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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/28/1988 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD JUNE 28, 1988 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, Dennis J. Gallitano, James P. Petri , Michael A. Tosto; ABSENT: Edward R. Hauser. Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith were present at this meeting. The Elk Grove Village Fire Chief, Charles B. Henrici delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of June 14, 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 noted that there was a terrible accident on Nerge Road on June 3, 1988. There were people in the immediate area who responded in a generous and heroic way by removing the trapped victims from a burning automobile. The President then called upon the Police Chief, Fred Engelbrecht who presented Certificates of Commendation to the following gentlemen who were instrumental in the rescue efforts of the June 3, 1988 accident: Michael Spencer, John Canary, Lenny Kuczma, and Al Consiglio. President Zettek expressed his gratitude and admiration to the gentlemen on behalf of the entire Village. Chief Henrici introduced four representatives of the Elk Grove Lions Club who were instrumental in taking on the project of- providing funds for the Elk Grove Village Fire Department to purchase a new paramedic ambulance. Frank Schumacker, President of the Elk Grove Lions Club presented a check in the amount of $7,000.00 (remainder of the $14,000.00 pledged) and the keys to the ambulance to President Zettek. Mr. Schumacher also presented a certificate to the President and Board of Trustees in appreciation of their service and cooperation extended for the Elk Grove Lions Club 4th of July celebration and other community projects. President Zettek stated that the Elk Grove Lions Club has been in existence in the Village since 1958 and have made contributions to this community for all these years. The President thanked them for all of their contributions and also recognized the contributions of the International Lions to helping people all over the United States. President Zettek introduced Al Broten, President of the Elk Grove Adult Chapter of AFS (Foreign Exchange Student Program) who was in attendance along with three exchange students and their "Host Parents". President Zettek presented mementos of the Village to the three students who have attended Elk Grove High School this past year and will now be going back to their native countries. The President recognized the "Host Parents" and praised them for their participation in this program. The students and "Host Parents" are: Piercarlo Oddone, from Italy, who has lived with the Raymond and Joanne Rose family; Valeria Carvalho, from Brazil , who has lived with the Herg and Kay Hutchinson family; and Fafael Bermudez, from Mexico, who has lived with the Bernie and Cris Kelly family in Des Plaines. At this time, 8:46 p.m. , the President called for a recess. - 1 - 6-28-88 The meeting continued at 8:58 p.m. , with all members present except Trustee Hauser. The President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. There being no response, the meeting continued. The President reported on the following: 1. On June 20, 1988 the President met with the Village Engineer, Al Boffice and Kay Whitlock who is a past member of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) , Division of Water Resources. The President and Ms. Whitlock have been in contact for many years on what the State, in concert with the County and with the urging of Elk Grove Village, can do with regard to controlling the flow of water from the upper Salt Creek basin in Salt Creek. Ms. Whitlock has left IDOT and now works for DuPage County as Chief Engineer and is responsible for the efforts being done to correct and repair the flood plains with regard to Salt Creek as well as other tributaries with regard to reducing the likelihood of flood should there be heavy rains. Ms. Whitlock indicated as part of that dialogue that the IDOT, Department of Water Resources, will be releasing a report on their efforts and the results of a study and what they recommend should be done to control the water run off from the upper Salt Creek basin, basically from the Busse Dam. That report will be forthcoming shortly and a copy will be sent to President Zettek. When the report is received DuPage County will be meeting with Cook County and hopefully will be able to implement their plan. Mr. Boffice took Ms. Whitlock on tour of the Community and showed her the areas in DuPage County that he thought needed some attention. The President and Village Engineer indicated to Ms. Whitlock that DuPage is looking into a lot of things that they may be doing. One of them is the channelization or the dredging of Salt Creek. The Village would be very happy, in concert with the DuPage County communities, to work hand in hand and be part of their efforts for the channelization. Ms. Whitlock said she would carry the message back to the DuPage Mayor's and President's. The President feels that the Village will be hearing from Ms. Whitlock as to what they will be doing and as to how the Village may join DuPage and be a partner in doing the kinds of things that can alleviate and remedy the problems caused by Salt Creek when we have heavy rains. 2. On June 21, 1988, the President attended the Greater Woodfield Visitors Bureau meeting. It would appear that, at this time, the convention center (that has been designated to be built in Schaumburg) will not become a reality if there is not an increase in the State Income Tax. An increase in the State Income Tax would provide about two-thirds of the money necessary to build the convention center. There is little hope of money forthcoming from Springfield. If in fact, the Governor does not get his State Income Tax increase the convention center will have to be delayed until probably into 1989. - 2 - 6-28-88 3. On June 25, 1988 the President attended a "Ribbon Cutting" ceremony of the new sign in the Park'n Shop Shopping Center at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Higgins Road. All of the various civic groups were there and the sign is a collage of all of their insignia's. There will also be a part of the sign commemorating the Elk Grove High School Girls Basketball championship some years back. 4. "TALKLINE" , which originated in Elk Grove Village, has been very successful for talking to youngsters and in many cases relieving them of problems, received the Governor's Home Town Award. A presentation of this award will be made at a future meeting. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board authorize the disbursement of $844,518.18 in payment of invoices as shown of the June 28, 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, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Hauser; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Chernick that: A. The Board authorize Charles Henrici , Fire Chief, to attend the International Association o ire fiefs annual conference to Washington, D. C. from August 27 to September 1, 1988, at a total cost of $1,077.00. B. The Board authorize Police Chief Fred Engelbrecht to attend the annual con ere—ncc the International Association of Chiefs of Police in Portland, Oregon, from October 15, 1988 to ctober 20, 1988 at a cost of $1,094.00. C. The Board authorize a direct purchase from the sole supplier, Metropolitan Pum Com an of Lisle, Illinois, or t e purc ase o tree (3) replacement and back-up submersible pum s for the Public Works Department, at a cost not to excee ,2 0. D. The Board authorize an additional payment of $1,911.88 to Pinner Electric Com an of Brookfield, Illinois for arcwa restoration work related to the insta ation of trattic signal at Biesterfield Road and West Glenn Trail . E. That the Board adopt Resolution No. 45-88 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR WORKMEN ON PUBLIC WORKS PROD CT F. The Board authorize an additional payment of $257.80 to A & A Electric Com an for work related to the insta ation o t e tem orar tweraffinal c si at r ington Heig is oa an ort st Point Road. G. The Board authorize the Village Treasurer to place $325,000.00 of unexpended Library Board of Trustee funds into a specia reserve account pursuant to a request of the Library Board. The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, items "A, B, C, D, E, F, and G", was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Petri , Tosto: NAY: none; ABSENT: Hauser; motion carried. - 3 - 6-28-88 Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that the Committee will conduct a Joint Meeting with the Plan Commission on July 6, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room. The Village Manager presented a recommendation from the Plan Commission regarding an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to modify the fence regulations. The recommendation is to approve the amendments that the Village Board sent to them; however, the Plan Commission wishes to add two more changes to those amendments: 1. That fences for all double frontage lots be permitted to extend to within three (3) feet of the rear property line for both open and solid type fences. 2. That fences for corner lots be permitted to extend from the front of the house to the rear property line; and in the side yard adjacent to the street, open fences may come within three (3) feet of the property line and within ten (10) feet of the property line for a solid fence. Line of sight restrictions still apply. Discussion followed between the Board and the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner stated that after hearing the testimony of the residents, at the public hearing, he was in agreement with the Plan Commission recommendations. Trustees Petri and Chernick stated that they would prefer to discuss this matter at the Joint Meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and the Plan Commission. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Village Attorney prepare the ordinance for the next Board meeting. In the meantime the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee can review the additional amendments. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the zonin re ulations r ar nn ences in concurrence wit t e recommendations of the Plan Commission. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: Chernick; ABSENT: Hauser; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager referred to the Plan Commission minutes of June 15, 1988 regarding Docket Nos. 88-5, 88-6, and 88-7, the subject being the Devon Avenue Corridor. The Plan Commission closed those hearings on June 15, 1988 for several reasons. The Manager anticipates that the Commission will not change their mind, they feel they should not proceed with the hearing. It would be up to the Village Board if they wish to resubmit the petition and to deal with certain weaknesses in the petition that the Commission has identified. The Village President stated that sentiment from the Plan Commission has been noted and has been placed back into the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee's Agenda. The Village President reported that Continental Cable Systems has won an award as one of the top cable systems in the United States. President Zettek reported that the City of Chicago by a 27 to 20 vote approved the extension of the runway at O'Hare Airport which will probably cause more traffic and noise pollution although they state that will not be the case. There was discussion between the President and his appointed Recycling Committee (Trustees Bosslet, Gallitano and Petri ) as to when they would be able to meet with Garden City Disposal Company. The agreed date would be Tuesday, July 5, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room with an alternate date of Thursday, July 7, 1988. - 4 - 6-28-88 The President reported that the Suburban O'Hare Commission has been lobbying in Springfield for legislation that pertains to helping the cause to relieve the air and noise pollution at O'Hare Airport. The Village Manager reported on the following: 1. Considerable progress has been made on the Biesterfield Road extension in the past several weeks. (President Zettek questioned as to when Nerge Road would be opened. The Village Engineer stated that he was informed that the Road would be opened sometime next week, possibly July 1, 1988. ) 2. The utilities along Plum Grove Road are beginning to be relocated and with the other activities underway construction on Plum Grove Road should begin before the end of the year. 3. The Bureau of Census has advised the Village of some tentative figures of the Village Special Census. It appears that there has been about a 15% gain in population from 28,907 to 33,204. Their certified final results should be delivered to the Village in the month of September. If that number holds true the Village can anticipate an increased income from the State share of Motor Fuel Tax and the State share of Income Tax of approximately $198,000.00 per year. The cost for the census is somewhere in the area of $47,000.00 or $23,000.00 less than anticipated and budgeted for earlier this year. One of the interesting items that showed up in the preliminary census data is that there has been a loss in population in the area east of Arlington Heights Road. 4. The Council of Carpenters Apprentice and Training Program of the Northeastern Illinois District will be dedicating their facilities at 1256 Estes Avenue, tomorrow, June 28, 1988, between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The formal ceremony will begin at 5:00 p.m. and several prominent State Officials have been invited to attend. The school will be used for the training of carpenters and apprentices in the art of construction and related activities. 5. Senate Bill 1862 intended to simplify and unify the State Sales Tax laws is still alive somewhere in Springfield. The features plugged into the legislation, however, by some of the sponsors also remove certain Home Rule authority from Home Rule Communities. The negotiating in Springfield has preserved some of the Home Rule authority, however, there is one area yet in doubt and that is whether or not the Village can continue with the tax on food and beverages. The Village adopted a Food and Beverage Tax with an effective date of July 1, 1988. As Senate Bill 1862 was written it would automatically eliminate the effectiveness of that Tax and would preclude the Village from applying that Tax in the Village. That provision, may in fact, be taken out of the Bill . The Manager asked that the Board consider amending the Village Ordinance establishing the Tax by changing the effective date from July 1 , 1988 to September 1, 1988 - 5 - 6-28-88 to provide a period of time to find out what happens to Senate Bill 1862 and to provide enough lead time to implement the Tax, should it survive the political activities in Springfield, in the closing days of the General Assembly. 6. The closing of the Devon O'Hare Treatment Plant will occur sometime later this week. The waste water will then be treated by the Village of Bensenville under the interagency agreement that was executed a number of years ago. Discussion followed regarding the Manager's request to change the effective date of the Food and Beverage Tax. The consensus of the Board was to leave the ordinance in tact but not advise the collectors of the Tax until the Village is prepared to administer the system. The Village Attorney stated that the Village can leave the effective date as is and then if it becomes necessary to have amendatory language it can be done at a later date. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board meet in Executive Session to discuss pending litigation following tonight's regular meeting. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Hauser; 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 9:41 p.m. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President 6 - 6-28-88