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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/13/2005 - 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 13, 2005 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:23 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, Absent: Trustee 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 August 16, 2005 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 Hurricane Katerina – The Mayor stated the Village is working with State Senator John J. Millner and State Representative Paul D. Froehlich to provide assistance through a food drive for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Non-perishable food collection bins have been placed at the Municipal Building, Police Station, Library, and Park District Pavilion for anyone desiring to make a food donation. The Mayor stated while there are many good organizations raising funds for the hurricane victims, the Board is comfortable recommending financial donations be directed to the American Red Cross based on their reputation and past experience in these situations. The Village has sent a high-ranking member of the Elk Grove Police Department to Louisiana to assist the victims of the hurricane. Elk Grove Village Firefighters, the Chief, and Police Officers are on call to assist at any given time if and when called. The Mayor reported there is an organization set up that coordinates the volunteers and directs the efforts needed. It was the decision of the Village to work with and follow the State and Federal government in the best effective way to be used for rescue and recovery plans. Elk Grove was one of the first communities to sign up with the State and Government. Mayor Johnson stated the Board would authorize the donation of surplus property to assist in the rebuilding efforts in those communities who have lost equipment. The Village will continue to help in that way as time goes on and more equipment is made available. Mayor Johnson thanked the community for their caring and generosity. Meeting Schedule – Effective Tuesday, September 27, 2005 the regular Village Board meetings will convene at 7:00 p.m. rather than 8:00 p.m. A formal vote will be taken later in the evening. Aldi Foods has submitted plans to open a grocery business located next to Staples and Home Depot. Soldier Memorial - Mayor Johnson discussed upcoming fundraisers for the soldier memorial in honor of the four young people from Elk Grove Village who lost their lives while serving in Iraq. (1) On Thursday, September 22 and Friday, September 23, 2005 the Kiwanis will conduct a “Peanut Day” collection. The Kiwanis have graciously offered to donate more than 50% of the funds collected on Thursday and Friday to the Soldier Fund. (2) On Thursday, October 20, 2005 a soldier memorial golf outing will be held at Fox Run Golf Course beginning at noon. There will be golf, a cart, and dinner provided for $60.00 per person or $200 for a foursome. For further information, contact Craig Johnson Jr., at 847-437-8226. (3) On Friday, October 30, 2005 a Halloween Fest will be held, in conjunction with the Park District, at the Pavilion from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. WLS radio, raffles, costume contests, and pumpkin carving are a few of the activities planned. All proceeds will be donated to the Soldier Fund. (4) On Friday, November 11, 2005, the memorial statue will be dedicated in the Town Center during a service with members of the VFW. A luncheon will follow. Anyone interested in participating should contact the Village. Mayor Johnson commented that to date $16,000 has been collected towards the $100,000 goal prior to any fundraising events being held. The Community and surrounding neighbors were thanked for their generosity. Oath of Office - Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to the newly appointed members of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Lawrence J. Michalski (term ending 4-30-2009) and Joseph C. Meister Sr., (term ending 4-30-2010). O’Hare Update – Mayor Johnson apprised the audience that within a short time the FAA will approve the O’Hare Expansion Plan and stressed that it is by no means the end of this fight. He noted Suburban O’Hare Commission efforts have always been successful in the Courts and the next Court battle will soon take place. Chicago is slowly presenting documentation and facts as noted in a recent Herald article that vindicates SOC’s statements that the money needed for the expansion is not available and the facts do not support what Chicago is trying to do. The community was informed Chicago would now be forced to place all cards on the table. The Mayor introduced the Suburban O’Hare Commission Attorney, Joseph Karaganis, and thanked him, on behalf of the community, for his efforts and commitment throughout the years. Attorney Joseph Karaganis’ presentation provided information on the progress of the $14 billion O’Hare Expansion Plan and the timeframe anticipated for resolution of this issue. Discussion included the role of the Courts to enforce the rule of law and the numerous funding issues involved in this project. Attorney Karaganis explained that because Chicago’s projections will not show that the benefits of this project would exceed the cost, Chicago should not be granted the AIP discretionary funding requested. Without this funding, Passenger facility funds cannot be awarded. Special Facility Financing received from airlines is a questionable solution with all the financial problems experienced lately by United and American Airlines. Funding and the fate of the two cemeteries must be considered in the Courts in the near future. Attorney Karaganis commented he is confident the big project will fail although the FAA will grant permission for Chicago to begin work prior to Court decisions. Attorney Karaganis said that the FAA would ultimately be prohibited from funding the projects because the factual prerequisites are not there and they are prohibited by law from continuing. The Federal Freedom Restoration Act protecting all cemeteries under the 1st Amendment will be applied to this case as well. Attorney Karaganis expects the decision of the FAA to come down sometime in the next two weeks giving the City of Chicago the right to begin expanding the airport even though the money has not been approved. The Chicago and FAA numbers do not add up. It was noted that as this controversy winds it way through the Courts, six months to a year from now we would know the outcome. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Karaganis for attending the meeting and for his continuing efforts. Trustee Lissner reported he represented the Mayor at the JAWA meeting held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Trustee Feichter reported that he attended Pioneer Days on Sunday, September 11, 2005 stating it was well attended and a very successful event. Trustee Feichter also attended the Saturday, September 10, 2005 Kenneth Young 35th Anniversary Celebration. On September 5, 2005, Trustee Feichter attended the Community Character Coalition meeting at which the following upcoming events that are supported by the Coalition were discussed: (1) On September 21, 2005, between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. a Peace Pole will be placed at St. Julian’s Church; (2) Kiwanis Day collection days; (3) October 7, 2005 the annual Foot Rally, will be conducted by the Police and Fire Departments; (4) on October 30, 2005 – the Halloween fest at the Pavilion. Trustee Feichter will attend the Greater Woodfield Association meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2005 in Arlington Heights. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 13, 2005 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,834,234.18. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Prochno NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Elk Grove Youth Football/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive fees in the amount of $50 to hold a youth homecoming parade on Saturday, October 1, 2005. B. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 935 Biesner Road/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees in the amount of $9,069 for the interior remodeling construction project. C. Lee’s Dollar Plus Store, Elk Wood’s Shopping Center, 49 Arlington Heights Road –Grant a request from John Moy to section off a twenty-foot by twenty-foot (20’x20’) area in front of the store with chairs and folding tables to accommodate an outdoor fishing show on September 17 from 8:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m., and September 18, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. D. W.S. Darley & Co., Melrose Park, IL – Waive the formal bidding process; and Award a sole source contract to furnish and deliver 15 sets of Morning Pride turnout gear in a total amount not to exceed $23,000.00.