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Approved LAKE ZURICH BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 70 East Main Street Monday, February 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order at 7:31 pm. Present were Village President Tolomei, Trustees Branding, Callahan, Johnson, Poynton, and Taylor. Also present were Village Administrator Vitas, Village Attorney Burkland, Public Works Director/Engineer Heyden, Fire Chief Mastandrea, Park Director Perkins, Building/Zoning Director Peterson, Police Chief Urry, and Finance Director Zochowski. Trustee McAvoy was excused. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. PRESIDENT’S REPORT A. Presentation by Earthly Eagles AJA Company, Lake Zurich Middle School South team endeavor Village President Tolomei recently visited Lake Zurich Middle School South for a presentation by some young seventh grade entrepreneurs who started a new company called Earthly Eagles. They provided a Powerpoint presentation on the dangers, costs and problems associated with the use of plastic bags and believe the solution is recyclable bags. Anyone interested in purchasing these recyclable bags should contact their website, earthlyeaglesclass@lz95.org. B. Proclamation recognizing Lake Zurich High School Band Village President Tolomei introduced the Lake Zurich High School Band Director, Mr. Josh Thompson. Mr. Thompson introduced those members of the band present and thanked the Village for their support. A proclamation honoring Lake Zurich High School Marching Band and Wind Ensemble was read by Village Clerk Palmblad. Copies of the proclamation were distributed to the members of the band by President Tolomei. C. Swearing in ceremony – Al Zochowski, Finance Director/Treasurer Village President Tolomei introduced the Village’s new Finance Director, Al Zochowski. Finance Director/Treasurer Zochowski stated he was looking forward to serving this fine community after he was sworn in by Village Clerk Palmblad. Cake was served after the meeting in honor of the occasion. Board of Trustees Regular Village Board meeting minutes, February 4, 2008 Page 2 D. Certificates of Recognition, Lake Zurich Chamber Award nominees: Outstanding Partnership – Park and Recreation Department Outstanding Public Servant – Trustee Craig Taylor Outstanding Volunteers – Ingrid Skidmore, Fire Department and Doug Bartels, Lake Zurich Haunted House Outstanding Government Employees: Tomm Grossmann, Building Department Dave Heyden, Public Works Director/Village Engineer Earl Strack, Crossing Guard at Seth Paine School Outstanding Government Employee Award winner: John Dixon, former Village Administrator Every year the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce holds an Evening of Excellence to recognize those people nominated by their peers for outstanding service to their communities. The Village of Lake Zurich was fortunate to have eight employees/residents/organizations nominated for awards this year. Certificates of Recognition were presented on behalf of the Village to show our appreciation to all those nominated. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT Jim Tarbet, 1195 Cedar Creek Drive, attended the joint meeting between the Villages of Lake Zurich and Kildeer and shared his concerns about the developments planned for the Churchill and Cummings property. Mr. Tarbet requested the Village be cognizant of the Intergovernmental agreement which was written to protect the residents from both Villages. Mr. Tarbet also questioned the status of the Village’s agreement with McCaffery Interests and whether the Board is being upfront with informing the residents about such status. Village President Tolomei stated he has been as candid as possible about the situation with McCaffery Interests in the Newsline. 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Village Board meeting January 21, 2008 MOTION was made by Trustee Taylor, seconded by Trustee Poynton, to approve the Regular Village Board meeting minutes of January 21, 2008. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Warrant dated February 4, 2008. The Finance Committee recommends approval and the Board of Trustees approves the Warrant dated February 4, 2008 in the amount of $592,784.30 which includes the following items over 5% of the total: 1. Lake County Public Works $310,457.37 52.37% 2. Constellation New Energy $33,102.13 5.58% 3. MM Burke, Inc. $29,700.00 5.01% Board of Trustees Regular Village Board meeting minutes, February 4, 2008 Page 3 B. AHCF Walk-a-thon request for use of Paulus Park on September 21, 2008. The Public Works Committee recommends approval and the Board of Trustees approves the AHCF use of Paulus Park on September 21, 2008. C. Bid award, Fireworks display for 4th of July. The Public Works Committee recommends approval and the Board of Trustees approves the award of a contract to Spectrum Pyrotechnics for $15,000 for the 4th of July fireworks. D. Resolution appointing Al Zochowski as authorized agent to IMRF. The Finance Committee recommends approval and the Board of Trustees approves A Resolution appointing Al Zochowski, Finance Director, as authorized agent to IMRF. (Assign RES. #2008-02-04A) E. Resolution appointing Al Zochowski as delegate representative to IRMA. The Finance Committee recommends approval and the Board of Trustees approves A Resolution appointing Al Zochowski, Finance Director as the delegate representative to IRMA. (Assign RES. #2008-02-04B) F. Resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact. The Committee of the Whole recommends approval and the Board of Trustees approves A Resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Greenest Region Compact. (Assign RES. #2008-02-04C) MOTION was made by Trustee Johnson, seconded by Trustee Taylor, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. AYES: 5 Trustees Branding, Callahan, Johnson, Poynton, and Taylor NAYES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Trustee McAvoy MOTION CARRIED 7. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT A. Fiscal Year 08-09 Budget Village Administrator Vitas stated the Village has started the process of developing the 2008-09 annual budget. A timetable has been developed in order to keep on schedule, with final approval of the budget sometime in April. The review process will be broken into two segments for review by the Finance Committee. B. Labor Negotiations, successor agreements Four labor contracts expire in 2008; however, negotiations have not begun. As soon as the initial stages of budgeting have begun, meetings will be scheduled with each of the bargaining unions to begin discussions. 8. ATTORNEY’S REPORT No report. Board of Trustees Regular Village Board meeting minutes, February 4, 2008 Page 4 9. COMMITTEE AND TRUSTEE REPORTS No report. 10. OTHER BUSINESS No report. 11. ADJOURNMENT MOTION was made by Trustee Taylor, seconded by Trustee Poynton, to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all in favor. MOTION CARRIED Meeting adjourned at 8:14 pm. Respectfully submitted: Gloria M. Palmblad, Village Clerk Approved by: ___________________________________________________ President John G. Tolomei