HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - 08/18/1992 - COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
C. Zettek, Village President
M. Tosto, Village Trustee
J. Petri, Village Trustee
R. Chernick, Village Trustee
J. Bosslet, Village Trustee
D. Gallitano, Village Trustee (7:05 pm)
ABSENT:
N. Czarnik, Village Trustee
STAFF PRESENT:
G. Parrin, Village Manager
R. Rummel, Assistant Village Manager
R. Farrell, Administrative Assistant
T. Cech, Director of Public Works
J. MacArthur, Fire Chief
H. Ingebrigtsen, Finance Director
A. Boffice, Director, Engineering &
Community Development
REPORTERS:
M. Russis, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
C. Bernstein, EG JOURNAL
S. Vazzano, DAILY HERALD (7:22 pm)
KNOX BOX PROGRAM
The consensus of the Committee was to concur with the
recommendations made by the Fire Chief in his memo dated
August 17, and have staff send a mass mailing to tenant owners
informing them of their responsibility in maintaining current
keys contained in Knox boxes.
PARK DISTRICT - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT UDALL PARK
The consensus of the Committee was as follows:
- Deed to the Park District Osborn Park.
- Remove the well house and reservoir at Osborn Park
and restore with sod.
- Restore Udall Park with seed, and sod the slopes of
the Park.
- Have the Park District provide sufficient screening
along the property line of Osborn Park when the driveway
and buildings are removed.
BOULDERS IN PARKWAYS
The consensus of the Committee was to approve the
recommendations made by the Assistant Village Manager in his
memo dated August 14, 1992, and have staff prepare an
ordinance for the next agenda.
GROVE MALL REDEVELOPMENT
The Village Manager reported that staff is continuing to
work with Joseph Serfecz on the redevelopment options of the
Grove Shopping Mall .
HALL OF FAME POOL HALL
The Village Manager reported that staff is currently
pursuing negotiations with the pool hall owner. A report from
staff will be presented for the August 25 Committee of the
Whole meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER 'S OFFICE FURNITURE
There was no objection to the Village Manager replacing
the existing office furnishings in his office.
CHARLES WILLIS PLAQUE
The Village Manager reported that language for the plaque
is being prepared and will be presented to the Board for
review.
CASINO NIGHTS FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
The consensus of the Committee was as follows:
- To waive the ordinance requirement to allow Childrens
Home Aid Society to conduct a casino night at Cooper
Lighting on April 24, 1993. This item
will be placed on the next agenda.
- To deny per ordinance the request from Lamoille Lyons
to conduct a casino night in the Village.
CAPITAL PROJECTS LIST - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
The consensus of the Committee was as follows:
1 . Include the cost in the Capital Projects List to
improve both Kennedy/Morrison Blvd. from
Arlington Heights Road to Elk Grove Blvd. and Elk
Grove Blvd. from Morrison to Tonne. Staff will
ascertain the cost estimates from the
consultant 's report;
2 . Eliminate sidewalk improvement ($30,000) along Plum
Grove Road, north of Roselle;
3. No consensus was reached regarding Item #15 -
installing curbs along the Elk Grove Blvd. median from
Arlington Heights Road to Morrison. This item will be
discussed at a future date.
4 . The stormwater drainage study (Osco & Old Sears) will
be prepared to determine the need for the proposed
stormwater detention facilities near Elmhurst and near
Devon. In addition, the detention facilities will be
shown as subscripts under the study in future
project lists.
5. Eliminate Item #19, conversion of Public Works radio
frequency to a higher band.
6. Keep the Ridge Avenue lift station improvements in the
Capital Projects Fund. In addition, staff is to
determine cost estimates for converting the lift
station into a gravity sewer.
7. Include the cost ($320,000) for the burial of
Commonwealth Edison electrical lines along Biesterfield
Road from Martha to Arlington Heights Road.
CAPITAL PROJECTS LIST - WATER & SEWER FUND
The consensus of the Committee was as follows:
1 . Keep the west side elevated storage tank (Item #23) but
staff is to prepare cost estimates and recommendations
for obtaining a second connection to JAWA on the west
side vs. constructing the elevated storage tank.
2 . Staff is to prepare a report on possible water rate
increases needed to fund the Capital Improvements in
the Water & Sewer Fund.
CAPITAL PROJECTS LIST - MUNICIPAL PURPOSE FUND
There was no objection to the Capital Projects as
submitted.
CAPITAL PROJECTS - GENERAL FUND
There was no objection to the Capital Projects as
submitted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Trustee Petri moved and Trustee Chernick seconded a motion
to enter Executive Session to discuss personnel . Upon
voting, all Ayes.
The meeting entered Executive Session at 9:35 p.m.
as
c: President and Board of Trustees, Village Manager,
Assistant Village Manager, Administrative Assistant, Village
Clerk, Village Attorney, All Department Heads