Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE OF LIBERTYVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES February 25, 2020 President Weppler called to order a meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, 118 West Cook Avenue, Libertyville, IL. Those present were: President Terry Weppler, Trustees Donna Johnson, Richard Moras, Jay Justice, Scott Adams, Peter Garrity, and Patrick Carey. Recognition of Citizens President Weppler recognized the loss of three ofLibertyville's important residents. Each had made a positive impact on the Village and its citizens. Recognized were: Tom Harger, John Kokum, and Donald Johnson. Oath of Office President Weppler issued the Oaths of Office to two new police officers. They are Alex McMenamy and Chloe Fischer. Employee Recognition President Weppler recognized Village Clerk Sally Kowal with a certificate and 20-year pin for 20 years of service. President Weppler recognized Police Officer Benjamin Wood for his 15 years of service in the Libertyville Police Department. ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA President Weppler asked if anyone has anything to bring before the Village Board that was not already listed on the agenda. Kenneth Endress from the Great Lakes Naval Base invited President Weppler and Village Board to their First Friday event on March 6, 2020. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA President Weppler introduced the Omnibus Vote Agenda and asked if there were any items to be removed for separate discussion. Omnibus Vote Agenda A. Minutes of the February 11, 2020 Village Board Meeting B. Bills for Approval C. ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-15: An Ordinance Increasing the Number of Class B Liquor Licenses - Milwalky Trace D. ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-16: An Ordinance Granting Variations for Signage (ZBA 20-05) - 1950 Innovation Way, Suite 400 E. ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-17: An Ordinance Amending Text of the Libertyville Zoning Code - Village Board Authorized Variations  F. ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-18: An Ordinance Granting a Variation for Lot Coverage (ZBA 20-07) - 135 W. Church Street G. ORDINANCE NO. 20-0-19: An Ordinance Granting Variations for Perimeter Landscaped Open Space (ZBA 20-08) - 135 W. Church Street H. RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-28: A Resolution Approving a Special Event Green Living Fair I. RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-29: A Resolution Approving an Administrative Policy Regarding the Elimination of Public Sidewalk Gaps J. RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-30: A Resolution Appointing the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) K. ARC Report Trustee Johnson moved to adopt the items listed on the Omnibus Vote Agenda in a single group pursuant to the omnibus vote procedures of the Liberty ville Municipal Code. Trustee Moms seconded. President Weppler asked for further Board or public comment and there was none. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Johnson, Moras, Justice, Adams, Garrity, and Carey NAYS: None RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-31: A Resolution to Approve a Grant of Easement from the Village of Libertyville to Chicago Title Trust Company Trust No. L-425 President Weppler reported that on November 26, 2019 the Village Board approved Ordinance No. 19-0-92 entering into an agreement for the purchase of a 0.07-acre parcel of land within its parking lot located on the East side of Milwaukee Ave, south of School Street. The Village wished to complete ownership of a portion of this lot which currently contains the main access from School Street and portions of parking, and which land is bordered to the east and west by Village-owned parking. The parking lot has been in need of improvement for a number of years and fragmented ownership has made coordination difficult. Acquisition of the approximately 0.07-acre parcel of land would ensure future control of the property, secure the Village's planned investments, and long-term use by the public. Proposed improvements would include paving, landscaping, bike racks and dumpster enclosures. The approved purchase agreement contains language indicating that access would continue to be permitted from School Street, through the Village's parking lot to the seller's private lot. In order to memorialize this access permission, a formal Grant of Easement was requested. Staff recommended that the Village Board of Trustees approve the proposed resolution for a Grant of Easement to Chicago Title Land Trust Company ^425-L. Trustee Justice moved to approve the resolution for a Grant of Easement to Chicago Title Land Trust Company #42 5 -L, and Tmstee Johnson seconded. President Weppler asked for further Board or public comment and there was none. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Johnson, Moras, Justice, Adams, Garrity, and Carey NAYS: None RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-32: A Resolution Declaring a Surplus of Tax Increment Financing Funds President Weppler recused himself from discussion of the item, noting his ownership of property in the TIF District. He asked Trustee Johnson to act as President Pro tem for the item. President Pro Tem Johnson explained that in 2009, the Village entered into intergovernmental agreements with the taxing bodies included in the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district to allow the Village to extend the expiration of the TIF from 2010 to 2021. This extension allowed the Village to complete additional parking improvements and construct additional parking areas. Per the applicable intergovernmental agreements, the Village agreed to rebate 70% of all property tax increment to the taxing bodies on an annual basis. In order to provide the rebate, the Village declared these funds surplus and forwarded the surplus funds to the County Treasurer's Office. This allowed the Treasurer to reallocate funds to the affected taxing bodies. For the 2018 tax year, collected during 2019, the Village received $4,148,368 in property taxes for the TIP district. The rebate proposed was $2,903,858 (70% of the total). The estimated distribution of the surplus to the TIF taxing bodies was available. The funds that are not declared surplus will be used to pay the financing costs of the Church Street Parking Structure and remaining parking improvements. Staff recommended Village Board approval of the resolution. Trustee Moras moved to approve the resolution declaring a surplus of Tax Increment Financing funds, and Trustee Garrity seconded. President Pro Tem Johnson asked for further Board or public comment and there was none. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Johnson, Moras, Justice, Adams, Garrity, and Carey NAYS: None PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS President Weppler announced the following: • Ask the Mayor will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Libertyville civic Center • The Committee of the Whole will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 29, 2020 • The Parks and Recreation Committee will not meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2020 • The Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 • The Human Relations Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4,2020  • A Non-Home Rule Sales Tax Referendum Town Hall meeting will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at the Libertyville Civic Center • The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020 • The Water and Sewer Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 • The Village Board will meet at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 • Ask the Mayor will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2020 atBirdy's • The Green Living Fair will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at the Libertyville Civic Center Trustee Johnson thanked everyone for the kindness in response to her father's recent passing. EXECUTIVE SESSION President Weppler stated the need to meet in Executive Session for discussion of the following: Closed Session Minutes, Review [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(21)] Litigation: Pending or Imminent [5 ILCS 120/2(c)(ll)] President Weppler asked for a motion to meet in Executive Session. Trustee Johnson moved to go into Executive Session at 8:25 p.m., and Trustee Carey seconded. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. ADJOURNMENT The Board returned to the regular meeting at 8:31 p.m., and with no further business to come before Village Board, Trustee Johnson moved to adjourn, and Trustee Moras seconded. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Respectfully submitted, YLZL( (f \~~^JUihJL/ SallyA.K^al Village Cle^