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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/28/1998 - 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, JULY 28, 1998 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8 : 00 P.M. 1. ROLL CALL: Present : President: 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 Deputy Village Clerk, Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. 2 . INVOCATION The Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 14, 1998 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 13 . 1998 The President appeared on the John Calloway Show (Channel 11) to discuss the impact of O'Hare Airport receiving military slots to be used for additional commercial use in the future. President Johnson thanked Senator Moseley-Braun and Senator Richard Durbin for fighting on behalf of the Village and the entire community around O'Hare Airport to minimize the impact these additional airflights will have. They have been successful in reducing the number of inflights that were originally proposed. July 15. 1998 - Attended the Grand Re-opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the Elk Grove Theater. The President introduced Mr. Willis Johnson who on behalf of the Elk Grove Theater presented the Village with a check in the amount of $2, 710 . 00 . This represents the entire proceeds of that evening and is being donated towards the Village's beautification project. Oath of Office - Chief MacArthur introduced five Fire Department members who were recently promoted and read a brief profile on each of them. President Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Douglas C. Goostree and David L. Miller promoted to the rank of Captain; and Scott L. Miller, Edward Ogorek and Richard A. Krieger who have been promoted to Fire Lieutenant. 1 7-28-98 Press Release/Bears Stadium - The President read a Press Release relating to the potential development by the Chicago Bears of the Busse Farm located between Oakton and Higgins Road. President Johnson listed the issues and concerns of the Village which have been presented to the Bears association and stated that now the Bears must determine whether a proposal can be developed with these concerns and issues being addressed. The Village will await their final determination. (A copy of the press release is attached hereto and made a part of the record. ) Tim Rooney, Reporter with Paddock Publications, questioned whether a specific timeframe has been set for the reply from the Bears and asked if the Village was attempting to send a signal to the Bears that the Village is under a potential deadline for development of the Busse Farm project. The President replied that there is not a specific timeframe set. The Village wants all residents of the community to be constantly kept up to date and that basically now the Village is stepping back. Now it is up to the Bears if they want to make a proposal . There are no further meetings set with the Chicago Bears . Trustee Czarnik reminded everyone of the Blood Drive to be held on Thursday, July 30, 1998 from 4 : 00 p.m. to 8 : 00 P.M. in the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. Walk-ins are accepted. Trustee Prochno added that if anyone cannot make this date they can go to Life Source and designate their blood donation to the Village of Elk Grove. Trustee Feichter and Trustee Prochno toured the O'Hare Airport facilities which was arranged by Herbert Gardner of United Airlines . They visited the Noise Complaints office, the control tower, and got a general idea of how things such as the "hot line" work. It was noted by Trustee Prochno that calls made to that complaint office in the later hours of the night will not be responded to until the next morning. President Johnson pointed out that the hot line should be manned 24 hours of the day but is not being manned during the later hours and complaints during those hours are not being responded to as they should be. Trustee Feichter reported on his return from his third summer visit to Bosnia where he was instructing the teachers of Bosnia about democracy. He observed great signs of progress with improved conditions and noted that safety situations have gotten much better. Appreciation was expressed to John McDonough of the Chicago Cubs who provided many Cubs give-away items to the people of Bosnia. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 28, 1998 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $493,122.56. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Elk Grove n or the Performing Arts - Grant a request to host the production of Shakespearean Theatre August 22 through August 30 and September 4 through 6, 1998 in the 2 7-28-98 parking lot of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 150 Lions Drive; and Waive all business license and related fees associated with the Elk Grove Center for the Performing Arts production in the amount of $500.00 . B. Public Hearing/Bell Fuels. Inc. - Authorize a public hearing before the Plan Commission to hear the petition of Bell Fuels, Inc. for a text amendment, rezoning, and special use permit for property located at 2451 Landmeier Road for the purpose of storing trucks and performing minor maintenance repairs. C. Public Works Department - Authorize to increase the FY 1998- 99 General Fund Public Works Budget in the amount of $23, 393 .00 . D. Amend Village Code - Adopt Ordinance No. 2654 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, SECTION 6-4-4 : YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERSECTIONS, BY ADDING WINDHAM LANE AT HUNTINGTON DRIVE. " E. Zoning Variation/1850 Longboat Drive - Adopt Ordinance No. 2655 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6 :D. 1 AND SECTION 3-6 :B OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WOOD DECK WHICH WILL ENCROACH APPROXIMATELY 8 . 0 FEET INTO THE REQUIRED FRONT YARD FRONTING BLUEJAY CIRCLE, FOR THE CORNER LOT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1850 LONGBOAT DRIVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS (ANGELLOTTI) ." F. Letter of Credit/Hamilton Partners - Adopt Resolution No. 34-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 570004194-201 (ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 17-97) FROM THE FIRST MIDWEST BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100, 000 . 00 PAYMENT FOR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT/ELK GROVE TOWN CENTER L.L.C. FROM JULY 31, 1998 TO OCTOBER 31, 1998 (HAMILTON PARTNERS RETAIL DIVISION #1) ." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E and F." MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno MOTION CARRIED 7 . REGULAR AGENDA Elk Grove Theater ign Request Mr. Willis Johnson of the Elk Grove Theater presented an exhibit of the sign in question and explained that the sign will be illuminated and consist of channel letters with the light source within the letters in a plexiglass case. The background is green and matches the color used throughout the shopping center. Mr. Johnson assured the Board that the sign will not have any effect on the Senior Complex and the light will be turned off when the theater closes for the night . Elk Grove Theatre. 1050 Elk Grove Town Center - Grant a request from the Elk Grove Theater to construct a 159 sq. ft. wall sign on the east aide of the building facing Arlington Heights Road, which was not indicated on the building signage plan approved by the Village Board on February 28, 1997. 3 7-28-98 MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER Undergrounding_of Electrical Lines - Progress has been moving slow but steady on this project. Some agreements have been signed but more procedures have to be followed. An increase in the cost is not a concern and it is just a matter of time when all the procedures have been followed and met and the work may actually begin. The work may not begin in this building season. Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the committee will be on Thursday July 30 , 1998 at 9 :00 a.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss Biesterfield Fire Station renovations. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER The Committee met on July 23 and was satisfied with the presentations given by Cellular One and Nextel regarding a request to place antennas on the west side water tower. NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2656 granting a Special Use Permit to Nextel West Corp. d/b/a Nextel Communications to permit the installation of wireless telecommunication antennas on the Elk Grove Village Water Tower on property located at 1141 Hawthorne Lane. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES : Trustee Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill MOTION CARRIED Motion to adopt Resolution No. 35-98 authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to execute a Tower Lease Agreement between the Village of Elk Grove Village and Nextel Communications, Inc. at 1141 Hawthorne Lane. MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustee Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno Czarnik Dill MOTION CARRIED CELLULAR ONE Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2657 granting a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, Inc. d/b/a/ Cellular One - Chicago to permit the installation of wireless telecommunications antennas on the Elk Grove Village water tower and the construction of a 30 foot by 25 foot equipment shelter on property located at 1141 Hawthorne Lane. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter MOTION CARRIED 4 7-28-98 Motion to adopt Resolution 36-98 authorizing a Lease Agreement between the Village of Elk Grove Village and Cellular One-Chicago at 1141 Hawthorne Lane. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner MOTION CARRIED Taxicab Licensing_procedures - As a result of information received at the public hearing and a follow-up report submitted by the Village Attorney, the Committee recommends the following: (1) Increase the licensing fee to $500 for the dispatcher's license and leave the other license fees at their current level; (2) Request the Public Vehicle Commission (Village Board) to hold a hearing on the fare increase request by American Taxi Cab Company and discuss the Village's dispatcher license fee increase; (3) Reconvene the Public Vehicle Commission and recommend denying the additional dispatcher license requests made in 1997 as there is no apparent need for additional licenses nor are there any complaints about the service of the existing licensees; (4) Do not implement any amendments to the licensing provisions. Massage Parlor Ordinance - The committee reviewed a draft Ordinance submitted by the Village Attorney and was assisted by comments from Len Pinkowski, a message therapist, who appeared before the committee and offered insight into some of the issues in question. Based on some of those comments the Committee recommends that the Village Attorney prepare a second draft Ordinance to be reviewed at a future date. Food Vending Vehicle Ordinance - Will be added to the Committee's agenda at the request of Trustee Lissner. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CZARNIK No report 12 . INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL No report. 13 . INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the commission will be held on September 10, 1998 . Information regarding the Coordinator position can be obtained from Richard Olson, Personnel Officer. 14. YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Salash Party - The second Splash Party was held on July 24, 1998 at Rainbow Falls with over 220 in attendance. Music provided by 5 7-28-98 a D.J. , use of the tube slides and raffle were all part of the evening. Everyone had a good time. Rock & Bowl - The Rock & Bowl continues every Tuesday at Elk Grove Bowl . All teens are invited. Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Youth Commission has been changed from August 1st to Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 4 :00 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss the use of the donation from the Lions Club, sponsoring a high school coffee house event in November in cooperation with the Park District and possibly assisting the Village Board when they paint a house in the Village. The commission is also investigating helping United Way. 15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIK No report 16. PLAN COMMISSION - ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER Item c. . ABMCAnnexation and Rezonincr Request - Written correspondence was received from the Alexian Brothers Medical Center attorney requesting that the petition for annexation and rezoning of the Itasca Meadows farm property be withdrawn. Item c. will be removed from the Plan Commission agenda. Trustee Petri stated item a. and b. , Cellular One and Nextel antenna requests, should also be removed from the agenda. 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER No report 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER Media One - The installation of the new fiber optics cable system is ongoing. Meetincr Schedule - A meeting of the Regional Cable Group will be held on August 13, 1998 at 7 :30 p.m. in Palatine. Trustee Czarnik reminded everyone that anyone having problems with the new cable installations can contact representatives of Media One Monday through Friday, from 9 :00 a.m. to 10 :00 a.m. at the Village Hall . b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK July 16. 1998 Meeting - Mike Cavallini, Health Department Coordinator, was guest speaker and presented an overview of the services and responsibilities of the Health Services Department. Community Paint-a-Thon Project - The Paint-a-Thou project was opened up to volunteers from any boards and commission of the Village. A letter inviting participation was sent. The project date is September 26, 1998 with an alternate rain date of October 3, 1998 . The home of an Elk Grove village resident who might need assistance will be painted. Any residents interested in volunteering can contact the Community Service Department at 357-4120. 6 7-28-98 Community apirit Awards - Awards were presented to Pat Leander for her work with Meals on Wheels and care and kindness of people; and Dick McCloughan who has involvement in many community activities. Residents can nominate someone for an act of kindness by picking up nomination forms at Village Hall, the Park District and the Library. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - PRESIDENT JOHNSON Meeting Schedule - A hearing before the Liquor Commission will be held at 6 :30 p.m. on July 30, 1998 in the Council Chamber to hear testimony of three business owners cited for selling liquor to minors. d. CAMELOT COMMITTEE - PRESIDENT JOHNSON Meeting Schedule - A meeting will be held on Monday, August 3, 1998 at 6 :30 p.m. with all members of the Committee attending. The Camelot on the Green celebration will be on September 19 with costumes optional. The Rotary Club will be hosting the cocktail reception on the Village Green at 5:30 p.m. 19. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Agenda Item - Item B. 1. will be removed from the agenda due to the adoption of an ordinance approving a variation at 1850 Longboat Drive on tonights consent agenda. 21. REPORT FROM THE ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER 1998 Street Resurfacincr Program - The program is approximately one-third or 30W complete. Arrow Road Construction, the Village' s contractor, will be working in the area of Cosman and Beisner Road. Beginning next week they will move east towards the area of Sycamore, Clearmont and Tonne Road. The Street Resurfacing Program is currently moving according to schedule and is anticipated to be completed by September 15. Trustee Petri commented the streets are being milled and left in that condition for too long a time which is causing an inconvenience to the drivers on those streets. He requested that the contractor be alerted and requested to follow-up with the oiling and the asphalt treatment in a more timely manner. Private a ipat;on Concrete Replacement Program - Lampigano & Sons will begin working on this project on August 4 , 1998. To date a total of 151 private property owners have enrolled in the program and have prepaid over $104, 500 . A completion date of September 15, 1998 is anticipated. Asian Longhorn Beetles - The Village has received many calls due to the report of beetles being found in the northwest suburbs inquiring whether Asian Longhorn Beetles have been sighted in our community. Based on the number of inquiries the Public Works Department has inspected parkway trees throughout the community and are pleased to report there is no evidence to indicate that the insects have migrated to Elk Grove Village. In addition, no 7 7-28-98 complaints or reports of the beetles in Elk Grove Village or its neighboring communities have been filed. 22 . NEW BUSINESS No report AUDIENCE 8:53 P.M. No response 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Dill AYES : Trustees Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri MOTION CARRIED Ann 1. Walsh Deputy Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Village President 8 7-28-98 PRESS RELEASE July 28, 1998 Over the past several months the Village has had an opportunity to discuss the potential development of a hotel/conference center and a stadium with the Chicago Bears. The proposed location of the development is on property between Higgins Road and Oakton Street, commonly referred to as the Busse Farm. When considering potential development, it is important to analyze all the various factors and issues which may impact the Village. In response to the interest expressed by the Bears, the Village formed a preliminary development review team to engage in on- going conversations and meetings with representatives of the Chicago Bears. The development review team, at the direction of the Village Board, has informed the Bears that any proposal submitted must consider and address the following concerns and issues: • Impact on surrounding areas, including economic impact on real estate values • Parking plans • Pedestrian control plans • Traffic management • Tailgating controls • Contributions to Elk Grove civic groups and schools • Purchase of goods/services from Elk Grove companies • Employment opportunities for Village residents • Stadium built below ground as much as possible to limit height • No stadium parking on residential streets (including closure of Oakton on game days • Noise and lighting • Village control over any and all stadium uses outside of Chicago Bears uses • Substantial economic benefit to the Village with no economic risk to the taxpayers • Financial stability of the stadium/hotel conference center without the addition of other events The Bears now need to determine whether a proposal can be developed by them, addressing the aforementioned concerns and issues, for presentation to the Village, its Commissions and the public. In light of the extensive and binding parameters reestablished by the Village, it is conceivable that a proposal which would address the Village's concerns and be economically viable to the Bears may never be formulated. If a formal proposal is not submitted, or if a formal proposal is found unacceptable, the development will not occur. It is anticipated that it will take an extensive period of time for the Bears to complete their due diligence and determine whether a formal petition will be filed with the Village. Therefore, as of this date, it is incumbent on the Chicago Bears to take the time necessary to review the parameters set by the Village and decide whether they wish to proceed further. In the interim, the Village will await their final determination. Please contact Craig B. Johnson, Village President, Village of Elk Grove Village- (847) 357-4030. Thank you.