BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REGULAR MEETING
Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, Illinois
| CALL TO ORDER | The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Maravelas at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL. |
| ROLL CALL | Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. Also present were Mayor Maravelas, Attorney Anderson and Clerk Rowe. Absent: Trustee Caulfield. |
| MINUTES | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Foresta to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2001 meeting as presented. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Porch to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2001 meeting as present. On roll call, the vote was: |
| TIM WELLS | After Mayor Maravelas read aloud the letter of resignation dated July 27, 2001 from Tim Wells, Village Administrator, a motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Larson to accept the letter of resignation with regret. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| TRUSTEE CAULFIELD | Trustee Pierce stated that Trustee Caulfield was in the hospital and he asked everyone present to wish him well. |
| EXECUTIVE SESSION | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Hanson for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to go into executive session at 7:40 p.m. to discuss pending litigation. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| RETURN | A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Porch for the Mayor and Board of Trustees to close the executive session and return to the open meeting 8:00 p.m. with no action to be taken. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| CITIZENS | Mr. Ken Karacek, Tiffany Farms Subdivision resident, asked why the village hall is now closed on Saturdays. Mayor Maravelas stated that since not many residents stop in or call on Saturdays, and because we are open until 7:00 p.m. on Mondays, they have decided to close on Saturdays. This also eliminates the over time that would have to be paid to staff for working on Saturdays. Mrs. Grace Valloni, Bowles Road resident, thanked village staff for their prompt response when she called regarding the condition of Bowles Road after the rain on Thursday. She also questioned why this phase of construction does not have a permanent road as in past phases. Mike Haley, Administrative Assistant, stated that a temporary construction road will be completed around the construction site all together. There was a concern whether the road would be able to withstand the weight of garbage trucks and emergency vehicles. Mr. Haley stated the road will be able to accommodate those vehicles. Ms. Nancy Binder, Victoria Street resident, read her letter dated August 6, 2001. Ms. Binder letter suggests that the comprehensive plan be updated. She also discussed the situation in Highland Park and their process for updating their plan and their existing moratorium ordinance. Mr. Mike Haley, Administrative Assistant, reviewed the letter from Lake County Board regarding coordinating respective comprehensive planning efforts. The letter also requests a meeting with Mayor Maravelas and other Antioch Village officials to discuss areas of mutual interest. Mr. John Horan, Hillside resident, asked the status of the opinion on the settlement agreement. Mr. Horan also congratulated Tim Wells on his retirement and thanked Mr. Claude LeMere for his many years of service to Antioch. Mr. Andrew Semmelman, Elfering family representative, read his letter dated August 6, 2001 regarding the Elfering property on Route 173. Mr. Gene Valloni, Bowles Road resident, expressed his concerns regarding construction noise and asked that the village monitor the times of construction. |
| TRUSTEE PORCH | Trustee Porch responded to Mr. Horan's question regarding the settlement agreement. Trustee Porch stated that on advice of legal counsel and pending litigation, the village board will not be asking the State Attorney for an opinion. Also, Trustee Porch thanked Nancy Binder for the information from Highland Park. A motion was made by Trustee Porch to authorize Robert Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building to look into the possible rezoning of the Elfering and Carol property in keeping with the comprehensive plan of that in area. The motion died for lack of second. Trustee Pierce stated the importance of reviewing all options and not just locking the village into one option. A motion was made by Trustee Porch, seconded by Trustee Larson to seriously consider changing the P.U.D. and subdivision ordinances to calculate net densities (usable density) instead of gross density and include these guidelines when reviewing the comprehensive plan. This motion requests that these items be placed on a Planning and Zoning Board agenda for consideration. On roll call, the vote was: Trustee Porch thanked Mr. Claude LeMere for his many years of service to the Village of Antioch. |
| GRAND OPENINGS | Trustee Porch announced the upcoming grand opening ceremonies on August 18 at Main Street Yogurt and Sound Storm Studios. |
| CAR POOL PARKING | Trustee Hanson reviewed the recommendation from the Department of Community Development regarding car pool parking. Trustee Hanson also discussed the survey done concerning nearby municipalities regarding car pool parking areas. Of the six municipalities surveyed, none provide designated parking areas for car pool parking. He also reviewed the comprehensive parking plan which was done within the last few years. At this time, he feels the current comprehensive parking plan as recommended by the Department of Community Development is adequate. Trustee Larson stated that she feels that even though other communities do not provide car pool parking areas, we should consider providing a safe place for residents to park their cars. A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Larson to contact PACE regarding park and ride parking areas. On roll call, the vote was: |
| FIRE DEPARTMENT | After reviewing the letter dated August 2, 2001 from Fire Chief Volling, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Porch to place the following on the probationary firefighters roster: Laura Campos, Aaron Erickson, Michael Keefe, Daniel Kinkelaar, Manuel Marin, Christopher Moncrief, William Price, Jason Quirk, Jana Rush, James Spence, Torrie Sturgell and Andrew Wells. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| CUNNINGHAM | Trustee Foresta reviewed the proposal from public works to install the water main extension on Cunningham Drive. Following discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Larson to rescind the Cunningham water main extension bid to Schneider Corporation. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| VERIZON WIRELESS | Following discussion regarding the proposed Verizon antenna to be located on the water tower located on Anita Avenue, a motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Pierce to approve the Verizon Wireless request to place an antenna on the Anita Avenue water tower. If at a future time the need no longer exists to locate an antenna at that site, the area will be restored to its original condition. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 4; Pierce, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 1; Larson. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. Trustee Larson again stated her concerns with the location being in a residential area. |
| AUTHORIZE ATTORNEY | A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Foresta to work with Verizon Wireless representatives regarding the lease agreement including language regarding restoration of the property. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 4; Pierce, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 1; Larson. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| PARK PRESENTATION | Mr. Chris Leinhardt, Ms. Jennifer Knourek and Ms. Debbie Prather, Park Board members, presented to the village board, their research for selecting a park area to be used for a skate/bike park. Following their presentation and discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Larson to approve the area in Williams Park to be used for the skate/bike park as proposed. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 4; Pierce, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0; Larson. ABSENT: 2; Caulfield and Porch. THE MOTION CARRIED. Trustee Foresta expressed his concerns regarding the location and how this would affect access points for other functions that are held at Williams Park, such as Fourth of July and Lions Club activities. Park Board members indicated that they will look into adjusting the plan to address Trustee Foresta's concerns. |
| ROTARY CLUB | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Hanson to issue a one-day liquor license to the Antioch Rotary Club for their annual Pork Chop BBQ being held on October 6, 2001 at the St. Peter, Father Hanley Center, waiving fee. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 01-08-23 | A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Larson to approve and publish in pamphlet form, an ordinance, 01-08-23, entitled, ORDINANCE TO APPROVE FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, TOWNSVILLE, JIM & SUSAN LITTLE, 5 LOTS ON 7 ACRES, S.W. OF PINE HILL LAKES, PZB01-03. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| RAFFLE ORDINANCE | The discussion regarding the proposed draft raffle ordinance has been tabled. |
| LIBRARY FEES | A motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Porch to approve Resolution 01-08; Resolution to increase the amount of Library Impact Fees for the Antioch Public Library District. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 01-08-24 | A motion was made by Trustee Porch, seconded by Trustee Hanson to approve and publish in pamphlet form, an ordinance, 01-08-24, entitled, ORDINANCE APPROVING ‘BUY DOWN' LOAN FOR RICK KUBICA'S PROPERTY LOCATED AT 890 MAIN STREET, ANTIOCH, ILLINOIS. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| ATTORNEY | Attorney Anderson read aloud the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, WORKMEN AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED ON PUBLIC WORKS OF SAID VILLAGE. This item will be placed on the August 6 agenda for consideration. |
| PRESENTATIONS | Mayor Maravelas presented Claude LeMere, Community Development Director and Tim Wells, Village Administrator, with gifts from the village, thanking them both for their many years of service to the Village of Antioch. Tim Wells thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees, those present in the audience, staff and former board members for their well wishes. |
| ADJOURN | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Porch to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 10:15 p.m. |
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Candi L. Rowe, Clerk