HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/12/2009 - CCC AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/VALLILLO PROCLAM 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 MAY 1212009
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:15 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.
2. INVOCATION
Pastor Timothy Manwell, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Mayor Johnson led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
National Anthem—Students of the Holmes Jr. High School Choir sang the National
Anthem.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on April
28, 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
Mayor Johnson reported:
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• A "Coffee with the Mayor and Board" was held on Saturday, May 2, 2009.
• The annual Awards Banquet was held on Friday, May 8, 2009. Trustee Petri had
filled in for Mayor Johnson as Master of Ceremonies.
• Proclamation - Mayor Johnson invited Trustee Czarnik and Elk Grove residents,
Tony and Peg Vallillo, to join him at the podium.
Trustee Czarnik read a Proclamation honoring Tony and Peg as "Honored Citizens"
and proclaimed May 12, 2009 as Tony and Peg Vallillo Day in Elk Grove Village to
thank them for their volunteerism and commitment to the Village for over 30 years.
Tony Vallillo extended his appreciation for the honor and related how happy he and
Peg have been in Elk Grove Village. The Vallillo's will soon be moving out of Elk
Grove.
• Proclamation—Representatives for the "Relay for Life" Cancer Walk, to be held
on June 12, 2009,joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. The Mayor issued a
Proclamation proclaiming June 12, 2009 as "Relay for Life Day" in Elk Grove
Village. It was noted this would be the thirteenth annual relay for life event in
Elk Grove Village.
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• Community Character Coalition—A Youth Celebration was held in the Municipal
Building Atrium prior to the Village Board meeting. Students from area schools
were recognized for their community involvement.
Scholarship Awards - Betsy Boswell of the Community Character Coalition and School
District 59 was joined by Trustees Prochno and Feichter and presented each of the
following students with a $2000.00 Fallen Soldier Memorial Scholarship Award: Sonalie
Patel, Bridgette Ann Rummel, and Jaclyn M. Smith. It was noted the Village of Elk
Grove and the Community Character Coalition sponsor the scholarship program.
Youth Groups were honored for their community involvement. Mayor Johnson and
members of the Community Character Coalition presented certificates to each group and
the participants. The groups/individuals honored are as follows:
Grove Junior High School - Students on Board for Success- Parya Majedi, Allison
Nowak, Codi Oehlerking and Melissa Solorio;
Grove Junior High School - Action For Others-Melissa Solorio, Tommy Scearce,
Gretchen Schneider, Abbey Edgeworth and Olivia Zajac;
Grove Junior High School — French Club- Parya Majedi, Allison Nowak;
Grove Junior High School —Key Club—Codi Oehlerking;
Gino Piscopo - who participated in the St. Baldricks Cancer Research for Children
fundraiser by shaving his head to raise donations;
Julia Smith who designed pins made from old puzzle pieces and donated the proceeds to
autism research;
Homes Junior High Choir-Brianna Lucchetto, Anastasia Bravos, Sabrina Cichowlas,
Rebecca Haltman, Victoria Hyrczyk, Caroline Mazurek, Monica Mazurek, Anna
Haltman, Kasia Kulesza, Nicole Peterson, Cassie Rynott and Natalia,Torchal ski.
Elk Grove High School Public Service Practicum—Brenda Aguirre, Katherine
Dabrowski, Samantha Svenonius and Bridgette Rummel.
Group pictures were taken with the Mayor.
Mayor Johnson extended his appreciation, on behalf of the Community and Village
Board, to the members of the Community Character Coalition for their dedication. B.
Boswell wanted it noted that the Coalition is also a sponsor for the "Relay for Life"
event.
Recess: 8:14 pm.
Meeting Resumed: 8:16 p.m.
Trustee Lissner reported on his attendance at the May 7, 2009 Annual Prayer Breakfast,
which was sponsored by the Elk Grove Interfaith Council and held at St. Julian Eymard
Church. Trustee Czarnik and Trustee Prochno also attended.
Trustee Czarnik announced the Frank J. Czarnik Memorial Scholarship applications were
available at the Elk Grove Pavilion, Elk Grove Administration Building, Elk Grove High
School, Conant High School or individuals may contact Trustee Czarnik. The deadline to
apply is May 20, 2009.
Trustee Czarnik reported on attendance at the Boy Scout Troop 95 pancake breakfast
held on Sunday, May 3, 2009.
Trustee Feichter reported the Elk Grove Lions Club would conduct free hearing tests on
Friday, May 15, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Elk Grove Pavilion.
The Elk Grove Lions Club and Elk Grove High School National Honor Society members
will distribute bags on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 to all neighborhoods in Elk Grove
Village. This will begin a week-long Village wide project to collect goods and items for
a very poor country in Africa. Trustee Feichter said there would be lists printed on the
bags naming the items needed. The Lions Club will load the items and ship the collected
items to Africa.
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Trustee Prochno announced, as Chairperson of the Lions/Lioness Club Scholarship
Committee, three (3) scholarship recipients would be notified this week and would be
presented scholarships at the June 16, 2009 Village Board meeting.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the April 30,2009 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of 5580,879.11.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: . Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 12, 2009 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$1,069,980.28.
MOVED: Trustees Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the May 12, 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) I
A. Elk Grove Park District/waive fees - Approve a request to waive permit fees for
the replacement of concrete sidewalk and asphalt in the amount of$1,502.50.
B. Rotary Club of Elk Grove—Approve a request for the following
• to authorize a $15,000.00 contribution to the :1,009 RotaryFest event to take
place from June 17, 2009 to June 21, 2009;
• to authorize the Rotary Club to host a fireworks display on Saturday, June
20, 2009;
• to waive the temporary Class D Liquor License fee in the amount of
$2,100.00;
• to waive the Carnival License fee, and the FooJ Caterer's License fee in the
total amount of$600.00; and
• to waive the permit fee for use of a fire hydra-nnt for non-firefighting
purposes in the amount of$75.00.
C. Channel 6/reject bid—Authorization to reject all trade bidders for the HDV
Capable Non-Linear Edit Systems for Channel 6.
D. Midwest Brick Paving. Inc.. Antioch. IL - Award a service contract to provide
architectural brick paver work associated with the Village Green
Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $33,000.00 from the Grove
Tax Increment Financing Fund.
E. Piazza Masonry. Inc.. Lockport. IL—Award a service contract for the masonry
work associated with the Village Green Rehabilitation Project in an amount not
to exceed $38,000.00 from the Grove Tax Increment Financing Fund.
F. O'Donovan & Sons.Naperville. IL - Award a service contract to the most
responsive and responsible bidder for the landscape work associated with the
Village Green Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $86,979.00
from the Grove Tax Increment Financing Fund.
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G. Administration & Public Safety Complex - Award a balancing change order in the
amount of$437,625.43 for 61 Change Orders per MTI's memo to Elk Grove
Village dated April 26, 2009.
H. Police Department/training program - Authorize Police Sergeant Michael Gaspari
to attend the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety's School of
Police Staff and Command from June 1, 2009 to October 3, 2009 at an estimated
cost of$4,649.50.
I. Boards and Commissions re-appointments—Concur with the Mayor's re-
appointments of the following Boards and Commissions:
• Police Pension Board—term ending April 30. 2011
Allan R. Ambrose
• Fire Pension Board—term ending April 30. 2012
Hilda H. Ingebrigtsen
• Fire and Police Commission—term ending April 30. 2012
Elroy "Butch" Ehrke
• Plan Commission—terms ending April 30. 2012
John R. Glass, Frederick C. Geinosky
• Youth Committee—term ending April 30. 20 13
Barbara L. Lahtinen
• Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission—terms endinn April 30,
2013
Scott C. Golbeck, Giovanni Gullo, George Johnson, Robert J. Kleckauskas,
Frank E. Lateano, Thomas J. Porte, Alex Prochno, Edward Ruszkowski,
Thomas Farrell, John J. Connelly, Jr., Ronald L. Behm
• Health & Community Services Board—terms ending April 30. 2013
Georgia A. Landt, James P. Morrill, Salvatore Pace, Mary Paliganoff,
Richard Scholten, Teresa E. Anesinis, Ryan Bookler, James Christie, Anne L.
Feichter, Dr. John Kelly, Dr. Harold Labinsky, William Beaupre
• Parade Committee—term ending April 30. 2013
Anne L. Feichter, Frederick C. Geinosky, Richard J. Keyworth, Marilyn J.
Koss, Ellen Peacock, Jennifer Rupert, Ronald Piszczek, Stephen J. Santowski,
Karen J. Szull
• Zoning Board of Appeals—terms ending April 30. 2014
John Walz, Scott D. Carlson
J. Class 6B/2206 Lively Boulevard—Adopt Resolution No. 26-09 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B
STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 15, 2006 FOR
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2206 LIVELY BOULEVARD,
ELK GROVE VILLAGE. ILLINOIS."
K. Amend Village Code/Specific Nuisances Enumerated—Adopt Ordinance No.
3205 entitled, "AIT ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-2-2 SPECIFIC
NUISANCES ENUMERATED OF CHAPTER 2 OF TITLE 4 PUBLIC
HEALTH BY ADDING PROVISIONS WITH RESPECT TO RAN BARRELS
AND WITH RESPECT TO FORECLOSED PROPERTY."
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Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K."
MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA
None
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI
No Report
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER
a. No-Idle-Zone Ordinance—The Director of Health and Community Services is
working with high school students to design artwork, which will be displayed on signs
throughout the Village.
b. Business License Review- A meeting date and time to discuss this item will be
announced in the near future.
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER
No Report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FRANKE
Rain Barrels—The rain barrels are ready and residents should be able to pick them up by
next Monday. Everyone who applied for a rain barrel will be contacted.
Old Sharps/Medications and CFL Bulbs —The Health and Community Services Office
continues to collect old sharps and medications. Used CFL bulbs can be dropped off as
well and should be returned in plastic bags. Old medications should be in a labeled
container.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO
Trustee Prochno reported that beginning in June, ComEd customers are expected to see
lower bills due to the drop in the cost of electricity, which is purchased through a
competitive procurement process. ComEd estimates the average residential customer's
monthly bill may decrease by about 7.5 percent or approximately $6.36.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI
item b. Devon Avenue & Arlington Heights Intersection Improvements—The project is
on going and will be continued through November 2009. Improvements to the
intersection area will be more in keeping with the ICRC improvements at Tonne and
Devon and Busse and Devon.
item f. Lighting Improvements on Busse Road from Touhy to Mark Street—This project
is underway. Both sides of the street have concrete bases, they are running the electrical
line and the project should be completed in July.
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item e. Master Plan to Revitalize the Business Park - The Director of Engineering and
Community Development stated there would be a status report and a date selected for a
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meeting with the Board and members of the ICRC. It was noted members of the Plan
Commission and members of the business.community would also be invited to the
meeting.
Trustee Lissner pointed out that Item J. on the Consent Agenda approved a Resolution for
Class 6B status to a business that would invest approximately $775,000.00 and employ
ten (10) full time employees.
STEP Program—Mayor Johnson commented on the progress of the Village's Stimulus
Temporary Employment Program and noted applications were still'being accepted for the part
time STEP positions. The Mayor reported over 900 applications were submitted for one Public
Works Department parts job and over 500 applications for a custodial position.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO
The recipients of the Youth Committee scholarships have been selected. They are as
follows:
• Martina A. Pillay (presentation will be made at the June 16 Village Board
Meeting);
• Kelsey Brod (presentation will take place at the Elk Grove High School Awards
ceremony on May 18) and
• Jaclyn Smith. It was noted that Jaclyn Smith was the recipient of the Park District
Foundation Scholarship (presentation would be made ata Park District Board
meeting).
Trustee Prochno read a letter sent by Jaclyn Smith thanking the Youth Committee for the
opportunity to apply and for choosing her as one of the winners.
Trustee Prochno introduced Jaclyn Smith who was attending the Village Board meeting
and was also a recipient of one of the three Community Character Coalition Fallen
Soldier Memorial Scholarships presented earlier.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK
The 2009 HomeTown Parade will take place on Saturday, June 20, 2009 beginning at
6:00 p.m. The theme chosen this year is "Star-Spangled Salute to America."
Grand Marshals - Village Service men and women serving in any of the five branches of
the United States Armed Forces have been invited to serve as the Grand Marshals of the
Parade. The invitation has been extended to one member of their family who would
represent them if they could not attend the parade due to their commitments. Information
has been placed in the Village Newsletter or individuals may call the Parade Secretary at
847-357-4038. -
Trustee Czarnik announced various parade sponsors: Bigston Corporation, Little Lady
Foods, A&H Plumbing, Jerry Castle and Sons, Crosstown Electric and Core Orthopedic.
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Meeting, Schedule—The next meeting of the Parade Committee`-will be held on Monday,
June 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Charles J. Ze'�tek Municipal Building.
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Trustee Czarnik stated the Village is very fortunate to have the Navy Band participate in
the parade for the third year. So far 80 units have signed up to be in the parade.
16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER
No Report
17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER'
No Report
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18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER
Regional Cable Group— Comcast is still reviewing the contract.
b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK
Senior Respite Care- This program is being hosted at Christus Victor Church on
Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For information residents may phone
847-437-2666.
Farmers' Market—The Farmers' Market will be held from June 3, 2009 through
September 30, 2009 every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the south
parking lot of the Elk Grove Park Pavilion. Anyone interested in participating
should contact Diana Klaus at 847-228-3511. Trustee Czamik informed the
audience of various vendors that would participate in the Farmers' Market.
Community Spirit Award —Applications to acknowledge a good deed can be
picked up at the Village Hall, Elk Grove Library, Park District Pavilion or Jarosch
Bakery.
C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON
No Report
d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON
Mid-Summer Concerts - Beginning on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. and
every Tuesday thereafter in July the Village will present the Mid-Summer Classic
Series. The free concerts will include performances by B.J.Thomas, the Classic
Rock All-Stars, Light Up: a Salute to Styx and Jan & Dean featuring Dean
Torrence.
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON
The Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will be held on July 31, August 1, and
August 2, 2009.
g. VILLAGE GREEN REHABILITATION - MAYOR JOHNSON
This project is progressing smoothly and will be completed on time for the
concert series.
19. REPORT OF THE VILLAGE CLERK
Elk Grove Park District - Motion to authorize a request from the Elk Grove Park
District for a waiver of Class A Liquor License fees for licensing year June 1,
2009 through May 31, 2010 for the Fox Run Golf Course and Elk Grove Park
District Pavilion in a total amount of$5800.00
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
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Consolidated Election - The Village Clerk requested Board approval of a Resolution
proclaiming the results of the canvass of votes for the Consolidated Election held on
Tuesday, April 7, 2009. The Cook County Clerk's office conducted the official
canvass.
A total of 3,063 ballots were cast in the following manner:
(listed by ballot position)
Craig B. Johnson received the highest number of votes for Office of Mayor of
the Village of Elk Grove Village and is hereby declared elected to the Office of
Mayor for a term of four (4) years.
Jeffrey C. Franke, Christine K. Prochno and Pat Feichter received the
highest number of votes for the Office of Trustee of the Village of Elk Grove
Village and are hereby declared elected to the Office of Village Trustee for a term
of four(4) years.
Timothy M. Burns and Donald Lee Henderson received the highest number of
votes for the Office of Elk Grove Library Board of Trustees and are hereby
declared elected to the Office of Library Board of Trustees for a term of six (6)
years.
Bruce D. Barnett received the highest number of votes for the Office of Elk
Grove Library Trustee and is hereby declared elected to the Office of Library
Board of Trustee for a term of four (4) years.
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Resolution - Motion to adopt Resolution No. 27-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS CONDUCTED BY THE
CANVASSING BOARD OF THE COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE
VOTES OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION FOR VILLAGE OFFICIALS
HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 AND PROCLAIMING THE RESULTS."
MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Johnson announced the installation of elected officials would be held at the Tuesday, May
26, 2009 Village Board meeting. There will be no public comments accepted at that meeting.
An invitation was extended to anyone who would like to attend.
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board -None
Village Attorney—None
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER
No Report
22. NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Feichter commented on the Household Hazardous Waste collection held at the
Elk Grove High School last Saturday. Trustee Feichter stated he was very impressed
with the organized event. The Director of Health and Community Services was
complimented for his efforts. It was noted the Park District was the lead agency of the
event. Approximately 1600 cars participated during the seven-hour event.
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AUDIENCE — 8:35 p.m.
Mayor Johnson reminded the audience there would be no public comments allowed at the May
26, 2009 Village Board Meeting.
The Village Board Meetings will convene once a month in June, July and August.
The Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. at the Elk
Grove Park District Pavilion. The Mayor stated this was the 12`h annual Memorial Day
ceremony held in Elk Grove. Residents were invited to attend.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Ann I. Walsh
Village Clerk
Manor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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