Village of Zurich Board of Trustees met November 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
1. Call To Order by Mayor Thomas M. Poynton at 7.00 pm.
2. Roll Call Mayor Thomas Poynton, Trustee Jim Beaudoin, Trustee Mary Beth Euker, Trustee John Shaw, Trustee Marc Spacone, Trustee Jonathan Sprawka. Trustee Greg Weider was absent and excused. Also present: Village Manager Ray Keller, Asst. Village Manager Roy Witherow, Village Atty. Scott Uhler, Finance Dir. Jodie Hartman, Dir. of Innovation Michael Duebner, Police Chief Steve Husak, Fire Chief John Malcolm, Community Development Director Sarosh Saher, Public Works Dir. Mike Brown, Rec. Manager Bonnie Caputo, Atty. Carmen Forte Jr.
3. Pledge Of Allegiance
4. Public Comment
Mary Kozub, Ancient Oaks Foundation Director, addressed the Board on the Heritage Oak Nomination programme and gave the Board handouts. Jeff Halen, 154 S. Pleasant Rd, addressed the Board on the October PZC meeting and the Garden Homes update. He spoke about his displeasure at not being allowed to speak at that meeting and the issues he has with the development. Marty Filson, 33 E. Harbor Dr. addressed the Board on Water Meter replacement programme and he presented his research.
5. Presidents Report / Community Update
Oath of Office for Police Officer Kortney Possedi: Chief Husak gave the background information on Officer Possedi and Mike Hilt, Police Commisioner, gave the oath of office. Officer Possedi was pinned by her brother.
6. Consent agenda *Amended*
* Agenda Item 76E Was removed at the request of the petitioner.
A. Approval of Minutes of the Village Board Meeting, October 16, 2017
B. Semi-Monthly Warrant Register Dated November 6, 2017 Totaling $1,675,761.98
C. Letter of Credit Reduction for GPM Holdings, LLC at 1199 Flex Court in the Amount of $9,100.55
Summary: GPM Holding, LLC has requested a reduction for the recent construction at 1199 Flex Court. Staff recommends the letter of credit be reduced from $91,005.53 to a remaining 10% escrow of $9,100.55 as a maintenance guarantee to be held for one year from the date of Village Board approval.
D. Approval for 2018 Special Events including Purple Plunge on March 3, Color Vibe on May 1920, A Long Swim on June 3, Relay for Life on June 9 - 10, Tunnel to Towers Lake Zurich 5k on June 20, Alpine Races on September 9, Boy Scouts of America Overnight Camping on August 25 - 26, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation on September 23
Summary: According to special event guidelines, private events requiring park or facility use with attendance over 100 must be approved by the Park and Recreation Advisory Board and Village Board. The Advisory Board recommends approval of these special events for 2018.
*E. Removed *Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for All Creatures Animal Hospital at 575 North Rand Road ORD. #2017-11-220
Summary: All Creatures Animal Hospital has filed a Zoning application seeking a Special Use Permit for the property at 575 North Rand Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on October 18, 2017 and voted 5-0 in favor of recommending approval to allow the establishment of veterinary services in the B-1 Local and Community Business District."
F. Resolution Urging the General Assembly and Governor to Repeal the Administrative Fee on Local Sales Tax Collections RES. #2017-11-015
Summary: The State of Illinois has imposed a 2% administrative fee on sales taxes on municipalities as part of its budget package passed in the summer of 2017. This new administrative fee applies to the Lake Zurich 0.5% non-home rule sales tax and will cost the Village an estimated $40,000 annually.
G. Ordinance Amending Title 3 of Chapter 3 of the Village of Lake Zurich Municipal Code to Increase the Number of Authorized Liquor Licenses (Class A-1 Konnigiywa) (769 West Route 22) ORD. #2017-11-221
Summary: Konnigiywa is scheduled to open within the next few weeks at 769 West Route 22 and has requested a Class A1 - Restaurant Indoor / Outdoor Café Full Service liquor license.
Trustee Spacone encouraged residents to contact their elected State representatives on Agenda Item #6F.
Recommended Action: Motion was made by Trustee Beaudoin, seconded by Trustee Euker, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Ayes: 5 Trustees Beaudoin, Euker, Shaw, Spacone, Sprawka.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Weider.
Motion Carried.
7. Old Business
None at this time.
8. New Business
A.Presentation of Fire Pension Municipal Compliance Report and Tax Levy Request
Summary: The Illinois Pension Code requires the Village levy a tax each year to meet the actuarial requirements of the Fire Pension Fund. Lake Zurich Fire Pension Board Secretary Eric Ryan will present a tax levy request in the amount of $2,220,109 for December 2017 for the Village Board to consider, as suggest in the actuarial report prepared by Todd Schroeder. Last year, the Fire Pension Board requested a levy of $2,135,687 and the actual levy was $2,088,629. The Fire Pension Fund is now 60.8% funded, an increase from last year's status of 60.61% funded.
Eric Ryan addressed the Board and thanked them.
Recommended Action: No Village Board action is requested at this point. This tax levy request is for information purposes only.
B. Presentation of Police Pension Municipal Compliance Report and Tax Levy Request
Summary: The Illinois Pension Code requires the Village levy a tax each year to meet the actuarial requirements of the Lake Zurich Police Pension Fund. Police Pension Board Secretary David Anderson will present a tax levy request in the amount of $1,799,590 for the Village Board to consider, as suggested in the actuarial report prepared by Foster and Foster. This represents an increase of 0.5% compared to last year's requested levy of 1,790,395. Last year's actual levy equaled the requested amount. The Police Pension Fund is now 48% funded, an increase from last year's status of 43.1% funded.
David Anderson addressed the Board and thanked them and Dir. Hartman. Recommended Action: No Village Board action is requested at this point. This tax levy request is for information purposes only.
9. Trustee Reports
Trustee Euker reported on an initiative with the Industrial Council and Dist. #95 for a possible six students to attend a TMA in Schaumburg and receive training.
Trustee Spacone spoke about National Diabetes Month and the awareness of the disease. He encourages residents to be tested as he was diagnosed with Type 1 when he was 40 years old.
Trustee Shaw reminded residents about the Annual Thanksgiving Day dinner at Culver Restaurant from 11.30-3pm. They are looking for volunteers, donations and guests.
Trustee Beaudoin congratulated the LZHS Bears Football team on their recent quarter final win. They will play St. Rita's in the semi-final on Saturday at 5pm.
10. Village Managers Report
There was none.
11. Attorney's Report
There was none.
12. Department Head Reports
There were none.
Mayor Poynton remarked that there were tough words directed to the Board at Public Comment. These will need to be addressed.
13. Executive Session called for the purpose of 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21) review of executive session minutes and 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) Motion was made by Trustee Sprawka, seconded by Trustee Spacone, to move to Executive Session.
Ayes: 5 Trustees Beaudoin, Euker, Shaw, Spacone, Sprawka.
Nays: 0
Absent: 1 Trustee Weider.
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 7.53 pm to Executive Session.
Meeting reconvened at 8.36 pm Mayor Poynton called the meeting to order.
Roll Call Mayor Thomas Poynton, Trustee Jim Beaudoin, Trustee Mary Beth Euker, Trustee John Shaw, Trustee Marc Spacone, Trustee Jonathan Sprawka. Greg Weider was absent and excused. Also present: Village Manager Ray Keller, Village Atty. Scott Uhler, Atty. Carmen Forte Jr.
14. Adjournment: Motion was made by Trustee Sprawka seconded by Trustee Euker, to adjourn the meeting. Voice Vote
Ayes: 5, Nays: 0, Absent: 1
Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 8.37 pm
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