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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on April 8, 2019
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Newton, Trustee O'Rourke, Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Lamb, and Trustee Larson.
Others present: Brian Murphy, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Jon Proulx, Planning
Director; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Ken Goska, Building Official; and John Konopek,
Police Chief There were approximately 8 persons in the audience.
Trustee Larson moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
March 25, 2019. Second by Trustee O'Rourke. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins commented about the State of Illinois passing legislation increasing the age to 21 to
purchase tobacco and electronic cigarettes. Trustee Larson questioned possession of tobacco
products by persons under the age of 21. Chief Konopek stated that he would take a look at the new
legislation.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Larson:
• Questioned when pot holes would be filled. Mr. Persons stated that staff will start addressing
pot holes within the next 2-3 weeks.
• Asked if it is possible to partner with the School District to repave parking lots at the same
time as repaving roadways. Mr. Persons stated that it is possible with an Intergovernmental
Agreement.
• Thanked staff for the purchase and installation of LED lights.
Trustee Newton congratulated the winners of the Consolidated Election and thanked the outgoing
incumbents for their service.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) OVERNIGHT PARKING
Chief Konopek reviewed the Overnight Parking Ordinance. After some general discussion, it was the
consensus of the Board to leave the Ordinance as is.
2) PURCHASE VS. LEASE VEHICLES
Mr. Persons reviewed the pros and cons of purchasing versus leasing vehicles. After some general
discussion, it was the consensus of the Board continue with the Village's current practice of
purchasing vehicles.
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#3) TERM LIMITS
Trustee O'Rourke asked the Board if there was any interest in enacting term limits for the Mayor and
the Trustees. After some general discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to continue with the
election process.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
On a motion from Trustee O'Rourke and second by Trustee Bonuchi, the meeting adjourned at
8:05 p.m.
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Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk