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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/23/2007 - RES. 54-07 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREE. 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 OCTOBER 23, 2007 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:20 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 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on October 9, 2007 as submitted and dispense with the reading. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Sister City - Mayor Johnson reported on events held in honor of the visiting delegation from our Sister City, Termini Imerese Sicily. It was noted the Vice President of Fiat and medical doctors who toured Alexian Brothers were among the visitors. Off-Track Betting - Mayor Johnson and several Board members attended the October 23, 2007 ribbon cutting ceremony for the Ringside Sports Bar and Restaurant Off-track Betting facility located on the corner of Devon and Tonne Road. Proclamations October 27. 2007 - 17`h Annual Make a Difference Day. November 14-10. 2007— Marine Week Mayor Johnson issued a proclamation proclaiming November 4-10, 2007 as MARINE WEEK in Elk Grove Village. Roy and Georgette Frank and a Marine representative from the Northwest Suburban Marine Detachment based in Arlington Heights were present and accepted the proclamation. The Elk Grove Village Board was thanked for their support and Mrs. Frank presented the Board members with a Marine lapel pin. Mayor Johnson noted fundraising efforts for the "Heart of a Marine Foundation" organization and the Soldier Memorial Fund are on-going projects with proceeds going towards scholarships and assistance to families of men and women serving in the armed services. Mrs. Frank invited the Mayor and Board to attend the Hearts of Valor Ball as their guests on February 16, 2007. Police Canine Unit—Approximately twenty Police Canine handlers and Police dogs from surrounding communities attended the Village Board meeting to pay tribute to Elk Grove Village's Police canine, Sjowy who is 1 1 years old and is retiring after 7 years of service. Sjowy and his handler, Police Officer John Bazukas, have been working as a team since September 2000. Numerous arrests have been made due to the excellent work of both Officer Bazukas and Sjowy. It was noted Officer Bazukas and Sjowy have been the 1 VBM 10-23-07 recipients of 19 medals competing in canine Olympics representing Elk Grove Village. Chief Schmidt mentioned that on October 151h, Sjowy's last day of service, Officer Bazukas and Sjowy*s last official act was to assist in the apprehension of an armed robbery suspect. The Chief presented an exemplary performance award to Officer Bazukas and Sjowy on behalf of the Police Department. Officer Bazukas and SjoNAy were presented with a plaque from their fellow canine officers. Mayor Johnson presented a special plaque to Officer Bazukas and Sjowy in appreciation of their dedicated service to the citizens and Elk Grove Village. Police Officer Bazukas expressed his appreciation and thanked Dr. Stram of the Elk Grove Pet Clinic for the services and care he donates to keep the canines healthy. Sjowy's replacement, a seventeen-month-old Belgian Malinois named Tysen and his handler, Police Officer Steve O'Neill were introduced to the audience. Oath of Office—Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to newly promoted Police Sergeant Andrew R. Jensen and Commander Keith J. Briggs. Fire Union Contract—Mayor Johnson noted the negotiations for the Fire Union Contract had been unique in that the terms decided upon between the Village and the Fire Department personnel were agreed on without the involvement of attorneys. Disagreements were taken into account and worked out so as to be beneficial for the Fire Department personnel, the Village and the community. Fire Union Representatives, Trustee Nancy J. Czarnik and Trustee James P. Petri joined the Mayor and Fire Union to take part in the ceremonious signing of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 54-07 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 2340, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, AFL-CIO,CLC." MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED Firefighter Nathan L. Gac, Lead Negotiator for the Fire Union, extended his appreciation to the Village Board and Fire Chief David Miller for the professional and efficient way in which the negotiations were handled. N. Gac introduced the members of the Union team Lt. Gary Sterzel, Firefighter Howard Hall-President, Firefighter Matthew Bonilla- Secretary and Firefighter John Lodewyck-VicePresident. The Mayor talked about the importance of this partnership noting this was a five (5) year contract, retroactive to May 2007. It was noted Trustee Czarnik and Trustee Petri represented the Village Board during negotiations. Trustee Czarnik mentioned the Sister City Gala culminated the visit from the Termini Imerese delegation. The visit, exchanges, and interaction were a great success. Trustee Prochno thanked all who were involved in the Sister City visits with special mention given to the businesses; schools and Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Trustee Petri talked about the friendships that have been formed with the visiting Sister City delegation and added a business on Pratt and Lively Boulevard has been developed 2 VBM 10-23-07 through this relationship. This is the third visit to Elk Grove and Elk Grove Sister City members may visit them next year. Trustee Feichter reported the Community Character Coalition annual foot rally would take place Friday, October 26, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Community Character Coalition, the Elk Grove Police Department and Elk Grove Park District sponsor the Rally. Students who will participate attend School District 59, 54, and Queen of the Rosary. Activities will be focused on the 6 pillars. Stations will be set up around the Village for children to visit in teams. Lunch will be served following the activities. The Halloween Fest will take place on Friday, October 26, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pavilion. The Character Coalition and Elk Grove Village will sponsor a Silent Auction with proceeds of the auction going to the Fallen Soldier Memorial Fund. The Community Character Coalition will sponsor a "Make a Difference Day" activity called Pack the Pantry on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Food donations and personal items will be accepted at Walgreens and the Jewel Food Store and donated to the Elk Grove Food Pantry. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the October 23. 2007 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$2,094,265.14 MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the October 23. 2007 Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented. A. Elk Grove Park District/Waive Fees—Grant a request to waive permit fees in the amount of$50.00 for the construction of two bocce ball courts at 225 E. Elk Grove Boulevard. B. Northwest Suburban Council of the Boy Scouts of America/Waive fees—Grant a request to hold a Christmas tree sale on a portion of the Mallard Crossing Shopping Center parking lot from November 18 through December 24, 2007, and to waive the nursery fee in the amount of$200.00. C. Living Hope Church. 777 Meacham Road/Waive Fees—Grant a request to waive permit fees in the amount of$80.00 for the electrical upgrade phase of their remodeling project. D. Easement Variation/144 Wildwood Place - Grant a variation from the Village Code, Section 8-1213-1-1 D, "Easements', to permit the construction of a shed which will encroach four feet (4') into the ten-foot (10') public utility easement at 144 Wildwood Place. E. Civiltech Engineering. Itasca. IL - Award a professional service contract for the engineering services for improvements at the Arlington Heights Road intersections with Landmeier Road and Oakton Street in an amount not to exceed $12.587 from the Industrial Commercial Revitalization Fund. F. Uniformity. Inc.. Northbrook. IL - Award a purchase contract to supply uniforms to the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $18,660.00. 3 VBM 10-23-07 G. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) - Accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 2007. H. Busse Road Lighting Improvements—Adopt Resolution No. 55-07 entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING ADDITIONAL FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,300 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING OF THE BUSSE ROAD LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS FROM TOUHY AVENUE TO HOWARD STREET PROJECT NO. M-8003 (819) SECTION NO: 06-00052-00-LT" I. Henry Schein. Melville. NY - Award a purchase contract to Henry Schein to provide the Village 1,000 vials of the influenza vaccine for the 2007-2008 flu season at a cost not to exceed $10,321.00. J. Administrative and Public Safety Complex — Grant a request to increase the Capital Projects Fund to create a $32 million construction budget for the new Administrative and Public Safety Facility. K. Wildfire Harley-Davidson. Villa Park. IL - Award a purchase contract to supply three 2008 Harley Davidson Electra Glide FLHTP, Police Motorcycles to the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $53,229.00; and • increase the General Fund in the amount of $24,000 for receipt of the Illinois Department of Transportation's Seat Belt Enforcement Grant. L. Storino. Ramello & Durkin. Rosemont. IL—Adopt Resolution No. 56-07 entitled; ''A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE LAW OFFICES OF STORINO, RAMELLO & DURKIN CONCERNING REDSPEED LLC TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM." Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L." MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke; Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI item b. —The Water Meter Replacement Program in the Business Park is moving along. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER No Report 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE— CHAIRMAN FRANKE 4 VBM 10-23-07 Old medications and sharps can be dropped of at the Health and Community Services Department during weekday business hours—Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Residents may bring their old cell phones to the Village Hall and the phones will be recycled. Trustee Czarnik mentioned that on October 17 a young man named Liam from Byrd School was mentioned on national TV for a recycling essay he wrote. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO No report 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Trustee Petri commented that Consent Agenda Item 6.E. awarded a professional service contract for engineering services for improvements at the Arlington Heights Road intersections at Landmeier Road and Oakton Street. Consent Agenda Item 6.H. approved additional funds for construction and engineering of the Busse Road lighting improvements from Touhy Avenue to Howard Street. Most of the costs associated with this project have been paid by sources other than the Village. 141 YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO Meeting Schedule—The Youth Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to discuss adoption of families for both Thanksgiving and the Community Service Program. In addition, the Committee will discuss a new event idea for the Spring. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK The next Hometown Parade will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The theme is "Life is a Game''. Trustee Czarnik suggested participating floats and units could include card games, board games and sports for the theme. Meeting Schedule—The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, November 5, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No report 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER No report 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRULISSNER Trustee Lissner noted residents have been experiencing a cable TV problem. The problem is with Comcast TV and should be corrected soon. Trustee Lissner noted that following a service call at his house by the Comcast company to check on a problem related to this situation he lost telephone and internet service. He advised residents to check this before a serviceman leaves their home. b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK 5 VBM 10-23-07 Holiday Baskets - The Holidays are approaching so if residents would like to help someone or a family; they can volunteer to fill a Holiday gift basket. Individuals or groups interested should contact the Health and Community Service Department at 847-357-4120. Flu Clinics- The Department of Health and Community Services and Alexian Brothers Hospital are sponsoring flu clinics during the month of October. The first clinic will be held on Monday, October 29, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sheila Ray Senior Center located at 225 Elk Grove Boulevard. The fee is $20.00. Senior Citizens will be billed directly through Medicare if they bring a copy of the Medicare card. Anyone 19 years of age and above is eligible to receive the influenza shot. The clinics are only open to Elk Grove Village residents. Children 6 months to 18 years of age will be eligible to get a flu shot on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Fox Run Golf Course. Blood Drive—A Community Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. Trustee Czarnik reminded the public that one donation of blood can help save three lives. Spirit Award—The Spirit Award Committee is looking for nominations to acknowledge a persons or groups good deed. Forms are available at Village Hall, the Library, Pavilion and Jarosch Bakery. Current winners are featured on the "Community Spirit Award" show shown after every Village Board and Park Board meeting. Meeting Schedule—The date and time of the next meeting of the Health and Community Services Board will be announced at the November 13, 2007 Village Board meeting. C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON No Report I d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON No Report e. O'HARE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON No Report f. BIKE RACE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON No Report g. ADMINISTRATIVEIPUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION— MAYOR JOHNSON Concrete is still being poured, the steel has been ordered and construction is on time and on budget 19. ORDINANCE, RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS—VILLAGE CLERK None 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board -None 6 vBM 10-23-07 Village Attorney -None 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER No Report 22. NEW BUSINESS None Mavor Johnson announced the opening of the new restaurant named"TOPA Tavern and Grill" which is located in the Torn Center across from LaMagdalena Restaurant. Elk Grove Village Halloween Trick or Treating Hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Trustee Petri noted that Consent Agenda Item 6.A approved a waiver of fees for the Park Districts' construction of two bocce ball courts at 225 E. Elk Grove Boulevard. AUDIENCE— 8:20 p.m. Paul Petzold 1246 Dover Lane commented on the interesting meeting tonight. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner; Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: None MOTION CARRIED Ann I. Walsh Village Clerk Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village I The next Village Board meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees will be held in the Council Chambers of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building on Tuesday November 13, 2007 at 7 :00 p.m. 7 VBM 10-23-07 i