Village of Bolingbrook Mayor and Board of Trustees met July 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER: The Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Bolingbrook was called to order at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in Bolingbrook, Illinois, by Mayor Roger C. Claar.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Roger C. Claar requested his five-year old granddaughter Samantha Joy Smith to lead the pledge to the Flag. Samantha Joy was shy at that moment, so her Mom, Lindsey Marie Claar Smith led the pledge on her behalf.
ROLL CALL: Village Clerk, Carol S. Penning, called the roll: Present were: Mayor Roger C. Claar, Trustees Maria A. Zarate, Michael T. Lawler, Mary. Alexander Basta, Michael J. Carpanzano, Sheldon L. Watts and Robert M. Jaskiewicz
Also present were: Village Clerk - Carol S. Penning, Village Attorney - Burt Odelson, Public Safety Director – Ken Teppel, Finance Director – Rosa Cojulun, Director of Public Services & Development - Lucas Rickelman, Deputy Police Chief - Michael Rompa and Deputy Fire Chief - Trinidad Garza
Absent: None
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS: Motion Basta, second Watts to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 2020 as submitted by the Village Clerk.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS: Jim Boan indicated that he had no additions and one deletions for the agenda.
He asked for the removal of the following items below. They will be presented at the August 11th Village Board meeting.
Swearing In - Fire Department David Proffitt to Lieutenant James Gray to Lieutenant Brian Gaston to Lieutenant Austin Cruse to Firefighter/Paramedic - Badge #7235
Motion Carpanzano, second Lawler to approve the agenda as amended.
Voice vote. Motion carried,
APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: None
PRESENTATIONS: There were several presentation to Mayor Claar regarding his many years of public service to the residents of the Village of Bolingbrook.
PROCLAMATIONS: None
PUBLIC HEARING: None
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
Mayor Claar shared that there will be a Special Board meeting on Thursday, July 30th at 8:00 p.m. It will be held in the Boardroom and there will be one item on the agenda. The agenda item will be to select an Acting Mayor to fulfill the remainder of his term of office. A Public Notice has been posted and published regarding the meeting. He commented about Census 2020. We are hoping to get a good count in Bolingbrook. The census figures are what they use to distribute state income tax and other funds. Overall, the census figure in the State of Illinois is at a 67.3% return, Will County is at a 74.7% return and Bolingbrook is at a 75.5% return. He added that we have a good number, but we would like to see that number to go up. He encouraged residents that have not responded to the census to please complete it soon as possible. Matt Eastman, Planning and Zoning Administrator has been doing a great job providing information to the community about the importance of the census.
PROMOTIONS/SWEARING IN: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING ITEMS BEFORE THE BOARD THIS EVENING:
Trustee Jaskiewicz read email comments received from Bolingbrook residents Christine Mayer, and Michael and Terri Ransom. They both indicated that they are not in favor of changing from a full-time Mayor to a part-time Mayor.
Mayor Claar responded to the residents comments. He mentioned that this item has been on the Village agenda for discussion since January for resident's review and discussion.
BILL APPROVAL:
Motion Watts, second Carpanzano to approve expenditures submitted as Bill Listing A Payables in the amount of $958,008.07. Bill Listing B - Pre-Paids in the amount of $211,440.73, totaling $1,169,448.80. (Copies were made available in the Finance Department and the Village Clerk's Office.)
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
TAX RECEIPTS
May 2020 State Income Tax - $727,547.21 (May 2019 State Income Tax - $688,072.22) - 5.7% Increase
April 2020 Sales Tax - $2,293,871.50 (April 2019 Sales Tax - $2,654,616.59) – 13.6% Decrease
May 2020 Motor Fuel Tax - $172,286.60 (May 2019 Motor Fuel Tax - $ 148,822.56) – 15.8% Increase
April 2020 State Administrative Fee - $17,694.45
MOTIONS:
MOTION TO ADOPT A REVISED ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR VILLAGE PERSONNEL (THIS WAS DISCUSSED EARLIER WITH EACH TRUSTEE)
Motion Basta, second Lawler to accept a motion to adopt a revised organizational chart for Village Personnel (this was discussed earlier with each Trustee)
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
MOTION TO SWEAR IN KENNETH TEPPEL AND LUCAS RICKELMAN AS VILLAGE CO ADMINISTRATORS EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2020
Motion Lawler, second Watts to accept a Motion to swear in Kenneth Teppel and Lucas Rickelman as Village Administrators effective August 1, 2020.
Mayor Claar shared detailed information about both Co-Administrators. Ken Teppel and Lucas Rickelman introduced their family members and significant others that attended.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
RESOLUTONS:
RESOLUTION 20R-023
APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH BKD CPA'S AND ADVISORS FOR VILLAGE'S 2019 2020 AND 2020-2021 FISCAL AUDIT
Motion Watts, second Basta to adopt a resolution approving a contract with BKD CPA'S and advisors for Village's 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 Fiscal Audit.
This Resolution retains the services of BKD CPA's and Advisors to provide annual audit services for the village. The contract is for two years. Fiscal years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, 2019/2020 will be $78,700.00 and $81,500.00 for the second year. The Finance Committee has reviewed and recommends acceptance.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCES:
PC 20.07
APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION, DREW ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF STEVENSON DRIVE AND EAST SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD. PAUL LOMBARDO, CORPORATE CROSSING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, LLC; APPLICANT
Motion Jaskiewicz, second Carpanzano to accept a Plan Commission Report PC 20.07 for approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances, Final Development Plan and Final Plat of Subdivision, Drew Enterprises Development, Southeast corner of Stevenson Drive and East South Frontage Road, Paul Lombardo, Corporate Crossing Stormwater Management, LLC, Applicant.
Voice vote. Motion carried,
ORDINANCE 20-029
APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES, FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND PLAT OF SUBDIVISION (CORPORATE CROSSING STORMWATER MANAGEMENT)
Motion Lawler, second Basta to pass an ordinance approving g a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances, Final Development Plan and Plat of Subdivision (Corporate Crossing Stormwater Management)
Drew Enterprises is seeking approval for a Special Use Permit to modify an existing stormwater facility at the southeast corner of Frontage Road and Stevenson Drive. Upon reconfiguration, some buildable property will be created which Stevenson Crain would like to develop. (See Ordinance 20-30) The Plan Commission has reviewed and recommends approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
PC 20.10
APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, STEVENSON CRANE, 410 STEVENSON DRIVE, DAN STEVENSON, STEVEN PROPERTIES, LLC: APPLICANT
Motion Basta, second Zarate to accept a Plan Commission Report PC.20.10 for approval of a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances and Final Development Plan, Stevenson Crane, 410 Stevenson Drive, Dan Stevenson, Steven Properties, LLC; Applicant.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-030
APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIANCES AND FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR STEVENSON CRANE (410 STEVENSON DRIVE): STEVENSON CRANE PROPERTIES, LLC HAS PETITIONED THE VILLAGE SEEKING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN EXTENSION AND EXPANSION OF A PARKING LOT AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF FRONTAGE ROAD AND STEVENSON DRIVE
Motion Jaskiewicz, second Carpanzano to pass an ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development with Variances and Final Development Plan for Stevenson Crane (410 Stevenson Drive) Stevenson Crane Properties, LLC has petitioned the Village seeking a Special Use Permit to allow an extension and expansion of a parking lot at the Southeast corner of Frontage Road and Stevenson Drive.
The Stevenson Crane parking lot expansion would include twenty-four (24) truck stalls and forty-eight (48) automotive stalls along with a fueling station for their business vehicles. The parking lot will occur because of the modification of a stormwater management facility. (See Ordinance 20-029). The Plan Commission has reviewed and recommends approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
PC 20.09
APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, PERFORMANCE MOTOR SPORTS, 490 WOODCREEK DRIVE, SUITE C, LEWIS FAIR, PERFORMANCE MOTOR SPORTS: APPLICANT
Motion Basta, second Zarate to accept a Plan Commission Report PC.20.09 for approval of Special Use Permit for a Planned Development performance Motors Sports, 490 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C, Lewis Fair Performance Motor Sports; Applicant.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-031
APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR PERFORMANCE MOTOR SPORTS
Motion Watts, second Lawler to pass an ordinance approving Special Use Permit for a Planned Development for Performance Motor Sports
The applicant, Lewis Fair D/B/A Performance Motor Sports, is seeking approval of a Special Use Permit to allow for a full service vehicle detail center at 490 Woodcreek Drive, Suite C. He plans to lease 2,100 sq. ft. of tenant space. All vehicles will be stored inside. The Plan Commission has reviewed and recommends approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-032
APPROVING CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK AND COMCAST ILLINOIS VI, LLC:
Motion Lawler, second Carpanzano to pass an ordinance approving the cable television franchise agreement by and between the Village of Bolingbrook and Comcast Illinois VI, LLC
This Ordinance renews the franchise agreement with Comcast/Xfinity. The current ten (10) year agreement expired July 12, 2020. The proposed agreement is for ten (10) years. The model franchise document was negotiated with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and Will County Governmental League. Approximately five-hundred (500) communities have adopted it. The agreement provides for free basic and cable access at Village and school owned facilities. The franchise fee of five percent (5%) (Statutory maximum) of gross revenues will continue and Comcast/Xfinity will continue to provide PEG (Public, Education, Government) support which is broadcast on channel 6. HD (High Definition) language was added and would be provided when certain "benchmarks" are achieved prior to activation. The benchmarks include number of subscribers and HD penetration levels.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-033
ESTABLISHING A NEW CLASS "D-9" LIQUOR LICENSE:
Motion Watts, second Basta to pass an ordinance establishing a new class "D-9" liquor license.
This Liquor License category is being created for Honey Jam Café. They currently have a "beer and wine" only license. They would like to expand to a full service liquor license. The license would allow liquor to be sold between 6:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. The cost of the license would be $1,500.00 annually.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-034
AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECREASING CLASS "C-8" (BEER & WINE) FROM FOUR (4) TO THREE (3) AND INCREASING CLASS "D-9" (FULL SERVICE) FROM ZERO (O) TO ONE (1) - HONEY JAM CAFÉ LLC D/B/A HONEY JAM CAFÉ -- 120 E. BOUGHTON ROAD:
Motion Carpanzano, second Zarate to pass an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code and decreasing class "C-8" (beer & wine) from four (4) to three (3) and increasing class "D-9" (Full Service) from zero (O) to one (1) - Honey Jam Café LLC D/B/A Honey Jam Café - 120 E. Boughton Road.
Honey Jam Café has requested a full liquor license. The new Class "D-9" was created above. This Ordinance decreases the number of Class "C-8" licenses from four (4) to three (3) increase the number of Class "D-9" liquor licenses from zero (0) to one (1) to accommodate the request.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Claar indicated that we had to wait until 8:00 p.m. before there can be any discussion on the Public Hearings as we published for an 8:00 p.m. meeting and we started earlier due to the length of the agenda.
The Muslim Association of Bolingbrook made a presentation of a beautiful globe honoring Mayor Claar with all that he has done for the Village. They were especially grateful for his efforts on behalf of the Muslim community. Mayor Claar expressed his gratitude and indicated that he will display the globe in a prominent place in his home.
Mayor Claar acknowledged all the current dignitaries and past officials that attended at his last Village Board meeting. They came out to support him and he appreciated that they took time of their schedule.
Mayor Claar provided detailed information on all the annexations and a slide presentation to show a better explanation of the development,
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202 PROPOSED PROPERTY ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND REZONING OF +40 ACRES LOCATED OFF KINGS ROAD - PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202, PETITIONER
Motion Basta, second Watts to open the Public Hearing Regarding Plainfield School District 202 prosed property Annexation Agreement and Rezoning of +40 Acres located off Kings Road - Plainfield School District 202, Petitioner.
Plainfield School District 202 owns t40 acres of property east of Americana Estates and north of Remington Boulevard. The property was intended for use as a joint elementary/middle school site but is now surplus. Northern Builders has entered into a purchase agreement with the school district. The purchase is contingent on annexation and zoning. The development plan provides for the westerly 31.796 acres to be zoned R-3 Single Family and the easterly 8.20 acres to be zoned l-1 Limited Industrial. The annexation agreement requires the residential development to mirror the covenants of Americana Estates. The annexation and agreement are being passed subject to attorney approval because the Plainfield School District 202 does not have a Board meeting to approve the above until August 17, 2020.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing opened at 8:01 p.m.
No one from the public spoke regarding the Public Hearing. Motion Basta, second Carpanzano to close the Public Hearing Regarding Plainfield School District 202.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing closed at 8:02 p.m.
TEF WEBER PROPERTY - PROPOSED ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AND REZONING OF 26.49 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEBER ROAD AND 1-55 – TEF WEBER LLC, PETITIONER
Motion Lawler, second Basta to open the Public Hearing Regarding TEF Weber Property - proposed Annexation Agreement and Rezoning of +6.49 acres of property at the Northwest corner of Weber Road and 1-55 - TEF Weber LLC, Petitioner.
TEF Weber Property, LLC, owns 6.49 acres of property at the Northwest Corner of Weber Road and 1-55. One acre is currently annexed to the Village and the owner's property is divided by Frontage Road. The owner has filed a petition to annex 10.183 (includes Frontage Road right of way). The property is adjacent to the Carlow Development which is zoned 1 - 1 Limited Industrial. The applicant has requested approval of I-1 zoning with a special use to develop the property as retail, fueling station or hotel. Please Note: There are some issues regarding access and jurisdiction of Frontage Road that are being worked through. Some of the annexation agreement items are outstanding. The related Ordinances are being passed subject to Mayor and Attorney approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing opened at 8:03 p.m.
No one from the public spoke regarding the Public Hearing.
Motion Watts, second Zarate to close the Public Hearing Regarding TEF Weber Property.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing closed at 8:04 p.m.
1-55 AND ROUTE 126 - PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF 43.3 ACRES AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 1-55 AND ROUTE 126 - VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK, PETITIONER
Motion Basta, second Watts to the Public Hearing Regarding 1-55 and Route 126 – proposed Annexation of +43.33 acres at the Southeast corner of 1-55 and Route 126 - Village of Bolingbrook, Petitioner.
A number of years ago, Elmhurst Chicago Stone Company donated approximately forty (40) acres of vacant property at the southeast corner of 1-55 and L Route 126. The property is mostly flood plain but is within the project limits of the proposed full interchange now being included in IDOT's five (5) year plan. Annexation will give the Village jurisdiction over most of the interchange.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing opened at 8:06 p.m.
No one from the public spoke regarding the Public Hearing.
Motion Lawler, second Basta to close the Public Hearing Regarding 1-55 and Route 126.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing closed at 8:07 p.m.
CARLOW CORPORATE CENTER - AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT AFFECTING -15.22 ACRES NEAR THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RODEO DRIVE AND KINGS ROAD:
Motion Basta, second Zarate to open the Public Hearing Regarding Carlow Corporate Center - amendment to Annexation Agreement affecting +15.22 acres near the Southeast corner of Rodeo Drive and Kings Road.
Northern Builders annexed the Mary Kelley property in 2016. The property consists of 326.77 acres and is bordered by Rodeo Drive on its north, Dalton Lane on the east, Remington Boulevard on the south and Kings Road on the west. At that time of annexation, 326.77 acres was zoned l-1 Limited Industrial and 112.13 acres was zoned R-3 Single Family residential. Part of the annexation agreement requires a 250 ft. building setback from Rodeo Drive. The setback includes a water feature. The distance from the nearest home to the nearest industrial building is no less than 550 ft. The line between the R-3 and 1-2 zoned parcels was slightly diagonal in the original agreement. Northern builders would now like to straighten the zoning line to align with the Plainfield School property (See 202 Public Hearing). This change would affect 15.22 acres of R-3 property, leaving 91.26 acres for residential development.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Basta, Watts, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay 0 None
Absent 0 None Motion carried and the Public Hearing opened at 8:08 p.m.
No one from the public spoke regarding the Public Hearing. Motion Lawler, second Basta to close the Public Hearing Regarding Carlow Corporate Center.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried and the Public Hearing closed at 8:09 p.m.
ORDINANCE 20-035
APPROVING ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202 (SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY APPROVAL):
Motion Basta, second Carpanzano to pass an ordinance approving Annexation Agreement with Plainfield School District 202 (Subject to Attorney Approval)
This Ordinance approves an annexation agreement with Northern Builders and Plainfield School District 202 regarding the forty (40) acres described in the Public Hearing. The agreement provides:
a. allows the Industrially (I-1) zoned property to be alternatively developed as 0-1 Office.
b. provides for a hundred (100) ft. wide landscaped berm to separate Residential from Industrial uses. The berm is to run the length of the property and will be maintained by the Industrial Homeowners Association. The berm must be built before the first home permit is issued.
c. the Residentially zoned property will have the following requirements;
1. minimum lot size of 12,000 sg. ft.
2. minimum sq. footage of ranch homes 2,400 sq. ft. and 2,900 sq. ft. for two story.
3. landscape package of ten percent (10%) of construction cost.
4. minimum garage 530 sq. ft.
5. annexation fee of $10,000.00 acre due at platting.
6. driveways to be concrete or pavers.
7. all other codes and fees in affect at the time of development.
d. Payment of $99,019.00 sanitary sewer recapture.
e. Payment of $39,988.76 for water main extension recapture.
f. Developer to extend Kings Road to Remington Boulevard at their cost.
g. Developer agrees to pay $486,597.40 to participate in the Westside Regional Stormwater project.
h. Developer to pay $100.00 acre for emergency warning siren.
i. Developer to pay $100.00 acre for E-911 service for trunk line access.
j. Developer agrees to comply with all codes in affect at time of development and pay all other fees at time of permitting.
k. The Agreement is for twenty (20) years.
ROLL CALL: Yea 7 Mayor Claar, Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Başta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-036
ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE VILLAGE FOR PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202 (SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY APPROVAL)
Motion Watts, second Lawler to pass an ordinance annexing certain territory to the Village for Plainfield School District 202 (Subject to Attorney Approval)
This Ordinance annexes the +40 acre parcel and brings it into the Village's Corporate boundaries.
ROLL CALL: Yea 7 Mayor Claar, Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Başta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
PC 20.08
APPROVAL OF A REZONING FROM E-R ESTATE RESIDENCE TO 1-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL AND R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT NORTHEAST CORNER OF REMINGTON BOULEVARD AND KINGS ROAD, TOM KENRICH, NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC.; APPLICANT
Motion Basta, second Zarate to accept a Plan Commission Report PC 20.08 for approval of a Rezoning from E-R Estate residence to l-1 limited industrial and R-3 single family residence, Plainfield School District, Northeast corner of Remington Boulevard and Kings Road, Tom Kenrich, Northern Builders, Inc., Application.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-037
REZONING FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE PLAINFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 202 PROPERTY (SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY APPROVAL)
Motion Watts, second Lawler to pass an ordinance rezoning for property commonly known as The Plainfield School District 202 property (Subject to Attorney approval)
Northern builders, as contract purchaser, and on behalf of Plainfield School District 202 is seeking approval of the rezoning of forty (40) acres previously annexed (Ordinance 20-036). The Ordinance will rezone from ER Estate Residential 1.796 acres R-3 Residential and 8.204 acres to 1-1 Limited Industrial (See Public Hearing). This Ordinance grants the zoning. The Plan Commission has reviewed and recommends approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-038
APPROVING ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH TEF WEBER, LLC (SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY AND MAYOR APPROVAL)
Motion Basta, second Zarate to pass an ordinance approving an Annexation Agreement with TEF Weber, LLC (Subject to Attorney and Mayor Approval)
This Ordinance approves an annexation agreement with TEF Weber LLC (See Public Hearing). The annexation agreement includes:
a. rezoning the property to l-1 including a SUP for commercial and retail uses including the possibility of a fueling station, fast food with drive-thru and packaged liquor store.
b. the parties agree to cooperate in exploring the possibility of a Tax Increment Financed (TIF) project.
c. if the property is developed for residential purposes the developer will pay school and park donations.
d. the Village agrees to extend its' sewer lines to the property at the time of development. Developer will pay to extend all other utilities.
e. parties agree to use their best efforts to obtain a jurisdictional transfer (and explore getting fee simple title) from IDOT for the Frontage Road which bisects the property. \
f. the parties agree to a sales tax sharing agreement for annual sales in excess of $750,000.00 (This is still being negotiated).
g. the extension of Frontage Road west of the subject property to a connection with Remington Boulevard (this is still being negotiated).
h. the agreement is for twenty (20) years.
Due to item (f) and (g), as well as a final draft of the agreement, still being negotiated the staff is requesting that the agreement be passed subject to Mayor and Attorney approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 7 Mayor Claar, Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Başta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-039
ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE VILLAGE FOR TEF WEBER PROPERTY (SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY AND MAYOR APPROVAL)
Motion Watts, second Zarate to pass an ordinance annexing certain territory to the Village for TEF Weber property (Subject to Attorney and Mayor Approval)
This Ordinance annexes the +6.49 (10.193 total) acres into the Corporate limits of the Village. It is being passed subject to Attorney and Mayor approved based on the outstanding items with this agreement.
ROLL CALL: Yea 7 Mayor Claar, Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Başta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
PC 20.11
APPROVAL OF A REZONING FROM E-R ESTATE RESIDENCE TO 1-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL AND A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, TEF WEBER PROPERTY, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SOUTH WEST FRONTAGE ROAD AND WEBER ROAD, BENJAMIN SCHUSTER, ELROD FRIEDMAN LLC; APPLICANT
Motion Basta, second Carpanzano to accept a Plan Commission PC. 20.11 for approval of a rezoning from E-R Estate Residence to l-1 limited industrial and a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development TEF Weber Property, Southwest corner of Southwest Frontage Road and Weber Road, Benjamin Schuster, Elrod Friedman LLC, Applicant.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-040
APPROVING REZONING FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS TEF WEBER PROPERTY (SUBJECT TO ATTORNEY AND MAYOR APPROVAL)
Motion Watts, second Lawler to pass an ordinance approving rezoning for property commonly known as TEF Weber Property (Subject to Attorney and Mayor Approval)
The applicant TEF Weber Property LLC would like to rezone 6.49 acres of property (See Public Hearing). 5.49 acres were automatically zoned ER Estate Residential when annexed (Ordinance 20-039). 1.00 acre was previously annexed and zoned I-1 Limited Industrial. The applicant is requesting all 6.49 acres be zoned l-1 Limited Industrial with a Special Use Permit that would allow commercial uses including a hotel, fueling station or retail. There are no identified users at this time. It is being passed subject to Attorney and Mayor Approval based on the outstanding items in the agreement. The Plan Commission has reviewed and recommends approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-041
ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE VILLAGE FOR #43.3 ACRES – VILLAGE OF BOLINGBROOK PETITIONER
Motion Basta, second Lawler to pass an ordinance annexing certain territory to the Village for +43.3 acres - Village of Bolingbrook petitioner.
This Ordinance annexes and brings the 43.3 acres discussed during the Public Hearing into the Village's Corporate limits.
ROLL CALL: Yea 7 Mayor Claar, Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Başta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-042
APPROVING FIRST AMENDMENT TO ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (MARY KELLEY, NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC.)
Motion Basta, second Zarate to pass an ordinance approving First Amendment to Annexation Agreement (Mary Kelley Northern Builders, Inc.)
Northern Builders acquired the Kelley Farm consisting of 326.77 acres in March of 2016. At that time 214.65 acres were zoned Industrial (I-1) and 112.13 acres were zoned R-3 Single Family Residential, Northern would like to rezone 15.22 acres from R-3 Residential to 1-1 Limited Industrial. This is being done in conjunction with the annexation and rezoning of the Plainfield School District 202 (See Ordinance 20-035) which Northern Builders is purchasing. The developer would like to "square off" and straighten the zoning lines of both properties to facilitate land planning.
ROLL CALL: Yea 7 Mayor Claar, Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Başta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: 0 None
Absent: 0 None
Motion carried.
PC 20.06
APPROVAL OF REZONING FROM R-3 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE TO 1-1 LIMITED INDUSTRIAL, CARLOW CORPORATE CENTER WEST, SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RODEO DRIVE AND KINGS ROAD, TOM KENRICH, NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC.; APPLICANT
Motion Carpanzano, second Zarate to pass a Plan Commission Report PC.20.06 approval of rezoning from R-3 single family residence to 1-1 limited industrial, Carlow Corporate Center West, Southeast corner of Rodeo Drive and Kings Road, Tom Kenrich, Northern Builders, Inc. Applicant.
Voice vote. Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 20-043
APPROVING REZONING FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE MARY KELLEY FARM PROPERTY (NORTHERN BUILDERS, INC.)
Motion Lawler, second Basta to pass an ordinance approving rezoning for property commonly as the Mary Kelley Farm Property (Northern Builders, Inc.)
This Ordinance rezones 15.22 acres from residential to Industrial; leaving 91.26 acres of residential. The residential property borders the Bolingbrook Golf Course. As part of the rezoning, Northern Builders has agreed to impress the residential property with building conditions similar to Americana Estates. The Plan Commission has reviewed and recommends approval.
ROLL CALL: Yea 6 Zarate, Lawler, Watts, Basta, Carpanzano, Jaskiewicz
Nay: None
Absent: None
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE 19-093
AMENDING CHAPTERS 2, 3, 13 AND 19 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADMINISTRATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
Motion Basta, second Zarate to pass an ordinance amending Chapters 2, 3, 13 and 19 of the Municipal Code regarding administration of the Executive Department
This Ordinance would convert the Office of the Mayor from a full-time to a part-time position. The change would be effective with the Consolidated Election in April of 2021. The salary for part-time Mayor would be $35,000.00 a year and would include the duties of Alcohol and Tobacco Commissioner. Trustee salary would be $16,625.00 and the Clerk salary would be $24,000.00. The Clerk's position will be a part-time elected position. All salaries would be adjustable annually based on the consumer price index (CPI). The Ordinance will also re establish the Village Administrator position and formalize the Deputy Mayor position with a 5% stipend over the Trustee salary. Please Note: Terms and conditions of office cannot be changed during the current term of office and changes must be approved at least one hundred-eighty days (180) prior to an election.
Discussion ensued.
Trustee Jaskiewicz made a motion to eliminate the salary increases. The motion died due to a lack of a second.
Mayor Claar indicated that pay increase annually is based on the cost of living, which would amount to about $200 increase.
ROLL CALL: Yea 5 Zarate, Lawler, Basta, Watts, Carpanzano
Nay: 1 Jaskiewicz
Absent: 0 None
MOTION
MOTION TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MAYOR ROGER C. CLAAR
ROLL CALL: Yea 5 Zarate, Lawler, Basta, Watts, Carpanzano
Nay: 1 Jaskiewicz
Absent: 0 None
Mayor Claar requested that the record show that Trustee Jaskiewicz voted "NO" on accepting his resignation!
Mayor Claar gave a moving speech regarding his history and accomplishments.
He shared that he was a Village Trustee for five years, a Fire and Police commissioner for almost a year and was involved in village government 40 of the last 55 years since the Village's incorporation. He witnessed many changes during his nine terms of office and was directly involved in those changes,
He has been proud to be Mayor of a community that has been named multiple times by Money Magazine listing Bolingbrook as one of top communities to live in the United States. Naperville and Bolingbrook are the only two communities that have been consistently on that list which is a great honor.
He added that there was no tax base when he became Mayor. Now, we have 35 million square feet of buildings. When he came into office, you could not even build a house because sewer plants were at capacity. Right from the beginning that challenge was dumped into his lap to resolve that problem. We did get it resolved with the help of former Governor Jim Thompson, the state, and many, many others. A sewer plant was constructed and expanded, and we do not have that problem anymore.
We had 35,000 people at that time and now we have 76,000 residents. We will probably top out at 90,000 residents. The Village used to use to have a lot of flooding in town. We had 300 homes that were susceptible to having raw sewage back up in their basements because of poor construction techniques – that problem has been resolved. We built a huge storm water system cost. Most of the Bolingbrook Golf course is a stormwater management plan to retain stormwater to prohibit any flooding in the West side of town. That was planned for along with the beautiful hospital we have in Bolingbrook.
We had no retail and besides all the other shopping areas, we now have the Promenade mall. Our water was horrible. We had water that was orange as it came out of the faucet. It was terrible. Every home in town virtually had a water softener, which aren't needed anymore. We now have Lake Michigan water, which realtors told me it was one of the big plus promoting Bolingbrook. We now have very diverse housing stock.
He thanked the 76,000 residents who have elected me nine times office. He thanked the staff at Village Hall, especially Reggie and Nan who worked in the Mayor's office. He thanked Jim Boan who is a personal friend and has a brilliant legal mind. He has been his right and left arm for the past twenty-two years. He can resolve problems better than anyone can.
He thanked his wife Pat. She has put up with many, many nights with me not be at home. She has been there for him. She thanked his daughter Lindsey Marie. She had to put up with a lot. He share that he was not at home much when she grew up. He felt bad about that, but now he will be able to spend time with his only granddaughter Samantha Joy. Lindsey, Trevor and Samantha drove 2000 miles across country to be at the last meeting. He shared how much he appreciated their support. He acknowledged his sister Bernice and his brother-in-law John.
He commented that he does not have a big family. He shared that he will be turning 75 in November and it is time to move on. Now, he wants to spend time with them doing things they want to do because they have spent time watching him do what he has wanted to do for the Village of Bolingbrook.
He talked about the Village's diversity and the establishment of our Sister Cities. He mentioned that he is criticized for our debt. We do have debt, but we decided early on in this village to build the entire infrastructure, get it done and then pay for it. People move to Bolingbrook because of the beautiful infrastructure that is place. As the Village grows and people move in to the town, they will help to pay for it as they expand and build property taxes. As a responsible Village Board, we paid down the debt by a 60 or $70 million these past three years, and will continue to pay it down.
When he first became Mayor, Bolingbrook had a bad name, but now it is a "world class" community. We have planted over 10,000 trees in town through the year. Our infrastructure is done and we will not have to issue another General Obligation Bond. In closing, Mayor Claar added that he has had a lot of help through the years and for that, he is grateful. He has been honored to be Bolingbrook's Mayor for the past 33 years, eight months and seven days. Be well, stay safe and thank you.
The following individuals and groups made a presentation or shared comments regarding how Mayor Claar affected them through the years.
The Hampton Park Social Athletic Club The Bofingbrook Clergy Association Steve Quigley, President of the Valley View School District and a personal longtime friend Liz Campbell, Valley View School District Board Member
Mayor Claar shared that he received many emails wish him well including Edward Bannister and former Village Trustee Joe Morelli. He thanked everyone in attendance for their support and for all the kind comments. They are truly appreciated.
QUESTIONS FROM AUDIENCE/PRESS: None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS AND REPORTS:
Trustee Zarate commented that Mayor Claar is the "George Bailey" of Bolingbrook. The Trustees collectively thanked Mayor Claar, his family and his leadership. They recognized his accomplishments as Mayor for the past 34 years. A slide presentation of pictures was provided and the song "MY WAY" was played. The pictures depicted friends, family, employees, ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings and the many achievements throughout the years of Mayor Claar's administration,
EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
ADJOURNMENT: Motion Carpanzano, second Basta to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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