Village of Lakemoor
Board Meeting Minutes
March 27, 2008
A meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakemoor was held on Thursday, March 27, 2008 in the Council Room at 234 West Rand Road, Lakemoor, Illinois.
Meeting opened at 7:06 PM.
Roll Call:
President: Virginia Povidas
Village Clerk: Phyllis Odarczenko
Trustees: Kimberly Beach
Colin McIntyre
Ralph Brindise
Kathy Lennon
Nick Weber
Robert Koehl
Attorney: Greg Waggoner
Also in Attendance:
Superintendent of Public Works Charlie Schmidt -- Absent
Chief of Police Wallace Frasier
Treasurer Brenda Kirkpatrick
Village Engineer Mark Rooney
Pledge to the Flag
Discussion and Approval of Agenda
President Povidas requested that under Citizen Comment, Mario Ortega from Teska Associates, Inc. be added to the agenda following Discussion and Approval of Agenda.
Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Beach 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
Peter Stoehr, 28905 W. Pondview Dr. asked the Board if they received his letter about vehicle stickers. The Board replied they did not but Attorney Waggoner did receive the letter and was to get back to him regarding the letter. Peter explained his feelings on the late fees for any resident living in the Village over 30 days.
Tony Musur, 575 Wellington Dr. wanted to know if the Board would be doing any road improvements in the Bay View Farms. Tony would like to see the roads done sometime in 2008.
Village Planner Mario Ortega gave a presentation on the concept plan created by Teska & Associates depicting improvements to Morrison Park which include native wetland planting, a lake overlook, flagstone along the lakes edge and a memorial plaza.
Trustee Beach mentioned she would like to see changes to the entire park not just the lakes edge.
Approval of the March 13, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the March 13, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes as presented.
Vote taken
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise abstain, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber abstain, Trustee Koehl aye.
4 ayes, 2 abstain. Motion carried.
Purchase Orders
There were no purchase orders presented.
Approval of the Bills Payable
Trustee McIntyre questioned page 1
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the Bill’s Payables 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 January 2008 Treasurer’s Report
Trustee McIntyre inquired if Trustee Koehl was satisfied with the Treasurer’s memo regarding the Treasurer’s Report in the garbage commingled fund negative balance.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to accept the January 2008 Treasurer’s Report.
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 February 2008 Treasurer’s Report
Trustee Koehl commented on how the Village revenue is down compared to before.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Weber to accept the February 2008 Treasurer’s Report.
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 February 2008 Collection Report
Trustee Koehl questioned the GL Numbers on the left side of the Collection Report.
Clerk Odarczenko informed Trustee Koehl she puts them there for the Treasurer.
Trustee Koehl would like to see them remain on the Collection Report.
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to accept the February 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.
Report of Officers:
Superintendent of Public Works, Charles Schmidt
A copy of the February 2008 Public Works Monthly Project Report was included in the board packet. Superintendent Charles Schmidt was absent.
Chief of Police, Wallace Frasier
A copy of the January 2008 Department of Police Report was included in the board packet. Chief Frasier was in attendance to answer any questions from the Board.
Chief Frasier noted 2 changes to be made.
Trustee Weber inquired about Officer Westcott’s injury.
Chief Frasier explained that Officer Westcott is back to work and doing good but is still doing physical therapy.
President Report – Virginia Povidas
President Povidas received several letters requesting donations or membership. Illinois State Treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias announces Agriculture Scholarship’s, the YMCA is having a Annual Tag Day on May 31, 2008 and requests permission to conduct it in the Village, Marissa Renee Ritter is participating in the National American Miss Pageant for Illinois and is seeking a donation, Village of Johnsburg is requesting a letter of support for the Village of Johnsburg’s Waste Water Conveyance and Treatment Works Project, McHenry County Historical Society is requesting membership of $250.00, McHenry County Star Filled Nights is requesting support for the McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau in the amount of $1,000.00, Lake County Transportation Alliance and Lake County Partners is requesting membership of $250.00 & $450.00. The Board requested time to read over the LCTA information received this evening. The consensus of the Board was to pay the $250.00 to the McHenry County Historical Society and a $1,000.00 to the McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
President Povidas called a Committee of the Whole Meeting for April 1, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall. Discussion of the 2008 / 2009 Budget and Employee Performance / Compensation.
Attorney Update: Nothing at this time.
Committee Reports:
Trustee Beach: Trustee Beach explained how she would like to see changes to the entire park not just the lakes edge. Trustee Beach met with representatives from Castle Gardens to discuss more trees and flowers along the lake and Morrison Park. Trustee Beach explained that John Ragland dropped off the Quarterly Report from Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District. Trustee Beach informed the Board about the Easter Egg Hunt and how nice it was. Trustee Beach informed the Board that the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board had 2 members step down as members. Trustee Beach would like to call a meeting for the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board to appoint 2 more members.
Trustee McIntyre: Trustee McIntyre said he spoke to Larry Brodine from New
Horizon Pyrotechnics and will arranged to pick up the 2008
contract for Lakemoorfest Fireworks. Trustee McIntyre wanted to
wish Larry Brodine a quick recovery after suffering a massive
heart attack. The contract with New Horizon Pyrotechnics is for
fireworks only. Hans and the Hormones will not be included in
the contract.
Trustee Brindise: Nothing at this time. Trustee Brindise would like the Board to look
at the Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District report
which indicates a slow economy? Trustee Brindise believes the
Board should consider the Budget and watch it’s spending at this
time.
Trustee Lennon: Nothing at this time.
Trustee Weber: Nothing at this time.
Trustee Koehl: Nothing at this time.
OLD BUSINESS:
Approval of Skate Park Proposal
There was some discussion by the Board concerning the Skate Park.
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Weber to approve the skate park proposal for Morrison Park.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye, President Povidas aye.
7 ayes. Motion carried.
Ordinance concerning Vehicle Stickers
There was some lengthy discussion concerning the vehicle stickers.
Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve Ordinance 08-O-01, An Ordinance Entitled An Ordinance Amending Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code as amended this evening.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach abstain, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
5 ayes, 1 abstain. Motion carried.
Changes in Holiday Pay for Employees
Trustee Koehl suggested employees use their Floating Holiday during the month of the employee’s birthday be used any time within the Fiscal year.
There was some lengthy discussion concerning the Holiday Pay for Employees.
The consensus of the Board was to let the employees use their floating holiday anytime within the Fiscal year.
President Povidas asked the Board about banked compensatory time.
There was some lengthy discussion on banked compensatory time.
Trustee Koehl would like to have Charles Schmidt’s input on compensatory time.
The consensus of the Board was to present a draft of changes for the Public Works and Administrative office for compensatory time.
NEW BUSINESS:
Resolution accepting Official Zoning Map
There was some discussion by the Board and Village Engineer, Mark Rooney.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Weber to table the Resolution Accepting the Village of Lakemoor Official Zoning Map, Dated March 31, 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.
Proposals for Lake Maintenance
The Board asked that Charlie Schmidt have the 3 proposal representatives come to the next Village Board Meeting to give a presentation concerning the Lake Maintenance.
Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Koehl to table the Proposals for Lake Maintenance.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Citizen Comment
No response from the audience.
Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Weber to adjourn the meeting at 9:46 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 by unanimous consent at 9:46 P.M.