MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGOF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARDGURNEE VILLAGE HALLMARCH 16, 2009 |
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Call to Order |
Mayor Kovarik called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. |
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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; Christine Palmieri, Director of Human Resources; Tom Rigwood, Director of Public Works; Lenny Gahgan, Public Works Utility Supervisor; Fred Friedl, Fire Chief; Robert Jones, Chief Police |
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Roll Call |
PRESENT: 6-Garner, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes. Schwarz, Ross |
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Pledge of Allegiance |
Mayor Kovarik led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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A, PUBLIC COMMENT |
None. |
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B. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA |
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the removal of item #4 and the February 2, 2009 minutes from item #1. Roll call, |
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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 February 2, 2009 (removed), February 9, 2009, February 16, 2009 and February 23, 2009 meetings. 2. Approval of Ord. 2009 -15 approving and publishing the official zoning map of the Village of Gurnee, as revised. 3. Approval of Resolution 2009-1 reallocating 2009 volume cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Item Removed 4. Approval of a Resolution for maintenance of Streets and Highway by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code (2009 Motor Fuel Tax). 5. Approval of request to establish a bid dates: 6. Approval of Extension to Ashbury Woods Subdivision for Final Plat Approval. 7. Approval of request by the Girl Scouts - Illinois Crossroads Council to extend fundraising activities for their annual product sale from March 22, 2009 to April 30, 2009. 8. Approval of Payroll for period ending February 28, 2009 in the amount of $660,549.93. 9. Approval of Payroll Transfer Journal for period ending February 28, 10. Approval of Bills for the period ending March 16, 2009 in the amount of $1,210,112.70.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve the Consent Agenda for an omnibus vote as read. Roll call, At this time the February 2, 2009 minutes were discussed. Trustee Ohanian asked for a wording change in his statement regarding the tractor for sale off Grand Avenue in the Public Comment section of the minutes. It was moved by Trustee Ohanian, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of minutes from the February 2, 2009 meeting with this change. Roll call, At this time item #4 was discussed. Trustee Ohanian asked why Delaney between Old Grand and Hwy 41 was not scheduled for maintenance. Mr. Ziegler said he believed it was scheduled for next year. Trustee Ohanian asked why not this year. Mr. Ziegler said he will work with Public Works department and have the road patched. Trustee Ohanian said that road is highly traveled and believes the condition of the road will become dangerous. Mr. Ziegler said he will look into Trustee Ohanian’s concerns. Mayor Kovarik said possibly Stimulus money will help. Mr. Hayner said he is not sure that money will come in and if it did it wouldn’t be until next year. Mr. Ziegler said he will look into the reason why this stretch of roadway was knocked off the list but believes it has to do with budget constraints. It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of a Resolution for maintenance of Streets and Highway by Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code (2009 Motor Fuel Tax). Roll call, |
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D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS |
1. Approval of a Proclamation designating March 28, 2009 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. as Earth Hour in the Village of Gurnee. Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record. It was moved by Trustee Ohanian, seconded by Trustee Schwarz to approve of Proclamation designating March 28, 2009 8:30 p.m. to Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried. 2. Approval of Proclamation designating April as “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the Village of Gurnee. Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record. Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried. 3. Approval of Proclamation designating April as “Alcohol Awareness Month” in the Village of Gurnee. Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record. It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Garner to approve of Proclamation designating April as “Alcohol Awareness Month” in the Village of Gurnee. Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried. 4. Approval of Resolution 2009 - 02 supporting the extension of Illinois Route 53 in Lake County. Mayor Kovarik explained the Resolution to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Ohanian, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Resolution 2009 - 02 supporting the extension of Illinois Route 53 in Lake County. Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried. Roll call, |
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E. REPORTS |
None. |
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F. OLD BUSINESS |
None. |
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G. NEW BUSINESS
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1. Approval of minor building changes per the East Grand Gateway Overlay District for the property located at 3608 Grand Avenue (former Leath Furniture) to modify storefront windows and install a new storefront entrance for Gurnee Grocery and Liquor. Mr. Hayner said this is a multi tenant property and the petitioners are asking for minor changes that requires Board approval. Petitioner said they would like to add four windows and a door to the Westside of the property. Mayor Kovarik asked how many tenants they have. Petitioner said they only have one tenant at this time. Trustee Ohanian asked if they will be able to put up signage without violating the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Ziegler said that is in process and everything looks OK. Trustee Ross asked if this is more of a Convenience Store than a Grocery Store. Petitioner said it was more of a Liquor Store than a Grocery Store. Trustee Ross said the Board was led to believe it was going to be a Grocery Store and this space is small. Trustee Ohanian asked how the tenants will take deliveries. Petitioner said that has not been worked out yet. Trustee Ohanian asked if the windows will be the same as the windows in the front of the store. Petitioner responded yes. Trustee Ohanian is also concerned about the appearance of the building. Mayor Kovarik asked the Petitioner if they would be willing to present the Board with the final look of the building. Petitioner said normally he would have the building filled with tenants but this is a difficult economy. Trustee Garner said the Village is looking for a uniform building with consistent design. Trustee Schwarz said the Board doesn’t want to see remodeling after remodeling. Trustee Ohanian asked if the Board can table this item to a later date. Village Attorney Bryan Winter reiterated that this is a minor amendment change for windows and a door only. He said the Petitioner now knows what the Board wants for the future Trustee Garner said he is concerned the building is out dated and needs to be updated. Petitioner said currently there are no plans to remodel anything but as new tenants come in they will be open to changes. Mr. Winter said this is only a 10% façade change which makes this a minor change. He said the Petitioner is learning how important it is to talk with Village staff in the future. He reminded the Board that this should be looked at for four windows and a door adding the Board is sending a message to the Petitioner. Mayor Kovarik said we need to know what you are going to do with the other 30,000 square feet. Trustee Schwarz said this doesn’t seem complete. Mayor Kovarik said this is why we created the East Grand Overlay. Petitioner said that tenants drive the change. He said the economy is not good right now but they will work with the Village in the future. Mr. Winter said the Petitioner should possibly ask for a continuance. Mayor Kovarik said the next meeting is April 6th and asked the Petitioner to put something together that will let the Board know what the over-all look and feel for the building will be. Roll call, |
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2. Approval of Ord. 2009 -16 amending certain provisions pertaining Village Attorney Bryan Winter briefly explained the Ordinance to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of Ord. 2009 -16 amending certain provisions pertaining to the regulations of the Gurnee Municipal Code Chapter 90 entitled “Vehicles for Hire.” Roll call, 3. Approval of Resolution 2009 -03 amending the fees charged for the licensing of public passenger vehicles and companies pursuant to the Gurnee Municipal Code Chapter 90 entitled “Vehicles for Hire.” Related to item #2. Trustee Ohanian asked how we know the fees are being paid. Commander Jay Patrick said they will have to display a sticker on the windshield. Trustee Ohanian said he has seen many gypsy cabs in the area. Mayor Kovarik said the Ordinance does not go into effect until May 1st. Trustee Garner asked what the process is for repeat violators. Commander Patrick said they will be issued a warning the first time a ticket the second time and the third violation will result in the vehicle being removed from service. It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Garner to approve of Resolution 2009 -03 amending the fees charged for the licensing of public passenger vehicles and companies pursuant to the Gurnee Municipal Code Chapter 90 entitled “Vehicles for Hire.” Roll call, 4. Approval of Ord. 2009 -17 amending certain provisions of the Village Attorney Bryan Winter explained the new regulations to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Ross, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2009 -17 amending certain provisions of the Gurnee Municipal Code Chapter 6 entitled “Alcoholic Beverages” relating to additional “Social Host” regulations. Roll call, 5. Approval of Ord. 2009 -18 authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement to participate as a party of the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN). Mayor Kovarik explained to the Board that this allows us to share our Public Works resources with other communities around Illinois and the United States in times of need. Mr. Hayner said this was modeled after a similar agreement the Fire Department uses. Lenny Gahgan, Public Works Utility Supervisor, explained to the Board that this program was developed after Hurricane Katrina and that 25 communities in Illinois have adopted this agreement. Trustee Schwarz asked how many Lake County communities have adopted this program. Lenny Gahgan said Gurnee would be the second in Lake County. It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2009 -18 authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement to participate as a party of the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN). Roll call, 6. Approval of awarding the Stonebrook Drive Access Improvement Project to the low bidder, Meridian Construction Company, Inc., at a price of $27,861.96. Mr. Hayner said the Village took 6 solid bids and this Improvement Project is coming in well below budget. It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of awarding the Stonebrook Drive Access Improvement Project to the low bidder, Meridian Construction Company, Inc., at a price of $27,861.96. Roll call, 7. Approval of Police Department request to purchase four State bid contract vehicles for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 at a cost of $82,316.00. Trustee Ohanian asked why unit #148 is being replaced since it is only 2 years old. Officer Jay Patrick said the unit is driven a lot and has high mileage. Trustee Ohanian asked why #148 is driven more than the other units. Police Chief Jones explained that not all units go out at the same time and the units operate around the clock and take on a lot of wear and tear. He also pointed out that this particular unit has had several technical problems putting it out of service on several different occasions. Trustee Ohanian asked how often they are down. Chief Jones said it varies but wanted to make it clear the Department is requesting 3 cars and the fourth request is for the K9 unit that is 5 years old. Mr. Hayner said this unit has had $5900 in maintenance expense. Trustee Garner asked what the problem is. He said he has driven a company car for the last 17 years and hasn’t had any major problems and want to know why the Police units break down so often. He added the Village turns over cars at 50-70 thousand miles consistently and says there is a gap here not being explained. Chief Jones said Police units are driven differently than you would drive your personal car. He said the units operate 24 hours a day and in the winter they are never turned off. Trustee Garner said still what is going on. Mr. Hayner said he will obtain an itemized list of expenditures for unit 148 for the Board to view. It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Schwarz to approve of Police Department request to purchase four State bid contract vehicles for Fiscal Year 2009/2010 at a cost of $82,316.00. Roll call, |
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Adjournment to Executive Session
Recall to Order
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The Village Attorney stated that tonight’s Executive Session will reference: Mayor Kovarik adjourned the meeting into Executive Session at Mayor Kovarik recalled the meeting to order at 9:34 p.m. PRESENT: 6- Garner, Jacobs, Ohanian, Balmes, Schwarz, Ross |
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Closing Comments |
None.
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Adjournment |
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Ohanian to adjourn the meeting. Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried. Mayor Kovarik adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. |
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Andrew Harris, |
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