VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE

VILLAGE OF LONG GROVE
MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF LONG GROVE

Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 8 P.M.

3110 RFD, LONG GROVE, ILLINOIS 60047-9613

CALL TO ORDER:

President Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 8:07 P.M.

OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:

Village President: Rodriguez

Trustees: Barry, Borawski, Hannon, Klein, Schmitt

Trustees Absent: Lazakis

Village Clerk: Schultheis

Also Present: Village Manager Lothspeich, Village Superintendent Block, and Village

Counsel Filippini, Village Planner Hogue

President Rodriguez started the meeting by recognizing the service to the Village of Trustee Klein and Trustee Boraswki. She congratulated incumbent Trustee Barry upon his reelection; as well as congratulating Trustees-elect, Acuna and Wachs. A special thanks was given to Administrative Assistant Sherry Shlagman for putting together the congratulatory coffee and cake for residents and Village officials in attendance at the meeting.– No action was taken.

The Sheriff’s Office paid special tribute to Trustee Klein for her work with Public Safety. A plaque was presented to her, and she was commended for her efforts – No action was taken.

VISITOR’S BUSINESS/OTHER BUSINESS:

Homeowner Associations:

Long Grove Woods – Marcia Marshall. – A letter was acknowledged as being sent from the subdivision – No action was taken.

White Oaks – David Bendoff. - No one was present. No action was taken.

Item #1: Report of the May 1, 2007 Plan Commission & Architectural Board Meeting.

The Plan Commission & Architectural Board met jointly to review the proposed revisions to the floor area

and height regulations. -

Trustees commented that the changing of the height and FAR codes could cause hardship to current

property owners that purchased land their land knowing what FAR and height codes were in place,

affect property values by creating substantially smaller homes next to previously allowable larger

homes and potentially create a situation where there is loss of control and maintenance of open space as

developers submit more straight subdivisions versus PUD’s (to get bigger lots to build their

homes). - Trustee Hannon moved to conclude the public hearing as it stands, and

leave the Village Zoning Code on Floor Area and Height Requirements as they are; seconded by

Trustee Klein.

VOICE VOTE:

Four ayes, one nay, one absent (Motion carried 4 – 1; Trustee Barry voted nay andTrustee Lazakis

absent)

After the vote, Trustee Barry stated that it is more open space that the Village wants to preserve not

bigger lot sizes.

Trustees also wanted to make certain that Staff and Counsel informed the Plan Commission that the Board

members were interested in visiting the current PUD code.

Item #2: Report of the May 2, 2007 Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee Meeting.

The Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee considered the following requests during their meeting.

A. CSC 07-01. Add Trees, Wild Flowers And “Grass” Within A Conservancy District On Property Located At 4803 Preserve Court (Lot 36 “The Preserve”), Zhu (Continued From the April 16, 2007 Meeting). Continued.

B. CSC 07-02. Add Trees (Acer Nigrum; Acer Saccharum) Within A Conservancy District On Property Located At 1744 Tanager Way (Lot 37 “Country Club Meadows”), Sommers. Recommended approval as submitted. Trustee Barry moved to approve CSC 07-02 Request to add Trees (Acer Nigrum; Acer Saccharum) within a Conservancy District on Property Located at 1744 Tanager Way (Lot 37 “Country Club Meadows”), Sommers, as recommended by the CSCC, including all conditions; seconded by Trustee Hannon.

Voice Vote:

All ayes, no nays (Motion carried 5 – 0; Trustee Lazakis absent).

Item #3: Ordinance Approving Comprehensive Amendments To Zoning Code.

Previously discussed. No action taken.

Item #4: Proposal From K-Plus Engineering For Old McHenry Road Multi-use Path.

In response to the request by the Pathway Committee, Village Engineer Chiczewski prepared the

supplemental proposal For Engineering Services Related To A Proposal From K-Plus Engineering For

Engineering Services Related To Design Engineering (Pre-final) For A Multi-use Path On Old McHenry

Road.

Trustee Barry informed the Board that the final proposal includes plans for construction to go out to bid.

He said that the main spine will be along Old McHenry Road. He also said that the commitment to build

the pathways was so that they would eventually be Village-wide.

Dee McLaughlin noted that pathways along private, property lines of dog owners might present an issue.

Trustee Barry moved to approve Engineering Services Related to a Proposal from K-Plus\

Engineering for engineering services related to Design Engineering (pre-final) for a Multi-Use Path

on Old McHenry Road for an Amount Not to Exceed $118,000; seconded by Trustee Schmitt.

Roll Call:

Barry – aye; Borawski – nay; Hannon – aye; Klein – aye; Lazakis – absent; Schmit – aye.

(Motion carried 4 – 1; Trustee Lazakis – absent)

Item #5: Resolution Approving A Demolition Agreement For 3370 Old McHenry Road.

Trustee Hannon moved to approve a Resolution Granting a Waiver from the 120-Day Waiting

period for Issuance of a Demolition Permit for 3370 Old McHenry Road; seconded by Trustee

Klein

Voice Vote:

All ayes, no nays (Motion carried 5 – 0; Trustee Lazakis absent).

Item #6: Resolution Approving A Demolition Agreement For 4529 North Krueger Road.

Trustee Hannon moved to approve a Resolution Granting a Waiver from the 120-Day Waiting

period for Issuance of a Demolition Permit for 4529 North Krueger Road; seconded by Trustee

Klein.

Voice Vote:

All ayes, no nays (Motion carried 5 – 0; Trustee Lazakis absent).

Item #7: Resolution Approving Fifth Amendment to Manager’s Employment Agreement.

The resolution amends the existing agreement to reflect the 3.5% salary increase ($126,823 to 131,262)

reviewed during the May 4, 2007 Board Meeting.

Trustee Barry moved to approve a Resolution approving the Fifth Amendment to the Village

Manager’s Employment Agreement; seconded by Trustee Schmitt.

Roll Call Vote:

Barry – aye; Borawski – aye; Hannon – aye; Klein – aye; Lazakis – aye; Schmitt – aye.

(Motion carried 5 – 0; Trustee Lazakis – absent)

Item #8: Village President Rodriguez.

A. Treasurer Report For April 30, 2007. –

Trustee Schmitt moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report for April 30, 2007; seconded by Trustee Hannon.

Roll Call Vote:

Barry – aye; Borawski – aye; Hannon – aye; Klein – aye; Lazakis – aye; Schmitt – aye.

(Motion carried 5 – 0; Trustee Lazakis – absent).

Trustee Hannon moved to approve payment of the bills; seconded by Trustee Barry.

Roll Call Vote:

Barry – aye; Borawski – aye; Hannon – aye; Klein – aye; Lazakis – aye; Schmitt – aye.

(Motion carried 5 – 0; Trustee Lazakis – absent)

B. Actual and Budget Comparisons For Period Ending April 30, 2007. For informational purposes only, no motion required.

C. Suburban Transportation Commission. – No action taken.

D. Strategic Planning Workshop. Trustees were asked to check schedules for discussion of setting a Board workshop meeting for any of the following Saturdays: June 30; July 7; July 14; July 21, or July 28. – No action was taken.

E. Victoria’s Mexican Grill Liquor License. – President Rodriguez stated that the new restaurant was going to be located where Peppermint Stick is now. They are looking into a pre-packaged alcohol dispenser, to regulate the liquor level and to lower the liquor license fees - No action was taken.

Item #9: Village Trustee Barry.