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Village Board Regular Meeting Minutes March 23, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The NO. 3340th Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mundelein was held on March 23, 2026 at 300 Plaza Circle, Mundelein. Mayor Meier called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. ATTENDANCE Clerk Walsh took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Board Attendance PRESENT: Trustees Grieco, Krinski, Lambert, Schwenk, Ugaste ABSENT: Trustee Juarez Village Attendance PRESENT: Attorney Cahill, Village Administrator Guenther, Assistant Village Administrator Monroe, Finance Director Miller, Fire Chief Lark, Police Chief Seeley, Building Department Director Sellas, Community Development Director Orenchuk, Business Manager Howe PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Meier led the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES APPROVAL Minute review and approval Motion to approve the Board of Trustees Regular meeting minutes from March 9, 2026. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Krinski SECONDER: Trustee Schwenk AYES: Trustee Grieco, Trustee Krinski, Trustee Lambert, Trustee Schwenk, Trustee Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None PRESENTATIONS / AWARDS None. PUBLIC COMMENTARY Former Administrator John Labaito spoke praising the work that retiring Lori Smith did when he was a Village employee. While she was an internal employee, the work she did affected the Village by helping staff with help desk tickets, computer issues, and patience. PUBLIC HEARINGS  None. MAYOR'S REPORT Meeting Call - Committee of the Whole Meeting to discuss Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance on April 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Mundelein Village Hall - 300 Plaza Circle. Appointment to Beautification Committee - Michael Waters Motion to approve a commission appointment of Michael Waters to the Beautification Committee. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Tony Ugaste SECONDER: Trustee Arnold Krinski AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Proclamation - Lori Smith Mayor Meier read a proclamation honoring Lori Smith for her 26 years of service to the Village of Mundelein. Ms.Smith has been an integral part of Village operations, helping everyone that needed help with computer-related issues. She was also a key participant in the Polar Plunge, helping with costumes for the theme chosen and raising great amounts of money for charity. Proclamation - Child Abuse Awareness Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month is recognized throughout the United States as well as Lake County. Created in 2011, Blue Kids Lake County promotes public awareness of child abuse through the creation and display of Blue Kids signs across the county through April and by providing educational material on its website. There are several social service organizations in Lake County as well as park districts, libraries, exchange and rotary clubs, municipal and civic organizations, and private residents that have partnered with Blue Kids Lake County to prevent and promote awareness of neglect and abuse. The Village of Mundelein does hereby thank Blue Kids Lake County for its work to prevent child abuse and urges all residents to take an active role in supporting children and parents and creating safer, healthier communities. Designation of Village Engineer Motion to adopt a Resolution designating Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. as Village Engineer. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Mundelein Community Connection (MCC) Lease Motion to adopt the resolution and approve the Lease Agreement between the Village of Mundelein and Mundelein Community Connection (MCC), authorize the Village Administrator to execute the agreement, and approve the mutual early termination of MCC’s existing lease at the Archer Business Center. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Jennifer Grieco SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Creation of a Class R Liquor License and establishing the corresponding fee Motion to pass an ordinance amending Chapter 5.76 and Chapter 3.80 creating a new Class R liquor license classification and establishing a corresponding fee. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Arnold Krinski SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None CyberClan Proposal for InTune Implementation Motion to authorize the Village Administrator to execute an agreement and approve purchase order number 26-00899 for Microsoft Intune Modern Management implementation services, consistent with the scope outlined in Proposal ID 7723, in an amount not to exceed $40,000. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Jennifer Grieco AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste  NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Grant of Easement to ComEd Motion to adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Grant of Easement with Commonwealth Edison for Utility Easements 1, 2, and 3 as described in the attached easement documents for Area Development. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None TRUSTEE REPORTS Community Happenings Committee (Grieco, Juarez, Lambert) Community Happenings Report from Trustee Grieco The CottonTail Trail was very successful this past weekend. Coffee with the Mayor and Trustee Schwenk this coming April 4. Community and Economic Development Committee (Juarez, Schwenk, Grieco) Mundelein Senior Apartments - Grant & Vacation of Easements Motion to pass an Ordinance Granting and Vacating an Easement within the Mundelein Station Subdivision. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Arnold Krinski AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Sign Variation - Ivanhoe Shoppes - 800-860 North Illinois Route 83 Motion to pass an Ordinance granting a sign variation for an existing multi-tenant ground monument sign at 800-860 North Illinois Route 83, Mundelein, Illinois. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None BIG Grant Application - Pine Meadow Golf Club Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Business Incentive Grant relating to exterior improvements for Pine Meadow Golf Club, for the property located at 1 Pine Meadow Lane, Mundelein, Illinois. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Jennifer Grieco AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Trustee Schwenk stated he was pleased with this investment in the Community. Park Street Phase 2 Concept Plan Design Services - Amendment No. 02 Motion to adopt a Resolution approving and authorizing the Village Administrator's Signature on a Professional Services Agreement and approving purchase order number 26-00907 and payment in an amount not to exceed $24,315 for Park Street Phase 2 Concept Plan - Amendment No. 02 with Kimley-Horn and Associates. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Arnold Krinski AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Dream Clean and Dunkin Donuts - Final PUD and Plat of Subdivision Motion to pass an Ordinance approving a Preliminary and Final Plat of Subdivision and Final Development Plan for an Automotive Car Wash and Drive Through Restaurant on property near the west corner of Illinois Route 60 and Schank Avenue. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Arnold Krinski AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Public Works & Engineering Committee (Lambert, Krinski, Juarez) Budget Amendment - Bulk Rock Salt Purchase Motion to authorize the budget amendment and purchase order number 26-00892 for Morton Salt, Inc. in the amount of $18,500.00. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Kara Lambert SECONDER: Trustee Erich Schwenk AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Finance Committee (Schwenk, Ugaste, Grieco) 2026 Private Equity Bonds Volume Cap Allocation Motion to pass an Ordinance Authorizing the Reallocation of 2026 Volume Cap Private Activity Bonds to the Private Activity Bond Clearing House hosted by the Village of Buffalo Grove for Lake County Partners. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Kara Lambert AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Governing Body Motion to approve the payment of bills, as indicated in the Governing Body Report for the period between March 10, 2026 and ending March 23, 2026 in the amount of $903,569.52. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None  ABSTAIN: None Trustee Schwenk thanked Administrator Guenther, Finance Director Miller, and Assistant Finance Director Limperatos and staff for all the work that goes into this report. Public Safety Committee (Ugaste, Lambert, Krinski) Agreement for Fire Department Training Between the Village Of Mundelein and Butterfield Manor Partners, LLC. Motion to approve Village Administrator Guenther to sign the Agreement for Fire Department Training between the Village of Mundelein and Butterfield Manor Partners, LLC. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Tony Ugaste SECONDER: Trustee Jennifer Grieco AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Trustee Ugaste commented on the hard work both Fire and Police did at the previous evening's tragic fire. Fire Chief Lark then thanked all the surrounding communities' fire departments that helped. Building Committee (Krinski, Ugaste, Schwenk) None. SCHEDULED BUSINESS Omnibus Vote Items Executive Session Meeting Minute Approval Motion to approve the Executive Session Meeting Minutes for the February 23, 2026 Meeting. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None  ABSTAIN: None GEMT to Illinois Department of Healthcare/Family Services Purchase Order Motion to approve purchase order number 26-00877 and payment of invoice number GEMTFY26Q2-171 in the amount of $130,977.52 to the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services HFS Bureau of Fiscal Operations - GEMT. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Microsoft 365 Contract with CDWG Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Village Administrator to sign a Microsoft Customer agreement by and between the Village of Mundelein and CDWG for a Three- Year Renewal of Microsoft 365 software licensing. RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Erich Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Tony Ugaste AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None OTHER BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to recess into Executive Session to discuss land acquisition or sale of property pursuant to 5 ILCS 120 and minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120, Section 2(c)(21). RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Arnold Krinski SECONDER: Trustee Erich Schwenk AYES: Jennifer Grieco, Arnold Krinski, Kara Lambert, Erich Schwenk, Tony Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None Motion to recess at 7:29 PM.  Motion to reconvene Village Board Meeting RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Grieco AYES: Trustee Grieco, Trustee Krinski, Trustee Lambert, Trustee Schwenk, Trustee Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None The regular Board Meeting reconvened at 7:58 PM. Attendance Clerk Walsh took the roll call. It indicated as follows: Board Attendance PRESENT: Trustee Grieco, Trustee Krinski, Trustee Lambert, Trustee Schwenk, Trustee Ugaste ABSENT: Trustee Juarez Village Attendance PRESENT: Attorney Cahill, Village Administrator Guenther, Assistant Village Administrator Monroe Action from Executive Session None ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn the Regular Board Meeting RESULT: Passed [Yes 5, No 0, Abstained 0] MOVER: Trustee Schwenk SECONDER: Trustee Ugaste AYES: Trustee Grieco, Trustee Krinski, Trustee Lambert, Trustee Schwenk, Trustee Ugaste NAYS: None ABSTAIN: None The regular Board Meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM. _________________________________ Village Clerk