HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/09/1993 - 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, NOVEMBER 09, 1993
Village President Dennis J. Gallitano called the meeting to order
at 8 : 07 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present : President : Dennis J. Gallitano;
Trustees : Ronald L. Chernick, Nancy
J. Czarnik, Craig B . Johnson, James
P. Petri, Paul A.Rettberg, and
Michael A. Tosto
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 Ronald Folger, Assistant Pastor of Queen of the
Rosary Parish, delivered the invocation.
3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on
October 26, 1993 as submitted.
MOVED: Trustee Petri Seconded: Trustee Tosto
Voice vote
MOTION CARRIED.
4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT - DENNIS J. GALLITANO
1 . BUSINESS LIAISON COUNCIL - Attended sub-committee
meeting on October 27, 1993 to review a survey that is
intended for the Industrial Park.
2 . STUDENT GOVERNMENT - The "kick off" of Student
Government Month was held at Elk Grove High School on
October 27, 1993 .
3 . ALEXIAN BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER - Attended the
dedication ceremonies on October 31, 1993 of the new
wing at the hospital which includes both outpatient
and a women and child center .
4 . BICYCLE COMMISSION - Met on November 2, 1993 with
members of staff and Frank Ciangi, President of the Elk
Grove Park District Board, to discuss the beginning of
a Bicycle Commission in Elk Grove Village .
5 . INTERGOVERNMENTAL YOUTH COUNCIL - Conducted the first
meeting of the Council on November 3 , 1993 , which was a
great success. The next scheduled meeting will be held
on January 5, 1994 .
6 . BUSINESS LIAISON COUNCIL - Conducted the second meeting
on November 8, 1993 and discussed a variety of topics
including the actual content for the survey to be
distributed to the Industrial Park.
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7 . U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS - On November 8, 1993 ,
attended a session and seminar on how funding will
occur with the Intersurface Transportation Efficiency
Act for all roads and other modalities of
transportation.
8 . COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT - The second bank coalition
meeting was held today, November 9, 1993 , to consider
ways for the area banks to further invest in the Elk
Grove Village Community pursuant to the obligation of
the Act .
The President gave a brief synopsis of the Youth in Government
program being undertaken by the Village and students from Elk
Grove High School stating that one day was not considered enough
exposure so the "day" was extended into a month. This will give
the students a better appreciation of the process of how village
government works . The program will officially end on November
23 , 1993 .
Jennifer Kranig, who is President Gallitano' s counterpart in the
Youth in Government Program, thanked the Board on behalf of all
of the students for participating in the program and for their
enthusiasm. Miss Kranig reported on the Board meetings and
functions that she attended with the President .
President Gallitano proclaimed the week of November 21 through
27, 1993 as "Family Life Week" ; and the week of November 14
through 20, 1993 as "Winter Storm Awareness Week" in the Village
of Elk Grove .
5 . APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the
November 9, 1993 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount
of $653 , 637 . 52 .
Moved: Trustee Petri Seconded: Trustee Rettberg
AYES : Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg,
Tosto
MOTION CARRIED
"SUMMER JAM" TEEN DANCE - The Police Department and Park
District sponsored a Teen Dance, which was held in the
Mallard Crossing parking lot . The President presented
plaques of recognition to the following contributors who
helped to make the dance a great success :
Parties Galore Eagle Foods
Rent-Rite Elk Grove Park District
Papa Tony' s Pepsi Cola
Pete' s Lighting Elk Grove Lions Club
Pete' s A Pie Village Pawn & Jewelry
Suburban National Bank Tasty Dawg
Doretti Drugs Elk Grove Jewelry & Pawn
GREATER WOODFIELD BUREAU OF TOURISM - The Village received
second place honor in the communities category gift basket
competition at the fall luncheon.
6 . CONSENT AGENDA
A. ALLIED ASPHALT PURCHASE CONTRACT - increase contract
for bituminous paving materials in the amount of $5, 000
for a total amount not to exceed $83 , 825 ; and
BITUMINOUS PAVING MATERIALS - authorize expenditure
from the Capital Project Funds for purchase of
bituminous paving materials in the amount of $14, 000 .
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B. VILLAGE BOARD MEETING - authorize cancellation of
December 28, 1993 regular Village Board meeting.
C. MARKET INFORMATION SERVICES, Chicago, Illinois - concur
with the Village Manager to execute a revised
professional services contract to develop and implement
an economic development survey in an amount not to
exceed $9, 800 .
D. RELEASE MAINTENANCE BOND - Adopt Resolution No. 68-93
"A RESOLUTION RELEASING A MAINTENANCE BOND IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10, 000 . 00 (ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 55-91)
FROM EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY, GUARANTEEING
MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR GULLO
INTERNATIONAL OFFICE AND INDUSTRIAL CENTER (STANLEY
STREET SUBDIVISION-EDITAL CORPORATION. "
E. LETTER OF CREDIT - adopt Resolution No. 69-93 "A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
NO. SB1194 FROM BANQUE NATIONALE de PARIS, CHICAGO
BRANCH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50, 000 . 00 EXPIRING JUNE 8,
1994 TO SECURE OBLIGATIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
OF CHICAGO FIBER OPTIC CORPORATION d/b/a/ METROPOLITAN
FIBER SYSTEMS OF CHICAGO, INC. ( "MFS" ) . "
F. INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT-adopt Resolution No. 70-93
"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND ELK GROVE
TOWNSHIP (NORTH PARKWAY ROAD) . "
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, and F" .
Moved: Trustee Rettberg Seconded: Johnson
AYES : Trustees Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto,
Chernick
MOTION CARRIED.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
7 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN TOSTO
A meeting of the committee was scheduled for November 18,
1993 at 7 : 00 p.m. to discuss agenda item a. Capital Projects
(Elevated Storage Tank) and also the possibility of
extending the widening of Elk Grove Boulevard to Tonne Road.
8. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE -
CHAIRWOMAN CZARNIK
The Committee met on Wednesday, November 3 , 1993 and
discussed the sale of fire arms and ammunition. Results of
that meeting were discussed with the Board at the Committee
of the Whole meeting held earlier this evening. Further
discussion with the Board will take place at the next
scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting.
9 . PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI
No report .
10 . RECYCLING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CHERNICK and
VICE CHAIRMAN JOHNSON
The Committee will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, November 10,
1993 in Rooms A, B and C. Youth in Government Students
assigned to the members of the Recycling Committee will also
be in attendance . Tours will leave the Municipal Building
for review of the recycling facilities at Laidlaw, DuPage
County, Enesco, Draper and Kramer and Estes Commons .
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11. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER
No report .
12 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER
No report .
13 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PETRI & RETTBERG
The Regional Cable TV Group will meet on Thursday, November
11, 1993 in Buffalo Grove. A bill from Rolling Meadows for
Attorney' s fees relative to the franchise renewal process
will be presented to the Board for authorization of payment .
Youth in Government Students assigned to the members of the
Cable TV Committee were invited to attend the meeting in
Buffalo Grove.
CABLE TV - LEGAL FEES - Motion to authorize payment of legal
fees in the amount of $1, 030 .40 to the City of Rolling
Meadows for costs incurred for negotiating a franchise
renewal with Continental Cablevision. (Donald M. Rose)
MOVED: Trustee Johnson SECONDED: Trustee Tosto
AYES : Trustee Czarnik, Johnson, Petri, Rettberg, Tosto,
Chernick
MOTION CARRIED
b. COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK
The Community Service Board is working on their strategic
planning goals . The first goal is to increase public
awareness of the types of transportation available inside
and outside of the Village .
The Community Service Board is currently sponsoring the
"adopt a family" program for Thanksgiving and Christmas .
Last year, this program allowed for the distribution of
holiday food baskets to 107 families living in Elk Grove
Village .
The Community Service Department is also sponsoring the
Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive . Every year since its
inception the Village has received awards for raising the
most funds for an organization.
The Community Service Department has been named the Agency
of the Month by the Library. Information highlighting that
Department will be available at the Library during the
month of November.
The next meeting of the Community Service Board will be held
on Thursday, November 18 , 1993 at 8 : 00 . Youth in Government
students assigned to Trustee Czarnik were invited to attend
this meeting.
C. NWMC TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE TOSTO
Village Manager
The U. S . Conference of Mayors held a public hearing set up
by the Federal Government on Monday, November 8, 1993 , to
discuss the policy funding and implementation of the ISTEA
Program. This program replaced the federal funding program
in 1991 and it ties in Clean Air Act amendments to funding
highway and transit improvements throughout the country.
This was an opportunity for the Mayors and the organizations
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responsible for distribution of the funds to discuss with
the federal government the pluses and minuses so far of the
implementation of that program. The input from this meeting
will be forwarded to the Federal Government to help them to
implement the ISTEA program over the next several years .
The President, Village Manager and the Director of
Engineering and Community Development attended the opening
of the Elgin O'Hare Expressway. At this time only 6 1/2
miles are open and the cost was over $200, 000, 000 .
14 . ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & COMMUNICATIONS
None
15 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
16 . REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER
1 . ELK GROVE AND J. F.KENNEDY BOULEVARDS - The
enclosures of the drainage ditch project has
been completed except for a few punch list
items that remain. Also some signage must be
added/removed.
The roadways have been patched in several areas,
however both boulevards will be completely resurfaced
next year under the MFT Program when the widening of
the boulevards is completed.
2 . SUPER K MART - The landscaping on the residents side,
the buffer area, has been completed and they are now in
the process of installing the 8 foot fence .
Work is also beginning now at the intersection of
Texas and Meacham on the traffic signal for the site.
17 . NEW BUSINESS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to hold an Executive Session following tonight' s
Board meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation and
personnel .
Moved: Trustee Czarnik Seconded: Trustee Johnson
AYES : Trustee Johnson. Petri, Rettberg, Tosto, Chernick,
Czarnik
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE - 8 :41 p.m.
Ms . Francine Chevalowski, resident of Medina, Illinois, addressed
the Board regarding the possibility of her mother' s (Mrs .
Walshin) property located at 751 Meacham Road (unincorporated
Cook County) being annexed into Elk Grove Village .
President Gallitano explained the request for annexation
procedures that must be followed before the request would come
before the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Trustee Tosto questioned the placement of landscaping along Rev.
Morrison between Elk Grove Boulevard and Cypress and whether or
not it would have to be moved when the boulevard is widened.
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The Director of Engineering and Community Development, Alan
Boffice responded that the landscaping will be 4 1/2 feet from
the curb after widening the roadway.
Trustee Johnson questioned the possible covering of the
landscaping items for protection from the salt during the winter
months .
Mr. Boffice assured the Trustees that the landscaping is
guaranteed for a period of one year and that the species selected
are salt tolerant . They will also have additional mulch placed
around the beds that will protect the new roots .
MEETING RESUMED - At 8 :46 p.m. with all members present as stated
at the beginning of the meeting.
18 . ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 :46 p.m.
Moved: Trustee Czarnik Seconded: Trustee Rettberg
Voice vote
MOTION CARRIED
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk
Dennis J. Gallitano
Village President
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