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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/12/1995 - 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, SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 Village President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order at 8 : 10 p.m. 1 . ROLL CALL: Present : President : Dennis J. Gallitano; Trustees: Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy J. Czarnik, 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 . PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President Gallitano led the Trustees and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 22, 1995 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED. 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO 1 . AUGUST 22 , 1995 VILLAGE BOARD MEETING - Referencing an over zealous dialogue at the previous Village Board meeting President Gallitano stated that the elected officials of the Village all work very hard to do what they believe is best for the Village . The Board has worked together very well in the past and will continue to work together for the best interest of the Village. President Gallitano confirmed his pledge to represent the Village as an advocate internally in the Village and externally working with other communities. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 12, 1995 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1, 086 , 600 . 01 . MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg MOTION CARRIED 6 . CONSENT AGENDA A. EASEMENT VARIATION - 201 HOLLY LANE - Grant a request from Bruce W. Males, for a variation from Section 8- 12B-1-1D, Easements, of the Village Code to permit the construction of a garage to encroach five feet (5' ) into a 10-foot (101 ) public utility and drainage easement . 1 09-12-95 B . Easement Variation - 1727 Roosa Lane - Grant a request from Carol Chiero, for a variation from Section 8-12B- 1-1D, Easements, of the Village Code to permit the construction of an above-ground swimming pool to encroach five feet (5' ) into a 15-foot (15' ) public utility and drainage easement . C. Zoning Board of Appeals - Appoint Robert E . Phillips to the position of Chairman of the Elk Grove Village Zoning Board of Appeals . D. Public Hearing - Authorize the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on the petition of Dearborn Construction and Development, Ltd. , Roselle, IL, to rezone certain property located on Bonaventure Drive from B-2 General Business District to B-3 Automotive Oriented District . E. Police Training - Concur with the Assistant Village Manager' s authorization to allow Police Officers Alonzo E. Roberts and Russell J. Sullivan to attend Basic Recruit Training at the Chicago Police Academy from September 11, 1995 to December 1, 1995 at a cost of $2 , 858 per recruit, for a total expenditure not to exceed $5, 716 . F. Police Training - Authorize Police Sergeant Keith J. Briggs to attend Northwestern University' s Traffic Institute School of Police Staff and Command from September 25 to December 1, 1995 in Evanston, IL, at a cost not to exceed $2 , 750 . G. Fire Training - Authorize firefighter Daniel E . Schneider to attend Certified Firefighter II (Fire Academy) training from September 18 to November 3 , 1995 in Elgin, Illinois at a total cost not to exceed $1, 040 . H. Police Department - Authorize the purchase of 4- year/100 , 000 mile drivetrain warranties for fifteen (15) newly purchased 1996 Chevrolet 9C1 police squad cars at a cost of $575 per vehicle for a total amount not to exceed $8 , 625 . I . Paramedic Training - Authorize Firefighters Roger A. Ferguson, Brian P. McVeigh, and Mark W. Percundani to attend Paramedic Training Class, to be held in Arlington Heights, IL, from October 2, 1995 through January 9, 1996, at a total cost not to exceed $5, 185 . J. Alexian Brothers Medical Center - Grant a request to construct a ninety-foot (901 ) by thirty-foot (301 ) tent for an open house to be held September 21, 1995 . K. Snowplowing - Reject all bids received for snowplowing services in Elk Grove Village; and Authorize staff to competitively negotiate a snowplowing contract with the apparent low bidder, McKay Contractors, Inc. Chicago, IL, in an amount not to exceed $45, 000 . L. Letter of Credit - Adopt Resolution No. 52-95 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDIT NO. C7280422 FROM BANK OF AMERICA EXPIRING FEBRUARY 13 , 1997 IN THE AMOUNT OF $35, 000 . 00 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A TOT LOT ON OUTLOT G IN HUNTINGTON CHASE SUBDIVISION (LEXINGTON HOMES, INC. ) 2 09-12-95 M. Class 6B - Adopt Resolution No. 53-95 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 22-95 AND ADOPTING 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 ROYAL OMEGA GRAPHICS, INC. LOT #3, 1621 BRUMMEL AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS. " N. Indaolex. Inc . , Deerfield, IL - Award a professional services contract for the purpose of performing a telephone billing audit and needs assessment for municipal facilities in an amount not to exceed $6, 500 . Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N" . MOVED: Trustee Johnson SECONDED: Trustee Rettberg AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick MOTION CARRIED. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 7 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No report . 6. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN RETTBERG ELECTRO PAINTERS VARIANCE - The committee will meet on Thursday, September 28, 1995 at 7 :30 p.m. to consider this request with respect to use of certain painting equipment within their facility. BAR-B-OUE GRILL REGULATION - MULTI FAMILY UNITS - The committee will add this item to their agenda for review with reference to fire hazards in view of the fire that occurred last week. HORSE STABLING - VICTORIA BANQUETS - This item has been added to the committee agenda for review due to the request from the Banquet facility for permission to offer carriage rides for weddings and other affairs . 9 . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRWOMAN CZARNIK No report . 10 . RECYCLING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN JOHNSON No report . 11 . INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No report . 12 . PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER CEDARWOOD DEVELOPMENT - OFFICE MAX - The Plan Commission conducted a public hearing for a Special Use Permit to permit retail sales in an I-1 District and recommend approval subject to relocating handicapped parking spaces closer to the building. Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for the construction of an Office Max facility in an I-1 District . 3 09-12-95 MOVED: Trustee Chernick SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustee Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick MOTION CARRIED 13 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER Docket No. 95-8 Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a variation to permit the construction of a room addition that would encroach into the required front yard on property located at 1803 Oriole Drive. MOVED: Trustee Chernick SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick MOTION CARRIED Docket No. 95-9 Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a variation to permit the reconstruction of an existing building that would encroach into the required front yard; and reduce the number of parking stalls on property located at 2180 Pratt Boulevard. MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick MOTION CARRIED It was the consensus of the Board to direct staff to issue a permit prior to the passage of the ordinance to the property owner at 1803 Oriole Drive. President Gallitano acknowledged the presence of Robert Phillips in the audience, who has graciously accepted the chairmanship of the Zoning Board of Appeals . His appointment as chairman was approved by the Board on the Consent Agenda. 14 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PETRI PUBLIC HEARING - There will be a public hearing held on Thursday, September 14 , 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to consider the requirements of Continental Cablevision. b. COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIR MEETING - There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 21, 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. 40TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE - There will be a meeting of the committee on Wednesday, September 13 , 1995 at 7 : 00 p.m. 15 . ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS None 16 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 17 . REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER 4 09-12-95 1 . FALL LEAF PICK-UP PROGRAM - The Village is preparing for the program which will begin on October 4 , 1995 and will continue through November 29, 1995 . There will be 4 pickups per section. Schedules will be mailed by Waste Management as an insert in the next billing. 2 . APARTMENT FIRE RESPONSE - A fire at the Terrace Apartments last Tuesday impacted families from 26 apartments . Fire personnel rescued individuals from balconies and also coordinated fire suppression activities . Thirteen municipalities offered assistance through the Mutual Aid program. The Village Manager described the coordinated efforts of the Elk Grove Village Fire Department and the mutual aid received from 13 participating community Fire Departments in the rescue operations and fire suppression at the Terrace Apartments last Tuesday. Fire, Police, Social Services and Community Service personnel were at the fire site to offer crowd control, housing needs, clothing, comfort and support to the victims . Investigation as to possible missing residents and also investigation as to the cause of the fire was conducted by the Police and Fire Department personnel . The Senior Center organized noon time and evening meals for many of the families who were involved in the fire . Local businesses donated food and the Red Cross and Salvation Army were also on the scene offering assistance. Public Works personnel monitored the water flow to insure an adequate supply of water was available for suppressing the fire. After the fire the Department of Engineering and Community Development inspected the structural stability of the apartment building and also worked with the Terrace Apartment management to get the fire damage removed and repaired as quickly as possible . Residents, civic groups, churches, and schools all took up donations of clothing, household goods and cash to assist the families impacted by the fire. In reviewing all that occurred on September 5th with that fire it is with great appreciation that we view the highly dedicated and competent employees, who are really, truly committed to the highest public service standards . Their actions were very representative of the Village' s commitment to the health, safety and welfare of this community. The Village Manager stated his appreciation and thank you to all who assisted on Tuesday to not only put out the fire but to continue with the assistance to the citizens who were impacted. President Gallitano echoed the statements of the Village Manager and noted not only the demonstration of coordinated public services but truly excellence in public services . The President also credited the fire rescue operations for the fact that there were no serious injuries or fatalities . Support and assistance is still being given to the victims by the Village and will continue to the given. 18. NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION - Motion to hold an Executive Session following tonight' s Board meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation, personnel and land acquisition. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Johnson AYES : Trustee Johnson, Lissner, Petri, Rettberg, Chernick, Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 5 09-12-95 AUDIENCE No Response 19 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 : 32 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Rettberg SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustee Petri, Rettberg, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Lissner MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Dennis J. Gallitano Village President 6 09-12-95