Board of Trustees Meetings

(NO VILLAGE BOARD MEETING IN DECEMBER, 2005) BOARD OF TRUSTEES, VILLAGE OF NILES January 24, 2006 8:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Village President Nicholas B. Blase. ROLL CALL The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by President Blase. The following Trustees were present: Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston, and Przybylo. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Regular Board Meeting Trustee Bondi made a motion, seconded by Trustee November 22, 2005 Callero, to approve the minutes of the November 22, 2005 Board Meeting, as submitted. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATIONS: Safe Driving Awards - Scott Jochim, Director of Public Services, stated Alice Egan that tonight we would like to recognize two of our bus Marv Symkowiak drivers for the Niles Free Bus. Alice Egan and Marv Symkowiak were recently inducted into an exclusive group - the Pace Million Mile Club. To be eligible, a driver must drive 1,000,000 miles, which takes about 12-1/2 years, without having a preventable accident. This is equivalent to circling the globe 40 times. Membership in the Million Mile Club not only demonstrates a daily commitment to completing a job well, but an outstanding commitment for a number of years. In a day and age where achievements are often measured in days and weeks, your ability to focus time and again to get your passengers to and from without incident for over a decade is commendable. Driving 40 times around the earth is no small feat. Driving 40 times around the earth with no preventable accident is astounding. Congratulations Alice and Marv!  January 24, 2006 Police Department - Police Chief Dean Strzelecki explained and presented the following awards: On September 8, 2005, Commander Fidanza and Commander Anthony Fidanza Officers Kully and Sperling responded to a call of an Officer Carl Kully unwanted subject that had barricaded himself in his Officer Thomas Sperling apartment. He had previously set a fire and burglarized an apartment. Commander Fidanza discovered the subject was an extreme danger to himself and others. These Officers, under the direction of Commander Fidanza, located the subject, gained entry into the apartment, and apprehended the subject without incident. Commander Fidanza is recognized for his supervisory skills and direction, and the Officers are recognized for their investigative and officer safety skills. Officer Roy Balsamo On August 4, 2005, Officers Balsamo, Muscolino, and Officer Anthony Muscolino Paglia, lead by Sergeant Penze, responded to a man Officer Joseph Paglia with a gun call involving an unlawful restraint with Sergeant Joseph Penze domestic battery. The investigation lead the officers to a location in Glenview where the subject was located and taken into custody without incident. Sergeant Penze is to be recognized for his leadership and direction, while Officers Balsamo, Muscolino and Paglia are to be recognized for their quick response, investigative skills, and knowledge. Officer Joseph Romano On August 27, 2005, Officer Joe Romano responded to a robbery call in the area of the 8400 block of Dempster. Upon his arrival, the offender had fled on foot. A broadcast was made with the description of the offenders. Through Officer Romano’s diligence, perseverance, and patrol skills, the two offenders were apprehended. Officer Romano also recovered the proceeds of the robbery. He is to be recognized for his perseverance and investigative skills. Detective George Alexopoulos On October 10, 2005, Detective Sergeant Huinker Detective Tom Fragassi led a team of detectives on a robbery call. After Detective Sergeant Huinker getting a description and direction of travel from a Detective Nicholas Zakkkula citizen, these officers took the two subjects into custody without incident. Through their investigative skills, this team put together a case against these offenders that cleared four purse snatching robberies that were committed over a six day period. Many of the proceeds from the robberies were recovered and returned. These officers are to be recognized for their investigative skills, officer safety skills, and knowledge. Mr. Nicholas Hatzopoulos On October 10, 2005, Nicholas Hatzopoulos observed an offender’s vehicle that was involved in a purse snatching related incident leaving the parking lot of Costco. He located the vehicle and informed the 911 Center of the license plate number and the direction of travel. Mr. Hatzopoulos’s observation and initiative to get involved led to the arrest and prosecution of the offenders. Citizens like Mr. Hatzopoulos make the job of law enforcement much easier and the Village of Niles 2  January 24, 2006 and the Niles Police Department would like to commend him. CSO Sarah Stopka On July 27, 2005, Community Service Officer (CSO) Sarah Stopka was working as a Street CSO when she heard a burglary in progress call. After a general description was given out, CSO Stopka observed a subject matching the description of the offender. CSO Stopka informed Niles Dispatch Center that the offender matching the description had boarded the Pace Bus. Morton Grove units conducted a traffic stop and took the offender into custody. Due to CSO Stopka’s alertness, the offender was located and charged. PROCLAMATIONS: None TRUSTEE REPORT Trustee Preston stated that the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) met on January 11, 2006. The featured speaker was Bob Lahey, the Executive Director of the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA). NIPSTA is in the midst of a multi-million dollar facility improvement to its Glenview campus and an overview of this was presented by Mr. Lahey. The President of Schaumburg, Al Larson, had requested that the Conference Executive Board discuss the interest in pursuing a smoking ban on a statewide or regional basis. Recently, the City of Chicago and the Village of Deerfield both approved ordinances restricting smoking in public places. NWMC will do a membership survey to assess the level of interest. State Senator Susan Garrett has introduced legislative language to change the use of eminent domain for economic development purposes by local governments. The NWMC sent a letter to the Senator opposing the bill and has requested a meeting with her to discuss the issue. The Village of Skokie has prepared new legislative language to make bicyclists “intended and permitted” users of the road. Previous legislation (HB2390) passed the House but was not called for a vote in the Senate. The NWMC Executive Board recommended that the language be referred to the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. The NWMC Legislative Brunch was held on January 14, 2005 which Trustee Preston attended along with Village Attorney Joseph Annunzio and Village Manager George Van Geem. A presentation regarding eminent domain legislation was given by Des Plaines Mayor Anthony Arredia; a presentation for the Illinois Transportation Infrastructure Investment was given by Buffalo Grove President Elliott Hartstein; and a presentation on the Zoning Decision Making Procedures was given by Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen. Mark Fowler, Director of the NWMC, gave a presentation regarding the fiscal impact team. 3  January 24, 2006 This concluded Trustee Preston’s report. OLD BUSINESS: B-2 Special use to B-2 Special President Blase stated that this was a rezoning petition Use for Drive-Thru Window for 6701 Touhy Avenue, Taco Burrito King. He asked at 6701 Touhy Avenue if the petition was present. Chuck Ostman, Director of Community Development, stated that this used to be the Bravo Restaurant, and now they want to put in a Taco Burrito King restaurant with drive-thru window. There is no liquor with this operation. The hours of the drive-thru window was the main issue at the Planning Commission. Pauk Kolpak, 6767 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, stepped forward and introduced himself as being the representative of the petitioner Salvador Lamas. Mr. Kolpak stated that they have one issue and that is in regard to hours. At the Planning Commission, Commissioner Weel brought up the hours at Taco Bell and Mr. Kolpak said their drive-thru is open until 4:00 AM. Mr. Kolpak said they are requesting that they be given the latitude to be open during the same time frame, which is 4:00 AM. Mr. Ostman said that there was no restriction under the special use as to the time of operation, according to Village Code. At the time of the Planning Commission meeting, no one new for certain what the hours of the Taco Bells were. President Blase commented that the Taco Bells were not in residential neighborhoods and the building at 6701 Touhy backs up to a residential neighborhood. Mr. Kolpak stated that the Taco Bell at Howard and Harlem is 125 feet away from the back yard of one residence. President Blase asked if anyone was present who was objecting to this request and no one stepped forward. President Blase commented that Mr. Ostman suggested that if we gave you the 4:00 AM time, and at some point in the future there was an objection, the owner would agree to change the closing time to 2:00 AM. Mr. Kolpak said they would absolutely agree to that. Trustee Callero asked about how loud 65 decibels would be. Attorney Annunzio answered that 65 decibels would be about equal to the sound of a lawnmower. Mr. Kolpak stated that they did agree to put up a 6 foot high board-on-board fence which should deaden any sounds going to the one home. Trustee Murphy asked about the right turn only sign and Mr. Kolpak said yes, it would be installed. Trustee Bondi asked what the hours of operation were. Mr. Kolpak said Sunday through Thursday they would 4  January 24, 2006 be open from 9:00 AM until 4:00 AM, and from 9:00 AM until 6:00 AM on Friday and Saturday. Trustee Preston questioned the hours, especially the 6:00 AM time. Mr. Kolpak stated that there is no restriction under Niles Code as to how long the actual restaurant can be open. The 4:00 AM restriction is only for the drive-thru window. Trustee Biederman questioned the hours of Taco Bell and wanted to know if the 4:00 AM was just for the weekend. Mr. Ostman was not sure of the Taco Bell hours. Trustee Biederman said she was not in favor of the 4:00 AM time and would prefer either 12:00 midnight or 2:00 AM. Motion was made by Trustee Przybylo, and seconded by Trustee Callero, to adopt the ordinance which approves a rezoning from B-2 Special use to B-2 Special use to construct a drive-thru window at 6701 Touhy Avenue, for the Taco Burrito King restaurant, with the provision that if certain complaints come from the neighbors and residents are truly bothered by the operation until 4:00 AM, that the matter be brought back before this Board for restrictions. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 5 Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 1 Biederman ABSENT : 0 There being 5 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. B-1 to R-4 and variations President Blase stated that this was a request for for 24-unit condominium rezoning fro B-1 to R-4 with variations for a building at 8980-88 Milwaukee 24-unit condominium building at 8980-88 Milwaukee Avenue. This is the old Vegas Motel property which the Village has been trying to get improved for the last several years. He asked Mr. Ostman what the main issues were. Mr. Ostman stated that this is .7 of an acre and several variations are required as follows: Reduce required rear yard from 30’ to 10’4” Increase maximum permitted height from 40’ to 47’ Increase maximum permitted FAR from .6 to 1.54 Reduce minimum lot area from 2,400 sq.ft. per unit to 1.274 sq.ft. per unit This development is in line with the other condominium developments as far as number of units per acre. President Blase stated that there was a concern about people parking in the residential neighborhood. Mr. Ostman said there is no parking problem now and no overnight parking is allowed. Residents told him that on Saturdays the bank asks their employees to park on the street so there is more room for customers. 5  January 24, 2006 Mr. Jacek Wojtkowski, the petitioner, stepped forward and introduced himself. He stated that they followed the basic principles of condominium design and the building, at its highest point, is 47 feet or four stories. There will be elevators in the building and there will be 25 interior parking spaces and 19 outside spaces; 1.8 parking spaces per unit. Twenty-one units are two bedroom, two bathroom (1600 sq.ft.), and three units are three bedrooms (1800 sq.ft.) Trustee Przybylo asked who these units would be marketed to, and Mr. Wojtkowski said primarily people who want to downsize. The information they have received to date is that there are a number of people in the Village who would like to downsize and move to a condominium. Trustee Przybylo asked if they would anticipate people with children moving there and Mr. Wojtkowski said probably not. Trustee Przybylo asked if there was any buffer between the units and Milwaukee Avenue. Mr. Wojtkowski said there is a landscape buffer which would provide some screening, and the driveway also pushes the building back. Access is off of Park Avenue. Trustee Preston asked Mr. Ostman if there have been any problems with parking as far as the 1.8 spaces. Mr. Ostman said no, and most of the other condominium developments are at 1.5. Mr. Wojtkowski said that according to statistics, the average for a two bedroom, two bath unit is usually 1.2 cars. President Blase asked if anyone was present who wanted to address this issue. No one stepped forward. Trustee Preston asked about Pace bus stops and traffic flow along Milwaukee Avenue. Mr. Ostman said that they are not having any entrances or exits to this building off of Milwaukee, so that should help the traffic flow. Motion was made by Trustee Murphy, and seconded by Trustee Preston, to adopt the ordinance which approves the rezoning and variations listed above for a 24 unit condominium building at 8980-88 Milwaukee Avenue. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. NEW BUSINESS: Plat of Consolidation Mr. Ostman said that this is a request for 7077 Dempster Street consolidation of two lots into one lot of record. 6  January 24, 2006 This lot is under construction for a new Harris Bank building which was previously approved by this Board. This is a requirement by the Zoning Code to bring all bulk requirements into conformity. This plat has been reviewed and approved by the Community Development Department and Engineering and meets all of the ordinances. Motion was made by Trustee Callero, and seconded by Trustee Biederman, to adopt the ordinance which approves the Plat of Consolidation for 7077 Dempster Street. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Pace Agreement for 2006 Trustee Biederman stated that this is a request for approval of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement with Pace for the purchase of services for the provision of bus service for 2006. This Agreement is substantially the same as the 2005 Agreement and takes effect on January 1, 2006. This Agreement has been reviewed by the Manager’s Office, the Village Attorney, Public Services, and the Finance Department. Motion was made by Trustee Biederman, and seconded by Trustee Bondi, to adopt the ordinance which approves the Pace Agreement for 2006. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. No Parking Sign on Oriole Avenue Trustee Bondi stated that this is a request to allow the placement of a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign on Oriole Avenue, 35 feet south of Oak Mill Mall’s north driveway. Motion was made by Trustee Bondi, and seconded by Trustee Biederman, to adopt the ordinance which allows the placement of a “No Parking Here to Corner” sign on Oriole Avenue, 35 feet south of Oak Mill Mall’s north driveway. On roll call, the vote was: 7  January 24, 2006 AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Compensation for members This item was removed from the agenda of Commissions Sidewalk Construction Trustee Callero stated that this is a request to amend Escrow Account Chapter 86-145 with language requiring payment being made to sidewalk escrow fund in circumstances in which a sidewalk may not need to be constructed. Motion was made by Trustee Callero, and seconded by Trustee Bondi, to adopt the ordinance which establishes an escrow account for sidewalk construction. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Taxicab Regulations Trustee Preston stated that this is a request to amend Chapter 110 regulating vehicles for hire. Niles Flash Cab Association is requesting an increase in the number of licenses from 15 to 20 in order to serve their customers in a more efficient manner. The Chapter is also amended to update the requirements for taxicab licensing, inspection of the vehicles and to create regulations for issuance of a dispatcher’s license. Motion was made by Trustee Preston, and seconded by Trustee Callero, to adopt the ordinance which amends section 110-1 through section 110-87 regarding vehicles for hire. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Taxicab License Fees Trustee Bondi stated that this is a request to amend Chapter 22 pertaining to public transportation vehicle licensing fees. The current fee of $5.00 established in 1961 does not cover the actual costs incurred by the 8  January 24, 2006 Village in insuring regulation compliance with the dispatcher, drivers and the public passenger vehicles. Motion was made by Trustee Bondi, and seconded by Trustee Callero, to adopt the ordinance which amends Chapter 22, Article II, Division 2, by amending Section 22-66(99). On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Use of MFT funds for 2005 Trustee Murphy stated that this is a request from the Resurfacing Program for soil Public Services Department for the Board to pass a and material testing resolution to use Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2005 resurfacing program and for soil and material testing. Once approved by IDOT, they are also requesting approval to put out to bid. Motion was made by Trustee Murphy, and seconded by Trustee Callero, to adopt the resolution to use Motor fuel Tax funds for 2005 resurfacing program and for soil and material testing, and once approved by IDOT the project can be put out to bid. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Appointing Director & Alternate Trustee Preston stated that this resolution names Directors to SWANCC George Van Geem as an Alternate Director to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). Appointing Director & Alternate Trustee Preston stated that this resolution names Directors to NWMC George Van Geem as an Alternate Director to the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC). Appointing Director & Alternate Trustee Preston stated that this resolution names Directors to NIPSTA George Van Geem as an Alternate Director of the Northeastern Illinois Public Training Academy (NIPSTA). Trustee Preston stated that these changes are necessary because Mary Kay Morrissey retired as Village Manager. 9  January 24, 2006 Motion was made by Trustee Preston, and seconded by Trustee Przybylo, to approve the resolutions as listed above. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Annual Audit Report Trustee Callero stated that he is honored to make the request for Board approval of the Annual Audit for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2005. He said the audit report is from an outside auditing company, Wolf and Company LLP. He quoted from their report as follows: In our opinion the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects the financial position of the governmental activities at April 30, 2005, for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Trustee Callero said that this means the audit report is in conformity with all of the standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA), and it is a very good report. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United Sates and Canada awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Village of Niles, Illinois, for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2004. The Certificate of Achievement is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government financial reports. The Village of Niles has received a Certificate of Achievement for the last 28 consecutive years. Trustee Callero stated that our Village Manager/Village Treasurer George Van Geem should be commended for his efforts. Motion was made by Trustee Callero, and seconded by Trustee Bondi, to approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended April 30, 2005. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 10  January 24, 2006 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Conceptual Milwaukee Avenue Trustee Przybylo stated that the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Study and Plan plan addresses conceptual ideas for improving the function and aesthetics of the corridor in regard to: urban character, traffic and circulation, transit, pedestrian environment, streetscape, and redevelopment opportunity. He said that this was the first step in making the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor work better and become more beautiful. He asked that the Board be informed of any future variations or building on Milwaukee Avenue. Motion was made by Trustee Przybylo, and seconded by Trustee Biederman, to approve the Milwaukee Avenue Corridor Study (funded by a grant from the Regional Transportation Authority in cooperation with Pace Suburban Bus). On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Purchase of laptop computers Trustee Biederman stated that the Police and printers under Grant #15 Department is asking the Village Board for permission to purchase four Panasonic CF-29 laptops for the remaining Squad car fleet. In addition, the Police Department is asking permission to purchase three Epson ticket printers for the remaining Squad car fleet. Money for these purchases is coming from Grant #15. Total budget impact is $23,237.39. Motion was made by Trustee Biederman, and seconded by Trustee Murphy, to approve the purchase of laptop computers and printers under Grand #15. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. On roll call, the vote was: 11  January 24, 2006 AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Purchase Replacement Front Trustee Przybylo stated that funds were included in End Loader the 2005/2006 budget for the replacement of the 1984 front end loader used by the Public Services Department. Discussions were held with West Side Tractor, which is the local distributor for John Deere equipment, who agreed to provide the Village with the federal GSA (Government Services Administration) discount on the equipment which is 38.3% off list price. Under GSA pricing, the base price of $163,177.00 will be discounted to $100,700.00. After options and the power train/hydraulic warranty are included, the total price would be $124,896.25. Motion was made by Trustee Przybylo, and seconded by Trustee Preston, to award the contract for purchase of a John Deere front end loader 544J to West Side Tractor. The total budget impact is $124,896.25. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSTAIN : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Bid Award to Arthur J. Trustee Murphy stated that this is a request to authorize Gallagher Insurance for the renewal of the excess property, liability and Comp Program worker’s comp programs through Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance. Trustee Murphy stated that the 2006 premium is $650,450, as opposed to the year 2005 premium of $633,334. This is an increase of approximately 2.7%. Trustee Murphy made a motion, seconded by Trustee Preston, to authorize the renewal of the excess property, liability and worker’s comp program through Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance at a total fixed cost of $650,450.00. On roll call, the vote was: 12  January 24, 2006 AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. Bid Award - Custard Claims Trustee Murphy stated that this is a request for an Management for general claims authorization to renew the contract with Custard & worker’s comp administration Claims Management for general claims administration and worker’s compensation claims administration. Total budget impact is $60,000. Term is from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006. Trustee Murphy made a motion, seconded by Trustee Preston, to authorize the renewal of the contract with Custard Claims Management for general claims administration and worker’s compensation claims administration at an annual fee of $60,000. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. PETITIONS FOR REFERRAL: President Blase listed the following Petition for Referral and stated that the application fee has been paid: 06-ZP-3 Song Hong Special Use permit for Korean Bakery at 8354 Golf Road Motion was made by Trustee Bondi, and seconded by Trustee Callero, to refer the above zoning petition to the Zoning Board. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. FINANCIAL REPORT: November, 2005 Trustee Callero stated that the Accounts Payable for the month of November, 2005, were $8,129,475.21. The ending cash balance as of November 30, 2005 was $26,215,689.70. 13  January 24, 2006 Trustee Callero made a motion, seconded by Trustee Murphy, that the Accounts Payable for the month of November, 2005 be approved for payment and the Treasurer’s Report filed for audit. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. December, 2005 Trustee Callero stated that the Accounts Payable for the month of December, 2005, were $2,327,751.84. The ending cash balance as of December 31, 2005 was $27,390,670.37. Trustee Callero made a motion, seconded by Trustee Murphy, that the Accounts Payable for the month of December, 2005 be approved for payment and the Treasurer's Report filed for audit. On roll call, the vote was: AYES : 6 Biederman, Bondi, Callero, Murphy, Preston and Przybylo NAYS : 0 ABSENT : 0 There being 6 affirmative votes, the MOTION CARRIED. President Blase stated that this concluded the business of the Board. He asked if there was anything from the floor. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Przybylo and seconded by Trustee Preston. On roll call, all concurred. The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. ___________________________ ______________________________________ Village Clerk Village President 14