Village of Lakemoor
Board Meeting Minutes
September 10, 2009
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll Call:
President Todd Weihofen
Clerk Bonnie Sikora
Trustees: Colin McIntyre
Kimberly Beach
Ralph Brindise
Kathleen Lennon
Robert Koehl
Phil Lonigro
Attorney Lisa Waggoner
Also in attendance:
Engineer Mark Rooney
Director of Public Works Charles Schmidt
Chief of Police Glenn Leonard
Pledge to the Flag
Discussion of the Order of the Agenda
President Weihofen suggested removing #1, Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement for a ROW License Agreement under Old Business, moving #1, Discussion of Garbage Contract and RFPs, under New Business to after Citizen Comment and add Possible to the Executive Session heading to read, Executive Session – Pending and Possible Litigation.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Beach 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
Yasmin Brown, 164 Portside stated she doesn’t need approval to erect a garage she just needs a remote starter for her car.
Discussion of Garbage Contract and RFPs
The board members discussed the options and increases.
Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Lennon to bid out the garbage contract.
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 August 27, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes
Trustee Koehl noted an error on page 6.
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Koehl to approve the August 27, 2009 Board Meeting Minutes 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.
Approval of Purchase Orders
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Koehl to approve the purchase order for Aquatic Weed in the amount of $1,650.00 for lake weed control services.
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 Brindise to add to Bills Payables the purchase orders for McHenry Specialties in the amount of $130.00 for T-Ball trophies and McHenry County Recorder of Deeds in the amount of $40.00 for a lien.
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 add to the Bills Payables McHenry County Treasurer in the amount of $90.00 for Charlie & Wayne to attend a winter snow and ice workshop.
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 order for Jeremy Farmer in the amount of $1,375.00 for electrical work at 333 Wegner Road.
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 Lennon, second by Trustee Koehl to approve the purchase order for Radicom in the amount of $1,200.00 for hours and labor to install mobile radios for the police department.
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 Bills Payables
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve the bills payables with the additions except item #15998, item#16047, item #16059 and item #16017.
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
President’s Report : Todd Weihofen
President Weihofen announced Manhard took over the water operations, which is working well. Bids were received for the completion of the paving in Neumann Homes with Peter Baker coming in with the lowest bid at $94,505.00. Lakemoor Golf Club will be moving ahead with their clubhouse so they will be coming before the Plan Commission and Zoning Board and Thorton Gas Station is also moving ahead. We also need Planning and Zoning Members to fill the vacancies. In closing, President Weihofen stated he will be making appointments for a Village Administrator, Building Commissioner and Village Planner by October 8th.
Trustee Reports:
Trustee McIntyre
Nothing at this time.
Trustee Beach
Nothing at this time.
Trustee Brindise
Trustee Brindise expressed his concerns with appointing a Village Administrator at this time.
Trustee Lennon
In regards to the appointments, Trustee Lennon asked about the code enforcement officer.
President Weihofen explained it would be handled by the Building Commissioner.
Trustee Koehl
Trustee Koehl also expressed his concerns with appointing a Village Administrator and Building Commissioner at this time with the lack of revenue coming in to the Village and the recent layoffs. He would like to utilize the current employees.
Trustee Koehl announced he met with Chief Leonard, Sergeant Iverson and the Sergeant from the Illinois Department of Conservation Police in regards to the Ordinance recently passed. In relation to that there have been some allegations of reckless discharge of weapons.
Trustee Lonigro
Trustee Lonigro announced there was an Economic Development Committee Meeting on Wednesday where they discussed the village web site contents such as available commercial sites with links, zoning maps, demographics etc.
Old Business:
Ordinance Amending Section 43.05 of the Municipal Code
Attorney Waggoner explained the proposed changes to the Ordinance.
The Board discussed the proposed changes and the allegations with input from the public and police.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lennon to approve Ordinance 09-O-18, 25 acre minimum.
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl nay, Trustee Lonigro aye.
5 ayes. 1 nay. Motion carried.
Discussion of Salt Storage Proposals and Approval
The Board Members and Director Schmidt discussed the salt storage proposals, size of dome needed , warranty and the construction of the domes.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the 35’ dome for $97,118.00 from Bulk Storage, Inc. Due to the limited number of builders and the time frame before potential snowfall it’s not going out to bid.
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution Concerning Plans for Improvements at Route 120 and Route 12 Intersection
President Weihofen invited the board members to attend Volo’s Transporation Committee Meeting at the Volo Village Hall at 7:30 and announced we will be contacting all the business owners that will be affected.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lennon to approve Resolution 09-R-11, a Resolution in Opposition to the Proposed Improvement to Route 120 and Route 12 Intersection.
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Beach aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Koehl aye, Trustee Lonigro aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
President Weihofen called a Committee of the Whole Meeting for Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. He then changed the date to Wednesday, September 16th at 7:00 so Trustee Koehl could attend.
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lonigro to adjourn to Executive Session.
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 to Executive Session at 8:27 p.m.
The meeting was called to order at 8:45 pm.
Roll Call:
President Todd Weihofen
Clerk Bonnie Sikora
Trustees: Colin McIntyre
Kimberly Beach
Ralph Brindise
Kathleen Lennon
Robert Koehl
Phil Lonigro
Attorney Lisa Waggoner
Motion by Trustee Lonigro, second by Trustee McIntyre 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 8:46 p.m.