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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/13/1995 - 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, JUNE 13, 1995 Village President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order at 8 : 17 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present : President : Dennis J. Gallitano Trustees : Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy J. Czarnik, Craig B. Johnson, Samuel 1 . 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 Chuck Ellis, Pastor of the First Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on May 23 , 1995 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED. 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO 1 . NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE - The Telecommunication Sub-Committee met several times to discuss a model telecommunication ordinance for the greater Chicagoland area which would benefit Elk Grove Village . 2 . PROPOSED BIKE PATH - Today members of the Village Board and Park District Commissioners walked through the proposed bike path site which would wind its way through District 214 High School property, Elk Grove Park District property and Village property. 3 . AMERITECH - President Gallitano met with representatives from Ameritech this afternoon for about 4-5 hours to continue discussions over the new area code split that would impact the Village of Elk Grove and Schaumburg. 4 . BOARD OF HEALTH - President Gallitano administered the Oath of Office to Lois Colaprete upon her appointment to the Board of Health. 5 . BOY SCOUT TROOP #95 - President Gallitano recognized Boy Scouts, Brian Arendt, Rob Ebach, Stephan Volkmer and Keith who were attending the meeting to earn their merit badge in citizenship. 1 06-13-95 5 . APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 13 , 1995 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $697, 244 . 79 . MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED Trustee Lissner requested that item E. consideration of a request from the Greater O'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce for payment of FY 1995-96 dues in the amount of $250 . 00 be removed from the Consent Agenda; and wanted discussion of item P. consideration to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of skateboards, rollerblades, and bicycles on tennis courts . Following discussion of item P. it was the consensus to remove the item from the Consent Agenda for further discussion at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Trustee Chernick requested that item A. consideration of a request from Mrs . Harvey Johnson, 285 Walter Avenue, for a variation from the Village Code to permit a maximum driveway width of 24 feet at the property line and 28 feet at the curb; and item B. consideration of a request from Miquel Cerda, BB Kendal Road, for a variation from the Village Code to permit a driveway to be constructed with concrete paving bricks be removed from the Consent Agenda. 6 . CONSENT AGENDA C. Easement Variation - Grant a request from Laura Wass, 408 Newberry Drive, to grant a variation to Section 8- 12B-1-1D, of the Village Code to permit the construction of a swimming pool to encroach 2 feet into a 20-foot public utility and drainage easement . D. Elk Grove Park District - Grant a request to waive building permit fees in the amount of $233 . 00 . (Pirate' s Cove and Rainbow Falls improvements) F. Deputy Fire Chief - Authorize to attend the Association of Public Safety Communications' (APCO) National Conference to be held in Detroit, MI . August 13 through August 17, 1995 at a cost not to exceed $1, 205 . G. Fire Department - Concur with the Assistant Village Manager' s authorization to allow firefighter recruits Brad J. Menas, William Elliott, and Patrick McManus to attend fire academy training from June 5, to July 17, 1995 in Elgin, IL at a cost of $1, 040 per recruit and at a total cost not to exceed $3 , 120 . H. Chief of Police - Authorize to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Miami, FL. from October 14 through October 19, 1995 at a cost not to exceed $1, 278 . I . Environmental Safety Group, Clarendon Hills. IL - Increase a contract (March 28, 1995) for ten (10) sets of fire gear in an amount not to exceed $570, for a total cost not to exceed $10, 540 . 2 06-13-95 J. Fire Department Paramedic Training - Award a professional service contract to Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, IL, in an amount not to exceed $9, 425 for required "in-station" paramedic training. K. Hi-Tek Computer, Elk Grove Village, IL - Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the purchase of (72) 4MB memory chips and (4) 16 MB memory chips for Police Department PC' s in the amount not to exceed $9, 120 ; and Declare (144) 1MB memory chips as surplus property to be used as trade-in credit on this purchase in the amount of $5, 670 . L. Folger' s Flag & Decorating, Inc . , Blue Island. IL. Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible proposer for the purchase of four (4) sets of banners (42 banners per set) , banner hardware, and installation of equipment in an amount not to exceed $11, 978 . 10 . M. GWCVB Dues - Authorize the payment to Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitors' Bureau of $74, 182 for FY 95/96 . N. Banner Policy - Adopt Resolution No. 37-95 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE POLICY ON BANNERS (BIESTERFIELD ROAD) . " O. Classification and Salary Plan - Adopt Ordinance No. 2433 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLANS : THE CLASSIFICATION PLANS : AND SALARY RANGE FOR MERIT PAY PLAN POSITIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " Motion to approve Consent Agenda items C, D, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, and O" . MOVED: Trustee Johnson SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED. Item A. and B. Consent Agenda Trustee Chernick stated that with regard to the driveway variation requests in items A. and B. that were removed from the Consent Agenda he feels that they should be discussed at a Committee of the Whole to consider a policy for future requests . The consensus of the Board was to review these items at a Committee of the Whole. Item E. Consent Agenda President Gallitano stated that there is some reference to the formation of a pact by the Greater O'Hare Association with a political action committee and the Board does not want any part of the Village dues used in that pact . The Village will look for some written confirmation to that effect before considering payment of the dues . 3 06-13-95 7 . REGULAR AGENDA A) ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT - Grant a request to waive 1995-96 Class A Liquor License Fees for the Pavilion banquet facility in the amount of $2, 500 . MOVED: Trustee Johnson SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri NAYS : Trustees Rettberg, Chernick, MOTION CARRIED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI RECOMMENDATION - A report has been distributed which will require discussion by the entire Board in Executive Session. 9 . JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN RETTBERG PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ORDINANCE - The committee met on June 7, 1995 and considered changes in the parental responsibility ordinances and certain ordinances regarding minors and liquor control . Recommendations will be made at a Committee of the Whole. TRUCK PARKING ON TURNER AVENUE - A recommendation on this item should also be discussed at a Committee of the Whole. ELECTRO PAINTERS - 393 KENT AVENUE - This item, which was referred to the committee this evening, will be considered at a meeting to be held on July 18, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. 10 . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRWOMAN CZARNIK COMMUNICATION - A meeting was held on Monday, June 12, 1995, which was a transition between the previous committee and the current one . Communication issues were discussed and the minutes will be distributed to the Board. This item should be discussed at a Committee of the Whole in Executive Session. 11. RECYCLING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN JOHNSON INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL RECYCLING - A statistical report on the recycling progress was presented. Prior to the passage of the ordinance allowing for commercial recycling there was diversion of approximately 8 to 9 percent of the collection to recycling; that has increased to approximately 13 percent on the average per month. This is not quite the goal that had been hoped of 20 to 25 percent . The number of firms recycling is also not quite as high as the committee would like to see. There are only approximately 17 percent of the firms participating. Although there is some improvement there is still a way to go to meet anticipated expectations . RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING - In the months of January, February and March there was an average increase of 7 .4 percent recyclables per household. The committee will be looking to the yard waste collections this summer and to the possibility of going beyond the 40 percent recycling that has been the average amount being recycled. 12 . PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER NORTHWEST HOUSING PARTNERSHIP - The Plan Commission held a public hearing on the petition from Shelter Development Corporation and recommend approval for a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and a Special Use Permit for the 4 06-13-95 purpose of constructing and operating a senior housing development at 912 Landmeier Road with the condition that additional handicapped/reserved parking spaces be incorporated into the Special Use Permit and for staff approval of the final engineering plan. President Gallitano gave a brief description of the proposed project and the types of apartments that will be available as well as the kinds of amenities that will be offered at the facility. The President mentioned a letter discussing Village participation in this project which will be discussed at a Committee of the Whole meeting following this meeting. Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance incorporating a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and granting a Special Use Permit for the purpose of constructing and operating independent senior housing in an A-2 residential district subject to certain conditions . MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 13 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER Docket No. 95-5 - 832 DEBRA LANE The Zoning Board of Appeals upon hearing testimony at a public hearing on a petition for a variation to the zoning ordinance to construct a solid fence on the side lot line found that the petitioner did not present a hardship and therefore recommended Do Not Grant . The petitioner, Siddharam S. Hiremath, addressed the Board and presented his petition for their consideration to grant his request for the fence and showed the Board members pictures of his property. Discussion followed whereupon it was the consensus of the Board that this matter be placed on the JPZ Committee agenda for consideration at their meeting on July 18, 1995 at 8 : 00 p.m. The Director of Engineering and Community Development and the Assistant Village Engineer were requested to attend this meeting. President Gallitano requested a deviation from the agenda to accommodate some members of the audience representing Taco Bell . An ordinance was presented which rezones Outlot #1 of the Gullo Development on Biesterfield Road. The representatives were reminded that the landscaping plans must be brought to the Village Board for review and approval; and that the signage on the building utilize separate back-lit lettering. Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 2434 "AN ORDINANCE REZONING OUTLOT #1 OF THE VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED ON BIESTERFIELD ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 110 FEET EAST OF WELLINGTON AVENUE, FROM B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS TO B-3 AUTOMOTIVE ORIENTED BUSINESS (GULLO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION) " . MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Chernick AYES : Trustees Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick, Czarnik NAYS : Trustee Lissner MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE - 9 : 06 p.m. 5 06-13-95 Mr. Nick Nikola with Friends of Salt Creek thanked the Village for the support that was given in the clean up efforts of the Creek. There was a total of 16 cubic yards of waste removed from the creek, which was hauled away by the Village. A resident in the audience questioned the Board regarding the types of stores that will be located in the Gullo Development on Biesterfield Road. 14 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PETRI REGIONAL CABLE GROUP - The Group met on Thursday, June 8 , 1995 and received a report from the facility person who inspected the plant and noted that there are some problems with the Channels on the upper level that were added above Channel 55 . Those will be corrected within the next 30 days based on some efforts and work being done by Continental . There will also be some other improvements implemented due to this audit being performed. A written report will be distributed in about 4 weeks. b. COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK MEETING SCHEDULE - The Board will meet on Thursday, June 15, 1995 at 7 :00 p.m. PARADE COMMITTEE - A meeting was held last week and things are coming along very well . The next meeting of the committee will be held on June 27, 1995 at 5 :30 p.m. A reminder that the Parade will be held on August 6, 1995, with the theme "Celebrate Elk Grove Village. " Organizations are being contacted regarding decorated bicycles for the children, strollers, wagons and pets . Applications are available from the Community Service Department . 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE - The plans are coming along well and presentation to the Board for final approval should be made soon. The next meeting will be held on July 10, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. 15. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS None 16 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 17 . REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER 1 . SIDEWALK INSTALLATION - Sidewalk is currently being installed along Devon Avenue between Berkenshire and Somerset . That will complete the sidewalk configurations on the north side of Devon Avenue . This item was placed in this years budget in order to complete that one missing segment . 2 . INSURANCE SERVICE ORGANIZATION (ISO) - During the week of July 10, 1995 the Village will be 6 06-13-95 meeting with representatives of the ISO. The last rating of the Village which was given in August of 1992 was a rating of 3 . The Village will now be seeking to upgrade that rating to 2 or 1 . That process will be starting with a preliminary meeting with the ISO representative and then the Village will submit a formal application for their review this year. 18. NEW BUSINESS 1 . ROTARY FEST - Last March the Board agreed to donate $7 , 500 to the Rotary Fest . There is a request to have the fees waived for a Class D Liquor License, Carnival License and Food Service License for a total amount of $2, 600 . Motion to approve the request from the Rotary Club for a waiver of the Liquor, Carnival and Food Service Licenses in the amount of $2, 600 . 00 . MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustees Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson MOTION CARRIED. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to hold an Executive Session following tonight' s Board meeting for the purpose of discussing land acquisition. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustee Petri, Rettberg, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner MOTION CARRIED Motion to hold an Executive Session following tonight' s Board Meeting for the purpose of discussing Personnel . MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Petri, Rettberg, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE - 9 : 15 p.m. Mary Alt, 973 Charlela Lane, questioned the Board regarding Purita Mackey' s Day Care License . The Village Attorney responded that he is conferring with Mrs . Mackey' s attorney and until a final resolve is reached he is not at liberty to respond. The Attorney stated that there will be no disruption in service irrespective of what happens for a period of time . Notice will be given to all of the parents should the Village for any reason not reach an understanding. There will be a window for people to relocate their children. Mary Alt' s mother also addressed the Board speaking in praise of Mrs. Mackey' s services . President Gallitano responded to the comments made and stated that the matter is under consideration for litigation and is best left to the attorneys . 7 06-13-95 19 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9 :19 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustee Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Dennis J . Gallitano Village President 8 06-13-95