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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/10/1999 - 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 AUGUST 10, 1999 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:18 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: President: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy K. Czarnik, Bart K. Dill, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Also Present Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin, Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. INVOCATION President Johnson led the Board and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 27, 1999 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Suburban O’Hare Commission – President Johnson attended the Suburban O’Hare Commission July 28, 1999 meeting in Wood Dale to discuss the mega-port plans for O’Hare Airport. It was noted that the City of Elmhurst also hosted a forum to review Chicago’s mega-port plans. President Johnson encouraged the residents to contact the Governor, State representatives and U.S. Senators to advise them the proposed runways pointed towards Elk Grove and the expansion of O’Hare Airport are not wanted. O’Hare Airport Issues – On August 4, 1999 the President met with Mayor Larson of Schaumburg and Mayor Farley of Mount Prospect to discuss airport issues and how four new runways will impact the town of Schaumburg. Channel 6 – The Board appeared on the Elk Grove Exchange on August 5, 1999. The program will be featured all month. Fire Training Facility – This evening the President and Board attended a 6:00 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire training facility on Oakton Street. State Senator Jones, who represents two-thirds of Elk Grove east of Route 53, gave the Village a grant of $644,000. The grant will fund the construction of the fire facilities’ shell. The cost of the entire training facility will be about 1.2 million dollars. The President thanked the Senator and expressed appreciation for the funds being brought back into the community. Congratulations were extended to the Fire Department for the preparation of the groundbreaking ceremony. Fireworks Donations – Donations from the residents amounted to $908.00 in the month of July with a total amount received towards the fireworks display at $3,800. Police Chief Engelbrecht – President Johnson presented a proclamation “Honoring Police Chief Fred J. Engelbrecht” signed by the President and Board of Trustees upon his retirement from the Police Department after 37 years of employment with the Village. The President, on behalf of the Trustees, stated their admiration and esteem for the Chief’s dedication and expertise in managing the Police Department and with keeping Elk Grove Village as safe a place as it is. Chief Engelbrecht thanked the Board and former Boards for the opportunity to have a great Police Department, and the great employees and community. Trustee Petri represented the Village at the Greater O’Hare Association Luncheon. Kathleen McChesney, Chicago FBI Special Agent, was the guest speaker. Ms. McChesney is one of only three women to hold that position out of 56 regional FBI special agents. Trustee Czarnik attended the Park District and Up and Coming Theatre production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The program is being held at the Elk Grove High School and will be playing during the next two weekends. Trustee Czarnik also attended the Big Band concert at the Gazebo. A reminder was given that the concerts take place on Sunday. Trustee Feichter gave a progress report on his efforts to establish a Sister Cities relationship. Packets will be distributed to the Board with information on communities within the Northwest Municipal Conference and their Sister Cities. A letter was sent to the Mayor of a town who Trustee Feichter met while in Italy requesting assurance from that mayor that he is truly interested in a commitment in the program. The National Sister Cities Organization has been contacted for information. Trustee Prochno reported on her attendance at the annual VFW picnic on Saturday July 31, 1999 located at the VFW hall. All veterans interested in becoming a member of the VFW are encouraged to contact our local VFW hall. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the August 10, 1999 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $916,090.16 MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Village Board Meetings – Authorize the re-scheduling of Village Board meetings in the month of January, 2000 from the second and fourth Tuesday to the first and third Tuesday. B. Alexian Brothers Medical Center – Grant a request to waive the $30 sign inspection fee for their Auxiliary Thrift Shop. C. Elk Grove Center for the Performing Arts – Grant a request to host the production of Shakespearean theatre in the parking lot of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 150 Lions Drive; and Waive all business licenses and related fees associated with the Elk Grove Center for the Performing Arts production in the amount of $350.00. D. Ambassador Business Solutions, Schaumburg, IL – Waive the formal bidding process and award a purchase contract under the Cook County Municipal Purchase Program for one (1) Canon Model NP6551 and one (1) Canon Model NP6221 copy machine in the amount of $9,900 and $1,964, respectively. E. Planning Resources, Inc. – Award a professional services contract to provide gateway improvement design services for the Elmhurst and Landmeier Road intersection in a total amount not to exceed $5,264 to be paid from ICRC funds. F. TranSystems Corporation – Award a professional services contract in a total contract amount not to exceed $22,403.00 to be paid from ICRC funds. G. TranSystems Corporation – Award a professional services contract to conduct Phase 1 engineering studies for the improvement of the Busse/Devon and Busse/Landmeier intersections in a total amount not to exceed $82,498 to be paid from the ICRC Fund. H. Zoning Variation-Fence – Adopt Ordinance No. 2708 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:D.3 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A SPLIT-RAIL FENCE IN THE FRONT YARD AREA OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8 LONSDALE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (DEBARTOLO).” Motion to approve Consent Agenda items “A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H.” MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA Cucina Roma Banners – Prior to considering a request for the installation of two “Coming Soon” banners at Cucina Roma Restaurant, the Board asked questions of Dan Wizner of Café Concepts and the designer for Cucina Roma. Discussion ensued regarding the location and length of time the banners would be allowed to remain on that site. Cucina Roma is planning on a “soft opening” in September. Motion to approve the signage for a 30 inch by 20 foot long banner saying “Cucina Roma is Coming Soon” from August 16 to September 15, 1999. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Voice Vote MOTION CARRIED Motion to approve a 4 foot by 12 foot long banner to be placed over the main entrance on the southeast tower saying “Coming Soon – Cucina Roma, Lunch, Dinner, Banquets, Piano Bar from August 16 to September 15, 1999. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustee Feichter, Petri, Prochno, Dill, Czarnik NAY: Trustee Lissner MOTION CARRIED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER West Side Garage - The Police Department suggested locking the area at the west side garage to discourage dumping at that site. Upon Fire Department approval the area will be locked during the evening. Several other options are being considered and by the next meeting there will be a plan to stop the dumping at the garage.