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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of Trustees
Held on September 23, 2019
In the Boardroom
Mayor Collins called the meeting to order at 7:00p.m. Board Present: Mayor Collins, Trustee
Newton; Trustee Wojowski, Trustee Benton, Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Calkins, and Trustee Larson.
Others present: Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; Jim Harvey, Attorney; Michelle
Gibas, Village Clerk; Allen Persons, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Lonnie
Spires, Building Inspector; Joan Meyers, Attorney; and John Konopek, Chief of Police. There were
approximately 15 persons in the audience.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting and Committee of the Whole
Workshop held on September 9, 2019. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0
opposed. Motion carried. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Collins administered the Oath of Office to Officer Charles Passi.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi commented about the Homecoming Parade and encouraged everyone to plan
accordingly.
Trustee Larson commented about the Harvest 5K Run.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA LEGISLATION
Village Staff gave an overview of the new recreational marijuana legislation that will go into effect
on January 1, 2020. Staff reviewed licensing, resident possession, non-resident possession
cultivation, sale, enforcement, zoning, tax provisions, employer provisions, amendment to Criminal
Identification Act, and penalties. Staff pointed out that municipalities wishing to opt-out must do so
before December 31, 2019.
There was some general discussion. Trustee Larson expressed concern regarding the state law,
insurance, and liability. Trustee Bonuchi stated that she does not support the legislation and supports
opting out. Trustee Newton expressed concern regarding the legislation. Trustee Calking stated that
he does not support the legislation. Trustee Wojowski stated that while he supports cannabis for
medical use, he does not support recreational use. Trustee Wojowski also expressed concern
regarding enforcement. Mayor Collins expressed concern regarding the legislation. After some
further general discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to bring back an ordinance opting out.
Mayor Collins read the reminders.
On a motion from Trustee Bonuchi and second by Trustee Larson, the meeting adjourned at
7:.50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk