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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/25/1985 - r ' MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JUNE 25, 1985 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8 :05 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, Dennis J. Gallitano, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri, Michael A. Tosto. ABSENT: Trustee Ronald L. Chernick. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker; Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; and Village Clerk, Patricia S . Smith were present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of June 11 , 1985 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 introduced Elk Grove High School student, Stephen Miller and his parents. The President presented Steve with a framed copy of a resolution honoring him as an athlete and scholar. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board adopt Resolution No. 48-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION HONORING AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG ATHLETE, SCHOLAR, AND RESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE" . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time , 8 : 14 p.m. , President Zettek called a three minute recess . President Zettek said the AD-HOC Tollway Interchange Committee will be meeting this Thursday, June 27 , 1985 in Arlington Heights with Thomas Morsch, the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Executive Director. The President requested the Board' s concurrence with the following appointments : James Heffern, Community Television Board; Raymond A. Brandt, as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and Mrs. Harriet B. Dalaskev to the Community Service Board. It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board concur with the President' s appointments as stated above. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek informed the Board that the dedication of Morrison Boulevard will take place on Sunday, July 14 , 1985 after the 12 : 15 p.m. Mass. A rain date of Sunday, Julv 21 , 1985 was scheduled. The President requested the Village Attorney to contact Judge Geocaris and inquire if the courtroom being constructed in Rolling Meadows will accommodate traffic cases as well as felony and misdemeanor, as this will have a great impact on the construction of the addition to the Village of Elk Grove' s Municipal Building. President Zettek announced that the Economic Development Consultants have brought their first company into the Village. The Acme Compnay, which produces printing ink, purchased a 12,000 square foot building on Bond Street. The Consultants are also negotiating with two firms from outside the United States, who will be coming into the Village within the next few weeks, and another firm from within the State of Illinois. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $454 ,465 . 99 in payment of invoices as shown on the June 25 , 1985 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, Gallitano, - 1 - 6-25-85 Hauser, Petri, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that: A. The Board authorize to increase the handicapped/ senior citizen subsidized taxicab program from the current $1 . 75 per ride to $2. 00 per ride, with the passenger rate being $ . 50 and the Village subsidy $1 . 50 . B. The Board adopt Resolution No. 49-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COUNTIES OF COOK AND DUPAGE TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO ESTABLISH ELK GROVE VILLAGE AS AN ILLINOIS STATE ENFORCEMENT AGENCY TO RECOVER CHILDREN (I-SEARCH) PARTICIPATING AGENCY" . C. The Board award a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Homer L. Chastain and Associates in an amount not to exceed $65 , 862 . 00 for Oakton Street F.A.U.S. Project Phase III Resident Engineering Services . D. The Board award a purchase contract to Hewlett Packard Company of Chicago, Illinois in the amount of $4 , 168 . 90 to purchase additional Police Information Management System (PIMS) computer hardware through the State of Illinois purchase contract. E. The Board adopt Resolution No. 50-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RETENTION OF THE O 'HARE MILITARY RESERVE FACILITY AND GREAT LAKES NAVAL TRAINING COMPLEX" . F. The Board award a purchase contract to Gestetner Corporation of Mt. Prospect, Illinois for a Model 2140RE copier with cabinet and delivery at a cost not to exceed $4 , 755 . 00 . G. The Board adopt Resolution No. 51-85 , entitled, "A RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR WORKMEN ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS" . H. The Board authorize the Fire Chief to issue a Letter of Tentative Offer to purchase a new fire engine on display at either the Illinois Fire Districts ' Conference to be held June 28-30 , 1985 in Springfield or the International Fire Chiefs ' Conference to be held September 15-19 , 1985 , in New Orleans, LA. The actual purchase would not be consum- mated until a report from the Fire Chief is considered and acted upon by the Village President and Board of Trustees. The 1985/86 Budget includes $130 , 000 for the purchase of a new fire engine. I . The Board award a purchase contract to Rolcom, Inc. of Niles, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $5 , 119 . 19 for the purchase of dictation equipment. - 2 - 6-25-85 The President called the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, Items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I" , and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Gallitano, Hauser, Petri, Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, scheduled a Committee meeting for Tuesday, July 2, 1985 at 7 : 00 p.m. to discuss their Agenda item e, Water System Improvement and a memo from Captain Menas of the Elk Grove Fire Department regarding the fire lanes at the Townhouse Estates. The Director of Public Works, Thomas Cech was requested to attend this meeting. Trustee Petri, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, said the Committee met on June 17 , 1985 along with the Village Attorney, Building Commissioner and Trustee Gallitano to discuss the Just Pants Text Amendment and Special Use petitions . In addition to the meeting, they also reviewed the transcripts from the Plan Commission hearings regarding these petitions . Based on this and input, notwithstanding, the Plan Commission ' s recommendation, the unanimous decision of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee is to recommend denial of the petitions . The reason for the recommendation is that this could lead to an expansion of the business and office districts for a use regarded industrial in nature. The industrial park foundation was built on this type of building and the Committee feels this company should locate in the industrial park. This would also cause spot zoning in other areas not as compatible as this one. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board deny the Text Amendment and Special Use permit of Just Pants Inc. for the property located off of Devon Avenue and Nerge Road. Discussion followed between the Village Board and Charles Byrum, Attorney for Just Pants, regarding whether or not there would be a portion of that building used for retail sales and what other communities allow warehouse/office in a commercial area. President Zettek said that these petitions had been before the Plan Commission for many months and it disturbed him that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee having had only one meeting to review the findings could disagree with their recommendation, and he was very recalcitrant to call a vote on a matter as important as this to the economic well-being of the Village with one Trustee absent. As this is a Special Use the Board has the ability to deny a Special Use if they feel it is adverse to the well-being of this community. There are many offices in a B-2 District. The President further suggested a meeting of the entire Board with Mr. Byrum and the Village Attorney to discuss the rational of the Plan Commission and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Trustee Petri, with the permission of Trustee Hauser, removed the motion the floor. The Board scheduled a Committee-of-the-whole meeting for Monday, July 8 , 1985 at 7 : 00 p.m. to review the petitions of Just Pants, Inc. The Village Attorney, the Chairman of the Plan Commission, and the Attorney for Just Pants were invited to attend this meeting. The Village Clerk presented a plat of vacation for utilities for Winston Grove Section 23B to allow construction in the west 5 feet of an existing 15 foot easement. A waiver of easement was granted by the Board on March 12 , 1985; however, Centex now requires this plat. A resolution is required to approve this plat which has been signed by the Plan Commission. - 3 - 6-25-85 It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Resolution No. 52-85 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF VACATION IDENTIFIED AS RESUBDIVISION NO. 2 FOR A PORTION OF WINSTON GROVE - SECTION 23B (UTILITY EASEMENTS) " . 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, Gallitano; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Bosslet reported that he and President Zettek attended a meeting of the O 'Hare Advisory Committee on Thursday, June 21 , 1985 at the airport hotel. The new Commissioner of Aviation, Jerry Butler was introduced. There were a few presentations on the Phase II development which includes the cargo area on the southwest area of the field. This will someday have a great effect on the Village of Elk Grove Village. Unless and until the Suburban O'Hare litigation comes up, the construction at the airport is going ahead full steam. Nancv Yiannias, Health Coordinator, addressed the Board regarding a memo she had sent to the Village Manager pertaining to Reynolds Aluminum request to place a collection container for aluminum in the parking lot of the Grove Shopping Center. Mrs. Yiannias introduced Mr. William Richardson of Reynolds Aluminum Company, who gave a presentation to the Board explaining the recycling operation and said he had permission from the owner of the shopping center to place a trailer in the parking lot. Discussion followed as to where in the parking lot the trailer would be placed, what type of advertising would be done , and the cleanliness of the operation. The Village Manager said he was not aware of any zoning problem in allowing a trailer in the Shopping Center. He did want the Board to be aware of the proposal and their reaction to it; however, the final decision rests with the owner of the shopping center. The concensus of the Board was no objection. Trustee Gallitano reported that the Community Service Board is in the midst of planning the annual Distance Classic. They are looking at a very interesting post-race activity in addition to presenting the awards. President Zettek said the Suburban O'Hare Commission will be meeting on Thursday, July 18 , 1985 at 7 : 30 p.m. in Park Ridge. Trustee Hauser reported that the Public Private Sector Regional Transportation Committee met last week and Task I has been completed by the consultant, which was the collection of raw data and the problems and issues that relate to the 17 corridors that were set up ahead of time as to the major arterials and the major traffic areas of major concern to the communities . That was accepted by the Committee and they are now in the second phase which is the estimated traffic that will be generated on these corridors taking into account future expansion. The Committee will lean to better use off existing systems through coordinating traffic signals , improving intersections , and using feeder and frontage roads instead of constructing new roads. There are a lot of considerations to be explored and the Committee will get more into it after the completion of Task II . Trustee Hauser spoke to James Lancaster, who was representing the Greater O 'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce at this meeting and suggested the Association and the Village get together to synchronize thoughts and ideas so that when discussions start both parties are coming from the same direction. Stan Klyber, Certified Chamber Executive, will be in contact with Trustee Hauser regarding this matter. 4 6-25-85 - � e a President Zettek said the report that will be coming from this Committee will have a great impact on the entire northwest suburbs. The Village Clerk read a letter from the Day Bridge Learning Center requesting permission to have a petting zoo at an open house planned for Saturday, August 10 , 1985 at their facilities located at 1050 Bonaventure Drive. The Health Department contacted the Director of the Center and the animals have all been inspected and licensed by the State and all cleaning up of the area will be done by the employees of the learning center. The Health Coordinator finds no health hazards with this proposal as submitted. The consensus of the Board was no objection. At this time, 9 : 45 p.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board. There being none, the meeting continued. The Village President said the Board indicated at the public hearing on the American Taxi Company that a decision would be announced at this meeting. The Village Manger advised the Board that there has been no communication, verbal or written, from the Taxi Company and the cab that was discussed at the hearing has not been brought in for inspection. Discussion followed and Trustee Gallitano stated that he did not think that type of behavior should be tolerated and that the licenses should be suspended for a period of thirty days because of. the Company' s fundamental problem to relate to the Chief of Police. Trustee Tosto said the licenses should be granted but they should receive a strong reprimand. Trustee Bosslet said the officials should have at least called and what they have done is inexcusable and inept and agreed with Trustee Gallitano. The Village Manager said none of the cabs have passed the license inspections and 7 have passed the in- depth mechanical inspections. The Village Attorney advised the Board that an interim order from the Vehicle Commission would be proper by indicating what is expected from them and by what date it is expected, and that sanctions will be taken upon their failure not to do so. Appropriate sanctions will be taken including suspension or revocation or just revocation if that is what the Board desires, and let the ultimate decision remain until they do or not come in for inspection. Then the Board can look at what they have done and make a final decision at that time. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board issue an interim order from the Vehicle Commission to have all American Taxi vehicles come in for inspection and licensing by 6 :00 p.m. , Tuesday, July 9 , 1985 with appropriate action to be taken by the Board at their regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 9 , 1985 if these requirements are not met. 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, Gallitano, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported on the following: 1. Three Village well pumping units have been lowered and the Village has also been in contact with the Village of Bensenville and the Village of Schaumburg for emergency water connections. The Village of Schaumburg has indicated that such a connection would be possible , the amount of water drawn would depend on their requirements. This is the same type of agreement the Village has with Bensenville. - 5 - 6-25-85 The JAWA project is still on schedule for comple- tion with delivery of water to the Village at the end of July or the beginning of August. 2. At the last Board meeting stop signs for the intersection of Rohlwing and Biesterfield Roads were authorized with the idea that the area be monitored as to whether those signs would increase or decrease the problems at that intersection. After the Board met, a letter was received from the Department of Transportation stating that they had erred and the Village could not put up the stop signs. The Manager spoke with the officials at IDOT and they re-examined the intersection and spent time there and looked at the circum- stances and did reverse themselves, and have agreed to install the stop signs and maintain them. They should be installed by the 8th of July, 1985 . IDOT has the same concerns regarding the backup of traffic on northbound Rohlwing Road as the Village and if that problem is not solvable by some other means, then the signs would have to come down. They are looking quite favorably at the present time to install traffic signals at that intersection at the earliest possible time and still maintain that actual traffic which goes through that intersection has to be measured against the State warrants for signals. That will not occur until Biesterfield Road is opened to Meacham Road. 3 . work in the Salt Creek section south of Devon Avenue is underway and through a contract with DuPage County, that work is occurring south of Thorndale where the major log jam and debris and sediment jam is occurring. It is expected that work will take two or more weeks to finish. 4 . The Division of Water Resources of the State has also started a study of the upper Salt Creek Water- shed area. They have installed several measuring gauges north of Busse Woods and they will install two south of Busse Woods. That study should give us some ammunition to support the Village ' s interest in having additional modification made in the upper Salt Creek basin. This study will take a minimum of eight months to complete. 5 . DuPage County and Northeastern Illinois Plan Commission have entered into an agreement to perform some engineering studies on the DuPage section of Salt Creek. The Village has written to DuPage County, NIPCI , and the Division of Water Resources asking them to keep the Village informed and current on that study. Trustee Hauser said he would like to add to his earlier report that IDOT has undertaken a study of Thorndale Road. That is why Thorndale isnot shown as one of the 17 corridors and the initial discussion is that it is going to be a limited access road, but they are actively working on it and have the money to follow up on the engineering. That road will be the western access into O'Hare Airport. The Village Manager said the Board should consider providing the Elk Grove Park District with funds for the development and equipment of a T.V. studio for Channel 6 broadcasting. This subject was discussed by the Committee-of-the-Whole last week and we now have the breakdown of the funds as follows : 6 - 6-25-85 $102 ,861 for equipment and installation; 32 , 300 for conversion of Lively Junior High School to a community access studio; 38 , 700 for operating costs in first year; $173 , 861 total cost Funds for those expenditures would come from Capital Improvements fund and the 28 escrow account. This sum includes the $10 , 000 previously approved. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize funding the Park District as stated above. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answererd AYE: Trustees Tosto, Bosslet, Gallitano, Petri; Pass : Trustee Hauser; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village President said he had spoken to Ian Gray, Economic Development Consultant, who requested permission to get "backdrop material" for the displays. Also, as the Village is a member of the Greater O'Hare Association, Mr. Gray would like to host a "Business after Hours" social for the Association members . The Village Manager said he informed the consultants that the various items requested should be worked out in detail and submitted in writing to the Board for consideration. It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10 : 30 p.m. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President 7 - 6-25-85