C. Village Board
Regular MeetingLake Zurich, IL · April 17, 2023
Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LAKE ZURICH
Board of Trustees
7O East Main Street
Board of Trustees
70 East Main Street
Monday, April 17, 2023 7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Thomas M. Poynton at 7.00pm.
ROLL CALLS Mayor Thomas Poynton, Trustee Dan Bobrowski, Trustee Mary Beth
Euker, Trustee Janice Gannon, Trustee Marc Spacone, Trustee Jonathan SpraWka,
Trustee Greg Weider. Also in attendance: Village Manager Ray Keller, Asst. Village
Manager Roy Witherow, Village Atty. Scott Uhler, Finance Dir. Amy Sparkowski,
Management Services Dir. Michael Duebner, Fire Chief Dave Pilgard, Police Chief
Steve Husak, Dir. Of Community Development Sarosh Saher, Public Works Dir. Mike
Brown.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT / COMIVIUNITY UPDATE
Proclamation Honoring Lake Zurich Excellence in Performing Arts with Lake
Zurich High School Selected by Disney as the Illinois Winner. Mayor Poynton
read the proclamation and presented it to the LZHS teacher Tom Scobell.
Members of the cast performed a song from the upcoming presentation of
“Frozen”.
Advice and Consent of Trustees to Appoint to the Planning and Zoning
Commission - Jake Marx and Scott Morrison
Motion made by Mayor Poynton, seconded by Trustee Bobrowwski, to appoint
Jake Marx to the Planning and Zoning Commission With a term from 5/1/2023
to 4/30/2027.
AYES: 6 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Gannon, Spacone, SpraWka, Weider.
NAYSI O
ABSENTI 0
MOTION CARRIED.
Motion made by Mayor Poynton, seconded by Trustee Sprawka, to appoint
Scott Morrison to the Planning and Zoning Commission as an alternate
member With a term from 5/1/2023 to 4/30/2027.
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AYES: 6 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Gannon, Spacone, Sprawka, Weider.
NAYSZ O
ABSENT: O {a
MOTION CARRIED
5. PUBLIC COMZMENT
Stephanie Halen, 154 S. Pleasant Road, addressed the Board and thanked the
two retiring Trustees.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
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
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 nnal
extension per the approved April 21, 2020 contract.
E. Ordinance Authorizing Disposal of Surplus Property Owned by the Village of
Lake Zurich 0RD. #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.
The folloWjngAgenda Item was pulled by the Petitioner.
Ordinance Approving an Adjustment to the Fina] Plan through Amendment of
Ordinance #2020-09-384 for Rear Yard Setback Encroachment at Wildwood
Estates ofLake Zurich on HoneyLake Road ORB. #2023-04-510
Summary! Wildwood ofLake Zurich, LLO has died an Adjustment to the Fina]
Plan for the Wildwood Esta tes de velopment 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 01" 24 dupleX
homes on J2 lots in September 2020. The de veloper 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 ofopen space and wetlands.
F. 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
0RD. #2023'04'511
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Summary: LZ Development Group, LLC has med an Adjustment to the Final
Plan for the Sanctuary development t0 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
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.
The following Agenda Item was pulled by tile Petitioner.
EventApproval for Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5k on June 11, 2023 at
BreezeweldPark
Summa1y-’ Due t0 the pending Main Street District indestructure projects
planned for this year; this ann ual race Will not be able to utilize the typical route
around the lake. A re vised route to and from Breeze wald Park has been crea ted
that does not require full street closure nor use ofState or Countyy'urisdzction
roads.
G 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 hve'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.
*Agenda Item 6F was pulled from the Consent Agenda at the request of Trustee
Gannon for a separate vote.
Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Poynton, seconded by
Trustee Sprawka, to approve the Consent Agenda as amended with the
exclusion of Agenda Item 6F, and the two pulled items.
AYES: 6 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Gannon, Spacone, Sprawka, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENTI 0
MOTION CARRIED.
6F. 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
ORD. #2023-04-511
Trustee Gannon gave background information on the shallowness of the Lake
where the piers are being proposed and her concern that bigger boats would be
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accessing the lake. There was discussion by the Trustees about number of slips,
size regulations of boats, enforcement of lake rules, LPOA agree to the size. Staff
answered the Board’s questions as did the petitioner, Romeo Kapudija.
A motion was made by Mayor Poynton, seconded by Trustee Euker, to approve
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. 0RD. #2023-04-51
AYES: 5 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Spacone, Sprawka, Weider.
NAYSI 1 Trustee Gannon.
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Ordinance Approving a Tax Increment Finance Development Agreement
Between the Village of Lake Zurich and JGS Lake Zurich West, LLC
ORD. #2023‘04‘512
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.
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.
Asst. to the Village Manager, Kyle Kordell, gave an explanation of the proposal
and answered the Board’s questions.
Recommended Action: A motion was made by Trustee Sprawka, seconded by
Trustee Euker, 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.
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AYES: 6 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Gannon, Spacone, Sprawka, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: 0
MOTION CARRIED.
B. Agreement with Teska Associates for Comprehensive Plan Update in the
Amount Not-to-Exceed $119,555
Summaryi 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.
Mr. Lee Brown, Teska Assocs., introduced the staff who will be working on the
Plan and the team gave a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed plan.
Feedback from the Board included community engagement to include young
families, transportation including linking bike lanes to Barrington, internet
speed Village wide, timeline, among other concerns. Mr. Brown and staff
answered the questions.
Recommended Action: A motion was made by Trustee Bobrowski, seconded by
Trustee Spacone, to approve an agreement with Teska Associates for
Comprehensive Plan update in the Amount Not-tO'Exceed $1 19,555 and to direct
Staff to include the additional $70,000 needed in a future budget amendment.
AYESI 6 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Gannon, Spacone, Sprawka, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: O
MOTION CARRIED.
8. TRUSTEE REPORT
Trustee Gannon read a statement concerning her issues during her four-year
term of service.
9. VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS
Monthly Data Metric Reports
Mayor Poynton read a letter from Ancient Oaks Foundation President Mary
Kozub which he had omitted to read at Public Comment.
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10. TRUSTEE APPRECIATIONS
Janice Gannon — 4 Years of Public Service rm s
Jonathan Sprawka — 14 Years of Public Service
Mayor Poynton recognized the two retiring Trustees and presented them With a
plaque and thanked them for their service to the village.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Sprawka, seconded by Trustee Gannon.
AYES: 6 Trustees Bobrowski, Euker, Gannon, Spacone, Sprawka, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENTI 0
MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting adjourned at 8.53pm
Respectfully submitted byi Kathleen Johnson, Village Clerk.
Approved byi
ayor ho s M. Poynton Date.
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