Lake County Gazette

Village of Wauconda Village Board met June 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Knight called the Regular Village Board Meeting to order in the Village Hall at 7:00 P.M

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Knight.

3. ROLL CALL

Upon roll call by Clerk Falk-Novak, the following Trustees were present:

Trustees Black, Howe, Schlick, Morino, Shaw, Sode

QUORUM PRESENT

Also present: Kevin Timony (Village Administrator)

4. PUBLIC COMMENT:

No public comment.

5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

(Last Ordinance No. was 2019-O-11) (Last Resolution No. was 2019-R-07)

Motion to Approve the Agenda made by Trustee Sode, second Trustee Shaw.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

MOTION DECLARED CARRIED

6. MOTION TO APPROVE CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA BY OMNIBUS

VOTE

Motion to approve consideration of Consent Agenda by Omnibus Vote made by Trustee Shaw, second Trustee Morino.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

MOTION DECLARED CARRIED

7. CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approval of the Bills for Payment from May 25, 2019 through June 7, 2019 in the Amount of $195,105.27

B. Approval of the Minutes of the June 4, 2019 Regular Village Board Meeting

C. Approval of a Resolution Indemnifying and Holding Harmless the State of Illinois and its Department of Transportation and the County of Lake and its Department of Transportation from all Claims and Liability Arising from the Activities Associated with Traffic Control and Traffic Control Devices at the Intersection of State Route 176 and Main Street, at the Intersection of Bonner Road and Fairfield Road, and at the Intersection of North Old Rand and Bonner Road in Wauconda, Illinois for the Purposes of Holding a Triathlon from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on July 21, 2019 (Resolution No. 2019-R-08)

D. Approval of a Special Event Permit Application Submitted by the Make-A-Wish Foundation Requesting the Closure of the Municipal Parking Lot for the Blues, Burger and Beer Festival on August 3, 2019

8. MOTION TO APPROVE ITEMS A THROUGH D ON THE CONSENT AGENDA

Motion to Approve Items A through D on the Consent Agenda made by Trustee Morino, second Trustee Howe. (Trustee Schlick briefly stepped away as he was on shift as Battalion Chief of the Wauconda Fire Department and had to answer a fire call).

Ayes 5 Nays 0

MOTION DECLARED CARRIED

9. MAYOR’S REPORT

The Mayor offered his condolences in the passing of former Wauconda Village Clerk, Mary Taylor. He noted that the services will be held this Saturday at the Federated Church and that the Village Hall will be draped in bunting in honor of Mary.

10. COMMITTEE REPORTS & TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Black

He stated that he had a great time at both of the golf outings that recently took place and thanked Alise for all her efforts in putting together. He also mentioned that tomorrow is the first Wauconda Cruise Night.

Trustee Howe

He mentioned that he had a great time at the Big Bang Golf Outing, which helps fund the July 3rd fireworks display and thanked all the sponsors. He said he hopes to see everyone at Cruise Night and Wauconda Fest which is not too far off. He also offered his condolences to the Taylor family in Mary’s passing.

Trustee Schlick

The Golf Outings were a great time, and Wauconda Fest is right around the corner. He mentioned that he attended the Flag Raising Ceremony last Friday at Camping World in which they raised a 40 x 80-foot flag. He stated he will see everyone at tomorrow night’s Cruise Night.

Trustee Morino

Tonight, there was a License and Administration meeting, and they focused on a draft ordinance that was put together regarding snow and ice removal. They focused on a two-part strategy, one addressing business and retail and second residential. They will consult with Public Works to obtain input on some particular problem areas where snow and ice accumulate. They also want to investigate possible ways to incent volunteers with assisting in maintaining areas that are currently unattended during snow/ice events. They are also looking to socialize this information with the business community as a next step prior to finalizing any drafts.

Trustee Shaw

He will see everyone at tomorrow night’s Wauconda Cruise Night.

Trustee Sode

He wished the board a happy belated Father’s Day and will see everyone at tomorrow night’s Cruise Night.

11. ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn made by Trustee Howe, second by Trustee Black.

Ayes 6 Nays 0

MOTION DECLARED CARRIED Adjourn Time 7:05 PM

https://wauconda-il.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172019-566