January 22, 2008
Trustee Debby Karton was absent.
Village President's Report:
- Appointment of Mark Demski to the Village's Appearance Commission. A registered architect,
Mr. Demski has won local and national awards.
Village Manager's Report
- Introduction of Jerry Burke, the Village's new Public Works Deputy Director of Operations.
- Library update. The project is close to entering the formal site plan review process. Because the Library
Board is committed to maintaining its desired 93,000-square foot building, it is seeking other ways to reduce its budget.
Most recently, it has moved away from its original concept of underground parking. At last week's Library Board meeting, members considered
various alternative parking options for the new library with a stated goal of providing 175 dedicated
spaces plus six dedicated spaces for AT&T. These options include surface and deck parking on the west side of the building, including "Ground Level + 1,"
which is within budget but does not provide the required parking; "Ground Level + 1.5," which does provide the required parking but adds
$100-$200 thousand; and "Ground Level + 2," which would add $600-$800 thousand to the budget. The Library Board has
directed its architect to present
options 2 and 3 at the upcoming Plan Commission review on January 29. The Library will also convene public
meeting with area residents in the near future.
Village Attorney's Report
- Update on Rock Builder's Progress. In December, the Board held a Public Hearing regarding the revocation of Rock Builder's
business license for ongoing failure to comply with Village rules and regulations, but agreed to continue the proceedings pending completion of a number of work items on various projects by the end of the year -- and the full completion of
all work items by the middle of February. Rock Builder's has completed the work required by the end of the year. However, no substantial work has been
undertaken to-date on the four properties that must be completed by mid-February. At this time, it is unknown whether Rock Builder's will meet this deadline.
Approved:
- Conditional use, final site plan, and preliminary subdivision for BP Fuel Station, 2401 Sanders Road.
- Purchase of roadway salt from Morton Salt, Inc. in the amount of $24,339.
- Contract Awards:
- Hunter Road infrastructure improvement project to ALamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. Budget: $1,228,984.
- Meadowlark/Brassie/Clover/Linneman infrastructure improvement project to ALamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. Budget: $1,465,900.
- Asbestos abatement at Glenview Fire Station 7 to Remediation and Management Services Corporation. Budget: $33,548.
- Trial membership in the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau running from February 1 - July 31, 2008. The Bureau works to promote and market its
members' attractions, hotels, retailers and restaurants. Currently, the Village does have a limited
membership with the CNSCVB, however, this membership excludes area hotels because previously, there was not unanimous agreement among these hotels regarding membership
in the Bureau. This new, full membership would include Glenview hotels. Cost in 2008 would be
$27,863.
- Update to the Village Code clarifying that its electrical inspector reports to the Development Director or his/her designee.
First Consideration:
- Increase in the Village's Hotel/Motel tax from five percent to six percent. The impetus behind this increase is to fund the expansion of the Village's membership in
the Chicago North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau to include Glenview's hotels (see item above.)
Continued:
- Proposed new Municipal Liquor Code. The Board discussed the code in detail and asked for further clarifications before a vote. Major changes would include:
- Inclusion of clear definitions relating to the licensing of alcoholic beverages.
- Specific delineation of the powers and duties of the local liquor commissioner (the Village President).
- A reduction in the number of liquor license classifications from 17 to eight.
- Consolidation of allowable hours of operation into two classifications -- one for establishments
that serve alcohol on the premises, and one for establishments that sell it for consumption off site.
- Extension of alcohol prohibition to all public parks (as opposed to only Gallery Park).
- Requirement that managers of licensed premises and those who mix alcoholic beverages complete state-approved training to recognize and avoid over service of
alcohol and false identification.
- Public Hearing regarding annexation ordinance, rezoning, final site plan and preliminary subdivision for 600 Milwaukee Avenue, Central and Milwaukee Plaza.
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