Draft
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The meeting was called to
order at
Resident James Youker
commented during the public comment period regarding legal action taken against
the Village. He stated that he intends
to proceed with the suit and believes that the Board of Appeals’ decision was
in error. He requested that the Village
Board back the Plan Commission decision made in the Boucher application.
Resident Dwyn Von Bereghy
commented that the Village Code needs to be amended so that the Plan Commission
has the ability to address issues with applicants. Resident Sally Youker stated that she
believed that the Plan Commission had followed the ordinances in the Boucher
application but that the Board of Appeals was in error.
Village President Styza
suggested that the Board move to item #7 on the agenda. Attorney Krutz referred to a letter from
Attorney Richard dated
Village President Styza
stated that the purpose of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to review Plan
Commission decisions and that the Board of Trustees should support that
process. Trustee Zaiser stated that she
felt that the Board of Appeals’ members did not understand what they were
voting on. Trustee Biersach noted that
the Plan Commission was split on whether it wanted to move forward with an
appeal. Trustee Harkness stated that he
felt that the vote of the Plan Commission reflected the fact that certain
members of the Plan Commission voted against the Boucher Application but also
against the motion asking the Board of Trustees to back the Plan Commission
action in Court because those members supported the process set up by the
Village. Trustee Seidel stated she was
concerned that the Plan Commission itself could not decide what it wanted to do
with respect to the litigation. MOTION
made by Harkness, seconded by Biersach to support the position of the Board of
Zoning Appeals in the litigation. After
discussion, vote taken – Trustee Zaiser – opposed, all others in favor. Motion carried.
MOTION made by
MOTION made by Zaiser, seconded
by Wrocklage to approve the payment of invoices as presented. Motion carried.
The Village investments and
deposits for
A Public Safety Committee
meeting is scheduled for August 25.
Chief/Administrator Douglas invited the Village Board to attend.
Trustee Harkness stated that
he had received the resignations of
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Chief/Administrator Douglas
stated that the Personnel Committee had met and President Styza stated that he
appointed Rick Luedke as Chairman.
The Ad Hoc Committee had met
and will be meeting to hear more proposals on August 12.
Chief/Administrator Douglas
reported that the Emergency Response Plan will be presented at the Public Safety
meeting on August 25. He further stated
that LACS will officially close on August 17.
He also reported that he had been contacted regarding a cell tower lease
buyout proposal for future review.
Trustee Seidel raised
concerns regarding the proposed development at Hwy 16 and Hwy 83. She stated that a SEWRPC report indicated
that the drainage from the area of the development will drain into the Village
and she expressed concerns regarding how this will affect groundwater in the
Village as well as runoff into the lakes.
A proposed settlement agreement was discussed, however, it was unclear
as to whether the agreement had been signed.
President Styza stated that
once the developer’s agreement is signed, that the Village can review the
proposal and monitor issues such as water management and lighting. It was requested that the Administrator
notify the City of
Bids to survey and perform
testing on Village property located at Hwy K and
Clerk/Treasurer Igl presented
the
MOTION made by Villavicencio,
seconded by Seidel to hold a public hearing regarding changes to Section 5.21
of the Village Code on September 13 at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION made by Styza,
seconded by Harkness to adjourn at
Respectfully submitted,
Clerk./Treasurer