MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGOF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARDGURNEE VILLAGE HALLFebruary 21, 2011 |
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Call to Order
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Mayor Kovarik called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
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Other Officials in Attendance
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James T. Hayner, Village Administrator; Patrick Muetz, Assistant to Administrator; Bryan Winter, Village Attorney; David Ziegler, Community Development Director; Tracy Velkover, Planning Manager; Robert Jones, Chief Police; Jay Patrick, Administrative Police Commander
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Roll Call
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PRESENT: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
ABSENT: 0- None
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Pledge of Allegiance
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Mayor Kovarik led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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A, PUBLIC COMMENT
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None.
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B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
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It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Roll call,
AYE: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
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C. CONSENT AGENDA / OMNIBUS VOTE
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The Village Administrator read the consent agenda for an omnibus vote as follows:
1. Approval of minutes from the January 24, 2011 and February 7, 2011
meetings.
2. Approval of Payroll for period ending February 12, 2011 in the amount of $685,414.83.
3. Approval of Payroll Transfer Journal for period ending February 12,
2011 in the amount of $678,575.63.
4. Approval of Bills for the period ending February 21, 2011 in the amount of $918,206.50.
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda for an omnibus vote as read.
Roll call,
AYE: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
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D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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1. Presentation of plaques to Eric Andrew Seiler and James William Farley in honor of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
Mayor Kovarik presented plaques to Mr. Seiler and Mr. Farley. Each took time to briefly discuss their Eagle Scout projects.
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E. REPORTS
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Mayor Kovarik said that there were no discussion topics on the agenda for the February 28th Committee of the Whole meeting and asked the Trustees if they would like to cancel the meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to cancel the Committee of the Whole meeting for February 28, 2011.
Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried.
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F. OLD BUSINESS
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None.
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G. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Approval of Ord. 2011 -10 approving the amended and restated Courts of Hunt Club Annexation and Planned Unit Development Agreement between the Village of Gurnee, Hunt Club Development, LLC and TPA Gurnee, LP (located approximately 300 feet north of Washington Street east of Hunt Club Road).
Mr. Hayner said this was the Public Hearing item and this Ordinance will amend the agreement so the property can be split up.
Trustee Ross said she visited the Glenview facility and said it was very nice and the residents seemed very happy.
Mayor Kovarik said this is the perfect location and the facility will help fill a huge housing gap the Village has been concerned about.
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2011 -10 approving the amended and restated Courts of Hunt Club Annexation and Planned Unit Development Agreement between the Village of Gurnee, Hunt Club Development, LLC and TPA Gurnee, LP (located approximately 300 feet north of Washington Street east of Hunt Club Road).
Roll call,
AYE: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
2. Approval of Ord. 2011 - 11 rezoning approximately 12 acres, from the R-2 PUD, Single-Family Residence District, to the R-5 PUD, Limited Multi-Family District, granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) with a PUD Agreement, and approval of the Preliminary PUD and associated plans on the petition of TPA Gurnee, LP, for property located approximately 300 feet north of Washington Street east of Hunt Club Road.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Ord. 2011 - 11 rezoning approximately 12 acres, from the R-2 PUD, Single-Family Residence District, to the R-5 PUD, Limited Multi-Family District, granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) with a PUD Agreement, and approval of the Preliminary PUD and associated plans on the petition of TPA Gurnee, LP, for property located approximately 300 feet north of Washington Street east of Hunt Club Road.
Roll call,
AYE: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
3. Approval of Ord. 2011 -12 rezoning property from the R-2 PUD, Single-Family Residence District, to the R-2, Single-Family Residence District on the petition of Hunt Club Development, LLC for the property located approximately 730 feet north of Washington Street on the east side of Hunt Club Road.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of Ord. 2011 -12 rezoning property from the R-2 PUD, Single-Family Residence District, to the R-2, Single-Family Residence District on the petition of Hunt Club Development, LLC for the property located approximately 730 feet north of Washington Street on the east side of Hunt Club Road.
Roll call,
AYE: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
4. Approval of Police Department request to purchase four State bid contract vehicles for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 at a cost of $88,000.00.
Mr. Hayner said this is in the budget and only 3 are new, one is a replacement for a car that was totaled in an accident. The Village has since been reimbursed by insurance.
Trustee Morris asked if the money collected from the insurance is going towards the $88,000.00.
Mr. Hayner said yes that money is helping pay part of the $88,000.00.
Trustee Jacobs asked if we are replacing the 3 units that have the highest mileage.
Mr. Hayner said yes.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Police Department request to purchase four State bid contract vehicles for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 at a cost of $88,000.00.
Roll call,
AYE: 6- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross, Garner
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
5. Approval of floral bills for the period ending February 21, 2011 in the amount of $289.00.
Trustee Balmes read a statement stating that she has an interest in Gurnee Flowers by Balmes and therefore will be abstaining from voting on this matter.
Trustee Garner read the following statement:
My vote against Trustee Balmes receiving this floral order is not personal and has nothing to do with the exceptional quality and value she provides as a florist. I believe no sitting board member should receive direct benefit from the Village and we the Board should practice being above even the appearance of wrongdoing to the witnessing public.
It was moved by Trustee Ross, seconded by Trustee Schwarz to approve of floral bills for the period ending February 21, 2011 in the amount of $289.00.
Roll call,
AYE: 4- Jacobs, Schwarz, Ross, Kovarik
NAY: 2- Morris, Garner
ABSENT: 0-
ABSTAINED: 1- Balmes
Motion Carried.
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H. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Steve Park
4300 Fieldstone Ct.
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Mr. Park wanted to commend the Gurnee Paramedics for the excellent service they provided.
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Closing Comments
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None.
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Adjournment
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It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to adjourn the meeting.
Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried.
Mayor Kovarik adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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Andrew Harris,
Village Clerk
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