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

Roll Call, Present: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain

Absent: None

Other officials present: James T. Hayner, Village Administrator; Barbara Swanson, Village Attorney; Jon Wildenberg, Director of Building & Zoning; Tracy Velkover, Village Planner; Brad Burke, Assistant Village Administrator; Carl Peter, Director of Public Works

Mayor Welton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Welton announced that the Village Board will be using a different agenda process tonight for this meeting. He then asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to make public comments about an item not on the agenda.

There were no public comments at this time.

Mayor Welton announced the next item on the agenda is the new consent agenda/omnibus vote which will be a roll call vote. He read that "all items under the consent agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a trustee so requests. In which event, the discussion will be the first item of business after approval of the consent agenda."

The Village Administrator then read the consent agenda/omnibus vote verbatim as follows:

1. Consideration of a Proclamation designating November 15, 2000, as "America Recycles Day" in the Village of Gurnee.

2. Consideration of requests from the Gurnee Park District to waive building permit fees for the Viking Park dance hall addition and their proposed Ravinia Park improvements.

3. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-118 granting a setback variance to the property located at 7472 Bittersweet Drive (DeRose) to allow a proposed deck enclosure to encroach 7.23 feet into a required 40 foot rear yard setback, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

4. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-119 vacating the restrictive golf course easement for lot 424 of Concord Oaks.

5. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-120 approving the final plat for the Oak Stream Subdivision, as recommended by the Plan Commission.

6. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-121 approving the final plat for the D & C Diaz Resubdivision, as recommended by the Plan Commission.

7. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-122 approving the final plat for the Rosen Resubdivision, as recommended by the Plan Commission.

8. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-123 amending the text of the Gurnee Zoning Ordinance by adding "Ambulance Service Garages" to the Permitted Service Uses in the I-2, General Industrial District, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan Commission.

9. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-124 amending the Gurnee Municipal Code, Chapter 41, entitled "Traffic," by designating stop intersections for the Woodlake Boulevard north and south entrances, as recommended by the Village Engineer.

10. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-125 amending the Gurnee Municipal Code, Chapter 41, entitled "Traffic," by designating "No Parking" on Woodlake Boulevard, as recommended by the Village Engineer.

11. Consideration of Ordinance No. 2000-126 amending the Gurnee Municipal Code, Chapter 41, entitled "Traffic," by establishing a 25 mph speed limit on Woodlake Boulevard, as recommended by the Village Engineer.

12. Consideration of awarding bids for public works trucks to:

a.) Truck Chassis Bids to Pedersen GMC at $104,714.00; and

b.) Truck Equipment Bids to American Body Company Scherer Chicago Division of Indiana at $67,754.00.

13. Consideration of request from Condell Medical Center for a letter of credit reduction to $142,269.05, as recommended by the Village Engineer.

14. Approval of Payroll for period ending October 12, 2000, in the amount of $407,619.71.

15. Approval of Payroll Transfer Journal for period ending October 12, 2000, in the amount of $404,982.54.

16. Approval of Bills for period ending October 16, 2000, in the amount of $2,510,487.98.

Since no trustees objected to the items on the consent agenda/omnibus vote, O'Brien moved, seconded by Rudny, to approve the consent agenda/omnibus vote for the following items:

1. Consideration of a Proclamation designating November 15, 2000, as "America Recycles Day" in the Village of Gurnee, and

2. Consideration of requests from the Gurnee Park District to waive building permit fees for the Viking Park dance hall addition and their proposed Ravinia Park improvements, and

3. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-118, which grants a setback variance to the property located at 7472 Bittersweet Drive (DeRose) to allow a proposed deck enclosure to encroach 7.23 feet into a required 40 foot rear yard setback, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

4. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-119, which vacates the restrictive golf course easement for lot 424 of Concord Oaks, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

5. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-120, which approves the final plat for the Oak Stream Subdivision, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

6. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-121, which approves the final plat for the D & C Diaz Resubdivision, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

7. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-122, which approves the final plat for the Rosen Resubdivision, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

8. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-123, which amends the text of the Gurnee Zoning Ordinance by adding "Ambulance Service Garages" to the Permitted Service Uses in the I-2, General Industrial District, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals and by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

9. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-124, which amends the Gurnee Municipal Code, Chapter 41, entitled "Traffic," by designating stop intersections for the Woodlake Boulevard north and south entrances, as recommended by the Village Engineer, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

10. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-125, which amends the Gurnee Municipal Code, Chapter 41, entitled "Traffic," by designating "No Parking" on Woodlake Boulevard, as recommended by the Village Engineer, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

11. Consideration of Village Ordinance No. 2000-126, which amends the Gurnee Municipal Code, Chapter 41, entitled "Traffic," by establishing a 25 mph speed limit on Woodlake Boulevard, as recommended by the Village Engineer, and to publish in pamphlet form, and

12. Consideration of awarding bids for public works trucks to:

a.) Truck chassis bids in the low-bid amount of $104,714.00 to Pedersen GMC, as recommended by the Director of Public Works and by the Village Administrator, and

b.) Truck equipment bids in the low-bid amount of $67,754.00 to American Body Company Scherer Chicago Division of Indiana, as recommended by the Director of Public Works and by the Village Administrator, and

13. Consideration of the request from Condell Medical Center for a letter of credit reduction to the amount of $142,269.05, as recommended by the Village Engineer, and

14. To approve the Regular Payroll, for period ending October 12, 2000, in the amount of $407,619.71 and to transfer to the Payroll Fund per Journal, as recommended by the Village Administrator, and

15. To approve the Payroll Transfer Journal, for period ending October 12, 2000, in the amount of $404,982.54, as recommended by the Village Administrator, and

16. To approve the General Bills, for period ending October 16, 2000, per listing, in the amount of $2,510,487.98, as recommended by Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

Under Petitions and Communications, the Village Administrator announced consideration of the annexation petition for Ivo Krizek for property on Spruce Street will be continued since the property is awaiting permit approval by Lake County.

Damijonaitis moved, seconded by Chamberlain, to continue to a future meeting consideration of the annexation petition of Ivo Krizek for property on Spruce Street, as recommended by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator announced the next item for consideration is a resolution supporting CAYT. He then had Trustee Kovarik explain.

Trustee Kovarik explained that CAYT desires a resolution to be passed by as many governing boards as is possible. She then read verbatim the resolution in support of CAYT. After that, she announced there will be a 20-minute presentation and video at the next Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting of the Gurnee Village Board.

Mayor Welton reported that CAYT has been done in other communities.

Trustee Kovarik concluded by stating that CAYT calls on adults to "consider all kids as our kids."

Rudny moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to approve Village Resolution No. 2000-08, which supports CAYT, as recommended by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator announced there were no reports for consideration.

The Village Administrator reported that under Old Business, there is consideration of Change Order #4 for the Public Works Facility Expansion/Renovation project. He then introduced Mr. Jim Gage and Mr. Carl Peter.

From the audience, Mr. Jim Gage explained the letter from Mr. John Bosman, architect, in reference to the change order #4. He explained that Camosy Construction had bid for the whole job. This is a prepackaged and pre-engineered building. The exact foundation cannot be determined until it is erected. There were subcontractor changes due to soil conditions. He concluded by stating that he had reviewed this change order and recommends its approval.

Chamberlain moved, seconded by O'Brien, to approve change order #4 for the public works facility expansion/renovation, as recommended by the Director of Public Works and by the Village Administrator.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

Trustee Rudny asked about the clean up of the Forest Preserve property.

Mr. Gage answered that the Village has obtained a week extension for this clean up of the property and that all restoration will be done in the future.

The Village Administrator explained the next item for consideration was the Village Ordinance granting a height variance to Six Flags Great America for a proposed roller coaster to reach a height of 180 ft. He then introduced Mr. Jim Wintrode, general manager of Six Flags Great America, and Mr. Mike Foerster.

From the audience, Mr. Jim Wintrode, general manager of Six Flags Great America, explained the proposed roller coaster, while Mr. Mike Foerster displayed an aerial picture of Six Flags Great America. Mr. Wintrode explained this will be the fourth highest structure in Six Flags Great America, at approximately 180 feet in height. The ride will have a cable lift, not a chain lift, which will provide a quieter ride. He explained the location of the ride will be in the center of the park which will place the ride approximately 1,600 feet from the nearest residence.

Mayor Welton asked if there were any questions by the Village Board about the proposed ride.

Trustee Rocheleau asked if Six Flags Great America will be taking down the Skywhirl ride, which was her favorite ride.

Mr. Wintrode answered that Six Flags Great America will be removing the Skywhirl ride, but that hopefully a traditional ferris wheel will be erected in the future. Mr. Wintrode continued by explaining that the new coasters at Six Flags Great America are different and more unique prototypes.

Trustee Damijonaitis asked about the issues raised at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing in reference to maintenance, previous noise complaints, and infrastructure.

Mr. Wintrode answered that the grass maintenance has been taken care of and that the speakers of some rides have been readjusted. He continued by stating that if Six Flags Great America gets a specific complaint, the park takes care of it. In reference to speakers, they can be relocated or have a sound level adjustment.

Mr. Foerster answered that the speakers of the Iron Wolf were corrected.

O'Brien moved, seconded by Rudny, to approve Village Ordinance No. 2000-127, which grants a height variance to Six Flags Great America to allow portions of a proposed roller coaster to reach a height of 180 feet, as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator explained the memo from the Village Planner in reference to the Special Use Permit to Mr. Brad Jenks to allow the establishment and operation of a financial services office at 4445 Grand Avenue.

He explained that there were concerns about the parking permit and that a letter from Iskalis Carpet, the neighbor, allows public parking on the Iskalis parking lot for Mr. Jenks' business.

From the audience, Mr. Brad Jenks explained the logical place to use for parking was the adjacent parking lot which is not used along his building. In the future, if necessary, he explained his own lot would have adequate parking.

Trustee Chamberlain asked about the location of the handicapped parking site.

From the audience, the Village Planner explained that Mr. Jenks can stripe off a handicapped space in the parking lot or that enough space for handicapped parking exists in the lot at that location.

The Village Administrator explained that Mr. Jenks will have to have a designated handicapped parking space.

Trustee Kovarik asked if Mr. Jenks was recording an agreement with Iskalis in reference to the sharing of the parking spaces. Was there something official?

Mr. Jenks answered that there was planned to be no recorded agreement. If the parking usage was cancelled in the future, he plans to just use the spaces on his own site.

The Village Administrator added that the Village will enforce Mr. Jenks to put his parking on the site if necessary. He is at the mercy of the other property owner.

Trustee Kovarik cautioned that a recorded agreement would protect Mr. Jenks.

Trustee Chamberlain noted that plan B does meet the code of the Village, but that the parking on the site takes away all the grass on the site.

From the audience, the Director of Building & Zoning agreed with Trustee Chamberlain's interpretation.

Mayor Welton suggested that a recorded agreement would be advantageous for Mr. Jenks' protection for his business.

Trustee Damijonaitis asked if the Special Use Permit stays with Mr. Jenks or with the property.

The Director of Building & Zoning answered the Special Use Permit stays with the property.

Trustee Damijonaitis asked about a doctor's office being located on that property.

The Director of Building & Zoning answered a new Special Use Permit would be required.

The Village Attorney asked about item 2 of the conditions.

Trustee Kovarik suggested to leave that in.

Mayor Welton suggested leaving in item 2 in the conditions in the document and that Mr. Jenks should work toward an agreement with Mr. Iskalis.

Kovarik moved, seconded by Rudny, to approve Village Ordinance No. 2000-128, which grants a Special Use Permit to Mr. Brad Jenks to allow the establishment and operation of a financial services office at 4445 Grand Avenue, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

The Village Administrator explained the memo, dated October 10, 2000, from the Assistant Village Administrator in reference to the Metricom Inc. lease agreement. He explained that the proposed agreement is consistent with previous lease agreements in that the company will pay the Village the amount of $21,000.00 per year for the first year and have a 20% escalator clause for a five-year increment.

Trustee Damijonaitis asked about the proposed construction start.

From the audience, Mr. Mike Howley, representative of Metricom, answered that construction would start as soon as possible for his wireless internet service. Definitely construction would start within one year.

Chamberlain moved, seconded by O'Brien, to approve Village Ordinance No. 2000-129, which authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute a lease agreement with Metricom for wireless communication antennas on the Pembrook water tower, as recommended by the Village Administrator, and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

Damijonaitis moved, seconded by Rocheleau, to approve Village Ordinance No. 2000-130, which grants a Special Use Permit to Metricom for the installation of wireless communication antennas on the Pembrook water tower and on storage building at the base of the tower, as recommended by the Plan Commission, and to publish in pamphlet form.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

Trustee Chamberlain said he wished to comment that Trustee Rocheleau, Trustee Rudny and himself had participated in the recent police academy by the Gurnee Police Department. It was a fascinating experience and he recommends this for all people participating. It was very interesting.

Mayor Welton said there is the need to have an Executive Session in reference to possible property acquisition and possible litigation. He then had the Village Attorney read the terms for an Executive Session.

The Village Attorney said the Executive Session will be in reference to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) The purchase or 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, and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of a particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.

Kovarik moved, seconded by Damijonaitis, to adjourn the meeting into Executive Session in reference to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) The purchase or 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, and 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of a particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting, and to invite the Village Administrator, the Village Attorney, and Mr. Pat Lucansky, consultant attorney, to attend.

Roll Call, Aye: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain.

Nay: None.

Absent: None. Motion Carried.

The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 8:20 p.m.

The meeting was recalled to order at 8:52 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Roll Call, Present: Damijonaitis, Kovarik, Rudny, Rocheleau, O'Brien, Chamberlain

Absent: None

Other officials present: James T. Hayner, Village Administrator; Barbara Swanson, Village Attorney

Mayor Welton announced the Executive Session had been in reference to possible property acquisition and possible litigation and that no action will be taken at this time.

Rocheleau moved, seconded by Chamberlain, to adjourn the meeting.

All Aye. Motion Carried.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. by Mayor Welton.

Norman C. Balliet
Village Clerk