Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Gurnee Village Board - March 2, 2009

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD

GURNEE VILLAGE HALL

MARCH 2, 2009

Call to Order

Mayor Kovarik called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Other Officials in Attendance

James T. Hayner, Village Administrator; Patrick Muetz, Assistant to Administrator; Bryan Winter, Village Attorney; David Ziegler, Community Development Director/Village Engineer; Tina Smigielski, Finance Director; Tom Rigwood, Director of Public Works

Roll Call

PRESENT:       5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
ABSENT:         1- Garner

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Kovarik led the Pledge of Allegiance.

A, PUBLIC COMMENT

 

None.

B.  APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Roll call,
AYE:                 5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
NAY:                 0- None
ABSENT:          1- Garner
Motion Carried.

 

 

C.  CONSENT AGENDA / OMNIBUS VOTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Village Administrator read the consent agenda for an omnibus vote as follows:

1.  Approval of minutes from the January 5, 2009 and January 26, 2009 meetings.

2.  Approval of Ord. 2009 -12 approving an agreement between the
      Village of Gurnee and the Illinois Department of Transportation pertaining to traffic signal improvements at the intersection of US Highway 41 & IL Route 21 and US Highway 41 & Stearns School Road.

3.  Approval of granting a Temporary Class 9 Liquor License to the Gurnee Park District for their annual Italianfest to be held on April 24, 2009 at the Viking Park Dance Hall.

4.  Approval of a request from the Salvation Army to conduct 2009
fundraising events:  
a.   Donut Days on June 5th & 6th, 2009; and
b.  Red Kettle Campaign from November 13th to December 26th, 2009.

5.  Approval of Payroll for period ending February 14, 2009 in the amount of $616,422.06.

6.  Approval of Payroll Transfer Journal for period ending February 14, 2009 in the amount of $609,294.49.

7.  Approval of Bills for the period ending March 2, 2009 in the amount of $535,185.27.

It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve the Consent Agenda for an omnibus vote as read.

Roll call,
AYE:                 5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
NAY:                 0- None
ABSENT:          1- Garner
Motion Carried.

 

 

D.  PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

1.  Approval of a Proclamation designating March as Women’s History Month in the Village of Gurnee.

      Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record.

It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Proclamation designating March as Women’s History Month in the Village of Gurnee.

Voice Vote:      ALL AYE:          Motion Carried.

 

 

E.  REPORTS

None.

F. OLD BUSINESS

None.

G.  NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Approval of Ord. 2009 -13 approving the Second Amendment to a
      Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement for approximately 83-acres located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road (commonly known as the Grand-Hunt Center), as well as Preliminary PUD Plat approval for the development of a 0.96 acre outparcel located within the PUD, subject to the petition of United Growth Properties.

      Mr. Hayner said that United Growth is requesting this PUD amendment and it received a favorable recommendation from the Plan Commission.

      Petitioner explained to the Board the changes they would like to make.

      Trustee Ross asked if Sonic is considering building on this site

      Village Attorney Bryan Winter said there have been no formal discussions.

      Trustee Ross asked if the Evergreen trees will be saved.

      Petitioner said if they will survive the move the will be saved otherwise they will be replaced 2 for 1.

It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2009 -13 approving the Second Amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement for approximately 83-acres located at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road (commonly known as the Grand-Hunt Center), as well as Preliminary PUD Plat approval for the development of a 0.96 acre outparcel located within the PUD, subject to the petition of United Growth Properties.

Roll call,
AYE:                 5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
NAY:                 0- None
ABSENT:          1- Garner
Motion Carried.

 

2.  Approval of Ord. 2009 -14 accepting the Final Plat of United Growth at Grand Hunt Center Phase 2 Subdivision.

      Related to item number one. No discussion.

It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2009 -14 accepting the Final Plat of United Growth at Grand Hunt Center Phase 2 Subdivision.

Roll call,
AYE:                 5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
NAY:                 0- None
ABSENT:          1- Garner
Motion Carried.

3.  Approval of Revised Appearance Compatibility for installation of Cricket antennas and relocation of Village antennas at Fire Station #2 (6581 Dada Drive).

 

      Mr. Hayner said petitioner would like to put coaxial cable on the  exterior of the tower. He said it would be the same color as the tower and would not be visible from the street.  He said the Village agreed with one exception; that the coaxial cable serving the Public Safety antenna on top of the tower must be enclosed in the monopole.

      Petitioner said this is a simple process and is hardly visible.

      David Ziegler said the reason for this request is due to the lack of room inside the tower.

It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Revised Appearance Compatibility for installation of Cricket antennas and relocation of Village antennas at Fire Station #2 (6581 Dada Drive).

Roll call,
AYE:                 5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
NAY:                 0- None
ABSENT:          1- Garner
Motion Carried.

4.  Approval of authorizing Village Administrator to confirm a professional service agreement with Clarke Mosquito Control for the 2009 - 2011 mosquito abatement program with a 2009 cost of $103,077.00.

      Mr. Hayner said that last year’s cost for this program was $103,077 and Clarke Mosquito agreed to lock in this price for 2009 and 2010. In 2011, the cost will be the same plus a CPI. 

It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of authorizing Village Administrator to confirm a professional service agreement with Clarke Mosquito Control for the 2009 - 2011 mosquito abatement program with a 2009 cost of $103,077.00.

Roll call,
AYE:                 5- Schwarz, Ross, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes
NAY:                 0- None
ABSENT:          1- Garner
Motion Carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

None.

Closing Comments

None.

 

Adjournment

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 8:05 p.m.

 

 

Andrew Harris,
Village Clerk