Village of Wadsworth Board met April 3.
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.
Public Comment: Fred Witte Junior was in attendance to discuss his interest in purchasing a strip of real estate adjacent to his residence on Wadsworth Road. He indicated that his great- grandfather had long ago constructed the home he recently purchased and had not done the best job of dividing the property at an earlier time in history. Wadsworth owns the vacant acreage next to his home. Lengthy discussion followed, with a width of two to ten feet suggested so Witte might add landscaping and a white, picket fence. Trustees and Witte came to a basic agreement for his concept, with details to be finalized during Executive Session.
Establish Consent Agenda: A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Dolan, to establish a consent agenda for the following items:
a. Approval of the March 21, 2018 Village Board meeting minutes.
b. Approval of April 3, 2018 Bills to be Paid Report in the amount of $35,371.87.
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 Items: There were no removed items.
Old Business: There was no Old Business.
New Business: Administrator Amidei referred to a request from the homeowner at 40197 Goldenrod Lane to allow construction of a new in-ground pool by following the 2015 International Pool Code rather than the Village’s 2006 code. The updated code provides for installation of an automatic “Coverstar” pool cover rather surrounding the pool with a traditional fence as in the old code. The Village Board has permitted the new style cover in the past. They are quite durable and Trustee Hansen learned from an equestrian acquaintance that their cover is strong enough to support the weight of a medium sized horse.
A motion was made by Hayden, seconded by Jacobs, to permit the installation of a pool pursuant to the owner following the 2015 International Pool Code at 40197 Goldenrod Lane.
Roll call vote: Ayes all, Nays none. Motion carried
Village President’s Report: President Ryback reported on the Lake County Municipal League membership meeting held last week in Libertyville. Congressman Brad Schneider provided the audience with an update from Washington. Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs was present to discuss State finances along with updated programs offered by his office, including the I-Cash program, which reunites lost funds with their owners or heirs.
Village Attorney’s Report: Attorney Asprooth reported on the progress of a settlement agreement with the property owner and contract purchaser of 14430 Yorkhouse Road. He awaits a response from the parties to our settlement agreement.
Village Administrator Report: Administrator Amidei updated the Village Board on progress at the Wadsworth Crossing Shopping Mall. Reviews have been completed for Century Kitchens and they are close to obtaining a permit. Residential kitchen displays will be constructed and marketed in this retail operation.
The preliminary 2020 Census work has arrived and Amidei is reviewing and updating their information. It took several months to update their outdated information for 2010, but only a week or two will be needed this time.
Committee Reports: Finance: Trustee Harvey referred to audit proposals from Eder, Casella & Company, who recently merged with our former auditing firm of Millburn Cain & Company, and DS&T (Dam, Snell & Taveirne, LTD) to provide the annual audit. The first price included a 4% increase over last year. Trustees discussed the second proposal, which was somewhat less in price. Trustee Zegar indicated the second proposal was from a reputable auditing firm.
A motion was made by Harvey, seconded by Jacobs, to accept the proposal of DS&T in the amount of $11,500 and to authorize the Village President to sign the engagement letter.
Voice vote: Ayes-all Nays-none Motion carried.
Harvey spoke about the office reorganization which took place several months ago. He inquired about the proposed hiring of a person with QuickBooks experience. Amidei replied that his advertising generated little interest in the part-time position and he has since received assistance from the Village Treasurer; an additional hire at this point would find very little to do. He volunteered to provide more details about fulfilling this role after the meeting.
Public Service: Trustee Hansen reported the Easter Egg Hunt has been postponed from Saturday, March 31 to the following Saturday, April 7at 1:00 PM due to inclement weather.
Planning, Zoning & Plats: Trustee Zegar inquired as to the progress of a sales tax rebate program for existing and future Wadsworth businesses, which has been discussed over the past few months. The Village Attorney now has adequate information to draft such an agreement and will begin this week.
Ordinance: Trustee Hayden noted that the June 30 deadline for the installation of fire detection systems in motels is approaching. Amidei will send postcard reminders to those entities that are required to comply or risk being issued citations.
Road and Bridge: Trustee Dolan reported on last week’s bid opening for the 2018 Road Program. Three contractors provided proposals, of which Peter Baker & Sons was the lowest at $641,777. The Village Engineer’s estimate was $732,988.
A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Zegar, to accept the proposal of Peter Baker & Sons Company in the amount of $641,777.
Roll call vote: Ayes all, Nays none. Motion carried.
Parks and Village Hall: Trustee Jacobs provided a proposal from Boller Construction Company to convert the existing brick garage into two offices and a conference room which would serve as additional Village Hall space. Based on input he received from other Trustees, the water damaged lower level of Village Hall would be vacated in favor of day-to-day operations in the converted garage. A new location for road salt storage would need to be identified, as that part of the barn would be used to store vehicles and equipment presently in the brick garage. Lengthy discussion followed regarding the $20,000 drain tile installation beneath the old basement floor versus the brick garage conversion which might cost $250,000. The majority directed Amidei and Ryback to get a contractor who could install new drainage beneath the old basement floor.
A proposal from M-1 Roofing was discussed to re-roof the brick garage. After lengthy discussion, it was noted the roof is not yet leaking and that the cost could be deferred until next year. No action was taken.
Executive Session: A motion was made by Dolan, seconded by Hansen, to enter Executive Session at
8:10 PM to discuss the sale of real estate.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Dolan, Harvey, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs, Zegar. Nays: none.
Motion carried. The Board returned to regular session at 8:15 pm.
Return to Regular Session Roll: Dolan, Harvey, Hansen, Hayden, Jacobs, Zegar, Ryback.
Results of Executive Session: Amidei was directed to have a surveyor pursue the subject real estate to be sold.
Adjournment: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm on a motion by Harvey, seconded by Dolan.
Voice vote: All Ayes. Nays – none. Motion carried.
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