Minutes - 07/24/2007 - Board of TrusteesMINUTES OF THE JULY 24, 2007 REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON AUGUST 14, 2007.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President
Craig in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Butler Government Center at 7:36 p.m.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President John W. Craig, Trustees James Carson, Jeffrey J. Kennedy,
Kathryn F. Manofsky, Moin Saiyed, Robert G. Sanford and Gerald Wolin.
ABSENT: None.
IN ATTENDANCE: David Niemeyer, Acting Village Manager; Peter Friedman, Acting
Village Attorney; James Bodony, Fire Chief; Robert L. Kallien, Jr.,
Director of Community Development; Bruce F. Kapff, Director of
Information Services & Purchasing and Michael J. Meranda, Public Works
Director.
3. PRESIDENT'S OPENING COMMENTS
President Craig announced that a recommendation for Village Manager had been made
and a contract was being negotiated.
4. RESIDENT /VISITOR COMMENT
Resident Harry Peters relayed to the Board compliments that he had heard from friends
and neighbors as well as his own regarding the spectacular fireworks display. He
encouraged the Board to continue the event even though many people from outside of
Oak Brook attend. He felt that it was not an Oak Brook event, it was a United States
event and was a way to show that we are proud to be part of the United States and proud
of the men and women who serve. He thanked those that contributed to make the event
happen.
He also addressed the Board as President of the Forest Glen Homeowners Association
regarding north York Road that abuts the homes he represents. He expressed concern for
the bridge construction and the development in the area that the road would further
deteriorate. He asked that the Board move forward on the plan for revitalization in the
area.
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5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF JULY 3, 2007
Motion by Trustee Manofsky, seconded by Trustee Wolin, to approve the Minutes of
the July 3, 2007 Special Board of Trustees Meeting as presented. VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried.
B. REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF JULY 10, 2007
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Carson, to approve the Minutes of the
July 10, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting as presented. VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried.
C. SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF JULY 12, 2007
Motion by Trustee Manofsky, seconded by Trustee Carson, to approve the Minutes of
the July 12, 2007 Special Board of Trustees Meeting as presented. VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried.
D. SPECIAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF JULY 13, 2007
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Sanford, to approve the Minutes of the
July 13, 2007 Special Board of Trustees Meeting as presented. VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be
enacted in one motion.
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending July 20, 2007 - $994,813.77
Significant Items included in Above:
1) Trine Construction Corporation - Payout #1 - Westdale Gardens Water Main
Replacement - $289,366.48
2) Dixon Engineering, Inc. - Payout # 2 - Elevated Water Storage Tank
Repair /Painting - $3,783.75
3) Legat Architects - Payout #13 - HVAC Screening - $369.68
4) DuPage Water Commission - $200,480.43
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending July 14, 2007 - $787,739.81
C. Community Development Referrals
1) Hawks Soccer Club - Autumn Oaks - 1315 and 1425 Kensington Road - Special
Use and Variations
2) Gibsons Steakhouse LLC - SE Corner of Commerce & Spring - Special Use —
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6. C. 2) Outdoor Dining and Variation to Parking Requirements and Interior Landscaping
Requirements
3) Evergreen Bank - 1515 22nd Street - Text Amendment to Add Banks to 03
District and Variation to the Sign Regulations
D. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts - None
E. Budget Adjustments - None
F. Resolution R -986, A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of the Verbatim Record
of Closed Meetings of the Village of Oak Brook Board of Trustees 01/24/06
G. Waiver of Fees for Special Use, Variations and Building Permits - Hawks Soccer
Club
H. Treasurer's Report - June, 2007
Motion by Trustee Carson, seconded by Trustee Saiyed, to approve the Consent Agenda
and authorize expenditures as presented. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA - None
8. BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. BRITTWOOD CREEK SUBDIVISION — APPROXIMATELY 56.2 ACRES OF
VACANT PROPERTY — FINAL PLAT — 30 LOT SUBDIVISION
At its meeting on June 18, 2007, the Plan Commission completed its review and
deliberations on an application from Brittwood Creek, LLC, the owner of the 56.3
acre subject property seeking approval of a final plat for a 30 -lot subdivision. The
preliminary plat for Brittwood Creek was approved by the Village of Oak Brook on
January 9, 2007.
As part of the preliminary plat, the applicant was granted a map amendment keeping
the east half of the project zoned R -1 while the west half was zoned R -2.
Key elements of the preliminary plat included; private streets, a subdivision gateway
located on 35th Street, the provision of a secondary means of emergency access, a
landscaped buffer /fence along Route 83, and several stormwater management areas.
In addition, several very small areas that were originally part of the preliminary plat
(area adjacent to the stable and areas along creek) are not part of the final plat of
subdivision.
Recommendation:
The Plan Commission, by a vote of 5 to 0 found that the final plat is in substantial
conformance with the approved preliminary plat and the applicant has satisfied the
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8. A. requirements of the Subdivision Regulations for approval of a Final Plat of the thirty -
lot subdivision to be known as Brittwood Creek subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of the waiver to the street lighting system;
2. Approval of the proposed grading on the site;
3. No vehicular access onto 35th Street, with the exception of the approved
Brittwood Creek entrance and an access designated for emergency vehicle use
only;
4. The revision of the fence and wall style and height is subject to the approval of
the variation;
5. All outstanding issues contained in Village Engineer Durfey's Memorandums
dated June 13, 2007 on page 16 and May 8, 2007 on pages 8 -8.b of the case file,
including the drafting revisions and approval of the stormwater, water main,
gateway, landscape retaining walls and pond design details; and
6. Final Engineering approval.
Staff Comments:
Since the Plan Commission completed its review and recommendation on the final
plat for Brittwood Creek, the Village is in receipt of two requests from the developer
of Brittwood Creek seeking Village Board concurrence on two issues. The first is for
a variation to the Village's Public Works Construction Standards to permit the use of
HDPE pipe. The second is to allow the developer to begin mass grading and
construction on the sound wall when the Village Engineer is satisfied the subdivision
is nearing final approval for permitting to begin
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Kennedy, to concur with the
recommendation from the Plan Commission and approve the Brittwood Creek Final
Plat for a 30 -lot subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of the waiver to the street lighting system;
2. Approval of the proposed grading on the site;
3. No vehicular access onto 35th Street, with the exception of the approved
Brittwood Creek entrance and an access designated for emergency vehicle use
only;
4. Revision of the fence and wall style and height is subject to the approval of the
variation;
5. All outstanding issues contained in Village Engineer Durfey's Memorandums
dated June 13, 2007 on page 16 and May 8, 2007 on pages 8 -8.b of the case file,
including the drafting revisions and approval of the stormwater, water main,
gateway, landscape retaining walls and pond design details;
6. Final Engineering approval.
And authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary resolution for final
consideration at the August 14, 2007 Village Board of Trustees meeting. VOICE
VOTE: Motion carried.
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8. B. BRITTWOOD CREEK , LLC — VARIATION TO SECTION 13 -3 -613 - SOLID 8
TO 9 FOOT FENCE ALONG SUBDIVISION BOUNDARY
At its meeting on June 25, 2007, the Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a petition
from Brittwood Creek LLC, the current owner of the approximately 56 acres known
as the Brittwood Creek Subdivision located east of Route 83, south of 35th Street
seeking approval of variation to Section 13 -3 -6B of the Zoning Ordinance to permit
the construction of an eight (8) to nine (9) foot high solid fence along the western
boundary of the subdivision parallel to Route 83.
Both the approved preliminary plat approved by the Village of Oak Brook and the
final plat, which has been recommended for approval by the Plan Commission, depict
a fence structure along the frontage of Route 83.
Recommendation:
Chairman Davis said that the applicant addressed the standards in their testimony and
were also submitted in writing on pages C -C.3 of the case file.
By a vote of 6 to 0, the Zoning Board of Appeals found that the applicant addressed
and satisfied the applicable standards required to recommend approval of the
variation as requested to Section 13 -3 -6B of the Zoning Ordinance to allow an eight
(8) to nine (9) foot solid fence along the west and portions of the north and south
perimeter of the subdivision that is parallel to Route 83 as depicted in the plans
submitted, subject to the following conditions:
1. Construction is to be in substantial conformance with the earth tone Trex material
proposed and the plans as submitted showing the Sound Wall /Wood Fence
Exhibit prepared by Engineering Resource Associates, Inc., on page I and the
buffer detail and elevations prepared by Ives /Ryan Group on page J and K of the
case file.
2. The applicant will resolve the issue with the Forest Preserve District before the
Village Board Hearing.
3 If the Forest Preserve District should remove vegetation to install a
pedestrian/bike path on their property, the Brittwood Creek Homeowner
Association will plant and maintain ivy -type vegetation that would grow along
the exterior of the fence /wall facing Route 83.
4. All engineering plans are to be submitted to and approved by Village Engineer
Durfey.
5. Notwithstanding the exhibits contained in the case file, the applicant shall meet
all Village ordinance requirements at the time of building permit application,
except as varied or waived.
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8. B. Staff Comments:
Since the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, Ross Hill of the Forest Preserve District
has indicated that they were in agreement with the wall design and location as
proposed by the applicant because it has been determined that the wall will not have
any negative impacts on existing drainage patterns on the Forest Preserve District's
adjacent "panhandle" parcel.
Motion by Trustee Sanford, seconded by Trustee Saiyed, to concur with the
recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals and approve the requested
variation to Section 13 -3 -613 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of an
eight (8) to nine (9) foot high solid fence along the western boundary of the
subdivision parallel to Route 83 and portions along the north and south boundary
subject to the following conditions:
1. Construction is to be in substantial conformance with the earth tone Trex material
proposed and the plans as submitted showing the Sound Wall /Wood Fence
Exhibit prepared by Engineering Resource Associates, Inc., on page I and the
buffer detail and elevations prepared by Ives /Ryan Group on page J and K of the
case file;
2. The applicant has resolved all outstanding issues with the Forest Preserve
District;
3. If the Forest Preserve District should remove vegetation to install a
pedestrian/bike path on their property, the Brittwood Creek Homeowner
Association will plant and maintain ivy -type vegetation that would grow along
the exterior of the fence /wall facing Route 83;
4. All engineering plans are to be submitted to and approved by Village Engineer
Durfey;
5. Notwithstanding the exhibits contained in the case file, the applicant shall meet
all Village ordinance requirements at the time of building permit application,
except as varied or waived.
And authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for final
consideration at the August 14, 2007 Village Board of Trustees meeting. VOICE
VOTE: Motion carried.
C. SAWLANI BY A.W. WENDELL — 708 DEER TRAIL LANE — VARIATION TO
SECTION 13- 6A -3F.2 - SIDE YARD SETBACK TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION
OF AN ADDITION
At its meeting on June 25, 2007, the Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a petition
from A.W. Wendell & Sons, Inc. on behalf of Dr. and Mrs. Sawlani, the owners of
708 Deer Trail Lane in the Hunter Trails Subdivision seeking approval of a variation
to Section 13 -6A -3 F.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of an
addition to the existing single - family home.
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8. C. The existing home was constructed in 1980 and was built with a side yard setback of
approximately 18 feet instead of the 30 feet required for a lot in the R -1 District. Even
though this lot and the lot directly south of it are part of the Hunter Trails Subdivision
they are zoned R -1 instead of the R -2 which is in effect for all other lots in the
Subdivision. In reviewing the Village records, there is no rationale to support why the
zoning is different for these two lots and why the side setback was permitted to be 18
feet.
Recommendation:
Chairman Davis said that the applicant addressed the standards in their testimony and
they were also submitted in writing on pages C to C.2 of the case file. The request is
for a variation from the required 30 -foot side yard setback for the R -1 zoning district
to 18 feet, which would be essentially consistent with the rest of the R -2 zoning in the
Hunter Trails area.
By a vote of 6 to 0, the Zoning Board of Appeals found that the applicant addressed
and satisfied applicable standards required to recommend approval of the requested
variation to Section 13- 6A -3F -2 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow the construction of
an addition to encroach 18 feet into the side yard setback, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The development is to be constructed in substantial conformance with the site plan
submitted on page L and the Elevations (dated March 23, 2007, by A.W. Wendell
and Sons) on page N of the case file.
2. Notwithstanding the exhibits contained in the case file, the applicant shall meet all
Village ordinance requirements in the building permit process except as
specifically varied or waived.
Motion by Trustee Sanford, seconded by Trustee Saiyed, to concur with the
recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals and approve the requested
variation to Section 13- 6A -3F.2 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit an 18 -foot
encroachment into the side yard setback to allow the construction of an addition to the
existing single- family home subject to the following conditions:
1. The development is to be constructed in substantial conformance with the site
plan submitted on page L and the Elevations (dated March 23, 2007, by A.W.
Wendell and Sons) on page N of the case file;
2. Notwithstanding the exhibits contained in the case file, the applicant shall meet
all Village ordinance requirements in the building permit process except as
specifically varied or waived.
And authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for final
consideration at the August 14, 2007 Village Board of Trustees meeting. VOICE
VOTE: Motion carried.
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9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS
1) VILLAGE MANAGER
President Craig addressed this issue at the beginning of the meeting.
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS - None
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS
1) TOW - BEHIND ASPHALT PAVER
One sealed bid was opened on Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Bids were sent to two
(2) companies.
Each year the Public Works Department applies an asphalt overlay on
approximately 3,000 linear feet of our Safety Pathway system. Every three years
they recondition the unpaved sections that border the Sports Core property with
stone screenings., In order to perform these tasks in a timely and efficient manner,
the Public Works Department has been borrowing a tow behind asphalt paver
from the Village of Villa Park for the past seven (7) years. This unit has reached
the end of its design life.
The Tow Behind Asphalt Paver to be purchased is a large hopper that is attached
to the rear of a dump truck and evenly spreads asphalt or stone screening and
readies it for compacting. This is a basic unit that is not self propelled or have
mechanical augers, since our needs do not warrant the extra expense.
Motion by Trustee Sanford, seconded by Trustee Wolin, that the Village Board
award a contract, subject to staff review, to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Casey Equipment, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, for a Tow Behind
Asphalt Paver in the amount of $23,275. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
2) VILLAGE HALL EXTERIOR RETAINING WALL REPAIR
Seven (7) sealed bids were opened on Tuesday, July 17, 2007. Bids were sent to
ten (10) companies. When reviewing the bids a spreadsheet was created to easily
compare the unit and extended price of all bidders. Western Construction Group
submitted a gross bid of $35,305. Based on their unit prices the correct amount is
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9. C. 2) $15,856.26, which makes them the apparent low bidder. Staff contacted Western
Construction to inform them of this since it is stated in the bid package that if
there is a discrepancy between the gross sum bid and that resulting from
summations of the quantities multiplied by the unit, the latter shall apply (Section
C, Page 2, Item J). Western Construction based their unit price on the number of
bricks rather than per square foot as specified in the bid package therefore not
meeting specs. They estimated 2,310 bricks for the brick wall demolition and
1,386 bricks for the brick wall rebuild.
Several brick courses on the exterior retaining wall directly northwest of the
Butler Government Center have deteriorated due to age and weather and have to
be removed and replaced. To prevent water infiltration due to rain in the future, a
bronze colored aluminum cap will be installed to prevent water from pooling and
migrating into the brick work as was done to other retaining walls that surround
the Butler Government Center.
Staff has reviewed references for Bruno's Tuckpointing, Inc. and is satisfied.
Motion by Trustee Sanford, seconded by Trustee Wolin, that the Village Board
award a contract, subject to staff review, to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder, Bruno's Tuckpointing, Inc., East Hazel Crest, Illinois, based on unit prices
as indicated on the bid tabulation, for an estimated total project cost of
$16,088.90. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS - None
B. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS -None
C. AWARD OF CONTRACTS - None
D. 3009 GRANT STREET - WATER MAIN /SERVICE REQUEST
The Village received two letters from Russell L. McIlwain dated April 24 and May
28, 2007. Mr. and Mrs. McIlwain lived at 3009 Grant Street but have moved and are
trying to sell the property. They state that potential buyers are balking since the street
does not have Village water.
In discussions with the McIlwains, staff pointed out several inaccuracies and
questionable assumptions in the April letter. Mr. McIlwain then sent the May letter.
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10. D. It seems that there are the following several options:
1. The first option proposed by Mr. Mcllwain is to construct a dead -end water main
and request a variation to the Public Works Construction Standards that states
"Dead -end water mains shall not be constructed unless plans call for the main to
be a part of a future loop system and an approved flushing device installed at the
dead - end." The reason dead -end water mains are prohibited is that they cause
operational problems for the Village as well as providing a potential breeding
environment for water borne contaminants. Since the minimum water main size
is 6" and 3009 Grant Street probably would have a 1 -1/2" service line, there is a
good probability that the water in the 375' of water main would not be turned
over often enough from just the single house usage. The Public Works
Department would need to periodically flush the end of the pipe pulling away
staff resources with no guarantee that all stagnant water would be fully flushed.
Additionally, there is the potential of any new resident complaining about less
than desirable water.
2. The second option proposed is to have the Village construct a looped water main
from 31 st Street to Lincoln Road. The Village could either absorb the cost or
recapture all of or a portion of the cost when residents connect. A looped water
main would require either two easements (one from 3001 Grant and one from
3004 Lincoln since those residents own portions of vacated 30th Street) or place
the water main on the Oak Brook Golf Course and by -pass vacated 30th Street.
Mr. McIlwain states that he will speak with those owners about granting the
easements. This is strictly a policy decision of the Board.
3. A third option proposed is to grant a variation to Sections 8 -2A -7 and 8 -2A -9 to
permit a 300 foot service from 31 st Street to this site. Staff recommends that this
is the worst scenario for the following reasons:
A. It would set a very dangerous precedent.
B. There is no way to tell how long it would exist. It appears that Mr. McIlwain
assumes that the entire block would be re- developed and a looped water main
would then be installed, but he does not know when it might happen (and there
is no guarantee that it will ever happen).
C. With a private water service line in the Grant Street right -of -way, it would not
be located by JULIE and could be easily damaged by any utility or contractor
working in the right -of -way.
4. A fourth option proposed by staff is to allow the McIlwains to build a looped
water main and a recapture agreement so that they can be reimbursed for a
portion of the cost.
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10. D. Trustee Wolin felt that the Village should attempt to help the residents in this area
which is an older area probably ready for some redevelopment. He suggested the
second option which would at this time only benefit Mr. McIlwain, but would
provide for other residents to tap into the main in the future. He indicated that it
would cost the Village approximately $150,000.
Trustee Kennedy did not feel this was a judicious expenditure of Village funds.
Trustee Carson asked whether there were other residents interested in this project.
Public Works Director Meranda responded that he was not aware of any at this time.
There also was discussion regarding fire suppression for the area.
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Saiyed, to have the Village construct
a looped water main from 31s' Street to Lincoln Road and recapture the cost when
residents connect. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 3 - Trustees Manofsky, Saiyed and Wolin.
Nays: 4 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Sanford and President Craig
Absent: 0 - None. Motion failed.
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Kennedy, to allow the McIlwains to
build a looped water main and develop a recapture agreement so that they can be
reimbursed for a portion of the cost. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
E. PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION PLANNING
AREA
In May of this year, at the request of Acting Village Manager Moline, Houseal
Lavigne Associates submitted a scope of services in order to conduct an additional
planning and traffic analysis of the north York Road area. The current study area for
the commercial revitalization plan ends approximately where the eastbound I -88
access to I -294 crosses York Road.
Since the original study area was delineated, at least two new developments (i.e., new
Elmhurst Hospital located at the northwest corner of Roosevelt and York Roads and
the potential residential development on the unincorporated property located north of
I -88, east of York Road) have surfaced that may impact future traffic movements and
volumes in the north York Road area.
The total cost for this proposed amendment is $25,125; $11,280 to Houseal Lavigne
for planning and $13,845 to McDonough Associates for conducting a traffic
analysis /feasibility study.
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10. E. Staff Comment/Recommendation
At the present time, funds for the proposed work activity are not included in the
current Houseal Lavigne contract. Even though the additional development expected
in the north York road area will increase traffic and have some impact, is additional
study warranted? Another alternative would be to allocate the proposed funds to an
actual engineering project in the north York Road area.
Trustee Kennedy explained the problems with the area as it now stands and the new
developments which will only exacerbate those problems. He felt that it was not a
good use of money to amend a commercial plan for a residential area, nor was it a
good idea to expend funds for a study. He would rather see the funds applied to
phase I engineering because the problems are already known.
Trustee Carson asked whether there were any other projects by other agencies that
would affect this project. Community Development Director Kallien added that the
Tollway Authority was in the process of rebuilding the ramp at Harger Road, but is
making no accommodation for vehicles to utilize the ramp. He felt that the Village
needs to look at how to make the movement of vehicles safe through that area.
Motion by Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee Saiyed, to remove this topic from
the Commercial Revitalization Plans and add funds to the 2008 Capital Expenditures
list for Phase I Engineering. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
11. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. VILLAGE PRESIDENT - None presented
B. ACTING VILLAGE MANAGER - David Niemeyer indicated that he was glad to be
on board and offered his contact numbers for residents to contact him.
C. VILLAGE CLERK - Clerk Pruss reported on the usage of the new Podcast of Village
Board Meetings. They can be seen on the Village website 48 hours after the meeting.
The Podcast began two weeks ago and to date there had been 100 users averaging
about 7 per day.
12. ADJOURN TO CLOSED MEETING to consider litigation, when an action against,
affecting or on behalf of the Village has been filed and is pending before a court or
administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or
imminent (2c 11), to consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for
the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee
of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity
(2c 1) and to discuss minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act,
whether for the purpose of approval by the body of the minutes, or for semi - annual review
of the minutes as required by the Open Meetings Act.
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12. Motion by Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee Saiyed, to adjourn to Closed Meeting at
8:24 p.m. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
13. RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
JULY 24, 2007
President Craig reconvened the meeting at 9:33 p.m.
14. APPROVAL OF ATTORNEY BILLS
A. Odelson & Sterk, LTD - May 15 - June 20, 2007 - Legal Services - $22,390.00
Motion by Trustee Kennedy, seconded by Trustee Sanford, to authorize payment of a bill
from Odelson & Sterk, LTD for the period of May 15 - June 20, 2007 for Legal Services
in the amount of $22,390.00. ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 - Trustees Carson, Kennedy, Manofsky, Saiyed, Sanford and Wolin.
Nays: 0 - None.
Absent: 0 - None. Motion carried.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Wolin, seconded by Trustee Sanford, to adjourn the Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees at 9:34 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
/s/ Charlotte K. Pruss
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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