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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on May 8, 2023
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis,
Trustee Bonuchi, Trustee Kalkanis, Trustee Kiefer, Trustee Ruane, and Trustee Wojowski. Board
absent: Trustee Larson. Others present: Joshua Blakemore, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village
Clerk; Scott Threewitt, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jake Melrose,
Economic Development Director; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; Lonnie Spires,
Building Official; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police. There were approximately 9 persons in the
audience.
Trustee Ruane moved to approve the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop and
Executive Session held on March 27, 2023. Second by Trustee Wojowski. Voice Vote. All in favor,
0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis commented on a vacancy on the Plan Commission and encouraged anyone
interested to apply.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
No Comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No Comments.
WORKSHOP
1) HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISISON OVERVIEW
Mr. Michael Bortel, Chairman of the Historic Preservation Commission, gave a presentation
highlighting the Downtown Historic District,National Register of Historic Places, Historic
Preservation Tax Credits, East Side Historic District, Certificate of Appropriateness, Landmarks, and
potential new historic district.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked Mr. Bortel for the presentation and thanked all the Historic Preservation
Commissioners for their service.
2) STERLING BAY
Administrator Blakemore stated that Village staff has been working with the development group,
Sterling Bay, exploring the opportunity to bring approximately two (2) million square feet of
industrial development to the 152 acres at the southwest corner of 143rd Street& Frontage Road.
From staff's perspective, this has been one of the better opportunities for industrial development
given its adjacency to Interstate 55; however, the exorbitant costs of infrastructure improvements
required for the site continues to make the development unviable without assistance. Administrator
Blakemore pointed out that prior to proceeding with negotiations, the developer is requesting
feedback on whether the Board supports the concept and supports potential property tax abatements.
Representatives from Sterling Bay gave a presentation highlighting past project experience,project
location, off site water improvements, off-site sanitary improvements, and off-site roadway
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improvements. The representatives estimate the costs of off-site improvements to be approximately
$10 million.
Trustee Bonuchi inquired as to the distance to the existing homeowners, conversations with other
taxing jurisdictions, and status of the 143`d Street East extension. Trustee Ruane indicated supported
for the project and tax abatements provided the other jurisdictions agree. Trustee Kiefer indicated
support and stated he likes the location. Trustee Wojowski indicated support for abatements,
location, and encouraged consideration of the view for the existing homeowners. Trustee Kalkanis
indicated support but would like to see the I-55 interchanges improvements first. Mayor Argoudelis
pointed out that he is representing the property owners on the land contract.
Maryl Betzwiser encouraged the Board to support the project and to consider a TIF District.
Mayor Argoudelis thanked the applicant and read the reminders.
Trustee Bonuchi moved to adjourn to Executive Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act
under Section 2(c)(5) to discuss property acquisition, not to reconvene. Second by Trustee Ruane.
Vote by roll call. Bonuchi, yes; Kalkanis,yes; Kiefer,yes; Larson, absent; Ruane, yes; Wojowski,
yes. 5 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion carried.
Them ting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk