VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST ILLINOIS
2301 E. Sand Lake Road
REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD
MARCH 10, 2008
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Lahr called the Regular Board meeting to order at 7pm.
ROLL CALL Roll call showed those present were: Mayor Lahr, Trustees Dunham, Marturano, Messmer, Metzelaar, Zerba and Wayne. Also in attendance were Administrator Stevens, Attorney Phillips, Treasurer Neubauer, Engineer Welsh, Chief McKeever, and Clerk Chybowski.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF
THE MINUTES The minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 25, 2008 were presented to the Board for approval.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Trustee Zerba, seconded by Trustee Messmer
On a voice vote, the minutes were approved.
Ayes-6
Nays-0
TREASURER’S REPORT Treasurer Neubauer presented the February Treasurer’s report, stating the bank balance for all accounts on January 30, 2008 were $8,641,720.03; Receipts $536,615.64; Expenses $647,036.04. The bank balance for all accounts on February 28, 2008 was $8,531,299.63.
MOTION A motion to accept the February Treasurer’s Report was made by Trustee Dunham, seconded by Trustee Wayne.
ON ROLL CALL Ayes-6 Trustees Dunham, Wayne, Messmer, Metzelaar, Marturano, Zerba
Nays-0
MARCH BILLS
PRESENTED FOR Trustee Dunham moved to pay the March bills in the amount
PAYMENT of $555,150.54, seconded by Trustee Wayne.
ON ROLL CALL Ayes-6 Trustees Dunham, Wayne, Marturano, Messmer, Metzelaar, Zerba
Nays-0
COMMUNICATIONS
- Earth Hour 2008 Mayor Lahr stated that Chicago was selected in the U.S. as the flagship city for Earth Hour 2008, proposing people turn off their lights from 8pm – 9pm on March 29 to bring awareness to the topic of climate change in the U.S and around the world.
COMMITTEE BOARD
& STAFF REPORTS Trustee Zerba stated she attended the opening of Walgreens and expressed that the management team is very helpful, friendly and pleased to be part of the Village of Lindenhurst.
Trustee Dunham reported Earth Day will be held April 19, from 10am – 1pm, with the annual Village clean-up preceding the event, adding that the Environmental Commission is meeting each Wednesday in preparation. Trustee Zerba commented that Lindenhurst has one of the best Earth Day celebrations in Lake County.
Mayor Lahr stated there are volunteer positions open on the Veterans Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Environmental Committee. Lahr requested any interested residents contact the Village.
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS A. Motor Fuel Tax Supplemental Resolution (2007 Expenditures)
RESOLUTION No. 08-03-1688R
Engineer Welsh referenced the Municipal Maintenance Expenditure Statement for 2007, summarizing the Village’s motor fuel tax expenditures (currently $116,833.67). Welsh explained that because a resolution passed by the previous Board for a lesser amount than that reflected in the Municipal Maintenance Expenditure Statement, execution of a Supplemental Resolution document is necessary to balance the books for 2007. The amount of the Supplemental Resolution is $55,383.67. Welsh added this action is taken every year.
MOTION Trustee Dunham made a motion to pass the Motor Fuel Tax Supplemental Resolution authorizing execution by the Village Clerk, seconded by Trustee Wayne.
ON ROLL CALL Ayes-6, Trustees Dunham, Wayne, Zerba, Marturano, Messmer, Metzelaar
Nays-0
B. Motor Fuel Tax Resolution (2008 Maintenance Costs)
RESOLUTION No. 08-03-1689R
MOTION Trustee Wayne made a motion to approve the Motor Fuel Tax Resolution, seconded by Trustee Marturano.
ON ROLL CALL Ayes-6 Trustees Wayne, Marturano, Zerba, Metzelaar, Messmer, Dunham
Nays-0
C. Ordinance: CBR-1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment/Plan Commission Recommendation
ORDINANCE No. 08-03-1690
Administrator Stevens explained the Planning Commission made a 5-2 recommendation not to create the CBR-1 Zoning District, effectively removing the district that was approved previously in error.
Attorney Phillips added that if the Board agrees to this, the ordinance will remove any reference to CBR-1. Trustee Wayne asked whether any new information on this topic was shared at the recent Plan Commission meeting. Phillips stated the Plan Commission comment was that the CB should be business, rather than residential, along Hwy. 45. Mayor Lahr suggested the motion could be to accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission. Wayne clarified that a vote to accept would be to remove CBR-1. Attorney Phillips added this is not specific to any property, as there is currently no zoning on the property.
MOTION Trustee Wayne made a motion to adopt the Plan Commission’s recommendation to remove all references to the CBR-1 zoning classification from the Village’s Zoning Ordinance as specified in the ordinance before the Board, seconded by Trustee Dunham.
ON ROLL CALL Ayes-6 Trustees Wayne, Dunham, Zerba, Metzelaar, Messmer,
Marturano
Nays-0
D. Discussion: Water and Sewer Service Request by Lake County Forest Preserve
Mayor Lahr summarized there is a request for water and sewer service by the Lake County Forest Preserve since their maintenance building has been approved. Mayor Lahr stated more specifics are needed regarding the request so that feasibility can be determined. Trustee Dunham asked Administrator Stevens whether there would be a potential conflict with our intergovernmental agreement in accommodating the request of the Forest Preserve. Stevens stated it is possible for the Village to extend water and sewer to the Forest Preserve even though they are not annexed into the Village. Attorney Phillips commented that the issue is that the sewer plant is owned by the Sanitary District and the water lines are owned by the Village; therefore, the Village must be uniform in the handling of this issue.
After brief discussion, Mayor Lahr recommended it would be a good idea to wait for more detail and have a meeting to discuss at that time. Lahr added it would be beneficial to try to understand the needs of the Forest Preserve and the Village to see if something could be worked out. Trustee Wayne stated he believes that any formal request would include a full evaluation of any short and long term costs to the Village.
Trustee Messmer asked whether the Village had received any architectural renderings of the 140,000 square foot maintenance building. Administrator Stevens responded that the Village had just received a site plan. Lahr stated that the location of the building on the property is adjacent to a treeline and farm field, and would not be very visible from the road.
Trustee Marturano asked whether the Village has requested architectural plans of the building from the Forest Preserve. Engineer Welsh responded he focuses only on engineering drawings. Trustee Zerba stated architectural plans should be requested since the building will be located in the Village. Attorney Phillips added that obtaining lighting plans is important as well. Trustee Wayne expressed that a short presentation from the Forest Preserve at an appropriate time in the future would be desirable. Mayor Lahr concurred and stated the Village will make a request.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION
EXECUTIVE SESSION Personnel
MOTION A motion to move to Executive Session at 7:24 pm was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Dunham. No action is anticipated
ON ROLL CALL Ayes-6, Trustees Wayne, Dunham, Messmer, Marturano, Metzelaar, Zerba
Nays-0
RE-CONVENE The Regular Meeting re-convened at 8:15 pm.
MOTION A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Wayne, seconded by Trustee Dunham. Upon a voice vote, the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm.
Date Approved__________________________________
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Susan Lahr, Mayor Patty Chybowski, Clerk