Village Board
Regular MeetingHuntley, IL · August 8, 2019
Minutes
VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
VILLAGE BOARD
August 8, 2019
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER:
A meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Huntley was called to order on Thursday, August 8,
2019 at 7:35 p.m. in the Municipal Complex, Village Board Room, 10987 Main St., Huntley, Illinois
60142.
ATTENDANCE:
PRESENT: Mayor Charles Sass; Trustees: Ronda Goldman, Tim Hoeft, Harry Leopold, John Piwko,
and JR Westberg.
ABSENT: Trustee Niko Kanakaris
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager David Johnson, Assistant Village Manager Lisa Armour,
Management Assistant Barbara Read, Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell, Chief
Robert Porter, and Village Attorney John Cowlin.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Sass led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION:
a) Consideration – Approval of the June 13, 2019 Liquor Commission and the June 13,
2019 Village Board Meeting Minutes
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or changes; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve the June 13, 2019 Liquor Commission and the June 13, 2019
Village Board Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
b) Consideration – Approval of the August 8, 2019 Bill List in the amount of $792,890.51
Mayor Sass reported that $519,981.24 (or 66%) of the total bill list was attributable to the payment to
Precision Pavement Markings for the Pavement Marking Program($21,087.66), Payout#1 to Globe
Construction for the 2019 Curb & Sidewalk Replacement Program($73,935.42) and Payout#2 to Geske
&Sons for the 2019 MFT Street Program($424,958.16).
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
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A MOTION was made to approve the August 8, 2019 Bill List in the amount of $792,890.51.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
c) Consideration – A Resolution Approving a Temporary Use Permit for Sew Hop’d
Brewery LLC; 1 Union Special Plaza to Hold an Octoberfest Event on September 28,
2019
Mayor Sass reported that the Village is in receipt of a request from Sew Hop’d Brewery LLC (Sew
Hop’d), 1 Union Special Plaza, to hold an Octoberfest event on their premises on September 28, 2019
from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Below is the outline of the event and requests from Sew Hop’d. Details
may be seen on the map included in the packet.
1. The hours of the event will be from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28,
2019.
2. A fence will be erected around the parking lot area being used for the event.
3. A 30’ x 60’ tent will be in the fenced-in area and a 10’ x 10’ tent will be used for the entry
checkpoint.
4. Signage is requested at the corner of Route 47 and Borden Street with a 4’ x 10’ two-sided
banner to be place two (2) weeks prior to the event.
5. Handicapped parking will be available.
6. Sew Hop’d will provide Basset trained employees and volunteers to monitor entry to the event at
the ID checkpoint tent. Employees and volunteers will insure alcohol does not leave the event
premises.
7. Tickets will be sold online prior to the event and also at the gate. Wristbands will be provided to
attendees 21 and over. Designated Driver wristbands will also be available and differ from the
21 and over wristbands with the stipulation being that no alcohol be served to those wearing the
Designated Driver wristbands.
8. Outside garbage receptacles will be on site.
9. Live entertainment will be provided and is scheduled to stop at approximately 9:30 pm. A sound
permit has been submitted. Sew Hop’d personnel will personally notify adjacent neighbors of
the festival at least two weeks prior to the event.
10. Café 20 from Marengo will have traditional German fare for patrons to purchase. Snacks will be
for sale within the taproom.
11. Beer available will be provided by Sew Hop’d Brewing, CLB Too Much Cologne, and
Krombacher Pils
12. No streets will be closed for the event.
Mayor Sass reported that representatives of the petition were in attendance to answer questions.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve a Resolution approving a Temporary Use Permit for Sew
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Hop’d Brewery LLC to hold an Octoberfest event on Saturday September 28, 2019 subject to the
following conditions:
1. A Temporary Use Permit must be approved by the Village Board and issued by the
Development Services Department.
2. All conditions of approval regarding the serving and/or selling of alcohol must be met.
3. Temporary signage at the corner of Route 47 and Borden Street with a 4’ x 10’ two-sided
banner to be placed two (2) weeks prior to the event
4. The petitioner agrees to meet with Village Staff no less than 30 days prior to the event to
present final security, parking, emergency plan and any other pertinent logistical
information for the safe and orderly operation of the event.
No less than one (1) week prior to the event:
5. The petitioner shall provide the Village with a valid Certificate of Insurance for the outside
event.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Hoeft
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, and Westberg
NAYS: Trustee Piwko
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 4-1-1
d) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving the Issuance of a Video Gaming Location
License to SMDMF LLC – Goodfella’s; 10980 Route 47
Mayor Sass reported that the Village of Huntley regulates video gaming licenses and terminals in the
Village through its Code of Ordinances, Title XI, Section 110.60 Gaming Licenses. Pursuant to the
Village of Huntley Code of Ordinance amendment approved by the Village Board in March 2017,
separate approval is required for all gaming requests.
Staff Analysis
The Village is in receipt of a Class “A” Liquor License, which allows for video gaming, request from
Mr. Michael Skala for SMDMF LLC – Goodfella’s; 10980 Route 47. Mr. Skala informed staff it is his
intent to include five (5) video gaming machines within the expansion of his existing fast food
restaurant, which will provide additional dine-in seating after all renovations have been completed.
Development Services Department Staff is working with the petitioner on reviewing the plans for the
remodeling of the two units. Approval is being requested at this time to allow for the video gaming
location within Goodfella’s upon the completion of the remodel and combining of the adjacent unit and
issuance of a certificate of occupancy. For more detailed information, please see the staff report in the
Liquor Commission packet.
Financial Impact
Payment for five (5) machines as well as the terminal operator fee will be processed upon approval of
the gaming location.
Legal Analysis
Section 110.60 of the Village Code of Ordinances regulates video gaming in the Village. The
application has been reviewed and is on file.
Mayor Sass reported that representatives of the petition were in attendance to answer questions.
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Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Leopold asked if the door to the former donut shop will remain a door. Mike Skala, owner,
stated that both doors will remain.
Trustee Piwko noted that looking at the site plan, the plans appear to have more than five (5) machines.
Mr. Skala said there will be five (5) gaming terminals, one (1) redemption machine, and one (1) token
machine.
Trustee Westberg asked how the line of site would be monitored; Mr. Skala stated that a person will be
stationed at the counter. Trustee Westberg asked if the plans called for a half-wall to the gaming area;
Mr. Skala stated the half-wall will be six feet long.
There were no other comments or questions.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Approving the Issuance of a Video Gaming
Location License to SMDMF LLC – Goodfella’s; 10980 Route 47, pursuant to the Village of
Huntley Code of Ordinances Section 110.60.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
e) Consideration - An Ordinance Amending Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 110
Alcoholic Beverages, Video Gaming & Electronic Sweepstakes Machines
Village Manager David Johnson reported that the Village of Huntley regulates the sale of alcoholic
beverages through its Liquor Control Ordinance in Title XI, Business Regulations, Chapter 110
Alcoholic Beverages, Video Gaming and Electronic Sweepstakes Machines.
Staff Analysis
In an effort to keep the Village Code consistent with Illinois State Statute 235 ILCS 5/6-2 regarding
restriction on license holders, an amendment is being presented at this time for Section 110.22
Restrictions of Licenses. The amendment will update the local code to substantially match the
restrictions of the State Statute.
Legal Analysis
The Village’s Special Counsel prepared the code amendment and all is in order for Village Board
consideration.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Amending Title XI, Business Regulations,
Chapter 110 Alcoholic Beverages, Video Gaming and Electronic Sweepstakes Machines, Section
110.22 Restrictions of Licenses.
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MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
f) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving a Major Adjustment to the Site Plan for the
Lincoln Farmstead, 8401 Route 47
Village Manager David Johnson reviewed a Power Point presentation and reported that the petitioners,
Chris and Barb Lincoln, are requesting a major adjustment to the approved site plan for the Lincoln
Farmstead rural event venue. The Village Board previously approved Ordinance (O) 2018-07.25 which
approved a Zoning Ordinance text amendment, a special use permit, and site plan review for the
proposed rural event venue. The adjustment to the site plan is necessary to accommodate a future
replacement septic system in the area previously dedicated for parking. The replacement septic system
is a requirement of the McHenry County Health Department and the only place the petitioners were able
to locate it was in the area originally planned for parking. The property must remain on a septic system
since the nearest Village sanitary sewer is approximately a half mile to the south at Ackman Road.
The originally approved site plan consisted of 2.75-acres and the petitioners propose to lease one
additional acre from the adjoining property owner to accommodate a majority of the parking for the
event venue (a copy of the executed parking agreement has been provided to staff). The revised site
plan will provide approximately 132 grass parking spaces on the one-acre parcel in addition to
approximately 30 parking spaces on the original site. The site plan previously approved by the Village
Board accommodated approximately 70 parking spaces.
Staff Analysis
Section 156.072(I)(2) of the Zoning Ordinance allows the Village Board to consider major adjustments
to a site plan during development. The Village Board may grant approval for a major adjustment
without referral to the Plan Commission upon finding that any changes in the site plan will be in
substantial conformity with the original plan.
Staff recommends the following conditions be applied should the Village Board approve the major
adjustment to the site plan:
1. The petitioner shall notify the Development Services Department should the parking agreement
be cancelled by either party at any time in the future.
2. The petitioner shall be required to submit a revised site plan for approval by the Village Board
should they no longer be permitted to use the one-acre parcel for parking.
3. The petitioner shall establish grass on the one-acre parcel prior to utilizing the area for the
parking of vehicles.
Village Manager Johnson reported that Chris and Barb Lincoln were in attendance to answer questions.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions; there were none.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Approving a Major Adjustment to the Site Plan
for the Lincoln Farmstead, 8401 Route 47.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Goldman
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AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
g) Consideration – An Ordinance Approving (i) an Amended Special Use Permit for
Recreational Vehicle Sales; (ii) Final Plat of Consolidation; and (iii) Site Plan Review,
Including Any Necessary Relief, for an Expanded Recreational Vehicle Storage Lot for
General RV Center, 14000 Automall Drive
Village Manager David Johnson reviewed a Power Point presentation and reported that General RV
Center (“General RV”) originally developed an ±8.28-acre site adjacent to the south and east of
Automall Drive in 2010 and expanded in 2013 to include a ±4.57-acre parcel to the north of that original
site. The 2013 project included construction of a 13,240 square foot vehicle service building as well as
installation of an adjacent parking lot to the north of the new service building.
In February 2018, General RV acquired ±8 acres of the former Huntley Outlet Center property to the
east, executed a Plat of Consolidation for the 20.12-acre property and expanded their operation to the
east with the grading and construction of an eighty-eight (88) space recreational vehicle inventory
parking area and associated landscaping and lighting improvements. In October 2018, a further
amendment to the special use permit and site plan was approved to allow the construction of an ±18,400
square foot addition to the site’s original ±33,280 square foot showroom/maintenance/office building.
In January 2019, General RV purchased an additional ±7.5 acres of the former outlet center site to create
a site totaling ±27.62 acres. General RV is now requesting to amend the special use permit to expand
their RV storage lot onto the ±7.5 acres that was purchased earlier this year. The request also requires
site plan review for the proposed storage lot improvements and a plat of consolidation to consolidate the
±7.5 acres with General RV’s existing ±20.12-acre property.
Special Use Permit
In accordance with the “C-2” Regional Retail zoning district, recreational vehicle sales and service is
allowed as a special use. Accordingly, the petitioner received approval for a special use permit per
Ordinance 2010-09.48, approved September 9, 2010, to allow the initial General RV facility.
Subsequent amended special use permits were approved in June 2013 (Ordinance 2013-06.38), February
2018 (Ordinance No. 2018-02.06), and October 2018 (Ordinance No. 2018-10.43). The proposed
expansion necessitates approval of another amended special use permit.
Site Plan Review
The proposed General RV storage lot expansion will provide 125 RV parking spaces and an additional
stormwater management basin. The creation of the additional stormwater management basin will
accommodate the additional detention/retention required for the expanded storage lot and a new service
staging area on the existing General RV site.
The new storage lot will be primarily accessed from the existing General RV site; however, a secondary
access will be created at Factory Shops Boulevard. This access point will be used for emergency
purposes. Staff notes, there are currently gates at the entrance of Factory Shops Boulevard that are
required to remain closed in accordance with a settlement agreement between the Village and the owner
of the former mall property.
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The new storage lot will be enclosed with a fence that will match the exiting black vinyl coated chain
link fence and decorative fence used on the existing site. The black vinyl coated chain link fence will
run along a portion of the northern edge of the storage lot and new stormwater management basin. The
decorative fence will be installed along the east and south lot lines and a portion of the north lot line.
Landscaping
The proposed landscape plan will add perimeter plantings along the north, south and east lot lines of the
new storage lot. The eastern lot line provides a setback of 30 feet allowing for the installation of trees
and shrubs to screen the lot from future development. Similarly, a fifteen-foot setback is provided along
the south lot line for similar screening from future development. The detention basin will be planted in
accordance with the requirements of the Kane County Stormwater Ordinance.
Lighting
Lighting for the new storage lot will use the same Lithonia Lighting fixture utilized on the existing
General RV site. A total of 24 additional light poles, mounted at 24’-6” in height will be installed
within the expanded storage lot.
Relief Required
The proposed site plan requires the following element of relief:
1. Per Huntley Zoning Ordinance Section 156.106 (C)(7) parking areas are to be bordered by a 6-
inch curb; therefore, relief is required for the proposed uncurbed portion of RV storage/display
area. Similar relief was approved for the RV storage/display area when the initial phase of the
General RV site was developed and with subsequent expansions in 2013 and 2018.
Final Plat of Subdivision (consolidation)
The petitioner is required to consolidate the ±7.5-acre parcel with the existing Lot 1A and Lot 1B of the
Resubdivision of General RV Plat of Consolidation resulting in the following:
Lot 1A Stormwater Detention ±3.77 Acres
Lot 1B General RV Original development, 2013 expansion and ±23.85 Acres
latest proposed expansion
General RV Total Resulting Acreage ±27.62 Acres
The new Lot 1A is 3.77-acres and consists of the existing stormwater management/Eakin Creek. Lot 1A
fronting on Freeman Road requires relief of 11.23 acres from the fifteen (15) acre minimum and 273.48
feet from the 600-foot minimum frontage required in the “C-2” Regional Retail District. Lot 1B
consists of the General RV dealership and meets the minimum lot width and area requirements for the
“C-2” district. Lot 1B also provides a cross access easement for emergency vehicles from Automall
Drive to the former outlet center property.
Plan Commission Recommendation
The Plan Commission reviewed the petitioner’s request on July 22, 2019, and, with no members of the
public offering comments in favor or opposition to the request, recommended approval of the petition by
a vote of 5 to 0, subject to the following conditions:
1. All public improvements and site development must occur in full compliance with the submitted
plans (see list of exhibits) and all other applicable Village Municipal Services (Engineering,
Public Works, Planning and Building) site design standards, practices and permit requirements.
2. The petitioners will comply with all final engineering revisions to be approved by the Village
Engineer and Development Services Department.
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3. The Village of Huntley will require adherence to Illinois drainage law and best management
practices for stormwater management. The petitioner, its agents and assignees are responsible
for not increasing the rate of stormwater runoff and will be required, to the extent practicable, to
minimize any increase in runoff volume through “retention” and design of multi stage outlet
structures.
4. The “Future Building Addition” is not approved as part of this request.
5. The petitioner shall obtain final approval of the Landscape Plan from the Development Services
Department.
6. The petitioner shall obtain final approval of the Lighting Plan from the Development Services
Department.
7. All permanent and seasonal plantings must be replaced immediately upon decline.
8. The petitioner is required to meet all development requirements of the Huntley Fire Protection
District.
9. No building plans or permits are approved as part of this submittal.
10. No sign permits are approved as part of this submittal.
Strategic Plan Priority
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies “Promote New Business Development, Retention, and
Expansion” as a Strategic Priority, “Attract and Retain Businesses to Enhance Tax Base and Create New
Jobs” as a goal.
Village Manager Johnson reported that a representative of the petition was in attendance to answer
questions.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Mayor Sass noted Lot 1A and stated that General RV owns one-half of the retention basin and that
Prime owns the other half; Mayor Sass asked who is responsible for maintaining the basin. Village
Manager Johnson stated that there is an agreement regarding maintenance of the basin and noted that
General RV has done all their required maintenance.
There were no other comments or questions.
A MOTION was made to approve an Ordinance Approving (i) an Amended Special Use Permit
for Recreational Vehicle Sales; (ii) Final Plat of Consolidation; and (iii) Site Plan Review,
including any necessary relief, for an expanded recreational vehicle storage lot for General RV
Center, 14000 Automall Drive.
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
h) Consideration – A Resolution Approving the Bid Award to Mauro Sewer Construction
Inc. to Complete the 2019 Water Main Replacement Program
Director of Public Works and Engineering Timothy Farrell reported that over the past several years,
there have been numerous water main breaks on Smith Drive in the Bernat Industrial Park as a result of
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deteriorating and aging pipe. These main breaks consume staff resources, result in water loss, are costly
to repair, are disruptive to water users and are likely to continue unless the pipe is replaced with new
pipe meeting current material and construction standards.
Between 2016 to 2018, approximately 5,700 feet of water main has been replaced. For 2019, the project
includes replacement of approximately 970 feet of 6”, 8” & 10” water main pipe along with two (2)
augered steel casing railroad crossings.
The 5-year CIP originally identified $385,000 in 2019 and $265,000 in 2020 for this program. However,
the 2019 program will allow the completion of the targeted water main replacements in that area. The
only remaining section to be replaced in the Bernat Industrial Park is in the parkway along Allison Court
and will be programmed in the future when a looped connection to Smith Drive (west) can be made with
proper easements from development of the parcels along the proposed route.
On Thursday, July 18, 2019 the Village received bids from two (2) contractors for the 2019 Water Main
Replacement Program. The bid results are summarized as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount
Engineer’s Estimate $380,788.00
Mauro Sewer Construction Inc. $429,955.00
Copenhaver Construction Co. $447,465.55
Staff Analysis
The bids have been reviewed by Staff and consulting engineer, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd
(CBBEL). The lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the 2019 Water Main Replacement Program is
Mauro Sewer Construction Inc. in the Bid amount of $429,955.00. All is in order to award the bid to
Mauro Sewer Construction Inc.
Review of the attached table summarizes the costs of the Water Main Replacement Program from 2016-
2019. Overall, the sum of the Bids and final construction costs are below the total engineering estimate
through that period.
Work is anticipated to start after September 1 and be complete by the end of October. As has been done
in previous years, businesses in the project area will be notified of the project and associated service
disruptions.
Strategic Plan Priority
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies Promote Sound Financial Management and Fiscal
Sustainability as a Strategic Priority, and “Enhance asset management program to sustain level of
service at economical life cycle cost” as an objective.
Financial Impact
The FY19 Budget includes $385,000 for the Water Main Replacement Program engineering and
construction in the Water Capital Improvement and Equipment Fund 515-00-00-8004. If necessary, a
budget amendment will be presented to the Village Board for consideration at a later date.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Leopold asked if the Union Pacific Railroad owns the siding; Director Farrell stated that they
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did own the siding. Trustee Leopold asked if there was an easement; Director Farrell stated no. Trustee
Leopold asked if it could be removed as no trains use it; Director Farrell stated that the Union Pacific
was opposed to the removal of the siding. Trustee Leopold stated that the siding has not been used in 50
years.
There were no other comments or questions.
A MOTION was made to authorize a Resolution Approving the Bid Award to Mauro Sewer
Construction Inc. in the bid amount of $429,955.00 for the 2019 Water Main Replacement
Program.
MOTION: Trustee Leopold
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
i) Consideration – Authorization to Seek Bids for Asbestos Remediation at the Catty
Building
Village Manager David Johnson reported that in February, 2017, the Village purchased the Catty
property, which consists of approximately 2.83 acres and a building of approximately 33,000 square
feet. Actions taken since then include:
• removal of the metal building
• securing the main building to prohibit unauthorized entrance
• interior clean-up and disposal of garbage
• additional groundwater environmental assessment sampling to obtain a letter of No Further
Remediation (NFR) from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
• a preliminary evaluation of the site in regard to parking and stormwater management
requirements completed by Village staff and engineering consultant
In late 2017, Dewberry Architects conducted a Facility Assessment of the structure to document the
existing conditions and to identify options and costs associated with the potential redevelopment of the
building. The assessment was based on a limited visual inspection and provided an overview of the
facility’s existing condition. The report revealed the overall structure at that time appeared to be in fair
condition; however, the exterior building enclosure needed immediate repair. To date, no repairs have
been made.
The Facility Assessment incorporated the findings of two earlier reports completed by the Village
regarding any building materials containing asbestos or lead paint. The reports were subsequently used
to obtain quotes for the removal of these materials. For asbestos removal, the quote ranged from
approximately $50,000 if the building were to be razed, to $80,000 if the building is re-occupied. For
lead paint abatement, the quote was in the amount of $168,000, regardless of razing or re-occupying the
building.
Staff Analysis
In partnership with Senator DeWitte’s office, the Village was successful in obtaining a $50,000 grant
administered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to assist
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with building repairs, including asbestos abatement. Bids would need to be obtained to move forward
with the abatement. The scope of work would request bids for re-use of the building as well as for
razing the building so that the Village Board has the information on both options.
Strategic Plan Priority
The 2016-2020 Strategic Plan identifies Promote New Business Development, Retention, and Expansion
as a priority, “continue downtown revitalization efforts” as a goal, and “redevelop Catty property” as an
objective.
Redevelopment Efforts
On February 8, 2018, the Board authorized staff to issue a Request for Proposals to solicit development
proposals for the site. The RFP was made available to the public for approximately 60 days, with no
proposals submitted by the April 30th deadline. Staff has continued to market the property through
various means, including listing the site for sale on CoStar/Loopnet. To date, the listing has been
viewed over 1,000 times. Over 20 different entities have toured the building.
At this time, at least three parties have expressed interest in the property. The proposals range from re-
use of the structure, a combination of re-use of a portion and razing a portion of the structure, and
complete razing.
Financial Impact
Depending on Village Board direction, the costs for asbestos abatement may be covered by the DCEO
grant or may require additional funding.
Mayor Sass asked if the Village Board had any comments or questions.
Trustee Goldman asked if the $50,000 grant would cover the cost or would the bid amount be different.
Village Manager Johnson stated that by going out to bid, the Village would receive updated numbers.
Mayor Sass noted the State is attempting to save older buildings through the stabilization program.
Village Manager Johnson reported that the Village is required to remove the asbestos regardless of what
happens to the building in the future.
There were no other comments or questions.
A MOTION was made to authorize staff to seek bids for Asbestos Remediation at the Catty
Building.
MOTION: Trustee Hoeft
SECOND: Trustee Piwko
AYES: Trustees: Goldman, Hoeft, Leopold, Piwko and Westberg
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Kanakaris
The motion carried: 5-0-1
VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT: None
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VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
Mayor Sass wished Trustee Hoeft a happy 40th birthday.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY CLOSED SESSION ITEM: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further items to discuss, a MOTION was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
MOTION: Trustee Piwko
SECOND: Trustee Westberg
The Voice Vote noted all ayes and the motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Read
Recording Secretary
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