President Michels opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. and asked that Trustee Bohler lead the Pledge. President Michels then asked that the roll be called

Present:

President Michels, Trustee Bohler, Trustee Geary, Trustee Renk, Trustee Bohler, Trustee Johnson, Trustee Williams and Trustee Wolf

Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger, Clerk Cynthia Welsch, Chief Brad Sauer, Community Development Director Scott Buening, Public Works Director Tony Speciale, and Utilities Supervisor Merkel.

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Approval of the minutes of the January 4^th, Regular and Committee of the Whole meeting minutes.

Approval of Vouchers

Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of a Para-Transit Agreement

Ordinance Creating and Establishing a Police Pension Fund and Creating a Board of Trustees of Said Police Fund.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve a Resolution approving the Final Plat and Plans for Walnut Woods Unit 2, subject to the conditions as stated in the Resolution. Trustee Williams seconded the motion. President Michels stated that he was glad to see that condition #7 calls for no substitution of the red oaks and asked if all issues would be met prior to the recording of the plat. Community Development Director answered yes, all conditions would be met prior to the recording of the Final Plat. President Michels called for any further discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Agreement. Trustee Geary seconded the motion. The Board discussed the lease and agreed that it was in the best interest of the Village to authorize the execution of the lease agreement. President Michels called for any further discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Administrator Eichelberger asked the Board how they would like to handle the filling of the vacancy on the Plan Commission. The Board asked that those names that had applied for the Board and the Plan Commission in the recent past be forwarded for reconsideration.

President Michels thanked the Public Works Staff for their long hours and great job they did during the recent snow events.

President Michels stated that he had met with the State Representatives regarding the Wildflower program and that all questions the Board posed were sufficiently answered. The state is very excited about this program and the Village was lucky to be chosen as one of the first sights. President Michels further stated that he had met with the Economic Development Executive Director and that a new business will be coming to town. This particular business will not generate any sales tax but is an excellent business to attract others.

Trustee Bohler stated that the Annual Chamber Dinner was a very nice event and thanked the Chamber for putting it on. Trustee Geary reminded everyone that the Chamber would be meeting on the 3^rd Thursday of each month and that volunteers are still needed for the CornBoil. The Chamber is planning to host the event 3 days this year.

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Trustee Johnson moved to adjourn to Executive session to discuss, Personnel and Land Acquisition as per the exception to the open meeting act and to adjourn from Closed Session, taking no action. Trustee Geary seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Cynthia L. Welsch, Acting Village Clerk

Present:

President Michels Trustee Geary, Trustee Renk, Trustee Bohler, and Trustee Johnson, Trustee Williams, and Trustee Wolf

Quorum Established.

Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger, Chief Brad Sauer, Clerk Cynthia Welsch, Community Development Director Scott Buening, and Public Works Director Tony Speciale. , and Public Works Maintenance III Geoff Payton.

Mr. Larry Vaupel of Wiseman-Hughes presented to the Village Board 3 additional architectural elevations for single-family hones at the Windsor West Subdivision. The Board reviewed the additional elevations and complimented Wiseman-Hughes for their reaction to the market and for allowing additional elevations in their development. The Board asked that the elevations be presented to them in color at the next meeting, however, indicated that they would have no problem approving the request.

President Michels asked that Trustee Williams begin the discussion as this item was placed on the agenda at her request. Trustee Williams stated that she felt in light of the consideration given to the resident of the Prestbury Subdivision whom are not residents of the Village of Sugar Grove, the same consideration with the request from residents in Black Walnut request to the Village Board to reconsider the signage at Black Walnut Drive and Pembridge Place.

The Board discussed the request and reviewed the engineer’s recommendation. The majority of the Board commented that they had driven the area and agreed that the intersection should be a 4-way. There was some concern with the incline however it was noted that both streets had the same incline, however, the concern of the pedestrians crossing the roadways was higher. The Board asked staff to consider different ways of traffic calming in subdivisions and side streets especially those near parks for future developments. The Board asked that staff prepare the necessary ordinance to have the intersection of Pembridge Place and Black Walnut Drive be designated as a 4-way intersection.

Trustee Bohler asked that the Board consider putting in place a requirement for a commercial development area similar to the 40% open space requirement. This requirement would force developers of areas that are prime commercial area to set aside a certain portion of land for commercial development or to donate cash to help the Village offset costs for other areas of commercial development.

President Michels stated that he felt this would be a good project for the Economic Development Corporation to work on and present to the Village however asked staff to let developers know that this potential requirement is being discussed.

Trustee Johnson moved to adjourn to Executive session to discuss, Personnel as per the exception to the open meeting act and to adjourn from Closed Session, taking no action. Trustee Geary seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Cynthia L. Welsch, Acting Village Clerk