Agenda May 9, 2013 NOTE: STARTS AT 7 P.M.

VILLAGE OF ISLAND LAKE

LAKE AND MCHENRY COUNTIES

LOCATION: 3720 GREENLEAF, ISLAND LAKE, IL 60042

May 9, 2013 - 7:00 pm

PUBLIC HEARING

Call to order:

 Public Hearing Agenda Item

1.  Conduct Public Hearing on 2013-1014 Appropriations ordinance

    

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

Call to Order:

Roll Call:

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition:

Public Comment:

Consent Agenda:

1. Approval of meeting minutes for April 11, 2013 and April 25, 2013

2. Payment of bills

3. Approval of Committee and Department Reports 

            A. Finance and Administration

            B. Public Works & Water

            C. Building, Zoning & Ordinance

            D. Police & Public Safety

             E. Economic Development-

             F. Parks, Recreation & Education –

          

Agenda Items:

Old Business:

New Business

1. Approval of 2013-2014 Appropriations Ordinance

2. Approval of Amending Section 3-2-4E of Village Code regarding number of “B” liquor licenses.

 

Items from:

 Clerk:

 Trustees:

 Attorney:  

 Department Heads:

Mayor’s Report:

           

Executive Session:

Adjourn:

11 More Hours

Inauguration

For the People

The newly elected officials

will be sworn in by Judge Feeterer

Mayor Charles R. Amrich

Village Clerk Teresa Ponio

Trustee Mark Beeson

Trustee Keith Johns

Trustee Anthony Sciarrone

Thursday

May 9th 7:30 pm

Island Lake Village Hall

3720 Greenleaf

Coffee and Cake at the Hall 

followed by

Pizzas and Refreshments at the Mall

Fields and Sharp appeal their objections to the Supreme Court

A Daily Herald article reported earlier today that Dan Fields, the IT vendor in Island Lake and Louis Sharp, also a vendor for the village and customer of Debbie Herrmann's insurance company have filed an appeal to their latest objection with the Supreme Court. 

They are appealing the ruling that was upheld in the 19th District Appellate court in which three justices ruled to uphold the lower Lake County court decision to keep Amrich on the ballot.

What these men, and the folks fueling them in the back ground do not seem to understand is that the state of Illinois favors access to the ballot, and given two lower courts already ruled Amrich to remain on the ballot, it is highly unlikely the Supreme Court will even hear the case (they are not obligated to preside over any case presented to them). And, if they do hear the case, then Fields and Sharp will forever be in election law case laws in future arguments because they will lose.

Fields, Sharp, who is the sour grape? Way to let this town heal and get back on to a positive track. That's all your side screamed for years "positive" and now that you are wearing the other shoe, it doesn't fit so well does it?

SB1689 passes Senate, arrives in the House (Proposed elimination of Local Electoral Boards)

Trustee Rabattini submitted this article to me and asked me to post it. I have obliged. 

EXCITING NEWS! SB1689, an amendment to the Illinois electoral code which calls for the elimination of local electoral boards has PASSED THE SENATE just this past week! Now it is in the hands of the House Executive Committee. The amended code would eliminate local boards and instead give the responsibility to the County electoral commission. It now goes to the House for consideration. It is currently in Executive review (normal procedure).

This Bill is vital to ensure the future of YOUR choice as a voter. This bill will take that privilege away and move it to the local county electoral commissions, in hopes to ensure fair access to the ballot.

Write your State Representative and entourage them to support this Bill. 

To learn more about the bill, click here.

Outside of Island Lake, click the link to find your state Rep and contact info, click here
Our Island Lake Rep is David McSweeney

The House Bill is sponsored by Representative Thaddeus Jones of Calumet City. The Executive Committee, who will decide whether to put the Bill out to the floor for consideration should also be contacted and encouraged to support this Bill and push to put it out for vote. Contact each one. Click here for their information.

Chief of Police Resigns, Ancel Glink follows

We received this information over the weekend.

The village's controversial chief of police has turned in his letter of resignation, effective May 9. He has been very controversial since his swearing in. Following his appointment, nearly a dozen full time and part time officers either resigned or were fired. This sparked much debate in the village. The firings, in some cases cost the village tax payers thousands in unnecessary fishing expeditions called investigations. After the firings/resignations, so close together, the village spend thousands and thousands on training, hiring of new officers. The chief had little positive impact on the village, instead distractions plagued the department and he was known for being a hot head and combative with residents and even village officials. 


The village attorneys have also resigned as village attorneys, also effective May 9.



Residents protested the village attorneys and the Mayor, Debbie Herrmann when she sued four Trustees for trying to rid the town of Ancel Glink. No pun intended Debbie, but hey, here's your sign! early on it was clear the public was not going to give you a second term! So your friends tried to remove that choice. You should be ashamed but your not are you?

Things happen for a reason

 

For the People of Island Lake 
 

Sometime in July, 2012 a dozen people noticed that a new

multi-million dollar village hall was being fast-tracked by an

administration that was previously noted for wasteful spending.

Petitions were circulated and an advisory referendum was

placed on the ballot for the November 2012 election.

76% of the voters said NO to the proposal.
 

Five strong and dedicated residents agreed that a

change was needed in the leadership.

Preliminary meetings were held in a garage.

The candidates made a commitment and For the People was born.

Petitions for candidacy were circulated and then

submitted for the new political party.
 

In an attempt to eliminate the slate, two friends of the incumbent mayor objected.

The objectors were linked to lucrative interests with the village and

had much to lose if there was a challenge in the election.
 

The disputed electoral board agreed with the objections and

denied the new party’s access to the ballot.

After judicial review, the circuit court reversed the electoral board’s 

decision. The Appellate Court ruled against the objector’s appeal.

For the People would appear on the ballot as a complete political party. 
 

The moral support and physical stamina of many supporters provided the

foundation for a solid campaign. The money that was contributed for the legal battle,
signs and mailings ranged from five dollars to two thousand dollars.

The donations of headquarter rental space and food for the fundraisers

completed the needs for a successful campaign.
 

The news media described the slate as a grassroots group of amateur politicians.
 

An overwhelming 80% voted For the People on April 9, 2013.
 

Mayor Charles R. Amrich

Clerk Teresa Ponio

Trustee Mark Beeson

Trustee Keith Johns

Trustee Anthony Sciarrone



APRIL 25 BOARD MEETING AGENDA

 

VILLAGE OF ISLAND LAKE

LAKE AND MCHENRY COUNTIES

BOARD MEETING AGENDA

LOCATION: 3720 GREENLEAF, ISLAND LAKE, IL 60042

APRIL 25, 2013 - 7:30 pm

Call to Order:

Roll Call:  

Pledge of Allegiance  

Recognition:  

Public Comment:           

Agenda Items: 

Old Business:  

New Business 

1. Approval of 2013-2014 Budget
2. Approval of payment of bills
3. Approval of Resolution 608-13 Approving & Reviewing Executive Session Minutes to be Released.
4. Approval of Concert in the Park Performers Contracts
5. Approval of Primero Grass Volleyball Tournament use of Water Tower Park  on June 15, 2013 all day.  

Items from:

 Clerk – 

 Trustees: 

 Attorney –  

 Department Heads –   

Mayor’s Report: 

Executive Session:  

Adjourn:

Nunda Residents need your help

The water continues to rise and many residents need your help filling sandbags.

We are still in need of help at the Nunda Township building.  

The river went up again and we have many residents in need. 

 If you could forward this request to anyone you

think could volunteer, that would be great.  

Have them come to the

Nunda Township Road Building, 3518 Bay Road in Crystal Lake.   Phone 815-459-4410 

Also,  If you are in need of sandbags,  

Please call (815) 459-4410


More Info
McHenry County residents can learn more about how the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency officials can help with flood recovery and financial assistance. Here is information available online:www.illinois.gov/ready/SiteCollectionDocuments/DisasterDeclarationProcess.pdf 

Ready Illinois also provides information regarding flood recovery. Each area of the county may start their recovery process at different times because of different water levels. Information on flood water safety, common scams after a disaster and more is at www.illinois.gov/ready/after/Pages/Disaster-Recovery. aspx

Part of the recovery process will be assessment teams going to affected flooded areas and assessing the damage. Residents are encouraged to cooperate with these teams, which will help you in the public assistance funding process. Each team will have a credentialed representative that will identify them with McHenry County or the Emergency Management Agency.

For updates, see the McHenry County website at www.co.mchenry.il.us,
Facebook, and Twitter or (815) 338-6400.

Party For the People

 

On April 9th the residents voted for a change in Island Lake.

Charlie Amrich * Teresa Ponio

Mark Beeson * Keith Johns * Tony Sciarrone

These candidates were the overwhelming choice of the people.

This victory would not have been possible without the

involvement of each and every one of our supporters.

Please join us in a party that celebrates their efforts!

 

Supporter

Appreciation

Night

April 27th, Saturday,

6pm-Midnight

Food and refreshments will be served

and memories will be exchanged. 

For the People

Campaign Headquarters

Westridge Mall

634 E Route 176

Ancel Glink Legal bills top $45,000 this month and Herrmanns' Friend makes Financial Gains for work perfomed last year!

Ancel Glink billed the village of Island Lake over $45,000 in legal fees. This screen shot is provided courtesey of Trustee Rabattini.
Click here to view all bills. 

She said the $18,000 for the electoral board is only one of several invoices and the actual amount the village had to spend is still not known by her at this time.

Village of Island Lake pays Dan Fields