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MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
FEBRUARY 22, 2005
I.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m., in the Village Board Room of Village Hall,
50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Gerald Farley. Present at the meeting were:
Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer, Michaele Skowron,
Irvana Wilks and Michael lade!. Staff members present included: Village Manager
Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Police Officer Bill Roscop.
II.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of February 8, 2005. Motion made by Trustee ladel and Seconded
by Trustee Lohrstorfer. Minutes were approved.
III.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
IV.
BICYCLE HELMET LAW
Janet Weiss, fourth grade teacher at Indian Grove Elementary School, provided
some general background regarding the curriculum discussion that has taken place
since September among her students and stated several of the students would like to
provide some information to the Village Board for consideration of a mandatory Bicycle
Helmet Law. The students, as a group, provided a pledge and a song regarding bicycle
helmet usage. Numerous students spoke regarding the background of the program and
their goal of helmet and seatbelt use for safety purposes for children. There was also a
discussion regarding the research that the students have undertaken that has led them
to this point.
General comments from Village Board members included the following items:
There was discussion regarding the need to purchase helmets as children continue to
grow. There was also a discussion regarding, the cost of helmets and the opportunity for
a possible exchange program of helmets. It was also discussed that helmets are useful
for protection during other outdoor activities. Five other communities including
Barrington, Chicago (for bicycle messengers only), Inverness, Libertyville and Skokie,
have helmet ordinances. There was also discussion regarding possible enforcement
options if such a program was undertaken.
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Consensus of the Village Board was to direct this proposal to the Youth
Commission for discussion and recommendation to Village Board and have staff
undertake research regarding enforcement and application of such an ordinance.
It was noted that the Youth Commission would next be meeting on March 2.
Terry Barker, Superintendent of School District 26, spoke. He wanted to thank the
Village Board for the opportunity for the students to participate in the governmental
process.
V.
DISCOUNT TAXICAB PROGRAM
Village Manager Janonis stated that this would be an expansion of the Program to
allow a companion to ride with a primary person. The primary user must qualify for the
the discount initially. The companion fare would only be available when the companion
rode with the primary individual.
General comments from Village Board members included the following items:
There was discussion regarding the cost that the companion should pay and the overall
cost impact to the Village.
Consensus of the Village Board was to consider this program further once
additional information was provided by staff and the need to consider companion
cost that was representative of encouraging people to participate in the program
without discouraging participation financially.
LIQUOR CODE CHANGES
VI.
Village Manager Janonis stated that this proposal is based on trends and requests for
Liquor Licenses that he has experienced over the last several years. He is suggesting
capping the number of package goods Licenses at five (5) which are the current number
within the community. There have been numerous requests for additional package
stores within the community and the Board has not granted an additional package
License in over 15 years. He also noted that the package stores are considered Class C
Licenses. There would be a need to create a Class C-1 for package sales at grocery
stores and that would be based on square footage of the store. He also stated that there
would be no sales at any gas station operation related to grocery store operations.
Consensus of the Village Board was to limit the number of Class C Licenses to
five (5).
Village Manager Janonis also suggested the Board consider revising the Sunday sale
hours to be earlier than noon. He also provided information regarding a survey of
surrounding communities and the start time for Sunday sales. He stated that some
stores and restaurants have requested earlier start times for liquor sales and he is
recommending a 10:00 a.m. start for Sunday sales. Currently, sales start on weekdays
at 11:00 a.m.
General discussion among Village Board members included the following items:
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VII.
VIII.
There was a discussion regarding the need to establish a consistent starting time for any
day of the week. There was also a discussion regarding the applicability to all License
Classes and create sales hours that are competitive with surrounding communities.
There was also a discussion limiting the earlier start time to only Sunday and not
impacting the other days of the week. It was also suggested that an earlier start time
could be established and changed at a later date if necessary.
Consensus of the Village Board was to consider the 9:00 a.m. start time for liquor
sales for any day of the week. The hours would remain restricted for any store
that would be open 24 hours which would generally be a grocery store. The liquor
sale hours would continue to be restricted and not allow liquor sales 24 hours a
day.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis stated the Chamber of Commerce and League of Women
Voters is sponsoring a Candidates' Forum on March 12 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
in the Village Board Room which will be televised.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
IX.
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The Closed Session was cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at
8:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
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