MINUTES OF TOWER LAKES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Date: March 18, 2002
Location: Village Office
Time: 7:09 pm
PLEDGE: President Kuskowski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sign in sheet circulated.
1. ROLL CALL: Present: Village President Kuskowski, Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Parro, Rigali , Absent: Cantieri. Village Clerk Leitner and Village Treasurer Gidley. Also in attendance: Dorothy Pratt, Deputy Village Clerk and newsletter correspondent.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Trustee Rigali to approve the minutes of the February Village Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Adams and followed by a Roll Call vote: AYES: Trustees Adams, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. ABSTAIN: Aitken. ABSENT: Cantieri.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Rick Alexander, Ric’s Mosquito Control Service. Requesting consideration of his company for Tower Lakes’ mosquito abatement services this year.
4. WATER SYSTEM REPORT: Pres Kuskowski reported that the February monthly report has been received- consumption was normal at approximately 108,000/gallons/day. The report is on file at the office.
DCCA Grant: President Kuskowski reported there is no change to the status of this grant. Pres Kuskowski has learned that the $3,800.00 interest earned on the grant money has to be returned to the state.
Water Rate Ordinance: Trustee Parro introduced a motion to amend the Water Rate Ordinance, to clarify water billing in the Village. Motion by Trustee Aitken to approve the amendment to the Water Rate Ordinance seconded by Trustee Parro and followed by a Roll Call vote: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Cantieri.
5. PLAN COMMISSION: Comprehensive Plan—Plan Commission Chair Greg Valicka reported on the March 14 Public Hearing. Residents of Fairview Estates were in attendance, expressing concerns with our boundary agreement with Wauconda. Chair Valicka also handed out draft No. 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. Trustees to review.
Barclay’s Woods: Revised Annexation Agreement from the Village Attorney. Pres Kuskowski wants final comments by next month’s meeting. Lageschulte will address in writing the four concerns addressed at last month’s Board meeting and will walk the property with the Village Arborist.
6. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: Magro Variance: Pres Kuskowski recused himself from consideration of ZBA Chair Larry Gold’s presentation of the ZBA’s recommendation to approve the variance request of Tony and Mary Magro. The Magro’s request a variance from Zoning Ordinance Sec. 1401 regarding building height restriction of 27-feet to allow for a front elevation of 30-feet, and a side elevation of 35-feet on their new home to be constructed at 25920 Tomahawk Lane. Motion by Trustee Aitken to approve the ZBA recommendation seconded by Trustee Parro and followed by a Roll Call vote: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. ABSENT: Cantieri.
8. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treas. Gidley presented profit/loss statement, monthly expenditures statement, year-to-date budget, bank statements, and itemized expenditures.
Monthly Bills: Motion to approve the bills was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by Trustee Rigali. VOTE: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. Absent: Cantieri.
9. FINANCE REPORT:Tr Filippell noted that discussions continue with SBC-Ameritech on the Village telephone bill. Insurance switch to to Wine and Serge has saved money. Tr Filippell to hold a Finance Committee meeting to review budget prior to presentation at next month’s meeting.
10. POLICE REPORT: The monthly activities report is on file at the Village office.
Trustee Aitken will call a meeting of the Police Committee to discuss the Village Attorney’s recommendation that the Village consider an intergovernmental agreement with Cuba Township regarding Timberlake’s request for Tower Lakes’ police patrol.
Police Chief Sinacore reported that two residents have volunteered to donate a PT Cruiser to the village police department, which is more friendly, like the bicycles. Wine and Serge said there will be no additional insurance expense. All police equipment for this car has been donated. Police Committee will meet and discuss.BACOG will hold an emergency Planning Meeting, to be attended by Tower Lakes Rep Allie Widmar and/or Police Chief Sinacore.
11. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: Trustee Rigali reported no new issues. Meeting with Tom Kubala to develop priorities and begin bidding process, as necessary.
12. ROADS: Tr Parro making a map of road requiring shoulders. Would like to work with Tr Rigali and coordinate projects. Tr Rigali asked whether Bays Place has generated complaints. Vehicle Sticker scofflaws are all paid. Signs—all installed.
OverWeight Road Bonds Proposal submitted by Office Manager Debra Baggett seeks to revise the procedure for charging overweight bond fees. Discussion produced suggestions, including: checking with adjacent communities to coordinate with them; getting copy of driver’s active insurance, possibly name the Village as additional insured.
TRS Parro and Cantieri will coordinate and work with Village Attorney Bateman.
13. HEALTH AND SANITATION: SWALCO- Tr Rigali –Tower Lakes residents’ leaf-burning petition considered at a 2-28-02 meeting attended by Tony Cantieri, Craig Shully, Sarah Sellers, Margaret Petronik, and Cathy Featherstone resulted in a recommendation to hold two public hearings—first to be educational to the community; second-inviting community response.Refuse Consortium Meeting attended 3-13-02. Household Chemical Waste can be dropped off at McHenry College April 13, 2002 from 8am to 3pm. Piant, solvents, motor oil antifreeze, household cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, wed killer, insecticides, can be dropped off.
14. UTILITIES: ComEd: Motion to approve Resolution to adopt ComEd’s recommended tree trimming procedures made by Tr Rigali, seconded by Tr Adams passed . VOTE: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. Absent: Cantieri.
ATT Broadband- New representative and new 800 number for customer complaints: 1-866-594-1234. Village has no objection to Patronik’s request to bury a power line in connection with a home addition.
15. URBAN FORESTRY: Tr Adams reported that the Village will again apply for TreeCity designation. Contact Randy Spiess for a replacement tree under the Village’s tree replacement program.
16. OLD BUSINESS:
Codification: Final comments due from Trusees. Village Clerk Leitner to compile and get comments to Sterling for revision. Revision should be then reviewed by Village Attorney.
17. NEW BUSINESS: Pres Kukowski reported receipt of a $35,000.00 grant for the renovation of the Village office. Thanks to Rep. Beaubienfor his assistance in this grant. Motion to approve an Ordinance expanding the SSA to include the Groh property made by was made by Trustee Adams and seconded by Trustee Rigali. VOTE: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Rigali. NAYES: None. Absent: Cantieri, Parro.
MEETING ADJOURNED: Motion to adjourn the Board meeting made at 10:27 pm by Tr Adams and seconded by Tr Rigali and followed by unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Leitner
Village Clerk
04-11-02