VILLAGE OF CHENEQUA

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JULY 14, 2003

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Village President Styza, William Biersach, James Wrocklage, Barbara Zaiser, Jo Ann Villavicencio, Morton Spence, Jr. Also present were Village Attorney Krutz, Captain Reid and Clerk/Treasurer Igl.

MOTION made by Spence, seconded by Wrocklage to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2003 meeting as presented. Motion carried.

MOTION made by Biersach, seconded by Villavicencio to approve the payment of invoices as presented. Motion carried.

The Village investments and deposits for June 30, 2003 were reviewed.

The Plan Commission was the only Committee that had met. There was no report.

Village President Styza reported that the Board of Review had met on July 14. He also reported that he and Chief Douglas had met with Lake Country Fire Chief Dick Hagemann regarding the status of the Fire Department.

Village Attorney Krutz stated that he had been contacted by resident James Huber who is interested in annexing 26 acres of his property from the Town of Merton. A petition from Mr. Huber may be presented to the Village Board at the August meeting and referred to the Plan Commission for review. Attorney Krutz also stated that negotiations regarding the Holbrook property are ongoing.

MOTION made by Zaiser, seconded by Spence to approve the application for a liquor license for the Chenequa Country Club. Motion carried.

A draft letter from Chief Douglas to LACS giving notice that the Village intends to terminate its agreement in 2004 was reviewed. The Board agreed that notice should be given as a formality.

Financial statements for the Lake Country Fire Department for 2002 were summarized by Clerk/Treasurer Igl and reviewed by the Board.

A new program developed by the Police Department in conjunction with the Clerk’s office, the Resident Reassurance Program, was outlined for the Board by Clerk/Treasurer Igl and Captain Reid. Copies of all materials for the program had been distributed to the Board for review. The Village Board agreed that program would be an asset to the residents and requested that the next newsletter include information on the program.

Boatgas Marine Refueling was discussed. Attorney Krutz stated that he had spoken to Attorney Chapman regarding ordinance language regulating this service. Attorney Chapman stated that Merton would consider the final version of Chenequa’s proposed ordinance. Trustee Villavicencio stated that she has concerns about mooring along the shoreline in the event of a storm and asked that language be added to the draft to regulate this. It was requested that this ordinance be considered for adoption at the August meeting.

A resolution adopting Mid-Kettle Partners Group Statement of Desired Future Conditions was presented. After discussion, the Board agreed that they would request that a representative of this group come to a future meeting to make a presentation and answer questions.

Resident Paul Villavicencio stated that he felt that perhaps the next newsletter should include a listing of services that the Village provides.

MOTION made by Spence, seconded by Biersach to adjourn at 8:06 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Darlene Igl

Clerk/Treasurer