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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/14/2017 - Village Board Minutes Page 1 of 6 MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING February 14, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER – 7:17 p.m. Present: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Christine K. Prochno Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel, Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker, Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION - PASTOR CERNA CASTRO RAND, PRINCE OF PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 24, 2017 – Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on January 24, 2017 as submitted and dispense with the reading. Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT – Mayor Johnson thanked the community for their faith, trust and continued support through the years as the Trustees and Mayor are running unopposed for the upcoming April election. Business Activity has been doing great this past year. Last year the construction value was about $90 million and permit fees were about $1.3 million. This year through January, the construction value was at $180 million and permit fees were about $2.4 million dollars which shows how well the community is doing. The Village is continuing to work with officials from Alexian Brothers Medical Center/Amita Healthcare to set up a program to assist those families struggling with heroin addictions in the suburbs. This is an epidemic and we are partnering with Alexian to try to remove the problem from this area. There was a recent article entitled “Refueling O’Hare Airport” in the Crain’s newspaper. The article noted what Elk Grove has been saying for years on the impact the expansion will have on the communities. There are not enough gates to accommodate the planes coming into O’Hare, the delays will be worse as the traffic increases, they will never build the western terminal and it will be costly for the airlines to use O’Hare airport. Ginger Evans, the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation, stated in the article that Chicago is no longer pushing for a western terminal, which was part of the expansion fight back in 2005. JDA is continuing to work on the Runway Rotation Plan study for the Suburban O’Hare Commission and more information will be made available soon regarding that study. The per passenger cost at O’Hare is higher than any other airport and will continue to rise. Elk Grove Township hosted a Town Hall meeting in Council Chambers at the Village Hall to get approval to sell the property on Chelmsford where the daycare center is located and the old headquarters on Arlington Heights Road near the tollway. Mayor Johnson gave a presentation entitled Elk Grove 2025 that showed how well the business park is doing financially and it’s mostly due to the low vacancy rate, advanced planning and reinvestment into the community through the years. The Mayor discussed the importance of beautifying the community to attract businesses into the Village as well as increase the value of the homes. The presentation reflected how Elk Grove Village has already begun and will continue to enhance the community through infrastructure needs such as road repairs and beautify the community through signage and landscaping enhancements. The Mayor also stated that the Village is working to obtain grant funds to Page 2 of 6 upgrade the Public Works facilities and Fire Stations that are in need of repair in the next few years. The capital reinvestment is worth it now with an estimated cost for the average $300,000 home at an increase of $10 a month. Lastly, this Thursday, February 16, at 4:00 PM there will be a Round Table meeting in Council Chambers with representatives from Cook County to discuss why the minimum wage rate should be increased as well as representatives from a service business, a fast food business, and three manufacturing businesses here in Elk Grove Village. This will be a working Round Table discussion so there will not be any opportunity for public comment at this meeting but everyone is welcome to attend and the press will have the opportunity to talk to everyone after the meeting. We will study the information from the Round Table meeting thoroughly and come back in April to invite everyone to attend a public meeting to hear comments both for or against the increase before any decision is made by the Village Board. The Village can either Opt Out, Accept or Adopt our own plan since we are a home rule government. The meeting will be open to the public and filmed on EGTV. This is a unique meeting but we feel that everyone should be involved to come up with the best solution. Trustee Franke – The Citizen’s Police Academy is going on right now and the Citizen’s Fire Academy will begin on April 6, 2017. The Academy is six weeks long and anyone interested can go to the Village website under the Fire Department for more information. Trustee Lissner – Josh Grodzin and I visited Midwest Moving company at 1225 Tonne Road. The company is doing great and it was interesting to learn that they pick up extra furniture from companies that move and make those items available to charitable organizations. Trustee Petri – On February 8, Trustee Lissner, myself, and Josh Grodzin met with Accelerated Assemblies, Inc. at 725 Nicholas Boulevard that recently moved here from Wood Dale. They supply electronics and circuit boards to many companies including Stern Pinball in Elk Grove. Trustee Czarnik – The applications for the Frank J. Czarnik memorial scholarships are available on line at czarnikgolf.com and on the Village website. There are six $1,000 Scholarships available to Elk Grove residents graduating high school this year and attending college in the fall. Leadership and volunteerism are the attributes that we are looking for. Applications must be in by April 7th. Trustee Feichter – Meet Chicago Northwest is our tourism organization that the Village is a member of and they are concerned that they may not receive funding this year due to the budget issues in Springfield. They have Restaurant Week coming up from February 25 – March 4 and Elk Grove will have Real Time Sports, Jimmy’s Charhouse and possibly Sweet Baby Ray’s participating with a special menu and pricing at that event. Friends of Cycling was recently invited to a Round Table discussion on federal funding for bike routes and paths throughout the suburbs. Representatives from surrounding communities were present to discuss opportunities to obtain federal funding. The Community Character Coalition will be hosting a Carnival of Character this month at the pavilion on Saturday, February 25, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM and everyone is welcome to attend this family event. Trustee Prochno - The Lioness Club is offering the Betty Erickson Memorial Scholarships again this year. There are two $1,000 scholarships available to high school seniors that live in Elk Grove Village and will be attending a college university or trade school in the fall. We are looking at applicants that have provided service to organizations in the community and have demonstrated positive leadership qualities. The applications have been sent to Elk Grove High School, Conant and St. Viator and the applications are due by April 1st. The winners will be notified by May 1st. As a representative for the foreign exchange program, the Italian students from Termini Imerese had a wonderful experience here in Elk Grove Village. The Elk Grove High School Page 3 of 6 students will have the opportunity to go to Termini the last week in March to experience the education system and culture over there. It’s been a wonderful program that has been continuing for over six years. Castle Chevrolet has donated a corvette for the Win A Vette To Support The Vets program to purchase an elevator for the VFW hall. Tickets can be purchased on the Community Character Coalition website at http://ccceg.org for $10 for one ticket for $20 for three tickets. The winner will be selected on July 25, 2017. 5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT – Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the January 31, 2017 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $2,238,688.05. Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the February 14, 2017 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $609,411.58. Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Authorization of a request from Elk Grove Park District to waive 2017 Alarm License Fees in the amount of $175. b. Authorization to renew a professional service contract to Lauterbach & Amen, LLP of Warrenville, IL to perform the Village's annual audit in an amount not to exceed $34,100. c. Authorization of a request to renew a landscape services contract to Fleck's Landscaping of Wheeling, IL for the 2017 Turf and Landscape Bed Maintenance - Business Park contract in the amount of $91,304.34 from the Business Leaders Fund. d. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Dixon Engineering, Inc. of Hales Corners, WI for Coating Inspection Services for the painting and repair of water reservoirs at Pump House 7 (West Glenn Trail) and Pump House 2 (Busse Road & Touhy Avenue) in the amount of $100,597.10 from the Water & Sewer Fund. e. Authorization of a request to renew a landscape services contract to Sebert Landscaping of Elk Grove Village, IL for the 2017 Turf and Landscape Bed Maintenance - Residential contract in the amount of $165,173.07. f. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Red Caffeine, Inc. of Lombard, Illinois to continue implementation of the Beyond Business Friendly marketing campaign for a total contract amount of $199,907.00 for the 2017 fiscal year funded through the Business Leaders Fund. g. Authorization to award a professional service contract to L & T Painting, Inc. of Shelby Township, MI for repair & painting of a water reservoir at Pump House 7 (West Glenn Trail) in the amount of $297,500 from the Water & Sewer Fund. h. Authorization to award a professional service contract with Civiltech Engineering of Itasca, IL to provide the necessary construction engineering services for various drainage improvements throughout the Business Park for the 2017 construction season in the amount of $349,767 from the Water/Sewer Fund. i. Authorization to award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Martam Construction, Inc. of Elgin, IL for the Ditch Improvements - North of Oakton Street project in the amount of $368,609.00 from the Water & Sewer Fund. j. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Worldwide Industries Page 4 of 6 Corporation of Butler, PA for repairs & painting of water reservoirs at Pump House 2 (Busse Road & Touhy Avenue) in the amount of $650,740 from the Water & Sewer Fund. k. Authorization to grant a variation from the Municipal Code, Section 8-12B-1-1D, Easements, to permit construction of a detached garage which will encroach five feet (5') into the twenty foot (20') public utility easement at 1210 Diane Lane. l. Adopt Ordinance No. 3481 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS AUTHORIZING THE DESTRUCTION OF AUDIO RECORDINGS OF CLOSED MEETING SESSIONS” m. Adopt Resolution No. 6-17 entitled, “A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JULY 17, 2013 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 165 NORTH LIVELY BOULEVARD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS” n. Adopt Resolution No.7-17 entitled, “A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JULY 17, 2013 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 200 STANLEY STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS” o. Authorization to execute a Lease Agreement with Schaumburg Bank & Trust (Wintrust Bank) for the Village of Elk Grove Village to utilize the building at 75 Turner Avenue for business and economic development purposes (Enclave). Mayor Johnson asked if there were any questions or comments about the Consent Agenda. Trustee Lissner questioned item 6 k. and asked if the neighbors were notified that the resident is going forward with the garage. Mayor Johnson clarified that the resident is now building the garage according to code so there is no need to notify the residents. Even if the code should change in the future, at this time the Village cannot prevent him from building the garage since it is according to the current Code. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items “a through o.” Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke NAYES: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA – No items on the Regular Agenda 8. PLAN COMMISSION - Village Manager Rummel – The item that appears under the Plan Commission will be discussed at the next Village Board Meeting. 9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Rummel – No Report 10. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Czarnik – “The Caring Place” is the name of the Community Respite Program that is available from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Christus Victor Lutheran Church. This is a socialization program for adults that is organized and supervised by trained and caring staff. If anyone is interested in the program, please call 847-437-2666 x23. 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter – There will be two recycling events this year. The first will be on April 22nd at Elk Grove High School with document destruction, chemical disposal, eyeglasses, any many other items. A notice will follow with more details for that event. The second event will be specifically for electronics on June 3rd at the Oakton Fire Station from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and televisions will be accepted at this event. 12. YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke – The Youth Committee and the Park Foundation is offering three $1,000 scholarships. Details are at the high schools and on the Village website. Applications are due by May 5th and the winners will be notified at the end of May. 13. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUMS - Trustees Lissner/Petri – There will be a Business Leaders Forum tomorrow, February 15, at 7:30 AM at the Holiday Inn that will include many companies here in Elk Grove. Page 5 of 6 14. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustees Lissner/Petri – No Report 15. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Prochno – Trustee Prochno congratulated Jarosch Bakery for being named one of the top ten bakeries in the state of Illinois. 16. PARADE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik - The 2017 Hometown Parade will take place on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The Parade theme is “Storybook Land.” Some favorite stories will come to life from classic tales such as Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio and Beauty and the Beast along with some modern day classics such as Charlotte’s Web and Harry Potter. This year the Committee is inviting anyone with a crowd friendly pet to participate in the parade. The Grand Marshal for the Parade is Steve Schmidt. Special thank you to our sponsors so far this year – A&H Plumbing and Heating, Audiogram, Chicago Offset, Crosstown Electric, RoccoVino’s, and The Sign Centre. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, March 6, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. 17. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke – No Report 18. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner – No Report 19. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Petri – There are three major items on the Consent Agenda for the painting and repair of water reservoirs. 20. AIRPORT UPDATE – Discussed previously in the Mayor’s Report. 21. MID-SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson announced the following summer concert line-up: July 4, 2017 – Ambrosia, Orleans, Mitch Ryder and The Guess Who July 11, 2017 – Credence Clearwater Revisited July 18, 2017 – Rodney Atkins July 25, 2017 – Kool & the Gang 22. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson - The Carnival of Character is the next special event to be held on February 25, 2017. The Memorial Day Celebration will be the next event after that. 23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson – No Report 24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER – Village Manager Rummel wished everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. 25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK –Judy Keegan thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees for their continued support through the years. Judy shared her experiences from working at the Village and stated what an honor it was to serve the community as Village Clerk since 2009. Judy thanked the staff and community for their support and the friendships that were developed through the years and asked Lorrie Murphy to join her at the podium to receive her Oath of Office. Lorrie Murphy introduced herself to the community stating that she has worked in Administration for the Village for the past eleven years. Lorrie thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees for considering her for the opportunity to serve the Village in the capacity as Village Clerk. Mayor Johnson then asked the Board for a vote for the record. Motion to appoint Lorrie Murphy to Village Clerk. Moved by Trustee Lissner Seconded by Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke NAYES: None MOTION CARRIED 26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – No items of Unfinished Business 27. NEW BUSINESS – No items of New Business 28. PUBLIC COMMENT – 8:59 p.m. Randi Scott addressed the Board regarding the heroin problem that was previously discussed. Ms. Scott asked if the program through Alexian would entail all facets of the drug addiction problems. Would a psychologist be available to get to the root of the problems as those going through rehab stay for a month, then come back home and end up circling back to addiction. Some people may be homeless, some may not have insurance, and some may be on Medicaid so all areas will need to be addressed. Mayor Johnson stated that the Police Department notified him of this becoming a problem Page 6 of 6 and it is not just in Elk Grove but is all over the place. We are not going to solve it by ourselves but we are reaching out to the professionals to handle this situation. Alexian is looking to build a facility that can handle this program and the Village is committed to try to help as much as possible. We are well aware that there is a problem but don’t have a plan today. Once a plan is established we will notify the public of the information. Addiction is the number one problem that all of the communities are having and it needs to be addressed. Randi Scott inquired about the Elk Grove 2025 presentation with the Village addressing flooding issues in yards. Is the Village doing something to correct the “lakes” in some of the resident’s back yards? Mayor Johnson stated if there is a flood issue that affects four or more residents, you will be eligible for the Village to come out to look at the area of concern. Even if it is just one home that has a water issue, an engineer will still come out to look at the area and give you some suggestions on how to mediate the problem. Feel free to call the Village Hall at 847-437-3900 and talk to someone in Community Development. 29. ADJOURNMENT – Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:07 p.m. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke, Lissner NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson had Village Clerk Keegan gavel her final Village Board meeting adjourned. Judith M. Keegan, Village Clerk By Loretta M. Murphy Mayor Craig B. Johnson