Under the heading of Redevelopment; first paragraph; The Commission recommends that a comprehensive study of the financial and traffic impact, paid for by the developers to be completed before a decision is made on the Wal Mart development.

On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to award the bid to Swederski Concrete Construction for their low bid in the amount of $35,820.00 for the concrete slab for the skate park, and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Haley reviewed the bids received regarding the 2002 Road Program.

A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Larson to award the bid to Payne and Dolan Inc. for their low bid in the amount of $273,877.35 for the 2002 Road Project, and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the contract. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Following a brief discussion, the planning and zoning board secretary appointment will be tabled until after the board returns from executive session later this evening.

Report on Development of the Sewer User Charge System of the Village Antioch. This report was prepared by Harold Warren of Warren Associates, and was provided to the IEPA as required.

Application for 457 Plan, deferred compensation plan for employees. This plan enables employees who chooses to participate to save for retirement with pre-tax money and will be offered to employees at no cost to the Village.

A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Larson to authorize Administrator Haley to sign the 457 Plan application as discussed. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Ms. Sandi Siegmeier, Circle Drive resident, provided a list of consultants for the board to consider for independent studies to be done regarding the proposed WalMart development.

Mr. Norm Geary, resident, said that if the WalMart development is approved, downtown Antioch will be destroyed. Mr. Geary said the village board should look at Round Lake where a WalMart is located. The Round Lake Schools are bankrupt and he feels this will happen to Antioch.

Ms. Sue Glenn, Spafford Street resident, questioned where people shop right now. She said anyone that has families, and older citizens cannot afford to shop in the Antioch area. She wants to spend her money in her community.

Ms. Heidi Mosley, First Street resident and employee of the assessors office, stated that Mr. Geary's facts are incorrect. Sales tax from the WalMart in Round Lake goes to the Grayslake Schools. She also said she would provide Mr. Geary with all the necessary paperwork if he would like them.

Ms. Jodi Gott, Pine Hill Drive resident, stated the current trends are downtowns with smaller stores. She would like to know why the village is going in the opposite direction. Ms. Gott discussed some recent studies done by California State University.

Mrs. Garnet Carney, Hillside Avenue resident, said that she has lived in this community for 65 years. She has worked for the village for 22 years and she and her husband own property on Main Street and in the Industrial Park. Downtown Antioch is a charming place for people to come, visit and shop. She went on to say that years ago this community had thriving stores, at that time, she shopped for everything in Antioch. She and her husband still shop for everything they can for in Antioch. However, she has 13 grandchildren, and she can not buy a pair of socks or pajamas in any store in Antioch. She said, "If we want to buy something we all get in our cars and go to Gurnee or Round Lake." Ms. Carney said she read the book regarding Slam Dunking WalMart and she feels our community already got slammed dunked when our community turned down the first Kmart store in the area. That store located in Round Lake, and then the Route 50 and Gurnee Mills shopping stores came in after that. She thinks it's time that people come to this community to enjoy this community, not move in here and tell everyone else to stay out because they don't want anything to change. She said she moved here when the sign said 400 people "we couldn't put up a fence then to keep people out and we can't put up a fence now." She also said that it's a shame that our tax money is being spent everyday in Kenosha, (Highway 50), Gurnee Mills and the shopping area in Round Lake. She hopes that the Board doesn't make another mistake and turn another store away.

Mr. Marc Lubkeman, Linden Lane resident, provided the Board with "Objections to the Power and Jurisdiction of the Village of Antioch to Act Upon These Zoning Requests, and Alternatively, Objections to the Merits of the Proposed Developments." He also provided a letter from Hey and Associates, Inc. Water Resources, Wetlands and Ecology. Mr. Marc Lubkeman also stated that he suspects that this situation can get pretty ugly and it may turn the community against itself. As a spokesperson for ARRG (Alliance of Residents for Responsible Growth) he would like to re-emphasize what they are trying to do. He said, "We organized ourselves to question the appropriateness of this kind of development, from the economic, traffic, environmental and the community standpoints." Mr. Lubkeman went on to say that ARRG is here for the village's use to gather information to make correct decisions. He hopes that it doesn't get personal and on personal levels with anyone. Mr. Lubkeman also submitted copies of approximately 600 signatures that are against oversized growth.

Trustee Pierce addressed an issue that occurred at the planning and zoning board meeting. Trustee Pierce said that he has no financial gains, there are no financial benefits to him from this proposal, there is nothing that he has gained from this proposal, and he very much disliked the innuendoes that were stated at the planning and zoning board meeting that some people might have some financial gains from this development. Trustee Pierce hopes that as we go along with this discussion, that Mr. Lubkeman continues to work with them.

Mr. Lubkeman apologized to Trustee Pierce for misunderstanding what was said at the planning and zoning board meeting. Mr. Lubkeman said that what he did say at the planning and zoning board meeting was "that he prays that no one has anything to gain from this proposal". Trustee Pierce stated that he is responding to Mr. Lubkeman in public that he doesn't and that he is sure that the other Trustees can say the same thing.

Mr. Tam Allman, Director of the Chamber of Commerce in the Village of Antioch thanked the village for all the support that is given to the festivals.

Mr. Paul Hedikine, submitted a copy of the July Consumer Report magazine which has an article regarding box stores.

Ms. Donna Haley, Hillandale Drive resident, said that she owns four properties in the village and that she shops at Jewel in Antioch every week because it is convenient. She happened to be in WalMart in Round Lake for computer paper and she noticed that they have two isles of food in the store. She noticed that some items were on her grocery list. She compared the prices of Oscar Meyer hotdogs and hotdog buns. While in the Jewel Food Store, she saw the same items for at least $1.50 more than what she paid for at WalMart. She went on to say that the Antioch Jewel is the highest priced Jewel in Lake County. Ms. Haley said that if she can save $25.00 a week, she is all for it. She went on to say that she is concerned with all the issues of traffic and environmental impact, however, she is also concerned about her financial spending and that she would like to keep her money in Antioch.

Mr. Ron Horton, asked those that are opposed to the proposed development, if they are opposed to the store type, such as WalMart, or any big box store in general. Those in the audience that are not in favor of the proposed development indicated that they are opposed to any big box store.

Ms. Janice Gandolfi said that she is not in favor of WalMart but if it were approved, could it be a smaller store instead of the super WalMart.

Trustee Larson said the reason she seconded the motion to deny was because this property is located on Route 83 and backed up to Oakwood Knolls subdivision. The planning and zoning board recommended an 80 foot buffer and the petitioner felt they should have 50 feet or less. Trustee Larson's concern is to protect the residents that are there now.

The Combined Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing on June 13, 2002 following notification as required by State Law and Village Ordinance.

The written petition filed is a request to change the zoning classification from the existing R-1 Single-Family Residential Dwelling District to M-1, Limited Manufacturing District. The petitioner's short range plans are to establish his offices for hi painting contracting business in the existing residential structure. No manufacturing or processing is contemplated by such use. Mr. Andre's long range plans are unclear at this time.

Following the Board's deliberation, Jeff Andre verbally amended his petition to request B-3, instead of M-1. When his long-range plans are determined, he may return with another request for zoning change. B-3 zoning would allow him to proceed with his short-range plans.

Village Planner Bob Silhan and Village Engineer Jim Keim testified that they had no objection to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Silhan's written report indicates that the proposed zoning is in substantial compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, which indicates industrial for the site. Staff also suggests that an approval be conditioned upon the following:

The use of any structure must comply with the Building and Life Safety Codes within Chapter 151 of the Village Code, which includes by reference to BOCA and NFPA codes certain Use Group, Construction Type and related regulations;

The project must comply with Chapter 161 of the Village Code, which adopts by reference the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance;

Insofar as North Avenue in front of the property is Lake County right-of-way, a permit for driveway access may be required given the change of use from residential; and

Any approval by ordinance take place following receipt of written documentation from IDNR that the consultation process is concluded relative to the Endangered Species Act.

Following further discussion, Bob McCarty moved, Tom Baba seconded, that the amended petition for B-3, file number PZB02-08, for 335 North Avenue be recommended for APPROVAL, with the conditions set forth by staff. Upon roll call vote: YES: 4; McCarty, LaReese, Keller, and Baba. NO: . ABSENT: 2; Ipsen and F. Johnson. THE MOTION CARRIED.

The Combined Planning and Zoning Board conducted a public hearing on June 13, 2002 following notification as required by State Law and Village Ordinance.

Village Planner Bob Silhan presented the proposal. Mr. Silhan suggests that the fence regulations be amended to allow for fences in front yards and corner side yards, provided that they are no more than 48 inches in height, and no more than 50 percent opaque. Furthermore, fences on those properties which front on one of the eleven lakes known as the Chain O' Lakes, and which are 18,000 square feet in area or greater, may have front yard fences of 6 feet in height.

There were four people in the audience who testified regarding this proposal. Three residents from the north end of Bowles Road, Ken Wisnewski, Dick Andrews and Gene Villoni, each testified that they were in favor of the proposed amendment. Mr. Jerry Gunderson, who resides at the corner of Ridgewood and Hawthorne in the Woods of Antioch expressed some concern about the proposal. Primarily, Mr. Gunderson seemed to be most concerned about the example of picket fence, indicating that such fences are prohibited by the Wood's restrictive covenants. The critical matter however, is that the fences be at least 50 percent open from a child-safety perspective; the specific style of the fence would not be dictated by ordinance.

Attorney Don Anderson noted that the parenthetical phrase, "(excluding decorative fences)" was no longer needed. Bob Silhan concurred, pointing out that the allowable dimensions for decorative fences would fall within the allowable dimensions for fences in front and corner side yards. It was also noted in proposed subsection (D), that the last line should read: "...may have a fence up to six feet (6')..."

Following further discussion, Kyle LaReese moved, Carol Keller seconded, that the proposed amendment to Section 150.077, file number PZB02-09, be recommended for APPROVAL, with minor changes as noted. Upon roll call vote: YES: 4; McCarty, LaReese, Keller and Baba. NO: 0. ABSENT: 2; Ipsen and F. Johnson. THE MOTION CARRIED.

Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Porch to deny the request by Mr. Herb Behrenbruch as stated above. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 1; Larson.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Mr. Silhan recommended that the village retain Valerie S. Kretchmer Associates to review the financial impact. Planning and Zoning Board member Bob McCarty moved, and Member Kyle LaReese seconded that planning and zoning Board concur with staffs recommendation. The four members present, McCarty, LaReese, Keller and Baba voted yes; the motion carried.

Following discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Larson to direct staff to further define the scope of the services and costs regarding the impact studies. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Larson said that she called the police department to see if there have been any complaints regarding the ice cream truck. There were none and their license is current.

THE MOTION DIES FOR LACK OF SECOND.

Trustee Porch left the Board Room at 8:50 p.m.

Trustee Porch returned to the Board Room at 8:55 p.m.

Phillip & Barbara Lindgren - Pedersen Park - 6/23/02

Marie Vos - Williams Park - 7/7/02

Joanne Dexheimer - Pedersen Park - 8/3/02

Gerhard Kriens - Williams Park - 8/18/02

Jim Kauth - Williams Park - 9/14/02

On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Paul Serio - Hidden Creek - June 30, 2002

Christine Lenz - Tiffany Farms - July 4, 2002

Jackie Stewart - Pine Hill Lakes - July 27, 2002
On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
ABSENT: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Attorney Anderson read aloud the following ordinance:

First Reading: An Ordinance to Amend 01-08-25 to include the New Prevailing Wage Rate. This item will be placed on the July 15, 2002 agenda for consideration.