MINUTES OF TOWER LAKES

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Date:                   June 19, 2000

Location:   Village Office

Time:                   7:30 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, Heagarty, Jansing, Johnson, Kuskowski; President

Fitzpatrick; and Village Clerk Chulumovich.

SIGN-IN:

See Attached Sign-In list.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Trustee Heagarty made a motion to approve the April 17th meeting minutes which was seconded by Trustee Jansing and followed by a unanimous voice vote.

Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to approve the May 31st Special Board Meeting minutes which was seconded by Trustee Aitken and followed by an unanimous voice vote.

BAYS PLACE:

Trustee Jansing proposed a compromise with a significant number of North Lake homeowners and Mr. Rigali to close a portion of Bays Place by removing the asphalt, and seeding. Trustee Jansing stated that the 2 phase plan – first to leave a straight one road width to where it is today, eliminate the turnaround and remove the "west toe", thus creating green space. Phase 2 was to give the remaining property revocably to TLIA to maintain and also construct a 6 foot wide path suitable for walking, biking, etc. The property would revert back to the Village if TLIA ever dissolved.

Mrs. Shaeffer, representing TLIA, stated that in general, the TLIA Board is in favor of the compromise and that $5000 is currently available for constructing a path, etc. without a public meeting. However, expenditures beyond $5000 would have to be addressed/approved at the annual meeting. Mr. Rigali stated that he was willing to remove the "toe" and seed the area.

Trustee Jansing made a motion to remove the West Section and asphalt at Mr. Rigali’s expense and leave the North-South space as asphalt and grant TLIA a revocable license to maintain the property. The motion was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski. A discussion among the trustees followed: Trustee Cantieri stated that he preferred a definitive plan with measurements. Trustee Kuskowski stated that the compromise is going in the right direction by getting TLIA involved and allowing Mr. Rigali to take out the "toe". He stated that the process should begin without a concrete plan, because this issue will keep dragging out as it has been over the past 2 years without resolution. Trustee Aitken stated that for safety reasons he would not vote for a straight away with no room for vehicles to back up.

After the discussion a roll call vote followed: AYES: Kuskowski, Jansing, and Parro. NAYES: Aitken, Cantieri, and Heagarty. The motion failed for lack of a majority. President Fitzpatrick was not required to vote and did not vote to break the tie.

Trustee Jansing made a second motion to remove the "toe" of the boot west of the 13-ft that is the North-South roadway; have Mr. Rigali remove the asphalt and seed at his own expense; erect a road closed sign temporarily to close off the southern portion of Bays Place with the exact location to be determined by the Chief of Police; and have TLIA create a plan for the closed roadway and present to the Village Board by September 30th.

Trustee Kuskowski seconded the motion which was followed by a roll call vote: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. NAYES: None.

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT:

The Kliments, 112 South Hills Drive, reported ongoing problems with storm water flooding. President Fitzpatrick and Trustee Kuskowski stated that engineering funds are available and that the Village will pay for a professional engineer to evaluate the grading and to find a permanent solution to their problem.

WATER SYSTEM REPORT:

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

*      Consumers’ Management Contract: Trustee Parro made a motion authorizing President Fitzpatrick to sign the 2000-01 Operations and Management agreement with Consumers (with minor editing changes to the contract) which includes a 1.6% increase. The motion was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by a roll call vote: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. NAYES: None.

*      Miscellaneous: Trustee Heagarty made a motion to reimburse the Lechtanskis, Village residents, for their $250 insurance deductible as a result of water damage caused by a water meter burst in their basement. The motion was seconded by Trustee Cantieri and followed by a roll call vote: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski and Parro. NAYES: None.

Trustee Kuskowski stated that he has also spoken with the Bowmans about their water problems/damage and instructed them to place a claim with their homeowner’s insurance.

Flushing of the water mains took place from May 22 – 27th without incident.

 

PLAN COMMISSION:

The next meeting is scheduled for July 10th with the Commission continuing their work on the Comprehensive Plan.

ZBA:

No meeting held.

BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT:

*      Building Permits

Trustee Cantieri reported that 5 permits were issued during May: 27186 W. Lake Shore Drive – driveway; 801 East Lakeshore – patio; 327 East Lakeshore – new home; 412 Oxford – deck; and 404 Melrose – front porch and window. Trustee Cantieri stated that he will talk to Eric Zimmerman, Independent Inspection Services, regarding updates of open/completed permits.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

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

Trustee Jansing presented the new expanded Treasurer’s Report which includes a breakdown of fund positions and bank accounts, as well as positions on disbursements and receipts relative to the current fiscal budget.

POLICE REPORT:

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

Trustee Aitken reported that unlicensed vehicles, such as motorized skateboards, scooters, go-carts, golf carts, etc. are strictly prohibited on roads in Tower Lakes and in the state. The State does not license such vehicles.

 

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT:

Trustee Kuskowski stated the Village signed the intergovernmental agreement for the $250,000 grant from the State, but is awaiting adjunct agencies’ signatures. However, once signed (estimated 2 – 3 weeks), the Village will receive 50 percent of the funds to proceed with stormwater improvements. The Village will be required to send the State quarterly reports and to file invoices. The work must be completed by June 2001. Trustee Jansing stated that the Village will open a new checking account when the money is received. Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to pass a resolution authorizing the execution of the $250,000 grant agreement. Trustee Parro seconded the motion which was followed by a roll call vote: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. NAYES: None.

Trustee Kuskowski stated that he met with Kermit Smiddy, Cuba Township and a representative from Baxter and Woodman regarding replacing 8 culverts at CCE. The work will be subcontracted by Cuba Township (with some work done by Cuba) and Cuba will invoice.

ROADS REPORT:

Trustee Heagarty reported that the Village received bids on the Village’s paving project from 4 of 6 companies. The Village awarded Peter Baker the paving project with a bid of $8/lineal foot. The cost is about $80,000 less than the Village projected. Trustee Cantieri made a motion to authorize approval of the contractual agreement for $222,557.25 pursuant to contingencies. The motion was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by a roll call vote: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. NAYES: None

HEALTH & SANITATION:

Trustee Cantieri stated that mosquito spraying is on schedule. The Board agreed to spray for Venetian Night and July 4th activities. Trustee Cantieri stated he will evaluate further grants for recycling.

UTILITIES:

Trustee Parro reported that he met with Wauconda officials to discuss storm-warning sirens. The nearest siren to the Village is at North Barrington School. Others are at Indian Trail at the Wynstone gate, River Road at Kazimours, and on Anderson Road – ˝ mile south of 176. Testing is at 10:00 A.M. on the first Tuesday of each month. The cost to install a siren is about 25,000.

URBAN FORESTRY:

President Fitzpatrick reported that Spring Brush Recycling was successful. The Village no longer stores wood chips; however, residents can request that chips be dumped on their property, before recycling begins.

OLD BUSINESS:

The Board agreed to provide Mr. Gillette a 6-month extension on his building permit (i.e. garage) and waive the $75 extension fee.

The Village will continue to discuss the annexation of property with Fenview for a proposed playground/soccer field. The property has been appraised at $10,000 and can be sold for $8,000.

Trustee Jansing made a motion to purchase a Canon copier with Trustee Heagarty seconding the motion. A roll call vote followed: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. NAYES: None. Furthermore, Trustee Jansing made a motion authorizing President Fitzpatrick and/or Trustee Cantieri to dispose of extraneous office property and old copiers which was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by a unanimous voice vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

Trustee Heagarty made a motion to pass the Prevailing Wage Resolution which was seconded by Trustee Jansing and followed by a roll call vote: AYES: Aitken, Cantieri, Heagarty, Jansing, Kuskowski, and Parro. NAYES: None.

President Fitzpatrick reported that a local builder is interested in the Barclay Woods subdivision, annexed several years ago to Tower Lakes with 8 buildable sites.

MEETING ADJOURNED:

At 10:45 P.M., Trustee Haegerty made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Trustee Kuskowski and followed by unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Madeline M. Chulumovich

Village Clerk