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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees Held on February 11, 2013 In the Boardroom Trustee Lamb called the meeting to order at 7:00
p.m. Present were: Trustee Rippy, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Fay, and Trustee Lamb. Mayor Collins, Trustee Racich and Trustee Peck were absent. Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator;
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Randy Jessen, Public Improvements Superintendent; Dean Marquez, Building Supervisor; Traci Pleckham, Management Services
Director; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were approximately 8 persons in the audience. Trustee Fay moved to appoint Trustee Lamb as Chairman for tonight’s meeting. Seconded
by Trustee Bonuchi. Vote by roll call. Racich, absent; Rippy, yes; Bonuchi, yes; Fay, yes; Lamb, yes; Peck, absent. 4 yes, 0 no, 2 absent. Motion carried. Trustee Fay moved to approve
the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on January 28, 2013. Seconded by Trustee Trustee Rippy. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
None TRUSTEES COMMENTS None PUBLIC COMMENTS None WORKSHOP #1 I-55 INTERCHANGE ALTERNATIVES UPDATE Mr. Dave Heslinga, V3, reviewed the I-55 Interchange Alternates. Mr. Heslinga pointed
out that there were over 30 different concepts being considered and that number has been refined down to six (6) including the addition of alternative 3F. Mr. Heslinga gave an overview
of the different options still being considered including 1A, 2A, 2B, 3B, 3E, and 3F. Administrator Murphy pointed out that staff has reviewed the options and feels that as long as the
Lockport Street bypass is in place that any of the options would be feasible. Trustee Fay stated that he did not like option 3F. Trustee Rippy stated that he too was not in favor of
3F and agrees that the Lockport Street bypass must be in place prior to any of the alternatives. Trustee Lamb stated that either 3B or 3E are preferable. Trustee Bonuchi stated that
3E is the best best option with 3B being a possibility, and agreed that the bypass must be in place first. Mr. Heslinga thanked the Board for their comments and explained the next steps
including another public meeting to be held in the summer.
Minutes Committee of the Whole Workshop – February 11, 2013 Page 2 of 2 #2 2013-2014 PROPOSED BUDGET Mr. Allen Persons, Public Works Director, reviewed the proposed 2013-2014 Water and
Sewer Budget. Mr. Persons reviewed the Wastewater Division, Lake Water Pumping Station, Radio Water Meter Reading System, yearly water demand, water pumpage, and wholesale water purchase
costs. Mr. Persons pointed out that with the cost savings implemented by the Village Staff, the City of Chicago rate increase for water will not be passed on to the Village residents.
Mrs. Traci Pleckham then reviewed the water and sewer revenue and expenses. Trustee Lamb thanked the staff for the presentation. Trustee Fay moved to adjourn. Seconded by Trustee Bonuchi.
Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m. Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk