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Committee of the Whole Meeting /
July 18, 1989
Elk Grove Village
7:00 p.m.
Members Present: Charles Zettek, Village President
Joseph Bosslet, Village Trustee
Dennis Gallitano, Village Trustee
Ronald Chernick, Village Trustee
Michael Tosto, Village Trustee
Members Absent: Edward Hauser, Village Trustee
James Petri, Village Trustee
Staff Present: Charles A. Willis, Village Manager
Gary E. Parrin, Assistant Village Manager
Julie Strahl, Administrative Assistant
NWNC DIRECTORY
The Village President indicated that he will route the directory to
all Board members.
BILL GRANS' FAREWELL DINNER
Members were reminded that the dinner is scheduled for Wednesday,
August 2 at 6:30 p.m, at Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Road, Mt. Prospect, IL.
LIQUOR LICENSE FESS
Members confirmed the assumption that the license fees will not be
changed because of the change in hours.
ELS SCULPTURE
The Village President reported that a sculptor is preparing a
rendering of an elk out of clay. The sculptor has suggested that the full
size sculpture be placed in the open area between the addition and fire
station.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consensus was to call an Executive Session at the 7-25-89 VB
meeting to discuss a Personnel matter.
CBS/WBBN TOWER RELOCATION
The Village of Elk Grove has submitted a petition to deny construct-
ion of the CBS/WBBM tower at the proposed location in Roselle.
ANNEXATION OF MCDONALD'S (OAKTON S ROUTE 83)
The Village has discovered that McDonald's has signed a delayed
purchase contract on the property, therefore, they will not own the land
until 1999. The Village will approach the current landowner to determine
whether they wish to annex.
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SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
Several members attended a meeting with seniors and clergy to
discuss transportation concerns of seniors.
Members noted that staff has met with PACE to discuss the
possibility of providing a dial-a-ride with a "soft route" to Village
residents.
Members expressed concern over getting seniors to Grantwood for
the evening meal program.
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Staff indicated that members should review the capital projects
list in light of the increased revenues which will be received from the
State income tax increase. In two years the Village will need to justify
all expenditures made with the additional income tax funds.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF SALT CREEK
Area municipalities will soon be signing an agreement for the
cleaning and maintenance of Salt Creek. Cleaning will begin shortly
thereafter. The IDOT report on Busse Dam will soon be available.
COMMUNICATION CARD RESPONSES
Trustee Gallitano inquired about several responses to the
communication cards:
1. Possible increased traffic on Wellington
when new library opens;
2. Skateboards at local shopping centers;
3. Requirement for child restraints in cars.
SYNCHRONIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALSII290 BIESTERFIELD INTERCHANGE
Trustee Gallitano reviewed his correspondence with the Illinois State
Toll Highway Authority.
Staff was directed to pursue the issue further with IDOT.
POT HOLES
Trustee Chernick indicated that there is a large pot hole on
Biesterfield Road in front of the entrance to Alexian Brothers.
ASSESSED VALUATION OF PROPERTY
(EAST OF ELMHURST AND HIGGINS ROAD)
Members reviewed and discussed a report prepared by staff which
provides a breakdown of the taxes the Village would receive from the subject
property should it be annexed.
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ASSESSED VALUATXCW OP PROPERTY (CONTINUED)
(BAST OF ELHHVRST AND HIGGINS ROAD)
Concerns were raised regarding the cost to provide service to the
area.
Consensus was to establish whether the Village would be interested
in the land. At that point the Village would then Zook at the cost of
servicing the area as well as meet with neighboring municipalities who may
also be interested in the land.
MARTINGALE EXTENSION
Members expressed concern whether the Martingale extension will
still be constructed in spite of Schaumburg losing their case with the
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
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Village Clerk
Village Manager
Assistant Village Manager
Administrative Assistant
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