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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-23-25 VB MINSMINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 1. CALL TO ORDER— 7:05 PM PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Joseph D. Bush, Jeffery C. Franke, Kathryn A. Jarosch, Keith Lasken, Tammy K. Miller, Stephen F. Schmidt ABSENT: None A Quorum was present Also Present: Village Manager Matthew J. Roan, Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker, and Village Clerk Jennifer Mahon 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ INVOCATION — Pastor Leandro Nogueira, Village Point Church 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF September 9, 2025 — Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on September 9, 2025, as submitted and dispense with the reading. Moved by Trustee Franke Seconded by Trustee Bush The motion was voted upon by acclamation MOTION CARRIED 4. MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT Mayor Johnson — Mayor Johnson noted that he and Village Manager Roan recently met with Speaker of the House Chris Welch and thanked him for taking the time to meet with them. They also had the opportunity to meet with the Mayor of Arlington Heights. Mayor Johnson attended the parade on Saturday, October 20. He confirmed both the parade and the fest were a success. Mayor Johnson informed the public that the Village recently earned two awards. The first award was the Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council. The Village also won the Web Excellence Award. It was noted how user friendly the Elk Grove Village website is. Mayor Johnson announced that Ripple is putting in new fiber optics on the east side of the Village and AT&T has started their work on the west side of the Village. This will allow the residents more options. Mayor Johnson informed the Village the Box Tops will be performing at the tree lighting ceremony this year. Mayor Johnson reminded the public of how well the Village functions when everyone works together and encouraged residents to continue. Trustee Franke — Truste Franke confirmed the Oktoberfest went well. The food was great, and lines were never long. He also commended the staff and volunteers for their service, noting that everything was handled with a smile. Trustee Schmidt Trustee Schmidt reminded the public of the Columbo hearing coming up on October 2. Trustee Schmidt asked the community to write letters to oppose her parole. He would like to collect all the letters by Friday, September 26. Trustee Bush — Trustee Bush thanked the Village for helping collect 1500 boxes of cereal for the Cereal Bowl. He reminded the public you can still donate the rest of the week, and all of the cereal is donated to the food pantry. Page 1 of 4 Trustee Jarosh — Trustee Jarosch thanked the staff and the community for coming out and celebrating together at the parade. She enjoyed the creativity of the float during the parade. Trustee Jarosch reminded the Village that the farmers market continues through the month of October. The market runs on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9 am to 1 pm in the Christus Victor Church parking lot. She also stated they are still in need of PADS volunteers. Trustee Lasken — Trustee Lasken shared that he is in the final week of the Fire Academy. He encouraged anyone interested in how the Village operates to consider participating in the various academies offered. He also mentioned that he has been watching several Elk Grove football games on EGTV and praised it as a great production. Trustee Miller —No report 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payments of invoices shown on the July 31, 2025 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $258,046.47 Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Bush AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller, Schmidt NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consideration of requests from the Elk Grove Park District to waive permit fees in the amount of $147 for the following projects: ■ Sealcoat and striping the parking lot at Huntington Chase Park, 921 Rohlwing Road, in the amount of $60; and ■ Sealcoat and striping the parking lot at 140 Lively Boulevard in the amount of $87. (It has been past practice of the Village Board to grant fee waivers for governmental and non-profit organizations. (The Director of Community Development recommends approval.) b. Consideration to award a professional service contract to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. of Valparaiso, IN for professional engineering services for a water distribution leak survey in the amount of $54,450 from the Water and Sewer Fund. (A proposal was solicited from M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. of Valparaiso, IN for a water distribution system leak detection survey. (M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. will perform a leak detection survey on approximately 198 miles of watermain within Elk Grove Village's water distribution system. The survey will be completed by leak detecting on the accessible main line valves, fire hydrants, and service valves. The project will also include complete reporting of all issues found, with a final comprehensive report. (The Director of Public Works recommends approval.) c. Consideration to award a purchase contract through the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract to West Side Tractor Sales of Wauconda, IL for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 544P Wheel Loader with accessories in the amount of $253,629.08 from the Capital Replacement Fund. (Funds have been allocated in the FY2026 budget to replace an existing wheel loader (Unit #717), a 2009 CASE 621 that is sixteen (16) years old with over 6,300 hours of operation, with a new Wheel Loader. (The John Deere 544P wheel loader is available through Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract 011723-JDC from West Side Tractor Sales of Wauconda, IL in the amount of $253,629.08. (Adequate funds are available in the Capital Replacement Fund. (The Director of Public Works recommends approval.) d. Consideration of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a petition for a Special Use Permit for food processing at 2200 Elmhurst Road in the I-2 Industrial District. Page 2 of 4 (Kabab Erbil Inc. is petitioning the Village for a special use permit for food processing at 2200 Elmhurst Road.) (The date for a Public Hearing has not been established.) e. Consideration of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a text amendment to Elk Grove Zoning Ordinance Section 3-3-B. Fence standards permitted in all Residential Districts by adjusting the height of fence from six -feet (6) to eight -feet (8') for properties adjacent to highways. (The Village of Elk Grove is requesting to amend a section of the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to fence standards permitted in residential districts. (The date for a Public Hearing has not been established.) f. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3913 granting a variation of Section 3-3-B: (2) of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to replace an existing five (5') foot high fence with a six (6) foot high fence, which will extend approximately twenty-eight (28') feet beyond the nearest front corner of the principal structure on the adjacent single family residential lot to the Southwest at 321 Birchwood Avenue for the property located at 924 Wilshire Avenue, Elk Grove Village. (This item was discussed at the September 9, 2025 Village Board Meeting and currently appears under Unfinished Business.) Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a — f. Moved by Trustee Miller Seconded by Trustee Jarosch AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller, Schmidt, NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA — No Items 8. PLAN COMMISSION — No Items 9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS — No Items 10. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke — Trustee Franke confirmed leaf pickup starts on Monday September 29. Check the newsletter to confirm which day your zone is scheduled for pickup. 11. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE — Trustee Bush — No Report 12. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Schmidt — No Report 13. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE — Trustee Laskin — No report 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Bush — No Report 15. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Miller — Trustee Miller encouraged residents to look into the free dental day. She also mentioned the fire department will be having an open house on Saturday, October 11 from 11 am — 2 pm. Halloween house decorating contest entries must be received by October 15 as judging will begin on October 17. 16. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUMS - Trustee Schmidt — Trustee Schmidt visited Jersey Jack Pinball. They make and manufacture pinball machines. They currently have three different locations, and they are looking to consolidate to just one. 17. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Jarosch — Trustee Jarosch thanked Elk Grove Rotary for the grant they presented to the social services department. This will be used to support community service projects and those in need. 18. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Schmidt — No report Page 3 of 4 19. AIRPORT UPDATE - Mayor Johnson — No report 20. PARADE COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson — They have a parade meeting scheduled for Monday. 21. MID -SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson — No report 22. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson — The tree lighting will start at 4:30 pm. The tree was donated from the Miller family. 23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson — No report 24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER — No report 25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK — No report 26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — No report 27. NEW BUSINESS —No report 28. PUBLIC COMMENT — A resident of Mulberry Drive addressed the board to express opposition to the Crime Free Housing ordinance. The resident stated that he is in the process of drafting a petition against the ordinance and voiced concerns that it constitutes a violation of his Fourth Amendment rights. 29. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 7:52 PM. Moved by Trustee Franke Seconded by Trustee Schmidt AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller, Schmidt NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED wuk'p_�'_ a o er Ma on, Village Clerk Page 4 of 4