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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/28/1995 - 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 AT 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1995 Village President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order at 8 : 06 p .m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present : President : Dennis J. Gallitano; Trustees : Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy J. Czarnik, Craig B . Johnson, James P. Petri, Paul A.Rettberg, and Michael A. Tosto 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 P. 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 February 14, 1995 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Tosto VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED. 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO 1 . BOARD APPOINTMENTS - President Gallitano administered the Oath of Office to Board of Health member, Susan A. Baker; Zoning Board of Appeals member, Marianne Coffman; and Plan Commission member, Christine Prochno. 2 . FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATION - In response to a house fire on Mimosa Lane, two members of the Elk Grove Fire Department went beyond the call of duty to rescue the two inhabitants of the residence . Through their efforts in performing life saving operations one life was saved. Fire Chief James MacArthur recalled the scene of the fire and recognized the rescue operations of the Fire Department' s Third Shift . Plaques of commendation were presented to Lt . Thomas Casterton and Firefighter Ronald Halverson. Lt . Casterton gave a synopsis of the fire scene and noted the team effort that was displayed that night and how the Fire Department operates as a team. 3 . PROCLAMATION - The week of March 5 through March 11, 1995 was proclaimed as "Tornado Preparedness Week" . 4 . CHRISTMAS HOME DECORATING CONTEST - Awards were presented to the following Village residents : 1 02-28-95 First place Mr. & Mrs . Ken Matlak (Not present) 520 Cass Fourth Place Mr. & Mrs . Alex Prochno 1268 Leeds Lane Third Place Mr. & Mrs . Victor Pariso 1670 Virginia Second Place Mr. & Mrs . Michael Polich 779 Schooner RECESS - 8 :26 RESUME MEETING - 8 :32 President Gallitano announced that the Village Parade will be held on August 6, 1995 . 5 . APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the February 28, 1995 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $296 , 301 . 07 . MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto MOTION CARRIED The Village Manager informed the Board of a correction to item J of the Consent Agenda, consideration to adopt a resolution determining the appropriateness for Class 6 (A) to read Class 6 (B) due to changes in the County' s Tax Abatement designations . Trustee Petri requested that item H consideration to adopt a resolution extending an agreement for the development of the Illinois International Convention Center be removed from the Consent Agenda. 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Office Furniture - Award a purchase contract under the Governmental Services Administration (GSA) low bid Contract Pricing to Sun Office, Inc. , Elk Grove Village, IL for the delivery and installation of furniture in an amount not to exceed $53 , 390 . 16 as follows : Police Department 2 File Cabinets $ 980.52 Fire Department 5 Clerical Workstations 1 2-station Reception Workstations 1 8-station Inspector Workstations 1 Conference Room Table and Chairs 3 Administrative Offices 1 Assistant Chief's Office 2 Deputy Chiefs' Offices 1 Fire Chief's Office 52,409.64 TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT $53,390.16 B. Surplus Property - Declare Police Squad Car #223 as surplus property and to authorize the Village Manager to approve the final disposition of the vehicle . 2 02-28-95 C. Market Information Services, (MIS) Chicago, IL - Increase the professional service contract (11/9/83) for the development and implementation of an economic development survey (Business Liaison Council) by $1, 028, for a total contract amount not to exceed $10, 828 . D. Economic Development Assistant - Authorize to attend the American Economic Development Council 1995 Annual Conference to be held in Orlando Florida, April 30 through May 2, at a cost not to exceed $1, 137 . E . Donation - Accept the donation of a physician' s couch from the Elk Grove Senior Center, at an estimated value of $100 . 00 for use in the Community Nurse' s Office . F. Class 6B Tax Incentive - Adopt Resolution No. 9-95 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 OWNED BY CIRCUIT SYSTEMS 2201 LANDMEIER ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS . " G. Plat of Subdivision - Adopt Resolution No. 10-95 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS LOUIS SANFILIPPO SUBDIVISION (BUCKINGHAM COURT) . " I . 1994 Zoning Map - Adopt Resolution No. 11-95 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1994 . " J. Class 6B Tax Incentive - Adopt Resolution No. 12-95 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 OWNED BY SCOTT LIFT TRUCK CORPORATION 600 BUSSE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS. " K. Class "D" Liquor License - Adopt Ordinance No. 2409 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 , CHAPTER 3 , SECTION 3-3-7, NUMBER OF LICENSES OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS "D" LIQUOR LICENSES (PEPPINO'S) . " L. Zoning Ordinance - Adopt Ordinance No. 2410 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 842 OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 19, 1972 AND ADOPTING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (1995) . " M. Special Use Permit - Adopt Ordinance No. 2411 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO SEMEO, INC. TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HOTEL/MOTEL ON I-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ZONED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2951 TOUHY AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (SUPER 8) . " N. Amend Water Rates and Charges - Adopt Ordinance No. 2412 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2 , SECTION 7-2-5-1 WATER RATES AND CHARGES OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " Adopt Ordinance No. 2413 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 7-2-5-3 RATES AND CHARGES FOR PROPERTY OUTSIDE VILLAGE OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE . " 3 02-28-95 Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M AND N" . MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto, MOTION CARRIED. Item H - Consent Agenda ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - Consideration to adopt a resolution extending the agreement for the development of the Illinois International Convention Center for a period of thirty-six (36) months . Trustee Petri stated that he has always voted against the convention center, however, he feels that the two newer Trustees should be given information on the Center before putting it to a vote . Trustee Johnson concurred with Trustee Petri and requested that the item be referred to a Committee of the Whole meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to defer consideration of the Convention Center until discussion at a Committee of the Whole meeting. 7 . REGULAR AGENDA A) Consideration of a request from the Elk Grove Public Library to waive the $25 . 00 Alarm license fee for the period of 1/1/95 through 12/31/95 . President Gallitano recommended that this item be placed into the agenda for Committee of the Whole discussion along with the other requests for waiver of alarm license fees . 8 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN TOSTO BANYAN DRIVE - The committee is still waiting for a report on the survey that was sent to the residents regarding this item. The President stated that a response has been received from the residents of Banyan Drive indicating that they did not want to see any change to Banyan Drive . A letter was sent out further explaining the dilemma of Banyan Drive and also asking them if they would like to meet with the Village Engineer to discuss options . Trustee Tosto explained that the Committee has not received a copy of the petition from the residents nor the letter from President Gallitano. The Village Manager stated that copies of the petition and the letter of response will be distributed to the entire Board of Trustees . 9 . JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRWOMAN CZARNIK PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE - The Committee will meet on March 6, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. to complete this item. TURNER AVENUE - TRUCK PARKING - This item will be added to the committee' s agenda and will also be discussed on March 6, 1995 . 4 02-28-95 PLAN COMMISSION - There will be a joint meeting of the JPZ and the Plan Commission on March 15, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Trustee' s Conference room to discuss some of the issues that the Plan Commission and JPZ Committee have on their agendas . 10 . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI HEALTH CARE RENEWAL - The 1995/96 Health Care Renewal was added to the Committee' s agenda. A meeting will be scheduled at the next Village Board meeting. President Gallitano presented a Resolution for the Board' s consideration which was presented to Jack Claes upon his retirement from the position of Park Director of the Elk Grove Village Park District . Motion to adopt Resolution No. 14-95, "A RESOLUTION HONORING JACK A. CLAES. " MOVED: Trustee Johnson SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustee Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto, Chernick MOTION CARRIED 11. RECYCLING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CHERNICK & VICE-CHAIRMAN JOHNSON No report . 12 . PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER HUNTINGTON CHASE SUBDIVISION - Motion to adopt Resolution No. 15-95 entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLATS OF SUBDIVISION ENTITLED AS HUNTINGTON CHASE PHASE I; AND HUNTINGTON CHASE PHASE II (LEXINGTON HOMES) . " MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustee Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto, Chernick MOTION CARRIED 13 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER Docket No. 94-11 590 SYCAMORE - The Zoning Board met on January 9, 1995 and considered the petition for a variation to permit an existing swimming pool to encroach one foot three inches into the required sideyard. The Zoning Board upon hearing testimony recommend Do Not Grant finding that the petitioner was informed of violations and could have made the corrections to meet Village Code before completing the project . The petitioners were not in the audience although they indicated to the Director of Engineering that they would be in attendance . Discussion followed between the Director of Engineering and the Trustees . It was the consensus that a letter be sent to the petitioner from the Department of Engineering and Community Development informing them that the Board will be acting on the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals at the next Board meeting. 14 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI & RETTBERG 5 02-28-95 CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION - A meeting of the Cable Group and Continental was held on Thursday, February 16, 1995 and attempted to resolve some issues in order to move the negotiations ahead. Despite Continental' s willingness to try to do some things, progress has not been good. One of the things the Group is trying to accomplish is a "live feed" from the Elk Grove Village Council Chambers directly to Channel 6 studios. Continental has been looking into this but has not submitted a status report to the Manager' s Office as yet . Continental is looking into having their entire plant wired with fiber in 24 to 30 months from the signing of the contract . This would be in their own best interests to combat the telephone companies coming into the cable business . There will be a meeting tomorrow, March 1, 1995, at noon, in the Arlington Hilton Hotel, which will be attended by Data Processing Supervisor, Ed May; Police Commander John Bantner; Deputy Fire Chief Greg Riddle as well as representatives from at least 3 other member municipalities regarding Internet for the Government B Channel . The next meeting of the Cable Group will be on March 16, 1995 in Elk Grove Village. b. COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK 1995 PARADE - The date for the parade has been set for Sunday, August 6, 1995 . The parade will kick off at 2 : 00 p.m. The Village is still working on getting additional units for this parade. The Board has approved the mailing packets that will be sent out for that occasion. The Community Service Board will be contacting Service Clubs, Schools, Churches, Businesses, and Musical Groups . There should be between 60 to 80 units in the parade which should last 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours . The parade will be in conjunction with the Rotary Fest and therefore the parade will end at the Festival site . The theme of the Parade is Celebrate Elk Grove . C. SUBURBAN O'HARE COMMISSION - President Gallitano will be in Springfield providing testimony on Wednesday, March 8 , 1995 at a hearing being convened by Representative Lee Daniels on the O'Hare Airport proposals that he submitted. 15 . ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS None 16 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS SMOKING POLICY - The President gave a brief history of the proposed resolution governing a smoking policy for Village facilities which had been tabled on October 11, 1994 . The President further stated that after receiving a recommendation from the Board of Health and due consideration on his part he is at this time ready to break the tie vote previously inferred and vote in favor of a 6 02-28-95 total ban on smoking in all Village facilities should a tie vote be rendered again. President Gallitano noted that if a total smoking ban is approved that the Village should actively promote a smoking cessation program for any Village employee who would like to participate in the program; that smoking should be restricted outdoors to the patio section of the Village instead of the front of the Municipal Building; and that the resolution adopting the policy should state on what date the policy would become effective. There should be some time for people to adjust, it should not be implemented overnight . Motion to ban smoking in all Village facilities effective July 1, 1995. MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik Each Trustee in turn expressed their opinions as to the regulation of smoking in Village facilities both for and against citing: denial of rights of others, health issue from second hand smoke, health costs, installation of a ventilation system for a confined smoking area. The President asked for any comments from residents in the audience . There were no comments from residents . Discussion followed regarding the installation of a ventilation system with a trial period of 5 months before voting on the smoking policy. Motion to table the motion on the floor. MOVED: Trustee Chernick SECONDED: Trustee Tosto AYES : Trustee Johnson, Petri, Tosto, Chernick NAYS : Trustee Rettberg, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED President Gallitano recommended that the Village Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution encapsulating the prior motion by Trustee Rettberg so the Board can see something in writing which can be presented to the Board. Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare a resolution establishing a smoking policy which would ban smoking in all Village facilities. MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustee Petri, Rettberg, Tosto, Czarnik NAYS : Trustee Chernick, Johnson MOTION CARRIED 17 . REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER 1 . ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Concrete patching, road resurfacing and bridge repair work is being scheduled for I-290 beginning on June 3 , 1995 . The repairs will occur between Devon and Algonquin Road. 2 . 5TH ANNUAL ECUMENICAL CHOIR FESTIVAL - The proceeds from the festival, which is held by local churches , are used to help fund the Elk Grove Housing Fund. Funds collected on February 19, 1995 in the amount of $1, 900 will be contributed to the Housing Fund which is administered by the Elk Grove Village Community Service office . 7 02-28-95 3 . RECYCLING -In 1994, Village residents recycled over eleven million pounds of refuse and yard waste . That is in excess of fifty-five hundred tons . This is a phenomenal success in the community. AUDIENCE - 9 :21 P.M. President Gallitano recognized members of Boy Scout Troop No. 570 in the audience to earn a merit badge in communication. 18. NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to hold an Executive Session following tonight' s Board meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation and personnel . MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Johnson AYES : Trustee Rettberg, Tosto, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri MOTION CARRIED 19 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9 :24 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Dennis J. Gallitano Village President 8 02-28-95