HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/18/2009 - TOUR OF ELK GROVE/LIFESAVING AWARDS 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 AUGUST 18,2009
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson;
Trustees: Nancy J. Czamik, 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - Pastor Stefan Potuznik, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, delivered
the invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on July
14, 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
Mid Summer Concert Series—Mayor Johnson reported the first annual concert series
held each week during the month of July was a great success. The concert series will be
offered again next July 2010. Bands will be announced at a later date.
The Mayor extended his appreciation to the community for their support and turnout each
night. A special thanks was extended to Michael Cavallim, Director of Health and
Community Services, and the Smoke Free Elk Grove Program, who sponsored the event.
Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove— Mayor Johnson reported on the recent 4`h annual
bike race and announced that Alexian Brothers had signed on for a three-year contract
extension for the race. Gullo International, one of the largest sponsors, has also signed on
for three more years.
Comcast SportsNet Chicago (Channel 25) will be airing the 2009 Tour of Elk Grove on
Sunday, August 23 at 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, August 29 at 3:00 p.m.; and Saturday,
September 5 at 5:30 p.m.
The Mayor commented information would be presented at a later date regarding the dates
and times of the future national and international programs featuring the bike race. It was
noted last year's show won the International Award for sports programming and a trophy
presented to Elk Grove Village was on display at Village Hall.
Mayor Johnson reported that over $9000.00 was raised for the Soldier Memorial Fund
during the bike race event. The funds would be split between the Heart of a Marine
Foundation and the Community Character Coalition Organization and awarded at a
September Village Board Meeting.
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Mayor Johnson responded to several inquiries he had received regarding the costs of the
bike race and how the Village pays for the event.
The Mayor explained a 1% hotellmotel tax was created three (3) years ago by the Board
to be used towards the bike race costs. It was noted the Greater Woodfield Association
and Village hotels supported the tax. Additional costs are supported through
sponsorships, with the main supporter being Alexian Brothers Medical Center. In
addition, entry fees and vendor fees contribute towards the expenses. Use of Village
manpower is no different than during any other event sponsored by the Village, such as
the tree lighting, the Parade, the concert series. All the events are part of the Village's
day-to-day operations and are all part of what is done for the community.
Mayor Johnson reported next year's bike race road course would run on the same route as
this last race. The professional racer field included 1100 racers participating over the
three days with 121 professional bikers.
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Mayor Johnson shared comments by Karl Menzies, winner of this year's race, and
veteran cyclist Chris Horner, who rode on Lance Armstrong's team in the Tour de France
and won fifth overall in this years Tour of Elk Grove, on the excellent quality of the race
and the race route. The Mayor noted the race offers the largest purse in the United States.
Next year's race will be held on July 30, July 31 and August 1, 2010.
Presentations
Police Chief Stephen Schmidt approached the podium.
Food-4-Less —The Chief recognized two employees of the Elk Grove
Food-4-Less store. Chief Schmidt stated that Daniel G. Lopez and
Elyse C. Sierra had contacted their supervisor when presented with a
false ID by an underage person attempting to purchase alcohol. The
Police were called and an arrest was made. A Chiefs Certificate was
presented to both individuals who were congratulated and commended
for their actions in identifying an altered drivers license and preventing
the sale of alcohol to a minor on June 16, 2009.
Elk Grove Police Officer—The Chief presented the Elk Grove Village
Chiefs Lifesaving Commendation Certificates to Officers Kristina
Dredge, Meredith Heyland, and Gary Rosko.
The Chief related that the Officers responded to a June 8, 2009 9-1-1
emergency call for a man having a heart attack. Officer Heyland
immediately started CPR on the individual. Officers Dredge and Rosko
used the AED on the person and brought back a heartbeat while
awaiting the Fire Department Paramedics arrival. Due to those actions,
the subject survived.
Mayor Johnson pointed out former State Senator Kay Wojcik was
instrumental in obtaining the defibrillators for the Village. Elk Grove
was the first community in this area to supply AED's in Village
vehicles and facilities.
Trustee Czamik announced the Kenneth Young Center was sponsoring a House Walk on
Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ten redesigned Elk Grove
homes will be featured. Tickets are $20.00 each and are available at that price through
September 11, 2009. Tickets will increase to $25.00 on September 12". For information
interested individuals can call 847-524-8800.
The third annual Frank J. Czarnik Memorial Golf Outing will award two Elk Grove
Youth Scholarships, and will be held on Sunday; October 4, 2009 at the Fox Run Golf
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Links. The event is a four-man scramble and shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. Tickets are
$56.00 until September 4, 2009 and will then increase to $60.00. Residents can contact
Trustee Czarnik (847-891-5072) or Jim Heffern (847-437-0109) to get their foursomes
together.
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Trustee Petri reported Trustees Feichter, Franke, Prochno and Czarnik, the Village
Manager and Deputy Village Manager, and the Director of Health and Community
Services, toured the Groot transfer facility on Elmhurst Road. It was noted that Groot is
looking to move into Elk Grove Village since they will lose some of their property when
the O'Hare ring road is built east of Elmhurst Road.
Trustee Prochno related her family recently called upon the services of the Elk Grove
paramedics when her father became ill. Trustee Prochno praised the Fire and Police
employees who answered the 9-1-1 cal l and noted we often take our exceptional services
for granted. Trustee Prochno spoke of the excellent care provided to her father by the
Village departments and by Alexian Brothers Medical Center emergency room and
during his stay in the new hospital tower. Trustee Prochno assured the community that
Elk Grove residents do not pay for ambulance service and they should not hesitate to call
in an emergency situation because they are afraid of the costs.
Trustee Lissner commended Michael Cavallim, Director of Health and Community
Services, for his efforts to educate the community about the HIN1 flu virus by way of the
Village web site. Residents were encouraged to open the Village web page for updated
information on H 1N 1.
Trustees Feichter, Prochno and Lissner attended a Town Hall meeting hosted by State
Representative Mark Walker. Many items were covered including information on the
State of Illinois, the health care proposal, and the State budget.
Trustee Franke added to Trustee Petri's report regarding the Groot transfer facility. He
noted that he was disappointed to see how many recyclables homeowners are discarding
incorrectly. Trustee Franke asked residents to make an effort to recycle and stated that
the Village would receive credit and keep costs down if residents would do so.
Trustee Feichter reported on September 10, 2009, the Community Character Coalition
would sponsor an event at the Hattendorf Center in celebration of"Character in Elk
Grove Village". The event will take place between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and will
offer free food by Tasty Catering and entertainment. The Coalition is hoping for a large
attendance and Trustee Feichter encouraged everyone to join them.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 31, 2009 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of 5806,800.25.
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 August 18, 2009 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of 53,501,813.28.
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 August 18,2009 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)
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A. Christus Victor Lutheran Church/waive fees - Approve a request to waive the
permit fees for the construction of a brick paver patio at 1045 S. Arlington
Heights Road in the amount of$3 t.00.
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B. Elk Grove Park District/waive fees - Approve a request to waive permit fees for
the following:
• replacement of the concrete walk along the front entrance to the Park
District Pavilion, located at 1000 Wellington Avenue, as well as a new
concrete path to the bleachers at the ball field on the south side of the
building in the amount of$375.00; and
• concrete improvements being made at the Al Hattendorf Center, located at
225 E. Elk Grove Boulevard, in the amount of$262.50.
C. Queen of the Rosary/waive fees - Concur with prior authorization from the Liquor
Commissioner for a request to waive the temporary, Class A Liquor License
and the Food Caterer's license for their annual Nocktoberfest (November 7,
2009) in the total amount of$3,000.00.
D. Plan Commission/public hearing—Authorization to hold a Public Hearing
before the Plan Commission on September 2, 2009, to consider a Petition for
Rezoning and Resubdivision from John R. Lass on behalf of CenterPoint
Properties requesting the zoning and re-subdivision of the property at 1400 Busse
Road.
E. Wood Dale Electric. Roselle. IL - Award a Balancing Change Order, from the
Capital Projects Fund, for electrical modifications as part of the Council
Chambers renovation projectin the amount of$17,317.05.
F. Dixon EngineeringL Inc.. Hales Corners. WI - Award a professional services
contract for professional inspection services related to cleaning and painting the
reservoir at Pump House No. 9 and the repairs to the roof system and paint
coatings at Pump House No. 11 in an amount not to exceed $34,241.00 from the
Water and Sewer Fund.
G. Bob Ridings Ford. Springfield. IL - Award a purchase contract off the Illinois
State Contract Pricing for the purchase of two (2) 2010 4-wheel drive Ford F-250
extended cab pickup trucks with poly snow-plows in the amount not to exceed
$61,278.00,
H. Administration and Public Safety Complex - Award a Balancing Change Order
in the amount of$245,416.29 to ten (10) different contractors for various trades
working on the new Administration and Public Safety Complex.
I. North American Salt Company. Overland Park. KS - Award a purchase contract
for the purchase of 4,000 tons of rock salt in an amount not to exceed
$253,560.00.
J. Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget—Approve an increase to the Fiscal Year 2008-
2009 Budget. An increase is necessary for accounting and year-end reporting
purposes in a total amount of$1,640,968.00.
K. Executive Session Minutes/release/retention—Adopt Resolution No. 42-09
entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RELEASEIRETENTION OF
EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE (JULY THRU DECEMBER 2007).'-
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007)."L. Class 613/1950 Estes Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 43-09 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
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CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1950 ESTES AVENUE, ELK
GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS."
M. Class 6B/775-825 Bonnie Lane—Adopt Resolution No. 44-09 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B
STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY l 5, 2006 FOR
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 775-825 BONNIE LANE, ELK
GROVE VILLAGE. ILLINOIS."
N. SprintCom. Inc. —Adopt Resolution No. 45-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 28-98 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SITE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND
SPRINTCOM, INC. (1141 HAWTHORNE LANE).'-; and
• Adopt Resolution No. 46-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5I-94 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SITE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
ANTD NTEXTEL WEST CORP. D/B/A NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
(701 PRATT BOULEVARD).
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and
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MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA
Walgreens Sign Request—Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Director
of Engineering and Community Development and approve a replacement sign for
Walgreens located in the Elk Grove Town Center.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
FedEx Kinko's Sign Request— Motion to concur with the recommendation of the
Director of Engineering and Community Development and approve proposed
signage for FedEx Kinko's in the Elk Grove Town Center
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI
4 item c. Environmental Evaluation of Facilities: This project is on-going and targeting
in on the Greenleaf Fire Station as the first project.
item a. Lighting of Rohlwing Road from Biesterfield Road to Devon—Trustee Petri
reported they are hoping to getaPProval on lighting and hoping to get some grants and
help from the State for this project.
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Discussion followed regarding intersection improvements at Arlington Heights and
Devon. It was noted left turns would still be allowed from Devon and Arlington Heights
Road to the shopping mall on the corner when the work is completed.
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER
No Report
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE
Chairman Franke reported he would call a meeting in the near future. The date and time
would be announced at the next Village Board meeting.
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER
Trustee Feichter reported on his tour of the Groot facilities and shared the following facts
with the audience: 95% of cardboard is recycled and sent to China; plastic grocery bags
should be returned to the stores, styrofoam should not be included in with recyclables;
aluminum cans are sent to another facility for processing; Groot hires employees for two
8 hour shifts which are increased to cover 24 hours following a holiday; Groot tries to
recycle items in the regular garbage, not just things in recycling bins; shredded
documents are kept separate; J.C. Penney Stores ship plastic coat hangers to Groot that
are then shipped out to China.
Document Destruction Event—The Village will host a one-day document destruction
event on August 29, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Municipal Building parking
lot. Proof of residency in Elk Grove Village is required.
Trustee Czarnik reported that rain barrel3" can still be purchased at Steiner Electric for
$50.00 plus tax. Trustee Czamik conducted a drawing for a rain barrel that had been
donated by Steiner Electric. Individuals attending the weekly Farmer's Market had
submitted their names. Trustee Feichter drew the name and the winner was Reverend
Rodney Pickett.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO
Trustee Prochno reported now that it is getting dark earlier, she wanted to stress to bike
riders that it was against the law to ride a bike at night without a headlight on their bikes.
Trustee Prochno has received complaints from drivers that it is very difficult to.see the
bikes riders after dark and asked that residents be sure to purchase lights and wear
reflective clothing for their safety.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI
Trustee Petri reported on the following:
b. Devon Avenue & Arlington Heights Intersection Improvements - This is an on-going
project and will be a great improvement. Completion is anticipated in mid-October.
a. Higgins Road/Oakton Street Landscaping - This project began yesterday. There will
be brick pavers installed and landscaping improvements made to that intersection.
Trustee Petri noted it would be about a one-month project. Trustee Petri commented that
intersection and area has been an eyesore for our Village.
e. Master Plan to revitalize the Business Park—This project is on going.
f. Lighting Improvements on Busse Road from Touhy to Mark Street—Touhy to south
of Mark Street is completed. Busse Road is lit from just north of Howard to south of
Mark Street. Mark Street is the first street south of Devon. All lights are installed and
operating.
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Trustee Lissner commented two Class 6B's were on the Consent Agenda tonight. It was
noted one was quite sizable with one million dollars in renovations and 28-36 new jobs.
The other Resolution gives a break on taxes to a building that has been unoccupied for
several years.
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Trustee Petri point out the item listed under the Plan Commission report (Public Hearing
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PC Docket 409-2) and explained the developer is proposing to demolish the old building
at 1400 Busse Road.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE
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Trustee Franke reported that 80 youths attended the July 17; 2009 Summer Blast Party
event in spite of the inclement weather on that evening. The Summer Blast Party
scheduled for Friday August 7, 2009 was cancelled due to heavy rains. The Committee
plans to offer more events throughout the year.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK
2010 Hometown Parade —Next year's parade will be held Saturday, June 19, 2010 at
6:00 p.m. and will carry over the same theme as the 2009 parade-"Star-Spangled Salute
to America." The Elk Grove Service men and women currently serving in one of the five
branches of the United Stated Armed Forced have been chosen once again as Parade
Grand Marshals.
Meeting Schedule: The next meeting of the Parade Committee will be held on Monday,
September 14, 2009; at 5:30 p.m., in the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal
Building.
16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER
No Report
17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER
ZBA Docket 4 09-1 — A public hearing was duly held before the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a variation to permit construction of a four-foot tall chain link fence at 212
Holly Lane, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously
recommended to "Do Grant" the request.
Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant
a request for a fence variation at 212 Holly Lane and direct the Village Attorney to
prepare an ordinance.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Voice Vote
MOTION CARRIED
The petitioner, Edward Sacha, was present in the audience and was informed he could
obtain the necessary permits from the Engineering Department and begin work prior to
the formal approval of the ordinance at the September Village Board meeting.
The petitioner approached the Board to comment about the older youths in Village
playgrounds that are causing damage to equipment and frightening the younger children.
Mr. Sacha also requested installation of a water level sensor in Busse Woods.
Mayor Johnson explained the Parks and Busse Woods are not under the Village's
jurisdiction but that the Village would alert the Park District of Mr. Sacha's concerns and
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County and direct them to contact Mr. Sacha with information regarding the water level
sensor.
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ZBA Docket #09-2 - A public hearing was duly held before the Zoning Board of Appeals
for a variation to construct a third car attached garage at 1463 Hodlmair Lane. The
Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended to "DO NOT GRANT".
At the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Board Chairman had informed the
petitioner that if he wished to amend his variation request he should return to the
Engineering Department and work with them. A new public hearing would be arranged
before the Zoning Board of Appeals if needed.
The petitioner, Ross Messina, was present in the audience.
Mayor Johnson informed Messina that the Village Board would not overturn the "DO
NOT GRANT" ruling of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Mayor recommended that
Mr. Messina reapply to the Zoning Board of Appeals with a plan that is amicable to the
Zoning Board of Appeals and the petitioner.
The Mayor offered to waive the filing fees if a new public hearing is called for. The
Mayor noted the Village Board would meet again on September 8, 2009. Messina was
advised that if a new public hearing was held prior to September Bch and the Zoning
Board of Appeals submits a recommendation to the Board, the Village Board would take
the request under consideration at the September 8 Village Board meeting. Mayor
Johnson reiterated the Board must follow the process and the Board would not sidestep
the Zoning Board.
The Mayor called for a motion.
Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to DO
NOT GRANT a variation request for construction of a third car attached garage
that would encroach into the required side yard at 1463 Hodlmair Lane, Elk Grove
Village, Illinois.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno; Czarnik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor thanked Chairman Kaplan and members of the Zoning Board of Appeals for working
with the resident.
18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER
No report
b. BOARD OF HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES
TRUSTEE CZARINIK
PADS — PADS is sponsoring a Walk for the Homeless on Saturday, September
19, 2009. Pledge sheets or information can be obtained by calling Linda Blair at
847-357-4121. PADS sheltered 743 guests and purchased; cooked, and served
2,529 meals last year.
Farmers Market—The Farmer's Market is held every Wednesday, until
September 30, 2009, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the south parking lot of the
Pavilion.
Cook County— On July 8, 2009 the Cook County Department of Animal &
Rabies Control conducted an animal rabies vaccine and microchip clinic at the
Pavilion Parking lot during the Farmer's Market. Thirty-one (3 1) 1-year rabies
vaccines and eighty-seven (87) 3-year vaccines were administered. Fourteen
animals were provided with microchips.
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Community Blood Drive. Thirty-six units of blood were collected at the August
Blood Drive. Trustee Czarnik extended her appreciation to all individuals who
donated blood.
Immunization Clinic—The monthly immunization clinic was held on August 12,
2009. Forty-two individuals attended the clinic and a total of ninety-two vaccines
were administered.
Meeting; Schedule - The next meeting of the Board of Health & Community
Services is Wednesday, August 19; 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the
Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building.
C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON
No Report
d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE —MAYOR JOHNSON
No Report
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE - MAYOR JOHNSON
The Mayor presented this report earlier in the meeting.
E VILLAGE GREEN REHABILITATION - MAYOR JOHNSON
Mayor Johnson requested removal of item £, as the Village Green Rehabilitation
project is complete. It was noted the new fountain is being enjoyed by all the
children and has been a big hit.
19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK
No Report
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board - None
Village Attorney -None
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER
No Report
22. NEW BUSINESS
None
Meeting Schedule - The Mayor reminded the audience beginning in September the Village
Board would return to the regular schedule of two Village Board meetings each month. The
meetings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays.
Mayor Johnson alerted the community that school had begun and asked that they be careful of
the young children walking to and from school.
AUDIENCE— 8:27 p.m.
Robin and Jerry Borek, 848 Crest, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, addressed the Board to discuss
traffic, safety issues, and problems they encountered when trying to get back to their home while
the bike race was in progress.
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Mr. and Mrs. Borek did note that they support the race but felt the course to be very restrictive
for homeowners who live on the route. Spectator's safety and their protection was also a
concern presented by the Boreks.
Mayor Johnson responded to the concerns stressing the Village staff and Special Events take
safety into consideration when planning the race. The Mayor said all precautions are taken but he
cannot guarantee there won't be injuries.
The Mayor stated next year the course would remain the same with the same time frame as this
year. The Mayor stated notification would again be sent to all homeowners through the media,
personal correspondence; Channel 6, and newsletter. There would be meetings held in advance.
Discussion ensued with Mayor Johnson responding to further inquiries by members of the
audience regarding the race; insurance liability, Alexian Brothers generous offer to provide free
medical care to any injured professional rider in the race, and various incidents that took place
during the race.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Ann I. Walsh
Village Clerk
Mayor Craig_B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
The next regular scheduled Village Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
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