Village of Lakemoor
Board Meeting Minutes
AUGUST 28, 2008
A meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lakemoor was held on Thursday, August 28, 2008 in the Council Room at 234 West Rand Road, Lakemoor, Illinois.
Meeting opened at 7: 09 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
Chief of Police Wallace Frasier
Treasurer Brenda Kirkpatrick -- Absent
Village Engineer Mark Rooney
Pledge to the Flag
Discussion and Approval of Agenda
President Povidas requested to remove Acceptance of the July 2008 Treasurer’s Report and Acceptance of the July 2008 Collection Report from the agenda, as those reports were not complete.
President Povidas requested to move Citizen Comment above Executive Session on the agenda.
Trustee Koehl requested under Executive Session, remove Review of Executive Session Minutes from the agenda.
Motion by Trustee Lennon, 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.
Approval of the August 14, 2008 Board Minutes
Trustee Koehl questioned page 7 of the August 14, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes and noted changes.
Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the August 14, 2008 Board Meeting Minutes 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.
Purchase Orders
Trustee Beach Purchase Order
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee McIntyre to approve the purchase order for Petroliance in the amount of $1,051.56 for 260 gallons of diesel fuel.
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 McIntyre Purchase Order
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve the purchase order for McHenry County Recorder of Deeds for Liens 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.
Trustee McIntyre requested that the purchase order for R.D. Jones Stop Experts be discussed at the next Village Board Meeting. Trustee McIntyre requested that Superintendent of Public Works Charlie Schmidt get a chance to look over all the information provided by Chief Frasier.
There was some discussion by the Board Members concerning R.D. Jones Stop Experts and their proposal.
Trustee Lennon Purchase Order
Motion by Trustee Lennon, second by Trustee Weber to approve the purchase order for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $160.00 for the 2008 Conference 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 Lennon, second by Trustee Weber to approve the purchase order for James Robert Cox in the amount of $1,200.00 for Police Grievance Arbitrator.
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
Trustee Koehl questioned page 1 & 2 & 6 of the Bill’s Payables.
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee Lennon to approve the Bill’s Payables with the addition of Illinois Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $160.00, McHenry County Recorder of Deeds in the amount of $96.00, 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 June 2008 Treasurer’s Report
Trustee Koehl had several questions concerning the June 2008 Treasurer’s Report.
Motion by Trustee Beach, second by Trustee McIntyre to accept the June 2008 Treasurer’s Report 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.
Report of Officers:
Superintendent of Public Works, Charles Schmidt
A copy of the July 2008 Public Works Monthly Project Report was included in the board packet. Superintendent Charles Schmidt was in attendance to answer any questions from the Board.
Chief of Police, Wallace Frasier
A copy of the July 2008 Department of Police Report was included in the board packet. Chief Frasier was in attendance to answer any questions from the Board.
Trustee Brindise questioned Chief Frasier regarding the State Police patrolling Route 12.
President Report – Virginia Povidas
President Povidas received a e-mail regarding the Lakemoor Police Department. President Povidas informed the Board that the e-mail was from a Lakemoor resident expressing her appreciation to the Police Department and especially to Officer Paglini and Officer Axelrod.
Attorney Update:
Attorney Waggoner informed the Board there was a Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting on August 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall to discuss Sonday / 615 Rand Road, which was continued until October 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall and the Public Hearing on the Maneval Construction Company, Inc. application.
Attorney Waggoner reported to the Board that she’s spoken with Mark Layne from T-Mobil. T-Mobil is interested in putting a antenna on the Villages water tower. Attorney Waggoner informed the Board that a Conditional Use Permit would be required along with all requirements to be met similar to US Cellular antenna / tower. Attorney Waggoner went over rental payments, landscaping, building approval and location of the building. The consensus of the Board was to look at the plans before going any further.
Attorney Waggoner reported that President Povidas and she attended the IEPA Meeting in Springfield. The conclusion from the meeting was that the IEPA, although sympatric to our residents’ concerns, could not deny the permit based upon compatibility or need.
Attorney Waggoner asked the Board for direction on how to proceed with the matter and the Board advised to continue the objection before the Village of Volo Commission and Board.
Committee Reports:
Trustee Beach: Trustee Beach announced there was a Public Works Committee
Meeting on August 19, 2008 with discussion of 333 Wegner Rd,
Park Fees, Volunteers for Park Meetings, Christmas Banners,
lights and electrical, BOCA Code, Animal Control Ordinance.
Trustee McIntyre: Trustee McIntyre reported that Lakemoorfest numbers are just
about all in and it looks as if this year might be in the negative.
Trustee McIntyre informed the Board that the fireworks for next
years Lakemoorfest fireworks will increase 35%. The fireworks
are made in China and shipping has tripled causing the cost to
increase. Trustee McIntyre suggested raising more money to cover
some of the expenses.
Trustee Brindise: Trustee Brindise wanted to remind everyone of the Car Show,
September 7, 2008 at Morrison Park for Dollars for Scholars.
Trustee Lennon: Nothing at this time
Trustee Weber: Trustee Weber wanted to wish Treasurer Kirkpatrick a speedy
recovery.
Trustee Koehl: Trustee Koehl questions were answered under Attorney Waggoner’s
Report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Public Hearing – Hearing on First Amendment to Annexation Agreement for William Ryan Homes / Savannah Project
Public Hearing Opened at 7:54 PM
Proof of Publication noted for the record
Public Hearing Closed at 7:55 PM, with no public comment.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ordinance authorizing execution of First Amendment Agreement for William Ryan Homes / Savannah Project
Representing William Ryan Homes, Jim Esperson spoke to the Board regarding the Ordinance authorizing execution of the First Amendment Agreement for William Ryan Homes / Savannah Project.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Brindise to approve Ordinance 08-O-18, An Ordinance Approving And Authorizing The Execution Of A First Amendment To An Annexation Agreement.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Maneval Rezoning, Conditional Use and Variation application Presentation
Representing Maneval Construction Company, Inc., Attorney Jeanne Miller gave a presentation regarding the Maneval Rezoning, Conditional Use and Variation application. Also present was Petitioner, Gordon Stade.
Ordinance approving a Rezoning, Variation and Granting a Conditional Use Permit for the Maneval Property
Motion by Trustee Weber, second by Trustee Lennon to approve Resolution 08-O-19, An Ordinance Zoning Certain Territory Known As The Stade / Maneval Property, Issuing A Conditional Use Permit And Granting A Variation From The Provisions Of The Village Of Lakemoor Zoning Ordinance with modifications to page 1 & 3, as amended.
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.
Resolution to authorize the execution of a MCCOG Mutual Aid Agreement
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Weber to table the Resolution Authorizing Membership in the McHenry County Council of Governments Damage Assessment Mutual Aid Intergovernmental Service Agreement until the next Village Board Meeting.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Public Works Building Renovation Contract Discussion
Representing Builders Unlimited, Inc., Bill Becknell gave a presentation regarding Public Works Renovation Contract.
Bill Becknell passed around design plans for the Public Works Maintenance Facility.
There was some discussion by the Board Members regarding the Public Works Renovation Contract.
The Board directed Bill Becknell to get together with Attorney Waggoner to give her updated design plans, costs of project and contract to be presented at the next Village Board Meeting.
Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Lakemoor Village Code – Animal Control Ordinance
Trustee Koehl had questions concerning the Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Lakemoor Village Code – Animal Control Ordinance.
Trustee McIntyre requested that the Ordinance be tabled and discussed it at an Executive Committee Meeting.
Motion by Trustee McIntyre, second by Trustee Koehl to table the Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Lakemoor Village Code – Animal Control Ordinance.
Vote taken.
Trustee Beach aye, Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
6 ayes. Motion carried.
Discussion of Lilymoor area annexation
The Board directed Attorney Waggoner to write a letter to Valerie Jones, informing her, unless 51% of the residents of Lilymoor want to annex into the Village of Lakemoor the Board cannot seriously consider the matter. It was noted that Lakemoor will not force annexation upon Lilymoor property owners.
There was a lengthy discussion by the Board concerning the Lilymoor area annexation.
Citizen Comment
JoAnne Maher, 359 Willow Road wanted to comment on the T-Mobil building, located near the water tower. JoAnne is the President for the Lakemoor Farms Association and would like the Board to consider a access road to the T-Mobil building, landscape, safety for the children who play in that area. JoAnne asked that the Board consider wisely regarding a building, landscape and safety.
John Guenther, 31577 Clearwater Drive inquired about more information concerning the application of Perricone Brothers Landscaping, Inc.
Executive Session – Property Acquisition
Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Weber to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Property Acquisition.
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 recessed to Executive Session at 9:43 PM
Trustee Beach left the Village Board Meeting at 9:44 PM
The meeting was called to order at 9:54 PM
Roll Call
President Virginia Povidas
Village Clerk Phyllis Odarczenko
Trustees Kimberly Beach -- Absent
Colin McIntyre
Ralph Brindise
Kathy Lennon
Nick Weber
Robert Koehl
Attorney Lisa Waggoner
Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Trustee Koehl, second by Trustee Weber to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 PM
Vote taken.
Trustee McIntyre aye, Trustee Brindise aye, Trustee Lennon aye, Trustee Weber aye, Trustee Koehl aye.
5 ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:55 PM