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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/27/1990 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 1990 President Charles J. Zettek 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 Joseph T. Bosslet, Nancy J. Czarnik, Dennis J. Gallitano, James P. Petri , Michael A. Tosto; ABSENT: Ronald L. Chernick. Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith were present at this meeting. Reverend William D. Obalil , Pastor of Prince of Peace Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of November 13, 1990 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 reported on a public hearing he and Trustee Gallitano attended, this afternoon in Schaumburg, held before DECCA regarding the convention center. The purpose of the hearing was for consideration of a State Grant in the amount of $20,000,000 for the convention center. The President welcomed three Elk Grove High School students who are members of the Elk Grove High School Choir. The girls informed the Board that the choir recorded a tape with Delta Records on November 11, 1990 at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest. The tape is titled "Songs of the Season", and contains 15 well known Christmas Carols. The tape will be sold for $11.00 as a fund raiser to support the school musical at the end of the year and to fund a tour to Florida where the choir hopes to perform at Disney World in Orlando. The students requested use of the Village electronic billboard and to place order blanks for the tape and advertising flyers in the lobby of the Municipal Building. President Zettek, on behalf of the Board, wished the girls every success in the sale of their Christmas tape and assured them that they could place handouts in the lobby area of the Municipal Building. He stated that their request for the use of the sign met the criteria; however, ,there is a $5.00 per day charge for its use. The Board was invited, by the students, to attend the Elk Grove High School Christmas Program on December 16, 1990. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $980,514.17 in payment of invoices as shown on the November 27, 1990 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, Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek issued a Proclamation declaring December 1, 1990 as "World Aids Day" in Elk Greve Village. The Village Manager requested that item D, a request to purchase two defibrillators from Physio-Control , Inc. , Redmond, Washington, be removed from the Consent Agenda for further Staff review. Trustee Bosslet, requested that action on item N, an agreement between the Village of Elk Grove Village and Alexian Brothers Medical Center transferring its net condemnation proceeds to the Village, be deferred until the next regular meeting of the Board on December 11, 1990. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Czarnik that: - 1 - I1-27-90 A. The Board cancel the regular Village Board meeting scheduled for December 25, 1990 which is a legal holiday. B. The Board increase the Municipal Purpose Fund in the amount of $16,670.01; and The Board authorize the final payment to the Cook County Treasurer for the Village's share on the traffic signal improvements at the intersection of Devon Avenue and Park Boulevard in the amount of 16,670.01. C. The Board authorize an increase of $16,000.00 to an existing professional services contract with Donohue & Associates for additional architectural services provided for work related to the Public Works facility modification for a total contract cost not to exceed $75,655.00. E. The Board award a contract to R. W. Hendricksen Company, Des Plaines , Illinois, for pruning and trimming an estimated 1,300 parkway trees at a per unit cost of $12.73 per tree and at a total cost not to exceed $16,549.00. F. The Board revise Statement No. 3 of theop licy governing the Community Events Sign to make the sign available to any charitable and/or not-for-profit organization holding events within Elk Grove Village. G. The Board approve the final Balancing Change Order for the 1989 Watemain Improvement project in the amount of $122,699.10; and The Board approve the Final Pay Estimate for the 1990 Watermain Improvement Project to Vian Construction Company in the amount of $18,144.66. H. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2132 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1990, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1991". The Board to waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2133 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 1990 PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1987 AND FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1989". I . The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2134 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE II , SECTIONS 14.204, ONE-WAY AND TWO-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS; AND 14.203, THREE-WAY AND FOUR-WAY STOP INTERSECTIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (REV. MORRISON BLVD. AND CYPRESS LANE)". J. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2135 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4A.203 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING ONE (1) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED POSITIONS SECTION OF THE VILLAGE'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN". K. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2136 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.4213 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE THEREBY AMENDING THE RATES CHARGED FOR TAXI CAB SERVICE WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". - 2 - 11-27-90 L. The Board adopt Resolution No. 77-90 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND ELK GROVE VILLAGE TAXI"; and The Board adopt Resolution No. 78-90 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND AMERICAN TAXI COMPANY". M. The Board adopt Resolution No. 79-90 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL NOISE POLICY BY THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda items, "A, B, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M", and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Czarnik, Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Committee has reviewed a request from Warner-Lambert for a temporary waiver to install a public sidewalk on the Busse Road and Touhy Avenue frontages of their property located at 1350 Estes Avenue. The consensus of the Committee is to recommend approval of the request. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board adopt Resolution No. 80-90 entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO INSTALL SIDEWALKS BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND WARNER-LAMBERT COMPANY (135C ESTES)" . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being callea the following answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Czarnik; NAY: none; ABSENT: Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gallitano, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that a meeting of the Committee has been scheduled for December 4, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss commercial vehicles parking in residential areas. The Police Department was requested to have information regarding locking devices available for that meeting in order to further discuss the cigarette vending machines ordinance. Trustee Gallitano requested the Board to consider placing the issue of the Community Residents Location Planning Act (Plan Commission Docket 90-12) onto the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee's Agenda for review. The Committee would like the opportunity to have dialogue with the Village Engineer and others to talk this through aria get answers to some questions. Trustee Czarnik, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, scheduled a meeting of the Corrjriittee for Tuesday, December 4, 1990 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the Vacation Carry-over Policy and the Health Care Plan. The Village Manager reported that the Plan Commission has submitted a finding of fact from their public hearing (held before the Plan Commission) on Docket 90-12. The Plan Commission recommends that the Board adopt an ordinance which has been tailored to meet the State law and to meet the Plan Commission's perception of local needs. That ordinance has been reviewed by the Village Attorney and he has indicated that it is in a form suitable for the Village. As requested earlier by Trustee GzA litano, this matter has been reterred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, announced that there will be a meeting of the Regional TV Group on Thursday, December 6, 1990 at 8:00 p.m. in Hoffman Estates. - 3 - 11-27-90 The Village Manager reported that the recruitment/screening for an Economic Development Assistant has been completed. Nancy Carlson, who has had 7-years experience with Indab, is felt to be very well qualified to perform this staff function. Mrs. Carlson will begin working for the Village on December 3, 1990. The Manager gave a brief description/outline of what records, plans and strategies would be developed through this office. At this time, 8:41 p.m. , the Village Attorney left the meeting. Trustee Bosslet, reported that the Community Service Board met before Thanksgiving and it was noted that the Community Service Department gathered enough food baskets for 55 families. That Department is now working on collecting food for needy families at Christmas time. The Community Service Department will be working with the Salvation Army in placing "kettles" at various locations throughout the Village. Volunteers are still needed to man the kettles. President Zettek reported that the Suburban O'Hare Commission will be meeting Thursday, November 29, 1990 at 6:GO p.m. in the Park Ridge Village Hall . Trustee Czarnik, reported that there will be an annual meeting of TRANSPART on Thursday, December 6, 1990 at 4:00 p.m. at 1501 Woodfield, Schaumburg, Illinois. Trustee Gallitano, member of the Illinois International Convention Center Board, reported on the public hearing held today as was previously addressed by President Zettek. Trustee Gallitano stated that they were pleased with the turnout for the hearing and noted that by and large the people that came spoke in support of the convention center. The Village Manager reported on the following: 1. The Board of Directors of the Joint Action Water Agency will meet tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. in the Trustees Conference room. 2. There will be a Pre-retirement Planning Seminar held in the Council Chambers tomorrow Wednesday, November 28, 1990, which will be conducted by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Employees from various departments will be attending this meeting. 3. There will be a public hearing held by the Health Facilities Planning Board on the Alexian Brothers Medical Center project to construct an 815 space parking garage at the hospital facility. The hearing will be held in the Council Chambers on December 15, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. 4. Steps have been taken to fill in the space behind the sidewalk that was installed along the north side of Biesterfield Road just west of Beisner Road. The area will be graded and seeded to reduce the drop off. 5. The 1991/92 budget calendar has been distributed. Department Heads are to submit their budget request to the Finance Department, for review, by January 11, 1991; the Village Manager will have completed his review with the Department Heads by February 15, 1991 and will have a recommendation for the President and Board to consider. The Board should conclude its study of the budget by March 29, 1991 and be in a position to hold a public hearing on April 9, 1991. - 4 - 11-27-90 The Board could then consider adopting the budget at the regular Board meeting held later that evening on April 9, 1991. At this time, 8:51 p.m. , the President asked if. anyone in the audience wished to address the Village Board. Mr. Robert Fecarotta, representing a Village resident group, Winston Grave Homeowners Coalition, stated that he had appeared before the Board at a previous meeting to register complaints and submit a petition regarding the traffic in the Michigan Lane area. Mr. Fecarotta further stated that he wished to express his gratitude and to thank the Board for their response to the situation and to commend Police Officer Halpin for his handling of a traffic problem. Speed limit signs were requested for placement on other streets in the subdivision. Mrs. Toni Kay of 951 David Lane, spoke to the Board regarding flooding in the Biesterfield/Rohlwing Road area this evening. President Zettek stated that the area would be checked and the situation would be reviewed. The meeting continued at 9:05 p.m. with all Board members present except Trustee Chernick. President Zettek announced that the Village will again hold an Outdoor Christmas Decoration Contest this year. Four prizes will be awarded upon recommendation from the Elk Grove Village Jaycees. Winners will be selected about the 15th or 16th of December. The Board feels that the contest contributes to the Christmas spirit and to the pride of the community. The Village Manager asked the Board to consider the acceptance of the Village of Elk Grove Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ending, April 30, 1990. This is an annual publication from the Department of Finance and is certainly one of the reasons that the Village has received numerous annual awards for financial management and financial reporting. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board receive and place on file the Financial Report for the year ending, April 30, 1990. The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Czarnik; NAY: none; ABSENT: Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Czarnik and seconded by Trustee Gallitano that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:09 P.M. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk- Charles erkCharles J. Zettek Village President - 5 - 11-27-90