Village Board Meeting

VILLAGE OF LIBERTYVILLE BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2022 President Johnson called to order a meeting of the Board ofTmstees at 8:00 p.m. Those present were: President Donna Johnson, Trustees Scott Adams, Peter Garrity, Matthew Hickey, Matthew Krummick, Dan Love, and James Connell. President Johnson honored Deputy Police Chief Jim Davis for 20 years of service to the Village. President Johnson honored Deputy Fire Chief Michael Pakosta for 20 years of service to the Village. President Johnson administered the oath of office to Fire Department employee Steve Holtz for his promotion to Assistant Fire Chief. President Johnson administered the oath of office to Fire Department employee Andy Yarc for his promotion to Fire Lieutenant. President Johnson administered the oath of office to Fire Department employee Crosby for his appointment as Firefighter/Paramedic. ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA President Johnson asked if there was any public comment, and there was none. OMNIBUS VOTE AGENDA President Johnson introduced the Omnibus Vote Agenda and asked if there were any items to be removed for a separate discussion. A. Summary of Omnibus Vote Agenda Items B. Approval of Minutes of the February 8, 2022 Village Board Meeting C. Bills for Approval D. RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-32: A Resolution to Approve the American Public Works Association Reaccreditation Agreement & Application E. RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-33: A Resolution to Award a Contract to Red Feather Group for the Adler Arts Center Exterior Repairs F. RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-34: A Resolution to Approve a Contract Renewal with Tallgrass Restoration, LLC for the Butler Lake, Paradise and Riverside Parks Shoreline Plant Maintenance BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2022 1 G. RESOLUTION NO. 22-R-35: A Resolution to Award a Contract to Pentegra Systems for the Security Camera Purchase and Installation at the Lake Street Parking Garage H. ARC Report Tmstee Adams moved to adopt the items listed on the Omnibus Vote Agenda in a single group pursuant to the omnibus vote procedures of the Libertyville Municipal Code, and Trustee Garrity seconded. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Adams, Garrity, Hickey, Krummick, Love, and Connell NAYS: None 4 - REPORT OF THE PLAN COMMISSION PC 21-32, Special Use Permit PC 21-33, Planned Development Concept and Final Plan PC 21-34, Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision President Johnson noted Libertyville Hyundai is proposing to construct a new dealership to the north of Libertyville Chevrolet. In order to construct a new building on the site, Hyundai applied for a Planned Development due to limited lot width. The applications for Planned Development Concept and Final Plan and Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision were reviewed by the Plan Commission at two hearings. Members of the Commission concurred with the requests and recommended approval of deviations to the Code which include a reduction in lot width from 250 feet to 215 feet, and reduction in side yard setback for the building and parking. Motions to recommend Village Board of Trustees approval of the project passed with votes of 7 - 0, subject to the development conditions listed in the Report of the Plan Commission. A representative from Liberty ville Hyundai was present to answer any questions from the Board. Trustee Garrity asked staff about stormwater issues. Trustee Krummick asked the applicant and staff questions about elevation issues. Trustees Love and Connell offered support for the item. Trustee Adams moved to approve item 4, and Trustee Krummick seconded. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Adams, Garrity, Hickey, Krummick, Love, and Connell NAYS: None BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2022 2 5 - ORDINANCE NO. 22-0-10: An Ordinance Amending Sunset Clause on Simplified Telecommunications Tax to expire June 30,2023 President Johnson noted in September 2009, the Village Board approved an ordinance increasing the Simplified Telecommunications Tax from 3.5% to 6% in an effort to replace the reduction in sales tax and other revenues during the Great Recession. When these ordinances were approved, the Village Board included a sunset clause in order to have a periodic review to determine annually, based on current economic conditions, if these taxes could be reduced or eliminated. Due to this sunset clause, the tax will revert from 6% to 3.5% on July 1, 2022. The revenues from Simplified Telecommunications Tax receipts are utilized for 1) General operations, 2) Infrastructure replacement, and 3) Village IT improvements. The proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Village Budget assumes that this revenue stream would remain at the 6% tax rate, given that receipts have been declining over the last several years as communication methods and technology have changed. It is Village staffs recommendation to maintain the telecommunications tax at the current level and to extend the sunset to June 30, 2023. A total of $607,500 ($739,200 in the prior year) in telecommunications tax revenue is included in the proposed FY 2022- 2023 budget: $405,000 is budgeted in the General Fund, $101,250 is budgeted in the Technology Equipment Replacement Fund (TERF), and $101,250 is budgeted in the Project Fund. This ordinance extends the sunset clause for the Simplified Telecommunications Tax at the 6% rate for one year. Normally, this ordinance is included for Village Board consideration in April along with the other budget materials; however, the Illinois Department of Revenue has asked that it be filed no later than March 20th this year. President Johnson asked if there were any public comments, and there were none. Trustees Adams and Garrity offered comments and support for the item. Trustee Krummick asked staff questions about which specific services are included in the tax. Trustee Hickey moved to approve item 5, and Trustee Connell seconded. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Adams, Garrity, Hickey, Krummick, Love, and Connell NAYS: None BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2022 3 PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS President Johnson announced the following: • The Human Relations/Plan Commission will hold a workshop at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2022. • The Zoning Board of Appeals will NOT meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2022. • The Committee of the Whole will meet to continue the draft budget review at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. • The Economic Development Commission will meet at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. • The Sustain Libertyville Commission will meet at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16,2022. • The Appearance Review Commission/Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the North Fire Station, 1551 N. Milwaukee Avenue. • The Plan Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022. • The Public Works Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 • The Village Board will meet at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Administrator Amidei offered information to the Board about upcoming meetings. At 8:40 p.m., Trustee Love offered a motion to move into an executive session to discuss the setting of a price for the sale of property, and Trustee Connell seconded. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Adams, Garrity, Hickey, Krummick, Love, and Connell NAYS: None At 9:25 p.m., Trustee Garrity moved to leave the executive session, and Trustee Adams seconded. The motion carried on a voice vote. BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2022 4 ADJOURNMENT With no further business to come before Village Board, Trustee Love moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:26 p.m., and Trustee Adams seconded. The motion carried on roll call vote as follows: AYES: Trustees Adams, Garrity, Hickey, Krummick, Love, and Connell NAYS: None Respectfully submitted, ^^ Luke Stowe" %^ Village Clerk BOARD OF TRUSTEES March 8, 2022 5