Lake County Gazette

Village of Wadsworth Village Board met April 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

Call to Order: President Ryback called the meeting of the Village Board of Trustees to order at 6:00 pm.

Pledge of Allegiance: President Ryback led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Roll Call: In attendance were Village President Glenn Ryback, Village Trustees Ben Dolan, Geralyn Hansen, Ken Harvey, Robert Hayden, Doug Jacobs and James Zegar, Village Clerk Evelyn Hoselton, Village Administrator Moses Amidei and Village Attorney Tiffany Nelson-Jaworski.

Public Comment: There was no Public Comment.

Establish Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Jacobs, to establish a consent agenda for the following items: 

a. Approval of the April 5, 2017 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented 

b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 3/31/17 

c. Approval of checks issued between meetings, totaling $69,388.62. (3/22/17-4/18/2017.) 

d. Approval of Bills to be Paid as of 4/18/17, totaling $70,356.10. 

e. Adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the Disposition of surplus Property (tables, chairs and computer.)

Harvey asked to remove Item e for further discussion and Jacobs amended his second in concurrence. Voice vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.

Approval of Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Zegar, to approve the consent agenda as amended.

Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.

Discussion of removed topics: Trustees discussed possible future needs for the old steel folding chairs from the meeting room, but were not concerned about disposition of three folding tables or old computer. It was determined that only the chairs should be stored in the barn, with other items being discarded.

A motion was made by Hayden, seconded by Harvey, to Adopt the Ordinance Disposing of Surplus Property, with exception of the steel folding chairs.

Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried. Ordinance 2017-1002

Old Business: There was no Old Business.

New Business: John Ress discussed the Annual Spring Kick-Off Picnic to be held at his Freedom Farm for Vets on May 20. In addition to the usual events, John has arranged an Honor Guard which will present a special 21-gun salute, followed by a Heritage Warbird fly-over of airplanes from Waukegan Airport. Mr. Ness noted this is the seventh year of Freedom Farm operations and the number of returning Veterans taking advantage of the calming atmosphere of the farm has increased each year. The Farm is now a commemorative partner with the Vietnam Veterans. Also in attendance will be the Rose of Peace, Home Depot, Kids Rank and Representatives of the United States Navy and Army. Trustees discussed authorizing the discharge of firearms within Village limits and temporary suspension of the Hart Street one-way traffic restriction to ease traffic flow for the day. Trustees commended Ress for his work.

A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Zegar, to suspend the one-way street traffic restriction and to authorize the 21-gun salute, as well as permitting the event itself.

Voice vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.

Administrator Amidei has obtained a proposal to install a new Wadsworth Road crosswalk signal near Saint Patrick’s Church. One of the existing units was damaged beyond repair by an auto collision and a matching replacement is no longer manufactured. Replacement of the unit with a new control system is estimated at $9,128. Brief discussion was held regarding the cost, which will be sought from the motorist’s insurance carrier.

A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hansen, to accept a proposal from Home Towne Electric, Incorporated, establishing a budget in an amount not to exceed $10,000.

Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.

Village President’s Report: President Ryback discussed his upcoming trip to Springfield for Lobby Day and last week’s Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce where he was joined by the Mayors of Beach Park and Zion in presenting reports about each local Village. Dr. Bruno, Mayor-elect of Winthrop Harbor, also presented his plans for the upcoming year.

Village Attorney’s Report: Attorney Nelson-Jaworski did not present a report.

Village Administrator Report: Administrator Amidei reminded Trustees of the Open House tomorrow afternoon hosted by the Lake County Division of Transportation. They will display the intersection improvements proposed along Wadsworth Road at Kilbourne Road and at Dilleys Road. The first will receive an additional turn lane; the second will become a round-about. Engineer Briggs has indicated a permit for the Caroline Avenue street extension into our 14-acre property from the Army Corps of Engineers should be completed quite soon. Tomorrow a pre-construction meeting will be held at the Toors Truckstop on Russell Road regarding the demolition and new construction which will take place this spring. Auto Parts City will meet with us Thursday for proposed additional uses on their existing site. Based on the favorable amount of the 2017 Road Program, Amidei suggested a possible second, smaller Road Program be considered for later this year while material prices remain affordable.

Committee Reports: Finance: Trustee Harvey did not present a Finance report.

Public Service: Trustee Hansen provided a brief recap of the Easter Egg Hunt held April 15. She noted that 12,000 eggs were placed around Village Hall by the Easter Bunny.

Planning, Zoning and Plats: Trustee Zegar did not present a Planning, Zoning and Plats reports.

Ordinance Committee: Trustee Hayden did not provide an Ordinance Committee report.

Parks and Village Hall: Trustee Jacobs continues to work with Village Engineer John Briggs and Glenn Westman of Lake County Stormwater Management Commission regarding a wetland pond and nearby ditch which requires cleaning to correct a standing water problem. Harvey was pleased with the new Village Hall chairs and suggested Jacobs look into some meeting room furniture that is more presentable than the collapsible tables which are presently used.

Road and Bridge: Trustee Dolan referred to Pay Request #3 from Peter Baker and Son Company for payment of last year’s Road Program. Amidei noted that a waiver of lien could not be obtained from one subcontractor who is still owed $5,944, but Baker will present an additional invoice for that amount when the waiver becomes available.

A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Harvey, to authorize payment of $58, 733.69 to Peter Baker and Son Company to satisfy Pay Request #3 of the 2016 Wadsworth Road Program.

Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.

Dolan then referred to proposals obtained for the 2017 Wadsworth Road Program. The apparent low bidder is Payne and Dolan. The overall Road Program was briefly discussed and Dolan clarified that the proposed amount includes the base bid minus Sheryl Lynn Drive and Alternate items 1 and 3 (Elm Lane and Adams Road west of UP RR).

A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Zegar, to accept the proposal from Payne & Dolan, Incorporated for a sum not to exceed $608,374.83.

Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried. (Trustee Dolan is not related to or associated with the paving company bearing the same name.)

Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:24 PM on a motion by Harvey, seconded by Hayden.

Voice vote: All Ayes. Nays – none. Motion carried.

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