MINUTES OF TOWER LAKES

PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

Date: August 21, 2000

Location: Village Office

Time: 7:10 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, Kuskowski and Parro; President Fitzpatrick; and Village Clerk Chulumovich.

SIGN-IN:

See Attached Sign-In list.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to approve the June 17^th minutes as amended which was seconded by Trustee Jansing and followed by a unanimous voice vote. (See June 17^th minutes). Trustee Parro made a motion to approve the June 17^th Public Hearing minutes which was seconded by Trustee Cantieri and followed by an unanimous voice vote. Trustee Kuskowski made a motion to approve the July 17^th minutes which was seconded by Trustee Parro and followed by an unanimous voice vote.

WATER SYSTEM:

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

Miscellaneous: Well 2 will be capped on September 11.

Bob Ernst suggested that the west side drain pipe be extended into the lake a few feet to prevent erosion

Trustee Kuskowski reported that WVP looked at wells 1 and 4 for modifications and he is awaiting recommendations. Trustee Kuskowski also reported that improvements to the mains on Tomahawk and Esther will be done with the state grant and will cost about $45,000. EPA requires a permit for the work, as well as engineering drawings.

PLAN COMMISSION:

No meeting held.

ZBA:

No meeting held.

BUILDING AND ZONING REPORT:

Building Permits

Trustee Cantieri reported that 7 permits were issued during July: 215 Circle - new roof; 404 E. Lakeshore – new roof; 287 Pebble Creek – new roof; 26777 Rose Terrace – new roof; 21090 Fenview Dr- new roof; 601 E. Lake shore – roof repair; and 211 W. Lake Shore – addition.

President Fitzpatrick and Trustee Cantieri stated they met with Mr. Mennina, the developer of the lot on the corner of Rte. 59 and Roberts Road. He has satisfied the LCSWM and the Army Corps of Engineer requirements and has applied for a building permit which was denied – specifically because of a height variance of 5 feet. Mr. Menina plans to reside in the house when completed.

President Fitzpatrick reiterated that if residents make their own improvements on the Village right of way (e.g. bricking driveway apron) the Village, if it needs to make repairs (e.g. due to water main break, etc) is not responsible for repairing the right of way back to the improved" form.

TREASURER'S REPORT:

President Fitzpatrick reviewed the list of August bills to be paid. Trustee Jansing made a motion to approve payment of the August 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.

POLICE REPORT:

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

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT:

Trustee Kuskowski stated that a 4 foot culvert on Edwards Lane has been repaired and a new drainage line on W. Tower and Oak was installed.

ROADS REPORT:

Trustee Heagarty reported that the road re-paving project will commence within the next few weeks. The parking lot by the beach will be expanded to allow for 2 lane unobstructed traffic. The Board also agreed to pave the parking lot, but not the raised area of the tennis courts.

The 2020 Regional Transportation Plan – 2000 edition is available at the Village.

HEALTH & SANITATION:

Trustee Cantieri reported that on September 9^th, SWALCO will be accepting electronic equipment for recycling at the Motorola facility in Libertyville.

UTILITIES:

Trustee Parro met with the General Manager of AT&T Cable Services regarding their plans upgrading the Village’s cable system (e.g. digital cable). The General Manager said that Tower Lakes is not in the 2000 work plan. However, the Village can expect to know if its in the 2001 work plan when the plan is completed in November.

URBAN FORESTRY:

President Fitzpatrick reported that this year has been a bad year for the trees in private residences and the Village (including TLIA property) due to the weather conditions. Both President Fitzpatrick and Bob Ernst reported that reforestation efforts will continue, specifically focusing on trees that are primarily disease resistant.

OLD BUSINESS:

Trustee Parro agreed to obtain information regarding the placing of lightning detectors on utility poles.

Bob Ernst reported that regarding Bays Place, TLIA proposed letting 60 inches of the asphalt remain over the water main and continuing the asphalt path for a distance of 100 feet. The decision and approval of the costs to install benches and trees would be made at the November annual meeting. Mr. Ernst reported that TLIA expects to present the Board with a plan at the September Village Board meeting. If the Village Board agrees with the plan then it would give the property to TLIA revocably.

President Fitzpatrick reported that he will obtain a legal description of what the revocable license includes (e.g. property west of the causeway, etc.)

NEW BUSINESS:

Rick’s Mosquito Control Service distributed information regarding its business. The representative stated that his company is cheaper and more thorough than Clarke (Village’s current mosquito abatement contract) and that he would like the opportunity to bid on the next Village contract.

Mr. Bowman, resident of 414 East Lakeshore, spoke before the Board regarding the water damage caused to his property over the years by a faulty water main on East Lakeshore. The Board agreed to submit to the Village’s insurance company Mr. Bowman’s initial claim of $4900. Mr. Bowman agreed to provide the Village with estimates to complete the repairs within a week, so that the Board knows the magnitude of the claims. Mr. Bowman, who is in the insurance business, also requested the opportunity to bid on the Village’s insurance policy which is set to expire on September 21^st.

Trustee Cantieri reported that he has a quote from another insurance company, Wine Serge & Co.. which is $2000 to $3000 less than the current insurer and includes more coverage. The Board agreed to compare the present insurer costs and coverage with Wine Serge & Co. and make a decision at the September board meeting.

The Board agreed to hold Fall Brush pick-up day on October 16^th.

Mr. Koerten, 202 West Tower, requested a "courtesy review" before the Board, of his plans for a 2 car garage. The Board agreed to provide a courtesy review.

MEETING ADJOURNED:

At 9:45 P.M., Trustee Cantieri made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Trustee Heagarty and followed by unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully Submitted,

Madeline M. Chulumovich

Village Clerk