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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/10/1993 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 10 , 1993 President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order at 8 : 11 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and noted for the record that the following were present : Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy J. Czarnik, Craig B . Johnson, James P. Petri, Paul A. Rettberg, Michael A. Tosto. Assistant Village Manager, Raymond R. Rummel; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Patricia S. Smith, Village Clerk, were present at this meeting. President Gallitano led the Trustees and members of the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of July 27, 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 Gallitano reported on the following: 1 . On July 30, 1993 the Board of Directors of the Illinois International Convention Center met and following discussion it was the consensus of the Board to continue meeting with Senator Philip and other State Representatives and State Senators regarding their support for the Convention Center. 2 . On August 2, 1993 , the President and the Village Manager met with Arlene Mulder, President of Arlington Heights, and William Dixon, the Village Manager of Arlington Heights, to discuss programs that involve Elk Grove Village and our sister community Arlington Heights . The Convention Center, the Suburban O'Hare Commission and Cook County Forest Preserve matters were topics of discussion. 3 . On August 2 , 1993 the President also met with Elk Grove Library representatives to discuss the issue of separate taxing authority. There was an agreement of principal reached that will allow the Village and Library to work in harmony in the future. 4 . On August 9, 1993 the President met with representatives of the Grove Mall . A conceptual plan will be available within the next two to three weeks showing the redevelopment proposal . 5 . The President stated that due to reports in the newspapers of the taxes being levied he wished to convey a message from the Director of Finance which states the 1992 Village tax ley increased from the 1991 levy a total of $56 , 834 out of over 7 million dollars which represents a . 816 increase in the actual levy. - 1 - 8-10-93 This represents a commendable job done by Village Administration in preparing the budget last year and the Board for passing a very austere budget . It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $742, 042 . 38 in payment of invoices as shown on the August 10, 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 Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Rettberg and seconded by Trustee Johnson that : A. The Board award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, All American Roofing, Lake Zurich, Illinois, to remove and replace roofing at the Landmeier Fire Station (No. 8) in an amount not to exceed $31, 900 . B . The Board award a contract to the sole responsive and responsible bidder, R.A. Peterson Company, Inc. , Des Plaines, IL to sealcoat the Village Hall parking lot in an amount not to exceed $5 , 266 . C. The Board grant a request from Screen Wear, 347 S . Lively Boulevard to have a closeout sale of screen printing and embroidery materials to be held on August 11 , 12 and 13 from 11 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. D. The Board authorize the payment of $1, 212 . 75 in dues to the Illinois Municipal League for Fiscal year 1993-94 . E . The Board authorize payment to the Bureau of Testing Services in an amount not to exceed $7, 430 for the testing of Police Recruits . F. The Board adopt Resolution No. 41-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND AAA 303 CAB ASSOCIATION, INC. " G. The Board adopt Resolution No. 42-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 1990 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY JOHN B . SANFILIPPO & SONS. INC. , 1745 ARTHUR STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL. -- - L. "- 2 - 8-10-93 H. The Board adopt Resolution 43-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 1990 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY ELK GROVE PLATING, 776 LUNT AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS . " I . The Board adopt Resolution No. 44-93 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING 3 . 2 II , RESIDENCY OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " J. The Board adopt Ordinance No. 2317 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, SECTION 6- 4-5-3A, NO PARKING STREETS AND AREAS (WEST GLENN TRAIL) . " K. The Board adopt Ordinance 2318 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, SECTION 6-4-3- 1, ONE AND TWO-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, BY DELETING JULIE DRIVE, EAST BOUND, AT NEWBERRY DRIVE; AND AMENDING SECTION 6-4-3-2 C, THREE AND FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS, BY ADDING JULIE DRIVE, EAST BOUND, AT NEWBERRY DRIVE. " L. The Board adopt Ordinance No. 2319 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 7, SECTION 1-7-5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (ORDINANCE CONTROL COORDINATOR) . " The motion to adopt Consent Agenda items, "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I , J, K, and L" was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote; AYE: Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto, Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Terry Doyle, Sign Contractor representing the Eagle Country Warehouse on their request for a sign variation to permit an existing wall sign to be illuminated on a 24-hour basis, with the sign illumination being reduced 50% between the hours of 1 : 00 a.m. and 6 : 00 a.m. addressed the Board. Mr. Doyle explained the process of reducing the amount of illumination on the Eagle sign. Discussion followed between the Board, Mr. Doyle and Alan Boffice, the Director of Engineering and Community Development, regarding the ordinance regulating illuminating signs and the variation requested by the Eagle Country Warehouse . Mr. Boffice recommended that the sign be reduced to 50% illumination between the hours of 10 : 00 p.m. and 6 : 00 a. m. Also discussed was the illumination of signs at other 24 hour operated shopping centers; and the effect of the sign on surrounding residential properties . Mr. John Meyers, Plan Commission member, requested that the Board have the sign illumination reduced at 10 : 00 p.m. Mr. Mike Starostka, Village resident, questioned the Board regarding the sign and the amount of candle light permitted by ordinance . - 3 - 8-10-93 The Board further discussed the possibility of the sign being modified to decrease the illumination on a temporary basis for their inspection to note the amount of lighting that would actually be decreased. The consensus of the Board was to agree with the recommendation of the Director of Engineering and Community Development and have the illumination reduced from 10 : 00 p.m. until 6 : 00 a.m. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board grant the request from Eagle Country Warehouse and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a sign variation to permit an existing wall sign to be illuminated on a 24-hour basis, with the sign illumination being reduced 501 between the hours of 10 : 00 p.m. and 6 : 00 a.m. , with the stipulation that the illumination be further reduced if the Board, upon review of the sign, feels that the effect still casts too bright a reflection upon the surrounding residential area . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee and the President discussed the placement of the possible widening of Elk Grove Boulevard (from Victoria to Tonne Road) on the Committee' s agenda. It was decided that this item would not be considered until some time during the next budget period. Trustee Czarnik, Chairman of the JPZ Committee, reported that the Committee' s requests that Staff make sure information on Zoning Board hearings is dispensed to all members of the Plan Commission to insure more communication between the two advisory Boards . Trustee Czarnik requested that Parental Control be added to the JPZ Committee agenda. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Recycling Committee, reported that a meeting has been scheduled for 8 : 00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 1993 to discuss the recommendations on recycling. The Co-Chairman of the Industrial Recycling Committee, Trustee Johnson, scheduled a meeting for Thursday, August 26, 1993 at 2 : 00 p.m. in the Trustee' s Conference Room. The Health Coordinator, Sanitarian, Economic Development Assistant, as well as a representative from SWANCC and Waste Management were requested to attend this meeting to discuss further expansion of recycling in the industrial park. President Gallitano, stated that if the Board has no objection, he would appoint Trustee Johnson as Vice-Chairman of the Recycling Committee . The Assistant Village Manager presented a "finding of fact" from the Plan Commission stating that the Plan Commission, upon hearing a Petition from Kmart for an amendment to their site plan by adding a glass atrium which will be 100 feet long, 30 feet wide and 18 feet tall at the south end of the building which is currently under construction, recommend DO GRANT. Mr. Dale Inman, Kmart representative, responded to questions from the Board regarding the Plan Commission direction to research the feasibility of providing for a straight driveway at the north end of the building facing Meacham Road. Mr. Inman stated that Kmart would prefer not to make the adjustment to the S-curve . In order to make that adjustment there would be a loss of 10 parking spaces; plus it would be necessary to: relocate fire hydrants which are already installed; - 4 - 8-10-93 move the concrete islands back approximately 10 feet which would put those islands right over a water main. This would also cause a loss of parking spaces for the remaining future retail space, necessitating a return to the Plan Commission for a public hearing for a variance to the parking for that building. This would put the construction progress up in the air. Mr. Paul Ayers, member of the Elk Grove Plan Commission, addressed the Board stating that the majority of the Plan Commission members felt that if there was a way to straighten out the road, it would be aesthetically nicer looking and easier to use a snow plow. Mr. Inman reiterated the hardship that would be involved if that S-curve were to be straightened out . Mr. John Meyers, member of the Plan Commission, stated that is was a very strong feeling of the Plan Commission that Kmart and the Engineering Department work out a way to eliminate the S- curve and that only one parking space is involved. He further stated that suddenly there are hydrants and islands there that were not there the other day. President Gallitano suggested that the blue prints for the reconfiguration for the S-curve be circulated to the full Board so they have an opportunity to review it and then discuss it next week at the Committee of the Whole meeting. An ordinance can be prepared subject to the Board' s review of that site plan. The President further stated that he would like information as to whether or not those site improvements were installed before or after that Plan Commission meeting. It was moved by Trustee Johnson and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance . Trustee Johnson, with the approval of the second, requested that the motion be withdrawn. It was moved by Trustee Tosto that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the proposed site plan including the glass atrium and the S-curve. The motion failed for the lack of a second. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the amended site plan for Kmart which includes the atrium and the S-curve . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri, Tosto; NAY: Johnson, Chernick, Czarnik; ABSTAIN: Rettberg; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion failed. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Johnson that the Board approve the atrium (Kmart) and defer the direction to the Village Attorney until following the Committee of the Whole meeting concerning the S-curve pertaining to the driveway and the site plan. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE : Trustees Petri, Tosto, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: Rettberg; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Petri, member of the Regional Cable TV Group, reported that there will be a meeting of the Regional Group on Thursday, August 12 , 1993 at 8 : 00 p.m. in Buffalo Grove. - 5 - 8-10-93 President Gallitano reported that there has been no activity by the Suburban O'Hare Commission or the O'Hare Advisory Committee. Trustee Czarnik, member of the Community Service Board reported that there will be a joint meeting with the Village Board on Tuesday, August 17, 1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. The regular Community Service Board meeting will follow the meeting with the Board of Trustees . President Gallitano, member of the International Convention Center, reported that the Board of Directors is seeking an audience with Senator "Pate" Philip to discuss the support of the convention center since he did author a letter stating his support of the project . The Assistant Village Manager reported on the following: 1 . Tonight' s Board meeting is being taped for the first time for future broadcasting on the local community access channel 6 . These meetings will be broadcasted in the future on the Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday following the Village Board Meeting. 2 . The final course of asphalt has been laid on Biesterfield Road. The permanent striping on the roadway and the removal of the temporary traffic signals, as well as the activation of the permanent traffic signals, remains to be completed by the end of next week, weather permitting. 3 . Friday, August 6 , 1993 was the final day for signing up for the private participation concrete replacement program. The Public Works Department was contacted by 537 individuals who expressed interest in participating in the program; 336 completed an enrollment form. The Village is now in the process of invoicing those 336 residents and within a month we will know exactly how many will be participating in the program. President Gallitano issued a proclamation declaring "SCHOOL OPEN SAFETY WEEK" for the week of August 23 through 27, 1993 . At this time 9 : 08 p.m. the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. Mr. Robert DiDomenico, Village resident, addressed the Village Board relative to the NO PARKING signs which were placed in the vicinity of Meade School; problems with the traffic flow and placement of regulatory signs in the Mallard Crossing Shopping Center; and vehicle stickers for senior citizens and owners of antique autos . At this time, 9 : 18 p.m. , the meeting resumed with all members present as stated at the beginning of the meeting. It was moved by Trustee Rettberg and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board meet in Executive Session following tonight' s Board meeting for the purpose of discussing Personnel . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Rettberg, Tosto, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri; NAY: none; - 6 - 8-10-93 ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Director of Finance addressed the Board clarifying the method of determining the date for approval of the senior citizen discount on vehicle stickers as questioned by Mr. DiDomenico during the audience participation period. It was moved by Trustee Czarnik and seconded by Trustee Rettberg that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9 : 19 p.m. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Dennis J. Gallitano Village President - 7 - 8-10-93