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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/28/2004 - 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 SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:15 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 Art Fagan, Queen of the Rosary Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 14, 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 Mayor Johnson stated there would be a special announcement made during the 50th Anniversary Committee report. September 28, 2004 – The Mayor spoke on the “State of the Village” today at the Senior Center. They were advised the Village is in better shape financially and in the fight against the airport expansion than in a long time. Mayor Johnson issued the following Proclamations: Lions Candy Day – October 8, 2004 Fire Prevention Week – October 3-9, 2004 Vehicle Sticker Enforcement - The recent enforcement taken by the Village has been very successful and, as of this date, the Village has collected almost $126,000 of additional revenue from owners of vehicles registered in the Village who did not purchase a Village sticker. The Program has collected fees due the Village that benefit the whole community. The Program was initiated through the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Salt Creek Clean-up - Resident Nick Nikola attended the meeting to express his appreciation to the Mayor and Board of Trustees for their efforts, planning, partnering, matching funds and setting a precedent for all other communities along Salt Creek to be environmentally conscious and responsible in the Salt Creek cleanup. Mr. Nikola spoke of the improvements made to the Creek and its water quality. The twenty-first Salt Creek cleanup in ten years was held and many positive changes were seen that make a positive impact on water quality. IEPA has awarded a grant to the Northern Illinois Planning Commission to create watershed improvement information and a watershed map for the Salt Creek watershed network. Mayor Johnson noted Mr. Nikola’s efforts to spearhead the clean up program and thanked him. Eagle Scout – Brian McWherter was recognized for his Eagle Scout project, which included improvements to the wrought iron fence across Salt Creek on J.F.K. Boulevard. A certificate of appreciation was presented for Brian’s display of initiative, dedication, volunteerism and citizenship to his community. Oath of Office – Mayor Johnson invited Fire and Police Commissioner Gayle B. Bantner to join in administering the Oath of Office to newly appointed Police Officer, Steven S. Dickson. Officer Dickson recently graduated from the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. Mr. Bantner served as Commissioner and Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission and was involved in the hiring process of all Police and Fire Department sworn personnel during the last 43 years. Mr. Bantner, whose term of office ended April 30, 2004, resigned effective that date. Police Chief Schmidt gave a brief introduction and background history on Police Officer Dickson noting he is a member of the Army Reserve and had recently returned from active duty in Iraq. The Police Chief presented Officer Dickson a Chief’s Letter of Recognition for maintining a significantly higher than average class grade point and election as Class President. Dickson is the first member of the Elk Grove Police Department to be elected to that Office. Trustee Feichter reported on October 8, 2004 the Police Department and the Character Counts Coalition would sponsor the annual foot rally at the Park District between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Trustee Prochno reported Italian exchange students visiting Elk Grove High School were treated to a typical hot dog/hamburger barbeque followed by a tour of the Police Department. Approximately 40 people attended. Trustee Prochno also commented on the 21st Salt Creek Clean up held on Saturday September 25, 2004. Six volunteers participated removing two cubic yards of man-made debris. The Park District supplied a tractor and dump truck with two workers. Nick Nikola, founder of Friends of the Critters and Salt Creek and co-founder of the Salt Creek Watershed network, organized the event. LaGrange Woods, Western Springs and Brookfield also held and participated in clean up projects along the creek. Further information can be obtained on the Salt Creek Watershed Network at www.saltcreekwatershed.org. Residents were reminded to do their part and keep the creek clean. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 28, 2004 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,206,716.77. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA Item C. – Mayor Johnson noted the contract under Item C approves the planting and replacement of trees with larger four-inch (4”) trees along Biesterfield Road. This will be a test area to see how well the larger trees survive. A. Easement Variation/708 Utah Street – Grant a variation from the Village Code, Section 8-12B-1-1D, “Easements”, to permit the construction of a shed which will encroach five feet (5’) into a ten foot (10’) public utility easement. B. Powell Tree Care, Inc. Elk Grove Village, IL – Renew an existing service contract (approved 11/13/01) for high branch pruning, trimming and clean-up chipping for 3,000 parkway trees in an amount not to exceed $78,180. C. Eugene A. De St. Aubin & Brothers, Inc., Kirkland, IL – Increase an existing contract (approved 3/23/04) to furnish and plant eighty-nine (89) four inch (4”) trees in the amount of $45,211, of which $10,412 will be paid for out of the General Fund and $34,799 will be paid for out of the Recycling Fund, for a total contract amount not to exceed $107,215. D. Oakfield Ford, Inc., Villa Park, IL – Award a purchase contract as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of a ¾ ton extended cab pickup truck in an amount not to exceed $30,364.50; and Trade-in the existing 1995 Chevrolet CK2500 pickup truck, unit #825, for a trade-in value of $4,200, to be deducted from the base cost. E. Hoskins Chevrolet, Elk Grove Village, IL – Award a purchase contract for the purchase of three (3) 2005 Police Package Utility vehicles in an amount not to exceed $89,856. F. Northwestern University Center for Public Safety – Authorize a professional services contract to perform Police Department training and field analysis of vehicles traveling through the Village in an amount not to exceed $31,400. G. Amend Village Code/Restricted Parking/Parking by Permit – Adopt Ordinance No. 3007 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6-4-5-3: PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED AREAS BY DELETING SECTION 6-4-5-3 B., RESTRICTED PARKING/PARKING BY PERMIT (FOUNTAIN SQUARE PARK).” H. State Officials and Employees Ethics Act – Adopt Ordinance No. 3008 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES ETHICS ACT IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE.” I. Motorized Skateboards and Scooters – Adopt Ordinance No. 3009 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE USE OF MOTORIZED SKATEBOARDS AND MOTORIZED SCOOTERS IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE.” Motion to approve Consent Agenda items “A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I.” MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED REGULAR AGENDA A. Sign Variation-Kingsway America of Northwest Point - Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Director of Engineering and Community Development to approve a sign variation to permit the installation of an illuminated freestanding identification sign located approximately midway between the north and south entrances to Northwest Point on Arlington Height Road as follows: Item Proposed Permitted by Ordinance Variation Requested Area of Sign 60 Sq. Ft. per Face 120 Sq. Ft. Total 45 Sq. Ft. – Total 75 Sq. Ft. – Total 167% Increase