1 - A motion was made by Trustee Colangelo and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve the February 3, 2004 Regular Board meeting minutes as presented.

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1 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF WINTHROP HARBOR WAS HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2004 AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 830 SHERIDAN ROAD, WINTHROP HARBOR, ILLINOIS The meeting was called to order by Mayor Loy at 7:00 PM. Trustee Fritz Weiss led the group in prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon roll call the following Officials were present: Mayor Robert D. Loy Trustee Ronald Colangelo Trustee Joe Leech, Jr. (7:20 PM) Trustee Virginia Lopez Trustee Richard Robards Trustee Eugene Gene Swindle Trustee Hartmut Fritz Weiss Attorney Robert Long Village Clerk Jana J. Lee APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 - A motion was made by Trustee Colangelo and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve the February 3, 2004 Regular Board meeting minutes as presented. Upon roll call Trustees Colangelo, Lopez, Swindle and Weiss voted aye. None voted nay, while Trustee Robards passed. Trustee Leech was absent. OLD BUSINESS None reported. MAYOR S REPORT A presentation was made on behalf of the Lake County Transportation Sales Tax referendum. A presentation was made by Dr. Barry Orton and Susan Bisno Massel, regarding their Cable Franchise Renewal Assistance Proposal. RESOLUTION 2004-R-4; A Resolution appointing Karl Day and Rick Simon to the office of Part-time Police Officer.

2 Regular Board Meeting A motion was made by Trustee Robards and seconded by Trustee Lopez to approve Resolution 2004-R-4 as read. CLERK S CORRESPONDENCE None Reported. NEW BUSINESS DOCKET 04-PZB-04; Rev. Patrick Devlin-Petitioner; Property located at th Street. Request for Special Use Permit to operate a Church from the home. Trustee Weiss noted that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval. 3 - A motion was made by Trustee Weiss and seconded by Trustee Colangelo to approve Docket 04-PZB-04 as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board. Trustee Swindle asked if the living room would be rehabbed to be the main meeting room. Trustee Swindle also asked if this would fit in with the fire code, fire board, occupancy for the amount of people in a room. Trustee Weiss stated that when he applies for the permit, he would have to comply with all the pertinent rules. Trustee Colangelo asked if it would fall under the criteria of the Village code for a public meeting place, if the Special Use Permit to operate in residential zoning was granted Attorney Long noted that yes it would. Trustee Colangelo asked Fire Inspector Wimer, if he does yearly checks of church facilities. Fire Inspector Wimer stated that yes he does.

3 Regular Board Meeting 3 DOCKET 05-PZB-04; Mike Alexander-Petitioner, Lance Cenni-Owner; Property located at 920 Sheridan Road. Requesting Zoning Changes from B-1 to B-2 with a Special Use Permit for auto repair only. Trustee Weiss noted that the Planning and Zoning Board recommended not changing the zoning, but to leave the B-1 Zoning in place using the rear building as an auto repair and using the front building for retail of auto parts. A motion was made by Trustee Weiss and seconded by Trustee Robards to approve the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board. (SEE AMENDED MOTION BELOW) Mayor Loy asked with the Auto Repair under B-1, would he still be allowed to sell new items, such as tires. Attorney Long stated that yes he would, but the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Board doesn t match up to current codes. Attorney Long noted that the Special Use for the automotive (repair) currently is only available in B-2. The recommendation is that you consider granting the variance for an exception to the Special Use and allow it in a B-1 Zone, rather than changing the Zoning to B-2, which was the original request. Trustee Colangelo asked what would have to be done in an ordinance form first, to allow Special Use Permit in B-1. Attorney Long stated that if the board wanted it changed across the board then everything would have to be changed, but if the board wanted to do it for this one instance, than he would draw up a special ordinance for this property, regarding the layout, the unusual factors and he would explain why the board wanted to do it in this particular instance. Trustee Weiss stated that he felt that it should be with this one individual. Trustee Colangelo asked if the motion would have to be amended, asking the Attorney to draw up the ordinance for this particular address. MOTION AMENDED 4 - A motion was made by Trustee Weiss and seconded by Trustee Robards to direct the Village Attorney to draw up the Ordinance for the Special Use Permit on this particular property. (920 Sheridan Road)

4 Regular Board Meeting A motion was made by Trustee Leech and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $76,917.92, (amendment) which includes the approval for the repair of the Schlader Building Door as listed on Item D - Recreation, Buildings and Grounds Item number 2 in the amount of $2, Trustee Lopez noted that on page seven, the fee for Tippet Incorporated, which was discussed in committee meeting for the emergency door repair at the Schlader Building, has been slated for payment. Trustee Lopez stated that it was in the amount of $2,258.00, which is above what Recreation can expend without Board approval. She noted that this goes along with Item D under Recreation, Buildings and Grounds. Mayor Loy asked if it could be approved along with the warrant. The motion was amended by Trustee Leech and seconded by Trustee Weiss as noted above. 6 - A motion was made by Trustee Leech and seconded by Trustee Colangelo to approve the Treasurer s Report for December A motion was made by Trustee Leech and seconded by Trustee Colangelo to approve the Treasurer s Report for January Trustee Leech explained that everyone should have received the balance sheet that Finance Director Lisa Shaw had put together. He stated that she had been working with Allied Capital to reduce our debt and to save interest. The letter was self explanatory, by refinancing all debt and combining it, it has gained two things: one we gained approximately $13,000 a year for 3 years with a gain of $39,000 and two the Fire Truck payment, which comes in June the beginning of our fiscal year when we are cash poor, Lisa worked at getting the payments due, when we are cash rich.

5 Regular Board Meeting 5 Finance Director Shaw noted that payments would coincide when the Village receives Tax Levy revenue. time. Trustee Colangelo asked if all the leases listed were due around the same Finance Director Shaw noted that yes they were. 8 - A motion was made by Trustee Leech and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve refinancing our current outlays for the three-year period that has been worked out with Allied Capital and to authorize the Mayor to execute whatever documents are necessary to implement. Trustee Colangelo asked if the Bank tried to beat this quote. Finance Director Shaw noted that they did and they were higher. Upon roll call Trustees Leech, Lopez, Robards, Swindle and Weiss voted aye. None voted nay while Trustee Colangelo passed. RESOLUTION 2004-R-5; A Resolution Establishing Standard Practices for Capitalization and Depreciation of Fixed Assets. 9 - A motion was made by Trustee Leech and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve Resolution 2004-R-5 as read. Trustee Colangelo explained that Mr. & Mrs. Scott Smith of 310 College Avenue extended the sewer to build their home, paid for the cost up front and the house across the street had already paid their portion of the recapture to the Village. Trustee Colangelo noted that there are two tax bills on this parcel, so they are only entitled to the 60ft. that was collected by the Village. He also noted that it didn t make any sense to do a recapture agreement, since they were already hooked up A motion was made by Trustee Colangelo and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve reimbursement to Scott & Mary Smith of 310 College Avenue in the amount of $1, for frontage fees paid on 311 College Avenue.

6 Regular Board Meeting A motion was made by Trustee Colangelo and seconded by Trustee Robards to reduce the Letter of Credit to 10% or $2, for the oneyear warranty period for Terry Phillips/10 th Street Project A motion was made by Trustee Colangelo and seconded by Trustee Weiss to approve the purchase of one (snow) plow in the amount of $4, A motion was made by Trustee Lopez and seconded by Trustee Weiss and to approve the Winthrop Harbor Pageant Guidelines. Trustee Leech stated that it is important that whoever is the Pageant Director, have an avenue to make changes. Trustee Colangelo noted that he had difficulty with certain things. Upon roll call Trustees Leech, Lopez, Robards, Swindle and Weiss voted aye. Trustee Colangelo voted nay. PUBLIC HEARINGS Clyde Harper of 628 English Lane asked if Attorney Long had a chance to look at the documents, regarding the sewer extension grant. Gene Baker of 436 Cavin Avenue asked a question about the first Docket under Building, Planning and Zoning. He wanted to know if the Reverend planned on living in the house. He wanted to know if the ordinance allowed a business to be run in the residence. Attorney Long noted that it is in a residential zoned area to begin with and the Special Use Permit to be given, allows part of the home to be used as a meeting place.

7 Regular Board Meeting 7 Beth Lambert asked if the Village could sponsor the 30-hour famine at Zion Bible Church. She also asked if anyone would be interested in taking part of a fundraiser where people are arrested and taken back to the church and have to have someone pay to get them out. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Trustee Lopez announced that baseball sign-ups start this Monday and the deadline is March 26, She also announced that Fun Fair would be held on Saturday, February 28, 2004, and if anyone would to like to give some of their time, contact Scott at Trustee Lopez reported that the board would be receiving a memo from the Cub Scout Pack 667, regarding their Blue and Gold Banquet, which will be held on February 29, They are requesting to have the fees waived. Trustee Lopez called a Committee meeting, which was scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2004 at 6:30 PM. Trustee Lopez noted that one of the topics would be to discuss the SWALCO proposal. Trustee Leech asked the Board members to consider having a Pre-Budget meeting to discuss the budget and where we are at prior to putting the packets together. Trustee Colangelo acknowledged that a lot of residents have been calling in thanking Public Works for their snow removal. EXECUTIVE SESSION 14 - A motion was made by Trustee Weiss and seconded by Trustee Colangelo to move the meeting into Executive Session to review the Release/Non-Release of Certain Executive Session Minutes. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried and the meeting moved into Executive Session at 8:36 PM. OPEN SESSION 15 - A motion was made by Trustee Weiss and seconded by Trustee Robards to move the meeting into Open Session.

8 Regular Board Meeting 8 Mayor Loy declared the motion carried and the meeting moved into Open Session at 8:38 PM. ADJOURNMENT 16 - A motion was made by Trustee Robards and seconded by Trustee Weiss to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Loy declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:39 PM. APPROVED: ATTEST: JANA J. LEE, VILLAGE CLERK Note: This is not a verbatim record. ROBERT D. LOY, MAYOR