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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/28/1993 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1993 Village President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order at 8 : 09 p.m. 1 . ROLL CALL: Present : President : Dennis J. Gallitano; Trustees : Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy J. Czarnik, Craig B. Johnson, James P. Petri, and Michael A. Tosto Absent : Paul A. Rettberg 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 the 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 September 14, 1993 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri Seconded: Trustee Tosto . Voice vote MOTION CARRIED. 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO 1 . ELK GROVE VILLAGE ROTARY CLUB - Attended meeting on September 17, 1993 and received an award for contributions to the Rotary Fest . 2 . COFFEE WITH THE PRESIDENT - Second "Coffee" was held on. Saturday, September 18 , 1993 . Twenty-five (25) residents were in attendance . 3 . CATS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COUNCIL - Attended meeting on September 20, 1993 to consider funding for various road projects throughout the entire Chicagoland metropolitan area . 4 . GREATER WOODFIELD TOURISM BUREAU - Attended meeting on September 21, 1993 . 5 . ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION - Judged the Association' s floats along with Trustee Johnson on September 25, 1993 . 6 . BUSINESS LIAISON COUNCIL - Conducted the first meeting of the Council on Monday, September 27, 1993 . There were about 40 to 45 members from the business community and Village government in attendance . The next official meeting will be held on November 8, 1993 at 6 : 00 p.m. in the lower level meeting rooms A. B. and C. 1 09-28-93 5 . APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 28, 1993 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $432 , 638 . 14 . Moved: Trustee Petri . Seconded: Trustee Tosto . AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Tosto ABSENT: Trustee Rettberg MOTION CARRIED President Gallitano acknowledged the Renaissance Program which has been initiated at Elk Grove High School . The program rewards students for their academic efforts . Mr. Ray Broderick, Principal of Elk Grove High School gave a brief description of the Renaissance Program as a partnership between the schools and the community that recognizes students for increased academic achievement, for increasing their grade point average or for maintaining their grade point average as well as their attendance and service to the community and/or school by granting privileges given by the school and business community. President Gallitano issued a proclamation honoring the Elk Grove High School Renaissance Program and presented a plaque to the President of the Elk Grove High School Student Council, Megan Newman. The President addressed the members of the Elk Grove Political Science Class who were in attendance at the meeting. The Village Manager requested that Item I . consideration to award a contract to Triton Consulting Engineers, LTG. , for consulting services for the JFK/Elk Grove Boulevard Roadway Improvement, be removed from the consent agenda for action at a later date . Trustee Tosto requested that Item C. consideration to award a contract to McKay Contractors, Inc . for snow and ice control, be removed from the consent agenda. 6 . CONSENT AGENDA A. Northwest Municipal Conference - authorize payment of $1, 450 for the joint intervention in the Foreign Fire Insurance litigation. B . Greco Contractor, Des Plaines, IL. - increase a contract for the construction of Phase II Drainage Improvements at a cost of $37, 000 for a total cost not to exceed $408, 837 . 25 . D. Full Interchange Agreement- adopt Resolution No. 53-93 "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A JOINT AGREEMENT WITH I .D.O.T. - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD IMPROVEMENT AT I-90 (FULL INTERCHANGE) . " and OPTICO System - adopt Resolution No. 54-93 "A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $6 , 900 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ON ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD, FAU ROUTE 2626 AT INTERSTATE 90 (NORTHWEST TOLLWAY) . " E. Continental Cable Group - adopt Resolution 55-93 "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-82 AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE THE 2 09-28-93 CONTINENTAL REGIONAL CABLE GROUP AMENDED AGREEMENT. " F. Cable TV - adopt Resolution No. 56-93 "A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE REGULATION OF BASIC SERVICE TIER RATES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE CHARGES OF ANY CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM OPERATING IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " G. Police Sergeants - adopt Ordinance No. 2325 "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR POLICE SERGEANTS ATTENDING COURT ON THEIR OFF-DUTY DAYS . " H. Handicapped Parking Fine - adopt Ordinance No. 2326 "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, SECTION 6-3-6-6 OF THE VILLAGE CODE PERTAINING TO PARKING FACILITIES FOR THE HANDICAPPED (INCREASE IN FINE FROM $50 . 00 TO $100 . 00) . " Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, D, E, F, G, and H. " Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Petri, Tosto, Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson ABSENT: Trustee Rettberg MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA-Item C McKay Contractors - Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, McKay Contractors, Inc . , Chicago, IL for snow and ice control for the 1992-93 season at a per unit cost not to exceed the following and at a total contract cost not to exceed $27, 000 . Motion to approve Consent Agenda item "C" . Moved: Trustee Johnson Seconded: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri PASS : Trustee Tosto ABSENT: Trustee Rettberg MOTION CARRIED 3 09-28-93 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 7 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN TOSTO No report . 8 . JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRWOMAN CZARNIK The next meeting of the committee will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 1993 at 7 :30 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room to discuss agenda item a. Regulation of the Sale of Guns, Ammunition and Alcohol; and item b. Parental Responsibility Ordinance . 9 . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No report . 10 . RECYCLING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CHERNICK & VICE CHAIRMAN JOHNSON The next meeting of the committee will be held on Thursday, October 7, 1993 at 2 : 00 p.m. to discuss industrial and commercial recycling. The Health Coordinator, Village Sanitarian and the Economic Development Assistant are requested to attend this meeting. 11. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No report 12 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER Docket No. 93-7 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 locate a swimming pool five (5) feet from the side lot line on property located at 1554 Patricia Court . Moved: Trustee Chernick Seconded: Trustee Petri AYES : Trustees Johnson, Petri, Tosto, Chernick, Czarnik ABSENT: Trustee Rettberg MOTION CARRIED. Docket No. 93-8 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 yard requirements of multiple lots for a construction addition to an existing building located at 1717 - 1745 Arthur Avenue . Moved: Trustee Chernick Seconded: Trustee Czarnik AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Tosto, Chernick ABSENT: Trustee Rettberg MOTION CARRIED. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize the Director of Engineering and Community Development to issue the permits prior to the adoption of the ordinance so that the site may be prepared for construction. 4 09-28-93 13 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI & RETTBERG The broadcast channels, NBC, CBS and Fox have agreed to extend their free on the air cable service for at least one year. All of the channels will now be covered, therefore a new lineup will be coming by October 6 . b. O'HARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE/SUBURBAN O'HARE COMMISSION - PRESIDENT GALLITANO No report . C. COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIR The Community Service Board met on September 16 , 1993 and discussed the following: 1 . Strategic Planning/Transportation The Board decided to work as a task force to address each goal that they have planned one at a time . The transportation goal was the selected item. The objective is to increase awareness to the type of transportation available to residents inside and outside the Village . Each member of the Board selected a task that they will accomplish before the next meeting. 2 . Serve Our Seniors Program (SOS) - This program has received four (4) referrals from the Engineering and Community Development Department . These homes have been cited by the Village for violations of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code . If the homeowners are 55+, they could qualify for the SOS program. 3 . Community Resources United for Student Health (C.R.U. S .H. ) - A video has been developed to promote the activities of C.R.U. S .H. School District 59 will participate in the Red Ribbon Campaign which will be supported by local businesses . The Village will also support the Red Ribbon Campaign "The Choice For Me : Drug Free" which will be held during the last week of October, 1993 . The next meeting of the Community Service Board will be held on October 21, 1993 . d. ILLINOIS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER - PRESIDENT GALLITANO No report e. NWMC TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - VILLAGE MANAGER No report 14 . ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS None 15 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS None 5 09-28-93 16 . REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER Commission on Accreditation for LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (GALEA) - The Manager met last week with the Police Chief, Deputy Chief and three (3) members of the assessment team from the Commission. The team completed their several day review of the Police Departments policies, procedures and programs as well as an inspection of facilities and equipment to ascertain whether or not the Village Police Department complies with the National Standards that have been set forth by GALEA for accreditation. The assessment team had nothing but praise for the Administrative Staff as well as the personnel in the Department . Their findings will be transmitted to the full CALEA Commission for consideration of accreditation of the Elk Grove Police Department . The review will be done at their meeting to be held on November 17, 1993 in Lexington, Kentucky. The Chief of Police, Fred Engelbrecht gave a brief summary of the amount of time and work done by the Department in preparation for this process; and the assessment team' s process and progress during the three day review period. The Chief stated that he was proud of the efforts of the department and of the support of the Village Board during this process . PROCLAMATIONS - PRESIDENT GALLITANO 1 . Lions Candy Day - October 8, 1993 . 2 . Fire Prevention Week - October 3 to 9 , 1993 . 17 . NEW BUSINESS Newsletter Inserts - Motion to authorize inserts from the Police Department, Public Works Department, Community Services and Fire Department to be added into the Village Newsletter; and To waive the formal bidding process and award a professional service contract to Bostrom Publishing, Elk Grove Village to publish the Village Newsletter at an amount not to exceed $5, 053 . 00 . Moved: Trustee Chernick Seconded: Trustee Johnson AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri ABSENT: Trustee Rettberg PASS : Trustee Tosto MOTION CARRIED AUDIENCE - 8 :40 P.M. Mrs . Jan Divis, 818 Elk Grove Boulevard, addressed the Board regarding her opposition to the widening of Elk Grove and Rev. Morrison Boulevards as she stated at the last meeting. Mrs . Divis presented additional petitions opposing the proposed project to President Gallitano. (The petitions will be made part of the record. ) Mr. Sean Sullivan, 211 Fern, stated his opposition to the widening of Elk Grove Boulevard noting his concerns for safety due to an increase in the speed and amount of traffic that would be generated. Jennifer Cronig, Elk Grove High School Student, questioned the Board about the widening of Elk Grove and JFK Boulevards . 6 09-28-93 Mrs . Zolanda Dlugosz , 802 Elk Grove Boulevard expressed her concerns regarding the widening of Elk Grove and JFK Boulevards; and the drainage ditches that are being covered on Elk Grove Boulevard. Mrs . Dlugosz also addressed flooding and the amount of water that is contained in the ditches and on the streets in her area of the Village stating that there should be modification to the dam on Salt Creek to alleviate flooding in that vicinity. . Mr. Sullivan spoke to the Board again, requesting a garbage container in the Clearmont bridge area; and that the detour signs be removed now that the roads are open since the work on the drainage ditches is almost complete. Jennifer Chamberlain, (address not noted) addressed the Board in opposition to the widening of Elk Grove Boulevard and the need for a bicycle path. Mr. Bill Free, 601 W. Elk Grove Boulevard stated his opposition to the widening of Elk Grove Boulevard suggesting that the traffic lanes not be widened but that bicycle lanes should be added instead. Mr. Free also expressed his concern as to an increase in traffic and an increase in the speed of traffic if the lanes are widened. Mrs . Millie Weir, 609 W. Elk Grove Boulevard stated her opposition to the widening of Elk Grove Boulevard citing an expected increase in the speed and amount of traffic . Mr. Bill White, 1380 Berkenshire, questioned the Board relative to election campaign statements regarding the widening of Elk Grove Boulevard and to the covering of the ditches . Mr. White also referenced the Foreign Fire Insurance litigation and other litigation involving the Fire Department charging the Village with squandering money. Mr. White further questioned the Board about the amount of money used to renovate the old library for use as the Fire Administration Building; the use/non-use of the Court Rooms; and the amount of water that is contained within the covered ditches . President Gallitano responded to Mr. White' s questions and stated that since there were a few questions regarding the amount of water contained within the ditches there will be information as to the volume of water held in the ditches before and after the ditch improvement available at the next meeting. MEETING RESUMED at 9 : 39 P.M. 18 . ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9 : 39 P.M. Moved: Trustee Tosto Seconded: Trustee Petri Voice vote MOTION CARRIED Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Dennis J. Gallitano Village President 7 09-28-93