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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD
GURNEE VILLAGE HALL
April 4, 2011
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Call to Order
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Mayor Kovarik called the meeting to order at 7:31 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; Christine Palmieri, Director of Human Resources; Chris Velkover, Information Systems Director; Tom Rigwood, Director of Public Works; Fred Friedl, Fire Chief
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Roll Call
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PRESENT: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
ABSENT: 1- Garner
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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
Charles Coulter
4227 Woodlawn
Steve Park
4300 Fieldstone Ct.
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Mr. Coulter said he has been a Gurnee resident for 56 years. He said he has not received a Red Light Camera ticket and he is not a candidate for office. He said the information in the recent Keeping Posted newsletter was impressive however he believes the cameras are a revenue stream for the Village and to imply they were installed for safety is an insult to his intelligence. He said they are all about money and asked the Mayor to reconsider her statements.
Mayor Kovarik briefly explained, stating it’s not about money.
Mr. Park stated he is a candidate for Village Trustee in the upcoming election. He said the Red Light Cameras should not be used for revenue generation, they should only be used for safety. He is suggested the Village conduct a study directed at the effectiveness of the cameras to see if they have substantially reduced red light running and crashes at these intersections. He finished by saying technology done right can and should be used, adding too much of what has been said regarding these cameras are opinions and not facts.
Mayor Kovarik said at a recent meeting the Village was asked to find out what percentage of the red light tickets issued were for right turns on red. She said the Village made the inquiry and the answer is 55% for the period covering January 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011.
Trustee Balmes said the Village should consider inviting Tom Agos, Crime Prevention Technician and Red Light Camera Program Administrator, to a future Committee of the Whole meeting to make a presentation on the red light camera program. She said in the past she has spoken to Mr. Agos and was very impressed.
Mayor Kovarik said it is all about the execution of the program and not the cameras themselves. She agreed with Trustee Balmes stating it would be a good idea to have Mr. Agos address the Board.
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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: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
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 Ord. 2011 -20 accepting the conveyance of flood hazard real estate in compliance with certain intergovernmental agreements (1072 Kilbourne Road, 1100 Kilbourne Road, and 1110 Kilbourne Road).
2. Approval of granting a Temporary Class 9 Liquor License to the Woodland Education Foundation for their “Woodland Wishes Benefit Auction” to be held on April 16, 2011 at the Hunt Club Park Community Center.
3. Approval of Payroll for period ending March 26, 2011 in the amount of $639,551.48.
4. Approval of Payroll Transfer Journal for period ending March 26, 2011 in the amount of $630,882.95.
5. Approval of Bills for the period ending April 4, 2011 in the amount of $441,225.11.
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve the Consent Agenda for an omnibus vote as read.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
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D. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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1. Approval of a Proclamation designating April 7, 2011 as “National D.A.R.E. Day” in the Village of Gurnee.
Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of a Proclamation designating April 7, 2011 as “National D.A.R.E. Day” in the Village of Gurnee.
Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried.
2. Approval of Proclamation designating April 10 - 16, 2011 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” in the Village of Gurnee.
Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record.
It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Proclamation designating April 10 - 16, 2011 as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week” in the Village of Gurnee.
Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried.
3. Approval of Proclamation designating April as “9-1-1 Education Month” in the Village of Gurnee.
Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record.
It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Proclamation designating April as “9-1-1 Education Month” in the Village of Gurnee.
Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried.
4. Approval of Proclamation designating April as “Fair Housing Month” in the Village of Gurnee.
Mayor Kovarik read Proclamation into record.
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Proclamation designating April as “Fair Housing Month” in the Village of Gurnee.
Voice Vote: ALL AYE: Motion Carried.
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E. REPORTS
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None.
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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 - 21 granting Final Planned Unit Development Plat Plan approval for the Thomas Place of Gurnee senior independent living facility located approximately 300 feet north of Washington Street on the east side of Hunt Club Road.
Mr. Hayner said each Board member should have received a memo regarding this Ordinance. He said the Petitioners were before the Board several weeks ago and received a unanimous favorable recommendation. He said the Final Plat Plan is entirely consistent with what was presented six weeks ago with four minor conditions.
It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Morris to approve of Ord. 2011 - 21 granting Final Planned Unit Development Plat Plan approval for the Thomas Place of Gurnee senior independent living facility located approximately 300 feet north of Washington Street on the east side of Hunt Club Road.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
2. Approval of Ord. 2011 - 22 accepting the Final Plat of Subdivision of Thomas Place of Gurnee.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Ross to approve of Ord. 2011 - 22 accepting the Final Plat of Subdivision of Thomas Place of Gurnee.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
3. Approval of Ord. 2011 - 23 approving the terms of a contract between the Village of Gurnee and the Warren-Waukegan Fire Protection District regarding fire protection and ambulance services.
Mr. Hayner said this is a 3 year agreement and is a continuation of an agreement that has been in place for approximately 60 years. He said this is a win/win situation for both sides. Trustee Morris questioned that annual percent increase in relation to the Village’s percent increase in operating budgets. Mr. Hayner explained the relationship and logic behind the contractual increase.
It was moved by Trustee Ross, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2011 - 23 approving the terms of a contract between the Village of Gurnee and the Warren-Waukegan Fire Protection District regarding fire protection and ambulance services.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- None
Motion Carried.
4. Approval of Ord. 2011 - 24 authorizing transfer of $1,700,000.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund.
Mr. Hayner said this is consistent with what was discussed in the budget and requires an Ordinance to be transferred. The funds will help support FY 11/12 capital expenditures.
Mr.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of Ord. 2011 - 24 authorizing transfer of $1,700,000.00 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund.
Roll call,
AYE: 4- Jacobs, Balmes, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 1- Morris
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
5. Approval of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
Roll call,
AYE: 4- Jacobs, Balmes, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 1- Morris
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
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H. PUBLIC COMMENT
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None.
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I. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjournment to Executive Session
Recall to Order
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The Village Attorney stated that tonight’s Executive Session will reference:
5 ILCS 120/2 2 (c) (2) which states: Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.
5 ILCS 120/2 2 (c) (5) which states: The purchase of lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
It was moved by Trustee Balmes, seconded by Trustee Ross to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 0- None
Motion Carried.
Mayor Kovarik adjourned the meeting into Executive Session at 8:03p.m.
Mayor Kovarik recalled the meeting to order at 8:45 p.m.
PRESENT: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
ABSENT: 1- Garner
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6. Approval of Ord. 2011- 25 authorizing the execution of the
Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase the existing leasehold interest for the Bittersweet Golf Course.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Schwarz, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2011 -25 authorizing the execution of the Purchase and Sale Agreement to purchase the existing leasehold interest for the Bittersweet Golf Course.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
7. Approval of Ord. 2011 - 26 authorizing the execution of
Bittersweet Golf Course Management Agreement with Starbird Links Golf Management, LLC.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Jacobs, seconded by Trustee Balmes to approve of Ord. 2011 - 26 authorizing the execution of Bittersweet Golf Course Management Agreement with Starbird Links Golf Management, LLC.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
8. Approval of Ord. 2011 - 27 authorizing transfer of $710,000.00 from the General Fund to the Golf Course Fund.
No Discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Ross, seconded by Trustee Jacobs to approve of Ord. 2011 - 27 authorizing transfer of $710,000.00 from the General Fund to the Golf Course Fund.
Roll call,
AYE: 5- Jacobs, Balmes, Morris, Schwarz, Ross
NAY: 0- None
ABSENT: 1- Garner
Motion Carried.
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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 8:47 p.m.
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Andrew Harris,
Village Clerk
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