At a recent meeting, the Carpentersville Village Board approved a collective bargaining agreement between the village and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) Local 378.
The board meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in the Board Room of the Village Hall.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the board.
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VILLAGE OF CARPENTERSVILLE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
April 5, 2016
The regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present for roll call were Trustees Stephens, Humpfer, Rehberg and Schultz. Also present were Village Manager Rooney, Attorney Passman, Assistant Village Manager/Community Development Director Huber, Finance Director Desai, Fire Chief Skillman, Police Chief Kilbourne, IT Director
Goethals and Assistant Public Works Director/Village Engineer Gray.
Trustees Burroway and Sabbe were absent due to family emergencies and President Ritter was absent attending Legislative Days in Springfield.
The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
PROCLAMATIONS, CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS, AND AWARDS
Arbor Day Celebration
Trustee Schultz read aloud the Proclamation declaring April 29, 2016 as Arbor Day in the Village of Carpentersville that affirms all the benefits trees provide to the community, encourages all citizens
to plant trees and support efforts that protect trees and the woodlands
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Phil Armstrong, the new store manager for the new Carpentersville Wal-Mart store
introduced himself and assistant Chris Marcheschi to the Village Board. He stated how
excited they are to be coming into the Village and is looking forward to a great relationship
between Wal-Mart and the community.
2. John Stockton, 3108 Deerpath; a resident who discussed the scam he believes is going
throughout the community involving alleging to belong to Bank of America. The flier
instructs the resident to call an 800 number with their account number. The bank has
notified their security team and suggested Mr. Stockton notifies Village authorities, also.
3. Jarett Sanchez, 1808 Papoose Road; a resident who encouraged the Village to dedicate a few of the community garden plots that will be maintained by the Boys and Girls Club and local Boy Scouts that will provide fresh produce to the FISH Food Pantry.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Pro-Tem Humpfer asked if any Board Member wished to remove any item from the Consent Agenda for further review and discussion
Trustee Rehberg requested that Items H. Ordinance Amending Section 10.16.010 of the “Carpentersville Municipal Code,” as Amended, Regarding Speed Regulations; I. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements and Ratifying the Execution of a Contract with Emcor Services Team Mechanical, of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, for Emergency HVAC Repairs at Village Hall in an Amount Not to Exceed $99,098; J. Resolution Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements and Ratifying the Execution of a Contract with IMCO / Interstate Asbestos Removal Co. of East
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Dundee for Services Related to Pipe Insulation and Mold Remediation at Village Hall In an Amount Not to Exceed $23,785; and K. Resolution Waiving Bidding Requirements and Accepting a Quote Proposal for Contractor Services for the Demotion and Site Restoration of 2061A Berkshire Circle with Alpine Demolition Services of St. Charles, Illinois in the Amount of $29,000.00 be removed.
Trustee Rehberg moved to approve A. Bills for 2016 Fiscal Year Totaling $1,721,268.90; B. Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of February 2, 2016; C. Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Accessory Child Day Care (5718 Breezeland Road); D. Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Accessory Outdoor Dining Area (2271 Randall Road); E. Park District Electronic Reader Board Sign Payment; F. Rotary Kickball Special Use Permit Approval and Waiver of Fee; G. Resolution Accepting a Bid from Bonkoski Lawn Care in the Amount of $69,158 for the Purpose of 2016 Grounds Maintenance Within the Parks, Right of Ways and Village Owned
Properties and Also Accepting the Hourly Rate of $75 for the Purpose of Property Violation
Abatement; and L. Resolution Approving an Agreement for Landscaping Improvements. Trustee Schultz seconded.
Vote on Motion: 4– ayes (Stephens, Humpfer, Rehberg, Schultz) 0 – nay. Motion passed.
Trustee Schultz moved to continue Items H., I., J. and K. until the April 19, 2016 Village Board meeting. Trustee Stephens seconded. Voice Vote was unanimous.
REPORTS OF MANAGER, OFFICERS, COMMISIONS, AND STAFF
Park Commission
Trustee Schultz noted the Commission will walk through Keith Andres Park on April 11th, weather permitting, to consider improvements in the park that will be funded by video gaming revenue.
Although CAMBr has been clearing portions of the park, there is a clean-up of Keith Andres Park scheduled for April 16th. She also briefly discussed the Arbor Day Event in Carpenter Park that will
be held on April 29th with participation by several Park Commission members and Parkview School students; with more details to follow.
Special Events Commission
Trustee Schultz noted the Commission is moving forward with several events planned for this season; the Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for April 24th. She provided details of the Civil War Event that representatives of the enactment provided the Commission with additional
information of the event. Trustee Schultz discussed the various events planned for the year with the Community Yard Sale on June 11th being the next event in Carpenter Park.
Audit and Finance Commission
Trustee Rehberg noted the next Joint Commission Meeting to discuss the rebranding of the Village will be April 6th at the Public Works Facility. The next Audit and Finance Commission meeting is scheduled for April 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility.
Business Development Commission
Trustee Humpfer provided details of the second Joint Village Commission Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, April 6th as a follow-up session to consider rebranding of the Village. He discussed the first rebranding session and the information that was exchanged to provide detailed direction on and consideration to the consultant on how to proceed with the process.
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NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of a Resolution Approving the Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of
Carpentersville and MAP #378
Trustee Rehberg moved to pass a Resolution Approving the Bargaining Agreement Between the Village of Carpentersville and MAP #378. Trustee Stephens seconded.
Manager Rooney commended the Union Negotiating Team for their willingness, cooperation and understanding of the fiscal issues the Village faces. Police Chief Kilbourne highlighted those provisions of the contract that were negotiated in an amicable manner that well served the Village and the Union as well.
Based upon concern expressed by Trustee Humpfer over body cameras, Chief Kilbourne
discussed certain issues with the cameras and how the Village along with the State is working to address them. Chief Kilbourne provided details of the numerous cameras that are available and advantages and disadvantages with each model.
Vote on Motion: 4 – ayes (Rehberg, Schultz, Stephens, Humpfer) 0 – nay. Motion passed.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
Trustee Rehberg had the following report:
? Over the past several weeks he has had several conversations with staff over network security and whether there is an issue with the Village’s with the recent security breaches that have been reported in the news. Trustee Rehberg was assured the Village has measures in place to counteract any threat of a security breach.
Trustee Rehberg also discussed Civil Asset Forfeiture that enables personal property to be seized that is believed to be part of a crime that recently has been questioned and how the Village manages this. He thanked Chief Kilbourne for the valuable information that was provided.
? He thanked the owners of Randall Roadhouse who were present this evening and was approved through this evening’s Consent Agenda for outdoor dining for their continued investment into the community.
Trustee Schultz had the following report:
? She welcomed Wal-Mart to the community and the residents are very excited; this has been a long time coming.
? As a lifelong resident, Trustee Schultz noted the Bonnie Dundee Golf Course sign is being replaced with an electronic sign. Although the new sign is needed and will be an enhancement for the community, the sign being replaced is iconic to the area. Through the Consent Agenda this evening, the Board passed the Agreement between the Village and Park District for purchase of the sign that will enable the Village to also use the sign
? She commended Manager Rooney and Chief Kilbourne for the success of the Police Contract negotiations.
Trustee Stephens had the following report:
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? She also welcomed Wal-Mart and agreed the community is very excited to have them.
Trustee Humpfer had the following report:
? He also welcomed Wal-Mart and thanked them for coming to the community. Trustee Humpfer thanked Randall Roadhouse for their investment in the Village.
CLOSED SESSION
Trustee Rehberg moved to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss Section 2(c)(1) of Open
Meetings Act - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or
dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity; and Section 2(c)(2) of Open Meetings Act -
Collective negotiation matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees; Section 2(c)5 of Open Meeting Act – The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired; and Section 2(c)(11) of Open Meetings Act – Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting. Trustee Schultz seconded. Vote: 4 – ayes (Schultz, Stephens, Humpfer, Rehberg) 0 – nay. Motion passed.
The Board adjourned to Closed Session at 7:36 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 8:46 p.m.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING OTHER VILLAGE BUSINESS
? Police Chief Kilbourne disseminated information regarding how the Village has determined and addressed specific breeds of dogs that have been known to be dangerous. Attorney Passman provided details of state statute provisions that prohibit breed specific regulations. After detailed discussion, Attorney Passman will provide ordinances from several communities that have certain provisions in place to address this issue for the Board’s consideration.
? Director Huber provided details of the violations that a massage establishment located in the Village has incurred. A hearing will be scheduled with the owners and Manager Rooney to determine if their business license should be revoked. Director Huber discussed provisions that are being considered to amend the current ordinance that would be more restrictive for these types of establishments.
? Manager Rooney provided an update on violations that have occurred at a residence on
Orchard Lane that involved this property being a rental property with no rental property license, the property is in foreclosure and there is no water servicing the location. There are people living there and the property has been deemed uninhabitable; a Notice to Vacate has been issued to the residents who are residing there illegally.
? An amendment to the Code that discusses Class F Liquor Licenses was discussed to better reflect the percentage of liquor sales to food sales that establishments holding this class of
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license realize.
? Based upon past discussions of mosquito abatement and the negative impact it has to the environment, the Board determined that abatement should be administered only in the Parks when there is an event planned.
? Brief discussion ensued regarding certain improvements that should be considered in TIF #4 with funding that is proposed to be ported from TIF #1.
? Manager Rooney noted the request from Mr. Carl Swanson for an electronic sign he is
proposing to install in place of the sign that currently in place at the entrance of the Spring Hill Center for Commerce and Industry.
ADJOURNMENT
As there was no further business, Trustee Stephens moved to adjourn the meeting. Trustee Rehberg seconded. Voice vote was unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Therese Wilde, Village Clerk
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