At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Village Board adopted a resolution that would extend the village's participation in the Lake County Teen Program and donate $2,500 to the group.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the board.
MINUTES VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE REGULAR MEETING July 5, 2016 442 N. Cedar Lake Road 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF THE VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY DAN MACGILLIS, VILLAGE PRESIDENT AT 7:06 P.M.
1. ROLL CALL
Present: Trustees Foy, Newby, Rodriguez Absent: Trustees Frye, Kraly, Triphahn
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2016
Motion by Trustee Foy, Seconded by Trustee Rodriguez, to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2016 Upon a unanimous voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried
4. NOTES/COMMENDATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENT
4.1 Public Comment
NONE
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Trustee Foy, Seconded by Trustee Rodriguez, to do an Omnibus approval on items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 & 5.11
Upon the call of the roll, the following voted:
Ayes: Trustees Foy, Newby, Rodriguez, Mayor MacGillis Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Trustee Frye, Kraly, Triphahn
Mayor MacGillis Declared the Motion carried
5.1 Approve Accounts Payable in the Amount of $175,890.99
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.2 Approve Payroll for the Period Ending June 26, 2016 in the Amount of $136,911.05
Approved – Omnibus Vote
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5.3 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Bid from Pipe-View America LLC for Sanitary
Sewer Cleaning and Televising Work in an Amount not to Exceed $252,353.30
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.4 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Baxter & Woodman Inc. for Project Management Services for the Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Contract in an Amount not to Exceed $14,497.96
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.5 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Baxter & Woodman Inc. to Design Drainage Improvements for Village Owned Property at 700 Railroad Avenue in an Amount not to Exceed $25,000.00
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.6 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Sole Source Quote from Lorig Construction Company to Mill and Resurface Approximately 80 feet of MacGillis Drive at Route 134 in an Amount not to Exceed $8,120.00
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.7 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Proposal from Midwest Seamless Gutters and Siding for Salt Barn Repairs in an Amount not to Exceed $4,735.00
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.8 Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Police Department to Dispose Through Public On-line Auction Village Owned Surplus Property
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.9 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Quote from Digital-Ally for Eleven (11) Vulink Standard Kit Squad Car Camera Linking Systems in an amount not to Exceed $5,090.00
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.10 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Village of Round Lake Continued Participating in the Lake County Teen Program and Provide a Donation of $2,500.00 in Support of the Program
Approved – Omnibus Vote
5.11 Accept the May’s Treasurer’s Report as Presented
Approved – Omnibus Vote
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6. CLERK’S OFFICE
6.1 Swearing In of Officer Daniel M. Botterman
Chief Gillette gave a brief introduction of the Village of Round Lake’s new officer, Daniel Botterman. After Clerk Blauvelt swore him into office, his Father Daniel pinned his new Shield on. The Board welcomed the new officer to the force
6.2 Swearing In of Officer Jeremy D. Cooper
Chief Gillette gave a brief introduction of the Village of Round Lake’s new officer, Jeremy D. Cooper. After Clerk Blauvelt swore him into office, his Father Gerald pinned his new Shield on. The Board welcomed the new officer to the force
6.3 Swearing In of Officer Alex M. Fayta
Chief Gillette gave a brief introduction of the Village of Round Lake’s new officer, Alex M. Fayta.. After Clerk Blauvelt swore him into office, his Father Mark pinned his new Shield on. The Board welcomed the new officer to the force
The Mayor presented each Officer their Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certificate
7. ADMINISTRATOR
7.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Lease of 57 Acres Owned by the Village
The Mayor stated he is pulling item 7.1 from the agenda and will be brought back at a later date when Mr. Powell, the land developer, petitions to do so. Under discussion, the Mayor took a moment to address the Board not only on the Managements Overall Vision Evaluation, MOVE memo, and the importance of the future needs of the Village and our financial forecast. He also spoke about the importance to be business friendly and also his association with Mr. Powell and how they met through a mutual close friend on a personal private business deal. Through conversations with Mr. Powell it was asked if the Village had any large parcels of land that he could apply the same principles of excavating the land which possibly could generate $50to $100 thousand per year. The Mayor stated he introduced Mr. Powell to our Village Administrator, Steve Shields. Mr. Powell presented his proposal at the COTW meeting which was met with great enthusiasm given the possible revenue to the Village. At the next meeting the proposal was tabled due to some board members wanting to do more research, question the contract that our own legal team revised and physically see one or more of Mr. Powell's sites - which the Mayor stated if there had been a concern, it should have happened in the first two weeks, not a month later. The Mayor went on to say that during the excursion to see one of Mr. Powell's site, a few of the Trustees saw the plans from his personal private business deal in Mr. Powell's truck and accused him of being in cahoots with Mr. Powell and that the board should have been made aware of his personal dealings, which the Mayor stated he referred to Mr. Powell and his business arrangement and is clearly recorded on the COTW meetings audio. He went on to say that this Trustee informed him that it is a conflict of interest and that he, the Mayor, might be on the take, however after detailed discussion with our legal team, the Mayor stated that there is no way that this topic could be considered a conflict of interest. Matters like this have come up in the past where some members of the Board justify their actions by saying these things have happened in previous administration. If those things really happened then
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dwelling on the past will create a paranoid environment he said. The Mayor stated that his conversations with Dan Powell and the deal that pursued is a page out of the MOVE document. It was an opportunity for the Village to possibly generate $50 to $100 thousand per year and he seized it. Due to the paranoia of some board members and the past, he stated we must remove this opportunity from the agenda since it has been brought into public for controversy and the Mayor will not put himself, his family or this community into that controversy. Once Mr. Powell's land contract with the Mayor is complete, he hopes he petitions the board to reconsider a contract. Lastly the Mayor stated, if we continue to worry about the past and not trust our present administration, there will be no future for the Village of Round Lake
Motion by Trustee Newby, Seconded it by Trustee Rodriguez to remove item 7.1 from the agenda
Upon the call of the roll, the following voted: Ayes: Trustees Foy, Newby, Rodriguez Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Trustee Frye, Kraly, Triphahn
Mayor MacGillis Declared the Motion carried
8. FINANCE
9. POLICE
10. PUBLIC WORKS
10.1 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying an Emergency Water Main Break Repair from
Canyon Contracting in the Amount of $5,997.50 Motion by Trustee Foy, Seconded by Trustee Rodriquez to Adopt a Resolution Ratifying an Emergency Water Main Break Repair from Canyon Contracting in the Amount of $5,997.50
Upon the call of the roll, the following voted: Ayes: Trustees Foy, Newby, Rodriguez Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Trustee Frye, Kraly, Triphahn
Mayor MacGillis Declared the Motion carried
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
12. BUILDING AND ZONING
13. SPECIAL EVENTS
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14. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
14.1 Appointment of John Boyk to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Mayor stated that current Commissioner Pam Mazzanti, is moving out of the Village and Mr. Boyk filled out an application several months ago stating his interest. Mr. Boyk introduced himself and spoke about his background. Motion by Trustee Newby, Seconded by Trustee Rodriguez to approve the appointment of John Boyk to the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
Upon the call of the roll, the following voted: Ayes: Trustees Foy, Newby, Rodriguez Nays: None Abstain: None Absent: Trustee Frye, Kraly, Triphahn
Mayor MacGillis Declared the Motion carried
14.2 Mayor’s Comments
The Mayor thanked those involved with the 4th of July Parade
14.3 Trustee’s Comments
The Trustees also thanked those involved with the Parade
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
NONE
16. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
NONE
17. ADJOURN
Trustee Foy moved, seconded by Trustee Newby, to adjourn. Upon a unanimous voice vote, the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 7:32 P.M.
APPROVED: July 18, 2016
_________________________ _______________________ Patricia C. Blauvelt Daniel MacGillis Village Clerk Village President
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