REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

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1 BOARD MEETING MINUTES THE VILLAGE OF ISLAND LAKE August 14, 2014 REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES 1. Mayor Charles Amrich called the Village Board meeting to order at 7:33 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Trustees Beeson, Morris, Johns, Cermak, Sciarrone Absent: Trustee Fox OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Attorney David McArdle, Clerk Ponio, Chief Bero, Ed McGinty (Treasurer); Ken Wick (Lake Management); John Burke (Zoning); Fire Representative Al Schlick, 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Peter Nelson 212 S. Shore He asked the Board about the aquifer and depletion of water from our wells. He requested our Village give support to those opposed to the power plant. He reiterated it was a serious thing to have our voice known. Mayor Amrich responded that they are going on record to oppose the power plant. He said it will do nothing for our community and only bring problems. The depletion of water is the biggest reason. Mr. Nelson wanted someone from the Village to go to the meetings involving the power plant. Trustee Johns offered to go if he is available and Mr. Nelson agreed to go in his place if necessary. Joe Richardi Oakwood Hills He thanked the board and community for their support. They have hired experts and attorneys to fight the power plant from being built. The next meeting will be at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake at 6:30. Trustee Beeson suggested starting the Regular Village Board Meeting at 8:00pm on October 9 th so that everyone can attend. 4. Committee & Department Reports a. Public works, water, finance and administration: Trustee Johns read the Water Department report, and the Public Works report. He commented on the new Welcome to Island Lake sign in front of Camping World. The need for a new bucket truck was discussed and Brian Bartnick handed out a paper to the Mayor and Board with pricing for the truck. It is needed for tree trimming. It would cost $ to $ per tree to farm it out. Ed McGinty gave the Treasurer s report. He explained the employees are doing an excellent job of keeping expenses in line with the budget and maintaining expenses vs. revenues. b. Building and Zoning: Trustee Morris read Frank DeSort s report. c. Police, public safety and ordinances: Trustee Sciarrone read the report for the Police. d. Lakes, Parks, Recreation and Education: Trustee Beeson- Explained there has been discussion of shoreline stabilizing for Shore Beach and Park Beach at the Lake Management meeting. They have ordered fish for stocking the Lake in the fall. Ken Wick is working with the EPA to get a $40, grant for a stone seawall around Little Island Bay and at the Highland Drive shoreline. There is a new director for the Recreation Department, Lori Tanzillo. There are new classes offered. The new teacher for the age two class will be Ronnie McMaster; Barb Papovich retired. There is discussion of redoing the gym floor. e. Grants: Trustee Fox was absent 1

2 f. Economic Development: Trustee Cermak- The Converse Park sign is underway. He is meeting about the lights on 176 from Roberts to Darrell. The BBQ restaurant going in the old Dairy Queen will be open in August. 5. Consent Agenda: a. Approve payment of bills totaling $ 266, b. Approve meeting minutes for Board meetings July 10, 2014 and July 24, 2014 c. Approve Mayor s appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: Robert Gebelhoff Chair Michelle Friedrich Mark Dendinger Thomas Heath Joseph Zeinz- Chair Peter Worlatschek James Taylor d. Approve Ordinance establishing procedures for destruction of closed session recordings e. Approve Resolution regarding recordings of open public meetings f. Approve Power Plant Resolution g. Approve Lakefest and Fireworks date of July 25, 2015 h. Approval of Resolution for the appropriated sum of $80, of MFT funds for the purpose of maintaining streets and highways under the applicable provisions of the Illinois Highway Code from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014 to resurface Woodlawn, Sumac, Elder and Southern Terrace. Mayor Amrich explained the chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission was to be Joseph Zeinz. There will be a meeting next Thursday to swear in everyone. MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA with change of chair to Joseph Zeinz Second by Trustee Johns 6. MOTION TO APPROVE stop sign to be placed on north bound Woodland Circle North at Channel The Mayor explained there was one there previously, many years ago. Motion by Trustee Sciarrone Second by Trustee Morris 7. Motion to approve Mayor s appointment of Tom Martin to the Fire and Police Commission replacing resigning Donna O Malley. Motion by Trustee Beeson Second by Trustee Sciarrone Ayes (4) (Beeson, Morris, Sciarrone, Cermak) Abstain (1) (Johns) 2

3 8. Attorney McArdle discussed the agreement settlement with IDNR. The issue has been dragging on for some time. IDNR requested a $239, grant be paid back. The proposed agreement would be to protect the parks in perpetuity. It all stemmed from a letter from a resident in 2007 sent to IDNR and the issue was addressed previously but not settled. The proposed agreement will leave the Greenleaf, Veterans and Converse parks as open space, requiring no money to be paid back. Motion by Trustee Johns Second by Trustee Beeson Trustee Johns thanked Ed McGinty, Mayor Amrich and Attorney McArdle for all the work on the issue. 9. Approval of Ordinance Amending Sections 6-1-1, and Creating Section 6-1-5A of Title 6 of the Village Code Relating to Police and Public Safety Regulations creating a Deputy Chief position. Trustee Sciarrone explained there are very few departments without a Deputy Chief. The position backs up the Chief in case of illness or accident. He is the second in command. The Chief makes the determination who will be the Deputy Chief. Attorney McArdle will amend the item to be only sections and Motion to approve an Ordinance Amending Sections 6-1-1, of Title 6 of the Village Code Relating to Police and Public Safety Regulations Motion by Trustee Johns Second by Trustee Sciarrone Ayes (4) (Beeson, Johns, Sciarrone, Cermak) Nays (1) (Morris) 10. MAYOR COMMENTS He talked of the nice Concerts in the Park and thanked the donators, mentioning Mr. Johnson, the Curtis, Jenkins, Jewel Catering, Attorney McArdle, the McGinty s, and the Chamber of Commerce. There was a great turn-out. Mayor Amrich was disappointed at Oakwood Hills closing their Village office and not talking to residents about the proposed power plant. He mentioned Senator Duffy and Senator McSweeney publically going against the proposition for the facility. 11. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Beeson thanked all who helped with Lakefest and Fireworks. It was very successful and over $12, has been raised toward the Fireworks. The carnival and circus will add three to four thousand more. He also thanked all those who helped with Concert in the Park. Lori Tanzillo is doing a fantastic job. He is looking forward to her turning the program around. Trustee Johns spoke about the need for a bucket truck. Trustee Cermak talked of the need for flowers or bushes around the new sign. Trustee Morris talked to Mayor Bart from Wauconda and wants to work together with them sharing resources with Island Lake. Attorney McArdle said Shannon Fox move to Arkansas and they would need to conduct a hearing to fill her vacancy. Trustee Morris said to wait for the mail. Trustee Beeson would like it 3

4 if no games were played and would like to move on the attorney s suggestion and have a hearing. It was a consensus to wait a week then get things together for a hearing. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT- Dan Curtis He congratulated the Chief and officers for helping with the speeding problem. He gave a paper to the Board previously. He wants a resolution written that will notify the Chief that he can give tickets at 5-7 miles per hour over the speed limit. The Mayor replied that a judge will throw out any ticket under 10 mph. More was discussed on this issue. Liz McGinty She would like Pine Terrace water improvements after paying for it for twenty years. She talked about Trustee Fox giving the school and church notice and that Fox should have also told the Board to help with transition. Tim Briody 219 Fern Dr He informed the Attorney the list of all the streets with stop signs is in the ordinances. He said as far as the abandoned trustee seat the Mayor can appoint someone with approval of the Board. Peter Nelson 212 S. Shore- He asked if Wauconda had a bucket truck. Brian Bartnick said they use theirs every day and it s a tool you only loan out in an emergency because usually it comes with a guy. The Mayor recounted that Island Lake and Wauconda used to share back in the 1980 s but now they are both large enough communities they own their own equipment. Brian Bartnick Public Works Department is getting their trucks into shape for winter. Chief Don Bero They have two part time officers ready for Corn Fest Sunday. Diane Curtis Speeding is an issue. Although there are only three officers on duty at a time she asked what can be done proactively to curtail speeding. It is a problem on many streets in Island Lake according to many replies on Facebook. She wants solutions. Mayor Amrich He responded that the police can t be everywhere at every minute. There are thirtyeight miles of roads. He feels they are doing well to police the town. He said it is possible to add stop signs on Eastway. Trustee Sciarrone said a traffic study is necessary only theoretically. The Mayor asked the lawyer if they can just put one up. He said the ticket can be challenged; whether it was proper. The Board can put up a stop sign now and look at adopting it next meeting. It was a general consensus that this was okay. 13. MOTION TO ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION for review for approval of text and possible release executive session minutes from (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21); 2)); and personnel (5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) Second by Trustee Johns Voice Vote: All in favor; none opposed Meeting Adjourned to Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. Back to Open Session at 9:37 p.m. Roll Call: Present: Trustees Cermak, Beeson, Morris, Johns, Sciarrone Absent: Trustee Fox Mayor: Let the records show no action was taken in executive session 4

5 14. MOTION TO release executive session minutes for December 26, 2013, January 9, 2014, January 23, 2014, February 27, 2014 Second by Trustee Sciarrone 15. MOTION TO ADJOURN All in favor by voice vote None opposed Second by Trustee Cermak Adjourn Meeting at 9:39 p.m. Clerk Teresa Ponio 5