Village of Lakemoor
Board Meeting Minutes
july 24, 2008
A meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakemoor was held on Thursday, July 24, 2008 in the Council Room at 234 West Rand Road, Lakemoor, Illinois.
Meeting opened at 7:14 PM.
Roll Call:
President: Virginia Povidas
Village Clerk: Phyllis Odarczenko
Trustees: Kimberly Beach
Colin McIntyre
Ralph Brindise
Kathy Lennon
Nick Weber
Robert Koehl
Attorney: Lisa Waggoner
Also in Attendance:
Superintendent of Public Works Charles Schmidt --Absent
Chief of Police Wallace Frasier
Treasurer Brenda Kirkpatrick -- Absent
Village Engineer Mark Rooney
Pledge to the Flag
Route 120 Planning Council Presentation
Representing the Village of Round Lake, Mayor Bill Gentes gave a presentation regarding the Route 120 by-pass.
Mayor Gentes explained to the Board the importance of joining or attending the meetings of the Route 120 Corridor Planning Council.
After a brief discussion, President Povidas polled the Board Members. The Board had no objections to joining the Route 120 by-pass group.
Mayor Gentes gave Clerk Odarczenko a sample of a Resolution supporting the Route 120 by-pass.
President Povidas and Trustee Koehl discussed Trustee Koehl attending the Route 120 Corridor Planning Council meetings on behalf of the Village.
A complete copy of the presentation is available upon request in the Village Clerk’s Office.
Discussion and Approval of Agenda
President Povidas requested under New Business, item # 3, Approval of CBDG Block Grant Application be deleted form the agenda.
There was some discussion by the Board members and Village Engineer, Mark Rooney concerning the CBDG Block Grant Application.
Motion by Trustee Beach, 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.
President Povidas informed the Board that Treasurer Kirkpatrick had slipped while cutting her lawn and broke her ankle, and that was the reason for her absence.
Approval of the July 10, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes
Trustee Koehl questioned page 1 and 9 of the July 10, 2008 Board Minutes and noted changes.
Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Beach to approve the July 10, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes as amended.
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
Trustee Beach Purchase Order
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve the purchase order for Kimberly Beach in the amount not to exceed $500.00 for prizes for Bingo for Lakemoorfest and add it to the Bills Payables.
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.
The following purchase order required 3 Trustee signatures.
State of Illinois (Bingo License Application) $50.00
Trustee McIntyre Purchase Order
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Mike Lesperance in the amount not to exceed $3,290.00 for reimbursement on retained personnel, account # 72-00-285.37 and add it to the Bills 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.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Colin McIntyre in the amount of $500.00 for Petty Cash for Lakemoorfest and add it to the Bills Payables.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre abstain, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
5 ayes, 1 abstain. Motion carried.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Chas. Herdrich & Son in the amount not to exceed $4500.00 deposit for Beer & Wine for Lakemoorfest.
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 McIntyre, second by Trustee Koehl to approve the purchase order for Pepsi Cola in the amount of $629.00 for soft drinks for Lakemoorfest.
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 McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for Pitel Septic, Inc. in the amount of $1,885.00 for portable toilets, etc for Lakemoorfest.
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 Bills Payable
Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Weber to approve the Bill’s Payables with the addition of Kimberly Beach in the amount of $500.00, Mike Lesperance in the amount of $3,290.00, Colin McIntyre in the amount of $500.00.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach abstain, Trustee McIntyre abstain, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
4 ayes, 2 abstain. Motion carried.
Acceptance of the June 2008 Treasurer’s Report
Trustee Koehl questioned the Treasurer reports changes in format.
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Motion by Koehl, second by Trustee McIntyre to table the June 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 June 2008 Collection Report
Trustee Koehl commented on the increase on police ordinance fines, new building permits and Comcast reimbursement.
Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Lennon to accept the June 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 June 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 June 2008 Department of Police Report was included in the board packet. Chief Frasier was in attendance to answer any questions from the Board.
Trustee McIntyre questioned Chief Frasier concerning Lakemoorfest and police coverage
Trustee Koehl commented that Chief Frasier is doing a good job regarding ordinance violations and vehicle stickers ordinances. Revenue is 2 times more then last years ordinance fines.
Chief Frasier updated the Board regarding the Kanzler property.
Trustee Koehl asked Chief Frasier to keep track of all man hours used and all time spent regarding the Kanzler property.
President Report – Virginia Povidas
President Povidas asked the Board if they received the letter from the McHenry County Council of Governments regarding it’s third annual personal property auction. She asked the Board if this is something that the Village would want to do with the extra camera equipment by auctioning it off to at least regain some of the money back.
President Povidas informed the Board that Clerk Odarczenko and herself attended the McHenry County Council of Governments Meeting July 23, 2008, regarding foreclosures. The MCCG Dinner and Meeting was hosted by the Village of Barrington Hills at The Sanfilippo Mansion. President Povidas informed the Board how impressive it was there and the most enjoyable part was riding the 1920 Carousel.
Attorney Update:
Attorney Waggoner informed the Board there was a Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on July 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall on rezoning the property at 615 Rand Road (Old Longhorn) and 333 Wegner Road. The Sonday hearing will be continued because they need more time to work on the site plan. The next Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting will be on August 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM.
Attorney Waggoner informed the Board that the Annual Treasurer’s Report is done and will be place in the paper for publication.
Attorney Waggoner informed the Board that Michael Plant emailed her informing her that Baxter & Woodman would like to attend the next Village Board meeting regarding the LAPP Resurfacing – Wegner Road (South Drive).
Committee Reports:
Trustee Beach: Trustee Beach thanked Trustee McIntyre and everyone working on
Lakemoorfest. Trustee Beach wanted to invite everyone who would
be interested in playing BINGO on August 8, 2008 from 6 PM to
10 PM.
Trustee McIntyre: Trustee McIntyre reported to the Board that every things moving
smoothly with Lakemoorfest. Cash donations are at $5,570.50 so
far. Trustee McIntyre wanted to thank Clerk Odarczenko,
her daughter Teri Lein and Terry Gaylord for getting donations
for Lakemoorfest. Best Buy out of McHenry donated the Wii
game system. Trustee McIntyre commented on praying for good
weather that weekend.
Trustee Brindise: Nothing at this time.
Trustee Lennon: Trustee Lennon said she would save any comments until New Business, Approval of Full Time Police Department Employee (Cory Manno)
Trustee Weber: Nothing at this time
Trustee Koehl: Trustee Koehl reported that he attended Volo’s Planning
Commission Meeting regarding Perricone Landscape. The
meeting was continued until August 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM.
Trustee Koehl informed President Povidas that he would
be interested in representing the Village concerning the
Route 120 by-pass planning council.
OLD BUSINESS: NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance Approving a Conditional Public Use Permit for 333 Wegner Road
Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee Koehl to approve Ordinance 08-O-15, Ordinance Granting A Conditional Public Use Permit To Allow A Public Use For The Property At 333 Wegner Road, Lakemoor, Illinois.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Resolution to Oppose Landscape Waste Compost Facility and Transfer Station
Village Engineer, Mark Rooney explained his July 24, 2008 memo to the Village President and Board of Trustees. He informed the Board that Perricone published the legal notice concerning their application to the IEPA on July 7th ; with a cut off for comments no later than August 4, 2008.
There was some lengthy discussion by the Board members and Engineer, Mark Rooney concerning the Landscape Waste Compost Facility & Transfer Station.
Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Weber to approve Resolution 08-R-09, Resolution In Opposition To The Proposed Landscape Waste Compost Facility And Landscape Waste Transfer Station To Be Located Within The Village Of Volo Upon The Application Of Perricone Brothers Landscaping, Inc.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye, and for the record President Povidas aye.
7 ayes. Motion carried.
The Board also reviewed a draft letter to neighboring towns requesting they object to the facility and directed President Povidas to send the letter to Fox Lake, Island Lake, Wauconda and Johnsburg. Further they directed the Village Attorney and Engineer to prepare a letter to the IEPA to object.
Discussion of 2008/ 2009 Appropriations
There was some discussion by the Board members concerning the 2008 / 2009 Appropriations and changes were noted.
Approval of Full Time Police Department Employee (Cory Manno)
Trustee Lennon explained to the Board the hiring process of Cory Manno.
Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee Weber to approve hiring a full time police department employee (Cory Manno).
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 Rental of Portion of Peterson Property
Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Lennon to approve a letter agreement between Dennis Peterson and the Village of Lakemoor Use to rent a portion of 914 Route 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051 for $100.00 from August 6 to 13, 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.
Trustee Beach left the meeting at 9:47 PM
Clerk Odarczenko informed Attorney Waggoner about two bill’s that needed to be added to the Bill’s Payables.
Motion by Trustee Brindise, second by Trustee Weber to approve the Bills Payables with the addition of BP Amoco in the amount of $5,442.96 and CDW-G in the amount of $28.92 as amended.
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
5 ayes. Motion carried.
Citizen Comment
Joyce Clark, Drydock wanted to suggest Lakemoorfest be arranged differently concerning wrist band tent and beer tickets tent. She feels there should be more of a pattern when people come to purchase wrist bands and beer tickets. She also requested that soda tickets be purchase some where else other then with the beer tickets.
John Guenther, 31577 Clearwater Drive wanted to thank Attorney Waggoner for helping the Pines of Lakemoor Association regarding the Perricone Landscaping. He told the Board that the Pines of Lakemoor have 7 streets and 6 of them are taken care of by the Village but there is one that is not and wanted to know why. Attorney Waggoner advised him that Tall Grass Ct was always designed to be a private street, and the owners of the property in that part of the project were informed of that and that’s why the Village doesn’t take care of it.
Christian Ledbetter, 203 Highland Drive asked the Board why is it allowed to have invisible fencing in the public right of way. He asked the Board to address the fact that there is no Ordinance regarding invisible fences.
Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee McIntyre to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
4 ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.