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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/26/1999 - 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 OCTOBER 26, 1999 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: President: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Bart K. Dill, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: Trustee Nancy J. Czarnik 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 Thaddeus Czarnecki, Deacon, Queen of the Rosary Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 12, 1999 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 13, 1999 - The President attended the Northwest Municipal Conference Dinner along with Trustee Prochno, Trustee Lissner, Gary Parrin and Peter Vadapolas. October 23, 1999 – Attended the Boy Scouts Annual Fundraising Event held at the Rosemont Hyatt Hotel. President Johnson issued the following Proclamations: Snug Hugs for Kids - November 1 through December 15, 1999 To provide an opportunity to donate much needed clothing, especially coats and boots for the underprivileged young people of the area. America Recycles Day – November 15, 1999. The Village is now diverting 40% of the waste that just 10 or 15 years ago would have gone to landfills. Recycling also produces money for the community and allows for flower beautification and recycling bins. The President complimented the Public Works Director on the flowers and landscaping done by the department this season. Oath of Office - Police Chief Schmidt introduced newly appointed and promoted Officers and gave a brief history on each Officer. President Johnson administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Police Officers Claudia Capparelli, Michael John Carlson, Alphonso Maglio, Mark Marusich and Chris Guenther upon completion of their Police Academy training; Police Officer Jeffrey Prior upon his promotion to the rank of Police Sergeant; and Police Sergeant Lynn Atkinson-Tovar upon her promotion to the rank of Commander. Michael Lebert was introduced and administered the Oath of Office upon his promotion and appointment from Police Commander to Deputy Chief of Police effective September 1999. President Johnson welcomed the new officers and expressed appreciation of the fine work put forth by the Police Department. At this time the Police Officers joined their families and friends for a small reception hosted by the Police Department. Sam Walton Community Leader Award – Businessman and Village resident Gary Umlauf was nominated by the Village and selected as recipient of the Sam Walton Community Leader Award for his willingness to help others and help his community. He has served on the Business Liason Council and is instrumental in forming and is currently the first President of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. He has directed his bank to support the Community Scholarship campaign for many years and has a positive mental attitude that is carried out in all his roles, as a business leader, employer, friend and neighbor. Craig Brown, Elk Grove Walmart store manager, addressed the Board and members of the audience. It was explained that the award embodies three principals, service to the customer, striving for excellence and respect for the individual. Mr. Brown presented a Sam Walton Business Leader certificate, a medal for Mr. Umlauf’s desk with the picture of Sam Walton and a description of the three founding principals of Sam Walton and a $500 grant that will be donated in Mr. Umlauf’s name to the Chamber. Mr. Umlauf, President of the Harris Bank, graciously accepted the award and thanked the Village for nominating him. Fire Department – The President announced a momentous occasion with the signing of a four year Fire Union contract will take place this evening. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 27-99, “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, LOCAL NO. 3398, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, AFL-CIO,CLC.” MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustee Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Kevin Quinn, Elk Grove Firefighter and President of the Fire Union joined the President and Trustee James Petri, who serves as the Board’s liaison in union negotiations, and with staff, has worked many hours to bring this contract to fruition. President Johnson stated the contract is the first contract with the Fire Department that has been settled without going to arbitration. The Board has worked hard to work with the employees and wants to work together for the best interests of this community. This shows proof of the great strides that have been made towards that goal. The contract is for a four year period of time. It calls for a three and one-half percent raise the first year plus an equity adjustment of 3.7 percent the first year and the remaining three years a three and one-half percent each. President Johnson commented on behalf of the whole Board, that Public Works signed a 5 year contract, which is unprecedented for this Village and the Police Department signed a contract in 1997 without use of arbitration. Even with the new contract the past two years the Village has kept the tax levy level with no increase and it looks like this will be done this year also. The President and Board are proud that it is possible to work with the employees and keep the taxes in line for everyone who is part of this community, whether they work or live here. Kevin Quinn spoke on behalf of Local 3398 and took the opportunity to thank the Board for working with the union and voting tonight to adopt the Resolution. Also recognized were Trustee Petri, Chief MacArthur and the negotiating firefighters with a special thank you to Firefighter Bernie Goss. At this time, the President and Firefighter Quinn signed the Union Contract as adopted under Resolution No. 27-99. Trustee Dill reported on his attendance at the opening event called the October Pack Night of Pack 945 at Stevenson School on Thursday, October 21, 1999. October 23, 1999 - Addressed various individuals who had participated in the Make-a-Difference Day or walk event on behalf of the local PADS organizations that help the needy and homeless. Trustee Lissner attended the Queen of the Rosary 40th anniversary celebration brunch at the Itasca Country Club on October 24, 1999. Trustee Petri represented the President and Board of Trustees at the Kenneth Young Recognition Dinner on October 13, 1999. Trustee Prochno reported attendance at the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce first “Bowl and Buffet” competition. Members of the team were Trustee Prochno, Vito Sammarco, Alan Boffice and Village Manager, Gary Parrin. The team took first place out of seven teams participating in the competition. Trustee Feichter met with the Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday to discuss the idea of a Sister City. The meeting was well attended with approximately 30 representatives present. During the presentation Trustee Feichter did include a suggestion of a sister city that might be considered although indicated any city could be considered. A great deal of interest was shown and several people offered to serve on a committee should the program go through. The official action of the Chamber was to form a committee to study the feasibility of a sister city program. A recommendation by the Chamber’s committee should be made within the month at which time a report will be brought to the Village Board for further discussion. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the October 26, 1999 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $333,705.44. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill, Feichter ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA The Village Manager noted that in order to keep the numbers in sequence the resolution number in Item G will change to Resolution No. 28-99 due to the adoption of the Fire Contract as Resolution 27-99. A. Plan Commission Public Hearing/Concord Development Corporation – Authorize a public hearing before the Plan Commission on the petition of Concord Development Corporation to rezone property at Park Boulevard and Devon Avenue from O-T Office Transitional to A-2 Residential with a Planned Unit Development Special Use Permit to construct 104 attached single-family homes. B. Plan Commission Public Hearing/Gullo International Development – Authorize a public hearing before the Plan Commission on the petition of Gullo International