HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/15/1998 - 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. ZETTER MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON
AVENUE ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 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
Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith
A quorum was present.
2. INVOCATION
The Reverend Mark Clem, Pastor of the Elk Grove Baptist Church
delivered the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on
November 17, 1998 as submitted.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Proclamations - President Johnson proclaimed the month of
December 1998 as "Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention
Month".
Meetings Attended:
November 18, 1998 - Greater O'Hare business meeting to introduce
and discuss the industrial revitalization progress .
November 27, 1998 - The first annual tree lighting ceremony,
which was very well attended. A bigger and better tree was
promised for next year.
November/December - The Northwest Municipal Conference and
Suburban O' Hare Commission. Commission members were disappointed
to hear Mayor Daley speak on WBBM' s At Issue program about
expansion of the airport, since a third regional airport is the
goal of the Commission.
December 2, 1998 - Senior Luncheon, also attended by Trustees
Dill and Prochno.
Commerce Club Report - Meeting with regional mayors with
reference to the Commerce Club Report that is looking for the
regional approach to the next century. Sales Tax Revenue sharing
was discussed as to the proposal to share sales taxes with other
communities. This is an important issue that will be coming
under consideration in the near future. Residents may be
requested to contact their representatives to make sure that this
does not go forward.
Senator Marty Butler - The President and Village Manager attended
the "wake" for Senator Butler, the former mayor of Park Ridge and
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a founder of the Suburban O'Hare Commission along with former
Village President Charles J. Zettek.
Sales Tax - The Village has received information that the Judge
has struck down the repeal of Village Sales Tax.
Devon/Ridge, White Hen Development - The developer has withdrawn
his petition for annexation due to the stringent criteria of the
Village.
Recycling Poster Contest - Part of the 10th Anniversary
Celebration of the Village' s Recycling Program included a Poster
Contest for the students at Elk Grove Village Schools. Trustee
Czarnik said there were over 200 posters submitted and a winner
will be honored from each grade with, the overall winner
receiving a $250. 00 award for use by their school to purchase
recycled products . Certificates of recognition and a $50. 00
certificate which may be brought to First Chicago Bank and
redeemed for a $50 .00 Savings Bond were presented to the
following students : Michael Wary, Kindergarten-Salt Creek
School; Julie Heinicke, 13t Grade-Queen of the Rosary; Priscilla
Mathney, 2"d Grade-Salt Creek School; Danielle Hauser, 3rd Grade-
Salt Creek School; Melissa Wojtas, 4th Grade-Queen of the Rosary;
Danny Hallahan 5th Grade-Salt Creek School; Ramina Odishoo, 6th
Grade-Queen of the Rosary; Joey Gaeger, 7th Grade-Queen of the
Rosary; Tyler Kraiss, 8th Grade-Queen of the Rosary. The overall
winner was Danny Hallahan from Salt Creek School. The $250. 00
check was presented to Ms. Cindy Brummitt Principal of Salt Creek
School .
Youth Commission - President Johnson administered the Oath of
Office to Joseph and David Gaeger, Marian Noehre and Brittany
Marques, new members of the Youth Commission. Their commission
will take effect as of January 12, 1999.
Trustee Lissner reported on his attendance at the Joint Action
Water Agency (JAWA) meeting. Routine items were discussed at the
meeting.
Trustee Czarnik reported on the tree lighting ceremony and the
wonderful attendance. President Johnson thanked members of
Staff, Public Works and the Police Department for their efforts.
Trustee Prochno reported on her attendance on December 5, 1998 at
the Happy Memories Christmas luncheon given for less fortunate
families in the area. A complete Christmas Dinner was served
and everyone in their family was provided with a Christmas gift.
On December 16, 1998 Trustee Prochno will attend the Advisory
Board Christmas luncheon for the Senior Center at the Wellington
of Arlington; and the Christmas Party at the Veterans of Foreign
Wars on December 19, 1998 .
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the December
15, 1998 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of
$1,014,675. 92.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill
AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Public Hearing/Pecora - Authorize a public hearing before
the Plan Commission to hear the petition of Pecora
Development Company for the annexation and rezoning of
property located on Higgins Road east of Wildwood Road for
the construction of multi-family residential dwellings .
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B. Public Hearing/Metricom, Inc. - Authorize a public hearing
before the Plan Commission to hear the petition of Metricom,
Inc. , for a special use permit to allow the installation of
wireless telecommunications equipment within the Village' s
right-of-way.
C. Alexian Brothers Medical Center/Trailer - Grant a request to
authorize the placement of a temporary trailer facility
(approved January 12, 1998) on the Niehoff Pavilion property
located at 955 Beisner Road for an additional one-year
period from January 13, 1999 through January 12, 2000.
D. School District 59 - Grant a request to waive the $25 alarm
license fee for the period January 1, 1999 through December
31, 1999 for the following locations:
Admiral Byrd School
Clearmont School
Grove Junior High School
Ridge School
Rupley School
Salt Creek School
Lively Storage facility
For a total of $175. 00 .
E. FGM Inc. , Oak Brook IL - Award a professional services
contract for Phase 1 architectural and engineering design
services related to the initial master plan for the
Biesterfield and Landmeier Fire Station renovations in an
amount not to exceed $10, 000 .
F. Earth Tech, Sheboygan, WI - Award a professional services
contract to Earth Tech (formally Rust Environmental and
Infrastructure) for the purpose of having computer aided
drawings (CAD) developed for existing pre-fire plans, as
well as creating new plans in an amount not to exceed
$26, 143. 00
G. 1997 Drainage Improvements Project/Scully, Hunter, Scully,
Inc. - Approve the Balancing Change Order for the 1997
Drainage Improvements Project for a net increase of
$1, 945. 90; and
Approve the Final Pay Estimate of $5, 668 .23 for this
project.
H. Landmark Ford, Springfield, IL - Award a purchase contract
under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement for
the purchase of the following:
12 Police Squad vehicles at a per unit cost of $22, 560 . 15;
2 Police Support Service vehicles at a per unit cost of
$20, 904 . 50; and
1 Fire Administration vehicle at a per unit cost of
$20, 856.50 .
I . PACE Agreement - Adopt Resolution No. 52-98 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE AND THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION (PACE) OF THE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DIAL-A-RIDE) . "
J. Amend Agreement/village Attorney - Adopt Resolution No. 53-
98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RES. NO. 42-97 AND
AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE
OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY. "
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K. LOC amended/Hamilton Partner/Town Center - Adopt Resolution
No. 54-98 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EXPIRATION
DATE OF IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 570004194-201
(ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 17-97 AND AMENDED BY RESOLUTION
NUMBERS 34-98 AND 48-98) 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 DECEMBER 31,
1998 TO MARCH 31, 1999 (HAMILTON PARTNERS RETAIL DIVISION
#1) ."
L. License Agreement - Adopt Resolution No. 55-98 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MGA DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATES, LP AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (50
NORTHWEST POINT BOULEVARD) . "
M. Message Establishments - Adopt Ordinance No. 2671 entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS OF
TITLE 3 OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY SUBSTITUTING THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT FOR THE OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK WITH RESPECT
TO APPLICATIONS AND THE ISSUANCE OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT
LICENSES AND LICENSES FOR CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPISTS AND
MASSAGE THERAPISTS IN TRAINING. "
N. Solicitors/Industrial/Commercial - Adopt Ordinance No. 2672
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-9B-7 DUTY OF
SOLICITORS TO EXTEND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SOLICITORS TO
INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL USES. "
0. 1998 Tax Abatement - Adopt Ordinance No. 2673 entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 1998 PROPERTY TAXES
LEVIED FOR CERTAIN GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR SERIES 1992,
SERIES 1993, SERIES 1994 . "
P. FY 98/99 Tax Levy Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 2674
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
MAY 1, 1998 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1999."
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H,
I, J, K, L, M, N, O and P."
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A) Kinko' s Sign Request - Grant a request from Kinko' s to permit
one (1) illuminated "Open 24 Hours Kinko' s Open 24 Hours" sign
over the entrance doors on the north side of the building
totaling 127.5 sq. feet, which was not indicated on the building
signage plan approved by the Village Board on February 8, 1997.
MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
MOTION CARRIED
B) Blockbuster, Sign Request - After discussion between the
Board and representatives of Blockbuster, no action was taken on
this item.
C) Wesleyan Community Church, 545 Landmeier Road - Grant a
variation of the sign ordinance to permit the installation of a
non-illuminated free-standing sign which exceed the Village's
sign requirements as follows:
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Permitted
Item Proposed by Ordinance Variation
Freestanding Install v-shaped 1 sign not To permit 2 signs
I.D. Sign sign w/each side exceeding totaling 72 sq. ft.
Measuring 81x4-1/2' 45 sq. ft.
And:
Grant a request to waive all permit fees for the sign
construction and installation.
MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
MOTION CARRIED
D) Site Plan-Gullo Shopping Center - Adopt Ordinance No 2675
entitled 'SAN ORDINANCE AMENDING OPRDINANCE NO. 2456 AND ORDINANCE
NO. 2498 BY APPROVING A THIRD AMENDED SITE PLAN RELATING TO OUT
LOT #2 OF THE GULLO SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT BIESTERFIELD ROAD,
EAST OF WELLINGTON AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE" .
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
MOTION CARRIED
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER
Undergrounding of Electrical Lines - This project is moving
along, Commonwealth Edison is continuing the trench work along
Cosman Road. The crews are boring under Cosman and Beisner Roads
to connect the existing electrical lines. All of the work
adjacent to the Hospital has been completed with the exception of
the parkway restoration. The anticipated completion of this
project is May of 1999.
Biesterfield Fire Station/Landmeier Public Works Garage
Improvements - The Board approved on the Consent Agenda the
awarding of a contract to FGM, Inc. to prepare plans for the
renovation and expansion of the Fire Station and renovation of
the Public Works garage. The Committee met with officials of the
firm and shared their conviction to prepare the plans because of
their considerable municipal experience. The Committee presented
ideas as to what is important for Elk Grove Village. FGM, Inc.
will report back to the Committee in a month with a variety of
proposals for review.
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER
Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge - This item did not come up during the
Veto session, but hopefully it will appear during the month of
January.
Thornton Oil Plat of Consolidation - A meeting will be scheduled
upon receipt of the plat.
Adult Use Zoning Ordinance - The Committee met on December 1,
1998 and the Village Attorney introduced the ordinance for
consideration. A meeting will be scheduled when additional
information is received.
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI
Wellness Program - Trustee Petri attended a Greater O' Hare
luncheon and won a drawing for a wellness program for the Village
that the Health Coordinator will coordinate with the Kenneth
Young Center as far as counseling.
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Interest Based Bargaining - The Village members of the
negotiating committee met with the Fire Department members on
Saturday, November 21 and Saturday, November 28, 1998 . Those
sessions went well, there was an exchange of ideas. Items are
being put together to be placed in the 1999 contract and the
Union is doing the same.
Residency - This item was requested to be added to the
Committee' s agenda.
Meeting Schedule - An Executive Session meeting was scheduled for
January 5, 1999 at 5: 00 p.m.
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CZARNIR
Recycling Program Poster Contest - The certificates of honor were
presented to the winners earlier this evening.
Welcome Signs - The Committee met and discussed Village welcome
signs and suggested the use of recycling material as well as
virgin material for the fabrication of the signs.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL
No report.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION -
TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI
Meeting Schedule - A meeting has been scheduled for Thursday,
January 7, 1999. The various Focus Groups are meeting this
month.
14 . YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO
Thanksgiving Adopt a Family - The Commissioners put together a
Thanksgiving dinner for an Elk Grove family of five.
WACO - On December 5, 1998 the Commissioners shopped with the
WACO Organization at Walmart. The event has one person paired
with an underprivileged child, who is allowed to spend $75. 00 for
Christmas gifts for their family.
Christmas Adopt a Family - The Commission will put a package
together for a family for Christmas.
Teen Dance Club - The Park District is working on renovation of
the Teen Center. The first teen dance should take place on the
last Saturday in January.
Use of Lions Club Donation - It was requested that this item be
removed from the Commission' s agenda.
Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Commission will be
held on Saturday, January 9, 1999. Youth Commissions from
surrounding communities have been invited to attend this meeting
for an exchange of ideas.
15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIR
Meeting Schedule - The next meeting will be held on Monday,
January 4, 1999 at 5: 45 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room.
16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER
No report.
17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER
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No report.
18 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER
Regional Cable Group - Trustee Petri and the Assistant
Village Manager attended the Group meeting in Palatine on
November 30, 1998 and discussed the Due Diligence portion of
the contract with the Consultants.
AT&T - Trustee Petri and the Assistant Village Manager
attended a meeting on December 1, 1998 in Oak Brook which
was a general meeting with a presentation by the Senior Vice
President and Legal Counsel for AT&T. The President of TCI,
Great Lakes Division and several Vice Presidents from
MediaOne were in attendance and assured that the cable
service would get better.
The next regular meeting of the Regional Group was held in
Palatine on December 10, 1998 . The Regional Group discussed
the transference and some of the problems that customers are
experiencing due to the up-grades. MediaOne is trying to
eliminate or mitigate those problems to the best of their
ability. There will be new channels introduced sometime
this week.
b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK
Meeting Schedule - The regular meeting of the Board
scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 1998 has been canceled
and the next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 21,
1999 at 7: 00 p.m. in the lower level of the Charles J.
Zettek Municipal Building.
C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - PRESIDENT JOHNSON
No report.
19. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK
None
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER
None
22. NEW BUSINESS
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs - Adopt Resolution
No. 56-98 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $50,000 BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (DECCA) AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
(GRANT FOR RESIDENTIAL ENTRY SIGNS) ".
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill
MOTION CARRIED
Stop Sign-Forest Lane & Little Higgins - Motion to direct the
Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend the Village
Code to provide for a stop sign at Forest Lane and Little Higgins
Road.
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MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Prochno
AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter
MOTION CARRIED
Youth Commission - Motion to direct the Village Attorney to
prepare an ordinance to temporarily increase the number of
members appointed to the Youth Commission to be in effect until
June, 1999.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter
MOTION CARRIED
Executive Session - Motion to meet in Executive Session on
Monday, January 5, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. to consider litigation,
personnel and land acquisition.
MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Petri
AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE
No comments
President Johnson stated that the next Village Board meeting will be
held on Tuesday, January 12, 1999 and wished the community Happy
Holidays, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Feichter
MOTION CARRIED
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk
Craig S. Johnson
Village President
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