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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, Wayne and Zerba. Also in attendance were Administrator Stevens, Attorney Phillips, Engineer Welsh, Police Chief McKeever and Clerk Bauschke. Treasurer Art Neubauer had recently been appointed to the Vista Health System Board of Directors and had a conflict with the first Board meeting and would not be in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Betustak requested a moment of silence in remembrance of 9/11. The Mayor said we would be changing the order of tonight’s Agenda and start with COMMUNICATIONS. COMMUNICATIONS: SPECIAL PRESENTATION: LINDENHURST MEN’S AND WOMEN’S CLUB – Mayor Betustak recounted to the year 1957 when the Men & Women’s Club was founded in Lindenhurst. It was more recently known as the Lindenhurst Area Civic Club. “It was a vibrant organization with a long life that brought many events to the community. As all good things come to an end, the Lindenhurst Area Civic Club concluded its business and sold the property.” They are donating the proceeds to a number of organizations in the area.Mayor Betustak introduced Pat Parpan, Vice President of the Club and her husband Ray. She presented the Mayor and the Lindenhurst Veterans Memorial Commission Chairman and former Mayor Paul Baumunk, a check for $45,000.00. Pat Parpan then presented $20,000.00 to Jim Kinney and Janelle Jones both District 41 Foundation Members and the Superintendent, Dr. John Van Pelt for the Lake Villa District 41 Education Foundation. This money will provide scholarships to students. The third check she donated for $2,500.00 was to the Lindenhurst Police Explorer Post 2008, which Police Chief Jack McKeever accepted on their behalf.On behalf of the Community Mayor Betustak thanked the Club for the generous donations, both tonight and throughout its 45-year existence. He then took the opportunity to welcome Dr. John Van Pelt who just joined District 41 coming from Iowa. LINDENFEST DONATION – Trustee Czyzewicz presented a check from Lindenfest for $1,000.00, to go toward the Veterans Memorial. CROSS TOWN CLASSIC TROPHY AWARD – Mayor Betustak proudly introduced the Superintendent of Parks for the Lindenhurst Park District, Dennis Carroll. He proclaimed, “Lindenhurst took 1st Place!” Which was the first time in the 7-year softball tournament history. The event was a fundraiser for the Lake Villa youth baseball league and 8 teams participated. The Mayor informed the audience of the $40,000.00 donation the Men and Women’s Club also made to Lake Villa baseball. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Regular Board Meeting of April 24, 2006 and Special Board Meeting of April 24, 2006: A motion was made by Trustee Messmer to approve the Regular Board Meeting minutes of April 24, 2006 and the Special Board Meeting minutes of April 24, 2006 and the motion was 2nd by Trustee Czyzewicz. Mayor Betustak requested two changes to the Regular Board Meeting minutes of April 24, 2006. The first change should be made on page 3, third paragraph, 5th sentence. It reads, “The Forest Preserve District is talking to the Village because they would want sewer and water provided for that property.” It should be amended to read, “The Forest Preserve District is talking to the Village because they might want sewer and water provided for that property.” The Mayor requested the second change be made on page 4, under VILLAGE GREEN, 1st summarized point. It reads, “Project Description – Lindenhurst Village Green will be a unique urban Village combing both commercial and residential uses; a vibrant place where community exits and public life happens.” It should be amended to read, “Project Description – Lindenhurst Village Green will be a unique urban Village combing both commercial and residential uses; a vibrant place where community exists and public life happens.” Mayor Betustak stated with the above corrections being made the motion carried on a voice vote. The minutes were approved. TREASURER’S REPORT: Trustee Wayne, Finance Committee Chairman presented the July 2006 Treasurer’s Report. He stated the bank balances for all accounts for June 29, 2006 was $11,752,340.62. Receipts $604,844.27. Expenses $1,426,100.31. Bank Balance for all Accounts as of July 29, 2006 is $10,931,084.58. Trustee Wayne, Finance Committee Chairman presented the August 2006 Treasurer’s Report. He stated the bank balances for all accounts for July 29, 2006 was $10,931,084.58. Receipts $735,750.04. Expenses $1,093,257.22. Bank Balance for all Accounts as of August 30, 2006 is $10,573,577.40. MOTION: A motion to accept Treasurer Neubauer’s July 2006 and August 2006 reports was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee Zerba.
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak said the motion carried. SEPTEMBER BILLS PRESENTED FOR PAYMENT: Trustee Wayne stated that he had reviewed the September 2006 set of bills and recommended payment in the amount of $835,169.28. MOTION: A motion was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee Norlin for the September 2006 bills presented for payment in the amount of $835,169.28.
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion carried and the bills were approved for payment. COMMUNICATIONS, COMMITTEE, BOARD & STAFF REPORTS: LAKES COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE – Mayor Betustak introduced Scott Keenan, who announced the Lakes Community High School Homecoming Parade would be hosted by Lindenhurst this year. This is the first “Homecoming Parade” in Lindenhurst’s 50-year history, thanks to the new high school being built. Lake Villa hosted the parade last year and it will go back and forth between the two Villages. Scott Keenan reported the Homecoming Parade would be on Saturday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The start time was set later in the day so all of the freshman and JV teams, who play Saturday morning, could participate in the parade. He mentioned the parade route and that it would end at Forest View Park for community pep rally. Mayor Betustak thanked Scott and Nancy Keenan for volunteering and organizing the day’s events. LINDENHURST 50th ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE – Trustee Zerba announced “Date Night at LindenHop” will be held at the Park District on Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. It’s a 50’s themed evening with dinner, dancing, games and dance demonstrations all for $25.00 each. She also mentioned the opportunity to advertise for area businesses by sponsoring a table for $100.00. This would be one of the last Lindenhurst 50th Anniversary events. Trustee Zerba reported this Wednesday night, September 13th there would be a 50th Anniversary Committee meeting held at the Park District at 7:00 p.m. to finalize LindenHop plans. LINDENHURST VETERANS MEMORIAL– Trustee Messmer reported they were on target for the Veterans Memorial project and by mid October the bulk of it would be done. He announced this Friday, September 15th was the last day to place orders to get pavers engraved and still guarantee installation by the November 11th dedication. “SMOKE FREE” MEETING OFFERED – Mayor Betustak stated on August 28, 2006 the Village offered a meeting with all of the businesses in town in regards to the Village becoming smoke free on November 16, 2006. All local businesses had been sent a copy of the new Ordinance. Staff was made available for questions. Unfortunately only one person came. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT – Mayor Betustak was asked to speak at the Lake County Health Department’s Networking Meeting tomorrow morning. The Health Department was inviting a number of Communities to come and hear several ideas and gather support on ways to present the smoke free issue within their Communities. Because of the successful way Lindenhurst dealt with the smoke free Ordinance: holding several Special Village Board meetings; taking their time to examine all of the information provided (both pro and con); and by engaging the Community every step of the way he was asked to be the featured speaker. TELECONFERENCE –The Mayor reported “We had a positive teleconference today with the principal partners in the Village Green. The Village Green is approximately a 250-acre, mixed-use development, at the corner of Routes 132 and 45. This project has not been in the public eye recently because much of the discussion has centered on issues that require a lot of negotiating such as land ownership, leasing, tenancy etc. There has been a significant amount of work that has been going on that people are not aware of. I’m saying that because a number of people have asked me about the status since they had not heard anything recently. Next Board meeting 9-25-06 the Principal of OliverMcMillan will be here to update us on the status and give us a timeframe, which is a very aggressive timeframe. I think you’ll be very pleased to hear what their plans are and what has occurred over the last couple of months.” CVS OPENING – Mayor Betustak announced CVS had opened yesterday and it’s a beautiful store. It is the first one architecturally designed that way in Lake County. He proclaimed “the Village is very pleased to have them as part of Lindenhurst’s Business Community.” September 18, 2006 is scheduled for the “official” Grand Opening. SWALCO REPORT – Trustee Norlin informed everyone that this Saturday, September 16, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Lindenhurst would be having another electronics recycling event at the Village Hall garage. He also reported the Village should have received approximately $2,000.00 from the recycling proceeds. Administrator Stevens confirmed, “yes.” Trustee Norlin stated the Village would apply some of the recycling proceeds back into SWALCO to offset Lindenhurst’s share of rising costs to operate the SWALCO programs. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: A. PRESENTATION: NORTHERN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE – Mayor Betustak referred the Village Board to the NIMEC publication entitled “Deregulation of Commonwealth Edison” and the latest 8/31/06 Com Ed correspondence that were in tonight’s Board packet. The Mayor introduced Mr. David Hoover, Executive Director of NIMEC (Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative), 417 Cherry Creek Lane, Suite 250, Prospect Heights, IL. David Hoover gave a brief presentation. He would serve as an electric power broker for a number of municipalities (last count 40 total). His fees would be paid by the electric power suppliers, not individual Villages. Municipalities share like characteristics such as pumping, street lighting, office, etc., and are consistent with electric loads, time of day usage and closely follow historical usage patterns. These similarities allow the electric suppliers to accurately assess potential exposures to risk. The benefit to the Village would hopefully be a savings. NIMEC would prepare a list of pre-qualified bidders and bid our group electric supply rates. When the bids were in, an authorized representative of the Village must approve the low bid. Pricing is variable from day to day just as any commodity. The contract duration would be 17 months for the first period and 12 months thereafter. Administrator Stevens added, the Village would always have Com Ed’s electric rate to fall back on. Com Ed’s auction rates would be released in mid September and the NIMEC bidding would take place in early to mid October. If NIMEC could not achieve better rates than offered at the Com Ed auction we’d default to Com Ed. General discussion occurred. David Hoover requested authorization from the Village Board to join NIMEC and to authorize the Village Administrator to sign the contract. The reason being, when the bids were made available they were only good until the end of the day. Administrator Stevens reminded Mr. Hoover that Lindenhurst was already a member of NIMEC ($100 lifetime member). B. AUTHORIZATION FOR ADMINISTRATOR TO CONDITIONALLY ACCEPT ELECTRIC SUPPLIER CONTRACT – MOTION: A motion to waive bidding requirements and authorize the Village Administrator to sign a contract with an electric power supplier recommended by NIMEC for a 17 month period subject to approval of final form of contract by the Village Attorney was made by Trustee Norlin and 2nd by Trustee Wayne.
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion carried. C. ORDINANCE: APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR CHASE BANK DRIVE THROUGH – The Mayor introduced Tim Meseck, Project Designer for The Architects Partnership, Ltd., 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1810, Chicago, IL who designed Chase Bank to be built in Lindenhurst. The Village Board was referred to the 8/4/06 Meehan and Company, Inc. memo, ordinance and plans that were in tonight’s packet. Tim Meseck gave a presentation reporting it would be a single story bank roughly 4300 sq. ft. with the main entrance at the front of the building and the drive through at the back. They would be using traditional building materials that are typical to the area with a pitched shingle roof that had a gray finish to it. The building would have brick veneer on all four sides with cast stone accents and the base of the building would also be cast stone. The storefront itself would be clear glass. It wouldn’t be tinted or mirrored so it would allow vision from the exterior to the interior and likewise outside for security of both employees and the public using the facility. For the use of site, Tim Meseck described the main area out front near Grand Avenue. They’ve planned for 2 lanes of parking with a main drive out down the front of the building. There would be room for two-way traffic all the way around the building. It would allow for parking on both sides of the building; two lanes on the west side and a single lane of parking on the east side. The main entrance would face Grand Avenue to stress the pedestrian entrance to the building. The drive through would be tucked behind, as not to stress it, even though the drive through was an intricate part of the plans. You would enter the drive through on the east side of building. It would be a 5-lane drive through and there would be stacking requirements for all 5 lanes. From there, people could exit the drive through area by traveling either behind the building or in front of it. There would be access points on both sides near the front of the parking area; located across from CVS on the west or across from Linden Plaza on the east. Along with the alley access at the back of the site, there were 3 access points. Tim Meseck ended by briefly presenting the Landscape and Lighting Plans for Chase Bank. He then introduced John Durham, Assistant Vice President with JPMorgan Chase Bank, 131 S. Dearborn Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL. Trustee Czyzewicz informed the Village Board that the Plan Commission recommended approval at the 9/6/06 Plan Commission meeting. General discussion occurred. Attorney Phillips informed the Village Board that there was a boundary line issue between Chase and CVS. He explained when CVS bought their property from the Plaza owners they bought an additional 15 ft. on the east The east property line of CVS would be changing by 15 ft. (west) from the approved Site Plan location. This line also affects Chase Bank in that they would be leasing the ground, which included the 15 ft. space at issue. CVS would be revising its Site Plan and would need Village approval. There would be a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission, scheduled for October 4, 2006. Afterward Chase would need to add the 15 ft. to its Site Plan for Village Board approval. So as not to delay Chase in getting work started this fall, Staff recommended moving ahead with the approval tonight. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL USE FOR A DRIVE THROUGH FOR THE J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK was made by Trustee Czyzewicz and 2nd by Trustee Zerba. ORDINANCE NO. 06-9-1569
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak stated the motion carried. D. ORDINANCE: APPROVING SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, LANDSCAPE PLAN AND LIGHTING PLAN/CHASE BANK – MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURAL PLANS, LANDSCAPE PLAN AND LIGHTING PLAN FOR THE J.P. MORGAN CHASE BANK was made by Trustee Czyzewicz and 2nd by Trustee McCarthy. ORDINANCE NO. 06-9-1570
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak proclaimed the motion carried unanimously and welcomed Chase Bank to Lindenhurst. E. ORDINANCE: APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR RE-DEVELOPMENT OF LINDEN PLAZA – Mayor Betustak referred the Village Board to the 8/29/06 Meehan and Company, Inc. memo that was in tonight’s Board packet. He then introduced Ron Berman of Raybec Investment Co., Ltd., 7855 Gross Point Rd., Unit F, Skokie, IL who gave a brief update. Mr. Berman stated the old portion of the sidewalk and parking lot are scheduled for replacement. The entire parking lot layout would be revised from angle parking to perpendicular parking. New landscaping would be installed in addition to a few new islands. The result of the re-design would be better accessibility and traffic flow through all three parcels. General discussion occurred. Trustee Norlin requested a sidewalk update. Ron Berman reported they were looking to fix the sidewalk at the same time as the parking lot. There are two options for the sidewalk; tear it all out and restart with new concrete or try newer technology. They are investigating some hypoxia concrete combinations that claim they’re even stronger than concrete and you wouldn’t have to break up the existing concrete, which would be very labor intensive and loud. They are interviewing contractors that use this combination type concrete. Mr. Berman assured the Board, whether it was repaired or replaced, it would be a quality job. Attorney Phillips stated that was why Staff added the extra condition to the Ordinance as follows: “and the condition that the sidewalks in the Plaza be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Village.” The Mayor asked when this would start. Ron Berman replied their goal was still this season. But they are concentrating on finishing the west end of the Plaza. If they could still do it this season they would. The parking lot would have to be done in sections, which would take longer. MOTION: A motion to adopt AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SITE PLAN AND LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF LINDEN PLAZA was made by Trustee Czyzewicz and 2nd by Trustee Messmer. ORDINANCE NO. 06-9-1571
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak announced the motion carried. The Mayor thanked Raybec Investment Co., Ltd. for the outstanding job they’ve done on Linden Plaza. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Julian Franklin, 3166 Haven Lane, Lindenhurst commented on how great the new signage for the businesses looked. He then asked if there would be signage on the curved storefronts. Ron Berman answered that they were still working on it, but he further stated there would be signage put on all of the businesses including the ones with curved storefronts. The Mayor requested a consent agenda for the rest of the items under NEW BUSINESS. These are routine matters that can be voted on in one motion instead of individual motions for each one. Each item had an explanation in tonight’s Village Board packet and Staff provided a brief description of each. MOTION: A motion to establish a CONSENT AGENDA to include the following items A. thru D. was made by Trustee Wayne and 2nd by Trustee Norlin. A. ORDINANCE: AUTHORIZING THE AUCTION OF 910 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ORDINANCE NO. 06-9-1572Administrator Stevens stated this Ordinance was requesting authorization to take a retired squad car to auction. B. ORDINANCE: AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TESKA – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES WITH TESKA ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE VILLAGE GREEN PROJECT ORDINANCE NO. 06-9-1573 Administrator Stevens reported this Ordinance was requesting authorization for the Mayor to sign a Professional Financial Planning Service Agreement with Teska in regards to the Village Green project. C. BID AWARD- OLD ELM / WOODLANE / LINDENHURST DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – Administrator Stevens said this was a bid award for a storm drainage improvement project that was in the current budget. It was awarded to Elmwood Enterprises based upon its low bid of $128,263.50. (Please see attached Wes Welsh memo, dated 9-6-06 for bid tabulation.) D. ORDINANCE: RENEWAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (FEE ADJUSTMENT) TO CONDUCT BUILDING INSPECTIONS / COUNTY OF LAKE – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LAKE FOR PLANNING, BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 06-9-1574 Administrator Stevens explained this was a renewal of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Lake for plumbing and specialty inspection fee services. It also reflected new fee changes.
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: MOTION: A motion to approve the CONSENT AGENDA with above-mentioned items A. thru D. was made by Trustee Norlin and 2nd by Trustee McCarthy.
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak announced both motions were approved. The Mayor stated we would be going into Executive Session tonight regarding 1 item of Personnel and 2 items of Potential Litigation and no action would be taken tonight. He opened the floor for Public Participation. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Julian Franklin, 3166 Haven Lane, Lindenhurst asked for an update on Walgreens. Engineer Welsh reported they have received their County Highway permit and the changes that they made to the Stormwater Management System, which was the second part of the delay, should be approved within a matter of days. Then its just a matter of them paying the fees and picking up their permits and moving forward. Robert King, 1555 Partridge Circle, Lindenhurst asked the number of multi-family homes in the Village Green and is it going to be more homes than commercial. The Mayor stated there is a proposal by a developer before the Village and it is mixed use, which is both commercial and residential. There are multiple property owners and they will seek annexation through the developer. MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion to move into Executive Session regarding 1 item of Personnel and 2 items of Potential Litigation was made by Trustee McCarthy and 2nd by Trustee Norlin.
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CALL THE VOTE WAS: Mayor Betustak declared the motion carried. The meeting was moved to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. The meeting reconvened from the Executive Session to the Regular Board meeting at 9:41 p.m. 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 9:41 p.m. |
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