HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/14/1989 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 1989
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:19 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, Dennis J. Gallitano, James P. Petri , Michael A. Tosto.
Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Attorney, George B.
Knickerbocker; and Deputy Village Clerk, Ilafern R. Snick were present at
this meeting.
Mr. Thaddeus Czarnecki , Deacon at the Queen of the Rosary Parish, delivered
the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
minutes of October 24, 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.
President Zettek reported as follows:
October 25 - Attended a meeting regarding gang activities.
October 26 - Attended a Continental Cable annual dinner.
October 31 - Participated in a panel discussion in Western Springs with
students from Northern Illinois.
November 1 - Attended a. Noise Abatement meeting.
November 8 - Attended a PACE meeting.
November 9 - O'Hare Advisory Committee meeting regarding the City of
Chicago putting in two more runways at O'Hare Airport.
November 14 - Suburban O'Hare Committee meeting. The members of the
Suburban O'Hare Committee will do all they can to prevail
and defeat Chicago's objectives and goals of adding two more
runways at O'Hare Airport.
President Zettek stated that the Board has agreed on the replacement for
Trustee Hauser and requested a motion from the Board to appoint Nancy
Czarnik.
It was moved by Trustee Gallitano and seconded by(Trustee Bosslet that the
Board aopoint Nancy J. Czarnik as Village Trustee to fill the vacancy
created by Edward R. Hauser for the term ending April , 1991. 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, Gallitano,
Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
President Zettek noted that this appointment was a unanimous vote which
took many weeks and a lot of deliberation.
President Zettek asked the Board for a motion and a second to appoint
Charles Henrici to the Plan Commission to fill the vacancy created by Nancy
Czarnik leaving her position as a member of the Plan Commission and joining
the Village Board.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
appoint Charles B. Henrici to the Plan Commission to fill the unexpired
term of Nancy J. Czarnik for the term en ing April 30, 1992. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Gallitano, Petri ,
Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Gallitano that the
Board authorize the disbursement of $1 ,308,973.96 in payment of invoices as
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sho rn the Nover'oer -- "P? - 'rc--ants r'ayable :Harrant. The President
directed the Clerk to call, the roll on the motion ana upon the roll being
called the followinq answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Petri , Tosto,
Bos ,et. Chernick; aAY: none; ABSENT: Tosto; whereupon the President
dec ;ared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Gallitano that:
A. The Board permit employees participating in the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ( IMRF) to enroll in
the IMRF Life Insurance Program at their own full
cost; and
The Board permit a payroll deduction for -the IMRF
Life Insurance Program.
B. The Board authorize the retention of a 1988 Ford
Ranger seized during drug enforcement activities; and
The Board allow the transfer of 57,000 from Public
Works capital accounts to the Village's Drug Seizure
Fund.
C. The Board authorize the Plan Commission to conduct a
public hearing on the Penske Truck Leasing Com ap ny' s
petition to rezone property from I-2 to 8-3. '
D. The Board authorize the Village Manager to execute a
servicea reement with Northern Illinois Gas Company
for Pumo House # 2720 Live v Bou evard .
E. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, Buck Roofing
Company, Inc. of New Lenox, Illinois , to provide all
a or, materials, and equipment to remove and replace
an estimated 8,200 square feet of roofing at the
Public Works facility, 666 Landmeier Road, for a
total cost not to exceed $29,740.
F. The Board waive the first reading of an ordinance; and
adopt Ordinance No. 2070 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 14.512, ADDITIONAL NO PARKING STREETS
AND AREAS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE BY PROHIBITING PARKING ON CERTAIN
AREAS OF GROVE DRIVE AND PERRIE DRIVE. r
G. The Board adopt Ordinance No. 2071 entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM
SYSTEM AGREEMENT. "
H. The Board adopt Resolution No. 71-89 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER AND
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO EXECUTE A HIGHWAY SAFETY
PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (Traffic Sign Upgrade) . "
I . The Board concur with the recommendation of the
Director of Finance for a tax levy determination of
57,249,349 net of tax abatement on Bond issues.
The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda items , "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and
I" , was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees
Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none;
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 Rose Garden Cafe (formerly Seven Stars
Restaurant) for a sign variation at the Park 'n Shop Shopping Center
to permit the following:
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Permitted by Variation
Item Proposed Ordinance Requested
Free Standing 1 not permitted 1 Sign
Sign
Area of Free 25 sq. ft. not permitted 80 sq. ft.
Standing Sign per face
Sign Height 25 ft. not permitted 25 ft.
The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE:
Trustees Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT:
none; 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 Alexian Brothers ' Residence for a sign
variation at 801 Gloucester Drive with the recommen ation of tib
Director of Engineering and Community Development that the sign be
installed at grade and not the 24" high earth berm) to permit the
following:
Permitted by Variation
Item Proposed Ordinance Requested
Identification Sign 1 1 ---
Sign Area 15 sq. ft. 2 sq. ft. 13 sq. ft.
650% increase
The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE:
Trustees Petri , Bosslet, Chernick, Tosto; PASS: Gallitano; NAY: none;
ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
grant the request from Alexian Brothers ' Children Center for a sign
variation at Woodland Square Development, 901 Biesterfield Road, to
permit the following:
Permitted by Variation
Item Proposed Ordinance Requested
Wali Sign 1 Yes ---
Area of Sign 11 sq. ft. 2 sq. ft. 9 sq. ft.
450% increase
The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE:
Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; PASS: Gallitano; NAY: none;
ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board grant the request from Fortune Business Campus for a sign
variation located on Howard Street, east of Busse Road, to permit the
following:
Permitted by Variation
Item Pr000sed Ordinance Reduested
Billboard Sign 1 not permitted 1 sign
Height of Sign 6 ft. 6 inches ---
Width of Sign 26 ft. --- --- a
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, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, scheduled a
meeting of the Committee for Wednesday, November 22, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. to
discuss item c, Flood-proof the Library, on their Agenda.
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Trustee Gallitano, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee, referred to a memo dated October 27, 1989 regarding item a,
Official Map/Comprehensive Plan, on their Agenda. The Committee would
like to discuss this matter at the next Committee-of-the-Whole meeting,
Tuesday, November 28, 1989.
Trustee Gallitano stated that at the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting on
November 28, 1989 a meeting date will be set for the Judiciary, Planning
and Zoning Committee to discuss Agenda item d, Rental Housing and item f,
Skateboarding (the ordinance regarding skateboards was too restrictive and
therefore, referred back to the Committee for discussion) .
Trustee Bosslet referred to a package prepared by the Personnel Officer.
Trustee Bosslet and Trustee Tosto requested a summary of what retired
employees receive and what they don' t receive in terms of health insurance
and pensions.
At this time, 9:00 p.m. , President Zettek asked if there was anyone in the
audience who wished to: address the Board.
Mr. Charles Ross, 84 Forest Lane, addressed the Board regarding
maintenance of a home on Oakton Street.
Discussion followed; whereupon direction was given to the Health
Department to visit the site and contact Mr. Ross with their findings and
resolve the problem.
Mike Wolkowski , 1100 Cedar Lane; Phil Holda, 589 Corrinthia Drive; and
Eric Masyk, 631 Willow Lane, questioned the Board regarding skateboarding
and skateboard parks.
Discussion followed; whereupon Trustee Gallitano informed the young men
that the ordinance was too restrictive and therefore the Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee will again review the ordinance at their
next Committee meeting. The gentlemen were directed to the Park District
regarding the matter of skateboard parks.
Mr. Erwin Goldberg, 153 Crest Avenue, questioned the Board on a survey to
be taken regarding Cable TV and funding the Cable System.
Discussion followed; whereupon President Zettek stated that the Village is
working with the Park District in getting the questionnaire ready for
distribution.
President Zettek explained the agreement with Continental Cable and the
funds they receive. _
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Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, reported that on Monday
November 6th, the IDOT Traffic report started at 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. From the few responses received, the
program has been fairly well received. We're looking at expanding the
program if there is a demand to go beyond those hours.
The next meeting for Regional Cable Group will be in the Elk Grove
Municipal Building, Thursday, December 7 , at 8:00 p.m.
President Zettek stated that the O'Hare Advisory Committee met last week
Thursday. It appears that the City of Chicago is dedicated to putting in
two more runways at O'Hare Airport. The Suburbia area above and beyond
the Suburban O' Hare Committees are preparing to do what is available to
them, legally and politically, to keep the City of Chicago from putting in
the runways. —
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance for a
variation to permit a fireplace at 768 Cutter Lane (Schmidt) . The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 2072 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
VARIATION OF SECTIONS 3.54A AND 5. 1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT
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THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FIREPLACE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 768 CUTTER LANE
(SCHMIDT) ." The motion was voted upon by general consent to to t7
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previous vote: AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano;
NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance for a
variation to permit a garage at 851 Crest Avenue (Christensen) . The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Tosto that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 2073 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF
SECTION 5.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION F A
DETACHED GARAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 851 CREST AVENUE (CHRISTENSEN) ."
The motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE:
Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT:
none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager introduced Mr. Raymond R. Rummel , who is the new
Administrative Assistant in the Office of the Village Manager.
The Village Manager reported as follows:
1. A request was made to place stop and children playing
signs in the Circle Bay Subdivision. The Police
Department has reviewed the request and find that none
of the warrants that would support the placement of
stop signs exist in that area. The children at play
signs standards are not met. The residents were so
advised.
2. The Village's request for a grant from the Department
of Energy and National Resources to carry out a brush
and branch pick up collection program has been
rejected. The Village does expect, after we get a
better handle on the leaf collection program to be
able to resubmit an application at a later time.
3. The Village approached another front with the Chicago
Community Trust pointing out that we have Recycling
Programs about to begin for Multi-family dwelling
units. The program is one of the first, if not the
first, in the State of Illinois . The Village is
hoping that the State of Illinois will look favorable
on that activity and give thought to providing funds.
4. A copy of the interchange plans for Biesterfield Road
and the Interstate 290 are mounted in the Trustee
Conference room for your viewing.
5. Plans have been received from the State of Illinois
called the "referred preliminary plans" for the
construction of a full interchange at Arlington
Heights Road and the Northwest Tollway. The plans
show the widening of Arlington Heights Road in the
Village as well as the Village of Arlington Heights.
Those plans are in the Engineer' s Office for your
viewing. There will be a public hearing on that
project in February, 1990.
The Village Manager requested the Board to authorize an increase to the
President and Board of Trustees budget in the amount of $5,000 to
compensate the artist for the Elk sculpture; and to authorize the payment
of $5,000 to the artist, Fran Volz.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board authorize the increase to the President and Board of Trustees budget
in the amount of $5,000. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the
Board authorize the payment of $5,C D0 to artist, Fran Volz, for the
work in creating the Elk. T e motion was voted upon acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager noted that the Village has received and placed on file
the audit of all public funds for the Fiscal Year ending Aoril .30, 1989.
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet ani seconded by Trustee Gallitano that the
Board accept the audit and place on file the audit of all public funds
for the Fiscal Year ending April 30, 1989. T e motion was voted upon by
general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Petri , Tosto, Bosslet,
Chernick, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Bosslet referred to the emergency stop signs that are hinged on
Traffic Signals and recommended that seat belt signs be placed on
them.
It was moved by Trustee Gallitano and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that if
it' s at all possible that appropriate signage to wear seat belts, or any
public message be placed on the emergency stop signs. 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, Gallitano,
Petri ; NAY: Tosto; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee-Tosto that the
Board meet in Executive Session following tonight's meeting to discuss
Transfer of Acquisition of Land. The President directed the Clerk to tail
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Petri , Tosto; NAY:
none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at
9:57 p.m.
Ilafern R. Snick
Deputy Village Clerk
Charles J . Zettek
Village President
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