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MINUTES
REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
March 13, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER- 7:04 PM
PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter,Jeffrey C. Franke,
Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri and Christine K. Prochno
ABSENT: None
A Quorum was present.
Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel,Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker,
Village Clerk Loretta M. Murphy
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Girl Scouts in the audience were asked to begin the Pledge of
Allegiance.
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 2018 - Motion to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Village Board Meeting held on February 27, 2018 as submitted and dispensed with the
reading.
Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik
VOICE VOTE - Unanimous Approval (6-0)
MOTION CARRIED
4. MAYOR&BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT -
Mayor Johnson- Mayor Johnson attended the following meetings:
• March 1 -VFW Elevator Project- The goal is to have the elevator installed and working by July 4th.
• March 1 - New Employee Orientation
• March 8 - ComEd meeting regarding a new substation going in by the Jane Addams Tollway.
• March 8 - Girl Scouts Troop 40023 &40540 toured the Village Hall
• March 8 - 2018 Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
• March 9 - Opioid Meeting with staff and parents to discuss a startup program to assist those that are
in need of help from opioid addiction. The Village is preparing a state of the art program and is
looking for the community to come together to assist in combating this major problem. We hope to
unveil a program in April and want to address this problem head on to make a difference.
(Audience applauded)
PRESENTATION: COMMUNITY CHARACTER COALITION YOUTH CELEBRATION
Mayor Johnson asked representatives from the Community Character Coalition (CCC), Trustee Pat
Feichter, Betsy Boswell and Birdie Bisceglie, to join him at the podium. The CCC has a mission to educate,
recognize and promote volunteerism in the community. The students from each of the following
organizations received a certificate this evening.
1. Stevenson Water Project
2. Robert Frost 1St and 5th Grade Buddies
3. Pop Tab Collection - Byrd School
4. Socktober- Byrd School
S. Craft Kits for Hospitalized Kids
6. Earthquake Relief- Clothing Drive for Catholic Charities
7. Girl Scout Troop 55191 - Christus Victor PADS Program
8. Elk Grove Leo Club - Pet Food Drive for Almost Home Foundation
9. Estudiantes Unidos - Grove Junior High - Oasis Camp
10. Hurricane Relief- Grove Junior High - Jog-A-Thon to Raise Funds for Red Cross
11. Grove WE Day Service Club - Grove Junior High - Walk for Water Campaign to Raise Funds for Kenya
12.After Mass Youth Group - St. Julian - Raised Funds and Volunteered in the Community as well as
participate in the Catholic Heartwork Camp to assist residents in different communities that may
need assistance with household chores.
The CCC thanked the Mayor and Board of Trustees for allowing this event to be held annually. This is a
great event for the community. The Mayor thanked the CCC for all of their efforts coordinating the event.
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Mayor Johnson brought the attention to Dr. Homann in the audience in relation to community service.
Dr. Homann has a traveling dentistry program that will allow him to bring dentistry services to homes of
patients that are unable to get to his office.
TRUSTEE REPORTS:
Trustee Prochno -The VFW will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day dinner on Saturday, March 17, from 4:30
PM to 8:30 PM. The price is $13.50 for adults and $5.95 for children ages 10 and under. The menu is
corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, Irish soda and rye breads, dessert and coffee. There will be
two Beatings at 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Please call Lorraine at 847-437-3383 to make a reservation.
The Elk Grove Lioness Club is offering two $1,000 scholarship awards through the Betty Erickson
Memorial Scholarship Program. The scholarships are in memory of Betty Erickson, a longtime member of
the Lioness Club who passed away in 2013. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize high school
seniors for their outstanding leadership, community participation and service to the community.
Applicants must be a resident of Elk Grove Village, a high school senior attending a college, university or
trade school in the fall, proof of service to their school and community, and demonstrate positive
leadership qualities. Applications are available at Elk Grove High School, Conant High School and St.
Viator or call the Village Hall and we will get you an application. Applications are due April 1 and the
winners will be notified by May 1.
Met with the Cub Scout Pack at Queen of the Rosary on Monday, March 12th for a discussion on energy
and how recycling can create energy to save the environment.
Trustee Feichter- Meet Chicago Northwest will be hosting a retreat next month for their board
members and members of the community to discuss goals and plans for the next three years.
The Woodfield shopping center will be opening four new restaurants near Sears within the next week.
Trustee Czarnik-The Volunteer Dinner was a very nice event last Thursday, March 8. This dinner is a
nice way for the Village to thank all those that help by volunteering and giving their time.
The Frank J. Czarnik Memorial Scholarship Applications are available at Elk Grove, Conant and St.Viator
High Schools, the village website and also at czarnikgolf.com. There are six (6) $1,000 awards available
for graduating Elk Grove Village residents looking to continue their education. Applications are due
April 13.
Save the date and plan to attend the Frank J. Czarnik Annual Golf Outing on Friday,August 17, 2018 at
1:00 PM with a shotgun start. This activity raises the funds for the memorial scholarships.
Trustee Petri -The Ambassador program visited the Hudson Company on Higgins Road on March 5th
which handles concessions for O'Hare and Midway airports. On March 12th we visited Stone Link which is
a granite company that specializes in products from Brazil. There was also a meeting at the Bensenville
Police Station on March 121h for a meeting on the I-390 Tollway. Elk Grove will host a tollway meeting on
June 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Trustee Lissner- Stone Link just moved into Elk Grove Village this month.
Trustee Franke - The Citizens Fire Academy is now full. It is highly recommended to sign up for the
classes when they are available to give you an opportunity to see how the Fire and Police Departments
work.
5.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the
February 28, 2018 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$2,118,766.48.
Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the March 13, 2018 Accounts Payable
Warrant in the amount of$1,490,647.91.
Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Authorization of a request from the Elk Grove Park District to waive permit fees in the amount of
$1,865.00 for construction of a concrete skate park at Audubon Park, 300 E. Elk Grove Boulevard.
b. Authorization to award a professional services contract to Johnny Rockets Fireworks Display
Corporation of Chicago, IL to design and produce fireworks displays in an amount not to exceed
$62,000.
c. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Rebechini Studios, Inc. of Elk Grove Village,
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IL to manufacture a LED illuminated sign in the amount of$74,072 from the Business Leaders Fund.
d. Authorization to award a contract for furnishing Hot-Mix Asphalt Materials with Plote Construction
Inc. of Hoffman Estates, IL for the 2018 MFT Hot-Mix Asphalt Material Purchase Contract in the
amount of$74,370 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (MFT) and the Water& Sewer Fund.
e. Authorization to award a professional service contract with Rai Concrete, Inc. of West Chicago, IL, for
the 2018 Village-Wide Concrete Replacement Program in the amount not to exceed $257,637.50.
f. Authorization of the following:
• To award a construction contract to DuPage Topsoil, Inc. of West Chicago, IL for excavation work
as part of the Meacham Fire Station reconstruction in the amount of$269,000 from the Capital
Projects Fund; and
• To award a construction contract to L.J. Morse Construction Company of Aurora, IL for metal studs
and drywall work as part of the Meacham Fire Station reconstruction in the amount of$203,906
from the Capital Projects Fund.
g. Authorization to award a professional service contract with Civiltech Engineering of Itasca, IL to
provide the necessary construction engineering services for various infrastructure improvements
throughout the Village for the 2018 construction season in the amount of$398,472 from the
Water/Sewer and BLF Fund.
h. Authorization to award a professional services contract to Gary R. Weber Associates, Inc. of Wheaton,
IL for the design, engineering, and construction oversight for the Arlington Heights Road gateway
feature in an amount not to exceed $56,686 from the Business Leaders Fund.
i. Authorization to concur with prior authorization of a request from ML Realty Partners for sign
variations located at 2250 Lively Boulevard.
j. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3544 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7E-
6:A OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE PERTAINING
TO USES PROHIBITED IN I-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS."
k. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3545 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION
OF SECTION 3-7:1)(3) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
SIX FOOT (6) HIGH WOOD FENCE EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN FEET (15')
BEYOND A LINE EXTENDED FROM THE NEAREST FRONT CORNER OF THE PRINCIPAL
BUILDING LOCATED ON AN ADJACENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1528 IDAHO PLACE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE."
1. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3546 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL
LOCATION PARKING PLAN FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1520 PRATT BOULEVARD AND
1505 PRATT BOULEVARD (BLUE WATER BUILDERS) IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS."
m. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3547 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
VEHICLE LICENSES OF TITLE 6 OF THE VILLAGE CODE BY THE ELIMINATION OF
RESIDENTIAL VEHICLE STICKERS."
n. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 13-18 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF RECEIPT STIPULATING THE TERMS OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR AN APPLICATION SEEKING A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 15, 2006 FOR CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 1201 PRATT BOULEVARD."
o. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 14-18 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF RECEIPT STIPULATING THE TERMS OF AN
AGREEMENT FOR AN APPLICATION SEEKING A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 15, 2006 FOR CERTAIN REAL
ESTATE LOCATED AT 2100 LANDMEIER ROAD."
Mayor asked if the Village Board had any questions or if anyone would like to address the Village Board
on the Consent Agenda items tonight. See none.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a. through o.
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Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED - Unanimous Approval (6-0)
7. REGULAR AGENDA- There are no items under Regular Agenda.
8. PLAN COMMISSION -Village Manager Rummel -
The Village had asked the Plan Commission to consider a resubdivision of the property at 600 Landmeier
which is the existing Public Works facility. The Village is building a new Public Works facility on Devon
avenue and our intentions are to transfer the existing property of the Public Works facility over to Elk
Grove Township. In order to do that we need to resubdivide the property to remove the existing cellular
tower from the Public Works administrative office and garage area. The Plan Commission considered the
request and recommends that the Village Board move ahead with the resubdivision. If it is approved this
evening, it is recommended to place a resolution on the next agenda effectuating the resubdivision on
that property. Mayor Johnson asked if the Village Board had any questions for the Assistant Village
Manager prior to voting. Hear none.
Motion to direct the Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for a Resubdivision at 600
Landmeier.
Moved by Trustee Lissner Seconded by Trustee Feichter
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED - Unanimous Approval (6-0)
The Village is currently working with the county to finalize documents and have the transfer of the
property on Landmeier and the property on Chelmsford done simultaneously the same day. The goal is
before the middle of May or sooner.
9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Rummel - There are no items under the Zoning Board
of Appeals for discussion this evening.
10.YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke- There are four (4) $1,000 Youth Committee Scholarships
available this year. Two are provided from the Elk Grove Parks Foundation and two are provided from
the Village of Elk Grove. Information can be found in the high school career centers,the Elk Grove Park
District and Village of Elk Grove websites. The deadline is May 4, 2018 and the winners will be notified
after May 26, 2018.
11. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM - Trustee Petri - The GOA Business Expo will be on Thursday, March 15,
from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Avalon Banquets. On Friday, March 16, at 10:00 a.m. the group will meet on
at LuxRejie on Devon Avenue. This company makes crystal chandeliers.
12. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE -Trustee Lissner- There was a meeting on March 6 with Comcast
to discuss new technologies such as 4k television. There is a box coming out but your television has to be
4k compatible to offer an ultra-high definition viewing.
13. HEALTH &COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Czarnik-A Caring Place is a respite program available
from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday,Wednesday and Thursday at Christus Victor Church. This is a
socialization program for adults that is organized and supervised by trained and caring staff. Please call
847-437-2666 x24 for more information.
The next Blood Drive is scheduled for April 21 at the Village Hall.
14. INFORMATION COMMITTEE -Trustee Lissner- On Wednesday, March 21, Enclave will have two
presentations. There is a link on the Village website that will take you directly to the Enclave website for
more information and to register.
15. RECYCLING &WASTE COMMITTEE -Trustee Feichter- There are 27 suburbs that are part of Solid
Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC). Trustee Feichter listed the number of pounds of
recycled products that were collected in the area.
16. PARADE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik- The Hometown Parade will be on Saturday,June 16, at
2:00 PM. The theme will be Music Through the Ages. This year the Elk Grove Food Pantry will be
collecting canned food donations that day. The Grand Marshal is Kitty Weiner who will lead the parade.
Kitty is an active member of the Rotary Club and the Community Character Coalition and was
instrumental in raising the money for the VFW elevator-building fund. A special thank you to the
sponsors: A& H Plumbing and Heating, Cross Town Electric, Grove Memorial Chapel, RoccoVino's Italian
Restaurant, Rohlig USA LLC, and the Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village.
17. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke - The Village is looking for summer help with seasonal
employees. This program runs for 10 weeks and applications are available on the Village website under
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the Jobs section.
18.JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE - Trustee Prochno - No Report.
19. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik- The March newsletter will have
information on the 2018 Street Maintenance Program with a list of residential and business streets that
will be resurfaced.
20.AIRPORT UPDATE - Mayor Johnson - No report.
21. MID-SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson -
The concert lineup is as follows:
• July 4 - Big&Rich - Rotary Green (near Elk Grove High School) followed by fireworks;
• July 10 - Richard Marx- Village Green (near the Clock Tower);
• July 17 - "Two for Tuesday" Sister Sledge and Village People - Village Green;
• July 24 - Dionne Warwick- Village Green; and
• July 31 - Bret Michaels - Village Green.
22. SPECIAL EVENTS - Mayor Johnson - The next event will be the Memorial Day Ceremony at the
Pavilion at 10:45 AM.
23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson - No Report.
24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER- No Report.
25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK- There have been 617 people that have utilized the Elk Grove
Village Early Voting site. The hours are posted on the website and will continue through Monday, March
19, 2018. The polling places will open at 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 for election day.
26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - There were no items under Unfinished Business.
27. NEW BUSINESS - No items for New Business.
28. PUBLIC COMMENT - 8:35 PM - Mayor Johnson asked if anyone would like to address the Village
Board this evening. Dr. Brian Homann stepped up to the podium and thanked Mayor Johnson for
mentioning his traveling dentistry service. His service is set up to travel to hospice centers or nursing
homes in the area to assist those patients that are unable to drive to his office.
Dr. Homann had some suggestions to have a larger recycling bin for boxes to be recycled properly as
opposed to placing boxes on the street next to the trash can. The Village will recap the recycling tips in a
newsletter to assist with recyclables.
Mayor Johnson noted that the Village Board will continue the Executive Session upstairs after the board
meeting.
29.ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 8:42PM.
Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None.
MOTION CARRIED
Loretta M. Murphy,Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
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