Minutes

The 2938`h Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of
Mundelein was held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 1000 North Midlothian
2938`h Regular Meeting
Road, Mundelein. Mayor Kessler called the meeting to order at 7: 08
Put.
Clerk Dahlstrom took the roll. It indicated these members present:
Trustees Semple, Sullivan, and Voss.
Absent: Trustees
Attendance
Cancelh,
Nutschnig, and Schedler. Village attendance: Village Administrator
Lobaito, Assistant Village Administrator Flynn, Chief Rose, MPD;
Chief Sashko, MFD; Finance Director Hatton, Engineer Emmerich,
Director of Public Works Miller, and Director of Building Schubkegel,
Sr., and AttorneyMarino.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Kessler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Kessler announced cellular service was now available in the
Cellular Availability
Board room and asked everyone to silence their cell phones.
Motion by Voss, seconded by Sullivan to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Village Board Meeting of April 28, 2008. Upon roll call vote,
the vote was as follows: Ayes: Voss, Sullivan, Semple, Kessler, nays:
Motion to Approve the
Minutes of Regular Board
Meeting of April 28, 2008
none; absent and not voting: Cancelli, Nutschnig, and Schedler. Motion
carried.
Mayor Kessler opened the meeting was opened to the floor.
Floor Opened to Public
Mr. Eb Wegner, 1596 Surridge Court stated many cars cut through
Stop Sign at Waverly&
hisneighborhood and go through the stop sign at Waverly and Surridge
Surridge Court
Court, especially in the morning and afternoon. Mayor Kessler asked
Chief Rose to police that area to ensure public safety.
No other comments were made. The public commentary was closed.
Floor Closed to Public
Mayor Kessler introduced Mr. Christopher Ganschow, Cagwood
Consulting to present his services for the CN Acquisition of the EJ &E.
Cagwood Consulting
Mr. Ganschow, 345 Bloom Street, Highland Park presented a
PowerPoint presentation.
Trustee Schedler Arrived
Trustee Schedler arrived at 7: 14 pm.
Trustee Semple asked if the Village of LaGrange Park, North Shore
Sanitary District, City of Countryside, Village of Westchester and (
YMCA could be contacted and determine if the services provided were
worth the fees paid. If the comments are favorable, he would consider
obtaining his services. Mayor Kessler instructed Administrator Lobiato
to start contacting the Villages listed to get feedback from them
Trustee Schedler asked what the perception at the Federal government
level with the acquisition. Mr. Ganschow stated the general theme is to
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Cagwood Consulting
Continued)
Cagwood Consulting
Continued)
convince the decision makers to band together and provide solutions,
although there are some legislators who are against it. Trustee Schedler
a skcd where Congressman Kirk stood. Mr. Ganschow stated he was '
not sure. Trustee Schedler asked Mr. Ganschow asked what experience
he had specific to railroads. Mr. Ganschow stated he has worked with
the predecessors of Canadian National, specifically regarding whistle
blowing at Harlem Avenue and 26`h
Street in Riverside.
Trustee
Schedler asked how the Village can secure the funding to provide the
infrastructure improvements and who would fund the infrastructure.
Mr. Ganschow answered the Highway Commission. Mayor Kessler
sated the Village was not trying to stop or block the merger.
Administrator Lobaito added the Village has been clear with Canadian
National with the concems, especially the Route 60/ 83 crossing. It
could be one of the top three in daily traffic counts, and of the 29
crossings, it could be number one and for grade separation the cost is
significant, $20 - $ 30M.
Trustee Voss stated the Board needs to decide whether we need a
lobbyist and then compare lobbyists.
Trustee Sullivan asked if the Village would be represented to the federal
level agencies or to elected officials. The Village' s priority is the impact,
no other community will be impacted as the Village would be. How do
we intergrate our already hired consultant with a lobbyist. '
Mayor Kessler stated some Board members would like to pursue the
matter after staff provides the Board wih additional information. ' Mr.
Ganschow thanked the Board for their time.
Motion to Recess Into a
Liquor Commission Meeting
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Voss to recess into a Liquor
Commission Hearing regarding Crowne Plaza, Journey' s End, Mendoza
Grocery &
Liquors, Incorpporated, Wingstop, and China Court.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Sullivan, Voss
Schedler, and Semple; nays: none; absent and not voting: Cancelli and
Nutschnig. Motion carried.
The 2938`x` Regular Board
Meeting Recessed
Motion to Reconvene the
The 2938" Regular Board meeting was recessed at 8: 05 pm.
Motion by Semple, seconded by Schedler to reconvene the 2938`h
Regular Board meeting. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows:
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Ayes: Sernple, Schedler, Sullivan, and Voss; nays: none; absent and not
The 2937h Regular Board
The 2937`h Regular Board meeting was reconvened at 9: 39 pm.
Meeting Reconvened
Attendance
voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig. Motion carried.
Clerk Dahlstrom took the roll. It indicated these members present '
Absent: Trustees
Trustees Schedler, Semple, Sullivan, and Voss.
Cancelli and Nutschnig. Village attendance: Village Administrator
Lobaito, Assistant Village Administrator Flynn, Chief Rose, MPD;
Chief Sashko, MFD; Finance Director Hatton, Engineer Emmerich,
Attendance ( Continued)
Director of Public Works Miller, and Director of Building Schubkegel,
St., and Attorney Marino.
Mayor' s Report
Mavor Kessler proclaimed the week of May 18 — 24, 2008 as National
Public Works Week.
Nat'l PW Week, 05. 18- 24.08
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Semple to adopt A Resolution
Canceling the Regular Village Board Meeting of May 26, 2008.
Resolution No. 08- 05 -22)
Mayoral Proclamation —
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as
follows: Ayes: Sullivan, Semple, Schedler, and Voss; nays: none; absent
and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig. Motion carried.
Motion by Semple, seconded by Sullivan to authorize the Village
Administrator to approve the payment of bills between the period of
May 12, 2008 and June 9, 2008. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as
follows: Ayes: Semple, Sullivan, Schedlet, and Voss; nays: none; absent
and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig. Motion carried.
Motion by Semple, seconded by Sullivan to adopt A Resolution
Authorizing a Change in the Meeting Time of the Village Board
Meeting for June 9, 2008. ( Resolution No. 08- 05 -23) Upon roll call
vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Semple, Sullivan, Schedler, and
Voss; nays: none; absent and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig.
Motion to Adopt A
Resolution Canceling the
Regular Village Board
Meeting of May 26, 2008
Motion to authorize the
Village Administrator to
approve the payment of bills
between the period of May
12, 2008 and June 9, 2008
Motion to Adopt A
Resolution Authorizing a
Change in the Meeting Time
of the Village Board Meeting
for June 9, 2008
Motion carried.
Trustee Semple called a Public Works Committee Meeting June 9, 2008
at 6: 00 pm regarding the Seavey Drainage Way.
Public Works Committee
Committee Meeting 06.09. 08
Mayor Kessler left the
Mayor Kessler left the meeting at 9: 49 pm.
Meeting
Trustee Sullivan stated some streets that are not on the Street
Improvement Program and South Lake Shore Drive is in terrible
condition. South Lake Shore Drive was on the schedule two or three
years ago, however it was not done.
Condition of South Lake
Shore Drive
Mayor Kessler returned
Mayor Kessler returned at 9: 51 pm.
Trustee Sullivan stated the Village needs to find a way to improve this
street, even a temporary fix until it can be done properly. Mayor
Condition of South Lake
Shore Drive (Continued)
Kessler stated it is on the schedule for next year and asked if Trustee
Sullivan was asking to move it up a year. Trustee Sullivan stated if it
could be done this year, then it should be done.
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Schedler to approve minutes of April
28, 2008 Finance Committee meeting. Upon roll call vote, the vote was
as follows: Ayes: Sullivan and Schedler; nays: none; absent and not
voting: Cancelli. Motion carried.
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Voss to approve the payment of bills,
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Finance Committee
Motion to Approve Finance
Committee Minutes of
04.28.08
Motion to Approve the
as indicated on Disbursements Pending Report dated 05/ 12/ 08 to
Invoice Totaling $584.35
Motorola for invoice totaling $ 584.35. Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Sullivan, Voss, Schedler, and Semple; nays none; absent
and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig. Motion carried.
Trustee Schedler Left
Trustee Schedlet left the meeting at 9: 55 pm.
Expense Highlights
Trustee Sullivan highlighted the expenses.
Payment of Bills Dated
05. 12. 08 to Motorola for
Trustee Schedler returned
Trustee Schedler returned at 9: 56 pm.
Trustee Semple asked Chief Rose to give a brief update regarding A -MayPolice Committee
A- May -Zing Mundelein
Update
Zing Mundelein. Chief Rose stated there was a record 215 volunteers,
including the Mundelein Community Women' s Club, churchs, Boy
Scouts, Girl Scouts, Santa Maria, Mechanics Grove School, Target, Best
Buy, the Ms. Mundelein, Ms. Junior Mundelein, and Little Ms. Mundelein,
along with many others. There were many donations, Dunkin Donuts,
Bill' s Pizza, Kaiser' s Pizza, Culver' s, Taylor Rental, Ace Hardware,
as well
Chief Rose
as others. There were 42 locations and over 100 jobs.
Cops on the Roof Fund
Raiser
Annual Golf Outing
Community Development
Acuvision' s Grand Opening
thanked Public Works, the Fire Department, the Police staff, and
everyone who participated.
The Police Department participated in a fund raiser at Dunkin Donuts,
Cops on the Roof and raised $ 1, 500 to use for the Special Olympics.
Chief Rose announced the annual Golf Outing May 23.
Trustee Voss announced Acuvision held their grand opening.
Park on Park
Trustee Voss announced Wednesday would be the first Park on Park.
After the Fire
Trustee Voss stated she and Trustee Semple attended the Fire
Permits Committee
Trustee Sullivan called a Permits Committee meeting June 9, 2008 at 7: 45
Department' s After the Fire, which was very informative.
pm.
Omnibus Vote Agenda
Mayor Kessler presented the Omnibus Vote Agenda asking for any
additions, deletions or corrections.
Items Removed from
Omnibus Agenda
Trustee Sullivan removed Item 5. Trustee Voss removed Items 6 and 11.
There were no other additions, deletions or corrections.
Motion to Approve
Omnibus Vote Agenda
Motion by Voss, seconded by Sullivan to approve the following Omnibus
Vote Agenda, excluding Items 5, 6, and 11.
1.1.
MotionMotion toto authorizeauthorize thethe VillageVillage Engineer Engineer toto signsign thethe
Il inoisIl inois ProtectionProtection AgencyAgency permitpermit application application forfor DiamondDiamond LakeLake
Condominiums Condominiums subjectsubject toto adequate adequate capacitycapacity withoutwithout violatingviolating anyany
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provisions of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Omnibus Vote)
A. Motion to approve the 2008 Community Development
2.
Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement in the amount of $73, 000.00
and authorize the Village Administrator to sign the Agreement.
Omnibus Vote)
B.
execute
Motion to authorize the Village Administrator to
the Certification Regarding Drug Free Workplace
Requirements. ( Omnibus Vote)
Motion to approve the Departmental Purchase Request in
the amount of $162,720.34 for SB Mundelein LLC for the payment
3.
of principal and interest for May -08 on the Mundelein Crossing
Economic Incentive Agreement approved with Ordinance 03 -08 -24
and Resolution 05- 08 -23. ( Omnibus Vote)
4.
Motion to authorize the Village Engineer to sign the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency permit application for the Mega
Realty Subdivision subject to adequate capacity without violating
any provisions of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
regulations. ( Omnibus Vote)
5.
REMOVED
6.
REMOVED
7.
Motion to pass An Ordinance Granting a Special Use
Permit for a Baseball and Softball Recreational /Training
Illinois.
Mundelein,
Facility at 1160 Allanson Road,
Ordinance No. 08- 05 -23) ( Omnibus Vote)
8.
Motion to authorize the Village Engineer to sign the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency permit application for Jacob' s
Way Subdivision subject to adequate capacity without violating any
provisions of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
Omnibus Vote)
9.
Motion to authorize the Mayor' s signature on the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Annual Facility Inspection
Report — Permit Year 5, pursuant to National Pollution Discharge
System Permit ILR400395. ( Omnibus Vote)
10.
Motion to authorize the Village Engineer to sign the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency permit application for 127, 133 &
139 South Midlothian Road subject to adequate capacity without
violating any provisions of Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency regulations. ( Omnibus Vote)
Motion to Approve Omnibus
Vote Agenda ( Continued)
11.
Motion to Approve Omnibus
Vote Agenda (Continued)
REMOVED
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Voss, Sullivan, Schcdlex,
and Semple; nays: none; absent and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig.
Motion carried.
Motion to Pass An Ordinance
Amending Ordinance No. 747 -21 Chapter 10, An
Ordinance Regulating Traffic
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Voss to pass An Ordinance
Amending
Regulating Traffic.
Ordinance No. 74 -7 -21 Chapter 10, An Ordinance
Ordinance No. 08- OS - 24)
Trustee Sullivan stated the Park District speed zone is a safety issue, in
many instances reduced speed is not always observed.
A stop sign was
Director Miller stated is
suggested, as wella s striping on the street.
scheduled to be painted this week. Mayor Kessler added it is difficult to
define " when children are present ".
If they are at the beach behind the
fence are children present or only when they are on the side of the road.
Mayor Kessler asked for a signaling device informing drivers when it is in
effect.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Sullivan, Voss, Schedler,
and Semple; nays: none; absent and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig.
ivlotion carried.
Motion to approve the
Departmental Purchase
Request in the amount of
20, 134.40 from Municipal
Software, 4464 Markham
Street, Suite 1108, Victoria,
B.C. V8Z ZX8 Canada for 27
Cityview Application client
licenses from 06/ 14/ 08 to
06/ 13/ 09
Motion by Voss, seconded by Sullivan to approve the Departmental
Purchase Request in the amount of $20,134.40 from Municipal Sofhvare, '
4464 Markham Street, Suite 1108, Victoria, B.C. V8Z ZX8 Canada for 27
Cityview Application client licenses from 06/ 14/ 08 to 06/ 13/ 09.
Trustee Voss asked for clarification on the request. Administrator Lobaito
stated it was miscoded, and he corrected die request.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Voss, Sullivan, Schedler,
and Semple; nays: none; absent and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig.
Motion carried.
Motion to approve the
payment of bills, as indicated
in the Governing Body
Report, for the period
04/ 29/ 08 through 05/ 12/ 08
in the amount of $805, 104. 09
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Voss to approve the payment of bills, as
indicated in the Governing Body Report, for the period 04/ 29/ 08 through
05/ 12/ 08 in the amount of $805, 104.09.
Trustee Voss asked there was an item for $ 409.95 for clothing, it is
budgeted, however On Hold. Director Hatton stated this was ordered y
Engineering during the last year's fiscal budget, only FYE 09 are On Hold.
Trustee Voss asked if 50 tons of cold patch would be for the entire year.
Director Miller stated there are additional orders throughout the year.
Upon roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Sullivan, Voss, Schedler,
and Semple; nays: none; absent and not voting: Cancelli and Nutschnig. '
Motion carried.
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Administrator Lobaito stated the installation of the crosswalks on
Administrator' s Report
Midlothian Road and Hawley Street would be within the next couple of
weeks.
Motion by Sullivan, seconded by Voss to adjourn the 2938`h Regular
Motion to Adjourn
Board meeting. Upon unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned
at 10: 20 pm. Motion carried.
Adjournment
The 2938`h Regular meeting was adjourned at 10: 20 pm
G
i age Clerk
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