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
Pro-Tem Larson at 7:30 p.m. in the Antioch Fire Station #1, Apparatus Bay:
835 Holbek, Antioch, IL. |
| GIRL SOFTBALL TEAM |
The Antioch Youth Girls Softball State Champions led the Pledge of Allegiance. |
| ROLL CALL |
Roll call indicated the following Trustees were present: Pierce, Larson,
Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. Also present were Mayor Pro-Tem Larson,
Attorney Anderson and Clerk Rowe. Absent: Mayor Maravelas. |
| GIRL SOFTBALL TEAM |
Mayor Pro-Tem Larson presented the Antioch Youth Girls Softball Team with
a plaque recognizing the Little League Girl Softball Illinois State Champion
for Nine and Ten Year Olds. Signs will be posted at the entrances to town
that Antioch is the home of Little League State Champions. |
| TEEN COURT |
The representative from Antioch/Lindenhurst Teen Court was presented with
a resolution proclaiming September 2002 as the first annual Antioch/Lindenhurst
Teen Court Month in the Village of Antioch. |
| MINUTES |
A motion was made by Trustee Porch, seconded by Trustee Pierce to approve
the minutes from the August 19 and 27, 2002 minutes with the following correction:
August 19, 2002 minutes: Deep Lake Road ...Following a brief discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Hanson to authorize the village administrator to contact the County and request the speed limit on Deep Lake Road between North Avenue and Route 173 be changed to 45 m.p.h. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| APPRECIATION LETTER |
Clerk Rowe read aloud the letter of appreciation from Terry Kloster to Glenda
Sorensen for the music events held at the band shell for the 2002 season.
Mr. Kloster said, "Kudo's to all that were involved in this undertaking
for a job very well done!" |
| SWALCO |
Clerk Rowe reviewed the SWALCO 2002 Chemical Waste Collections schedule.
On September 21, 2002 the Household Chemical Waste collection will be held
at the Antioch Public Works department. |
| ADMINISTRATOR |
Michael Haley, Village Administrator requested that the MFT Bond Issue/Corporate
Bond Issue ordinances not read tonight. The bonds are for the $2,000,000
motor fuel tax bonds that we are selling to raise the money to do a five
year road program. |
| SKATE PARK |
Administrator Haley said that in May there was a village board motion authorizing
him to spend $5,000 on the skate park. There was also a grant for $100,000
made possible by Senator Adeline Geo-Karis. Upon completion of the skate
park and reviewing the bills, Administrator Haley realized that bid we received
was $107,000. We also had freight and supervised installation, so that the
real cost now is $118,200. Administrator Haley asked for a motion to authorize
the additional expenditure of $13,200 to be paid from the park acquisition
fund.
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize the additional expenditure of $13,200.00 for the skate park to be paid from the park acquisition fund. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| PURCHASE CD |
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Foresta to authorize
Administrator Haley to purchase $150,000 certificate of deposit for 180
days at the best possible interest rate. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| CITIZENS |
Marianne Guy and Tim and Gary Hook, White Road residents addressed the Board
concerning White Road. Ms. Guy asked when will White Road be closed and
concerns regarding the private drive designations. She asked if the Village
will still maintain it. Administrator Haley said if it is a village road,
and it will be maintained and even upgraded. Ms. Guy also addressed Trustee
Pierce and expressed her disappointment in his reasons for his votes. She
also asked why he voted to condemn property on Route 173. Ms. Guy also asked
why it appears that developers have more privileges. She said, "changing
the comprehensive plan is not part of the M.O.U. and amending ordinances
is a violation". She also expressed concerns regarding the school portion
of the 55 acre site being resold for commercial development. Ms. Guy asked
that Neumann Homes bring back an acceptable plan.
Ron Riepe, Miller Road resident, questioned the landscape buffers since he doesn't see them on the plan. Kevin Crowe, Neumann Homes, indicated that staff was correct regarding Ms. Guy's question concerning White Road's jurisdiction. As to when the road would be closed would be a coordinated effort between village engineer and Neumann Homes staff, probably at the end of phase one. Regarding the landscape buffers, Mr. Crowe said that details will be worked out with appropriate staff members and will be in the final landscape plans. Jodi Gott, Pine Hill Drive resident, commented on the public hearing process. She doesn't feel that it is resident friendly and there is not enough notice given prior to a hearing. She also stated that she felt village trustees are only hearing one-half of the facts and the board should assemble a committee of residents to work on the comprehensive plan. Bill Richards, Deep Lake Road resident, asked the Board not to sell out the village to Neumann Homes. Neumann Homes should ask for variances. John Horan, Hillside resident, asked why ordinances are on the agenda. Attorney Don Anderson that at the September 9 meeting, there were a number of recommendations from the planning and zoning board. Following those recommendations, a motion was made and unanimously passed to authorize the village attorney to draft ordinances based upon those recommendations. All of the ordinances, whether first or second reading tonight are pursuant to that motion. Attorney Anderson explained the special service areas and any recaptures would go to the SSA. The recapture amount is set by the village. Mr. Peter Raphiell addressed Mr. Horan's questions regarding the special service areas. Mr. Horan said that he believes tax dollars would not go to the village. Daryl May, North Avenue resident, read his letter regarding the comprehensive plan and asked the board to vote NO on all changes to the comprehensive plan. Sandi Siegmeier, Circle Avenue resident, read her letter which said she believes there is deviation from procedure, lack of concern regarding commercial development and her disagreement with drastic change. She asked the village board to use their professional ethical conscience in making their decisions. Greg Umek, Savage Road resident, read his letter and indicated that hasty changes to the village ordinances implies a "done deal". Mr. Umek went on to review newspaper articles and began to indicate that Mayor Maravelas and some Trustees are being "paid off". Mayor Pro-Tem Larson asked Mr. Umek to stop his character assault on the Mayor, who is not present tonight, and asked him to be seated. Dee Reeves, Fox Drive resident, read her letter which indicated that she feels the village board is not interested in citizens concerns. Pete Bolander, Eagle Ridge Drive resident, read his letter regarding the rights of homeowner's and developers, the Global settlement agreement and Abbott Labs. Marianne Brandt, Miller Road resident, questioned detention basins and retention ponds. Mr. Tom Burney, attorney for Neumann Homes said with respect to Grubb School Drainage District, the property was annexed over a year ago and they have agreed to install the improvements that were requested. The issue of the detention area will be resolved at final engineering. Mr. Burney also said they cannot flood neighboring property, they have to comply with storm drainage law. John Reeves, Fox Drive resident, asked who reviews the ordinances. Village
Attorney Don Anderson said that village staff and developer attorneys
review the ordinances. Speaking to members of the village board who voted
yes and to the village administrator and director of planning, zoning
and building, he said the public has been told that we have no choice
but to give Neumann what he wants because of the lawsuits. Mr. Reeves
also stated that in addition to the Memorandum of Understanding the village
is now destroying its comprehensive plan. Mr. Reeves thanked Trustees
Porch and Hanson for asking questions for voting their conscience. |
| PZB02-12 |
A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to remove
the Planning and Zoning Board letter of recommendation regarding the proposed
amendments to the Comprehensive Plan; Business Category 40 Acres and Land
Use Plan Amendment indicate Commercial and Residential on the 55 Acre site
from the table. Tabled 9/9/02. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta and Hanson. NO: 1; Porch. THE MOTION CARRIED. A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to accept the Planning and Zoning Board's letter of recommendation dated September 9, 2002 regarding the proposed amendments to Comprehensive Plan; Business Category 40 acres and Land Use Plan amendment to indicate Commercial and Urban Residential on 30 acres of the site. Trustee Foresta asked if 30% of the thirty acres could be covered by building. Robert Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building said that in the draft annexation agreement there is floor area ratio of 0.25%. The annexation agreement also indicated a building foot print for the anchor store of maximum 80,000 square feet. Trustee Hanson questioned the height of the building. Mr. Silhan stated the building height is limited to two story. After asking Mr. Silhan to compare current and anticipated population, Trustee Porch asked the Board to consider using three times the current plan instead of the suggested ten times. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 4; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, and Foresta. NO: 2; Porch and Hanson. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| JOB DESCRIPTIONS |
Trustee Porch said job descriptions are in the packet for the Special Events
Coordinator and Director of Community Development. Following a brief discussion,
this item has been referred to the Village Administrator for review and
to make sure that it is consistent with current job descriptions. Trustee
Larson said this a first draft of the job descriptions and they can be discussed
further in committee. |
| FINANCIAL REPORT |
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Foresta to approve
the monthly financial report as prepared by the Village Treasurer for the
period ending August 31, 2002. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, and Hanson. NO: 0. PASS: 1; Porch. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| AUTHORIZE PAYMENT |
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize
payment of accounts payable as prepared by the Village Treasurer with the
exception of check number 34631 in the amount of $370.00. On roll call,
the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| MANUAL CHECKS |
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Porch to approve
the manual checks written to date for August and September for the general,
water and sewer, Dolly Spiering, Police Pension Fund, and Motor Fuel Tax
funds. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| FIRE DEPARTMENT |
Following review of the letter dated August 26, 2002 from Fire Chief Dennis
Volling, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Foresta
to remove Ben Carter and Don Champley from the roster of the Antioch Fire
Department/First Fire District. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. Trustee Hanson reviewed the letter dated September 5, 2002 from Fire Chief Dennis Volling. A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Foresta to make the following changes to the Antioch Fire Department/First Fire District: Remove: Jeff Brannon, Dan Kinkelaar, Craig Knaar and James Spence. Add: James DeVito, Joe DuShane, Pat Haefele, Shane Page, Ryan Parker, Joe Schminanski, Dale Slater, Steve Thime and John Whitten. On roll call, the vote was: YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| HOMECOMING PARADE |
A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to approve
the Homecoming Parade Resolution as presented. The Homecoming Parade will
be held on October 12, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| SKATE PARK |
Trustee Larson discussed the memo from Parks and Recreation Director Laurie
Stahl regarding the Skate Park. The memo requests that the Village Board
consider an ordinance enforcing skate park rules. Following a brief discussion,
a motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Hanson to authorize
the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance regarding Skate Park Rules excluding
references to fees. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 1; Caulfield. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| BLOCK PARTY |
Since the block party request from Joyce Aparo for the Tiffany Farms Subdivision
on October 5 is not closing any roads, the Board referred this item to the
Village Administrator. No action was taken. |
| SENIOR SERVICES |
Trustee Foresta reported that the Antioch Senior Board received four plans
from architects to be discussed in their committee. |
| ATTORNEY |
Village Attorney Don Anderson reviewed the following ordinances: |
| 02-09-28 |
A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to waive
the second reading, approve and publish in pamphlet form, an ordinance,
02-09-28, entitled, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING PROPOSED REAR YARD VARIATION
FOR SCREENED PORCH OVER EXISTING WOOD DECK, PZB02-10. On roll call, the
vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson. NO: 0. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 02-09-29 |
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to waive
the second reading, approve and publish in pamphlet form an ordinance, 02-09-29,
entitled, ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 152 OF THE ANTIOCH CODE OF ORDINANCES
- SUBDIVISION CODE. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 4; Pierce, Caulfield, Larson, and Foresta. NO: 2; Porch and Hanson. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 02-09-30 |
A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to waive
the second reading, approve and publish in pamphlet form an ordinance, 02-09-30,
entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 150 OF THE ZONING CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 150.108 (A) (3) (a) RELATIVE TO YARD AND LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS IN
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, and Hanson. NO: 1; Porch. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 02-09-31 |
A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to waive
the second reading, approve and publish in pamphlet form an ordinance, 02-09-31,
entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 152 OF THE SUBDIVISION CODE BY AMENDING
SECTION 152.031 RELATIVE TO STANDARDS FOR PROVISION OF SIDEWALKS IN PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENTS OF GREATER THAN 200 ACRES. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta and Hanson. NO: 1; Porch. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 02-09-32 |
A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to waive
the second reading, approve and publish in pamphlet form an ordinance, 02-09-32,
entitled, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR A SPECIAL USE
FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR 450.25 ACRES FOR 960 SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED
HOMES (CLUBLANDS). On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta and Hanson. NO: 1; Porch. THE MOTION CARRIED. |
| 02-09-33 |
Following a second reading of the ordinance, a motion was made by Trustee
Foresta, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to approve and publish in pamphlet
form an ordinance as read, 02-09-33, entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
150 OF THE ZONING CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 150.012 (4) TO ALLOW SIMULTANEOUS
REQUESTS FOR AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 4; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, and Foresta. NO: 1; Porch. PASS: 1; Hanson. THE MOTION CARRIED. Attorney Anderson read aloud the following ordinances: The Chapman & Cutler MFT Ordinance will not be read tonight and will be placed on a future agenda when more information is available. First Reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON PLATE 7 THEREOF FOR APPROXIMATELY 55 ACRES OF PROPERTY, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 173 AND SAVAGE ROAD, AND BY INCREASING THE SIZE OF COMMERCIAL CENTERS TO FORTY ACRES. This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration. First Reading: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN NEUMANN HOMES, INC., AMCORE TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE, AND THE VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH. Attorney Anderson also read aloud the Annexation Agreement. The Village Board discussed certain sections of the annexation agreement. This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration. First Reading: AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE NORTH 29.5699 ACRES OF THE 55 ACRE PARCEL TO B-3 AND THE SOUTH 25.7761 ACRES OF THE 55 ACRE PARCEL TO RESIDENTIAL ZONING WITH A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration. First Reading: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 173 AND SAVAGE ROAD TO THE VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration. First Reading: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH AREA NUMBER ONE (DEERCREST). This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration. Since the Ordinance regarding the SSA Number Two is basically the same verbiage as SSA Number One, a motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to waive the first reading of the Ordinance Establishing Village of Antioch Special Service Area Number Two (Clublands). This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration. |
| SPECIAL MEETING |
Following discussion, the Board scheduled a special meeting on September
23, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. |
| ADJOURN |
A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to adjourn
the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees at 11:45 p.m. |
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Candi L. Rowe, Clerk