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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/26/2000 - 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 SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:15 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 Angela Schenck, Pastor, Elk Grove United Presbyterian Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 12, 2000 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES O'Hare Airport - President Johnson informed the audience of Elk Grove Village's participation in a litigation case filed by some of the neighboring communities in DuPage County that stipulates the City of Chicago should be required issuance of a permit, as stated under State Law, for the 6 billion dollars worth of airport improvements. Four years ago, DuPage Judge Bonnie Wheaton determined this case had a likelihood of success and, therefore, denied a motion by Chicago to dismiss the case. Today, Judge Bonnie Wheaton reversed her previous decision and will not release the documents needed to back up the case. This decision will be appealed. President Johnson urged residents to contact Judge Wheaton at 630-682-7300 and to voice their opposition to this decision. If Chicago constructs a new runway and allows an additional one million flights over Elk Grove Village the quality of life we have had for forty-five years will be gone. The Village must unite and fight. Residents were requested to call all the legislators. President Johnson reminded everyone of the October 29, 2000 rally to be held in Elk Grove Village and encouraged all residents to attend. Signs supporting no expansion at O'Hare and calling for a third airport are available by calling the Village Hall. Proclamations - President Johnson issued the following Proclamations: Fire Prevention Week - October 8 through 14, 2000 Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month - October 2000 Northwest Municipal Conference - Attended SWANCC meeting with Village Manager Gary Parrin on September 13, 2000. A decision by the Supreme Court regarding the Balefill lawsuit should be announced by May of next year. September 14, 2000 - Attended the first Mayors Conference Caucus for the purpose of discussing airport capacity. The City of Chicago formed this caucus to bring all the communities surrounding the City of Chicago together to work on common issues. The representative for the Mayor of Chicago, announced the following ground rules before the meeting: (1) there would be no debate of this issue (2) nothing could be discussed publicly that was discussed at the caucus regarding this issue and (3) not all mayors of the impacted communities were to be invited. President Johnson reported because of those conditions Elk Grove Village has withdrawn from participation in this group. September 15, 2000 - The first Mayor's Trophy Game was held between Elk Grove High School and James B. Conant High School. Conant High School prevailed 28-21. The President stated it was an honor to present the first Elk Grove Mayor's Trophy. The evening was enjoyed by all and will be an on-going event. September 17, 2000 - Attended a Suburban O'Hare Commission rally in Bensenville with Congressman Hyde, State Senator "Pate" Philip, Mayor Marcucci of Elmhurst and Mayor Giles of Bensenville. One-thousand people were in attendance. September 21, 2000 - Attended the funeral for Hoffman Estates Mayor Mike O'Malley who passed away on Sunday. Mayor O'Malley was a participant in many regional agencies and was a good friend to Elk Grove Village. President Johnson expressed, on behalf of the Board, the deep sense of loss felt by all his friends and associates. September 26, 2000 - Welcomed participants of the Fire Symposium hosted by the Village at the new Fire Department Training Center. Senator Wendell Jones donated a check in the amount of $650,000 from the State of Illinois and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held this evening with the Senator in attendance. The facility is beautiful and will serve our people and fire departments throughout the area well. Chief MacArthur and the Department were commended on the fine job today and the fine design of the training center. Police Department/camera - Police Chief Schmidt and State Representative Terry Parke, Representative of the residents on the East side of the Village, joined President Johnson. Representative Parke spoke to the audience and explained that when he asked the Village how he could help the Village with the monies from "members set-aside" funds. The Village indicated video cameras for the Police Department squad cars would be very helpful. The cameras are not only to protect the citizens that are stopped, but also for the protection of the Police Officers so no one can claim a Police Officer was doing something inappropriate. Representative Parke presented a check for $90,000 towards the purchase of 18 to 20 video cameras. Route 53 Overpass - President Johnson also announced that as of this date the Village has received the final engineering approval, and is awaiting County Board approval, to allow the Village to go out for bid on the new bridge connecting the western half of the Village, across Route 53, to the Busse Woods bike path. State Representative Parke obtained a $315,000 grant for the Village to be used towards that new bridge. With the grants received from Representative Parke, State Senator "Pate" Philips and funds from the Village, the bridge will come to reality. A groundbreaking ceremony will take place sometime in November with invitations extended to the State Representative, State Senator, Cook County Board President, and Carl Hansen the County Commissioner Representative Parke expressed his interest and support of a continuous bike path throughout the northern Illinois area. He could think of no better way to assist in this effort. Oath of Office - President Johnson, joined by Trustee Czarnik, administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed members of the Community Service Board, Teresa E. Anesinis and James P. Morrill. It was noted that Edward R. Hauser, recently appointed from the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Plan Commission, had been administered the Oath of Office at an earlier date. Donald G. Childress, appointed to fill the Zoning Board of Appeals vacancy, will be sworn-in at the November Board Meeting. Honorary Citizen Award - President Johnson, assisted by Trustee Czarnik, introduced Ruth Guest who recently resigned from the Community Service Board. Ms. Guest was presented with an Honorary Citizen Award in appreciation and recognition of her twenty-two years of dedicated service to the Village. Award - President Johnson presented a certificate of recognition to Brittany A. Marques in honor of achieving the title of 2000 Miss Illinois American Preteen and her dedicated contributions to the community. Trustee Prochno noted that Ms. Marques is a member of the Youth Commission and this award was judged on community service and speech. Garden Club Award - The Elk Grove Garden Club "Best Garden Picture 2000" award was presented to 12 year old Steve Donaldson. Carol Cichorski, Garden Club President, joined the President and stated that the Garden Club contest was sponsored by Bertholds, Johnson Insurance and Carbotech. Winners for the Best Sun Garden (Vicki Martin), Best Shade Garden (Shelley and Linda Dahl), and Best Garden Feature (Patty Goostree) were recognized but were not present. Flag Day Poster Contest - Winners of the Flag Day Poster Contest Tanya Clarke, Alex Pennington, Garrett Greaves and Angela Pennington, were presented with a $50.00 Savings Bonds. Trustee Prochno explained that the Youth Commission sponsored a poster contest for junior high and elementary schools. The students rode on the Youth Commission's parade float and displayed their winning posters . Trustee Dill reported on attendance with Trustee Czarnik and Trustee Feichter at the September 16, 2000 Elk Grove Park District "Birthday Bash" and Pioneer Days. Plaques were presented to the following winners of the "Favorite Places in Elk Grove" contest: Sheila Ray Senior Center for Favorite Public Place; the Gallagher residence on Cumberland Circle West for Favorite Private Place and Tapalpa Restaurant for Favorite Business Place. Recess at 8:50 p.m. Meeting resumed at 8:52 with all members present as stated at the beginning of the meeting. Trustee Petri presented a Proclamation to the 44th Infantry Division on Sunday, September 24, 2000 at their reunion celebrating fifty-five years after the end of World War II. Those in attendance all participated and served in World War II. Trustee Petri enjoyed their company and the many interesting war stories told to him that day. Trustee Czarnik reported on attendance, along with President Johnson, at the Kenneth Young Center's 30th Anniversary Party on September 14, 2000. It was a very enjoyable evening, especially the presentation given between the first president and current president of the Center describing "what was then and how it is now". The Center's program began many years ago in the Community Service Board as one of its outreaches and eventually went out on its own. Trustee Czarnik stated they are proud of this organization and what the Village and Community Service Board has done. Trustee Feichter gave an update on the progress and finalized plans for the Sister City Program. Thirty delegates will be arriving from Termini Imerese on Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7, 2000. Some of the events and activities planned include tours of the Municipal Complex, the Industrial Park, visits to schools and Alexian Brothers Hospital, breakfast hosted by the Lions Club, lunch with the Rotary Club, the City of Chicago's Columbus Day Parade, and Woodfield Shopping Center. On Tuesday, October 10, 2000 the official signing ceremony between the Village and the Sister City will take place. A reception will follow immediately and everyone is invited. Tickets are still available for the Dinner Dance on Friday, October 13, 2000 at the Avalon Banquets. Anyone interested in obtaining tickets or for further information may call 364-7000 or Village Hall. The ad book has been very successful. Also mentioned was the raffle being coordinated by Trustee Prochno.