Wheeling public meetings in 2021

Liquor Control Commission

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The Liquor Control Commission conditionally approved a Class N liquor license for Kitchen House LLC, a proposed restaurant at 339–341 East Dundee Road. The approval is contingent on the Board of Trustees creating the new license class, insurance, fees, background check, and BASSET certificates. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 6, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved Class N liquor license for Kitchen House LLC (unanimous)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider adopting the fiscal year 2022 annual budget and a five-year capital improvement plan. The agenda also includes approvals for the London Crossing mixed-use development and a property purchase for Chicago Executive Airport.

• Adoption of the FY 2022 Annual Budget
• Final PUD approval for London Crossing at 889–903 W. Dundee Road
• $287,000 landscaping contract renewal with Milieu Landscaping
• $149,942 GIS support services contract renewal
• Extension of time for H2O Express Car Wash at 966 S. Milwaukee Avenue

The Village Board approved the FY2022 budget and the 2021 tax levy, both by a 4-3 vote, with Trustees Ruffatto, Vito, and Vogel voting no. The board also approved the consent agenda, a special use extension for a car wash, and the final planned unit development for London Crossing Phase Two, among other items.

• Adopted FY2022 annual budget (4-3)
• Authorized 2021 tax levy (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for GIS, landscaping, streetlight maintenance, janitorial, towing, and inspection services
• Granted one-year extension for H2O Express Car Wash special use at 966 S. Milwaukee Ave
• Approved final PUD for London Crossing Phase Two at 889-903 W. Dundee Rd
• Approved final plat of subdivision for London Crossing
• Approved sale of former 94th Aero Squadron property to Chicago Executive Airport
• Approved bills totaling $7,670,165.15

Firefighters Pension Board

The Wheeling Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review financial reports and investment performance. The agenda includes discussing cash reserve balances and approving annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners. The Board will also consider membership applications and trustee training expenses.

• Approval of annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for pensioners
• Quarterly investment performance review by Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Membership applications for Andrew Budnik and Mark Martinelli
• Resolution and cash management instructions for Northern Trust
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and expenses

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review several site plans, variations, and special use permits. This includes a request for a recreation facility on Holbrook Drive and development updates for London Crossing.

• Special Use permit for a recreation and instruction facility at 241 Holbrook Drive
• Final PUD approval for Phase 2 of London Crossing at 889-903 W. Dundee Road
• Site plan and appearance review for Handi-Foil at 135 Hintz Road
• Setback variations for Masters Countertops at 363 Alice Street

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of the London Crossing mixed-use development Phase 2 final PUD (7-0) and the final plat of subdivision (7-0), both subject to conditions. The commission also recommended approval of two setback variations for Masters Countertops at 363 Alice Street, a special use for a Buddhist meditation facility, and a minor site plan for Handi-Foil. A major site plan review for Masters Countertops was continued to January 26, 2022, after the commission required the applicant to use approved building materials, seek a parking variation, and return with lighting specifications.

• Recommended approval of London Crossing Phase 2 final PUD (7-0)
• Recommended approval of London Crossing final plat of subdivision (7-0)
• Recommended approval of side yard setback variation for Masters Countertops (5-2)
• Recommended approval of rear yard setback variation for Masters Countertops (6-1)
• Recommended approval of special use for Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (7-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Handi-Foil office expansion (7-0)
• Continued Masters Countertops major site plan review to Jan. 26, 2022 (7-0)
• Required Masters Countertops to use approved materials, seek parking variation, and return with lighting specs

Liquor Control Commission

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The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission conditionally approved four liquor license requests: a Class D-1 for a package beer store at 102 East Dundee Road, a Class A for Vasilki Restaurant & Deli at 250-252 McHenry Road, a Class B-V for a restaurant with video gaming at 71 South Milwaukee Avenue, and a supplemental Class D-4 for the same address. All approvals are contingent on conditions such as Board of Trustees ordinances, insurance, fees, background checks, and BASSET certificates. The commission also approved the November 1, 2021 minutes.

• Approved Class D-1 liquor license for Beerman US, Inc. at 102 East Dundee Road (4-3)
• Approved Class A liquor license for More Foods LLC d/b/a Vasilki Restaurant & Deli at 250-252 McHenry Road (7-0)
• Approved Class B-V liquor license for WHG, Inc. at 71 South Milwaukee Avenue (6-1, with Lang's no changed to yes)
• Approved supplemental Class D-4 liquor license for WHG, Inc. at 71 South Milwaukee Avenue (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 1, 2021 special meeting (6-0, Krueger abstained)

Village Board

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The Village Board approved a special use permit for a packaged liquor sales establishment at 102 E. Dundee Road, with a condition requiring all state and local licenses before operations. It also approved a special use permit and four zoning variations for a cannabis cultivation facility at 160 W. Hintz Road. The board approved the consent agenda as amended, removing a fog disinfection services contract, which was later tabled for a time-and-materials proposal. All other items, including the 2022 budget hearing, tax increment financing surplus distributions, and a planned unit development for London Crossing, were approved.

• Approved special use for packaged liquor sales at 102 E. Dundee Road (Ordinance 5456), with a condition requiring all necessary licenses before business operations.
• Approved special use for a cannabis cultivation facility at 160 W. Hintz Road (Ordinance 5457).
• Approved zoning variations for the cannabis facility at 160 W. Hintz Road: reduced rear yard setback (5458), reduced green space from 25% to 16% (5459), increased fence height (5460), and reduced off-street parking (5461).
• Approved final PUD for Phase One of London Crossing at 889-903 W. Dundee Road (Ordinance 5462), with conditions including a revised landscaping plan for Phase 2.
• Approved consent agenda as amended, including ordinances and resolutions on fees, insurance, water meters, and opioid settlement agreements.
• Tabled the fog disinfection services contract with Duraclean ($77,979.20) to obtain a time-and-materials proposal.
• Approved resolutions declaring tax year 2020 surpluses in three TIF districts and authorizing distribution to the Cook County Treasurer.
• Approved bills for November 11 to December 1, 2021, in the amount of $3,529,760.28.

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider a minor site plan and building appearance for a multi-tenant retail building with a drive-through lane. The agenda also includes appearance approval for a monument sign at Heartland Animal Shelter.

• Appearance approval for a monument sign at Heartland Animal Shelter (586 Palwaukee Drive)
• Site plan and building appearance review for retail building at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes

The Wheeling Plan Commission approved two items. First, it approved a monument sign for Heartland Animal Shelter at 586 Palwaukee Drive, with landscaping required by May 15, 2022. Second, it approved a minor site plan and building appearance for a multi-tenant retail building with a drive-through at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue, including facade changes for a Starbucks tenant. Both motions passed 6-0, with Commissioner Riles absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Docket No. SCBA 21-14: monument sign for Heartland Animal Shelter, 586 Palwaukee Drive, with landscaping condition by May 15, 2022 (6-0).
• Approved Docket No. PC21-24: minor site plan and building appearance for multi-tenant retail with drive-through at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue, per plans by Ware Malcomb and LG Workshop (6-0).
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 regular meeting, including Findings of Fact for 2021-39A through 2021-39E (voice vote).

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider several land use applications and development projects. This includes a special use request and multiple variations for a cannabis cultivation center at 160 W. Hintz Road. The commission will also review the final planned unit development for London Crossing Phase One.

• Special use and variations for a cannabis cultivation center at 160 W. Hintz Road
• Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) for London Crossing Phase One at 889-903 West Dundee Road
• Building appearance approval for four new tanks at The Clorox Company, 1197 Willis Avenue
• Site plan review and variations for Masters Countertops at 363 Alice Street

The Plan Commission recommended approval of a special use permit and four variations for a cannabis cultivation center at 160 W. Hintz Road, including reduced rear yard setback, reduced green space, increased fence height, and reduced parking. The Commission also approved a minor site plan for the facility, excluding CO2 tanks, and approved a final PUD for the School District 21 administration building at London Crossing. Three items for Masters Countertops were continued to December 15, 2021.

• Recommended approval of special use for cannabis cultivation center at 160 W. Hintz Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rear yard setback variation from 17' to 6' (7-0)
• Recommended approval of green space reduction from 25% to 16% (7-0)
• Recommended approval of fence height increase from 6' to 8' (7-0)
• Recommended approval of parking reduction from 95 to 56 spaces (7-0)
• Approved minor site plan for cannabis facility, excluding CO2 tanks (7-0)
• Recommended approval of final PUD for School District 21 building at 889-903 W. Dundee Rd (7-0)
• Continued Masters Countertops items (2021-23A, 2021-23B, 2021-27) to December 15, 2021 (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss the FY 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan and consider ordinances for a ground transportation service at 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue. The agenda also includes resolutions regarding sewer easements, water main improvements, and tree maintenance contracts.

• Issuance of up to $18,500,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Special use and zoning ordinances for a ground transportation service at 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Surveying services proposal for Milwaukee Avenue improvements not to exceed $89,000
• Tree maintenance contract with Advanced Tree Care, Inc. up to $108,000
• Road salt purchase for an amount of $87,000 in FY22

Plan Commission

The regular meeting of the Wheeling Plan Commission scheduled for November 3, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting is set for November 17, 2021.

• Cancellation of the November 3, 2021, meeting

Liquor Control Commission

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Village Board

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The Village Board approved the final PUD for the 53-unit Union Apartments at 231 Wheeling Road, with a modified condition allowing streetlight plans to be finalized before a certificate of occupancy rather than a building permit. The board also approved the final plat for the subdivision, a new Class P liquor license for craft distillers, and an emergency operations plan. The special use for The Strike Zone at 105 Marquardt Drive was removed from the agenda at the petitioner's request.

• Approved final PUD for 53-unit Union Apartments at 231 Wheeling Road with modified lighting condition (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Union Apartments Subdivision (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5451 creating Class P liquor license for craft distillers (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-131 adopting Emergency Operations Plan (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including engineering contracts and liquor license amendments (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5449 allowing increased illumination for Stasek Chevrolet (6-0)
• Removed special use item for The Strike Zone from agenda (6-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,237,156.53 (6-0)

Village Board

The Village Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider new business. The agenda includes an ordinance amendment regarding the imposition of an amusement tax on video gaming terminals.

• Ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 4.96, 'Amusement Tax' regarding video gaming terminal plays

Village Board

The Village Board will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss and consider the proposed FY 2022 budget. The agenda also includes citizen concerns, official communications, and a potential executive session.

• Discussion regarding FY 2022 Proposed Budget

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider special use applications for packaged liquor sales at 102 E. Dundee Road and ground transportation services at 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue. The meeting also includes a review of a sign appearance approval for Casey's General Store.

• Special use for packaged liquor sales at Beerman US (102 E. Dundee Road)
• Special use for ground transportation services at 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Variation to exceed maximum fleet size for Safeway Transportation Services Corp
• Sign appearance approval for Casey's General Store (1515 E. Lake Cook Road)

The Wheeling Plan Commission denied a special use permit for packaged liquor sales at Beerman US, 102 E. Dundee Road, on a 3-3 tie vote, then closed the docket. The commission approved a special use and a fleet size variation for Safeway Transportation Services Corp. at 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue, and approved a sign modification for Casey's General Store at 1515 E. Lake Cook Road.

• Denied special use for packaged liquor sales at Beerman US, 102 E. Dundee Road (3-3 tie)
• Closed Docket No. 2021-38 for Beerman US liquor special use (6-0)
• Approved special use for ground transportation service, small, for Safeway Transportation Services Corp., 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)
• Approved variation to exceed maximum fleet size for Safeway Transportation Services Corp., 1030 S. Milwaukee Avenue (6-0)
• Approved sign modification for Casey's General Store, 1515 E. Lake Cook Road (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 13, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for October 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 19, 2022.

• Cancellation of the October 20, 2021 meeting

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several routine items and new business. This includes a one-year extension for a wholesale facility at 1125 Wheeling Road and a contract for new village trucks.

• $204,890 contract for various trucks from Currie Motors
• One-year extension for a wholesale facility at 1125 Wheeling Road
• Lane closures on IL Route 21 and IL Route 68 on November 21, 2021
• Whistleblower Protection Policy ordinance
• Improvements in Whitley of Wheeling Phase 2 Subdivision

The Village Board approved the consent agenda, which included adopting a whistleblower protection policy, authorizing temporary lane closures, waiving competitive bidding for vehicle purchases, and granting tentative acceptance of improvements in a subdivision. The board also approved a one-year extension for a special use permit for a wholesale and distribution facility at 1125 Wheeling Road. Bills totaling $2,780,462.41 were approved.

• Approved consent agenda including whistleblower policy, lane closures, vehicle purchases, and subdivision improvements (6-0)
• Approved one-year extension for special use at 1125 Wheeling Road (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved bills for September 30 - October 13, 2021, totaling $2,780,462.41 (6-0, 1 abstention)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider several development items, including a final planned unit development and plat for Union Apartments at 231 Wheeling Road. The meeting also includes reviews for liquor sales at Beerman US and site plan changes for Masters Countertops.

• Special Use for Packaged Liquor Sales - Beerman US (102 E. Dundee Road)
• Final Planned Unit Development and Final Plat for Union Apartments (231 Wheeling Road)
• Special Use for a Recreation and Instruction Facility at The Strike Zone (111 Marquardt Drive)
• Minor Site Plan Approval for Stasek Chevrolet (700 W. Dundee Road)
• Building addition and setback variations for Masters Countertops (363 Alice Street)

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of the final Planned Unit Development (PUD) and final plat for the 53-unit Union Apartments at 231 Wheeling Road, subject to conditions including revised carport details, inclusion of streetlights in photometric plans, and payment in lieu of sidewalk installation. The Commission also recommended approval of a special use for The Strike Zone recreation facility at 105 Marquardt Drive and minor site plan/building appearance approval for Stasek Chevrolet at 700 W. Dundee Road. Several other dockets were continued to later dates.

• Recommended approval of final PUD for 53-unit Union Apartments (6-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Union Apartments Subdivision (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special use for The Strike Zone recreation facility (6-0)
• Recommended approval of minor site plan and building appearance for Stasek Chevrolet (6-0)
• Continued Beerman US packaged liquor special use to Oct 27 (6-0)
• Continued Masters Countertops dockets 2021-23A, 23B, and 2021-27 to Nov 17 (6-0 each)
• Approved minutes of Sept 22, 2021 meeting as amended (6-0)

Police Pension Board

The Board reviewed the financial report for the period ending September 30, 2020, noting a net position of over $61 million. Trustees approved disbursements totaling $180,777.06 and reviewed quarterly investment performance. The meeting also addressed upcoming disability hearings and established the 2021 meeting schedule.

• Approved $180,777.06 in disbursements for July through September 2020
• Reviewed a third quarter net investment return of 5.32%
• Approved a $6,281.60 invoice for legal services from Puchalski Goodloe Marzullo, LLP
• Adopted the Municipal Compliance Report prepared by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP
• Established 2021 Board meeting dates

The board accepted the actuarial valuation and voted to request a $2,534,527 tax levy from the Village of Wheeling, based on the recommended contribution amount. It also approved the monthly financial report, additional legal bills, trustee training reimbursement, and adopted the Municipal Compliance Report and a resolution appointing authorized representatives for IPOPIF.

• Approved $2,534,527 tax levy request (5-0)
• Accepted monthly financial report and $219,432.34 in disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved additional legal bill of $930.51 (4-0, Connolly absent)
• Approved $386.18 trustee training reimbursement (4-0, Musolf abstained)
• Adopted Municipal Compliance Report (5-0)
• Adopted resolution appointing authorized representatives for IPOPIF (5-0)
• Established 2022 meeting dates (5-0)
• Accepted John Bonk's QILDRO documents (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the September 8, 2021, special meeting. The agenda includes an executive session regarding village employee appointments, compensation, or discipline. No new business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of September 8, 2021, special meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding village employee appointments, compensation, or discipline

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners held a special meeting and, after an executive session, unanimously agreed to extend a conditional offer of employment to Martha Marquez, pending psychological and medical exams. They also struck seven other candidates from future consideration. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and a citizen comment.

• Extended conditional job offer to Martha Marquez pending psychological and medical exams (unanimous)
• Struck Rosemary McDonald, Bryan Wolfer, Fernando Perez, Daniel Basic, Ryan Clark, Boleslaw Mikulec, and Jose Aguirre from future consideration (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)

Liquor Control Commission

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The Liquor Control Commission conditionally approved a Class N-V liquor license for Deep Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Gia's, a proposed video gaming café at 1940 South Wolf Road, pending a new ordinance and background check. The Commission also fined Elsa's Restaurant Group $250 plus court reporter costs for a liquor violation, and continued the Walgreens hearing due to no representation.

• Approved conditional Class N-V liquor license for Gia's (4-1, Ruffatto no)
• Approved $250 fine plus costs for Elsa's Restaurant Group (5-0)
• Continued Walgreens #04941 hearing to a later meeting (5-0)

Village Board

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The Village Board approved several zoning and site plan items, including a building addition and variations for 265 Alice Street, and final PUD plans for Prairie Park with added conditions. It also approved a one-year extension for a cannabis craft grower at 1480 S. Wolf Road. All votes were unanimous among the five present trustees, with two absent.

• Approved major site plan and building appearance for 265 Alice Street addition (5-0)
• Approved side yard setback variation at 265 Alice Street (5-0)
• Approved fence height variation at 265 Alice Street (5-0)
• Approved off-street parking reduction variation at 265 Alice Street (5-0)
• Approved final PUD plans for Prairie Park with added conditions (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Prairie Park re-subdivision (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for cannabis craft grower at 1480 S. Wolf Road (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $1,089,124.21 (5-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Wheeling Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees will review financial reports and investment performance. The agenda includes approving retirement benefits for John Baumgartner and reviewing the actuarial valuation and tax levy request. The board will also consider membership applications and election results.

• Approval of retirement benefits for John Baumgartner
• Review of actuarial valuation and tax levy request
• Membership applications for Uriel Cantu and Daniel Lark
• Investment performance review by Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Certification of special election results for retired member position

The Wheeling Firefighters' Pension Fund Board approved a tax levy request of $2,811,089 for the Village of Wheeling, based on the actuarial valuation. They also certified the special election of Emmett Gribbens to the retired member seat, approved new memberships, and authorized several financial and consolidation actions.

• Certified special election results for retired member position (Emmett Gribbens) (4-0, Gribbens abstained)
• Approved August 31, 2021 monthly financial report and $150,223.39 in disbursements (unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly investment performance report (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Advisory Agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Accepted Uriel Cantu into fund effective June 21, 2021 as Tier II (unanimous)
• Accepted Daniel Lark into fund effective July 6, 2021 as Tier II (unanimous)
• Approved John Baumgartner's retirement benefit of $7,446.46/month (unanimous)
• Approved $2,811,089 tax levy request (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The commission will consider several zoning variations regarding setbacks, fence heights, and parking requirements. The agenda also includes a building addition at 265 Alice Street and final amendments for Prairie Park Townhomes.

• Zoning variations for setback, fence height, and parking reductions
• 4,723 sq. ft. building addition at 265 Alice Street
• Final amendment and resubdivision plat for Prairie Park Townhomes
• Monument sign request for NAPA Auto Parts at 70 E. Hintz Road

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval for the Prairie Park Townhomes planned unit development and final plat of resubdivision, and for three variations and a major site plan for AETC at 265 Alice Street. It also approved a monument sign for NAPA Auto Parts and the September 8 minutes. All votes were recorded as recorded in the minutes.

• Approved NAPA Auto Parts monument sign at 70 E. Hintz Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of AETC side yard setback variation from 17' to 4' at 265 Alice Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of AETC fence height variation from 8' to 15' at 265 Alice Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of AETC parking reduction from 43 to 24 spaces at 265 Alice Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of AETC major site plan for 4,723 sq. ft. addition at 265 Alice Street (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Prairie Park Townhomes PUD final plan (3-2, 2 abstentions)
• Recommended approval of Prairie Park final plat of resubdivision (4-1, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of September 8, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will review several zoning requests and business grants. The meeting also includes consideration of various infrastructure contracts and equipment purchases.

• Special use approval for a health clinic (Aid For Women) at 111–115 N. Wolf Road
• Engineering agreement for Wheeling Road improvements totaling $374,921.00
• Contract for asphalt sealing of municipal lots up to $66,713.78
• Purchase of Cisco network equipment and services for $153,350.50
• Special use approval for an adult day services facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review activity and status regarding the Southeast II (Industrial Lane) Redevelopment Project Area. The board will also consider approving the project area report and previous meeting minutes.

• Appointment of Meeting Chairperson
• Appointment of Public Member
• Report on Southeast II (Industrial Lane) Redevelopment Project Area status
• Approval of Southeast II (Industrial Lane) Redevelopment Project Area Report
• Approval of 2020 annual meeting minutes

The Joint Review Board for the Village of Wheeling's Southeast II Redevelopment Project Area met and approved the FY 2020 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting. The report showed a fund balance of $1,461,363 at the end of 2020, and no debt issued in the district.

• Approved the FY 2020 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report for the Southeast II TIF District.
• Approved the minutes of the September 17, 2020 Joint Review Board meeting.
• Appointed Michael Kaplan as chairman of the Joint Review Board for the meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:44 a.m.

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review activity and status regarding the Crossroads Redevelopment Area. The board will also consider approving the Crossroads Redevelopment Area Report and minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting.

• Status report for the Crossroads Redevelopment Area
• Approval of the Crossroads Redevelopment Area Report
• Approval of minutes from the September 17, 2020 annual meeting
• Appointment of Marshall Kaplan as Public Member

The Joint Review Board met and approved the annual report for the Crossroads TIF district, which has been terminated but still holds funds. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting. Michael Kaplan was appointed Chairperson and Marshall Kaplan as Public Member. The district's fund balance was reported at over $444,000, with distribution to taxing districts estimated by 2025.

• Appointed Michael Kaplan as Chairperson of the Joint Review Board.
• Appointed Marshall Kaplan as Public Member.
• Approved the minutes of the September 17, 2020 Crossroads TIF JRB meeting.
• Approved the Crossroads Redevelopment Area report.

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review the activity and status of the North Milwaukee Avenue Redevelopment Area. The meeting includes the approval of a redevelopment area report and minutes from the September 17, 2020, annual meeting.

• Report on North Milwaukee Avenue Redevelopment Area activity and status
• Approval of North Milwaukee Avenue Redevelopment Area Report
• Approval of September 17, 2020, annual meeting minutes
• Appointment of Public Member Marshall Kaplan

The Joint Review Board approved the annual report for the North Milwaukee Avenue/Lake Cook Area TIF District, including a review of its finances and activities. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2020 annual meeting. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved appointment of Michael Kaplan as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Marshall Kaplan as public member (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2020 annual meeting (all in favor)
• Approved North Milwaukee Avenue Redevelopment Area report (all in favor)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review activity and status for the South Milwaukee Avenue/Manchester Drive Redevelopment Area. The board will also consider approving a redevelopment area report and minutes from the 2020 annual meeting.

• Status report for South Milwaukee Avenue/Manchester Drive Redevelopment Area
• Approval of South Milwaukee Avenue/Manchester Drive Redevelopment Area Report
• Approval of September 17, 2020, annual meeting minutes
• Appointment of Public Member Marshall Kaplan

The Joint Review Board for the South Milwaukee Avenue/Manchester Drive TIF District met annually and approved the TIF report and the minutes of the September 17, 2020 meeting. The report showed a fund balance of $78,941 at year-end, with $1.65 million in property tax increment and interest, and $1.57 million in surplus distributions to overlapping taxing districts. The TIF district is set to terminate in 2023, and the Village plans to distribute most or all future increment. No property was acquired during the reporting year.

• Appointed Michael Kaplan as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Appointed Marshall Kaplan as Public Member (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of September 17, 2020 JRB meeting (all in favor)
• Approved the annual TIF report (all in favor)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will review the current status of the Town Center II Redevelopment Area. The agenda includes approving a redevelopment area report and minutes from the 2020 annual meeting.

• Appointment of Meeting Chairperson
• Appointment of Public Member Marshall Kaplan
• Report of Activity and Status Regarding the Town Center II Redevelopment Area
• Approval of Town Center II Redevelopment Area Report

The Joint Review Board for the Village of Wheeling's Town Center II TIF district met and approved the 2020 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report. The report showed a fund balance of $3.2 million at year-end, with major expenditures including $8.2 million for TIF Notes and incentive payments to REVA Development and the Wheeling Park District. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2020 meeting.

• Appointed Michael Kaplan as Chairperson for the meeting.
• Appointed Marshall Kaplan as the public member.
• Approved the minutes of the September 17, 2020 JRB meeting.
• Approved the 2020 Annual Tax Increment Finance Report for the Town Center II Redevelopment Project Area.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will consider certifying the firefighter eligibility list effective through September 7, 2023. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding specific employee matters.

• Certification of Firefighter Eligibility List (Sept 8, 2021 – Sept 7, 2023)
• Approval of May 12, 2021, special minutes
• Executive session regarding specific employee appointments or discipline

The Board approved the firefighter eligibility list effective September 8, 2021 through September 7, 2023. After an executive session, the Board unanimously agreed to extend a conditional offer of employment to Andrew Budnik and to retain four other candidates for future consideration. The meeting minutes from May 12, 2021 were also approved.

• Approved the minutes of the May 12, 2021 special meeting as presented.
• Approved the Certification of Firefighter Eligibility List effective September 8, 2021 through September 7, 2023.
• Recessed into executive session to discuss closed meeting minutes and specific employee matters.
• Reconvened into open session after executive session.
• Agreed to extend a conditional offer of employment to Andrew Budnik.
• Retained Mark Martinelli, Lucas Marvin, Jack Lewis, and Mitchell Hightower for future consideration.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider text amendments to the municipal code regarding fences and screening. The commission will also review a special use application for an adult day services facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road. Several items for 363 Alice Street are scheduled to be continued.

• Special Use for Adult Day Services Facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road
• Sign variation for four cabinet signs at 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Text amendments regarding fences and screening
• Continued review of setback variations for 363 Alice Street

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a sign variation for 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue, a special use for an adult day services facility at 1400 S. Wolf Road, and text amendments to Title 19 regarding fences and screening. Three items for 363 Alice Street (side yard setback, rear yard setback, and major site plan review) were continued to October 13, 2021. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Recommended approval of sign variation for 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue (7-0)
• Recommended approval of special use for adult day services at 1400 S. Wolf Road (7-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendments to Title 19 on fences and screening (7-0)
• Continued Docket 2021-23A (side yard setback) to October 13, 2021 (7-0)
• Continued Docket 2021-23B (rear yard setback) to October 13, 2021 (7-0)
• Continued Docket 2021-27 (major site plan review) to October 13, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Village Board and Plan Commission will hold a special joint workshop meeting. The agenda includes general discussion between the two bodies. No specific ordinances or projects are listed for action.

• General discussion between the Village Board and Plan Commission

The Village Board and Plan Commission held a joint workshop to discuss municipal code updates and community standards, including siding, grass/weeds, vehicle storage, and fences. President Horcher asked for board consensus on allowing chain link fences in front yards; the consensus was approved by a 4-3 vote (Trustees Papantos, Krueger, Vito, and President Horcher in favor; Trustees Vogel, Lang, and Ruffatto against). No formal ordinance was adopted—future municipal code changes will be brought to the Village Board for full consideration. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no citizen comments or executive session.

• Approved board consensus to allow chain link fences in front yards (4-3 vote).
• Discussed municipal code updates and community standards, including enforcement impacts on development and residency.
• Identified need for improved communication between staff and Plan Commissioners; measures recently implemented.
• No formal code changes adopted; future changes to be considered by the Village Board.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. by voice vote.

Village Board

The President, Board of Trustees, and Wheeling Plan Commission will hold a special joint workshop meeting. The agenda includes general discussion between the Village Board and the Plan Commission.

• General discussion between the Village Board and the Plan Commission

The Village Board and Plan Commission held a joint workshop on municipal code updates and community standards, discussing topics like siding, grass, weeds, vehicle storage, and fences. The Board reached a consensus to allow chain link fences in front yards, with a 4-3 vote in favor. Future code changes will be brought to the Village Board for full consideration.

• Consensus approved allowing chain link fences in front yards (4-3: Papantos, Krueger, Vito, Horcher yes; Vogel, Lang, Ruffatto no)
• Discussed municipal code updates and community standards, including siding, grass & weeds, vehicle storage, and fences
• Agreed future municipal code changes will be brought to the Village Board for full consideration

Plan Commission

The commission will consider a sign variation for four cabinet signs at 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue. The meeting also includes proposed text amendments to the municipal code regarding fences and screening.

• Sign variation for four cabinet signs at 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Zoning code amendments regarding fences and screening

The Wheeling Plan Commission voted unanimously to continue Docket No. 2021-30 (four cabinet signs at 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue) and Docket No. 2021-31 (text amendments to zoning regulations on fences and screening) to the September 8, 2021 meeting. The Commission also approved the minutes of its July 28 and August 11, 2021 regular meetings, including findings of fact, with corrections and amendments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a reminder of a joint meeting on September 1 and a commissioner's comments about drive-through restaurants on Dundee Road.

• Continued Docket No. 2021-30 (224 S. Milwaukee Avenue, four cabinet signs) to September 8, 2021
• Continued Docket No. 2021-31 (text amendments to Title 21 zoning regulations on fences and screening) to September 8, 2021
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2021 regular meeting, including Findings of Fact for 2021-23 A&B and 2021-24, as corrected
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2021 regular meeting, including Findings of Fact for 2021-25, 2021-28, 2021-29, as corrected and amended to add findings for 2021-25

Liquor Control Commission

The Liquor Control Commission is reviewing several liquor license applications for events and businesses. This includes proposals for new video gaming cafes at three different locations. The commission will also review minutes from the July 19, 2021, special meeting.

• Class L liquor license request for Saranello’s at 910 McHenry Road
• Class L liquor license request for Airshare at 1011 South Wolf Road
• Proposed video gaming cafe at 353 North Milwaukee Avenue
• Proposed video gaming cafe at 860 South Wheeling Road
• Proposed video gaming cafe at 216 McHenry Road

The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission approved six conditional liquor licenses, including two for events and four for proposed video gaming cafés. All approvals were conditional on fee payment, background checks, insurance, and, for new license classes, passage of an enabling ordinance by the Board of Trustees. One motion to table a request due to the petitioner's absence failed for lack of a second.

• Approved Class L license for Saranello's event at 910 McHenry Road (6-0, Horcher abstained)
• Approved Class L license for Airshare event at 1011 South Wolf Road (7-0)
• Approved Class N-V license for Sofia's Café at 353 North Milwaukee Avenue (4-3)
• Approved Class N-V license for Jugaadu Slots at 860 South Wheeling Road (5-2)
• Approved Class N-V license for Jugaadu Slots at 216 McHenry Road (5-2)
• Approved Class J-2 license for Wheeling Town Center (7-0)
• Motion to table Sofia's Café request failed (no second)

Village Board

The Village Board of Wheeling will discuss several items including tax assessments, zoning variations, and infrastructure improvements. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a real estate tax assessment for Sana Corporation and consideration of the London Crossing development. Additionally, the board will review the acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Mixed-use development approval for London Crossing at 889–903 W. Dundee Road
• Class 7b real estate tax assessment for Sana Corporation at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• $138,697.00 contract with Balanced Environments, Inc. for holiday light services
• Acceptance of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for local fiscal recovery
• Phase I improvements for Wheeling Road and Northgate Parkway

The Village Board approved the preliminary planned unit development for the mixed-use London Crossing project at 889-903 W. Dundee Road, including a condition to use Hardieboard siding if allowed by code. The board also approved a Class 7b tax incentive for Sana Corporation at 751 N. Milwaukee Avenue, two fence variations, and several other resolutions and ordinances, including acceptance of ARPA funds.

• Approved preliminary PUD for London Crossing mixed-use development (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of subdivision for London Crossing (7-0)
• Approved Class 7b tax assessment consent for Sana Corp. property (7-0)
• Approved Class 7b incentive agreement with Sana Corp. (7-0)
• Granted fence variation at 968 Garden Lane (7-0)
• Granted fence variation at 554 Briarwood Drive (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including liquor license increase and holiday light contract (7-0)
• Approved bills totaling $2,387,319.16 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider several land use applications, including a special use permit for a health clinic at 111-115 N. Wolf Road. The agenda also includes a fence height variance and development plans for London Crossing.

• Special Use for Aid for Women health clinic (111-115 N. Wolf Road)
• Fence height variance at 554 Briarwood Drive
• Preliminary PUD for London Crossing (889-903 West Dundee Road)
• Preliminary Plat of Subdivision for London Crossing (889-903 West Dundee Road)

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for a preliminary planned unit development (PUD) for London Crossing, a mixed-use development at 889-903 West Dundee Road, with 18 conditions. It also recommended approval of the preliminary plat of subdivision for the same property. Additionally, the commission recommended approval of a special use for a health clinic at 111-115 N. Wolf Road and a fence height variance at 554 Briarwood Drive. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one commissioner absent.

• Recommended approval of special use for health clinic at 111-115 N. Wolf Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of fence height variance at 554 Briarwood Drive (6-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary PUD for London Crossing at 889-903 W. Dundee Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for London Crossing subdivision (6-0)

Village Board

The Village Board of Trustees will consider ordinances to change liquor license availability and create a new class of license for certain shopping centers. The board will also discuss a redevelopment agreement amendment for 501 W. Dundee Road and review the FY 2020 financial report.

• Contract with Crowne Industries, Ltd. for fuel pump replacement up to $43,960
• Ordinance to increase authorized Class N-V liquor licenses
• Amendment to redevelopment agreement with Uptown 500, LLC at 501 W. Dundee Road
• Creation of a Class 'J-2' liquor license for MXT Zoning District shopping centers
• Presentation on the FY 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

The Village Board approved a first amendment to the redevelopment agreement with Uptown 500, LLC for property at 500 W. Dundee Road, and created a new Class J-2 liquor license for shopping center common areas in the MXT district, with an added requirement for dram shop insurance proof. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $43,960 fuel pump contract, and approved bills totaling $1,718,626.94. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved first amendment to redevelopment agreement with Uptown 500, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5425 creating Class J-2 liquor license, as amended (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 21-094 for fuel pump replacement up to $43,960 (7-0)
• Approved bills for July 15-28, 2021 totaling $1,718,626.94 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will review several site plans, sign approvals, and zoning variations. Discussions include a preliminary planned unit development for London Crossing and a minor site plan for Walmart. The commission will also consider fence height and setback variations for specific properties.

• Preliminary Planned Unit Development and subdivision plat for London Crossing (889-903 West Dundee Road)
• Minor Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Walmart (1455 E. Lake Cook Road)
• Monument sign approvals for Wheeling Fire Station and Rise and Dine Restaurant
• Fence height and side yard setback variations for properties on Garden Lane and Alice Street
• Wall sign appearance approval for 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue

The Plan Commission approved Walmart's minor site plan and appearance application to relocate its online grocery pickup from the south to the northeast side of the store at 1455 E. Lake Cook Road. The approval includes conditions for a lighted crosswalk signal, additional lighting and barriers, and revised site plan details. The commission also approved two sign permits, recommended a fence height variation, and tabled a wall sign request.

• Approved Walmart minor site plan and appearance approval (5-0) with conditions including lighted crosswalk, barriers, and lighting review
• Approved Fire Station 23 monument ground sign at 780 Wheeling Road (5-0)
• Approved Rise N Dine freestanding sign replacement at 102 S. Milwaukee Avenue (5-0) with landscaping conditions
• Recommended approval of 6-foot fence variation at 968 Garden Lane (5-0) with wood/composite material condition
• Tabled Mr. Handyman wall sign request at 224 S. Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
• Continued Masters Countertops side yard setback variations to September 8 (5-0)
• Continued Masters Countertops major site plan review to September 8 (5-0)
• Continued London Crossing PUD and subdivision to August 11 (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for July 21, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 20, 2021.

Liquor Control Commission

The Liquor Control Commission will consider multiple requests for various liquor licenses. These include supplemental licenses for businesses on Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road, as well as a proposed video gaming café. The commission will also review minutes from the May 17, 2021, special meeting.

• Class L liquor license request for events at Wheeling Town Center Plaza
• Supplemental Class D-4 liquor licenses for businesses on Milwaukee Avenue and Dundee Road
• Class N-V liquor license request for a proposed video gaming café at 31–33 North Elmhurst Road
• Class I liquor license request for a Village of Wheeling event on August 21, 2021

The Liquor Control Commission approved all seven liquor license requests on the agenda. This included a Class L license for Wheeling Town Center events, four supplemental Class D-4 licenses, a Class N-V license for Moe's Café, and a Class I license for a Village event. All approvals were conditional on fee payment, and several required the Board of Trustees to pass ordinances creating new license classes.

• Approved Class L license for Wheeling Commercial Development LLC for events on Aug 13, 14, and Sep 11, 2021, conditional on fee payment
• Approved supplemental Class D-4 license for Tuscany Wheeling LLC, conditional on fees and Board ordinance creating the license class
• Approved supplemental Class D-4 license for Jungapeo Inc. d/b/a Las Islas Marias, conditional on fees and Board ordinance
• Approved supplemental Class D-4 license for Old Munich Tavern, Inc., conditional on fees and Board ordinance
• Approved supplemental Class D-4 license for Bottleneck Wheeling LLC d/b/a City Works Eatery & Pour House, conditional on fees and Board ordinance
• Approved Class N-V license for Moe's Café, conditional on Board ordinance, insurance, background check, and fees (Vogel voted no)
• Approved Class I license for Village of Wheeling's Aug 21 event, conditional on BASSET training proof for servers
• Approved minutes of the May 17, 2021 special meeting as presented

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a special use request for a 53-unit apartment development at 231 Wheeling Road. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding real estate tax assessment requests for properties on West Hintz Road and Marquardt Drive. Additionally, the board will review contracts for fire equipment and pavement programs.

• Special use approval for a 53-unit multi-family development at 231 Wheeling Road
• Purchase of a new Pierce Manufacturing Fire Engine not to exceed $655,000
• Reduction of Lead Service Line Replacement Project contract to $1,036,309.64
• Class 6b real estate tax assessment requests for 43 W. Hintz Road and 171 Marquardt Drive
• Pavement Assessment Program contract not to exceed $29,500

The Village Board approved a special use permit for a 53-unit multi-family residential development (Union Apartments) at 231 Wheeling Road, along with the preliminary plat of the subdivision. The board also approved two Cook County Class 6b tax assessment requests for properties at 43 W. Hintz Road and 171 Marquardt Drive, and a grant for Pirosmani Georgian Food Art, LLC. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special use for 53-unit Union Apartments PUD at 231 Wheeling Road (7-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Union Apartments Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved Class 6b tax assessment for 43 W. Hintz Road (7-0)
• Approved Class 6b tax assessment for 171 Marquardt Drive (7-0)
• Approved Restaurant and Retail Build-Out Assistance Grant for Pirosmani Georgian Food Art, LLC (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $655,000 fire engine purchase and $3.77M bills (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider several site plan and appearance requests. These include a minor site plan for Walmart at 1455 E. Lake Cook Road and a trash enclosure for Sofia's at 353 S. Milwaukee Avenue.

• Minor Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Walmart (1455 E. Lake Cook Road)
• Minor Site Plan Approval for Trash Enclosure - Sofia's (353 S. Milwaukee Avenue)
• Appearance Approval for Monument Ground Sign - Quieter Home Program (204-206 Industrial Lane)

Police Pension Board

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and investment performance. The agenda includes approving membership applications and reviewing an administrative review complaint regarding a disability pension.

• Review of Actuarial Valuation and Tax Levy Request
• Investment performance report from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Membership application for Nicholas Novak
• Disability pension administrative review regarding Stephen Hull
• Approval of bills from Lauterbach & Amen, LLP

The Board approved the April 7, May 5, and June 14 meeting minutes, with abstentions from trustees not present at those meetings. They accepted the monthly financial report and approved disbursements totaling $234,971.49, plus an additional legal bill of $7,773.71. The Board accepted Nicholas Novak into the pension fund as a Tier II participant effective June 7, 2021, and elected officers: Musolf as President, Connolly as Vice President, Bieschke as Secretary, and MacIsaac as Assistant Secretary. They also designated Trustee Kaplan as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee.

• Approved April 7, 2021 regular meeting minutes as written.
• Approved May 5, 2021 special meeting minutes as written (Connolly abstained).
• Approved June 14, 2021 special meeting minutes as written (Connolly and MacIsaac abstained).
• Approved not releasing closed session minutes at this time.
• Accepted monthly financial report and approved disbursements of $234,971.49.
• Approved additional legal bill of $7,773.71.
• Accepted Nicholas Novak into the pension fund as Tier II participant effective June 7, 2021.
• Elected officers and designated FOIA Officer/OMA Designee.

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider development requests for the Union Apartments subdivision at 231 Wheeling Road. The agenda also includes parking lot modifications for Target and fence approvals for local properties.

• Preliminary plat approval for Union Apartments Subdivision (231 Wheeling Road)
• Special use request for a planned unit development at 231 Wheeling Road
• Parking lot modifications for Target at 1400 E. Lake Cook Road
• Wood fence approval along McHenry Road for Cedar Run Homeowners Association
• Fence height increase from 4' to 6' at 555 Longtree Drive

The Wheeling Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of all five items on the agenda. This includes a minor site plan for a PVC fence at Cedar Run, a parking lot modification for Target, a fence height variation, a special use for a 53-unit apartment development, and a preliminary plat for the same subdivision. All votes were 7-0 in favor.

• Approved minor site plan for PVC fence replacement at 601 Cedar Run Drive (Docket PC21-18).
• Approved minor site plan for Target parking lot modifications at 1400 E. Lake Cook Road (Docket PC21-19).
• Approved variation to allow 6-foot fence in front yard at 555 Longtree Drive (Docket 2021-21).
• Approved special use for preliminary PUD for 53-unit Union Apartments at 231 Wheeling Road (Docket 2021-15).
• Approved preliminary plat for Union Apartments subdivision at 231 Wheeling Road (Docket 2021-23).
• Approved minutes of the June 9, 2021 regular meeting as presented.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several contracts, including a $368,147 street light replacement program. The agenda includes grant awards for restaurants on North Milwaukee Avenue and zoning variations for those locations. Additionally, the board will discuss staffing levels for Village Social Services.

• $368,147 contract with Utility Dynamics for the 2021 Street Light Replacement Program
• Grant awards for Kilcoyne's Redwood Inn and Old Munich Inn on North Milwaukee Avenue
• Zoning variation for setback requirements at 582 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• Special use approval for a child day care facility at 199 1st Street
• $85,481.07 grant agreement for 9-1-1 system consolidation

The Wheeling Village Board approved several items, including a preliminary plan amendment for the Prairie Park Condominium Development (Ordinance 5418) and a preliminary plat of re-subdivision for Prairie Park at Wheeling Subdivision (Resolution 21-080), both unanimously. The board also granted a special use permit for a child day care facility at 199 1st Street (Ordinance 5417) and approved two restaurant/retail build-out grants to Kilcoyne's Redwood Inn and Old Munich Tavern Inc. (Resolutions 21-078 and 21-079). All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved minutes of June 7, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Reappointed board/commission members including Steve Freed, Mike Moran, Don Johnson, Roberta Vollriede, Marshall Kaplan, Steve Berman, Court Harris (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 9-1-1 grant, prosecutorial services, street light replacement, aerial lifts, crack sealing, fuel contract (7-0)
• Approved $42,972 agreement with Chicago's North Shore Convention and Visitors Bureau (7-0)
• Approved $85,481.07 grant for 9-1-1 system consolidation (7-0)
• Approved $368,147 street light replacement contract (7-0)
• Approved $294,986 for two aerial lifts (7-0)
• Approved $39,996 crack sealing contract (7-0)

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve tendering a legal claim to their fiduciary liability insurance carrier. This involves the matter of Stephen Hull v. Village of Wheeling Police Pension Fund, et al.

• Tendering the claim in Stephen Hull v. Village of Wheeling Police Pension Fund, et al. to the Fiduciary Liability Insurance Carrier

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees voted to tender a claim to its fiduciary liability insurance carrier in the lawsuit Stephen Hull v. Village of Wheeling Police Pension Fund, et al. The motion passed 3-0, with two trustees absent. No public comment was made, and no closed session was needed.

• Approved tendering a claim to the fiduciary liability insurance carrier in the Stephen Hull lawsuit (3-0 vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider several land use applications on June 9, 2021. These include special use permits for a day care facility and a yoga camp. The commission will also review site plan amendments for Prairie Park Condominium Development and Old Munich Inn Tavern.

• Special use permit for Compassionate Love Day Care Inc. at 199 1st Street
• Site plan and setback variations for Old Munich Inn Tavern at 582 N. Milwaukee Avenue
• Amendment to Prairie Park Condominium Development plans
• Special use permit for Base Yoga Camp at 664 Wheeling Road

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a special use for a child daycare facility at 199 First Street, a variation to reduce side and rear setbacks for a detached accessory structure at Old Munich Inn Tavern (582 N. Milwaukee Avenue), a special use for a recreation and instruction facility for Base Camp Yoga (664 Wheeling Road), and minor site plan and appearance approvals for both the daycare and the tavern. The commission also voted to close Docket No. 2021-17 (Prairie Park PUD amendment) after motions to recommend approval of the PUD amendment and preliminary plat of resubdivision both tied 2-2 with one abstention. All other votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Recommended approval of special use for Compassionate Love Day Care Inc. at 199 First Street (5-0)
• Approved minor appearance approval for Compassionate Love Day Care Inc. at 199 First Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval of variation to reduce side setback from 15 to 5 feet and rear setback from 25 to 18 feet for Old Munich Inn Tavern at 582 N. Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of minor site plan and appearance approval for Old Munich Inn Tavern at 582 N. Milwaukee Avenue (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use for Base Camp Yoga at 664 Wheeling Road (5-0)
• Closed Docket No. 2021-17 (Prairie Park PUD amendment) after motions to recommend approval tied 2-2 with one abstention
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)
• Voted 5-0 in favor of removing plastic shields between commissioners

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several ordinances for special use approvals, including an animal shelter and a credit union. The agenda also includes approving contracts for street improvement programs and a new Complete Streets policy.

• $1,405,850 contract with Builders Paving, LLC for the MFT Street Improvement Program
• Special use approval for an animal shelter at 586 Palwaukee Drive
• Rezoning of 747 S. Elmhurst Road from R-1 to R-3
• $375,000 contract with Ciorba Group, Inc. for Wheeling Road Improvements
• Special use approval for outdoor storage at 150 Carpenter Avenue

The Village Board approved all agenda items, including special use permits for outdoor storage, an animal shelter, a credit union, and a recreation facility, plus a rezoning and a Complete Streets policy. Consent agenda items covering contracts and purchases were also approved. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved special use for outdoor storage at 150 Carpenter Ave (Elenco Electronics) (7-0)
• Approved special use for animal shelter at 586 Palwaukee Dr (Heartland Animal Shelter) (7-0)
• Approved special use for credit union at 50 W. Dundee Rd (Selfreliance FCU) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 747 S. Elmhurst Rd from R-1 to R-3 (7-0)
• Approved special use for recreation facility at 970 Seton Ct (AP Stretching Studio) (7-0)
• Approved major site plan for Waste Management CNG fueling expansion at 200-230 Sumac Rd (7-0)
• Adopted Complete Streets Policy (Resolution 21-070) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.4M MFT street contract and $375K grant application (7-0)

Firefighters Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will review monthly financial reports and quarterly investment performance. The meeting includes the approval of retirement benefits for Timothy Gambro and Emmett Gribbens. Additionally, the board will conduct elections for officers and a retired member position.

• Approval of regular retirement benefits for Timothy Gambro and Emmett Gribbens
• Review of quarterly investment performance from Sawyer Falduto Asset Management, LLC
• Board elections for officers and a retired member position
• Review of the preliminary actuarial valuation
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and expenses

The Board approved regular retirement benefits for Timothy Gambro and Emmett Gribbens, both by unanimous roll call votes. It also accepted the May 31, 2021 monthly financial report and approved disbursements of $132,226.54, plus an $8,000 Illinois Department of Insurance compliance fee. The Board certified Mike Burns' reelection to the retired member trustee seat and elected officers for the coming term.

• Approved Timothy Gambro's regular retirement pension (annual $45,300.20, monthly $3,775.02) (4-0)
• Approved Emmett Gribbens' regular retirement pension (annual $96,509.28, monthly $8,042.44) (4-0)
• Approved May 31, 2021 financial report and $132,226.54 in disbursements (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 IDOI compliance fee payment (4-0)
• Certified Mike Burns' reelection to retired member trustee seat (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Cremins as President and Dan Caruso as Secretary (4-0)
• Designated Trustee Kaplan as FOIA Officer and OMA Designee (4-0)
• Approved filing IDOI Annual Statement upon final review (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review site plans for a building addition at 200-230 Sumac Road and a fence at 9300 Capitol Drive. An amendment to the Prairie Park Condominium Development has been continued to June 9, 2021.

• Building addition at 200-230 Sumac Road (PC21-15)
• 4' fence approval for 9300 Capitol Drive (PC21-16)
• Prairie Park Condominium Development amendment (continued to June 9, 2021)

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a major site plan for a 9,300-square-foot building addition and CNG fueling expansion for Waste Management at 200-230 Sumac Road, with a condition for a looped watermain. It also recommended approval of a minor site plan for a 4-foot fence at Alexander Graham Bell Montessori School. A planned unit development amendment was continued to June 9, 2021.

• Recommended approval of Waste Management building addition and CNG expansion (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 192-ft fence for Montessori school (5-0)
• Continued Docket 2021-17 (Prairie Park PUD amendment) to June 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Liquor Control Commission

The Liquor Control Commission will review several liquor license applications during this special meeting. These include a request for a video gaming café at 31–33 North Elmhurst Road and event licenses for the Wheeling Town Center Plaza. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 19, 2021, special meeting.

• Class N-V liquor license request for Moe’s Café at 31–33 North Elmhurst Road
• Class L liquor license request for events at Wheeling Town Center Plaza (May 21, May 22, and June 10)
• Class L liquor license request for events at Wheeling Town Center Plaza (June 25 and July 10)
• Approval of April 19, 2021, special meeting minutes

The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission approved two Class L liquor licenses for Wheeling Commercial Development, LLC d/b/a the Wheeling Town Center for events at the Town Center Plaza: one for May 21, May 22, and June 10, 2021, and another for June 25 and July 10, 2021, plus a date to be determined. Both motions passed unanimously. A request for a Class N-V liquor license from Moe's Café was removed from the agenda because it was not ready for consideration.

• Approved Class L liquor license for Wheeling Town Center events on May 21, May 22, and June 10, 2021 (7-0)
• Approved Class L liquor license for Wheeling Town Center events on June 25 and July 10, 2021, and a date to be determined (7-0)
• Removed Moe's Café Class N-V liquor license request from the agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2021 special meeting (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including tax assessment requests and property blighting declarations. The board will also review contracts for software licenses and well rehabilitation. Additionally, the meeting includes public hearings regarding real estate tax assessments for properties on S. Foster Avenue and S. Milwaukee Avenue.

• Special use approval for a recreation and instruction facility at 9 Huntington Lane
• Contract with Layne Christensen Company for Well #5 rehabilitation up to $179,452
• Microsoft Office 365 software license renewal for $36,675.58
• Public hearings for Class 6b and Class 7a real estate tax assessment requests
• Building appearance approval for a building addition at 275 Hintz Road

The Village Board unanimously approved a consent agenda including liquor license changes, software contracts, and well rehabilitation, plus several property tax incentives and development approvals. They also gave consensus for staff to propose engineering services for a Wheeling Road reconstruction, but rejected removing dais dividers.

• Approved consent agenda with liquor license changes, software contracts, and well work (7-0)
• Approved Class 6b tax assessment for B & B Holiday Properties at 2048 S. Foster Ave (7-0)
• Approved Class 7a tax assessment for 269 S. Milwaukee Ave (7-0)
• Declared 269 & 283 S. Milwaukee Ave blighted for tax classification (7-0)
• Awarded restaurant/retail build-out grant for 727 W. Dundee Rd (7-0)
• Granted special use for European Judo Academy at 9 Huntington Ln (7-0)
• Approved major site plan for building addition at 275 Hintz Rd (7-0)
• Consensus to bring Phase 1 engineering proposal for Wheeling Road (7-0); failed to remove dais dividers (3-4)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review minutes from the January 11, 2021 special meeting. Chief McGreal is scheduled to present an update regarding current and future eligibility lists. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Update on current and future eligibility lists from Chief McGreal
• Review of January 11, 2021 special meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding employee appointment, employment, or discipline

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved minutes from a January meeting and heard that the fire department will begin testing for a new eligibility list as the current one expires in August. After an executive session, the board unanimously extended conditional job offers to Uriel Cantu and Daniel Lark, retained Daniel Mulcahy for future consideration, and struck Edward Derfler and Mike Akers based on pre-employment findings.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2021 special meeting (unanimous)
• Extended conditional offers of employment to Uriel Cantu and Daniel Lark (unanimous)
• Retained Daniel Mulcahy for future consideration (unanimous)
• Struck Edward Derfler and Mike Akers based on pre-employment findings (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider several special use applications, including an animal shelter and a credit union. The agenda also includes site plan approvals and a rezoning request for 747 S. Elmhurst Road.

• Special Use for outdoor storage at 150 W. Carpenter
• Special Use for a recreation and instruction facility at 970 Seton Court
• Special Use for a credit union at 50 W. Dundee Road
• Special Use for an animal shelter at 586 Palwaukee Drive
• Rezoning from R-1 to R-3 at 747 S. Elmhurst Road

The Wheeling Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of four special use permits, three minor site plan approvals, and one rezoning request. All votes were 5-0. The commission also continued a planned unit development amendment to May 26, 2021.

• Recommended approval of special use for outdoor storage at Elenco Electronics, 150 W. Carpenter (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for outdoor storage containers at Elenco Electronics, 150 W. Carpenter (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use for recreation/instruction facility at AP Stretching Studio, 970 Seton Court (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use for credit union at Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, 50 W. Dundee Road (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for credit union at Selfreliance Federal Credit Union, 50 W. Dundee Road, with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use for animal shelter at Heartland Animal Shelter, 586 Palwaukee Drive (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Heartland Animal Shelter, 586 Palwaukee Drive, with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from R-1 to R-3 at 747 S. Elmhurst Road (5-0)

Police Pension Board

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review and approve a decision, order, and certificate of payment regarding the Stephen Hull disability benefit. The board will also consider approving minutes from February 2021 closed session meetings.

• Review/approval of Stephen Hull disability benefit payment
• Approval of February 5, 2021, closed session meeting minutes
• Approval of February 19, 2021, closed session meeting minutes

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees held a special meeting and approved the 'Decision and Order' and 'Certificate of Payment' for the disability application of Stephen Hull. The board also approved the February 5 and February 19, 2021 closed session meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous with four trustees present and one absent.

• Approved February 5 and February 19, 2021 closed session minutes (4-0)
• Approved Decision and Order and Certificate of Payment for Stephen Hull disability benefit (4-0)

Village Board

The meeting includes the adjournment of the current board and the swearing-in of a new board of trustees. The agenda also features discussions on street improvements, equipment purchases, and a drive-through restaurant proposal.

• Oath of office for the incoming Board of Trustees and village officials
• Special use and site plan approval for a Popeyes at 227–251 E. Dundee Road
• Appropriation of $1,375,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for street improvements
• Purchase of dispatch console desks not to exceed $167,200
• Purchase of a 2.5-ton dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader for $170,475

The Village Board approved a special use permit and major site plan for a Popeyes drive-through restaurant at 227–251 E. Dundee Road, with construction expected to begin in October. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for dispatch desks, electrical services, a dump truck, and other items, as well as the approval of bills totaling $1,499,372.27. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for drive-through restaurant at 227–251 E. Dundee Road (Popeyes) (7-0)
• Approved major site plan and building appearance for drive-through restaurant at 227–251 E. Dundee Road (Popeyes) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for dispatch desks ($167,200), electrical services ($37,875), dump truck ($170,475), and other items (7-0)
• Approved bills for April 15–28, 2021, totaling $1,499,372.27 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Adjourned sine die and administered oaths to newly elected officials

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review requests for a special use permit and site plan approvals. These include a recreation facility, a patio, and a building addition.

• Special Use to Permit a Recreation and Instruction Facility at 9 Huntington Lane
• Minor Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Patio at 97 Marquardt
• Major Site Plan and Appearance Approval for Building Addition at 274 E. Hintz Road

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for European Judo Academy at 9 Huntington Lane, a minor site plan for Yanni Design Studio at 97 Marquardt, and a major site plan for Fox De Luxe at 274 E. Hintz Road. All motions passed 5-0, with Commissioner Blinova absent. The meeting also approved the minutes from April 14, 2021.

• Recommended approval of special use for European Judo Academy (9 Huntington Lane) with conditions on mat fire safety and business license capacity (5-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Yanni Design Studio (97 Marquardt) with condition allowing landscape changes if Public Works permits (5-0)
• Recommended approval of major site plan for Fox De Luxe (274 E. Hintz Road) with conditions on tree caliper and water main/fire hydrant (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 regular meeting (5-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Wheeling Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for April 21, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is July 21, 2021.

Liquor Control Commission

The Liquor Control Commission will consider a liquor license request for Louie’s Boston Fish Market, LLC. The commission will also review annual liquor license renewals and temporary emergency licenses for alcohol delivery with food orders.

• Class A-V liquor license request for Louie’s Boston Fish Market, LLC at 412 North Milwaukee Avenue
• Annual renewal of 2021–2022 liquor licenses
• Renewal of Class E liquor license for Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
• Temporary emergency licenses for alcohol delivery with food orders for Class A, B, and C holders

The Wheeling Liquor Control Commission approved a Class A-V liquor license for Louie's Boston Fish Market, LLC, renewed all liquor licenses for 2021-2022, renewed the Class E license for Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, and approved automatic temporary emergency licenses for delivery of alcohol with food orders. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the church renewal.

• Approved Class A-V liquor license for Louie's Boston Fish Market, LLC at 412 North Milwaukee Avenue (7-0)
• Approved annual renewal of all liquor licenses for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved renewal of Class E liquor license for Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved automatic temporary emergency licenses for all Class A, B, and C license holders to allow alcohol delivery with food orders (7-0)

Village Board

The Wheeling Village Board will meet on April 19, 2021, to consider various resolutions and ordinances. The agenda includes reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for Chicago Executive Airport and amending municipal codes regarding cross connection controls. The board will also consider several contracts for roofing, sewer services, and emergency equipment.

• $287,575 contract with Anthony Roofing for the 2021 Roof Replacement Program
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for Chicago Executive Airport
• $75,000 contract with RJN Group for Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Services
• $50,219 purchase of radios and equipment for the Emergency Operations Center
• Ordinance amending municipal codes regarding cross connection controls

The Village Board approved the Fiscal Year 2022 budget for Chicago Executive Airport after a presentation and Q&A. The board also approved an ordinance amending the municipal code on cross connection controls, and passed a consent agenda covering eight routine items including radio purchases, compensation plans, and a roof replacement contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2022 Chicago Executive Airport budget (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 5402 amending cross connection controls (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $50,219 radio purchase, $287,575 roof contract, and $75,000 sewer evaluation (7-0)
• Approved bills for April 1-14, 2021 totaling $6,031,998.52 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will consider several development applications. These include site plan approvals for NAPA Auto Parts and a drive-thru restaurant at 227-251 E. Dundee Road. The commission will also review a special use permit for a recreation facility on Huntington Lane.

• Site plan approval for NAPA Auto Parts (70 E. Hintz Road)
• Special use permit for a recreation and instruction facility (9 Huntington Lane)
• Drive-thru restaurant special use and site plan (227-251 E. Dundee Road)
• Ground sign appearance review (8000 Capitol Drive)

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a special use and major site plan for a Popeyes drive-thru restaurant at 227-251 E. Dundee Road, with drive-thru hours limited to 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. The commission also approved a minor site plan for NAPA Auto Parts at 70 E. Hintz Road and a sign replacement for Mainstay Suites. A special use request for European Judo Academy was continued to May 12, 2021.

• Approved consent item for Mainstay Suites sign replacement (5-0)
• Approved NAPA Auto Parts minor site plan and building appearance (5-0)
• Continued European Judo Academy special use to May 12, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Popeyes special use for drive-thru (4-1, Yedinak dissenting)
• Approved Popeyes major site plan and building appearance (5-0)
• Approved Popeyes monument ground sign (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2021 as corrected (3-0, 2 abstentions)

Police Pension Board

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will meet via teleconference to review financial reports and investment performance. The board will also consider several membership applications and requests for retirement or disability benefits. Additionally, trustees will discuss fiduciary liability insurance and certify recent election results.

• Approval of regular retirement benefit for Joseph Licari
• Approval of non-duty disability benefit for Stephen Hull
• Review of quarterly investment performance report
• Certification of Board election results
• Review of fiduciary liability insurance

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees approved a regular retirement benefit for Deputy Chief Joseph Licari and a non-duty disability benefit with a retroactive payment for Police Officer Stephen Hull. The board also accepted five new Tier II members into the fund and approved routine financial reports, bills, and the fiduciary liability insurance renewal. All votes were unanimous, with Trustee Tony Cinquegrani absent.

• Approved the January 6, 2021 regular and February 5 and 19, 2021 special meeting minutes as written.
• Accepted the Monthly Financial Report for the period ending March 31, 2021, showing net position of $67,562,494.63.
• Approved disbursements of $260,287.14, an additional legal bill of $12,934.48, and payment of the IDOI Compliance Fee up to $8,000.
• Accepted the Quarterly Investment Performance Report for the period ending March 31, 2021.
• Accepted five new members (Ryan Anderson, Anthony Guzzarde, Alyssa Jurcak, Edi Rodriguez, Troy Swindle) as Tier II participants effective January 5, 2021.
• Approved Joseph Licari's regular retirement benefit with an annual pension of $114,611.28, and the related Decision & Order and Certificate of Payment.
• Approved Stephen Hull's non-duty disability benefit with an annual pension of $39,072.48, and a retroactive payment of $94,208.09.
• Approved the fiduciary liability insurance renewal for up to $6,000 and certified the board election results for Michael Bieschke and John Connolly.

Village Board

The Village Board will consider several items, including the purchase of a $39,021 police vehicle and special use approval for a repair facility at 723 W. Dundee Road. The agenda also includes redevelopment agreement amendments for property on S. Milwaukee Avenue and site plan approvals for Waste Management properties.

• Purchase of a 2021 Ford Utility Police Interceptor for $39,021
• Special use approval for Just Tires at 723 W. Dundee Road
• Redevelopment agreement amendments for 1048 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Site plan approval for a new parking facility at 225 Industrial Lane
• Extension of emergency paid sick leave benefits through September 30, 2021

The Village Board approved a special use permit allowing a light motor vehicle repair facility, Just Tires, at 723 W. Dundee Road. The board also approved vacating a portion of Stavros Road, the final plat of consolidation for three Waste Management properties, and a major site plan for a new parking facility at 225 Industrial Lane. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance 5399 granting special use for Just Tires light motor vehicle repair facility at 723 W. Dundee Road.
• Approved Ordinance 5400 vacating a portion of Stavros Road.
• Approved Resolution 21-038 approving the final plat of consolidation for 225 Industrial Lane, 200 Sumac Road, and 230 Sumac Road (Waste Management).
• Approved Ordinance 5401 granting major site plan approval for a new parking facility at 225 Industrial Lane (Waste Management).
• Approved the consent agenda, including waiving bond requirements for a raffle, extending emergency paid sick leave, purchasing a police vehicle for $39,021, and amending/assigning a redevelopment agreement for 1048 S. Milwaukee Avenue.
• Approved bills for March 11-31, 2021, in the amount of $1,560,668.99.

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will review several items regarding land use and building appearances. These include requests for a light motor repair facility and a drive-thru restaurant.

• Special Use for Light Motor Repair Facility at 723 W. Dundee Road
• Building appearance and ground sign approvals for Goodyear at 723 W. Dundee Road
• Special Use to construct a Drive Thru Restaurant at 227-251 E. Dundee Road
• Site plan and building appearance approvals for Popeyes at 227-251 E. Dundee Road

The Wheeling Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for Just Tires to operate a light motor repair facility at 723 W. Dundee Road, with a condition to repave the rear pavement to George Road by September 1, 2021. It also approved minor building appearance approval for façade changes, with a condition that all brick be power washed and repaired but not painted, and approved a ground sign replacement with a condition to paint the pole gray. All three Popeyes-related dockets (special use, site plan, and sign) were continued to April 14, 2021.

• Recommended approval of special use for Just Tires light motor repair at 723 W. Dundee Rd (4-0)
• Approved minor building appearance approval for Just Tires façade, brick not to be painted (4-0)
• Approved ground sign replacement for Just Tires, pole to be painted gray (4-0)
• Continued Popeyes special use docket 2021-05 to April 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Continued Popeyes major site plan docket PC21-05 to April 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Continued Popeyes ground sign docket SCBA 21-05 to April 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 10, 2021 regular meeting (4-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider adopting a strategic plan and several zoning ordinances. The agenda also includes approvals for infrastructure contracts and municipal service agreements.

• $1,799,728.75 contract for water main replacement and roadway improvements
• Expansion of daycare center at 141 and 149 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Purchase of police vehicles totaling $185,783
• Parking lot expansion at 1101 Chaddick Drive
• $160,689.90 contract for construction engineering inspection services

The Village Board approved a $1,799,728.75 contract with Mauro Sewer Construction for the 2021 Water Main Replacement and Roadway Improvements Program, along with a $160,689.90 contract for construction engineering inspection services. The board also approved a strategic plan, special use for a daycare expansion, site plan and variation for FedEx Ground, and a lease renewal with the Chamber of Commerce. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the lease renewal.

• Approved Resolution 21-031: $1,799,728.75 contract with Mauro Sewer Construction for water main replacement and roadway improvements.
• Approved Resolution 21-032: $160,689.90 contract with Ciorba Group for construction engineering inspection services.
• Approved Resolution 21-030: Adopted a strategic plan for the Village.
• Approved Ordinance 5394: Special use for daycare expansion at 141 and 149 S. Milwaukee Avenue.
• Approved Ordinance 5395: Major site plan for parking lot expansion at 1101 Chaddick Drive (FedEx Ground).
• Approved Ordinance 5396: Variation to reduce green space at 1430 S. Wolf Road (FedEx Ground).
• Approved Ordinance 5397: Sixth amendment to redevelopment agreement with WTC LLC for Town Center II TIF.
• Approved Resolution 21-033: Renewed lease with Chamber of Commerce (Trustee Vito abstained).

Firefighters Pension Board

The Trustees will review quarterly investment performance and monthly financial reports. The meeting includes discussions regarding board administrative rules and regulations. The Board will also address trustee training expenses and election procedures.

• Quarterly investment performance review
• Discussion of Board Administrative Rules and Regulations
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and expenses
• Review of trustee term expirations and election procedures

The Wheeling Firefighters' Pension Fund Board of Trustees approved the February 28, 2021 Monthly Financial Report and disbursements totaling $176,221.94, as well as additional bills for IPPFA dues and training. The board also accepted the quarterly investment performance report, noted no changes to the investment policy, and tabled discussion of administrative rules until the 2022 first quarter meeting.

• Approved the December 18, 2020 regular meeting minutes as written
• Accepted the February 28, 2021 Monthly Financial Report and approved disbursements of $176,221.94
• Approved additional bills: IPPFA membership dues ($795) and trustee training registration ($250)
• Accepted the Quarterly Investment Performance Report for the period ending December 31, 2020
• Determined no changes to the Investment Policy at this time
• Tabled adoption of Administrative Rules and Regulations until the 2022 first quarter meeting
• Noted Trustee Michael Mondschain's name change to Michael Kaplan for future minutes and account signatures
• Noted the retired member trustee term expiring in April 2021, with an election to be conducted by L&A

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will review a major site plan for a parking lot at 225 Industrial Lane. The commission will also consider a plat of consolidation involving properties on Industrial Lane and Sumac Road.

• Major Site Plan Review for Waste Management parking lot (225 Industrial Lane)
• Plat of Consolidation for Waste Management (225 Industrial Lane, 200 Sumac Road, and 230 Sumac Road)

The Wheeling Plan Commission recommended approval of a major site plan for a new 38-vehicle truck parking facility at 225 Industrial Lane, and approved a waiver of the irrigation requirement. It also recommended approval of a plat of consolidation for properties at 225 Industrial Lane, 200 Sumac Road, and 230 Sumac Road, with a condition that the Village Board approve the plat of vacation first. All votes were 5-0, with Commissioner Thompson absent.

• Recommended approval of major site plan for Waste Management parking lot (5-0)
• Approved waiver of irrigation requirement for the parking lot (5-0)
• Approved exemption from preliminary plat approval for the consolidation (5-0)
• Recommended approval of plat of consolidation with condition (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Liquor Control Commission

The Liquor Control Commission will consider a request from Tuscany Wheeling LLC. The request seeks to convert a Class A liquor license to a Class A-V liquor license at 550 South Milwaukee Avenue.

• Liquor license conversion request for Tuscany Wheeling LLC at 550 South Milwaukee Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the October 5, 2020, special meeting

The Liquor Control Commission approved converting Tuscany Wheeling LLC's Class A liquor license to a Class A-V license at 550 South Milwaukee Avenue. The board also approved the minutes from the October 5, 2020 special meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved conversion of Class A to Class A-V liquor license for Tuscany Wheeling LLC (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 5, 2020 special meeting (7-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will discuss ordinances regarding the licensing and keeping of chickens and a reduction in certain business license fees. The meeting also includes discussion on the village strategic plan update.

• Ordinance establishing regulations for the licensing, permitting, and keeping of chickens
• Ordinance to reduce certain business license fees
• Contract extension with Hoerr Construction Inc. for sewer lining ($152,649.50)
• Purchase of a License Plate Recognition System ($36,260)
• Change orders for Fire Station 23 construction ($12,181.00 credit)

The Village Board approved an ordinance establishing regulations for keeping chickens, with a maximum of 25 licenses, and reduced certain license fees, extending the payment due date by 120 days. The board also approved a consent agenda including contract extensions and purchases, and approved a resolution to use additional Cook County tax incentive programs.

• Approved Ordinance 5391 reducing certain license fees and extending payment due date by 120 days.
• Approved Ordinance 5392 establishing regulations for keeping chickens, with a maximum of 25 licenses.
• Approved Resolution 21-023 to use Cook County's 7C and Class C tax incentive programs, contingent on removing threshold language.
• Approved Resolution 21-024 to purchase a license plate recognition system from Vigilant Solutions for up to $36,260.
• Approved Resolution 21-025 to upgrade four commuter parking terminals for up to $14,880.
• Approved the consent agenda, including contract extensions for sewer lining and sidewalk work, and a fire station change order.
• Approved bills for January 28 – February 24, 2021, in the amount of $3,835,387.64.

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will review several development requests during this meeting. These include site plan reviews for FedEx Ground parking lots at Chaddick Drive and Wolf Road, as well as a special use permit for a daycare facility on South Milwaukee Avenue.

• Major Site Plan Review for FedEx Ground parking lot at 1101 Chaddick Drive
• Minor Site Plan Approval and green space variance for FedEx Ground at 1430 S. Wolf Road
• Special Use permit for a daycare facility at 141 & 149 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Consent item regarding Shell at 1048 Milwaukee Avenue

The Wheeling Plan Commission approved a major site plan for FedEx Ground at 1101 Chaddick Drive to expand parking for employees, vans, and trailers, waiving the sprinkler system requirement. It also approved a minor site plan and a variance for FedEx at 1430 S. Wolf Road to convert a passenger lot to truck parking, reducing green space from 25% to 23.1% and waiving irrigation. The commission recommended approval of a special use and minor site plan for Sound Garden Child Care Center at 141 and 149 S. Milwaukee Avenue to expand its daycare facility. A consent item approving a monument sign for Shell at 1048 S. Milwaukee Avenue was also approved.

• Approved Docket No. SCBA 21-02 for a Shell monument sign at 1048 S. Milwaukee Avenue.
• Approved Docket No. PC21-02, recommending major site plan approval for FedEx parking expansion at 1101 Chaddick Drive, waiving sprinkler system requirement.
• Approved Docket No. PC21-03, recommending minor site plan approval for FedEx truck parking modification at 1430 S. Wolf Road, waiving irrigation requirement.
• Approved Docket No. 2021-02, recommending a variance to reduce green space from 25% to 23.1% for FedEx at 1430 S. Wolf Road.
• Approved Docket No. 2021-01, recommending a special use for Sound Garden daycare expansion at 141 and 149 S. Milwaukee Avenue.
• Approved Docket No. PC21-04, granting minor site plan approval for Sound Garden daycare expansion at 141 and 149 S. Milwaukee Avenue.
• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2021 regular meeting.

Police Pension Board

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a disability pension hearing for Stephen Hull. The Board may take evidence or arguments and will vote on the application.

• Disability pension hearing for Stephen Hull
• Vote on Stephen Hull’s disability pension application

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees held a special meeting on February 19, 2021, to hear and adjudicate Stephen Hull's disability pension application. After hearing closing arguments and deliberating in closed session, the board voted on four motions. The board denied applications for line-of-duty and not-on-duty disability pensions based on a neurological condition, and denied a line-of-duty disability pension based on a psychiatric condition. The board approved a not-on-duty disability pension based on a psychiatric condition by a unanimous vote.

• Denied line-of-duty disability pension for neurological condition (1-4)
• Denied not-on-duty disability pension for neurological condition (1-4)
• Denied line-of-duty disability pension for psychiatric condition (1-4)
• Approved not-on-duty disability pension for psychiatric condition (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will review municipal code amendments and site plan approvals. The agenda includes changes to regulations regarding the keeping of chickens and building appearance for Yu's Mandarin.

• Text amendments to Title 19 of the Wheeling Municipal Code regarding chicken regulations
• Minor Site Plan and Building Appearance Approval for Yu's Mandarin at 600 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Consent item for Hatch at 1500 E. Lake Cook Road
• Consent item for Mandalane Apartments at 500 Manda Lane

Police Pension Board

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a disability pension hearing for Stephen Hull. The board will take evidence, hear arguments, and may vote on the application.

• Stephen Hull Disability Pension Hearing
• Vote regarding Stephen Hull’s Disability Pension Application

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees held a special meeting to take evidence and hear arguments on Stephen Hull's disability pension application. After hearing testimony and entering exhibits, the board did not vote on the application and instead continued the hearing to February 19, 2021, for closing arguments and a decision. The board also entered closed session to discuss the evidence, then returned to open session.

• Continued Stephen Hull disability pension hearing to Feb. 19, 2021 (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss evidence and testimony (5-0)
• Returned to open session after closed deliberations (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:36 p.m. (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board will consider a design-build contract for the Hintz Road Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project and a site plan review for a Waste Management facility at 200 and 230 Sumac Road. The meeting also includes votes on several service contracts and intergovernmental agreements.

• $250,000 design-build contract with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. for Hintz Road sewer rehabilitation
• Site plan review for Waste Management Maintenance Building Addition and CNG Fueling Station at 200 and 230 Sumac Road
• $91,900 proposal from Duraclean for fog disinfection and sanitizing services
• $40,000 for asphalt patching by Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc.
• $180,000 contract for professional telecommunication services with CallOne

The Village Board approved a consent agenda including a $91,900 disinfection contract, $40,000 asphalt patching, and a $180,000 telecom services agreement. They also approved a $250,000 design-build contract for the Hintz Road sanitary sewer rehabilitation and an agreement with the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network. The board gave consensus approval to a Waste Management site plan concept for a maintenance building and CNG fueling station at 200 and 230 Sumac Road. Bills totaling $1,985,678.62 were approved.

• Approved $250,000 design-build contract with Joel Kennedy Constructing Corp. for Hintz Road sewer rehab (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: GIS data agreement, school land license, $91,900 Duraclean disinfection, $40,000 asphalt patching, $180,000 CallOne telecom contract (7-0)
• Approved IPWMAN mutual aid network agreement (7-0)
• Consensus approved Waste Management site plan concept for maintenance building and CNG fueling station
• Approved bills totaling $1,985,678.62 (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Wheeling Plan Commission will hold an electronic meeting to conduct a training presentation. This session is being held remotely due to the ongoing public health emergency.

• Plan Commission Training Presentation by Klein, Thorpe, and Jenkins, Ltd., and Village Staff

The Wheeling Plan Commission held a regular meeting on January 27, 2021, which consisted entirely of a training presentation by Village Attorney Mallory Milluzzi and staff on planning and zoning procedures. No substantive decisions were made; the only actions were approving the minutes of the January 13, 2021 meeting and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of January 13, 2021 regular meeting (6-0, Yedinak abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The regular meeting for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners scheduled for January 20, 2021, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 21, 2021.

Village Board

The Village Board will conduct a concept review for the FedEx Ground parking lot site plan. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding meter testing bids and a telecommunications contract worth $42,602.40.

• Site plan concept review for FedEx Ground Parking Lot at 1101 Chaddick Drive
• Resolution rejecting all bids for Large Meter Testing and approving a rebid
• Acceptance of CallOne, Inc. telecommunication services contract for $42,602.40
• Granting the 2021 George Hieber Citizenship Award to Mike and Kathy Burns

The Village Board approved the concept plan for a FedEx Ground parking lot redevelopment at 1101 Chaddick Drive, with consensus approval. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a $42,602.40 telecommunications contract with CallOne, Inc., and approved bills totaling $9,355,326.96. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals and the routine consent agenda items.

• Approved FedEx Ground parking lot concept plan (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda including George Hieber Citizenship Award to Mike and Kathy Burns
• Approved consent agenda including rejection of bids for large meter testing and rebid
• Approved consent agenda including bond record-keeping report
• Approved consent agenda including $42,602.40 contract with CallOne, Inc.
• Approved bills for Dec 31, 2020 – Jan 13, 2021 in amount of $9,355,326.96
• Approved minutes of January 4, 2021 meeting
• Recessed to executive session to discuss closed meeting minutes and litigation

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet electronically to approve minutes from October and November 2020. The commission will also consider the certification of the Fire Lieutenant Eligibility Register effective January 17, 2021.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 27, 2020, and November 16, 2020
• Certification of the Fire Lieutenant Eligibility Register for Jan 17, 2021 – Jan 16, 2024

The Board approved the Fire Lieutenant Eligibility Register, effective January 17, 2021 through January 16, 2024. Minutes from two prior special meetings were also approved, with Chairman Moran abstaining as he was not present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Fire Lieutenant Eligibility Register effective Jan 17, 2021–Jan 16, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved revised minutes of Oct 27, 2020 special meeting (3-0, Moran abstained)
• Approved minutes of Nov 16, 2020 special meeting (3-0, Moran abstained)

Police Pension Board

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes reviewing financial reports, investment performance, and approving annual cost of living adjustments for pensioners. The board will also address trustee training expenses and disability application status.

• Approval of Annual Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for pensioners
• Review of quarterly investment performance report
• Approval of trustee training registration fees and reimbursable expenses
• Status update on Stephen Hull's disability application
• Review of trustee term expirations and election procedures

The Wheeling Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees approved the 2021 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners as calculated by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The board also accepted the monthly financial report showing net position of $64,183,355.29, approved disbursements of $193,867.62 plus a $2,516.20 legal invoice, and accepted the Q4 2020 investment report with an 8.85% net return. No applications for retirement, disability, membership, or withdrawals were presented.

• Approved 2021 Cost of Living Adjustments for pensioners (5-0)
• Accepted monthly financial report for period ending Nov 30, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved vendor disbursements of $193,867.62 and PGM invoice of $2,516.20 (5-0)
• Accepted Q4 2020 investment performance report (5-0)
• Approved Oct 7, 2020 and Nov 12, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled asset allocation guideline discussion until next meeting
• Determined no changes needed to Investment Policy
• Adjourned at 9:26 a.m. (5-0)

Village Board

The Village Board is considering several new business items regarding commercial developments. These include special use approvals for a car wash, a vehicle repair shop, and a drive-through facility. The board will also discuss the redevelopment of 225 Industrial Lane.

• Special use approval for Midas at 1044 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Special use and site plan approval for H2O Express Car Wash at 966 S. Milwaukee Avenue
• Special use approval for Cafe Zupas drive-through at 1590 E. Lake Cook Road
• $145,901 contract renewal with Municipal GIS Partners, Inc.
• $3,738 credit for Fire Station 23 construction change order

Firefighters Pension Board

This document provides the scheduled meeting dates for the Wheeling Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees for 2021. No specific agenda items or business matters are listed in this notice.

• No specific agenda items or business matters are listed.

Police Pension Board

This document provides only the scheduled meeting dates for the Wheeling Police Pension Board in 2021. No specific business items or agenda topics are listed.

• Scheduled meetings for January 6, April 7, July 7, and October 6, 2021

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

This document contains only the quarterly meeting schedule for 2021. No specific agenda items or business are listed in this document.

Plan Commission

This document provides the regular meeting schedule for the Village of Wheeling Plan Commission for 2021. No specific agenda items or business matters are listed in this text.

Village Board

This document contains only the 2021 regular meeting schedule for the Village of Wheeling Board of Trustees. Meetings are held at 6:30 P.M. in the Village Hall Board Room on the first and third Mondays of the month.