On the agenda: Libertyville Minutes — data center (Aug 25)

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Village Hall Board Room 118W. Cook Avenue Libertyville, I L60048

MINUTES
1. Roll Call
Mayor Johnson called to order a meeting of the Board of Trustees at 7:00 p.m. Those present
were Mayor Donna Johnson, Village Trustees Scott Adams, Pete Garrity, Matt Krummick, Casey
Rooney, Kara Macdonald, and Andrew Herrmann. Also in attendance were Deputy Village Clerk

Kelly Amidei and Village Attorney Hart Passmann. Village Clerk Margaret dark was absent.

2. Public Comment | Limited to three (3) minutes per person
Mayor Johnson asked for public comment:
Dr. Jennifer Kahn, a Libertyville Highschool teacher, and Mr. Alien Dusalt, a resident and
representative of Friends of Butler Lake, came to talk about their collaborative efforts to work on

Butler Lake. A new tool was developed by a student to calculate phosphorus levels and that will be
helpful in improving the aquatic environment in Butler Lake. They thanked the Village for support.
Amy Frik, of Grayslake, is an activist fighting the data center in Grayslake. She thanked the Mayor
and Trustees who attended the recent Lake County hearing about moratorium on data

centers. Thousands of Lake County residents are fighting this and do not feel like they are being
heard. This project's impacts will spread far. She asked Libertyville's leaders to use their
voices. Make a clear statement that Libertyville does not have the land, the energy, or the desire

for hyperscale data centers. Every municipality that speaks up makes it a little harder to pretend
that they cannot hear what the Lake County residents saying.

Mayor Johnson added that Libertyville's zoning districts do not specifically specify data centers as
a permitted use. She thanked Ms. Frik for her comments.

Alyssa Vincy came to speak about the data center campus that is coming to Lake County. She is
a member of We the People - which is a group that came together over questions about data
centers in Lake County. She provided a list of researched data and referenced a letter she sent to
the Village about ways address data center development.
David Lavert, Johnson Ave, came to remind everyone of an interest he has. His background lends
itself well to bringing value-based concepts into reality. He wants to be an outside implementation
partner to put a path from Innovation Campus to LHS. From Cook Park to Fouids to the river. He
referenced Independence Grove brick path as an inspiration.
3. Omnibus Vote Agenda
A. Summary of Omnibus Vote Agenda Items

Mayor Johnson presented the Omnibus Vote Agenda and asked if there were any items
requested for removal by the Village Board or any Board questions on items. There were
none.

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B. Approval of Minutes of the August 11, 2026 Village Board Meeting
C. Bills for Approval
D. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-164: A Resolution to Approve a Special Event - Reclaimed Artisans

Fall Vintage Outdoor Market
E. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-165: A Resolution to Approve a Special Event - Shofar in the Park

F. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-166: A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the
Village's Purchasing Manual and Accepting the Proposal from Garrett Power Constructors

Corp. for the 2026 LED Streetlight Fixture Installations Program
G. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-167: A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement

with Gewait Hamilton Associates, Inc. for the FY 2026/27 Annual Water System Maintenance
Program

H. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-168: A Resolution to Approve a Contract for the 544 North Ave.
Shop Floor Coating Replacement Project to Futurity 19, Inc.
I. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-169: A Resolution Waiving the Forma! Bidding Requirements of the
Village's Purchasing Manual and Accepting the Proposal from Grimco, Inc. for the

Replacement Sign Printer
J. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-170: A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the
Village's Purchasing Manual and Accepting the Proposal from Lionheart for the Streets &
Utilities Building Replacement Generator
K. ORDINANCE NO. 26-0-57: An Ordinance Granting a Variation from Section 26-4-9.5(d) of the

Libertyvilie Zoning Code Regarding the Required Minimum Rear Yard Setback-154 Broadway
Street
L. ORDINANCE NO. 26-0-58: An Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Planned
Development Final Plan-210 Peterson Road

M. ARC Report
N. HPC Report
Motion made by Village Trustee Adams to approve the Omnibus Vote Agenda, Seconded by
Village Trustee Garrity.
Voting Yea: Village Trustee Adams, Village Trustee Garrity, Village Trustee Krummick, Village
Trustee Rooney, Village Trustee Macdonald, Village Trustee Herrmann. The item was approved
with a 6-0 vote.

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4. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-171 : A Resolution Waiving the Formal Bidding Requirements of the
Village's Purchasing Manual and Accepting the Proposal from Graybar to Purchase Town &

Country Compatible LED Streetllght Fixtures
The Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Budget provides $225,000 in the Project Fund for the replacement
of the Village's streetlights and related materials. This includes poles, fixtures and installations. It
was previously determined the Village can reduce its energy costs and maintenance by converting

from the existing sodium vapor bulbs to light emitting diode (LED) bulbs that can be installed in the
standard Town & Country streetlight lanterns. Because there are only a limited number of local

and reliable vendors who can supply LED bulbs that are compatible with the existing Town &
Country lanterns (only those manufactured by General Electric), staff requested quotes in lieu of
advertising for proposals.

The lowest priced proposal for the desired 260 LED compatible General Electric bulbs was from
Graybar, in which the Village has purchased numerous streetlight products from in the past and

has a great working relationship. Staff recommends that the proposal from Graybar be
accepted. The waiving of the formal bidding requirements contained in the Village's Purchasing
Manual is necessary because requests for formal quotes were not posted.
Staff recommend the adoption of the resolution to waive formal purchasing requirements and
accept the Proposal from Graybar in the not-to-exceed amount of $113,700.60 for the Town &

Country LED compatible streetlight fixtures and authorize execution of the purchase order by the
Village Administrator.
Mayor Johnson said there is a limited number of local and reliable vendors.
Mayor Johnson asked for public comment on Agenda Item 4. There was none.
Mayor Johnson asked for Board Comment:
Trustee Macdonald asked Director Kendzior for a clarification and he provided it.
Trustee Herrmann asked if ComEd rebates were available for this. Director Kendzior said there
are not.

Motion made by Village Trustee Adams to approve the Resolution, Seconded by Village Trustee
Macdonald.

Voting Yea: Village Trustee Adams, Village Trustee Garrity, Village Trustee Krummick, Village
Trustee Rooney, Village Trustee Macdonald, Village Trustee Herrmann. The item was approved
with a 6-0 vote.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 26-R-172: A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement
with Trotter Associates, Inc. for Engineering Design Services for the Screw Pump No. 2
Replacement Project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Fiscal Year 2026/27 Annual Budget provides $125,000 in the Utility Capital Improvement Fund
for engineering design services for the Screw Pump No. 2 Replacement project at the treatment
plant. The three screw pumps, each with a pumping capacity of 10 million gallons/day, serve as
the "front-line" pumps for the treatment plant where all incoming sewage needs to be "lifted up" into
the plant.

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The Public Works Department staff issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select a civil
engineering firm who specialized in screw pump replacement and other capital improvement
projects for wastewater treatment plants. Six firms responded to the RFQ, and three were selected
for follow-up interviews. Ultimately the firm of Trotter Associates, Inc. was selected based on
having the most experienced firm and project team in relation to screw pump replacement
projects.
Staff has requested and received a proposal for engineering design services from Trotter
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $123,100 for the project. The proposal will be included as an
attachment to the Village's standard professional services agreement.
Staff recommends adoption of the Resolution to approve a professional services agreement for
engineering design services with the firm of Trotter Associates, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of

$123,100 for the Screw Pump No. 2 Replacement project at the wastewater treatment plant and
authorize execution of the agreement by the Village Administrator.
Mayor Johnson asked for public comment on Agenda Item 5. There was none.
Board Comment:
Trustee Adams asked if we have used Trotter before. Director Kendzior said the Village has
not. He added this was a strong RFQ process and he feels excited to work with Trotter.

Motion made by Village Trustee Rooney to approve the Resolution, Seconded by Village Trustee
Macdonald.

Voting Yea: Village Trustee Adams, Village Trustee Garrity, Village Trustee Krummick, Village
Trustee Rooney, Village Trustee Macdonald, Village Trustee Herrmann. The item was approved
with a 6-0 vote.
6. Mayor's Update
A. Petitions and Communications
The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

The Village Hall and ail non-emergency Village Offices will be closed on Monday, September
7, 2026 for the Labor Day Holiday.
The Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on September 8,2026.
Board Comment:

Trustee Garrity asked Mayor Johnson how the Village will follow up on the Libertyville Wide
Awake contribution request. Mayor Johnson explained that she will provide background on
the request to the Trustees and then will get back to them.

Trustee Krummick looked at the fence behind the Yost family, who had issues with it at the last
meeting. Trustee Krummick could only find three loose boards. Mayor Johnson also looked at
it also. Mayor Johnson said some of the boards have been replaced and that the dumpster
was cleaned up by Groot because Village staff asked Groot to do so.

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Trustee Krummick said he thought the fence would look much worse based on the comments
from the residents. It was only three loose boards. Mayor Johnson said the Village has forged
a better repour with the property owners and got some things fixed.
Trustee Rooney complimented Director Kendzior's staff who took care of a down tree by Butler
Lake.

Trustee Macdonald visited the temporary police station, and she was introduced to the
crossing guards, and it was a pleasure to meet them.
Trustee Herrmann sent his condolences to the Riiey family on the passing of Roz Riley.

7. Village Administrator Update
Village Administrator, Kelly Amidei, reminded everyone that the Sunrise Rotary Park Playground
groundbreaking ceremony is tomorrow.
8. Executive Session
There is a need to go into Executive Session to discuss the following:

Meeting Minutes - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) 21
Setting Price for Sale/lease - 5 ILCS 120/2 (c)(6)
Motion made by Village Trustee Garrity to go into Executive Session, Seconded by Village Trustee
Adams.

Voting Yea: Village Trustee Adams, Village Trustee Garrity, Village Trustee Krummick, Village
Trustee Rooney, Village Trustee Macdonald, Village Trustee Herrmann. The item was approved
with a 6-0 vote.
Adjournment

With no further business to come before the Board, Village Trustee Krummick moved to adjourn at 9:04
pm, Seconded by Village Trustee Adams. The item was approved by unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted,

Margaret dark, Village Clerk

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