Village of Wauconda Village Board met April 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call to Order: Pro Tem Knight called the Regular Village Board Meeting to order in the Village Hall at 7:00 p.m.
2. Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 90.
3. Roll Call: Upon roll call by Clerk Strelecki the following Trustees were present
Present: Trustees Knight, Barbini, Starkey, Arnswald, Black, and Howe
Quorum Present-
Present: Doug Maxeiner, Village Administrator, Brad Fink, Director of Public Works Chris Miller, Director of Building, Planning, and Zoning, Police Chief Wermes, Ed McKee, Finance Director, and Rudy Magna, Village Attorney
Absent: Mayor Bart
4. Proclamation: Pro Tem Knight read the Proclamation Recognizing Autism Month.
5. Public Comment: No public comment..
6. Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda made by Trustee Howe, second Trustee Black. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Motion Declared Carried
(Last Ordinance No. was 2017-O-10) (Last Resolution No. was 2017-R-05)
7. Motion to Approve Consideration of Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote
Motion to approve Consideration of Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote made by Trustee Black, second Trustee Arnswald.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Motion Declared Carried
8. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of the Bills for Payment from March 15, 2017 through March 28, 2017 in the Amount of $382,947.44
B. Approval of the Minutes of the March 21, 2017 Regular Village Board Meeting
9. Motion to Approve Items a Through B on the Consent Agenda
Motion to approve Item A through B on the Consent Agenda made by Trustee Arnswald, second Trustee Starkey.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Motion Declared Carried
10. Old Business
A. Consideration and Approval of the FY 2017/18 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan- Admin. Maxeimer reviewed the financial recommendations and expenses for the Police Boat and the need to be proactive with the maintenance and replacement of both the hardware and software of the computers. Motion to Approve the FY 2017/18 Budget and Capital Improvements made by Trustee Starkey, second Trustee Barbini.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Motion Declared Carried
B. Consideration and Approval of a Plat of Consolidation for the Wittenberg Property at Barrington Road and Illinois Route 176-Admin. Maxeiner explained the background of the 4 parcels of land that are currently for sale. The recommendation is to consolidate these parcels into one parcel to become more marketable for the seller. Motion to Approve a Plat of Consolidation for the Wittenberg Property at Barrington Road and Illinois Route 176 made by Trustee Barbini, second Trustee Howe.
Ayes 6 Nays 0
Motion Declared Carried
11. New Business
A. (Discussion) Consideration of a Request for a Sign Variance to Allow the Installation/ Replacement of a Sign for Cosmos on the Former TJ Snickers Pylon Sign in the Wauconda Shopping Plaza-Director Miller explained the background of this request by the current owners of the complex. Attorney Garsick was present to discuss this request and to answer any questions from the Board. The recommendation is to set a date for the partial completion of landscaping by Sept. There was further discussion by the Trustees and Attorney Magna.
12. Mayor’s Report
13. Committee Reports & Trustee Comments
Trustee Knight-Condolences to the Nelson Family. Disappointed about the election campaign letter.
Trustee Barbini- Next Development meeting is next Tuesday, at 5:30 p.m.
Trustee Starkey-Set a new record for homeowners contributing to the weed control on the Lake. Lake levels at 7.5ft., no wake +10, closure +12. Reminder of the Star Charities Bunny Hop on April 15th.
Trustee Arnswald-Condolences to Kenny
Trustee Black-Disappointed about the campaign tactics. Thank you Doug and Ed for all the hard work on the budget.
Trustee Howe-Discussed negative tactics and issues of the election and campaigning.
14. Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn made by Trustee Starkey, second Trustee Barbini.
Ayes 5 Nays 0
Motion Declared Carried
Adjourn: 7:57 p.m.
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