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Village of Hinckley Committee of the Whole met Aug. 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

CALL BOARD MEETING TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order by Village President Quirk at 7:32 pm. Roll call was taken showing the following:

Present: Sarah Quirk, Russell Kula, Brian Siwicki, Steve Gayhart, Alyssa Prickett and Eddie Cullins. Quorum Established.

Absent: Jamie Whitlock

Also Present: Attorney Lundgren, Village Clerk Joan Bennett, Todd Tatum (TEST, Inc.), and Members of the Public.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Kari Schaddelee, owner of A Time of Knead spoke regarding the Massage Establishment Ordinance. She researched several municipalities in the area noting that there were little or no fees assessed for massage therapy establishments. Many businesses, including massage therapy, are already overseen by the state. Kari is concerned that her business would be singled out. The suggested fee of $250 seems excessive & inflated. She believes the following options are what the board would choose from: 1. Let the State regulate 2. Create an Ordinance using penalty’s as opposed to being fee driven 3. $50 or $25 annually, $10 sole proprietor or 4. Grandfathered in $0 for all established businesses. Bob Pritchard wanted to give some “background” for these ordinances and the discussion the commission had regarding fees and open times. The Planning Commission had originally received a request for Body Art, not for a Massage Therapy business. It was also noted that massage establishments are zoned B1, B2 & B3, but Body Art is not listed on our zoning list. Agnes Denise Farrugia, who is a client of Kari’s, stated that she would be stunned if only one or two types of businesses were designated for an application fee on a business license. Fees would also have impact on a client’s economic life as well; noting “it seems punitive.”

GENERAL BUSINESS

Approval: Committee of the Whole meeting minutes from July 28th, 2025

Trustee Cullins moved to approve the minutes from July 28th, 2025, and Trustee Gayhart seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Cullins-Aye, Siwicki-Aye, Prickett-Aye, Kula-Aye and Gayhart-Aye. Motion carried.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

For Discussion: Body Art Establishment & Massage Establishment Proposed Ordinances President Quirk states liquor licensing for example, hours of sales, packaged sales, renewability is on a yearly basis. Many businesses are regulated. The fees could be considered punitive as opposed to fee driven ordinance.

Bob Pritchard states the fee would offset costs to the village, like the police department and office staff.

Attorney Lundgren states it would be difficult to quantify actual cost for the village. He would not recommend “Grandfathering” in, this could cause an issue charging some and not others. Trustee Siwicki asked “what if there was an annual $25 fee to all businesses equally?” Noting, it then would be known who has a in business in the Village. Siwicki also notes the proposed ordinance’s fine, wants to adjust fees though.

Trustee Prickett states that we would not want to regulate someone already regulated by someone else, the state for example. She suggests a minimal fee of $15.

Trustee Cullins states a Naperville Massage Therapist said the fees were not out of line. Trustee Gayhart stated if there is a violation, charge a fee. He does not like the higher fee option. President Quirk notes that all agree, in general, and Body Art should be treated the same way. Attorney Lundgren stated another Public Hearing would be needed for the Body Art proposal zoning. The Registry of business is completely different from the ordinances listed. This would need to be brought back separate from the Body Art and Massage ordinances.

President Quirk and Bob Pritchard are to discuss amendment to ordinances. These proposals will be revisited at the first meeting in September.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

No report.

ENGINEER’S REPORT

No report.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Personnel

For Discussion: Code Enforcement Officer

President Quirk noted, in May, Prickett stated she would gather information and disperse it to the other trustee members. Trustee Prickett stated that she did not have information.

Public Safety

Trustee Cullins remarked on the accident that happened in Oswego at the Portillos restaurant when a car went through the entrance resulting in one fatality. In future planning, we would want to have something in place so that it wouldn’t happen here.

Streets & Alleys

For Discussion: Safe Step Meeting

Trustee Kula walked several streets with the Safe Step representative in the past week. They noted approximately 80 locations for “shaving” of sidewalk joints (approx. $7500.00), 9 locations needing removal/replacements (approx. $20,000), and two areas where a tree needs to be removed first. The streets involved are Donald St. to View St. and Route 30 to McKinley Ave. Public Works will be getting a quote for the tree removals. President Quirk stated there are grants for Tree Removal when sidewalks are the problem. She will forward information to Kula.

Buildings, Grounds & Parks

No report.

Water & Sewer

No report.

Finance & Economic Development

Trustee Siwicki recommended a “Welcome Wagon” flyer for new residents of the village.

OPEN DISCUSSION

Trustee Cullins spoke of the recent sound complaint and options for handling the issue.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Larry Menz spoke in regard to the Code Enforcement Officer position stating that the board could consider hiring a building inspector and having that person do both jobs. Menz also noted that licensing fees should not be for one type of business. If proceeding with business license fee, it should be for all businesses.

Kari Schaddelee expressed thanks and feels like she has been “heard.”

Kathy Cullins asked who she would call to verify that a person has permission to be soliciting in Hinckley. She was informed to call the police department.

ADJOURNMENT

Trustee Quirk requested a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM, Trustee Cullins motioned for adjournment and Trustee Kula seconded the motion. Voice vote: All in favor. Motion carried. The next Committee of the Whole Meeting is scheduled for September 8th, 2025, immediately following the Regular Board Meeting.

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