BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REGULAR MEETING
September 4, 2001
Municipal Building: 874 Main Street, Antioch, Illinois
7:30 p.m.
| CALL TO ORDER | The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by Mayor Maravelas at 7:35 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 | The minutes from the August 20, 2001 meeting will be placed on the September 17 agenda for approval. |
| IML CONFERENCE | Clerk Rowe stated that the Illinois Municipal League Conference is in Chicago on September 13 - 16, 2001. A motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Porch to authorize expense money for those attending the IML Conference. On roll call, the vote was: |
| CITIZENS | Mrs. Margaret Cole, Chestnut Street resident, stated she saw the public notice regarding the bid notice for the Community Block Grant Sanitary Sewer Improvement. Mrs. Cole asked what kind of work is being proposed. Village Administrator Mike Haley stated the work, which is part of the community development block grant, has to do with the storm water infiltration sanitary sewer which will rebuild the interior of the manholes. All the work will be underground in the manholes. Mrs. Cole also asked if we are going to finish striping Chestnut Street. Administrator Haley will report back to the Board after checking with Public Works Superintendent Bill Smith. Mrs. Grace Valloni, Bowles Road resident, presented the Board with a petition signed by Bowles Road residents, requesting the Board consider to direct staff to amend the zoning ordinance regarding lake front lots. At this time, the present ordinances written do not take into consideration the potential problems of lake front property owners. Mr. Robert Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building stated that he has spoken to Mr. Valloni and informed him that this kind of request can not be done by staff without village board direction. He feels the lake front lots are a special condition and as it now stands in the zoning ordinance, each individual person would have to petition the zoning board for a variation to put a fence where on their lot it is logical to put a fence. Trustee Larson stated that we have to take all lake front properties into consideration, such as Oakwood Knolls, Antioch Lake, and Mystic Cove, so we have to be careful on how the ordinance would be worded. Robert Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building will review the ordinances and will make a recommendation to the Board. |
| TRUSTEE FORESTA | Trustee Foresta stated that at the last Board meeting, easement agreements for Route 83 were approved. He is starting to get questions on what kind of type of work is being done and how it will effect some businesses that may be on Route 83. Mayor Maravelas stated that the engineer for the state will be utilizing office space at village hall, and so far they are marking and preparing for the work to be done. Mayor Maravelas also stated that work is not being done until sometime next year. Administrator Haley stated that he has not seen any plans yet. Trustee Foresta asked that the State Engineer make a presentation at a future village board meeting. |
| FARMER'S MARKET | Trustee Porch stated that the first meeting regarding the proposed Farmer's Market was held. Another meeting has been scheduled for next month. |
| SCOUT HOUSE | Administrator Haley discussed the Scout House and the meeting with the contractor. The contractor agreed to provide more definition on the bill and will also submit another bill. Trustee Foresta asked who authorized the work that had been done. Administrator Haley indicated that authorization was given by the prior administrator. |
| WORK SHOP | Mayor Maravelas stated that he would like to schedule a work shop for the village trustees sometime in October. More information will be provided as details are confirmed. |
| PICK-UP TRUCK | Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize the Public Works Superintendent to advertise for bids for a new pick up truck at a cost not to exceed $20,000. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| TRAFFIC SAFETY | Trustee Hanson stated that he will schedule a Traffic Safety Committee meeting with the police chief, and superintendent of public works. Information regarding the meeting will be distributed to the Board and posted once the date and time is confirmed. |
| FOOTLIGHTS | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Hanson to issue a liquor license to Footlights at St. Peter's on November 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2001, waiving fee. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| SKATE / BIKE PARK | Trustee Larson reviewed the letter from Senator Adeline Geo-Karis regarding her request for $100,000 out of her discretionary funds to be used for the Antioch Skate/Bike Park. Trustee Larson stated that this is very generous of Senator Geo-Karis and that we are very happy. |
| SENIORS | Trustee Pierce stated that he and Trustee Porch met with Paul Howard, Senior Center Coordinator, regarding a list of minor requests for the Center. The list of items has been approved by and will be handled by staff. Trustee Pierce and Trustee Porch will be attending the Senior Center monthly meetings. |
| ATTORNEY | Attorney Anderson reviewed the following ordinances: |
| 01-09-26 | A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Porch to approve and publish in pamphlet form an ordinance, 01-09-26, entitled, ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR HERON HARBOR UNIT 6 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT, PZB01-04. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Anderson read aloud the following ordinance: VARIATION ORDINANCE FOR 633 (AND 639) MAIN STREET; REVISED TOWNHOUSE PLAN; CEDAR DEVELOPMENT; PZB01-05. This ordinance will be placed on the September 17 agenda for consideration with corrections as discussed which include a statement indicating the location grade crossings in th sales contract and to simplify paragraph F on page 3. |
| MEETING TIME | Because the Hillcrest Elementary School is holding their open house on September 17, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Porch to change the meeting time for September 17 to 8:00 p.m. This would allow time for Board members to attend the open house and ceremony. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. ABSENT: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| DISCUSSION | Trustee Porch asked Robert Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building, for an update regarding fee ranges for a consultant planner. Mr. Silhan responded that through his experience the fees could range from $30,000 - $50,000 dependent upon how involved the project is. Trustee Porch asked how can we accomplish the review of the comprehensive plan. Trustee Pierce stated that he expects the review of the comprehensive plan to be a long process and feels the fees would most likely be closer to the higher amount. Trustee Pierce prefers waiting for the completion of the audit before making a decision concerning the planning consultant. Mayor Maravelas stated that this administration is working on items as previously discussed, but at this time, we must wait for the completion of the audit. |
| ADJOURN | A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Larson to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:45 p.m. |
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Candi L. Rowe, Clerk