524 WEST EXCHANGE STREET P.O. BOX 337 CRETE, ILLINOIS (708) FAX: (708)

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1 VILLAGE OF CRETE 524 WEST EXCHANGE STREET P.O. BOX 337 CRETE, ILLINOIS (708) FAX: (708) VILLAGE PRESIDENT VILLAGE CLERK VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL S. EINHORN DEBORAH S. BACHERT THOMAS J. DURKIN, AICP MINUTES PRESIDENT & BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF CRETE February 13, 2012 REGULAR BOARD MEETING: President Michael Einhorn called the regular board meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Crete to order on Monday, February 13, 2012, at 7:00 pm in the municipal building at 524 W. Exchange Street, Crete, Illinois. President Einhorn led those assembled in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. On a roll call by Village Clerk Deborah Bachert the following were present: Trustees Daniel Bachert, Bob Gaines, Larry Johnston and Holly Milburn and President Einhorn. Trustees Larry Bellar and Mark Wiater were absent. A quorum was present. Also in attendance: Village Attorney James Stevenson, Administrator Thomas Durkin, Fire Administrator/Chief Lyle Bachert, ESDA/Code Enforcement Marty Braccio, Superintendent of Public Works Phil Hameister, Plan Commission Chairperson Karen Tellef, and Police Chief James Paoletti. CITIZENS SPEAK Visitors are welcome to all public meetings of the President and Board of Trustees. Interested parties wishing to speak should identify themselves, state where they reside, and make their comment. The President has the authority to limit participants in debates and will close repetitive or abusive remarks in order to give proper consideration to all items on the agenda. At this time, President Einhorn asked if anyone in the audience would like to address the board. Heidi Gonzalez, representing Crete-Monee District 201-U Education Foundation, addressed the board concerning an upcoming event to be held at University Golf Club and Conference Center on Saturday, March 31, The cost per person for the 13 th Wine and Cheese Gala, A Touch of Tuscany is $ Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact: heidigonzalez@comcast.net or burdam@cm201u.org BOARD OF TRUSTEES: DANIEL BACHERT LARRY BELLAR ROBERT GAINES LARRY JOHNSTON HOLLY MILBURN MARK WIATER

2 Page 2 February 13, 2012 Minutes Jay Ruklic, Crete Library Board, gave a brief overview of programs available through the library. There will be fees for some programs. All calendar items are listed online at Michael Anthony, Exchange Street, stated he opposes the detention center. Jerry Callaway, 3692 Ayr Court, addressed the board concerning the CCA proposal for Crete area. He asked the board members to fully investigate CCA as he is concerned with their reputation. Marimonica Murray, 1611 Austin Ave., stated she opposes the detention center and offered printed information to Administrator Durkin who will make copies to distribute to all board members. Gary Freudenberg, Cottage Grove, is against the detention center and questions the manner in which the federal government is trying to place a center in our area. Eve Fusselman, S, Harvest Lane, opposes the detention center as she fears possible abuse of children. Daniel Fusselman, S. Harvest Lane, asked about the rights of the citizens and how much impact those who object to this project can make. President Einhorn stated ALL comments offered by citizens will be heard and these comments will be considered. Joyce Freudenberg, Cottage Grove, opposes the detention center and in her opinion believes a vast majority are opposed to this project. She questioned why this has not been put to a vote. It was explained that at this point, not enough information has been given to the Village by the federal government and CCA to make any decisions on the project or whether it will even move forward. Alicia Perez, Kankakee County, is opposed to the center and asked who to contact to get this stopped. Jan Schwieters, 1395B Main Street, Crete, stated the battle of stopping a center must take place in Washington DC through our federal representatives. Ms Schwieters is an attorney, resident, and business property owner in the Village of Crete who attended tonight s meeting concerning TIF District requests. Chris Anderson, 140 Tam-o-shanter, stated he is not in favor of the center and asked for a sketch in time of the decision making process. Administrator Durkin listed the ways the process will begin. At this time, the village is waiting for more information to be presented by ICE and CCA prior to the decision making process to begin. Lisa Rose asked what and why this project was brought to Crete. President Einhorn answered that he believes after considering several towns, ICE and CCA chose this area as it is close to Chicago and available airports. No one from the government has given the Village any reasons why this area was chosen. Administrator Durkin stressed that when the federal government made its initial contact in 2010, the village agreed to take a look at the project. The Village did not sign any agreements. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL ORDERS

3 Page 3 February 13, 2012 Minutes UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGENDA Agenda items are considered to be routine in nature and are enacted in one motion. There is no separate discussion of these items unless a board member makes a request, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. Approval of Minutes Regular Board Meeting January 23, 2012 Approval of Bills Ratification of Payroll Ordinance No : An Ordinance updating certain zoning provisions and amending Chapter 28 Zoning Ordinance of the Crete Municipal Code. First reading, second reading and adoption. Motion by Trustee Johnston, second by Trustee Bachert. Motion carried. Trustee Johnston approved bills for Trustee Bellar and President Einhorn approved bills for Trustee Wiater. A motion was made to accept the unanimous consent agenda noting the approval of bills by President Einhorn for Trustee Wiater and Trustee Johnston for Trustee Bellar. Second: Trustee Gaines REPORTS: PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEES Building and Grounds Trustee Daniel Bachert no report Water Department Trustee Bellar absent Public Safety Trustee Larry Johnston Voiced appreciation to the Public Works Department for the manner in which they care for their equipment. The snow plowing equipment shows it has been well cared for even when the units have several years of age on them. Road and Bridge Trustee Robert Gaines no report Finance, License, and Ordinance Trustee Mark Wiater - absent Public Health Trustee Holly Milburn no report President Michael Einhorn Attended Mayors and Managers transportation meeting the first week of February. The acquisition of right of way on Exchange Street is slowing the process for those improvements to be completed Attended the Illiana Expressway Meeting last week in Merrillville where a preliminary preferred route has been presented. The proposed route is south of Beecher. President Einhorn is hopeful the Local Element can be introduced at a future meeting.

4 Page 4 February 13, 2012 Minutes Introduced Napoleon Harris, Dixmoor, IL who is running for State Senate (candidate of the 15 th State Senate District). COMMITTEE AND DEPARTMENT REPORTS Village Administrator - Thomas Durkin Volunteers are needed for the Memorial Day Parade. The first meeting will be on February 22, 2012 at 8 a.m. at the village hall. Information on the Electrical Aggregation for the March 20, 2012 Referendum will be mailed to all residents. Police Department Chief of Police James Paoletti no report Fire Department Chief Lyle Bachert no report Superintendent of Public Works Phil Hameister no report Village Engineer Tech III no report Building Department Building Inspector Mike Smith report submitted Plumbing Inspections no report Code Enforcement Code Enforcement Officer Marty Braccio no report ESDA - Marty Braccio Zoning and Planning Karen Tellef no report Announced there will be a Hearing for Illiana Expressway February 23 rd from 5-8 pm in Matteson There will be Hearing for Illiana Expressway on February 24 th at the High School in Crown Point COMMUNICATIONS: Warrants: Telecom. Tax (Col. ) 2012-$ 2011-$ Local Use (Col. ) 2012-$ 2011-$ Sales Tax (Col.) 2012-$ 2011-$ Income Tax (Col. ) 2012-$ 2011-$ MFT Allotment (Col. Feb) 2012-$16, $17, Pers. Prop. Rep. Tax (Col. ) 2012-$ 2011-$ ComEd Utility Tax (Col. Dec 11) 2012-$20, $21, Nicor Utility Tax (Col. Dec. ) 2012-$11, $12, Notification from IL EPA Application for Permit to manage waste: Accurate Recycling Solutions, 201 N. State St., Chicago Hts. Thank you note from the family of Marge Hagen Notification of Comcast Channel Lineup Changes and Additions President Einhorn noted the MFT Allotment received were down from last year. OLD BUSINESS: Purchase of vehicle for department of Public Works The State Bid pricing for a Ford is recommended through Marrow Bros., Greenfield, IL. The fleet colors match the other vehicles Public Works already have.

5 Page 5 February 13, 2012 Minutes A motion was made to accept the state bid price for a 2012 Ford F150 truck (Omaha orange) in the amount of $17, Motion: Trustee Bachert Second: Trustee Johnston Leasing of police cars Trustee Johnston explained the findings for acquiring six new police vehicles including leasing options. The total amount to be leased is $138, including 4 (four) annual payments of $37, with the rate of 6.10%. Build out costs for the new vehicles have not been included in the lease payment amount. A motion was made to lease 6 (six) 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan AWD cars at $23, each on the state bid contract price with one yearly payment of $37, for four consecutive years that does not include build out costs, to include no prepayment penalty and to have a buy out at the end of the term of $1.00 per vehicle. Second: Trustee Gaines President Einhorn explained the village has not leased vehicles in the past but must use this option as corporate fund is fairly well stressed at this time. NEW BUSINESS: TIF District #2 request for 1359 Main Street (Don Seehausen) Administrator Durkin stated the TIF Advisory Board reviewed the request by Don Seehausen and recommended a 50% reimbursement of $159,055.00, not to exceed $79, Concerning the TIF board vote, Trustee Gaines asked that in the future the minutes reflect how each member voted. Don Seehausen stated disappointment in the decision and recommendation received through the TIF Advisory Board and the Village Board. In his opinion, Mr. Seehausen believed the support of the TIF District #2 was to maintain the downtown area. Mr. Seehausen offered information concerning his breakdown on his cost breakdown on the proposed remodel and questioned the reasons the TIF Board utilizes a lesser reimbursement amount when in the past it had been as much as 80-85% reimbursement given to some businesses or property owners. Mr. Seehausen continued to provide the board on a history of what has been attempted to be developed on property he owns. He indicated to the board that in the past he had proposed a Walgreens to be constructed on the SE corner of Main St. and Exchange St.

6 Page 6 February 13, 2012 Minutes He noted the village indicated the proposed development would not fit in with the Main Street concept and the project did not move forward. Administrator Durkin and President Einhorn reminded Mr. Seehausen that he wanted the village to provide him with $600, to purchase the corner gas station property so he could package the property together to sell to Walgreens. The village was very unwilling to purchase a piece of property with TIF dollars and turn ownership of the parcel over to an individual to attempt to secure a sale for development and potentially profit from the utilization of tax dollars. Mr. Seehausen further indicated that McDonalds had a contract on the property but negotiations with the village faltered and the project died. Mr. Seehausen inquired whether a specific TIF package was discussed with McDonalds. President Einhorn responded no and also indicated that McDonalds indicated the asking price for the property prohibited the project from moving forward. Mr. Seehausen discussed having a contract with Dollar General. Administrator Durkin stated that he has not had any conversations with Dollar General on the property located at the SW corner of Exchange St. and Wood St. The TIF Board supplied a specific detailed list of reimbursement amounts proposed to Mr. Seehausen and the Village Board from the February 9, 2012 meeting. It was explained the change to the reimbursement policy had become the guideline about two years ago in the belief the building owners should have more financial input in their projects and to allow the potential input of TIF dollars into additional projects. After further discussion, Mr. Seehausen decided to withdraw his request, giving him time to re-evaluate his plan and return to the board with alternate plans or suggestions in the near future. President Einhorn reassured Mr. Seehausen that no additional fee will be imposed for a change in the original plans. Mr. Seehausen will call to be placed on the agenda when he is ready to make another presentation. Chuck Miedema who is working for Mr. Seehausen explained his thoughts on keeping the building design as submitted for the downtown area general plan. He explained some of the reasons the money was requested knowing it seems to be a high amount to pay for the remodel project in relation to the possible value of the building as was expressed by both the TIF Board and the Village Board members. Don Seehausen asked if he could request through FOIA a copy of the appraisal of his property performed in Village Attorney James Stevenson agreed to look into this request. Authorization of temporary sign permit Shorewood Home and Auto A motion was made to allow the temporary sign to be located until March 15, 2012 at 1762 Dixie Highway announcing the move to Eagles Nest Drive. Motion: Trustee Gaines

7 Page 7 February 13, 2012 Minutes TIF request by Jan Schwieters for cost overruns on her Main Street project. Jan Schwieters was present to explain her request for cost overruns on her Main Street project. She asked for 50% of $34, for the north walkway modifications of Hubbard Trail Partnership, Inc. A motion was made to approve the request for $17, and for the attorney to prepare an ordinance for the consent agenda of the February 27, 2012 board meeting. TIF request by Village of Crete parking on North Street between Wood Street and Main Street A motion was made to use TIF money to make eighteen parking spots on North Street between Wood Street and Main Street, not to exceed $60, and for the attorney to prepare an ordinance for the consent agenda of the February 27, 2012 board meeting. Motion: Trustee Milburn Second: Trustee Johnston Requesting approval to go out to bid for sewer lining project at various locations in the village. Trustee Milburn presented information concerning the mandate by Thorn Creek Basin which states the Village must spend $244, during the period of one year. After review of the sewer videos that were taken this past year, the lining projects were listed according to need. A motion was made to approve the request to go out to bid on various sewer lining projects to spend the remainder of the $244, for this year s responsibilities. Motion: Trustee Milburn Second: Trustee Bachert Will County Land Use Department, Development Review Division Application for Map Amendment Special Use Variance (Rick Persenaire) A motion was made to remand the request made by Rick Persenaire, Volbrecht Road to the Will County Land Use Department to the Village of Crete Plan Commission.

8 Page 8 February 13, 2012 Minutes Resolution 486: A Resolution allowing Construction on State Highways allowing work to be done within the state right-of-way that includes location, construction, operation and maintenance of driveways and street returns, watermain, sanitary and storm sewers, street light, traffic signals, sidewalk, landscaping, etc within the Village of Crete, Will County, Illinois, which by law and/or agreement come under the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Transportation of the State of Illinois. A motion was made to allow the mayor and clerk to sign Resolution 486 allowing construction of State Highways within the right-of-way. Second: Trustee Bachert A motion was made to close the open session of the board meeting and to move to executive session at 9:48 p.m. for the purpose of Selection of a person to fill a public office and removal of an occupant of a public office. Roll Call Vote led by Clerk Deborah Bachert Ayes (5) Trustees Bachert, Gaines, Johnston and Milburn and President Einhorn EXECUTIVE SESSION: Selection of a person to fill a public office and removal of an occupant of a public office. Upon returning to open session of the board meeting, the following motion was made. The motion was made to authorize the mayor to remove Letke & Associates as auditor for the Village of Crete and to approve the appointment of Sikich LLP for auditor of the Village.

9 Page 9 February 13, 2012 Minutes ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business to come before the board, a motion was made to declare the meeting adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Motion: Trustee Milburn Second: Trustee Gaines Passed and Approved on this day of February, Deborah S. Bachert Village Clerk Michael S. Einhorn Village President