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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/13/2026 - VB MinutesG�OY£Vf ��rrcxrv[� MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING JANUARY 13, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER— 7:09 PM PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Joseph D. Bush, Jeffery C. Franke, Kathryn A. Jarosch, Keith Lasken, Tammy K. Miller, ABSENT: Stephen F. Schmidt A Quorum was present Also Present: Village Manager Matthew J. Roan, Village Attorney Michael T. Del Galdo, and Village Clerk Jennifer Mahon 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/ INVOCATION 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 16, 2025 — Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on December 16, 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 shared an update on his recent surgery and encouraged residents to stay current with their health exams. Mayor Johnson congratulated the Public Works Department on their second award. They received the award from the Public Works Association for their drainage work in the industrial park. Mayor Johnson thanked Congressman Raja for the million dollar grant they received to update the water pipelines in the residential areas. Mayor Johnson invited residents to check out the new Sattvic Thali Indian restaurant, which has opened where the old McDonald's once stood. Mayor Johnson introduced Scott Mayernick as the new Administrator for EGTV Channel 6. Mayor Johnson acknowledged the protests that took place on Biesterfield and Wellington on Sunday, January 11, and expressed appreciation for how professionally they were conducted. Mayor Johnson shared that the State of Illinois has commissioned a study examining data usage. He noted that Illinois generates more electricity than it consumes and acknowledged ongoing community feedback about data centers, emphasizing that they are essential to maintaining modern electronic services. Mayor Johnson informed the public of an agenda item with ComEd to purchase property at Devon and Ridge for a potential new substation. He emphasized that the acquisition would ensure the Village is well prepared to meet future demands. Trustee Bush — Trustee Bush informed residents about the Fallen Warrior Scholarship, which can be found on the CCCEG.org website, as well as the Youth Committee Scholarship available through the Elk Grove Village website. The scholarships will be awarded at the May Board meeting. Trustee Miller — Trustee Miller advised the community that the scholarships are also for those who go to trade schools. On Friday, January 9 it was National Law Enforcement Day. She thanked the Police for keeping the Village exceptionally safe. Page 1 of 6 Trustee Franke - Trustee Franke - No Report. Trustee Schmidt- Trustee Schmidt - No Report. Trustee Jarosh - Trustee Jarosh - No Report. Trustee Lasken - Trustee Lasken congratulated Scott on his new Multimedia Administrator position and looks forward to the programming Scott will produce. Trustee Lasken also thanked Community Development Director Jared and his team for their efforts in the community, noting that he receives frequent positive feedback about how helpful the department is. 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payments of invoices shown on the December 31, 2025 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $6,342,828.65 Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Miller AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Schmidt MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payments of invoices shown on the January 13, 2026 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,111,847.10 Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Miller AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Schmidt MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Consideration of a request from Community Consolidated School District 59 to waive 2025 Alarm User License Fees in the amount of $25. (Community Consolidated School District 59 is requesting a waiver for an Alarm User License Fee of $25. (It has been past practice of the Village Board to grant fee waivers for governmental and non- profit organizations. (The Director of Finance has recommended approval.) b. Consideration of a request from the Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village to waive the fee for a temporary Class D liquor license ($2,100) for the Village's Oktoberfest on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, 2026. (The fee for a Class D Liquor License is $2,100. (The Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village is coordinating the sale of beer and wine at the Village's 2026 Oktoberfest. (It has been past practice of the Village Board to grant fee waivers for governmental and non- profit organizations.) c. Consideration of a request from the Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village for the following: • To authorize a $22,000 contribution to the 2026 Rotary Fest event that takes place from July 15, 2026 through July 19, 2026; • To authorize the Rotary Club to host a fireworks display on Friday, July 17, 2026; • To waive the fee for a temporary Class D liquor license ($2,100) to serve beer and wine from July 16 through July 18, 2026, • To waive an amusement, entertainment, & recreation license fee ($100), and a food related business license fee ($100) for a total amount of $2,300; and • To waive the permit fee for the use of a fire hydrant for non -firefighting purposes ($75). Page 2 of 6 (It has been past practice of the Village Board to approve these requests for the annual Rotary Fest event. (Adequate funds have been budgeted and are available for this purpose.) d. Consideration to approve the installation of a sign for Pinpoint Partners LLC at 954 Elk Grove Town Center. (Section 7-3D-7-c of the Elk Grove Zoning Ordinance requires all applications for sign permits in the B-5 Town Center Shopping District be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees. (The building signage will total approximately fifty (50) square feet in area, which meets the allowable area permitted by the Village's sign regulations. (The Director of Community Development recommends approval.) e. Consideration of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a Petition for Resubdivision and associated variations to resubdivide the property at 11 S Arlington Heights Road. (The Village of Elk Grove is petitioning to resubdivide the subject property from one (1) lot to two (2) lots with associated variations to create a parcel for the proposed pedestrian bridge ramp at 11 S Arlington Heights Road. (The date for a Public Hearing has not been established). f. Consideration of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider the petition submitted by Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company, N.A. for a Special Use at 900 E Higgins Road. (Schaumburg Bank & Trust Company, N.A., is petitioning the Village for a Special Use Permit to operate a bank at 900 E Higgins Road. (The Petitioner is proposing to relocate the branch currently located at 100 Biesterfield Road to 900 E. Higgins Road in Elk Grove Village in the B-3 Zoning District. (The date for a public hearing has not been established.) g. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3926 granting a Special Use Permit for an electrical substation with variations for the property located at 101 Northwest Point Boulevard. (This item was discussed at the November 18, 2025 Village Board Meeting and currently appears under Unfinished Business.) h. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3927 amending Section 3-3-B-3 of the Zoning Code Ordinance regarding Fence Standards Permitted in all Residential Districts of the Zoning Ordinance by adding "Major Expressways or portions thereof' to the list of roadway classifications where eight -foot (8') fences are permitted along street side property lines. (This item was discussed at the November 18, 2025 Village Board Meeting and currently appears under Unfinished Business.) i. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3928 granting a Special Use Permit to Halmat Nanakaliy of Kebab Erbil for food processing and wholesale distribution in the I-2 Industrial District for property located at 2200 Elmhurst Road. (This item was discussed at the November 18, 2025 Village Board Meeting and currently appears under Unfinished Business.) j. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 1-26 authorizing the appointment of Pamela Jackson as authorized agent of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund for the Village of Elk Grove Village. Page 3 of 6 (This resolution will allow Human Resources Director Pamela Jackson to file a petition for nomination of an Executive Trustee and cast a ballot for election of an Executive Trustee of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).). k. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 2-26 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter of Receipt stipulating the terms of an agreement for an application seeking a Cook County Class 6B Property Tax Exemption status pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance as amended July 27, 2018 for certain real estate located at 2440 Pratt Boulevard. (The Law Offices of Liston & Tsantilis, on behalf of their client AG - MVP Pratt Blvd Owner, LLC (Applicant) is seeking a Cook County Class 6B property tax exemption for property located at 2440 Pratt Boulevard. (The Applicant intends to purchase the 184,902 square foot industrial facility and will plan to lease out the space to suitable industrial tenants in the warehousing/distribution/manufacturing sectors. (Depending on the type of user, it is estimated that the tenant will employ about 30-100 full-time employees at this facility. (Matterhorn Venture Partners, who is purchasing the property, is a Chicago -based real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition, improvement, and long-term stewardship of commercial real estate assets throughout the United States.) (The Applicant will refurbish the building to increase its functionality and improve the building at an estimated cost of over $1 million. (Improvements will include the replacement of the existing loading docks, the removal and replacement of landscaping, the seal coating and striping of the west parking lot, clean out of the rear detention pond and back overgrowth, new EIFS paneling, as well as painting of the side fagades. (The eligibility requirements for 6B status are new construction, substantial rehabilitation or buildings that have been vacant for a period of time. This site qualifies based on the Reoccupation of Abandoned Property with greater than 12 months vacancy with a Purchase for Value, Substantial Rehabilitation, and Substantial Rehabilitation. (Property approved for Class 6B status allows the owner of the property to have the assessment level lowered for a period of twelve years. The assessment schedule is 10% of fair market value for ten years, then 15% in the eleventh year and 20% in the twelfth year. Industrial property is currently assessed at 25% of fair market value in Cook County. (Upon approval, the Director of Business Development & Marketing will issue a Letter of Receipt to the Applicant. The Letter of Receipt will allow the Applicant to file an application with Cook County. Final approval is at the discretion of the Village Board and contingent on the Applicant completing the improvements stated in their application. (The Director of Business Development & Marketing recommends issuing a Letter of Receipt.) 1. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3929 amending Ordinance No. 3834 approving changes to the final Plat of Subdivision for Phase 1 and the Plat of Vacation of a portion of Coyle Avenue (TA Realty). (This ordinance approves minor changes to the Phase I Plat of Resubdivision and Plat of Vacation for Coyle Avenue, which were previously approved by the Board on October 24, 2023. (The primary changes are updates to the easement language of, along with corrections to address existing facilities, which were requested by ComEd and reviewed and approved by Village staff. (The Village Attorney recommends approval.) in. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 3-26 approving and accepting a temporary drainage facility and access easement for property located at Coyle Avenue. (This temporary easement provides rights to maintain the Village's existing water and stormwater facilities in the soon to be vacated Coyle Avenue until the replacement facilities are constructed. Page 4 of 6 n. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 4-26 authorizing the Mayor and Village Clerk to execute a purchase and sale agreement between the Village of Elk Grove Village and Commonwealth Edison Company (300 E. Devon Avenue). (This property is being purchased by Commonwealth Edison Company with the intent of future development. (There are no approved plans at this time. (The Purchase and Sale Agreement will be available at the Village Board Meeting.) Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a — n. Moved by: Trustee Franke Seconded by: Trustee Miller AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller, NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Schmidt MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA — No Items 8. PLAN COMMISSON - Village Manager Roan — No Report 9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Roan — No Report 10. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke — Trustee Franke reminded residents that Christmas tree recycling concludes on Friday and shared that holiday light recycling is available at Village Hall. He also confirmed the availability of a battery drop-off site within the Village. 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 announced that starting in February, newsletters will be distributed during the second week of the month and will include historical features throughout the year recognizing the Village's 70th anniversary. 16. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUMS - Trustee Schmidt — No Report 17. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Jarosch — Trustee Jarosch announced the "Celebrate 70 Years — Roll Up Your Sleeves" Blood Drive, sharing that the Lions Club and VFW Post 9284 will be on site for the February 7 drive. She added that four blood drives will take place throughout the year, with special incentives provided by the Village and sponsors. 18. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Schmidt — No report 19. AIRPORT UPDATE - Mayor Johnson — No report 20. PARADE COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson — No report 21. MID -SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson — Mayor Johnson reminded the community of the band lineup for the Mid -Summer Classic Concert Series. 22. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson — No Report 23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson — No report Page 5 of 6 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 from 339 Yarmouth addressed the Board. He mentioned that he recently attended an ONCC meeting and observed that Elk Grove Village was not represented. The mayor confirmed that our Deputy City Manager, Maggie, attends every meeting. He also stated that he believes the ONCC should be made up only of towns that are directly impacted. Currently, the organization is structured so that any town can have a vote, and it is run and staffed by the City of Chicago. The mayor confirmed that the organization is not operating in accordance with the legal agreements that were previously established. As a result, the Village will be returning to court to seek a resolution that is fair for the Village. 29. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the Village Board Meeting at 7:48 PM. Moved by: Trustee Miller Seconded by: Trustee Lasken AYES: Trustees Bush, Franke, Jarosch, Lasken, Miller NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Schmidt MOTION CARRIED Mayor Craig B./Johnson e n!er n, Village Clerk Page 6 of 6