Village of Mundelein Board of Trustees met February 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call To Order:
The 3158th Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mundelein was held on Monday, February 12, 2018 at 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Mayor Lentz called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
Attendance:
Clerk Timmerman took the roll. It indicated the following:
Board Attendance
Present: Trustees Abernathy, Black, Meier, Rekus, Russell, and Semple; Mayor Lentz
Absent: None
Village Attendance
Public Works & Engineering Director Boeche, Public Safety Director Guenther, Finance Director Haywood, Chief Deputy Fire Chief Lark, Village Administrator Lobaito, Associate Planner Malec, Attorney Marino, Building Director Schubkegel, and Assistant Village Administrator Vadopalas.
Pledge Of Allegiance:
Mayor Lentz led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval Of Minutes:
Committee of the Whole - Jan 22, 2018 6:00 pm
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Seconder: Bill Rekus, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting - Jan 22, 2018 7:00 pm
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Seconder: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Motion to move the Commission and Committee Appointments from the Mayor's Report ahead of Public Commentary on the agenda
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Old #1 Preservation Committee Appointment
Motion to approve the Mayor’s Committee appointment of Mr. John Gannon to the Old #1 Fire Truck Preservation Committee.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Scott Black, Trustee
Seconder: Bill Rekus, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Old #1 Preservation Committee Appointment
Motion to approve the Mayor’s Committee appointment of Ms. Karen Kobeck to the Old #1 Fire Truck Preservation Committee.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Rekus, Trustee
Seconder: Ray Semple, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Mundelein Arts Commission-Change in Membership (Ordinance No. 18-02-04)
Motion to pass an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.35 of the Municipal Code regarding Arts Commission Membership.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Mundelein Arts Commission Appointment
Motion to approve the Mayor's Appointment of Sue Esson to the Mundelein Arts Commission.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Robin Meier, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Mundelein Arts Commission Appointment
Motion to approve the Mayor's Appointment of Heather Callan to the Mundelein Arts Commission.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Public Commentary:
Mayor Lentz opened the floor to public commentary.
Anthony Fiorelli stated that a Mundelein Business Alliance member is having issues due to the fire sprinkler contract transitioning to a new company. Administrator Lobaito advised him to contact the fire department and provided the phone number.
Mayor Lentz closed the floor to public commentary.
Presentations/Awards:
MBA - ConnectBz Joint Venture through Mundelein High School Incubator Program
Mundelein Business Alliance Chairman Anthony Fiorelli introduced and explained the Mundelein Business Alliance - Connect Bz Joint Venture through the Mundelein High School Incubator Program. He noted that the goal is to encourage local shopping and eventually stimulate the local economy.
Tom Buenik, Director of Guidance at Mundelein High School, stated that the business incubator program is in its second year. He noted that Trustee Russell is a mentor and encouraged additional relationships between students and businesses.
Kaleb Carlson and Kevin Garcia detailed the Mundelein Business Alliance app their team has developed: Business Directory, Events, Think Local Program, Messages, Become a Member, Social and Analytics. They stressed that this app will incentivize local spending, help unite the Village, bring about economic expansion and improve communication.
Mayor Lentz assured the team that the Village will actively promote their app.
Trustee Russell expressed his pride in working with the students and encouraged others to participate. He also noted that this is the first incubator class to be paid for their services and thanked Mundelein High School for creating and supporting the incubator program.
Public Hearing - Proposed Annexation - 83 Landscape Supply, 29473 North Illinois Route 83
Motion to recess the Regular Meeting into a Public Hearing
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
The 3158th Regular Meeting was recessed at 7:24pm.
Motion to reconvene the Regular Meeting
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
The 3158th Regular Meeting was reconvened at 7:49pm.
Attendance:
Clerk Timmerman took the roll. It indicated the following: Board Attendance
Present: Trustees Abernathy, Black, Meier, Rekus, Russell, and Semple; Mayor Lentz
Absent: None
Village Attendance-
Public Works & Engineering Director Boeche, Public Safety Director Guenther, Finance Director Haywood, Chief Deputy Fire Chief Lark, Village Administrator Lobaito, Associate Planner Malec, Attorney Marino, Building Director Schubkegel, and Assistant Village Administrator Vadopalas.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Mayor's Report:
North Suburban Employee Benefit Cooperative Representative Appointments (Resolution No. 18- 02-05)
Motion to Adopt a Resolution Appointing a Representative and an Alternate to the Governing Board of the North Suburban Employee Benefit Cooperative.
Trustee Abernathy requested the names of the appointees and Assistant Administrator Vadopalas replied that Human Resources Manager Monroe is the representative and he is the alternate.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Rekus, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Negotiating Team Appointments
Motion to appoint Trustees Dawn Abernathy and Kerston Russell to the Bill's Pizza and Pub Incentive Negotiating Team.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Ray Semple, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Class N Liquor License (Ordinance No. 18-02-05)
Motion to pass an Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.76 of the Mundelein Municipal Code Regulating the Sale of Alcoholic Liquor to Create a Class N Liquor License.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Hawley Partners Eighth Amendment to Agreement (Resolution No. 18-02-06)
Motion to adopt a Resolution 1) Approving an Incentive Payment of $85,000.00 to Tighthead Brewing Company, LLC, and 2) Include an Option for Tighthead to expand its leased space by up to 2,500 square feet.
Result: Carried [5 To 0]
Mover: Robin Meier, Trustee
Seconder: Ray Semple, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Abstain: Black
Trustee Reports:
Community and Economic Development Committee (Abernathy, Russell, Meier)
1061 Franklin Street - Variations
Motion to accept the Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes and Findings of Fact.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
1061 Franklin Street
Motion to accept the Planning & Zoning Commission’s Recommendations.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
1061 Franklin Street
Motion to authorize staff to draft an Ordinance granting a variation to Section 20.52.040(S)(2) permitting a shed to exceed the maximum height by 2’2” at 1061 Franklin Street.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
1061 Franklin Street
Motion to authorize staff to draft an Ordinance granting a variation to Section 20.52.040(S)(3) permitting a shed to exceed the maximum area by 30 square feet at 1061 Franklin Street.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Business Incentive (BIG) Grant Amendment
Motion to accept the modifications to the language in the Business Incentive Grant Application.
Mayor Lentz commented that he appreciates the attention to detail.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Findings of Fact - 29473 North Illinois Route 83 (83 Landscape Supply)
Motion to accept the Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes and Findings of Fact.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Recommendations - 29473 North Illinois Route 83 (83 Landscape Supply)
Motion to accept the Planning & Zoning Commission’s Recommendations.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Annexation Agreement - 29473 North Illinois Route 83
Motion to authorize staff to draft a Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Annexation Agreement for Property Located at 29473 North Illinois Route 83.
Trustee Meier asked if annexation will require an address change and Administrator Lobaito replied affirmatively.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Petition for Annexation - 29473 North Illinois Route 83, Stenger 29473 Inc.
Motion to authorize staff to draft an Ordinance Annexing and Approving Stenger 29473 Inc.’s Petition for Annexation.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Conditional Use Variations - 29473 North Illinois Route 83 (83 Landscape Supply)
Motion to authorize staff to draft an Ordinance Granting Conditional Use on the Property Commonly Known as 29473 North Illinois Route 83, Mundelein, Illinois.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Sign Variation - 29473 North Illinois Route 83 (83 Landscape Supply) Subject to Annexation
Motion to authorize staff to draft an Ordinance Granting a Variation to continue the Existing Signs on the property located at 29473 North Illinois Route 83, Mundelein, Illinois.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Kerston Russell, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Chairman Abernathy announced upcoming events:
1) The annual Business Appreciation & Networking Breakfast is February 15, 7:30-9:30 at the Doubletree Hotel.
2) The 4th Annual State of the Village Summit is February 26, 6:00PM in the Boardroom.
3) Holcomb Hollow (Lake County’s first vegan and gluten-free bakery) is celebrating their expansion with an open house, February 16 7:00AM-12:00PM and February 17 9:00AM- 12:00PM.
Public Works Committee (Russell, Meier, Black)-
Public Works & Engineering Wins National Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award
Chairman Russell commended Public Works for the award, as well as for their efforts during the recent snowstorm. On behalf of snowplow operators, Public Works & Engineering Director Boeche expressed gratitude for the recognition.
Finance Committee (Semple, Abernathy, Rekus)-
AT&T Separated Bills for Approval
Motion to approve the payment of bills, as indicated on the Disbursement Pending Report for:
Dated Vendor Name Invoice Totaling
02/12/18 AT&T $4,793.90
02/12/18 AT&T Mobility $4,070.82
Result: Carried [5 To 0]
Mover: Ray Semple, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Semple
Abstain: Meier
Governing Body Bill Approval February 12, 2018
Motion to approve the payment of bills, as indicated in the Governing Body Report for the period between January 23, 2018, and ending February 12, 2018, in the amount of $1,018,634.04.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Ray Semple, Trustee
Seconder: Scott Black, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Public Safety Committee (Rekus, Semple, Abernathy)
Intergovernmental Mutual Fire Protection Agreement (Resolution No. 18-02-07)
Motion to adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Mutual Fire Protection Agreement between the Village of Mundelein and the Village of Libertyville.
Public Safety Director Guenther reported the following:
1) Carmel Catholic High School’s annual Street Scenes and the snowstorm made for a busy but uneventful weekend.
2) The Polar Plunge event is February 25.
3) The annual Liquor License Holder meetings will be held tomorrow at the Police Department. `
4) A Citizens Police Academy begins February 21 at the Police Department.
Chief Deputy Fire Chief Lark announced that 68 pints of blood were collected at the January blood drive, of which 23 were ALYX units (double red blood cell)
Chairman Semple explained that he happened to observe last Tuesday's structure fire on Prairie Avenue. He extended his gratitude to Chief Deputy Chief Lark and Battalion Chief Starkey for their handling of the situation, commenting on the "smooth choreography" with numerous vehicles and personnel from not only Mundelein, but also fire departments from various municipalities. Chief Deputy Chief Lark described the fire, noting the heavy smoke coming from the eaves and the box alarm that was called through MABAS (Mutual-Aid Box Alarm System).
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Rekus, Trustee
Seconder: Ray Semple, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Building Committee (Meier, Black, Russell)
Chairman Meier announced that the new 1-2-3 permit fee structure is now in effect, displayed the informational brochure and highlighted details of the simplified program. She also complimented Building Director Schubkegel and the Building Department staff for their efforts. Director Schubkegel thanked Communication & Marketing Manager Jenich for her work on the brochure.
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (Black, Rekus, Semple) – No Report
Scheduled Business:
Omnibus Vote Items
Charles F. Marino Purchase Order & Payment
Motion to approve a Purchase Order & Payment in the amount of $77,437.50 for legal services from 05/01/16 thru 04/30/17.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Stallions Lacrosse Signs
Motion to authorize the Stallions Lacrosse League to place temporary signs at the designated locations from February 13, 2018 - March 1, 2018.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Dragon 2 LLC (dba Lucky Bernie’s) Purchase Order & Payment
Motion to approve a Purchase Order & Payment in the amount of $20,700.00 for Grant Reimbursement.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Maple Hill - Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
Motion to accept the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions for the Maple Hill subdivision.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Ethics Ordinance (Ordinance No. 18-02-06)
Motion to Pass Ethics Ordinance.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
PACE Local Share Agreement (Resolution No. 18-02-08)
Motion to adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Pace Paratransit Local Share Agreement Between Pace and the Village of Mundelein, Illinois.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
124 South Chicago Avenue – Shed Variation (Ordinance No. 18-02-07)
Motion to pass an Ordinance approving a Variation with Conditions to allow a Shed in Corner Side Yard for 124 South Chicago Avenue.
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Robin Meier, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
Executive Session:
Motion to recess into Executive Session to discuss personnel pursuant to 5 ILCS 120, Section 2(C)(1), Section 2 (c)(21).
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Ray Semple, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
The 3158th Regular Meeting was recessed at 8:17PM.
Motion to reconvene Regular meeting
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Seconder: Ray Semple, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
The 3158th Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:57pm.
Attendance:
Clerk Timmerman took the roll. It indicated the following:
Board Attendance-
Present: Trustees Abernathy, Black, Meier, Rekus, Russell, and Semple; Mayor Lentz
Absent: None
Village Attendance-
Village Administrator Lobaito, Attorney Marino, and Assistant Village Administrator Vadopalas.
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn the Regular Board Meeting
Result: Carried [Unanimous]
Mover: Bill Rekus, Trustee
Seconder: Dawn Abernathy, Trustee
Ayes: Rekus, Russell, Black, Abernathy, Meier, Semple
The 3158th Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:58pm.
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