Village of Wadsworth Board met November 21.
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 and Doug Jacobs, Village Clerk Evelyn Hoselton, Village Administrator Moses Amidei and Village Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer. Trustee James Zegar was absent.
Special Business: The 2016-2017 Wadsworth Queens made a presentation regarding the activities they participated in throughout the year. Little Miss Brynn Skinner, Junior Miss Cleo Hundley and Miss Alison Belmont each discussed the numerous activities they enjoyed during their reigns. Trustees discussed the customary $1,000 scholarship amount to the outgoing Queen and agreed to an additional $1500 amount to help support future Pageant activities during the 2017/2018 year. Trustees also thanked the Queens for representing the Village in such a positive manner during their terms.
A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Dolan, to authorize the annual $1,000 scholarship to the outgoing Queen.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hansen, to authorize a separate payment of $1500 to the Wadsworth Pageant for future activities.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all Nays-none. Motion carried.
The new Queens for 2017/2018 were also present to introduce themselves to the Board.
Dan Dalziel of 3D Design Studio made a thorough presentation of ideas for renovation of both Village Parks (pertaining to the playground/court areas). He presented his basic plan for each, with several optional choices for Trustees to discuss. The President of the Jonathon Knolls Homeowners Association was also present to offer suggestions on reducing vandalism in Orchard Park, since the area is unsupervised and quite dark at night when vehicles are sometimes driven over the turf, exiting on the driveway of a nearby house which had burned down and has not since been reconstructed.
At the conclusion of the presentation, Dalziel indicated he could solicit proposals from vendors, seeking competitive year-end pricing from each. Trustees agreed with one noted concept or each park asked Dalziel to return when he had secured pricing and equipment options. It was noted that the new playground in Wadsworth Park will be constructed on top of a portion of the existing basketball and tennis courts, with the remainder of the courts to be removed. The construction of new courts within this park may not take place for a few years. It was not determined during the meeting if the existing playground equipment in Wadsworth Park will remain or would be removed during the construction phase.
Public Comment: There was no Public Comment.
Establish Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Hayden, to establish a consent agenda for the following items:
a. Approval of the October 7, 2017 Village Board Meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of Treasurer’s Report as of 10/31/17.
c. Approval of checks issued between meetings, totaling $210,478.59. (10/18/17- 11/21/2017.)
d. Motion to approve the 2018 Schedules for Village Board Meetings, Adjudication Court Hearing meetings and the Schedule of Observed Holidays.
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.
Old Business: There was no Old Business.
New Business: There was no New Business.
Village President’s Report: President Ryback referred to information furnished by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County for placement of a container near the Village Hall to collect used textile products for recycling. Trustees discussed the concept, but Harvey was concerned that more than textiles would accumulate around and about the container. Further discussion determined possible placement near Wadsworth Road or behind the garage in an area monitored by cameras. The rear area was favored.
A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Hansen, to Authorize placement of a SWALCO branded textiles container south of the brick garage.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Dolan, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs. Nay-Harvey. Motion carried. Trustee Zegar absent.
Village Attorney’s Report: Attorney Krafthefer did not present a report.
Village Administrator Report: Administrator Amidei referred to correspondence from the Lake Shore Chamber of Commerce seeking a representative to represent Wadsworth.
A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Hayden, to appoint Administrator Amidei as the Village Representative to the Lake Shore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
Roll call vote: Ayes-all. Nays- none. Motion carried.
Amidei is still awaiting information which will allow Wadsworth to participate in the Illinois State Treasurer’s E-pay program to allow for acceptance of credit card payments for various payments. Action may be taken at a future meeting.
Committee Reports: Finance: Trustee Harvey did not provide a Finance Committee report.
Public Service: Trustee Hansen discussed the upcoming Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony planned for December 2 at 6:30pm. She will not conduct a cookie baking contest this year but will provide cookies and hot chocolate for all who attend.
Planning, Zoning and Plats: Trustee Zegar was absent and did not submit a Planning, Zoning and Plats committee report.
Ordinance Committee: Trustee Hayden informed the Board of discussions which took place at his last Ordinance Committee meeting on October 24 regarding the fire alarm ordinance and upcoming installation deadline. He has learned that some business locations have received pricing proposals which appear to be excessive. He indicated the Committee recommended extending the compliance date for hotel/motel uses to July 1, 2018 and for all other business locations to January 1, 2019. In addition, more reminders will be sent out. Harvey suggested that the Fire Department adopt the newer code with verbiage that would be similar to Wadsworth’s.
A motion was made by Hayden, seconded by Hansen, to Adopt an Ordinance amending the Village code Regarding Fire alarm Systems, which would extend the compliance date to January 1, 2019 for businesses and commercial horse stable facilities, but for hotel/motel uses to July 1, 2018.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes-All. Nays-none. Motion carried. Trustee Zegar absent.
Ordinance #2017-1026
Also discussed was the General Fund Balance amount, as noted in the recent Audit Report. The fund will be split into four categories such as Road & Bridge, Parks, Capital Expenditures and General Expenses; a policy will be forthcoming.
Parks and Village Hall: Trustee Jacobs spoke with Newport Township staff, who has informed him the Emerald Ash Borer has now jumped to Blue Spruce trees and is causing them to die.
Road and Bridge: Trustee Dolan referred to an Intergovernmental Agreement and Ordinance which will permit Waukegan to plow McCarthy Road and Sandy Court in Wadsworth and for Wadsworth to plow Beach Road from Bayonne Avenue to the west end.
A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Harvey, to Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Wadsworth and the City of Waukegan for trading responsibility for snow and ice control on certain streets in each municipality (contingent upon attorney review).
Roll Call Vote: Ayes-All. Nays- none. Motion carried. Trustee Zegar absent.
Ordinance # 2017-1027
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:01 pm on a motion by Harvey, seconded by Hayden.
Voice vote: All Ayes. Nays – none. Motion carried.
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