MINUTES OF TOWER LAKES

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Date: December 20,1999

Location: Village Office

Time: 7:02 P.M.

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PLEDGE:

President Fitzpatrick called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Trustees Aitken, Cantieri, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro; President

Fitzpatrick. Absent: Heagarty.

SIGN-IN:

See Attached Sign-In list.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Trustee Jansing made a motion to approve the September 20^th meeting minutes

which was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by a unanimous voice vote.

Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to approve the October 18^th meeting minutes which

was seconded by Trustee Jansing and followed by a unanimous voice vote.

WATER SYSTEM REPORT:

Trustee Kuskowski reported that there were 6 leaks over the past two months with a major leak at Robin and Barsumian. He also reported that the estimated cost for refurbishing Well #2 is about $28,000. This amount includes removing and capping the old tank.

Henderson has requested final payment of $10,000. Trustee Kuskowski stated he will hold back $5,000 for items that still need to be completed (i.e. landscaping). The landscaping company reportedly will warrantee their work to April 15, 2000; however Trustee Kuskowski stated that this is not an acceptable date and that August is an acceptable date. Trustee Jansing made a motion to authorize payment not to exceed $5000 to JJ Henderson for the final bill and to withhold the final $5000 until the landscaping issue is fully resolved. Trustee Parro seconded the motion which was followed by a Roll Call vote: Ayes: Trustees Aitken, Cantieri, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. Nays: None. Trustee Kuskowski reported that he will continue to check the landscaping costs, negotiate the changes, and resolve this issue.

Monthly Production Report

The Monthly Production Report and Year-to-Date Summary are available at the Village Office.

PLAN COMMISSION:

Ms. Hawkes, Chair – Plan Commission, reported that after several public hearings over the past two months regarding the adoption of the amendment to Section 15.03 of the Zoning Ordinance relative to the Parking of Trucks, Trailers, Commercial Vehicles, Recreations Vehicles, Boats and Similar Vehicles and to Section 15.05 relative to Enforcement and Fines, the Plan Commission voted to recommend adoption of the amendments with the following two changes: 1) increasing the amount of time for purposed of loading/unloading from 6 to 48 continuous hours on one 30 day period; and 2) omitting the part of the definition of a commercial vehicle that included signage in excess of one square foot.

Trustee Cantieri made a motion to receive and approve the Plan Commission report which was seconded by Trustee Jansing and followed by a unanimous voice vote. The Board of Trustees agreed to discuss and vote on the adoption of the "revised" ordinance at the January 17^th Board Meeting.

ZBA:

No meeting was held nor are any scheduled.

BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT:

Building Permits

Trustee Cantieri reported that three permits were issued for the following residences: 104 Terrace – window replacement; 219 East Lakeshore Drive – kitchen remodel; and 202 West Tower – bathroom remodel. Trustee Cantieri also reported that BOCA building code has a section regarding with appearance issues. He agreed to review this section and report back.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

President Fitzpatrick reviewed the Treasurer's report and list of November and December bills to be paid. Trustee Jansing made a motion to approve the November Treasurer’s Report and pay the November bills which was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by a roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Aitken, Cantieri, Jansing, Kuskowski and Parro. Nays: None. Trustee Jansing made a motion to approve the December Treasurer’s Report and pay the December bills which was seconded by Trustee Aitken and followed by a roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Aitken, Cantieri, Jansing, Kuskowski and Parro. Nays: None.

FINANCE REPORT:

Trustee Jansing made a motion to adopt the 1999-2000 Tax Levy Ordinance 99-442 which was seconded by Trustee Cantieri and followed by a roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Aitken, Cantieri, Jansing, Kuskowski and Parro. Nays: None.

Trustee Jansing made a motion to adopt the 1999 –2000 Road & Bridge Resolution #261 which was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by a roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Aitken, Cantieri, Jansing, Kuskowski and Parro. Nays: None.

POLICE REPORT:

Trustee Aitken reviewed the monthly Police Activity Report which is on file at the Village Office.

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT:

Trustee Kuskowski reported that the $19,000 grant application (i.e. 50-50 grant) from Lake County Storm Water Management Commission (LCSWMC) was approved by the Lake County Watershed Management Board and will proceed to LCSWMC Board for approval in January. The grant will be used to alleviate drainage problems in CCE. The Village plans to pay its half of the $19,000 with funds from the $250,000 State of Illinois Grant.

Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to adopt the Watershed Development Ordinance (#99-443) and will petition to become a certified community which was seconded by Trustee Cantieri and followed by an unanimous voice vote. (See October meeting minutes for discussion of Certified Community, etc).

ROADS REPORT:

Trustee Cantieri reported that the stop sign and Gateway and East Tower is damaged. The Trustees requested that residents report damaged or missing signs to the Village Office.

HEALTH & SANITATION:

Trustee Cantieri reported that in January, letters will be sent to residents with Aerobic and Wisconsin Mound Septic Systems requiring them to semiannually submit a certified inspection report to the Village Office. The Village, as well as Lake County ordinances require that licensed inspectors inspect these systems every 6 months and that proof of inspections be filed with the Village.

UTILITIES:

Trustee Parro reported that Commonwealth Edison has filed a Y2K Preparedness Plan with the Village. Trustee Parro made a motion to approve the Local Emergency Energy Plan governing rolling blackouts which was seconded by Trustee Aitken and followed by a unanimous voice vote. In addition, Trustee Parro reported that he will notify ComEd that the Village Office houses the Police Facility so that it will be appropriately addressed in the Plan.

Effective January, AT&T will raise the cable rates for basic service from $23.20 to $24.35. No further information available from AT&T regarding digital cable service.

Trustee Parro also stated that Consumer’s has not yet provided a recommendation regarding alternate "electricity" suppliers for the two water system wells.

URBAN FORESTRY:

No news to report.

OLD BUSINESS:

President Fitzpatrick reported that regarding the potential construction on Lots 19 and 20 that since these lots were platted before the Village was incorporated that they are buildable if they need other Village Ordinance requirements, such as lot size and septic requirements, etc.

Trustee Aitken reported that 24 residents have not purchased vehicle stickers which were due by July 1, 1999. The Board discussed changing their policy to include fines for late payment -- $20 per vehicle if paid before July 1^st deadline increasing to $50 per vehicle past the deadline.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Jansing made a motion to approve the Resolution (99R-262) an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Jurisdictional Boundary Agreement with Trustee Kuskowski seconding the motion which was followed by a unanimous voice vote.

Trustee Parro reported that the Village’s web page is up and running. A press release announcing the website will be sent out to the local newspapers, villages, and BACOG.

Trustee Parro reported that the cost of purchasing and installing a flag/flag pole in front of the Village Office is about $1700. The Board agreed to consider this further in the Spring and include in next year’s budget. The Board also suggested "lighting" for the flag and Village sign.

MEETING ADJOURNED:

At 8:51 P.M., Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Trustee Aitken and followed by unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted,

Madeline M. Chulumovich

Village Clerk