A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Porch to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2002 meeting with the following correction:

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On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Pierce to approve the minutes from the October 28, 2002 meeting as presented. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 4; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield and Hanson.
NO: 0.
PASS: 2; Foresta and Porch.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Village Administrator Michael Haley, on behalf of village staff, thanked Mayor Maravelas for his leadership. Mayor Maravelas thanked the village board for their support.

Following discussion, a motion was made by Trustee Porch, seconded by Trustee Hanson to authorize a resolution be drafted sanctioning the Independence Day Celebration Committee. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

∙ Public Hearing scheduled for February 3, 2003 for the intent of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Antioch to sell not to exceed $805,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds.
∙ Motor Fuel Tax Resolutions

A motion was made by Trustee Hanson, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to authorize the Mayor to sign the supplemental MFT Resolution in the amount of $41,000 for the 2002 street maintenance program. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to authorize the Mayor to sign the MFT Resolution in the amount of $75,000 for the 2003 street maintenance program. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

∙ Mr. Haley distributed copies of the completed Audit for the Village Board’s review. Mr. Haley anticipates putting the audit on the February 3, 2003 agenda for consideration.
∙ Certificate of Deposit for $1,975,000 for the five year road program has come due yesterday. Administrator Haley would like authorization to roll the amount into various certificate of deposits.

A motion was made by Trustee Porch, seconded by Trustee Caulfield to authorize Administrator Haley to roll $1,425,000 into a variable rate CD for 18 months. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Pierce to authorize Administrator Haley to put $50,000 back into the general fund to repay that fund and to purchase a $500,000 six month CD with a 1.3% interest rate which will come due in July and will be used to pay the second year of the road program. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

∙ Administrator Haley discussed the village’s employee health insurance proposals.

A motion was made by Trustee Caulfield, seconded by Trustee Larson to authorize signing the contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for the village’s employee health insurance program. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Ms. Sandi Siegmeier, Circle Avenue resident, read her letter aloud stating that she is not against Wal-Mart, she is against the GLP proposal because she believes there is a better plan.

Ms. Sandra Griggs, Silver Lake Avenue resident, read her letter aloud on behalf of the Little Silver Lake Homeowner’s Association. Their concern is in protecting the watershed. Ms. Griggs also briefly discussed her conversations and correspondence with the Army Corp. of Engineers.

The Combined Planning and Zoning Board conducted a hearing on June 22, 2000, continued to September 14, 2000, December 12, 2002 and January 9, 2003 following notification as required by Illinois State Law and Village Ordinance.

SITE: The site is situated on the north side of Illinois Route 173 between Savage Road and Deep Lake Road. It is one parcel, approximately 91 acres, currently within the village limits and zoned R-1 residential.

PROPOSAL: Proposal was made by Marc Neuerman et. al. consultant to Pulte Homes, for “Redwing View”. He referred to a site plan prepared by Gary Weber Associates dated 3/13/2000 for a planned unit development consisting of 182 single-family homes. The plan has a minimum 9,000 square foot lot size. The density is slightly over two units per acre. Thirty-five percent (35%) will be open space. One sixteen-acre area currently woodland and wetland will be preserved in its entirety.

AUDIENCE: Throughout the hearing continuations, there were less than a dozen citizens present. Comments focuses on the proximity and impact to Redwing Slough. A representative of Illinois Department of Natural Resources addressed citizen concerns, noting that there was a sufficient buffer space and man-made barriers in the plan to minimize impact on the marsh.

STAFF REVIEW: Director of Planning, Zoning and Building, Bob Silhan provided a written report in September 2000. Mr. Silhan reported that the proposal was in substantial compliance with the comprehensive plan save gross density that yields 180 lots for 2.0 homes per acre. This is below the R1 zoning density of 2.9 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Silhan identified the northern part of the development having no secondary access. Petitioners agreed to provide an 18-foot emergency access easement connecting to like easement in the Deercrest development as a condition of approval. James Keim, Village Engineer, noted a number o f engineering technical issues identified by him and Smith Engineering Consultants, Inc. consultants to the village. Upon meeting with petitioner, Mr. Keim has produced a consolidated document of issues which petitioner agrees will be fulfilled as a condition of approval.

RECOMMENDATION: Following the Combined Planning and Zoning Board’s discussion, Bob McCarty moved, Tom Baba seconded, Bob McCarty amended APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS of PZB00-07 Proposed Planned Development (P.U.D.) “Redwing View”. Conditions include: Emergency access easement in the northeast corner of the planned development connecting to an emergency access easement in the Deercrest development; and satisfaction of Village Engineer’s consolidated issues dated December 13, 2002. Upon roll call vote: YES: 6; Baba, Ipsen, LaReese, Keller, McCarty, Cole. NO: 0. The Motion Carried.

Following discussion and based upon the committees recommendation, a motion was made by Trustee Pierce, seconded by Trustee Larson to implement a three-stage six month moratorium, and authorizes the village attorney to draft the appropriate ordinances. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
PASS: 1; Foresta.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanson commended Chief Fagan and the police department for the recent arrests regarding day time burglaries.

A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Pierce, to increase the amusement device fee to $75.00; restaurant license fee to $50.00; Class AA to $600.00; Class A Late to $700.00; Class A Tavern to $600.00; Class B Retail to $1000.00; Class C Club to $200.00; Class G Beer only to $400.00 and Class H Beer & Wine to $500.00, and authorizes the village attorney to draft the appropriate ordinances. On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 6; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta, Porch and Hanson.
NO: 0.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

A motion was made by Trustee Larson, seconded by Trustee Hanson to issue a one day liquor license to Antioch Junior Woman’s Club for their annual Comedy Night fundraiser being held on March 1, 2003, waiving fees. 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.

Trustee Porch distributed information from the United States Department of the Interior, the Department of the Army, information from the Wal-Mart web site, District 34 School Referendum information, and an article published in the Daily Herald. Trustee Porch also reviewed and discussed several sections of the annexation agreement. Trustee Porch asked if approved, does GLP have the right to move dirt. Robert Silhan, Director of Planning, Zoning and Building, said, “no, all permits must be in place first.”

On roll call, the vote was:
YES: 5; Pierce, Larson, Caulfield, Foresta and *Maravelas.
NO: 2; Porch and Hanson.
THE MOTION CARRIED.

*Since a super majority of the Board is required, Mayor Maravelas voted.

*Since a super majority of the Board is required, Mayor Maravelas voted.