A. Village Board & Board Committee
Regular MeetingLake Zurich, IL · April 17, 2023
Agenda
VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH
Board of Trustees
70 East Main Street
Monday, April 17, 2023 7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL: Mayor Thomas Poynton, Trustee Dan Bobrowski, Trustee Mary Beth
Euker, Trustee Janice Gannon, Trustee Marc Spacone, Trustee Jonathan Sprawka,
Trustee Greg Weider.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT / COMMUNITY UPDATE
A. Proclamation Honoring Lake Zurich Excellence in Performing Arts with Lake
Zurich High School Selected by Disney as the Illinois Winner
B. Advice and Consent of Trustees to Appoint to the Planning and Zoning
Commission
o Jake Marx
o Scott Morrison
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is an opportunity for residents to comment briefly on matters included on the
agenda and otherwise of interest to the Board of Trustees. Public Comment is limited
to 30 minutes total and up to 5 minutes per speaker.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
These titles will be read by the Village Clerk and approved by a single Roll Call Vote.
Any item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion by any Village
Trustee.
A. Approval of Minutes from Village Board Meeting of April 3, 2023
B. Approval of Semi-Monthly Warrant Register Dated April 17, 2023 Totaling
$303,164.39
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C. Agreement with Geske and Sons Inc. for Purchase of Asphalt Materials in the
Amount Not-to-Exceed $27,000
Summary: The FY 2023 budget includes $27,000 in the Non-Home Rule Sales
Tax Fund for this year’s asphalt patching repairs. Asphalt materials are used
for in-house repairs by Public Works crews. A competitive bid opening on March
30, 2023 resulted in two bids received, with Geske and Sons as the most
competitive price.
D. Agreement with Chicagoland Paving Contractors for 2023 Street Patching
Program in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000
Summary: The FY 2023 budget includes $100,000 in the Non-Home Rule Sales
Tax Fund for this year’s street resurfacing program. The Village has historically
participated in a cooperative bid arrangement to secure a more competitive price.
In January 2023, the Lake County Municipal League approved the final
extension per the approved April 21, 2020 contract.
E. Ordinance Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of
Lake Zurich (Assign Ord. #2023-04-509)
Summary: Staff has identified pieces of equipment that are not in working
order, would requires repairs in excess of present market value, or are obsolete.
F. Ordinance Approving an Adjustment to the Final Plan through Amendment of
Ordinance #2020-09-384 for Rear Yard Setback Encroachment at Wildwood
Estates of Lake Zurich on Honey Lake Road (Assign Ord. #2023-04-510)
Summary: Wildwood of Lake Zurich, LLC has filed an Adjustment to the Final
Plan for the Wildwood Estates development to allow certain structures to
encroach into the rear-yard setback of all lots within the Subdivision. This
Planned Unit Development was approved for the construction of 24 duplex
homes on 12 lots in September 2020. The developer is requesting allowance for
decks and other structures to encroach no more than 10 feet into the required
rear-yard setbacks that back up to the 28 acres of open space and wetlands.
G. Ordinance Approving an Adjustment to the Final Plan through Amendment of
Ordinance #2021-07-421 for the Enlargement of Piers at Sanctuary of Lake
Zurich on the Southeast Corner of Rand Road and Old Rand Road (Assign Ord.
#2023-04-511)
Summary: LZ Development Group, LLC has filed an Adjustment to the Final
Plan for the Sanctuary development to enlarge the approved pier size for the
three previously approved boat piers containing 30 boat slips. This Planned Unit
Development was approved for the construction of a commercial building and 23
new townhouse buildings in July 2021. The developer is requesting an increase
in the projection from the shoreline from a max distance of 75 feet to 84 feet and
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an increase in the pier deck area from a max of 400 square feet to 702 square
feet.
The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed this application at a public
hearing on March 15, 2023. Representatives from the Sandy Point HOA and the
LPOA were present and voiced their support for the application. There were no
objections to the proposal from any adjacent property owners and the
Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the enlarged piers.
H. Agreement with Davey Resource Group Inc. for 2023 Natural Area Maintenance
in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $89,434
Summary: Lake Zurich has partnered with Integrated Lakes Management to
formulate five-year plans for the maintenance and restoration of natural areas
throughout the Village. The FY 2023 budget includes sufficient funding for the
maintenance of these open space areas when combined with revenue held in
special service area accounts designed specifically for the maintenance of
designated areas in specific subdivisions. A competitive bid opening on March
23, 2023 resulted in two bids received, with Davey Resource Group as the most
competitive price.
Recommended Action: A motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
7. NEW BUSINESS
This agenda item includes matters coming to the Board of Trustees for discussion and
possible action.
A. Ordinance Approving a Tax Increment Finance Development Agreement
Between the Village of Lake Zurich and JGS Lake Zurich West, LLC (Assign
Ord. #2023-04-512) (Trustee Sprawka)
Summary: The Lake Zurich Industrial TIF District was created in January 2023
by the Village Board, after the review and unanimous approval of the Joint
Review Board, for the purpose of providing a long-term funding mechanism for
infrastructure improvements within the industrial park and supporting
business expansion and modernization efforts.
JGS Lake Zurich West, LLC is requesting TIF assistance related to the
implementation of a new manufacturing line at 550 Enterprise Parkway. The
company is considering this location for manufacturing equipment upgrades
which would increase the overall investment in the community and create 8 – 10
full-time positions.
JGS Lake Zurich West, LLC is a component of Geremarie, a company that has
been operating in the Lake Zurich industrial park at 1275 Ensell Road
manufacturing aluminum components for over 20 years. Since its initial
decision over two decades ago to be in Lake Zurich, Geremarie has built several
additions to the building as it has seen increased demand for its product.
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JGS Lake Zurich Wests’ total project costs for the new development at 550
Enterprise Parkway is no less than $8.5 million, including the cost of the land,
site work, engineering and construction, permit fees, the installation of
manufacturing line equipment, and electric/gas utility connections.
The proposed TIF redevelopment proposal will help offset this significant
investment cost with a rebate of $626,000 of future property taxes over several
years through the Tax Increment Finance District #4 (Industrial TIF), which
equates to approximately 7.4% of the overall costs of this manufacturing
company expansion project.
Recommended Action: A motion to approve Ordinance #2023-04-512 Approving
a Tax Increment Finance Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the Village
of Lake Zurich, Lake County, Illinois and JGS Lake Zurich West, LLC.
B. Agreement with Teska Associates for Comprehensive Plan Update in the
Amount Not-to-Exceed $119,555 (Trustee Bobrowski)
Summary: A municipal comprehensive plan is used to identify recent and
forthcoming land use patterns and economic development trends to chart a path
forward for continued smart growth over the next 10-20 years. Lake Zurich’s
comprehensive plan was last updated in 2003 and needs updated so that Lake
Zurich can maximize its reputation as being a safe community where families
want to raise children and businesses want to operate.
A request-for-proposals was launched in January 2023, resulting in two
proposals to consider. Both proposals include a process of community
assessment, engagement, analysis, visioning, goals, community branding, and
plan preparation. However, one proposal is $33,000 less expensive than the
other and therefore Staff is recommending Teska Associates as the selected
consultant to lead this process.
The FY 2023 budget currently includes $50,000 in the General Fund for an
update to the Comprehensive Plan. The Teska proposal is $119,555,
necessitating additional funding of approximately $70,000 in the FY 2023
budget. Staff will include the additional $70,000 in a future budget amendment
ordinance for Board consideration.
Recommended Action: A motion to approve an agreement with Teska Associates
for Comprehensive Plan update in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $119,555 and to
direct Staff to include the additional $70,000 needed in a future budget
amendment.
8. TRUSTEE REPORTS
This is an opportunity for Trustees to report on matters of interest to the Board of
Trustees.
9. VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS
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This is an opportunity for Village Staff to report on matters of interest to the Board of
Trustees.
o Monthly Data Metric Reports
10. TRUSTEE APPRECIATIONS
o Janice Gannon – 4 Years of Public Service
o Jonathan Sprawka – 14 Years of Public Service
11. ADJOURNMENT
Next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting is on Monday, May 1, 2023.
The Village of Lake Zurich is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain
accommodations so that they can observe and participate in this meeting, or who have questions
regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the Village’s facilities, should contact the Village’s ADA
Coordinator at 847.438.5141 (TDD 847.438.2349) promptly to allow the Village to make reasonable
accommodations for those individuals.
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