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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/12/1997 - 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 12, 1997 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 6 : 13 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. INVOCATION The Reverend David F. Stein, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church delivered the invocation. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 22, 1997 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES _hi ago Aviation Commission - The Village is delaying a decision to join the Commission for at least two weeks until President Johnson makes a presentation to the Committee of the Whole later this evening regarding his meeting with Mayor Daley this afternoon regarding O'Hare Airport; and to wait until Trustee Feichter is back from Bosnia so the entire Board will be available to vote on this decision. This item will be considered at the next meeting of the Village Board on August 26, 1997 . Senior Citizen Nutritional_ Dinner - There was a great turnout for the Dinner which was held in the Village Municipal Building on July 23, 1997. After the dinner the participants walked across the street to the Pavilion and listened to the Big Band music. These dinners, which are limited to 130 seniors is usually held at the Hattendorf Center at various times throughout the year. Information about these low cost dinners can be obtained by contacting the Senior Center. Powerline lindergrounding - There was a meeting with the Custom Homes Association on August 5, 1997 to discuss the undergrounding of the powerlines that are located in that area of the Village. There was a consensus of the Board to proceed with the burying of the lines in that section. The Board will consider the financing of that project later this evening or at the next meeting of the Board. 1 08-12-97 Youth in Government Program - The President, Village Manager and Assistant to the Village Manager met with Jim Arey of Elk Grove High School on August 7, 1997 to discuss the program. This year the students will be given a problem and they will then conduct a mock board meeting where they will act as President and Board of Trustees in the Council Chambers. The students will then get information from the Department Heads and then discuss and debate the issue and come up with a solution to the problem by a consensus of the Board. The students will also follow the regular program by meeting with Department Heads, tour the Village Municipal Building with their mentors and have the kick- off luncheon. The program will be held at the end of September and the first few weeks of October. Mayor Richard M. Daley - Chicago. IL - The Mayor of Chicago attended a luncheon meeting of the Greater O'Hare Association in Elk Grove Village and his main topic of discussion was about expanding and working together as a region and what is the best interest economically for this area. He stated that we need to work together to improve the area and to expand the area for economic growth. His speech was received very well by the elected officials and the business community of Elk Grove Village. The Village will be going forward with the concepts that the Mayor talked about . President Johnson and the Village Manager met with Mayor Daley for a one on one conversation and it was an honor to meet with him and to have him in Elk Grove Village. Federal .m gency Management Association - There are areas in the Village that have been classified as being in the flood plain. These areas were identified as such on old maps and the Village has been in the process for about 4 or 5 years to have those areas reclassified. After a lot of work by staff and guidance by the Village Board, FEMA has agreed to revise and redo the flood map. The areas effected are the Windemere and Centex Subdivisions between Meacham Road and Plum Grove Road. The new rate map will be revised as of August 21, 1997. Residents who have been paying for flood insurance in these areas may pick up documentation from the Engineering and Community Development Department and send it to their insurance companies and mortgage company so they will no longer need to have this insurance. Further information will be available in the up-coming Village newsletters. Proclamations - The President issued the following proclamations: India' s 50th Independence Anniversary on August 30, 1997; and School' s Open Safety Week, August 24 through 30, 1997 . 5 . APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the August 12, 1997 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $557, 665.50. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED Trustee Prochno commented that the Animal Control Ordinance as presented on item J of the Consent Agenda did not include the language limiting the breeders to allow two litters per pet as was requested. It was noted that the ordinance can be passed with the Consent Agenda and the changes can be made to the ordinance before it is signed. 2 08-12-97 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Kmart Corporation Donation - Authorize the acceptance of a cash donation of $2, 000 from the Kmart Corporation for use by the Police Department D.A.R.E. Program. B. Elk Grove High School Parade - Grant a request to waive the $50 parade license fee for their 1997 Homecoming parade to be held on Friday, October 4, 1997. C. Commonwealth Edison Agreement - Authorize the Village Manager to execute a Customer Work Agreement and Supplement to Rate 23 Contract with Commonwealth Edison for the installation of a street light at 110 Wildwood Drive at a cost not to exceed $1, 555 .55 with ongoing monthly maintenance of $22 .27. D. Motorola. Inc. - Increase a purchase contract (awarded 7-22- 97) for the purchase of 20 Motorola HT 1000 portable radios with chargers in the amount of $2,305 for a total contract amount not to exceed $19, 015 from the Foreign Fire Insurance Fund. E. Annual Conference-Health Coordinator - Authorize Health Services Coordinator, Nancy Yiannias, to attend the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana from November 8, through 13 at a cost not to exceed $1,135. F. Police Department Traininc - Authorize Police Officer Edward J. Thomas to attend Accident Investigation II training at the Northwestern University Traffic Safety Institute in Evanston, IL from September 22 through October 3, 1997 at a cost not to exceed $1, 032 .48 . G. ICMA Retirement Trust - Adopt Resolution No. 36-97 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE UTILIZATION OF A MONEY PURCHASE PLAN (ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 401 (a) PLAN) . " H. Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET) - Adopt Ordinance No. 2580 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF TRUST." I . Amend_ illage Code - Adopt Ordinance No. 2581 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PARAGRAPH B. DEBRIS, LITTER AND YARD WASTE OF SECTION 4-2-2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO NUISANCES BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE PLACEMENT OF A LIEN ON PROPERTY FOR ANY COST INCURRED BY THE VILLAGE TO ABATE NUISANCES." J. Animal Control Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 2582 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 ANIMALS AND ANIMAL CONTROL OF TITLE 6 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " K. Amend Village Code - Adopt Ordinance No. 2583 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, WATER AND SEWER USE AND SERVICE, SECTION 7-2-8 B. 2, PROHIBITED ACTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, and K." 3 08-12-97 MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA A) Goodfriend & Associates. Glencoe. IL - A request was received for a variation from the Village Sign Ordinance to permit the installation of a single-faced, freestanding real estate sign on property located at 110 - 160 Biesterfield Road which was recommended for denial by the Director of Engineering and Community Development. Mr. Mark Wilson, the attorney representing the property owner and Ms. Laurie Goodfriend addressed the Board citing the need for the sign variation in order to properly market the vacant properties in the shopping center. After much discussion of the sign ordinance and maintenance of the property it was the consensus of the Board to grant the variation until May 1, 1998 with a review of the property on December 1, 1997 . Motion to approve a request from Goodfriend and Associates, Glencoe, IL for a variation from the Village Sign Ordinance to permit the installation of a single-faced, freestanding real estate sign until May 1, 1998 on property located at 110 through 160 Biesterfield Road, with the stipulation that the property be inspected on December 1, 1997. Said sign exceeds the signage permitted by ordinance as follows: ITEM PROPOSED PERMITTED VARIATION BY ORDINANCE REOUESTED 1 freestanding 32 eq ft None 100% Real Estate Sign MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED B) Terrace Apartments. 908 Ridge Avenue - Motion to approve a request for a variation to the sign ordinance to permit the installation of a 5 foot free standing non- illuminated identification sign which exceeds the amount permitted by ordinance as follows: ITEM PROPOSED PERMITTED VARIATION SY ORDINANCB REQUESTED Sign Number 5 1 500% Sign Area 56 14.5 Ft 2 Ft Total 3,625% 72.5 Pt Total MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER Municipal Building Parking Lot - The Committee agrees with the recommendation of the Director of Engineering and Community Development to repave the entire parking lot with the development of the new Town Center. 4 08-12-97 Cosman Road/Arlington Heights Road - The Public Works Department has replaced the fire hydrant at this location. The installation of the sidewalk will be redone as part of a separate contract that is being designed now which will include the installation of sidewalk on the north side of Landmeier Road. Oak on Street Fire Station - President Johnson questioned when the plans would be forthcoming from the Fire Department regarding the Oakton Street Fire Station. Deputy Chief Clark stated that the plans have not been completed by the Architect at this time. An up-dated copy of the plans will be provided to the Board. Salt Dome - Trustee Petri questioned the progress of the building of the salt dome. Plans have been received from the architects and changes were requested. If the plans are received back with the changes made the Village could go out to bid by the end of the month. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Animal Control Ordinance Revisions - This item was passed on the Consent Agenda earlier this evening. Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Committee will be held on Thursday, August 28, 1997 at 7 :00 p.m. to discuss the on street parking at Elk Grove High School and the overweight truck penalties and possibly the Campaign signage restrictions . An announcement of the meeting will be distributed to the residents in the Elk Grove High School effected area. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI Communication - Minutes have been distributed from the meeting of the Committee with the Department Heads a few weeks ago. Additional meetings will be held for further discussion on the subject of communication. wellness Program - The Committee is looking for more information and also waiting for Committee member Trustee Feichter to return from Bosnia. President Johnson suggested that the Committee look at the Employee Wellness Program that the Park District uses. 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CZARNIK No report. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL Televising - Committee of the Whole - The Village Board approved the televising of the Committee of the Whole which will begin at the next meeting on August 26, 1997. Agenda - The Village Board agenda will be televised on Channel 6 and will be cablecast at 9:55 a.m. and 9:55 p.m. on the days in between the time the agenda is made public and the time of the meeting. Committee meetings will also be on display by Channel 6 as they are decided on by the Board. Revisions to Village Newsletter - A survey will be included in the Newsletter which will request comments from the residents as to what they would like to see in the newsletters. All comments will be welcomed. The surveys will be reviewed at the Committee meeting to be held on September 17, 1997. 5 08-12-97 13 . INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI commercial Revitalization - The Commission held a lengthy discussion regarding the inclusion of the commercial portion of the commission with some disagreement as to what it should be and what it should include. Starting with the September 4, 1997 meeting and thereafter the commission will be meeting without the consultants at 5:30 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss items and the speed at which they are going. There is a concern if the consultants will finish on time. There will be discussion as to having the commercial revitalization as an add- on or to do it concurrently with the industrial revitalization. 14. YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Teen Splash Party - Friday, August 1, 1997 was the last of the summer teen splash parties with 150 youths attending this event. There was a special appearance by Matt (ELVIS) Regano who spent the evening getting the kids dancing. Rock & Bowl - These events continue to be successful with attendance at over 150 teens each week. Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Monday, September 15, 1997 at 7 :00 p.m. Make a Difference Da v - Community Service projects will be developed for involvement by Junior High School students for Make a Difference Day. Aims & Goals - Trustee Prochno intends to visit both Junior High Schools and both High schools and talk to the students to see what they are interested in seeing in the Village. 15. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER ManorCare Health Services. Inc. - The Village Manager reported on the public hearing for annexation, rezoning and special use held previous to this meeting. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 37-97 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC." MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES : Trustees Dill, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik and President Johnson ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2584 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE REZONING THE PROPERTY TO THE A-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 101 UNIT/109 BED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1920 NERGE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS." MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Prochno AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 6 08-12-97 16. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER Docket No. 97-7 1211 Springdale Lane - Motion to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and deny the petition for a variation for a sideyard encroachment. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED 17. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER TCI/MediaOne - A memo was distributed regarding the potential acquiring of MediaOne by TCI . If this should happen it would mean going from the best cable company to the worst cable company. There will be a meeting in Lombard on August 26, 1997 at 4 :00 p.m. of the Regional Committee to review this situation. TCI has made overtures to MediaOne to trade MediaOne' s Chicago market for the TCI Florida market . MediaOne has up-graded their systems and TCI has done none of that and their service record is terrible. The good thing is that the Cable Committee has put together an iron clad franchise agreement that TCI would have to live up to, however there are different ways to live up to something. Meeting Schedule - The next regular meeting of the Cable Group will be held on Thursday, September 11, 1997 at 7 :30 p.m. b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIR Meeting Schedule - The next meeting of the Community service Board will be held on Thursday, August 21, 1997 in meeting room C. Needs Assessment Survey - The Committee of the Whole agreed that the Community Service Department can conduct the needs assessment of area residents. This will be a verbal survey and will be held at various shopping center locations on August 26 and 27, 1997. The survey will show what the Village perceives and what the residents perceive are requirements or recommendations as to what the Community Service Department should be looking toward. This will be used as goals and objectives for the Community Service Board. Make a Difference Day - A reminder that Make a Difference Day will be held on October 25, 1997 . The Community Service Board is looking for volunteers for community projects for this day. The Village Board discussed what type of project that they would be involved in for Make a Difference Day. Liquor commission - President Johnson announced that the Liquor Commission met on July 20, 1997 and the minutes were distributed this evening. Issues from that meeting will be discussed. at the next Committee of the Whole meeting on August 26, 1997 . 7 08-12-97 18 . ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK None 19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 20. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER No report . 21. NEW BUSINESS Police Serg an s - Court Attendance - Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2585 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2325 ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR POLICE SERGEANTS ATTENDING COURT ON THEIR OFF-DUTY DAYS". MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, Lissner ABSENT: Trustee Feichter, MOTION CARRIED Executive Session - Motion to meet in Executive Session following tonight's Board meeting to consider litigation and personnel. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Dill, ABSENT: Trustee Feichter MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE T.R. Johnson, 531 Northampton Circle, Joe Lytle, 107 Cosman Road and Andrew Zelm, 850 Wellington addressed the Board requesting a "skate park" . The boys were referred to the Elk Grove Park District and Trustee Prochno said that she would like information on skate parks and then she can take the information to the Park District as part of the Youth Commission programs. Mr. Bob Brown, 705 New Mexico Trail spoke to the Board regarding bicycle safety, in particular light reflectors. He would like the Board to look into the requirement of reflectors and the enforcement of them. The Police Department is to make a report to the Village Board as to what is required as far as reflectors and lights and then the Board will review the situation. 8 08-12-97 22. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES : Trustees Petri, Prochno, Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Village President 9 08-12-97