Trustee Pierce asked if there would be an appropriate time to rescind the earlier motion and have the appropriate parties meet to discuss the park acquisition. Trustee Larson said if this area is going to be a high school, township, village park, the three parties should meet. Since a final agreement was never drafted or reviewed by the Village Board, Trustee Larson said there is no agreement. Claudette Skvarce, Township Board member, stated the Township rescinded their motion last month because they didn’t agree with the agreements that they have seen.

A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to rescind the motion of June 18, 2001 regarding the intergovernmental agreement with the High School and Antioch Township Boards. Following discussion, there was no action taken on the motion.

Following further discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Porch to table the discussion regarding the intergovernmental agreement and park site to the January 20, 2003 meeting. Village Administrator will notify the and set up a meeting with the appropriate boards.
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Trustee Foresta, seconded by Trustee Hanson to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System intergovernmental agreement. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Jodi Gott, Pine Hill Drive resident, read her letter regarding the proposed Wal Mart recapture fees. Ms. Gott feels there has been misinformation and misrepresentation by the village board and staff.

Dee Reeves, Fox Drive resident, read her letter regarding the GLP and Neumann Homes developments. Ms. Reeves believes the GLP development will have a negative impact on property values and objects to the location and the size of the proposal.

Sandi Siegmeier, Circle Avenue resident, discussed her recent meetings that she had with individual board members.

Mary Dominiak, Silver Lake Avenue resident, read an exert from the open meetings act and the definitions of public hearings, deliberations and public comment. Ms. Dominiak hopes the Board deliberates before taking action.

Mary Turner, Wood Creek Drive resident, read her letter and stated that she feels the WalMart proposal is a good decision. She also discussed the importance of keeping tax dollars in the village.

Brenda Lytner, Bridgewood Drive resident, read her letter stating it’s imperative to reject the WalMart development.

Kathy Johanson, Wood Creek Drive resident, stated that it has been known for many years that Route 173 is a major corridor and the plans are not new. She listed several business that are on Route 173.

Greg Umek, Savage Road resident, reviewed published news articles from the Mayor’s campaign for election to present.

Paul Green, Trevor Road resident, asked for a moment of silence for the recently passed State Representative Timothy Osmond and his family. A moment of silence was held for Timothy Osmond and the Osmond family.

George Close, Lakewood Drive resident, said that it seems to him that the Board is jumping on the GLP proposal and the Board should solicit other developments.

Bob Burman, Pine Hill Drive resident, stated that he feels the public perception of the Board is that they are not listening to public comment. Mr. Burman said that he believes the village board should ask citizens for more input before making decisions.

Both Trustee Pierce and Trustee Larson said the board is listening to citizen comments. Trustee Pierce said that if it appears that he is not listening or interacting with public comment, it’s because he is taking notes. He tries to follow up with other board members and staff to research and answer the citizens concerns. Trustee Larson said because they don’t always agree with the public comments does not mean they are not listening to them. She said she is truly listening and looking at all the information and both sides before making her decisions.

A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to award the bid received on January 2, 2003 for the purchase or lease of three new police cars to the low bidder Lyons and Ryan Ford in the amount of $20,965.78 per vehicle. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

The Mayor and Board of Trustees recessed the board meeting at 9:30 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 9:40 p.m.

First Reading: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION ON PLATE 7 THEREOF FOR APPROXIMATELY 14 ACRES OF PROPERTY, LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 173 AND DEEP LAKE ROAD FILE NO. PZB02-07-A. This item will be placed on the January 20, 2003 village board agenda for consideration with the typographical changes as discussed.

First Reading: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN E.C.B. ANTIOCH, L.L.C., WAL-MART STORES EAST, L.P., AND THE VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH FILE NO. PZB02-07. This item will be placed on the January 20, 2003 village board agenda for consideration.

First Reading: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION ILLINOIS ROUTE 173 AND DEEP LAKE ROAD TO THE VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; FILE NO. PZB02-07. This item will be placed on the January 20, 2003 village board agenda for consideration.

First Reading: AN ORDINANCE ZONING THE NEWLY ANNEXED PROPERTY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE ILLINOIS ROUTE 173 AND DEEP LAKE ROAD AND ADJACENT PROPERTY WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS. This item will be placed on the January 20, 2003 village board agenda for consideration with verbiage and typographical changes as discussed.

First Reading: ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR A SPECIAL USE FOR PHASE ONE OF THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR RETAIL SHOPPING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 173 AND DEEP LAKE ROAD; PZB 02-07. This item will be placed on the January 20, 2003 village board agenda for consideration with typographical changes as discussed.

First Reading: ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A RECAPTURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ECB ANTIOCH L.L.C. AND THE VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH. This item will be placed on the January 20, 2003 village board agenda for consideration with verbiage changes as discussed.