VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Monday, January 22, 2018 7:00 P.M. 40 East Center Avenue Village Hall Board Room
REVISED
MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS
a) A Proclamation Designating January 23, 2018 as Poverty Awareness Day
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 8, 2018 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
5. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND VISITORS
The Village President and Board of Trustees allocate fifteen (15) minutes during this item for those individuals who would like the opportunity to address the Village Board of Trustees on any matter not listed on the agenda. Each person addressing the Village Board of Trustees is asked to limit their comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
6. VILLAGE BOARD SETS THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
The Village President and Board of Trustees will entertain requests from anyone present on the order of business to be conducted during the Village Board Meeting.
7. VILLAGE FINANCE REPORT
a) Warrant Report for January 16-31, 2018 b) December 2017 Finance Report
8. VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
a) An Informational Report from North Shore Gas Director Meter to Bill Process James Robinson Regarding Meter Replacement Program Implementation.
9. VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT
10. VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORRESPONDENCE
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – January 22, 2018
Please note all correspondence was delivered to the Village Board of Trustees in the Informational Reports on January 5 and 12, 2018.
12. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION AND SALE OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (Simpson Avenue Alley)
13. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE BLUFF ZONING REGULATONS CONCERNING PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
14. TRUSTEE’S REPORT
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
16. ADJOURNMENT
R. Drew Irvin Village Administrator
The Village of Lake Bluff is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact R. Drew Irvin, Village Administrator, at 234-0774 or TDD number 234-2153 promptly to allow the Village of Lake Bluff to make reasonable accommodations.
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P R O C L A MA T I O N
DESIGNATING JANUARY 23, 2018 “POVERTY AWARENESS DAY” IN THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF
WHEREAS, The Village of Lake Bluff supports The Lake County Community Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable residents of the county by providing civic leadership, promoting collective philanthropy and partnering with grant recipients, and,
WHEREAS, Lake County is recognized as one of the wealthiest counties in the United States, yet has the most unequal distribution of wealth in all of Illinois, and,
WHEREAS, the suburban poverty rates have doubled since 2000, outpacing urban poverty rates, and,
WHEREAS, right now in Lake County*, families are struggling to live – 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness in Lake County is a child; people are hurting and families are hungry – more than 56,000 of Lake County residents are food insecure, including 16% of all Lake County’s children; and many are on the verge of crisis – 24,263 Lake County residents live in extreme poverty, and,
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2018, The Lake County Community Foundation held “Right Now in Lake County” featuring nationally known social policy expert, scholar and author, Dr. Scott W. Allard, to share insight from his book Places in Need: The Changing Geography of Poverty with an audience of community, civic, business and nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, donors and concerned citizens, and members of the media to shine a light on the issue of poverty in our suburbs, and,
WHEREAS, The Lake County Community Foundation has a stated goal of being a strong, nimble leader to help grow philanthropy and drive charitable impact across Lake County, and believes in the power of community and collective philanthropy to change lives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF, COUNTY OF LAKE, AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, do hereby proclaim January 23, 2018 as Poverty Awareness Day in the Village of Lake Bluff, and invite Mayors, Board Presidents and Trustees of all Lake County Cities, Towns and Villages to proclaim this day the same in their respective communities, and provide this document to attest to the same.
DATED this 22nd day of January, 2018.
ATTEST:
______Village President Village Clerk
*Sources: Lake County Community Health Improvement Plan; The 2016 Map the Meal Gap produced by Feeding America for Northern Illinois Food Bank; Lake County Coalition for the Homeless: www.lakecountyhomeless.org/the-facts/
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 8, 2018
DRAFT MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Village President O’Hara called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Lake Bluff Village Hall Board Room, and Village Clerk Joy Markee called the roll.
The following were present:
Village President: Kathleen O’Hara
Trustees: Barbara Ankenman Mark Dewart Eric Grenier Paul Lemieux William Meyer
Absent: Aaron Towle, Village Trustee
Also Present: Joy Markee, Village Clerk Drew Irvin, Village Administrator Peter Friedman, Village Attorney Bettina O’Connell, Finance Director Michael Croak, Building Codes Supervisor Jeff Hansen, Village Engineer David Belmonte, Police Chief Jake Terlap, Public Works Superintendent Glen Cole, Assistant to the Village Administrator (A to VA)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
President O’Hara led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. NON-AGENDA ITEMS AND VISITORS
President O’Hara stated the Village President and Board of Trustees allocate fifteen minutes for those individuals who would like the opportunity to address the Village Board on any matter not listed on the agenda. Each person addressing the Village Board of Trustees is asked to limit their comments to a maximum of five (5) minutes.
There were no requests to address the Board.
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2017 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting January 8, 2018
Trustee Dewart moved to approve the December 11, 2017 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes as presented. Trustee Lemieux seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
5. VILLAGE BOARD SETS THE ORDER OF THE MEETING
At the request of those present, Trustee Grenier moved to take Agenda Items #11, #15, #16 and #17 then return to the regular order of the meeting. Trustee Meyer seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
6. ITEM #11 – A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SIGN EXEMPTION REQUEST FOR NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM AT 71 WAUKEGAN ROAD
President O’Hara reported North Shore University Health System is remodeling and expanding their offices at 71 Waukegan Road. Their representatives appeared at the November 7, 2017 meeting of the Architectural Board of Review (ABR) to request approval of three signs. Two of the three requested signs were approved (see attached Summary). The third sign (monument sign #1), proposed to replace the existing monument sign at the intersection of Waukegan Road and Albrecht Drive, requires an exemption from the sign code to allow a 214 sq. ft. sign (107 sq. ft. on each side). The ABR approved a recommendation, by a vote of 5-0, that the Village Board grant an exemption to allow the sign to be up to 64 sq. ft. per side (128 square feet total), double the amount allowed by code, but consistent with past sign exemptions along Waukegan Road.
President O’Hara reported the applicant returned to the ABR on December 5th to request approval for a revised version of the sign. The applicant explained that, in the revised version, the signage itself was no more than 64 sq. ft. per side; however, the area of the whole sign face, calculated including the brick base as required by code, was 96 sq. ft. per side (192 sq. ft. total). The ABR voted to recommend denial of the sign code exemption for this sign. The applicant now proposes to eliminate the brick base, as shown in the attached drawing, to reduce the sign to 64 sq. ft. per side to comply with the letter of the ABR’s November 7th recommendation to approve the sign code exemption. She further reported in preparation for the Village Board’s consideration of the request, the neighboring property owners have been notified of the meeting date and a resolution has been prepared transmitting the ABR’s recommendation.
Trustee Lemieux thanked the applicant for reducing the square footage.
Village Administrator Drew Irvin stated the ABR have not reviewed the revised sign but submitted its recommendation that the sign must comply with the sign code.
President O’Hara asked why the ABR did not review the revised sign. Village Administrator Irvin stated the ABR’s recommendation set forth parameters which satisfied their concerns regarding the size. Village Administrator Irvin stated it is seldom the ABR does not review the final version and, if the Village Board desired, the sign could be referred back to the ABR for review or it could be approved as submitted.
Trustee Meyer asked if the ABR had issues with anything other than the size and if there has been any aesthetics changes. Building Codes Supervisor Croak stated ABR Chair Hunter mentioned, after the approval, that he would have preferred the sign be reduced in area without removing the brick base. The applicant’s concept was to create readability along Waukegan Road by reducing the square footage from the base instead of the actual sign because the proposed landscaping would cover the brick base.
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As there were no further comments from the Board, Trustee Lemieux moved to adopt the resolution. Trustee Grenier seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (5) Ankenman, Dewart, Grenier, Lemieux and Meyer Nays: (0) Absent: (1) Towle
7. ITEM #15 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PILOT BACKYARD BEEKEEPING PROGRAM
President O’Hara reported the Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee (SEC) prepared two draft pilot programs that would allow the keeping of chickens and bee hives on residential properties in the Village, and has recommended their adoption to the Village Board. The Board, as a Committee of the Whole, has reviewed this item previously at its November 13, 2017 and December 11, 2017 meetings. She further reported the proposed Resolution authorizes the pilot program and includes the following changes since the Board’s discussion at the December 11, 2017 Committee of the Whole:
• Sunset Date: A sunset date of March 1, 2021. Including a sunset date is recommended by the Village Attorney, and does not preclude the Village Board from repealing the program at an earlier date or extending it to a later date; • Fee: An application fee of $50 due annually. Staff anticipates permittees would also be subject to standard building permit fees; • Number of Permits: A limit of 5 pilot permits at any one time; and • Lot Size: No more than 2 permits per activity for lots smaller than 10,000 square feet. No permits for lots smaller than 7,000 square feet.
In response to questions from Trustee Lemieux, Village Administrator Irvin stated “no more than 2 permits per activity” in theory would limit permits, if authorized, for applicants desiring to have both bees and chickens. Also, he confirmed that as written residents would be allowed to have both bees and chickens on their property.
Trustee Lemieux stated the SEC have done a thorough and very nice job reviewing the pilot programs but he thinks both activities are agricultural in nature. He is onboard with the educational and sustainability objectives but he feels the community is too dense to allow these activities. Trustee Lemieux expressed his opinion that the response to the survey conducted at the Farmers Market would have been different if the question was “would you like beehives or chicken coops within five feet of your property.” Trustee Lemieux stated he is appalled that someone can have both bees and chickens on the same lot.
Trustee Dewart expressed concern for allowing both programs as part of the pilot program and if pursued it is important for residents to focus on one or the other. He commented on Section B (6) State Registration and Section 10, Inspection and stated there should be a provision that requires bee hives to be inspected by the State of Illinois. Should the pilot programs move forward the Village should give applicants that desire to pursue the activities as much of a boost as possible.
Trustee Grenier stated his is impressed with the SEC’s work but in his opinion it will be difficult to determine the success of the pilot programs. He is concerned about density but facts presented shows both programs are operating successfully in other areas of the country. Trustee Grenier stated his view is to be favorable but monitor the pilot program to determine how it impact neighbors. This is an opportunity 3
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for committed Lake Bluff residents to demonstrate if this could be done and he is not compel to take that opportunity away.
Trustee Meyer said his inclination is to allow the opportunity for people to demonstrate this can be done responsibly in Lake Bluff and in a manner that is courteous to neighbors.
In response to a question from Trustee Meyer, Village Administrator Irvin stated each pilot program would be allowed 5 permits.
Trustee Ankenman stated she does not want the pilot program to negatively impact neighbors. The pilot program will allow people an opportunity to try the activity and she think it is worth giving them an opportunity.
Trustee Dewart stated it would be beneficial to have a uniform beginning and ending licensing process to monitor the time cycle.
President O’Hara said she is distributed about allowing a resident to have both backyard bees and chickens. Her inclination would be, should the pilot program get approved, to allow one type of permit for either bees or chickens.
President O’Hara opened the floor for public comments and there were not comments.
Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Village Board to amend the draft resolution to allow residents to have either bees or chickens.
As there were no further comments from the Board, Trustee Grenier moved to adopt the resolution. Trustee Dewart seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (4) Dewart, Grenier, Meyer and Ankenman Nays: (1) Lemieux Absent: (1) Towle
8. ITEM #16 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PILOT BACKYARD CHICKEN KEEPING PROGRAM
President O’Hara stated this agenda item is a resolution authorizing a backyard chicken pilot program and the requirements are similar to the aforementioned agenda item.
In response to a question from Village Clerk Markee, Village Administrator Irvin said the SEC will monitor the pilot programs and inform the Village Board should any problems arise.
President O’Hara opened the floor for public comment, there were no comments.
Trustee Ankenman stated unlike bees this pilot program will introduce a new creature to the area. She said she could understand how someone would not be in favor of the pilot program because of the concerns expressed regarding predators, disease and noise.
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Trustee Meyer asked if there had been any signs presented specifically in respect to health issues. Trustee Grenier commented on the Center for Disease Control commentary regarding potential salmonella. The CDC review risks in the context that owning backyard chickens could be a great experience.
AVA Cole said there is a lack of research regarding backyard chickens.
Trustee Grenier stated he have concluded that as long as there are people willing to do the work, the program with associated risk, should be allowed as this would help determine the risks.
As there were no comments from the Board, Trustee Grenier moved to adopt the resolution. Trustee Ankenman seconded the motion.
Village Attorney Peter Friedman stated the pilot programs are contrary to the Village’s Municipal Code. The discretion is not to enforce the Municipal Code to the extent consistent with the pilot programs. As such, four affirmative votes are required to amend the ordinance and approve the pilot programs.
The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (4) Grenier, Meyer, Dewart and President O’Hara Nays: (2) Lemieux and Ankenman Absent: (1) Towle
President O’Hara stated the SEC have spent a tremendous amount of time reviewing these activities. She stated her affirmative vote will give the pilot programs a chance. She stated the pilot programs can be rescinded at any time if the activities do not adhere to Village standards. President O’Hara asked the SEC Members in attendance to convey the Village Board’s appreciation to the Committee for their extensive work on the programs.
9. ITEM #17 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VACATION AND SALE OF A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (Simpson Avenue Alley)
President O’Hara reported Katherine Murray owns the adjacent properties at 420 Simpson Avenue and 604 Ravine Avenue. The home at 420 Simpson is an occupied single family home. The former home at 604 Ravine Avenue was removed in the fall of 2016. In April 2017 Ms. Murray submitted and the Village approved a subdivision (Winston’s Crib Subdivision) that altered the lot lines of the two properties and combined the five parcels into two distinct buildable lots. She further reported the purpose of the subdivision was to enlarge the property at 420 Simpson to accommodate a new garage (on Lot 1 of Winston’s Crib Subdivision). During the review of the new garage building plans and discussions regarding another possible subdivision of the Murray-owned property, it was determined that a portion of the adjacent Village-owned Simpson Alley should be considered for vacation as it yields no public benefit and would provide a small amount of additional lot area to facilitate the Murray’s planned improvements.
President O’Hara reported over the years the Village has vacated portions of Public-Right-of-Way when there is no public benefit to be obtained by the Village’s continued ownership. The 2002 Village Owned Lots and Unique Rights-of-Way Study recommended the Village vacate the far western end of this Right- of-Way and maintain the improved portion (25 feet in width) that serves as the functional alley. The vacation of this land would be consistent with this recommendation. The Murrays have agreed to purchase the property from the Village at fair market value ($14,500) and closing costs. 5
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In response to a question from President O’Hara, Village Administrator Irvin stated the petitioner choose the subdivision name.
Village Attorney Friedman stated the proposed ordinance is requesting to vacate public property, as such 2/3 affirmative votes are required for approval. The President is not allowed to vote no matter the outcome.
As there were no questions from the Board, Trustee Dewart moved to approve first reading of the ordinance. Trustee Lemieux seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (5) Lemieux, Meyer, Ankenman, Dewart and Grenier Nays: (0) Absent: (1) Towle
10. ITEM #6A – WARRANT REPORT FOR DECEMBER 16-31, 2017 AND JANUARY 1-15, 2018 AND DECEMBER 2017 PAYROLL EXPENDITURES
President O’Hara reported expenditure of Village funds for payment of invoices in the amount of $248,291.59 for December 16-31, 2017, $496,537.53 for January 1-15, 2018 and Village funds for payroll in the amount of $277,173.94 for December 2017.
As such, the total expenditures for this period is in the amount of $1,022,003.06.
As there were no questions from the Board, Trustee Meyer moved to approve the Warrant Report. Trustee Ankenman seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (5) Meyer, Ankenman, Dewart, Grenier and Lemieux Nays: (0) Absent: (1) Towle
11. ITEM #7A – VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM THE LAKE BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Village Administrator Irvin stated tonight’s report is a review of criminal activity for the past 10 years, as well as recent and planned public safety improvement initiatives. He invited Police Chief David Belmonte to the podium to deliver a presentation.
Police Chief Belmonte stated the report was expanded out 10 years to provide a view on what trends the Village is seeking in experience to some of the events. The presentation detailed the calls for service and factors, violent crime, sex crimes, armed robbery, aggravated assault and battery and property crime which are the most reported incidents. Police Chief Belmonte reported there have been two reported aggravated assault and battery and four violent crimes.
In response a question from the Board, Police Chief Belmonte stated there was a home invasion reported last year. Currently, the trend is related to the increase in automobile theft and motor vehicle burglary but the numbers could decrease if property owners would secure their property.
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Trustee Grenier asked if there were a relationship between keys left in vehicles and the newer cars with electronic keys. Police Chief Belmonte said of the five reported vehicle thefts, three had electronic keys and the others left the keys inside the vehicle. A discussion followed.
In response to a comment from Trustee Ankenman, Police Chief Belmonte stated the graphs reflect nationwide data not just suburban communities.
Trustee Grenier asked what other communities share crime rates similar to Lake Bluff. Police Chief Belmonte said that information is not readily available. The Federal Bureau of Investigation tracks everything by 1,000 population and Lake Bluff would be included in the statistics for the metropolitan Chicago area.
Police Chief Belmonte stated bicycle theft, crimes of opportunities, were the largest crime in the community. In 2016/2017 shoplifting increased as a result of the retail developments. The Police Department have used social media, press releases, mailed letters, amongst other communication to increase community awareness. The Police Department has increased patrols to give a bigger police presence and this has decreased some of the nighttime burglaries and vehicle thefts. The Police Department has begun working with Target Security Department to process shoplifting offenses, increase information sharing with surrounding agencies and joined the Midwest Organized Crime Task Force. He stated moving forward the plan is to review use of enhanced technology such as surveillance cameras specifically in the train station and Village Green, license plate readers, traffic locators and increase the use of social media and further education residents.
Trustee Dewart asked if the crime prevention awareness cards could be placed on vehicles parked on the street and in driveways to increase awareness. Police Chief Belmonte said that could be done for a specific area but he prefer to mail letters to Village residents to provide community warnings.
In response to a question from Trustee Dewart, Police Chief Belmonte stated the call volume reflects any call that generates a police response.
Village Administrator Irvin said there will be initiatives in the upcoming budget discussion regarding enhanced technology such as cameras and license plate reading software.
The Village Board thanked Police Chief Belmonte for his report.
12. ITEM #7A – VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: REPORT CONCERNING THE ELECTRONIC STORAGE AND DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN VILLAGE RECORDS
Village Administrator Irvin stated the informational report summarizes the documents for destruction and Staff will coordinate disposal of the files, pursuant to State law. There were no concerns expressed by the Village Board.
13. ITEM #8 – VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Village Attorney Peter Friedman extended an invitation to attend a viewing of the documentary “All the Queens Horses,” and provided background information on the documentary film.
14. ITEM #9 – VILLAGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT 7
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Village President O’Hara reported the Village received a letter from the Mayor of the City of Lake Forest requesting to reconvene the service agreement committee in accordance with the intergovernmental agreement. The City of Lake Forest is interested in updating the 2011 document to reflect changes in Section C (Public Access Television Services), Section E (Fire and Dispatch Services), and reexamine the terms in Section F (Ambulance Services). President O’Hara stated she and Trustee Dewart (Finance Committee Chair) will represent the Village on the committee, and keep the Village Board informed.
15. ITEM #10 – ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORRESPONDENCE
President O’Hara introduced the correspondence from the Informational Reports on December 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2017.
Trustee Ankenman moved to accept the correspondence as submitted. Trustee Lemieux seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
16. ITEM #12 – A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH METRA (Train Station Improvements)
President O’Hara reported early last year, Metra offered to fund $300,000 of repairs and improvements to the Lake Bluff train station if the Village would act as the project manager responsible for bidding, supervision, and inspection of the work. The Village Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with Metra to this end on February 27, 2017.
President O’Hara reported shortly thereafter the Village retained a consultant, Architectural Consulting Group, to assess the building, create a project scope, and write bid documents. The Village received 5 bids on the project in October ranging from $452,178 to $1,163,000. After reviewing the bids and scope of work, the Village made the case to Metra that, even though we are not required to accept every line item that was bid, the building requires more than $300,000 worth of work. Metra has agreed to increase the amount they are willing to provide to $400,000, with the Village responsible for any costs above that amount. She further reported Village Staff recommends the Village amend the IGA and consider budgeting $30,000 in FY19 to complete the planned improvements. The revised Intergovernmental Agreement also requires that the Village or its contractor pay Union Pacific for the use of flagmen when working near the railroad.
President O’Hara stated at a Northwest Municipal League meeting the Metra Chairman remarked on the state of Metra such as aging infrastructure and rail cars. As such, the Metra will fund approximately four projects this year and Lake Bluff’s is one of them. The increase to $400,000 for the improvements will be very beneficial to the community.
Member Lemieux stated there has been a lot of time spent on the appearance of the gateway to the Village and the Metra Train Station should also be considered a gateway to the community.
Village Administrator Irvin said in the governmental agreement there were some minor scrivener errors in clarification in terms of payment by the Metra. The Metra legal counsel and Village counsel will work together to clarify that section. They are to allow us to prepay payments, as the Village can submit payments when incurred. The Metra will front additional money in advance to get the project moving. Also, should this amendment get approved, the Village should cap its expenditures given this was not budgeted activities this year and it would have to be budgeted in the next fiscal year. 8
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Trustee Grenier asked if the Village chose not to invest in the project is there a risk that some of the improvements would not be done. The scope of work to be done is critical and it is hard for him to see what improvement would be eliminated. Village Administrator Irvin stated that specific question has not been addressed. He believes Metra would complete $400,000 of work; however, it may not be the scope of work desired by the Village. The proposed improvements are standard maintenance items that should have been completed pursuant to the Metra lease agreement but the funds were not available.
Trustee Lemieux stated to him it seems the Village would spend $30,000, and leverage $400,000, and a large portion of the $30,000 is contingency.
Trustee Dewart stated this is an important investment as the Metra Train Station is vital to the community. The improvements and roofing could eventually cost more if the project does not move forward.
In response to a question from Trustee Lemieux, Building Codes Supervisor Mike Croak stated the contractor was informed the lobby could not be closed for more than 20 days, after April 1, 2018.
Village Clerk Markee asked if the flagman cost was included in the $30,000. Village Administrator Irvin said the cost of the flagman is included in the construction contract at $8,920.
As there were no further comments from the Board, Trustee Dewart moved to adopt the resolution. Trustee Grenier seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (5) Ankenman, Dewart, Grenier, Lemieux and Meyer Nays: (0) Absent: (1) Towle
17. ITEM #13 – A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE LAKE BLUFF METRA STATION RENOVATION PROJECT
President O’Hara reported on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, bids were opened for the Lake Bluff Metra Station Renovation Project. Five bids were received, with the lowest responsive bid coming from Structures Construction, LLC of Chicago, Illinois. The bids expired while the Village was working with Metra to obtain increased funding; however, Structures Construction has agreed to honor their bid amounts with only a small adjustment to two line items totaling $3500. The contract that Village is proposing to accept is in the amount of $380,386.27 plus unit costs.
President O’Hara reported the project includes replacing the wood shingles with architectural laminated shingles, masonry repair and tuckpointing, exterior and interior painting, refinishing doors and woodwork, replacing lights, and remodeling the public restroom. She further reported Metra has agreed to fund $400,000 of the improvements. Staff estimates that the total project cost, including contingencies and unit costs for items such roof sheathing, could be up to $430,000 (see attached project budget). Therefore staff recommends that the Village Board budget $30,000 in FY19 to adequately fund the project. The Building Codes Supervisor is recommending that an award be made to Structures Construction, LLC for in the amount of $380,386.27.
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In response to a question from Trustee Lemieux, Building Codes Supervisor Croak stated Structures Constructions, LLC appears to be a reputable firm and understands the scope of work. There are many variables which contribute to the bids; therefore, it is difficult to understand the difference in bid amounts.
In response to a question from President O’Hara, Building Codes Supervisor Croak stated the two murals in the train station lobby will be maintained.
Trustee Meyer moved to adopt the resolution. Trustee Lemieux seconded the motion. The motion passed on the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (5) Dewart, Grenier, Lemieux, Meyer and Ankenman Nays: (0) Absent: (1) Towle
18. ITEM #14 – A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN UPDATED POLICY CONCERNING CLOSED MEETING MINUTES AND VERBATIM RECORDS
President O’Hara reported the Illinois Open Meetings Act (Act) requires the Village and its subsidiary bodies to keep and maintain minutes and verbatim records of meetings that are closed to the public in accordance with the Act. On February 9, 2004 the Village implemented a policy governing all public bodies of the Village with respect to the creation, maintenance, storage, release, and destruction of closed meeting minutes and verbatim records of such public bodies. She further reported at this time, the Village Attorney recommends the Village Board update its policy to reflect the current requirements of law and best practices.
Trustee Lemieux expressed his understanding that the revised policy as written allows an individual Trustee access to written minutes, for any purpose, and the Village Board access for any lawful purpose. In regards to verbatim records the verbatim minute recording can only be accessed by the Village Board. Village Attorney Friedman stated individual access to records requires approval of the Village Board. The current Statue provides that individual Board Members do have access to the records, but by having the Village Board vote on the matter it would provide notice. He stated if an individual member requested access to a specific verbatim transcript, for a legitimate purpose, there could be a legal issue if the Village Board denied the request.
Following a request from Trustee Dewart to provide an overview, Village Attorney Friedman stated the open meetings act authorizes the Village Board to meet in private, under certain very limited circumstances. Should the Village Board met in closed session, it is a requirement to have written minutes of those meetings that will be approved in public and that the meetings be recorded verbatim. The verbatim recordings must be retained for no less than 18 months and can not be destroyed unless the time has expired or the written minutes of those meetings have been approved. He stated when the Village Board meets in closed session it should be free to openly discuss confident sensitive matters. There was concern that recording the closed meetings would hinder that type of interaction between Board Members. The Statues were written to ensure compliance and that verbatim records are never disclosed, except if there was a claim that the open meetings act was violated prior to going into the closed session. Village Attorney Friedman stated the Statue as amended allows individual Trustees access to the verbatim records, but even if individual Trustees have access to the verbatim records, those records must not be disclosed unless there is a legal requirements to do so. The approved Executive Session Meeting Minutes are subject
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to the Freedom of Information Act but verbatim records are specifically exemption. The destruction of verbatim records are a sensitive issue and can only be done under limited circumstances.
As there were no further comments from the Board, Trustee Lemieux moved to adopt the resolution. Trustee Ankenman seconded the motion. The motion passed on a unanimous voice vote.
19. ITEM #19 – TRUSTEE’S REPORT
There was no Trustee’s report.
20. ITEM #21 – ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Meyer moved to adjourn the regular meeting. Trustee Dewart seconded the motion and the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
______R. Drew Irvin Joy Markee Village Administrator Village Clerk
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VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Agenda Item: 7a
Subject: WARRANT REPORT FOR JANUARY 16-31, 2018
Action Requested: APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS (Roll Call Vote)
Originated By: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Referred To: VILLAGE BOARD
Summary of Background and Reason For Request:
Expenditure of Village funds for payment of invoices in the amount of $468,646.06 for January 16-31, 2018.
Total Expenditures of $468,646.06
Reports and Documents Attached:
1. Warrant Report for January 16-31, 2018 $468,646.06 (dated 1/9/18-1/22/18)
The Invoice Register Report shows checks with a status of “open” or “paid”. All checks with the status of “open” are computer generated checks for the Board’s final approval. Checks with the status of “paid” are manual checks processed.
Village Administrator’s Recommendation:
Approval of Warrants and Payroll in the total amount of $468,646.06
Date Referred to Village Board: 1/22/2018
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: 7b
Subject: DECEMBER 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT
Action Requested: RECEIPT OF FINANCIAL REPORT (Voice Vote)
Originated By: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Referred To: VILLAGE BOARD
Summary of Background and Reason For Request:
Attached for your consideration is the December 2017 Financial Report.
Noteworthy: • Sales tax revenue for FY18 of $1.35 million is 1.8% less than FY17 a difference of $24,290; • Home rule sales tax for FY17 of $411,363 is 7.7% less than FY17 a difference of $34,391 of which $8,386 can be attributed to the State admin fees; • Building permit revenue for May-December 2017 of $421k is $33k or 8.7% higher than the same period in 2016; and • Expenditures are consistent with or less than the budget. .
Reports and Documents Attached:
• December 2017 Financial Report
Village Administrator’s Recommendation: Acceptance of Report.
Date Referred to Village Board: 1 /22/2018
December 2017 Monthly Financial Report VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF
MEMORANDUM
TO: Village President and Board of Trustees Drew Irvin, Village Administrator
FROM: Bettina K. O’Connell, Director of Finance
DATE: January 22, 2018
SUBJECT: December 2017 Monthly Report
Treasury Report – Exhibit A Attached is the two page Treasury Report for December 2017. The total cash and investments in the treasury for the governmental and water funds are $12,890,957.22 plus $9,818,531.18 for the Police Pension Fund.
Investment Report – Exhibit B Attached is the Investment Report for the month ending December 31, 2017. The par value plus interest credited to the CD’s for the governmental short‐term investments is $2,142,902. The Village investments are managed within the guidelines of the Village’s Cash Management and Investment Policy.
Budget Analysis Report – Exhibit C Attached is the Budget Analysis Report for December 2017. The revenues in Exhibit C reflect actual and estimated receipts. Below is more specific information about the major revenues and expenditures by fund. The General and Water Funds revenues and expenditures that exceed or are under the prior year amounts have been highlighted on Exhibit C.
General Fund Revenues:
Property Tax revenue is received predominately in June and September as the taxes are due by the first week of those months. The 2016 property tax extension is $3,210,885 or 0.5% greater than the 2015 extension. The Village’s EAV increased 6.3% to $554.53 million. The General Fund receives 68% or $2,184,374 of the monies. The IMRF, FICA and Police Pension Funds receive the balance of the revenues of $1,026,511. Please note that the Police Pension property taxes are recorded as a revenue in the General Fund and a transfer out of the General Fund into the Police Pension Fund in compliance with GASB.
Sales Tax Revenue (non‐home rule 1% and local use tax) is shown in table format on the next page with monthly revenues for FY18‐FY16. May‐September 2017 revenue of $1,356,807 is 1.8% less than May‐ September 2016. FY17 revenue of $3,120,529 is $328,630 or 11.8% greater than FY16. The revenue for FY16 is $2,791,899 which is $258,653 or 10% greater than FY15. The FY15 sales tax of $2,533,246 is $272,370 or 12% greater than FY14. The chart on page 3 shows the non‐home rule sales tax by month for the calendar years 2012 through September 2017, along with a twelve year monthly comparison. These figures represent the gross sales tax monies received.
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Sales Tax FY2017‐18 FY2016‐17 $ Change FY2015‐16 $ Change
Liability Revenue (A) Revenue (B) FY17 to Revenue (C) FY16 to
Month FY18 (A‐B) FY17 (B‐C)
May 2016 $284,201 $281,889 $2,312 $230,253 $51,636
June $298,881 $305,734 ($6,853) $221,167 $84,567
July $268,372 $256,325 $12,047 $231,558 $24,767 August $256,620 $279,406 ($22,786) $237,694 $41,712 September $248,733 $257,744 ($9,011) $229,733 $28,011 October $254,132 $243,811 $10,321 November $251,746 $261,349 ($9,603) December $307,178 $274,963 $32,215 January 2017 $218,111 $207,309 $10,802 February $205,476 $195,430 $10,046 March $257,064 $235,774 $21,290 April $245,724 $222,858 $22,866 FY Total $1,356,808 $3,120,529 ($24,290) $2,791,899 $328,630
FY Monthly $271,362 $261,346 $232,658 Average
Home rule sales tax became effective January 1, 2006 with actual receipts shown below. By statute this 1% tax does not apply to food/medicines and titled products such as autos. May‐September 2017 revenue of $411,363 is 7.7% lower than May‐September 2016. FY17 home rule sales tax of $959,704 is $172,811 or 22% higher than FY16. The home rule sales tax revenue for FY16 of $786,893 is $242,621 or 45% higher than FY15. The FY15 home rule sales tax of $544,272 is $18,839 or 3.6% more than FY14 revenue. The chart on page 4 shows the home rule sales tax by month for the calendar years 2012 through September 2017, along with a twelve year monthly comparison.
Home Rule $ Change $ Change Sales Tax By FY2017‐18 FY2016‐17 FY2015‐16 FY16 to FY16 to Liability Revenue (A) Revenue Revenue FY17 (A‐B) FY17 (B‐C) Month May 2016 $88,984 $99,436 ($10,452) $60,325 $39,111 June $92,858 $111,112 ($18,254) $55,143 $55,969 July $77,147 $71,001 $6,146 $59,056 $11,945 August $76,171 $82,459 ($6,288) $65,060 $17,399 September $76,203 $81,746 ($5,543) $69,262 $12,484 October $75,128 $71,862 $3,266 November $81,840 $72,579 $9,261 December $95,979 $88,604 $7,375 January 2017 $58,655 $56,058 $2,597 February $58,649 $55,196 $3,453 March $72,529 $73,149 ($620) April $71,170 $60,599 $10,571 FY Total $441,363 $959,704 ($28,848) $786,893 $172,811 FY Monthly $82,273 $80,776 $65,574 Average Page 2
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SALES TAX REVENUE Thousands (not including Home Rule Sales Tax) $320 $310 $300 $290 Target Development First $280 Full Month ‐ Aug 2015 $270 2015 $260 $250 2017 $240 $230 2014 $220 2018 2012 $210 $200 $190 2015 $180 $170 $160 2013 $150 $140 2012 $130 $120 2014 $110 $100
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$3,500,000 Sales Tax December $3,000,000 November October $2,500,000 September $2,000,000 August
$1,500,000 July June $1,000,000 May
$500,000 April March $0 February 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 January
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HOME RULE SALES TAX REVENUE Thousands $118 $115 $112 $109 August 2015 Target $106 $103 Development first … $100 2016 $97 $94 $91 $88 $85 $82 2015 $79 $76 2017 $73 $70 $67 $64 $61 2012 $58 2017 $55 2013 $52 $49 2016 2014 $46 $43 2013 $40 2015 $37 $34 2014 $31 $28 2012 $25
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
$1,000,000 Home Rule Sales Tax December $900,000 November $800,000 October $700,000 September $600,000 August $500,000 July $400,000 June $300,000 May $200,000 April $100,000 March $0 February 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 January
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Other Taxes category encompasses state income, personal property replacement, and the demolition tax. The May‐Dec 2017 income tax revenue of $332,250 is $15,310 or 6.6% less than the same period in 2016. This is reflective of the 10% decrease pursuant to recent State changes. The actual income tax revenue for FY17 at $540,871 is 11% less than $609,807 for FY16. FY16 revenue at $609,807 was 8.8% higher than FY15 at $560,382. Below is a chart showing the income tax revenues by month from 2012‐2017.
$105 $103 CY2012 $101 CY2015 $99 $97 CY2013 $95 CY2013 $93
Thousands $91 $89 CY2014 $87 $85 CY2014 $83 CY2015 $81 $79 $77 CY2016 CY2016 $75 CY2017 $73 $71 CY2012 CY2017 $69 $67 $65 $63 $61 $59 $57 $55 $53 $51 $49 $47 $45 CY2017 $43 $41 $39 $37 $35 $33 $31 CY2017 $29 CY2017 $27 $25 CY2017 CY2016 $23 $21 STATE‐SHARED INCOME TAX REVENUE $19 $17 $15 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
According to the Illinois Municipal League, the 36% jump in the May 2013 receipts was an aberration caused partly by individuals and corporations reporting capital gains income in anticipation of significant changes in Federal tax policy. The revenue for May 2015 is $102,570 or 5% more than May 2013. Again this could be an increase in capital gains. Below is a bar graph of the income tax revenue by fiscal year for FY09‐FY17 with the FY18 budgeted amount. Fiscal year 2016 total revenue of $609,807 is the highest year in over 20 years.
STATE SHARED INCOME TAX $650,000 $600,000 $550,000 $500,000 $450,000 $400,000 $350,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $0 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18
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Utility Taxes category is comprised of a tax on electric, natural gas, and telecommunications usage. The tax is 5% of the distribution, supply, furnishing or sale of natural gas and electricity consumed within the Village with the electric tax being based on tiers of kilowatt hour usage. The telecommunications tax is 5% of the gross charge for the act or privilege of originating or receiving telecommunications in the Village and all services rendered in connection therewith.
North Shore Gas utility tax revenues are received quarterly in June (for February‐April), September (for May‐ July), December (for August‐October), and March (for November‐January). Below is a chart showing the natural gas tax revenues by quarter for the past 6 years. Natural Gas Utility Tax Revenue $107,763 $110,000 $100,000 $90,000 $80,000 Nov 2016‐Jan 2017 2017 $70,000 $
$60,000 $51,521 $50,000 Revenue $40,000 2018 $30,000 2018 $20,000 $10,000 $0 May‐July Aug‐Oct Nov‐Jan Feb‐Apr FY18 FY17 FY16 FY15 FY14 FY13 FY12
Interestingly, the May‐July 2017 receipts of $32,776 are 17% higher than the same quarter in 2016. The May‐ July and August‐October quarters in 2016 are both slightly under 2015 due to the warmer weather experienced in 2016. May‐July 2015 tax of $30,411 is consistent with the same quarters in previous years, except for 2014. The November 2016‐January 2017 receipts of $44,637 are 20% greater than the November 2015‐January 2016 tax of $37,234 which was 37% less than the same period in 2014‐15 consistent with the low gas prices and mild winter weather. The February‐April 2014 quarter amount of $107,763 was 68% greater than the same quarter in 2013. This is attributed to the increase in natural gas consumption for building heating because of the subzero temperatures experienced in the Midwest during the winter of 2014. This cooler weather pattern is assumed to be Fiscal Total Natural Gas $ Change % Change partly the reason for the May‐July 2014 Year Tax Revenue from PY from PY amount of $51,521 which is the highest 17 $155,751 $10,974 7.6% amount received for the summer quarter 16 $144,777 ($66,851) (32%) since at least 1996. The August‐October 2015 15 $211,628 ($ 6,501) (3%) tax of $20,059 is slightly less than the prior 14 $218,129 $71,057 48% year. To the right is a table showing the 13 $147,072 $ 128 ‐‐‐ natural gas tax revenue by fiscal year with the 12 $146,944 ($24,832) (14%) dollar and percentage change from the prior year.
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ComEd electric tax actual revenue of $182,972 for May‐Nov 2017 is 7.9% less than the same period in 2016. FY17 revenue of $325,231 is 5% higher than the $310,025 for FY16. FY16 at $310,025 is 0.6% greater than $308,147 for FY15. FY15 of $308,147 is $11,309 or 3.5% less than the $319,456 revenue for FY14. The FY14 revenue was $9,178 or 2.8% less than FY13 revenue of $328,634.
Actual telecomm taxes are remitted to the Village by the State; actual receipts lag about 3‐4 months from the liability period. May‐Sept 2017 revenue of $78,929 is $7,808 or 9% less than May‐Sept 2016. The FY17 revenue of $205,968 is $16,955 or 7.6% less than FY16 revenue of $222,923. The FY16 revenue of $222,923 is 18.5% less than the FY15 revenue of $273,612. In April 2013 the State notified the Village that a large telecommunications carrier was ordered to seek refunds from the states on behalf of customers that were charged telecomm taxes on transactions that were not properly taxable under federal and state laws. Illinois municipalities were advised that a significant portion of the State refunds involved proceeds that were distributed to local governments. The Village’s portion of the recovery of distributions was $32,792. While the State recovered these funds over an equal amount each month for a year during FY15, the Village reduced its FY14 telecommunications tax revenue by this amount. After this adjustment, FY14 revenue is $217,745; $55,867 or 25.7% less than FY13 revenue of $273,612. The FY15 revenue is $231,348 compared to $217,745 for FY14 (after taking into account the refundable adjustment noted above) which represents a 6.2% increase.
Below is a chart showing the telecommunications (from various sources), ComEd electric, and the North Shore natural gas utility taxes by fiscal year. Given the more efficient appliances, consumer conservation habits, and the lower price of fuel, projections are that this source will not likely rise to prior levels.
UTILITY TAX REVENUE North Shore Gas Thousands by Type for FY2010-2017 $360 ComEd Electric $350 Telecomm $340 $330 Telecomm $320 ComEd Electric ComEd Electric $310 $300 $290 $280 $270 $260 Refund of telecomm $250 $240 taxes due to court ruling $230 $220 $210 Telecomm $200 $190 $180 North Shore Gas $170 North Shore Gas $160 $150 $140 FISCAL YEAR FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017
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Building Permit revenue for May‐Dec 2017 is $421,425 compared to $387,796 for the same period in 2016. This represents $33,628 or 8.7% more revenue than the prior year. This is due to a significant interior remodeling project at 71 S. Waukegan Road (p/k/a Deerpath Medical building). FY15 ended the year 113% more than FY14 due to the Target development, Heinen’s remodeling of the Dominick’s store and two large residences in Lansdowne. Below is a graph of the building permit revenues for FY09 through FY17. $1,150 $1,100 $1,050 Building Permit Revenues $1,000
Thousands $950 $900 $850 $800 $750 $700 $650 $600 $550 $500 $450 $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 FY2012 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017
Sewer charge revenue for May‐Dec 2017 of $109,491 is almost equal to the same period in 2016 revenue of $109,266. The sewer charge is billed at the rate of $1.10 per thousand gallons of water used with a credit during the billing months of August‐October for water presumed for lawn irrigation purposes.
General Fund Expenditures: The May‐Dec 2017 expenditures of $5.4 million is $614,250 less than the expenditures for the same period in 2016 reflecting the fact that the road repaving project was expensed in the General Fund last year but are expenses in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund in FY18. The capital expenditures for FY18 of $285,524 include the repair of the Village Hall roof and lift station improvements.
Interfund transfers are for the Police Pension property taxes, Vehicle Replacement contributions, and the 2012 Refunding Bonds debt payment. Refunding bond interest is paid in June and December with the principal payment in December each year.
Water Sales Revenue: The Water sales in dollars for May‐Dec 2017 is $923,671 compared to $898,499 for May‐Dec 2016 billings. The additional $25,221 can be attributed to additional usage as well as the rate change effective May 1, 2017 from $7.10 to $7.31 per thousand gallons of water consumed.
Water Purchases Expense: Water purchases for May‐Dec 2017 were 169,225 mg compared to 167,796 mg for the same period in 2016. The volume of rain received in July 2017 contributed to the July 2.1% reduction in consumption, while the September 2017 water purchases were 23% greater, the October 2017 purchases were 15% greater than 2017 and the November purchases are 8% greater, and the December purchase were .65 less. Effective May 1, 2017, CLCJAWA increased the wholesale water rate from $2.73 to $2.76 per 1,000 gallons of water purchased. This rate increase has cost the Village about $5,077 to date.
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Special Revenue, Capital Projects, and Debt Service Funds: The revenues and expenditures for these funds are consistent with their specified purpose. The IMRF and FICA funds expenditures are financed by property tax revenues. The Motor Fuel Tax Fund (MFT) receives allotments each month from the state to be used exclusively for roadway improvements. In FY17 and FY16 all road improvements are expensed in the General Fund. The Redevelopment Fund budget is for the Moffett Road box culvert improvement project. In June 2016, the Board passed a resolution approving an IGA establishing a joint Emergency Telecommunications System Board (JETSB) as required under the Emergency Telephone Systems Act. Pursuant to the JETSB consolidation, the Village was required to remit the monies in its E911 Fund to the JETSB. However, as the IGA allows the Village has requested and received much of this money back as a reimbursement for 40% of the joint dispatching costs paid to Glenview in 2016 and 2017.
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Village of Lake Bluff Treasury Report EXHIBIT A1
For the Month Ending December 31, 2017
Beginning Cash Disbursements Inter-Fund Dec 31, 2017 Fund Name # Cash Balance Receipts Acct. Pay/EFT Gross Payroll Transfers/ Ending Cash Other Pension Benefits Transactions Balance General 1 10,572,721.68 586,862.27 421,517.15 257,249.96 10,480,816.84 IMRF 7 100,266.93 307.69 12,840.56 87,734.06 Foreign Fire Tax 10 10,499.06 10,499.06 Social Security 14 158,641.50 437.52 19,149.99 139,929.03 Motor Fuel Tax 29 83,791.47 13,869.99 97,661.46 E911 (b) 32 122,814.25 13,612.80 136,427.05 2012 G.O. Bonds 37 715.40 715.40 Special Serv 38 13,576.56 25.51 13,602.07 Capital Improve 42 13,912.51 26.11 13,938.62 Redevelopment 43 104,192.22 197.53 3,562.50 100,827.25 Vehicle Replace 45 1,132,809.70 1,911.78 8,453.08 1,126,268.40 Water Fund 46 656,100.11 228,996.59 188,371.56 15,541.47 681,183.67 Train Wreath 61 1,351.81 2.50 1,354.31
Subtotal$ 12,971,393.20 $ 846,250.29 $ 653,894.84 $ 272,791.43 $ - $ 12,890,957.22
Police Pension (a) 62 9,874,020.92 10,534.60 4,812.23 61,212.11 9,818,531.18
Total$ 22,845,414.12 $ 856,784.89 $ 658,707.07 $ 334,003.54 $ - $ 22,709,488.40 (a) The Police Pension beginning balance was adjusted to reflect the investments at market value as of April 30, 2017.
(b) This is now part of the Joint ETSB - the Village was required to remit all the monies in the E911 Fund to the JETSB fund with Glenview and then eligible to request a return of 40% of the cost of the Glenview contract for FY16 and FY17. This is pursuant to State law requiring consolidation of ETSB. The Village will no longer receive E911 revenue directly and will be eligible to request reimbursement for allowable expenses from the JETSB.
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Village of Lake Bluff 65534.6 67690.7 2156.1 Treasury Report EXHIBIT A2
As of December 31, 2017
Dec 31, 2017 Checking Savings/ Certificates Federal Gov't Mutual Funds Total Cash & Fund Name # Accounts Money Market IL Funds of Deposit Corporate & Municipal Stocks/Equities Investments
Max Safe LF Bnk (a) Bonds Obligations (a) General 1 2,848,216.86 5,604,763.15 2,027,836.83 10,480,816.84 IMRF 7 87,734.06 87,734.06 Foreign Fire Tax 10 1,730.14 8,768.92 10,499.06 Social Security 14 139,929.03 139,929.03 Motor Fuel Tax 29 97,661.46 97,661.46 E911 32 136,427.05 136,427.05 2012 G.O. Bond 37 715.40 715.40 Special Serv 38 13,602.07 13,602.07 Capital Improve 42 13,938.62 13,938.62 Redevelopment 43 100,827.25 100,827.25 Vehicle Replace 45 1,011,202.46 115,065.94 1,126,268.40 Water Fund 46 306,262.99 374,920.68 681,183.67 Train Wreath 61 1,354.31 1,354.31
Subtotal$ 3,156,209.99 $ 8,768.92 $ 7,583,075.54 $ 2,142,902.77 $ - $ - $ 12,890,957.22
Police Pension 62 8,628.12 172,314.11 - 2,564,859.65 2,464,901.98 4,607,827.32 9,818,531.18
Total$ 3,164,838.11 $ 181,083.03 $ 7,583,075.54 $ 2,142,902.77 $ 2,564,859.65 $ 2,464,901.98 $ 4,607,827.32 $ 22,709,488.40 (a) The CD's are shown with interest that has been added to the principal balance. The Police Pension investments are shown at market value as of April 30, 2017. The Police Pension Fund is the only fund allowed to invest in equities.
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF OUTSTANDING INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 16-Jan-18 EXHIBIT B
Vehicle Certif Interest Purchase Maturity Investment Interest Current General Replace # Nmbr Amount Rate Date Date Maturities Credited Book Value Fund Fund
NORTHERN TRUST BANK 35551-5 1,015,362.25 0.095% 09/02/15 09/02/16 (1,016,329.89) $967.64 ($0.00) ($0.00) 35549-11 503,178.32 0.075% 02/03/16 08/01/16 (503,364.46) $186.14 ($0.00) ($0.00) 35550-7 505,858.66 0.075% 11/05/15 08/01/16 (506,139.38) $280.72 ($0.00) ($0.00) 35549-12 503,364.46 0.075% 08/01/16 01/28/17 (503,550.67) $186.21 $0.00 $0.00 35550-8 506,139.38 0.075% 08/01/16 04/28/17 (506,420.27) $280.89 ($0.00) ($0.00) 35549-13 503,550.67 0.075% 01/28/17 07/27/17 (503,736.95) $186.28 ($0.00) ($0.00) 35551-5 1,016,329.89 0.095% 09/02/16 09/02/17 (1,017,295.85) $965.96 $0.00 $0.00 35550-9 506,420.27 0.075% 04/28/17 01/23/18 $156.11 $506,576.38 $506,576.38 35549-14 503,736.95 0.275% 07/27/17 01/23/18 $227.76 $503,964.71 $503,964.71 35551-6 1,017,295.85 0.295% 09/02/17 09/02/18 $1,017,295.85 $1,017,295.85
SUBTOTAL INVESTMENTS--NORTHERN TRUST BANK $2,027,836.94 $2,027,836.94 $0.00
PRIVATE BANK - LAKE FOREST
52027-13 134,730.55 0.15% 7/8/2014 9/8/2015 (134,970.43) $239.88 ($0.00) ($0.00) 52027-14 134,970.43 0.15% 9/8/2015 11/8/2016 (135,215.80) $245.37 $0.00 $0.00
SUBTOTAL INVESTMENTS--PRIVATE BANK $0.00 $0.00
LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST
51371-33 461,207.49 0.15% 03/29/16 09/29/16 (461,556.35) $348.86 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 51371-33 461,556.35 0.15% 09/29/16 03/29/17 (461,899.78) $343.43 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
SUBTOTAL INVESTMENTS--LAKE FOREST BANK & TRUST $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FIRST BANK & TRUST OF EVANSTON
601724631-18 114,692.63 0.325% 08/06/16 08/06/17 (115,065.94) $373.31 $0.00 $0.00 601724631-19 115,065.94 0.375% 08/06/17 08/06/18 $115,065.94 $115,065.94
SUBTOTAL INVESTMENTS--FIRST BANK/EVANSTON $115,065.94 $0.00 $115,065.94
TOTAL INVESTMENTS -- CURRENT BALANCE $2,142,902.88 $2,027,836.94 $115,065.94 VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF EXHIBIT C REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT For period ending December 31, 2017 FY2017-18
Fiscal Year FY17-18 % of Budget Previous % of Budget FY16-17 Department Description Total-to-Date BUDGET Used/Rec'd Fiscal YTD Used/Rec'd BUDGET
FUND NAME: GENERAL
Revenues Property Taxes$ 2,936,719 $ 2,939,850 99.9%$ 2,930,689 100.2%$ 2,925,710 Sales Taxes 2,066,785 * 3,006,370 68.7% 2,058,563 73.3% 2,806,975 Home Rule Sales Tax 621,364 958,800 64.8% 625,754 80.1% 780,825 North Chicago Sales tax share 9,201 15,000 61.3% 9,485 63.2% 15,000 Utility Taxes 391,987 678,300 57.8% 401,482 56.0% 717,200 Other Taxes 495,596 767,125 64.6% 469,578 59.8% 785,115 Vehicle Licenses 127,358 129,900 98.0% 128,760 95.2% 135,250 Building Permits 421,425 520,200 81.0% 387,398 76.0% 510,000 Other Licenses & Permits 189,406 232,878 81.3% 196,646 85.8% 229,220 Sewer Charge 109,491 168,000 65.2% 109,267 64.3% 170,000 Services & Fees 29,469 33,735 87.4% 47,274 134.1% 35,250 Fines 48,381 100,250 48.3% 61,883 61.9% 99,900 Interest Earnings 49,600 20,000 248.0% 16,566 157.8% 10,500 Grants 2,731 305,000 0.9% 5,266 3.6% 146,150 Miscellaneous Revenue 239,791 386,033 62.1% 296,036 80.1% 369,674
Total Revenues$ 7,739,305 $ 10,261,441 75.4%$ 7,744,645 79.5%$ 9,736,769
Expenditures Administration$ 741,237 $ 1,654,123 44.8%$ 1,006,074 72.5%$ 1,387,551 Finance 392,611 573,860 68.4% 342,912 55.7% 615,202 Boards & Commissions 57,749 312,975 18.5% 50,194 76.5% 65,575 Community Development 164,678 359,955 45.7% 168,337 46.1% 364,770 Village Hall 153,650 216,900 70.8% 35,415 15.9% 222,600 Village Properties/Vacant Land 2,868 6,900 41.6% 3,664 51.3% 7,150 Total Administration $ 1,512,793 $ 3,124,713 48.4%$ 1,606,597 60.3%$ 2,662,848
Police Sworn$ 2,111,389 $ * 3,002,510 70.3%$ 1,966,771 66.0%$ 2,978,915 Police Records 342,405 523,195 65.4% 283,227 52.5% 539,083 Fire 280,808 810,660 34.6% 382,068 52.5% 728,160 Public Safety Building 67,643 95,500 70.8% 41,165 44.5% 92,500 Total Public Safety $ 2,802,244 $ 4,431,865 63.2%$ 2,673,230 61.6%$ 4,338,658
Streets, Sidewalks, Lighting$ 323,017 $ 812,760 39.7%$ 831,437 60.9%$ 1,364,892 Sanitation 319,694 519,900 61.5% 380,195 63.0% 603,513 Forestry 92,430 178,865 51.7% 116,549 59.7% 195,145 Parks/Parkways/Ravines 57,896 171,410 33.8% 146,600 72.9% 201,015 Sewers 221,298 2,011,030 11.0% 171,021 25.8% 662,735 Public Works Facility 30,224 76,675 39.4% 66,752 85.6% 78,000 Commuter Station 68,173 392,725 17.4% 49,637 54.3% 91,420 Total Public Works $ 1,112,732 $ 4,163,365 26.7%$ 1,762,192 55.1%$ 3,196,720
Total Expenditures$ 5,427,770 $ 11,719,943 46.3%$ 6,042,020 59.2%$ 10,198,226
Page VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF EXHIBIT C REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT For period ending December 31, 2017 FY2017-18
Fiscal Year FY17-18 % of Budget Previous % of Budget FY16-17 Department Description Total-to-Date BUDGET Used/Rec'd Fiscal YTD Used/Rec'd BUDGET
FUND NAME: GENERAL
Expenditures by Type Salaries, Benefits, Insurance$ 2,679,795 $ 4,249,400 63.1%$ 2,509,714 60.4%$ 4,153,133 Contractual & Commodities 1,535,823 ** 3,164,725 48.5% 1,640,241 56.8% 2,888,305 Sales Tax Rebate - *** 250,000 0.0% 177,388 --- - Interfund Transfers Out 906,602 1,270,118 71.4% 896,224 76.1% 1,177,218 Contingency - 200,000 0.0% - 0.0% 200,000 Total Operating Expenditures$ 5,122,220 $ 9,134,243 56.1%$ 5,223,567 62.0%$ 8,418,656
Capital & Land Acquisition 305,550 2,585,700 11.8% 818,453 46.0% 1,779,570
Total Expenditures$ 5,427,770 $ 11,719,943 46.3%$ 6,042,020 59.2%$ 10,198,226 $ (614,250) $ - $ (0) $ -
FUND NAME: WATER
Revenues Water Sales$ 923,671 $ 1,296,500 71.2%$ 898,449 71.4%$ 1,258,930 Connection Fees 20,197 25,000 80.8% 19,195 87.3% 22,000 Meter Sales 7,975 5,600 142.4% 6,940 231.3% 3,000 Other Fees - 150 0.0% - ---- 100 Interest Earnings 5,242 2,500 209.7% 2,578 128.9% 2,000 Miscellaneous Revenue 531 500 106.2% 324 72.1% 450 Developer Contributions ------Total Revenues$ 957,617 $ 1,330,250 72.0%$ 927,487 72.1%$ 1,286,480
Expenses Salaries & Benefits$ 166,350 $ 287,400 57.9%$ 162,648 57.5%$ 282,650 IMRF - 22,500 0.0% - 0.0% 21,800 FICA/Medicare - 16,000 0.0% - 0.0% 15,400 Water Purchases 418,929 647,700 64.7% 410,163 66.5% 616,600 Contractual & Commodities 70,125 146,000 48.0% 79,198 70.4% 112,500 Debt Princ/Interest Paymenta 23,922 216,844 0.0% 25,622 0.0% 220,744 Contingency - 50,000 0.0% - 0.0% 50,000 Interfund Transfers Out - 15,000 0.0% - 0.0% 15,000 Capital Equipment 9,711 10,000 97.1% 12,092 3.2% 375,000 Capital Infrastructure 317,630 125,000 254.1% 40,000 10.0% 400,000 Total Expenses before Depreciation$ 1,006,667 $ 1,536,444 65.5%$ 729,723 34.6%$ 2,109,694
Depreciation Expense - - Total Expenses After Depreciation $ 1,006,667 $ 1,536,444 65.5%$ 729,723 34.6%$ 2,109,694 a Debt principal payment is adjusted from expense to a reduction in the Bonds Payable on the balance sheet in April each year. * 19,000.00 added as a budget entry 001-710-4134 was missing a budget number in the computer ** Scribner error *** The Sales Tax Rebate budgeted amount and prior year expense was previouisly note included
Page VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF EXHIBIT C REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT For period ending December 31, 2017 FY2017-18
Fiscal Year FY17-18 % of Budget Previous % of Budget FY16-17 Department Description Total-to-Date BUDGET Used/Rec'd Fiscal YTD Used/Rec'd BUDGET
SPECIAL REVENUE, CAPITAL PROJECTS, DEBT SERVICE FUNDS & POLICE PENSION TRUST
FUND NAME: IMRF
Revenues$ 160,945 $ 156,060 103.1%$ 155,144 99.4%$ 156,060 Expenditures$ 119,325 $ 162,826 73.3%$ 111,533 70.6%$ 158,084
FUND NAME: SOCIAL SECURITY
Revenues$ 199,807 $ 199,770 100.0%$ 199,130 99.7%$ 199,770 Expenditures$ 170,118 $ 241,621 70.4%$ 159,525 67.4%$ 236,648
FUND NAME: SPECIAL FIRE INS TAX
Revenues$ 4 $ 27,565 0.0%$ 31,535 114.4%$ 27,565 Expenditures$ 29,112 $ 31,700 91.8%$ 13,653 43.1%$ 31,700
FUND NAME: MOTOR FUEL TAX
Revenues & Transfers In from General$ 100,441 $ 135,045 74.4%$ 96,287 72.6%$ 132,545 Expenditures$ 462,427 $ 550,000 84.1%$ - ---$ -
FUND NAME: E911 SURCHARGE
Revenues$ 59,715 $ 78,530 76.0%$ 51,802 66.0%$ 78,530 Expenditures$ 31,375 $ 45,813 68.5%$ 9,873 21.5%$ 45,813
FUND NAME: VEHICLE/EQUIP REPLACE
Revenues & Transfers In$ 7,025 $ 306,000 2.3%$ 9,261 3.1%$ 294,700 Capital Equipment Expenditures$ 65,353 $ 167,000 39.1%$ 64,187 48.6%$ 132,000
FUND NAME: REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Revenues & Transfers In$ 782 $ ------$ 128 2550.4%$ 5 Expenditures$ 25,299 $ 62,335 40.6%$ 125,600 50.2%$ 250,000 Revenues from this account are reimbursements for grants for the Route 41/176 Interchange project.
Page VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF EXHIBIT C REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT For period ending December 31, 2017 FY2017-18
Fiscal Year FY17-18 % of Budget Previous % of Budget FY16-17 Department Description Total-to-Date BUDGET Used/Rec'd Fiscal YTD Used/Rec'd BUDGET
FUND NAME: 2012 REFUNDING BONDS
Revenues & Transfers In from General Fund$ 9,309 $ 253,618 3.7%$ 10,746 4.3%$ 251,493 Expenditures - Bond Payments$ 9,309 $ 253,868 3.7%$ 10,746 4.3%$ 251,743
FUND NAME: POLICE PENSION TRUST
Additions $ 854,245 $ 1,199,920 71.2%$ 854,051 73.0%$ 1,170,100 Deductions$ 517,226 $ 830,253 62.3%$ 567,864 69.7%$ 814,750
Page VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION Agenda Item: 8a
AN INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM NORTH SHORE GAS DIRECTOR METER TO BILL PROCESS JAMES ROBINSON REGARDING METER Subject: REPLACEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Action Requested: NONE
Originated By: VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR
Referred To: VILLAGE BOARD
Summary of Background and Reason For Request:
Starting February 5, 2018 North Shore Gas (NSG) will be installing a new Automated Meter Reading (AMR) device on customers' existing meters. This will ensure gas meters are read every month and to only issue estimated bills on an exception basis. As the device transmits reads automatically, a single NSG company vehicle can receive signals from a large area at one time, providing an environmentally- friendly reduction in emissions and carbon footprint. NSG has already sent postcards to residents in advance announcing that crews will begin installing the new meters soon.
NSG has contracted with a third party (MZI) to complete the device installation. Installation of the device should take no more than 15 minutes, and customers will not lose natural gas service during the installation. NSG has a goal to have all customers on the new automated meter by the end of the 1st Quarter 2019.
Reports and Documents Attached:
• NSG Communications Guide and Samples
Date Referred to Village Board: 1/22/2018
North Shore Gas rolls out automated meter reading
As the natural gas delivery company for What do customers need to do? your constituents, North Shore Gas is North Shore Gas will send postcards several committed to providing excellent customer weeks in advance before crews install the service. In an effort to improve on this device. North Shore Gas has contracted with commitment, we are installing a new automated meter reading (AMR) device on MZI to complete the device installation. When customers’ existing meters. This will crews arrive to install the device, in most ensure each customer’s meter is read cases, the customer need not be home, but every month and to only issue estimated bills on an exception basis. our crews will need access to the meter. As a courtesy our crews will knock on the door Currently, most meters are read upon arrival to personally notify them they will individually by North Shore Gas be entering the property to install the device. employees. However, since the size of The contractors wear NORTH SHORE the North Shore Gas service territory is GAS/MZI identification at all times while on a extensive, meters are read every other worksite. If they are unsure whether someone month, resulting in estimated bills on should be working on the meter, they can ask the months the meters aren't read. to see identification or call North Shore Gas Additionally, meters for large business at 866-556-6004 to confirm. customers are read with an older, How long will it take to install the device? unsupported technology, so the Installation of the device should take no more equipment must be replaced. than 15 minutes, and customers will not lose their natural gas service during the The new devices also provide a installation. For large meters, installation may framework for future benefits that will take a bit longer. We will leave a door hanger allow you to understand how your to notify customers of the meter exchange. usage affects the price of your bill each month. What if the meter is inside the customer’s home or business? How will the upgraded meters be read? Customers with a meter inside their home or A new AMR device will be installed business must call 312-492-8755 to schedule on our current gas meter. As the an appointment for installation. device transmits reads Can North Shore Gas cut off natural gas automatically, a single truck can service remotely? receive several streets’ worth of No. This specific technology is used to read devices at once by driving down a the meter, and it does not provide North single one, providing an Shore Gas the ability to remotely disconnect environmentally-friendly reduction service. in emissions and carbon footprint.
Is customer data safe? Are the devices safe? All of the information transmitted from Yes. The meter reading devices are safe. the meter to our network is encrypted. Below are some facts about the system: Even if the encryption were breached, none of the data includes customer • The devices we are installing have names, information or addresses. The been used by other utilities around the data transmitted is the total gas nation for the past 20 years. consumption number for the meter at the • Our meter reading devices produce time of transmission along with the corresponding meter identification significantly less radio frequency (RF) number. exposure than other common electric devices, such as cell phones, baby monitors, wireless routers, laptop Will the devices interfere with other computers and microwave ovens. radio frequency (RF) devices? • RF exposure from our meter reading Our meters operate in compliance with device is far below—and more Federal Communications Commission infrequent—than other common electric (FCC) regulations that require devices. coexistence with other RF devices operating in the 902-928 MHz band. The • In fact, these devices typically low-power design and frequency hopping broadcast their signal for less than techniques of our meters help reduce a minute at a time, three times the probability of interference with other each day. wireless devices. Based on standards • The communication is usually from and regulations from the FCC and the outside the customer’s home, so Food and Drug Administration, we exposure to radio waves is minimal. believe that the likelihood of interference between our meters and • In addition, the meter and the wall other RF devices is extremely low. behind the meter actually block much of the radio signal from entering the home. • RF is measured in units of microwatts per square centimeter. A microwatt is very small—it’s one-millionth of a watt. • Held at your ear, a cellphone’s RF signal would be 1,000 to 5,000 microwatts per square centimeter. • Standing 2 feet from a microwave oven, the RF signal would be 50 to 200 microwatts per square centimeter. • Standing 10 feet from our meter reading device, the RF signal would be 4 microwatts per square centimeter.
Project timeline:
4th Quarter: Continue All North Shore Gas Begin installing new device customers on automated meter meter reading devices. Installations reading system by the end of 1st and Quarter 2019. Automatic mobile meter reading
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Advanced meter reading coming to your neighborhood soon. La lectura automática de medidores llegará pronto a su vecindario.
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Rolling out advanced meter reading
Estamos implementando la lectura automática de medidores. New technology provides Una nueva tecnología que timely information proporciona información oportuna North Shore Gas is pleased to announce the rollout North Shore Gas se complace en anunciar la of advanced meter reading (AMR) technology. In implementación de la tecnología de lectura automática the next several weeks, contractor crews working de medidores (AMR). En las próximas semanas, cuadrillas for North Shore Gas will be in your area to install a de contratistas que trabajan para North Shore Gas se device on your existing meter. encontrarán en su área para instalar el nuevo dispositivo en su medidor actual. It’s that easy – there is nothing you need to do, the device takes minutes to install and it won’t affect your Es así de simple: no necesita hacer nada; la instalación natural gas service. de esta tecnología tarda algunos minutos y no afectará su servicio de gas natural. Alleviate the need for estimated bills No más facturas estimadas Prior to sending your bill, vehicles with AMR equipment Antes de enviar su factura, vehículos con equipos de will drive through your neighborhood to record your gas lectura automática de medidores recorrerán su vecindario consumption. This will alleviate the need for estimated para registrar su consumo de gas natural. Esto eliminará reads every other month and the need for meter readers las lecturas estimadas cada dos meses y la necesidad de to come to your home. que los lectores de medidores vayan a su hogar. Once installed, it might take a couple of months for Una vez que este instalado, puede tomar un par de your meter to be read automatically. Your bill due date meses para que su medidor sea leído automáticamente. may also change, depending on when your meter is La fecha de vencimiento de su factura también puede automatically read. cambiar dependiendo de cuándo se lea automáticamete su medidor.
Customer Service 866-556-6004 Gas Emergencies 866-556-6005 En Español 866-556-6003 TDD Line 866-556-6007
Bill Date Account Number Payment Due Date Amount Due 04/09/2017 08888888888-00001 05/02/2017 $90.51
Customer Name JOHN Q. CUSTOMER Service Address 123 MAIN ST Account Summary waukegan IL 60085-2320 Billing Period: 03/13/2017 to 04/09/2017
APR 2017 APR 2016 Previous Balance 03/12/17 $232.70 Billing Days 28 28 Payment Received 04/03/17 -$232.70 Avg Daily Temp 34°F 27°F Balance $0.00 Therms Used 101.8 112.23 Total Current Charges $90.51 Avg Therms/Day 3.64 4.01 LF FOO O FEE Total Current Balance $90.51 A W T Therms Used By Month T T H 240 CUBIC FEET Meter Number N9999999 Actual Reading 04/09/2017 1321 Actual Reading 03/12/2017 -1223 192 Gas Used (CCF) 98 144 P V P V Therm Conversion 98 x 1.039 BTU Factor = 101.8 Therms E R R E E R R E 96 Delivery Charge 48 Customer Charge $25.31
101.8 Therms at $0.11138 $11.34 0 t r y n g p t v c n b r r p a u ul u e c o e a e a p Storage Service Charge 101.8 Therms at $0.01064 $1.08 A M J J A S O N D J F M A 2016 2017 Gas Charge 101.8 Therms at $0.44020 $44.82 Monthly Charges Natural Gas Savings Program 101.8 Therms at $0.01050 $1.07 Environmental Charge 101.8 Therms at $0.00320 $0.33 $180 Franchise Cost Adjustment $0.45 $144 UEA - Gas Cost Adjustment 0.67% of $44.82 $0.30 0 0 0 0 Volume Balancing Adjustment 101.8 Therms at -$0.01010 -$1.03 1 9 9 1 1 9 9 1 $108 Tax $72 2 8 8 2 2 8 8 2 State Tax 0.10 % of $83.67 $0.08 State Gas Revenue Tax 101.8 Therms at $0.024 $2.44 $36 Municipal u 5.15% of $83.67 $4.31 3 7 7 3 3 7 7 3 $0 t r y n g p t v c n b r r p a u ul u e c o e a e a p A M J J A S O N D J F M A 4 6 6 4 4 6 6 4 Total Gas Service Charges $90.51 2016 2017 5 5 5 5 Total Current Charges $90.51 The Gas Charge is the cost of the gas itself, which is passed directly on to you. The gas charge for April is 42.68 cents per therm and for March was 44.65 cents Messages per therm. You can view your bills online by enrolling in the Your a 1,000,000 PER REV 100,000 PER REV 10,000 PER REV 1,000 PER REV
Account Number: 08888888888-00001 Amount Due By 05/02/2017 $90.51
A 1.5% late fee will be charged on any unpaid balance
Please write your account number on your check. JOHN Q. CUSTOMER Amount Enclosed 123 MAIN ST waukegan IL 60085-2320
I want to pledeg $1 per mothn to the Shaer the Warmth program, which helps pay enegyr expensesor f those in need.I h ave added $1o t my payment. North Shore Gas PO Box 2968 Milwaukee, WI 53201-2968 0022345678900020000 9000000034
Advanced meter reading Vehicles with AMR equipment AMR will alleviate the device will be installed on will be driven around your need for estimated bills. your meter. neighborhood monthly. No más facturas estimadas, Un dispositivo de lectura Vehículos con equipos de lectura con la tecnología de lectura automática de medidores se automática de medidores recorrerán automática de medidores. instalará en su medidor. su vecindario cada mes.
For questions, visit our website at www.northshoregasdelivery.com/amr or call 866-556-6004.
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Agenda Item: 12
ORDINANCE VACATING AND SELLING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF Subject: WAY (SIMPSON AVENUE ALLEY)
Action Requested: APPROVAL OF THE ORDINANCE (Roll Call Vote)
Originated By: VILLAGE STAFF
Referred To: VILLAGE BOARD
Summary of Background and Reason For Request:
Katherine Murray owns the adjacent properties at 420 Simpson Avenue and 604 Ravine Avenue. The home at 420 Simpson is an occupied single family home. The former home at 604 Ravine Avenue was removed in the fall of 2016. In April 2017 Ms. Murray submitted and the Village approved a subdivision (“Winston’s Crib Subdivision”) that altered the lot lines of the two properties and combined the five parcels into two distinct buildable lots. The purpose of the subdivision was to enlarge the property at 420 Simpson to accommodate a new garage (on Lot 1 of Winston’s Crib Subdivision). During the review of the new garage building plans and discussions regarding another possible subdivision of the Murray-owned property, it was determined that a portion of the adjacent Village-owned Simpson Alley should be considered for vacation as it yields no public benefit and would provide a small amount of additional lot area to facilitate the Murray’s planned improvements.
Over the years the Village has vacated portions of Public-Right-of-Way when there is no public benefit to be obtained by the Village’s continued ownership. The 2002 Village Owned Lots and Unique Rights-of-Way Study recommended the Village vacate the far western end of this Right-of-Way and maintain the improved portion (25 feet in width) that serves as the functional alley. The vacation of this land would be consistent with this recommendation. The Murrays have agreed to purchase the property from the Village at fair market value ($14,500) and closing costs. The Village Board approved first reading of the ordinance at its January 8th meeting.
Reports and Documents Attached:
1. Ordinance Vacating and Selling a Portion of a Public Right of Way (Simpson Avenue Alley); and 2. Appraisal of Public Right of Way (Simpson Avenue Alley).
Village Administrator’s Recommendation: Consideration of the Ordinance.
Date Referred to Village Board: 1/22/2018 ATTACHMENT 1
This Document Was Prepared By And After Recording Return To:
Peter M. Friedman Holland & Knight LLP 131 South Dearborn, 30th Floor Chicago, IL 60603
For Recorder's Use Only
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND SELLING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
(SIMPSON AVENUE ALLEY)
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-__
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND SELLING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
(SIMPSON AVENUE ALLEY)
Passed by the Board of Trustees, ______, 2018
Printed and Published, ______, 2018
Printed and Published in Pamphlet Form by Authority of the President and Board of Trustees
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
I hereby certify that this document was properly published on the date stated above.
Village Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 2018 -
AN ORDINANCE VACATING AND SELLING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
(SIMPSON AVENUE ALLEY)
WHEREAS, Katherine Murray ("Owner") is the record owner of those certain parcels of real property located at the addresses commonly known as 420 Simpson Avenue (P.I.N. No. 12-21-223-068) and 604 Ravine Avenue (P.I.N. No. 12-21-223-064), Lake Bluff, Illinois (collectively, "Property"); and,
WHEREAS, the Property is adjacent to an alley right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the Village (“Alley”); and,
WHEREAS, Section 11-91-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-91-1, and the Village’s home rule authority authorize the Village Board of Trustees to vacate any public street, alley, or right-of-way, or part thereof, in order to serve the public interest; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has determined that the public interest will be served by vacating that portion of the Alley located immediately adjacent of the Property, which portion of the right-of-way is identified on Exhibit A attached to and, by this reference, made a part of this Ordinance ("Right-of-Way"), subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Ordinance; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has further determined that, upon the effective date of the vacation of the Right-of-Way, the Right-of-Way is to be incorporated into and made a part of the Property, and title and sole responsibility of upkeep and maintenance will vest in the Owner; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has found that the vacation of the Right-of-Way will not inhibit any currently existing street access for any parcel or tract dependent on the Right-of-Way as its sole means of access; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has determined that the vacation of the Right-of-Way will serve and be in the best interest of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as the findings of the Lake Bluff Board of Trustees.
Section 2. Vacation of Right-of-Way.
Subject to, and contingent upon, the conditions set forth in Section 4 of this Ordinance, and pursuant to the home rule powers of the Village, the Village Board of Trustees hereby vacates the portion of the Right-of-Way identified in Exhibit A.
Section 3. Plat of Vacation.
A. The Village Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a plat of vacation to be executed to effectuate the vacation of the Right-of-Way authorized by Section 2 of this Ordinance (“Plat of Vacation”).
B. The Village President and Village Clerk are hereby authorized and directed, subject to the terms and conditions of Section 4 of this Ordinance and approval by the Village Attorney, to execute the Plat of Vacation after execution thereof by the Owner. Section 4. Conditions.
The approvals granted pursuant to Section 2 of this Ordinance is hereby conditioned upon:
A. The payment to the Village by the Owner, as consideration for the vacated Right-of-Way, the amount of $14,500 together with reimbursement of the Village’s reasonable costs (including without limitation, administrative, planning, appraisal, and legal expenses) incurred in connection with the preparation, review, consideration and, approval of this Ordinance and the Plat of Vacation (collectively, “Vacation Compensation Fee”). The Owner shall pay the Vacation Compensation Fee to the Village within 30 days after the date of adoption of this Ordinance.
B. The execution of the Plat of Vacation pursuant to Section 3.B of this Ordinance.
Section 5. Compensation for Vacated Right-of-Way.
The Village Board of Trustees hereby finds and declares that the Vacation Compensation Fee, the future maintenance of the vacated Right-of-Way by the Owner of the Property, and the future payment of real estate taxes to be assessed against the vacated Right- of-Way, collectively constitutes the fair market value of the benefits that will accrue to the Village by reason of the vacation of the Right-of-Way approved pursuant to this Ordinance.
Section 6. Recordation.
Upon the execution of the Plat of Vacation in accordance with Section 3.B of this Ordinance and the payment of the Vacation Compensation Fee by the Owner of the Property to the Village pursuant to Section 4 of this Ordinance, the Village Clerk shall cause this Ordinance and the Plat of Vacation to be recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lake County.
Section 7. Title to the Vacated Right-of-Way.
Upon the payment of the Vacation Compensation Fee, as set forth in Section 4 of this Ordinance, and upon the recordation of this Ordinance and the Plat of Vacation, as provided in Section 6 of this Ordinance, the vacated Right-of-Way is to be incorporated into and made a part of the Property as depicted in the Plat of Vacation, and title shall vest in the then-owner of the Property. Following the recordation of this Ordinance, the vacated Right-of-Way shall be and remain a part of the Property, unless and until a plat of subdivision is approved by the Village in accordance with all applicable state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
Section 8. Maintenance of the Vacated Right-of-Way.
After the recordation of the Plat of Vacation and this Ordinance, the Village shall have no obligation to maintain or perform improvements on the vacated Right-of-Way.
Section 9. Reservation of Rights.
The vacation of the Right-of-Way shall not affect any easement rights the Village may have with regard to the Property, and such vacation shall be subject to and limited by the easements and other rights set forth on the Plat of Vacation.
Section 10. Severability.
If any provision of this Ordinance or part thereof is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance are to remain in full force and effect, and are to be interpreted, applied, and enforced so as to achieve, as near as may be, the purpose and intent of this Ordinance to the greatest extent permitted by applicable law.
Section 11. Effective Date.
A. This Ordinance shall be effective only upon the occurrence of all of the following events:
1. Passage by three-fourths of the Trustees now holding office, in the manner required by law;
2. Publication in pamphlet form in the manner required by law;
3. Payment of the Vacation Compensation Fee by the Owner to the Village; and
4. The recordation of this Ordinance, together with the Plat of Vacation, with the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Lake County.
B. In the event the Owner does not pay the Vacation Compensation Fee to the Village, as required by Sections 4 and 11.A.3 of this Ordinance, within 30 days after the date of final passage of this Ordinance, this Ordinance shall automatically, and without further action, be and become null and void and of no force or effect.
[SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS]
PASSED this ___ day of ______, 2018, by vote of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff, as follows:
AYES: ( ) NAYS: ( ) ABSTAIN: ( ) ABSENT: ( ) APPROVED this __ day of ______, 2018.
Village President
ATTEST
Village Clerk
FIRST READING: January 8, 2018 SECOND READING: January 22, 2018 PASSED: APPROVED: PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM: ______
EXHIBIT A
Depiction of Right-of-Way
ATTACHMENT 2
File No. 17001214
APPRAISAL OF
LOCATED AT:
0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Lake Bluff, IL 60044
FOR:
Village of Lake Bluff 40 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
BORROWER:
N/A
AS OF:
October 17, 2017
BY:
Michael J. Sullivan SRA
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 File No. 17001214
10/16/2017
Drew Irvin Village of Lake Bluff 40 E Center Ave Lake Bluff, IL 60044
File Number: 17001214
In accordance with your request, I have appraised the real property at:
0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Lake Bluff, IL 60044
The purpose of this appraisal is to develop an opinion of the market value of the subject property, as vacant. The property rights appraised are the fee simple interest in the site.
In my opinion, the market value of the property as of October 17, 2017 is:
$14,500 Fourteen Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
The attached report contains the description, analysis and supportive data for the conclusions, final opinion of value, descriptive photographs, limiting conditions and appropriate certifications.
Michael J. Sullivan SRA
President, Realty Valuation Services, Inc.
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 SUBJECT PROPERTY PHOTO ADDENDUM Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
FRONT VIEW OF SUBJECT PROPERTY
Appraised Date: October 17, 2017 Appraised Value: $ 14,500
STREET SCENE PLAT MAP Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 AERIAL MAP Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 LAND APPRAISAL REPORT File No. 17001214 Borrower n/a Census Tract 8633.00 Map Reference 29404 Property Address 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) City Lake Bluff County Lake State IL Zip Code 60044 Legal Description SEE ATTACHED PLAT MAP Sale Price n/a Date of Sale n/a Loan Term yrs. Property Rights Appraised X Fee Leasehold De Minimus PUD Actual Real Estate Taxes $0.00 (yr.) Loan charges to be paid by seller n/a Other sale concessions n/a S U B J E C T Lender/Client Village of Lake Bluff Address 40 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Occupant Vacant Appraiser Michael J. Sullivan SRA Instructions to Appraiser Market Value Estimate
Location Urban X Suburban Rural Good Avg Fair Poor Built Up X Over 75% 25% to 75% Under 25% Employment Stability X Growth Rate Fully Dev. Rapid X Steady Slow Convenience to Employment X Property Values Increasing X Stable Declining Convenience to Shopping X Demand/Supply Shortage X In Balance Over Supply Convenience to Schools X Marketing Time Under 3 Mos. X 4-6 Mos. Over 6 Mos. Adequacy of Public Transportation X Present 98 % One-Unit % 2-4 Units % Apts % Condo % Commercial Recreational Facilities X Land Use % Industrial 2 % Vacant % Adequacy of Utilities X Change in Present Land Use X Not Likely Likely Taking Place(*) Property Compatibility X (*)From To Protection from Detrimental Conditions X Police and Fire Protection X
N E I G H B O R D Predominant Occupancy X Owner Tenant 0-5 % Vacant One-Unit Price Range $ 330 to $1.65 Mil Predominant Value $ 790 General Appearance of Properties X One-Unit Age 3 yrs. to 117 yrs. Predominant Age 45 yrs. Appeal to Market X Comments including those factors, favorable or unfavorable, affecting marketability (e.g. public parks, schools, view, noise) Subject property is situated in east Lake Bluff, just west of Simpson St, north of Ravine Ave. The immediate neighborhood is predominantly residential in character with a mix of residential single family dwellings, ranging from older early 1900's dwellings to modern 2 story dwellings. Dimensions 45.42x65.95x25x100 = 2310 SF .053 Acre Corner Lot Zoning Classification R-4, B Residence District Present Improvements Do X Do Not Conform to Zoning Regulations Highest and Best Use X Present Use Other (specify) As vacant or utilized in connection with an adjoining residence.** Public Other (Describe) OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS Topo Level, Some trees Elec. X Street Access X Public Private Size Smaller than typical Gas X Surface Asphalt Shape Rectangular Water X Maintenance X Public Private View Typical SF and School S I T E San. Sewer X X Storm Sewer X Curb/Gutter Drainage No drainage issues noted. Underground Elec & Tel X Sidewalk X Street Lights Property located in a HUD identified Special Flood Hazard Area? Yes X No Comments (favorable or unfavorable including any apparent adverse easements, encroachments or other adverse conditions) The subject represents part of an non- developed street owned by the Village of Lake Bluff and is situated just north of the North Lot line of 604 Ravine Ave. This parcel does not conform to minimum lot size requirements for a single family dwelling. Therefore, the Highest and Best Use is as vacant or utilized in connection with an adjoining property. The undersigned has recited three recent sales of properties most similar and proximate to the subject and has to be considered these in the market analysis. The description includes a dollar adjustment, reflecting market reaction to those items of significant variation between the subject and comparable properties. If a significant item in the comparable property is superior to, or more favorable than subject property, a minus (-) adjustment is made, thus reducing the indicated value of the subject, if a significant item in the comparable is inferior to or less favorable than the subject property, a plus (+) adjustment is made, thus increasing the indicated value of the subject. ITEM SUBJECT COMPARABLE NO. 1 COMPARABLE NO. 2 COMPARABLE NO. 3 Address Alley behind 604 Ravine Av Alley next to 320 Vincent Ct. Part of Lot 2, North Avenue 365 Ashland Ln Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Lake Bluff, Il. 60044 Lake Bluff, Il. 60044 Lake Forest, Il. 60045 Proximity to subject 0.54 miles SW 0.64 miles NW 4.31 miles SW Sales Price $ n/a $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 20,500 Price $/Sq. Ft. 6.36 7.15 3.15 Data Source Inspection City of Lk. Bluff 12-21-301-039 City of Lk.Bluff 12-21-107-046 Assessor 15-01-400-028 Date of Sale and DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. DESCRIPTION +(-) Adjust. Time Adjustment 10/17/2017 12/2013 0.00 7/2011 0.00 1/2017 0.00 Location East Lake Bluff East Lake Bluff East Lake Bluff Conway Farm Site/View Typical SF Typ.SF & School Typical SF SF/Golf Course Site Size 2,310 SF 1,572 SF 0.00 699 SF -1.00 6,508 SF 2.00
M A R K E T D N L Y S I Zoning Single Family Single Family Single Family Single Family Utility Non-Buildable Non-Buildable Non-Buildable Non-Buildable 3 Yr. Sale Hist. No Sale/3 Years No Sale/3 Years No Sale/3 Years No Sale/3 Years Sales or Financing At At At At Concessions Market Market Market Market Net Adj. (Total) X + - $ 0.00 + X - $ 1.00 X + - $ 2.00 Indicated Value of Subject $ 6.36 $ 6.15 $ 5.15 Comments on Market Data Sale #1 is a sale by the Village of Lake Bluff to an adjoining land owner. Sale #2 also represents a sale by the Village of Lake Bluff of a smaller parcel to an adjoining land owner. Sale #3 is a sale by Conway Farms Golf Club to an adjoining land owner for the purpose of adding grass/landscaping to enhance the existing SF dwelling. Sale #1 is the most similar in site size/utility** Comments and Conditions of Appraisal ** and is given strongest consideration. Sales #2 (much smaller parcel) and #3 (larger parcel) provide good support. This report was ordered by Drew Irvin with the Village of Lake Bluff and is also the intended user. Final Reconciliation In estimating the market value of a smaller vacant site such as the subject, the market most commonly understands and responds to the dollar per square foot of site area unit of comparison. The subject site has a total of 2,310 square feet. The market sales utilized herein provide an adjusted indicator of $6.25 per square foot. Therefore, $6.25 per SF @ 2,310 SF = $14,438 or $14,500. I ESTIMATE THE MARKET VALUE, AS DEFINED, OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY AS OF October 17, 2017 TO BE $ 14,500
APPRAISER SUPERVISORY APPRAISER (if applicable)
Signature Signature
R E C O N I L A T Name Michael J. Sullivan SRA Name Title President, Realty Valuation Services, Inc. Title Date Report Signed 10/17/2017 Date Report Signed State Certification # 553.001722 State IL State Certification # State State License # State State License # State Expiration Date of Certification or License 09/30/2019 Expiration Date of Certification or License Date of Inspection 10/17/2017 Did Did Not Inspect Property Date of Inspection
Produced using ACI software, 800.234.8727 www.aciweb.com LAND2 04162012 Realty Valuation Services, Inc. ADDENDUM Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
This appraisal has been ordered for by specifically, Drew Irvin with the City of Lake Bluff, Client. The intended purpose of this report is to estimate market value as defined herein. It is not intended for any other use. Distribution of this report by the named client does not elevate the recipient’s status to that of client or intended user. The appraiser is not responsible for unauthorized use of this report.
SCOPE OF APPRAISAL ASSIGNMENT… The purpose of this appraisal is to give our opinion of market value of the fee simple estate of the subject property. The definition of market value contained herein was provided by Fannie Mae. The definition of Market Value requires that a reasonable time be allowed for exposure in the open market. This exposure time is presumed to have occurred prior to the date of the appraisal, while the estimated marketing period occurs after the date of the appraisal. Exposure time and marketing period could be the same, given a stable market environment with no change anticipated in market conditions. However, in many instances this is not the case. If the market is improving, the marketing period would most likely be less than the exposure period. If the market conditions were anticipated to worsen, however, the opposite may be true. An estimate of marketing time for the subject property was made by analyzing comparable sales in the subject’s neighborhood.
The appraiser visually observed the subject property and legally identified it from public records and/or documents provided by the subject owner or agent. Two types of data were gathered: general and specific. General data are those items of information that derive from the social, economic, governmental, and environmental forces originating outside of a property, but that effect the property’s value. Any significant change in these factors, either positive or negative have been noted and considered in the analysis of value. Specific data are details about the property being appraised, comparable sales, and other characteristics related directly to the subject and comparables. The three most common approaches to value (sales comparison, cost and income) were considered as a part of the appraisal process as required by USPAP Standard 1-2(F) and 1-4. The applicable approaches to value were reconciled in order to arrive at a final opinion of the fee simple restate of the subject property.
The subject was visited as part of the appraisal process. The visit consisted of an informal walk through of the subject site.
"The comments by the licensed real estate appraiser contained within this appraisal report on the condition of the property do not address "standards of practice" as defined in the Home Inspector License Act (225 ILCS 441) and 68 Ill.Adm. Code 1410 and are not to be considered a home inspection or home inspection report."
APPRAISAL REPORT
This Appraisal Report is in accordance with Standards Rule 2-2 (a) of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. As such it presents sufficient information to enable the client and other intended users, as identified, to understand it properly. The appraiser is not responsible for unauthorized use of this report.
Certification Statement
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief: • The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
• The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and conclusions.
• I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no personal interest with respect to the parties involved.
• I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment.
• My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined results.
• My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value opinion, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this appraisal.
• My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
• I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.
• No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person signing this certification except the person also signing this report.
• The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in
Addendum Page 1 of 2 ADDENDUM Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
conformity with the Code of Professional Ethics and Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute.
• The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal Institute relating to review by its duly authorized representatives.
• As of the date of this report, I Michael J. Sullivan has completed the continuing education program of the Appraisal Institute.
Michael J. Sullivan, SRA
Additional Appraiser’s Certification Pursuant to the Conduct Section of the Ethics Rule of USPAP, “If known prior to accepting an assignment, and/or if discovered at any time during the assignment, an appraiser must disclose to the client, and in the subsequent report certification any services regarding the subject property performed by the appraiser within the three year period immediately preceding acceptance of the assignment, as an appraiser or in any other capacity.”
I have not provided any previous services regarding the subject property, including an appraisal, within the three years prior to this assignment.
“When exposure time is a component of the definition for the value opinion being developed, the appraiser must also develop an opinion of reasonable exposure time linked to that value opinion. “ The definition of Market Value on the form, provided by Fannie Mae includes reference to reasonable exposure time. Standard rule 2-2 a,v 2-2 b,v and 2-2 c,v has added the language requiring that the opinion of exposure time, when developed in compliance with Standards Rule 1-2 c , be stated in the report. Exposure time is estimated at 60-180 days.
Addendum Page 2 of 2 COMPARABLE PROPERTY PHOTO ADDENDUM Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
COMPARABLE SALE #1
Alley next to 320 Vincent Ct. Lake Bluff, Il. 60044 Sale Date: 12/2013 Sale Price: $ 10,000
COMPARABLE SALE #2
Part of Lot 2, North Avenue Lake Bluff, Il. 60044 Sale Date: 7/2011 Sale Price: $ 5,000
COMPARABLE SALE #3
365 Ashland Ln Lake Forest, Il. 60045 Sale Date: 1/2017 Sale Price: $ 20,500 Sale #1 Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 Sale #2. Highlighted yellow area is owned by Village of Lake Bluff. 699 SF of this area was sold. Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 Sale #3 Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 LOCATION MAP Borrower: n/a File No.: 17001214 Property Address: 0 Park Place (Adjoins N Lot Line of 604 Ravine Ave) Case No.: City: Lake Bluff State: IL Zip: 60044 Lender: Village of Lake Bluff
1850 W. Winchester #112, Libertyville, IL 60048 File No. 17001214 DEFINITION OF MARKET VALUE: The most probable price which a property should bring in a competitive and open market under all conditions requisite to a fair sale, the buyer and seller, each acting prudently, knowledgeably and assuming the price is not affected by undue stimulus. Implicit in this definition is the consummation of a sale as of a specified date and the passing of title from seller to buyer under conditions whereby: (1) buyer and seller are typically motivated; (2) both parties are well informed or well advised, and each acting in what he considers his own best interest; (3) a reasonable time is allowed for exposure in the open market; (4) payment is made in terms of cash in U.S. dollars or in terms of financial arrangements comparable thereto; and (5) the price represents the normal consideration for the property sold unaffected by special or creative financing or sales concessions* granted by anyone associated with the sale.
*Adjustments to the comparables must be made for special or creative financing or sales concessions. No adjustments are necessary for those costs which are normally paid by sellers as a result of tradition or law in a market area; these costs are readily identifiable since the seller pays these costs in virtually all sales transactions. Special or creative financing adjustments can be made to the comparable property by comparisons to financing terms offered by a third party institutional lender that is not already involved in the property or transaction. Any adjustment should not be calculated on a mechanical dollar for dollar cost of the financing or concession but the dollar amount of any adjustment should approximate the market's reaction to the financing or concessions based on the Appraiser's judgment.
STATEMENT OF LIMITING CONDITIONS AND APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION
CONTINGENT AND LIMITING CONDITIONS: The appraiser's certification that appears in the appraisal report is subject to the following conditions:
1. The appraiser will not be responsible for matters of a legal nature that affect either the property being appraised or the title to it. The appraiser assumes that the title is good and marketable and, therefore, will not render any opinions about the title. The property is appraised on the basis of it being under responsible ownership.
2. The appraiser has provided a sketch in the appraisal report to show approximate dimensions of the improvements and the sketch is included only to assist the reader of the report in visualizing the property and understanding the appraiser's determination of its size.
3. The appraiser has examined the available flood maps that are provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (or other data sources) and has noted in the appraisal report whether the subject site is located in an identified Special Flood Hazard Area. Because the appraiser is not a surveyor, he or she makes no guarantees, express or implied, regarding this determination.
4. The appraiser will not give testimony or appear in court because he or she made an appraisal of the property in question, unless specific arrangements to do so have been made beforehand.
5. The appraiser has estimated the value of the land in the cost approach at its highest and best use and the improvements at their contributory value. These separate valuations of the land and improvements must not be used in conjunction with any other appraisal and are invalid if they are so used.
6. The appraiser has noted in the appraisal report any adverse conditions (such as, needed repairs, depreciation, the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc. ) observed during the inspection of the subject property or that he or she became aware of during the normal research involved in performing the appraisal. Unless otherwise stated in the appraisal report, the appraiser has no knowledge of any hidden or unapparent conditions of the property or adverse environmental conditions (including the presence of hazardous wastes, toxic substances, etc. ) that would make the property more or less valuable, and has assumed that there are no such conditions and makes no guarantees or warranties, express or implied, regarding the condition of the property. The appraiser will not be responsible for any such conditions that do exist or for any engineering or testing that might be required to discover whether such conditions exist. Because the appraiser is not an expert in the field of environmental hazards, the appraisal report must not be considered as an environmental assessment of the property.
7. The appraiser obtained the information, estimates, and opinions that were expressed in the appraisal report from sources that he or she considers to be reliable and believes them to be true and correct. The appraiser does not assume responsibility for the accuracy of such items that were furnished by other parties.
8. The appraiser will not disclose the contents of the appraisal report except as provided for in the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
9. The appraiser has based his or her appraisal report and valuation conclusion for an appraisal that is subject to satisfactory completion, repairs, or alterations on the assumption that completion of the improvements will be performed in a workmanlike manner.
10. The appraiser must provide his or her prior written consent before the lender/client specified in the appraisal report can distribute the appraisal report (including conclusions about the property value, the appraiser's identity and professional designations, and references to any professional appraisal organizations or the firm with which the appraiser is associated ) to anyone other than the borrower; the mortgagee or its successors and assigns; the mortgage insurer; consultants; professional appraisal organizations; any state or federally approved financial institution; or any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or any state or the District of Columbia; except that the lender/client may distribute the property description section of the report only to data collection or reporting service(s) without having to obtain the appraiser's prior written consent. The appraiser's written consent and approval must also be obtained before the appraisal can be conveyed by anyone to the public through advertising, public relations, news, sales, or other media.
Vacant Land Page 1 of 2 File No. 17001214 APPRAISERS CERTIFICATION: The Appraiser certifies and agrees that:
1. I have researched the subject market area and have selected a minimum of three recent sales of properties most similar and proximate to the subject property for consideration in the sales comparison analysis and have made a dollar adjustment when appropriate to reflect the market reaction to those items of significant variation. If a significant item in a comparable property is superior to , or more favorable than, the subject property, I have made a negative adjustment to reduce the adjusted sales price of the comparable and, if a significant item in a comparable property is inferior to, or less favorable than the subject property, I have made a positive adjustment to increase the adjusted sales price of the comparable.
2. I have taken into consideration the factors that have an impact on value in my development of the estimate of market value in the appraisal report. I have not knowingly withheld any significant information from the appraisal report and I believe, to the best of my knowledge, that all statements and information in the appraisal report are true and correct.
3. I stated in the appraisal report only my own personal, unbiased, and professional analysis, opinions, and conclusions, which are subject only to the contingent and Limiting Conditions specified in this form.
4. I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject to this report, and I have no present or prospective personal interest or bias with respect to the participants in the transaction. I did not base, either partially or completely, my analysis and/or the estimate of market value in the appraisal report on the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin of either the prospective owners or occupants of the subject property or of the present owners or occupants of the properties in the vicinity of the subject property.
5. I have no present or contemplated future interest in the subject property, and neither my current or future employment nor my compensation for performing this appraisal is contingent on the appraised value of the property.
6. I was not required to report a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client or any related party, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a specific result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event in order to receive my compensation and/or employment for performing the appraisal. I did not base the appraisal report on a requested minimum valuation, a specific valuation, or the need to approve a specific mortgage loan.
7. I performed this appraisal in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were adopted and promulgated by the Appraisal Standards Board of The Appraisal Foundation and that were in place as of the effective date of this appraisal, with the exception of the departure provision of those Standards, which does not apply. I acknowledge that an estimate of a reasonable time for exposure in the open market is a condition in the definition of market value and the estimate I developed is consistent with the marketing time noted in the neighborhood section of this report, unless I have otherwise stated in the reconciliation section.
8. I have personally inspected the subject property and the exterior of all properties listed as comparables in the appraisal report. I further certify that I have noted any apparent or known adverse conditions in the subject improvements, on the subject site, or on any site within the immediate vicinity of the subject property of which I am aware and have made adjustments for these adverse conditions in my analysis of the property value to the extent that I had market evidence to support them. I have also commented about the effect of the adverse conditions on the marketability of the subject property.
9. I personally prepared all conclusions and opinions about the real estate that were set forth in the appraisal report. If I relied on significant professional assistance from any individual or individuals in the performance of the appraisal or the preparation of the appraisal report, I have named such individual(s) and disclosed the specific tasks performed by them in the reconciliation section of this appraisal report. I certify that any individual so named is qualified to perform the tasks. I have not authorized anyone to make a change to any item in the report; therefore, if an unauthorized change is made to the appraisal report, I will take no responsibility for it.
SUPERVISORY APPRAISER'S CERTIFICATION: If a supervisory appraiser signed the appraisal report, he or she certifies and agrees that: I directly supervise the appraiser who prepared the appraisal report, have reviewed the appraisal report, agree with the statements and conclusions of the appraiser, agree to be bound by the appraiser's certifications numbered 4 through 7 above, and am taking full responsibility for the appraisal and the appraisal report.
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY APPRAISED: 0 Park Place, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
APPRAISER: SUPERVISORY APPRAISER (only if required)
Signature: Signature: Name: Michael J. Sullivan SRA Name: Date Signed: 10/17/2017 Date Signed: State Certification #: 553.001722 State Certification #: or State License #: or State License #: State: IL State: Expiration Date of Certification or License: 09/30/2019 Expiration Date of Certification or License:
Did Did Not Inspect Property
Vacant Land Page 2 of 2 VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
Agenda Item: 13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE BLUFF ZONING REGULATIONS Subject: CONCERNING PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT Action Requested: WAIVE FIRST READING AND APPROVE THE ORDINANCE (Roll Call Vote)
Originated By: LAKE EFFECT HOLDINGS, LLC (Petitioner)
Referred To: JOINT PLAN COMMISSION & ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (PCZBA)
Summary of Background and Reason For Request:
On December 28, 2017, the Village of Lake Bluff received a zoning relief application from Lake Effect Holdings, LLC requesting changes to the zoning code necessary to allow a prospective tenant, Personalized Pilates, to occupy a 480 square foot office space in Block One of the Central Business District. Personalized Pilates would be a new small business opened by a Lake Bluff resident who was formerly associated with the Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff prior to its recent closure.
Presently, a Pilates studio is considered to be a “physical fitness facility,” which is a special use in the CBD Central Business District and the L-1 Light Industrial District and prohibited in all other districts. Absent a text amendment, the Applicant would be required to seek a Special Use Permit and pay the associated costs (typically about $1,000 for similar applications), as well as be subject to any protective conditions imposed as a component of the relief.
The Applicant requested a change to allow Pilates studios less than 500 square feet in floor area to be allowed as a permitted use in the Central Business District only. At the conclusion of their January 17, 2018 hearing, the PCZBA unanimously recommended the Village Board amend the text of the Zoning Regulations to allow, all physical fitness facilities less than 500 square feet to be permitted uses in both the CBD Central Business District and the L-1 Light Industry District.
The Petitioner has requested that the Board waive first reading and approve the Ordinance at its January 22 meeting to allow Personalized Pilates to immediately open their business. A letter is attached setting forth the reasons for this request.
Reports and Documents Attached:
1. Subject Ordinance; 2. Letter from Applicant requesting expedited approval; and 3. PCZBA Staff Memo Dated January 12, 2018 (with attachments).
PCZBA’s Recommendation: Approval of the Ordinance.
Village Administrator’s Recommendation: Consideration of the Ordinance.
Date Referred to Village Board: 1/22/2018 ATTACHMENT 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2018-__
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE BLUFF ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT
Passed by the Board of Trustees, ______, 2018
Printed and Published, ______, 2018
Printed and Published in Pamphlet Form by Authority of the President and Board of Trustees
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS
I hereby certify that this document was properly published on the date stated above.
Village Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2018-__
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE BLUFF ZONING REGULATIONS CONCERNING PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND LIGHT INDUSTRY DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Section 10-13-3 of the Lake Bluff Municipal Code, as amended (“Zoning Regulations”) establishes, among other things, the permitted and special uses allowed in each zoning district in the Village; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10-13-3 of the Zoning Regulations, a physical fitness studio is permitted in the Central Business District (“CBD”) and the L-1 Light Industry District (“L-1”) only with the issuance of a special use permit, and is prohibited in all other zoning districts; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Zoning Enforcement Officer has interpreted “Pilates studios” to be a type of physical fitness facility; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 10-2-9 of the Zoning Regulations, an application for an amendment to the Zoning Regulations was filed by Lake Effect Holdings, LLC, owner of the property commonly known as 10 E. Scranton Avenue, Suite 301C, Lake Bluff, Illinois (“Applicant”) seeking an amendment to Section 10-13-3 of the Zoning Regulations to permit physical fitness studios that are less than 500 square feet to be a permitted use in the CBD and L-1 Districts (“Amendment”); and,
WHEREAS, the Joint Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (“PCZBA”) conducted a public hearing to consider the Amendment on January 17, 2018, pursuant to proper notice thereof published in the Lake County News Sun and, on January 17, 2018, recommended that the Board of Trustees adopt the Amendment; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees has determined that adoption of the Amendment set forth in this Ordinance pursuant to the Zoning Regulations and the Village's home rule powers is in the best interests of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF, LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals.
The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein as findings and determinations of the Board of Trustees.
Section 2. Public Hearing.
A public hearing on the Amendment was duly advertised on or before December 22, 2017 in the Lake County News-Sun. The public hearing was held by the PCZBA on January 17, 2018, and the PCZBA recommended that the Board of Trustees adopt the Amendment.
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Section 3. Amendment to the Zoning Use Table
Pursuant to Section 10-2-9 of the Zoning Regulations, Section 10-13-3 of the Zoning Regulations is hereby amended to include “physical fitness facilities under 500 square feet” as a permitted use in the CBD by amending the use table as follows [additions are bold and double-underlined; deletions are struck through]:
ZONING DISTRICTS
SIC P = Permitted Use S = Special Use Use Category Code* Residential Commercial/Non-residential C- E- E- R- R- R- R- R- R- AP- L- L- CBD O&R S R E 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 1 2 Physical fitness facility 7991 S S 500 square feet or greater Physical fitness facility 7991 P P less than 500 square feet
Section 6. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
PASSED this ____ day of ______, 2018, by vote of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lake Bluff, as follows:
AYES: NAYS: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: APPROVED this ____ day of ______, 2018.
Village President ATTEST:
Village Clerk
FIRST READING: January 22, 2018
SECOND READING:
PASSED:
APPROVED:
PUBLISHED IN PAMPHLET FORM:
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January 18, 2018
Ms. Kathleen O’Hara, Village President Village Board of Trustees 40 E. Center Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044
Re: Text Amendment Request, Section 10-2-9B
Dear President O’Hara,
With the closing of the Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff at the end of 2017, one of the instructors and residents of Lake Bluff, Heather Marsch, would like to open a new business in our downtown as a one-on-one pilates studio. She would like to open as of February 1, 2018. The name of the business is Personalized Pilates, LLC.
Within the Village Commons building, Lake Effect Holdings has a 480 square foot office space which fits Heather Marsch’s needs. Unfortunately, as per the Lake Bluff Zoning Ordinance, this new business falls under the definition of a “Fitness Facility” which requires a Special Use Permit. We met with the PCZBA requesting a Text Amendment to the Lake Bluff Zoning Ordinance Section 10-2-9 to permit physical fitness studios that are less than 500 square feet to be a permitted use in the CBD. The PCZBA recommended to approve the requested text amendment.
Due the goal to open Personalized Pilates on February 1, 2018 and if the Village Board agrees with the PCZBA recommendation, we are requesting the Village Board to waive the second reading for the Text Amendment. Thank you for your consideration.
Cordially,
LAKE EFFECT HOLDINGS, LLC
Robert D. Douglass, AIA Managing Member
P.O. Box 155 Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Tel. 847.234.5844 Fax. 847.234.8911 E. [email protected] ATTACHMENT 3
VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF
Memorandum
TO: Chair Kraus and Members of the Joint Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals
FROM: Glen Cole, Assistant to the Village Administrator
DATE: January 12, 2018
SUBJECT: Agenda Item #6 – Text Amendment (Pilates / Fitness Studios)
Applicant Information: Lake Effect Holdings, LLC
To allow physical fitness facilities and / or pilates studios as permitted uses in the Village’s business and industrial zoning Purpose: districts, with or without a limitation upon the intensity of use before they would require a special use permit.
Public Notice: Lake County News-Sun December 22, 2017
Section 10-2-9 (Amendments) Applicable Land Use Regulations: Section 10-4-2 (Special Use Permits) Section 10-13-3 (Zoning Use Table)
Summary and Background Information
On December 28, 2017, the Village of Lake Bluff received a zoning relief application from Lake Effect Holdings, LLC requesting changes to the zoning code necessary to allow a prospective tenant, Personalized Pilates, to occupy a 480 square foot office space in Block One of the Central Business District. Staff understands Personalized Pilates to be a new small business opened by a Lake Bluff resident who was formerly associated with the Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff prior to its recent closure.
Lake Effect Holdings has requested that the PCZBA provide their recommendation to the Village Board at its January meeting. Personalized Pilates is one of multiple Pilates businesses now opening in response to the closure of the Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff, and they anticipate competitive harm if they are not able to obtain the PCZBA’s decision in January. The PCZBA retains the same ability to continue, recommend denial, or recommend approval of the requested relief.
Page 1 of 3 Zoning Analysis Presently, a Pilates studio is considered to be a “physical fitness facility,” which is a special use in the CBD Central Business District and the L-1 Light Industrial District and prohibited in all other districts.
Absent a text amendment, the Applicant would be required to seek a Special Use Permit and pay the associated costs (typically about $1,000 for similar applications), as well as be subject to any protective conditions imposed as a component of the relief. Note that the Applicant has not requested, and the PCZBA therefore cannot recommend that the Village Board grant, the issuance of a Special Use Permit for this establishment as an alternative to a text amendment. A Special Use Permit would require a separate application and public hearing before the PCZBA.
Requested Relief: Lake Effect Holdings, LLC proposes a text amendment that would establish as a permitted use “any Pilates studio under 500 square feet” in area. However, the legal notice is phrased to provide the PCZBA flexibility to recommend, among other possibilities, the following: • Lake Effect Holding’s exact requested relief; • Establishing a larger maximum size for permitted uses (e.g. greater than 500 square feet); • Establishing all physical fitness facilities as a permitted use in the Central Business District; • Making similar changes to the treatment of physical fitness facilities in the L-1 District.
Existing Uses: Village records show the following Special Use Permits or similar relief (e.g. use variations) previously granted for the operation of physical fitness facilities by private operators:
• Racquet Club of Lake Bluff March 1972 945 North Shore Drive (L-1) • Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff January 2006 61 East Scranton Avenue (CBD) • Focused Results November 2015 14 East Scranton Avenue (CBD) • Vlad’s Gym February 2016 910 Sherwood Drive (L-1) • Lyft Health and Fitness August 2016 960 North Shore Drive (L-1) • Crossfit Hunter Fitness November 2016 37 Sherwood Terrace (L-1)
The Village has no record of any complaint associated with the use and operation of any of the above physical fitness facilities.
Planning Documents: Relevant sections from the Village’s planning documents include: • The 1997 Comprehensive Plan states that the Village should: o Objective ED1 – “Develop the Central Business District primarily as a resident service center critical to maintaining the character and identity of the Village.” o Policy ED1-4 – “Periodically review the zoning regulations to determine if they are meeting the needs of the Village and existing and potential Central Business District property owners.” • The 1998 Central Business District Phase I Study identifies “Personal Services” as among the “specific uses deemed to be ‘most appropriate’ to the Lake Bluff CBD.”
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Considerations for Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance The Municipal Code sets forth the following considerations for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance:
a. General Standards For All Amendments: The wisdom of amending the village zoning map or the text of this title is a matter committed to the sound legislative discretion of the board of trustees and is not dictated by any set standard. In determining whether a proposed amendment will be granted or denied the board of trustees may be guided by the principle that its power to amend this title should be exercised in the public good. In considering whether that principle is satisfied in any particular case, the board of trustees may weigh, among other factors, the following factors: (1) The consistency of the proposed amendment with the purposes of this title; (2) The community need for the proposed amendment and any uses or development it would allow; (3) The conformity of the proposed amendment with the village's comprehensive plan and zoning map, or the reasons justifying its lack of conformity.
PCZBA Authority The PCZBA has the authority to recommend that the Village Board: • Approve, approve with modifications, or deny the requested text amendment.
Recommendation The Applicant has provided statements addressing the standards for a Text Amendment in the attached application. The PCZBA should consider if the Applicant’s statements and submitted materials satisfy the standards.
After commencing the public hearing on the proposed relief, the PCZBA should take one of the following actions:
• If more information is required, continue the public hearing to a date certain to allow the Petitioners to provide additional information requested by the PCZBA;
• If more information is not required, the PCZBA may recommend that the Village Board: o Adopt a text amendment amending the Use Table, or; o Deny the requested relief.
Attachments • A copy of the Petitioners’ application with supporting documentation. • Table showing permitted and special uses within the CBD Central Business District. • Sample existing physical fitness facility SUP – Pilates Studio of Lake Bluff (Ord. 2006-01).
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Uses in the Central Business District SIC CBD L-1 L-2 Advertising services 731 P Apparel and accessory stores 56 P Arrangement of passenger transportation 472 P Auto and home supply stores without service bays 553 P Barbershops 7241 P Beauty shops 7231 P P Bookstores 5942 P Business and secretarial schools 8244 P Camera and photographic supply stores 5946 P Computer and data processing services 737 P P P Credit reporting and collection 732 P Data processing schools 8243 P Depository institutions without drive-in or drive-through 60 P facilities, or drive-up auto teller machines Drugstores 591 P Electrical repair shops 762 P Engineering and management services 87 P First, second, third floor residential uses, including, without P limitation, townhomes, apartments, and condominiums5 Florists 5992 P Food stores 54 P Furniture and home furnishings stores 57 P Garment pressing, and cleaners' agents 7212 P General merchandise stores 53 P General offices, not elsewhere classified6, 7, 8 P P P Gift, novelty, and souvenir shops 5947 P Hardware stores 525 P Health and allied services 809 P Hobby, toy, and game shops 5945 P Holding and other investment offices6, 7, 8 67 P P P Individual and family social services 832 P P P Insurance agents, brokers, and service 64 P P P Insurance carriers 63 P P P Jewelry stores 5944 P Job training and related services 833 P P P Legal services 811 P P P Luggage and leather goods stores 5948 P Mailing, reproduction, stenographic services 733 P Medical and dental laboratories6, 7, 8 807 P P P Miscellaneous business services 738 P Motion picture distribution and services 782 P Motion picture production and services 781 P Museums and art galleries 841 P Nondepository institutions 61 P Offices6, 7, 8 P P P Offices and clinics of dentists6, 7, 8 802 P P P Offices and clinics of medical doctors6, 7, 8 801 P P P Offices of osteopathic physicians6, 7, 8 803 P P P Offices of other health practitioners6, 7, 8 804 P P P Optical goods stores 5995 P Paint, glass and wallpaper stores 523 P Personnel supply services 736 P Photographic studios, portrait 7221 P Real estate 65 P P P Retail nurseries and garden stores without open yards 526 P Second floor residential apartments or condominiums P Security and commodity brokers 62 P
Page 1 of 2 Uses in the Central Business District SIC CBD L-1 L-2 Services to buildings services 734 P Sewing, needlework and piece goods 5949 P Shoe repair shops and shoeshine parlors 7251 P Solar energy systems - Building integrated P P P Solar energy systems - Self-contained P P P Sporting goods and bicycle shops 5941 P S Stationery stores 5943 P Tax return preparation services 7291 P P P Third floor residential apartments or condominiums P Used merchandise stores 593 P Videotape rental 784 P Watch, clock, jewelry repair services 764 P Airport2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Bowling center 7933 S Breweries and brewpubs 2082 S Building/structure for public utility2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Building/structure for railroad uses2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Cellular, digital, paging, or other antenna or dish installation S or facility Child daycare services 8351 S Church2, 7, 8, 9 S S S Club2, 7, 8, 9 S S S Conference center2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Convalescent home and home for the aged2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Dance schools, studios, and halls 791 S Depository institutions with drive-in facilities or drive-up auto S teller machines Drinking places accessory to permitted eating places 5813 S Drive-in or drive-through facilities accessory to any retail S trade facility listed as a permitted use Drive-in or drive-through facilities accessory to any service S use listed as a permitted use Eating places without drive-in or drive-through facilities 5812 S Freestanding automatic teller machines S Gasoline service stations 5541 S Golf course2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Hospital or clinic2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Membership sports and recreation clubs 7997 S Miscellaneous transportation and public utilities, not S elsewhere classified Motel2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Motion picture theaters, excluding drive-ins 783 S Municipal building or area2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Personal wireless service antenna facilities and equipment1, 2, S S S 6, 7, 8, 9 Physical fitness facility 7991 S S Planned mixed-use developments S School2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Solar energy systems - Building mounted 12, 13 S P P Solar energy systems - Ground mounted13 S S S Stand alone and underground parking facilities or lots, public S or private Subterranean garages1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 S S S Swimming pools for organizations, clubs, and multiple-family S S S dwellings2, 6, 7, 8, 9 United States Postal Service 4311 S Veterinary services for animal specialties 742 S
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