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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
December 16, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
CALL
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert (arrived late)
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented the Posting of Colors,
PLEDGE
after which Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation.
INVOCATIO
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MINUTES
MINUTES
AP APPROVAL OF MINUTES
APPROV
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held December 2, 2003.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BILLS &
BILLS &
FINANCIAL
APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT
FINANCIAL
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an
REPORT
REPORT
asterisk, as well as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one
vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYOR’S
Paul Seils and Corky Dunn, representing the Mount Prospect Special Events
REPORT
th
Commission, presented the following winners of the 10 Annual Holiday Decorating
Contest:
HOLIDAY
DECORATING
GRAND PRIZE: 607 Noah Terrace Mr. & Mrs. Henry Nemirow
CONTEST
609 Noah TerraceMr. & Mrs. Irv Eberl
BEST BLOCK 700-800 W. Milburn Street Mr. & Mrs. Nick Knapp
(representing neighbors)
BEST MULTI-FAMILY 610-616 E. Shabonee Trail Barbara Hauerrberg
(representing neighbors)
BEST BUSINESS Keefer’s Pharmacy Jerry Pospisil
5 W. Prospect
BEST USE 112 N. Eastwood Avenue Andy & Collette Ciabattari
OF LIGHTS
HOLIDAY FUN 710 W. Busse Avenue Don Sosnowski
CHRISTMAS 1504 E. Barberry Lane Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ziemba
FANTASY
RELIGIOUS 1724 Verde Drive Angel Campos
Police Chief Richard Eddington introduced Sgt. Ted Adamczyk, who was recently
POLICE
promoted to Police Commander; Village Clerk Velma Lowe administered the Oath of
COMMANDER
Office to Commander Adamczyk.
APPOINTMENT
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Farley had no recommendations for appointments to Village boards or
commissions.
CITIZENS TO BE
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
CITIZENS TO
HEARD
None.
BE HEARD
CONSENT CONSENT
CONSENT AGENDA
AGENDA:
AGENDA
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business
items:
BILLS,
BILLS
1. Bills, dated December 10, 2003;
FINANCIAL
RES 49-03
2. Financial Report, dated January 1-November 30, 2003;
REPORT
RES 50-03
3. Resolution No. 51-03: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE
MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY UNDER THE TERMS OF A GROUND
RES. 51-03,
LEASE AGREEMENT;
COPIER LEASE
LIBRARY
4. Resolution No. 52-03: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
GROUND LEASE
AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL GREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF
TRAFFIC
PAYMENT
MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT TO SHARE
SIGNAL
LITIGATION EXPENSES (PRIMECO);
RES. 52-03,
MAINTENANCE 5. Resolution No. 53-03: A RESOLUTION FROM THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT APPROVING FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL
PRIMECO
PLANNING EFFORT FOR THE PHASE I METRA STAR LINE;
LITIGATION
6. W
aive bid process and purchase petrochemical firefighting equipment (National
EXPENSES
Foam Equipment, not to exceed $20,739.82, and Williams Fire and Hazard
Control, not to exceed $21,455.00); sole source manufacturers of the equipment.
RES. 53-03,
METRA STAR
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
LINE
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FIREFIGHTING
EQUIPMENT,
OLD BUSINESS
NATIONAL FOAM
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for second reading requesting a Conditional Use permit to
EQUIPMENT
allow an automobile repair business at 709 N. Main Street. The Planning and Zoning
Commission had recommended approval, with certain conditions, by a vote of 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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PZ 35-02
901 EDGEWOOD
LANE
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Ordinance
PZ-43-03
No. 5389:
709 W. MAIN ST.
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY
ORD. 5389
LOCATED AT 709 NORTH MAIN STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was presented for second reading to grant a Conditional Use permit for
PZ-45-03
allow a lighted soccer field, and a Variation for light poles exceeding the height allowed,
1500 W.
for Melas Park, 1500 W. Central Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission had
CENTRAL RD.
recommended approval by a vote of 4-0.
Trustee Hoefert arrived during this discussion.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance
ORD. 5390
No. 5390:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND VARIATION
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1500 WEST CENTRAL ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: Wilks
Pass: Hoefert
Motion carried.
At the request of Staff, the next business item listed on the agenda, that of PZ-27-03, 999
PZ-27-03
N. Elmhurst Road, Jewel Express, Randhurst Shopping Center, was considered for
999 N.
deferral, to the January 6, 2004 Village Board meeting.
ELMHURST RD.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to defer PZ-27-03, to be discussed
at the January 6, 2004 Village Board meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The ordinance requesting a Conditional Use permit for Jewel Express will be presented
for second reading at the January 6, 2004 Village Board meeting.
Board members received the following four ordinances for second reading:
TAX LEVY
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
TAX LEVY,
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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
SPECIAL FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
FIVE AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE
SERVICE AREAS
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
TAX
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AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
ABATEMENT
CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
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SPECIAL
??
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
SERVICE AREA
UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX
TAX
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
ABATEMENT
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Ordinance
No. 5391:
ORD. 5391
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
ORD. 5392
No. 5392:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
FIVE AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance
ORD. 5393
No. 5393:
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5394:
ORD. 5394
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2003
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Farley called for a Public Hearing to present the 2004 budget, at 7:42 p.m.
PUBLIC
HEARING:
Board members recognized the time and effort put forth by both Staff and members of
BUDGET
the Mount Prospect Finance Commission to present the 2004 budget.
With no comments from the audience, the Public Hearing was closed at 7:49 p.m.
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An ordinance was presented for second reading to adopt the annual budget,
ADOPT BUDGET
January 1-December 31, 2004.
Finance Commissioner John Korn, 301 N. William Street, responded to comments from
Board members regarding the deferral of capital improvement projects and budget cuts.
Mr. Korn and Assistant Village Manager David Strahl commended Staff and Board
members on the final budget, which was being presented.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5395:
ORD. 5395
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2004 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004, IN LIEU OF PASSAGE
OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: Corcoran
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
The Board received a number of recommendations from the Mount Prospect Safety
Commission, with the majority of them being discussed at length.
CH. 18:
TRAFFIC CODE
An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code by
AMENDMENTS
lowering the speed limit along Euclid Avenue between Wheeling Road and Wolf Road
from 45 mph to 40 mph. The Safety Commission had recommended approval by a vote
of 7-0.
EUCLID AVENUE
SPEED LIMIT
Several Board members expressed concerns about this amendment, stating that
motorists might find it difficult to comply with the law, as there are several different speed
limits on that one street.
Trustee Corcoran asked Matt Lawrie, Traffic Engineer, to have the Cook County Highway
Department perform a speed study a few months from now, as a follow-up to that which
was completed in November for this amendment.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
ORD. 5396
No. 5396:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: Corcoran
Motion carried.
MILBURN
An ordinance was considered to prohibit parking at all times on Milburn Avenue between
AVENUE
Main Street and Elmhurst Avenue.
PARKING
Mr. Lawrie explained that Milburn Avenue currently has No Parking Any Time, and
2-Hour Parking signs posted along the north and south sides of the street; although the
signs have been in place for years, the Village Code reflects the north side of the street to
only have prohibited parking from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sundays.
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Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. 5397
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5397:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
LINCOLN &
An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Chapter 18 of the Village Code by
ALBERT
authorizing the installation of YIELD signs for eastbound and westbound Lincoln Street at
STREETS, Albert Street. The Safety Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 9-0.
YIELD SIGNS
There was discussion among the Board and Mr. Lawrie as to the effectiveness of YIELD
signs in certain areas.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5398:
ORD. 5398
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks
Nays: Corcoran, Skowron, Zadel
Motion carried.
HI-LUSI &
An ordinance presented for reading, which would authorize YIELD signs for northbound
MILBURN and southbound Hi-Lusi Avenue at Milburn Avenue. The Safety Commission
recommended approval by a vote of 9-0.
AVENUES,
YIELD SIGNS
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. 5399
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5399:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks
Nays: Corcoran, Skowron, Zadel
Motion carried.
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WILLE STREET
The following ordinances were presented for first readings, to modify various parking
PARKING
restrictions along Wille Street between Central Road and Northwest Highway:
1. An ordinance to delete current four-hour parking and
no parking any time restrictions.
2. An ordinance authorizing two-hour parking restrictions on the east and
west sides of sections of Wille Street, south of Central Road.
3. An ordinance authorizing four-hour parking on a section of the west side
of Wille Street, south of Central Road.
4. An ordinance prohibiting parking on portions of the east and west sides
of Wille Street, between Central Road and Northwest Highway.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance for #1, above:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. 5400
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5400:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of Ordinances #2, 3, and 4, as listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. 5401
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5401:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. 5402
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5402:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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ORD. 5403
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5403:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AMEND CH. 23:
SHOPPING CART
The Board considered an ordinance amending Chapter 23 (Offenses & Miscellaneous
REGULATIONS
Regulations) of the Village Code by outlining policy, procedures, and fines for the
collection of abandoned shopping carts.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance, after which a discussion was held regarding notification of
merchants. It was noted that local business owners had not been notified of this meeting,
which led to the decision that Staff should send letters informing them of the proposed
ordinance. To allow for this, the ordinance will be presented for second reading on
January 20, 2004; Trustees Hoefert and Lohrstorfer withdrew their motions.
VILLAGE
MANAGER’S
VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT
REPORT
The Board received bid results for the purchase of furniture, furniture design, and
installation services for the new village hall, currently under construction.
FURNITURE
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl stated that only one bid was received for
PURCHASE,
furniture, however, it includes services by Henricksen & Company, as well as a partner,
INSTALLATION
KI, for the movable furniture portion.
HENRICKSEN
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to accept a bid from
& COMPANY
Henricksen & Company, for all purchase, design, and installation of furniture for the new
village hall, in an amount not to exceed $618,188.19.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PROPERTY &
A request was presented for Board approval to purchase the following property and
CASUALTY
casualty insurance for 2004:
INSURANCE
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Property, boiler, and excess workers compensation insurance from
ARTHUR J.
Arthur J. Gallagher and Co., with premiums and broker’s fees totaling $139,220;
GALLAGHER &
CO.
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Liability insurance from Marsh USA, Inc. with premiums and commissions
totaling $221,800.
MARSH USA,
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to purchase property and casualty
INC.
insurance for the Village for 2004, from Arthur J. Gallagher and Co., and from Marsh
USA, Inc., for the amounts listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
As a status report, Mr. Strahl noted the special holiday Village Hall hours.
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ANY OTHER
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
BUSINESS
Mayor Farley introduced Ethan Williams, local Boy Scout, who was attending the meeting
as part of his advancement requirements.
CLOSED
CLOSED SESSION
SESSION
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to recess, and reconvene in
Closed Session at this time, 9:29 p.m. This Closed Session was called for the purpose of
reviewing Closed Session minutes, as stated below:
REVIEW MINUTES: 5 ILCS 120/2.06 (c) - Discussion of minutes of
meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval
by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated
by Section 2.06.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
RECONVENE
RECONVENE
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:43 p.m. Certain Closed Session minutes
were approved for release, however, other remaining minutes will be reviewed at the
January 6, 2004 Village Board meeting. At a future meeting, a resolution will be
presented authorizing their release.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT
The December 16, 2003 meeting was adjourned at 9:44 p.m.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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