MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AND THE MARCH 20, 2012 RECONVENED COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF THE

MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF SAUK VILLAGE, HELD IN THE SAUK VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CENTER, MARCH 26, 2012. Mayor Towers called the Special meeting to order at 7:02 pm. Roll call: Present: Trustees Benson, Burgess, Chavez, Hanks and Myers Absent: Trustee Williams 1. Motion to Reconvene Regular Board meeting of March 20, 2012 (Clerks Note- March 20, 2012 was a Committee of the Whole meeting) Mayor Towers asked for a motion to reconvene the Committee meeting of March 20, 2012 in its entirety. Discussion was held on the need for reconvening the meeting of March 20, 2012 and Special meetings in general. The motion to reconvene was made by Trustee Burgess and seconded by Trustee Myers. On roll call: Ayes: Trustees Burgess, Chavez, Hanks and Myers Nays: Trustee Benson Absent: Trustee Williams Motion carried ************************************************************************************ Per the agenda of the March 20, 2012 Committee meeting: 2. Discussion of Approval for Winpak Project -Logistcenter at Sauk Village pending final Village Engineering approval. (Attorney at D&B Law Office) A. Plat of Resubdivision B. Plat of Easement (10Ft P.U.E. Drainage and Easement) C. Plat of Easement (10Ft P.U.E. Easement) D. Plat of Dedication E. Letter regarding Sidewalk waiver Attorney Steven Shuster appeared on behalf of DP Partners stating that the Winpak project is nearing completion and that the required documents need to be approved by the Board. Winpak will be in full operation within on month. Discussion was held on possible future expansion, the necessary inspections, elected officials conducting a walk through of the facilities and jobs for Sauk Village residents. This item will appear on the next Board agenda for approval. 3.Discussion of the GNP Energy Street Lighting Project (Price Sowers) GNP Representative Price Sowers reported on the retrofitted lights installed on Torrence and Orion Avenues. Price suggested modifications to increase the amount of light provided by the bulbs on the Torrence Avenue fixtures due to fewer light poles being available. The Orion Avenue lights are fine. The modifications would cost $350.00 per light. The Village would still net $350,000.00 worth of savings the first year with the new lighting program. Price reviewed the program, financing scenarios and grants available for the Boards consideration. Price was asked to verify the figures before the item is brought before the Board on the next Board agenda for approval.

4.Discussion of Sauk Village 2011 Tax Year Bond Abatement for specific Bond Series (Mary Thompson, Kane, McKenna, and Associates, Inc.) A. An Ordinance Abating a Tax for General Obligation Capital Appreciation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2007A, of the Village of Sauk Village, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois B. An Ordinance Abating Taxes for General Obligation Tax Increment Refunding Bonds, Series 2002A, and General Obligation Capital Appreciation Bonds (Tax Increment Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2002B, of the Village of Sauk Village, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois C. An Ordinance Abating a Tax for General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2007B of the Village of Sauk Village, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois D. An Ordinance Abating a Tax for General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2007C of the Village of Sauk Village, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois E. An Ordinance Abating a Tax for General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2008 of the Village of Sauk Village, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois F. An Ordinance Abating a Tax for General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source), Series 2009 of the Village of Sauk Village, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois Kane, McKenna representative Mary Thompson presented the annual abatement ordinances prepared in conjunction with the Del Galdo Law Group. The ordinances must be adopted and filed with Cook and Will Counties no later than April 2, 2012. The Series 2002 A&B, Series 2008 and Series 2009 bonds will be fully abated by TIF funds. A review of the Series 2007A, 2007B and 2007C Bonds indicates that only a partial abatement can be done at this time as there are not adequate funds to abate these bonds in full. This will cause a $677,053.21 tax levy to occur for the amounts insufficient to abate. Failure to pass the required abatement ordinances will cause a levy on the taxpayers of Sauk Village in the full amount of the bonds. Discussion was held to review the purpose and the repayment structure of the 2007 bonds. The Board was concerned that they received this information on March 19th when the memo was dated March 4th and that there is no information of how this will the impact the taxpayers. It was further stated that that a tax levy may also be needed next year if the Village does not receive impact fees this year. The Board directed Mary Thompson to provide the detailed information on the amount that would be levied per household. 5. Discussion of Amendment to Tow Ordinance (Trustee Myers) Trustee Myers stated that Chief Fox has recommended changes to the current tow ordinance. Trustee Myers spoke with the Village Attorney, the Villages prosecuting attorney and the Ordinance Review Committee regarding the recommended changes. The majority of the committee is more agreeable to leaving the ordinance as it stands which gives the officer the discretion to place a fine or tow the vehicle. Further discussion included amending the ordinance to include booting a vehicle with three or more tickets and correcting a typo (removing misdemeanor in section 90.05(11)(1). Chief Fox stated that the ordinance should be changed because the judges are overturning the decision made by the Sauk Village adjudicator in court and returning all fees including storage fees. Trustee Myers directed Village Manager Turner to provide the statistics that substantiate the returning of fees. Additional research will be conducted on towing versus fining the vehicle owners. This item will be readdressed at the April 3, 2012 Committee meeting. 6. Update on Skyline Disposal Rates (Village Manager) Village Manager Turner stated that Skyline Disposal is raising their rates $.50 per household per month which will result in a $1.00 increase in the water bill. The rate will increase from $15.75 to $16.25 per home per month. The cost of the totes will remain at $1.00 per month. Additional discussion included comparing their rates with their competitors, past increases imposed and requesting dumpsters for neighborhood clean up projects. Skyline Disposal has worked with the Village for many years and has always been the most affordable. Village Manager Turner stated that the Skyline Disposal increase will tie into the ordinance raising the water rates that was tabled until after the water referendum.

7. Update on Student Government Day March 27, 2012 (Trustee Williams) Due to the absence of Trustee Williams, Village Clerk Williams reported that Student Government Day will take place on April 26, 2012 at 7 pm. 8. Public Comment A. Comments and questions on any topic must be directed to Mayor Towers. Each speaker will be given three minutes to comment on the topic(s) of their choice. Each speaker will be allowed one opportunity to speak. Charles Dueringer discussed the IEPA flyer and taxing for the drainage district. Pat Couch 221st Street- asked for an update on the water and sewer line insurance. Village Manager Turner stated that Safeguard Properties is moving forward with a direct mailing to the residents. Bernice Houston addressed the ordinance and the lawsuit involving the Village Manager and other frivolous lawsuits. Elizabeth Platte addressed the lawsuits among the Board and crime on the street. Francine Anderson- 216th Street- addressed pending lawsuits. Ed Shankel addressed the use of the microphones. John Hinko addressed the lack of control over the meeting and water issues. Nathan Griffin- Brookwood- addressed the Village Manager dismissal. Judy Cast questioned the tax levy that allows for two extra officers on the street and the crime rate on the street. Mayor Towers and Chief Fox stated that there is adequate police staffing. Judy addressed the Village Manager lawsuit and the additional levy and increase in the water bill. Rose Langston stated that the Senior Committee made a donation to the PLAN Group for the Easter Egg Hunt and another youth group. Rose addressed the bonds and stated that the Parks and Recreation and Fire Department grants should be investigated. Rose reported that the Senior Committee will not meet in April. The Senior Craft Show has been postponed. Trustee Benson stated that Ms. Booker requested the use of the Senior Center and Rose refused to allow her to use it. Mayor Towers refused to allow Rose to respond. 9. Miscellaneous Business A. Comments from the Trustees Trustee Myers reported that he met with Ms. Washington regarding the Neighborhood Watch program. Trustee Myers reminded residents to get an adequate clothing description before calling a report in to the Police Department. The Neighborhood Watch program will be inviting guest speakers to the meetings. Trustee Myers requested that Sauk Village join the International Cook County Sheriffs Association. This organization provides valuable literature for the Neighborhood Watch program. Trustee Myers will pay the cost of $20.00. 10. Motion to Recess to Executive Session-None 11. Executive Session-None A. Discussion of Personnel Matters and Update of Pending Litigation, Collective Bargaining Matters, Real Estate, Employment and Compensation if needed (5ILCS) 120/2(C) (1) (2012) 12. Adjournment Mayor Towers asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Benson and seconded by Trustee Hanks. All ayes The reconvened Committee meeting of March 20, 2012 was adjourned at 9:50 pm. **********************************************************************************

Mayor Towers proceeded with the Special meeting agenda at 9:50 pm. On roll call: Present: Trustees Benson, Burgess, Chavez, Hanks and Myers Absent: Trustee Williams Trustee Benson questioned the posting of the notice for the Special meeting. Village Clerk Williams stated that the notice was approved by three trustees and posted in accordance with the Open Meetings Act. 2. Ordinance rescinding Ordinance 11-023 titled Ordinance Creating the Position of Village Manager and abolishing the position of Village Manager Trustee Hanks requested that this item be placed on the agenda because it was stated by Ms. Turners attorney during the court proceedings that Mayor Towers was requesting rescinding Ordinance # 11023. The Board agreed to table this item until after the next court date in two weeks. The judge stated at the last court appearance that Ms. Turner should remain in the position to perform day to day operations until further notice. Trustee Myers questioned why employee contracts that are reviewed by the Board and the employee can still get thrown out in court. 3. An Ordinance amending Ordinance 11-035 titled An Ordinance Making Appropriations for all Corporate Purposes for the Village of Sauk Village An ordinance amendment would be required if funds need to be moved and appropriated for Chief Foxs salary. This item was also tabled due to pending litigation. 4. Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee Hanks and seconded by Trustee Burgess. All Ayes The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 pm.

______________________________________ Mayor Lewis Towers _______________________________ Village Clerk Debra L. Williams