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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/16/2009 - KARAGANIS/GEILS PROCLAM/SCHOLARSHIPS 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 JUNE 16, 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 Deputy Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION Senior Pastor Dr. Godfrey Catanus, Northwest Filipino Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on May 26, 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 Relay for Life—Mayor Johnson, Trustee Czarnik and Trustee Prochno all attended and counted money for the twelfth annual "Relay for Life" cancer walk. There was a good turnout and close to two million dollars has been raised to date. Mayor Johnson reminded the audience that we will only be meeting once a month in July and August. Mid-Summer Concerts—Concerts will start on July 7, 2009 with B.J. Thomas, July 14`h— Classic Rock All-Stars; July 21S`—Light Up: a Salute to Styx and July 28`h Jan & Dean featuring Dean Torrence. Mayor Johnson noted that he spoke with Johnny Rockets, the Village's fireworks supplier, and that many Villages have cut back or dropped their fireworks displays. Elk Grove Village has expanded programs for the residents to provide cost effective entertainment during tough economic times. The concerts are free and a food vendor will be in attendance providing a low cost menu. Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove—The fourth annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will be held July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2009. There will be two nights of concerts and fireworks. Top pros from past years will be back to ride the streets of Elk Grove. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. John Geils; Mayor of Bensenville, for giving him the bike race idea at the time of Elk Grove's Fiftieth Anniversary. This year USA Cycling magazine ranked the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove the number one tour in America. Mayor Johnson reported a final accounting of the Legal Defense Fund was done and that approximately $68,000.00 was left in the account. In 2001 the Legal Defense Fund was established and was funded over the past eight years to be utilized in the fight with the City of Chicago over O'Hare Airport expansion. $60,000.00 will be put into a fund to 1 VBM 6-16-2009 cover the Stimulus Temporary Employment Program (STEP). The Village hired twenty- three temporary employees. Presentations—Mayor Johnson stated that he would like to honor two people who have gone above and beyond and have worked long and hard for the community of Elk Grove Village, Attorney Joe Karaganis and Mayor John Geils. They have put in many hours to protect Elk Grove Village from airport expansion. Joe Karaganis was asked to join the Mayor at the podium. Mayor Johnson explained that Mr. Karaganis was lead counsel on behalf of Elk Grove Village in the fight against Chicago and O'Hare expansion. The Mayor stated that Mr. Karaganis was always available and fought very hard on the Village's behalf because he believed in what he was doing. A "Key to the Village" was presented to Mr. Karaganis in honor of his meaningful contributions and personal spirit in fighting to preserve our Community and was named an Honorary Citizen of Elk Grove Village. Mr. Karaganis expressed his thanks to the Mayor and Board of Trustees, stating that he has a tremendous amount of respect for them. Mr. Karaganis recognized Mayor Chuck Zettek, stating that he was the epitome of the spirit of Elk Grove Village showing good citizenship; good government and a willingness to fight for a community. John Geils joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Mayor Johnson stated that Mr. Geils has been a mentor to him and they have fought a lot of battles together. Mr. Geils has been fighting the airport expansion since 1984 on behalf of his community Bensenville, and on behalf of Elk Grove Village. His dedication on behalf of both communities has been endless. John Geils did what was right and is a true statesman. A "Key to the Village" was presented to Mr. Geils in honor of his meaningful contributions and personal spirit in fighting for our community and was named an Honorary Citizen of Elk Grove Village. Mr. Geils thanked Mayor Johnson and expressed he is deeply moved by the recognition that Elk Grove Village is giving him. He stated that he has been very fortunate to have had tremendous people around him, Chuck Zettek, Craig Johnson, Joe Karaganis and many more in fighting for the principles and rights of the people you represent. Mr. Geils also recognized Mayor Chuck Zettek by stating he was deeply missed and that he was symbolic of what a leader wants to be. Pace—April Koos from Pace presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of $108,300.00 representing Pace's financial share of the Dial-a-Ride service. She explained that in 2008 legislators passed a sales tax increase that went to a Suburban Community Mobility Fund. That fund was used for modes of transportation outside of fixed bus route services. Pace has decided to take that funding and put it back into the communities they service. Mayor Johnson thanked Ms. Koos and stated the Village appreciates all the services Pace offers our community. Youth Committee Scholarship—Trustee Prochno stated there were three $1,000.00 scholarship winners this year, Jaclyn Smith received her scholarship last month from the Park District Foundation and Kelsey Brod received hers during the Elk Grove High School Ceremony. Trustee Prochno then asked the third recipient, Martina A. Pillay and her parents to join her at the podium. A certificate of recognition was read and presented to Martina. Trustee Prochno thanked the Youth Committee Membership, Trustee Feichter, Marion Noehre, Barb Lahtinen, Park District President Tom Cooke and Park District Commissioner Ron Nunes. Elk Grove Lions/Lioness Club Scholarship—Trustee Prochno reported there were three $1,000.00 scholarships to present, however two of the recipients were at orientation and unable to get back in town due to the weather and the third recipient was out of town. Trustee Prochno then introduced the Judging Committee for the Lions/Lioness Scholarship. The Committee included Trustee Prochno as Chairperson, Ed Ruszkowski, Lee Garr and Jeanine Noto. The three recipients of the scholarships were Jaclyn Smith, 2 VBM 6-16-2009 Sonalie Patel and Kelsey Brod. The President of the Lions Club, Wayne Deasy and the President of the Lioness Club, Sabrina Swanson, were both introduced and briefly spoke about each organization and thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees for including them in the 50`h Anniversary House Raffle, from which they have received proceeds to provide scholarships each year. Mr. Deasy extended an invitation to the rededication of the Lions Club Memorial Wall at Lions Park on the Fourth of July at noon and then presented each Trustee and Village Manager Rummel with a Certificate of Special Appreciation for exceptional services rendered to the Elk Grove Lions Club for 2008 and 2009. No Idling Logo Slogan Design Contest—Health & Community Services Director, Mike Cavallini gave an explanation of the No Idling Program and the benefits of getting students involved in the program and the contest. Jeremy Gentry and Laila Music joined M. Cavallini at the podium with their parents to receive their Certificates of Achievement. The third winner, Jaclyn Halden was not present. The winning artwork was displayed and each was presented with a Best Buy gift card. Oath of Office— Mayor Johnson asked Officer Michael Garrison to join him at the podium. Police Chief Stephen Schmidt joined Mayor Johnson and gave a history of Michael Garrison's employment with the Village. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Michael Garrison upon his promotion to Police Sergeant. Sergeant Garrison thanked his family and the Police Department for their support. Mayor Johnson reminded the audience that RotaryFest starts on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 and runs through Sunday. Wednesday night would feature the annual Police/Fire softball game. Life Saving Award—Chief Schmidt asked Officer Edward Thomas to come forward. Officer Thomas responded to a 9-1-1 medical emergency call on April 29, 2009 at Elk Grove Bowl. A gentleman was in cardiac arrest and Officer Thomas utilized his AED (automatic external defibrillator), the gentleman was breathing when paramedics arrived and did survive. Officer Thomas was presented with a Life Saving Award and a ribbon for his uniform from the Elk Grove Village Police Department. Little Boots Rodeo—Mayor Johnson invited "Cowboy Jack", Mr. Jack Groat, to the podium. Mr. Groat and Shannon Smith, representative from Elk Grove Park District, both spoke promoting the June 28, 2009 Little Boots Rodeo. Mr. Groat spoke of the events to be offered and expressed his appreciation to the Mayor, Village Manager Rummel and the Board of Trustees. Thanks were given to the Elk Grove Parks Department, Mike Brottman, Tammy Miller and Shannon Smith, the business community for their support and donations, with special thanks to Citibank and the Elk Grove Rotary Club. Mr. Groat then challenged Mayor Johnson to a second battle on the mechanical bull. Mayor Johnson accepted the challenge. Mr. Groat introduced Rita Hodge and Gordon Redbird from the American Indian Center of Chicago. The American Indian Center of Chicago will be demonstrating Indian dances at the Rodeo. Ms. Hodge presented Mayor Johnson with the gift of an Indian blanket and presented Trustee Prochno with educational books. Mr. Gordon Redbird then sang an Honor Song in appreciation of Mayor Johnson's exceptional leadership abilities. Trustee Feichter reported the Constitution mandates that a Census is conducted every ten years. In 2010 we will have a census and it has begun here in Elk Grove Village. Trustee Feichter stressed how important it is for residents to participate in the Census, stating that not only does the census count the number of residents, it determines the number of members Illinois will have in the House of Representatives for the next decade and help determine boundary lines for the districts for State Senators, State Representatives and Congressmen. I A meeting was held with the School District, Park District, Library and various organizations to discuss helping out and getting the word out about the importance of the I 3 VBM 6-16-2009 I Census. There will be another meeting in the future and literature and promotional information will be available. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 31, 2009 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of 5573,481.41. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 16, 2009 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of 51,521,539.12. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the June 16, 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. Gullo International Development Corporation/Surplus Sale—Approve the request to hold a Warehouse Office Furniture/Miscellaneous Items Surplus Sale at 2315 Landmeier Road from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 and Thursday, June 18, 2009. B. Vital Bridges/waive fees —Approve a request to waive a fee to maintain a food pantry facility in the amount of$100.00. C. Amber Mechanical Contractors. Alsip. IL - Approve an extension of the HVAC service agreement in an amount not to exceed $35,148.00. D. Johnny Rockets Fireworks Display Corporation. Chicago. IL—Authorization to renew a professional services contract to design and produce fireworks displays in a contract amount not to exceed $35,200.00. E. Kale Uniforms. Inc.. Chicago. IL - Award a service contract to purchase Police Department uniforms in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. F. OEC Business Interiors. Elmhurst. IL - Award a Balancing Change Order in the amount of$33,575.10 for miscellaneous office furniture modifications and additions as part of the Administration & Public Safety Complex project. G. Administration & Public Safety Complex - Award a Balancing Change Order in the amount of$97,881.45 for 34 Change Orders per MTI's memorandum to Elk Grove Village dated June 2, 2009. H. FY 2010 Budget - Approve an increase to the FY 2010 Budget for the rollover of outstanding encumbrances from FY 2009 Budget in a total amount of $7,589,415.00. 1. Prevailing Rate of Wages—Adopt Resolution No. 31-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR WORKMEN ON PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS." 4 VBM 6-16-2009 J. ATM/CDM Deployment Agreement— Adopt Resolution No. 32-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE BANK AND TRUST AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (PLACEMENT OF CASH DISPENSING MACHINE)." K. Castletown Subdivision—Adopt Resolution No. 33-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL AND INITIAL ACCEPTANCE AND DEED OF CONVEYANCE/BILL OF SALE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (WATERMAIN, SANITARY SEWER, STORM SEWER, ROADWAY, SIDEWALK, STREET LIGHTS AND PARKWAY TREES) AT THE CASTLETOWN SUBDIVISION." L. Class 613/850 Lunt Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 34-09 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 LOCATD AT 850 LUNT AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS." M. Class 613/1655 Busse Road—Adopt Resolution No. 35-09 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 1655 BUSSE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS." N. Class 6B/930 Lee Street—Adopt Resolution No. 36-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION INTO. 54-08 BY DELETING PROPERTY INDEX NUMBER 08-22-102-146-0000 AND ADOPTING 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 930 LEE STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N." MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI item c. Environmental Evaluation of Facilities—Trustee Petri reported a meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER item b. Business License Review—Trustee Lissner reported there was a meeting on June 2, 2009 to discuss business licensing. In addition to the JPZ Committee, there were six members of the Plan Commission, several members of staff and one guest in attendance. The meeting focused on problems with businesses, mainly automotive related businesses moving into the Business Park without obtaining the proper licensing and permits. A 5 VBM 6-16-2009 recommendation was made to educate landlords through brochures, pamphlets or newsletters. There are existing Ordinances for applying appropriate fines should there be violations. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FRANKE Rain Barrels—Trustee Franke reported residents who applied for a rain barrel had been contacted. Rain Barrels can be purchased at Steiner Electric during business hours; there is a limit of two per household at the Village price of$ 0.00 plus tax. A rain barrel will be on display at the Farmers' Market. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO No Report 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Trustee Petri reported: item a. Higgins Road/Oakton Street Landscaping—This project should be starting shortly. item b. Devon Avenue & Arlington Heights Intersection Improvements—This project will be ongoing until November. item e. Master Plan to Revitalize the Business Park—A meeting is scheduled for June 29, 2009 in Council Chambers. Attendees will include the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission, the Village Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board and any other interested parties. item f. Lighting, Improvements on Busse Road from Touhy to Mark Street—This project is expected to be complete in July 2009. Trustee Lissner pointed out there were three Class 613's on the Agenda, one being quite large with over two million dollars being invested into the property. It was noted by Trustee Petri and Mayor Johnson that the Industrial Park continues to be strong and is 91 to 92 percent occupied. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Trustee Prochno announced the Youth Committee in conjunction with the Elk Grove Park District, Elk Grove Police Department and Lioness Club will be sponsoring the first of three summer events, a teen movie night on Friday, June 19, 2009 from 8:00— 10:00 p.m. behind the Elk Grove Park Pavilion. The movie will be "Transformers" and the event is free of charge. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK 2009 Parade—The parade is this Saturday: June 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Our parade is a "Star-Spangled Salute to America". The Grand Marshals are our Village Service people currently serving in the five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Representing them is Helen and Don Giancaterino whose son, Army Captain Craig Giancaterino is on his third tour of duty in Iraq. Watch for the Trustees float, Trustee Prochno will be the Statue of Liberty, Trustee Feichter—Abraham Lincoln, Trustee Lissner—George Washington, Trustee Franke— Uncle Sam and Trustee Czarnik—Betsy Ross. 6 VBM 6-16-2009 Parade Sponsors—Trustee Czamik announced Bigston Corporation, Little Lady Foods, A&H Plumbing, Jerry Castle and Sons, Crosstown Electric, Core Orthopedic and George Gullo Development are sponsors of the Parade. Meeting Schedule—The Parade Committee will meet on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level conference rooms of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER RUMMEL No Report 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER RUMMEL No Report Mayor Johnson stated new Committee assignments had been passed out and requested a Motion to approve the new Committee assignments. Motion to approve Committee assignments. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRULISSNER No Report b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK Farmers' Market—Farmers' Market is here every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. thru September 30, 2009 in the South parking lot of the Pavilion. Trustee Czamik announced that there would be a Rain Barrel drawing at the Farmers' Market. The following are some of the vendors you can look for at the Farmers' Market: Wizard Family Foods, High Rise Baking Company, Red Barn Farm Market, Hair of the Ferret,Nuttins' Impossible, Cook County Master Gardeners Program, Providence Farms, KAP Farms, Inc., Pampered Chef, Hardin Farm, Superior Nuts & Candy and The Silver Rose. Community Blood Drive—The next Blood Drive is scheduled for August 1, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon in the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. Immunization Clinic—On Wednesday, June 10, 2009, the monthly Immunization Clinic was held. Twelve individuals attended the clinic and a total of twenty three vaccines were administered. Meeting Schedule—The Health and Community Services Board will meet on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON No Report 7 VBM 6-16-2009 d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE —MAYOR JOHNSON The Summer Concert Series will be held on Tuesdays, July 7, July 14, July 21 and July 28, 2009 on the Village Green. e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON The Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove Bike Race will take place on July 31, August 1 and August 2, 2009. g. VILLAGE GREEN REHABILITATION - MAYOR JOHNSON Sod has been planted and if the weather cooperates the project will be fine. 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board -None Village Attorney - None 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER Village Manager Rummel introduced and welcomed new Administrative Intern Scott Shamberg 22. NEW BUSINESS None AUDIENCE— 8:50 p.m. —No response. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. i MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED I Judith M. Keegan Deputy Village Clerk i Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village i (The next Village Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.) g VBM 6-16-2009