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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/12/2006 - /AMBULANCE FEES 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 DECEMBER 12, 2006 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees Bart K. Dill, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter Also Present: Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Attorney, William J. Payne; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Johnson led the Village Board and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation – Father Art Fagan, Pastor, Queen of the Rosary Parish, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 14, 2006 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 Mayor Johnson – The Mayor read a press release noting the Village would contest the lawsuit filed by the Illinois Retail Merchant’s Association challenging the provisions of Ordinance No. 3073, adopted by the Village on February 28, 2006. The ordinance increased tobacco license fees effective last June 2006. The fees received by the Village are utilized for smoking cessation programs and education of the dangers of smoking. A copy of said press release is on file in the Village Clerk’s Office. Tree Lighting – The November 24, 2006 tree lighting ceremony was well attended and enjoyed by all. The Mayor extended appreciation to all those who contributed to its success and encouraged the citizens to visit Town Center and see this year’s tree. Rupley School Choir – The 4th and 5th grade student choir from Rupley Elementary School performed at Elk Grove High School for the 50th Anniversary Education program held in November. Mayor Johnson invited the choir and choir director, Mrs. Tracey Nolan, to attend the Village Board meeting and sing for the Village Board. Following their rendition, each student was introduced and given a chocolate logo. Proclamation – Mayor William D. McLeod, Village of Hoffman Estates, presented Mayor Johnson with a framed Proclamation congratulating Elk Grove Village on its 50th Anniversary and in recognition of the important role and contributions the Village has made to the region. Sunday, December 31, 2006 was proclaimed Elk Grove Village Day in the Village of Hoffman Estates. Mayor McLeod was presented with several 50th Anniversary souvenirs and chocolate logos. Queen of the Rosary – Mayor Johnson invited Father Art Fagan and members of the Queen of the Rosary staff and school board to join him at the podium. A Proclamation was issued recognizing Queen of the Rosary School on being named as one of the top 25 private elementary schools in the Chicagoland area. Rotary Calendar Raffle - Rotary members, Ralph Schumann and Scott Bernholdt, conducted the final 50th Anniversary Calendar Raffle. The following names were picked. $25.00 winners - Kitty Weiner (EGV), Robert Curatti (EGV), Matt Styka (EGV), Susan Breier (EGV), Helmut Gottfert (Roselle IL), Diane Snoble (EGV), Craig Thompson (Hanover Park, IL), Randy Mack, (Chicago, IL), Dan Gasero (EGV), John Tokarewich (EGV), Frank Czarnik, (EGV), Sharon and Robert Suich, (Roselle, IL.), Stanley Koszewski (EGV), $100 winner - Lori Colello (EGV), $25.00 winners - Jim Stanley (EGV), Jack Becque (EGV), Paula Moerschel (EGV), Gail Santroch (EGV), George P. Wade (EGV), $100 winner – Karl Krewenka (Palatine IL.) Mayor Johnson thanked the Rotary for sponsoring the calendar raffle as part of the Village’s 50th Anniversary celebration and extended his appreciation to Scott Bernholdt and Ralph Schumann for their participation at each Village Board meeting. Snow Removal – The Mayor commented the Public Works Department did an excellent job of snow removal and clearing of roadways during last week’s nine-inch snowfall. The crews started plowing the streets during the early hours of the morning and had made three trips throughout the entire Village by 10:00 a.m. that morning. The Mayor introduced newly appointed Elk Grove Township supervisor, Nanci Vanderweel, who was attending the meeting to participate in the Character Counts presentation. Character Counts Coalition – Birdie Besceglie, President of the Character Counts organization, and several representatives from businesses, school districts, library and the township presented Mayor Johnson with a plaque in gratitude of the donation they received from the 50th Anniversary house sale. Mayor Johnson noted Attorney William J. Payne was filling in for Village Attorney Knickerbocker. Trustee Lissner reported that he and Trustee Prochno attended a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening ceremony for Jewel-Osco located on Biesterfield Road on Friday, December 8, 2006. Trustee Petri reported the Sister Cities organization held their second annual Christmas party at the Avalon Banquets on Sunday, December 3, 2006 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The party was well attended. Trustee Prochno asked residents to make a concerted effort to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice following a snowstorm. Trustee Prochno talked about the dangers and inconvenience experienced by residents when walkways have not been shoveled. Trustee Prochno stated residents would not be given a ticket or be sued if a homeowner shovels their sidewalk and a person slips and falls at that location. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the November 30, 2006 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $674,548.67. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill ABSENT: Trustees Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the December 12, 2006 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $2,091,473.26. MOVED: Trustees Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill ABSENT: Trustees Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED CONSENT AGENDA It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the December 12, 2006 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented. A. Elk Grove Park District/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees in the amount of $4,075 for the clubhouse renovation project at Fox Run Golf Links at 333 Plum Grove Road. B. HTE VAR, Atlanta, GA – Award a purchase contract for the purchase and maintenance of a new IBM i5 (Model 520) computer in an amount not to exceed $40,070. C. Constellation New Energy, Chicago, IL – Concur with the Village Manager’s prior authorization to award an electrical energy contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for water/sewer electrical energy supply and associated requirements. D. Municipal Building/Interior Painting/Carpet Replacement – Award contracts to the following responsive and responsible bidders: Pecover Decorating Services, Inc., Aurora, IL – Award a service contract for the interior painting in an amount not to exceed $69,795.00; and OEC Business Interiors, Inc., Elmhurst, IL – Award a purchase contract for the installation of carpeting in an amount not to exceed $127,912.92. E. Richards-Wilcox, Inc., Aurora, IL – Waive the formal bidding process and award a contract for the replacement of filing cabinets in the Administration and Finance offices of the Municipal Building under the GSA contract pricing in an amount not to exceed $45,831.71. F. OEC Business Interiors, Inc., Elmhurst, IL – Award a purchase contract to design, install and purchase office work stations in the Administration and Finance offices of the Municipal Building in an amount not to exceed $133,102.48. G. Landmeier Public Works Garage, 666 Landmeier Road – Remove the re-roofing project from the Capital Replacement Fund; Amend the Capital Projects Fund by including the re-roofing project as an approved project; and Authorize a budget increase of $180,000 in the Capital Projects Fund for the re-roofing. H. CSR Roofing, Oak Brook, IL – Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the re-roofing of the Landmeier Public Works Garage in an amount not to exceed $172,600 from the Capital Projects Fund; and Authorize $180,000 from the Capital Projects Budget to fund this project. The contract award is $163,600, plus a contingency fund of $9,000.