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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/09/1993 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON MARCH 9 , 1993 The Village President called upon the Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon of St. Nicholas Church, who delivered the invocation. President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8 : 10 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and noted for the record that the following were present: Trustees Joseph T. Bosslet, Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy J. Czarnik, Dennis J. Gallitano, James P. Petri, Michael A. Tosto. Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith were present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of February 23 , 1993 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek issued Proclamations declaring the week of March 6 through 12 , 1993 as "GIRL SCOUT WEEK" ; and the month of April, 1993 as "CANCER CONTROL MONTH" in the Village of Elk Grove Village. The President reported that he will be appearing before the Cook County Board of Commissioners Rules Committee to talk about the Human Rights Ordinance. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $697 , 012 . 16 in payment of invoices as shown on the March 9, 1993 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri, Tosto; _ NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager requested that paragraph 2 of Consent Agenda item "C" be changed to read to award a contract to Lo Verde Construction, rather than to increase a contract to Lo Verde Construction, to replace 89 feet of defective 12 inch sanitary sewer pipe. Funds for this project will be used from the water & Sewer Fund not from the Capital Projects Fund. This will be a separate stand alone contract, with the contractor who is currently doing the drainage ditch enclosure work. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Gallitano that: A. The Board increase a professional services contract awarded to Bell Land Improvements on October 13 , 1992 for snow plowing services in an amount not to exceed $24 , 000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $81, 000 ; and The Board increase the Public Works budget by $24 , 000 to cover the possible costs associated with additional snow plowing services. - 1 - 3-09-93 B. The Board award a professional service contract to Pandolfi . Topolski, Weiss & Company to perform the FY 1992-93 Annual Audit in an amount not to exceed $15, 380. C. The Board waive the formal bidding process and award a contract to Lo Verde Construction to replace 89 feet of defective 12-inch sanitary sewer pipe along the Elk Grove Boulevard Ditch at a cost of $145 per foot for a total amount not to exceed $25 , 000. D. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest and responsible bidder, Northwest Ford Truck, Franklin Park. IL, to furnish and deliver one (1) 1993 Cab and Chassis with Mounted Sewer Cleaner in an amount not to exceed $68 , 478 , including $3 , 500 discount applied on the trade-in of a 1978 Ford LN800. E. The Board adopt Resolution No. 15-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASE/RETENTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " F. The Board adopt Resolution No. 16-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES FOR OFF-DUTY SERVICES OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE SWORN PERSONNEL IN UNIFORM. " G. The Board adopt Resolution No. 17-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RETENTION OF MILITARY UNITS AT O 'HARE. " H. The Board adopt Resolution No. 18-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, COOK COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS, AND THE COUNTY CLERK FOR TRANSMITTAL TO COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC _ HEARING HELD BY THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF APPEALS ON MARCH 5 , 1993 REGARDING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF HIGGINS ROAD APPROXIMATELY 153 . 7 FEET WEST OF STANLEY AVENUE. " The motion to adopt Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H" was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek provided an update on the KMart construction, stating that he had met with representatives who have agreed that the first phase of the construction will be the 5-1/2 to 7-1/2 foot berm and fence and provide all of the landscaping on the residents ' side of the fence. They will also remove and replace a resident' s fence which was built on the KMart property. When removing trees prior to construction, they will keep as many as possible for screening. Weiss Construction of Minneapolis, Minnesota, will begin the construction on Thursday or Friday of this week. The Construction Company has been alerted to the fact that they may not begin work before 7 : 00 a.m. and must finish by 7 : 00 p.m. They have been requested to try to not do any work on Sundays; and to keep the streets clean. The KMart store should be open by early November. President Zettek stated that there is a request from the Nieman - 2 - 3-09-93 Group for a sign variation for the Park N ' Shop Shorping Center. Mr. Charles Byrum, the Attorney for Nieman Group, presented a brief description of the Shopping Center and described the type of sign being requested for consideration. The variation would be to renovate an existing free-standing sign and add an electronic message center to the sign. The message board would be used to reflect the time and temperature, as well as advertising/information regarding the various establishments within the shopping center. (A petition for the sign variation, signed by Park N'Shop businesses is attached hereto. ) Mr. Byrum introduced George Woock, Director of Customer Service for White Way Sign Company who will be providing the proposed sign. Mr. Woock further detailed the type of sign and referred to a "Paper" prepared by a Research Psychologist from the University of California citing the effect of this type of sign on traffic. Discussion followed as to the merits of an electronic sign and to its reference as a "flashing sign" . It was noted that the Director of Engineering and Community Development recommends denying the variation. The exact location of the proposed sign and its proximity to the residential area adjacent to the shopping center was considered. Also discussed was the possibility of enacting an ordinance which would prohibit the use of "flashing signs" and the possible establishing of a precedent for electronic signs should this variation be approved. Hours of operation were considered and it was stated by Mr. Scott Nieman that the message portion of the sign would probably only operate during the open business hours of the shopping center. Time and temperature would continue to operate on a 24 hour basis. The Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker, left the meeting at 9 : 00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board grant the request from the Nieman Group for a sign — variation for the Park N ' Shop Shopping Center as follows: PPOPOSED ?'IZPTFD 9Y CFO!";.':CE lA8'4^•"•! ?- ✓ES""D Freestanding Sign 1 (existing) Yes Sign Height 37 Ft. (existing) is Ft. 1D6% Sign Area 281 Sq.Ft. per Face 45 Sq.F- per Face 517% Flashing Sign 1 Not Pemzoted Yes (addition to existing sign) (Trustee Gallitano requested the motion be amended to include a stipulation which was approved by the Second, that the sign will provide a continuum of light and it will not be an on/off flashing light. ) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: Chernick, ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9 : 06 p.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. 3 - 3-09-93 Mr. Michael Starostka, 487 Franklin Lane, spoke to the Board regarding the sign variation request, which was just voted upon, voicing his objections to the sign and to the fact that audience participation was not requested prior to a vote on the request. President Zettek commented upon Mr. Starostka' s remarks by stating that neither this Board, nor any governing body that he knows of, nor has he ever witnessed, nor will you ever witness a motion before a governing body properly seconded to be voted upon by that body; never do you go out to the audience and ask for an opinion prior to a vote being taken. Mr. Bianco, addressed the Board regarding the setting of a precedent in relation to the previous granting of a request for an electronic sign. Discussion followed relative to a possible ordinance regulating the construction of an electronic sign. President Zettek requested that this issue be placed on the JPZ Committee agenda. Mr. Bianco further questioned President Zettek as to his last day in office and what board or commission he would still be active with upon his retirement from office; and what if any, development is now planned for the southeast corner of Biesterfield and Meacham. (Schreiner property, which is zoned Office/Transitional with a small section zoned B-3) . The President stated that no one has come before the Board regarding that property. At this time, 9 : 27 p.m. , the meeting continued with all members present with the exception of the Village Attorney, as stated at the beginning of the meeting. Trustee Gallitano, Chairman of the JPZ Committee, reported that the Committee will be meeting on Thursday, March 11, 1993 , at 7: 00 p.m. , in the lower level conference rooms. Trustee Czarnik, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, scheduled an Executive Session of the Committee for March 25, 1993 , at 7 : 00 p.m. ; and requested that Self-Insurance Plan Renewal be added to _ the Personnel Committee agenda. The Village Manager presented a final plat of subdivision for the property located at the northwest corner of Biesterfield and Meacham (KMart) which has been reviewed by the Plan Commission, JPZ Committee and staff and is recommended for approval . It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board adopt Resolution No. 19-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS SUPER KMART CENTER (MEACHAM AND BIESTERFIELD ROADSI . " The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager presented a letter from the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals in which the Zoning Board, after hearing testimony at a duly called public hearing, recommends "DO GRANT" for a petition to permit the construction of an industrial building on the undersized lot at property located at 2471 Brickvale Drive. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a variation from the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of an industrial building on the legal non-conforming lot on property located at 2471 Brickvale Drive The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President - 4 - 3-09-93 declared the motion carried. Trustee Petri, Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, reported that the Regional TV Group will meet on March 11, 1993 at 8 : 00 p.m. in Rolling Meadows. President Zettek reported that the O'Hare Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 1993 has been cancelled, The President reported that the Suburban O'Hare Commission will be meeting with Lieutenant Governor Kustra regarding efforts to reach an agreement with the Governor, the City of Chicago and the suburbs. The Commission wants an agreement which will protect the suburbs by allowing for the construction of a greenfield regional super airport in Peotone; and at the same time, provide the necessary noise and air pollution mitigation that is needed at O'Hare Airport; and still allow a runway to be constructed with an ironclad agreement that would preclude that runway to be used for an increase in the operations at O'Hare. Trustee Gallitano, member of the Board of Directors of the Illinois International Convention Center, reported that correspondence has been directed to State Representatives Kay Wojcik and Terry Parke asking them to introduce legislation regarding the funding of the convention center. A second letter, addressed to the State Comptroller, requests an audit of the accounting of the funds derived from the software tax that is supposed to be used for civic center development in the State. The Village Manager reported on the following: 1. The budget meeting will occur on Monday, March 15, and Tuesday, March 16, 1993 , beginning at 7 : 00 p.m. , in the lower level of the Municipal Building. The candidates will be notified of the budget meeting dates and times. Budget packets will be available on Monday evening for the candidates as well as the Press. 2 . The Village has been selected by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to host a household hazardous waste collection day on June 5 , 1993 in the parking lot of the Elk Grove High School. The program will be advertised in the next Elk Grove Village Newsletter. The Village Manager requested the Board' s consideration of an increase to a current contract for rock salt. Due to the snow and moisture that has occurred in the Village, there is a need to increase the contractual services for snowplowing and now for an increase to the contract with Akzo Salt Inc. , for an additional purchase of salt at the original price of $23 . 55 per ton. There is a need to increase the estimated salt requirements for 850 tons for a total additional cost of $20, 000. 00 . It was moved by Trustee Gallitano and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board authorize an increase to a service contract to Akzo Salt Inc. , for 850 tons of salt at a cost of $20, 000 . The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager requested the Board' s consideration to authorize the installation of a sidewalk on the north side of Nerge Road between Home Avenue and the Eagle Shopping Center (Mallard Crossing) in an area where sidewalk was not constructed because the property is located in unincorporated Cook County. There is 250 feet of sidewalk installation necessary in order for 5 - 3-09-93 the sidewalk to reach from Meacham Road all the way west as well as east to complete sidewalk installation within this area of the community. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board authorize the installation of a five foot wide sidewalk, four feet from the curb on the north side of Nerge Road from Home Avenue to the Eagle Shopping Center (Mallard Crossing) at a cost of $3 , 100. 00. The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote; AYE: Trustees Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carries. Trustee Gallitano voiced his concerns regarding the deposit of dirt on Wellington and Biesterfield due to the construction in progress; and debris on the sidewalk over the bridge on Biesterfield; and requested that the contractor be asked to clean the area. President Zettek stated that the hold-up on the construction of Biesterfield Road is due to Commonwealth Edison being four weeks behind in their schedule. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the meeting be adjourned at 9 : 46 p.m. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9 : 46 p.m. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 6 - 3-09-93