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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/13/1989 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JUNE 13, 1989 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:06 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, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri , Michael A. Tosto; ABSENT: Dennis J. Gallitano. Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Attorney, Norman E. Samelson; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith were present at this meeting. The Reverend Charles H. Hensel , Vicar of Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of May 23, 1989 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. The President reported on his attendance at the following meetings: May 24, 1989 - 12:00 noon Spoke at the Senior Citizens luncheon. 3:00 p.m. Northwest Municipal Conference Transportation meeting. May 25, 1989 - 9:30 a.m. Noise Abatement Committee of O'Hare Advisory Committee. June 1, 1989 - The President and Village Manager met with a sculptor to discuss the possibility of making an Elk to be put in front of the Municipal Building. June 5, 1989 - Lunched with Jerry Harker of Centex Corporation to discuss what might be an appropriate way of commemorating Centex Corporation leaving the Village. June 6, 1989 - Lunched with representatives of Garden City Disposal and Waste Management along with the Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager and discussed enhancing the recycling program especially yard waste. June 7, 1989 - PACE meeting. June 12, 1989 - PIC meeting in the morning; and Suburban O'Hare Commission at 6 :00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board authorize the disbursement of $522,933.99 in payment of invoices as shown on the June 13, 1989 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, Hauser, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek requested that item H, consideration of a resolution confirming the sale of $10,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds and an ordinance which would provide for the insurance of $10,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal and interest on said bonds, be removed from the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Tosto that: A. The Board increase the Villa e Attorney' s hourly rate from 105.00 to 125.00. - 1 - 6-13-89 S. The Board increase the General Fund budget in the amount of $1,890.00; and The Board authorize the annual dues �2XTT�t to the Greater Woodfield Convention an 1sd O'itorsenBureau in the amount o $32,890.00. C. The Board award a purchase contract to Decatur Electronics, Inc. of Decatur, Illinois, t—>�le bidder, to urnish seven (7) hand held moving radar systems at a unit cost not to exceed 1,289.00 or a total bid cost not to exceed $9,023.00. D. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2046 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT OF AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 1957 AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY AS A MU L JOINT ACTION AGENCY". E. The Board adopt Resolution No. 33-89 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR SANITARY SEWER IDENTIFIED AS ELK GRUVERARY SUBDIVISION" . F. The Board adopt Resolution No. 34-89 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR WORKMEN ON PUBLIC Wim" G. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance; and adopt Ordinance No. 2047 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4-A, POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND LA LANS, SECTION 4-A,203, THE CLASSIFICATION PLAN, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (AUTHORIZED POSITION LIST)". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, items "A, B, C, D, E, F, and G", upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. John Peterson, Vice President of John Nuveen & Co. Investment Bankers, addressed the Board regarding a financing program to provide funds for the Village's capital improvement plans and to build the Village Library. The bond structure was a $10,000,000.00 full faith in credit General Obligation Bond issue that the Village was to offer at a competitive sale. This was done today in open bid. The credit rating service of Moody' s Investors Service assigned a high rate to the Bonds of "AA" , which reflects a very secure investment. Mr. Peterson explained the criteria for the "AA" rating which the Village received and gave a rundown of the bids that were received. Mr. Peterson recommended that the Village accept the bid of Harris Trust and Savings Bank and delivered a "good faith" check in the amount of $200,000.00 to the Director of Finance. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board adopt Resolution No. 35-89 entitled, "RESOLUTION CONFIRMING SALE OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1989, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK AND DG—PAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS." The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance as it pertains to providing for the issuance of $10,000,000.00 General Obligation Bonds. - 2 - 6-13-89 The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 2048 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1989, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL OF AN INTEREST ON SAID BONDS." 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, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board grant the request from McLennan and Company for a �s�igg�n—variation at 2801 Touny Avenue (O'Hare Sales Service Center) to permit following: PERMITTED BY VARIATION ITEM PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUESTED Free Standing 1 1 none Sign Sign Area 216 sq. ft. 192 sq. ft. 24 sq. ft. 12% increase Clearance to 0 10 ft. 10 ft. bottom of sign The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board grant the request from Household Bank for a sign variation at 22 Park & Shop to permit the following: PERMITTED BY VARIATION ITEM PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUESTED Type of Sign Free Standing Not Permitted --- Sign Area 86 sq. ft. per face --- 170 sq. ft. TOTAL It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board grant the request from the Evan elical Lutheran Church to waive the 1989-90 license fees in the amount o or their Day Care Center. The moti—on was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board grant the request from Nicholas and Mar Tell , 1395 Cumberland Circle West, for a variation from t e provisions o apter II , ArticTe II , Section 11.20A� of-the Municipal Code to widen their drivewa and apron to twenty-seven feet. The motion was voted upon by genera consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board grant the request from the Elk Grove Villa e Public Librar to waive inspection and permit fees, estjmated at 38, 62. 0, or the constructions the new library facility. The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: Aye: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Committee met on Tuesday, June 6, 1989 and discussed flood proofing the existing library building. Various goals and alternatives - 3 - 6-13-89 were considered. Staff was directed to compile information and to put the high water marks around the corner of the building. Trustee Tosto scheduled a meeting of the Committee for Wednesday, June 21, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. in the Trustees Conference room. The meeting will then be moved to the library site for review. Trustee Tosto firmly stated that whatever steps that will be taken to floodproof the library will be within code. Trustee Bosslet reported that Trustee Gallitano has scheduled a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for Thursday, June 22, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. The Village Manager presented a plat of vacation of a public street which has been reviewed by the Plan Commission and recommended for approval . This property is to be conveyed by the Village to a private party at an appraised value of $57,000.00. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance as it pertains to a plat of vacation of Turner Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 2049 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDING OF A PLAT OF VACATION OF PUBLIC STREET FOR A PORTION OF TURNER AVENUE. " The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals to "Do Grant" a request for a variation to construct a deck which would encroach 8-feet into the required 20-foot rear yard at property located at 1860 Maine Drive. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and_seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance which would grant a rear yard variation for the construction of a deck at 1860 Maine Drive. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Building Commissioner addressed the Board and presented a request from the owners of the property at 1860 Maine Drive asking that he be authorized to issue the building permit prior to the adoption of the ordinance. No objections were offered. Trustee Petri reported that the Regional TV Group met in Elk Grove Village on June 1, 1989. The Group discussed the publication of the fact that any resident- of the five municipalities in the cable group has the ability to receive the 3 channel municipal access channels for a one time fee of $35.00 for installation only (no monthly charge) . Due to the severity in the number of cable outages, caused by construction, the members encouraged Continental Cablevision, Inc. , to get in touch with the building and engineering departments for a list of those contractors who seem to be the cause of most of the construction work causing the outages. Trustee Petri further reported that the Illinois Department of Transportation will be putting together a traffic information program which will be aired on Channel 6. The Village President reported that the O'Hare Advisory Committee will not be meeting for approximately 2 months because the Suburban O'Hare Contingent has asked for information from Landrum & Brown who are the consultants putting together the information for the 150 Study. - 4 - 6-13-89 The Village President reported that a report has been received from the Economic Development consultants in which they state that the Village video is in need of updating. President Zettek reported that the Suburban O'Hare Commission met on June 12, 1989. The Commission discussed the fact that James Ryan, States Attorney for DuPage County, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago. The lawsuit claims that children going to school in DuPage County are being adversely impacted because of the noise that is created by aircraft. This lawsuit is very significant since there is every indication that this lawsuit can be won, it will lead the way for single family homeowners to be able to seek the same type of relief. Trustee Bosslet, Chairman of the Recycling Committee reported that a response has been received from Garden City that they are ready to go ahead with the single-family attached and multi-family residences recycling program. Michael Cavallini , Village Sanitarian, gave a brief report on the use of paper bags for collecting yard waste as is done in some communities. Mr. Cavallini is waiting for information from various paper bag manufacturers before he can make a recommendation to the Recycling Committee. Mr. Cavallini stated that there has been some development in the possible extension of the deadline for the mandatory recycling of yard waste. At this time, 9:00 p.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. Anthony Russo, representing the Navarone Restaurant, spoke to the Board regarding the proposed ordinance which would amend the closing hours of liquor license establishments. Representatives from Ringside and from Elk Grove Motel also expressed their concern with regard to the proposed ordinance. Mrs. Alyce Gilarski addressed the Board regarding chemical lawn spraying companies and requested that the Village Board impose some type of restraining ordinance that would address the conduct of the individuals doing the spraying. It was the consensus of opinion of the Trustees that this item be placed on the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee's Agenda. The meeting resumed at 9:46 p.m. The Village Attorney requested that the proposed Liquor Control Ordinance be corrected to read that it will become effective on September 1 , 1989 instead of upon passage as stated in the draft ordinance. Trustee -Tosto expressed his opinion regarding the ordinance and asked that there be further discussion before the ordinance is acted upon. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance as it pertains to amending the hours for the sale of alcoholic liquor. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon Trustee Tosto voted "NAY" and the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 2050 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XII , DEALERS OF ALCOC LIQUOR OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS IT CONCERNS HOURS OF OPEHOLIRATION FOR CLASS A AND AA LICENSES" . The Press ent directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: Tosto; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President requested that the Board consider retaining legal counsel in connection with the proposed relocation of the WBBM radio tower. - 5 - 6-13-89 It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize ,retaining the law firm of Karaganis and White to render pressional services to the Village in connection with environmental andofother issated to the proposed radio tower relocation of same in Roselle, Illinois, at an initial fee not to exceed 15,000.00. 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, Hauser, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager presented an award to the Director of Finance on behalf of the Government Finance Officers Association for Excellence in Finance Reporting. This is the fifth consecutive year that Mr. Coney has achieved this award for the Village. The Village Manager reported on the following items. 1. In the month of May, of 109 Real Estate Transfer Tax transactions, 34% fell within the exempt classification of the ordinance. The average cost of the Transfer Tax in 72 cases was $580.00. Under the DuPage County Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance, a single family detached dwelling would pay $615.00 and an attached dwelling would pay, $551.00; a 100,000 square foot general warehouse building would cost $64,800.00 and a 100,000 square foot office building would cost the developer and the property owner $302,500.00. The County has reviewed the Traffic Impact Fee Ordinance to make adjustments and will adopt it later this year; however, the Illinois General Assembly is looking at adopting legislation which would regulate impact fees. The Republican House Task Force Study on the impact fees is basically parallel to the DuPage County ordinance. The Northwest Municipal Conference is waiting to see what will come out of the Democratic House before it takes a position on the "Bill". 2. The Northwest Municipal Conference Solid Waste Agency meeting will be held tomorrow night, Wednesday, June 14, 1989 at 6:30 p.m. The E.P.A. status on the balefill application will be discussed. 3. The Northwest Municipal Conference will meet after the Solid Waste Agency meeting on June 14, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. The topic of discussion will be Court Fees . The President requested that the Board meet in Executive Session following tonight's meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board meet in Executive Session following tonight's 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, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: Gallitano; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek gave a brief synopsis of the Village Managers achievements within the Village organization for 22 years , and in the State of Illinois City Managers Association. Mr. Willis was recently recognized by the Metropolitan City Managers Association. The President presented Mr. Willis with a plaque in honor of that occasion. It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon - 6 - 6-13-89