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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/28/2002 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY MAY 28, 2002 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Bart K. Dill, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: None Also Present Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Art Freeburg, Associate Pastor of the Elk Grove Baptist Church delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 14, 2002 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the following functions: May 15, 2002 - 8:00 a.m. Elk Grove High School Recognition Breakfast in honor and in appreciation of the high school's partners in the private and public sector. May 15, 2002 - 6:00 p.m. Grand Opening of the Barrington Orthopedics facility that recently moved into the Shopping Center on Biesterfield Road. May 21, 2002 - The Mayor, Trustees Dill, Czarnik and Petri attended the 7:00 p.m. DARE Graduation at Link School. A special mention was given to the Police Department for the fine job they do with the young people. May 22, 2002 - 9:00 a.m. DARE Graduation, also attended by Trustee Dill and Trustee Czarnik, at Queen of the Rosary. May 27, 2002 - The Mayor referenced the Elk Grove Memorial Day Ceremony and said more information would be provided under Trustee Prochno's report. Channel 6 - A Resolution was presented by the Mayor for approval of an inter-governmental agreement to allow for the transfer of the day to day operations of Channel 6 from the Elk Grove Park District to the Village of Elk Grove Village. Mayor Johnson commented on the good and long relationship the Village has had with the Park District in their workings with Channel 6. It has become clear during time that it would now be better if the Village took on the Channel 6 responsibilities. The Village has been and will continue to be the sole source of funding. Channel 6, in cooperation with Elk Grove High School, will be housed at the high school. Elk Grove High School will act in partnership in the broadcasting of programs. This change will serve as an educational opportunity for students who may be interested in a career in broadcasting. The Mayor noted this is the first time in this State that a municipality and high school have entered into this type of partnership. Residents were asked for their patience while Channel 6 is going through the transition. The Elk Grove Park District was thanked and recognized for working with the Village over the past years. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 28-02 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT (CHANNEL 6 OPERATIONS).” MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Cable Production Coordinator - The Boards' authorization was requested to establish a new classification and salary plan for a Cable Production Coordinator for operation, staffing, budgeting and purchasing for Channel 6. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2894 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (CABLE PRODUCTION COORDINATOR)." MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Character Counts! Award Program - There had been some concern that the Police Department's proposed Character Counts! Award Program would detract from the Community Services Spirit Award Program. The Police, Spirit Committee and Community Service Board met on May 22, 2002 and have worked together to provide an agreement that is acceptable to all parties. Trustee Czarnik noted that in accordance with the recommendations of the Community Spirit Committee and Community Service Board the Police Department's request would be appropriate and would allow for a worthwhile community program. Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Spirit Award Committee and Community Service Board to grant the request of the Police Department to establish the Character Counts! Award Program. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED Liquor Inspection - Mayor Johnson announced that a Police "sting" was conducted in packaged good stores within the Village, whereby, an officer over the age of 21 years old purchased liquor and was required to show proof of age in every store. This is the second year in a row that there has been 100% compliance with the mandatory identification ordinance for packaged good stores. This serves as proof that the Village ordinance has been successful. The Mayor commended the owners and employees of the packaged good stores and noted several stores have given confirmation that business has not been hurt by this policy. Representative Parke will again introduce legislation for a statewide mandatory identification policy for packaged good stores. This proposal will not include the restaurants. Residential Enhancement Program - Streetlights are being installed on the north side of the Village between Oakton and Higgins Road. The Manager's Office has received compliments from some residents on the new lighting. A resident and employee of the State of Illinois who is responsible for the State's lighting projects told the Director of Engineering and Community Development that the Village's choice of lights is the finest and most effective he has seen. Lights will be activated soon. Street signs will be in place shortly. Mayor Johnson asked for the patience of the residents while work is being done on these projects. Residents were commended for their patience during the work being done on Wellington Avenue in preparation for the Clock Tower. The Park District and Library were thanked for their cooperation during the construction. Construction and placement of the Clock Tower will begin in two or three weeks followed by work on the brick crosswalks at various intersections. The Residential Enhancement project has been coming in at significant dollars below budget. Increase Contract - Mayor Johnson announced that the lights currently used on the Clearmont Bridge would be replaced with six new lights plus a mounted piece on the bridge that would be similar to the new Village streetlights. Purchase of this additional lighting as part of the original street light contract would be more economical for the Village. The Mayor asked for the Board's concurrence. Motion to authorize an increase of an existing contract for purchase of additional lighting for the Clearmont Bridge in the amount of $16,800. MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Trustee Dill reported attendance with Trustee Petri at the DARE Graduation at Stevenson School on Wednesday, May 15, 2002. The Police Department was complimented for their efforts in this program. Trustee Czarnik represented Mayor Johnson on Friday, May 24, 2002 at the Rupley Safari day and worked with the children on different projects. Various organizations throughout the Village also participated on that day. Trustee Feichter introduced two Lithuanian educators, Giedre Kvieskiene and Regimantas Ciupalla, who are elected officials in their country and have been visiting the United States,