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

Present: President Michels, Trustee Bohler, Trustee Geary, Trustee Johnson, Trustee Renk, Trustee Bohler, and Trustee Williams

Village Administrator Brent Eichelberger, Clerk Cynthia Welsch, Chief Brad Sauer, Attorney Steve Andersson, Community Development Director Scott Buening, Public Works Director Tony Speciale

Annexation Agreement for 4 Yorkshire Court

President Michels opened the public hearing for 4 Yorkshire Court and called for any public comments the proposed annexation agreement at 6:02 p.m. No member of the public stepped forward and President Michels closed the public hearing at 6:04 p.m.

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President Michels called for any public comments on the items scheduled for action on the agenda.

Mary Heineman addressed the Board. Ms. Heineman stated that she had sent a letter to the newspapers regarding her views the financial impact of the approving the rezoning request for the Stillwater Development. Ms. Heineman stated that she had received many calls of support, including one from Mr. Tom Renti, of Kaneland Schools. Ms. Heineman stated that the parcel in question should not be residential and that it should be left commercial even if it takes years to develop. Ms. Heineman asked that the Board think of all the residents and consider that there is only a limited amount of space for a commercial or industrial use within the Village.

Mr. Ed Ryklo and Mr. Doug Roth both agreed with Ms Heineman. Mr. Roth further questioned the Board concerning the proposed Water Park and asked if at the time of the open house at the Community House if the Board knew about the proposed Water Park, as it was not shown on any maps nor highlighted. President Michels stated no, and that at this time the developer of the Water Park has yet to make a formal submittal. Mr. Roth further stated that at election time he was told Jewel was coming and now it seems as though the Board is chasing them away. President Michels stated that the Board is actively working with Jewel (Albertson’s).

Mr. Art Stevens, a perspective home buy, stated that he had concerns about the growth, Mr. Stevens stated that he had read in a local paper that Sugar Grove was growing and that he would prefer the growth be slowed.

Minutes of the August 17th, 2004 Regular and Committee Meetings.

Vouchers.

Ordinance Amending Section 8-1-4 of the Village of Sugar Grove Code of Ordinances.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda items with the removal of Ordinance Amending Section 8-1-4 of the Village of Sugar Grove Code. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels then called for a roll call vote.

Trustee Wolf stated that he asked that the Ordinance be pulled from the Consent agenda as he could not vote in favor of it.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 8-1-4 of the Village of Sugar Grove Code (tap on fee credit for private well abandonment). Trustee Bohler seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt an Ordinance Authorizing an Annexation Agreement Between William P. and Sanda C. Andry and the Village of Sugar Grove for 4 Yorkshire Court. Trustee Williams seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Renk moved to adopt an Ordinance Authorizing an Execution of Annexation Agreement for property Located at 550 Merrill Road. Trustee Johnson seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt an Ordinance Annexing Property at 550 Merrill Road. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt an Ordinance Granting Variances to Land at 550 Merrill Road for Accessory Building Size. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to approve a Temporary Use for Church Use at John Shields Elementary School until June 30, 2005, subject to the following conditions: 1, The petitioner shall apply for an receive a special use prior to April 1, 2005, otherwise the temporary use will be extended, 2. The temporary use shall be terminated immediately if permission to use the school building is terminated by the Kaneland School District and 3. The Temporary use shall be subject to the conditions in the Kaneland School District lease. Trustee Williams seconded the motion. President Michels asked if the School District had approved of a lease. Community Development Director Scott Buening stated yes and that the church understands that if the use is to be long term a Special Use must be petitioned for. President Michels called for further discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Administrator Eichelberger stated that staff has been working on getting this agreement would up and some items were not finalized until this evening with the petitioners’ representative. The only item in question at this time is Municipal Drive. The Developer is showing Municipal Drive as a two-lane boulevard with turn lanes and the bridge is being proposed as a 4 lane. Administrator Eichelberger stated that staff believes it is in the bet interest of the village to have Municipal Drive be a 4 lane and that it should be now as it will not have an impact on residents as it would if it were to be widened after the development is built. Staff and the developers have agreed that if Municipal Drive is built at 4 lanes a reduction in impact donations should be granted. At this time staff is looking for direction on the width of Municipal drive. Attorney Wilson stated that if the Board so desired they could approve the ordinance subject to staff and legal review.

Trustee Bohler stated that he could not approve the ordinance without having it in front of him.

Trustee Renk stated that he did not feel that Municipal Drive should be 4-lanes as at this time it goes nowhere. Administrator Eichelberger stated that Neumann has made a submittal and that their portion will be 4 lanes and so will the bridge. Eventually Municipal Drive will be extended across Route 30 and will need to be 4 lanes. Trustee Renk stated it still goes now where and that yes in a perfect world it should be however he could not support the recommendation that it be a 4-lane road through the Stillwater Development at this time.

President Michels stated that the Village Board has the right to decide what the Villages needs are for a roadway and he supported 4-lanes as it will eventually help move traffic thru the Village. The time to build it is now and not in the future, the Board should be forward thinking in its transportation plan.

Trustee Geary stated that this is a regional road and not the developers’ responsibility and that he felt the Village was taking advantage of the developer.

Administrator Eichelberger asked the Board to focus on 3 issues. 1) Should Municipal Drive be a 4 lane Road. 2) Do it now or later if a 4-lane is desired. 3) Who should pay, does the Board agree with the reduction in impact donations?

Attorney White for Stillwater stated that in all previous discussions the road was 2-lanes, if additional lanes are desired that is fine however the petitioner is requesting a reduction in donations.

A possible recapture was discussed for the road however the Board did not agree on the idea of a recapture.

The Board discussed the road and the majority agreed that 4 lanes was desired and that an appropriate reduction in impact donations was to be granted and that the Ordinance should be brought back in a completed form to the Board for approval.

At this time residents of the surrounding area commented that they felt that the parcel should be rezoned residential.

Trustee Johnson moved to table Ordinance Rezoning Land and Authorizing the Execution of a PUD Agreement (Stillwater Development). Trustee Williams seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt an Ordinance Amending Section 8-1-6 and Section 12-11-5-3 of the Village Code. Trustee Renk seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Modification of Non-Residential Water Service Connection Fees. Trustee Bohler seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Modification of Residential Water Service Connection Fees. Trustee Bohler seconded the motion. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

Trustee Johnson moved to adopt Ordinance Prohibiting Parking on Certain Streets. Trustee Williams seconded the motion. Director of Public Works Anthony Speciale stated that the signage would be placed on the streets on the fire hydrant side. This is normally done, the calling out of streets to be no parking, in the annexation agreement, however this was missed in this agreement. President Michels called for discussion and hearing none asked that the roll be called.

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Utilities Supervisor Brad Merkel stated that the underground piping for Well 9 is currently being stalled and that all control are in at the Well House. The well should be operation by 10-1-2004. Water Tower painting should begin in the next or two. President Michels asked that staff get a press release out on the tower painting.

Trustee Wolf stated that he had attended a Para transit committee meeting and will be working on some alternatives for the Sugar Grove area and doing some research to see who may need transportation in the area.

President Michels stated that the Kane County Forest Preserve District is considering closing Bliss Woods Campground to recreational vehicles. President Michels asked if the Board would support a resolution asking that the District not close the camping and supporting Bliss Woods. The Board agreed and asked that a resolution be drafted.

Trustee Johnson reminded everyone that the library would be having a 24-hour Patriot Day celebration on September 11^th.

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Trustee Johnson moved to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. Trustee Geary seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted AYE. Meeting was adjourned 6:55 p.m.

Present:

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

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

The Board reviewed the request from USPS to extend the time period for the temporary trailer on Cross Street and agreed that the request was reasonable and needed and agreed to extend the time period to June 2006 and directed staff to place the formal approval on the 9-17-2004 consent agenda for approval.

The Board reviewed the petition for a Special Use at 75 Railroad Street and approved of the request being placed on the 9-21-2004 Consent Agenda for approval

The Board reviewed the Lease Agreement with U.S. Cellular for the placement of a cell tower at 75 Railroad Street and approved of the lease authorization being placed on the 9-21-2004 Consent Agenda for approval.

The Board reviewed the list and agreed with the revisions made and asked that in addition to those revisions made that the number of lanes per road be included in this guideline.

The Board discussed the intent of this item. The intent is to help spur economic development within sugar Grove. Ideas that were considered were matching grants for both new and excising businesses, off setting of some county fees and additional funds for EDC to help spur growth. The Board asked the Economic Development Executive Director work on this project.

Chief Sauer presented a report to the Board that outlined what has taken place in the department since his appointment. The report also contained statistics on calls responded to by the department and comparisons with previous years. The Board thanked Chief Sauer and his staff for a job well done.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Cynthia L. Welsch, Acting Village Clerk