Village of Vernon Hills President and Board of Trustees met Oct. 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
I. Village Manager Fleischhauer called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
II. Roll call indicated the following Board Members present: Trustees Koch, Marquardt, Oppenheim, Forster. Trustee Schultz, Trustee Takaoka and President Byrne were absent. A quorum was established.
Also present were: Village Manager Fleischhauer, Assistant Village Manager Petrillo, Community Development Director Atkinson, Chief Kreis, Public Works Director Brown, Village Attorney Ferolo, Village Attorney Forte and Recording Secretary Koehl.
Trustee Oppenheim made a motion to appoint Trustee Koch President Pro Tem for the duration of the meeting, second by Trustee Marquardt. Roll call vote: AYES: 4 - Oppenheim, Koch, Marquardt, Forster NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: 3 - Schultz, Takaoka, Byrne Motion carried.
III. The Pledge of Allegiance was given. IV Citizens Wishing to Address the Board
Resident Vicki Herrick of 801 Browning Court spoke about making more affordable housing available to area seniors. She wanted the Board member to know that there are too few options available in Vernon Hills. Board members agreed and said that they have been trying to get developers to do this for many years, but this has been challenging.
She was invited to attend the upcoming Planning and Zoning meeting on October 21st, due to a developer who is presenting a senior housing plan.
V. Officials Reports
A. Village President.
1. Proclamation - Girl Scout Gold Award
President Pro Tem Koch read a Proclamation congratulating Emily Jones on earning the Girl Scout Gold Award. Emily also gave a short presentation on her project.
B. Village Manager
1. Declaration 20-14 -Continuation of a State of Emergency in the Village of Vernon Hills
Village Manager Fleischhauer advised that a State of Emergency would continue in the Village until November 4, 2020.
2. Trick-or-Treat Reminder
Village Manager Fleischhauer reminded the public that “trick or treating" is on October 31st between the hours of 2-6PM. He also reminded that everyone participating should follow these guidelines: use face coverings, social distancing, small groups, and all candy individually wrapped and pre-packaged. ‘Yes or No participation signage was made available to residents both at the Village Hall and available to download from our website.
C Assistant Village Manager
D. Finance Director/Treasurer
E. Chief of Police
F. Public Works Director/Village Engineer
G. Director of Community Development
VI. Omnibus Vote Agenda President Pro Tem Koch called for a motion to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-J. Motion by Trustee Oppenheim, second by Trustee Marquardt, to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda Items A-J. Roll call vote: AYES: 4-Oppenheim, Marquardt, Forster, Koch NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT AND NOT VOTING: 3 - Schultz, Takaoka, Byrne Motion carried.
A. Department Reports
1. Police Department Report - September 2020
B. Approval Of Voucher List Of Bills Dated October 20, 2020 In The Amount Of $651,059.79
C. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Regular Village Board Meeting Of October 6, 2020
D. Approval Of The Minutes Of The Public Hearing Relative To The Proposed Hawthorn Mall Tax Increment Financing District October 6, 2020
E. Approval And Passage Of Ordinance 2020-117 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 – Police; Article Ii – Police Department; Section 17-34 - Offices And Ranks
F. Approval And Passage Of Ordinance 2020-118 An Ordinance Authorizing An Agreement With Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) As A Provider For The Fully Insured Health, Dental And Vision Insurance
G. Approval And Passage Of Ordinance 2020-119 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2020-077 Authorizing Approval Of An Increase In Payment Of $15,000 For A Professional Services Contract With Kane, McKenna And Associated, Inc.
H. Approval And Passage Of Ordinance 2020-120 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2020-083, Approved July 7, 2020, With Regard To Page 2 Of 3 Minutes Of The Village Board Meeting Of October 20, 2020 Correcting A Scrivener's Error In An Ordinance Approving Expenditures To Tyler Technologies For The Purchase Of New World Public Safety Annual Maintenance Agreement Not To Exceed $142,000
I. Approval And Passage Of Ordinance 2020-121 An Ordinance Declaring Certain Village Property To Be Surplus And Providing For Sale
J. Approval And Passage Of Resolution 2020-122 An Ordinance Of The Village Of Vernon Hills, Lake County, Illinois, Approving Certain Technical Changes To The Proposed Redevelopment Project And Plan Document For The Village Of Vernon Hills Hawthorn Mall Tax Increment Financing District Pursuant To 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-5(A)
VII. Unfinished/Additional Business
VIII. New Business/Communications
IX. Recess/Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Forster, second by Trustee Oppenheim, to adjourn the Board meeting.
Voice vote:
All in Favor.
Motion carried.
The Village Board meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.
https://www.vernonhills.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10202020-746
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