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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/24/2009 - IDOT BYPASS/CERT/FIRE FOOD PNTRY DONATE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING,901 WELLINGTON AVENUE ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2009 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel; Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk Ann I. Walsh A quorum was present. The Mayor announced the February 24, 2009 Committee of the Whole items would be presented during the regular Village Board meeting. 2. INVOCATION Dr. James Schoffer, Lay Leader, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, delivered the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Johnson led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on February 10, 2009 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Elk Grove Unemployment—Mayor Johnson reported the Elk Grove Village unemployment rate, as of December 31, 2008, is at 5.3 percent, compared to 7.1 percent Nationwide, 7.4 percent for the State of Illinois, and 7.1 percent for Cook County. Cost of Living - The Mayor also reported Village staff had conducted a survey regarding the cost of living in surrounding areas. The ratings covered 8 comparable communities plus Elk Grove. Elk Grove once again ranked #I as the lowest cost community in which to live. Schaumburg was listed in second place (+8.1% more than Elk Grove Village) and Arlington Heights ranked last (+20.0% more than Elk Grove.) Alexian Tour of Elk Grove - Mayor Johnson reported USA Cycling, the national governing body for bicycle racing in the United States, has ranked the annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove as the top 2009 multi-day cycling event in the U.S. among the 35-plus races in its National Racing Calendar (NRC). USA Cycling ranked all the tours that are held in America. Mayor Johnson commended the community, staff and all agencies involved for their efforts. The next bike race will be held July 31, August 1, and August 2, 2009. 1 VBM 2-24-09 Elgin O'Hare West Bypass-IDOT public meeting— Mayor Johnson reported that an IDOT public meeting would be held on March 11, 2009 at the Belvedere Banquet facility on Devon Avenue from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and detailed information on IDOT's final two locations for the West Bypass road. The Mayor informed the audience three years ago the Village discovered documents showing IDOT planned to put a ringroad expressway right through the heart of the Business Park. Less than 6 months later IDOT documents were discovered with 10 million dollars of funding earmarked to begin an early environmental study of a location road once again located right through the heart of our Business Park. The Village and business owners protested. IDOT then began communications with Elk Grove and has since been a willing partner in discussion regarding the potential roadway options. The Village and State became level partners. IDOT has been a willing participant and partner with the Village in determining where the roadway could be built. Over the last two years, IDOT has chosen two out of seventeen locations for the ring road. The Mayor explained federal funds were required to build the road and IDOT must look at all alternatives. Of the two options, the Village is very supportive of the west bypass north connection(alternate 203-OptionD). The option would locate the ring road east of Elmhurst Road and on existing airport property. It would also include a full interchange at Elmhurst Road and I-90. The interchange has long been desired by the Village and would alleviate traffic on Devon, Busse Road and Elmhurst Road. The alternative proposal would turn Busse Road into a six lane major expressway, with two frontage roads, which would split the Business Park in two. This plan would eliminate every business on Busse Road; a Village fire station and result in a loss of thousands of jobs. Mayor Johnson commented this option is Elk Grove's biggest nightmare. Mayor Johnson further explained the negative impact on the businesses in our Business Park. ICRC has spent over 40 million dollars to make improvements to the Business Park and the Busse Road alternative would undermine every effort made. Mayor Johnson pointed out the various ramifications to the Village if the Busse Road option was chosen. Mayor Johnson stated there is a way the Village can impact the decision as to where the roadway goes. Residents were encouraged to distribute and collect comment cards supplied by the Village indicating support for the west bypass option. The Mayor would like to collect 20,000 comment cards. A series of collection boxes will be placed through out the community. The Village will deliver all the cards at the public meeting following a 5:30 p.m. rally outside the Belvedere on March 11, 2009. The Mayor urged everyone to attend the rally to show IDOT we support the west bypass. In addition, Mayor Johnson explained that IDOT would hold a public meeting in the fall and all our comments and/or cards collected now would carry over to the fall public meeting. Residents were encouraged to call the Village Hall if they needed further information or additional cards. Mayor Johnson repeated his request that people attend the public meeting and rally on March 11, 2009. Howard Hall. President of the Elk Grove Professional Firefighters, Local 2340, presented a check in the amount of$3500.00 to representatives of the Elk Grove Food Pantry. The monies donated were obtained through the Fire Unions corn roast booth at the 2008 Rotaryfest. 2 VBM 2-24-09 Fire Chief Miller joined the Mayor at the podium. Chief Miller introduced the Fire Department training coordinator and CERT Organization training coordinator; Michael Loesch. Michael Loesch introduced the 10 of the 19graduates of the inaugural class.of the Elk Grove Village Citizen Corps. It was noted CERT Team title stands for Community Emergency Response Team. Volunteer citizens on the team have been trained to provide valuable support to emergency responders during a disaster, which will be coordinated by the Elk Grove Village Emergency Management Agency. Residents can obtain further information by watching the Fire Department message on Channel 6 or contacting the Fire Department. It was noted there is no cost involved to the residents. The initial class consists of 20 hours of knowledge followed by quarterly training. St. Baldrick's - Mayor Johnson introduced youngsters Gino Piscopo and Jake Wolvelear. Jake and Gino stated they would be shaving their heads to raise funds for the St. Baldrick's children cancer research foundation. The event will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at a location in Elk Grove Village. The boys were invited back to the March 24, 2009 Village Board meeting to report on the success of the fundraiser. The Mayor and Village Attorney indicated they would take part in the March 14, 2009 fundraiser. Chief Stephen Schmidt presented a Letter of Commendation to four Officers in recognition of their response and support in the pursuit and apprehension of a suspect in a murder case that took place in our community in October 2008. Chief Schmidt explained that an elderly woman was found murdered in her home during a well being check by the Elk Grove Police Department. The son of the deceased was the murder suspect and had eventually returned to the crime scene. The four Police Officers to be honored by the Chief were involved in the apprehension of the suspect, which involved a thirty-eight (38) mile car chase that ended in Glencoe Illinois. Chief Schmidt described how each Officer played a part in the apprehension of the suspect. The Chief presented Officer David Klingsporn, Officer Kristina Dredge, Officer Frank Gottardo and Sergeant Nicholas Olsen a Letter of Commendation and ribbon to wear on their uniform. Trustee Lissner mentioned the Friends of the Elk Grove Library had their book sale and expressed his appreciation for their volunteerism and friendliness. Trustee Feichter reported Village Attorney George Knickerbocker had been selected as a national judge in a Constitution competition that would be held in Washington D.C. at the end of April. Attorney Knickerbocker will judge the contestants from all States on their knowledge of the Constitution. Trustee Pochno, serving as Chairperson of the Lions/Lionesses House Raffle Committee, announced the clubs would award three (3) $1000.00 scholarships to Elk Grove Village high school seniors. Applications are available at Conant High School, Elk Grove High School, or interested students can contact Trustee Prochno at (847) 593-8738. The deadline to apply will be April 30, 2009 and winners will be notified by May 30, 2009. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the February 24, 2009 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,574,075.11. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 3 VBM 2-24-09 6. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the February 24, 2009 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented. (Mayor Johnson asked for comments or questions from the Village Board, staff or members of the audience. There were none) A. Career Development/Network Engineer - Authorize the Network Engineer, Warren Mode to attend a five-day class entitled Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices held in Schaumburg, IL from March 23 to March 27, 2009 at an estimated cost of$2.995.00. B. Medtronic. Minneapolis. MN—Authorization of the following: • Award a sole source contract to Medtronic of Minneapolis, MN for the purchase of five (5) Medtronic Lifepak, 12 biphasic, 12-Lead defibrillators in an amount not to exceed $65,045.46, which includes $16,388.95 from the General Fund and $47,656.51 from the Foreign Fire Insurance Board budget; and • Increase the Foreign Fire Insurance Board budget in the amount of $47.656.51. C. Administration & Public Safety Complex - Award a Balancing Change Order in the amount of$39,446.55 for 11 Change Orders per MTI"s memo to Elk Grove Village dated February 16, 2009. D. Administration & Public Safety Complex —Award professional service contracts to the following organizations: • Artlow Systems, Inc. of Carol Stream, IL as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the concrete floor sealer work on the Administration and Public Safety Complex in an amount of$116,921.24 from the Capital Projects Fund; and • ASI Modulex of Chicago, IL as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as the provider of signage in-and-around the Administrative and Public Safety Complex in an amount of$66;915.00 from the Capital Projects Fund. E. Special Use/Precision Engine. Inc. —Adopt Ordinance No. 3192 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO PRECISION ENGINE, INC. TO OPERATE AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP IN AN I-1 INDUSTRIAL ZONED DISTRICT (101 KELLY STREET, UNIT B).-- F. )."F. Civiltech Engineering. Itasca. IL— Authorization to increase the professional service contract for the engineering services for improvements at the Arlington Heights Road intersections with Landmeier Road and Oakton Street in an amount not to exceed $6,320.00 for a total contract of$18,907.00 from the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization fund. G. Planning Resources, Inc.. Wheaton. IL—Award a professional services contract for the Biesterfield Road and Leicester Road Water Feature in an amount not to exceed $34.195.00. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D,E, F, and G." MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 4 VBM 2-24-09 7. REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI No Report 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Meeting Schedule—Trustee Lissner called for a meeting of the JPZ Committee on March 17, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. in the Chemick Conference Room to discuss two ordinances prepared by the Village Attorney. The first ordinance relates to a request by the Fire and Building Department to increase the minimum penalties for''P" tickets. It has been sixteen years since the last review or increase of the penalties. The recommendation is to change the current fines from $25.00 and $50.00 to $50.00 and $75.00. The second ordinance to be addressed is based on a request from the Police Department's Juvenile Division dealing with six juvenile offenses. Trustee Lissner requested an update at the March 17, 2009 meeting on the status of the JPZ agenda item a., No Idle Zone Ordinance. A meeting to review item c., Business License Review would be scheduled with the Plan Commission some time in May. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE — CHAIRMAN FRANKE The Recycling& Waste Committee, consisting of members Chairman Franke, Trustee Czamik and Trustee Feichter, held a meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 4:00 pm. The Committee discussed the cost and availability of rain barrels. The Committee arrived at a decision for a vendor and agreed to a cost of$50.00 for each rain barrel. Trustee Franke said the Committee would contact individuals on the waiting list after the details have been finalized. The Committee also discussed conserving paper usage by the Village employees and the j possibility of changing the name of their Committee. The above topics will be presented at a future Committee of the Whole meeting. j 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO No Report I 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Meeting Schedule - Trustee Petri reported the ICRC Commission members met on Thursday, February 19, 2009, in the Chernick Conference Room to review the ICRC budget. The ICRC budget was approved and will be presented to the Village Board at the March 17, 2009 budget meeting. i The Commission also discussed the master plan for revitalization of the Business Park. It was decided the Commission would meet with the Village Board sometime in April to j present the Master Plan. I 5 VBM 2-24-09 I The Commission wishes to further discuss expanding or broadening retail sales in the Business Park. Trustee Lissner added there are over 10 million dollars of projects scheduled next year and out of the 10 million dollars almost 5 million of those dollars would be funded by State or Federal grants. Trustee Lissner extended his appreciation to the Village staff for their efforts in obtaining the grant monies for the Village. Mayor Johnson spoke of the 4.5 million dollar project at Devon and Arlington Heights Road and stated the Village's costs would be $380,000.00 with the remainder paid through grants and monies from different areas. Discussion ensued regarding issues, including frequent flooding problems that have taken place at the intersection of Devon and Arlington Heights Road. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Meeting Schedule - Trustee Prochno noted the Youth Committee and the Park District would meet on Monday, March 27, 2009, to consider activities for this coming Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. Scholarships - A reminder was given that the Youth Committee, in conjunction with the Elk Grove Park Foundation, is offering three (3) $1000.00 scholarships to any senior in high school that resides in Elk Grove Village. Applications are available at Conant and Elk Grove High Schools, Village Hall, and the Elk Grove Park District offices. The deadline for turning in applications is March 27, 2009. Winners will be notified by April 20, 2009. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK The parade theme for 2009 is "Star-Spangled Salute to America. The parade will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Grand Marshals - Trustee Czarnik reported the Parade Committee would like to honor Village residents who are currently serving in any of the five branches of the United States Armed Forces and, on behalf of the Parade Committee, invited them to serve as the Grand Marshals of the 2009 Hometown Parade. Trustee Czarnik stated if attendance would be difficult due to their commitments, the invitation would be extended to one member of their family who could represent them at the parade if they could not attend. Further information will be placed in the Village Newsletter or call the Parade Secretary, Debbie Weber, at 847— 357-4038. Meeting Schedule—The next meeting of the Parade Committee will be held on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER None 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER None 6 VBM 2-24-09 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRULISSNER No Report b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK Spirit Award - Trustee Czarnik reminded the audience to watch "In the Grove" on Channel 6 this month for information on the latest Spirit Award winner, Rob McCracken. R. McCracken is being honored for his dedication to PADS. Nomination forms for the Spirit Award can be picked up at the Village Hall, Elk Grove Library, the Pavilion or Jarosch Bakery. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON Amend Liquor Ordinance—Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3193 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-3-12 EXAMINATIONS; INSPECTIONS; REVOCATIONS OF CHAPTER 3 LIQUOR CONTROL OF TITLE 3 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY ADDING A PROVISION WITH RESPECT TO AN APPEAL OF A PROCEEDING BEFORE THE LOCAL LIQUOR COMMISSIONER." MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON IDOT Public Meeting— Mayor Johnson reminded everyone of the 5:30 p.m. rally on March 11; 2009 and IDOT public hearing at the Belvedere. e. O'HARE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON No Report L BIKE RACE UPDATE —MAYOR JOHNSON Mayor Johnson reported on the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove under the Mayor's Report. g. ADMINISTRATIVE/PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION— MAYOR JOHNSON The Village Manager stated he was confident the new complex would be ready for the ribbon cutting ceremony on April 9, 2009 and for the community Open House that is scheduled on Saturday, April 11, 2009. All residents were invited to the Open House. 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK No Report 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board - None i Villap,e Attorney —Ordinance No. 3192 was prepared by the Village Attorney and approved by the Village Board under Consent Agenda Item E. 7 VBM 2-24-09 i i 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER The Village Manager noted that due to the length of time required for a 4:00 p.m. liquor public hearing held today, the scheduled 6:00 p.m. Executive Session meeting had been rescheduled and would be held immediately following the Village Board meeting. There were no objections from the Village Board. 22. NEW BUSINESS The Village Manager noted the salt supply is at a sufficient amount to last the rest of the winter season. Trustee Franke reported the Recycling Committee is working on a new Recycling Newsletter. A copy has been distributed to the Village Board for their review. It was noted the cost of the newsletter would be covered by funds won in the "Cans for Cash" challenge. The Mayor directed staff to list all upcoming summer events in the Spring Newsletter. The Concert series, bike race, and Farmer's Market were named as just a few to be listed. Trustee Czarnik offered to distribute flyers listing the events at the Farmer's Market. AUDIENCE— 8:33 p.m. No Response Trustee Czarnik introduced her two sons who were present in the audience. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED i Ann I. Walsh Village Clerk i Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village i I I I 8 VBM 2-24-09 I