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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/10/1996 - 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, SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 Village President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order at 8 : 14 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present : President : Dennis J. Gallitano; Trustees : Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Craig B. Johnson, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, and Paul A. Rettberg 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 Jack R. Cory, Pastor of Prince of Peace United Methodist Church delivered the invocation. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 27, 1996 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED. 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO 1 . UNITED WAY - President Gallitano proclaimed the month of September as "United Way Month" in the Village of Elk Grove Village and presented the Proclamation to John Ingram representing the United Way of Elk Grove Village . 2 . NORTHWEST TRANSPORTATION CENTER - President Gallitano announced that PACE will be renaming and rededicating the Transportation Center in Schaumburg as the Charles J. Zettek Facility on Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 10 : 00 a.m. The late Charles J. Zettek was an instrumental player and Board member of PACE. He was the Cook County representative to that Board. Mr. Zettek was also instrumental in bringing PACE services including the Dial-a-Ride service to the Village . 3 . 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS - Appropriate recognition was awarded in the form of certificates and plaques to the following people for their part in making the 40th Anniversary events such a great success : Stephen Santowski, Alva Kreutzer, Ken Krzywicki (not in attendance) , Frank Czarnik, Mary Schultz, Nanci Vanderweel, Jane Trotter, Alex Prochno, Mary Paliganoff, Donna McGuire, Dick & Pat McCloughan, Mary McCarthy, Darlene Greaves, Pat Lamb, Lee & Jerry Garr, Mary Gallitano, Anne Feichter, Joe & Audrey Bosslet and Stephen Schmidt. 1 09-10-96 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 BUILDI 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1996 Vill ge President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting o order at 8 : 4 p.m. 1. R LL CALL: Present : President : Dennis J. G litano; Trustees : Nancy J. C arnik, Patton L. Feichter, Craig B Johnson, Samuel L. Lissner, aures P. Petri, and Paul A. Rettbe g Ab ent : None Al Present : Village Manager, ary E. Parrin; Village Attorne , George B . Knickerbocker; nd Village Clerk, Patricia S. S th A quorum was resent . 2 . INVOCATION: The Reverend Ja R. Cory, Pastor of Prince of Peace United Methodist Church elivered the i ocation. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTE : Motion to approve th minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 27, 1996 as su mitted MOVED: Trustee Petri ECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED. 4. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PR S ENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO 1 . UNITED WAY - Presi ent llitano proclaimed the month of September as " nited y Month" in the Village of Elk Grove Villag and pre nted the Proclamation to John Ingram repr senting t e United Way of Elk Grove Village. 2 . NORTHWEST TRAN PORTATION CENT - President Gallitano announced thaPACE will be re ming and rededicating the Transport tion Center in Sc umburg a6 the Charles J. Zettek Fa ility on Wednesday, eptember 25, 1996 at 10 : 00 a.m. The late C arles J. Zettek was an i trumental player and Board ember of PACE. He was th Cook County represent tive to that Board. Mr. Ze tek was also instrume al in bringing PACE services 'ncluding the Dial-a-R de service to the Village . 3 . 40TH IVERSARY COMMITTEE VOLUNTEERS - A ropriate /at ' tion was awarded in the form of cer ' ficates and to the following people for their p t in the 40th Anniversary events such a gr t s : n Santowski, Alva Kreutzer, Ken Krzywicki (not in ance) , Frank Czarnik, Mary Schultz, Nanci eel, Jane Trotter, Alex Prochno, Mary noff, Donna McGuire, Dick & Pat McCloughan, ary hy, Darlene Greaves, Pat Lamb, Lee & Jerry G r, allitano, Joe & Audrey Bosslet and Stephen t. 1 09-10- 6 RECESS - 8 :46 P.M. In honor of the 40th Anniversary Committee and Volunteers, cake and coffee was served in the atrium. RESUMED MEETING - 9:15 P.M. All members of the Board were present as stated at the beginning of the meeting. FRONT YARD SETBACK VARIATION - President Gallitano requested a deviation from the agenda to consider the recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variation to construct a shed which would encroach twelve feet (121 ) into the required 60 foot (601 ) front yard setback on property located at 415 Newberry. The property owners Mr. and Mrs. Fior were in the audience and since it was their wedding anniversary, the President requested action by the Board so the couple could leave the meeting. Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and adopt Ordinance No. 2509 entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-6:D.2 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO PERMITTED LOCATIONS FOR DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 415 NEWBERRY DRIVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (FIOR) . " MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Feichter, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED 5 . APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 10, 1996 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $407, 177 . 86 . MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Feichter, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED Trustee Petri commented on item J. of the Consent Agenda, consideration to adopt a resolution authorizing the Village President and Village Clerk to declare the Village of Elk Grove Village' s objection to Continental Cablevision' s September 1, 1996 rate increases . Trustee Lissner voiced his concern over one paragraph in the resolution pertaining to the rate increase percentage calculation. It was the consensus of the Board to have that paragraph deleted from the resolution. Trustee Rettberg requested the removal of Consent Agenda item I, consideration of a request from Ameritech Cellular Services, Schaumburg, Illinois for permission to place a temporary cellular antenna at a height of 67 feet on Village owned property at 1141 Hawthorne Lane through November 30, 1996 . President Gallitano commented on Consent Agenda items L, consideration to adopt a resolution authorizing the preparation of a feasibility study to determine whether the Grove Mall shopping center qualifies for designation as a redevelopment project under the tax increment financing (TIF) statutes, stating that the Village consultant spoke to the Board at the Committee of the Whole regarding the criteria for TIF; and item F. consideration to award a service contract to M. & C. Scavelli, Inc. , Chicago, I1 for the removal and repair of sidewalk under the Landmeier Road Sidewalk Improvement Project in a total contract amount not to exceed $54 , 404 . This project is for the construction of sidewalk on the south side of Landmeier Road so 2 09-10-96 there will be sidewalk on both sides of Landmeier Road now that it is a four lane road. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Northwest Point Boulevard - Authorize the utilization on Sunday, September 22 , 1996, for the USA Track and Field North Region 10K Race and Walk. B. Easement Variation - Grant a request from Mr. Joseph Francione, 558 Ridge Avenue, for a variation from Section 8-12B-1-1D Easements of the Village Code to permit the construction of a detached two-car garage to encroach 4 feet into a 10 foot public utility and drainage easement . C. Village Contribution - Contribute $200 to the Elk Grove High School to be used for the 1996-97 Renaissance Program. D. Hoskins Chevrolet, Elk Grove Village, IL - Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, for the purchase and delivery of one (1) 1997 3/4 Ton 4-Wheel Drive Chevrolet Suburban X2500 in an amount not to exceed $27, 965, including the trade-in value of $4,535 for a 1986 Chevrolet Suburban. E. Berthold Nursery, Elk Grove Village, IL - Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, to furnish and plant 150 balled and burlapped deciduous shade trees in an amount not to exceed $154 per tree in a total amount not to exceed $23 , 100 . F. M. & C. Scavelli, Inc . , Chicago, IL - Award a service contract for the removal and repair of sidewalk under the Landmeier Road Sidewalk Improvement Project in a total contract amount not to exceed $54 , 404 . G. Rai Concrete, Carol Stream, IL - Increase a purchase contract (June 25, 1996) for the replacement of sidewalks, driveway aprons, curb and gutter under the Private Participation Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of $17, 500 for a total contract amount not to exceed $134, 613 . H. Super Kmart - Grant a request from Momentµm IMC, on behalf of the Elk Grove Super Kmart to host a "Kids Against Drugs Race" in their parking lot at 600 Meacham Road and for authorization to install a temporary A- frame sign and banners on the property from September 14 through September 22 , 1996 . J. Continental Cablevision Rate Increase - Adopt Resolution No. 47-96 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE'S OBJECTION TO CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION'S SEPTEMBER 1, 1996 RATE INCREASES. " K. Plat of Easement - Adopt Resolution No. 48-96 entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALK (CENTRAL ILLINOIS BANK - 900 HIGGINS ROAD) . " L. Grove Mall Shopping Center - Adopt Resolution No. 49-96 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE GROVE MALL SHOPPING CENTER QUALIFIES FOR DESIGNATION AS A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA UNDER THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING STATUTES. " 3 09-10-96 Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, and L. " MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Feichter, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM I AMERITECH CELLULAR SERVICES, SCHAUMBURG, IL - Trustee Rettberg questioned why the necessity of a temporary cellular antenna was not brought to the attention of the Board during earlier discussions . He stated that the proposed structure was unsightly and he intended to vote against the request . Mr. Louis Kao, representing Telitect Architects responded to questions from the Board and stated that the cell-on-wheels was necessary as a temporary measure during the dismantling of the cellular antenna at the Exel Inn which will be relocated to the new Water Tower location. The dismantling and relocation should take 4 to 5 weeks . Ameritech expected the temporary structure to be a part of the agreement, however during the review process Staff referred them back to the Board for approval . Although it appeared that the Board was in agreement that this request should have been part of the agreement discussions, it was determined that the permission to place the temporary cellular antenna at 1141 Hawthorne Lane would be through November 12, 1996 instead of November 30th as originally requested. Motion to grant a request from Ameritech Cellular Services, Schaumburg, Illinois, for permission to place a temporary cellular antenna at a height of 67 feet on Village owned property at 1141 Hawthorne Lane through November 12, 1996 . MOVED: Trustee Johnson SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Feichter, Johnson, Petri, Czarnik NAYS : Trustees Lissner, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED 7 . REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI LANDMEIER PUBLIC WORKS NOISE REDUCTION PLAN - The trees will be planted on both sides of the fence starting next week. The committee will then meet with the residents shortly after that to review the project . COMMONWEALTH EDISON STREET LIGHT OUTAGE - Most of the lights have been repaired and there is underground work being done in the Tonne/Walnut area. STEINER ELECTRIC - TOUHY CROSSING - The Police Department will be submitting a report on the Steiner Electric traffic pattern. BIESTERFIELD SHOPPING CENTER SIDEWALK - The installation of the sidewalk is in progress . 4 09-10-96 9 . JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN RETTBERG NEON SIGN PROHIBITION - The Board discussed the moratorium in place on neon signs and as to whether or not the Village has an inventory on inside/outside neon signs . This item will be discussed at the Committee of the Whole following this meeting. 10 . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRWOMAN CZARNIK No report . 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN JOHNSON No report . 12 . INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No report . 13 . PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No report . 14 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER Docket No. 96-7 415 NEWBERRY DRIVE - SETBACK VARIATION - This item was addressed earlier this evening and may be removed from the agenda. MOBIL ZONING VARIATION - President Gallitano reported that there was a meeting with the residents and representatives of Mobil Oil . A set of guide lines for redevelopment of that property was considered which seems to be acceptable by a general consensus of the residents . A letter has been mailed out, identifying the general redevelopment guidelines that hopefully the Village will have a firm consensus on at the next meeting. 15. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PETRI MEETING SCHEDULE - A Regional Meeting will be held on Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 7 : 30 p.m. in the Ronald L. Chernick Conference Room. b. COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK MEETING SCHEDULE - The next meeting of the Community Service Board will be held on Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 7 : 00 p.m. 40TH ANNIVERSARY - A reminder that the concert will be held on October 19, 1996 . C. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEE RETTBERG REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFO) - The Commission met on Thursday, September 5, 1996, to consider the RFQ's which had been received from five (5) Planners, who are seeking to be the Village consultant . Each of the members did a written evaluation which were tabulated and it was hoped to narrow down the field at that time, however, the numbers came in very close between the top 5 09-10-96 and the bottom. The Committee decided that they would like to consider all five (5) of the applicants . The Commission will invite representatives of all of the applicants to the November meeting to hear the Commission' s presentation with respect to the ideas that have been considered by the Commission with respect to the revitalization so they will have a better concept of what the Village is really looking for when they submit there RFQ's . All of the RFQ' S should be submitted by January and each of the five applicants will be part of an interview process over a period of two nights . It is hoped that the Commission will have made their selection for the consultant for this project by the end of January. The Committee members will be touring other Industrial Parks for a comparison of ideas . This will be done individually at Industrial Parks in this area some older and some newer. MEETING SCHEDULE - The next meeting of the Commission will be held on Thursday, October 3 , 1996 at 6 : 00 p.m. 16. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS - VILLAGE CLERK Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2510 entitled "AN ORDINANCE_ AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, SECTION 6-4-5-3A, NO PARKING STREETS AND AREAS (ARMSTRONG LANE - HODLMAIR) " . MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustees Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Czarnik, Feichter MOTION CARRIED 17 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS GREATER WOODFIELD VISITOR' S AND CONVENTION BUREAU - Several members of the Village Board requested that this item consideration to authorize payment in the amount of $80, 287 be tabled, although there was a presentation earlier this evening by Tom Rivera. Funding will be further considered. 18. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER 1 . JAYCEE TELEPHONE BOOKS - The directories will be distributed this week-end and next week. Volunteers were requested to help in the distribution. 2 . ELMHURST ROAD FULL INTERCHANGE/NORTHWEST TOLLWAY - Three years ago the Mayors of Elk Grove Village, Mt . Prospect and Des Plaines met with the Illinois Tollway Authority to talk about a full interchange at Elmhurst Road and the Northwest Tollway. At that meeting the Mayors were informed that a study would be required. The Village Manager met with representatives of CH2MHill, consultants who have been retained by the Tollway Authority to take a look at a full interchange at Elmhurst Road, as well as the by-pass which would go from the interchange south toward the extension of the Elgin/O'Hare . They will be looking at the extension of the Elgin O'Hare Expressway from Route 53 east to just past Elmhurst Road. In addition that by-pass would continue further south going toward the Tri-State Tollway. The report that they will be preparing will be a three year process, there will be public meetings held during that time . The Village just has preliminary meetings with them to find what they will be doing and 6 09-10-96 when they will be doing it . Their schedule will be coming to the Village within the next few weeks . 3 . POLICE AN FIRE DEPARTMENT NEIGHBORHOOD VISITS - There have been 31 visits conducted this summer to Elk Grove Village neighborhoods. Fire and Police equipment is presented as well as personnel to give them a view of what they do and how they do it . The Departments were able to make contact with 545 residents during those visits this summer. 4 . ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE - The Village Manager will be moderating a panel of speakers at the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Chicago on Saturday, September 21, 1996 . The panel will be reviewing the history of the internet and how Illinois municipalities are taking advantage of this high tech communication resource . The Village Home Page went on line on July of 1995 . Since the time the Village President encouraged staff to get on to the internet, the Village has been asked to moderate or facilitate five presentations and in addition the Village received a state wide Recognition Award for the Home Page that was created. S . ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS The Assistant Village Manager has been elected President of the Association. The purpose of this state wide association, which has 175 members, is to foster and encourage professional development of its members . Congratulations were given to Mr. Rummel for this honor. 19 . NEW BUSINESS None AUDIENCE - 9 : 55 Mr. Frank Czarnik addressed the Board, in particularly President Gallitano referencing a traffic incident that the President had been involved in and subsequent articles/letters in the newspaper. Mr. Czarnik stated his support and confidence in the Village President . President Gallitano thanked Mr. Czarnik for his comments and stated that the reports in the newspaper were not the way the incident happened. Ms . Marilyn Buttita, 201 Parkchester questioned the Board regarding the replacement of cottonwood trees on Village parkways; and the resurfacing of Village streets . President Gallitano and Tom Cech, Director of Public Works explained the tree replacement program and the street maintenance program. Mrs . Jane Trotter expressed her support of President Gallitano regarding the traffic incident and cited her feelings as to the articles that appeared in the newspaper. President Gallitano thanked Mrs . Trotter for her comments and again stated that the incident did not happen the way it was reported in the newspaper. 7 09-10-96 20 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 10 : 18 P.M. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustee Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Czarnik, Feichter MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Dennis J. Gallitano Village President 8 09-10-96