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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/20/2004 -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 JULY 20, 2004 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:03 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 Ted Czarnicki, Deacon, Queen of the Rosary Parish, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004 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 July 9, 2004 - Elk Grove Village activated emergency water connections last week and supplied approximately 500,000 gallons of water to Bensenville when Bensenville’s water supply was out of service. This was the first time this system was activated and was a good test of the interconnect system if or when the Village may also have a need for emergency water supply. July 4, 2004 – Mayor Johnson apologized to the community, gave an explanation of the technical problems experienced during the Lions fireworks display, and stated it will not happen again. Police Department - Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Scott C. Fessett upon completion of the Police Academy training program. The Police Chief introduced Officer Fessett to the audience. Fire Department – The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Firefighter David G. Hoppe and to John E. Forde who was recently promoted to Fire Lieutenant in the Elk Grove Fire Department. Fire Chief Goostree gave a brief introduction and welcomed Hoppe and Forde to the Department. Bike Rodeo – Chief Schmidt introduced the raffle winners of the Police Department’s two Bike Safety Rodeos. Wal-Mart was thanked for the donation of the two bicycles and refreshments provided. Senator Sullivan was thanked for assistance in advertising the bike rodeo at Grove Jr. High School and for personally taking time to help out that day. The bikes were presented to: Robert Magyer, 972 Wisconsin, age 7 (Wal-Mart on June 5) Alex Kaya, 906 Ridge Square, age 6 (Grove Jr. High on June 12) Character Counts Program – Awards were presented by Chief Schmidt to the following nominees who have demonstrated one or more of the Pillars of Character: 1. Caring - Jake Pitscher - 4th grader at Nathan Hale School who volunteers time one day a week and spends time with special needs children through the Partner’s Club. 2. Citizenship and Caring - Kimberly Hinsley, Elk Grove resident and Elk Grove Village employee, who risked her own safety to the extent of damage to her own car by using her personal auto as a barrier to stop a moving car driven by an elderly woman who had suddenly gone into a diabetic coma. The car was proceeding at a fast speed and approaching the intersection at Golf and Plum Grove Roads. 3. Respect - Linda Carboni – 5th grader at Admiral Byrd School was nominated by her teacher for being a kind and caring roll model and for her ability to respect everyone through kind words and daily actions. 4. Responsibility – Robbie Holzheimer and David Baldassare – Found a bike at Byrd School and brought the bike into the Police Department. 5. Caring – Post Office employee, Scott West called 9-1-1 on May 5, 2004 while on his mail route on Parkchester, when he observed an elderly homeowner who had fallen down and was laying on the floor of her living room. The woman recently had hip surgery and it was later determined she had fallen at 5:00 a.m. that morning. Scott West displayed compassion for the residents he serves and stayed with the homeowner while the paramedics provided medical attention. Chief Schmidt also awarded Mr. West with a Chief’s Award for the above and noted Mr. West’s knowledge of his route and attention to detail made him an excellent nominee for the Chief’s Award. Mr. West has given assistance to others on his route at least three other times. Scholarships - Trustee Prochno joined the Mayor to award two $500.00 scholarship awards that are sponsored annually by the Youth Commission. Scholarships were presented to Elizabeth Tau, Conant High School and Stephan Baker, Elk Grove High School. The Park District sponsored two scholarships as well. Recess: 8:35 p.m. Mayor Johnson declared a brief recess for anyone in the audience who wished to leave the meeting. Reconvene: 8:37 p.m. The meeting resumed with all members of the Board present as stated in the beginning of the meeting. Trustee Feichter reported on the monthly meeting of the Community Character Coalition held at Advantage Bank on Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. Fall activities are being planned with the assistance of Jim Arey of Elk Grove High School; volunteer students at Robert Morris College are designing a WEB site, and the publicity committee is discussing involvement in next year’s parade. The coalition was involved in a number of events this year: Student Recognition Day, a booth at RotaryFest, Relay for Life and Deputy Chief Lebert gave a presentation at one of the junior high schools. Trustee Czarnik reported she and Trustee Prochno attended the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance Burn Camp “Camp I Am Me.” It was a tribute to the courage of these children and the fire personnel from all the Departments. It was noted Elk Grove Firefighter Hoppe served as a counselor at the camp that week. Trustee Czarnik reported on her attendance at an Eagle Court of Honor for Steve Dinwiddie on Sunday, July 18, 2004. Congratulations were extended to Steve Dinwiddie and his family. Trustee Petri reported an Eagle Scout would be conducting a flag retirement ceremony at the VFW on Sunday, July 25, 2004 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Anyone needing to properly dispose old American Flags is invited to participate. Trustee Lissner represented the Mayor and Board on Monday, June 28, 2004, at the final meeting for Dr. Howard at School District 59. A proclamation was presented to Dr. Howard from Elk Grove Village. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 30, 2004 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $101,146.73. 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 July 20, 2004 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,217,256.04. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustee Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Queen of the Rosary Parish/Fundraiser – Grant a request for the following items associated with the “Bistro on the Boulevard” fundraising event to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004: Issue a Class A liquor license for this event; and Waive the liquor license fee and all fees incidental to the event. B. Elk Grove Park District/Waive License Fees – Grant a request to waive license fees ($200.00) for their annual Arts in the Park festival to be held on Sunday, September 12, 2004. C. Roccovino’s Italian Eatery, 627 Meacham Road – Grant a request to allow the placement of tables and chairs along both fronts of the store to accommodate outdoor seating during the summer months. D. FY 2005 Budget Increase – Approve an increase to the FY ’05 Budget for the rollover of outstanding encumbrances from FY ’04 Budget in a total amount of $1,625,294. E. Police Department/Training – Grant a request to send Police Sergeant Ed Hansen to Police Staff & Command School in an amount not to exceed $3,824.67. F. Canon Business Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, IL – Waive the formal bidding process and award a purchase contract for the purchase of two (2) Canon Image Runner 3300 digital copiers in an amount not to exceed $11,740. G. Kings Point General Cement, Inc., Bensenville, IL – Increase an existing Purchase Order (approved 3/9/04) for the Private Participation Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of $12,344.50, for a total contract amount not to exceed $90,944.50.