Village of Wadsworth Village Board met September 19.
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, Ken Harvey, Geralyn Hansen, Robert Hayden, Doug Jacobs and James Zegar, Village Clerk Evelyn Hoselton , Village Administrator Moses Amidei and Village Attorney Kurt Asprooth.
Change to Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Zegar, to move Item 9A to position 3A immediately following the Roll Call. Voice vote in favor was unanimous.
Old Business: Land and Lakes was again present to discuss the Wetland Bank proposed for their acreage generally located west of Route 41 and south of Wadsworth Road to Mill Creek. They noted that management of the wetland after completion is at the directive of the long term management, which is proposed to be the Village of Wadsworth. After approval by the Army Corps of Engineers, there is no further long term obligation for the manager. All of the property will be within the corporate boundaries of Wadsworth after minor annexations are completed. If the property were to be managed by the Lake County Forest Preserve District, no annexation could take place. A Committee of the Whole Meeting will take place prior to the next meeting to further discuss this concept at 5:00 p.m.
Special Business: John Ress of the Freedom Farm for Vets discussed the upcoming annual Fall Fest to be held upon their Hart Street property on October 7. He outlined several of the planned festivities and asked to temporarily suspend the one-way traffic restriction on Hart Street. A band will play from 3-10PM, Bingo and a raffle will be held along with hay-wagon rides on area streets. He asked all to attend and support the Veterans in this worthwhile cause.
A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Zegar, to authorize the Fall Fest activities and to suspend the Hart Street one-way traffic restriction on October 7.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.
Public Comment: Several residents of Sheryl-Lynn Lane were present to voice concerns regarding a 5-acre residential property south of their street. Excessive noise from loud music is often observed during the day and late into the evening. In addition, livestock including chicken, pigs and dogs often leave the property, roaming unsupervised upon neighboring properties. After neighbors complained about numerous visits by the dogs to their yards, the dog owners have suggested that if the animal control warden were to be summoned, they would merely pay the fine and reclaim the animals. The problem has intensified during the past five years after the property was purchased by the current owner. Trustees agreed that the new Code Enforcement group should visit the area to correct the situation and Lake County Animal Control summoned when animals are at large.
Establish Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hansen, to establish a consent agenda for the following items:
a. Approval of the September 5, 2017 Village Board Meeting Minutes as presented
b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 8/31/17
c. Approval of checks issued between meetings, totaling $720,734.45. (8/16/17-9/19/2017.)
d. Approval of Bills to be Paid as of 9/19/17, totaling $13,251.65.
e. Motion to Approve 2017 Halloween Trick-or-Treat on Sunday, 10/29 from 2-5 pm.
Voice vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.
Approval of Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hayden, to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.
Discussion of removed topics: There were no removed topics.
New Business: There was no New Business.
Village President’s Report: President Ryback reported on the Wadsworth Pageant, where he crowned the new Little, Junior and Miss Wadsworth.
Village Attorney’s Report: Attorney Asprooth did not present a report.
Village Administrator Report: Administrator Amidei referred to an Ordinance which would provide snowplowing on five blocks in the Southeast District, namely one block of 27th Street, 28th Street, 28th Place and 29th Street by Beach Park as the remainder of those streets are in the Beach Park village limits.
A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Hayden, to adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Wadsworth and the Village of Beach Park regarding Snow/Ice Removal Services.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all. Nays- none. Motion carried. Ordinance 2017-1019.
Lake County has recently updated their All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and are requesting all municipalities within the County to adopt their plan by resolution.
A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Jacobs, to adopt a Resolution Adopting the 2017 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all. Nays- none. Motion carried. Resolution 2017-274.
Committee Reports:
Finance: Trustee Harvey did not provide a Finance Committee report.
Public Service: Trustee Hansen reported on the significant attendance at Concert, Pig Roast and Bonfire Event in the Park last weekend.
Planning, Zoning and Plats: Trustee Zegar did not present a Planning, Zoning and Plats committee report, but has prepared a newsletter covering the Wadsworth Pageant. He reported that seven girls participated in the Pageant and he provided numerous photos to their families at the event. He will author another newsletter covering the Concert Event by end of week.
Ordinance Committee: Trustee Hayden did not provide an Ordinance Committee report.
Parks and Village Hall: Trustee Jacobs has been speaking with 3-D Design to regarding the redevelopment of Wadsworth Park and possible parking lot expansion. He is also in the process of seeking proposals for drainage improvement in the Village Hall basement office area.
A motion was made by Jacobs, seconded by Hayden, to authorize a sum not to exceed $3,000 to procure a topographic survey of the western end of Wadsworth Park.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all. Nays- none. Motion carried.
Road and Bridge: Trustee Dolan expects the new snowplow truck to be delivered from Henderson before the next meeting.
Executive Session: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Jacobs, to enter Executive Session at 7:15 pm to discuss Personnel.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Dolan, Harvey, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs, Zegar. Nays: none. Motion carried. The Board returned to regular session at 7:55 pm.
Return to Regular Session Roll: Dolan, Harvey, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs, Zegar, Ryback.
Results of Executive Session: It was determined that the Village Treasurer will be compensated at a $60 hourly rate to provide accounting services beginning September 6 and going forward.
Roll call vote: Ayes-Dolan, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs, Zegar. Nays- Harvey. Motion carried.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:59 pm on a motion by Harvey, seconded by Hansen.
Voice vote: All Ayes. Nays – none. Motion carried.
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