McHenry Times

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met Sept. 26

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

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 Matt Mannino, Finance Director Pete Stefan, Public Works Director Ryan McDillon, Building Commissioner Marc Nard, Village Attorney Brad Stewart, and Village Clerk Shannon DuBeau.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cheryl Bogdanowski.

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 September 12, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting.

B. Motion to accept and place on file the minutes of the September 12, 2024, Village Board meeting.

C. Motion to approve the Video Gaming License request from Eviva, Inc. and issue the six licenses.

D. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2024- ____, An Ordinance Granting Conditional Uses for Automotive Service and Outdoor Storage of Vehicles at 9100 Trinity Drive.

E. Motion to pass Ordinance No. 2024- ____, An Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Chapter 25, Construction of Utility Facilities in the Rights of Way, Section 25.25, Small Wireless Facilities, regarding Annual Recurring Rates.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda items A-E 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 September 27, 2024, Schedule of Bills total of all funds $834,217.80 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.

Motion to approve the August 2024 Manual Bills total of all funds $1,498,847.82 was made by Trustee Harlfinger and seconded by Trustee Huckins. On roll call vote, Trustees Dustin, Huckins, Bojarski, Anderson, Murphy, and Harlfinger voted Aye. No Nays. Motion carried.

Village Administrator and Department Head Reports

Administrator Andrews gave an update on the proposed consolidated meeting format. Trustees had requested a trial run before voting on the topic. However, an ordinance mandates that two separate meetings be held. As such, the trial run will need to be conducted as two meetings on the same night. If Trustees choose to move forward with consolidated meetings after the 2025 meeting schedule is posted, an amendment can be made.

Chief Mannino gave an update regarding traffic safety concerns in the Princeton Crossing neighborhood. A speed study and vehicle count has been undertaken. Additionally, Goddard School management has been directed to discuss traffic safety issues with their students’ parents.

Board of Trustee Reports

None.

Village President Reports

None.

Unfinished Business

None.

New Business

None.

Closed Session

Motion to enter into Closed Session to discuss Collective Negotiating Matters pursuant to (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(2,11) was made by Trustee Harlfinger and seconded by Trustee Bojarski. On roll call vote, Trustees Anderson, Bojarski, Murphy, Huckins, Dustin, and Harlfinger voted Aye. No Nays. Motion Carried. 

Return from Closed Session

Roll call was answered by Trustees Huckins, Harlfinger, Dustin, Bojarski, Murphy, Anderson, and President Bogdanowski.

Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Trustee Huckins and seconded by Trustee Murphy. 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 8:34 pm.

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