HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/09/1988 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 1988
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:14 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, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri ,
Michael A. Tosto. Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Attorney,
George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith were present
at this meeting.
The Reverend Scott J. MacDonald, Pastor of the Tri-Community Baptist
Church, delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
minutes of January 26, 1988 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 requested that the Board deviate from the Agenda and allow
representatives from the Northwest Suburban Board of Realtors to speak to
the Board regarding Real Estate Transfer Tax, which is a tax that the Board
is considering but has not adopted.
Mr. Edward Moore, Executive Vice President of the Northwest Suburban Board
of Realtors (NWSBR) presented to the Board a position paper from the NWSBR
regarding real estate transfer taxes. Mr. Moore stated that members of
their Board would be happy to meet with a Village Committee to look for
alternative solutions to increase Village revenue other than imposing a
transfer tax.
Discussion followed between the President, Mr. Moore and Mr. Green (a local
real estate agent) as to the acceptability of the transfer tax to the
residents of Elk Grove Village in comparison with other User Taxes and/or
Property Tax increase.
President Zettek stated the needs for the Village to begin looking into
additional revenue sources prior to the projected shortfall of funds in the
year 1991. The President also numerated the agencies to which the Village
belongs and the cost involved in being a member of those agencies which
help the Village in providing the high standard of services that it now
realizes.
At this time, 9:09 p.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience
wished to address the Board.
Several members of the audience questioned the President regarding the
Village budget and predicted shortfall of funds in 1991 and regarding the
flooding caused by the overflowing of Salt Creek.
The meeting resumed at 9:58 p.m.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $524,372.07 in payment of invoices as shown
on the February 9, 1988 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, Gallitano, Hauser,
Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Gallitano requested that item F, consideration of a request from
the Lions Club for $5,000 to be used for Fireworks at the Fourth of July
Carnival , be removed from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that:
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A. The Board authorize Commander Melvin Mack to travel
to Yorkshire, En lan to participate in the
University ot Illinois ' Police Training Institute
foreign exchange training program with Branshill
Police College, Yorkshire, England, from April 15 to
May 1, 1988, at a cost not to exceed $750.
B. The Board authorize George C. Coney, Director of
Finance, to attend the 1988 Government finance
Uff�icers Conference in Atlanta, Geor ia, April 29 to
May 4, 1988, at a cost not to excee ,200.
C. -The Board authorize George C. Coney, Director of
Finance, to accept an appointment to serve as
tate representative of Illinois to the Government
Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Canada.
D. The Board authorize Fire Captain James MacArthur to
attend the Hazardous Material Emer enc Res onse
Course in Col ege Station, Texas from Marc 20 to
a�rcei 25, 1988, at a cost not to exceed $1,498.
E. The Board authorize to accept a donation on one (1)
professional "Sparky" suit from the Elk Grove VFW
Ladies Auxiliary.
G. The Board authorize the printing and distribution
quarterly of the NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Newsletter.
H. The Board award purchase contracts for ph2t_gg jgh_y
equipment to the lowest responsive and respo
idders as outlined below:
Award to Lions Photo Supply of Schaumbur IL
Group I Assorted Photography Equipment ,550.50
Group II Minolta Equipment 5,339.00
M_19$TM
AWARD TO FULLER & DALBERT, INC. , FAIRFAX, VA
GROUP III Polaroid Equipment 3,014.36
AWARD TO COGAN & O'BRIEN, CHICAGO, IL
G OUP IV Durst Enlarger wit ccessories $ 5,932.79
AWARD TO T.I.C. INC. , SKOKIE, IL
GROUP V Richco or Film $ 7,486.25
Processor w/Accessories
AWARD TO STROB PHOTO SERVICE, CHICAGO, IL
GROUP VI Hope Paper Processor $ 6,510.00
w/Accessories
TOTAL ALL CONTRACTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,832.90
(The purchases will be charged against flood losses. )
I. The Board award purchase contracts for vehicles to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidders (cost to
include trade-ins where appropriate) as outlined below:
AWARD TO NORTHWEST FORD TRUCK, CHICAGO, IL
QTY 1 - 1988 3 ton FWD is -up w P ow $15,657.00
Veh #1 P/W Land & Forestry
AWARD TO HOSKINS CHEVROLET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL
QTY 2 - 1988 3/4 Ton 4WD Ca & C assis $30,505.92
Veh #2 P/W Water & Sewer
QTY 1 - 1988 Mini-Pickup Truck $10,039.99
Veh #6 Building
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$40,545.91
AWARD TO SOUTHSIDE FORD TRUCK, CHICAGO, IL
QTY I - 1 on Cargo Van w ca - $16,378.00
inetry Veh #3 Police, Evidence
QTY I - 1988 3/4 Ton Cargo Van $15,028.00
w/cabinetry Veh #4 Police,
Crime Prevention
QTY 1 - 1988 1 Ton Dump Truck w/Crew Cab $19,893.00
Veh #5 P/W, Land & Forestry
AWARD TO FREEWAY FORD TRUCK, LYONS, IL
QTY 1 - 1988 1 TonDump ruc w ow $15,426.36
Veh #7 P/W, Street
AWARD TO CHICAGO HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC. , CHICAGO, IL
Q Y 1 - 1988 Harley Davidson Motorcycle 6,546.00
Veh #8 Police, Traffic
GRAND TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$129,474.27
J. The Board adopt Resolution No. 9-88 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE MERGER OF AMERICAN
CABLESYSTEMS CORPORATION ANDN AL CABLEVISION
ACQUISITION C . , INC. ".
K. The Board adopt Resolution No. 10-88 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION AMENDING SECTIONS 8.12, ON-THE-JOB
INJURIES: 8.13, LIGHT DUTY WORK STATUS; and 8. 14
WORKER'S COMPENSATION, OF THE PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS".
L. The Board adopt Resolution No. 11-88 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AN IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT
NO. 8938 FROM NBD PARK RIDGE BANK EXPIRING OCT BE 31,
1988 IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,156.00 TO GUARANTEE
COMPLETION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR NELSON-
WESTERBERG COMPANY (1500 Arthur)".
M. The Board adopt Resolution No. 12-88 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING QUIT CLAIM DEEDS CONVEYING TO
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE LS 9 1 9 O1B,
9002 IN WINSTON GROVE SECTION 23A; LOT 9003A IN
WINSTON GROVE SECTION 23B, RESUBDIVISION NO. 3; AND
LOT 9004 IN WINSTON GROVE SECTION 23B11.
N. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance
and adopt Ordinance No. 1940 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
DECLARING THE NECESSITY AND CONVENIENCE OF THE USE
AND OCCUPANCY OF PART OF LOT 32 IN BLOCKIN
WTUSTUN—G-FW SECTION 22 NORTH".
0. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance
and adopt Ordinance No. 1941 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLE II , THROUGH STREETS, ONE-WAY STREETS,
AND STOP INTERSECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14, OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
(BIESTERFIELD ROAD - THROUGH STREET)" .
P. The Board adopt Ordinance No. 1942 entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT
TO A PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE DEBT SERVICE AND
RELATED COSTS OF THE BONDS ISSUED TO PROVIDE FUNDING
FOR A JOINT SELF-INSURANCE RESERVE FUND FOR THE MEMBERS
OF THE HIGH-LEVEL EXCESS LIABILITY POOL (H.E.L.P. )".
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The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, Items "A, B, C, D, E, G, H, I , J,
K, L, M, N, 0, and P" , was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon Trustee
Hauser "PASSED" on Item, M and N. The President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Gallitano stated that he is opposed to direct contributions made
to non-for-profit organizations.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
grant the request from the Lions Club for $5,000 to be used for
Fireworks at the Fourth ofu3Tycarnival . -TFe-Trdirected the
e�T r o call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet;
NAY: Gallitano; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the
Board authorize the Director of Public Works to:
1. Secure three (3) written proposals in
lieu of competitive bids, and
2. Purchase, at the most favorable price,
pumps, valves and hardware for converting the
Devon-O'Hare Treatment Plant into a lift
station. The cost is estimated to be some-
where between $6,000 and $10,000.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano,
Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board grant a request from Crane-Forester for an amended sign
variation at Ham ton Inn (locatewest side of Busse Road, north
acton Street to permit the following:
PERMITTED BY VARIATION ADDITIONAL VARIA-
ORDINANCE GRANTED TION REQUESTED
Height 18 ft. 60 ft. ---
Sign Surface 45 sq. ft. 320 sq. ft. 42 sq. ft.
per Face
TOTAL 90 sq. ft. 624 sq. ft. 84 sq. ft.
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, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported
that the Committee met on February 8, 1988 to discuss the 1988 Street
Maintenance Program.
The Committee recommends:
1. That 6. 1 miles of streets be surfaced at an
approximate cost of $669,000.00; and
2. That 9,000 lineal feet of deteriorated curb and gutter
be removed and replaced; and
3. That an estimated 10,000 square feet of deteriorated
sidewalk be removed and replaced.
The Committee also recommends that Staff prepare a resolution for the next
Village Board meeting which will authorize the appropriation of
$510,666. 17 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds ; authorize $151,550 of General
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Corporate funds to finance the sidewalk, curb and gutter repair work;
authorize $50,000 of General Corporate funds for Phase II of the
Industrial Carriage Walk Replacement Program; and authorize Staff to
combine the 1988 Street Maintenance Program and the Industrial Carriage
Walk Program into one bid package in order to secure the most favorable
pricing.
The Village Manager presented a recommendation of approval from the Plan
Commission regarding the Hamilton Lakes Village project petition for
changes to their Final Plan for Phase I of their development and a revised
Preliminary Plat of Planned Unit Development subject to Staff approval .
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the
Board concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and direct the
Village Attorney to prepare the proper documents granting the changes to
the Hamilton Lakes Village project for consideration at the next Village
Boarmeeting. emotion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed between the President and Bruce White, Hamilton Lakes
Village (Crow/Chasewood) representative, regarding the maintenance of the
required wetlands on the subject property by the Army Corps of Engineers.
The Village Attorney and Crow/Chasewood were requested to work out an
agreement whereby the Village would have recourse to approach the Army
Corps of Engineers if the wetland areas should become a problem to Village
residents.
The Village Manager presented a recommendation of approval from the Plan
Commission regarding a petition for a Special Use Permit for a restaurant
to be located south of 1401 Busse Road subject to Staff approval of a
revised preliminary site plan.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a Special
Use Permit for a restaurant to be located south of 1401 Busse Ro
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Presi ent declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, reported that by the
Board's approval of item J (consent to the merger of American Cablesystems
Corporation and Continental Cablevision Acquisition Co. , Inc. ) of this
meetings Consent Agenda, said agreement allows Channel 6 to broadcast to
the other four towns in the Regional Cable Group.
Trustee Petri met with James Heffern, Park District President, and Alex
George, Channel 6 Manager, on Monday, February 8, 1988 and made a
presentation to the Hoffman Estates Village Board on the use of Channel 6
and the services that will be provided. A similar presentation will be
given to Rolling Meadows on February 16, 1988, and presentations will be
given to the other two towns shortly.
Trustee Hauser reported that the Short Range Planning and Coordination
Committee of the NWMC Transportation Partnership Study met at 7:30 a.m.
this morning, February 9, 1988 at the Mount Prospect Village Public
Library.
The main item of discussion was a transportation survey (which contains
approximately 16 questions) that is being sent out to a portion of the
businesses on Golf and Elmhurst Roads. When the information from this
survey is returned, John Page from NIPCI will develop a sample ordinance
to be distributed to all of the communities for review. This ordinance
will outline some of the ways to alleviate some of the traffic congestion
by means of shared ride programs, car pooling programs, transit, and
shared parking. The Board will be kept posted as to the progress of this
survey.
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 a
variation from the Zoning Ordinance's side yard and front yard setback
requirements for property located at 850 Elmhurst Road. The motion was
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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. 1943 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
VARIATION OF SECTION 5.82G OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS IT RELATES TO SIDE
YARU—NNT—FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 850
ELMHURST ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (TOKH/ZENKICH)". The motion was
vote upon by general consent to t e—previous evious vote: AYE: Trustees Hauser,
Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: none;
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 a
variation from the Zoning Ordinance to permit the construction of a
permanent canopy on property located at 160 King Street. 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 1944 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTTUN-6Fn
PERMANENT CANOPY ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 160 KING STREET, ELK GROVE
VILLAGE SERVICE TOOL DIE AND MFG. CO. )". 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;
PASS: 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 of an ordinance as it pertains to a
variation of the Zoning Ordinance building height requirements. 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. 1945 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
VARIATION OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE TO PERMIT A FIFTY (50' )
Mr HIGH, FOUR (4) STORY MOTEL ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF ELMHURST ROAD AND LANDMEIER ROAD WBB/SCHMITT VENT
LTD. )". The President directedt e C er to( VENTURES 103,
tEale onTlnttFie motion
and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto,
Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported on the following:
1. The Northwest Municipal Conference will conduct their
monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 10, 1988 at the
Mt. Prospect Village Public Library beginning at 7:30
p.m. The solid waste disposal project will be one of
the items to be discussed.
2. The Village will have a conference on the solid waste
disposal project before the President and Board on
Thursday, February 11, 1988 at 7:00 p.m.
3. The budget process is on schedule. The Managers
recommended budget figures should be distributed to
the Board by this weekend. The first evening of
budget discussion with the Village Board should be on
February 16, 1988 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting roams.
The Village Manager requested that the Board consider a resolution which
establishes the terms and policies regarding the use of meeting rooms in
all of the Village buildings by the general public.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the
Board adopt Resolution No. 13-88 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 78-84, ADOPTING THE POLICIES AND RULES REGARDING THE USE OF
ELK GROVE VILLAGE MEETING ROOMS BY THE PUBLIC". The motion was voted
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upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Tosto,
Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none;
motion carried.
The Village Manager requested that the Board consider the purchase of an
Intoxilyzer apparatus at a cost not to exceed $5,000 for use by the Police
Department.
It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board authorize the purchase of an I_ntoxilyzer 5000 at a cost not to
exceed $5,000. The motion was voted upon By general consent to the
previous vote: AYE: Trustees Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser,
Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; motion carried.
The Village Manager requested that the Board consider the acceptance of an
independent arbitrator's decision concerning a contract dispute with the
local Police Union regarding a matter that went to advisory arbitration,
upon the request of the Union and the Village. The Arbitrator has ruled
in the favor of the Village 's position on the payment of compensation for
overtime work when called back to work.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the
Board accept the Arbitrator's decision, in favor of the Village's
position, regarding the contract dispute with the Police Union regarding
payment of compensation for overtime work when calledbaack to work. The
motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE:
Trustees Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none;
ABSENT: none; motion carried.
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
real estate agreement.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 1946 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND DAVID N
SARTARK—S-HAVER". The motion was voted upon by general consent to the
previous vote; AYE: Tosto; Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri ;
NAY: none; ABSENT: none; motion carried.
The President requested an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
the disposition of property.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
President and Board of Trustees hold an Executive Session following this
meeting for the purpose of discussing the disposition of property. 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, Hauser, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at
11:00 P.M.
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
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