Village Board

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY VILLAGE BOARD MEETING January 28, 2016 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex, Village Board Room, 10987 Main St., Huntley, Illinois 60142. ATTENDANCE: PRESENT: Mayor Charles Sass; Trustees: Ronda Goldman, Timothy Hoeft, Niko Kanakaris, Harry Leopold, John Piwko and JR Westberg. ABSENT: None IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Johnson, Assistant Village Manager Lisa Armour, Management Assistant Barbara Read and Village Attorney John Cowlin. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sass led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None CONSENT AGENDA: a) Referral of a Request for a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to Add a Veterinary Hospital as a Special Use in the “M” Manufacturing Zoning District to the Plan Commission to Begin the Formal Development Review Process b) Approval of a Resolution Approving a Proposal for Professional Design Engineering Services for the East and West WWTF Upgrades – Engineering Enterprises, Inc. in an Amount Not To Exceed $184,000 c) Approval of the Town Square Concept Improvement Plan Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or changes to the Consent Agenda; there were none. A MOTION was made to approve the Consent Agenda. MOTION: Trustee Leopold SECOND: Trustee Westberg AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg NAYS: None ABSENT: None The motion carried: 6-0-0 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA: 01.28.16 VB Minutes 1  a) Approval of the January 28, 2016 Bill List in the Amount of $644,940.34 Mayor Sass asked if there were any comments or questions regarding the Bill List; there were none. A MOTION was made to approve the January 28, 2016 Bill List in the Amount of $644,940.34. MOTION: Trustee Goldman SECOND: Trustee Hoeft AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold and Piwko NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Trustee Westberg The motion carried: 5-0-0-1 ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION: Village Manager David Johnson reported that the Development Services Department has recently seen an increase in the number of inquiries for locating payday loan facilities, currency exchanges, resale shops, pawn shops and similar uses within the Village. These uses are permitted and special uses within the Village’s Zoning Ordinance. The secondary effects of these uses could be detrimental to development within the Village and effectively limit the ability to attract diverse types of business and therefore warrant further study to determine proper zoning classifications and regulations. Staff Analysis A moratorium on the issuance of an occupancy permit or any other development approval or building permit would be imposed until July 31, 2016 for any business that falls within the definition of a personal loan agency, currency exchange, pawn shop, antique sales, secondhand store, auction house, and used furniture sales as defined or included in the Village of Huntley Zoning Ordinance. During this time, Village Staff and the Plan Commission will review the existing uses and determine the proper zoning classification and regulations for such establishments as well as the review process for locating such establishments in the Village. Strategic Plan Priority The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies Preserve and Enhance Quality of Life for Village Residents as a Strategic Priority, and “Maintain High Quality Development Standards” as a goal. Legal Analysis The Village of Huntley is authorized to impose this moratorium pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-13-1, et seq., for, among other things, the protection of public health, safety, comfort, morals, and welfare. Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none. A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution imposing a moratorium on certain businesses within the Village of Huntley. MOTION: Trustee Leopold SECOND: Trustee Westberg AYES: Trustees Goldman, Hoeft, Kanakaris, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg NAYS: None ABSENT: None 01.28.16 VB Minutes 2  The motion carried: 6-0-0 VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: Trustee Piwko reported that the timing of traffic signals is short at Haligus Road and Algonquin Road as only a few vehicles are able to make it through. Village Manager reported that staff will follow up with the County. Trustee Goldman asked what the timeframe was for the installation of the clock in the Town Square. Village Manager Johnson reported that it has been ordered and it is anticipated to be installed in April or May. VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Mayor Sass asked Trustee Piwko to report on the McCOG meeting. Trustee Piwko reported that the Legislative Agenda and Transportation Agenda for the year were discussed and that the Transportation Committee will be meeting with Congressman Hultgren. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None EXECUTIVE SESSION: None ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None ADJOURNMENT: There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. MOTION: Trustee Piwko SECOND: Trustee Westberg The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Barbara Read Recording Secretary 01.28.16 VB Minutes 3