Village of Lakemoor

Board Meeting Minutes

                                                                december 4, 2008

 

 

 

              A meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakemoor was held on   Thursday, December 4, 2008 in the Council Room at 234 West Rand Road, Lakemoor, Illinois.

 

 

 

Meeting opened at 7:07 PM.

                       

 

 

Roll Call:

 

 

       President:                                      Virginia Povidas -- Absent

 

      Village Clerk:                                 Phyllis Odarczenko

 

      Trustees:                                         Kimberly Beach

                                                               Colin McIntyre – Pro Tem

                                                               Ralph Brindise

                                                               Kathy Lennon

                                                               Nick Weber

                                                               Robert Koehl

 

 

 

      Attorney:                                         Lisa Waggoner  

 

 

 

 

Also in Attendance:

       

Superintendent of Public Works         Charles Schmidt

Village Treasurer                                 Brenda Kirkpatrick

    

 

 

 

 

Pledge to the Flag

 

 

 

 

 

Discussion and Approval of Agenda

 

 

Trustee McIntyre requested removing, Presentation by New Horizon Pyrotechnics from the agenda, as Larry Brodin is still ill.

 

Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the agenda as amended.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

Citizen Comment

 

There was no response from the audience.

 

 

 

Amendment to Water Operations Contract with Baxter & Woodman

 

The Trustees reviewed a letter to amend the Water Operations agreement. The amendment would allow a charge for mileage, on a monthly basis.

 

Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Weber to approve Baxter & Woodman amendment to the water operations contract, effective November 1, 2008.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

Presentation of Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008 Audit

 

 

Representing George Roach & Associates, P.C., George Roach gave a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2007 – 2008 Audit.

 

There was some discussion by the Board regarding the Fiscal 2007 – 2008 Audit.

 

A complete copy of the presentation is available upon request in the Village Clerk’s Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approval of the October 23, 2008 Board Minutes

 

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the October 23, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes as presented.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

4 ayes, 2 abstain. Motion carried.

 

 

 

Approval of the November 13, 2008 Board Minutes

 

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the November 13, 2008 Board Minutes as presented.

 

 

Vote taken

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

 

5 ayes, 1 abstain. Motion carried.

 

 

 

Purchase Orders

 

 

 

Trustee Beach Purchase Order

 

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Koehl to approve the purchase order for Street Décor, Inc. in the amount of $2,250.00 for 25 Abe Lincoln Banners for the Village.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the purchase order for Meyer Material Company in the amount of $6,203.55 for crushed concrete at 333 Wegner Road.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Koehl to approve the purchase order for Peter Baker & Son Company in the amount of $4,462.50 for shoulder aggregate for N. Fox Lake Road.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the purchase order for Ashley’s Carpet in the amount of $1,110.43 for stairs and upstairs carpet in the Village Hall.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

5 ayes, 1 nay. Motion carried.

 

 

Trustee Beach would like to have a discussion regarding increases for the Electrical and Plumbing inspectors fees. Trustee Beach would like to see the fees increase to $40.00 instead of the current $25.00 which haven’t been increased for the past 10 to 12 years.

 

 

 

Trustee McIntyre Purchase Order

 

 

Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds in the amount of $160.00 for Liens and the Lake County Recorder for 3 months of internet access subscription fee in the amount of $150.00 and add it to the Bill’s Payables.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

Approval of the Bill Payables

 

 

Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Weber to approve the Bill’s Payables with the addition of McHenry County Recorder of Deeds in the amount of $160.00, Lake County Recorder in the amount of $150.00 as amended.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

Acceptance of the October 2008 Treasurer’s Report

 

 

Trustee Koehl had questions concerning the October 2008 Treasurer’s Report.

 

Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee Koehl to accept the October 2008 Treasurer’s Report as presented.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

Acceptance of the October 2008 Collection Report

 

 

Trustee Koehl and Trustee Brindise had questions concerning the October 2008 Collection Report.

 

Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the October 2008 Collection Report as presented.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

President Report – Virginia Povidas

Absent

 

 

Attorney Update:

Attorney Waggoner informed the Board she received an e-mail from Michael Plant regarding the ITEP Application and the lake front Beautification with no decision made so far. Attorney Waggoner wanted to follow up on the Meyer Pit purchaser application status. Bruce Larson’s Attorney contacted Attorney Waggoner asking for sample documents regarding the Meyer Pit and requested they be sent to him. Attorney Waggoner received information regarding Thornton’s Service Station application for annexation and rezoning. Attorney Waggoner hopes to set up the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission Meetings within the next 30 to 60 days.

Attorney Waggoner received information from Rick Swanson regarding the application for Lincoln Road development and their application could come to the Village within the next 60 to 90 days.

Attorney Waggoner reported on the meeting between the Village and the IDNR regarding 333 Wegner Road on November 19, 2008. Attorney Waggoner reported that Engineer Rooney and Hey and Associates, Inc. reviewed the 333 Wegner Road property addressing ecological issues. Attorney Waggoner requested that Hey and Associates, Inc. be put on the next agenda for the Board to talk to them to conduct project work at 333 Wegner Road.

 

 

 

 

Committee Reports:

 

 

Trustee Beach:                   Trustee Beach wanted to thank Public Works Director, Charlie

                                             Schmidt for the Christmas decorations and lights that were done.

                                             Trustee Beach questioned Charlie Schmidt concerning removing

                                             snow up to the curbs and if it’s possible to look into a street

                                             sweeper for the Village roads. Trustee Beach asked for volunteers

                                             to help deliver the Poinsettia’s to the Village businesses. Trustee

                                             Brindise, Trustee Weber and Trustee Koehl volunteered.

 

Trustee McIntyre:             Trustee McIntyre called an Executive Committee Meeting for

                                             December 8, 2008 for Employee Personnel – Grievance to be closed

                                             session.

                                             Trustee McIntyre informed the Board he received an e-mail from

                                             Karl Pfizenmaier, from TAPCO regarding the flashing pedestrian

                                             warning signs. Trustee McIntyre asked Clerk Odarczenko to contact

                                             Karl and inform him that the Village will either need to relocate it’s

                                             location they planned to install the flashing lights or redesign Route

                                             120 curves and bring it up to standards for installation. Trustee

                                             McIntyre polled the Board regarding which weekend the Village

                                             will have Lakemoorfest 2009. Trustee McIntyre asked to have the

                                             information regarding Blue Lion Systems be put on the next agenda.

        

                                        

Trustee Brindise:               Nothing at this time

 

                                             

Trustee Lennon:                Trustee Lennon asked Charlie Schmidt who is responsible for

                                            Sullivan Lake Blvd. maintenance, meaning street lights and road

                                            maintenance. There was some discussion regarding the maintenance

                                            Of Sullivan Lake Blvd.

 

 

Trustee Weber:                  Nothing at this time.

 

 

Trustee Koehl:                  Trustee Koehl asked Charlie Schmidt how the Village was doing on

                                            the salt supply and if the price of salt was reduced any. Trustee

                                            Koehl commented on the article in the Northwest Herald featuring

                                            Trustee Brindise. Trustee Koehl told Trustee Brindise it was a

                                            excellent article and good PR for the car show and Dollar for      

                                            Scholars. Trustee Koehl commented on the show Wife Swap which

                                            was aired on ABC, November 21, 2008 and the good PR it was for  

                                             for the Village.

               

                                           

                 

 

Public Hearing – 2008 Property Tax Levy Ordinance

 

Public Hearing Opened at 8:31 PM

 

Proof of Publication noted for the record

 

Public Hearing Closed at 8:32 PM, with no public comment.

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS: 

 

 

Acceptance of Fiscal 2007 – 2008 Audit

 

 

Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Koehl to accept the Fiscal 2007 – 2008 Audit.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

333 Wegner Road Remodel -- Payout

 

Charlie Schmidt presented the second payout for construction work at 333 Wegner Road.

There was some discussion by the Board members concerning 333 Wegner Road payout.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the payout to Builders Limited, Inc. in the amount of $121, 543.00 per invoice number 8409.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

 

 

Ordinance Approving Tax Levy for 2008 -- 2009

 

 

There was some discussion by the Board members concerning the Ordinance approving Tax Levy for 2008 – 2009. One correction was requested related to the allocation of a levy amount between Garbage and Motor Fuel Tax.

 

Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve Ordinance 08-O-21, Village Of Lakemoor, Illinois Annual Tax Levy For 2008, subject to corrections.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

Ordinance Abating 2008 Special Services Area Taxes for SSA 97-1

 

It was noted that the SSA Tax per unit decreased for the 2008 levy.

 

Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Koehl to approve Ordinance 08-O-22, Ordinance Abating Special Service Area Taxes For Special Service Area 97-1 (Burnside’s Lakemoor Farms Subdivision) And Approving The Amended Special Tax Roll.

 

Vote taken.

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

 

6 ayes. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

Citizen Comment

 

There was no response from the audience

 

 

 

Executive Session –  Possible Litigation – Neumann Bond Claim

 

Attorney Waggoner advised the Board that she was contacted by representatives from the Bond Company for Neumann Homes about a meeting. She suggested to the Board to cancel executive Session and have it on the December 18, 2008 Village Board Meeting.

The consensus of the Board was to put executive Session on the next Village Board Meeting.

 

 

 

Adjourn   Meeting

 

 

Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Koehl to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 PM

 

Vote taken

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

 

6 ayes.  Motion carried.

 

 

 The meeting adjourned at 8:46 PM