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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/11/1992 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 11, 1992 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. Dr. David F. Stein, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, addressed the Board regarding the problem of use and abuse of drugs and alcohol and requested that the Board consider their civil responsibility of issuing liquor licenses for Village Fests in the future. Dr. Stein thanked the Board for the opportunity to speak on this moral issue. President Zettek responded that the Board will take into consideration the remarks of Dr. Stein when deliberating the issuing of liquor licenses for future Village events. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the minutes of July 28, 1992 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 acknowledged two Public Works em to e%, David Valerio and Lyle Kurzawinski , who respondedto the needs of a couple who were struck by lightening on July 13, 1992 in Fox Lake. David Valerio administered CPR to the pregnant woman who had stopped breathing, thus, saving her life. Lyle Kurzawinski aided and comforted her husband until the paramedics arrived. The Director of Public Works, Tom Cech, presented the men with Certificate of Merit awards for their concern, courage, and skill . President Zettek applauded both gentlemen and voiced his appreciation on behalf of the Board and the Village stating that their heroic action reflected favorably upon the Village. Honorary Citizen Awards will be given to the gentlemen. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $501,234.95 in payment of invoices as shown on the August 11, 1992 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 asked that item F. , consideration of an annexation of property located at 2731 E. Old Higgins Road, be remove from t e Consent Agenda for consideration at a future date at the request of the petitioner; and that item C. , consideration to allow three firefighters to attend Firefighters II Certification Class be amended to read at a cost not to exceed $1,247 per person for a total cost of $3,741. President Zettek welcomed Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin; Assistant Village Manager, Ray Rummel and Administrative Assistant, Renee Farrell to their first Village Board meeting in their newly appointed positions. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that: A. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Kendon Electric, Inc. , Lake Forest, in an amount not to exceed $6,750, - 1 - 8-11-92 to remove, furnish and install lig fixtures at Fire Station #7, 101 Biesterfie d Roams d. B. The Board increase the Recycling Fund $5,000 for the purchase of 10,000 additional yardwaste stickers for sale at the Finance Counter of the Municipal Complex. C. The Board allow Firefighters Mark W. Percudani , Brian P. McVeigh and Michael D. Sharp to attend the Firefi hter II Certification Class in Arlington Heights, I l 5ois, from August-77—to September 25, 1992, at a cost not to exceed $1,247 per person, for a total cost of $3,741. D. The Board adopt Ordinance No. 2259 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2151 AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY. " E. The Board adopt Ordinance No. 2260 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3, PARAGRAPH b OF ORDINANCE N0. 2251 (SCHNELL II ANNEXATION) ." G. The Board adopt Resolution No. 52-92 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND PACE (Dial-A-Ride Bus) ." H. The Board adopt Resolution No. 81-92 entitled, "A RESOLUTION HONORING VILLAGE MANAGER CHARLES A. WILLIS. " I . The Board establish the salary of the Village Manager at $72,500 per year. J. The Board authorize the following in accordance with the provisions of the Police Union Contract: - A wage determination of $200,000 to account for retroactive wages and overtime for Police Officers for FY 1991-92; and, - To increase the FY 1992-93 Police Department Budget $200,000 to account for salary increases and retroactive salaries (Ma 1-31) and overtime for Police Officers. The motion to adopt Consent Agenda items, "A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J, and table item F" 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. Trustee Gallitano, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that the Committee met on Monday, August 10, 1992, to review the Fairmont Estates Plat of Subdivision that was recommended for approval by the Plan Commission. The Committee wishes to discuss the plat with the entire Board after tonight' s meeting before making their recommendation. Discussion followed between the Village President and Mr. Angelo Palumbo, owner and developer of Fairmont Group, Inc. , regarding the expediency of having the plat of subdivision approved. The Village Attorney gave his opinion on the President 's inquiry as to what type of action could be taken by the Board this evening to approve the plat subject to further review by the Village Board, staff and referral back to the Plan Commission. The consensus of opinion was to have a recess later in the meeting and have the Board meet with the developer to review the concerns of the JPZ Committee regarding the Fairmont Estates Plat of Subdivision. - 2 - 8-11-92 President Zettek reported that the O'Hare Advisory Committee will meet in September; and there is a report to be published on September 17, 1992 which will indicate that the State of Illinois will have to provide some two billion dollars to build Lake Calumet Airport. Throughout the history of this project, this has been categorically denied by the officials of Chicago and the State of Illinois. This would be in addition to other monies funded by Chicago and the Federal Government. The Village Manager presented an ordinance which amends the Zoning Ordinance to permit preschools and daycare centers in B-1 Zonin Districts. Pu TE hearings were he d and t e Village Attorney prepared the ordinance upon the direction of the Village Board at the last meeting. It was moved by Trustee Gallitano and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 2261 entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.42 B OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING THERETO PRE-SCHOOL AND DAY CARE FACILITIES AS A PERMITTED USE. ' __TFe motion was votea upon Dy 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. The Village Clerk read a letter from the Rotaryfest Co-Chairman requesting permission to place two temporary signs advertising the "Rotaryfest and Taste of Elk Grove" from August 5, 1992 through August 16, 1992, to be located in front of the LaSalle Bank at Elk Crossing and in front of the Elk Grove High School . It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gallitano that the Board permit two tem orary si ns advertising the Rotar fest and Taste of Elk Grove from August 5, 992 through August 6, 1992, to be located inrront of the LaSalle Bank at Elk Crossing and in front of the Elk Grove High School . The motion 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. The Village Manager introduced James Kennedy to the President and Board of Trustees. Mr. Kennedy is the new Data Processing Supervisor, who is responsible for taking the Village data processing operation from a consultant operation to an in-house operation. President Zettek welcomed James Kennedy to the Village on behalf of the Board of Trustees. The Village Manager reported that the Police Bicycle Patrol Program has now been in operation for over a week and has been very successful . Deputy Chief Ray Rose, who was instrumental in the implementation of this program, was called upon to inform the Board as to how the program is working and its success. Deputy Chief Rose gave an overall view of the Community Oriented Policing (COP) program, which has been in operation for 18 months. The goal of the program is to develop a relationship and an informational exchange with the community, by having "beat cops" for every area of the Village. The Bicycle Patrol Program is a part of the community oriented program to bring about better communication between the citizens (residential , commercial and industrial ) and the Elk Grove Police Department. President Zettek stated that he has received many compliments on the program and that the program is very beneficial to the Village. The President called for a motion to hold an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing litigation. It was moved by Trustee Czarnik and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board hold an Executive Session following tonight' s Board meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation. 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, Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 3 - 8-11-92 At this time, 9:01, the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. There being no response the meeting continued. It was moved by Trustee Czarnik and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board go into recess at this time, 9:02 p.m. , to meet with staff and the developers of Fairmont Estates to discuss the plat of subdivision and then return to take whatever action is prudent. The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote; AYE: Trustees Chernick, Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President reconvened the meeting at 10:30 p.m. with all Trustees present as stated at the beginning of the meeting. Trustee Gallitano, Chairman of the JPZ Committee, recommended that the Fairmont Estates Plat of Subdivision be redesigned to incorporate the ability to place a high quality fence to the north of the development that would run 'M est and be contiguous with no gaps and to have the developer prepare with staff all of the appropriate variations that would be required to accommodate that design. The main design feature is that the fence shall be on private property with no placement of the fence on public property. The President and Village Attorney discussed the appropriate manner in which to communicate some reasonable explanation to the Plan Commission what the justification is for the developer to modify the plat of subdivision. Also discussed was the proper sequence of review by staff, the Village Board and the Plan Commission. It was moved by Trustee Gallitano and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the revised lat of subdivision for the Fairmont Estates be submitted to the P an ommission, with staff and Village Board review prior to that submittal , in conjunction with all recommendations that were made tonight by the JPZ Committee and concurred to by the Board of Trustees. 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: none; ABSTAIN: Chernick; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that the meeting be adjourned at 10:41 p.m. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 4 - 8-11-92