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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/27/1999 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT 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 JULY 27, 1999 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:09 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: President: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Bart K. Dill, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Also Present Assistant Village Manager, Raymond R. Rummel; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. INVOCATION Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon, St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 13, 1999 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Fire Training Facility – The President reported that on July 16, 1999 State Senator Wendell Jones, who represents the 2/3 eastern portion of Elk Grove Village, presented the Village with a Grant in the amount of $644,000. This grant will be used towards the construction of the new fire training facility on Oakton Street and will cover the cost of the exterior structure of the facility. Money budgeted in the Capital Projects Fund can now be used towards other projects. The President expressed his appreciation and gratitude to Senator Wendell Jones. This is the largest amount of grant monies ever received by the Village. Village Grove Annual Luncheon – The President and Trustees Dill, Lissner, Czarnik, Feichter and Prochno were invited as special guests to a “Hawaiian Theme” annual luncheon sponsored on Saturday by the residents of Village Grove apartments. President Johnson extended his appreciation on behalf of the Board to the Village Grove residents for that invitation. Village Picnic – The annual village picnic was held on Saturday, July 24, 1999. The Engineering, Health and Community Service Departments were congratulated for the fine job. The picnic was well attended and everyone enjoyed the event. Millennium Committee – Elk Grove Village has been notified they are an official millennium celebration town. The Village is now on the official WEB site of the White House and recognized by the White House. Trustee Feichter reported on his attendance at a Civic Education Conference in Palermo Sicily for educators around the world to promote democracy. Discussion followed regarding interest in forming a Sister City relationship with a suburb of Palermo. John Gullo of Elk Grove Village arranged a meeting between Trustee Feichter and the Mayor of the suburb at which time the Mayor expressed a strong interest in forming a Sister City partnership with Elk Grove Village. Trustee Feichter stated his support of this proposal and volunteered to put together information on becoming a Sister City. It was the consensus of the Board that Trustee Feichter work with staff to put together a preliminary report to be presented to the Board with general information from surrounding communities and the Sister Cities Organization before a committee is formed. Trustee Czarnik attended the Insty Prints grand opening in Elk Grove Village last week with Trustees Feichter, Prochno, Lissner and Trustee Dill. Trustee Czarnik stated it was nice to see how the business has grown and they were very happy to attend and see the growth of that business in the Village. Trustee Petri addressed the Rotary meeting on Thursday, July 15, 1999 at the Sheraton Suites regarding the “state of the Village. It was a very interesting and enlightening meeting. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 13, 1999 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $674,530.31. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Czarnik requested the removal of Consent Agenda Item F. regarding a request from Bank One to change the wall signs at their Elk Grove Town Center location. A. James J. Benes and Associates, Inc., Naperville, IL – Award a professional services contract to develop Driveway and Truck Intrusion Bay Design Criteria in a total amount not to exceed $7,635 to be paid from ICRC Funds. B. Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission Funds Authorize the following contracts to be paid from ICRC Funds: - Tran Systems Corporation, Schaumburg IL - Award a professional Engineering Services contract in a total amount not to exceed $18,609; and - Planning Resources, Inc. – Award a professional services contract in a total amount not to exceed $8,264 to provide design services for improvements along Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards. C. Civil Tech Engineering, Itasca IL – Award a professional services contract to conduct Phase 1 engineering studies for the improvement of the Tonne Road and Devon Avenue intersection in a total amount not to exceed $44,596 to be paid from ICRC funds. D. HTE, Inc., Lake Mary, Florida – Award a contract for financial and accounting software support and program updates in a total amount not to exceed $26,925. E. Village Board Meetings Rescheduled – Cancel the regularly scheduled Village Board meetings for the months of November and December; and Schedule November and December Village Board meetings for Tuesday, November 16, 1999 and Tuesday, December 14, 1999. G. Intergovernmental Agreement – Adopt Resolution No. 13-99 entitled, “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE FOREST VIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (BRANIGAR ESTATES).” H. Zoning Variation/garage – Adopt Ordinance No. 2706 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:D-2 AND SECTION 7-1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS THEY PERTAIN TO SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN SIDE YARDS TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE WHICH WOULD ENCROACH APPROXIMATELY 5 FEET INTO THE 8 FOOT REQUIRED SIDE YARD ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1149 SOUTH GLENN TRAIL, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (KRAJECKI).” I. Calumet City Revenue Agreement – Adopt Ordinance No. 2707 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF REVENUE PURSUANT TO THE CALUMET CITY SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT.” Motion to approve Consent Agenda items “A, B, C, D, E, G, H and I.” MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Item F. Motion to grant a request from Bank One (formerly First Chicago Bank) to change the wall signs at their Elk Grove Town Center location from “First Chicago Bank” to “Bank One”. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill PASS: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA A request from Cucina Roma was deferred until the August 10, 1999 Village Board meeting as no representative from that restaurant was in attendance. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER Public Works Facilities – A tour was taken yesterday of the public works east and west side facilities to inspect the general conditions of the facilities. There were particular concerns regarding the west side facility following a previous tour taken by the committee. Great improvements have been made at that site, although it has been noted people are using an area at the west side facility as a dumping area. It was suggested a “no dumping” sign be installed with a warning that a fine would be imposed if anyone is found dumping their refuse on the property. Staff will work with the Park District and Police Department to step up law enforcement and put together a plan to address this issue. Meeting Schedule – The next meeting of the Committee will be held on August 9, 1999 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss Well Site Repairs. Undergrounding of Electrical Lines – Landscaping of the undergrounding along Cosman Road is underway. The entire undergrounding should be done by this winter. Salt Creek Improvements – Grants are being pursued by the Assistant Director of Engineering and Community Development to