1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:04,440 All right, 2 00:00:06,510 --> 00:00:10,030 good evening, everyone. I'd like to call this village board meeting to order 3 00:00:10,030 --> 00:00:16,130 on Monday, August 21st, 2023, and ask if you would all please rise and join the village 4 00:00:16,130 --> 00:00:21,890 board in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States 5 00:00:21,890 --> 00:00:28,890 of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible 6 00:00:28,890 --> 00:00:31,330 with liberty and justice for all. 7 00:00:36,210 --> 00:00:36,810 All 8 00:00:42,980 --> 00:00:44,860 right, would the clerk please call the roll? 9 00:00:45,560 --> 00:00:46,180 Trustee Shirley? 10 00:00:46,980 --> 00:00:47,300 Here. 11 00:00:47,720 --> 00:00:48,360 Trustee LaBette? 12 00:00:48,680 --> 00:00:48,920 Here. 13 00:00:49,220 --> 00:00:50,000 Trustee Grassey? 14 00:00:50,220 --> 00:00:50,420 Here. 15 00:00:51,320 --> 00:00:51,840 Trustee Schwingback? 16 00:00:52,120 --> 00:00:52,300 Here. 17 00:00:52,560 --> 00:00:53,340 Trustee Dunnington? 18 00:00:53,660 --> 00:00:53,880 Here. 19 00:00:54,120 --> 00:00:54,720 Trustee Tonalia? 20 00:00:55,040 --> 00:00:55,260 Here. 21 00:00:55,540 --> 00:00:56,240 Trustee Bertucci? 22 00:00:56,600 --> 00:00:56,860 Here. 23 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,900 President Hayes? 24 00:01:01,080 --> 00:01:01,340 Here. 25 00:01:03,440 --> 00:01:05,940 Next item on the agenda is the approval of minutes. 26 00:01:05,940 --> 00:01:07,720 and we have two sets to approve tonight. 27 00:01:08,280 --> 00:01:09,340 The first is from the committee, 28 00:01:09,460 --> 00:01:12,200 the hall meeting from August 7, 2023. 29 00:01:12,940 --> 00:01:14,120 Any changes or passes? 30 00:01:15,320 --> 00:01:16,060 Their motion to approve. 31 00:01:16,060 --> 00:01:18,340 I move to approve the committee of the whole minutes 32 00:01:18,340 --> 00:01:20,140 for August 7th, 2023. 33 00:01:20,940 --> 00:01:21,360 Second. 34 00:01:21,720 --> 00:01:24,520 Motion by Trustee Grassey, second by Trustee Lebedz. 35 00:01:24,940 --> 00:01:27,080 Any questions or comments from the board or the audience? 36 00:01:27,260 --> 00:01:28,520 I have to pass, I wasn't. 37 00:01:28,740 --> 00:01:30,080 Or passed by Trustee Bertucci. 38 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:33,160 Anything else from the board or the audience? 39 00:01:33,400 --> 00:01:34,980 Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. 40 00:01:35,080 --> 00:01:35,320 Aye. 41 00:01:35,320 --> 00:01:41,080 Any opposed? Next are the Village Board meeting minutes from the same evening, August 7, 2023, 42 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:47,420 passed by Trustee Bertucci. Right. Any other changes or passes? Move approval of the Village 43 00:01:47,420 --> 00:01:54,540 Board minutes from August 7, 2023. Second. Motion by Trustee Schringbeck, seconded by 44 00:01:54,540 --> 00:02:01,900 Trustee Grassi. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? And next we move on to the 45 00:02:01,900 --> 00:02:06,640 approval of the accounts payable and I call on Trustee Bertucci. I move approval 46 00:02:06,640 --> 00:02:14,560 for the warrant register check date dated August 15th, 2023 in the amount of 47 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:18,720 two million twenty four thousand three hundred sixty seven dollars and ninety 48 00:02:18,720 --> 00:02:24,040 cents. Second. Motion by Trustee Bertucci. Seconded by Trustee Schringbeck. 49 00:02:24,340 --> 00:02:28,600 Any questions or comments from the board? Anything from the audience? Seeing 50 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:29,340 Seeing none, roll call. 51 00:02:29,860 --> 00:02:30,580 Trustee Bertucci. 52 00:02:30,860 --> 00:02:30,940 Yes. 53 00:02:31,180 --> 00:02:31,860 Trustee Schwingback. 54 00:02:31,980 --> 00:02:32,140 Yes. 55 00:02:32,360 --> 00:02:33,080 Trustee Tenalia. 56 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:33,560 Yes. 57 00:02:33,780 --> 00:02:34,520 Trustee Grassi. 58 00:02:34,660 --> 00:02:34,860 Yes. 59 00:02:35,080 --> 00:02:35,580 Trustee Shirley. 60 00:02:36,160 --> 00:02:36,420 Yes. 61 00:02:36,620 --> 00:02:37,460 Trustee Dunnington. 62 00:02:37,680 --> 00:02:37,860 Yes. 63 00:02:38,100 --> 00:02:38,900 Trustee Lebedz. 64 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:39,140 Yes. 65 00:02:39,480 --> 00:02:40,140 President Hayes. 66 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:40,540 Yes. 67 00:02:41,020 --> 00:02:45,300 There are no recognitions or presentations, so I'll move on to citizens to be heard. 68 00:02:46,040 --> 00:02:51,100 These are for items not on the agenda, and I do have one blue card submitted tonight. 69 00:02:51,220 --> 00:02:52,440 That's by Don Duffy. 70 00:02:53,260 --> 00:02:56,920 And Don, if you just reminded of our three-minute time limit, if you would, so please 71 00:02:56,920 --> 00:02:57,380 come forward. 72 00:02:59,240 --> 00:03:03,500 Thank you very much. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak today. My name 73 00:03:03,500 --> 00:03:08,100 is Don Duffy. My family and I have lived in Arlington Heights for 22 plus years. And 74 00:03:08,100 --> 00:03:11,740 today I want to talk to you about a very important organization in our community, the 75 00:03:11,740 --> 00:03:15,740 Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook County, which I've been a board member 76 00:03:15,740 --> 00:03:20,780 of since February. This organization is a healing place for children who have survived 77 00:03:20,780 --> 00:03:24,520 child abuse. They provide free healing services to children who have experienced 78 00:03:24,520 --> 00:03:29,780 abuse, allowing them to process trauma and reclaim their childhoods. They also 79 00:03:29,780 --> 00:03:33,660 offer forensic interviews, family support services, and a Safe from the Start 80 00:03:33,660 --> 00:03:37,720 program for children ages from birth to five years who have experienced 81 00:03:37,720 --> 00:03:42,300 violence in their households. They serve 38 communities in North and Northwest 82 00:03:42,300 --> 00:03:45,740 Good County and have three locations, including one here in Arlington Heights. 83 00:03:47,420 --> 00:03:51,800 They were established in 1989 and they help on average more than 1,000 84 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:56,200 children and their families each year. Child abuse is a serious problem that 85 00:03:56,200 --> 00:04:01,000 affects many children in our society. It can have long lasting physical emotional 86 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:04,980 mental consequences for the victims and their families. That's why we need to 87 00:04:04,980 --> 00:04:08,760 show organizations like the CAC to help them heal and recover from their trauma. 88 00:04:09,320 --> 00:04:13,900 They are a leading resource to empower and heal children and families who have 89 00:04:13,900 --> 00:04:18,720 experienced abuse and also prevent violence against children. The CAC has 90 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:22,120 demonstrated his unwavering commitment to the village of Arlington Heights by 91 00:04:22,120 --> 00:04:27,380 assisting 93 cases and providing over 480 hours of support to village residents 92 00:04:27,380 --> 00:04:32,580 during the fiscal year of 2023. I'd like to extend a warm thank you to Mayor Hayes 93 00:04:32,580 --> 00:04:36,820 as well for his recent public proclamation of this to the CAC in 94 00:04:36,820 --> 00:04:41,220 recognition of their 34th anniversary. Thank you. And if anybody wants to learn 95 00:04:41,220 --> 00:04:44,880 more about the CAC or support their work you can visit their website at 96 00:04:45,740 --> 00:04:52,320 cachelps.org. Thank you very much. Thank you, Mr. Duffy, for coming this evening and bringing 97 00:04:52,320 --> 00:05:00,400 to the public's attention the great work that the Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest 98 00:05:00,400 --> 00:05:07,020 Cook County does. And as you said, I will be recognizing the organization in my office 99 00:05:07,020 --> 00:05:12,040 next Tuesday at four o'clock. So that's August 29th at four o'clock if anybody would 100 00:05:12,040 --> 00:05:18,300 like to attend. Again, recognizing the 34th anniversary of the CAC. So I thank you again 101 00:05:18,300 --> 00:05:22,320 for coming and thanks for all the great work that you do on behalf of children in need. 102 00:05:23,300 --> 00:05:27,720 All right. Is there anyone else in the audience who wish to address the board on items not 103 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:33,560 on the agenda? Seeing none, I will close then the Citizens to Be Heard portion of the 104 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:38,040 agenda and move on to Old Business. And we do have three items to report out tonight 105 00:05:38,040 --> 00:05:42,520 from our committee the whole meeting from earlier this evening and the first 106 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:47,200 is to be reported out by Trustee Schwingbeck. Thank you Mayor. I would move as 107 00:05:47,200 --> 00:05:51,300 I did earlier this evening to concur in the Mayor's appointment of Damian 108 00:05:51,300 --> 00:05:55,460 Gil-Lara for appointment to the Environmental Commission with youth 109 00:05:55,460 --> 00:06:03,000 member with a term ending April 30th, 2024. Seconded by Trustee Dunnington. 110 00:06:04,660 --> 00:06:09,440 motion by Trustee Schringbeck, seconded by Trustee Dunnington. Any questions or comments 111 00:06:09,440 --> 00:06:13,620 from the board? Anything from the audience? Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. 112 00:06:13,740 --> 00:06:19,840 Aye. Any opposed? Damian, if you come forward to the podium, and we'll make it official. 113 00:06:22,660 --> 00:06:27,400 So if you just raise your right hand and repeat after me, aye and states your full name. 114 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:36,540 Having been appointed to the Youth Commission, I should say, having been appointed as the 115 00:06:36,540 --> 00:06:46,520 Youth Member of the Environmental Commission, in the Village of Arlington Heights, in the 116 00:06:46,520 --> 00:06:55,460 County of Cook, do solemnly swear and affirm that I will support the Constitution of the 117 00:06:55,460 --> 00:06:59,660 United States, that I'll support the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution 118 00:06:59,660 --> 00:07:08,960 of the State of Illinois, and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office 119 00:07:08,960 --> 00:07:10,560 according to the best of my ability. 120 00:07:13,160 --> 00:07:14,960 Congratulations Damien, we know you will. 121 00:07:19,220 --> 00:07:20,060 And, Becky, I don't 122 00:07:20,060 --> 00:07:23,720 know if we need to get this corrected. I'll take care of it. Okay, so come forward 123 00:07:23,720 --> 00:07:30,640 if you would. And I'm going to, you're going to have to eventually sign Ann Oath, not this 124 00:07:30,640 --> 00:07:34,640 one with our Village Clerk, but we'll take care of that at some point. But in the interim, 125 00:07:34,780 --> 00:07:38,740 I'm going to present you with a Village Logo Pen, which all of the elected and appointed 126 00:07:38,740 --> 00:07:43,500 board members were as a representative of this community. So please accept that. And 127 00:07:43,500 --> 00:07:47,020 thank you for your willingness to serve. We look forward to working with you. So 128 00:07:47,020 --> 00:07:48,500 should I just hold on to this, Becky? 129 00:07:49,380 --> 00:07:50,320 That would be fine, Mayor. 130 00:07:50,320 --> 00:07:51,900 Okay, all right, thanks again, Damien. 131 00:07:57,080 --> 00:07:58,920 All right, we do have two other emotions 132 00:07:58,920 --> 00:08:03,100 to report out tonight regarding liquor licenses 133 00:08:03,100 --> 00:08:05,120 that were recommended for approval, 134 00:08:05,280 --> 00:08:07,020 and so I would call in Trustee Lebeds. 135 00:08:07,260 --> 00:08:08,200 Thank you, Mayor Hayes. 136 00:08:08,540 --> 00:08:11,180 I move now, as I did earlier this evening, 137 00:08:11,340 --> 00:08:13,440 to recommend that the Village Board of Trustees 138 00:08:13,440 --> 00:08:15,320 recommend to the liquor commissioner 139 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:18,600 the issuance of a class double-aid liquor license 140 00:08:18,980 --> 00:08:20,760 to High Bar Services Inc. 141 00:08:21,040 --> 00:08:23,800 doing business as Bird's Nest Arlington Heights, 142 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:26,620 located at 11 West Davis Street. 143 00:08:26,820 --> 00:08:27,220 Second. 144 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:30,500 Motion by Trustee Lebed, second by Trustee Grassi. 145 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:32,780 Any questions or comments from the board 146 00:08:32,780 --> 00:08:33,820 or from the audience? 147 00:08:34,220 --> 00:08:36,020 Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. 148 00:08:36,200 --> 00:08:36,580 Aye. 149 00:08:36,840 --> 00:08:37,260 Opposed. 150 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:39,520 Well, congratulations to Bird Nest. 151 00:08:40,140 --> 00:08:42,060 We thank you for choosing our tonight 152 00:08:42,060 --> 00:08:44,780 as your second location in the Chicago land area. 153 00:08:45,140 --> 00:08:47,320 And we wish you many, many years of success 154 00:08:47,720 --> 00:08:48,940 at your new location, 155 00:08:49,620 --> 00:08:51,880 which was the former location of Dunton House. 156 00:08:51,880 --> 00:08:55,320 And so we very much appreciate you coming down tonight. 157 00:08:55,480 --> 00:08:56,520 And again, good luck to you. 158 00:08:57,960 --> 00:09:00,360 And we have one other motion to report out tonight. 159 00:09:00,560 --> 00:09:01,680 That was by Trustee Grassi. 160 00:09:02,240 --> 00:09:05,120 I moved now, as I did earlier this evening, 161 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:07,400 to recommend that the Village Board of Trustees 162 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:09,100 recommend to the Liquor Commissioner 163 00:09:09,100 --> 00:09:11,740 the issuance of a Class E Liquor License 164 00:09:11,740 --> 00:09:13,120 to Big Angus Eatery, 165 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:16,100 Incorporated, doing business as Big Angus Eatery, 166 00:09:16,140 --> 00:09:18,640 located at 640 West Northwest Highway. 167 00:09:19,220 --> 00:09:19,560 Second. 168 00:09:19,920 --> 00:09:21,200 Motion by Trustee Grassi. 169 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:25,180 seconded by Trustee LeBeds. Any questions or comments from the board or the audience? 170 00:09:25,660 --> 00:09:31,100 Seeing none, all those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Pass. I'm sorry. Passed by 171 00:09:31,100 --> 00:09:37,940 Trustee Tenalia because he's recusing himself. So why don't you just state that 172 00:09:37,940 --> 00:09:42,540 for the record, Jim, if you would. Okay. I'm recusing myself tonight because the 173 00:09:42,540 --> 00:09:46,300 owners of Big Anges are clients and friends of mine, so we're just avoiding 174 00:09:46,300 --> 00:09:49,020 any appearance of impropriety. 175 00:09:49,320 --> 00:09:49,980 All right, thank you. 176 00:09:51,320 --> 00:09:54,680 All right, we have voted congratulations to Big Anges 177 00:09:54,680 --> 00:09:58,360 and continued success in the Village of Iketon Heights 178 00:09:58,360 --> 00:09:59,880 and keep up the great work. 179 00:10:00,260 --> 00:10:03,340 Everyone very much appreciates your food 180 00:10:03,340 --> 00:10:06,460 and now you've got an expanded service menu 181 00:10:06,460 --> 00:10:08,440 and so congratulations, good luck to you. 182 00:10:11,500 --> 00:10:14,920 There's no other new business or old business 183 00:10:14,920 --> 00:10:18,500 and so we'll move on then to the Consent Agenda. 184 00:10:19,160 --> 00:10:21,420 Any members of the Board wish to remove an item 185 00:10:21,420 --> 00:10:22,520 on the Consent Agenda? 186 00:10:23,060 --> 00:10:25,480 Any members of the audience wish to remove an item 187 00:10:25,480 --> 00:10:26,560 on the Consent Agenda? 188 00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:30,640 All right, any members of the Board wish to vote no 189 00:10:30,640 --> 00:10:33,240 or pass on any items on the Consent Agenda? 190 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:36,460 Seeing none, I'd entertain a motion to approve. 191 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:37,560 Move approval. 192 00:10:38,040 --> 00:10:38,420 Second. 193 00:10:38,760 --> 00:10:41,760 Motion by Trustee Tanalia, seconded by Trustee Lebedz. 194 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:42,820 Roll call. 195 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:44,120 Yes. 196 00:10:44,220 --> 00:10:44,600 Trustee Tanalia? 197 00:10:44,960 --> 00:10:45,120 Yes. 198 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:46,160 Trustee Lebedz? 199 00:10:46,200 --> 00:10:46,380 Yes. 200 00:10:46,620 --> 00:10:47,360 Trustee Schwingbeck? 201 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:47,640 Yes. 202 00:10:47,860 --> 00:10:48,640 Trustee Dunnington? 203 00:10:48,860 --> 00:10:49,040 Yes. 204 00:10:49,320 --> 00:10:50,040 Trustee Grassi? 205 00:10:50,220 --> 00:10:50,420 Yes. 206 00:10:50,640 --> 00:10:51,220 Trustee Pertucci? 207 00:10:51,660 --> 00:10:51,880 Yes. 208 00:10:52,100 --> 00:10:52,640 Trustee Shirley? 209 00:10:52,980 --> 00:10:53,200 Yes. 210 00:10:53,400 --> 00:10:54,100 President Hayes? 211 00:10:54,220 --> 00:10:54,560 Yes. 212 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:59,240 So move on then to new business and we do have two items to report out tonight. 213 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:05,620 The first is a proposed ordinance for the removal of amendments on adapting the appendices 214 00:11:05,620 --> 00:11:08,600 to the basic building, plumbing, and fire code. 215 00:11:09,060 --> 00:11:09,780 Mr. Recklaus? 216 00:11:10,040 --> 00:11:10,540 Can I start there? 217 00:11:10,540 --> 00:11:11,000 Thank you, Mayor. 218 00:11:12,180 --> 00:11:13,860 As you all know, we've been in the process 219 00:11:13,860 --> 00:11:17,180 of updating our building code to streamline it, 220 00:11:17,280 --> 00:11:19,760 make it more consistent with the international building code 221 00:11:19,760 --> 00:11:22,760 while we do still have a couple of local amendments tonight. 222 00:11:23,140 --> 00:11:25,200 We're recommending approval of an ordinance 223 00:11:25,640 --> 00:11:28,700 that would eliminate a couple more of those amendments. 224 00:11:29,420 --> 00:11:30,860 It's relatively straightforward. 225 00:11:31,240 --> 00:11:32,840 All of the items have been discussed 226 00:11:32,840 --> 00:11:36,040 and were approved unanimously at the July 24th, 2023 227 00:11:36,680 --> 00:11:38,100 building code review board. 228 00:11:38,100 --> 00:11:41,500 and I have our Director of Building and Life Safety, 229 00:11:41,820 --> 00:11:43,000 George Torres and Assistant Building 230 00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:45,280 Visual, Elliot Eldridge here to answer any questions 231 00:11:45,280 --> 00:11:46,240 that the board may have. 232 00:11:46,660 --> 00:11:47,140 All right. 233 00:11:47,640 --> 00:11:49,200 Questions or comments from the board? 234 00:11:51,860 --> 00:11:53,220 George, you wanna make any comments? 235 00:11:54,520 --> 00:11:55,700 Come forward if you would. 236 00:11:59,570 --> 00:12:01,370 Yeah, just saying this is very consistent 237 00:12:01,370 --> 00:12:03,770 to the base code that not only for the ICC 238 00:12:03,770 --> 00:12:05,410 but also the state plumbing code. 239 00:12:05,870 --> 00:12:06,770 Okay, thanks. 240 00:12:07,570 --> 00:12:09,850 Anything from the audience on this agenda item? 241 00:12:11,010 --> 00:12:15,350 Seeing none, then can we make the motion now? 242 00:12:15,950 --> 00:12:16,330 It's in ordinance. 243 00:12:17,090 --> 00:12:17,390 Correct. 244 00:12:18,110 --> 00:12:19,530 We can go ahead and make the motion now. 245 00:12:19,810 --> 00:12:20,050 Correct. 246 00:12:20,330 --> 00:12:20,530 OK. 247 00:12:20,810 --> 00:12:21,810 Is there a motion to approve? 248 00:12:23,090 --> 00:12:24,670 I move to approve. 249 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:26,030 Second. 250 00:12:26,350 --> 00:12:29,370 Motion by Trustee Grassi, seconded by Trustee Bertucci. 251 00:12:30,590 --> 00:12:32,670 Any further questions or comments from the board? 252 00:12:32,830 --> 00:12:33,630 Trustee Tanalia. 253 00:12:34,250 --> 00:12:34,950 Thanks, Mary Hayes. 254 00:12:35,130 --> 00:12:38,590 Again, this is George and his staff 255 00:12:38,590 --> 00:12:46,750 are doing an excellent job with Bill's Manager of Red Clause's leadership on this and they 256 00:12:46,750 --> 00:12:51,070 are turning this building department around in a lot of good ways. And this is just housekeeping 257 00:12:52,130 --> 00:12:56,270 and updating and, you know, we spent a little bit of time talking about it but it wasn't 258 00:12:56,270 --> 00:13:00,350 really difficult at the Building Code Review Board meeting. Everybody agreed right away. 259 00:13:00,730 --> 00:13:05,210 So these are two pretty cut and dried details that we can clean up tonight. 260 00:13:05,210 --> 00:13:10,150 All right. Thank you, Trustee Tonalia. Any further questions or comments from the board or the audience seeing none? 261 00:13:10,430 --> 00:13:14,010 We have a motion and a second. It's an ordinance. So roll call. 262 00:13:14,370 --> 00:13:21,810 Trustee Grassi. Yes. Trustee Bertucci. Yes. Trustee the Beds. Yes. Trustee Shirley. Yes. Trustee Schwingbeck. Yes. Trustee Dunnington. 263 00:13:22,050 --> 00:13:25,010 Yes. Trustee Tonalia. Yes. President Hayes. Yes. 264 00:13:25,810 --> 00:13:30,810 Thank you George and team for bringing this forward and getting that done. 265 00:13:31,430 --> 00:13:37,570 We have one other item of new business that's a request for a plan unit development amendment 266 00:13:38,030 --> 00:13:44,370 for Arlington Town Square located at 15 through 189 West Gulf Road. 267 00:13:45,490 --> 00:13:46,810 The petitioner is present. 268 00:13:47,290 --> 00:13:51,070 Why don't you come forward if you would and just introduce yourself and tell us what 269 00:13:51,070 --> 00:13:51,930 you're looking to do here. 270 00:13:52,310 --> 00:13:53,550 Hi, my name is Jason Park. 271 00:13:53,630 --> 00:13:55,590 I'm the property manager for Arlington Town Square. 272 00:13:55,590 --> 00:14:01,790 I'd like to discuss the proposed variations that we are requesting. 273 00:14:03,510 --> 00:14:09,150 Esteemed board members, fellow citizens, and respected attendees, I stand before you today 274 00:14:09,150 --> 00:14:15,190 as a member of the board meeting, an opportunity for us to collectively deliberate on crucial 275 00:14:15,190 --> 00:14:17,590 matters that have a profound impact on our community. 276 00:14:18,710 --> 00:14:22,750 The proposals we discussed today span a range of topics, each embodying our commitment 277 00:14:22,750 --> 00:14:24,910 to thoughtful growth and adaptability. 278 00:14:25,530 --> 00:14:26,830 As we delve into these issues, 279 00:14:27,070 --> 00:14:29,230 I wish to provide you my insights and reasonings 280 00:14:29,230 --> 00:14:30,550 for bringing these matters to the forefront. 281 00:14:31,610 --> 00:14:33,690 Let us begin by addressing the proposed variation 282 00:14:33,690 --> 00:14:36,930 for Chapter 28, Section 10.4-2, 283 00:14:37,410 --> 00:14:39,010 an amendment that seeks the permission 284 00:14:39,010 --> 00:14:41,250 to provide 308 parking spaces 285 00:14:41,900 --> 00:14:43,670 instead of the mandated 386, 286 00:14:43,950 --> 00:14:46,550 resulting in a calculated deficit of 78 spaces. 287 00:14:47,110 --> 00:14:49,610 I firmly advocate for this modification 288 00:14:50,220 --> 00:14:51,810 as it aligns with our community's commitment 289 00:14:51,810 --> 00:14:55,730 to sustain urban planning, the building has ample parking and has not seen a 290 00:14:55,730 --> 00:14:59,930 parking overfill, as supported by the parking survey, by acknowledge 291 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:04,740 Waving and access of parking can stifle growth and promote inefficiency. We demonstrate our 292 00:15:04,740 --> 00:15:10,240 forward-thinking approach to fostering a well-balanced urban environment. I also wish to draw your 293 00:15:10,240 --> 00:15:16,840 attention to the variation to Chapter 28, Section 6.12-1. This proposal suggests waiving the 294 00:15:16,840 --> 00:15:22,140 requirements to provide a traffic study and a parking analysis. This waiver acknowledges 295 00:15:22,140 --> 00:15:26,140 that while technical assessments are vital, there are instances where cost and time 296 00:15:26,140 --> 00:15:30,700 associated with such studies outweigh their benefits which we believe applies to the situation. 297 00:15:34,180 --> 00:15:38,540 In addition, I would like to discuss the matters related to the variation from Chapter 28, 298 00:15:38,660 --> 00:15:44,260 Section 10.8, a proposal that would allow for six bicycle parking spaces instead of the 299 00:15:44,260 --> 00:15:48,000 required 41, resulting in a calculated deficit of 35. 300 00:15:49,500 --> 00:15:53,340 The variation underscores a community's recognition of the importance of bicycle 301 00:15:53,340 --> 00:15:57,940 infrastructure while considering our unique circumstances with the property being 302 00:15:57,940 --> 00:16:03,820 located on two major streets, Gulf and Arlington Heights Road. It demonstrates our commitment 303 00:16:03,820 --> 00:16:10,200 to providing alternatives to traditional transportation while being practical in our approach. Equally 304 00:16:10,200 --> 00:16:14,440 significant is our advocacy for three special use permits that have the potential to enrich 305 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:21,260 our community's culinary landscape and cultural diversity. The proposed permits seek to 306 00:16:21,260 --> 00:16:25,800 pave the way for marbling a Korean barbecue restaurant that would offer an authentic 307 00:16:25,800 --> 00:16:30,460 and unique dining experience operated by a seasoned veteran with over 20 years of experience 308 00:16:30,460 --> 00:16:37,420 in the field. Next would be Hello Boba, a bubble tea, a unique bubble tea dining experience 309 00:16:37,420 --> 00:16:41,560 operated by another seasoned veteran with over 20 years of experience. This would be their 310 00:16:41,560 --> 00:16:46,780 second location in Arlington Heights. They already operate a Korean pub. They see that 311 00:16:46,780 --> 00:16:51,880 much benefit and potential in the Arlington Heights district. Lastly would be Too Less 312 00:16:51,880 --> 00:16:56,780 Jew, a national bakery, which has over 100 locations nationwide and over 1,000 globally. 313 00:17:01,480 --> 00:17:07,520 As this bakery has over 100 locations in the U.S., we feel their expertise in this respective 314 00:17:07,520 --> 00:17:12,080 field would bring an even greater draw to our community's vibrant atmosphere by granting 315 00:17:12,080 --> 00:17:13,400 these special use permits. 316 00:17:13,540 --> 00:17:17,240 It demonstrates your commitment to encouraging entrepreneurship, promoting local businesses, 317 00:17:17,780 --> 00:17:19,980 and embracing a vibrant mix of flavors and cultures. 318 00:17:21,060 --> 00:17:26,020 In conclusion, I believe that these proposals embody our collective dedication to shaping 319 00:17:26,020 --> 00:17:30,600 our community that is both dynamic and pragmatic, our willingness to adapt to regulations to 320 00:17:30,600 --> 00:17:36,800 align with the changes needed for our residents, businesses, and visitors as a testament to 321 00:17:36,800 --> 00:17:38,740 our community spirit of innovation and cooperation. 322 00:17:39,500 --> 00:17:44,880 By discussing and embracing these amendments, we pave the way for the future that strikes 323 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:47,000 a harmonious balance between tradition and progress. 324 00:17:47,000 --> 00:17:52,500 I express my heartfelt appreciation to the esteemed board members for providing this platform 325 00:17:52,500 --> 00:17:56,380 for my dialogue and my fellow citizens for the engagement in this crucial discourse. 326 00:17:57,080 --> 00:18:01,180 Together we hold the power to shape our community's journey towards an inclusive future. 327 00:18:01,840 --> 00:18:02,860 Thank you for your time and your consideration. 328 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:03,780 All right. 329 00:18:04,040 --> 00:18:04,260 Thank you. 330 00:18:04,720 --> 00:18:05,420 Mr. Perkins. 331 00:18:09,560 --> 00:18:10,160 Thank you. 332 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:10,480 Good evening. 333 00:18:10,620 --> 00:18:14,660 I'll just walk through some of the zoning requests that are being asked for on this 334 00:18:14,660 --> 00:18:15,040 property. 335 00:18:15,040 --> 00:18:23,500 They're seeking a variation in parking, so for up to 78 spaces less than what is required 336 00:18:23,500 --> 00:18:24,140 by code. 337 00:18:24,660 --> 00:18:31,380 In 2009, the shopping center did receive a parking variation for 59 spaces, so they're 338 00:18:31,380 --> 00:18:33,360 looking to increase that to 78. 339 00:18:33,980 --> 00:18:37,920 And the reason for that is that they're proposing three new restaurants in the shopping 340 00:18:37,920 --> 00:18:40,620 center that increase the parking demand. 341 00:18:40,620 --> 00:18:45,740 They're also requesting a variation from the Trafficon Parking Study that staff 342 00:18:45,740 --> 00:18:51,040 supported and then they're requesting a variation on the bicycle parking that I'll 343 00:18:51,040 --> 00:18:56,300 talk about in a moment. So the three restaurants you've heard about, they're 344 00:18:56,300 --> 00:18:59,920 proposed in the shopping center as I mentioned it is at the southwest corner 345 00:18:59,920 --> 00:19:05,540 of Gulf and Alton Heights Roads. There are no real great bicycle access points 346 00:19:05,540 --> 00:19:09,000 to this property at this point in time. 347 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:13,960 We're not recommending a variation approval of the variation, but just a deferral 348 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:16,880 and to provide some bicycle parking spaces, 349 00:19:17,240 --> 00:19:20,080 primarily the six that were referenced. 350 00:19:20,640 --> 00:19:26,120 Golf Road is illustrated on the village's bicycle plan for a regional bike path extension. 351 00:19:26,880 --> 00:19:30,680 We don't have a timing of that. It crosses multiple communities. 352 00:19:30,680 --> 00:19:36,580 As the board is aware, we've also got other potential development in the area with TIF-4 353 00:19:36,580 --> 00:19:41,880 at the northeast corner of Galphen Allenton Heights Road, potential mixed use with residential 354 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:46,540 development and then also some residential development potentially on South Allenton 355 00:19:46,540 --> 00:19:46,940 Heights Road. 356 00:19:47,120 --> 00:19:50,820 So the characteristics of the development in this corridor could change and hopefully 357 00:19:50,820 --> 00:19:57,440 some of the bicycle and pedestrian access points can improve and hence the recommendation 358 00:19:57,440 --> 00:20:03,320 for the condition that while they only install six bike parking spaces now, if 359 00:20:03,320 --> 00:20:09,120 deemed necessary in the future, they would add to that based on demand and the 360 00:20:09,120 --> 00:20:15,100 ability to better access the property. We also took a look at the parking. We 361 00:20:15,100 --> 00:20:21,520 did ask the petitioner to provide some parking camps. They provided these back 362 00:20:21,520 --> 00:20:27,040 in, I believe, May and June in three or four days over a two-week period and 363 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:35,160 And the peak demand was between 11 and 1 to 2, ranged in occupancy around 95 to 97 spaces. 364 00:20:35,900 --> 00:20:41,740 We also looked at the surveys that were done in 2009 and the peak occupancy around the 365 00:20:41,740 --> 00:20:47,240 same time periods, but a little higher demand at that time, around 110 to 120. 366 00:20:48,060 --> 00:20:53,220 And then staff did our own observation, both some initial counts this year as well 367 00:20:53,220 --> 00:21:00,020 I was looking at past aerials and the peak that was seen was in April of this year with 368 00:21:00,020 --> 00:21:04,640 around 118 spaces occupied out of the 308 that are on site. 369 00:21:05,760 --> 00:21:10,520 So there would be one vacancy in addition to the three restaurants. 370 00:21:10,920 --> 00:21:17,620 So we did project that if there's a occupancy of around 120 spaces, you add in the demand 371 00:21:17,620 --> 00:21:19,880 from the three restaurants in the vacant space. 372 00:21:19,880 --> 00:21:26,480 space. You could expect a parking occupancy of around 180 to 200 spaces still well within 373 00:21:26,480 --> 00:21:31,120 the village code requirements. We looked at the uses and the property. There are some 374 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:36,400 medical uses that are driving that variation. There's a dialysis facility that occupies 375 00:21:36,400 --> 00:21:40,820 about 10,000 square feet. Probably has a lower demand given the equipment they have 376 00:21:40,820 --> 00:21:51,080 in that space. And then the auto supply, O'Reilly's probably has a different parking 377 00:21:51,080 --> 00:21:59,060 demand to typical retail. So we felt that the request was appropriate and would help 378 00:21:59,060 --> 00:22:04,780 reoccupy the property. So staff recommended and the plan commission recommended approval 379 00:22:04,780 --> 00:22:09,320 of the request with the conditions that are stipulated here and I'd be happy to answer 380 00:22:09,320 --> 00:22:09,760 any questions. 381 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:10,380 All right. 382 00:22:10,500 --> 00:22:11,320 Thanks, Mr. Perkins. 383 00:22:11,600 --> 00:22:12,860 Questions or comments from Board? 384 00:22:13,180 --> 00:22:13,840 Trustee Bertucci. 385 00:22:15,280 --> 00:22:23,060 So I just wanted to, I'm sorry, I just want to confirm with you that you have read and 386 00:22:23,060 --> 00:22:24,420 understand all the conditions. 387 00:22:24,660 --> 00:22:25,100 Yes, I have. 388 00:22:25,240 --> 00:22:26,060 And do you agree to them? 389 00:22:26,200 --> 00:22:26,640 Yes, we do. 390 00:22:26,780 --> 00:22:26,980 Okay. 391 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:29,040 Anybody else? 392 00:22:29,640 --> 00:22:30,400 Trustee Dunnington. 393 00:22:30,800 --> 00:22:31,280 Thanks, Mayor. 394 00:22:33,300 --> 00:22:39,600 Charles, this is probably more for you, but for the parking requirement, I understand 395 00:22:39,600 --> 00:22:44,380 and that 47 is a really large amount of parking spaces, 396 00:22:44,900 --> 00:22:46,160 but why did we decide that? 397 00:22:46,320 --> 00:22:48,000 Why is the recommendation for a six? 398 00:22:49,580 --> 00:22:53,080 We felt six kind of matched the requirement 399 00:22:53,080 --> 00:22:54,140 for the three restaurants, 400 00:22:54,420 --> 00:22:59,220 so the new parking code has a requirement for each use, 401 00:22:59,440 --> 00:23:01,160 and so you add the sum of all the uses 402 00:23:01,160 --> 00:23:03,240 in this shopping center, it comes to 47. 403 00:23:04,240 --> 00:23:06,000 There's no magic to that number, 404 00:23:06,100 --> 00:23:08,460 so the board certainly could add to that, 405 00:23:08,460 --> 00:23:15,260 or it can be added at any time if there was a demand and primarily we would think initially 406 00:23:15,260 --> 00:23:20,840 it would be employees that are perhaps working in these facilities that would be riding the 407 00:23:20,840 --> 00:23:26,600 bikes and then hopefully later customers and that's why we added the condition number 408 00:23:26,600 --> 00:23:32,220 three here that we can require additional parking to be added in the future for the 409 00:23:32,220 --> 00:23:33,000 bicycles that is. 410 00:23:33,000 --> 00:23:40,040 So, in the future, if there was needed space, how would we determine that we needed more 411 00:23:40,040 --> 00:23:40,720 bicycle space? 412 00:23:41,740 --> 00:23:46,560 I think it would be either on a complaint basis or, you know, casual observation. 413 00:23:46,960 --> 00:23:50,860 If, you know, anybody went by and noticed and saw there were, you know, bicycles and 414 00:23:50,860 --> 00:23:56,780 non-in-racks and things like that, or we got requests for additional bike racks from 415 00:23:56,780 --> 00:24:00,720 customers or even, you know, businesses, you know, that had employees that were 416 00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:06,080 looking to bike there, then we would follow up and request the property owner to install 417 00:24:06,080 --> 00:24:08,460 additional bike racks at the appropriate locations. 418 00:24:09,420 --> 00:24:14,480 Is it something that we could review after some development started in the area? 419 00:24:15,580 --> 00:24:17,720 Like if there was a timetable for it? 420 00:24:18,160 --> 00:24:20,080 We certainly could. 421 00:24:20,380 --> 00:24:25,140 I mean, if there was a bicycle connection, for example, the Gulf Road one, which is, 422 00:24:25,380 --> 00:24:29,820 I don't know, there's a time frame and it crosses multiple jurisdictions, but it 423 00:24:29,820 --> 00:24:33,960 would provide access to the bike path to go to Busy Woods, 424 00:24:34,140 --> 00:24:36,020 so it would be an important link. 425 00:24:36,340 --> 00:24:38,260 If and when that would occur, we certainly 426 00:24:38,760 --> 00:24:39,720 can revisit that. 427 00:24:40,120 --> 00:24:41,780 And the same with additional development, 428 00:24:42,120 --> 00:24:47,160 like the TIF 4 with Urban Street, once that gets occupied, 429 00:24:47,420 --> 00:24:50,740 I think there could be a demand and a reason 430 00:24:50,740 --> 00:24:53,120 for people who live in that new development 431 00:24:53,120 --> 00:24:56,420 would be looking to ride their bike instead of getting 432 00:24:56,420 --> 00:24:58,180 in the car to go to a business or something 433 00:24:58,180 --> 00:24:58,600 like that. 434 00:24:58,600 --> 00:25:07,560 I agree. I think right now it's probably not, you know, as it currently is a huge, there's 435 00:25:07,560 --> 00:25:12,880 a huge demand for a bicycle rack, but hopefully in the future that's the goal of the whole 436 00:25:13,500 --> 00:25:20,420 area that there will be a need for that. I could definitely see teenagers going to 437 00:25:21,020 --> 00:25:25,200 the Boba Tea and I know there's a nail salon there. That seems like it would be really 438 00:25:25,200 --> 00:25:31,680 popular, and I could see families riding their bikes to the bakery that's going to be on 439 00:25:31,680 --> 00:25:36,940 the corner, and if there's only six spots in a family of four, that's filling up the 440 00:25:36,940 --> 00:25:38,640 bike rack pretty quickly. 441 00:25:39,280 --> 00:25:46,140 So I'm just wondering if we're a little short-sided and only six spots, and that if we need 442 00:25:46,140 --> 00:25:53,100 a little bit more, or if we need a plan for when we would review when more space 443 00:25:53,100 --> 00:25:57,140 needed possibly. I mean the other thing we could do is either the board could 444 00:25:57,140 --> 00:26:02,360 increase that number now or you know once the businesses are open and stabilize 445 00:26:02,360 --> 00:26:07,780 say after 12 months then you know we can go and kind of you know just observe and 446 00:26:07,780 --> 00:26:13,220 and see if there's a need to increase at that time. Yeah I could definitely see 447 00:26:13,220 --> 00:26:17,560 people from the Urban Street area working in that area, the Urban Street 448 00:26:17,560 --> 00:26:24,460 development and then hopefully the new development right on the corner as well. 449 00:26:24,880 --> 00:26:31,040 So, okay thank you. Also I wanted to ask about the Storo Ryleys. I know that they 450 00:26:31,040 --> 00:26:37,320 have a lot of vehicles in the parking lot. Well, are they only parked there 451 00:26:37,320 --> 00:26:42,440 like after hours? Yeah, typically those vehicles are used for out of 452 00:26:42,440 --> 00:26:46,440 delivery services and things like that. We've already begun discussion with 453 00:26:46,440 --> 00:26:50,340 that because of the randomness that all those service vehicles have been parked 454 00:26:50,340 --> 00:26:54,620 at. We've already allocated around 18 spots for them to use that's in the 455 00:26:54,620 --> 00:26:58,440 parking space so that it'll be more uniform and create a more smooth 456 00:26:58,440 --> 00:27:03,700 traffic environment in the center. Okay great. Anything further from the board? 457 00:27:04,040 --> 00:27:08,320 Thanks so much. All right. Trustee Bertucci. Well just so we have it on the 458 00:27:08,320 --> 00:27:17,440 I'll move approval of the PC number 23-006 and amendment to plan unit 459 00:27:17,440 --> 00:27:24,620 development ordinance 09-019 to allow modified parking variation especially 460 00:27:24,620 --> 00:27:30,900 use permits for three restaurants and the listed variations along with the 461 00:27:30,900 --> 00:27:34,840 listed recommended conditions. 462 00:27:37,820 --> 00:27:41,740 Manager Recklaus, do you feel that I need to 463 00:27:41,740 --> 00:27:45,560 read all those variations and conditions? 464 00:27:47,620 --> 00:27:52,120 Would you recommend it? No, trust me, if 465 00:27:52,120 --> 00:27:56,300 you just simply incorporate the staff, the conditions as stated in the staff 466 00:27:56,300 --> 00:27:59,120 memorandum in your motion, I think that suffices. Okay, so that's what 467 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:04,040 exactly what I'm moving. Okay, we have a motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion by 468 00:28:04,040 --> 00:28:07,640 Trustee Bertucci, second by Trustee Lebede. Further questions or comments from 469 00:28:07,640 --> 00:28:12,380 the board? Anything from the audience? Seeing none, we have a motion and a 470 00:28:12,380 --> 00:28:17,480 second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Any opposed? Well congratulations. Good 471 00:28:17,480 --> 00:28:22,140 luck to you as the new owners and operators and we wish you much success 472 00:28:22,140 --> 00:28:26,380 with your new tenants and with the shopping center in general. So good 473 00:28:26,380 --> 00:28:26,820 Good luck to you. 474 00:28:26,980 --> 00:28:27,380 Thank you, Mayor. 475 00:28:27,480 --> 00:28:28,140 Thank you all for your time. 476 00:28:28,640 --> 00:28:28,720 All right. 477 00:28:31,760 --> 00:28:37,640 We have no other new business, and so we will then move on to the report of the Village Manager, 478 00:28:37,840 --> 00:28:38,340 Mr. Recklaus. 479 00:28:38,600 --> 00:28:39,080 Thank you, Mayor. 480 00:28:39,400 --> 00:28:43,980 As you all know, the coming redevelopment of the Arlington International Racecourse 481 00:28:43,980 --> 00:28:47,340 property is going to be complex on many fronts. 482 00:28:48,200 --> 00:28:52,620 The project has already garnered legislative interest at the state level with proposed 483 00:28:52,620 --> 00:28:57,840 legislation on potential new payment lieu of taxes tool, changes the TIF rules, 484 00:28:57,840 --> 00:29:00,600 and on even the sharing of future project revenues 485 00:29:00,600 --> 00:29:02,920 as proposed by various parties. 486 00:29:03,540 --> 00:29:06,920 In some cases, the legislation was developed 487 00:29:06,920 --> 00:29:10,680 and even proposed formally with little or no input 488 00:29:10,680 --> 00:29:12,080 from the village whatsoever. 489 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:14,820 Staff believes that this level of activity 490 00:29:14,820 --> 00:29:17,120 is going to continue in the coming months and years. 491 00:29:17,620 --> 00:29:19,500 Future initiatives such as the exploration 492 00:29:19,500 --> 00:29:21,880 of possible state infrastructure improvements 493 00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:24,580 are also likely for any development of this size. 494 00:29:25,120 --> 00:29:27,180 The village has generally good relationships 495 00:29:27,180 --> 00:29:32,480 with their area legislators, but they must weigh the needs of many parties 496 00:29:32,480 --> 00:29:35,040 involved in the process, not just the village, and moreover, 497 00:29:35,460 --> 00:29:39,700 any project of this size is going to demand us working with legislators 498 00:29:39,700 --> 00:29:41,340 throughout the region and state. 499 00:29:42,240 --> 00:29:45,500 Chicago Bears Football Club, the current owners of the property in the area 500 00:29:45,500 --> 00:29:49,040 school districts have already hired lobbyists to ensure that their interests 501 00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:50,300 are represented in Springfield. 502 00:29:50,760 --> 00:29:54,720 Staff believes that given the unique nature and size of this redevelopment project, 503 00:29:54,720 --> 00:29:59,600 It's just as important for the village to hire a team to look out for our legislative 504 00:29:59,600 --> 00:29:59,920 interest. 505 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:03,920 As it was for us to hire our own economic and traffic consultants as we did last fall. 506 00:30:04,400 --> 00:30:09,780 We work with the Illinois Municipal League and the Northwest Municipal Conference, as well 507 00:30:09,780 --> 00:30:17,600 as our own law firm, Allred Friedman, to identify potential lobbying teams that we believe could 508 00:30:17,600 --> 00:30:22,020 assist us, that would be well equipped to assist us, and we did receive four different 509 00:30:22,020 --> 00:30:29,080 proposals. Those proposals were reviewed by myself, Village Attorney Passman and Mayor 510 00:30:29,080 --> 00:30:29,600 Hayes. 511 00:30:29,920 --> 00:30:34,980 We also personally interviewed representatives of those teams over the past couple of weeks. 512 00:30:35,340 --> 00:30:40,400 Based on those interviews, we all came to the same conclusion that we believe that the 513 00:30:40,400 --> 00:30:47,920 team of max strategies with their subcontractor GR consulting was the best fit for what it 514 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:51,100 is we were trying to accomplish and had the most comprehensive strategy on how to 515 00:30:51,100 --> 00:30:54,140 represent the village's interests on this project. 516 00:30:54,140 --> 00:31:04,060 We have prepared a resolution and an agreement for your review that would allow us to execute that agreement 517 00:31:04,060 --> 00:31:09,320 and begin working with that team immediately, and we would recommend approval of that resolution this evening. 518 00:31:09,740 --> 00:31:17,900 Thanks, Mr. Reclasson. Let me just concur and agree with Village Manager's recommendation and comments here this evening. 519 00:31:17,900 --> 00:31:22,920 Again, I was part of the team that reviewed the proposals and interviewed the candidates 520 00:31:22,920 --> 00:31:28,260 and they were all very impressive and all had something to offer, but I do think that 521 00:31:28,260 --> 00:31:36,340 MAC Strategies had the best overall proposal and plan and very much looking forward to working 522 00:31:36,340 --> 00:31:36,840 with them. 523 00:31:37,300 --> 00:31:42,060 As I've said many times over the past two and a half years, I have yet most confidence 524 00:31:42,060 --> 00:31:50,160 And it's in our internal personnel, our internal team, to handle this challenge of the redevelopment 525 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:51,560 of the Arlington Park property. 526 00:31:52,020 --> 00:31:56,500 But it's come to a kind of a critical point in the process where we do need some assistance 527 00:31:56,500 --> 00:31:59,440 down in Springfield, something we just don't have. 528 00:31:59,660 --> 00:32:02,520 And so I think this is a very worthwhile expenditure. 529 00:32:03,240 --> 00:32:08,100 Again, it's not a done deal, and we just want to make sure that our interests are 530 00:32:08,100 --> 00:32:12,720 protected and all of our stakeholders interests are protected as well and so 531 00:32:12,720 --> 00:32:18,400 that's the rationale behind the retention of a lobbyist and particularly 532 00:32:18,400 --> 00:32:23,360 this lobbyist to make sure that our interests are protected and to ensure 533 00:32:23,360 --> 00:32:29,280 that if this does become a reality that it results in and that positive for 534 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:38,080 the village of Arlington Heights and so again that's my rationale and that's 535 00:32:38,080 --> 00:32:42,260 support it. So anything further from the board? Trustee Grassley. Thank you Mayor 536 00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:46,000 Hayes. I just wanted to mention I had a number of questions just especially 537 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:55,240 spending money for for this group of people but my all of my concerns were 538 00:32:55,240 --> 00:33:02,400 were were no longer concerns once I talked with staff hearing about what went 539 00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:06,340 behind this but especially because it's really about taking care of the 540 00:33:06,340 --> 00:33:10,280 benefits of of our village and our best interest as mayor Hayes said and I'm in 541 00:33:10,280 --> 00:33:14,800 full support of that so thank you trustee Shirley and I just want to say 542 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:18,620 for everybody's edification that this is not just about if we get the bears 543 00:33:19,380 --> 00:33:22,820 there's some legislation that's being proposed that could actually hamstring 544 00:33:22,820 --> 00:33:27,020 the village on development of that property even if the bears don't come 545 00:33:27,020 --> 00:33:30,580 there so I think it's important to understand that this is not about us 546 00:33:30,580 --> 00:33:33,920 just saying we want the bears no matter what and everything else there's 547 00:33:33,920 --> 00:33:38,780 There's actually legislation that's been proposed, that's been afoot, that could hamstring 548 00:33:38,780 --> 00:33:43,780 us and our ability to develop that property to its fullest value. 549 00:33:43,960 --> 00:33:47,680 So I think that's important to mention to residents out there that this isn't just 550 00:33:47,680 --> 00:33:52,380 us saying we want the bears and that's all we want. 551 00:33:52,780 --> 00:33:54,360 It's more about protecting our interests. 552 00:33:54,560 --> 00:33:54,660 Right. 553 00:33:54,900 --> 00:33:55,340 Good point. 554 00:33:55,580 --> 00:33:56,080 Trustee Scherling? 555 00:33:56,580 --> 00:33:57,320 Trustee LaBez? 556 00:33:57,640 --> 00:33:58,180 Thank you. 557 00:33:59,500 --> 00:34:05,920 Manager Reckos, is this expense reimbursable? 558 00:34:07,000 --> 00:34:21,540 As I recall, the consulting contracts that we've agreed to, the bears were putting aside monies for us to use. 559 00:34:21,540 --> 00:34:26,020 is that? This time we did we did budget money for additional consulting 560 00:34:26,020 --> 00:34:30,700 services and we're assuming that that's going to be how we pay for it. As 561 00:34:30,700 --> 00:34:36,080 things unfold it may be a conversation we have with them about you know relative 562 00:34:36,080 --> 00:34:40,700 to the escrow it's not an expense that we initially anticipated when we created 563 00:34:40,700 --> 00:34:44,240 the escrow account but we haven't had opportunity to discuss that particular 564 00:34:44,240 --> 00:34:49,300 issue just yet with with the football club. Okay that's fine I am in full 565 00:34:49,300 --> 00:34:50,100 support of this. 566 00:34:50,460 --> 00:34:50,920 Okay, thanks. 567 00:34:51,300 --> 00:34:51,980 Trustee Bertucci. 568 00:34:53,140 --> 00:34:53,540 Thank you. 569 00:34:54,000 --> 00:35:02,460 Just to clarify, um, um, um, Phillip manager, rec laws on who else has lobbyists down in 570 00:35:02,460 --> 00:35:02,980 Springfield? 571 00:35:03,160 --> 00:35:09,080 So you had mentioned the Chicago Bears football club, and then what other organizations or 572 00:35:09,080 --> 00:35:13,880 groups have lobbyists down in Springfield on this particular matter? 573 00:35:13,880 --> 00:35:21,000 Well, the area school districts hired a joint lobbying team as well, but a number of the 574 00:35:21,760 --> 00:35:27,400 various regional stakeholders are represented with lobbyists. You know, a lot of the interests 575 00:35:27,400 --> 00:35:33,240 and construction firms and labor unions and so forth that have been kind of players in 576 00:35:33,240 --> 00:35:38,000 the regional discussion are obviously represented and we just want to make sure that our 577 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:42,180 community is kind of unequal footing and are equally represented, making sure that 578 00:35:42,180 --> 00:35:48,260 our interests are heard as well. Correct, yeah. And I agree obviously wholeheartedly 579 00:35:49,000 --> 00:35:57,120 we need somebody to be in that arena. Number one who specializes in that has 580 00:35:57,120 --> 00:36:03,200 the time tools and talents so to speak. It would be kind of hard and and I 581 00:36:03,200 --> 00:36:08,820 would say irresponsible to be trying to send our own staff down there to 582 00:36:08,820 --> 00:36:12,060 try to figure out how to maneuver the hallway, so to speak. 583 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:16,960 So I think we would be remiss if we didn't do this. 584 00:36:17,240 --> 00:36:20,240 And when I say remiss, I mean, in the fact of not 585 00:36:20,900 --> 00:36:24,640 being the proper stewards for the residents and taxpayers. 586 00:36:25,020 --> 00:36:26,160 So I'm in full agreement, Mayor. 587 00:36:26,300 --> 00:36:26,680 OK, thanks. 588 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:27,920 Justice Ringback, thanks, Mayor. 589 00:36:28,680 --> 00:36:30,940 Randy, I didn't talk to you prior to the meeting. 590 00:36:31,120 --> 00:36:32,120 I read through everything. 591 00:36:32,520 --> 00:36:37,100 And I do understand a little bit about how lobbyists work. 592 00:36:37,100 --> 00:36:39,140 I mean, this is a lot of money here. 593 00:36:39,460 --> 00:36:47,360 Can you just maybe walk me through what our real expectations are of this lobbyist? 594 00:36:47,540 --> 00:36:53,320 I know they're down there and they're looking out for our better interests, but for this 595 00:36:53,320 --> 00:37:00,520 amount of money, what is going to be some things that we really expect to get out 596 00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:00,840 of this? 597 00:37:00,840 --> 00:37:05,080 So there's really three aspects of this that we're looking for. 598 00:37:05,320 --> 00:37:16,460 One, to make sure that we're kept abreast of all of the different legislative developments that may impact this site, you know, broadly. 599 00:37:16,900 --> 00:37:20,520 Again, regardless of, you know, what aspect of it it is. 600 00:37:20,520 --> 00:37:37,700 Number two, to help us strategize and, you know, understand those dynamics and develop a strategy to ensure that we can get what we want and we can talk to all the right people that are able to do that, regardless of who they are. 601 00:37:38,080 --> 00:37:46,440 Essentially, we're trying to make as many friends as we possibly can and make sure that as many people as possible understand what our goals are and what our interests are. 602 00:37:46,440 --> 00:37:52,480 And then lastly, to help protect and implement those interests 603 00:37:52,480 --> 00:37:55,220 in any legislation that comes. 604 00:37:55,580 --> 00:37:58,420 And we fully anticipate, as has already been the case, 605 00:37:58,660 --> 00:38:01,320 that there's not going to be one piece of legislation. 606 00:38:01,540 --> 00:38:03,480 There's going to be a lot of different pieces of legislation 607 00:38:03,480 --> 00:38:06,920 that are coming across the deaths of the legislature 608 00:38:07,440 --> 00:38:09,400 before this development is over. 609 00:38:09,900 --> 00:38:12,680 And so we want to make sure that that's the case. 610 00:38:12,680 --> 00:38:16,000 The team that's been put together is very robust. 611 00:38:16,780 --> 00:38:18,940 There's representatives on both sides of the aisle. 612 00:38:19,420 --> 00:38:20,980 People have a lot of experience in the Senate. 613 00:38:21,220 --> 00:38:23,340 People have a lot of experience in the House. 614 00:38:23,780 --> 00:38:26,980 People that are represented or have represented 615 00:38:26,980 --> 00:38:29,580 different aspects of the state geographically. 616 00:38:30,500 --> 00:38:33,940 And that's why we're looking at a broader base group 617 00:38:33,940 --> 00:38:36,960 because this is a project that has a lot of regional interest 618 00:38:36,960 --> 00:38:38,340 and a lot of regional implications. 619 00:38:38,620 --> 00:38:40,780 And we feel that we need to make sure 620 00:38:40,780 --> 00:38:42,420 we're covering all our bases with this team. 621 00:38:42,940 --> 00:38:48,240 Okay. Well, I appreciate that. And as Trustee Shirley said, we really need to be looking at 622 00:38:48,240 --> 00:38:55,360 this property as a whole. And if there's going to be some good expectations and deliverables, 623 00:38:55,520 --> 00:39:00,620 I don't have a problem with it. I didn't want to be putting that money out there 624 00:39:00,620 --> 00:39:10,220 if we don't have some real firm expectations on what we want from these folks. So looking 625 00:39:10,220 --> 00:39:15,120 I mean, through everything, it seems to make a lot of sense, but I just really wanted to 626 00:39:15,120 --> 00:39:15,940 hear what your thoughts were. 627 00:39:16,180 --> 00:39:16,840 So, thank you. 628 00:39:17,200 --> 00:39:17,360 Okay. 629 00:39:17,660 --> 00:39:18,420 Trustee Dunnington. 630 00:39:18,740 --> 00:39:19,120 Thank you. 631 00:39:19,820 --> 00:39:26,080 I wanted to confirm under the term of engagement, it'll be for a one-year term and then that 632 00:39:26,080 --> 00:39:31,660 we could cancel with a 30-day written notice at any point if we decided we didn't want 633 00:39:31,660 --> 00:39:32,860 to use their services anymore. 634 00:39:33,000 --> 00:39:33,260 Correct. 635 00:39:33,480 --> 00:39:38,940 At any time in that, no one has guaranteed, you know, work for a year. 636 00:39:38,940 --> 00:39:41,180 or at any time the village determines 637 00:39:41,180 --> 00:39:42,540 that we no longer need them 638 00:39:42,540 --> 00:39:44,820 or we wanna go in a different direction 639 00:39:44,820 --> 00:39:46,840 we absolutely can with a 30-day notice. 640 00:39:47,360 --> 00:39:48,100 Thank you. 641 00:39:48,320 --> 00:39:48,400 Okay. 642 00:39:48,900 --> 00:39:50,640 Any other questions or comments from the board? 643 00:39:51,100 --> 00:39:53,000 We do need a motion. 644 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:58,220 So I will move approval 645 00:39:59,260 --> 00:40:01,400 and are we calling it a resolution? 646 00:40:01,940 --> 00:40:02,060 Yes. 647 00:40:02,480 --> 00:40:03,940 Move approval of the resolution 648 00:40:03,940 --> 00:40:07,480 to take on the consultant agreement 649 00:40:07,480 --> 00:40:14,240 with MAC Strategies Group as presented by the billed manager. 650 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:15,640 Second. 651 00:40:16,020 --> 00:40:18,820 Motion by Trustee Bertucci, seconded by Trustee Schwingbeck. 652 00:40:18,860 --> 00:40:20,680 Any further questions or comments from the board? 653 00:40:21,080 --> 00:40:21,940 Anything from the audience? 654 00:40:22,880 --> 00:40:24,020 Seeing none, roll call. 655 00:40:24,360 --> 00:40:25,140 Trustee Bertucci. 656 00:40:25,420 --> 00:40:25,560 Yes. 657 00:40:25,800 --> 00:40:26,580 Trustee Schwingbeck. 658 00:40:26,620 --> 00:40:26,800 Yes. 659 00:40:27,000 --> 00:40:27,840 Trustee Grassi. 660 00:40:28,080 --> 00:40:28,260 Yes. 661 00:40:28,500 --> 00:40:29,280 Trustee Lebedz. 662 00:40:29,360 --> 00:40:29,540 Yes. 663 00:40:29,840 --> 00:40:30,600 Trustee Dunnington. 664 00:40:30,900 --> 00:40:31,060 Yes. 665 00:40:31,320 --> 00:40:31,880 Trustee Shirley. 666 00:40:32,320 --> 00:40:32,520 Yes. 667 00:40:32,720 --> 00:40:33,440 Trustee Tenalia. 668 00:40:33,440 --> 00:40:38,840 Yes, President Hayes. Yes. All right. Thank you. Anything else from the village 669 00:40:38,840 --> 00:40:42,180 manager other than the request for closed session? Nothing this evening. Anything 670 00:40:42,180 --> 00:40:46,560 from the board under petitions and communications? Seeing none, I go back to 671 00:40:46,560 --> 00:40:51,000 the village manager. Well, Mayor, I would respectfully ask that we enter into 672 00:40:51,000 --> 00:40:56,880 closed session. Per ILCS 120 slash 2C21 discussion of minutes, 673 00:40:57,160 --> 00:40:59,920 lawfully closed, whether for the purposes of approval of minutes or the 674 00:40:59,920 --> 00:41:03,300 semiannual review of the minutes, and five ILCS 120 675 00:41:03,300 --> 00:41:06,380 slash 2C11 litigation when an action against affecting 676 00:41:06,380 --> 00:41:08,720 or on behalf of the village has been filed 677 00:41:08,720 --> 00:41:11,060 and is pending before court or administrative tribunal 678 00:41:11,060 --> 00:41:13,360 or when the board finds that an action is probable 679 00:41:13,360 --> 00:41:13,920 or imminent. 680 00:41:14,880 --> 00:41:17,320 Right, is there a motion to go into closed session? 681 00:41:17,760 --> 00:41:19,520 Move to go into closed session. 682 00:41:20,020 --> 00:41:20,400 Second. 683 00:41:20,700 --> 00:41:23,340 Motion by Trustee Grassey, seconded by Trustee LaBeds. 684 00:41:23,840 --> 00:41:24,380 Roll call. 685 00:41:24,900 --> 00:41:26,300 Trustee Grassey, yes. 686 00:41:26,560 --> 00:41:27,120 Trustee LaBeds. 687 00:41:27,400 --> 00:41:27,560 Yes. 688 00:41:27,840 --> 00:41:28,500 Trustee Bertucci. 689 00:41:28,900 --> 00:41:29,040 Yes. 690 00:41:29,040 --> 00:41:29,180 Yes. 691 00:41:29,260 --> 00:41:30,000 Trustee Tonalia. 692 00:41:30,280 --> 00:41:30,420 Yes. 693 00:41:30,640 --> 00:41:31,500 Trustee Schwingbeck. 694 00:41:31,640 --> 00:41:31,800 Yes. 695 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:32,560 Trustee Shirley. 696 00:41:32,960 --> 00:41:33,160 Yes. 697 00:41:33,360 --> 00:41:34,140 Trustee Dunnington. 698 00:41:34,380 --> 00:41:34,560 Yes. 699 00:41:34,780 --> 00:41:35,480 President Hayes. 700 00:41:35,680 --> 00:41:35,920 Yes. 701 00:41:36,420 --> 00:41:40,060 We are adjourned in the closed session and will not be reporting back out. 702 00:41:40,220 --> 00:41:41,620 Thank you all for joining us this evening.