HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 01/19/1988 - MEACHAM RD/BIESTERFIELD I 290 INTERCHANGE/ADDITIONAL REVENUE SOURCES ELK GROVE VILLAGE
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MINUTES
JANUARY 19, 1988
6:30 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Charles Zettek, Village President
Michael Tosto, Trustee
Edward Hauser, Trustee (7:30 p.m. )
James Petri , Trustee (7:30 p.m. )
Ronald Chernick, Trustee
Joseph Bosslet, Trustee
Dennis Gallitano, Trustee
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Charles A. Willis, Village Manager
Gary Parrin, Assistant Village Manager
Robin Weaver, Administrative Assistant
Hilda Ingebrigtsen, Assistant Dir. of Finance
Patricia Kusek, Accounting Manager
Charles Henrici , Fire Chief
OTHERS PRESENT: Stanley Klyber, Greater O'Hare Association of C&I
Dave McKinney, Daily Herald
Reporter, Voice Newspaper
Two Citizens
Meacham Road
President Zettek reported that the Cook County Board of
Commissioners voted to deny the petitions to re-zone two properties
located on Meacham Road. The Village had provided objections to the
petition requests.
Biesterfield/I-290 Interchange
President Zettek stated that the Village is pursuing efforts to
acquire the 33 acres of Cook County Forest Preserve property at the
northeast corner of Rohlwing and Biesterfield Roads to provide for
interchange ramps and a park.
Additional Revenue Sources
Highlights from the six month financial review submitted by the
Finance Director were presented by President Zettek. Discussion
followed by the members regarding current and projected revenues and
expenditures.
Members then discussed new sources of revenue such as a utility
tax, real estate transfer tax, food and beverage tax, ambulance fees
for non-residents and local sales tax. Also discussed were possible
increases in property taxes , business licenses , and vehicle licenses.
Mr. Stanley Klyber reported that 63,000 people are currently
employed by the 2,900 firms in the Village 's industrial park. He
stated that a utility tax could be detrimental to future growth in the
park, whereas a sales tax hurts the buyers. Mr. Klyber further
commented on other general facts regarding the industrial park.
Members requested additional information regarding vehicle and
business license fees, real estate sales for commercial and industrial
property, and ambulance calls. Further discussion regarding revenue
sources will resume on February 9, 1988 at 7 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m.
c: President and Board of Trustees
Village Manager
Assistant Village Manager
Administrative Assistant
Village Attorney
All Department Heads