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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/13/2008 - COMMUNITY CHARACTER COALITION, K. RUNDQUIST & J. AREY PROCLAMATIONS, 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 MAY 13, 2008 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:10 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Mayor invited the Cub Scouts in the audience to lead the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on April 22, 2008 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 Mayor Johnson commended the Elk Grove High School staff and Elk Grove Police Department for a phenomenal job in handling a situation at the school two weeks ago whereby an individual left a threatening message in the high school. Mayor Johnson read the contents of a letter to the editor, published in the Daily Herald, which was written by Elk Grove resident Matt Matusiak. The letter addressed the Canadian National Railroad acquisition of rail line and pointed out the lack of support of our fight against O’Hare expansion by those towns fighting the acquisition. Mayor Johnson commented that the difference between that situation and the O’Hare Airport expansion is that Chicago is coming into our community and trying to take our land. Mayor Johnson attended the following events: April 25, 2008 – Elk Grove Village Awards Banquet May 3, 2008 – Coffee with the Mayor and Board May 3, 2008 – Alexian Brothers Medical Center Annual Ball May 8, 2008 – Taped a Comcast program on the upcoming bike race May 8, 2008 – Ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arlington Heights Village Hall with Trustee Prochno, and Village Manager Rummel. Mayor Johnson commented that the construction of Elk Grove’s addition to the Village Hall is on time and on budget. An April 10 2009 ribbon cutting and tours on April 11, 2009 are planned. Barbara Hengels, President of the Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove, introduced three students from Mead Junior High School. Certificates were presented to each of the students who had conducted fundraisers during this year. They collected 800 pairs of jeans for homeless students during a “Jeans for Teens” event and over $22,000 from a Cancer Walk held at the school. Oath of Office – Police Chief Stephen Schmidt introduced Jeffrey T. Andrzejewski of the Elk Grove Police Department. Officer Andrzejewski joined the Police Department in 1990 and is newly promoted to the position of Police Sergeant. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Police Sergeant Jeffrey T. Andrzejewski. Proclamation – Mayor Johnson invited Elk Grove teacher Ken Rundquist to join him at the podium and explained that Mr. Rundquist, who began teaching at the high school in 1966 and is the only employee who has taught at the high school from the day it opened until the present, has announced plans to retire on June 6, 2008. Mayor Johnson issued a Proclamation honoring Mr. Rundquist for his dedication and commitment to his students and proclaimed Mr. Rundquist as an Honored Citizen of Elk Grove Village. Mayor Johnson proclaimed June 6, 2008 as “Ken Rundquist Day.” The Mayor then presented Mr. Rundquist with a “Key to the Village.” K. Rundquist expressed his appreciation to the Board. Scholarship Presentation – Dave Compitello, member of the Character Counts Coalition and Chairman of the 2008 Elk Grove Fallen Soldier Memorial Scholarship Committee joined Mayor Johnson to present scholarships to the following Elk Grove winners who are graduating high school seniors. Congratulatory certificates were presented to each of their parents: $2000.00 - Jeff Keegan who will attend University of Illinois-Champaign IL. $2000.00 - Bailey Mary Seaholm who will attend Winona State College $5000.00 - JoAnn Holmen who will attend Purdue University The Mayor reminded the audience that the Soldier Memorial Fund scholarship program was established in recognition of four young people who gave up their lives for our freedom while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan. The Mayor announced that the 2008 Alexian Brothers Medical Center Tour of Elk Grove bike race would be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Scholarship Fund and to the Heart of the Marine Foundation. Community Character Coalition – A youth celebration was held this evening in recognition of the youth groups who have participated in various activities related to the six pillars of character. Barbara Hengels President of the Community Character Coalition introduced each student group. Certificates were presented to each student and group in recognition of their yearlong projects. The students represented Cub Scout Troop 495, Link School, Queen of the Rosary, Stevenson School, Grove Junior High School, and three students who each coordinated individual projects. A group picture was taken with the Mayor, and an Elk Grove Village chocolate memento was given to each student. Barbara Hengels spoke of the Community Character Coalition and the support received from the Village. The Coalition will meet with members of the business community at the Kenneth Young Center at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Further information can be obtained on the web site. Proclamation – Mayor Johnson invited Elk Grove High School teacher James Arey and several students in the public practicum program to join him at the podium. Mayor Johnson spoke highly of Mr. Arey and of his dedication and involvement with his students and the practicum program. It was noted Mr. Arey would not be teaching in that program next year. Mayor Johnson read a Proclamation proclaiming May 16, 2008 as “Public Service Day” in honor of James Arey. A “Key to the Village” was presented to James Arey in honor of his many contributions. Mr. Arey spoke of his love of the students and expressed his appreciation to the Board and community. Trustee Franke reported on his attendance at the Citizen’s Police Academy stating he had been introduced to information regarding the Identification Section, various gangs, and a demonstration and the work done by the Police dog. Trustee Franke reported he had toured the Kenneth Young Center on Friday, May 9, 2008, which was very informative. Trustee Petri stated he was pleased and proud of the young people who attended tonight’s meeting. Trustee Czarnik reported the Christus Victor Lutheran Church hosted the Elk Grove Interfaith Council’s Annual Prayer Breakfast on May 1, 2008. The breakfast was well attended. Trustee Czarnik stated Boy Scout Troop 95 held their annual Pancake Breakfast on May 4, 2008. Trustee Feichter reported he and Trustee Prochno attended the grand opening ceremony of the Greater Woodfield Association’s new headquarters located at Meacham Road and Woodfield Drive. Trustee Feichter noted the latest flyer from that Association included information on the upcoming summer programs and the August bike race. Trustee Prochno added that information on the bike race was also displayed in the Greater Woodfield Association meeting room. Trustee Prochno reported on her attendance at the following events: School District 59 Foundation Fundraiser Comedy Night at the Belvedere Banquet facility on Friday, April 11, 2008; The Mount Prospect Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 1, 2008; The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Arlington Heights Village Hall on Thursday, May 8, 2008; The Cub Scout Troop 95 Pancake Breakfast; The 4th Classic car show at the Elk Grove High School parking lot on Sunday May 5, 2008 ; and noted the Elk Grove High School Musical Booster club sponsored a car wash and plant sale on Sunday May 5, 2008. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the April 30, 2008 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $337,827.87. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 13, 2008 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $2,040,167.19. MOVED: Trustees Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED