Village of Cary Village Board met May 15.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I.Call to Order
This meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Kownick.
II.Roll Call
Present: Mayor Kownick and Trustees Covelli, Weinhammer, Betz, Kraus, McAlpine and Cosler
Absent: None
Others present included Village Administrator Rife, Public Works Director Morimoto, Community Development Director Simmons, Police Chief Finlon, Finance Director DuCharme, Management Analyst Sage, Village Attorney Uhler and members of the audience per the sign-in sheet.
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Open Forum
Barbara stated she was concerned about potential development of the Maplewood Property.
There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:08 p.m.
V. Mayor's Report
Mayor Kownick recognized Greg Rutzen, Police Department, on his 15-year employment anniversary
Mayor Kownick recognized Courtney Sage, Public Works Department, on her 1-year employment anniversary.
VI. Trustee Reports
Trustee Betz thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their efforts putting together the recent pageant and awarding of scholarships.
VII. Consent Agenda
1. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated May 15, 2018
2. Consider for Approval Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Village Board Meeting
3. Consider for Approval Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting
4. Consider for Approval the Closure of Certain Roads in the Village for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2018
5. Consider for Approval the Appointment of Ottosen Britz Kelly Cooper Gilbert DiNolfo, Ltd. as Village Labor Attorney
6. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Amending Chapters 2.12, 2.84, 8.53 of the Municipal Code (018 05-02)
7. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing the Village Administrator to Execute a One-Year Contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials LLC, Sugar Grove, Illinois, for the 2018 Pavement Rejuvenation Program, in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00 (R18-0507)
8. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Granting an Amendment to a Conditional Use for an Accessory Building and Variances to Increase the Maximum Ground Floor Area and Maximum Permitted Lot Coverage for the Property Located at 2015 Crystal Lake Road (R18-05-03)
9. Consider for Approval a Partial Road Closure of Portions of Kaper Drive and Reuben Lane, Waiving the Restrictions of Section 5.20 (Loudspeakers and Amplifiers), and Waiving the Requirements of Section 14.38.400 (Temporary Signs-Special Event) for the Cary-Grove Jaycees Family Days Event From June 28 to July 1, 2018
10. Consider for Approval a "Class F" Temporary Liquor License Permit to the Cary-Grove Jaycees for the Jaycee Family Days Event From June 28-July 1, 2018
11. Consider for Approval a Resolution Authorizing Certain Closed Session Meeting Minutes Not for Release and Authorizing the Deputy Village Clerk to Make Certain Closed Session Meeting Minutes Available for Public Inspection (R18-05-08)
12. Consider for Approval a Resolution to Authorize Village Staff to Purchase Two Police Patrol Vehicles Using Purchasing Contracts Through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for an Expenditure Not to Exceed $65,000.00 (R18-05-09)
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Cosler, to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 and #3 - #12.
Ayes: Betz, Cosler, Covelli, Kraus, McAlpine, Weinhammer
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
VIII. Items for Separate Action
1. Consider for Approval Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Village Board Meeting
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Betz to approve Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Village Board Meeting.
Discussion-
Trustee Covelli requested that in the Discussion section under Items for Separate Action #4, the first sentence should reflect that she read the applicable Village Code, 3.04.040.
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Cosler to table the Minutes of the May 1, 2018 Village Board Meeting until final edits are made.
Ayes: Betz, Cosler, Covelli, Kraus, McAlpine, Weinhammer
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
2. Consider for Approval the Appointment of Tom Smith to the Police Commission Board for a 3 Year Term
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Betz to approve the appointment of Tom Smith to the Police Commission Board for a 3-year term.
Discussion-
Trustee Weinhammer stated she did not receive information regarding the appointee until shortly prior to the meeting and requested the item to be tabled in order to have more time to review the information.
Trustee Covelli stated she supported the tabling of the item in order to review the appointee's background information. Trustee Covelli stated she felt the Village Board should be more involved in the process of re-appointments and filling vacancies on Boards and Commissions.
Mayor Kownick stated the item before the Board is a re-appointment rather than a vacancy and provided the appointee's resume. Mayor Kownick stated the candidate has an impressive resume and has served the Police Commission Board well.
Trustee McAlpine asked Mayor Kownick if he had spoken to Chief Finlon regarding both of the appointees' performance and qualifications. Mayor Kownick stated he had. Trustee McAlpine stated she supported the appointments since the Mayor has done his due diligence.
Trustee Kraus stated he would like to see the Village Board more involved in the process of reviewing appointees.
Motion: Trustee Weinhammer moved, seconded by Trustee Cosler, to table the appointment of Tom Smith to the Police Commission Board for a 3-year term until the June 5, 2018 Village Board meeting.
Ayes: Cosler, Weinhammer, Covelli
Nays: Kraus, Betz, McAlpine, Kownick
Abstain: None
Motion Failed
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Betz to approve the appointment of Tom Smith to the Police Commission Board for a 3-year term.
Ayes: Betz, Kraus, McAlpine
Nays: Weinhammer, Covelli
Abstain: Cosler
Motion Carried
3. Consider for Approval the Appointment of Bruce Brandwein to the Police Pension Board for a 2 Year Term
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Kraus to approve the appointment of Bruce Brandwein to the Police Pension Board for a 2-year term.
Discussion-
Trustee Cosler stated he would have preferred to vote on this appointment after reviewing the Police Pension report that will be discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting following the conclusion of the Village Board meeting.
Mayor Kownick stated that Mr. Brandwein has done a great job serving the Police Pension Board.
Ayes: Betz, Kraus, McAlpine, Cosler
Nays: Weinhammer
Abstain: Covelli
Motion Carried
4. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Creating Title 18 - Parks and Recreation of the Municipal Code
Motion: Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Betz to approve an ordinance creating Title 18 - Parks and Recreation of the Municipal Code.
Discussion-
Director Morimoto provided background on the proposed ordinance's goals and objectives.
Trustee Covelli requested a special meeting be held to receive feedback, answer resident questions and provide information.
Mayor Kownick stated he supported a future open house to receive resident feedback. Mayor Kownick stated the proposed ordinance before the Board was intended to get the basic structure in place so the area can open to the public as soon as possible.
Trustee Cosler stated he supported tabling the item.
Resident James Thomas, 648 Knollwood Drive, stated if the park closed in October as proposed there would be no possibility for cross-country skiing. Mayor Kownick stated the objective of having visitors utilize the designated parking lot was to discourage people from parking in the Fox Trails subdivision and cutting through private residences. Mr. Thomas stated the restoration crews did a wonderful job.
Trustee McAlpine stated she supported receiving resident feedback. Trustee McAlpine asked if there would be a delay of when residents could begin utilizing the area if the item was tabled. Director Morimoto stated the sooner the approved ordinance is passed the less likely there would be a potential delay in opening the park to the public.
Trustee Covelli stated it would be beneficial for residents to be provided with as much information as possible prior to the opening of the park.
Motion: Trustee Covelli moved, seconded by Trustee Cosler to table the approval of an ordinance creating Title 18 – Parks and Recreation of the Municipal Code until after a Special Village Board meeting is held to receive feedback, answer resident questions and provide information.
Ayes: Cosler, Covelli, Weinhammer, Kraus
Nays: Betz, McAlpine
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
IX. Administrator's Report
Administrator Rife stated the application for the Economic Development Task Force has been finalized and will be advertised in the Cary News Weekly and on the Village website.
X. Department Head Reports
Chief Finlon stated the Cop on a Rooftop fundraising event to benefit the Illinois Special Olympics will take place on Friday, May 18th at the Dunkin Donuts in Cary from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Director Morimoto stated Curbside Brush Collection was completed for the north and east sections of town and will continue beginning Monday, May 21st for the south and west sections of town. Director Morimoto stated there will be a railroad crossing closure at Three Oaks Road and Rt. 14 beginning June 4th for routine maintenance work by the Union Pacific Railroad. The closure is expected to continue through June 13th,
XI. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board
Trustee Covelli asked about the open Village Clerk position. Administrator Rife stated this subject will be discussed at a future meeting.
XII. Adjourn
There being no further items to discuss, a Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Motion: Trustee Kraus
Second: Trustee McAlpine
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
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