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TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13, 2007
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson;
Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, 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 Village Board Meeting held on October 23, 2007 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
November 23, 2007 Tree Lighting - Mayor Johnson reminded the community that the annual tree lighting ceremony is scheduled to be held in the Town Center on Friday, November 23, 2007
at 5:30 p.m. which will include fireworks, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus.
November 24, 2007 – The Mayor, Village Manager Raymond Rummel, Trustees Czarnik, Feichter and Lissner attended the grand opening of Equinox, one of the largest data processing centers
in the country. Equinox Company has invested over $150 million into our community.
Coffee with the Mayor and Board was held in the Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday November 3, 2007 and was very well attended.
Rupley School - Mayor Johnson attended the 50th Anniversary celebration of his grade school alma mater, Rupley School, on Sunday, November 4, 2007.
TOPA - The Mayor and Village Attorney participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of the TOPA Tavern and Grill restaurant. The Mayor encouraged residents to visit
TOPA and all the fine restaurants in Elk Grove Village.
Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Bike Race – Mayor Johnson informed the audience that, following stringent drug testing of the participants in the August 2007 Alexian Brothers Tour
of Elk Grove races, the overall winner, Australian Nathan O’Neill, had failed the drug test. Traces of a prescription appetite suppressant were found in O’Neill’s system. While professional
bike racers are allowed to use this drug in the off-season, that drug cannot be used during competition.
O’Neill has been fired from the Health Net Pro Cycling Team and banned from professional racing for two years. As is the set policy of the Alexian Brothers Tour of
Elk Grove, O’Neill is banned from participating in the Elk Grove bike race for life. O’Neill has returned the $33,500 prize money.
Mayor Johnson announced that second place finisher, Mike Friedman, a member of Team Slipstream powered by Chipotle, has been declared the new winner of the 2007 race and will receive
the prize money and winner’s jersey on July 31, 2008 at the 2008 pre-race event.
Consent Agenda Item T. The Mayor mentioned that Consent Agenda Item T. approved a Class 6B Resolution for a new business investment in the Business Park. The new business plans to
purchase property at 1350 Estes Avenue and demolish the existing 367,000 square foot building to construct a new 671,000 square foot building in its place. The facility will have a
value of $42,000,000 and will create over 500 full-time and almost 150 part time jobs. Mayor Johnson stated this is just another example of how vibrant and strong our Business Park
is.
O’Hare Airport Update– A recent Tribune article reported the FAA had announced the flight caps at O’Hare Airport would stay in place until Chicago completes the full expansion project.
Mayor Johnson related that based on a Fox TV survey, 62% of the public polled answered Chicago should not continue with the O’Hare expansion.
The Mayor spoke of the increased costs of the expansion and pointed out that the new northern runway would not increase flight capacity. The first phase of the expansion is $1.3 billion
over budget and five years behind schedule.
Chicago sought additional funding from United and American Airlines but has been denied. Chicago claims the expansion is necessary in order to alleviate the flight delays and to allow
competition from other airlines into O’Hare. The Mayor noted United and American are seeking help from Congress to obtain first rights to new flights if the O’Hare flight caps are lifted.
Those airlines currently hold 85% of all flights at O’Hare. Mayor Johnson stated the plan to expand O’Hare Airport is not working.
Trustee Lissner quoted statistics from a November article in Governing Magazine relating to RedLight Photo enforcement. Sioux Falls South Dakota reported there has been a definite decrease
in violations since installing traffic cameras in that town. Accidents are also decreasing.
Trustee Prochno reported she attended the Sunday, November 11, 2007 Veterans Day observation at the VFW Hall. Also in attendance were Mayor Johnson, Trustees Czarnik, Lissner, and
Feichter.
It was noted that the Elk Grove Park District had adopted a policy, whereby, any service person home on leave is given the opportunity to work out at the Pavilion for no charge. The
Park District was commended for that service.
Trustee Feichter reported in addition to attending the Sunday, November 11, 2007 Veterans Day ceremony he attended a special Veterans Day event sponsored by the Elk Grove Baptist Church
on November 11th. The congregation had invited soldiers serving in the armed services to partake in the event. Approximately 300 people attended. It was noted that the members of
the Church had complimented the Village Board for their support, with special recognition going to Trustee Petri.
Trustee Feichter reported he and Trustee Petri had attended the DARE graduation at Link School on Monday, November 12, 2007.
Trustee Feichter announced that Barbara Hengels, of School District 54, had been elected President of the Community Character Coalition. Past President Birdie Bisceglie will remain
active in the organization and will serve as an officer in another capacity.
Trustee Franke expressed his appreciation to residents who attended last Saturday’s “Coffee with the Mayor and Board.”
Mayor Johnson stated that at tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting the Village Board discussed and reviewed this year’s tax levy information. The Mayor explained that the Village
portion of the Levy would be decreased by one percent (1%) and there would be no increase to Village fees. The Village is in good financial shape. Mayor Johnson stated he is proud
of the work done by the Board and staff.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the October 31, 2007 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $582,463.70.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the November 13, 2007 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,871,638.88.
MOVED: Trustees Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the November 13, 2007 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented.
A. Elk Grove Village Public Library/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for the renovation of the entrance area, checkout area, circulation department workroom and both
lobby washrooms at 1001 Wellington Avenue, in the amount of $4,138.
B. Elk Grove Park District/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for the reconstruction of Udall Park on Willow Lane, which includes grading and parking lot improvements,
in the amount of $7,500.
C. Living Hope Church, 777 Meacham Road/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for their electrical remodeling project of their gymnasium in the amount of $80.00.
D. Living Hope Church, 777 Meacham Road/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for their roof repair and replacement project in the amount of $395.00.
E. Living Hope Church, 777 Meacham Road/Waive Fees – Grant a request to waive permit fees for the replacement of their furnace, and upgrades to their gym stage, gym curtain wall and
electrical system in the amount of $416.
F. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road/Waive Fees - Grant a request to waive permit fees for their medical mall and patient bed tower project at in the amount of $427,974.25.
G. Illinois Municipal League - Authorize payment of $1,770.00 in membership dues for Fiscal Year 2007-2008.
H. New York Import(Ambica Import, Inc.), 1695 Elmhurst Avenue/Warehouse Sale- Grant a request to hold their annual Christmas Warehouse Sale during business hours from November 14, 2007
through December 31, 2007