Village of Indian Head Park Board of Trustees met September 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Call to Order: Mayor Tom Hinshaw
The regular meeting of the Village of Indian Head Park Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Municipal Facility, 201 Acacia Drive and was convened at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Hinshaw.
Roll Call: John J. DuRocher, Village Administrator/Recording Secretary
Present (and constituting a quorum):
Trustee Conboy
Trustee Mann
Trustee Farrell-Mayer
Absent:
Trustee O'Laughlin
Trustee Metz
Trustee Wittenberg
Also Present: John DuRocher, Village Administrator
Edward Santen, Public Works Superintendent
Patrick Brankin, Counsel, Schain, Banks, Kenny & Schwartz
Visitors: – 15
Pledge of Allegiance: recited
Mayor’s Report:
Hello and welcome to everyone, thanks for coming.
The Mayor stated that attendees have two opportunities to speak tonight, during the public comments section and at the end of the meeting.
I-294 Corridor planning is still underway, look for a design phase report in the fall.
Public Comments-None
New Business:
Motion to Establish Consent Agenda Items A Through E , Removing Items A And E. (a. Approval of August 10, 2017 Minutes (Removed); b. Approval of Warrants for the month ending August 31 in the amount of $369,384.90; c. Current balance sheet, August 31; d. Budget Report for the period ending August 31, 2017 e. tabling ordinance 2017-23 (Removed)
Moved by Trustee Farrell-Mayer, seconded by Trustee Mann.
The items on the consent agenda were briefly explained.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Metz, Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items A Through E , Removing Items A and E. (a. Approval of August 10, 2017 Minutes (Removed); b. Approval of Warrants for the month ending August 31 in the amount of $369,384.90; c. Current balance sheet, August 31; d. Budget Report for the period ending August 31, 2017 e. tabling ordinance 2017-23 (Removed)
Moved by Trustee Mann, seconded by Trustee Farrell-Mayer.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Motion to Table Item E, Ordinance 2017-23 (An ordinance prohibiting parking along a portion Cascade Drive.)
Moved by Trustee Farrell-Mayer, seconded by Trustee Mann.
Motion carried by voice vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Motion to Approve the Hiring and Swearing in of two Police Officers
Motion Moved by Trustee Farrell-Mayer, seconded by Trustee Mann to appoint and hire John Kissane and Jacob Temple as Police Officers.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Chief Cervenka introduced and swore in John Kissane and Jacob Temple as full time police officers.
Motion to Approve Ordinance 2017-24 An Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class EE Liquor Licenses by One
Trustee Conboy made a motion to approve Ordinance 2017-24 an ordinance increasing the number of class EE liquor licenses by one. Motion was seconded by Trustee Farrell-Mayer.
Trustee Farrell Mayer commented that this is in conjunction with an increase in gaming licenses. She expressed concern that we were getting too many gaming facilities in the Village. Trustee Conboy stated that we already have them and that he felt the market place would take care of itself. He stated that it is a business decision. Trustee Mann was in favor of limiting the number of licenses.
Mayor Hinshaw stated the Village can control the number of gaming licenses because it controls the number of gaming licenses by ordinance. Trustee Conboy asked “what is the right number?” Trustee Farrell Mayer stated that this is something that we get to regulate. Administrator DuRocher explained that the gaming license has to be held in conjunction with a liquor license and that the process starts with the Village with ultimate approval by the State of Illinois.
Trustee Farrell Mayer would like to have the future of gaming licenses discussed at the next meeting.
Arijeta Rukovci (the petitioner, Oak Pantry), stated her reasoning behind the request. She stated that economic concerns, including the implementation of the Cook County soda tax, is driving this request and that she is losing business to DuPage County.
Motion carried. Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Motion to Approve Ordinance 2017-25 Increasing the Number of Gaming Facilities by One
Trustee Conboy made a motion to approve Ordinance 2017-25, an ordinance increasing the number of gaming establishments by one, from three to four. Motion was seconded by Trustee Farrell- Mayer.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Motion to Approve Ordinance 2017-26 Acacia Circle Dedication
Trustee Farrell-Mayer made a motion to approve Ordinance 2017-26 an ordinance accepting the dedication of Acacia Circle. Motion was seconded by Trustee Conboy.
Administrator DuRocher gave a history of the project and stated that the Village was reaffirming the acceptance of the dedication through the ordinance passed in 1996. Trustee Mann asked about liability to the Village should the road not meet IDOT standards. Administrator DuRocher explained that the ordinance as presented re-affirms the ordinance of 1996 which stated that if the road is not in compliance with IDOT standards that the condo association would be liable for repairs to bring the road up to compliance.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Motion to Approve Ordinance 2017-27 Awarding the Village’s 2017 Crack Filling Program Bid
Trustee Mann made a motion to approve Ordinance 2017-27 an ordinance awarding the bid for the Village’s 2017 crack filling program. Motion was seconded by Trustee Conboy.
Administrator DuRocher explained the bid process and gave a synopsis of the project.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
Dreamers’ Bill of Rights. Mayor Hinshaw stated that he has been requested to sign a letter supporting the Dreamers Bill of Rights and wanted Board input. He gave a synopsis of the request. Trustee Farrell-Mayer stated that she would like to see the letter before commenting on it. Trustee Mann stated that he was against the Act and gave his reasons. Trustee Conboy stated that he was in favor of supporting the issue.
Heritage Center. Administrator DuRocher stated that the Village continues its investigation as to the structural and physical integrity of the building.
Trustee Reports:
Trustee Conboy – Heritage Center Committee-Reported that committee is looking for creative ideas that are fiscally responsible.
Business Development–We are starting to look at business opportunities in the area known as the “Triangle”. Also, the demolition permitting process for the Dome has started.
Trustee Mann- We are looking to further develop our long term (+5 years) capital plan.
Trustee Farrell-Mayer - Communications/Planning and Zoning – Smoke Signals was just released.
Village Clerk: Laurie Scheer - No report.
Village Treasurer: Maureen Garcia - No report.
Attorney Report: Patrick Brankin – Explained the process for municipal adjudication of local ordinance violations. These can include local ordinance violations, weed/tall grass violations, inoperable motor vehicles, and low level criminal violations. He explained the implementation process and what would be needed by the Village. More on this at future meetings.
Administrator’s Report: John DuRocher – We are looking to have a water rate increase proposed at the next month’s meeting due to the rate increase from Countryside. We are also looking at a review of the other fees that we charge. The replanting the Acacia median strips is complete. We are looking at changing our water billing format by going to envelopes. The general consensus was to proceed.
Staff Reports:
a. Ed Santen Public Works – Underground tank inspected, the tank is in geed shape. Paving project compete.
b. Robert Cervenka Chief of Police –Gave activity report for the department.
Public Comments:
Lou Mini asked if speed bumps could be constructed on Pontiac to slow the vehicles speeding in the neighborhood. The Mayor said we would look at it.
Motion to Go to Closed Session and to Adjourn thereafter
Trustee Conboy made a motion to closed the open session and adjourn to closed session for the purposes of discussing litigation update per 5ILCS120/2/2(11) and to review closed session minutes per 5ILCS120/2/06(d) and to adjourn the meeting upon returning from closed session, seconded by Trustee Farrell-Mayer.
Motion carried by roll call vote (3-0-3). Trustees Conboy, Mann, and Farrell-Mayer voted yes. No Nay votes. Trustees Metz, O’Laughlin, and Wittenberg absent.
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