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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/12/1988 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JULY 12, 1988 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, 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 Mark J. Brockhoff, Pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of June 28, 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 announced that the Village received the Certificate of Achievement for excellence in financial reporting for its annual fiscal report for the year ending April 30, 1987. The President read the inscription on the plaque and presented it to the Director of Finance, George Coney and congratulated him on behalf of the Village Board. The Village Manager introduced Mr. Glenn Peliska, an Engineer with Commonwealth Edison, who will brief the Village Board on the power outage problem in the Village. Mr. Peliska informed the Board of what has been happening in the Village with regard to the power outages and what Commonwealth Edison is planning to do to correct this situation. Mr. Peliska presented a graphic display of the areas in the Village that have experienced the outage problem and the areas where cable has been replaced within the last year. This display also noted the areas scheduled for cable replacement this year. Commonwealth Edison plans to issue a line order for wholesale replacement of all the cable of the same vintage year (approximately 20 years old) for the effected area before winter. Discussion followed between the Board and Mr. Peliska regarding the power outages and street light outages. The Board requested a commitment of a date certain for the completion of the cable replacement. Mr. Peliska stated that he was not in a position to guarantee a date certain; however, this is a very high priority item. Mr. Peliska stated that he is acceptable to the submitting of progress reports to the Village on the replacement work. The progress reports will allow the Village to respond to the concerns of the Village residents. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $1,061,888.16 in payment of invoices as shown on the July 12, 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. Trustees Gallitano, Bosslet and Hauser questioned Staff regarding the Consent Agenda, item B, construction of a right turn lane on Arlington Heights Road; item C, Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road traffic signal modifications; item E, removal of material and reconstruction of 750 feet of Biesterfield Road; item G, to plan and conduct tests of soil in the - I - 7-12-88 Devon/O'Hare Treatment Plant lagoon; and item H, the repair of the air conditioning system in the Police Department. Following discussion of item E, it was the consensus of the Board to fund the entire Biesterfield Road construction contract from Capital Projects Funds. (Not divide the cost between the MFT (Motor Fuel Tax) and Capital Projects Funds as stated in the Consent Agenda. ) Discussion followed regarding item H; whereupon Trustee Bosslet requested the removal of this item from the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Hauser that: A. The Board authorize the Director of Public Works, Thomas J. Cech, to attend the merican Pu 1 c Works Congress an quipment Show Co erence in Toronto, Canada, September 24-29, 1988 at a cost not to exceed $1,100.00. B. The Board award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Martam Construction, Inc. of Glen Ellyn, ITTinois, for the construction of the right turn lane on Arlington Hei hts Road at ies�' terRoad on a unit price basis for an estimate tots cost of $24,788.40. C. The Board award a contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Pinner Electric Com an of Brookfield, Illino si for r in ton ei is Road and Biesterfield Road traffic signal modifications per specification on a unit price basis for an estimated total cost of $28,038.35. D. The Board award a contract to Detroit Armor Corporation of Schaumburg, I11 not s or replacement a and reinstallation of the e�ui moment or the Police irin range at a total cost of $44,11 . an The Board increase the General Cor orate Bud et by $45,255. to cover expenses re ate to t e ventilation of the firing range; and The Board award a contract to Advance Mechane veical S stems of Elk Grove ViTTage to correct t nts ation system for the firing range at a cost o 55.00; and The Board authorize the expenditure of up to $10,000.00 for additional work by various trades on the ventilation system for the firing range. E. The Board confirm the Village Manager's extension of the R. W. Dunteman Biesterfield Road Construction Contract to include the removal of material and reconstruction of 750 feet of Biesterfield Road at a cost not to exceed $86,0 an 8,500.00 for contingencies and to be funded from Capital Projects Funds. F. The Board adopt Resolution No. 46-88 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO SIGN A CONSENT DECREE BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE STATEF ILLS INOIS,BY ITS ATTORNEY, NEIL F. HARTIGAN, ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". (Regarding the Devon/O'Hare Treatment Plant. ) - 2 - 7-12-88 G. The Board authorize a professional services contract with a scientific laboratory to plan and conduct tests of soil in theYe—von/O'Hare Treatment Plant lagoon an in the ditchinto w is sewage a uent has been discharged since about 1966. 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", and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9:13 p.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. Mr. Kenneth D. Dubinski of 281 Mimosa Lane stated that he is the founder of "PASS" (People Against Secondhand Smoke). Mr. Dubinski presented three ordinances which he would like the Village Board to consider regarding no smoking regulations in public buildings, Village vehicles, restaurants, and businesses in the Village. The meeting continued at 9:21 p.m. , with all members present. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize an increase to the General Corporate Budget by $18,100.00; and that the Board concur with the Village Manager's authorization to award a contract to Advance Mechanical of Elk Grove Village to repair the air conditioning system at a cost not to exceed $18,100.00. Discussion followed as to repairing the existing equipment or to install new equipment. The Director of Public Works explained the progress of the air conditioning repairs and the proposed replacement program, which clarified the wording of the request for this item. 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. Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that the Committee met on July 6, 1988 with the Plan Commission and discussed the Devon Avenue rezoning. This item was referred back to the Committee's Agenda. Trustee Petri stated that the Attorney has prepared an ordinance amending the fence regulations; however, since there has been discussion on further changes it is recommended that this item be further discussed at the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting on July 19, 1988. The Village Manager presented a two lot plat of subdivision entitled, "Michael J. & Joseph E. Palmisano Resubdivision", which has been reviewed by the Plan Commission, the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, and Staff and is recommended for approval . It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board adopt Resolution No. 47-88 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS MICHAEL J. & JOSEPH E. PALMISANO RESUBDIVISION (MCCABE & TOUHY AVENUE)" . a motion was vote upon by genera consent to the previous vote: AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; motion carried. The Village President reported that there will be a meeting of the O'Hare Advisory Committee on Thursday, July 14, 1988 at the O'Hare Hilton in the Amelia Earhart room. Nancy Yiannias, Village Health Coordinator reported that Mr. Nieman will be in tomorrow to sign the demolition contract for the Seven Stars Restaurant. The roof, at least, should be removed by Friday so that they can take any food remaining out of the building. - 3 - 7-12-88 The Health Department requested the manager of Elk Crossing Shopping Center to place "NO LITTERING" signs in front of the stores. George Coney of 1082 Lancaster Avenue remarked from the audience that it would be appreciated that any efforts that are being made regarding littering at Elk Crossing should also be done at the Grove Shopping Center. The President stated that the Village Attorney is looking into legislation which might make it incumbent upon the management to maintain the parkways and the immediate vicinity of the shopping center. Trustee Hauser requested that the Fire Lanes at Elk Crossing Shopping Center be more heavily patrolled. Trustee Gallitano, Chairman of the Recycling Committee, reported that the Health Department is working to accumulate information from other communities and agencies regarding their recycling programs for review by the Committee. The Village Clerk presented a request from the Elk Grove Park District for a waiver of license fees for the dispensing of gasoline from their facilities at 499 Biesterfield Road. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the license fees for the dispensing of asoline (three pumps) at the ParkDistrict facility at tester to oad. The President directed�-IFe Llerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano; PASS: Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek requested that the Board hold an Executive Session following tonight's meeting for the purpose of discussing the threat of litigation and the possible sale of Village property. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board meet in Executive Session following tonight's Board meeting for the purpose of discussing possible litigation and the possible sale of Village property. 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, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager requested that the Board establish a demolition fee for the Seven Stars Restaurant as recommended by the Building Commissioner in the amount of $120.00. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize a demolition fee of $120.00 to William Nieman for the demolition of the Seven Stars Restaurant. (Destroyed by Fire on the week-end of June 18-19, 9 e motion was voted upon by general consent to the previous vote AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Gallitano, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; motion carried. The Village Manager requested authorization to issue a check in the amount of $5,000.00 to the Elk Grove Village Lions Club for fireworks used for their 4th of July celebration. Previous authorization was given for this donation to be paid from the Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. The Elk Grove Village Lions Club has submitted an invoice representing proof that they did, in fact, experience this expense. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize a payment, in the amount of $5,000.00, to the Elk Grove Village Lions Club for the 4th of July irewor s. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri ; PASS: Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 4 - 7-12-88 The Village Manager requested the Board's authorization for the Northwest Central Dispatch System personnel to continue to purchase group medical and dental insurance through the Village. The Village has provided that coverage since that program was put together. The cost of that coverage will now be paid by the NWCD system. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board authorize the Northwest Central Dig atch System personnel to continue in the Villa9e s me ica an enta insurance ro rams. The President directed t e Me to ca t e ro on io 0 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 Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 5 - 7-12-88