A. Public Works-Trustee Bajor

1. Review of Waste Management - Leaf pickup. Waste Management had 2 representatives there to talk through the problems with the leaf pickup. Lack of equipment and weather were major reasons why leaf pickup got behind. 1 resident from North was there to complain and another from the South expressed his complaints. Waste Management promised to finish leaf pickup the end of the week of Dec. 22nd. If not they would be back in spring to make sure leaves are all cleared. Trustee Levan expressed dissatisfaction with lack of communication between Waste Management and the Village. Levan hopes that next year the communication is better and more effective. President Czech expressed his dissatisfaction and reminded Waste Management that their contract is up for renewal in one year. The main reason the Village chose Waste Mgmt was because of their leaf pickup service. Czech said it is an important part of the services the Village needs to provide to the residents.

B. Government Affairs-Trustee Levan

1. Review of a Library Resolution in support of a public referendum.

President of Library Board, Library Director and Architect were present. Library asking for referendum on April ballot for $7.5 million to build new library. Current library is 20 years old. They are out of space, no room to add on, no room for new materials, no ADA access, no storage. HVAC is outdated and they can't get parts for it. 4 needs were identified: room for more material, extended hours, more space and easier access. Based on projected population in 2020 of approx 16,000 residents Library Director said 36,000 sq ft. is needed. Approx cost would be $10 million. Library board did not feel comfortable with that budget so are asking for $7.5 million and reduced size of Library to 25-28k sq. ft.

Referendum would ask for Tax Levy increase from current .15 to .41 or 26 cents which equates to approx $250/year tax increase for a $300k home. Along with the Tax levy increase the referendum will also ask for approval for an alternate Bond issue to finance the library. Of the .26 cent increase 18 cents will go to service bond debt and 8 cents will go to cover Library operations. Library has an option to purchase the home on Church St. which is directly behind the Library parking lot entrance. This would be used for parking at the new building and/or allow room for expansion at a later date.

Trustee Bianco expressed concern. Said new library is not a priority for the Village. The Village needs a tax rate increase itself to cover current infrastructure needs and keep Village operating. Feels Library should have discussed with Village so the Village could have coordinated the request for a tax increase with the Library. Bianco asked if there would be set back and special use variances needed for the project. Architect confirmed there would be requests for variances needed. Trustee Bianco stated that as a resident he supports the Library, but as a Trustee he has other issues with their request.

Trustee Kunesh agreed with Trustee Birutis' assessment.

Trustee Bajor agreed with Trustee Bianco's concerns. While he felt the library is important the Village board needs to consider the needs of the community and how we can pay for them.

Village Attorney Moss was not clear on whether the Library Board submitted petitions to Village Board with the correct amount of signatures would it automatically go on the April Ballot, or does the Board have the right to make a vote on it? Attorney Moss to get back to President Czech with answer.

Item added to Jan 5, 2006 Agenda.

C. Planning and Zoning-Trustee Kunesh

1. Review of an Ordinance Amending Title 11 of the Village Code with regard to criteria for other service donations and fees within the Village of Winfield.

Interim Village Manager Bruce Bonebrake stated impact fee study was done. Fees have not been adjusted since 1987. Fees also included reimbursement for professional services rendered by the Village staff when working with developers.

Trustee Birutis wants staff to compare our impact fees with other Village's fees . She feels that even with the proposed increases our fees are still too low.

Trustee Bianco agreed with Birutis and wants Barry to review proposal to make sure the Village is within its right to charge the fees.

Trustee Bajor suggested some type of formula to calculate fees.

Trustee Kunesh asked for item to be added to the COW agenda on Jan 5th.

D. Finance-Trustee Bianco

1. Review of purchase of three (3) Police Vehicles. Chief Kruger is requesting approval to purchase 3 mini vans for department use. This is an annual request and part of the replacement cycle for department's vehicles. If vehicles are purchased through this State program by Jan 30th there are additional cost savings to Village. Total cost of 3 vehicles is around $64k.

Move to vote at Jan 5th meeting.

President Czech reminded Board that there is no harm in giving approval for LESS than what is requested.

XV. Public Comments-None

XVI. Village Board Comments

Trustee Bajor reminded Board of Plan Comm meeting on Jan 19, and Environmental Concerns Committee on Jan 10

XVII. Adjournment

Meeting Adjourned 9:40 pm.

XIX. White Elephant Exchange

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING,
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, December 1, 2005 - 7:00PM

I. Call to Order At 7:00pm

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call Trustee Bianco absent

IV. Trustee Reports

Birutis-There will be a finance committee meeting Dec. 10 at 10:00 AM

Bajor-AMR

• Water meter change out program
• Has been talking with Patrick Engineering about reworking the public works building to accommodate our needs
• Fairview subdivision-wants to access our water and sewer. Bajor has been talking with the county to work something out for them
• Friends of the Prairie Path has asked about the Village installing a drinking fountain at County Farm and Geneva Rd. Water main is available, Village is working on it.
• A report on prioritizing our needs is coming
• Public Works committee has been having one meeting a month, and this is working out well.
• Thanks to Bruce Bonebrake, interim village manager, for his good work
• Pettiti-the first Public Safety Committee meeting has been scheduled. Adjoining towns, schools, libraries, etc. have been invited.
• Pettiti yielded the floor to Patty Weber, 1st VP of Winfield Junior Women's Club. Weber announced the plans for Snacks with Santa, Dec. 3, 1-4 PM at the public school, parade following, from the school to the village tree where Mr. Czech will light the tree. Free carriage rides beginning at 4:15, and free hot chocolate at John's Buffet.
• Levan-No report, but a question for Bajor. Is there a rating on all streets in Winfield? Dan Watson of Rempe-Sharpe answered. Yes, there is. Levan asked if we are on a 15-year replacement cycle. Dan answered that a 15-year replacement plan is recommended, but that would necessitate about $420K a year, and Winfield receives about $280K a year in MFT funds. Levan expressed a concern that the village would need to come up with a large lump sum sometime in the near future to do street work. He asked a question about why grass grows along the edge of the street by the curb. Is it because of deterioration of the black top? Bonebrake replied usually not, usually it is just soil accumulation in the joints that allows weeds to grow. Public Works does crack-filling on a regular basis. Czech commented that currently we are on a 17-18 year replacement plan. He observed that other neighboring towns that have large revenue-generating businesses have streets in worse shape than ours. He commented that our goal is to reduce the replacement to a 15-year cycle, but we are doing okay right now. Levan pointed out that several PUD's in the village are approaching the 15-to-20 year age, and he is concerned about a large amount of money needed for street work in the near future.
• Kunesh-no report
• Clerk -no report
• Manager
  December 15 there will be a tax levy hearing. Given the $4M growth in the area since the last levy, we should see a 14% increase in revenues, even though there is a 3.3% cap on the increase in the tax rate.
  
  He reported a confirmation of a deli in the new building in the town center, and he is still in negotiations with a bakery.
  
  He is discussing with NICOR the possibility of receiving gas credits in the form of dollars instead of free therms. We currently do not use the total number of free therms allowed, and dollars would increase our revenue. He will report further on the situation later.
  
  He reports Nick Gaduchi (?) has been providing financial services and assistance and consulting to the village for a week, and is doing a good job.
  
  
• Treasurer-no report
• Village President-Czech announced an executive session meeting for Monday, Dec. 5, at 6:30, for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Village Manager. Levan asked if board members would receive information about the candidates before the meeting. Czech said, yes. He continued to explain he is reluctant to send out the information too early, as some candidates may still be employed with nearby communities, and he doesn't want to jeopardize their positions there. He reported that he had already received an e-mail from a citizen regarding an issue to be discussed at tonight's executive session meeting, even though only the village board members should have access to that information at this time. The issues to be discussed tonight were given to board members on Monday, Nov. 27, and less than 72 hours later he received an e-mail from a citizen about the issues. He also reported having read in the Daily Herald about issues that the board had discussed in executive session. Czech said the information will be in the hands of the board before Monday's meeting, but he is still deciding on the timing.
• Nancy Lehmer of N County Farm Road gave comment on the lack of leaf pick-up. They have not received leaf pick-up at all in November, and she was concerned about paying for services we aren't receiving, and inquired as to what the village was going to do to recover money for an unfulfilled contract. Bonebrake said he has been in contact with Waste Management, and they have assured him they will continue to pick up until the village is all serviced. He said there is no penalty provision in the contract. Lehmer suggested that be included next time. Czech commented that the problem extends to other communities and to unincorporated areas, also. He said we are nearing the end of our contract with Waste Management, and regular garbage rates are likely to go at the next negotiation, and that unbagged leaf pick-up may not be available at that time. He assured Lehmer he has been calling Waste Management, also.
• Pamela Mitroff, Republican candidate for State Representative (running for Randy Hultgren's seat) spoke. She has set up two free programs explaining the new Medicare drug programs for seniors. One is at Wyndemere on Dec. 5 at 1:00, and the other is at the Batavia VFW on Dec. 6 at 9:00 AM. She gave a brief bio of her professional and political experience.
• John Norman said he was pleased to hear a deli was lined up for downtown, and encouraged Bonebrake to pursue a bakery. He said CDH has assured him they will strongly consider setting aside the ground floor of the building that will replace the Family Foods building for a grocery.
• List of bills dated Dec. 1 was approved. Approval of Village Board Minutes and Committee of the Whole Minutes dated Nov. 17 was delayed.
• A-1 Pettiti moved to approve a new Chapter 5, Title 5 ordinance regarding village towing. Mike Sambelero, an attorney representing Brach's Towing, pointed out the ordinance says all applicants must submit their application by Dec. 1, 2005. After discussion is was agreed to amend the ordinance to allow for applicants until Jan 1, 2006 this year, and all other years to submit by Dec. 1.
• B-1 The manager will work with staff to establish and publish a grace period before the Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicle ordinance is fully enforced.
• B-2-Passed
• Bajor-working on Waterford
• Levan asked the status of the moving of the Post Office. No one is currently working on it. He asked on the status of the funds for the pedestrian underpass. Czech the money is stalled in Springfield, and has no idea on when it may be released. Levan asked Bonebrake for a more detailed report on the costs of watermain breaks, including the cost of paying village employees.
• Bajor suggested highlighting a citizen once a month, recognizing their contributions to the village.
• Czech asked Levan if he had an answer to the offer to be the liaison to the Communications committee. Discussion followed about changing incorrect minutes in a timely manner. Levan asked Torraco to print off copies of the village board meetings from May-December 2005. Levan said he would discuss his consideration of the offer with Czech later.
• Pettiti suggested posting the Pamela Mitroff meetings on the cable channel as well as the village web site.
• Bonebrake introduced the idea of registering construction contractors with the village. Any contractor doing work in the village would have to register, post a bond to assure compliance with village codes, and prove they carried their own liability insurance. The fees for registration would add to the village revenue, and it would protect homeowners. The current village software used for building permit applications will accommodate this, so it could be implemented with minimal expense and staff time. Bajor complimented Bonebrake on his new ideas for enhancing revenue. Bonebrake said he is looking into getting several unpaid interns, and maybe a paid intern.
• Levan thanked Bajor for his work with the Public Works committee.

Adjourn to executive session at 7:55 PM.

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING,
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, November 17, 2005

Call to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call Absent - Christine Petitti

Trustee Reports

BAJOR
Knollwood Sewer Project complete; Public Works meeting 11/20 @ 7 pm; ECC meets late in November.

BIANCO

BIRUITIS
Will add a "donations" ordinance proposal authored by Marty Scott to COW agenda

KUNESH

LEVAN

VILLAGE CLERK

VILLAGE MANAGERRudy introduced the interim village manager, Bruce Bonebrake who thanked the Board and President for their welcome. So far he has reviewed roads with Tye Loomis and met with Chief Kruger

VILLAGE ATTORNEY

VILLAGE TREASURER

VILLAGE PRESIDENT

Appointment of Malcolm Boyle to ECC. Term Expires 10/31/07. Moved, second and carried unanimously
Plaque to George Fiegle Rudy presented award and appreciated his seven years of service. Fiegle in turn said it was an honor to serve and thanked all those who worked with him. With a special notice to the "Press", he said, " My resignation had nothing to do with the present administration, in fact, I am Rudy Czech's biggest fan." Bianco followed with praise of Fiegle.
Approval of Executive Assistant Position Basically Cindy Torraco's job title was changed from Executive Secretary to Executive Assistant so her pay could be increased. Moved, second and carried unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jim Russell spoke at length about the RV ordinance, which he originally discussed with Kirschbaum on 1/05, was on agenda in 4/05, vanished after election. Spoke with Czech and to make a long story compact, stated a former employee told him that Rudy said drop it. No names. (Discussion of ordinance on COW agenda tonight).

CONSENT AGENDA
Bills
Strategic Planning Minutes 10/27/05
Village Board Minutes 11/3/05
COW minutes 11/2/05
All items passed unanimously

REPORTS OF GENERAL BUSINESS ISSUES

PUBLIC WORKS - BAJOR
IDOT salt purchase and snow removal. $39,000 approved after some discussion regarding amount.

PLANNING & ZONING - KUNESH
Streetscape/Landscape for Town Center, carried, no discussion

TEMPORARY COMMITTEES

PENDING BUSINESS
Reliable Wrecking - Bianco - Still trying to contact owner
Teardowns - No Change
Town Hall Meetings - No Change

NEW BUSINESS
Levan - Wants status of Grant for High Lake parking Lot, Pedestrian Underpass and Relocation of the Post Office

VILLAGE BOARD COMMENTS
Bajor - Reminder of ECC meeting
Kunesh - Plan Commission - December 7 - Lee Station
Meeting adjourned to COW

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

PUBLIC SAFETY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Towing Services - Chief Kruger read a statement regarding rationale behind proposed ordinance, In past two firms were used with third from Carol Stream, proposed rotation using 4 firms. Bajor thought proposal was good, Birutis suggested a number of no shows be specified for removal, asked what charges would be for village vehicles, proposed discount rate. Public comment from attorney for Deluxe Towing who went over all the charges and the rationale behind them. Much discussion followed, continued discussion to take place with Chief which will firm up a few loose ends, i.e., hours of operation, charge for release of vehicle during and after business hours, does first day count as a storage charge, administrative costs, police vehicles towed for $50.00. Consensus: Fees for all four towers should be standardized, consistent with what DuPage County pays, work out particulars with Chief Kruger with Village Manager arranging a meeting and bring back to Board for vote at meeting in December.

PLANNING & ZONING - KUNESH
RV Ordinance - Rudy began by explaining the rationale of why this has taken so long to be on agenda including the fact that this was the only complaint about RV's while other issues have had a myriad of complaints and had to be handled first. He also stated that he never made any statements about ignoring or dropping this issue and since Mr. Russell did not say who told him that, that issue could not be addressed. Trustees felt it is important to enforce the present RV ordinance even while the new ordinance is being discussed. Also felt there should be a grace period after new and more stringent ordinance is passed for those residents with RV vehicles, probably 6 to 9 months. Ordinance will be on the next village board meeting. (Particulars of new ordinance were not discussed.)

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - LEVAN
New Police Facility Planning - The architect firm of Williams & Assoc. of Carol Stream made a presentation regarding a new police facility. They explained the process, study, meeting with department heads, goals, site possibilities, (no site mentioned) and staffing levels needed. When determining site, they would analyze, give floor plan options and prepare cost estimates. They could build in increments as money and growth become available. The firm is well qualified and experienced and listed a number of towns where they have constructed police facilities. The cost per square foot would average $250 to $300, not including the site. (Lisle's new building was 38,300 square feet, do the math) Kruger suggests combining police and fire department new buildings. (Fire is a district and could present some division problems as to cost) The village must develop a budget with fiscal responsibility to each taxing body and provide a total project approach, not just the building and site, but include furnishing and staffing. Board said, okay, we'd discuss it again.

R-7 Zoning - Kunesh
This item provoked a lot of give and take between opposing factions of the village board. One side said since this was a campaign issue, change the 5 story building to what ever, "after all, you have four votes". The other side said, let's send this to the plan commission and see how the recommendations return. Bottom line: Item sent to Plan Commission to review specifically addressing height and acreage. (Lots of whispers and smirks between two trustees most of the evening.) Mr. Bianco mainly led the charge on this item.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

VILLAGE BOARD COMMENTS
Bajor - ECC Meeting
Kunesh - Lee Station new proposal on Plan commission agenda for December 7

ADJOURN 9:08PM

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING,
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, October 20, 2005 - 7:00PM

I. Call to Order At 7:00pm

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call All Village Officials present except Village Clerk.

IV. Trustee Reports Trustee Kunesh reported that the Plan Commission approved Shelburne Farms final plan pending report by Village Engineer. When the Village Engineer report is available this project will be brought to the Village Board for final approval.
Trustee Bajor reported that Eric Spande is the new chairman of the Environmental Concerns Committee and that the committee is reviewing the Village's Tree Preservation Ordinance.

V. Reports of other Village Officials

A. Village Clerk In Clerk's absence, President Czech reported that the next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2005 and the next strategic planning meeting is scheduled for Oct 27, 2005.

B. Village Manager None

C. Village Attorney None

D. Village Treasure None

E. Village President

1. Acceptance of Resignation of Gordon Cole and Approval of Management Services Agreement. President Czech accepted the resignation with no Board vote and said the Management Services Agreement was under discussion.

VI. Public Comments None

VII. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of List of Bills dated October 20, 2005.

B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes dated October 6, 2005.

C. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes dated October 6, 2005.
All consent agenda items were approved unanimously with minor changes including a change to accurately reflect the acknowledgement and thanks given at the Oct. 6 meeting for Winfield United volunteers help at Good Old Days.

VIII. Reports of General Business Issues

A. Finance trustee Bianco

1. Approval of the Fiscal Year 2005 Audit Management Letter. This letter included identification of a long standing balance amounting to more than $12,000 in the Impact Fee Fund. This balance has existed since 1994. The auditors and Village Attorney approved moving these funds to the General Fund. The Board approved this Audit Management Letter unanimously.

2. Approval of a contribution in the amount of $12,000 to Main Street Winfield, Inc. This motioned involves using the funds recently moved to the General Fund from the Impact Fee Fund noted in VIII A above. Trustee Bianco stated that during budget time all Trustees participated and agreed not to budget a payment for Main Street. He objected to the Board now considering making an unbudgeted contribution. He further stated that while he recognized Main Street made valuable contributions to the Village, he did not consider them to be mission critical and thus did not believe it was appropriate to use unbudgeted funds for this purpose. He said that when the Village funded Main Street the first few years he considered that to be incubation funds and by now Main Street should be self-sufficient. He pointed out that the Village did not fund Main Street last year and only partially funded their request the year before. President Czech stated that organizations that intend to request funding from the Village should make these requests known at village budget time. Trustee Bianco agreed. Trustee Levan stated that the Board needs to be mindful of the budget. He considers the budget to be tight and he does not like using unbudgeted funds. This motion PASSED 4 TO 2 WITH Trustees Bianco and Levan dissenting.

3. Approval of the addition of Oak Brook Bank, Private Bank, and Earthmovers Credit Union to the Authorized Depositories list. Trustee Bianco said these were solid institutions and being added to the list made them eligible for doing business with the Village in the future. Passed unanimously.

B. Government Affairs - Trustee Levan

1. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Village Code to add a new Chapter pertaining to Disorderly Conduct. Chief of Police Kruger stated that police need this ordinance to give them authority to control disorderly conduct. Passed unanimously.

IX. Reports of Temporary Committees

Trustee Bajor reported that a budget update is being prepared for Waterford Park and it is likely this project will proceed in phases rather than wait until all the required funds are available.

X. Pending Business Village Manager had nothing new to report on the following items.

A. Review of property discussions - Reliable Wrecking.

B. Village code update - teardowns R-4, B; R-7

C. Development of town hall meetings

D. Review of Towing Services

XI. New Business

Trustee Levan complained about a $300 charge for a meeting with a Winfield resident on the invoice for the outside Law firm of Bond Dickson and Associates. This firm was hired by the Village to review the approval process for the Starcliff Project. Trustee Levan complained that the Village should not be paying for legal advice given to residents. President Czech explained that this meeting was not to provide legal advice to a resident but rather was a fact-finding meeting for the attorney. President Czech said he determined this meeting was needed to efficiently complete the legal review. Levan continued to question it. Trustee Kunesh stated that the President has the right to request such meetings if in his judgment they are helpful in completing the project efficiently.

XII. Village Board Comments

President Czech questioned why the Village street repairs and fire hydrant painting had not yet begun. Civil Tech, an engineering firm new to the Village, was hired to manage the project. The Village Manager accepted responsibility for a delay in the project underway. There was further delay as Civil Tech studied the street situation. This was necessary because they were new to Winfield. Finally, Civil Tech was ready to obtain bids about 5 weeks ago when someone told them to hold pending a determination whether or not any driveway curb cuts were needed . The Village Manager said he just learned that the project was on hold. It was not known who gave the hold order to Civil Tech or why it was given. The Board had discussed driveway curb cuts and determined that the residents would have to be responsible for the costs of any curb cuts. Presumably, the residents would let the Village know if they wished to pay for curb cuts and Civil Tech would incorporate them into the bids they were obtaining. There was no request from the Board to put the project on hold pending obtaining this information from the residents. Unfortunately, it is too late now to begin the work. The Board decided to get an early start on bidding for next year. Trustee Bajor suggested that the Village crews patch some critical street areas to make them acceptable until these streets can be resurfaced next year. Trustee Kunesh suggested that a plan be in place that can be quickly modified at budget time based upon funds available so the work will begin as soon as possible after the final budget is set. President Czech said he did not want this rollover of 2005 work to 2006 to delay any of the work previously planned for 2006.

XIII. Adjourn to Committee of the Whole

XIV. Committee of the Whole

A. Planning and zoning-Trustee Kunesh

1. Review of an Ordinance amending certain provisions of Title 11, Chapter 1 of the Village Code with regard to Subdivisions.

Trustee Kunesh reported that the Plan Commission unanimously approved this last night and that he wanted to move to the next Board Meeting agenda for approval. Trustee Levan asked the Village Attorney if the Board had the legal authority to deny subdivision of a lot if the resulting division met all of the Village Ordinances. The Village Attorney said he could not answer the question in the abstract. He said the Board could not be arbitrary and capricious in making such a decision but a legal opinion could only be based upon a specific case. This will be placed on the agenda for the next Board Meeting.

2. Review of Plan Commission minutes from 2002 regarding Key Development Area 6 yet begun.President Czech This was called for because some residents in the unincorporated area between Winfield and West Chicago stated that this Plan Commission meeting, where commercialization of Roosevelt Road was discussed, was important in motivating them to consider entering into an annexation agreement with West Chicago. The Village Manger said he could find no other Plan Commission meeting where this subject was discussed. Unfortunately, none of the residents from this unincorporated area were in attendance at tonight's meeting.

B. Finance - Trustee Bianco

1. Review of the creation of a Citizens Advisory Committee Trustee Bianco stated that he did not place this on the agenda and was not sure what it was about. President Czech said he added it to the agenda because residents suggested it during the budget process and residents have continued to inquire about it. This committee would have a two fold purpose 1) to educate the public about the Village budget in more detail than is currently done and 2) to obtain the benefit of financial skills of village residents. Trustee Bianco said he thinks this could be a good learning tool and Trustee Kunesh agreed. Trustee Bajor said there is a lot of talent in the village that could be more effectively used with such a committee. There was general agreement to go forward with this Citizens Advisory Committee.

XV. Public Comments. None

XVI. Village Board Comments.None

XVII. Adjourn to Executive Session.

XVIII. Executive Session

A. Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11)).

B. Personnel (5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1)).

C. Land Acquisition (5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5)).

D. Collective Bargaining (5ILCS 120/2 (c) (2)).

XIX. Adjournment

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

THURSDAY, October 6, 2005

I. Call to Order President Czech called the meeting to order at 7:00pm

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call

IV. Trustee Reports Bajor - On 9/22/05 the Public Works Committee met. They are sending out an RFP for Meter change out services. The Environmental Committee will meet next month
Birutis - The Traffic Committee met and decided that they will not change the signage at Chartwell & ????.
Levan - No report.
Kunesh - The Plan Commission met last night and unanimously accepted a new subdivision ordinance. This ordinance requires Village Board approval for a landowner to subdivide one lot into 2 or more lots, even though the underlying zoning allows for 2 or more lots. Pete Pointner gave a very informative presentation to the Plan Commission.
Bianco - Presented the August Monthly Financial Report. We have approximately 9.5 million in CD investments and the average investment rate is 3.22 percent.
Pettiti - WEMA will meet on 10-11-5

V. Reports of other Village Officials

A. Village Clerk There will be Strategic Planning Sessions on 10/20 and 10/27.

B. Village Manager No Report

C. Village Attorney No Report

D. Village Treasure Not Present

E. Village President

• 1. Swearing in of new police officer - Amanda Lindstrand The Police Chief welcomed Amanda to Winfield and she was sworn in.
• 2. Reappointment of Robert Capua to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a 3 year tern to expire 8/31/7 Motion made by President Czech, seconded by Pettiti. All voted in favor. Motion passed.
• 3. Appointment of Jonathan Hyslop to the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for 3 year term to expire on 10/6/8 Motion made by Pettiti, seconded by Biruitis. All voted in favor. Motion passed.
• 4. Acceptance of Resignation: Village Treasurer George Fiegle. Motion was made to accept the resignantion. All voted in favor.

VI. Public Comments None

VII. Consent Agenda: All aye
Levan questioned 6 bills

A. Approval of List of Bills dated 10-6-5 Levan questioned the Bond & Dickinson legal bill. Was this a new bill or the same bill that was on agenda at the last meeting? Czech will look into the matter. Levan also questioned another legal bill from Tressler. Levan was told that Moss and Bloomberg (our Village Attorney) have merged and changed names. Levan was satisfied with this explanation.

B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes dated 9-15-05 Pettiti made a minor correction to the minutes.

C. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes dates 9-15-05 Levan made some minor changes to the minutes. Birutis made an addition to the minutes.

D. Approval of an Ordinance allowing Solicitation on Village Streets - Lions Candy Days. Kunesh made a motion to approve this ordinance, seconded by Czech. All in favor. Motion passed.

VIII. Reports of General Business Issues

A. Planning and Zoning - Trustee Kunesh

Consensus to proceed with the Streetscape Design Plan - Gary Weber and Associates Presentation by Gary Weber. There was a very nice slide show presentation of the proposed Town Center Streetscape design. Input from our Town Center Plan and Main Street Winfield Design Guidelines was considered. Proposed 3 different types of streetscape - Urban, Transitional and Residential. Also proposed 4 Gateways - Winfield Road just North of Hospital, Winfield Road just South of Library, Jewel Road just East of Hospital and Highlake Road near Shelbourne Farms. Proposed Gateway signs will say "Winfield Town Center" and will look similar to the sign at Lee Station. There will be low shrubs next to signs and Gary proposed planting a "signature tree" next to each gate. Gary also proposed street lights, signage, paver walkways, trees, planters, benches, bins, bollards, fencing and bike racks. All will be uniform dark metal. Type of pavers to be decided (concrete vs clay). Board Comments of presentation: Kunesch - Looks good, he hopes we will have the money to pay for it all. Bianco - Asked if the intent was to incorporate this plan into the Town Center Guidelines? The answer was yes. Asked Gary if he met with Main Street Winfield for their input. The answer was yes. Bianco stated that it was nice work and that he liked the elements and supports the concept. Pettiti - Fine job, impressed. Likes the idea. Birutis - Has some suggestions: A. Benches look nice but not comfortable. B. Would like to see lids on the bins. Bajor - Likes concept. If pavers are used he would like to be assured that the water and sewer lines/service are protected. He thinks that unique signage will add character to our town. He questioned how the Gateway locations were chosen. The answer was that it was based on the transition into residential neighborhoods to town, natural locations were chosen. Bajor also likes the planters and suggested we might consider installing a fountain at the triangle near Johns Buffet. Levan - Looks great and would like to see it become a mandatory part of our Town Center Plan. Czech - Asked Gary to proceed with the Streetscape Plan.

B. Finance - Trustee Bianco

Approval of the purchase of Police Squad Car Video Systems. Bianco made a motion to approve this purchase. All voted in favor. Motion passed. The police Chief explained that this new meter is desperately needed. This would be an upgrade to digital format with is the new industry standard. The system is similar to the current system and training is included in the price. This will cost approximately $1,000 over budget, but there is a $2,000 rebate, so in the end it will actually cost $1,000 under budget.

C. Public Works - Trustee Bajor

Consensus for West Chicago to proceed with the design build of a new wastewater flow meter for Winfield. Bajor explained that this is in regard to the West Chicago wastewater flow meter for Winfield. We are obligated to purchase a new meter. It will cost $40,500 which is under the $75,000 budgeted for this item. The problem with the old meter is that we are currently getting inaccurate readings when the meter is submerged. A new meter is desperately needed. Bajor made a motion to purchase the meter, seconded by Kunesch. All voted in favor. Motion passed. Levan questioned where the $40,500 will come from? He doesn't recall budgeting $75,000 for this item. Bianco said that there is plenty of money in the fund for this purchase.

IX. Reports of Temporary Committees

Waterford Committee Report - Bajor reported that Gary Weber is working on costs for the proposed Waterford Park project.

X. Pending Business

A. Review of property discussions - Reliable Wrecking No update. Pettiti questioned what the current status is? Marty Scott answered. The village sent a letter to the current owner stating that they would like to annex the property into the Village and convert it from the zoning from industrial to residential. The Village is still waiting for a response from the owner.

B. Village code update - teardowns R-4, B; R-7 No update

C. Development of town hall meetings No update

D. Review of Towing Services This will be discussed under Committee of the Whole

XI. New Business None

XII. Village Board Comments

Kunesh - Asked the Police Chief what the status of the Klein Creek noise problem is? Chief responded that there is a proposed new ordinance on the agenda tonight and that if passed, entertainers at Klein Creek will be sent a letter regarding the new ordinance.

XIII. Adjourn to Committee of the Whole

XIV. Committee of the Whole

A. Planning and zoning-Trustee Kunesh

1. Review of direction to staff - Tree preservation ordinance update/expansion.

Kunesh recommends that this be turned over to the Environmental Commission (ECC) for review. Pettiti wants the Board to discuss this item prior to sending to ECC for review, this way they can give the ECC some direction. Pettiti also questions the current ordinance that allows trees to be replaced by benches, etc and NOT trees. Bajor suggests that Board members come to an ECC meeting to express their views and have a good discussion with the ECC. Bajor thinks the ECC will be responsive to the Board opinions. ECC meets in November and Bajor would like to add this item to the ECC November agenda. Birutis - Questions the tree removal fines.

B. Finance - Trustee Bianco

Review of Main Street Winfield Inc. contribution report for funding. Main Street Winfield has requested money. The finance committee needs to meet and discuss this issue. Main Street Winfield is requesting $15,000. The finance committee will discuss this at their next meeting.

C. Public Works - Trustee Bajor

Information only: RFP for Phase I Engineering - Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion. Bajor reports - FYI the West Chicago treatment facility is at 67 percent capacity and the need to evaluate their plan for the future. They are requesting input from Winfield since we are partners at the facility. West Chicago wants to begin the RFP process for this project and they would like our permission to begin the process. Bajor would like to see Winfield have more input on this process and the final bid award.

D. Governmental Affairs - Trustee Levan

1. Strategic Planning: October/November planning meetings - preliminary agendas. Czech reported that Gordon Cole will email a meeting schedule and agenda for the next 6 weeks of Strategic Planning Meetings. The next meeting will be Thursday, October 13, 2005. Bajor asked how the topics for the agenda were selected. Czech replied that they were chosen based on feedback from the Board and the Residents.

2. Review of an Ordinance Amending Title 5 of the Village Code to add a new Chapter pertaining to Disorderly Conduct. The Police Chief explained that this ordinance was drafted in response to the noise complaints at Klein Creek. Winfield currently does not have a disorderly conduct ordinance. The draft was reviewed by our Village Attorney.

XV. Public Comments.

John Karwoski questioned the approved dates for Lions Club to solicit on Village Streets. The dates he has are not the same dates that the Village Board approved. Birutis stated that they approved the dates requested in a letter from Jenny Saylor. Karwoski will check his dates for accuracy.

XVI. Village Board Comments.

Bajor - FYI the Knoll Woods project begins on 10/10/05.

XVII. Adjourn to Executive Session. 9:45

Czech made a motion to adjourn. All voted in favor. Meeting adjourned.

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, September 15, 2005 -7:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call Bianco Absent

IV. Trustee Reports

• Bajor: ECC meeting was held. The sprinkling ban ordinance is being looked at.
• Petitti: WEMA met & elected a coordinator & co-coordinator.

V. Reports of other Village Officials

A. Village Clerk

B. Village Manager

C. Village Attorney

D. Village Treasurer

E. Village President

• Village Treasurer in considering resigning.
• Motion that Bob Brackett be chair of WEMA & Heidi Vollmuth be co-chair of WEMA. All aye.
• Levan asked if he still refused to serve as 2nd liaison on Public Works Committee. He said yes.
• Kunesh was appointed as 2nd liaison to Public Works Commission.
• Traffic commission will study Winfield and Winfield Scott Roads.
• Communication meeting schedules for Oct. Levan asked by Czech to investigate cable channel for broadcasting the Village Board meetings.
• Levan said he wants a more complete web site. Cindy does the work on it.
• Levan asked that the minutes from May through Aug. be taken from web site because they have so many inaccuracies.

VI. Public Comments

• Heidi Vollmuth asked for support of Citizens Emergency Response Team's car wash on Sept. 24 all day at Wheaton Main Street near the Fifth Third Bank. This group helped Winfield's Good Old Days.
• Marilyn Leesack from Klein Creek is disturbed by noise from Klein Creek Gold Club tent. Has complained for 3 years. Has signatures from neighbors. Noise problem occurs mainly weekends. Can Village erect a sound barrier?
  Levan: How long can a temporary structure be kept?
  Scott: This one is considered permanent.
  Krueger: Meeting tomorrow w/K. C.
  Levan: In future, shouldn't allow unlimited temporary structures.
  Krueger: Decibel counts have been removed from the noise ordinance.
  
• Mr. Leesack: There's a problem stopping the noise. K. C. manager's out of control. Noise turned down while cops there, then raised when they leave. Party continues in parking lot.
• Also a problem with noise in the AM at 6 & 6:30 before it's allowed.
• Krueger: There is no disorderly conduct ordinance. He's drafting one.

VII. Consent Agenda: All aye
Levan questioned 6 bills

A. Approval of List of Bills dated September 15, 2005.

B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes dated September 1, 2005.

C. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes dated September 1, 2005.

VIII. Reports of General Business Issues

IX. Reports of Temporary Committees

Bajor: Waterford Park Committee will reassess landscape improvements.

X. Pending Business

A. Review of property discussions-reliable Wrecking.Slowly moving along.

B. Village Code Update- teardowns R-4,B;R-7 Coming up.

C. Develpoment of town hall meetings. Needs direction.

D. Review of Towing Services Oct.

XI. New Business

• Birutis: Residents want the Tree Ordinance looked at.
• Petitti: Amend regular meeting dates by adding 3. This is because there's been one meeting since April w/7 trustees in attendance. There's concern about getting things done. Additional meetings: Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10 for Strategic Planning session topics.

XII. Village Board Comments

• Bajor: One ECC opening. How long will excavation stuff be at County /Farm & church? Needs silt fence.
• Petitti: Thanked Good Old Days volunteers.
• Levan: Verified added meetings Detention pond on enders Lane had its side slope changed and it needs to be looked at. Wants update on right of way encroachments. Mr. Young still out there.

XIII. Adjourn to Committee of the Whole

XIV. Committee of the Whole

A. Planning and zoning-Trustee Kunesh

1. Review of an Easement Request from DuPage Forest Preserve District regarding Shelburne Farms project.

• Shelburne Farms is moving along. 100 foot strip of land between Shelbourne Farms and High Lake. Road improvements & sidewalk in front of High Lake. Cemcon will submit request from Village to Forest Preserve, then it will go back to the Village.
• 40-60 days away from coming back to the Village.
• Storm water issue may take longer.
• Moving parking that abutted Forest Preserve to middle of Shelburne Farms. 75% of perimeter parking being moved to middle.
• Planned non-native species concerned Forest Preserve. Asked developers to change planting plans.

B. Finance - Trustee Bianco absent. Birutis reported.

1. Review of Main Street Winfield, Inc. annual funding.

• Main Street asked for $15,000. Hasn't been budgeted.
• Czech recommended $12,000 be given.
• Bajor: supports this worthwhile org. Give them $$$ from general fund.
• Petitti: Definitely supports this group.
• Kunesh: Biased toward this group. Give them $15,000.
• Levan: First look at budget & find the money. Then give to group if it's there.
• Birutis: Direct Cole to find source for money.

2. Review of Police Pension Investments.

• Problems: Light return for $, more retirees, more hires, & higher salaries.
• Kunesh & Petitti: Look more realistically.
• Bajor: 8% projected return unrealistic.

C. Government Affairs - Trustee Levan

1. Review of potential antenna lease with T-Mobile - Village water tower at Central DuPage Hospital.

• This would improve coverage north of CDH.
• Offer of $800/mo lease was questioned; lowest for other antennas is now $1600/mo.
• Bajor: Complimented Scott on packet.

2. Strategic Planning Cole/Scott/Kunesh Setting priorities:

• Street scapes = 2nd week of Oct.
• Relocation of police & fire stations = mid Oct.
• R7, R4, & teardowns = last meeting in Oct.
• ECC, Prairie Path & trails = Nov.
• Bajor: thanked Cole for good work on this effort.
• Bajor: Discussion of improving curbs as part of street improvements. Time is running our because of weather & filing deadline for this year.
• Watson: Winfield has 30 miles of roads to maintain, cost of $400,000. North areas have mountable curbs. If improve at same time as improving street, it will save money.
• Levan: Doesn't see how Village can share cost of this.
• Kunesh: Spend dollars on streets and not curbs. Change Ordinance. Make cost resident's responsibility.
• Levan: Didn't think he'd ever agree w/Kunesh, but he does on this one.
• Petitti: Give residents option to do this when streets done.
• Bajor: Update subdivision control ordinance.

XV. Public Comments.

• Terry Cooper: who will maintain native plantings in the easements at Shelburne Farms? Answer: Home owner's Assn.
• Dr. Jeffery Johnson: Doesn't consider Village money given to Main Street a donation. It's a partnership with Village.

XVI. Village Board Comments.

• Bajor: Asked about fire hydrant painting program. Winfield Square complained.
• Cole: It was supposed to be done one month ago, but the man hasn't shown up.
• Birutis: Thanked WU & WEMA for volunteer crossing guards.

XVII. Adjourn to Executive Session. 9:45

XVIII. Executive Session.

A. Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)).

B. Personnel (5ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)).

C. Land Acquisition (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (5)).

XIX. Adjournment.

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING AND EXECUTIVE SESSION

THURSDAY, August 18, 2005 -7:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call Present: Czech, Hansen, Birutis, Levan,Kunesh, Bajor Absent: Bianco, Pettiti, Mr. Cole, Mr. Moss also present

IV. Trustee Reports

• Trustee Birutis introduced Nick Narducci who gave the Village of Winfield's first quarter financial report. His report states that the village is hitting its budget targets, some funds are over some are under with the general fund right on target.
• Trustee Kunesh reported that the new Plan Commission met; Marty Scott gave the commission an overview of the on going projects in town. An issue of changes to the subdivision zoning requirements was brought to the commission. The commission agreed that they want a legal opinion on the proposed changes and will defer a vote until next month.

V. Reports of other Village Officials

A. Village Clerk: Next board meeting 9/1/05

B. Village Manager

C. Village Attorney

D. Village Treasurer

E. Village President

• 1. Public Hearing - Annexation Agreement - Kozlowski Board voted in following meeting, no further discussion
• 2. Concept Review - Annexation: Pleasant Hill Park/Carol Stream Park District.Board agrees to send to Plan Commission
• 3. Appointments to Commissions: All appointments unanimously approved
• a. Re-appointment of Michael Belica to the Traffic and Transportation Commission for a term to expire 10/19/2007.
• b. Appointment of Steve Maloney to the Traffic & Transportation Commission for a term to expire 10/19/2008.
• c. Appointment of Jean Kinnane to the Environmental Concerns Commission for a term to expire 10/31/2007.
• d. Re-appointment of John Orr to the ZBA for a term to expire 8/31/2008.
• e. Re-appointment of John Taylor to the ZBA for a term to expire 8/31/2008.

VI. Public Comments

Resident Bob Hall expressed concerns and dismay at the construction site at the Starcliff development. Work was performed on the public streets without proper notification to residents.

VII. Consent Agenda: approved unanimously
Levan questioned 6 bills

A. Approval of List of Bills dated August 18, 2005. Trustee Levan questions the Rempe Sharp billing and again requested copies of all bills

B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes dated July 25, 2005.

C. Approval of Regular Board Minutes dated August 4, 2005.

D. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes dated August 4, 2005.

E. Approval of an Ordinance allowing Solicitation on Village Streets - Knights of Columbus. For Tootsie Roll Fund Raiser

F. Approval of a Special Temporary Use Permit - Chamber of Commerce Good Old Days. For a general use permit

VIII. Reports of General Business Issues

A. Public Safety & Emergency Management - Trustee Petitti

• 1. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement - Winfield Park District / Police services. For Police patrols at parks.
• 2. Approval of an Ordinance approving Amendment of certain provisions of Title 2, Chapter of the Village Code regarding Winfield Emergency Services - W.E.M.A. Moved to September meeting

B. Government Affairs - Trustee Levan

• 1. Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with West Chicago - Treatment Plant. Trustee Levan and President Czech agreed that this agreement will be beneficial for Winfield and all of the hard work will pay off.
• 2. Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with DuPage County Children's Center. The Children's Center handles child abuse cases.

C. Public Works - Trustee Bajor

• 1. Approval of Infrastructure Mapping and Utility Analysis Proposal - Patrick Engineering. Mapping is essential to facilitate the strategic plan of road and sewer repair. Not previously done.

D. Planning and Zoning - Trustee Kunesh

• 1. Approval of an Annexation Agreement and related Ordinances - Kevin and Christina Kozlowski, 27W051 Geneva (SE corner of Geneva Road and Prairie Path Lane). Approved Unanimously.
• 2. Approval of Easement Agreement - O'Connor, 27 W 617 Gary's Mill Road Approved unanimously

IX. Reports of Temporary Committees No Reports

Bajor: Waterford Park Committee will reassess landscape improvements.

X. Pending Business

A. Review of property discussions-Reliable Wrecking. No Reports

B. Review of site plan for New Vehicle Maintenance Facility - DuPage County. No Reports

C. Village Code Update - teardowns R-4A, B; R-7. No Reports

D. Development of town hall meetings. No Reports

XI. New Business None

XII. Village Board Comments None

XIII. Adjourn to Committee of the Whole

XIV. Committee of the Whole

A. Planning and zoning-Trustee Kunesh

• 1. Initial discussion regarding R-4 zoning. Lots in R-4 currently 7500 sq. ft. proposal to increase to 10,000 sq. ft.

B. Public Works - Trustee Bajor

• 1. Review and update of Water Useage and Sprinkling Ban. August usage drawing down reserves. Ban continues.

C. Government Affairs - Trustee Levan

• 1. Update on Strategic Plan. Top 4 goals presented to board. ` Strategic planning session will continue in the fall.

XV. Public Comments. None

XVI. Village Board Comments. None

XVII. Adjourn to Executive Session. 8:20 adjourn

XVIII. Executive Session. Not open to the public

A. Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)).

B. Personnel (5ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)).

XIX. Adjournment.

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VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

TRUSTEE REPORTS

THURSDAY, August 4, 2005

BIANCO- Audit findings to be presented in early Sept.

BAJOR- Waterford Park committee. Concept plans presented with foot paths. Funded by $10K from Siefert and Sons and $28K from the Tree Preservation Fund.

VILLAGE CLERK- Minutes are not posted until approved by the Trustees. If you are reading a letter at a Village Board meeting, please submit a copy of the letter to the Clerk.

VILLAGE BOARD COMMENTS- BAJOR commended WU for all of our volunteer efforts.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

PLANNING AND ZONING

1. Easement agreement for O'Connor at 27W617 Gary's Mill... referred to Plan Comm.

2. Review of Starcliff

a. Kevin Jury of Planning Resources commented that 4 more trees are slated for removal. He stated that it is not practical to save some of the trees because of the construction plan. Marty Scott has to agree to deviations from the original plans.

b. Bob Hall spoke about the scoring/trenching across his driveway and why was he not contacted before hand. Also discussed how changes are made during construction that were not in the original plan.

c. Rock spoke about the trucks blocking the narrow road for hours. President Czech said he will follow-up on this issue.

d. Jack Bajor said that the Village needs to tighten up our administrative proecedures regarding projects like this. Permission from home owners should be requested on a timely basis.

e. Deb Birutis asked who has authority to make/approve changes during construction that were not contemplated during the planning phase. She requested that they put on their agenda to discuss how to handle material construction changes.

3. Review of the Revision to the Subdivision Code - Lot Subdivision

a. This is the R4A code regarding a large lot being subdivided into 2 lots in conformance with the underlying zoning.

b. There is a proposal to require Plan Comm review before a single lot can be subdivided. Barry Moss stated that other Villages have this provision.

c. A corner lot on Williams Road is an example of this issue. Neighbors are concerned about a single house being torn down and then two houses being put in it's place.

d. Pres Czech stated that without this provision, property owners have no voice in the process. This subdivision reg will be a vehicle for public comments.

e. After some discussion it was decided that the issue needs to be reviewed by our Plan Commission and then brought back with their recommendation to the Board.

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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

VILLAGE OF WINFIELD

MONDAY, July 25, 2005 -7:00 p.m.

I. Call to Order By President Czech At 7:00 PM

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call Present: President Czech, Trustees Bajor,Birutus, Kunesh, Petitti. Chief Kruger Absent:Trustees Bianco, Levan. Clerk Hansen.Village Attorney. Village Staff Clerk Hansen arrived at 7:20 but did not join meeting. Notes were taken by Trustee Birutus

IV. Approval of List of Bills dated July 21, 2005. Motion to approve by Trustee Kunesh, Second by Trustee Petitti 4 Ayes 0 Nays

V. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 3, of the Village Code to increase the number of class B licenses (T & J Eatery d/b/a Jakes Pizza).
Trustee Bajor ( in place of absent Trustee Levan) made a motion to accept Ordinance increasing liquor licenses for T&J Eatery dba Jakes Pizza. Change was necessary due to change of ownership of Jakes Pizza.Motion seconded by Trustee Kunesh Motion passed 4 Ayes 0 Nays.

VI. Approval of a contract with Civiltech for the 2005 MFT Road program

A representative of Golf and Busse Towing presented information about his company and asked that the capabilities and prompt service record with the Village be considered during new towing contract deliberations.

Roger Machut of Civiltech gave a presentation recapping 2005 MFT Road Program.This scope of work will include the 2004 Road Program that was never completed and the 2005 work. The engineering fees that were approved are for $16,203. The total of the project is estimated to be $600,000. 2004 portion is $276,000 and the 2005 portion is $323,800. The 2004 project is to cover parts of Beecher, Chartwell, Churchill and Brookside. The 2005 portion is for Waterford to Chartwell, Birch, Oak and Florida, Madison and Lincoln. This work may be limited to a resurfacing but may also req uire structural work. Also included are unnamed areas for crack filling and sidewalk repair. Civiltech will supply administrative, bidding and pre-construction support. Trustee Bajor (in place of Trustee Levan) made a motion to accept the contract with Civiltech. The motion was seconded by Trustee Kunesh ---The motion passed 4 Ayes 0 Nays.

VII. Adjournment 7:27pm Respectfully submitted: Karen Skillman 7/28/05

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REVISED AGENDA
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING,COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING, AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
THURSDAY, June 16, 2005 7:00pm

I. Call to Order

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Roll Call – All present

IV. Trustee Reports: None

V. Reports of other Village Officials

A. Village Clerk

B. Village Manager

1. Review of sprinkling regulations. Most frequent time of water use is 5 PM-8 PM. Don't need to put water restrictions into place at this time.

C. Village Attorney

D. Village Treasurer

E. Village President – Sam, of Winfield Pantry is moving. He donated 5 pizzas to meeting.

1. Ken & Karen Mauriello - 27 W 256 Nickolsen Ave. - Variation request: set back of 11 ½ feet. Sent to ZBA.

2. Appointments to Plan Commission. Trustee Levan quite unhappy with appointments & questioned President Czech about them. Bianco claiming political pay back instead of interviews. Had problem with dissolution of commission & how it was done. Board owes Garlinger an apology.Czech & Kunesh said only 4 appointments tonight. Not all applicants are qualified. All candidates are being interviewed and considered. All former commissioners were asked to apply.
Cliff Mortensen 3 year term: all yes.
Steve Romanelli 3 year term: Bianco abstention, rest yes.
Jeff Kirkpatrick 2 year term: Bianco abstention, rest yes.
Peter Dopper 2 year term: Levan no, Bianco abstention, rest yes.
Bajor: All appointees are capable & appointments are heartfelt. The Board has been sanctioned by the majority of residents to make sweeping changes.
Petitti: It's standard operating procedure in both government & business to make changes.
President Czech has the right to change the plan com. & the Board has given him the opportunity to do so. Bianco: Plan Com. skewed. It's heavily weighed to represent a minority of the Village. (Side comment by note taker: Since when is a 2/3 vote in the public election a minority?)

VI. Public Comments

1. Bob Hall, Winfield United Board of Directors, addressing Trustee Levan's libelous letter to the editor in the Herald. WU has no position on the Plan Com. WU has not discussed the Plan Com. Hall/WU asked the Board to censure Trustee Levan for his actions. (*Can read entire WU letter at end of notes.) Czech: Will not act on Hall's suggestion at this meeting. Kunesh: Wrong of Levan to say trustees & Czech are controlled by WU. If Levan doesn't have facts to back up his comments, he shouldn't put them in the paper. Bajor: Stop negative press. Last election showed majority of residents in town back the new board. Think twice about weighing down the public with negative comments.

2. Mr. Russell: Need ordinance to maintain property values. Encouraged trustees to go along with their plank. Wants ordinance about parking of motor homes & trucks in yards.Czech: Issue not resolved.
Russell: No town makes room for truck parking.
Czech: Committee assignments (Primary/Secondary)
Finance: Bianco/Birutis
Gov't affairs: Levan/Bajor
Public Works: Bajor/Levan
Environmental Concerns: Bajor/Petitti
Communication/Media: Levan/Kunesh
Planning/Zoning: Kunesh/Petitti
Traffic/Transportation: Birutis/Kunesh
Pub. Safety/Emergency Management: Petitti/Bianco

VII. Consent Agenda

Pg. 5 A. Approval of List of Bills dated June 16, 2005 Teska payment postponed.

Pg. 23 B. Approval of Regular Board Minutes dated June 2, 2005; All yes.

Pg. 31 C. Approval of Committee of the Whole Minutes dated June 2, 2005. All yes.

VIII. Reports of General Business Issues

A. Planning and Zoning: Kunesh

Pg. 35 1. Approval of Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance relating to Accessory Buildings and Electronic Copies. Kunesh moved, Petitti 2nd. All yes.

B. Government Affairs: Levan. The following 3 were all yes.

Pg. 41 1. Approval of the disposal of Village property - bicycles.

Pg. 47 2. Approval of a Resolution Revising the Regular Office Hours and Holiday Schedule for the Village of Winfield for calendar year 2005

Pg. 51 3. Approval of an Ordinance approving the 2005 Prevailing Wage.

C. Public Works: Bajor. The following 3 were all yes.

Pg. 61 1. Approval of a Proposal for architectural services for the re-roofing work on the Public Works building.

Pg. 75 2. Approval of proposal for hydrant painting.

3. Approval of Acceptance of Performance Pipelining, Inc., of Ottawa, Illinois, for the 2005 Sanitary Sewer Rehab. Project - Knolls.

D. Finance: Bianco. Following 2 were all yes.

Pg. 79 1. Approval of an Ordinance providing for the issue of $645,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2005, of the Village of Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois, and for the levy of a direct annual tax to pay the principal and interest on said bonds.

Pg. 123 2. Approval of an Ordinance authorizing and directing the execution of an Escrow Agreement in connection with the issue of $645,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2005, of the Village of Winfield, DuPage County,Illinois.

IX. Reports of Temporary Committees: None

X. Pending Business

A. Review of property discussions – Reliable Wrecking: Still in the works

B. Review of Site Plan for a New Vehicle Maintenance Facility - DuPage County.

C. Village Code update - teardowns R-4A, B R-7

D. Development of town hall meetings: Petitti still working on this

XI. New Business – Bajor moved to stop Teska's work on Comp. Plan.
Kunesh: How much will that cost us? What will we get for the money?
Petitti: Would like to hear Scott's presentation first.

XII. Village Board Comments Bianco: This group was hard on Kirschbaum if didn't discuss things in COW. Now you're doing it. You've got the votes, but go for the good of the Village. Bajor: Thanked Winfield United for painting the curbs downtown.

XIII. Adjourn to Committee of the Whole

XIV. Committee of the Whole

A. Planning and Zoning: Kunesh

Pg. 143 1. Review of an Ordinance Providing For Issuance Of TIF Revenue Note

Pg. 181 w/ Plat 2. Review of Plat of (drainage) Easement 27 W 637 Gary's Mill Road Engineer: 15 foot easement. Don't anticipate problem.
Bajor: Follow plan.
Levan: Why doing this now? Why not caught earlier?

Pg. 183 3. Review of Comprehensive Plan & update - Key Areas. Scott: Three plans: '94, 2001 general development plan, & current update to plan. Generally, plans occur every 10 years. The plan isn't the law, it's just guidelines. Scott compared the differences in the 3 plans.
Kunesh & Bajor: questioned continuing Key Area 6
Bajor: Wanted KA6 update work stopped.
Bianco: Wanting to look at KA6. Look at scope of services. As community we're missing an opportunity to raise revenue & not raise property taxes.
Kunesh: I don't think this board will develop Roosevelt & Winfield Rds. Two other possibilities = North Ave. & Gary's Mill & Roosevelt.
Bianco: Look at the southside for development. We're missing an opportunity if we don't develop them. Key Area 6 offers much more opportunities for development than other areas. More of the above.
Trustee Birutis: Three trustees and the president of this board ran on a platform of following the Comprehensive Plan. Two thirds of the voters agreed. I think we should follow the plan.
Levan: Based on that, I don't have anything.
Birutis: We can work on developing the downtown.
Bianco: Warning need to look at KA6.
Input from woman in audience & B. Hall. Dick Sigman: These issues came up with the old board, but things have changed. He hasn't seen that the Village is needy financially. Village is working on other developments, such as High Lake. Etc. Bajor: Moved to pull Teska from contract & to remove KA6 from plan.(Motions can't be made in COW.)

B. Finance – Dale Bianco

Pg. 189 1. Review of a Resolution to Levy taxes for the Winfield Public Library 0.02% every year. Usually done when would do levy. July 7.

C. Public Works: Bajor

Pg. 197 1. Review of the 2005 MFT program Bajor: Winfield hasn't even slurry-sealed.Birutis Question about billing from 2 different firms.

Pg 197 2. Infrastructure Survey, analysis, long term plan. Scott: Formal analysis & long term projections. Comp/ plan put together. Brass monuments throughout town will be put into proposal.

D. Government Affairs: Levan

1. Review of disposal of Village property - Heckler & Kosh UMP 45 Rifles. Machine guns will be sold to St. Charles Police Dept.

XV. Public Comments: None

XVI. Village Board Comments: None

XVII. Adjourn to Executive Session: 8:50pm

XVIII. Executive Session

A. Pending Litigation (5 ILCS 120/2 (C) (11)).

B. Personnel (5ILCS 120/2 (C) (1)).

XIX. Adjournment.

*Letter from Winfield United, read by B. Hall, to Board: I am a member of the Board of Directors for the civic organization Winfield United for a Better Community. I have been asked by the executive officers of this organization to protest a recent action by an elected Member of this Board. Trustee Chris E. Levan wrote a letter to the editor that appeared last Saturday in the Daily Herald in which he identified that he was acting as a member of this village board. He went on to libel Winfield United by making the following false statement. Quoting in part about the recently announced changes to the Plan Commission, he said: ".. President Czech opted for the political hatchet job advocated by Winfield United." Trustee Levan, I believe you knew or should have known this statement is false. The Board of Winfield United has never discussed changing the Plan Commission and therefore our organization has no position on this issue. Thus, there was no evidence for your statement. You fabricated it out of thin air. We believe that such action by a member of this Board is damaging to the Board's reputation and harms relations between the Village and a civic organization whose volunteer teams are working with the Village Manager and staff to enhance our community. It is ironic that, while they were painting the curbs at the corner of Winfield Road and Beecher last Saturday morning, several Winfield Untied Members first learned that a village Trustee had maligned their organization. Mr. President, we respectfully request that you and other members of this board take all necessary action within your authority to ensure this does not happen again. We also urge the Board to censure Trustee Levan for his action and thereby demonstrate that this Board finds it unacceptable.
Thank you for considering this matter.
Note taker: Kay Kirkpatrick

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NOTES BY DONNA HYSLOP
VILLAGE BOARD MEETING, COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
AND EXECUTIVE MEETING

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2005

I. Call to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call - Absent Tom McClow, all others present.

IV. Trustee Reports
Finance-Trustee Bianco: Operating budget meetings to be held at 7pm April 13-14th. Public Hearing on Budget April 18th. April 21st-COW and vote

V. Reports of other Village Officials
A. Village Clerk: No Report
B. Village Manager:Road Salt purchase w/ state
C. Village Attorney: No Report
D. Village Treasurer: No Report
E. Village President: No Report

VI. Public Comments
Stan Zegel, Gary's Mill road. Asked President Kirschbaum to invite the newly elected Trustees (Bajor and Kunesh) to sit at front with other Trustees and participate. Kirschbaum agreed to let them participate.

Rich Bysina- Chamber of Commerce. Radio channel 1530 am on the Scott Allen show will be spotlighting Winfield. Chamber network lunch on April 19th @ the Winfield House. Guest speaker Village Manager Gordon Cole to give talk on where Winfield has been and where we are going

Ida VanSweden- Highlake Subdivision. Why does Brachs still have U-haul trucks parked in the lot? Marty Scott told her that Brach's contract with U-haul would be expire on May 1st.

Bob Borsodi-Summit Drive. Congratulated all the newly elected Trustees and thanked Board for all of their hard work over the years.

VII. Consent Agenda: All items unanimously approved.

VIII. Planning and Zoning (Chris Levan): Ordinance approving Preliminary/Final Special Use/ PUD - Winfield , LLC

This is the agreement with the developer has for the Amoco property on the corner of Winfield and Highlake road. Sold to developer for $300k. $50K to village now and balance over approximately10 years. Developer is proposing a 2 story 25,000 sq foot structure. Offices on 2nd floor and retail/commercial on first floor. First floor will have 5-8 retail tenants. There will be a central corridor to access the building. 100 space parking lot on off of Highlake road where current Metra Train lot is located. The need for a fire hydrant was addressed and sent to Winfield FD for approval. Streetscape plan and signage still needs to be detailed out and meet the Town Center Guidelines. Plans are still subject to the