McHenry Times

Village of Lakewood Village Board met July 23.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The Village Board Meeting was called to order by President Stephan at 7:02 p.m. at RedTail Golf Club. Present were Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Trustees Berman and Younge were absent. Also present were Chief Administrative Officer Jeannine Smith; Village Clerk Janice Hansen; Village Attorney Michael Smoron; Chief of Police Todd Richardson; Water/Wastewater Operator Gary Zickuhr; and many members of the public.

PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mike Stich of 381 Hampshire Lane thanked the Village Board for all their assistance with Hampshire Lane water issues.

Lyle Anderson of 8404 Partridge Lane inquired if the Village has contacted the owners of the home that is in disrepair on Partridge Lane.

Kerris Lee of 365 Hampshire Lane also thanked the Board for looking into diverse options for Hampshire Lane water problems.

President Stephan thanked the residents for their support and is proud with the solution to remedy water issues on Hampshire Lane.

President Stephan commented that the Village is in communication with the owners of the home on Partridge Lane. Chief Administrative Officer Jeannine Smith added that staff has received a response from the bank. The water in the pool will be removed and they are obtaining quotes to paint the home.

CONSENT AGENDA: The following were considered and enacted on a single motion by Trustee Augustine, seconded by Trustee Ulrich:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 9, 2019 Regular Village Board Meeting and Executive Session Minutes

APPROVAL OF BILL LISTS: Accounts Payable Invoices Dated July 10, 2019 in the Amount of $199,238.94; Accounts Payable Pre-Paid Invoices for June, 2019 in the Amount of $74,270.27; Accounts Payable Invoices Dated July 24, 2019 in the Amount of $54,250.17; Debit Card Activity for May, 2019 in the Amount of $686.49; RedTail Golf Club Debit Card Activity for May, 2019 in the Amount of $3,406.26; and RedTail Golf Club Manual Checking Accounts Payable for May, 2019 in the Amount of $5,190.18

APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: None

APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE HAMPSHIRE LANE BLOCK PARTY ON AUGUST 24, 2019

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE THE PNC EQUIPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT FOR REDTAIL GOLF CLUB IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $92,052.52 FOR FOLEY ACCU-MASTER 653 GRINDER, FOLEY 672 BEDKNIFE GRINDER, AND GM 3505-D

APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AND CERTIFICATE OF INCUMBENCY FOR PNC EQUIPEMENT FINANCE, LLC LEASE NUMBER 1184146-3

Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: None

OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO TODD RICHARDSON AS CHIEF OF POLICE BY VILLAGE ATTORNEY MICHAEL SMORON: Chief of Police Richardson expressed gratitude and asked God to be a good leader and Chief of Police. He commented that his wife, Lisa, is his best friend and thanked her for all her support in becoming a good Police Officer. He thanked his children for all the sacrifices they have made through the years when he missed some of their special occasions. Chief Richardson thanked past Chief of Police Roth and the Village Board for their confidence for him to lead the Village Police Department. He is confident that he will continue to achieve all the accomplishments that Chief Roth has brought to the department. He is honored that so many badges attended the meeting today and he will do everything possible to keep the Village of Lakewood safe.

PRESENTATION OF A DONATION FROM CRYSTAL LAKE ROTARY CLUB FOR THE POLICE BIKE PATROL: Dean and Ivy Solberg, representatives from the Crystal Lake Rotary Club and residents of the Village of Lakewood, presented a check for $900 to the Police Department to develop a Police Bike Patrol Program within the Village. Officer Winters is extremely versed on this concept and will be the Village’s first Bike Officer since 2000. Officer Winters found the old patrol bike and had it brought up to code. The Rotary contribution will assist with funding of this function.

APROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2019-26 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING LAKEWOOD ZONING CODE TO ADD FLOOR AREA RATIOS REQUIREMENTS AND IMPERVIOUS SURFACE COVERAGE RESTRICTIONS IN ALL VILLAGE ZONING DISTRICTS:

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Augustine, moved to approve Ordinance No. 2019-24. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2019-24 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKEWOOD ZONING CODE TO ADD SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS TO RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURE DISTRICTS AS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE:

Trustee Odom, seconded by Trustee Ulrich, moved to approve Ordinance No. 2019-26. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE NO. 2019-25 – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FROM THE LAKEWOOD ZONING CODE TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A HOME, GARAGE AND BEDROOM ADDITION TO THE SINGLE FAMILY HOME AT 6613 HUNTLEY ROAD:

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Augustine, moved to approve Ordinance No. 2019-25. Voting Aye: None Voting Nay: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion failed.

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE COMMUNITY SOLAR CLEARINGHOUSE SOLUTIONS PROGRAM PURCHASING POOL ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE METROPOLITAN MAYORS CAUCUS AS PRESENTED: Chief Administrative Officer Jeannine Smith stated that the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus is partnering with the Power Bureau to bring the benefits of Community Solar to Caucus member municipalities through the CS2 Program. The CS2 Program provides technical and management expertise to secure Subscriptions to Community Solar projects for participating Caucus members. A Subscription assigns a portion of the energy output of one or more Community Solar assets to a ComEd accounts. With Subscriptions, Caucus members will receive on-bill credits for their portion of the output from Community Solar assets resulting in a lower monthly ComEd bill. The savings could amount to $2,000 to $6,500 for Village accounts.

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Augustine, moved to approve to authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute Community Solar Clearinghouse Solutions Program Purchasing Pool Enrollment Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus as presented. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

DIRECTION REGARDING STRUCTURE OF 2010A AND 2010B BOND REFUNDING COUNCIL: President Stephan asked the Board of Trustees to continue this agenda item to a date certain of August 13, 2019 to understand the Bond Refunding process.

Water/Wastewater Operator Gary Zickuhr commented that it will take $900,000 to adjust Well #5 which is one of the best quality water within the Village. This expenditure could be added to the bond refunding. The Board of Trustees will tour the Water Plant and Well #5 on Monday, July 29, 2019. This may give them a better understanding of what is needed for the Village’s water and wastewater bond issues.

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE MFT APPROPRIATION/RESOLUTION AND EXPENDITURE FOR SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, NOT TO EXCEED $120,000, WHICH INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING, AND OBSERVATION:

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Augustine, moved to authorize MFT Appropriation/Resolution and Expenditure for South Shore Drive, not to exceed $120,000, which includes construction, engineering and observation. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE THE 2019 ROAD PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE 200 AND 300 BLOCK OF HAMPSHIRE LANE, NOT TO EXCEED $225,000 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, WHICH INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION, ENGINEERING AND OBSERVATION: Timothy Hartnett from H. R. Green stated that this project is located on Hampshire Lane between Broadway Avenue and Lake Avenue. The improvement will consist of asphalt pavement removal and resurfacing, storm sewer and drainage structures, landscape restoration, and all necessary and collateral work required to construct the improvements. H. R. Green will also provide surveying, engineering and construction engineering services for this project.

All east side residents expressed appreciation for this project. President Stephan commented that this will fix the problem, not placing a “Band-Aid” on the problem.

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Eddy, moved to authorize the 2019 Road Program to include the 200 and 300 block of Hampshire Lane, not to exceed $225,000 from the General Fund, which includes construction, engineering, and observation. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

REPORTS: Chief Administrative Officer Jeannine Smith would like the Village Boards comments on the requirements for a new Village Treasurer.

CAO Smith is looking for volunteers to pour beer at the Saturday, August 17, 2019, RedTail Rocks Concert.

President Stephan commented that the Public Works Department has been busy setting up new speed limit signage throughout the Village.

President Stephan plans on meeting with the Crystal Lake Park District to talk about plans for walking path and parks throughout the Village.

President Stephan would like to have an S.W.O.T. meeting in the near future.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 7:58 p.m., Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Augustine, moved to enter into Executive Session. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried.

Discussion ensued regarding the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the Village; including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired.

Trustee Ulrich, seconded by Trustee Odom, moved to exit Executive Session and return to the regular Village Board Meeting. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried. The Board exited Executive Session at 8:09 and returned to the Regular Village Board Meeting.

REPORTS AND/OR ACTIONS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION: None

With nothing further to discuss, Trustee Odom, seconded by Trustee Ulrich, moved to adjourn the meeting. Voting Aye: Trustees Augustine, Eddy, Odom, and Ulrich. Voting Nay: None. Absent: Trustees Berman and Younge. Motion declared carried. The Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

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