HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 01/09/1996 - GREATER OHARE AFTER HOURS/AMERITECH CABLE TV FRANCHISE/OHARE REFERENDUM 1
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
1/9/96
7:00 P.M.
Trustees' Conference Room
Present: D. Gallitano, Village President
R. Chernick, Village Trustee
J. Petri, Village Trustee
C. Johnson, Village Trustee
P. Rettberg, Village Trustee
N. Czarnik, Village Trustee
S. Lissner, Village Trustee
Absent: None
Staff: G. Parrin, Village Manager
R. Rummel, Assistant Village Manager
S. Niehaus, Administrative Assistant
N. Yiannias, Health Services Coordinator
T. Cech, Director of Public Works
G. Knickerbocker (7:15 p.m. )
Reporters: B. Connelly, Elk Grove Times
B. O'Brien, Daily Herald
E. Peterson, Elk Grove Journal
K. Womer, Chicago Tribune
GREATER O' AR . BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
The consensus of the Committee was to approve the
hosting of a Greater O'Hare Association Business After Hours
event in the Municipal Complex on Thursday, April 18, from 5
to 7 p.m.
NORTH WEST HOUSING PARTNERSHIP UPDATE
The Village President indicated that the project is
proceeding.
AMERITECH CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISR NEGOTTATIONS
Trustee Petri stated that the Continental Regional
Cable Group is nearing completion of the RFP for new cable
franchises. Trustee Petri also stated that the Village
would be seeking "in-kind" donations for the operation of
Channel 6 from any new cable provider.
ELK GROVE EXCHANGE
It was the consensus of the Committee to appear on the
Elk Grove Exchange on Thursday, February 1, 1996.
O'HARE REFERENDUM
It was the consensus of the Committee to have the
referendum against the expansion of O'Hare Airport prepared
by the Suburban O'Hare Commission placed on the next ballot.
This item will be approved by resolution under New Business
at the 1/9/96 Village Board meeting.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TAX
The consensus of the Committee was to have a first
reading of the ordinances creating the Revitalization
Commission and the Telecommunications Tax at the 1/9/96
Village Board prior to final vote on both issues at the
1/23/96 Village Board meeting.
VICTORIA BANQUETS TEXT AMEnIDMENT
The consensus of the Committee was to approve the
revised text amendment. language prepared by the Village
Attorney. Passage of the text amendment and special use
permit for Victoria Banquets will take place upon purchase
of the property by Victoria Banquets.
EMERGENCY WATER CONNECTION TO ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
The consensus of the committee was as follows:
-- to proceed studying the connection as
recommended by the Village's consultant;
-- to have staff negotiate an agreement with the
Village of Arlington Heights; and
-- to begin preparing detailed designs for the
project.
MOBIL REQUEST FOR TEXT AMENDMENT
The consensus of the Committee was to authorize a
public hearing for Mobil 's text amendment request subject to
the following conditions:
-- a detailed letter describing the history and
restrictions regarding the existing Mobil
station be sent to each property owner in the
quadrant, and
-- each letter to property owners directly
abutting the property be sent via certified
mail .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Czarnik moved and Trustee Rettberg seconded a
motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss
litigation. Upon voting, all Ayes. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
c: President & Board of Trustees
Village Manager
Assistant Village Manager
Administrative Assistant
Village Clerk
Village Attorney
All Department Heads