MINUTES OF TOWER LAKES
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Date: April 15, 2002
Location: Village Office
Time: 7:01 pm
1. PLEDGE: President Kuskowski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Sign in sheet circulated.
ROLL CALL: Present: Village President Kuskowski, Trustees Adams, Aitken, Cantieri, Parro, Filippell, Rigali, and Village Clerk Leitner, Village Treasurer Gidley.
Also in attendance: Dorothy Pratt, Deputy Village Clerk and newsletter correspondent.
2. SSA PUBLIC HEARING: Enlargement of SSA to include the Groh/Glen Geary Brae Property. Since this property was annexed after the passage of the SSA, the Village needs to pass an ordinance authorizing the enlargement of the SSA to include this property. That ordinance was passed in March. The public Hearing held tonight is in furtherance of the legal requirements for the enlargement, and sixty days hence the SSA may actually be enlarged to include the Groh/Glen Geary Brae property. No representatives from the Groh development were in attendance, and there was no discussion. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Tr Cantieri and seconded by TR Parro and followed by a Roll Call vote: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Cantieri,Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None.
3. BARCLAY’S WOODS PUBLIC HEARING: Amended annexation agreement relative to the Barclay’s Woods subdivision. In 1992, this parcel was platted and annexed to the Village, but the plat was never recorded. Old Colony Builders bought the property and submitted a revised plat, which was necessary due to changes in building requirements. The new plat requires an amended annexation agreement, and the Village needs to approve both. On December 13, 2001, the Village Plan Commission held a Public Hearing and recommended approval of both to the Village pending resolution of four issues: a) consider relocation of entrance near Lot 1; b) relocate driveway on Lot 8 to the other side of the lot; c) ask IDOT if it will allow ingress and/or egress from Route 59 for the construction traffic; and d) have the developer walk the proposed road with the Village Arborist to identify trees. The plat and the annexation agreement have been reviewed by the Trustees and the Village Attorney. Jack Lageschulte, President and sole owner of Old Colony Builders added that when he bought Barclay’s Woods, he discovered that the plat had never been recorded, so he has to redo the legal process. In the meantime, the laws governing building on wetlands changed, so he also had to redo the plat. The Corp of Engineers, Lake County and the Ill Dept of Conservation have all signed off on this plat. Old Colony will be financing two handpicked builders on this project. He intends to build all eight houses using these two builders. As for the four comments from the Plan Commission, Mr Lageschulte : a) will not move the Pebble Creek extension because to do so will compromise the build-ability of Lot 1; b) will not relocate the driveway for Lot 8 because the topography makes it very difficult; c) has checked with IDOT but IDOT will not even agree to limited northbound ingress from Rte 59 into the construction site; and d) has already walked the property with the Village Arborist, Rich Bergland of Hendricksen Trees, and identified trees to keep. Mr. Lageschulte added that he learned a lot from the Village Arborist, and pointed out that one of the reasons he acquired Barclay’s Woods was because of all the trees. Mr Lageschulte noted that he plans to cut fewer trees by installing curbs and gutters rather than installing swales.
Joe Mehringer, Pres of CCE Homeowner’s Association had three questions: a) What is the timing of the project; b) will the required Barclay’s Woods homeowner association be separate or can it be part of CCE association; and c) can the Letter of Credit cover water damage also since CCE is upstream from Barclay’s Woods. Mr Lageschulte responded that the road construction will take place summer-fall, 2002. Village Attorney Jim Bateman responded to the second question by noting that the CCE Homeowner’s Association is mandatory for all residents there, but they have little to maintain other than signage. Therefore, because the new neighborhood is required to maintain the detention ponds, it might be difficult to have the CCE residents agree to include Barclay’s Woods.
Greg Valicka, Chairman of the Plan Commission and a CCE resident expressed the concern for the young children on Rolling Green with construction traffic going through there, and also asked whether screening or a berm could be installed at the Pebble Creek entrance at Powers’ house. Village Attorney Bateman recalled that the Powers’ septic field is in the Barclay Woods property and this was pointed out to Mr. Powers ten years ago and was to be corrected then. Lake County Health must look at this. Developer will cut off Powers’ septic line at the property line. In the mean time, there are still issues to be worked out regarding the Annexation Agreement. Pres Kuskowski said that the Village Board has no plans to act on the Annexation Agreement tonight. Motion to close the public hearing was made by Tr Aitken and seconded by TR Rigali and followed by a Roll Call vote: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Cantieri, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None.
4. AWARDS TO POLICE OFFICERS: Chief Sinacore presented officers recognized by Karen Gold, victim services coordinator for the Alliance against Intoxicated Motorists ("AIM"). AIM members are comprised of family members of victims of drunk drivers. Ms. Gold lost her husband and best friend to a drunk driver. She thanked Tower Lakes Police Chief Sinacore and presented awards to Officers Ron Pilati, Robert Salmen, and Tony Colatorti for their work in taking drunk drivers off the road. Police Chief Sinacore noted that the Tower Lakes Police spent 400 hours in training last year at the State Police academy. PC Sinacore also mentioned new TL officer Michael Paul who, together with Officer Tony Colatorti, on April l9, 2001 stopped a speeder, smelled alcohol and marijuana, found marijuana and approximately $5,000.00 in the car. In addition, just this week they stopped three DUI’s. PC Sinacore gave commendations to both of these officers.
5.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Trustee Adams to approve the minutes of the March Village Board Meeting, seconded by Trustee Rigali and followed by a Roll Call vote: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. Abstain Cantieri.
the road. The three lots being built on back there collect a lot of water, and she doesn’t want this water coming into her property across West Drive once the building commences or at its completion. She handed out letters she has sent in connection with this concern.
Also, Mike Galvin of 731 Circle expressed the same concern in connection with his property, which is adjacent to the proposed building site. Tr Cantieri said the Village hasn’t seen anything before today on this project. Tr Cantieri noted these residents’ concerns, and pointed out that a silt fence is the standard way to address the water flow problem they are concerned about during construction.
Nate Palmer, a resident of Barrington Hills asked if he could get on the agenda for the Health and Sanitation Public Hearing scheduled for April 30, 2002. He has a product he’s patenting to alleviate smoke due to leaf burning in Barrington Hills. Tr Rigali noted that the hearing is scheduled as an informational presentation only, and is not intended for debate. The later meeting -intended for debate- has not been yet scheduled.
7. WATER SYSTEM REPORT: Pres Kuskowski reported that the Village monthly water consumption is at 117,000 gallons per day, which is a little higher than normal, but still okay.
DCCA Grant: President Kuskowski reported no change. We still have approximately $500.00 to spend out of this fund with a final report to submit to DCCA.
PLAN COMMISSION: Re: Comprehensive Plan Draft No. 10. Pres Kuskowski would like the Village map to include areas annexed to the Village since 1993 annexed areas. Hold off publication until this is updated. Motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan with map amendment made by Tr Adams, seconded by Cantieri and followed by a roll call vote. AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Cantieri, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None.
9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS: No Report.
10. BUILDING AND ZONING: Tr Cantieri presented the report. Six permits were issued (list attached). Ordinance violations-Tom Groh Trailers. Fence on Barsumian- going to ZBA for variance. Drew Mack, West Tower, may go to ZBA for a variance on the playhouse/outbuilding.
BACOG- Impact fee meeting this Friday. BACOG is accepting bids from three attorneys on drafting impact fee ordinances language for the region. Individual community’s will review for their own use. Road and performance bond ordinance amendment to be tabled at this time pending review by the village attorney of the ordinance and amendment together.
11. TREASURER’S REPORT: Tr. Filippell reported on the distributed monthly expenditure summary, year to date summary and profit and loss statement. The PLshows a $98,000.00 profit and the Village has two choices: a) let it run through to end of fiscal year and bring the Village’s net position out of negative position, or b) take $50,000.00 and fund those items from this year’s budget that never got funded. Need to decide by April 29th. Funding these items will show a smaller general fund balance for the new fiscal year. Each trustee must order in writing the expenditure of these funds for the Village Treasurer. Tr Parro asked whether it is possible to prorate these funds. Treasurer Gidley responded that this would be difficult for two reasons: a) its too late in our fiscal year to set up an accrual line item, and b) it wasn’t in last year’s budget.
Monthly Bills: Motion to approve the bills was made by Trustee Filippell and seconded by Trustee Adams. VOTE: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Cantieri, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. ABSTAIN: None.
2002-2003 Budget: Tr Filippell consolidated information provided by trustees. Tr Rigali noted that storm water management needs to be added to the budget- last year’s storm water budget was provided primarily through the DCCA Grant, which has been used. Modifications discussed. Motion to approve the budget as modified was made by Trustee Aitken and seconded by Trustee Cantieri. VOTE: AYES: Trustees Adams, Aitken, Cantieri, Filippell, Parro, Rigali. NAYES: None. ABSTAIN: None. Budget passed.
was told by Ameritech that the FCC limits refunds depending on the size of the bill. Tower Lakes can expect a refund of about $400.00.
at the Village office. The new patrol car is on the streets. Thanks again to the Massarellis. BACOG emergency planning meeting was held April 12, 2002. Upshot-each village will do its own plan and share its information and resources with BACOG and non-BACOG communities in the surrounding area.
14. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: Trustee Rigali reported auguring; Kubalas issues. He will discuss further with Pres Kuskowski.
15. ROADS: Trustee Parro reported that the overweight bond ordinance is being reviewed by village attorney. Treasurer Gidley will be keeping road bond contingencies open until 2005 because Village ordinance currently allows two years for reclamation of unspent bonds. Road sweeping has begun.
16. HEALTH AND SANITATION: Tr Rigali reported that SWALCO will have compost bins on sale at $20.00/bin. There will be an announcement in newspaper. He discussed with SWALCO a side vacuum for garbage truck or unlimited waste bags regarding leaf pickup. SWALCO is sponsoring a Refuse Consortium meeting on April 24 at 7pm.
Mosquito Abatement-The Clarke contract has one more year. They are to call before coming. Cuba Township contracts with Clarke to do larvaciding in areas with standing water.
Public Hearing on leaf burning set for April 30, 2002. The Health and Sanitation Committee, SWALCO and Lake County Health will attend this information only meeting. It was observed that some governmental entities promote burning, including CFC and Lake County Forest preserve.
17. UTILITIES: ATT Broadband- Tr Adams discussed the ATT Broadband Cable Agreement. He would like to get DSL in Tower Lakes. He knows that North Barrington is talking to other DSL-type providers—he’ll look into joining them. In the meantime, ATT promises to get cables buried and to provide the Village access to a cable station for broadcasting. Review of the Price Waterhouse Cooper audit for ATT shows that the revenue from Tower Lakes does not match what it should be. There will be ‘tri-trenching’ for utilities in Barclay’s Woods. The merger with Comcast will require a new approval by the Village.
18. URBAN FORESTRY: Village resident Randy Spiess is looking to coordinate Arbor Day.
19. OLD BUSINESS:
Codification: Submitted back to Sterling with Trustee comments.
Lake County Regional Forum-to update Lake County’s Comprehensive Plan. Next meeting scheduled for May 1. Tr Parro to attend.
20. NEW BUSINESS:
Volunteer Week: Pres Kuskowski recited a Proclamation in connection
with volunteer week.
BACOG Resolution regarding Route 59 expansion: BACOG hopes all villages can and will agree to this resolution.
Village Hall Improvement Grant: The survey is in for this $35,000.00 grant; first step in Village Hall expansion.
Pres Kuskowski plans to install a notice locker outside the Village Hall door, similar to the one at the Tower Lakes Beach.
BAGIS training attended by Parro and Bagggett. Looking to updating map, or go to Baxter and Woodman to update the 1993 Gatechair map in the TL telephone book.
MEETING ADJOURNED: Motion to adjourn the Board meeting made by Tr Aitken and seconded by Tr Parro and followed by unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathleen Leitner
Village Clerk
04-24-02