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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/08/2000 - 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 FEBRUARY 8, 2000 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:08 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 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 Rodney L. Pickett, Pastor, Wesleyan Community Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 18, 2000 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES DARE PROGRAM - Attended the Grove Junior High School graduation with Trustee Prochno and Village Manager Gary E. Parrin on January 19, 2000. The President stated the DARE program is a very successful program in the Village and it is enjoyable to see the positive interaction of the students and the Police Department. SUBURBAN O’HARE COMMISSION – President Johnson reported on his attendance of the SOC meeting held on January 26, 2000. The NIPC (Northeastern Illinois Planning Council) Group, a non partisan council that forecasts the future needs of Illinois, such as roadways and transportation, has announced that Elk Grove Village’s job growth would be approximately 15% with the establishment of a South Suburban airport. A third airport would be beneficial, not detrimental, to the Village and the State of Illinois. Elk Grove Village is standing strong behind its support for a third airport. The President stated it is now up to the Governor to institute his ability to stop Chicago from proceeding with its 6.1 Billion dollar piecemeal expansion of O’Hare. Municipal Clerk’s Dinner – The President and Village Manager addressed the Municipal Clerk’s Association of North and Northwest Suburban Cook County on January 27, 2000 that was held at the Cucina Roma Restaurant and hosted by the Elk Grove Village Clerk. Coffee with the Board – There was a good turnout on Saturday, February 5, 2000. The new dates for future “Coffee with the President and Board” are the first Saturday of February, May, August and November of this year. Animal and Wildlife Brochure – A brochure put together by the Village and available to the public addresses ways to deal and live in a safe manner with the animals and wildlife in our area. Cook County Forest Preserve is currently studying the coyote population to insure the coyote numbers fall within the guidelines. President Johnson stated the Village will take any steps necessary to make sure there is no problem to personal safety due to wildlife that exists from the Forest Preserve area or anywhere else. Fireworks – Donations to the fireworks fund currently amounts to $6,200.00. These donations are in addition to the annual funds presented to the Lions by the Village for the 4th of July fireworks display. The President extended his appreciation to those residents who have already contributed and invited anyone who has not yet donated to consider sending a donation with their water bill. If everyone who receives a water bill would donate just $1.00 approximately $20,000 would be collected. Oath of Office – President Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Desmond Raftery as Board member of the Community Service Board. Mr. Raftery is also employed with the Police Department as a Social Worker and has been appointed to fill the term of Mary Cortes who recently resigned from the Community Service Board. Mr. Raftery is originally from Ireland and is currently a resident of Elk Grove Village. Schaumburg Township – Mr. Robert Vinnedeg, Schaumburg Township Clerk and Trustee Joseph Folisi, senior Trustee on the Township Board, extended their appreciation to the President and Board for the support Schaumburg has received during their first Sesquicentennial (150 years) project, which is a commemorative calendar. The Schaumburg flag was presented to the President for display in Village Hall. In turn, President Johnson presented Mr. Vinnedeg with an Elk Grove Village flag and reported that one-third of Elk Grove Village is situated in Schaumburg Township. Elk Grove is very proud to be a part of Schaumburg Township. Residents were invited to join Schaumburg’s Sesquicentennial Celebration and attend the many events being planned during this year. Proclamation – Giovanni (John) Gullo was presented a Proclamation honoring him as a 30 year resident and distinguished businessman of Elk Grove Village. Giovanni Gullo has constructed over 10 million square feet of industrial, office and warehouse facilities in Elk Grove Village; is a founding member of the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission and has provided volunteer, civic and business contributions to the community making Elk Grove a better place to live and work. Congratulations were extended on the 30th Anniversary of Gullo International Development Corporation with best wishes for continued success, health and happiness. Trustee Petri reported on a January 24, 2000 luncheon in Arlington Heights attended by a number of local mayors, two State Senators, two State Representatives and County Commissioners to discuss various items affecting the Northwest suburbs. Trustee Feichter attended a meeting with Mr. John Gullo at Elk Grove High School. They met with some of the Elk Grove High School teachers who showed great enthusiasm over the Sister Cities Project. The teachers have offered their assistance in fundraising for the project, indicated interest in participation in the parade with a Sister Cities float, and want to join the Sister City Committee. Teachers of the junior high schools may also be interested in participating in the Sister Cities Program. Trustee Prochno attended a Career Conference for the Millennium in Madison Wisconsin on February 1st and 2nd to speak on behalf of Elk Grove High School’s Career Advisory Council. The topic was on careers outside of the typical four year college program and the importance of parents and educators to open opportunities to students other than college. Skate Park – Trustees Prochno and Czarnik attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Audubon skateboard park on Sunday February 6, 2000. The event included carriage rides, sledding, food, dancers and a fireworks display. There were hundreds of children skateboarding and enjoying the new park on that day. The Park District was commended for taking the lead on this project. President Johnson made mention of the beautiful landscaping at the park and reiterated the Village’s commitment to make sure the park remains a safe area and there won’t be any problems for the neighbors that surround the park. Trustee Czarnik remarked on the delicious food served at the Hattendorf Senior Center. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on February 8, 2000 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $815,433.31. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA Item M. - The Village Attorney noted an amendment to Item M., an Ordinance rezoning and granting a special use permit and variation to Concord Development Corporation, with added wording to paragraph 2, page 2, whereby, the Village will be approving a preliminary engineering plan and preliminary landscape plan, dated January 27, 2000, in addition to the preliminary P.U.D. plat. Item L. – School District 54 Officials, Mary Ann Zito, Assistant Superintendent, Carrie Wasser and Barbara Hengels, School Board members and Dan Farinosi, Principal of Frost Jr. High and coordinator for the school resource officers in the District addressed the President and Board regarding Item L., an intergovernmental agreement for the School Resource Officer at Mead Jr. High. Ms. Zito highlighted the purposes of the program that allows for an additional educator, well versed in drug and alcohol prevention as well as violence prevention. The Officer provides skills that benefit the students and staff and is a symbol of security and safety. Each School Official followed with a few words in support of the School Resource Officer Program and the placement of an Elk Grove Police Officer at Mead School. President Johnson explained the School District will pay 75% of the Officer’s salary and the Officer will be available to return to the Police Department in the summer months when often times there is a shortage of personnel due to vacation schedules in the department. The Officer will begin duty at Mead Jr. High in August following the completion of special training. A. Elk Grove Village Rotary Club – Approve a request to waive fees and business licenses incidental to the 2000 Rotaryfest in a total amount of $2,740; and Grant variations required to permit the use of portable signage related to Rotaryfest; and Waive all fees associated with the use of a fire hydrant; and