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TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 14, 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: Nancy J. 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
Reverend Norman R. Anderson, 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 November 16, 1999 as submitted.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President Johnson proclaimed December 1999 “Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month” and urged all residents to drive carefully and to designate a driver to ensure their safety during
the holiday season.
November 17, 1999 – President Johnson delivered the State of the Village address to the Lions Club.
November 26, 1999 – The second annual Tree Lighting Ceremony was held with great attendance by the residents. A live tree was used in replacement of the original artificial tree that
was destroyed. The Christmas lights will continue to be on well after the New Year.
December 4, 1999 – Trustee Czarnik and President Johnson conducted the last Village Board Coffee of this millennium. Next year four (4) Coffees with the Village Board are planned during
the upcoming year.
Saturday - February 5, 2000
Saturday – May 6, 2000
Saturday - August 5, 2000 and
Saturday - November 4, 2000
The Finance Department will continue to be open to the public on Saturday with those dates to be announced in the Village Newsletter. The Engineering and Community Development Department
will be open the first Saturday of May, June, July and August.
December 12, 1999 – Trustee Dill, Trustee Czarnik and President Johnson attended the Alexian Brothers Medical Center Christmas party at the Brother’s House on Gloucester. President
Johnson expressed his appreciation to the Brothers for the invitation.
December 13, 1999 – Attended a JAWA water agency meeting. Water should flow with no problem on the part of JAWA after the millennium starts and if the City of Chicago upholds their
end of the bargain there should be no problem.
Suburban O’Hare Commission (SOC) – Numerous meetings have been held with Federal and State level officials. Under tonight’s Consent Agenda a Resolution will be adopted in reference
to the Suburban O’Hare Commission.
Home Depot – In the President’s statement Home Depot Organization was thanked for working with the Village during the last 18 months. During this process, due to size and parking constraints
there could not be an agreement worked out to the benefit of both parties on developing that property for a Home Depot. At this time, talks have stopped with Home Depot and will not
proceed any further. The Village will continue to explore all possibilities for that location at Devon Avenue and Rohlwing Road.
Trustee Feichter reported that the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce has met and recommended their support of the Sister Cities Program. Three members of the Chamber have volunteered to
be part of the Committee. On January 4, 2000 at the Committee of the Whole meeting the Sister Cities concept and the next steps to be taken will be discussed. The Sister Cities is
a national program and a program not paid for by government but rather by private groups.
Trustee Petri and Alan Boffice represented the Village on November 23, 1999 at the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Super 8 Motel on Higgins Road. Trustee Petri also reminded
the Board and members of the audience that today is the 200th anniversary of our first President’s death.
Trustee Lissner reported that on the weekend of December 3, 1999 he and Trustee Dill traveled, on behalf of the President and Board, to Los Angeles to receive an award for the Village.
Elk Grove Village was one of five cities in the nation to receive such an award. The Camelot on the Green celebration was chosen under the topic/category “Building a Nation of Communities”.
Trustee Lissner read the inscription on the National League of Cities award then presented the award to President Johnson.
Trustee Lissner and Dill were thanked by the President for representing the Village in California.
Trustee Dill attended the PAST (Police and Senior Together) luncheon on December 9, 1999. The organization deals with issues and concerns pertinent to our Senior Citizens. Meetings
are held on the 4th Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in Room E. Ambassadors representing the Village are Police Officers Tom Froelich, Charles Walsh and Paul Syverson were noted for
the excellent job and the help they provide our seniors. Anyone 55 years of age and over are invited to become a member of the organization.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the December 14, 1999 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,672,946.32
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
President Johnson requested the removal of Consent Agenda Item L. referencing the O’Hare Airport issue.
A. Elk Grove Public Library – Grant a request to waive the year 2000 alarm user license fee in the amount of $75.00.
B. Dominicks/Temporary Sign – Confirm authorization to display a temporary “Now Hiring” sign on their storefront for a 30-day period beginning Monday, November 29, 1999.
C. Planning Resources, Wheaton, IL – Award a professional services contract for preparation of Phase 2 plans for the Residential Enhancement Program in a total contract amount not to
exceed $34,908.
D. Plan Commission Public Hearing/American Tiger Karate Academy, Inc. – Authorize a public hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a petition to operate a martial arts school
in a B-1 General Business District.
E. John Neri Construction, Inc., Addison, IL/Love Street – Accept the 1999 Sewer Improvement Project;
Approve the Final Pay Estimate and Balancing Change Order; and
Authorize final payment in the amount of $11,862.09.
F. Illinois Municipal League Dues – Authorize payment of $1,471.00 in dues for Fiscal Year 1999/2000.
G. Benes and Associates, Naperville, IL – Award a professional services contract for Phase 2 engineering studies for the improvement of Tonne Road from north of Devon Avenue to Landmeier
Road in a total contract amount not to exceed $69,439.
H. Engineering/Training – Authorize Engineering Technician Stephen L. Bailey to attend an Illinois Department of Transportation Bridge Class from January 3 through January 6 and January
9 through January 13, 2000 in Springfield, IL for a total amount not to exceed $1,535.00.
I. Fire Department/Ambulance Replacement – Award a contract to Foster Coach Sales, Inc., Sterling IL to furnish and deliver two (2) Type III Med-Tech ambulances at a total amount not
to exceed $196,862;
Declare the Village’s 1984 E-350 ambulance as surplus, and trade it in for $2,000; and
Authorize pre-payment for the two (2) ambulance chassis in an amount not to exceed $54,970.
J. Fisher Construction, Arlington Heights, IL – Award payment for completion of construction work at the Oakton Street Fire Station in the amount of $29,435.72.
K. Fire Department/Donation – Authorize the Village Manager to make a donation of surplus fire hose to a downstate rural Fire Protection District.
M. Amend Personnel Rules and Regulations – Adopt Resolution No.
31-99 entitled, “A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE.”
N. PACE Agreement – Adopt Resolution No. 32-99 entitled, “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
AND THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION (PACE) OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DIAL-A-RIDE).”
O. Plat of Easement/Public Sidewalk/Gullo – Adopt Resolution No. 33-99 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF