JANUARY 3, 2005
The regular meeting of the Sleepy Hollow Corporate Authorities was called to order at 7:35 p.m. In attendance were President Pickett, Trustees Ander, Finney, Getz (7:47 p.m.), Grom, Wind, and Ziemba (7:50 p.m.), Police Chief Montalbano, Finance Director Volkening, and Deputy Clerk
Sommerlot.
MINUTES:
1. ANDER MOVED WITH A SECOND FROM
GROM TO APPROVE THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 2004. Page 2 of the minutes (section Public
Buildings & Environmental) second sentence should be corrected to reflect
the word “diesel” to replace the word
”gasoline” as indicated by Trustee
Ander. MOTION PASSED.
PRESIDENT:
1. Pre-concept conference with
another interested party in the Bright property.
CLERK:
No report.
PLAN
COMMISSION:
No report.
ZONING
COMMISSION:
No report.
ZBA:
No report.
ATTORNEY:
1. The Board reviewed the latest
draft of the PUD. Trustee Grom
requested clarification from the attorney of “Public” vs. “Private Use” and
“Green Open Space” & “Recreational Facilities”. These items will be clarified by the village attorney and made
consistent throughout the PUD. (Trustee
Getz & Ziemba arrived.)
ENGINEER:
1. The water main valve project is
complete until spring 2005. Trustee
Ander brought up a concern about soil erosion.
Heinz said he would contact the contractor to inquire about hay bales to
reduce erosion.
DIRECTOR OF
FINANCE:
1. GETZ MOVED WITH A SECOND FROM
GROM TO APPROVE THE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE OF JANUARY 3, 2005 IN THE AMOUNT OF
$93,382.96. AYE: GETZ, GROM, ANDER, FINNEY, WIND. Volkening requested to amend the initial A/P total to reflect
an additional $150 for USPS. MOTION
PASSED.
COMMENTS
FROM THE PUBLIC:
1. Ewald Mayland asked about the
status of a permit for new home construction pilings on Rainbow
Court. Trustee Ander said we are still waiting to
hear from FEMA.
PARKS, ROADS
& STREETS:
1. KDOT requested $1,797.00 to cover
a portion of a more cost effective, longer lasting traffic signal light at Joy
Lane and Randall Road. It was suggested
that this cost could come from next year’s MFT funds.
FINANCE:
1. November 2004 Revenue/Expense
Report
WATER &
SEWER:
1. GETZ MOVED WITH A SECOND FROM
ANDER TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2005-1 ENTITLED “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
VILLAGE CODE, SECTION 6-3-9B.1, TITLE – WATER AND SEWER OF THE VILLAGE OF
SLEEPY HOLLOW, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS”.
AYE: GROM, GETZ, ANDER, FINNEY, WIND.
MOTION PASSED.
POLICE &
PUBLIC SAFETY:
No report.
PUBLIC
BUILDINGS & ENVIRONMENTAL:
No report.
BUILDING
& ZONING ENFORCEMENT:
1. ICCI has offered to provide
building inspecting services on an “as needed” basis to replace Joel Kruse.
However, it is not clear if violation enforcement issues would also be
included.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. There was no update on the
Jelkes/Sleepy Creek Watershed Project, business hours of operation and
affordable housing matters or Transition fees ordinance. We are still awaiting word from the City of
Elgin regarding the boundary agreement.
2. Green Community Project to be
discussed at the January 17, 2005 meeting:
a. Municipal
Center Green Information Plan
b. Pollution
Prevention Internship Program
c. Green
Communities Committee
NEW BUSINESS:
No report.
ANDER
MOVED WITH A SECOND FROM GETZ TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 9:14 P.M. MOTION PASSED.
Respectfully
submitted,
Denise
Sommerlot
Village Deputy Clerk
