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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/09/1998 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT 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, JUNE 9, 1998 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8 :30 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present : President : Craig B. Johnson; Trustees : Nancy J. Czarnik, Bart K. Dill, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent : Patton L. Feichter Also Present : Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Johnson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. President Johnson announced that there will be a continuation of tonight' s Committee of the Whole meeting following this meeting. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 26, 1998 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Johnson stated that before the audience participation portion of the meeting he will be making a Public Statement on behalf of the Village Board regarding the Chicago Bears. June 3 . 1998 - The President, Trustee Prochno and the Village Manager attended a Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) meeting to review the long range planning of the organization. June 4. 1998 - The President and the Village Manager had a luncheon meeting with Cook County Commissioner Carl Hansen and Cook County Board President, John Stroger. This was an opportunity to get to know each other and to keep the line of communication open with the County. June 9 . 1998 - The President, Trustee Prochno, Trustee Dill and the Village Manager along with representative of the Elk Grove Police Department attended a DARE graduation at Queen of the Rosary School. June 9. 1998 - The President, the Village Manger and the Assistant Village Manager attended the inaugural meeting of the Policy Committee for the study of the Northwest Corridor Transportation Line, which will extend the Blue Line from Chicago to Hoffman Estates. The consultants will be putting together a 1 6-09-98 long term plan and hope to have everything in place within ten (10) months. Senator Carol Moseley-Braun was able to get this plan on the potential "to do" list instead of being an after thought with Congress. Information was received today that the City of Chicago wants to join in looking at this project . Trustee Dill reported that he and Trustee Petri attended the United Way Annual luncheon in May. Trustee Dill expressed his congratulations to Trustee Prochno and her husband Alex on their wedding anniversary and a Happy Birthday to Trustee Prochno. Trustee Dill thanked the Board and members of staff for their sentiments on his recent illness. Trustee Petri reported on his attendance at the United Way luncheon. He also reported on his meeting last Friday with a group from New Guinea, who were amazed with Elk Grove Village as this was a real cultural change. They live in mostly grass huts in New Guinea. The group is on their way to a five (5) week meeting in Rome. Truqtep r7arnik reported that she attended Queen of the Rosary Church on Sunday where the group from New Guinea shared their songs with the congregation. Trustee Czarnik introduced herself to them and it was a nice meeting of peoples. Trustee Prochno reported that she is still receiving compliments on the Memorial Day ceremony and that people want it to be an annual event. President Johnson announced that the July 14, 1998 Board meeting will be a very short meeting as the Board will be honoring Brother Philip Kennedy former CEO of Alexian Brothers for many years for his contributions. There will not be the opportunity for public comments or questions. This is an advance notice of the change of procedures for that evening, however everyone is invited to come and celebrate with the Board for everything that Brother Kennedy has done for this community. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 9, 1998 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $790,318.31. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. To + y Avenue ; Station R habil ; a ;on Project - Approve the Balancing Change Order with a net decrease of $15, 742 . 62 for a total project cost of $182, 057 .38; and Genco TndUstrieg. Inc. - Approve a Final Pay Estimate for the project in the amount of $14, 788. 13 . B. Plan Commission Public Hearin - Authorize a public hearing to hear the petition of Shinnyo-En USA to annex and obtain a Special Use Permit for certain property located at 120 East Devon Avenue for the purpose of constructing and operating a religious temple. 2 6-09-98 C. Chief of Police/Annual Conferen= - Authorize the Chief of Police to attend the international Association of Police Chiefs annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 17 through 22, 1998 at a cost not to exceed $1, 431. D. Letter of Credit/MFS - Adopt Resolution No. 21-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RELEASING IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 004545 FROM NORWEST BANK NEBRASKA, EXPIRING JUNE 8, 1998, IN THE AMOUNT OF $5, 000 .00 (ACCEPTED BY RES. NO. 23- 97) AND ACCEPTING IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 970804, FROM NATIONSBANK, N.A. , IN THE AMOUNT OF $5, 000 . 00 EXPIRING MAY 20, 1999 TO SECURE OBLIGATIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT OF CHICAGO FIBER OPTIC CORPORATION d/b/a METROPOLITAN FIBER SYSTEMS OF CHICAGO, INC. (- MFS-).-E. TDOT Ag m n /Bikeway Project - Adopt Resolution No. 22-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9, 020 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BIKEWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON PLUM GROVE ROAD PROJECT NO. STPTE-OOD1 (383) SECTION 94-00036-00- SG. " F. Prevailing Rate of Wages - Adopt Resolution No. 23-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR WORKMEN ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT. " G. Villacre Codem nd _d/T 1 omm ni .a ' ons Tax - Adopt Ordinance No. 2645 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 8E. MUNICIPAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ALLOWING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO AUTHORIZE AN ALTERNATE REMITTANCE REQUIREMENTS." H. Village Manag / nn ,a Conference - Authorize the Village Manager to attend the International City/County Managers Association annual conference in Orlando, Florida from October 24 through October 28, 1998 at a cost not to exceed $1, 600 . I. American Housing Partners/Dis-Annex - Adopt Ordinance No. 2646 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2564 DULY PASSED AND APPROVED ON MAY 27, 1997 THEREBY AUTHORIZING DIS-ANNEXING OF PROPERTY WHICH HAD BEEN ANNEXED TO THE VILLAGE PURSUANT TO PETITION OF AMERICAN HOUSING PARTNERS. " J. AT&T Wireless Services. Inc. /Alexian Brothers Medical Center Adopt Ordinance No. 2647 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES, INC. TO PERMIT THE PLACEMENT OF A PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE (PCS) FACILITY AT ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER, 800 BIESTERFIELD ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J." MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 7 . REGULAR AGENDA A) Goodfriend & Associates-Sign Variation - Laurie Goodfriend explained to the Board the reasons why a six (6) month extension 3 6-09-98 was necessary for the temporary sign on the Gullo Shopping Center property. She noted that there is still a 20%- vacancy, a 9500 square foot unit and Outlot 2 . President Johnson stated that if there should be a request in October for additional time it would have to be a sign substantially smaller in size, such as a sign on the windows for example. Motion to grant a request for a temporary variation from the sign ordinance to permit the installation of a single faced, freestanding real estate sign on property located at 110-160 Biesterfield Road through October 31, 1998. MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Dill, Lissner Petri, Prochno, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED President Johnson announced that Crown Books will not be moving into the Town Center as was expected due to certain financial dealings through the corporation. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER Agenda stems - It was requested that item a. be renamed Landmeier Public Works Improvement; and to add item e. West Side Garage Improvement and item f. Salt Creek Improvement. President Johnson recognized Russ Stahl, President of the Elk Grove Lions Club and Ron Foster, President of the Park District Board who were representing the Elk Grove Lions Club. Messrs . Stahl and Foster presented a check in the amount of $1,500.00 from the Lions Club to the Youth Commission. Trustee Prochno accepted the check on behalf of the Commission. Mr. Stahl stated that the Lions Club did very well financially this year and will be making various contributions . He further stated that the Lions Club will continue supporting the DARE program and the Community Spirit Award. President Johnson and Trustee Prochno expressed their appreciation for the donation. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Taxi Cab Licensing Procedures - The Committee met on May 27, 1997 and heard testimony from the three (3) taxi companies licensed in the Village. The Village Attorney has had some conversation with the companies and believes that the existing ordinance seems to be sufficient, however, he will review the transcript of the hearing and then make a presentation to the full Board. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 8:54 P.M. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss litigation. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MEETING RESUMED - 8:59 P.M. The meeting resumed at 8 :59 p.m. with all members present as stated at the beginning of the meeting with the exception of Trustee Feichter. 4 6-09-98 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No report. 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CZARNIK America Recycles - November 15, 1998 has been designated as the 2nd Annual America Recycles Day in Illinois. The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) has formed an ad-hoc committee of recycling coordinators to plan events for the communities. The Village Sanitarian, Michael Cavallini is serving on that committee. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL No report. 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at 6 : 00 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room. The Chairman of each of the focus groups will be in attendance as well as the consultant . 14. YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Student Survey - The Commission met on Saturday, June 6, 1998 at 8 : 00 a.m. and discussed the results of the Student Survey. It was stressed that this was an unscientific study, and Trustee Prochno feels that due to the amount of publicity for the study it may have done a disservice to the Park District while they are going through the process of considering a Teen Skate Board Park. There was clearly not a majority of positive response to the question of wanting a skate board park Consideration of gender response was also not a part of the survey. Trustee Prochno stated that the study should not effect the decisions of the Park Board. Lions Donation - Trustee Prochno again thanked the Elk Grove Lion' s Club for their donation to the Youth Commission. 15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Parade - Trustee Czarnik reminded everyone that the Elk Grove Home Town Parade will be on Fathers Day, June 21, 1998 beginning at 1:30 p.m. The Route begins on Tonne Road and Elk Grove Boulevard and continues West on the Boulevard to the Rotaryfest. The Grand Marshall is Darlene Greaves; there will be over 100 units, 14 floats, 11 bands or Drum & Bugle Corps, and many other attractions. In keeping with the 70' s and 80' s theme, Bob Love who lead the Chicago Bulls in scoring during the 1970' s is riding with David Nyc in his Corvette Convertible. Benny, the Bulls' mascot, will also be in attendance. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No report . 17 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER No report. 5 6-09-98 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER Meetina Schedule - The next meeting of the Regional Committee will take place in Palatine on Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Spirit Award - The latest Village Newsletter contained nomination forms, which can be completed and sent to the Community Service Office. Red Cross Shelter Operation Training - The training sessions were completed on May 28, 1998. There were fifteen (15) participants who found the sessions to be informative and enlightening. Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Community Service Board will be held on Thursday, June 18, 1998 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the lower level of the Municipal Building. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - PRESIDENT JOHNSON Liquor Licenses - Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2648 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-3-7, NUMBER OF LICENSES OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS "B" LIQUOR LICENSES (WALGREEN COMPANY) ." MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Lissner, ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED d. CAMELOT COMMITTEE - PRESIDENT JOHNSON Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the committee will be held in July. The Camelot Celebration will take place on September 19, 1998 with costumes optional. 19. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS The President requested the removal of item a. and b. from the agenda. 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER Arlington Heights Road - The Cook County Highway Department has scheduled significant roadway construction for 1-1/4 miles of Arlington Heights Road, from north of Oakton Street to Cosman Road. There will be one lane of traffic in each direction with expected significant delays during the morning and afternoon rush hours. The project is anticipated to run from June 15 through November 20, 1998 . Notification has been distributed to residents and businesses who will be effected. 6 6-09-98 22 . NEW BUSINESS Position Classification - Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2649 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (POLICE OFFICER) ." MOVED: Trustee Prochno SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Lissner ABSENT: Trustee Feichter, MOTION CARRIED 9:11 P.M. Chicago Bears - President Johnson read a Public Statement to update the community with respect to the status of the potential Bears development. (A copy of the complete statement is attached hereto and made a part hereof. ) AUDIENCE - 9:19 P.M. Mr. James Goranson, 289 Edgeware Road addressed the Board voicing his support for the Board on the issue of the possibility of a Bears stadium, stating that the Board will do what is in the best interest of the Village. Mr. Robert DiDomenico, 578 Jersey Lane questioned the Board regarding a surcharge on cellular phones for use of 911; west side garage landscaping; no parking sign removal; truck traffic on Biesterfield and Meacham Roads; and usage of the Bears stadium other than for football . 23 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Dill AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Lissner, Petri, Prochno ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Village President 7 6-09-98