape plans and they are inadequate.

 

President Hunt again stated that the punch list needs to be completed and an acceptable landscaping plan needs to be approved before the line of credit will be reduced.

 

Cindy Gehrke, 26 Pheasant Run, gave some background information on her property that butts up against property that is located in unincorporated Lake County.  She explained that the property behind her house was sold and the first house built was elevated and un-buffered, and many trees were removed.  She stated that she has called Lake County on numerous occasions and has received no help at all.  She explained that by removing those trees, it has exposed her home to Milton Road and the noise that is generated from vehicles traveling 45 to 50 miles per hour.  She explained that prior to these trees being taken down, they formed a tunnel over the road.  Ms. Gehrke also stated that the home being built behind her now has a swimming pool and some type of fencing will be going around that swimming pool.  She stated that she has come to Hawthorn Woods and Lake County and she feels unprotected from both.  Ms. Gehrke stated that the Village of Hawthorn Woods has their rules and Lake County has their rules.

 

Attorney Good recommend that Ms. Gehrke speak with the county elected officials.  He explained the County Board members in her district are the ones who should be looking out after her interest regarding that piece of property.

 

VII.           REPORTS BY VILLAGE OFFICIALS

 

A.                 Comments by Village Board Members

 

1.      Approval Of An Ordinance Annexing Property To The Village Of Hawthorn Woods – Approximately 4.853 Acres, Located Generally At The Southeast Corner Of Hawley Street And Gilmer Road

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Wright to table this item until the May 17, 2004 meeting.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

a.       Committee and Commission Appointments – President Hunt

 

President Hunt reported that the committee and commission appointments would be made at the May 17, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

2.      Village Of Hawthorn Woods Downtown Development Plan – John LaMotte, Principal, The Lakota Group

 

Mr. John LaMotte gave a brief explanation of the future downtown development center.  He explained that he will look at the whole corridor, collect a lot of data, meet with the owners of the property and bring information and plans to the Plan Commission and come back for direction.  He will then come back for town hall meetings.  Mr. LaMotte noted that the Lakota Group would give the developers and property owner’s good direction and he is looking forward to finishing this project in the Fall of 2004.

 

3.      Discussion of Midlothian Road Corridor Moratorium on Development

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Riess to direct the Village Attorney to draft the necessary zoning ordinance amendment to initiate a moratorium on development along the Midlothian Road Corridor

 

Voice Vote:                 

AYES:                                     6

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

B.                 Comments by Village Administrator

 

1.      None this month

 

President Hunt announced that there would be a summer concert series in the Community Park Gazebo.   He reported that the total cost for this concert series is $6,500.00.

 

President Hunt gave an update on the Fourth of July Parade and activities.  He noted that the parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. and it will conclude at Community Park around 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.  The Hawthorn Woods Women’s Club is planning a variety of food vendors to be in the park.  President Hunt gave the following financial information for the Fourth of July activities:

§         Fireworks Cost                                    $12,000

§         Concert Series Cost                             $  6,500

§         Hawthorn Gardens Donation                 $  2,000

§         Toll Brothers Donation                          $16,500

 

President Hunt asked the Village Board to consider whether they would like to entertain the sale of alcoholic beverages in Community Park or does the Village want to allow alcohol in the park.

 

President Hunt reminded the Village Board and audience members of the Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, May 5th at 7:30 p.m. in the Barn.

 

Various discussions were held with regard to Toll Brothers’ staking along right-of-way in connection with the boulevard plan and how it could impact adjacent property owners.  President Hunt stated that if you look at where those stakes go, there would be loss of several large trees and a number of pine trees that people have put in their back yard.  He stated that if the Village put in a boulevard, it might necessitate removal of several trees and that it makes more sense to not do that.

 

President Hunt commented that originally, Toll Brothers was going to build their own treatment center and bill to Aqua Illinois, Inc. (Formerly Consumers Illinois).  Toll Brothers is now amenable to paying the Village of Hawthorn Woods tap-on fees to water.  He stated that it is possible at this point, to swap out the boulevard and have Toll Brothers tap on to the Village’s water and offset the entire cost of the Village’s portion of the water facility.

 

Trustee Weick questioned whether the tap-on fees would help pay for the cost of the water plant.

 

President Hunt responded that it would.

 

Trustee Riess noted that the pine trees could be re-located ten to fifteen feet back.  He stated that it would stunt their growth for one or two years, but that is not true for oak or maple trees.  He also questioned why our homeowner’s would have to pay the price for land loss.

 

President Hunt stated that the right-of-way hasn’t changed, it is simply the placement of the road.

 

Attorney Good stated that any further requirements regarding land improvements may be precluded by the annexation agreement.  He noted that Toll Brothers’ attorneys are in the process of changing the annexation agreement and the Village will need to make sure it is all done as one (1) amendment.

 

C.                 Comments by Village Engineer

 

1.      Consideration And Award Of 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number One

 

Engineer Christopher Burke recommended awarding the Alternative 1 bid for the 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number One to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, with a bid of $971, 823.52.

 

Motion by Gehrke, seconded by Wright to award the 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number One to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, with a bid of $971, 823.52.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

2.      Consideration And Award Of 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number Two

 

Engineer Christopher Burke recommended awarding the Alternative 1 bid for the 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number Two to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, with a bid of $669,756.70.

 

Motion by Riess, seconded by Gehrke to award the 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number Two to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, with a bid of $669,756.70.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

3.      Consideration And Award Of 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number Three

 

Engineer Christopher Burke recommended awarding the Alternative 1 bid for the 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number Three to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, with a bid of $749,986.25.

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Gehrke to award the 2004 Paving Contract For Special Service Area Number Three to the low bidder, Johnson Paving, with a bid of $749,986.25.

 

Roll Call Vote:             

AYES:                                     Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                                     0

Absent:                                     0

Present (Or Abstain):                0

Motion Carried.

 

4.      Potable Water Facility Construction Progress Report

 

Engineer Burke reported that the site of the potable water facility construction facility is getting cleaned up. 

 

5.      Sanitary Sewer Planning Report

 

Engineer Burke reported that he is in the process of clarifying costs and Lake Zurich will get back to us with a more detailed estimate and who is going to pay for them.

 

6.      Hawthorn Woods Country Club Construction Progress Report

 

Engineer Burke reported that the construction is coming along very well and there is a meeting scheduled for Monday to discuss water and sewer issues.

 

7.      District 95 Off-Site Water and Sewer Construction Progress Report

 

Engineer Burke reported that there is still no connection under Old McHenry Road and that was to be the responsibility of Lake Zurich School District #95.

 

President Hunt stated that he has sent Lake Zurich a letter.  He questioned Engineer Burke to provide an engineering certification, stating that everything has been done that would allow that water plant to supply water to the school?

 

Administrator Benford stated that Engineer Burke has already done that and the Village has forwarded it to Lake Zurich.  He noted that he would call Lake Zurich tomorrow.

 

Trustee Wright commented that at one time, there was discussion as to whether Aqua Illinois would make connection under Old McHenry Road.  He also questioned what was happening with the recapture agreement.

 

President Hunt stated that the school district doesn’t return phone calls.  With regard to the recapture agreement, President Hunt reported that their attorney was suppose to draw up a proposal, and they have done nothing since last September, 2003.

 

Various discussions were held regarding water rates and ownership of the pipe.

 

D.                 Comments by Chief of Police

 

1.      Chief’s Report

 

Chief Sliozis stated that there was no report this month.  He commented on the very impressive and coordinated effort the fire department did on the recent house fire in Hawthorn Grove.  He noted that there was plenty of water and the system seems to be working.

 

VIII.        REPORTS BY VILLAGE COMMITTEES

 

A.                 Parks and Recreation 

 

1.      Discussion Of A Proposed Field Use And Maintenance Agreement Between The Village Of Hawthorn Woods And The Lake Zurich Baseball & Softball Association.

 

Trustee Lynch reported that the Village is still waiting to hear back from the Lake Zurich Baseball and Soccer Association with regards to the field agreement.  President Hunt stated that currently, the Village is responsible for maintaining the fields and with three additional fields coming into the Village, he would like to see the Lake Zurich Baseball & Softball Association maintain them at their expense.

 

Trustee Lynch stated that the Village would have to go and negotiate as a separate amendment to this agreement because the Park and Recreation Committee has just recommended that the Village continue to do all of the maintenance, and we would also continue to cut the grass.  Trustee Lynch also commented that Evergreen Landscape would be giving the Village an estimate.

 

Discussions were also held regarding a large concrete slab in the Community Park that at one time held a dumpster.

 

B.                 Environmental Committee

 

1.      Consideration Of A Recommendation By The Environmental Committee Regarding The Removal Of Diseased Trees

 

Trustee Riess recommended that this not be discussed until the revised tree ordinance is approved.

 

C.                 Zoning Board of Appeals

 

1.   None this month.

 

D.                 Plan Commission

 

1.   None this month.

 

E.                  Architectural Review Commission

 

1.   None this month. 

 

F.                  Finance Committee

 

      1.   None this month.

 

G.                 Police and Public Safety

 

1.   None this month. 

 

H.                 Technology Committee

 

1.   None this month.

 

I.                    Water & Infrastructure Committee

 

1.   None this month.

 

IX.              UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 

A.        Trustee Riess questioned why his request to have the Village begin video taping all of the board meetings from last month was not put on the agenda.

 

            Administrator Benford apologized for the oversight.

 

            Discussions were held with regard to live channel broadcast or tape.

 

            President Hunt reported that the villages that videotape their board meetings, generally have their own Board Room and the equipment is set up all of the time.

 

            Trustee Wright stated that there are times that it appears there is a 15-minute meeting and no one said anything.  He commented that if someone is concerned about their comments not be placed in the Minutes, they could state “I would like the record to reflect …..”

 

            Attorney Good suggested taking a straw poll on whether or not to pursue video-taping board meetings.

 

            Trustee Riess:               Would like to see board meetings videotaped

            Trustee Silvers:             Would like to think about it

            Trustee Lynch:              Prefers stating “I would like the record to reflect….”

            Trustee Gehrke:            Would like to look at the logistics and cost

            Trustee Wright:             Would like to look into the cost of taping the meetings.  He will support it

if it is a financially reasonable/prudent expenditure

            Trustee Weick:             Would like to see board meetings videotaped

 

            Trustee Riess stated that he would bring information for cost and logistics, as well as a couple of options.

 

B.         Trustee Gehrke questioned the outcome of a meeting with the Village Engineer and residents of Rambling Hills residents with regard to flooding issues.

 

            Engineer Burke reported that approximately 10 homes are affected.  He stated that he believes the deficiencies can be corrected by fixing the field tiles.  He noted that the estimated cost to resolve the problem is approximately $100,000.

           

X.                 NEW BUSINESS

 

A.        None this month.

 

XI.              EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

A.     None this month.

 

 

XII.           ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion by Lynch, seconded by Gehrke to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.

 

Roll Call Vote:

AYES:                         Riess, Silvers, Lynch, Gehrke, Wright, Weick

NAYS:                         0

Absent:                         0

Present (Or Abstain):    0

Motion Carried.

 

 

 

Reported By:                ____________________________________

                                           Phyllis Scheu, Village Clerk

 

Approved at the Regular Meeting on: ________________________________

 

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