Village of Lakemoor

Board Meeting Minutes

January 28, 2010

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.

 

Roll Call:

 

President                                 Todd Weihofen

 

Administrator                          David Alarcon

 

Clerk                                        Bonnie Sikora

 

Trustees:                                 Colin McIntyre

                                                Kimberly Beach

                                                Ralph Brindise

                                                Kathleen Lennon

                                                Robert Koehl

                                                Phil Lonigro

 

Attorney                                  Lisa Waggoner

 

Director of Public Works         Charles Schmidt

 

Chief of Police                         Glenn Leonard

 

Pledge to the Flag

 

Discussion of the Order of the Agenda

 

President Weihofen asked to remove #2, under Old Business, Discussion and Approval of Safe Speed Contract and #1, under New Business, Discussion of Lakemoor Banquet Hearing and move #2, under New Business, Discussion of Lesperance Property on Route 120 to after Citizen Comment.

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the agenda as amended.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

Citizen Comment

 

No response from the public.

 

Discussion of Lesperance Property on Route 120

 

Mike Lesperance proposed building a village hall on his property which is located on Route 120. He distributed a site plan depicting the proposed structure, landscaping and parking. He offered the land (10 acres) (8 acres in the lake) without the building for $400,000.00. To complete the single story 5,000 square foot building as shown on his plan would cost approximately 1.4 to 1.5 million dollars, property included.

 

Approval of the January 14, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve the January 14, 2010 Board Meeting Minutes as presented.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Approval of Purchase Orders

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Koehl to add to the bills payables and approve the purchase order for Brian Ollenburg in the amount of $766.62 for refund of AFLAC deductions.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Beach to approve the purchase order for Ryan Weihofen in the amount of $1,006.27 for out of pocket expenses for Christmas.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve the purchase orders for Oriental Trading not to exceed $600.00 and Petty Cash not to exceed $600.00 for the Easter Egg Hunt.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Burris Equipment Company in the amount of $275.00 for one day brush chipper rental.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Mirk Incorporated in the amount of $800.00 for one week rental of bucket truck.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Approval of the Bill’s Payables

 

President Weihofen explained the amount of $28,901.28 stated on the Bills Payables for Groot Industries, Inc., #16757 should be amended to $26,468.28.

 

Trustee Koehl noted an error on the expense report for Officer Free.

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve the Bill’s Payables as amended with additions.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Acceptance of the December 2009 Treasurer’s Report

 

Trustee Koehl noted the debit column on the first page was left off.

 

Motion by Trustee Lonigro, second by Trustee Brindise to accept the December 2009 Treasurer’s Report as presented.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Acceptance of the December 2009 Collection Report

 

Trustee Koehl noted an error on line 4. General Ledger #01-00-403-00 should read Replacement Tax not Vehicle Sticker Sales.

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Koehl to accept the December 2009 Collection Report as amended.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Report of Officers:

 

Village Administrator – David Alarcon

 

Administrator Alarcon distributed a description of the requirements and process of the 2011 Appropriations Project Request and asked the Board if they would like to get a plan together for a new village hall/police department to determine how much money is needed. The deadline to apply is February 26th.

 

He also informed the Board Members there was a stop work order issued at 615 Rand Road and he is waiting for a report from a structural engineer.

 

Director of Public Works – Charles Schmidt

 

A copy of the December 2009 Public Works Monthly Report was included in the board packet. Director Schmidt was in attendance to answer questions from the board members.

 

 

Chief of Police – Glenn Leonard

 

A copy of the December 2009 Police Department Monthly Report was included in the board packet. Chief Leonard was in attendance to answer questions from the board members.

 

President’s Report – Todd Weihofen

 

President Weihofen stated he would like to appoint members for the committees and asked the Trustees for feedback on where they feel they would be best suited. Also, he will be appointing a finance committee and a committee to work on the new village hall.

 

He attended a NOMO meeting with Administrator Alarcon where they tried to resolve issues with the Village, NOMO and Lakes Region regarding Route 12 and 120 issues. He is hopeful they will have an Intergovernmental Agreement soon.  John Ragland was in attendance and stated there is a meeting on February 26th to finalize the agreement between NOMO and Lakes Region.

 

President Weihofen stated members are needed to join a task force to keep watch on the future plans of the Route 12 and 120 intersection; he met with Crown Development regarding the possibility of a Walgreens at the southeast corner of Darrell Road and 120; Thornton’s Gas Station is starting demolition; and Wm. Ryan Homes is going to break ground in the Spring.

 

Trustee Reports:

 

Trustee McIntyre

 

Called an Executive Committee Meeting for February 4, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Lakemoorfest.

 

Trustee Beach

 

Presented Charles Schmidt with a plaque for his 28th year of employment with the Village.

 

Trustee Brindise

 

Stated this is a great time to buy property and the numbers mentioned earlier in the meeting for the property on the lake were too high.

 

Trustee Lennon

 

Called a Police Committee meeting on February 4, 2010 immediately following the Executive Committee Meeting.

 

Trustee Koehl

 

Trustee Koehl is pleased with the bid amounts on the two village vehicles being sold.

 

Trustee Lonigro

 

Regarding the guard rail issues, Foster Premier has asked their landscape company to give them ideas and estimates, it will then go to the residents for a vote.

 

President Weihofen stated Engineer Rooney offered to donate his time and expertise.

 

Old Business:

 

Discussion and Approval of Village Insurance

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve Travelers Insurance, Option #2.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

New Business:

 

Discussion of Fireworks Display

 

Trustee McIntyre explained the fireworks will cost $21,000.00 if we pay the full amount early, $23,200.00 if we pay 40% up front which is a $5,200.00 increase from last year for the same show. He explained he has some ideas on how to bring in revenue. His goal is to have Lakemoorfest pay for itself.

 

Trustee Brindise feels the firework show is great but getting to expensive, he would like the Board to decide on a budget number and stick to it.

 

There was some discussion by the Board.

 

Discussion and Approval of Village Sticker Rates

 

The Board discussed different rate options.

 

 

 

 

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lonigro to remove vehicle stickers for the Village of Lakemoor.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach nay, Trustee Brindise nay, Trustee Lennon nay, Trustee Koehl nay, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

2 ayes. 4 nays. Motion denied.

 

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code – Animal Control

 

Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Lennon to approve Ordinance 10-O-02 an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Village of Lakemoor Municipal Code Regulating Animals Within the Village.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Amendment to Water Ordinance for Water Shut Offs in Compliance with NOMO Intergovernmental Agreement.

 

The Board discussed corrections and changes.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Koehl to approve Ordinance 10-O-03 an Ordinance Amending Chapter 55 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Lakemoor, Illinois.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Ordinance Amending Chapters 12 and 41 of the Municipal Code – Procedure for Towing Abandoned and Inoperable Vehicles.

 

The Board discussed corrections and changes.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve Ordinance 10-O-04 an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Lakemoor as amended.

 

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Ordinance Amending Ordinance #95-O-13 Entitled “Lakemoor Personnel Policy Manual.”

 

The Board discussed corrections and changes.

 

Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve Ordinance 10-O-05 an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 95-O-13 Entitled “Lakemoor Personnel Policy Manual”

as amended with the provision of FOIA.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Discussion and Approval of Employee Medical Insurance

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to extend Blue Cross Blue Shield for one month.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

Adjourn

 

Motion by Trustee Lonigro, second by Trustee Brindise to adjourn the meeting.

 

Vote taken.

Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent at 8:42 p.m.