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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on January 28, 2013 In the Boardroom Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:05
p.m. Present were: Mayor Collins, Trustee Peck, Trustee Rippy, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Fay, and Trustee Lamb. Trustee Racich was absent. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator;
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Randy Jessen, Public Improvements Superintendent; Michael Garrigan, Planning Supervisor; Traci Pleckham, Management
Services Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 4 persons in the audience. Trustee Fay moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and the Committee
of the Whole Workshop held on January 14, 2013. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS Mayor Collins stated that Trustee
Fay has stepped down from the Riverfront Steering Committee and that he would like Trustee Bonuchi and Trustee Rippy to serve on the Committee. Mayor Collins thanked Trustee Fay for
his work and dedication. TRUSTEES COMMENTS Trustee Fay suggested partnering with the sector to deed lots as parkways and that he will look into other communities that do this. Trustee
Peck asked if the Route 59 Vision Study was still on schedule. Mr. Garrigan stated that it is and that it is staff’s intention to bring the information to the Board at the first Committee
of the Whole Workshop in March. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. WORKSHOP #1 ENERGY IMPACT ILLINOIS ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM Mr. Brandon Pettigrew reviewed the Energy Impact Illinois Program
with the Village Board. Mr. Pettigrew stated that the Energy Impact Illinois is an alliance of local government organizations, utility companies, and non-profit groups formed with funding
from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Neighborhood Program. Their goal is to help homeowners lower their energy bills and create more comfortable homes by connecting
homeowners with rebates and certified professionals who can conduct energy efficient improvements. Mr. Pettigrew encouraged everyone to visit the website, www.energyimpactillinois.org
for more information.
Minutes Committee of the Whole Workshop – January 28, 2013 Page 2 of 2 #2 CMAP TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE Ms. Tara Orbon, Baxter and Woodman, gave an update on the status of the CMAP
Transportation Plan. Ms. Orbon stated that there has been two (2) public meetings and public surveys. Ms. Orbon reviewed some of the comments from the public and reviewed the public’s
rank of the transportation improvements. Number one of importance is the extension of 143rd Street from Route 59 to Route 126. Mr. Orbon also reviewed transit needs, prioritization,
bicycle and pedestrian projects, and major roadway projects. Based on the information received from the public and the Village Board, they will proceed to prepare a draft transportation
plan and present it at a public meeting on March 20, 2013. The final transportation plan should be prepared by June 2013. Trustee Fay expressed concern regarding red light restrictions
on left turns on Route 59. Mr. Persons stated that he could make a request to IDOT. Trustee Fay indicated support for the road plan. Trustee Lamb inquired about a railroad crossing bypass.
Mr. Jessen stated that depending on the crossing the by pass could be either an overpass or an underpass. Trustee Lamb expressed concern regarding having enough space to widen 135th
Street by the commercial corner. Mr. Jessen stated that he will look in to it. Trustee Lamb inquired about an increase of train traffic since the acquistion by Canadian National. Mr.
Murphy stated that there really hasn’t been much of an increase and that the trains are moving faster through town. Chief Konopek stated that the increase in train traffic is no where
near the original estimate. Mayor Collins inquired about the Ridge Road alignment. Mr. Jessen stated that Kendall County is still moving forward and as he receives information, he will
pass it on to the Board. Mr. Mike Teska gave a brief presentation regarding Complete Streets that should include sidewalks, bike lanes, etc. Mr. Teska gave examples of complete streets
and felt that complete streets should be an aspect of the Transportation Update Plan. Mayor Collins thanked the Mr. Teska and Ms. Orbon for the presentations and read the reminders.
Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Lamb. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk