HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/25/2007 - RES. 49-07, ORD 3137, ORD 3138 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 SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:22 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 Ann I. Walsh
A quorum was present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Johnson led the audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
INVOCATION - Reverend Stephen Somogye, Shinnyo-En America, delivered the
invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on September 11, 2007
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
Proclamation—Mayor Johnson proclaimed October 7 through October 13, 2007 as "Fire
Prevention Week.-
Police/Fire Open House—The annual open house event will take place at the Oakton Fire
Station on Sunday, October 7, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Elk Grove High School Homecomingevents vents—The homecoming parade will be held on
Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Pep Rally and bonfire
ceremony. The coronation of the Homecoming King and Queen and their Court will take
place in the high school gym on Friday at 2:30 p.m. The football game will take place on
Friday evening and will include a fireworks display at approximately 9:30 p.m.
O'Hare Update - Mayor Johnson informed the audience of the decision made by the 7`h
Circuit Court regarding the cemetery located near O'Hare and the displacement of graves
as part of the expansion plan for the airport. The Court ruled that religious issues did not
take precedence in the matter and Chicago would not be violating the law by removing
the graves. Mayor Johnson expressed disappointment in that decision and stated the
ruling would be appealed. The Mayor said this case would end up in the Supreme Court.
The Washington D.C. case is still pending.
Oaths of Office— Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Larry A. Dohrer
appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, with a term ending April 30, 2012. Mr.
Dohrer thanked the Mayor and Board for affording him the opportunity to serve the
community. L. Dohrer extended his appreciation and gratitude to the Elk Grove Fire
Department paramedics who had saved his life many years ago. Mayor Johnson related
that Larry Dohrer and former State Representative Wojcik were instrumental in providing
the defibrillators throughout Elk Grove Village.
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Police Chief Stephen Schmidt joined the Mayor at the podium to introduce the new
officers. Mayor Johnson administered the Oaths of Office to newly appointed Police
Officers Kristina R. Dredge, Jason A. Gottwald and Efren Pelayo, Jr.
The Officers had recently completed their training at the Police Academy.
Trustee Feichter reported that the Community Character Coalition would be sponsoring a
letter writing campaign through September 30, 2007. Residents and students were
encouraged to write letters to American servicemen to say thank you for the sacrifices
they are making to protect our Country. Letters can be dropped off in boxes located
throughout the Village. The letters will be delivered to the troops by Veterans Day,
November 11, 2007.
Trustee Feichter reported he and Economic Development Coordinator Nancy Carlson,
attended the Greater Woodfield Association meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2007.
Discussion at the meeting included news of the grand opening in Hoffman Estates of a
retail store named Cabela's. It is expected this business would draw 4 million customers
each year and bring people into the entire Woodfield area. Trustee Feichter mentioned,
although there has been a delay in the funding promised to the Association, they still
anticipate they would receive funds in the amount of$70,000 to donate to the bike race.
Trustee Petri reported thirty-one delegates from Elk Grove's Sister City, Termini Imerese
in Sicily, would visit Elk Grove in October. A dinner dance would be held in their honor
on Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Avalon Banquets.
Trustee Franke reported many residents have approached him to say thank you to the
Village and Village departments for clean up efforts following the August rain and
windstorm.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT .
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 25, 2007
Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of 5629,862.03.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved and seconded that the Consent Agenda of the September 25, 2007
Regular Village Board Meeting be approved as presented.
A. Prince of Peace Church. 1400 S. Arlington Heights Road/Waive Fees— Grant a
request to waive Business License Fees for their annual Pumpkin Patch from
September 28, 2007 until October -3)1, 2007 in the amount of$100; and
• Waive a temporary food caterer's license and a one-day carnival license for
Pumpkin Fest to be held on September 29, 2007 in the amount of$200.
B. Alexian Brothers Medical Center. 800 Biesterfield Road/Waive Fees—Grant a
request to waive permit fees for their audio-visual system project for the new
chapel in the amount of$408.00.
C. Visual Edge. Arlington Heights. IL - Award a professional service contract for
the revision, design, updating, and printing of the Shop Elk Grove booklet for a
cost not to exceed $20,000 to be paid from the ICRC Fund.
D. Peters & Associates of Oak Brook Terrace. IL - Award a service contract for the
professional services required to migrate our existing Novell Netware and e-mail
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infrastructure to Microsoft Windows Active Directory and Exchange Server in
an amount not to exceed $69.500.00.
E. Class 6B Status/695 Touhy Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 49-07 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 26-07, ADOPTED APRIL 24,
2007; DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS
PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 16, 2006 FOR
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 695 TOUHY AVENUE, ELK
GROVE VILLAGE. ILLINOIS."
F. Hotel/Motel Use Tax - Adopt Ordinance No. 3137 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION -3-2-6 HOTEL/MOTEL USE TAX OF THE VILLAGE
CODE BY INCREASING THE RATE OF HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FROM FIVE
(5%) TO SIX (6%) PERCENT."
G. Fence Variation/872 Maple Lane—Adopt Ordinance No. 3138 entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-7:D.3 OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE
WHICH WOULD EXTEND APPROXIMATELY TWENTY-SEVEN (27) FEET
BEYOND THE LINE EXTENDED FROM THE NEAREST FRONT CORNER
OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING LOCATED ON THE ADJACENT SINGLE-
FAMILY LOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 872 MAPLE LANE, ELK
GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS (BOYES)."
H. Police Department/Motorcycles—Authorization to reject all bids associated with
the replacement of three (3) Police Department motorcycles.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H."
MOVED: Trustee Czarmk SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA
General Obligation Bonds - Mayor Johnson reported the Village received a 4.5% interest
rate for issuance of$30 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007 to be used to
meet part of the estimated cost of the Administration & Public Safety Building
improvement.
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3139 entitled "ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF $30,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES
2007, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS."
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MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
(Mayor Johnson noted the excellent rate received was a result of the Village's good bond
rating. There were 10 bids received via Internet. The Village Manager, the Director of
Finance, and staff were thanked for their efforts.)
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Johnson deviated from the agenda to report on item g., under Reports of Other
Boards, Commissions & Committees.
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g. Administrative/Public Safety Complex Construction - The Mayor reported on the
construction progress of the new facility and stated that the concrete walls and foundation
should be completed by November. The delivery of the steel is expected in January or
February. The work is progressing on schedule and on budget. The Mayor, Village
Manager, Deputy Village Manager and Chief Schmidt have begun the interior design
plans.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI
No report
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER
No report
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER
No report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE —CHAIRMAN FRANKE
SWANCC - Trustee Franke reported he had attended the Solid Waste Agency of
Northern Cook County's informational meeting with the Health and Community Services
Director today (September 25, 2007). The 2008 recycling programs were discussed and
would be reported on at a future Village Board meeting.
A reminder was given that SWANCC and Motorola would be hosting an electronic
recycling event on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the
Motorola facility located on Algonquin Road in Schaumburg.
Trustee Franke reported Elk Grove Village would soon coordinate the collection and
recycling of florescent light bulbs. The location of the collection containers would be
announced at a later date.
Trustee Petri added Elk Grove has made a lot of progress with SWANCC and would
experience an excess of$46,000 in cost savings. They have adopted a number of items to
reduce costs. They have a buyer for all three balers and costs have been significantly
reduced through the actions taken.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO
Citizens Fire Academy—Trustee Prochno reported on her attendance of the 7`h Citizens'
Fire Academy. The last session will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2007.
Oktoberfest—The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Oktoberfest
event on Friday, September 28, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Queen of the
Rosary Church parking lot. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10.00 at the
Village Hall or $15.00 at the door.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION
TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI
Trustee Petri reported Item 6.C. on the Consent Agenda awarded a contract for the new
"Shop Elk Grove" booklet that would be distributed this fall.
item d. Lively Blvd—Touhy to Devon—This project is moving along and should be j
completed in November 2007.
item b. Improvements to Industrial Well Sites—This project has been completed. Trustee
Petri requested removal of this item from the ICRC agenda.
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Trustee Petri requested the addition of two new items to the ICRC agenda for intersection
improvements at (1) Landmeier and Arlington Heights Road and (2) Oakton and
Arlington Heights Road.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO
The Elk Grove Park District met with the Youth Committee and Elk Grove Police
Department on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 to discuss prior activities they have
sponsored and think about new ideas for the future. It was decided the annual June
Splash Party would be replaced with a family outdoor movie night and game tournament.
Trustee Feichter was in attendance and suggested a one-day trip to Springfield be planned
to acquaint our youth with how government works in Springfield. The Park District will
continue to sponsor youth dances throughout the year and have six planned for this year.
The Youth Committee will investigate other activities.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK
2008 Parade—The next Hometown Parade has been scheduled to take place on Saturday,
June 14, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. The theme is "Life is a Game." Trustee Czarnik related
several suggested board games and sports that could be considered for parade units.
Meeting Schedule—The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, October 1,
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
ZBA Docket 07- 6 The Village Manager reported on a recommendation from the Zoning
Board of Appeals with regards to public hearing ZBA Docket 07-6 and the petition
submitted by Willie Washer Manufacturing Corporation for a variation to permit the
construction of a structure that would join two existing buildings at 2101 and 2001
Greenleaf Avenue and encroach into the ten foot (10') required side yard setback. The
Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended Do Grant.
Trustee Czarnik made an inquiry regarding the location of the structure.
The Mayor noted the petitioners were in attendance and thanked them for reinvesting in
our community.
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Motion to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals to
direct the attorney to prepare an Ordinance granting a variation to the Zoning
Ordinance to Willie Washer Manufacturing Corporation as approved by the
Zoning Board of Appeals and noted above.
MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Voice Vote
MOTION CARRIED
The petitioners were advised they were free to obtain the necessary permits and begin working
on the project. It would not be necessary for them to attend the formal approval of the ordinance.
18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER
Trustee Lissner announced the addition of C-Span 3 to the Comcast Cable line up
would be delayed from the anticipated September date to October 16, 2007.
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In addition; a memorandum was received today explaining that Comcast had
made several improvements to the cable system during the past year and as a
result there would be a rate increase of 3.9% on the November billing statements.
Mayor Johnson noted by next year at this time an AT&T cable service option would be
available.
b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK
Farmer's Market - The last Farmer's Market of the season will take place on
Wednesday; September 26, 2007 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Master
Gardener Program of the University of Illinois Extension Service will participate
from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. For information and a description of the vendors,
residents were instructed to go to the website
NA,w�,.elkfzroveparks.org/farmersmarket.asp.
Spirit Award—The Elk Grove Spirit Award Committee is always looking for
nominations. Forms are available at the Village Hall, Library, Pavilion and
Jarosch Bakery.
Residents can watch the "Community Spirit Award" show after every Village
Board and Park Board meeting to see the current award recipients: Sarah Moskol;
Jessica Mueller; Pat Egan; and Maggie Chapadjiev.
Meeting Schedule—The next meeting of the Board of Health and Community
Services will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower
level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building.
The Mayor and Trustee Czarnik discussed a $75,000 State Grant which is being
made available to help fund advertising costs for the Farmer's Market. It was
determined application for the State Grant would be pursued.
C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON
No Report
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d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON
No report
e. O'HARE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON
This report was discussed earlier.
f. BIKE RACE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON
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Information on next year's race is forthcoming.
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g. ADMINISTRATIVEIPUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION—
MAYOR JOHNSON
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This report was discussed earlier in the meeting.
h. AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
MAYOR JOHNSON
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Amend Code - Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3140 entitled. "AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 OF CHAPTER 3, GENERAL
TRAFFIC PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW
SECTION 6-3-11 AUTHORIZING AN AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM (RED LIGHT CAMERAS)."
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
RedSpeed Illinois LLC Agreement- Motion to adopt Resolution No 50-07
entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE
CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN REDSPEED
ILLINOIS, LLC AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR A
TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM."
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
IDOT - Motion to adopt Resolution 51-07 entitled "A RESOLUTION
AGREEING TO INDEMNIFY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR PHOTO
ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT ATTACHED TO IDOT FACILITIES."
MOVED: Trustee Feichter Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
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The Mayor thanked Michael Lebert, Sales Representative for RedSpeed Illinois
LLC. It was noted the installation of the red light cameras at various intersections
in the Village would monitor traffic violations and help make it safer for people
using the streets in Elk Grove Village.
19. ORDINANCE, RESOLUTIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS—VILLAGE CLERK
None
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board -None
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Village Attorney—
Two Ordinances were prepared by the Village Attorney for an increase of the hotel/motel
tax and to grant a fence variation at 872 Maple Lane and were adopted by the Board
under tonight's Consent Agenda.
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER
No report
22. NEW BUSINESS
None
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AUDIENCE 8:09 p.m.
No Response
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
Ann I. Walsh
Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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The next Village Board meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday
October 9, 2007 at 7 :00 p.m.
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