Lake County Gazette

The village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Aug. 15 to accept the donation of a 2017 Forest River Cargo Mate Incident Command Trailer.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

The Village of Antioch board of trustees consists of six members, all of whom are elected for four-year staggered terms. The board is the legislative body of the village government. Board meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month at the Village Hall, 874 Main St.

APPROVED MINUTES VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REGULAR MEETING Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL August 15, 2016

I. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Hanson called the August 15, 2016 regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to order at 7:31 PM in the Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Mayor and Board of Trustees led the Pledge of Allegiance.

III. ROLL CALL

Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Macek, Poulos, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. Also present were Mayor Hanson, Attorney Long, Administrator Keim and Clerk Romine. Absent: Trustee Jozwiak.

IV. Absent Trustees Wishing to Attend Remotely

Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to allow remote attendance by Trustee Jozwiak. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 5: Macek, Poulos, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1: Jozwiak. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Jozwiak was contacted via telephone.

Mayor Hanson asked that Agenda Item #8 be moved up in the meeting due to the number of people in attendance at the meeting regarding that item.

8. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Board to accept the donation of a 2017 Forest River Cargo Mate Incident Command Trailer in memory of John Schmidtke – Trustee Poulos moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to approve Resolution No. 16-54 Authorizing the Village Board to accept the donation of a 2017 Forest River Cargo Mate Incident Command Trailer in memory of John Schmidtke.

Director Lee Shannon provided an overview of John Schmidtke’s involvement with the Antioch Emergency Management Team, as well as his assistance with the Citizen Corps Group training CERT volunteers. He relayed the family’s wish to donate this trailer in John’s memory.

Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Hanson invited John’s family and Director Lee Shannon to accept a plaque he presented in memory of John. Clerk Romine read aloud the Resolution.

Mr. Frank Schmidtke, provided a history of his brother’s involvement in the Antioch Emergency Management Agency. The Mayor and Board of Trustees shared memories of John and thanked the family for their generous donation.

V. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Personnel, Pending/Probable Litigation, Sale or Lease of Village Property, Executive Session Minutes, Collective Bargaining - Personnel

Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Johnson, for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to go into executive session at 7:44 p.m. to discuss personnel. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Poulos moved, seconded by Trustee Pierce for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to return from executive session to the open meeting at 8:12 pm with no action taken. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVED MINUTES VI. MAYORAL REPORT

1. Appointment of Interim Fire Chief – Mayor Hanson announced the resignation of Fire Chief Nixon, and the need for an interim Chief upon his departure.

Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Dominiak to confirm the appointment of Deputy Chief Cokefair as Interim Fire Chief, based upon successful negotiations of salary with the Village Administrator. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Citizens Wishing to Address the Board

Ms. Ann Hitschel, Village resident, discussed an article in the Daily Herald related to recent police action. She thanked the Antioch Police Department for their response at the incident to ensure complete public safety. She further thanked the Village and their staff for the denial of the resident’s request for funding assistance for private property.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA

Trustee Poulos moved, seconded by Trustee Macek to approve the following consent agenda items as presented.

2. Approval of a Resolution ratifying a special event liquor license to St. Peter’s Church for their

Golf Outing on August 20, 2016; waiving all fees – Resolution No. 16-49 3. Approval of a Resolution for a special event liquor license request from the Village of Antioch for

Fall Wine Walk on September 24, 2016, waiving all fees – Resolution No. 16-50 4. Approval of a Resolution authorizing Trick-or-Treat hours to be from 4:00-7:00 pm on Monday,

October 31, 2016 – Resolution No. 16-51 5. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Village Board to declare Vehicle 2143 as surplus and

directing the Fire Chief to dispose of the assets in the best means practicable for their fair market value – Resolution No. 16-52 6. Approval of a Resolution authorizing the closure of McMillen Road on October 16, 2016 from

1:45 PM to 3:15 PM for Sequoit Pride PTO 5k Fun Run/Walk – Resolution No. 16-53

Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

VIII. REGULAR BUSINESS

1. Approval of the August 1, 2016 regular meeting minutes as presented - Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Johnson, to approve the August 1, 2016 regular meeting minutes as presented. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 5: Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. ABSTAIN: 1: Macek. THE MOTION CARRIED.

7. Consideration of payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff - Trustee Poulos moved, seconded by Trustee Dominiak to approve payment of accounts payable as prepared by staff in the amount of $379,980.49. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

9. Consideration of a Resolution granting final approval for subdivision improvements for IDI, Phase 1A Improvements - Administrator Keim reviewed the first phase of IDI and the completed improvements in this phase of the subdivision. The acceptance includes the first quarter mile of Gregory Drive, and approval of other completed quasi-public improvements in the first phase of the subdivision. This is the final action the Village will take to acknowledge infrastructure is built well, however the focus is more on what the Village will end up owning, which is the roadway and some water main.

Trustee Pierce asked for the status of the outstanding items in the letter from HR Green. Administrator Keim replied that those items have been completed and staff has everything needed.

APPROVED MINUTES Trustee Dominiak moved, seconded by Trustee Poulos, to approve Resolution No. 16-55 granting final approval for subdivision improvements for IDI, Phase 1A Improvements. Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

10. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to purchase tree lighting and decorations from Temple Display, Ltd. in the amount of $31,825 – Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Johnson to approve Resolution No. 16-56 authorizing the Village Administrator to purchase tree lighting and decorations from Temple Display, Ltd, in the amount of $31,825.

Trustee Dominiak asked that a diversity of religions be considered and Trustee Pierce confirmed that the lights were LED.

Upon roll call, the vote was: YES: 6: Macek, Poulos, Jozwiak, Dominiak, Pierce and Johnson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED.

IX. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Administrator Keim reported that the 2016 Road Program has begun and reminded the board that there is no first meeting in September due to the Labor Day Holiday.

X. VILLAGE CLERK’S REPORT

Clerk Romine announced that courtesy petition packets for the April 4, 2017 consolidated election will be available in September. Announcements will be made on the Village website.

XI. TRUSTEE REPORTS

Trustee Jozwiak announced the American Legion picnic this coming weekend. Trustee Jozwiak left the meeting at 8:33 pm.

Trustee Macek discussed the need to paint the crosswalks in town. Administrator Keim replied that there have been discussions, and it is on the schedule for public works to touch them up.

Trustee Dominiak reported that the Planning and Zoning Board has recommendations regarding single family design standards and site plan review. She asked the Mayor that those items be placed on the September COW for discussion as well as the façade program.

Trustee Pierce thanked Chief Nixon for his service to the Village of Antioch and welcomed Deputy Chief Cokefair as interim pending successful negotiations. He further commented on the success of the National Night Out.

Trustee Johnson announced the last concert this Thursday, and potential candidates for the vacant Park Commission seat. Mayor Hanson added that the Planning and Zoning Board has also found an appointment to fill the vacant seat.

Mayor Hanson thanked Chief Nixon for his service to the Village. Chief Nixon thanked the residents for their commitment to the public safety of the community. He further thanked the men and women of the Antioch Fire Department for their support in the mission. He finally thanked Administrator Keim for continued challenges and advice, and Deputy Chiefs Cokefair and Lienhardt for their hard work.

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

There being no further discussion, Trustee Pierce moved, seconded by Trustee Poulos to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

__________________________ Lori K. Romine Village Clerk