Village of Bloomingdale President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Proof of Posting
The meeting was duly posted according to State Statute.
Call to Order The Standing Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 9, 2019 was called to order by Mayor Coladipietro at 6:06 p.m.
Roll Call
Upon Roll Call by the Village Clerk, those in attendance were:
Present: Mayor Coladipietro, Trustees Ackerman, Von Huben, and Belmonte
Absent: Trustees Shannon, Trustee Bolen arrived at 6:20 p.m., and Trustee Bolen arrived at arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Quorum Present
Audience Participation
Motion by Trustee Ackerman, seconded by Trustee Von Huben, to open the floor to the public.
All Trustees present voted Aye.
Motion Declared Carried
No one came forward.
Motion by Trustee Von Huben, seconded by Trustee Ackerman, to close the floor to the public.
All Trustees present voted Aye.
Motion Declared Carried
Discussion Items
A) Finance and Administration
1) Discussion to approve Purchase Approval to Bloomingdale School District #13 in the amount of $44,884.96 representing the per capita tuition cost payment related to the 2018/19 school year.
Mr. Scalera stated that per the TIF Act, the Village is required to make payments to school districts who comply with the requirements providing verification of expenditures related to the students in the TIF district. Districts 13 and 108 have completed that and submitted reimbursement requests to the Village. The first 2 items deal with the Westlake TIF and in particular the Rosedale Estates. Since there were no objections, this will be included for approval in the September 23 regular meeting.
Mr. Scalera stated the 3rd item also related to the Westgate TIF and has to deal with the repayment of Rosedale Estates Note. He stated part of that TIF was the development of single family homes which were marketed towards the older population. The note was purchased by Wintrust Bank and the Village agreed to a one-time, one lump sum payment from the existing Westgate TIF funds that are available. Based on prior commitment of what is available, there is enough to make a one-time payment. The exact figure will not be available until the end of the month when we receive the payment from the county.
Village Attorney Castaldo stated that an ordinance must amend the project budget because every time you amend a TIF, the budget that was previously adopted will need to include the added expense. He noted that the ordinance will be submitted at the next meeting when the final figures are in. He also stated that the developer marketed the community for 55 and older and did not anticipate that younger families would live there. Thus they did not anticipate that the TIF would have to pay tuition for those children. Therefore, Rosedale Estates will end up short, but the TIF District is in good shape to fund them. He noted the ordinance will authorize all that and the agreement accordingly.
2) Discussion to approve Purchase Approval to Lake Park High School District #108 in the amount of $34,797.62 representing the per capita tuition cost payment related to the 2018/19 school year.
3) Discussion to approve an Ordinance Authorizing the Allocation of Tax Increment Financing Funds pertaining to the Westgate TIF District Rosedale Estates Project Area
Planning Zoning and Environmental Concerns
1) Discussion of disposition of property for the path around Springfield Pointe pond
Mr. Gascoigne stated that in 2003 the Village acquired, through a quit-claim, ownership of a bike path around the Springfield Pointe pond. Upon completion of Phase 1, and the beginning of Phase 2, the Village Attorney will work with Springfield Pointe to ultimately quit-claim this piece of property to them.
Counselor Castaldo pointed out the alternatives available. There was some discussion on the ownership, vacating the bike path, surplus property, and maintenance of the pond. The Mayor questioned why we acquired the path in the first place, and it was answered to have control. He then asked if Springfield Pointe was willing to accept the path, maintain it, and enforce it, and it was answered they were. The Village Attorney will work on the proper paperwork necessary.
Information
None
Meeting Reminders
Monday, September 23, 2019 - Standing Committee of the Whole and Village Board Meetings
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Community Event Reminders
BAWIB Networking BINGO
Alcentro Trattoria Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 5p - 7p
Administrative Staff Reports
1. Village Administrator, P. Scalera
• Acknowledged the Public Works Department and Police Department for their assistance with Septemberfest. It was a very good event and attended by many. Although 7th Heaven started late, he hoped the Septemberfest Committee will book them next year and get some credit for the 12 hour they were late.
Added to the Roll: Trustee Bolen arrived at 6:20 p.m.
• A change next year will be to have the parade turn on Washington Street to avoid vehicles on 3rd Street
• The north pond on Springfield Drive is being filled in with dirt, and once vegetation is planted, the black rod iron fence will complete the project.
• The south pond contract from Aquascape is on the agenda tonight for approval and should be complete by the end of the month.
• Lastly, ComEd will complete the underground utility poles.
• After this, most of the public improvements for that area should be completed. We will work out arrangements with Taylor Morrison Homes to complete any outstanding items.
The Mayor stated he received many questions as to why there was no Car Show at Septemberfest this year. Mr. Scalera stated the car people were not responding and the Septemberfest Committee wasn't sure the parking lot would be completed in time. Some did not like the carnival in that location. It was questioned how many people liked the carnival, it didn't seem like many people were there. Dan Vitacco will get back to us as to how many people were there. There was more discussion on the car show and an incentive to bringing it back.
2. Assistant Administrator, B. E. Weber
Ms. Weber was absent.
3. Village Attorney, M. Castaldo, Jr.
No report.
4. Director of Public Works, J. Monkemeyer
No report.
5. Finance Director, G. L. Szott
Mr. Szott was absent.
6. Director of Public Safety, F. Giammarese
No report.
Trustee Bolen asked if a person (senior citizen) received a false call from a person saying he was from a collection agency, could they report them to the police if they gave the police the phone number. Director Giammarese stated the phone number could be from anywhere (overseas) and there really wasn't any way to trace it. The Mayor stated perhaps we could do more to make people aware of these scams. Director Giammarese stated he will get the word out on how to handle these types of calls.
7. Community & Economic Development Director, S. Gascoigne
No report
It was noted the Macy's demo was on schedule.
The Mayor asked if there was anything in the pipeline. Mr. Gascoigne stated there was an interest in the former Amalfi space from a "Mama Maria" restaurant, with another location in Bensenville. They are looking to have an outdoor patio and change the footprint inside. However, there is some question with the new FEMA flood plain.
Mr. Gascoigne updated the Board regarding the Bloomingdale Auto, which met at the Planning and Zoning Committee last week. He noted they asked for 80% overnight parking, a pylon sign (which is not allowed), as well as several other exceptions/variances. He noted there were several issues with them. A continuance of the meeting was set for October 1.
Added to the Roll: Trustee Bucaro arrived at 6:40 p.m.
The Mayor stated when there are new restaurants coming into the Village, he asked that Mr. Gascoigne update the Board with the type of restaurant and perhaps a sample menu.
Other Business
None
Recess To Executive Session
Motion by Trustee Bolen, seconded by Trustee Ackerman, to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose to discuss the Purchase of Real Estate - 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5) at 6:42 p.m.
Aye: Trustees Bolen, Ackerman, Bucaro, Von Huben, and Belmonte
Absent: Trustee Shannon
Motion Declared Carried
Reconvene Meeting
The Mayor reconvened the Standing Committee of the Whole meeting of September 9, 2019 at 7:03 p.m.
Upon Roll Call by the Village Clerk, those in attendance were:
Present: Mayor Coladipietro, Trustees Bolen, Bucaro, Ackerman, Von Huben, and Belmonte
Absent: Trustee Shannon
Quorum Present
Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Bolen, seconded by Trustee Bucaro, to adjourn the meeting of September 9, 2019 at 7:03 p.m. All Trustees present voted Aye.
Motion Declared Carried - Meeting Adjourned
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