Lake County Gazette

Village of Cary Village Board of Trustees met Feb. 5.

Here is the agenda 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, Cosler, Betz, McAlpine and Kraus Absent: Trustee Weinhammer

Others present included Village Administrator Rife, Community Development Director Simmons, Police Chief Finlon, Public Works Director Morimoto, Management Analyst Sage, Village Attorney Uhler and members of the audience per the sign-in sheet.

III. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Kownick led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

IV. Open Forum McHenry County Board member Michael Vijuk, 902 W. Main Street, introduced himself to the Village Board. Mr. Vijuk invited the Village Board to future County Board meetings and stated he is looking forward to working together for the future benefit of the Village of Cary.

Randy Kohler, 352 Claire Lane, stated he is unhappy with how the Village plows pile snow on the corner sidewalks at intersections when clearing the roadway during snow events.

There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Kownick closed Open Forum at 6:08 p.m.

Mayor's Report

1. Mayor Kownick and the Village Board recognized Mike Lorenz, Police Department, on his 10

Year employment anniversary. 2. Mayor Kownick recognized the Police Department, Public Works department and Village staff

for their work during the extreme weather recently. 3. Mayor Kownick thanked the Chamber of Commerce for their recognition of the Village of Cary

in its partnership with the Chamber and the business community.

VI. Trustee Reports Trustee McAlpine attended the UDO Open House and thanked Director Simmons for his work in putting the event together to inform residents. Trustee McAlpine attended the MCCOG meeting and reported that it was beneficial to see the proposed items the County will be moving forward on.

Consent Agenda 1. Consider for Approval the Warrant Dated February 5, 2019 2. Consider for Approval Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Village Board Meeting 3. Consider for Approval Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Committee of the Whole Meeting 4. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use for a Solar Energy System for the

Property Located at 346 Foxford Drive 5. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Granting Approval of a Conditional Use for a Fitness Facility

Motion:

Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Betz, to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 - #5.

Ayes: Cosler, Kraus, Covelli, McAlpine, Betz 

Nays: None 

Abstain: None

Motion Carried

VIII. Items for Separate Action 1. Consider for Approval a Resolution Implementing a Public Comment Policy

Motion:

Trustee McAlpine moved, seconded by Trustee Betz to approve a Resolution Implementing a Public Comment Policy.

Discussion Administrator Rife stated the policy proposes a three (3) minute time limit based on Board feedback.

Trustee Covelli stated she preferred a five (5) minute time limit but would support a three (3) minute time limit if desired by a majority of the Village Board.

Ayes: Kraus, McAlpine, Cosler, Betz, Covelli 

Nays: None 

Abstain: None

Motion Carried

2. Consider for Approval an Ordinance Accepting a Warranty Deed for the Transfer of Property from Lafarge Aggregates/Meyer Material to the Village of Cary (Continued to February 19, 2019)

Administrator's Report Administrator Rife stated the proposed 5-Year CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) will be presented for review at the February 19, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting. The Budget Workshop Session will take place on March 16 at 9:00 a.m. to review all Village funds. Both meetings are open to the public.

X. Department Head Reports Director Morimoto provided a summary of Public Works activities in response to the season's challenging weather events.

Director Simmons stated the Public Hearing to discuss the proposed Unified Development Ordinance will take place on Thursday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m.

Mayor Kownick asked Director Simmons to address some inaccurate information circulating on social media regarding the proposed zoning changes, specifically related to the Village Hall property. Director Simmons stated the Village Hall property is currently zoned BP, a seldom used classification that would be eliminated in the proposed UDO. The proposed new zoning classification for the Village Hall property is R-1, which supports a municipal building.

XI. Future Agenda Items and Discussion by Village Board Trustee Covelli asked for an update on the social media policy discussed at the previous Committee of the Whole meeting. Administrator Rife stated a policy is being drafted and will be considered at the February 19, 2019 Village Board meeting.

Trustee McAlpine stated residents who live close to the river requested a discussion on the use of golf carts in their neighborhood. The majority of the Village Board was supportive of discussing this at a future Committee of the Whole meeting

XII. Executive Session: Litigation, Pending or Imminent 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)

Mayor Kownick stated Executive Session was canceled.

XIII. Adjourn

There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m.

MOTION: Trustee Cosler 

SECOND: Trustee McAlpine

The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.

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