HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA - 04/25/2000 - VILLAGE BOARD Next ORD: 2746 (2752)
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AGENDA
REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
April 25, 2000
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation (The Reverend Rodney L. Pickett, Pastor,
Wesleyan Community Church)
3. Approval of Minutes of April 11, 2000
4. President and Board of Trustees ' Report
S. Accounts Payable Warrant: April 25, 2000
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A) Consideration of a request from La Magdalena Restaurant to
erect a temporary tent on the west side of their building
for outdoor activities during the Cinco de Mayo
celebration on Friday, May 5, 2000.
(La Magdalena requests this temporary structure for
the day of May 5, 2000 over an outdoor seating area
accommodating no more than ten tables. Village Board
authorization is needed for special events.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
B) Consideration of a request from Tapalpa Restaurant, 770
Arlington Heights Road, to erect a temporary tent
enclosing the deck on the east side of the restaurant from
Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May 6.
(The proposed tent will be located around the existing
outdoor seating area and will not take up any required
parking spaces on the site. The Department of Engineering
& Community Development has reviewed this request and does
not anticipate any zoning problems or other detrimental
effects on surrounding properties. This activity is
similar to other seasonal displays or events that have
previously been approved.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
C) Consideration to authorize a public hearing before the
Plan Commission to hear the petition of Pre-Finish Metals
to allow the construction and operation of a Day Care
facility, in an industrial zoned district.
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(Pre-Finish Metals has petitioned the Village to
construct a Day Care Center near its manufacturing
facility at 2200 Pratt Boulevard.
(This requires consideration of a text amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance to add "Day Care Center" as an
allowable Special Use in the I-1 and I-2 Industrial zoning
districts.
(In addition, this requires the issuance of a Special
Use permit to Pre-Finish Metals if the text amendment is
approved, and approval of a Special Location -Plan to allow
off-site employee parking because a building addition is
planned which would displace approximately 76 existing
parking spaces.
(If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled in
accordance with the Plan Commission's schedule.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
D) Consideration to authorize a public hearing before the
Plan Commission to hear the petition of Krispy Kreme
Doughnuts to annex land and expand an existing building on
Devon Avenue to operate a doughnut production and retail
facility.
(Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is the contract purchaser of
two contiguous properties on Devon Avenue, one of which is
zoned B-2 General Business, the other being in
unincorporated Cook County. Krispy Kreme intends to annex
the unincorporated property under the B-2 zoning district
and resubdivide into one lot.
(A text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will need to
be considered to allow the production, distribution, and
sales of food products as a Special Use in the B-2 zoning
district.
(If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled in
accordance with the Plan Commission's schedule. )
E) Consideration to authorize a public hearing before the
Plan Commission to hear the petition of Walter Mulica,
contract purchaser of a building at 2201 Estes Avenue, for
a Special Use Permit to operate a meat processing plant in
an I-2 Industrial zoning district.
(The petitioner is proposing to acquire the above-
referenced property for the purpose of operating a
U.S.D.A. approved meat processing plant. The Zoning
Ordinance includes food processing as a permitted Special
Use in I-2 Industrial districts.
(If approved, a public hearing will be scheduled in
accordance with the Plan Commission's schedule.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
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F) Consideration of the following:
• to approve the Balancing Change Order for the Rohlwing
Road and Cosman Road Bituminous Sidewalk Improvement
Project for a net decrease of $2,554; and
• to approve a Final Pay Estimate of $2, 605.17 for this
project.
(The contractor for this project, Brother's Asphalt
Paving, Inc. , has completed all work related to the above-
referenced project. The Department of Engineering &
Community Development has inspected and accepted the
improvements.
(The project was completed at a total cost of $35,339,
which is 6. 7% below the bid price of $37, 893.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
G) Consideration to award a professional service contract to
Earth Tech for the Phase 1 Engineering Studies for the
Streambank Stabilization of Salt Creek from Arlington
Heights Road to Devon Avenue in a total amount not to
exceed $28,550.
(Phase 1 Engineering Studies include the preparation
of a project development report identifying recommended
stabilization techniques and adjacent property impacts
along the Creek.
(Proposals were solicited from ten engineering firms,
of which eight responded. Upon review of the proposals,
Earth Tech was determined to have submitted the lowest
cost proposal, and to have the project experience needed
for this project.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this
purpose.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
H) Consideration to renew a professional service contract
with HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. , Rolling Meadows,
Illinois for the water meter readings for the Village's
industrial/commercial accounts for the period May 1, 2000
through April 30, 2001 at a total contract not to exceed
$15, 500.
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(HBK is the firm currently under contract with the
Village since November 1997. The contract is based on
unit prices to read 2,200 inside and outside meters, and
the cost for postcard readings during the next fiscal
year.
(The Public Works Department has been satisfied with
HBK's service over the past two years. In addition, by
continuing to outsource the meter reading services, the
proposed costs remain significantly lower than having
Village personnel perform the work.
(Reports from the Director of Public Works and the
Purchasing Agent, recommending approval, are attached. )
I) Consideration to renew an existing service contract with
Dustcatchers, Inc. , Chicago, IL to provide linen and floor
mat services in a total contract amount not to exceed
$20, 705.
(This contract was awarded with options to renew for
three additional 12-month periods through the end of FY
01/02. Dustcatchers has provided satisfactory service to
the Village for the past four years.
(This contract represents no cost increase from last
year.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this
expense.
(Reports from the Director of Finance, Fire Chief, and
Director of Public Works, recommending approval, are
attached. )
J) Consideration to award a maintenance and time-and-material
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder,
Lyons/Pinner Electric Companies, Lyons, IL for maintenance
of traffic signal and streetlight equipment in a total
contract amount not to exceed $23, 632.
(Bid specifications were provided to seven potential
bidders, of which three responded. Upon review,
Lyons/Pinner Electric was determined to be the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder. Lyons/Pinner had
provided these services in the past and was the contractor
which installed the pre-emption system.
(The contract covers maintenance and repair of eight
Village-owned traffic signals and 153 overhead lights.
Repair and damage service calls are included as needed.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this
purpose.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Director of
Public Works, recommending approval, are attached. )
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K) Consideration of the following:
• to waive the formal bidding process; and
• to renew a service contract with Chicago
Communication Services, Inc. , Arlington Heights, IL
to maintain the Village's radio communication
equipment in a total amount of $30, 056.40.
(Chicago Communications has maintained the
Village's radio equipment since 1982 and has provided
reliable and responsive services.
(The total cost represents a $7, 738.20 decrease
from last year's contract.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for
this purpose.
(Reports from the Director of Finance, Fire
Chief, Chief of Police, and Director of Public Works,
recommending approval, are attached. )
L) Consideration of the following:
• to waive the formal bidding process; and
• to award a rental agreement to Cintas Uniforms,
Schaumburg, IL for Public Works uniforms for the period
May 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001 in a total amount
not to exceed $16,920.
(Cintas Uniforms was awarded a three-year rental
contract in Fiscal Year 99/00 for the provision of Public
Works uniforms. The agreement included an option to renew
the contract for an additional three-year period with no
increase in cost.
(The Public Works Department finds Cinta's response
time and replacement policy satisfactory and requests
approval to renew their contract for Fiscal Year
2000/2001.
(The contract amount includes anticipated costs for
100 lost or damaged uniforms; it remains at the same unit
cost as when last bid in FY 96/97.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted in the FY 2000/2001
Budget.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Director of
Public Works, recommending approval, are attached. )
M) Consideration of the following:
• to waive the formal bidding process; and
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• to award a contract to HTE, Inc. , Lake Mary, FL for
technical support and maintenance of the Village's HTE
software applications for the period May 1, 2000
through April 30, 2001 in a total contract amount not
to exceed $22, 854.
(HTE, Inc. supports the financial software utilized
for numerous functions, including payroll, water billing,
business licensing, accounting, and purchasing.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this
purpose.
(A report from the Director of Finance, recommending
approval, is attached. )
N) Consideration of the following items with an effective
date of May 1, 2000.
• to authorize a 3.59. value increase to Non-Union Step-
Pay Plan positions;
• to authorize a 3.5o value increase to Specific Rate Pay
Plan positions;
• to authorize a Oo to 4.5o merit increase range for Non-
Union Merit Salary personnel based on individual
performance;
• to authorize a Range Movement Pool of $33,339 ($31, 647)
for General Fund and $1, 692 for Water & Sewer) for
Merit Salary personnel with range movements of Oo and
20 for Merit Employees, funded at a rate of 0. 750 of
Merit Salaries;
• to establish an annual compensation of $119, 600 for the
Village Manager and $117, 600 for the Village Attorney;
• to adopt Ordinance No. 2746 (attached) amending the
classification and salary plans; the classification
plan; and the salary range for Merit-Pay Plan positions
and the Step-Pay Plan Rates for General Step-Pay Plan
positions of the Municipal Code;
• to adopt Ordinance No. 2747(attached) amending wages
for Residential Water Meter Readers;
• to adopt Ordinance No. 2748 (attached) amending the
wage rates for School Crossing Guards;
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• to adopt Ordinance No. 2749 (attached) amending the
hourly rates for part-time non-union custodial
personnel.
• to adopt Ordinance No. 2750 (attached) amending the
hourly rates for Village Interns;
• to increase the longevity program payments for non-
union step-pay plan employees by $25 for each
eligibility level:
10-15 years -- $225
16-19 years -- $325
20 years plus -- $425
O) Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 2751 (attached)
amending Section 6-4-1:B, "No Left Turns" and Section 6-4-
5-3:A "Prohibited and Restricted Areas" of the Village
Code.
(During Police operations, it was determined that
existing signs posted near the intersection of Winston
Drive and Cosman Road were not included in the Village
Code. In order to continue enforcing these restrictions,
the amendments to the Code are needed.
(A report from the Chief of Police, recommending
approval, is attached. )
P) Consideration of the following:
• to waive the formal bidding process; and
• to award a blanket purchase contract to Kale Uniforms,
Inc. , Chicago, IL, for Police Department uniforms for
the period May 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001 in an
amount not to exceed $38, 000.
(Kale Uniforms has provided quality uniforms in the
past and is the only known source available at this time
for Police Department uniforms. Past attempts to locate
alternative sources for these uniforms have proven
ineffective.
(The contract includes the purchase and/or replacement
of uniforms and accessories on an as needed basis.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Chief of
Police, recommending approval, are attached. )
Q) Consideration to award a contract to the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, Commercial Electronic Systems,
Inc. , Joliet, IL to furnish and install an Edwards Systems
Technology fire alarm system in the Municipal Building and
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Police Department, at a total contract amount not to
exceed $37, 650.
(The existing fire alarm system in the Municipal
Building and Police Department requires replacement.
(Bid specifications for this project were provided to
eight potential bidders, of which three responded. Upon
review of the bids submitted, Commercial Electronic
Systems, Inc. , (CES) was determined to be the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted in the FY 00/01 Budget
for this purpose.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Director of
Public Works, recommending approval, are attached. )
R) Consideration of the following:
• to award a contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Koz Trucking and Sons, Inc. ,
Medinah, IL to furnish and deliver 3,500 tons of CA-6
Grade 9 gravel at a delivered unit cost of $8.94 per
ton, for a total contract not to exceed $31,290, 00; and
• to award a contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Marcott Enterprises, Inc. ,
Elmhurst, IL to furnish and deliver 1, 000 tons of CA-6
Grade 8 limestone, 300 tons of CA-6 3" limestone, and
150 tons of #2 torpedo sand at delivered unit costs of
$8. 04 per ton, $8.99 per ton, and $6. 99 per ton,
respectively, for a total contract not to exceed
$11, 785.50.
(Bid specifications were provided to fifteen potential
bidders, of which eight responded. Upon review of the
bids submitted, Marcott Enterprises, Inc. was determined
to be the lowest bidder in all but one category, in which
Koz Trucking & Sons, Inc. was the lowest bidder.
(The Village has contracted with both vendors in the
past, and both have provided acceptable services and
materials.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted for this purpose in the
FY 00/01 Budget.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Director of
Public Works, recommending approval, are attached. )
S) Consideration to award a contract to the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder, Team Mechanical, Wheeling, IL to
provide maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air
conditioner systems at all Village facilities in a total
contract amount not to exceed $43, 670. 16.
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(Bid specifications were provided to thirteen
potential bidders, of which six responded. Upon review of
the bids submitted, Team Mechanical was determined to be
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
(This contract will cover HVAC maintenance at all
Village facilities through FY 00/01. This contract
includes service of the Public Works Landmeier facility
and the Biesterfield Fire Station until renovation work
commences. A cost for serving those buildings during and
after renovation will need to be negotiated when the scope
of service can be determined.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted for this purpose in the
FY 00/01 Budget.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Director of
Public Works, recommending approval, are attached. )
T) Consideration to renew a professional service contract
with Just Networks, Inc. , Schaumburg, IL, to provide
computing network technical support services for the
period May 1, 2000 through April 30, 2001 in a contract
amount not to exceed $87, 852.
(Just Networks has provided technical support services
for the Village's local and wide area networks for the
past seven years, and has provided reliable and
knowledgeable services.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this
purpose.
(A report from the Director of Finance, recommending
approval, is attached. )
U) Consideration of the following:
• to award a contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder, Thomas Industrial Coatings, Inc. ,
Pevely, MO, to repair and repaint the elevated water
tank at Pratt and Tonne for a total contract amount not
to exceed $157, 812; and
• to award a contract to Dixon Engineering, Lake Odessa,
MI to provide full-time inspections and contract
administration services for this project in a total
contract amount not to exceed $18, 870.
(Bid specifications for this project were provided to
thirteen potential bidders, of which seven responded.
Upon review of the bids submitted, Thomas Industrial
Coatings, Inc. was determined to be the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder.
(Dixon Engineering has served as tank consultant to
the Village in the past and has demonstrated the knowledge
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of structural steel maintenance needed to accomplish this
project.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted for this purpose in the
FY 00/01 Budget.
(Reports from the Director of Finance and Public
Works, recommending approval, are attached. )
V) Consideration to increase an existing contract with Martam
Construction, Inc. for the construction of the 1999
Village Drainage Improvements Project from $223, 978 to
$239, 642.
(Marcam Construction, Inc. was awarded the contract
for this project in June 1999. Site specific adjustments
were made throughout this project, which resulted in
increased landscaping and fence removal and replacement
costs. These adjustments were made to minimize conflicts
and maximize customer satisfaction.
(The increase of $15, 664. 00 represents a 7o increase
over the bid price.
(Sufficient funds are available in the Capital
Projects Fund to transfer for this expense.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development is attached. )
W) Consideration of the following:
• to waive the formal bidding process; and
• to award a contract to Ambassador Business Solutions,
Inc. , Schaumburg, IL to furnish and deliver one Canon
Image Runner 210 and one Canon Image Runner 400
networked digital copier at a total cost not to exceed
$19,347, including the trade-in value of $498 for an
existing IBM Model 50 copier.
(The FY 00/01 includes funds to purchase two copiers
to replace an existing IBM Model 50 copier, which is 13
years old and is experiencing repeated breakdowns.
(The networked digital copiers take advantage of the
latest copier technology and offer copy, print, and fax
features to improve office productivity. In addition, the
annual maintenance costs will decrease from the current
amount of $4,500 to $1,500.
(The Village began standardizing on Canon copiers in
1993. Finance, Administration, and Information Systems
staff reviewed and demonstrated these models and found
them to be efficient and user friendly.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted and available for this
expense.
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(A report from the Director of Finance, recommending
approval, is attached. )
X) Consideration of the following:
• to approve the Liability Insurance Premiums for FY
2000/01, submitted by Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, at
a premium level as determined for the following
coverage:
FY 2000/01
Worker's Compensation Excess $ 25, 834
General Liability Package 240,234
Includes:
Auto Damage
Building/Contents
EMT/Paramedic Liability
Public Officials' Liability
Police Professional Liability
Boiler & Machinery 11, 837
Federal Flood Coverage 8,357
Excess Liability (HELP) 73, 874
Community Nurse/Clinics 6,100
Fiduciary Liability-Pension Funds 4,405
Underground Storage Tanks 3,390
Public Official Bond (1997-2001) - 0 -
$374, 031
and,
• to award a professional service contract to Gallagher
Bassett for the administration of the Village's self-
insurance liability plan in an amount not to exceed
$51, 188.
(This year's premium renewal represents the same
limits and deductibles that were negotiated last year.
The insurance premiums for FY 2000-2001 represent an
increase of 8. 60 or $29, 425 from last year due to an
increase in the Village's property base and insurance
market demands for higher premiums.
(The contract with Gallagher Bassett to administer our
self-insured liability program represents a 1.3o decrease
over the previous year (from $51, 835 to $51, 188) . This
decrease is due to a decrease in the number of projected
claims next year based on an average of prior years.
(Sufficient funds have been budgeted and are available
for this expense.
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(A report from the Director of Finance, recommending
approval, is attached. )
Y) Consideration to authorize Fire Lieutenant Richard J.
Keyworth to attend the 2000 Hazardous Materials Response
Teams Conference from June 1, 2000 through June 4, 2000 in
Hunt Valley, MID for a total amount not to exceed
$1,110. 00.
(Sufficient funds are budgeted for this purpose in the
FY 00/01 Budget. )
Z) Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 12-00 (attached)
appropriating funds in the amount of $112, 600 for the
construction of Bus Stop Improvements on Lively Boulevard:
Project No. M-7003 (867) Section 99-00040-00-SW.
(This resolution appropriates the Village's 30% share
of improvement costs for this project, totaling $93, 000,
plus $19, 600 for construction engineering costs which will
be reimbursed to the Village. The project includes the
construction of seven bus stop shelters, 1, 745 sq. ft. of
brick pavers around the shelters, and replacement of
17,300 sq. ft. of public sidewalk. The project area is
Lively Boulevard between Devon Avenue and Oakton Street.
(This project is funded through the ICRC program.
(A report from the Director of Engineering & Community
Development, recommending approval, is attached. )
AA) Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 13-00 (attached)
determining the appropriateness for Class 6(B) status
pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Classification
Ordinance as amended January 1, 2000 for certain property
located at 2200 Pratt Boulevard.
(Pre-Finish Metals is planning an addition to its
building valued at approximately $1.5 million.
(The 6(B) property tax incentive allows a property tax
assessed valuation reduction from 36o to 161-- of the fair
market value for a ten-year period. The Class 6(B) status
applies to substantial new construction.
(An additional fifteen new jobs will be created as a
result of this addition.
(A report from the Economic Development Officer,
recommending approval, and a written request from the
petitioner's representative, are attached. )
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
None
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter
a. Landmeier Public Works Facility Improvements
b. Sidewalk/Street Light Improvements
C. West Side Garage Improvements
d. Salt Creek Improvements
e. Fire Station 7 Renovations/Improvements
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner
a. Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge
b. Neighborhood Preservation and Maintenance Ordinance
C. Residential Ground Coverage Restrictions
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Petri
a. Wellness Program
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik
a. Solid Waste Contract
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Dill
a. Web Site Enhancement
b. New Trustee Orientation
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL
REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - Trustees Lissner/Petri
14. YOUTH COMMISSION - Trustee Prochno
15. PARADE COMMISSION - Trustee Czarnik
16. PLAN COMMISSION - Village Manager Parrin
a. Gullo Annexation & Resubdivision; Landmeier, Higgins & ,Touhy
(PH 2-02-00)
b. Nextel Communications, 570 E. Higgins Road, Special Use Permit
- wireless telecommunications (PH 4-19-00)
C. Nextel Communications, 1751 Greenleaf Avenue, Special Use
Permit, wireless telecommunications (PH 4-19-00)
17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Parrin
a. ZBA Docket 00-6, 549 Oak Street - construct a 20' x 22'
detached garage which would be located approximately 3' from
the side lot line (continued to 4-20-00)
b. ZBA Docket 00-7, 737 Fargo Avenue, 875 Fargo Avenue -
construct a covered walkway which would connect 2 existing
buildings
(PH 4/20/00)
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C. ZBA Docket 00-8, 581 Oxford Circle - allow construction of an
attached garage addition that would encroach 1. 6 feet into the
required 9.5 foot sideyard (PH 5-18-00)
18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. Cable Television Committee - Trustees Petri/Lissner
b. Community Service Board - Trustee Czarnik
C. Liquor Commission - President Johnson
d. Millennium Committee - President Johnson
19. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - Village Clerk
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
VILLAGE BOARD
a. At the February 8, 2000 Village Board meeting a first reading
was held on an ordinance approving the Devon/Rohlwing
Redevelopment Plan and Project.
b. At the February 8, 2000 Village Board meeting a first reading
was held on an Ordinance designating the Devon/Rohlwing
Redevelopment Project area.
c. At the February 8, 2000 Village Board meeting a first reading
was held on an Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for
the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook and DuPage in
connection with the Designation of the Devon/Rohlwing
Redevelopment Project area.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
None
21. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER
22. NEW BUSINESS
23. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other
applicable Federal and State laws, the meeting will be accessible
to individuals with disabilities. Persons requiring auxiliary
aids and/or services should contact the Village Clerk, preferably
no later than five days before the meeting.
C: Johnson (2) , Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri,
Prochno, Parrin, Rummel, Boffice, Cech, Ingebrigtsen,
Knickerbocker, Mac Arthur, Schmidt, Vadopalas, Walsh (8)