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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/25/1998 - 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, AUGUST 25, 1998 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8 : 08 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 Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith A quorum was present. 2 . INVOCATION The Reverend Norman R. Anderson, Pastor of Elk Grove Baptist Church delivered the invocation. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 11, 1998 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1999 VillagQ Election - President Johnson announced that the Village Election will take place on April 13, 1999 and petitions may be circulated beginning on November 3 , 1998. The filing dates will be from January 25 through February 1, 1999 . Also noted was the fact that April 13, 1999 is also a regular Village Board meeting night . It was suggested that the Board consider canceling that Board meeting and meeting one week earlier. Relay for Life - The President and Trustees Prochno, Feichter, Czarnik, Lissner and Dill took part in the American Cancer Society' s Relay for Life on August 14, 1998 . The President' s secretary and many residents were involved in this very worthy cause which took place at Elk Grove High School . The event raised over $50, 000 .00 for cancer research. This was the first time this event was held in Elk Grove Village and it will be held again next year on June 11 and 12, 1999 . The number of teams that participated and the amount of money raised was well over expectations for a first time event . The President thanked Jennifer Clark, who organized the event and did a great job. President Johnson also expressed his thanks to the participants. Proclamation - President Johnson declared September 1998 as "United Way Month" . The proclamation was presented to the United Way Co-Chairperson, Patti Petri, Elk Grove High School Principle, Ray Broderick and Gil Schumm. Mr. Broderick on behalf of the United Way Board presented a mock check in the amount of 1 8-25-98 $303, 572 .32 which represents the amount of money raised in Elk Grove Village and given back to the Community last year. The funds were raised through contributions and fund raisers and given to 23 Village agencies . These funds are based upon the agency' s need and the number of Elk Grove residents that they serve. The theme for this year' s campaign is "Write a Happy Ending" . Mr. Broderick thanked the Board and the Community for their support. The United Way Board presented President Johnson with a United Way Leadership Pin making him an Honorary Board member of Elk Grove United Way in recognition of his support . Mr. Broderick informed the Board that Trustee Chris Prochno has been selected as one of the Elk Grove High School Alumni Achievement winners this year. Trustee Dill complimented the Public Works Department for their work in cleaning up after the storm yesterday. Trustee Czarnik stated that she and some of the other Trustees attended the Senior Community Nutrition Network Dinner on August 19, 1998 and expressed her thanks for the invitation. Trustee Prochno announced that the Kick-Off for the residential United Way will begin in September and there will be mailings to the homes . Also the fund-raiser "Let' s Meet to Eat" will begin on Tuesday, September 1, 1998 at Lou Malnati' s. They will be donating 10%. of all monies taken in to the local United Way. AUDIENCE - 8:22 p.m. Mr. Singe Papa 1683 Gibson Drive, addressed the Board regarding a problem he has been having with drainage in his back yard. He would like to be a part of the drainage improvements projects that are being done in his area. He further stated that he was having difficulty getting a response from the Engineering Department regarding his drainage problem. President Johnson apologized for any delay in the Village' s response and stated the Village will follow through and look into his drainage problem. Mr. Papa will be contacted by Village staff. Ms . Pam Byack, 1013 Charlela, addressed the Board regarding the intersection of the I-290 ramp and Biesterfield Road and suggested that the No Turn on Red when pedestrians are present should be changed to No Turn on Red period. Ms . Byack suggested that the Village look at the fencing in that area noting a danger if a bike rider should fall off the bike there is nothing to keep them from falling onto the highway; and that the sidewalks along busy streets should be widened by an additional three (3) feet . There was also discussion of the bike path and a walking/bike bridge over I-290 from the west side of the Village . Mrs . Priscilla Poprawski read a statement to the Board in opposition of a Bears stadium on the Busse property. Ms . Susan Schell, 135 Wildwood also addressed the Board in opposition to a Bears stadium in Elk Grove Village and questioned the ability of this Board to speak for future Boards as to what the usage would be at the stadium other than for the Bears football games . 2 8-25-98 President Johnson responded to the statements opposing the stadium by re-affirming that if there should be a stadium it would not be built at the expense of taxpayers and that the Board would have full say as to what would take place at the stadium other than Bears football games, not the Bears Organization. The meeting resumed at 8:56 p.m. with all members present as stated at the beginning of the meeting. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the August 25, 1998 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $880,333 .73. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. ASAP Software Experts , Buffalo Grove. IL - Award a purchase contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of forty-six (46) new and upgraded Microsoft Office 97 licenses, twenty-five (25) Microsoft Windows 95 license upgrades, and associated documentation for both products in an amount not to exceed $12,371 .00 . B. Kustom Signals Inc. . Lenexa Kansas - Award a purchase contract for the purchase of one (1) Smart Model I radar speed monitoring trailer system in a total contract amount not to exceed $12, 795 . 00. C. 1997 Sidewalk Improvement Project/Triggi Construction. Inc. Approve the Balancing Change Order for a net decrease of $11, 206 .20; and Approve a Final Pay Estimate of $2, 749 .40 for this project . D. Mola Construction Company. Inc. /Landmeier Station oject Approve the Balancing Change Order for Landmeier Station off-site public improvement project for a net decrease of $25, 742 .20; Approve a Final Pay Estimate of $8, 677.48 for this project; and Refund $11,242.20 to the North West Housing Partnership which represents the amount of their cash deposit which was not necessary for the completion of the project. E. 1997 Watermain Improvement Project/Mola Construction Company. Inc. - Approve the Balancing Change Order for a net decrease of $39, 548 .42 and; Approve the Final Pay Estimate of $12, 724 . 91 for this project. F. Public Hearing/ nn xa ion Agreement/Temple - Authorize a public hearing before the Village Board to consider the annexation agreement for Shinnyo-En USA to annex 4 .55 acres of property located at 120 East Devon Avenue on Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 7 :45 a.m. G. L_amoionano and son Construction Company, Mt. Prospect IL Increase a purchase contract (awarded May 12, 1998) for the 3 8-25-98 removal and replacement of sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb and gutters under the 1998 Private Participation Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of $82, 126 . 60 for a total contract amount not to exceed $156,327 . 60 . H. Class 6B/1280 Landmeier Road - Adopt Resolution No. 38-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 1995 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1280 LANDMEIER ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS (GULLO INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) ." I . Video Undate. Tne. /reneral RpIpagg - Adopt Resolution No. 39-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A GENERAL RELEASE BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND VIDEO UPDATE, INC." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I." MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA None. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER Landmeier Public Works Improvement - The blacktopping has been completed and the striping will be done next week. West Side Garage Improvement - The cleanup is completed and the screen will be finished next month. Underground;ng of Electrical Lines - The Village is still waiting to hear from Commonwealth Edison. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Meeting schedule - The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 8 :00 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss the Massage Parlor Ordinance and the Mobile Food Vending Licenses. The Health Coordinator and the Village Attorney were requested to attend this meeting. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI Meeting Schedule - The Personnel Committee will meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chernick conference Room. 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CZARNIK Meetyncr Schedule - The Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 26, 1998 at 7 :00 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss the Village' s 10th anniversary of the implementation of the Recycling Program, SWANCC fees and franchising solid waste haulers in the business park. 4 8-25-98 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL Meeting Schedule - The Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at 7: 00 p.m. to discuss Freedom of Information Requests and Year 2000 Preparations. The Village Attorney, the Village Clerk and the Assistant Director of Information Systems were requested to attend this meeting. 13 . INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Commission will be on Tuesday, September 10, 1998 at 5 :30 p.m. 14 . YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Splash Party - The final Splash Party of the season was held on Friday August 14, 1998 with over 250 teens participating. Rock & Bowl - The teen Rock & Bowl Program was very successful this summer. Total attendance for all the events was over 500 teens. *Camelot Auction - The Youth Commission will purchase Beanie Babies for donation to the Camelot auction. *Lions Club Donation - The Commission met on August 13, 1998 and discussed ways of using the money donated by the Lions Club. Paint-a-Thon - The commission members also discussed participating in the Paint-a-Thon. MeetinaSch�e - The Commission will meet on Saturday, September 12, 1998 . Make-a-Difference Da v - The Commission also discussed a possible project for Make-a-Difference Day. 15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIR No report . 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 Report - The Regional Group met on August 13, 1998 and discussed the laying of the fiber optics, which is coming along well . MediaOne is getting close to a decision on cable service to the Elk Grove Senior complex. MediaOne/TCI - The TCI acquisition of MediaOne seems as though it will not happen due to the AT&T agreement to take over TCI before TCI can take over MediaOne. Classic ports Network - This will be a new channel added to the MediaOne lineup. * AS CORRECTED 5 e-25-98 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL Meeting Schedule - The Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 15, 1998 at 7 :00 p.m. to discuss Freedom of Information Requests and Year 2000 Preparations. The Village Attorney, the Village Clerk and the sistant Director of Information Systems were requested to at end this meeting. 13 . INDUSTRIAL/COMMS CIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/ ETRI Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Commission will be on Tuesday, September 0, 1998 at 5 :30 p.m. 14. YOUTH COMMISSION - TR STEE PROCHNO Splash Party - The fin Splash Party of the season was held on Friday August 14, 1998 ith over 250 teens participating. Rock & Bowl - The teen Ro k & Bowl Program was very successful this summer. Total atten nce for all the events was over 500 teens. Lions Donation - The Commiss 'on met on August 13 , 1998 and discussed using some of the ney donated by the Lions Club to purchase Beanie Babies to don to to the Camelot auctions. Paint-a-Thon - The commission m mbers also discussed participating in the Paint-a-Tho . Meeting Schedule - The Commission will meet on Saturday, September 12, 1998 . Mak -a-Diff n . Da v - The Commissi n also discussed a possible project for Make-a-Difference Day. 15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIR No report. 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 Report - The Regional Group met on Augu t 13, 1998 and discussed the laying of the fiber optics, wh' ch is coming along well. MediaOne is getting close to decision on cable service to the Elk Grove Senior complex. MediaOne/TCI - The TCI acquisition of MediaOne seem as though it will not happen due to the AT&T agreement o take over TCI before TCI can take over MediaOne. Classic snorts Network - This will be a new channel added to the MediaOne lineup. 5 8-25-98 b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK Paint-a-Thon Project - The community Paint-a-Thon project is looking for volunteers. The project date is September 26, 1998 with a rain date of October 3, 1998 . Make-a-Difference Da v - The event will take place on Saturday, October 24, 1998. Those who want to be part of a project or need an idea for a project should contact the Community Service Department. Community Spirit Award - Terry Alesi and Don Kerstin are new members of the committee. The newest award winners are Janet Murray, who volunteers at the Senior Center as craft teacher; and Jim Hefferen, who is actively involved in the community and organized the over 50 softball and volleyball leagues. Nomination forms for the Community Spirit Award are available at the Village Hall, the Park District and the Library. President Johnson announced that the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building will be closed on Saturday, September 5 and Monday, September 7, 1998 because of the Labor Day holiday. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - PRESIDENT JOHNSON No report. d. CAMELOT COMMITTEE - PRESIDENT JOHNSON Camelot Celebration - The date for this event is September 19, 1998, with costume optional . The cost per person is $30.00. There have been 500 reservations and the committee is looking for the number to reach 700 . The Committee met today and decided on the cake design. 19. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER Storm Damage - The damage was centrally located by Biesterfield on the north, Ridge Avenue on the east, Devon to the south and Route 53 to the west. There was very heavy damage to about 120 to 150 trees, some of the internal streets were blocked by the trees and limbs that came down. There are 15 trees that will have to be completely removed. The Village has hired a contractor to do the high branch trimming that staff is unable to do. It should be completed within the next few days. 22 . NEW BUSINESS Suburban O'Hare Commission (SOC) - President Johnson outlined the Village' s participation in SOC and the benefits that have been 6 8-25-98 realized by Elk Grove Village and the surrounding communities by its membership and active pursuit to control the noise and expansion of O'Hare airport. This was done in great part through the zest and zeal of former Village President Charles J. Zettek. In his name a medal of appreciation for service to the Suburban O'Hare Commission was commissioned. President Johnson presented this first Charles J. Zettek Award to John Geils, Chairman of the Suburban O'Hare Commission and Mayor of Bensenville in appreciation of his dedication in taking on the leadership role in fighting for the quality of life for the communities surrounding O'Hare Airport. In attendance for this presentation were Joseph Karaganis, SOC Attorney and the family of Charles J. Zettek, his wife Gloria and sons Scott and Craig Zettek. John Geils thanked President Johnson for the medal stating that he was deeply honored on behalf of all of the Suburban O'Hare Commission participating mayors. He also stated that it was great to be in Charles J. Zettek' s Camelot of the Northwest Suburbs. Gloria Zettek congratulated Johns Geils and thanked the commission for the honor of the commemoration medal in her husband' s name and urged them to keep up the good work. 23 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Village President 7 8-25-98