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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/16/2005 - PARADE AWARDS, ORD 3051, RES 47-05 ICMA HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN AMENDED, 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 AUGUST 16, 2005 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Bart K. Dill Also Present: Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 19, 2005 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Coffee with the Board - Mayor Johnson stated Coffee with the Board, held on Saturday, August 6, 2005, was not well attended and invited the residents to join the Board at the next Coffee to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2005. Memorial Statue - The Mayor discussed the Sunday, August 14th Daily Herald article with information on the Village’s memorial statue and the war in Iraq’s impact on our community. The Mayor expressed disappointment in the article saying its contents presented Elk Grove Village as an uncaring community. Mayor Johnson told of fundraising efforts for a memorial statue to honor the Village’s fallen soldiers. The Elk Grove Kiwanis Peanut Day collection and a Halloween celebration have been scheduled as fundraisers towards the purchase of the bronze statue to be placed in the Town Center. The Mayor extended his appreciation to those residents and businesses that have already committed to donations totaling $25,000. The Kiwanis Club of Elk Grove will contribute a large percentage of the proceeds from the September street corner Peanut Day collections to help defray costs of the memorial. The statue will be unveiled on Veterans Day, November 11, 2005 followed by a luncheon hosted by the Village. A Halloween fundraising celebration will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2005, between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. to be hosted in partnership with the Elk Grove High School, the Character Coalition, Elk Grove Park District and WLS Radio. More information will be available at a later date. Airport - Mayor Johnson stated President Bush recently signed a Federal Transportation Bill, which included funding for a Metra system to link with the South Suburban airport. This action demonstrates support of the federal government for the Abraham Lincoln Airport. It was noted the thirty-third community (Hopkins Park, Illinois) has joined the Abraham Lincoln Airport Commission. Congressman Jim Oberstar of Minnesota helped to defeat a plan to kill the south suburban airport. U. S. Congressman Henry Hyde and former U. S. Senator Peter Fitzgerald requested that the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Transportation review the FAA’s O’Hare expansion report. The Inspector General oversees the functions of the FAA and as a result of the request released a memo that supported SOC’s claims that the O’Hare project would not live up to the cost estimates presented by the City of Chicago. The Inspector General stated in his report that he would continue to monitor the O’Hare Expansion plan throughout the process. Mayor Johnson quoted a July 26, 2005 Daily Herald editorial which noted that the Inspector General’s memo contained much of what Elk Grove and Bensenville have been saying all along. The article highlighted the Attorney Generals remarks and concerns with the FAA’s analysis. Mayor Johnson said the FAA would grant approval for the expansion of the O’Hare airport and allow Chicago to take land from Bensenville and Elk Grove Village. The Mayor assured the residents Suburban O’Hare Commission has never lost a court case because the Courts follow the law. Legal action to stop O’Hare would continue. The Mayor commented that the City of Des Plaines recently voted to accept Chicago’s offer of $800,000 for Des Plaines owned property needed for the O’Hare expansion. The property was valued at approximately three to four million dollars. Chicago informed Des Plaines if the offer was rejected the City of Chicago would forcibly acquire the land using the “Quick Take Law”. Trustee Prochno thanked everyone for the cards, calls and support she has received following her knee surgery two weeks ago. Mayor Johnson congratulated Trustee Lissner on his retirement after 31 years of service with his employer. Oath of Office – Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Police Officer Nicholas J. Langendorf. Parade Awards were presented by Mayor Johnson and Parade Commission Chairman Steve Santowski. Mr. Santowski expressed his appreciation for the efforts set forth by the Parade Commission, Police, Fire and Public Works Departments, Park District (Golf Carts) School District 59, commentators Sue Stuberg and Jim Heffern, Channel 6 and the volunteers. Sponsorship Awards – Grove Memorial Chapel and Advantage National Bank (not in attendance) Honorable Mention Awards – Cub Scout Pack 958, Elk Grove Village Lions (not in attendance) and Pavilion Dance Center (not in attendance). Best of Show – Cub Scout Pack 190 Most Creative Float – Boy Scout Troop 95 Most Creative Costumes – Elk Grove Library Spirit Award – Girl Scouts Crossroads Best Use of Theme – Elk Grove Jaycees The theme of the 2006 parade is “A Salute to Elk Grove Village…..50 years.” Applications and sponsorship forms are available. Trustee Petri attended an August 11, 2005 Eagle Scout ceremony for Keith Anderson and Ryan Baker at the Kenneth Young Center. Trustee Feichter reported on his attendance at the August 2, 2005 Community Character Coalition meeting. The Coalition will support and participate in the Kenneth Young 20th Anniversary celebration on September 10, 2005. Residents were invited to attend between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Kenneth Young Center. A peace pole will be dedicated at the Center that day. A peace pole ceremony will also take place on September 21, 2005 at St. Julians Church. Trustee Feichter attended the July 26, 2005 orientation meeting for new Directors on the Greater Woodfield and Convention Center Board. Greater Woodfield is involved in many programs including sports events. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 29, 2005 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $608,345.88 MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustees Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the August 16, 2005 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,515,236.11. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustees Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Johnson pointed out Consent Agenda, Item K. refers to an agreement authorizing Alexian Brothers Medical Center to conduct the 50th Anniversary House raffle and includes stipulations under which the raffle will be conducted. Village Manager Parrin requested the following corrections be made to the Consent Agenda: Item B. the trade-in value for a 1990 Ford Super Duty should be corrected to read $5,600.00 rather than $6,612.20; and Item D. should be amended to reflect that funds from the Capital Replacement Fund would be used for the purchase of the Gradall XL 4100 excavator. Kathleen Gilroy, 230 W. Division, Villa Park, Illinois approached the Board of Trustees to express concerns with the 50th Anniversary raffle and the manner in which it will be conducted. Ms. Gilroy quoted various sections of the Illinois State Statute and laws regarding Raffles and requested clarification of the procedures and policies the Village will follow. The Mayor and Village Attorney Knickerbocker responded to each of the questions presented and confirmed that all State laws and requirements for raffles are being followed and advice of expert legal Counsel has been provided and followed. A. Identification Card and Door Reader System – Increase the General Fund in the amount of $24,000 for grant funding received through the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System; and Waive the formal bidding process and award a purchase contract to Identitronics, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, IL for the purchase of an ID security system for specific Municipal Building doors within the Police