Lake in the Hills Village Clerk Shannon DuBeau | Village of Lake in the Hills Website
Lake in the Hills Village Clerk Shannon DuBeau | Village of Lake in the Hills Website
Village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met May 9
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm.
Roll call was answered by Trustees Huckins, Dustin, Harlfinger, Bojarski, Anderson, Murphy, and President Bogdanowski.
Also present were Village Administrator Shannon Andrews, Assistant Village Administrator Trevor Bosack, Chief of Police Mary Frake, Finance Director Pete Stefan, Public Works Director Ryan McDillon, Director of Community Development John Svalenka, Parks and Recreation Director Randy Splitt, Deputy Chief of Support Services Matt Mannino, Village Attorney Brad Stewart, and Village Clerk Shannon DuBeau.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Attorney Stewart.
President Bogdanowski presented the Employee Years of Service Award to Jeff Raupp for 20 years of service with the Village. Mr. Raupp serves as Parks Crew Leader.
Public Comment
None.
Consent Agenda
This portion of the agenda contains several items that will be acted upon in one Motion unless any Trustee wishes to remove an item. For members of the public, copies of the agenda are available at the entryway.
A. Motion to accept and place on file the minutes of the April 23, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting.
B. Motion to accept and place on file the minutes of the April 25, 2024, Village Board meeting.
C. Motion to approve a one-year extension of the Master Services Agreement with DeKind Computer Consultants, Inc. for Professional Information Technology Services with a one-year base cost of $126,000.00.
D. Motion to approve a Master Service Agreement with Flock Safety for the installation of 12 ALPR cameras at 11 locations within the Village, at a cost of $42,800.00.
E. Motion to approve and authorize the Police Department to temporarily exceed the authorized staffing level of sworn officers from 41 to 42 and hire one officer on or around June 10th for the projected vacancy in July.
F. Motion to accept and place on file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022.
G. Motion to approve the Plat of Easement granting the County 11.34 AC-FT of Compensatory Storage.
H. Motion to approve the purchase of one Ford F-450 cab and chassis from Sutton Ford, through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $62,463.00.
I. Motion to approve the purchase of vehicle outfitting services from Henderson Products, through the Sourcewell Cooperative in the amount of $80,051.00.
J. Motion to approve the purchase of three Ford F-250 pickup trucks from Sutton Ford, through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $155,574.00.
K. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2024- ____, An Ordinance Authorizing the Approval of a Ground Lease between the Village of Lake in the Hills and P-51 Aircraft Storage Solutions LLC for PAP-51.
Trustee Harlfinger made a motion to remove item D.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items A-C and E-K was made by Trustee Harlfinger and seconded by Trustee Huckins. On roll call vote, Trustees Anderson, Dustin, Bojarski, Huckins, Murphy, and Harlfinger voted Aye. No Nays.
Motion carried.
Approval of the Schedule of Bills
Motion to approve the May 10, 2024, Schedule of Billstotal of all funds $172,415.14 was made by Trustee Harlfinger and seconded by Trustee Huckins. On roll call vote, Trustees Bojarski, Murphy, Huckins, Harlfinger, Anderson, and Dustin voted Aye. No Nays. Motion carried.
Village Administrator and Department Head Reports
None.
Board of Trustee Reports
Chief Frake offered a follow-up on the closure of the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce Cabin Fever Spring Carnival. She explained that after the malicious groups were dispersed, they continued to cause issues for the businesses of Algonquin. Chief Frake stressed that public safety is the police department’s main priority. These actions will be taken into consideration for future events. Sgt. Jason Draftz was on the scene and acted when he could see that the issues arising would not end well. Chief Frake recognized the surrounding police departments that assisted.
Village President Reports
Appointments
Motion to re-appoint Brian Crow to the Police Pension Fund (05-14-24 to 05-12-26) was made by Trustee Murphy and seconded by Trustee Huckins. On roll call vote, Trustees Bojarski, Dustin, Anderson, Huckins, Harlfinger, and Murphy voted Aye. No Nays. Motion carried.
Motion to re-appoint John Murphy to the Planning & Zoning Commission (05-09-24 to 04-30-29) was made by Trustee Harlfinger and seconded by Trustee Murphy. On roll call vote, Trustees Huckins, Harlfinger, Anderson, Bojarski, Murphy, and Dustin voted Aye. No Nays. Motion carried.
Motion to appoint William Kurnik to the Police Commission (05-09-24 to 04-30-27) was made by Trustee Murphy and seconded by Trustee Huckins. On roll call vote, Trustees Dustin, Murphy, Bojarski, Harlfinger, Anderson, and Huckins voted Aye. No Nays. Motion carried.
Mr. Kurnik was sworn into the Office of the Board of Police Commissioners by Chief Frake.
Proclamations
President Bogdanowski proclaimed the week of May 19, 2024, as "National Public Works Week" in the Village of Lake in the Hills.
President Bogdanowski proclaimed the week of May 12, 2024, as "National Police Week" in the Village of Lake in the Hills.
President Bogdanowski proclaimed May 18th to May 24th, 2024, as "National Safe Boating Week" in the Village of Lake in the Hills.
Unfinished Business
D. Motion to approve a Master Service Agreement with Flock Safety for the installation of 12 ALPR cameras at 11 locations within the Village, at a cost of $42,800.00. was made by Trustee Huckins and seconded by
Trustee Murphy.
Trustee Harlfinger voiced a concern over increasing surveillance.
President Bogdanowski inquired about the source of funds used to purchase the equipment. Deputy Chief Mannino explained that the purchase will solely be paid for with state seizure funds, which come from the proceeds of criminal investigations.
Trustee Bojarski asked if the camera would be stationary. Deputy Chief Mannino confirmed this.
On roll call vote, Trustees Anderson, Huckins, Dustin, Murphy, Bojarski, and Harlfinger voted Aye. No Nays. Motion carried.
New Business
None.
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Huckins and seconded by Trustee Bojarski. All in favor by voice vote.
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting of the Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees was adjourned at 7:48 pm.
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