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Trustees table Lenny's Gas $1,000 reimbursement, ask for better signage and SOP
Summary
After testimony and committee discussion, the board voted to table a motion to reimburse Lenny's Gas and Wash $1,000 for parking fines; trustees agreed to require improved signage and an operating procedure (tow agreement/SOP) as conditions before reconsideration.
The Village Board voted to table a proposed $1,000 reimbursement to Lenny's Gas and Wash for fines related to long-term truck parking, asking for two conditions before reconsideration: clearer parking signage and a standard operating procedure from the property owner for removing long-term parked trucks.
Trustee Dan Fialco, who introduced the background, said the original planned-unit development (PUD) agreement required signage and that multiple signs had been posted; he questioned why a $1,000 fine was issued when the penalty range was $25—1,000 and suggested a refund. "We should give this man his money back," Fialco said.
Trustees who supported tabling emphasized the need for clearer signage and a tow/SOP to make enforcement practical. Trustee Mason said he was not opposed to reimbursement but wanted conditions: a clear sign such as "Maximum parking 1 hour; Violators will be fined and towed," and a wrecker retainer so trucks could be removed promptly.
Trustee McNaughton moved to table the reimbursement with conditions; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The clerk recorded a mix of Yes/No votes during the motion to table; the board did not set a firm re-hearing date but documented the two conditions (better signage and operational procedures) for Lenny's.
What happens next: staff will document the required signage and the operator's proposed SOP for enforcement and present the conditions to the board when the item is pulled from the table.
