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VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST REGULAR MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD |
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CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Betustak called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Roll call showed those present were: Mayor Betustak, Trustees: Czyzewicz, McCarthy, Messmer, Norlin and Wayne. Also in attendance were Administrator Stevens, Attorney Phillips, Engineer Welsh, Chief of Police McKeever, Treasurer Neubauer and Clerk Bauschke. Trustee Zerba was out of town on family business. The Mayor introduced Otto Kraenzle of Lindenhurst, who belongs to Troop 188, who attended tonight’s Village Board Meting as a requirement in earning his Boy Scouts Merit Badge for Citizenship. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Otto Kraenzle led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Betustak stated he would be taking tonight’s agenda out of order starting with section VI. COMMUNICATIONS, COMMITTEE, BOARD & STAFF REPORTS. COMMUNICATIONS, COMMITTEE, BOARD & STAFF REPORTS: PROCLAMATION: JOHN MILLER “HONORARY CITIZEN” – Mayor Betustak introduced John Miller who has been the proprietor of the Linden Barber Shop located in the Linden Plaza for over 35 years and worked there for over 40 years. He and his wife Merilee are now retiring and relocating to Reno, Nevada. He has been active in the community throughout his tenure as a sponsor and volunteer in many ways. He was founding member of the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and the Linden Plaza Merchants Association. He was a business sponsor to many Park District and Lindenfest activities throughout the years and organized and operated the Police Athletic League. He and his wife were active in the Lindenhurst Gardening Partnership and acted as volunteers in many other capacities. Various Board members related their personal sentiments and best wishes.Mayor Betustak read aloud the Proclamation announcing John Miller as an “Honorary Citizen of Lindenhurst” and further proclaiming Saturday, June 23rd, 2007 “John Miller Day” in the Village of Lindenhurst. (Please see attached.) MOTION: A motion to adopt the above mentioned Proclamation was made by Trustee Norlin and 2nd by Trustee Messmer.
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion carried. AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY “COMMUNITY OF HOPE AWARD” – The Mayor introduced Carol Ruderman and Sarah Theriault of the American Cancer Society, Lake County Region, Illinois Division I, 100 Tri-State International, Suite 125, Lincolnshire. They presented the Community of Hope Award to the Village of Lindenhurst for creating and adopting a community wide non-smoking in public places ordinance that was implemented on November 16, 2006. VISTA HEALTH PRESENTATION – Mayor Betustak introduced Cory Savage, Director, Marketing/PR/Business Development of Vista Medical Center, 1324 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan who gave a brief presentation. Mr. Savage updated the Board on the status of the Certificate of Need regarding construction of a 140 bed hospital at the Vista Campus in Lindenhurst. The application is scheduled before the state in June. Supporters can sign up on their web site www.thefutureofvista.com. There are also yard signs being made available to the public at the Village Hall. He also advised that Vista East (Waukegan) is in the application process for certification as an open heart surgery facility. Local resident Ronald Lemke gave his personal testimony as a heart patient at Vista East. VILLAGE GREEN GROUND BREAKING – Mayor Betustak announced the Village Green ground breaking ceremony was held on Friday, April 6, 2007 and despite the extremely cold weather it was well attended by all parties involved.SWALCO – Trustee Czyzewicz reported the Village hosted an electronic recycling event on Saturday, April 7, 2007. They had approximately 20 volunteers with a very large turnout over the three hour period. The event was open to all county residents and they had participants from as far as Highland Park. Trustee Norlin reported 353 cars as well as walk in traffic. He stated 15 tons (30,000 lbs.) of materials were collected making this the largest single SWALCO event.RESOLUTION: FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE – ANDY QUIGLEY – Mr. Andy Quigley, Executive Director of SWALCO for over 14 years, will be relocating to another state and therefore resigning his position. He has enhanced the SWALCO reputation as a recognized leader in national and statewide solid waste legislative policy. The Board expressed their appreciation of Mr. Quigley’s service and dedication to the county and our community. MOTION: A motion to adopt the above mentioned Resolution recognizing Andrew Quigley for his outstanding contribution to SWALCO (the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) and the citizens and businesses of Lindenhurst was made by Trustee Norlin and 2nd by Trustee McCarthy. RESOLUTION NO. 07-4-1623R
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak proclaimed the motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Special Board Meeting of March 21, 2007 and Executive Session Meeting of March 26, 2007: The Mayor asked for a motion to approve the Special Board Meeting March 21, 2007 and the Executive Session Meeting minutes of March 26, 2007. MOTION: A motion was made by Trustee Czyzewicz to approve the Special Board Meeting minutes of March 21, 2007 and the Executive Session Meeting minutes of March 26, 2007 and was 2nd by Trustee Wayne.Mayor Betustak stated the motion carried on a voice vote and the minutes were approved. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Neubauer presented the March 2007 Treasurer’s Report. He stated the bank balances for all accounts for February 27, 2007 was $10,072,686.00, receipts $758,358.0, expenses $584,686.28. Bank balance for all accounts as of March 29, 2007 is $10,246,357.73. Treasurer Neubauer stated a new fund had been created. It is Fund No. 23 - Prison Review Account. The restricted funds received from the state come from a new fine for drivers placed on supervision and the monies must be used for police vehicle replacement and/or repairs. MOTION: A motion to accept the March 2007 Treasurer’s Report was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee Messmer.
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak said the motion carried. APRIL BILLS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: Trustee Czyzewicz stated that he had reviewed the April 2007 set of bills and recommended payment in the amount of $765,321.49. MOTION: A motion was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee Norlin to pay the April 2007 bills presented for payment in the amount of $765,321.49.
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion carried and the bills were approved for payment. Treasurer Neubauer stated there would be 2 more sets of bills coming forward to “clean up” the FY 06/07 which ends April 30, 2007. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. ORDINANCE: APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR ULTIMATE ATHLETICS FOR CHEERLEADING, GYMNASTICS AND EDUCATION – Administrator Stevens represented the Plan Commission had conducted a public hearing on April 4, 2007. They recommended approval of the Special Use for a gymnastics facility located in the Lindenhurst Center for Business in accordance with the recommendations contained in the Meehan and Company, Inc memo dated March 12, 2007. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR THE COMBINED DEVELOPMENT, INC. OFFICE /WAREHOUSE BUILDING NO. 1 ON LOTS 42-44 IN THE LINDENHURST CENTER FOR BUSINESS SUBJECT TO MEEHAN MEMO DATED 3-12-07 AND INCORPORATING THE FINDINGS OF FACTS THAT WERE SET FORTH IN SAID MEMO was made by Trustee McCarthy and 2nd by Trustee Czyzewicz. ORDINANCE NO. 07-4-1624
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak announced the motion carried. B. ORDINANCE: REVISION OF LANDSCAPE PLAN (EGRET COURT) PRESERVES AT MCDONALD WOODS – Administrator presented the landscape plan revision was recommended for approval by the Plan Commission at the April 4, 2007 meeting in accordance with the Meehan and Company, Inc. memo dated March 20, 2007. The revision includes additional landscaping to act as a buffer at the rear yards of Egret Ct. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PRESERVES AT MCDONALD WOODS SUBDIVISION was made by Trustee Norlin and 2nd by Trustee Messmer. ORDINANCE NO. 07-4-1625
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion was approved. C. ORDINANCE: AMENDING THE NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES – Attorney Phillips indicated a business closure on Route 45 occurred and the Class E liquor license was returned to the Village. The Village ordinance needed to be altered reflecting there are currently no Class E licenses issued by the Village. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 111.20 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF LINDENHURST, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS was made by Trustee Czyzewicz and 2nd by Trustee Wayne. ORDINANCE NO. 07-4-1626
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion carried. D. ORDINANCE: APPROVING THE RELEASE AND RETENTION OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES – Attorney Phillips represented certain executive session matters were no longer active or resolved and therefore those minutes are eligible to be released to the public. Other minutes relating to personnel matters were still active and not eligible for release. The specific dates of the minutes are detailed in the ordinance. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AND KEEPING CERTAIN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES CONFIDENTIAL was made by Trustee Norlin and 2nd by Trustee Wayne. ORDINANCE NO. 07-4-1627
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak proclaimed the motion carried. E. DISCUSSION: PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING MULTI FAMILY WASTE HAULING AND RECYCLING – Trustee Norlin presented that the Village is currently receiving recycling fees as provided through a SWALCO contract with Recycle America. Our contractor, Jensen Disposal, remits the fees to the Village. Multi-family dwellings are not part of the Jensen contract and are serviced by other providers. Funds they may receive for recyclables are not being paid to the Village. The discussion considered charging non-contract providers a permit fee in lieu of recycling fees. It was determined the proposed ordinance would best be considered at a future time when the Board would consider other permit fees or at the Garbage Contract renewal date. F. ORDINANCE: AUTHORIZATION TO AUCTION VILLAGE PROPERTY– The Board was presented with a listing of found, acquired or retired property and was requested authorization to submit said property for public auction. This is a standard and customary practice. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY was made by Trustee Messmer and 2nd by Trustee McCarthy. ORDINANCE NO. 07-4-1628
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak stated the motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING: G. PUBLIC HEARING /ORDINANCE: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 07/08 BUDGET – Mayor Betustak called the Public Hearing to order at 8:26 p.m. Attorney Phillips announced that proper notification for this Public Hearing was published in the News Sun on 3-19-07. The purpose of the Public Hearing was with regard to the proposed FY 07/08 Municipal Budget. Administrator /Budget Officer Stevens gave a brief presentation noting budget expenditure highlights. He indicated the budget must be officially adopted prior to the end of the month by state statute. The Mayor thanked Budget Officer Stevens for his presentation and opened the floor for Public Participation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 8:43 p.m. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF LINDENHURST, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY, 2007 AND ENDING ON THE THIRTIETH DAY OF APRIL 2008 was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee Messmer. ORDINANCE NO. 07-4-1629
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ROLL CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak announced the motion was approved. EXECUTIVE SESSION: None PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: David Hartwig, 1816 Skyline Circle, Lindenhurst: Noted he has a large recycle container and cannot get a larger one. He was advised any container can be used provided it is properly labeled. Julian Franklin, 3166 Haven Lane, Lindenhurst mentioned the electronics recycling event was so successful and crowded that his wife was turned away at 11:45 a.m. due to the large number of cars ahead of her. Peter Parker: Indicated the new fire station under construction at Grass Lake Road was in the process of making the sewer and water connection. Scheduled completion is December 2007. Mayor Betustak made a final note highlighting the numerous drawings posted about the Board room. 75 first graders from B.J. Hooper School participated in a tour of the Village that was hosted by Mayor Betustak, Chief McKeever, Commander Klahs and Street Superintendent Auth. They sent letters of appreciation and drawings depicting their day at the Village. ADJOURNMENT: A motion to adjourn the Regular Village Board meeting was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee McCarthy. Upon voice vote, the motion carried. Adjournment was at 8:50 p.m. |
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