Village of Lakemoor

Board Meeting Minutes

may 28, 2009

A meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakemoor was held on   Thursday, May 28, 2009 in the Council Room at 234 West Rand Road, Lakemoor, Illinois.

Meeting opened at 7:00 PM.

Roll Call:

       President:                                      Todd Weihofen

      Village Clerk:                                 Phyllis Odarczenko

      Trustees:                                        Colin McIntyre

                                                               Kimberly Beach

                                                               Ralph Brindise

                                                               Kathy Lennon

                                                               Robert Koehl

                                                               Phil Lonigro

Attorney:                                         Lisa Waggoner  

Also in Attendance:

Superintendent of Public Works          Charles Schmidt

Chief of Police                                      Rick Iverson

Pledge to the Flag

Discussion and Approval of Agenda

President Weihofen requested deleting item # 5 under New Business, Approval of Employee Compensation of the agenda.

Trustee Brindise questioned why the Attorney’s Report isn’t on the agenda.

President Weihofen informed the Board that Attorney Waggoner will report to him and he will report to the Board if needed.

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee McIntyre 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 audience

Approval of the May 14, 2009 Board Minutes

Trustee Koehl questioned page 11 of the May 14, 2009 Board minutes and noted changes.

Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee Beach to approve the May 14, 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.

Purchase Orders

Trustee McIntyre Purchase Order

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve the purchase order for McHenry County Recorder of Deeds in the amount of $240.00 for 5 released liens and add it to Bills Payables.

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 Lonigro to approve the purchase order for A-Able Lock & Key in the amount of $1,152.17 for the Village Hall, Police Station and Heritage Park building locks to be changed.

Vote taken.

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

6 ayes. Motion carried.

Trustee Beach Purchase Order

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Brindise to approve purchase orders for Lumber Jacks in the amount of $1,300.00 for playground mulch.

Vote taken.

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

6 ayes. Motion carried.

Trustee Lennon Purchase Order

Trustee Lennon informed the Board that a grant was applied for and will pay for the Police car printers.

Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee Koehl to approve purchase order for Advanced Public Safety in the amount of $4,556.85 for Police Car Printers.

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 Payables

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve the Bill’s Payables with the addition of McHenry County Recorder of Deeds and approved for addition this evening.

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 Line Item Transfer

Trustee Koehl questioned page 2 of the Line Item Transfer.

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Koehl to table the Line Item Transfer.

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 April 2009 Collection Report

Trustee Koehl commented on the sales tax and income tax being low.

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Beach to accept the April 2009 Collection Report.

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:

Superintendent of Public Works, Charles Schmidt

A copy of the April 2009 Public Works Monthly Project Report and the Public Works Annual Report was included in the Board packet. Superintendent Charles Schmidt was in attendance to answer any questions from the Board.

Trustee Koehl questioned Charlie regarding page 2 of the Public Works Monthly Project Report.

Chief of Police, Rick Iverson

A copy of the April 2009 Department of Police Report was included in the Board packet. Chief Iverson was in attendance to answer any questions from the Board.

Chief Iverson commented that on May 23, 2009 at 9:00 AM at Heritage Park the Police Department held its annual Bike Rodeo. Chief Iverson informed the Board that the Bike Rodeo went well and was a nice event.

Report of Officers:

President Report – Todd Weihofen

President Weihofen announced that he would like to address a few issues with the Board. President Weihofen commented that in order to cut costs he would like the Board to direct any questions to him and not to the Village staff or the Village Attorney.

Committee Reports:

Trustee McIntyre:             Trustee McIntyre called an Executive Committee Meeting for

                                             June 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall, discussion of

                                             Lakemoorfest 2009, Personnel Policy and Executive Session

                                             Personnel Files.

Trustee Beach:                   Nothing at this time.

Trustee Brindise:               Nothing at this time.

Trustee Lennon:                Trustee Lennon commented that she would be out of town for the

                                             month of June and would be unable to attend the June Village

                                             Board meetings.

Trustee Koehl:                   Nothing at this time.

Trustee Lonigro:               Trustee Lonigro commented to the Board that he had received an

                                            proposal from Applied Micro, Inc. regarding the Village’s

                                            current website. Trustee Lonigro asked the Board if they minded if

                                            he was to get another proposal for the website and have them come

                                            to the next Village Board meeting.

OLD BUSINESS: 

Annual Appointments

President Weihofen read the appointments as follows:

Executive Committee

Colin McIntyre, Chairman

Kathy Lennon Phil Lonigro

Police Department Committee

Kathy Lennon, Chairwoman

Colin McIntyre

Phil Lonigro

Building Public Works Committee

Kimberly Beach, Chairwoman

Ralph Brindise

Robert Koehl

Economic Development Committee

Phil Lonigro

Robert Koehl

Colin McIntyre

Trustee Colin McIntyre will act as President Pro Tem in President Weihofen’s absence.

Park & Recreation Advisory Board

John Guenther

Kerri Weihofen

Trustee Koehl voiced his concern regarding the appointment of Kerri Weihofen.

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to accept President Weihofen’s annual appointments.

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 Employee Raises

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lonigro to approve the Employee raises for the 2009 / 2010 fiscal year.

Vote taken.

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

5 ayes, 1 abstain. Motion carried.

New Business:

Ordinance to Amend Chapter 9 / Alcoholic Liquor of the Municipal Code

There was discussion by the Board regarding Ordinance 09-O-08.

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve Ordinance 09-O-08, An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 Of The Municipal Code Of The Village Of Lakemoor.

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 New Parks Assistant

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve the hiring of a new Parks Coordinator.

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 membership renewal in McHenry County Historical Society

Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the membership renewal in McHenry County Historical Society in the amount of $250.00.

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 Full Time Police Clerk

Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve the hiring of a  Police Clerk Full Time.

Vote taken.

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

4 ayes, 3 nays. Motion carried.

Citizen Comment

Sue Stanczak, 140 S. Highland Drive commented on the problems in her area of the Village regarding people not taking pride in their homes and property, dogs running free, children playing in the streets.

Sue would like to see Village ordinances enforced. Sue informed the Board concerning a petition that was delivered last year asking the board to do something with the violations. Sue asked if the Board will review the petition at the next Village Board meeting.

Tina Asmus,134 S. Highland Drive commented on the appliances in her front yard and will be prepared to contact her attorney regarding the appliances.

Executive Session – Pending Litigation – Police Officers

                                  Possible Litigation – Neumann Bond Claim

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lennon to adjourn to Executive Session to dicuss Pending Litigation and Possible Litigation.

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 recessed to Executive Session at 7:45 PM

The meeting was called to order at 8:37 PM

Roll Call:

President:                                        Todd Weihofen

Village Clerk:                                  Phyllis Odarczenko

Trustees:                                         Colin McIntyre

                                                          Kimberly Beach

                                                          Ralph Brindise

                                                          Kathy Lennon

                                                          Bob Koehl

                                                          Phil Lonigro

Attorney Waggoner:                      Lisa Waggoner

Adjourn   Meeting

Motion by Trustee Lonigro, second by Trustee McIntyre to adjourn the meeting at 8:38 PM

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 at 8:38 PM