MINUTES OF TOWER LAKES

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 

Date:                March 17, 2003

 

Location:          Village Office

 

Time:                7:40 pm

 

ROLL CALL: Present:  President Kuskowski, Trustees Aitken, Gidley, Cantieri, Parro, Rigali (late) and Village Clerk Leitner.  Also in attendance:  Dorothy Pratt, Deputy Village Clerk and newsletter correspondent.  Absent: Trustee Adams.

 

1. PLEDGE: President Kuskowski called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Sign in sheet circulated.

 

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion was made by Trustee Parro and seconded by Trustee Cantieri to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2003 Village Board meeting and followed by a voice vote, with Trustee Rigali abstaining.

 

3. TLIA Presentation: ‘Clearwater Revival’: No report.

 

4. PLAN COMMISSION: Pres Kuskowski reported on the Impact Fee Presentation to the Plan Commission by BACOG Director Janet Agnoletti and District #220 Deb Etzel. They seek Tower Lakes endorsement and adoption of an impact fee ordinance drafted by attorneys hired by BACOG to create a unified approach among the Barrington communities regarding impact fees. Pres Kuskowski reported that the Plan Commission deferred its decision until next month so that it can obtain further information.

 

5. ZBA: No report.

 

6. BUILDING AND ZONING:  Building permits- on file at the Village office.

Ordinance Violation: one pending from last month.  The Tower Lakes Inspector and the Lake County Inspector worked together and obtained a modification.

Village Code Amendments- Deferring decision on fees and penalties provision until discussed with Village Attorney Bateman.

Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (“TCO”)- Further discussion on a motion introduced last month to introduce a moratorium on the issuance of TCO’s. Pres Kuskowski suggested the blanket moratorium be modified to account for weather-induced delays. Further, the person making the decision needs to be the Trustee responsible for B&Z.  Tr Gidley does not like the way TCO’s are being used—weather induced exception makes sense, but would prefer to extend the permit instead of issuing the TCO.  Tr Cantieri concurs. Another option is to issue the Certificate of Occupancy (“CO”) and withhold the bond until the Lake County requirements have been met. In any case, Tr Cantieri will not issue a CO with any interior requirements outstanding. Tr Rigali  asked what the net effect is—why does it matter if you extend the permit or issue a TCO? Tr Gidley responded that it allows the Village to eliminate an extra layer of work. The Board briefly discussed requiring a performance bond from the builder, but that would require a new ordinance. Another question considered whether the homeowner’s lender will lend against a CO with conditions—perhaps a three party agreement could be worked out with the lender.  Tr Parro suggested: 1) do not lift the moratorium; 2) consider giving CO’s on a case-by-case basis; while 3) Tr Cantieri researches additional performance bonds.  Tr Cantieri will discuss with the Village Attorney.

Independent Inspections- Tr Cantieri reported on his meeting with Jeff Stalker to improve communication and improve understanding of TL ordinances. Tr Cantieri exploring other inspection companies as well.

Outbuilding Status- Tr Cantieri will report on next month.

 

7. and 8. TREASURER’S REPORT AND FINANCE REPORT: Acting Treas Gidley distributed the monthly expenditures summary, profit and loss statement, Year to Year comparisons and a draft P&L overview of the past two years, and a draft monthly budget for 03-04 estimated from previous years.  Please use the draft piece for your 03-04 budget projections. Trustees need to make their budget projection for the April meeting.

Monthly Bills: Motion to approve the bills plus three additional bills due to be paid prior to the April meeting was made by Trustee Gidley and seconded by Trustee Rigali, and followed by a Roll Call vote: VOTE: AYES: Trustees Parro, Gidley, Aitken, Cantieri, Rigali. Absent: Adams.

Minutes of the Budget and Finance Committee meeting to be prepared. The Lake County bills’ remittance will be late.

 

9. POLICE REPORT:  Monthly Activities Report-Tr Aitken presented the 489 monthly activities report, on file at the Village office.

Administrative Adjudication Ordinance- State law allows administrative adjudication of violations of the Village Code which do not fall under state laws. Only covers non-moving traffic related violations; parking and equipment violations.  Processing these matters in court is expensive for the police department and requires the Village to give the state 75% of the fee collected. A depository box for the fee is included in the ordinance. Motion to approve the ordinance, with suggested changes to page 9, amending the Village Code Title 1 by adding a new Chapter 9 to allow administrative adjudication of non-moving traffic violations was made by Trustee Gidley and seconded by Trustee Aitken, and followed by a Roll Call vote: VOTE: AYES: Trustees Parro, Gidley, Aitken, Cantieri, Rigali. Absent: Adams.

 

 

10. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: Resident John Johnson’s map is completed.  Repair areas are designated; Pres Kuskowski is seeking bids.

NPDESII Submission- Federally mandated program on ‘National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System’ required by all urbanized municipalities with storm sewers, including Tower Lakes.  Pres Kuskowski submitted a notice of intent 03-10-03 with the assistance of Baxter and Woodman. Lake County Storm Water Management will provide most of the materials necessary to demonstrate compliance. LCSWM suggests the Village Board adopt the resolution. Motion was made by Trustee Aitken and seconded by Trustee Rigali to adopt the resolution regarding NPDESII Submission as suggested by LCSWM and followed by a voice vote: all ayes.

 

11. ROADS: Tr Parro reported discussion with Cuba Township vandalized signs and developing a list of signs in the village, not just stop and yield signs. A proposal on tree trimming was discussed.

 

12. HEALTH AND SANITATION:

Waste Management Fee Change Resolution: Increase in cost of 24 cents per month per home for Waste Management contract requested, due to an omission from the original contract.  The increase will not be back dated. Motion made by Tr  Cantieri, seconded by Tr Rigali and followed by a roll call vote: VOTE: AYES: Trustees Rigali, Parro, Gidley, Aitken, Cantieri. Absent: Adams.

 

13. UTILITIES:

Water System Pres Kuskowski reported that the water usage is normal.

The break in the line at WLSD will be fixed, weather permitting.

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14. URBAN FORESTRY: No report.

 

15. BACOG REPORT: Janet Agnoletti briefed BACOG on the State’s Emergency Preparedness as well as other Springfield legislation.  She encouraged all Village officials to attend the Officials Workshop on April 16th.

 

16. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No comments.

 

17. OLD BUSINESS: March 26- meeting here at the Village Hall with LCDOT and TLIA and the two homeowners regarding the preliminary draft of the bike path at Roberts Road.

Tower Lakes- not currently negotiating with Consumers Water to sell water co.

The Bluffs of Lake Fairview (next to Vignocchi)-plans were distributed. Lake County approved. Tower Lakes received the plans for review because it is within 11/2 miles of the Village border.

 

18. NEW BUSINESS: No report.

 

MEETING ADJOURNED:  Motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting made by Trustee Rigali, seconded by Trustee Aitken and followed by unanimous voice vote.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Kathleen Leitner

Village Clerk

04-21-03

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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