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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/13/1999 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT 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 JULY 13, 1999 Village President Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 8 : 05 p.m. 1 . ROLL CALL: Present: President: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Bart K. Dill, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: Trustee Nancy J. Czarnik Also Present: Village Manager, Gary E. Parrin, Village Attorney, George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk, Ann I . Walsh A quorum was present. 2 . INVOCATION Reverend Thaddeus Czarnecki, Deacon, Queen of the Rosary Parish, delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 22, 1999 as submitted. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Dill VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4 . REPORT OF THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Fireworks Display - The Lions Club was congratulated and thanked for the best 4 ° of July fireworks display the Village has ever had. Appreciation was also extended to the residents of the Village for the $15, 000 donation given to the Lions by the Village for the fireworks. Millennium Fireworks - A fireworks display has been planned as part of the Millennium Celebration next year. Village water bills have included an option to the residents to donate towards the cost of this display resulting in donations amounting to $612 .00 in the month of May and approximately $1700. 00 in June. Boy Scouts - President Johnson introduced Mike Jacobs and Stuart Schmidt, Troop 495, who are earning their communication Merit Badge and Citizenship in the Community Badge. Police Department - The Oath of Office was administered to Police Officer Sheara Bernstein upon her completion of the Police Academy training. i I Governor' s Home Town Award - The Village has been awarded the Governor' s Home Town Award for 1999 for its excellence through volunteerism, in particular, the statuary in the Town Center. The statues were not purchased with taxpayers' money, but were bought and donated by some of the original businesses involved in the development of the Village, such as Centex, Bennett Kahnweiler, and Hamilton Partners. Funds were raised through shopping days at Dominicks and the Jewel by the youth of the Village for the purchase of the "Bookin It" statue between the Library and Greenway. In addition, the Village on the Green Camelot celebration contributed towards funding. The State recognized how beautiful the Town Center and the Village Green are while visiting the Village last Spring and were impressed with the j Village' s presentation and the unique way of giving back I 1 7-13-99 I • something to the Community. The Assistant Village Manager, on behalf of the Village President, accepted the award in Springfield. President Johnson displayed a sign to be placed on Biesterfield Road and a plaque that will be located in the Village Hall . The President stated the Village should be very proud of the way they all worked together and the recognition bestowed by the State. 1999 Hometown Parade Awards: Steve Santowski, Chairman of the Parade Committee, assisted in recognizing the 3rd place winners and the presentation of plaques to the 1St and 2nd place winners: Community Organization - Youth 3rd Place - Jesse White Tumbling 2nd place - Dena Marie' s School of Dance 1St Place - Elk Grove Park District Pom Poms Community Organization - Adult 3rd Place - Kim' s Martial Arts Academy 2nd Place - Knights of Columbus Donation - Bernard Santowski accepted the 2nd place award on behalf of the Knights of Columbus and presented a check to the Village to be donated to the Police Department' s DARE Program. 1St Place - Elk Grove Historical Society Commercial Float 3rd Place - Daily Herald, Elk Grove Spirit Awards Winners & Committee 2nd Place - Jewel Shopping Cart l's Place - Illinois Federation Right to Life Amateur Float 3rd Place - Elk Grove Baptist Church 2nd Place - Elk Grove Garden Club 1St Place - Elk Grove Village Youth Commission Honorable Mentions : Cub Scout Troop 293 Over 50 Sport Club President Johnson mentioned that the donations and volunteer time provided by people and businesses in the area contributed to the success of the parade and commended all those involved. Music 3rd Place - Van Moody Eagles 2nd place - Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society 1St Place - Elk Grove High School Marching Band Steve Santowski, Chairman of the Parade Committee, reported a survey I has been sent to this year' s parade participants seeking feedback on i the possibility of a "night parade" to be held next year in conjunction with the Rotaryfest and the Saturday night fireworks display. The Public Works and Police Departments were praised for their outstanding job as were the volunteers, the Parade Commission and the participation of the whole Village. i President Johnson expressed appreciation to Mr. Santowski for his efforts and involvement in this year' s parade. i 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the July 13, j 1999 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,052,660.07 . 2 7-13-99 MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Coastal Environmental Systems, Seattle, WA -Waive the formal bidding process; and Award a sole source contract to furnish and deliver one Weatherpak-400 TRX Portable Weather Station in a total contract amount not to exceed $12, 032 from the Fire Insurance Fund. B. Air One Equipment, Schaumburg, IL - Waive the formal bidding process; and Award a purchase contract to furnish and deliver four (4) air masks with one-hour air cylinders manufactured by Mine Safety Appliance, Inc. in a total contract amount not to exceed $13, 268. C. Illinois Communications Sales, Inc. , Chicago, IL - Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to furnish and deliver twenty four (24) Motorola Maratrac Mobile Radios in a total contract amount not to exceed $21, 096. D. Hoskins Chevrolet, Elk Grove Village, IL - Award a purchase contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to furnish and deliver one (1) 2000 one-ton dump truck, 2-door cab, with snowplow and one (1) 2000 one-ton dump truck, 4- door cab, with snowplow in an amount not to exceed $77, 665. 00, including a trade-in of a 1988 F-350 one-ton dump truck, less snowplow; and Approve a budget transfer of $10, 200 for these purchases. E. Triggi Construction Inc. , West Chicago, IL - Approve the Balancing Change Order for the 1998 Sidewalk Improvement Project (Rohlwing Road and Tonne Road) with a net decrease of $560 . 30 for a total project cost of $21, 397 .25; and Approve a Final Pay Estimate in the amount of $2, 139 . 73 . i F. Martam Construction, Inc. , Elgin, IL - Approve the Balancing Change Order for the 1998 Drainage Improvement Project with a net decrease of $44 . 00 for a total project cost of $162, 090. 80; and Approve a Final Pay Estimate in the amount of $4, 862 . 72 . G. Fire Training Facility (Oakton Street) - Increase the Capital Projects Fund budget by $450, 000; and Award contracts to the following lowest responsive and responsible bidders for total contract amounts not to exceed the following: Fisher Commercial Construction Co. $420,000 i Corkill Electric $ 46,000 Bartlett Heating & Air Conditioning $ 14,929 Bert C. Young & Sons, Inc. $ 54,710 C. L. Douchette $ 7,750 For the construction of the Fire Training Facility. 3 7-13-99 H. Amend Building Activity Code - Adopt Ordinance No. 2705 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, IN THEIR ENTIRETY, TITLE 8, CHAPTERS, 3D, 3E AND 3F OF THE BUILDING ACTIVITY CODE OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H. " MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 7 . REGULAR AGENDA None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8 . CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FEICHTER Oakton Street Fire Station - Drywall has been installed and work is being done on the heating system. The Fire Department plans occupying the facility by Labor Day. A Dedication Ceremony will by planned at that time. Fire Training Facility - Funds for the building of this facility to be located behind the new fire station were approved this evening under the Consent Agenda. The facility will be state of the art and will be used by Fire Departments in all surrounding suburbs as a training facility. The completion date is somewhere between six to nine months . Undergrounding of Electrical Lines - Most of the work has been completed except they are now in the process of connecting the new and disconnecting the old cables. Hopefully, Commonwealth Edison will be finished by the end of the summer. Arlington Heights Road-Guardrail - It is anticipated by the middle of July the County will have the guardrail up. Meeting Schedule - There will be a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee on Monday, July 26, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. to be held at the Public Works facility on Landmeier for the purpose of touring and inspecting the conditions of the public works building. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING 6 ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge - This bill has been on the Governor' s desk since June 21" for signature. The Governor has 60 business days in which to sign a bill . Adult Use Zoning Ordinance - The Committee met with the Village Attorney and the Plan Commission on July 7, 1999. The proposed ordinance, with some minor exceptions, was accepted. A report from the Committee is forthcoming. Biesterfield Corridor Signage Restrictions - A report from the Engineering Department with more cost information should be submitted soon. Housing Appearance Ordinance - The Committee is waiting for the results of a survey from the NWMC to member communities . A meeting will be called sometime in August. The meeting will be announced in enough time to get input from the residents as well . 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI Wellness Program - All the results of the survey have been tabulated by Alexian Brothers. The Committee will be meeting 4 7-13-99 • . with the Health Department and Human Resources either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Meeting Schedule - A meeting will be held on. Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 9: 00 a.m. to review the revised Personnel Rules and Regulations . Executive Session - Motion to meet in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel on Tuesday July 20, Wednesday July 21, Thursday July 22, and Friday July 23, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chernick Conference Room. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill, Feichter ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 11 . RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN CZARNIK No report President Johnson reported the President, Village Manager and Assistant Village Manager, on behalf of the Village, will attend a monthly meeting tomorrow night of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County at Oakton Community College. 12 . INFORMATION COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN DILL Meeting Schedule: A meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 1999 at 7 :00 p.m. with staff to review the remaining items on the Committee agenda. 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI Meeting Schedule: The next meeting will be on Thursday, August 5, 1999 at 5: 30 p.m. to discuss signs and plans for Lively Boulevard from Devon to Thorndale, and Nicholas to Pratt Boulevards for landscaping signage and light plans in those areas. 14 . YOUTH COMMISSION - TRUSTEE PROCHNO There are two openings on the Youth Commission for a student representative from Mead Junior High and one from Queen of the Rosary School . Anyone interested can call or pick up an application at Village Hall . 15. PARADE COMMISSION - TRUSTEE CZARNIK In the absence of Trustee Czarnik the Parade Commission report was given by Mr. Santowski following the parade awards presentation. 16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER No report 17 . ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER ZBA Docket 99-4 The petitioner Joyce Krajecki of 1149 S. Glenn Trail was present at the meeting. There being no questions from the Board a motion was declared. 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 permit a 3 foot variance on the side yard in order to construct a detached garage. 5 7-13-99 MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Lissner VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED The President, with no objections from the Board, authorized permission for the petitioner to begin the permit process before the next Village Board meeting. 18 . REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER Meeting Schedule - A meeting will is scheduled tomorrow, July 14, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. at the Channel 6 Studio to discuss Channel 6 and new remote cameras in the Village Board Council Chambers . b. COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD - TRUSTEE CZARNIK No Report C. LIQUOR COMMISSION - PRESIDENT JOHNSON No Report d. MILLENNIUM - PRESIDENT JOHNSON Meeting Schedule - A Millennium Committee meeting was held on Monday, July 12, 1999. Application has been made to Washington D.C. to be officially recognized as a "Millennium City. " A calendar of events is being lined up which will include a dinner on February 5 at Avalon Banquets. Reservations will be accepted in October. In addition, the Committee is working with the Historical Society, the students and youth of the Village on different projects, the Lions Club for 4th of July fireworks, and the Rotary Club at Rotaryfest. The Millennium will be a whole year celebration with a number of events going on throughout the year. A formal calendar will be available in September of this year. 19. Ordinances, Resolutions and Communications - Village Clerk No Report 20 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS No Report 21 . REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER Blood Drive - A Blood Drive is scheduled on Thursday, July 22, 1999 at the Village Hall. The residents are encouraged to participate and donate blood. Walk-ins are welcome . Police Department - Motion to concur with the Village Manager' s previous authorization to send 5 new Police recruits to the Police Academy starting on July 12, 1999 in the amount of $12, 656.00 MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustee Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Dill, Feichter ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 22 . NEW BUSINESS None 6 7-13-99 AUDIENCE - 8 :50 p.m. . Selouka Hassan, 1465 William Clifford Lane expressed concerns over airplane noise and kerosene being dumped on homes by airplanes flying overhead. The President agreed conditions now exist due to the reconfiguration of some runways at O' Hare and stressed the need to call the O' Hare hotline to register noise complaints . The Board recognizes the problem and will continue their efforts to fight. Bob DiDomenico, 578 Jersey Lane applauded the Village' s concerns with respect to the appearance of property in the Village, in particular, landscaping and structures. It was noted that an article featured in the Herald addressed the Village program. Mr. DiDomenico offered his support and assistance with the project. An invitation to attend a JPZ Committee meeting for further information was extended by President Johnson. The subject of parkway damage by Commonwealth Edison was discussed and Staff was requested to contact Commonwealth Edison for follow-up. The "No Parking" signage is missing at a park located on Gibson. The Police Department will be advised of this matter. i Executive Session - Motion to meet in Executive Session following tonight' s Village Board meeting for the purpose of discussing litigation. MOVED: Trustee Dill SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustee Petri, Prochno, Dill, Feichter, Lissner ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8 :58 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Prochno SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Prochno, Dill, Feichter, Lissner, Petri ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik MOTION CARRIED Ann I. Walsh Village Clerk Craig B. Johnson Village President 7 7-13-99