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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/01/1983 - PUBLIC HEARING RECESSED FROM 11-30-82MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD FEBRUARY 1,1 83 RECESSED FROM NOVEMBER 30, 19 11t President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m, in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and noted for the minutes that the following Trustees were present: Joseph T. Bosslet, Ronald L. Chernick, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri, Michael A. Tosto, and Stephen M. Uhlarik. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker; Village Manager, Charles A. Willis; Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith, and Court Reporter, Ernest W. Busch were present at this meeting. President Zettek explained that the hearing tonight was a continuation of the hearing held on November 30, 1982 to discuss the various areas of the Industrial Park which have experienced flooding and drainage problems for many years, and the Tax Levy to be imposed on this area to cover the cost of providing special municipal services, including the construction of a storm water collection facility and system. The President further stated the Four and a Half -Million Dollars,from the Tax Levy, would be met with a contribution of One Million Dollars from the Village and the maintenance of the ditches henceforth. This Special Service Area is bounded by Touhy Avenue on the north, Elmhurst Road on the east, Pratt Boulevard on the south, and Busse Road on the west. President Zettek recognized William Ryan, Attorney for the Greater O'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Ryan called upon an expert witness, Carl Kupfer, who in turn presented to the Board his Professional Resume to be entered into the Hearing. Mr. Kupfer, owner and principal of Site Planning and Civil Engineering Corporation, told the Board that he had been hired by the Association to examine the reports of RJN Environmental Associates, Inc. (Consulting Engineers hired by the Village of Elk Grove). Mr. Kupfer then presented to the Board his findings and analysis of the affected area. His opinion being there was a less costly alternative to the project than the one offered by RJN; however, more study needs to be done as to what levels are tolerable and acceptable. President Zettek questioned Mr. Kupfer on various items and complimented him on his factual presentation. President Zettek asked if anyone from RJN Environmental Associates wished to respond to Mr. Kupfer's assessment of the situation. Richard J. Nogaj, President of RJN Environmental Associates, said he could not respond until he has seen a written report of the presentation, although some of the things presented were in line with Alternative Five of their proposal. Mr. Nogaj stated that there should be a decision made as to covering the ditches or just maintaining them. He showed a graph of the 24- hour rainfall in December and explained the degrees of protection wanted and needed. Mr. Nogaj also stated that a cost benefit analysis on flood drainage is so subjective that you could probably not get any two engineering firms to agree. Discussion followed between the engineering firm representatives and President Zettek regarding the level of tolerance to this situation. Members of the Industrial Park, who were in the audience, also took part in the discussion saying they were willing to take care of the ditches on their property but wanted the Village to act as coordinator to help enforce those delinquent property owners who will not cooperate. President Zettek responded that the Village has not thus far been able to get some owners to clean their own ditches, and asked if those present would be willing to join in concert with the Village for a Class Action Suit against those who will not conform? President Zettek stated that the Village has spent $34,000 for RJN to study a way to remove this problem as the Village is willing to do whatever can - 1 - 2-1-83 be done for a reasonable amount of money to make sure that all businesses can operate in a reasonable fashion without flooding. President Zettek asked the Industrial Park owners to telt the Board what they want done as it is the Village's responsibility to do so. The President of Wayco Foods suggested a committee of men from the Industrial Park get together with the Village and work together on the project. President Zettek asked him to let the Village know when they will meet and the Capital Improvements Committee and the Engineering Staff would also meet with them. At this time, 9:28 p.m., President Zettek, with the concurrence of the Board, recessed the meeting until Tuedsay, March 29, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 2 - 2-1-83.