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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/22/2002 - 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 JANUARY 22, 2002 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8:00 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, Chris Prochno Absent: None Also Present Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Johnson led the Board and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on January 8, 2002 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES January 15, 2002 - The Mayor attended a Civic Committee luncheon in Chicago at which Senator Peter Fitzgerald spoke of the recent situation at Enron and the O'Hare Airport situation. An excellent debate took place between the Senator and Alderman Burton Natarus regarding the airport issues. January 21, 2002 - Mayor Johnson, the Village Manager and Director of Engineering and Community Development met with State Senator Patrick O'Malley, a gubernatorial candidate in the Primary Election. The Senator was given a tour of the Elk Grove community and shown first hand what the impact of O'Hare expansion would mean to Elk Grove Village. The Mayor has extended invitations to all the candidates. Mayor Johnson stated that candidate Roland Burris has indicated he might also accept the Mayor's invitation. The Mayor said this would afford an opportunity to talk with the decision makers of the future and to give them a first hand account of why such a strong stance has been taken against O'Hare expansion. January 10, 2002 - Attended and spoke to the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission. Trustees Petri and Lissner were thanked for offering this opportunity to the Mayor. Press Release - A press release was issued today thanking State Representative Terry Parke for his introduction of House Bill 3735 to require age identification of each patron prior to the sale of alcohol in package good stores throughout all of Illinois. This practice has been successful in the Village of Elk Grove and would be more so if done Statewide. The Village and Elk Grove businesses have been asked by Representative Parke to testify in Springfield on his behalf. 1 1-22-02 Liquor Licenses - The alcohol compliance check recently conducted by the Elk Grove Police Department resulted in a 968 compliance rate. Fourteen out of fifteen sit-down restaurants passed the check. A public hearing will be scheduled before the Liquor Commission to hear testimony of the owners of the restaurant that failed. In Memoriam - Mayor Johnson expressed sorrow on the death of Mr. Robert E. Phillips and extended deepest sympathy to his family. Mr. Phillips served as member of the Zoning Board of Appeals since September 1977 when appointed by former Village President, Charles J. Zettek. Reappointment by then President Gallitano in March of 1995 was followed by appointment as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals on September 12, 1995. He was reappointed by Mayor Johnson in May of 2001 and resigned his position in October 2001. Mr. Phillips was remembered for his outstanding service and the many long hours he devoted to the Village. His leadership and devotion to this Village will be missed. Memorial donations can be directed to the Brother Philip Kennedy Charity Care Endowment of Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Trustee Lissner watched the Plan Commission meeting on Channel 6 and commended Trustee Feichter and the Information Committee for continuing with the tradition of televising the Plan Commission meetings. Chairman Glass and the Plan Commission members were mentioned for their professionalism and fairness during the meeting. The public hearing has to do with the annexation petition of Alexian Brothers Medical Center for land near Itasca Meadows. Trustee Feichter announced the next meeting of the Sister Cities Committee will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. The revised dates for the proposed Sister City visit are September 19 through 29, 2002. Airline fares and interested participants are currently being reviewed and confirmed. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the January 22, 2002 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $502,500.53. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Planning Resources, Inc. , Wheaton, IL - Award a professional servicecontract for Phase 2 engineering studies for Local Landscape Improvements-Spring 2002, in a total contract amount not to exceed $14, 842 from the ICRC Fund. B. TranSystems Corporation, Schaumburg, IL - Award a professional service contract for Phase 2 engineering for the Local Street Lighting Program in an amount not to exceed $38, 108 from the ICRC Fund. C. Lebenson Advanced Systems, Gurnee, IL - Award a contract ,for provision of OTG electronic document management software and hardware and professional implementation services in a total contract amount not to exceed $56, 977. D. 2002 Street Maintenance Program - Adopt Resolution No. 7-02 entitled "A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE"; and 2 1-22-02 • Approve the use of an additional $34,000 of General Corporate Funds from the FY 02/03 Budget for the 2002 Street Maintenance Program; and • Approve the 2002 Street Maintenance Program as recommended by the Capital Improvements Committee to resurface 10.1 miles of streets; and • Authorize Village Staff to advertise and accept bids on work included in this program. E. General Obligation Bonds - Adopt Resolution No. 8-02 entitled, "A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE PROPOSED REFUNDING OF OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D and E. " MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI Item d. - A meeting was held with Public Works on January 10, 2002 regarding the 2002 Street Program. This item was adopted under Item 6D on the Consent Agenda. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL No Report 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Executive Session - The Personnel Committee will meet in Executive Session on Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. 11. RECYCLING 6 WASTE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO No Report 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FEICHTER Zoning Board of Appeals - Trustee Feichter reported Chairman Paul Kaplan of the Zoning Board of Appeals had contacted him saying the ZBA would be interested in televising the public hearings when there is an appropriate meeting and if the petitioner would be comfortable and not threatened being on TV. Mayor Johnson discussed the benefits of televising the various meetings and public hearings. Mayor Johnson commented on the time and efforts put forth by the Plan Commission members, and in particular, Chairman John Glass who has served on the Plan Commission for over twenty-five years. 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Items 6A and 6B on this evening's Consent Agenda awarded professional service contracts for landscaping and lighting for the next phase in the Business Park. Information Meeting - A public information meeting will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2002 from 3:00 p.m. to 6: 00 p.m. regarding the Devon/Tonne Intersection Improvements. 3 1-22-02 Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Commission is scheduled on Thursday, February 7, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room. Mayor Johnson stated he had been informed that pricing for the new streetlights would be brought before the Board for approval at a February Board Meeting. The streetlights will be installed sometime in April in the section north of Landmeier to Higgins Road. The streetlights are available for viewing and are lit in both daytime and evening in the WHYTECLIFF Subdivision located near the Super Kmart. Signage and fencing with the brick pillars on Elk Grove Boulevard, W. Glenn Trail and Virginia is progressing. The Industrial Park and Residential Enhancement projects are looking good and moving forward. Public Hearing Announcement - Trustee Dill announced that at 8 :00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 the Plan Commission would conduct a public hearing (PC Docket 02-2) in the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building to consider text amendments to the Elk Grove Zoning Ordinance 2410 relative to regulations pertaining to detached accessory structures and fences. All persons are invited to attend. 14. YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room. 15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Parade Commission will be held at 5:45 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room (February 4, 2002) . East Peoria, Illinois - A number of Parade Commissioners will be attending the East Peoria Board meeting on January 29, 2002 to present a plaque in appreciation of East Peoria's assistance in the planning of the 2001 Elk Grove Village parade. 2002 The Spirit of America Parade - June 15, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 17 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Regional Cable Group is scheduled on February 7, 2002. Attempts are being made to reschedule that meeting. b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Community Blood Drive - The first Blood Drive of 2002 will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2002 at the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. Appointments can be made by calling the Health Department at 847-357-4240. Walk-ins are always welcome. Meeting - Trustee Czarnik related that a Community Service Board meeting held on January 17, 2002 included a presentation by FRIENDS Animal Assisted Therapy that proved to be very enjoyable. Volunteers and their three dogs demonstrated how the nationally certified and trained therapy dogs provide therapy and activities to the special needs population and what a difference it makes in 4 1-22-02 the lives of those people in senior care centers, hospitals and so forth. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON Public Hearing - A public hearing will be called before the Liquor Commission in February. The date has not yet been determined. d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - MAYOR JOHNSON No report 19. ORDINANCE, RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER No report 22. NEW BUSINESS None A Committee of the Whole meeting will be held prior to the regular Village Board meeting on February 12, 2002. Mayor Johnson asked the members of the Village Board to be prepared to choose a date for a budget hearing in March. A tentative date of Tuesday March 19th was mentioned. AUDIENCE - 8:20 p.m. No Response 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Dill AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED Ann I. Walsh Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Mayor 5 1-22-02