President Michels, Trustee Johnson, Trustee Renk, Trustee Bohler, and Trustee Williams.

Trustee Clark, Trustee Geary

Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger, Clerk Cynthia Welsch, Chief Brad Sauer, Finance Supervisor Penny Payton, and Community Development Director Scott Buening.

President Michels opened the Public Hearing that was held open from the April 1^st, 2003 Regular Board meeting to receive comments on the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Budget. No comments were given at this time. President Michels then closed the Public Hearing.

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

President Michels called for public comment. No one stepped forward and President Michels closed this portion of the agenda.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Trustee Bohler seconded the motion. President Michels then asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to deny the annexation the 7S353, 7S047, 7S 437 Dugan Road, and vacant farmland along Dugan Road. Trustee Bohler seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve Change Order Number 3 as proposed by LJ. Dodd for a 30-day extension on Contract B making the adjusted contract completion date for Well #8 Treatment Facility making the completion date August 8^th, 2003. Trustee Williams seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the revised contract with Meadow Equipment Sales and Service as proposed in their letter of April 9^th, 2003 in the amount of $9,794.00 contingent on final approval of the grant funding from HUD. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the purchase of one (1) Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Car from Landmark Ford using the State of Illinois bid and the preparation for service cost for a total cost not to exceed $27,056.00. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to authorize the execution of a contract with the State of Illinois Procurement Services Division for the purchase of 350 tons of salt for ice control. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing no additional comments asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Renk moved to approve the purchase of a moment sign, flagpole, light fixtures, and electrical install for the Public Works Facility as Proposed by Quantum Sign Corporation in an amount not to exceed 9,956.00. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing no additional comments asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property. Trustee Bohler seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing no additional comments asked that the roll be called.

Tabled to the Special Meeting of April 22^nd, 2003.

Tabled to the Special Meeting of April 22^nd, 2003.

Administrator Eichelberger asked if any Board member had any comments regarding the compensation plan philosophy. No comments were offered at this time.

None.

Public Works Director Clifton stated that the mosquito abatement program should begin soon. Trustee Johnson reminded the staff to send out a press release on the use of home mosquito abatement products for yard drains.

Trustee Bohler asked if the liquor hours on Sunday could be amended. Staff will research this.

Mr. Everett Whildin thanked the Board for deny the annexation of his property.

Trustee Johnson moved to adjourn to Closed Session to discussion Land Acquisition, Litigation, and Personnel as per the Exception to the Open Meetings Act and to adjourn the Regular Meeting. Trustee Bohler seconded the motion

The Committee of the Whole then immediately convened. The Roll was then called.

President Michels, Trustee Johnson, Trustee Renk, Trustee Bohler, and Trustee Williams.

Trustee Clark, Trustee Geary

Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger, Clerk Cynthia Welsch, Chief Brad Sauer, Finance Supervisor Penny Payton, and Community Development Director Scott Buening.

Community Development Director briefly outlined the request for a variance. The petitioner was present and gave the Board an overview of the building improvements and the reason for the improvements for the building. The Board questioned if the variance would have been needed under the prior zoning ordinance. Director Buening answered no. The Board also questioned the screening requirements and the parking. Director Buening stated that screening would be added and that the parking will be sufficient based on the proposed usage. No outdoor storage will be allowed after the remodeling. An objection for an adjacent landowner was received and duly noted. Neither the objector, nor their attorney was present at this meeting. The Board agreed with staff’s and the Plan Commission’s recommendations. This item will move forward to the May 6^th agenda.

Acting Clerk Welsch presented to the Village Board a draft ordinance prohibiting the possession of tobacco by minors. Clerk Welsch explained that currently state law prohibits the sale of tobacco to minor, however, does not prohibit the possession of tobacco by minors. Municipalities are encouraged b the state to adopt a local ordinance enforcing the possession. The Board discussed the proposed ordinance and asked that Clerk Welsch work with Chief Sauer to better outline the penalty provision of the ordinance and to return the ordinance upon completion.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.