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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/14/2003 - PUBLIC WORKS LABOR AGREEMENT APPROVED MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR 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 JANUARY 14, 2003 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: 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 Rodney Pickett, Wesleyan Community Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on December 17, 2002 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED The Mayor reported Mr. Robert Sherman had requested the opportunity to give a presentation before the Mayor and Board at this evening’s meeting. However, Mr. Sherman was not present at the meeting, therefore, no presentation was given. Mayor Johnson stressed the Village has always been open and fair to all people and all beliefs or lack thereof. Village Board meeting invocations are said by clergy and members of faith within the Elk Grove Village community. Although Mr. Sherman’s beliefs do not fall into the guidelines followed for meeting invocations, he would have been given the opportunity to give a presentation. 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES In Memoriam - On behalf of the Village Board, Mayor Johnson conveyed respect and sympathy to the family of Gloria Van who passed away recently. Mrs. Van was a well-known entertainer and singer in the community and will be truly missed. January 9, 2003 – Spoke to the Elk Grove Village Women’s Club regarding issues of the Village and in particular, the O’Hare Airport expansion. Liquor – Details regarding a public hearing before the Liquor Commission will be announced later in the meeting. With the permission of the Village Board, the Mayor deviated from the agenda to allow Superintendent Dr. Robert Howard of School District 59 to address the Board regarding a sign variation request at Byrd School. 7. REGULAR AGENDA – Sign Variation - The Village has established a uniform policy for use by all schools that would want to install similar signs in the future. Dr. Howard was thanked for the letter sent to the Village in appreciation of the landscaping done around the schools. This was done as part of the Residential Enhancement Program. The Board was assured that the School District is sensitive to the neighbors living near the schools and would work closely with the Village in this venture. It was agreed upon by all parties that the signs would cease to be illuminated by 9:00 p.m. or whatever else would serve the community in that area. The sign is a gift to the School District from Byrd School Parent Association and will be maintained by the School District. Information regarding school related events would be featured. Several other schools within District 59 are interested in pursuing this and will follow the standardized guidelines of the Village. Dr. Howard responded to inquiries of the Board regarding the Grove Junior High School sign and stated there is no plan at this time to change the current sign. Motion to grant a request from School District 59 for a variation from the sign ordinance to permit a sign at Byrd School as follows: ITEM PROPOSED PERMITTED BY ORDINANCE VARIATION  Identification Sign 3 Signs in tl.     1 existing non-illuminated wall sign @ 20 sq.ft. & a new illuminated dbl-faced monument sign @ 20 sq.ft. per face 40 sq. ft.tl. 2 signs tl. 1 sign 50% increase  Sign area 60 sq.ft.tl. for all signs 45 sq.ft. 15 sq.ft.tl. 33% increase   MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONTINUED Residential Enhancement Update – Twenty-one lights are currently out and require new underground wiring for installation in the warmer weather. Nineteen lights are awaiting Commonwealth Edison hook up next week. Five streetlights have been found to have defective bulbs and will be changed by the end of this week. Residents were advised to contact the Village regarding any problems with the new streetlights. Public Works Union Contract – The Mayor announced a signing ceremony would take place for approval of a new Public Works Union contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. This contract will replace the former contract that would have expired in April 2004. The Public Works employees were approached by the Village several months ago and offered the opportunity to open Union discussions prior to that expiration date. This new contract will be in effect until April 30, 2007. Mayor Johnson thanked the Union representatives for working with the Board and noted this administration has not had to go to arbitration with any of the Village’s unions. Public Works employees were commended for their understanding and appreciation of the financial times that all communities are experiencing. The Mayor was joined by Trustees Petri and Czarnik, Ken Edwards, the attorney for Local 150, and Public Works employees who served on the negotiating committee Dave Wroeble, George Murtaugh, Brian Misiak for signing of the union contract documentation. (The Mayor referenced a press release available regarding the contract.) Trustee Petri proudly announced his daughter, Jennifer, gave birth to a baby boy named Nicholas Patrick on January 9, 2003. Trustee Czarnik mentioned the new holiday banners and reported the new banners, Character Counts, will soon be installed. A Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2003 at the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. Walk-ins are welcome. Trustee Prochno represented the Mayor and Board of Trustees at a service and luncheon held at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit to honor Dr. David Stein who is retiring and moving to Texas. Dr. Stein was remembered for his dedication to the church and involvement in many community organizations. Trustee Prochno presented a Proclamation to Dr. Stein on that date. KMART - Mayor Johnson referred to a list published today that announced the closing of several Kmart stores, one of which is in Elk Grove Village. There is concern as Kmart is the number one retail tax producer in the community. Kmart officials have indicated to the Mayor that they hope to negotiate with the current landowner of the property and can remain open. The Board was aware of this possibility and has been active in looking for replacements on that property if needed. The Mayor extended his support and good wishes to those residents working for Kmart. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the December 31, 2002 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $579,188.67. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the January 14, 2003 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,346,961.70. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA Item F. – Mayor Johnson remarked the Village’s road resurfacing projects have not been cut back unlike other surrounding communities going through hard economic times. The Village relies on the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, which is a self-sufficient fund, to pay for re-surfacing of streets.