MINUTES OF A PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD

GURNEE VILLAGE HALL

APRIL 6, 1992

The Public Hearing was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Roll Call, Present: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Absent: Yost

Other officials present: James T. Hayner, Village Administrator

The Village Administrator reviewed the proposed FY 92-93 operating budgets for the following: Alternate Bond Fund, 911 Fund, and the MFT Fund. The estimated revenues and proposed expenditures for each fund were explained, as detailed on pages 198-200, 186-187, and 190-191, respectively, of the proposed budget. Updated adjustments were made for some line items.

O'Brien moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to adjourn the public Budget Hearing until April 13, 1992 at 7:30 p.m.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Norman C. Balliet

Village Clerk

MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD IN REFERENCE TO THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR AMERICAN ENTERPRISE

GURNEE VILLAGE HALL

APRIL 6, 1992

The Public Hearing was called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Roll Call, Present: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Absent: Yost

Other officials present: James T. Hayner, Village Administrator
Barbara Rominski, Village Attorney
Jon Wildenberg, Assistant Village Administrator

The Village Administrator explained the proposal for a bank to be located on the southeast corner of Hunt Club Road and Washington Street. The proposal is consistent with the Village Land Use Plan. He then introduced Mr. David G. Schroeder and Mr. John N. Steele, developers of the proposal.

Mr. Steele expressed his thanks to the Village staff for its professional assistance. He noted that Mr. Schroeder and he are career bankers, not professional developers. He also stated that they have used local professionals for the engineering, architecture and construction.

Mr. Schroeder then explained the proposal which seeks C/B-2 zoning and certain non-appropriate uses have been excluded from the site. He then displayed the site plan-engineering plan, topography-drainage-retention site plan, architectural renderings, parking plans, sewer and water plans, and traffic plans. The proposed bank facility will have five (5) drive-in lanes for auto-banking, as well as adequate parking. The proposal is in agreement with the LCDOT for entrance and egress on both streets, as well as providing access to the adjacent properties with cross access easements. The proposal has tried to cooperate with the concerns of the adjacent properties. Easements are in place for storm water and sewer. The proposed signage meets Village regulations. A trailer will be used to provide a temporary banking facility.

The Village Administrator explained the Annexation Agreement, itself, has been reviewed and is all in order and is ready for authorization.

Rocheleau moved, seconded by Amaden, to recommend approval of the Annexation Agreement for American Enterprise by the Gurnee Village Board at its regular meeting.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

Smith moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to adjourn the Public Hearing.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

The Public Hearing was adjourned at 7:29 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Norman C. Balliet

Village Clerk

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GURNEE VILLAGE BOARD

GURNEE VILLAGE HALL

APRIL 6, 1992

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Roll Call, Present: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Absent: Yost

Other officials present: James T. Hayner, Village Administrator
Barbara Rominski, Village Attorney
Jon Wildenberg, Assistant Village Administrator
Bud Reed, Village Engineer

Mayor Welton opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rocheleau moved, seconded by O'Brien, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 16,1992 of the Gurnee Village Board, as corrected on pages 2639 and 2640 by changing "Mr. Bigelow" to "Mr. Biglow."

All Aye. Motion Carried.

Smith moved, seconded by Amaden, to approve the Minutes of the Budget Hearing and of the Regular Meeting of the Gurnee Village Board, both on March 23, 1992, as presented.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

From the audience, Mr. Arch Darrow, of 4260 Lake Park Avenue, expressed concerns about the barn on Lake Park Avenue being remodeled by Mr. Derrick Lidstrom. The barn had been promised to be torn down years ago, but now Mr. Lidstrom appears to be making the structure more permanent. He said he wants the barn removed from the residential area.

Mr. Patrick Bleck, of 4248 Lake Park Avenue, expressed his concerns about the remodeling of the barn by Mr. Lidstrom.

Mrs. Ann Yokus, of 4245 Lake Park Avenue, expressed her concerns about the barn, the heavy trucks and the construction traffic use on the streets. She asked why the barn remodeling was red tagged and why Mr. Lidstrom had not obtained a building permit. She is upset about the situation in the area.

Mrs. Ribando, of 4259 Lake Park Avenue, expressed her concerns about the barn and truck traffic.

The Village Administrator presented an update on the situation. The barn has been red tagged; Mr. Lidstrom has been cited for a violation, and all work has been stopped. Mr. Lidstrom has made an appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Village Ordinance allows an amortization of the situation of between one (1) to five (5) years.

The Assistant Village Administrator said that a public hearing on the Lidstrom appeal will probably be held on April 29, 1992 in order to resolve this zoning problem.

Mayor Welton said that the Village Board has heard the citizens' concerns. No fines are involved in this situation. Mr. Lidstrom must have his rights protected, as well as those of the neighbors, in the due process. At the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing all concerns will be heard and considered. The residents will be notified of the meeting.

Smith moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to approve a one-month extension to US Cable of Lake County on the submittal of its financial statements to the Village.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator reported of the notice that the SWALCO phone book recycling program will use the Gurnee Public Works yard as a collection point; of the notice that the 1992 Clean-Up Days will be on May 16th for the area south of Route 132 and on May 23rd for the area north of Route 132 and that no dumpsters will be located behind the Police Station this year; and of the notice received today of the new assessment value for the Village for 1991 is in the amount of $302,911,513.00, which is about a 22% increase from 1990, and should result in a tax rate falling to 27.8 cents.

Amaden moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to approve the VFW Post 3899 annual "Poppy Sales" on May 2, 1992, as per all Village policies and regulations.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

Amaden moved, seconded by Ratfelders, to approve Village Ordinance No. 92-37, which authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Annexation Agreement with the American Enterprise Bank and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Mayor Welton announced he will give up the chair for consideration of the next matter.

Amaden moved, seconded by Rocheleau , to appoint Trustee Smith as President Pro-Tem.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

Mayor Welton left the chair and Trustee Smith assumed the chair at 7:54 p.m.

From the audience, Ms. Val Ceckowski explained the request for a Special Use Permit for law offices at 4247 Grand Avenue. She noted a sign change in its location. She said that the allowed parking for the attorneys is okay, but there may be a need for more parking for secretaries in the future.

The Village Administrator said that this proposal is located in the Village Center District and that the use is consistent with the intent of the district.

Amaden moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to approve Village Ordinance No. 92-38, which grants a Special Use Permit for law offices at 4247 Grand Avenue, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

At 7:56 p.m. President Pro-Tem Smith yielded the chair back to Mayor Welton.

The Village Administrator explained the proposed contract with Geonex, as outlined in the Memo, dated April 3, 1992, by the Village Engineer. In particular, he noted the bonus provision, valid for phase one (1) only, and the penalty provision, valid for both phases one (1) and two (2).

Smith moved, seconded by Amaden, to approve Village Ordinance No. 92-39, which authorizes the execution of a contract with Geonex for the Aerial Photogrammetric Project in the amount of $183,982.00, as recommended by the Village Engineer, and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Smith moved, seconded by Amaden, to approve Village Ordinance No. 92-40, which establishes the Special Service Area Number One, for the Centrum Property.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

O'Brien moved, seconded by Smith, to approve Village Ordinance No. 92-41, which provides for the issue of Unlimited Ad Valorem Tax Bonds in the amount of $2,250,000.00 for the Special Service Area Number. One and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator explained the memorandum, dated April 1, 1992, by Police Chief Ward, which recommends approval of a Temporary One Day Liquor License to the YMCA for an adults only Sock Hop.

Amaden moved, seconded by Smith, to approve a Temporary One Day Liquor License, valid for May 31, 1992, to the YMCA for a Sock Hop at Gurnee Mills, since proof of dram shop insurance is completed, and to waive applicable fees as per Village policy.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Rocheleau moved, seconded by O'Brien, to approve the attendance of the Finance Director at the annual GFOA Conference in Orlando, Florida, on June 21-24, 1992 and to pay estimated costs in the amount of $1,100.00, as recommended by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Amaden moved, seconded by Smith, to approve the reduction of the Letters of Credit for the Pines, Unit 4, to the amount of $53,000.00, and for the Pines, Unit 7, to the amount of $171,883.00, both as recommended by the Village Engineer.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Amaden moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to approve the Change Order #6 for the Cemetery Road Pump Station, for a change in piping size, in the amount of $1,092.32, as recommended by the Village Engineer.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost, Motion Carried.

Rocheleau moved, seconded by Smith, to approve the Paid-On-Call Fire Payroll, for the period ending March 26, 1992, in the amount of $8,205.20 and to transfer to the Payroll Fund per journal, as recommended by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Amaden moved, seconded by Smith, to approve the Regular Payroll, for the period ending March 26, 1992, in the amount of $157,305.95 and to transfer to the Payroll Fund per journal, as recommended by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost Motion Carried.

Rocheleau moved, seconded by O'Brien, to approve the Payroll Transfer Journal, for the period ending March 26, 1992, in the amount of $184,563,37, as recommended by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: O'Brien, Rocheleau, Ratfelders, Smith, Amaden
Nay: None.
Absent: Yost, Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator announced that any advice on the policy for use of the community room in the Village Hall would be welcomed in the near future. Some groups have already asked about using the facility.

Trustee Smith said he has concerns about an all-hours use of the facility, especially in the evenings.

The Village Administrator explained that policies on the use of other community rooms will be investigated.

Ratfelders moved, seconded by Amaden, to adjourn the meeting.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Norman C. Balliet.

Village Clerk