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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/17/2007 - 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 17, 2007 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Also Present: Village Manager, Raymond R. Rummel; 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 Tuesday, June 19, 2007 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED Appointment - Mayor Johnson requested concurrence of the Board to appoint Zoning Board of Appeals Board member, Jeffrey C. Franke, as Village Board Trustee. Motion to concur with the Mayor’s nomination and appointment of Jeffrey C. Franke as Village Trustee with a term ending April 2009. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson explained that Trustee Bart K. Dill had recently resigned due to health and family circumstances leaving a vacancy on the Board. The current Board has been together for 10 years and Trustee Dill would be missed. Mayor Johnson thanked the Trustees and community for their recommendations and noted twenty-four citizens had submitted applications for the Trustee position. The Mayor stated this was a difficult decision as the Board was making a decision on behalf of the Elk Grove residents. Mayor Johnson said that as time goes on the community would understand the nomination and accept Mr. Franke as if the residents had elected him. The Mayor extended his appreciation to Mr. Franke for volunteering to serve as Village Trustee and for giving up family time to serve the community. Oath of Office – Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Jeffrey C. Franke upon his appointment to the office of Elk Grove Village Trustee. Trustee Franke took his seat upon the dais and addressed the Board and audience expressing his commitment to the Village and his appreciation to be chosen as Village Trustee. 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 28, 2007 – Mayor Johnson reported he attended the Elk Grove Rotary Club luncheon and was present for the inauguration of the new president of the Rotary Club, William Beaupre. It was noted that this year’s Rotaryfest was very successful. July 17, 2007 – Village Manager Rummel and Deputy Village Manager Roan accompanied the Mayor at the Greater O’Hare Elk Grove Chamber luncheon to discuss the August Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove bike race. The Mayor sent greetings to Bernadette Coppola who moved to Elk Grove from England and had recently visited with the Mayor. Ms. Coppola faithfully watches Channel 6 and the Board meetings. Zoning Board of Appeals - The appointment of Jeffrey Franke as Village Trustee will result in a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Johnson asked that anyone interested in being considered should contact the Mayor’s Office (847-357-4030) or obtain an application at the Administration Counter of the Village Hall. Mandatory Carding - Mayor Johnson stated the State of Tennessee has adopted a statewide mandatory carding law for purchase of packaged liquor to be effective July 1, 2007. The Mayor referred to Elk Grove Village’s mandatory I.D. ordinance for packaged liquor sales that was adopted approximately five years ago. Elk Sculpture - Mayor Johnson commented on the picture of Elk Grove’s new elk statue, which is located outside of the municipal building. The picture was featured on the “money saver coupon” book included in the newspaper. O’Hare Airport – Mayor Johnson reported on a recent Daily Herald article published on July 8, 2007 and the editorial featured a few days later discussing the problems of the O’Hare expansion. The Mayor said that what has been said all along is coming to fruition – the project is far more costly than expected, Chicago cannot meet the delay savings promised, they cannot give the guaranteed capacity. Not one inch of new concrete has been laid for a new runway. Mayor Johnson stated on June 29th, the Courts stopped Chicago from demolishing homes in Bensenville and a formal hearing will be held towards the end of the month. The Mayor closed his report saying the airport fight is long from over and the Board will continue its efforts as in the past. Trustee Prochno announced the finalists have been selected for the Lions/Lionesses Scholarships. The winners would be contacted and invited to attend the August 21, 2007 Village Board meeting. The Elk Grove Police Department sponsors the Rock “n” Bowl event that will continue every Tuesday until mid-August. Admission is $10.00 and is held from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Trustee Feichter announced the location of the Community Character Coalition meetings has permanently changed from the Advantage Bank to the Sheila Ray Center beginning on the first Tuesday in August (August 7, 2007). Meetings will continue to be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 17, 2007 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,783,468.26 MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 30, 2007 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $471,448.55 MOVED: Trustees Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED CONSENT AGENDA It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the July 17, 2007 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented. A. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for their powerhouse expansion project in the amount of $114,115. B. Living Hope Church, 777 Meacham Road/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for the demolition phase of their remodeling project in the amount of $91.00. C. Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 Elk Grove Boulevard/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive the temporary Class A Liquor License fee and all other associated fees for the annual “Bistro” fundraiser to be held on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15, 2007 in the amount of $3,000. D. Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive the temporary Class D Liquor License fee and all other associated fees for their Annual Octoberfest to be held on Friday, September 28, 2007 in the amount of $2,200.00 E. The Salvation Army, 1000 Pratt Boulevard/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive the Village’s vehicle sticker fee for the period May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008 in the amount of $845.00. F. Elementary School District 59 Foundation/Circus Event – Grant a request to authorize the hosting of a circus event and provide associated fee waivers for the Kelly Miller Circus at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit for an event to be held on Friday, September 14, and Saturday, September 15, 2007 in the amount of $375.00. G. Elk Grove Lions Club/Waive Fee – Concur with prior authorization of a request to waive the fee for use of a fire hydrant for non-firefighting purposes for their 4th of July celebration in the amount of $75.00. H. Easement Variation/939 David Lane – 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’) on the northeast part of the ten foot (10’) public utility easement. I. Easement Variation/934 Carswell Court – Grant a variation from the Village Code, Section 8-12B-1-1D, “Easements”, to permit the construction of a garage which will encroach four feet (4’) into a ten foot (10’) public utility easement on the north side of the lot. J. Shore Galleries, Lincolnwood, IL – Grant a request to waive the formal bidding process and award a purchase contract for the purchase of 60,000 rounds of carbine .223 ammunition in an amount of $11,623.00.