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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/28/2021 - Village Board Meeting MinutesMINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER ORDER — 7:19 PM PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Jeffrey C. Franke, Sam L. Lissner, Christine K. Prochno, Stephen F. Schmidt ABSENT: Trustee Patton L. Feichter A Quorum was present. Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel, Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker, and Deputy Clerk Jennifer S. Mahon 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE / INVOCATION — Pastor Leandro Nogueira, Village Point Church 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2021— Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on September 14, 2021 as submitted and dispense with the reading. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Lissner The motion was voted upon by acclamation. MOTION CARRIED 4. MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT — Mayor Johnson — The President of the United States is not coming to Elk Grove Village tomorrow. The Secret Service did reach out to our Police Chief to say that President Biden was thinking about visiting the Elk Grove Technology Park but his plans have changed. We were very excited and proud that he was considering a visit to Elk Grove Village. Mayor Johnson had the following meetings/events since the last board meeting: - On September 16, there was a ribbon cutting for Love's Travel Stops, 1900 Busse Road. - On September 17 and September 18, the annual Oktoberfest at Rotary Green was a huge success. - On September 18, Mayor addressed the attendees at an event at the Kenneth Young Center entitled "Remember, Recover, Discover Day" to discuss the Elk Grove Cares Program for individuals and family members that are dealing with the disease of addition. Elk Grove Cares recently received a $104,000 grant funding from the state. The Elk Grove Cares Program is in place to help people get the services that they need to fight the disease of addiction. Deputy Chief Dan Burke will be taking over the Elk Grove Cares Program with the retirement of Deputy Chief Mike Gaspari. - On September 18, the Elk Grove Village Hometown Parade was a big success. Trustee Czarnik will report more on that event. - On September 23, Mayor was interviewed by District 214 to discuss the importance of having the Manufacturing Career Pathway at Elk Grove High School. COVID Update — The Village is still watching the COVID numbers. There have not been any significant spikes in Elk Grove Village but it is important to get everyone vaccinated, and now the booster shot, if you qualify to keep everyone safe. Dollar Tree will soon be opening in the Elk Grove Town Center. 4-Star Designation — Mayor Johnson thanked Chief Walsh on his 31 years serving the community as a Police Officer and 5 of those years as the Chief of Police. Chief Walsh's commitment to this community speaks volumes on the quality of service that our Police Department provides. A number of agencies have commented how professional and efficient the Elk Grove Police Department is, including the secret service. Mayor presented Chief Walsh with the honor of a 4- star designation. Mikerphone Brewing — Trustee Czarnik introduced Mike Pallon from Mikerphone Brewing, Marge Hart and Pastor Stefan Potuznik to the podium. Marge Hart and Pastor Potuznik described the Page 1 of 5 Respite Program, A Caring Place, at Christus Victor Lutheran Church. This program provides activities primarily for residents with Dementia or Alzheimer's at a reasonable fee. The program is restarting since the pandemic and is now open for half day sessions from 9:30 a.m. until noon for $15/day. Mike Pallen, Mikerphone Brewing, spoke about a discussion with the mayor on activities to give back to the community through charitable events. The first year they assisted with funds for the VFW elevator, COVID derailed last year's event on Rotary Green when they had planned for 2,000 people to attend but they were still able to do smaller charitable events to donate $10,000 to WINGS and $16,000 to the Kenneth Young Center. We tried to set up a smaller outdoor event to bring some cheer back into the community and planned a 90's Themed Block Party. This was the first time that the weather cooperated and they were able to raise $4,296.00 for the respite program "A Caring Place". Next spring, Mikerphone will host a charitable event at Rotary Green. Wreaths Across America - Jane Gregga, Eli Skinner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, announced the Wreaths Across America Day will be on Saturday, December 18, at 10:00 a.m. A wreath will be laid on each of the veteran gravesites at the Elk Grove Cemetery and at the various monuments and memorials around town. Anyone that would like to donate a wreath can go to wreathsacrossamerica.org and search for the Elk Grove chapter and the wreaths are $15.00 each. There are approximately 35 veterans and first responders buried in the Elk Grove Cemetery. The Village will take care of posting information for the event on the website and in the newsletter. Information can also be submitted for the electronic signboards. Trustee Schmidt — On August 25, attended a JAWA meeting, which was the day after a major storm went through the area. They have two huge backup generators that are used to ensure that the water supply is working efficiently in the event of a power outage. JAWA has been around since 1985 and serves seven communities that pumps approximately 30 million gallons of water a day or 10 billion gallons a year. We have some of the cleanest water in the United States and possibly even the world. On September 15, 1 had the honor to introduce our 4-star Police Chief Walsh at Enclave for a presentation called Public -Private Thinking Partnership for Needs Identification, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Public Safety. Trustee Prochno — Congratulations to Emil Schiavo, the Village photographer, who won a recent photo contest with a beautiful photo of a hummingbird. Attended an Open House at the Elk Grove Food Pantry, Elk Grove Presbyterian Church, on Saturday, September 25. The Food Pantry was renovated similar to the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry where residents can now select the food that they want to take home like in a grocery store. Some of the frequently needed items are spaghetti sauce, pancake mix, cereals, tomato sauce, fruit cups, baked beans, paper products and toiletry items. They have also added a Clothing Closet on the second floor of the church for new or gently used clothing to assist families in need. Any donation, including monetary donations, is always welcome. The Farmers Market continues every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. until October 16. Trustee Lissner — No Report. Trustee Franke — The weather on Friday at Oktoberfest was questionable but the event still continued. Saturday was the best night we have ever had which probably had something to do with the Parade leading people in. Thank you to all the employees that contributed to put this event together. The Fireworks were awesome that evening as well. Trustee Czarnik — Next month I will be hitting a milestone birthday and after 32 years of serving the community, it is time to step back and devote my time to family and traveling without any time constraints. It has been my highest honor and deepest privilege to serve this exceptional community. My last meeting will be on November 16'". Thank you all for letting me do this. Trustee Czarnik received a standing ovation. Mayor thanked Trustee Czarnik for her service of 32 years and stated that she has certainly left her mark on many things over the years. Mayor explained the process since there is no election right now. Mayor Johnson will nominate someone asking for Village Board concurrence at the November 16 board meeting. Mayor Johnson announced his nominee would be Tammy Miller who is in the audience. Tammy Miller worked with the Park District for 20 years and is still very involved in the community working with the Community Character Coalition and volunteers at the Prince of Peace Church. Mayor asked Tammy to join him at the podium. Tammy Miller — Thanked Mayor Johnson for the nomination and stated that any encounters she has had with the Village Board were very positive ones. Tammy addressed Nancy Czarnik on how much respect she has for the position and that she will do her best to fill the vacancy of her position. Tammy's goal is to listen, be objective and be a part of a great team. She moved into the Page 2 of 5 community in 2000 and is humbled and honored to be nominated to be a part of the Village Board 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 28, 2021 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $670,783.11. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Prochno, Schmidt, Czarnik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a petition submitted by 776 Oak Lawn Ave., LLC for a Special Use Permit to operate an automobile repair garage at 85 Kelly Street. b. Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider petitions submitted by Prime Data Centers to rezone the property at 1700 Oakton from B-3 to I- 1 and rezone the property at 1600 Oakton from B-2 to I-1. c. Authorization to approve the fourth quarter financial report ending April 30, 2021. d. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3725 amending the Position Classification and Salary Plan of the Village of Elk Grove Village (Utility System Operator -Public Works Department). e. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3726 amending Section 7D-2:D of the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Special Uses in the Innovation and Technology Center Zoning District. f. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 54-21 establishing the Innovation and Technology Center Design Guidelines. Mayor asked if there were any questions on the Consent Agenda items. Motion to approve Consent Agenda item a. through f. Moved by Trustee Franke Second by Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Prochno, Schmidt, Czarnik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA — No Report. 8. PLAN COMMISSION — Village Manager Rummel — No Report. a. PC Docket 21-6 - Consideration of a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to amend the list of special uses in the I-1 and I-2 Industrial Districts to allow indoor dog parks & training facilities with ancillary services including boarding and retail sales of merchandise. (PH 10-04- 21) b. Consideration of a petition submitted by Riverpoint Property Trust, LLC for Rezoning from I-2 to I-1 for property located at 751 Pratt Blvd. (A Public Hearing date is yet to be established.) 9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS — Village Manager Rummel — a. ZBA Docket 21-5 - Consideration of a petition submitted by Thomas Krengiel for a variation from the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to permitted locations for fences in residential zoning districts for property located at 501 Wellington Avenue. The resident at 501 Wellington Avenue has an older six foot (6') high wooden fence that was damaged in the August storm. When applying for a permit to replace the fence with a six-foot (6') high white vinyl fence, the resident discovered that the new fence required a zoning variation. The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on September 23, 2021 and accepted testimony on replacing the fence. A recommendation and Finding of Fact was provided to the Village Board by a unanimous vote of 5-0 to Do Grant and allow the variation of the fence at 501 Wellington Avenue. The petitioner was present. Mayor asked if there were any questions or comments. Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the fence variation at 501 Wellington Avenue. Moved by Trustee Lissner Second by Trustee Czarnik The motion was voted upon by acclamation. MOTION CARRIED Mayor thanked the petitioner for working with the Village and the petitioner can start the Page 3 of 5 permitting process. They are not required to attend the next meeting for final approval. 10. YOUTH COMMITTEE — Trustee Franke — The last event will be a teen Bon Fire on Saturday, October 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Lions Park. Please check the Park District website for weather updates or call 847-437-9494. This event is for all students ages 11-16 years. The Fire Department will be present. 11. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUMS — Trustee Lissner — Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing Expo that is scheduled for October 11 at Elk Grove High School. The Expo hours are 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee will be the guest speaker at the event followed by a Meet & Greet. For more information, go to www.madeinelk rog veexpo.com or call Josh Grodzin at 847-345-6401. 12. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE — Trustee Lissner — No Report. 13. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES — Trustee Czarnik — The respite program, A Caring Place, is up and running again on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. For more information, call 847-437-2666. The next Blood Drive will be on Saturday, November 13 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the lower level of the Zettek Municipal Building. 14. INFORMATION COMMITTEE — Trustee Lissner — The next Neighborhood Watch meeting is on Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Room E. If you would like to register, please call 847-357-4151. The Fall Leaf Collection program begins on October 4. Please see the Village website or the Villager newsletter for pick up dates in your neighborhood. 15. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE — Trustee Prochno — The Groot Industries residential waste hauler contract begins November 1. The transition information is in the recent Villager newsletter and on the website at elkgrove.org. Some frequently asked questions about the program are as follows: 1) What about the Waste Sticker exchange? Residents can use their old Waste Management stickers until December 15. The Village is offering a sticker exchange program from September 20 through September 28 at the Finance Counter and Police Department at Village Hall, Jewel Osco or the Elk Grove Farmers Market until October 16. 2) How do we get the Senior Discount? Elk Grove residents age 65 and over that are in a single- family home or a townhome that pays their bills directly to Groot are eligible for a senior discount of 10%. Residents can register for these discounts in early October. 3) After seeing the sample size containers at Village Hall, how will the residents know the difference between the garbage waste hauler and the recycling container? The new carts will be green with a black lid for trash, and green with a tan lid for recycling. The newsletter has all of the transition details. Waste Management will not honor the Groot stickers so please do not use them until November 1. Remember to leave your Waste Management cans out at the curb starting the week of October 24 for Waste Management to pick them up. It may take 1-2 weeks for them to pick up all of the cans so please leave the cans at the curb. 16. PARADE COMMITTEE — Trustee Czarnik — The Hometown Parade took place on Saturday, September 18, 2021. It was a marvelous event for all who participated. We had the most units we have ever had gathered thanks to the Shriners who added their groups. The "My Favorite Things" theme reflected a host of ideas. The treats passed out, including the beach balls, were a real hit. Community Character Coalition were the Grand Marshals of the Parade. Thank you for all that you do for our community. We want to thank and acknowledge our sponsors who helped to make our Hometown Parade special: A & H Plumbing & Heating, Arc-Tronic Inc., Chicago Offset, Cozzini, LLC, Doumak, GOA Regional Business Association, Grove Memorial Chapel, Jerry Castle & Son Hi -Lift Inc., and St. Julian Eymard Church. I want to acknowledge the hard work of the people who make the parade the success it is. First thank you to the parade committee, many who have been doing this for many years. Our chair is Steve Santowski, Fred Geinosky, Marilyn Koss, Ellen Peacock, Ron Piszczek, Jennifer Ruppert, Beth and David Valerio. Thank you to Village staff that work together to coordinate this event to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Thank you also to the CERT volunteers that help to keep everyone safe along the parade route. EGTV does a wonderful job filming the parade and thank you to our announcer, Angie Catania. Our next parade meeting will be on Monday, October 4, at 5:30 p.m. on the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. 17. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — Trustee Franke — No Report. 18. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE — Trustee Prochno — No Report. Page 4 of 5 19. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE — Trustee Czarnik — No Report. 20. AIRPORT UPDATE — Mayor Johnson — The next SOC meeting will be Tuesday, October 12. 21. MID -SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE — Mayor Johnson — We are working on the line up for next year. 22. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE — Mayor Johnson — The Tree Lighting Ceremony is the next event on November 26 featuring Paul Revere and the Raiders. The concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the fireworks will begin at 5:30 p.m. 23. LIQUOR COMMISSION — Mayor Johnson — No Report. 24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER — A special thank you to Trustee Czarnik for the 32 years of volunteer service that you have given to Elk Grove Village. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with you the past three and a half decades. We started almost the same time. I wish you nothing but the best with your retirement. Congratulations as I know you will do wonderful things with your family. I also want to say that you have big shoes to fill and we will miss you. To the future Trustee Miller, congratulations on the job. We look forward to working with you. 25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK — No Report. 26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Final adoption of an Ordinance approving the Midway Court Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project. (First Reading at the June 30, 2021 Village Board Meeting) b. Final adoption of an Ordinance designating the Village of Elk Grove Village Midway Court TIF Redevelopment Project Area, in connection with the approval of the Midway Court Plan and Project. (First Reading at the June 30, 2021 Village Board Meeting) c. Final adoption of an Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, in connection with the Designation of the Midway Court Redevelopment Project Area and Adoption of the Midway Court Redevelopment Plan and Project. (First Reading at the June 30, 2021 Village Board Meeting) 27. NEW BUSINESS — No Report. 28. PUBLIC COMMENT — 8:36 PM — Judy Cittadine, President of the Elk Grove Village Concert Band. We did officially adopt Elk Grove Village Concert Band as our name and we are invested in the community. Also present is Mark Hasting, our Treasurer and Allen Goldstein, from Marketing. The Elk Grove Concert Band has been trying to find a location to store percussion equipment. Communications are continuing with the park district and the library but the problem seems to be a liability concern. Because we cannot find a place that had storage for our equipment, we are not able to actually move here. Mayor asked Judy to explain what a percussion instrument is. Percussion instruments are all the toys, bells and whistles that you hear in orchestras and bands such as drums, timpanists, gongs, mallets, xylophones, and tambourines. These instruments are very important to have and we are very fortunate to have such a wonderful collection. The Village will try to get the word out in the newsletter and on the electronic events signs for exposure for local events. 29. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 8:44 p.m. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Second by Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Prochno, Schmidt, Czarnik, Franke, Lissner NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED Mayor Craig B. Johnson By: Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk Page 5 of 5