Village of Lakemoor Village Board met Dec. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Roll Call:
President, Todd Weihofen
Trustees: Scott Cox
Ralph Brindise
Colin McIntyre
Don Leavitt
Jeff Nykaza
Phil Vavalle
Administrator, David Alarcon
Police Chief, David Godlewski
CED Director, Matt Dabrowski
Attorney, Jeremy Shaw
Clerk, Bonnie Sikora
Pledge to the Flag
Order of the Agenda
#1 under New Business, Discussion and Approval of an Ordinance for PZC #19-007, a Conditional Use to Allow Equipment Rental in an I-1 District for RSVP Rental Services Located at 500 Wegner Road, Unit E was moved to after Citizen Comment.
#5 under New Business, Presentation, Discussion and Approval of the Village of Lakemoor Financial Audit for FY2018-2019 was moved to after #1 under New Business.
1 Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the order of the agenda as amended.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Citizen Comment - None
New Business:
1. Discussion and Approval of an Ordinance for PZC #19-007, a Conditional Use to Allow Equipment Rental in an I-1 District for RSVP Rental Services Located at 500 Wegner Road, Unit E.
(19-O-34).
Director Dabrowski gave a brief explanation and stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Nykaza to approve Ordinance 19-O-34 for PZC #19-007, a Conditional Use to allow equipment rental in an I-1 District for RSVP Rental Services located at 500 Wegner Road, Unit E.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
5. Presentation, Discussion and Approval of the Village of Lakemoor Financial Audit for FY2018-2019.
Brian Zabel reviewed the highlights of the audit.
Motion by Trustee Nykaza, second by Trustee Vavalle to approve the Village of Lakemoor financial audit for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Presentation: Scott Sheldon, Ryan Homes at Rockwell Place
Mr. Sheldon gave a presentation on the proposed 65 lot development in Rockwell Place.
Appointments – None
President’s Report
President Weihofen thanked Trustee Brindise for playing Santa this year and staff for helping.
Trustee Reports:
Trustee Cox – None
Trustee Brindise – None
Trustee McIntyre
Trustee McIntyre reported on the Executive Committee Meeting held this evening where they discussed Lakemoor Fest. He explained that in order to have a carnival this year, the date of the fest would have to be moved to the third weekend in August and asked President Weihofen to straw poll the village board. The village board unanimously approved the date change.
Trustee Leaviit – None
Trustee Nykaza
Trustee Nykaza reported on the Public Safety Committee Meeting held this evening where they discussed general updates and interviewed one part- time police officer candidate and one full-time police officer candidate.
Trustee Vavalle
Trustee Vavalle wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Administrator Alarcon
• The permits have been submitted to IDOT to continue with the automatic traffic enforcement system at Route 12 and 120.
• Working on a maintenance agreement with IDOT for lawn maintenance reimbursement. This will be discussed at a Public Works meeting later to determine the parameters of the agreement.
• We collected over 35 coats for the Grant Township Coat Drive this year and will continue our partnership with them.
• The last round of neighborhood code enforcement notices has been issued before the snow falls.
• The dangerous structure at 427 Northlake has been demolished.
• The purchase order forms have been updated and will be put in a data base for everyone to view.
• The resident came to the last meeting to complain about the dead trees in the vacant lot next to her and posing a danger of falling on her home prompted the village to issue a notice of violation. The property owner quickly contracted with a tree company that cut down the trees.
• Trustee Nykaza reported that there is a dead tree on Bakers Drive that fell in the right of way between Willow Road and Red Rock Point.
Department Reports:
Police Department – Chief David Godlewski
• They continue to work on the policies.
• Our officers participated in “Shop with A Cop” that was held on December 8th at Meijers followed by breakfast with Santa.
• On December 4th Officer Nicole Gaborek donated her kidney to a stranger. Both are doing very well. We are very proud of her for saving a life.
• Chief wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Public Works Department – Director Terry Counley
President Weihofen stated that he has gotten a lot of compliments on the Christmas lights.
Community & Economic Development – Director Matt Dabrowski
• Dunkin Donuts opens tomorrow.
• The parkway, sidewalk and landscaping with be finished in the spring.
• The streetlights will be installed this week.
Purchase Orders/Payouts
Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Nykaza to approve the purchase order for Menards in the amount of $1,688.87 for Christmas lights and extension cords.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Cox, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Smith Ecological Systems in the amount of $1,100.00 for a chlorine system regulator.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Nykaza, second by Trustee Vavalle to approve the pay out for Draw #26 in the amount of $2,020.00 for the roadway sewer and water for the project at Route 12 and 120.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Nykaza, second by Trustee Vavalle to approve the purchase order in the amount of $1,978.26 for repairs to squad #337 and the purchase order in the amount of $1,229.98 for repairs to squad #237.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee Nykaza, second by Trustee Leavitt to approve the purchase order amount not to exceed $1,500.00 for Christmas lights.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve Consideration of the Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Bill’s Payables. 2. Approval of the November 19, 2019 Village Board Meeting
Minutes. 3. Approval of the December 3, 2019 Village Board Meeting
Minutes. 4. Ratification of Resolution 19-R-14, Agreeing to Indemnify the
State of Illinois for Photo Enforcement Equipment Attached to IDOT Facilities. 5. Approval of the 2020 Village Board Meeting Schedule.
Trustee Vavalle asked to remove item #4 from the Consent Agenda.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the Consideration of the Consent Agenda as amended.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza abstain, Trustee Vavalle aye.
5 ayes. 1 abstain. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Items on the Consent Agenda as Amended
Motion by Trustee Vavalle, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as amended (removing item #4).
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza abstain, Trustee Vavalle aye.
5 ayes. 1 abstain. Motion carried.
Old Business – None
New Business:
1. Ratification of Resolution 19-R-14, Agreeing to Indemnify the
State of Illinois for Photo Enforcement Equipment Attached to IDOT Facilities.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to ratify Resolution 19-R-14, agreeing to indemnify the State of Illinois for photo enforcement equipment attached to IDOT facilities.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle nay.
5 ayes. 1 nay. Motion carried.
2. Discussion and Approval of an Ordinance for PZC #19-009, an Amendment to Chapter 22 (Zoning) Section (G)(3) and Section (G)(8)(f)(3) Relative to Billboards, Off Premise Signs and Commercial Ground Signs. (19-O-35)
Motion by Trustee Vavalle, second by Trustee Nykaza to approve Ordinance 19-O-35 for PZC #009, an amendment to Chapter 22 (Zoning) Section (G)(3) and Section (G)(8)(f)(3) relative to billboards, off premise signs and commercial ground signs.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
3. Discussion and Approval of a Service Agreement with Kane
McKenna and Associates for the FY2018-2019 Annual TIF Audit.
Motion by Trustee Vavalle, second by Trustee Nykaza to approve a service agreement with Kane McKenna and Associates for the FY2018-2019 TIF Audit.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
4. Discussion and Approval of a Service Agreement with IMEG for Engineering Services Associated with a Weight Limit Analysis for Lincoln Road.
Motion by Trustee Nykaza, second by Trustee Cox to approve the service agreement with IMEG for engineering services associated with a weight limit analysis for Lincoln Road amount not to exceed $1,800.00.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
6. Discussion and Approval of the Job Description of a Seasonal
Auxiliary Snowplow Driver II. (19-R-15)
Motion by Trustee Nykaza, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the job description of a Seasonal Auxiliary Snowplow Driver II.
Administrator Alarcon explained that no CDL is required since these relief drivers will be driving the smaller trucks.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
7. Discussion and Approval of the Hiring of Up to (3) Seasonal
Auxiliary Snowplow Drivers.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Nykaza to approve the hiring of up to (3) seasonal auxiliary snowplow drivers.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Nykaza aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Vavalle, second by Trustee Cox to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:55 p.m.
Department Reports:
Administrator Alarcon
Police Department – Chief David Godlewski
Community & Economic Development – Matt Dabrowski
Community & Economic Development – Matt Dabrowski
Purchase Orders/Payouts
Motion by Trustee Vavalle, second by Trustee Leavitt to approve the pay out for the water main extension in the amount of $248,008.36.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
5 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve Consideration of the Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Bills Payables.
2. Approval of the November 5, 2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of the October 2019 Treasurer’s Report.
4. Approval of a Wage Claim Settlement Agreement.
Motion by Trustee Vavalle, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the Consideration of the Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
5 ayes. Motion carried.
Motion to Approve the Items on the Consent Agenda
Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Cox to approve the items on the Consent Agenda.
Vote taken. Trustee Cox aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Leavitt aye, Trustee Vavalle aye.
5 ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business – None
Adjournment
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to adjourn the meeting.
The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 7:57 p.m.
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