C. Village Board
Regular MeetingLake Zurich, IL · April 15, 2024
Minutes
APPROVED MINUTES
VILLAGE OF LAIE ZURICH
Board of Trustees
70 East Main Street
Monday, April 15, 2024 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER by Mayor Thomas M. Poynton at 7.00pm.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Thomas M. Poynton, Trustee Dan Bobrowski, Trustee William
Riley, Trustee Marc Spacone, Trustee Roger Sugrue, Trustee Greg Weider. Trustee
Euker was absent and excused. Also in attendancei Village Manager Ray Keller, Asst.
Village Manager Michael Duebner, Village Atty. Scott Uhler, Finance Dir. Amy
Sparkowski, Management Services Dir. Kyle Kordell, Police Chief Steve Husak, Dir.
Of Community Development Sarosh Saher, Public Works Dir. Mike Brown, Park and
Rec. Dir. Bonnie Caputo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mindy Dupee and Julie Novak, LZ Area Fire Dept. addressed the Board on the year
long negotiations on a contract between LZFD and the Rural FD.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes from the Village Board Meeting of April 1, 2024
B. Approval of Semi-Monthly Warrant Register Dated April 15, 2024, Totaling
$493, 360.55
C. Lease Agreement with Kiki’s Cotton Candy for Concessions at Paulus Park,
200 South Rand Road
Summaryi Kjki’s Cotton Candy of Wauconda proposes to operate concessions
at Paulus Park for the summer of 2024. The proposed lease outlines operations
as a public park amenity offering a selection of non-alcoholic beverages and
light food options. The lease is structured as a one-year term ending December
31, 2024, with a one-year extension allowed if mutually agreeable. Rent to the
Village is proposed at $250 a month or 12% of gross sales, whichever is greater,
for the months the venue is operating.
D. Special Event Request with 10 x EM for Lake Zurich Triathlon on Sunday,
July 13, 2025
Summary: The 2024 triathlon event was previously approved for July 7, 2024,
with organizer 10 X EM. Due to construction projects this year scheduled for
Fairfield Road and the intersection of Miller and Route 12 and the potential
unsafe conditions, the event organizers are requesting a one-year hiatus and
revival of the event to July 13, 2025.
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E. Paulus Park Lakeside Pavilion Event Request for Great Clips Company Picnic
on Sunday, July 28, 2024
Summary: Great Clips is requesting use of the lakeside pavilion on July 28
from 1 — 8 pm for its company picnic. Estimated attendance is 120 people.
Agreement with Patriot Pavement Maintenance for 2024 Crack Sealing
Community Investment in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $60,000
Summary: The 2024 budget includes $60,000 in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for
preventative street maintenance. A competitive bid opening on February 19,
2024 resulted in four bids received, With the most competitive bid h'om Patriot
Pavement Maintenance.
Agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services for 2024 Pavement Patching
Community Investment in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $150,000
Summary: The 2024 budget includes $150,000 in the Non-Home Rule Sales
Tax Fund for street resurfacing and pavement patching. A competitive bid
opening on April 5 ,2024, with the Lake County Municipal League resulted in
two bids received, With the most competitive bid from Schroeder Asphalt
Services, which includes an option to extend the original one‘year contract for
four additional single-years.
Full Release of Letter of Credit for True North Gas Station at 449 South Rand
Road
Summary: A guarantee of site improvements in the form of a Performance
Bond in the amount of $244,992 was provided by Western Surety Company as
a performance and payment security for site work and development. All work
has been completed and the bond can now be released in its entirety.
Ordinance Establishing Village of Lake Zurich Special Area Number 21 for
Wildwood Estates of Lake Zurich Duplex Residential Lots 1-12 and Outlot 1
0RD. #2024-04-565
Summary: On February 5, 2024, the Village Board conducted a public hearing
to propose the establishment of this backup SSA. Since then, no petitions to
veto the establishment of this SSA has been received. This SSA will allow the
Village to assess a tax, 1'11 the future and only Jfnecessaly, on the property
owners of the single-family homes within that subdivision to pay for
maintenance and repairs to the stormwater management facilities, and only in
the event the subdivision’s Homeowners Association (HOA) is delinquent in
fulfilling these obligations.
Ordinance Establishing Village of Lake Zurich Special Area Number 22 for
Wildwood Estates of Lake Zurich Outlot 2 ORD #2024-04-566
Summary: On February 5, 2024, the Village Board conducted a public hearing
to propose the establishment of this backup SSA. Since then, no petitions to
veto the establishment of this SSA has been received. This SSA will allow the
Village to assess a tax, 1'11 L‘Ile future and only 1fuecessa1’y, on the property
owner of Outlot 2 to pay for maintenance and repairs to the stormwater
management facilities, and only in the event such owner is delinquent in
fulhlling these obligations.
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K. Ordinance Amending Title 3 of Chapter 3 of the Village of Lake Zurich
Municipal Code to Amend Authorized Class — C Convenience Store Liquor
License for Riya Enterprises Chicago DBA 7-Eleven at 600 East Route 22
0RD. #2024-04'567
Summary: 7-E1even at 600 East Route 22 in Oakwood Commons Shopping
Center has signed a new franchise agreement with Riya Enterprises Chicago
and are requesting a Convenience Store Class-C liquor license for the sale of
packaged alcoholic beverages. The applicant has passed all background checks
and has obtained all required documentation and insurance.
Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Poynton, seconded by
Trustee Weider, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
AYES: 5 Trustees Bobrowski, Riley, Spacone, Sugrue, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: Trustee Euker.
MOTION CARRIED.
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for the Development and
Administration of the Paulus Park Open Space Land Acquisition and
Development Grant Program in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $329,300
Summary: The Lake Zurich 2024 budget includes $3.3 million for Paulus Park
enhancements as part of a $600,000 OSLAD grant program awarded to the
village earlier in 2024. The park enhancement includes shoreline restoration
with an overlook, renovation of the water splash pad, the creation of a new
gathering space With game tables, the addition of a bandshell on the stage,
more baggo courts, and site landscaping.
Hitchcock Design Group has submitted a proposal to manage the development
and construction administration for these improvements. It’s professional
service fee accounts for 12.3% of the project total, below the grant-permitted
15.3% of the construction costs for architectural/engineer fees.
Dir. Bonnie Caputo introduced Lacey Lawrence of Hitchcock Design Group,
they answered the Board’s questions.
Recommended Action! A motion was made by Trustee Weider, seconded by
Trustee Riley, to approve and agreement with Hitchcock Design Group for the
Development and Administration of an Open Space Land Acquisition and
Development Grant Program in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $329,300.
AYESI 5 Trustees Bobrowski, Riley, Spacone, Sugrue, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: Trustee Euker.
MOTION CARRIED.
Agreement with Bluestem Ecological Services for 2024 Natural Areas
Community Investment in the Amount Not-to-Exceed $174,814
Summaryi With the completion of the Emerald Ash Borer parkway tree
replacement program in 2023, the Village Board has decided to reallocate that
annual tree funding of $100,000 to the enhancement and restoration of Lake
Zurich natural open space areas. The Village has developed a comprehensive
Hve-year plan for the maintenance of natural areas and the 2024 program
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includes community investment in 17 different areas, including Oak Ridge
Marsh Nature Park, Breezewald Park, Kjldeer Creek, and Whispering Creek.
A competitive bid opening on April 4, 2024, resulted in five proposals, With
Bluestem Ecological Services offering the most competitive bid. This
investment into natural areas is funded by $113,469 from the General Fund
and $61,345 from four Special Services Areas.
P. W. Dir. Brown stated that when these areas were created there was no
funding source connected to them. Trustee Spacone asked about Tree City
award and Dir. Brown and Mary Kozub of the Tree Commission explained that
Lake Zurich has been a Tree City for twenty years. They answered the Board’s
questions.
Recommended Action: A motion was made by Trustee Spacone, seconded by
Trustee Sugrue, approve an agreement with Bluestem Ecological Services for
2024 Natural Areas Community Investment in the Amount Not-to-Exceed
$174,814.
AYESI 5 Trustees Bobrowski, Riley, Spacone, Sugrue, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: Trustee Euker.
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Village of Lake Zurich and the
Lake County Housing Authority In Regard to Providing Water and Sewer
Service
Summary: The Lake County Housing Authority is requesting approval of an
intergovernmental agreement to secure potable water and sanitary sewer services
from the Village of Lake Zurich for their property at 22843 Lakewood Lane, the
property formerly known as Midlothian Manor. The 2.6-acre property, which is
presently served by well and septic, would be allowed to connect to the Village’s
public water and sewer systems. The proposed connections would improve public
health and safety, as well as facilitate the Housing Authority’s exploration of their
options for future reuse or redevelopment of the property.
The subj ect property would remain outside of the Village’s jurisdiction and subject
to Lake County’s zoning and development regulations. The Housing Authority
and/or a successor owner would be required to submit permits and plans to the
Village demonstrating compliance with the Village’s infrastructure requirements.
The property owner would be required to pay the connection fees and the ongoing
user fees at the nonresident rates in effect at the time of connection. The Housing
Authority also agrees to pay for any additional connection fees that may be owed
tb CLCJAWA, when the Village connects to their system, as a result of the reuse
ofthe subj ect property. The intergovernmental agreement would be valid until July
1, 2029, by which time the Housing Authority would be required to connect to the
Village’s system.
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Recommended Action: A motion was made by Mayor Poynton, seconded by
Trustee Weider, to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the Village
of Lake Zurich and the Lake County Housing Authority in Regard to Providing
Water and Sewer Service.
AYES: 5 Trustees Bobrowski, Riley, Spacone, Sugrue, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: Trustee Euker.
MOTION CARRIED.
TRUSTEE REPORTS
There were none.
VILLAGE STAFF REPORTS
Park and Rec. Dir. Bonnie Caputo stated that hiring continues for summer staff, ages
14 + in various positions. Arbor Day celebrations will be Saturday, April 27th 2024.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT / COMMUNITY UPDATE
There was no report.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION called for the purpose of:
o 5 ILCS 120 / 2 (c) (21) review of Executive Session minutes .
Motion was made by Trustee Sugrue, seconded by Trustee Riley, to adjourn to
Executive Session for the purpose of 5 ILCS 120 / 2 (c) (2 1) review of Executive
Session minutes. There will be no further business conducted in Open Session.
AYES: 5 Trustees Bobrowski, Riley, Spacone, Sugrue, Weider.
NAYSI 0
ABSENT: Trustee Euker.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Open Session meeting adjourned at 7.25pm.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Open and Executive Sessions adjourned at 7.31pm.
Respectfully submittedi
Kathleen Johnson, Village Clerk.
Approved by
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M/ayor‘Thoxyfas M. Poynton
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