Lake County Gazette

Village of Wadsworth Board of Trustees met January 2.

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 Kurt Asprooth.

Special Business: A special presentation was made to Village Planner Glenn Christensen upon his retirement, recognizing 21 years of service to Wadsworth. President Ryback presented a plaque to Christensen, his spouse who is a retired teacher from Prairie View School in Wadsworth and their eldest son.

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 December 19, 2017 Village Board meeting minutes.

b. Approval of January 2, 2017 Bills to be Paid Report in the amount of $9,827.86.

c. Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing an Updated Sexual Harassment Policy for the Village of Wadsworth, Lake County, Illinois in order to Comply with Public Act #100-0554.

Voice vote: Ayes-all Nays-none Motion carried. Ordinance #2018-1030-Item C.

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

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

Discussion of Removed Items: There were no removed items.

Old Business: The Lake County Sheriff provided an updated form for the continuation of traffic enforcement service on Village streets. Trustees reviewed the information and limitations offered, but took no action at this meeting. This matter will be revisited in the spring.

New Business: There was no New Business.

Village President’s Report: President Ryback did not make a report.

Village Attorney’s Report: Attorney Asprooth did not provide a report.

Village Administrator Report: Administrator Amidei reported that no asbestos was found in the Village Hall lower level. Some lead paint on the concrete walls will be abated and new tile will be selected for the floor.

The Wadsworth Crossing Mall will soon have a new occupant. A kitchen showroom will be constructed in the center unit which has never been occupied. Construction must first take place before a build-out can begin.

Amidei reminded all that he is on vacation this week.

Committee Reports:

Finance: Trustee Harvey did not provide a Finance Committee report.

Public Service: Trustee Hansen displayed the postcard which was mailed to Wadsworth residents regarding the Winter Bonfire Event. She reported that a large number of discarded natural Christmas trees have been collected for the January 13 Bonfire Event. Hot chili and frankfurters will be provided by Eddie Bauer Catering, a Wadsworth resident. Hansen invited everyone to the event which begins at 5:30 pm on Saturday January 13.

Planning, Zoning & Plats: Trustee Zegar did not provide a Planning, Zoning & Plats Report or a newsletter update but discussed the long, wood privacy fence that was recently installed along Wadsworth Road across the street from Village Hall.

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

Parks and Village Hall: Trustee Jacobs outlined the options for playground equipment which were discussed at his Parks and Village Hall committee meeting immediately preceding this Board Meeting. The Committee selected Option 55 for Orchard Park and Option 56 for Wadsworth Park. Trustees reviewed the options presented by Jacobs and concurred with both options. Jacobs indicated the Village could join a no-cost IPA purchasing program to take advantage of 2017 pricing that has been bid through the IPA program.

A motion was made by Jacobs, seconded by Zegar, to authorize the purchase of equipment only for Orchard Park using Option 55 in the amount of $24,961.

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

A motion was made by Jacobs, seconded by Dolan, to authorize the purchase of equipment only for Wadsworth Park using Option 56 in the amount of $60,000.

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

Jacobs also discussed both of our zero-turn lawn mowers which were purchased in 2011. Noting that each has approximately 500 hours (463 and 555,) he suggested that replacements be considered for the near future. The existing units cost $6700 in 2011 and are about $8,000 for new ones today. Machines with better suspension features are about $9,000. Trustees will consider further discussion at a future meeting.

Road and Bridge: Trustee Dolan is planning a Road and Bridge Committee meeting for January 18 to discuss the 2018 Road Program.

Executive Session: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Zegar, to enter Executive Session at 8:10 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 8:04 PM.

Return to Regular Session Roll: Dolan, Harvey, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs, Zegar, Ryback.

Results of Executive Session: A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Hayden, to approve a salary amount of $92,806.20 for the Village Administrator for the period of 5/1/2017-4/30/2018.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: none. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Zegar, to approve a salary amount of $98,000.00 for the period of 5/1/2018-4/30/2019.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: none. Motion carried.

A motion was made by Zegar, seconded by Hansen, to approve retroactive pay of $2,550.09 for the period of 5/1/2016-4/30/2017 and an amount to be calculated at the new rate for the period of 5/1/2017 -1/31/2018.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: All. Nays: none. Motion carried.

Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm on a motion by Harvey, seconded by Hayden.

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

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