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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/13/2003 - 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 MAY 13, 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 Gregory S. Gertz, Pastor, Elk Grove Baptist Church, delivered the invocation 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on April 22, 2003 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HOME DEPOT – An announcement was made that a new Home Depot store would locate in the vacant Super Kmart site at Meacham and Biesterfield Roads. The decision by Home Depot was made without incentives provided by the Village. Bill Moreland, of the Home Depot Corporation, informed the audience they would renovate the 186,000 sq. foot building. Home Depot would occupy 115,000 sq. ft. with 28,000 sq. feet for a garden center. Home Depot will occupy the northern two-thirds of the building leaving the southern one-third for use by other tenants. The store is expected to open in early 2004. The Mayor reported on his attendance at the following: April 25, 2003 – Annual Awards Dinner. April 29, 2003 – DARE Graduation at Link School. May 3, 2003 – Coffee with the Mayor and Board of Trustees May 7, 2003 – Press Conference/O’Hare Airport Oath of Office - Police Chief Schmidt introduced the newly appointed and promoted members of the Police Department. The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Police Officer, Chris Torres and newly promoted Sergeant Keith Wilcox and Police Commander Dion Zinnel. Sister Cities - Reverend Rodney Pickett and Giovanni Gullo presented a plaque of appreciation from the Illinois State Chapter Sister Cities International honoring Elk Grove Village for its hospitality and friendship in hosting the Illinois State Sister Cities Conference in 2003. Trustee Lissner, Chairman of the Conference, accepted the plaque on behalf of the community. The Sister Cities Convention will be featured on Channel 6 at a later date. The Village Board members were recognized for their support. Proclamations – The Mayor issued the following Proclamations: Buddy Poppy Day – May 22, 2003 Emergency Medical Services Week – May 18-24, 2003 Recognition Awards – Mayor Johnson presented Trustee Chris Prochno and Trustee Samuel L. Lissner with a service award and noted their eight (8) years of service to the Village. The Mayor deviated from the Agenda for discussion on the expansion of O’Hare airport. 18. Reports of Other Boards, Commissions & Committees e. O’Hare Update – Mayor Johnson Elk Grove Library Board President, Gil Schumm, informed the audience of a special meeting of the Library Board held on Saturday May 10, 2003. A pledge in the sum of $100,000 to the Village of Elk Grove Village was approved to assist in its opposition to the possibility the City of Chicago can “Quick Take Power” from the Illinois Legislature for the purpose of seizing land within the present corporate boundaries of Elk Grove Village for airport expansion. Transfer of money is pending the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Library and the Village. Mayor Johnson expressed his gratitude to the Library Board and commended them for stepping forward and joining the Village in this effort. The Mayor informed the audience a press conference was held earlier this week regarding the proposed legislation. O’Hare Airport/SB 802 – The City of Chicago has introduced legislation this week in Springfield that would allow Chicago “Quick Take Authority” over property within five miles of the airport’s boundaries. Mayor Johnson explained this is the most powerful right a government agency has for condemnation of property and it allows the seizure of property first with the valuation of the property later. Currently, only the State of Illinois and the Federal Government have this authority. No municipality, in the history of the State of Illinois, has had quick take authority over another municipality. The Mayor described the impact “Quick Take Authority” would have on our community at one mile (Busse Road), two miles (Tonne Road) and five miles and further explained the economic consequences on the Village, School Districts 59 and 214, businesses, the County and the surrounding suburbs. The land grab as requested would include the industrial park and the revenue generated from those businesses, with a loss of employment for many people from the Village, surrounding communities and Chicago. The Mayor briefly commented on legislation in Springfield regarding the SBC telephone bill and Mayor Daley’s part in assuring its passage and approval by the Governor last Thursday. Mayor Johnson further reported on proposals before the legislation for gambling casino licenses and a proposed bill for Transportation Funding for Cook, Kane, Lake, and DuPage Counties. It was noted that 15 members vote and nine (9) votes are needed to decide where the funds are distributed. The proposed bill would allow Cook County 4 votes and Chicago 5 votes giving them power to send all funding to the City of Chicago. O’Hare Modernization Act - The Mayor announced that a new bill has been presented to the House under the title “O’Hare Modernization Act”. Within this proposed bill is the “Quick Take Authority” referenced earlier. Mayor Johnson explained various sections of the proposed act noting any land tied to O’Hare Modernization can be taken by the City of Chicago; current court cases and future cases must be moved to Cook County; all agencies of the state and subdivisions shall facilitate the completion of the O’Hare Modernization Program and legal impediments to its completion will be eliminated; the design, planning and construction of the airport would be monitored by Chicago and they shall monitor the effects on local government; Chicago (as Department of O’Hare Modernization) will file reports to the General Assembly as the Department deems appropriate. The City of Chicago would have sole authority. Chicago claims they don’t need businesses north of Carmen Street but under this proposed bill, property is included that reaches as far as Elmhurst (York) Road. A Freedom of Information request received by the Village indicates the City is interested in 70 businesses beyond York Road with a total of 250 businesses and over 3500 jobs. These numbers do not include property needed for a by-pass road that would be constructed west of the airport property. Mayor Johnson vowed the Board is together in this fight. If these measures are approved Elk Grove will lose its tax base and the Village will no longer be able to offer the services the residents are entitled to. The Mayor called for the unification of the Village in an effort to stop this unprecedented land grab. Constitutional and Federal Law experts, lobbying firms, and land appraisers have been retained and Mayor Johnson will address the Municipal Governments, IML and NWMC of Mayors asking for their support. Residents were requested to contact the Governor, State Representatives, Senators, President of the Senate Senator Emil Jones, Jr., the Speaker of the House, Representative Michael Madigan, and the Minority Leaders to voice opposition to the proposed bill. A five million dollar trust fund will be established earmarked for the fight against the airport expansion plan. Mayor Johnson again asked the residents to unite and fight. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 34-03 entitled, “A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ADVANTAGE NATIONAL BANK AS SPECIAL DEPOSITORY BANKING FACILITY FOR THE VILLAGE’S LEGAL DEFENSE TRUST ACCOUNT.” MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Trustee Czarnik thanked those people who contributed to the blood drive on April 26, 2003. Trustee Czarnik and Dill represented the Mayor and Board at the Queen of the Rosary DARE Graduation on Tuesday, May 6, 2003.