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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/08/2009 - TAX LEVY 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 DECEMBER 8, 2009 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:16 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 Judith M. Keegan A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on November 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 Mayor Johnson, members of the Village Board, Police and Fire staff attended the November 11, 2009 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Elk Grove VFW Hall. Mayor Johnson thanked the VFW and the American Legion for once again hosting the ceremony and commented on how large the crowd was this year. On November 20, 2009 Mayor Johnson and several of the Board members attended the DARE Graduation at Queen of the Rosary School. Mayor Johnson stated how important the DARE program is to our community and that DARE will continue on even during tight times. It is a positive way for the youth of the community to interact with the Police Department, it is very successful and the Village Board is committed to DARE and supports the continuation of the DARE program in Elk Grove Village. The day before Thanksgiving Mayor Johnson and several of the Board members attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Elk Grove Cinema. Elk Grove Cinema added on two more screens. The theatre has been modernized and Elk Grove thanks the Johnson family for making the commitment back to the community and commended them on how fast the building was completed. November 27, 2009 was the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. There was a fireworks display, reindeer and by far the largest attendance ever. People were in line to see Santa for over an hour and the line stretched from the Christmas tree to the Clock Tower. Tax Levy—There was a Public Hearing before the Village Board meeting and for the third year in a row the Village is technically cutting taxes. The taxes are staying level. It is not easy to do, we have been drawing upon reserves and caution people that we cannot draw on these reserves forever. We hope that the economy will change next year and a positive flow of revenue is seen like we have seen in the past. The Village is down almost one-half million dollars in sales tax revenue per month, or close to six million dollars a year. Mayor Johnson credited the newspapers for covering this story and 1 VBM 12-08-09 complimented them on doing such a good job. Mayor Johnson also stated that the Village Board is committed to still providing as many free community events for the residents during the tough times to keep the uniqueness that Elk Grove enjoys. Next year there will still be a concert series, parade, and fireworks at RotaryFest and on the Fourth of July. O'Hare Airport—Tomorrow the Illinois Department of Transportation will be making their final announcement of exactly where the roadways are going to go for O'Hare Airport and the western access. There has been concern about this for many years and we are extremely optimistic that IDOT will follow the path that over forty thousand residents and business owners who came together last spring and expressed their support to put the road on the western edge of the airport and the east side of Elk Grove, not down Busse Road or Elmhurst Road. If that is announced then we can start working together to get the funding for the long needed road completed. Mayor Johnson has been asked lots of questions about O'Hare Airport recently and with the roadway decision coming tomorrow would like to touch upon some of those questions. Mayor Johnson stated that he does not feel they are ever going to build the full airport, not with the way the economy is, not with the way air travel is, not with the airlines and not with federal money. Chicago will probably end up building three runways, the northern one that is done, the new southern one and the third if the cemetery law suit is won. Mayor Johnson referenced a newspaper article in which Rosemarie Andolino, Aviation Commissioner, points to the new runway as reason for improvements in on-time flight performance, however the FAA said that is wishful thinking and that most of the reduction in delays at O'Hare is caused by a downturn in airline business. O'Hare Airport runs beautifully if it stays within the flight capacity it was designed for and even with full expansion O'Hare would only gain, at most; 200,000 flights and that is why the Village Board still supports a third regional airport. The third airport is still moving forward and if it comes to fruition the Village will get its money back on the investment at prime interest rate plus two points. The Mayor then gave an update on Bensenville. Bensenville settled with the City of Chicago, they were paid sixteen million dollars for the land they lost and the City of Bensenville is moving forward with what they feel is in the best interest of the residents and businesses of Bensenville. The Mayor has been asked, what did Elk Grove get? Elk Grove did not receive anything because Elk Grove did not lose anything. No Elk Grove property was taken by the City of Chicago. The Village Board has been committed to protecting Elk Grove Village and are very proud to say that the Village is still intact. Presentation —Mayor Johnson and Police Chief Schmidt went to the podium where they were joined by Officer Myles Greenberg. On October 9, 2009 Officer Greenberg was on duty at the police desk when a woman came in to the police station having a hard time breathing and was choking. Through his training, Officer Greenberg realized that she had something lodged in her throat. He notified the dispatcher to contact the paramedics and then proceeded into the lobby and performed the Heimlich maneuver dislodging what was in her throat and saving her life. Chief Schmidt read and presented Officer Greenberg with a "'Life Saving Award" and ribbon for his uniform. Trustee Franke—Upcoming CERT classes for 2010 are as follows: The first class is going to start April 8, 2010 for six weeks on Thursday evenings, the second class will be June 11, 2010 and will be three weekend days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and the third class will be September 10, 2010, also three weekend days, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Anyone interested in signing up for the class can contact Mike Loesch at the Fire Department by calling 847/734-8025 On Saturday, Trustee Franke went to Wal-Mart to see the yearly program that WACO runs for underprivileged children for buying Christmas presents. There were about 200 children around three years old that were not going to have a Christmas if it wasn't for this program. Trustee Franke thanked the approximately three hundred volunteers, 2 VBM 12-08-09 mostly high school students, that arrived at Wal-Mart at 6:30 a.m. to help with the program. Trustee Lissner asked Trustee Franke if there were many openings for the CERT classes and was informed that there were still openings. Trustee Lissner reported that on November 24, 2009 he attended a routine JAWA meeting for Mayor Johnson. There were DARE graduations at both Link and Stevenson schools. Trustee Lissner commented on how large the classes were and how well the graduations were attended. There were many Police Officers in attendance and Trustee Lissner commented on what a great job Officers Carl Sabo and Ed Thomas are doing with the program. Trustee Petri —On November 20, 2009 Trustee Petri and Deputy Village Manager Matt Roan had the opportunity to interview Mark Kifarkis, a student in the Government Program at Roosevelt University. He had some very interesting and thought provoking questions. On November 18, 2009 Trustee Petri attended the Solid Waste Agency meeting where they had the results from their recycling fashion show. The outfits made from the things that we throw away were very interesting. Trustee Petri also attended the Northwest Municipal Conference meeting. Several Mayors were in attendance and were discussing the pension problems they are having and the problems happening throughout the state. There was a Sister Cities meeting on November 16, 2009 and a Christmas party on December 6, 2009 at Avalon Banquets. The banquet was well attended. There were about 130 people, 40 children and Santa Claus. Trustee Czarnik announced that Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit at 150 Lions Drive will be hosting their Living Nativity on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. This is their gift to the Village and they hope to see many neighbors there. Trustee Feichter and Beth Jacobsen, Assistant Village Manager, attended the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors meeting on November 19, 2009. At the meeting it was discussed that because of the economy there has been a 30% decrease in the amount of trade shows in our area. The Daily Herald had an optimistic report at the meeting, stating that their ads for the holidays were up about 10%. One of the big groups that the Bureau's Board of Directors are recruiting is the International Meeting of the Barbershop Quartets for 2014. If they choose Chicago, they will be using as many as 15,000 hotel rooms. There will be a meeting with their representatives in the middle of January to encourage them to pick this area for their convention. Right before Thanksgiving, Trustee Feichter, Chief Schmidt, Deputy Chief Zinnel and volunteers from the Community Character Coalition volunteered at the Salvation Army Warehouse in the Industrial Park. Hours were spent packing approximately one thousand boxes with food. Trustee Feichter extended thanks to Chief Schmidt and Deputy Chief Zinnel. Trustee Prochno—After having our first snowfall of the year, Trustee Prochno asked that residents maintain shoveling their driveways and sidewalks for pedestrian safety. Trustee Prochno reminded the audience that Elk Grove has a two inch snowfall rule. If there is more than a two inch snowfall you cannot park your car on the street until after the streets have been plowed. During the week between Christmas and New Years the Village has initiated an option where out of torn guests or children home from college can park their cars on the street 3 VBM 12-08-09 overnight. From December 21, 2009 through January 3, 2010 you do not have to call the Police Department to request permission to park on the street. Trustee Prochno announced that Tasty Catering, a catering business in our community, was one of the businesses named and honored as one of the winners in the Chicago and Northern Illinois Better Business Bureau's thirteenth annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics. The Torch Award spotlights five companies that exemplify ethical business practices and honors companies that make a demonstrable effort to promote ethical business practices. There were more than 1800 entries and it is a real honor for Tasty Catering and Elk Grove Village. Congratulations Tasty Catering! This Spring the Census Bureau will be conducting door to door Census taking and are in need of Census takers. Anyone interested in applying for a Census position may call the Village Hall and ask for the Mayor's office. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the November 30, 2009 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of 5845,854.19. 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 December 8, 2009 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$1,313,793.77 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 December 8, 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) Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N" A. Elk Grove Instrumental Association/waive fees—Approve a request to waive fees for a nursery license in the amount of$200 for a Christmas tree sale to be held at Elk Grove High School November 27, 2009 through December 23, 2009. B. Elk Grove Lions Club/waive fees—Approve a request to waive fees for a temporary one-day Class D Liquor License in the amount of$2,100 for their annual Trivia Night Contest on January 16, 2010. C. Elk Grove Park Distrct/waive fees—Approve a request from the Elk Grove Park District at 499 Biesterfield Road to waive the building and permit fees for the renovation of the existing maintenance facility in the amount of$73,709. D. Villaye Network Engineer/training—Authorize the Village's Network Engineer to attend a training class titled `'updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Skills to Windows Server'' in the amount of$2,795. 4 VBM 12-08-09 E. Civiltech Engineering. Itasca. IL—Authorization to increase the professional service contract for preparation of an intersection design study, traffic analysis, and additional field survey work in the amount of$16,169 from the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Fund. F. Avers Associates Inc.. Madison. WI — Award a professional services contract for aerial photography, digital ortho-imagery, and LiDAR contour mapping as part of the GIS Consortium purchasing agreement in an amount not to exceed $49,843 from the Water/Sewer Fund. G. Lampignano and Sons Construction. Arlington Heights. IL—Authorization to increase the 2009 Private Participation Concrete Replacement Program in the amount of$56,000.00, for a total contract amount of$185,750.00. H. Land Vision. Inc.. St. Charles. IL—Authorization to increase the professional service contract for adding two (2) additional study areas to the ICRC Comprehensive Master Plan Update in an amount not to exceed $191,952. I. PACE Paratransit Local Share Agreement—Adopt Resolution No. 61-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION (PACE) OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DIAL-A-RIDE).'' J. United Parcel Service Letter Center Agreement—Adopt Resolution No. 62-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 57-07 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A LETTER CENTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN UNITED PARCEL SERVICE AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." K. Freedom of Information Act—Adopt Resolution No. 63-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 80-84 AND RESOLUTION NO. 53-86 AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING REVISED RULES AND REGULATIONS UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT." L. Elk Grove High School. aircraft sound insulation—Adopt Resolution No. 64-09 entitled. "A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL OBTAINING DESIGNATED AIRCRAFT SOUND INSULATION FUNDING ELIGIBILITY FROM THE FAA." M. Plat of Subdivision/Rezone 1400 Busse Road—Adopt Resolution No. 65-09 entitled. "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS FIRST RESUBDIVISION OF THE TACO BELL RESUBDIVISION (1400 BUSSE RD).''; and Adopt Ordinance No. 3221 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REZONING APPROXIMATELY 6.11 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 BUSSE ROAD FROM B-2/1-2 SPLIT ZONING TO TWO (2) SEPARATE PARCELS WITH 4.44 ACRES ZONED I-2 AND 1.7 ACRES ZONED B-2 (CENTERPOINT PROPERTIES)." N. Tax Levy. Fiscal Year 2010-2011 —Adopt Ordinance No. 3222 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2010 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 201 L'- MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 5 VBM 12-08-09 7. REGULAR AGENDA A) Consideration to approve a sign variation for Des Plaines Office Equipment at 1020 Bonaventure Drive. Item Proposed Permitted by Variation Ordinance Requested 1 Freestanding, 128 sq. ft. per face, 45 sq. ft. per face, Additional 166 double-faced 256 sq. ft. total 90 sq. ft. total sq. ft., illuminated (284% increase) identification sign 1 Full-color 64 sq. ft. per face, 45 sq. ft. per face, Additional 38 message center, 128 sq. ft. total 90 sq. ft. total sq. ft., double-faced, (142% increase) changeable copy Item Proposed Permitted by Variation Ordinance Requested 1 Freestanding Measuring 27.5' in 1 Freestanding Additional 9.5' in ground sign height double-faced height consisting of a identification sign business 18' maximum identification sign and a full color electronic 384 total sign area 45 sq. ft. per face, Additional 294 message center sq. ft. 90 sq. ft. total sq. ft., (327% increase) Full-color, double- Prohibits flashing Allow flashing sided message signs which are signage center defined as consisting of an "Illuminated signs on L.E.D. message which such center display illumination is not kept stationary or constant in intensity and color at all times. Mayor Johnson asked if the Petitioner was present. The Petitioner acknowledged his presence. The Mayor asked if there were going to be any questions. Trustee Petri advised that he had some questions. Mayor Johnson asked the Petitioner to please go to the podium and state his name. Victor Micelli, owner of Des Plaines Office Equipment introduced himself. Trustee Petri stated that at first he was concerned by the size of the sign request but after visiting the site last week and then comparing the request with the size of the Days Inn sign, the Petitioner is well within the limits. The sign requested is 27 feet and the Days Inn sign is 52 feet. Trustee Petri stated the Petitioner is well within the limits. The only concern is with the sign that is lit and changing messages being so close to the highway and once people see the sign, how do they find your location? Mr. Micelli responded that they have not been getting the business they should be getting and that the purpose of the sign is to promote different offerings they have other than what the company name states itself, things other than office equipment. The purpose of the change is to get attention from the highway and they are hoping to also promote community events and bring business people in to Elk Grove. The sign would have their website and phone number on it. 6 VBM 12-08-09 Trustee Petri asked if permission was needed for the sign from the Tollway Authority. Mayor Johnson said no permission was needed from the Tollway Authority and explained that Mr. Micelli had approached the Village with this sign request approximately two years ago and that Alan Boffice, Director of Engineering and Community Development, and staff have been doing research to see how the sign can work and still protect the Villages interest with these types of signs. Mr. Boffice came up with some guidelines and reasoning for this location that makes it unique compared to the rest of the Village. Mayor Johnson commended Mr. Boffice and his staff for the work they did and commended Mr. Micelli for his patience. It was moved and seconded that Item A of the Regular Agenda of the December 8, 2009 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED B) Consideration to approve proposed signage for Chipotle in the Elk Grove Town Center. A representative of Chipotle was present. Mayor Johnson asked if the representative could get back to us with the date that Chipotle is going to open. There were no questions regarding the proposed signage. It was moved and seconded that Item B of the Regular Agenda of the December 8, 2009 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI Item c. Biesterfield Road/Leicester Road Water Feature is virtually complete and looks good. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER No Report 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER .The Health Department at Village Hall will be recycling holiday lights through February 15, 2010. You can call 847-357-4240 with any questions about what you can recycle. They will not accept garland, live greens or wreathes. Lights and extension cords are acceptable. The Village is exploring several options on how to recycle e-waste like computers, televisions and other electronics. No details are available at this time, more information will be made available to the public in the near future 7 VBM 12-08-09 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE PROCHNO The Information Committee met with Village staff on Monday, November 30, 2009 regarding the Village website. The Village is in the process of creating a new website and has been discussing how to access different information, what's pleasing to the eye, what grabs your attention and what is easy to follow. There will be updates on the progress at future meetings. The Lioness Club is still selling Elk GroveOpoly games, all money generated from the sales will be going back into the Community. The game is similar to the Monopoly game except that individuals, businesses and organizations from within the Community have purchased spaces on the board with coordinating cards. The games are on sale for$20.00 at Village Hall in the Mayor's office The VFW Post 9284 is hosting both a food drive and a toy drive this month and next month. They have contacted the Township Pantry and the drive will be ongoing through next month because although they receive a lot of donations during November and December, January and February are their slowest months for donations. They would like nonperishable food items or paper products and they also have a collection box for Toys for Tots for brand new unwrapped toys. The address for the VFW Hall is 400 Devon Avenue and they are open every day from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson announced that we have plenty of salt for the winter and that we are going to make sure that our streets are safe for everyone. 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Item c. Master Plan to Revitalize the Business Park—The budget was increased under item H on the Consent Agenda and it was approved at the last ICRC meeting to expand the area considerably There is a study now under item 6.E. of the Consent Agenda for intersection improvements for Biesterfield and I-290. The increase is due to IDOT asking for some additional information. Trustee Petri requested the Village Clerk to add an item g. Biesterfield and I-290 intersection to the next Agenda. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE The Youth Committee met on November 19, 2009 to discuss some new programs for 2010. The next meeting will be Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK The parade will be Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., Star-Spangled Salute to America is the theme. The Grand Marshals are our Village Service people currently serving in our Armed Forces. There was no December meeting, the next meeting will be Monday, January 4, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. in the lower level conference room of the Zettek Municipal Building. Mayor Johnson then announced that this year we will be having two Grand Marshals. The Board unanimously felt that after all the years of service with the Parade Committee, the extra time and work put in above and beyond, that they have named Trustee Czarnik to also be Grand Marshal. An honor which is long over- due and well deserved. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 8 VBM 12-08-09 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER ZBA Docket 09-6—It was the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to NOT GRANT a variation to a home at 1098 Leicester Road. Motion to concur with the declination of the Zoning Board of Appeals. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER Trustee Lissner presented a Resolution supporting the Community Access Preservation Act, stating that the Act is currently in the House of Representatives and it is important to the Village because it allows PEG (Public, Education and Government channels) fees. It allows fees to be used for any PEG related programming; it requires PEG channels to be carried in the same manner as local broadcast channels; it requires the FCC to study the effect state video franchise laws have had on PEG channels and it makes cable television-related laws and regulations applicable to all landline video providers. Motion to approve Resolution No. 66-09 entitled, "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY ACCESS PRESERVATION ACT" MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Trustee Lissner related that Comcast is advising their customers by letter that by August, 2010 you will need an adapter on all of your televisions that currently do not have a box. Two boxes will be provided free by Comcast. Boxes can be obtained three ways, by mail, pick up or have Comcast deliver to you. If you do not want to install them yourself, Comcast will have a technician bring the box and install it for you but there is approximately a $50.00 fee for installation. Trustee Lissner displayed the converter box, remote with batteries, power cord and cable and gave a brief explanation of how everything gets hooked up. There is no monthly fee for up to two boxes, there is a monthly fee for anything over two boxes. If your television has a cable card built into it; then a converter box is not needed. With the box you gain approximately forty more channels. Information for accessing the adaptor boxes will be available on the Village website. b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK Trustee Czarnik thanked all those who generously made Thanksgiving a success this year. They made it possible to assist fifty six families this year. We are also now gearing up for the Christmas Adopt a Family. Anyone wishing to partake in this activity by adopting a family for a Christmas Basket should call 847-357- 4121. If you would like to acknowledge a good deed you can nominate someone for the Community Spirit Award. Forms are available at the Village Hall, Library, Pavilion or Jarosch Bakery. Trustee Czarnik announced that two young people have received the Cook County Youth Medal of Honor Award, Sarah Grueneberg who attends Elk Grove High School and Jessica Taylor who is home schooled. The Award recognizes 9 VBM 12-08-09 outstanding volunteerism on the part of young people who have volunteered a minimum of one hundred hours from September 1, 2008 until August 31,2009 with one or more organizations. Congratulations to both, and thank you for your participation in volunteering. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON No Report d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON No Report e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE— MAYOR JOHNSON No Report 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK No Report 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board - None Village Attorney—The necessary documents for the subdivision and rezoning of property located at 1400 Busse Road (PC Docket#09-2) were prepared and approved under Item M. of the Consent Agenda. 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 22. NEW BUSINESS None AUDIENCE— 8:10 p.m. No Response Mayor Johnson addressed Boy Scout Pac 293 that were present in the audience. The Scouts said they were here to earn their communication badges. Mayor Johnson conducted a question and answer session with the Scouts and then wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year on behalf of himself and the Village Board. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke, Lissner NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Keegan Village Clerk _Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village The next Village Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. 10 VBM 12-08-09