Village of Winthrop Harbor

President and Board of Trustees Meeting

January 17, 2012

Village Hall Counsel Chambers

MINUTES

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loy at 7:00 PM.

The following Elected Officials were present:

Mayor:Robert D. Loy

Trustees:

Kimberly Braden, Richard Coombe, Robert Marabella, Timothy Neargarder

Also present:

Attorney Robert Long

Deputy Clerk Julie Rittenhouse

Joel Brumlik, Chief of Police

Pastor Doug Carlson of Grace Missionary Church led the prayer which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1-A motion was made by Trustee Marabella and seconded by Trustee Braden to approve the December 20, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

OLD BUSINESS

None reported.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Regular Board Meeting Minutes 01/17/20122

APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION 2012-R-1 A Resolution Appointing Part-time Officers, Allan Church, Edward Gabes and Bradley Thor

2-A motion was made by Trustee Marabella and seconded by Trustee Coombe to approve Resolution 2012-R-1 as presented. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

APPOINTMENT RESOLUTION 2012-R-2 A Resolution Appointing Michael Hoadley as Deputy Director of Community Development

3-A motion was made by Trustee Braden and seconded by Trustee Coombe to approve Resolution 2012-R-2 as presented. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

CLERK’S CORRESPONDENCE

None reported.

NEW BUSINESS

ORDINANCE 2012-O-1 An Ordinance Adding One Class “G” Liquor License for The Tipsi Monkey

4-A motion was made by Trustee Braden and seconded by Trustee Neargarder to approve Ordinance 2012-O-1 One Class “G” Liquor License. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

Regular Board Meeting Minutes 01/17/20123

5-A motion was made by Trustee Neargarder and seconded by Trustee Braden to approve Accounts Payable Warrant W2011-16 in the amount of $102,548.59. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(3)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

6-A motion was made by Trustee Neargarder and seconded by Trustee Coombe to approve the Treasurer’s Report for December 2011. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

RESOLUTION 2012-R-3 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale and/or Disposal of Certain Personal Property

7-A motion was made by Trustee Coombe and seconded by Trustee Neargarder to approve Resolution 2012-O-3 as presented. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

ORDINANCE 2012-O-2 An Ordinance Amending the Wage Policy Ordinance with respect to the Vehicle use Policy of the Village

8-A motion was made by Trustee Coombe and seconded by Trustee Neargarder to approve Ordinance 2012-O-2 Amending Wage Policy Ordinance with respect to the Vehicle use Policy removing the Deputy Chief of Police and adding the Fire Department Duty Chief. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

Regular Board Meeting Minutes 01/17/20124

RESOLUTION 2012-R-4 A Resolution Ratifying the Part-Time Police Union Contracts

9-A motion was made by Trustee Coombe and seconded by Trustee Marabella to approve Resolution 2012-R-4 as presented. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried on the following roll call vote.

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Meridith Jumisko wanted to thank the Village for mailing the News Letters to the Village residents again.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Trustee Marabella wanted to say that Public Works did a good job of plowing the last time it snowed.

Trustee Braden wanted to thank John Hogan and the guys in the Public Work Dept. for all of their hard work.

Trustee Neargarder said that he and Trustee Braden had gone to the Fire Association Dinner on Saturday night and Chief Levin wanted them to be aware of all of the hard work his people put in. He wanted to say that at budget time and throughout the year we appreciate all of their hard work. He stated that a lot of awards were given out and he wanted to congratulate them.

Trustee Coombe wanted to thank the Police Department for the quick response to the Robbery at Harbor Foods. They did an outstanding job. Also, John and his guys did a good job.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Executive Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining Pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2(c) (2) was postponed for another time.

ADJOURNMENT

Regular Board Meeting Minutes 01/17/20125

10-A motion was made by Trustee Neargarder and seconded by Trustee Braden to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Loy declared the meeting adjourned at 7:20p.m. on the following roll call vote:

Ayes:(4)Braden, Coombe, Marabella, Neargarder

Nays:(0)

Absent:(2)Luke, Robards

Passed:(0)

APPROVED:

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ROBERT D. LOY, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JULIE RITTENHOUSE, DEPUTY CLERK

Note: This is not a verbatim record.