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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/22/2011 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES 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, FEBRUARY 22, 2011 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. 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—Lay Leader Clark Miller, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on February 8, 2011 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 reported that tobacco compliance checks were just completed by the Police Department and every Village establishment that sells tobacco products was 100% compliant. AT & T— A follow-up letter was sent to the States Attorney about AT&T following the letter of the law to get EGTV Channel 6 up and running on AT&T U-Verse. O-Hare Airport—Mayor Johnson referenced an article in the February 18, 2011 Chicago Tribune by Jon Hilkevitch. The article stated that Mayor Daley said legacy airlines like United and American "do not see the future of aviation and the future of changes." Mayor Daley also stated, "Again, you need vision. My father would've never opened O'Hare field, because Midway was the busiest airport in the `50s." "I guess he was wrong to do that," Mayor Daley said in a mocking tone. Mayor Johnson stated he is glad to see that Mayor Daley is now agreeing with us that another airport is needed, the South Suburban Airport. Census—The Census showed that Elk Grove's population went down approximately 4%. Elk Grove is in good shape, however there are fewer people in the community and some funding will be lost. Money received from the State and Federal Governments is based on per capita, which means the number of people living in the community. Blizzard 2011 —Final figures for the 2011 Blizzard have been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for reimbursement. Mayor Johnson declared Elk Grove Village a disaster and therefore the Village can apply for reimbursement. The total cost for the Village snow removal and cleanup was $162,068.49. The Village is eligible for 70% payback. We could recover $114,000. Red-light cameras— Despite what was reported by the press, Elk Grove Village did not issue one red-light ticket during the blizzard. From noon on Tuesday until after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday there were no red-light tickets issued. During inclement weather the Village has always stopped issuing red-light tickets. The Village went a step further by waiving tickets issued for two days after the blizzard, until cleanup was complete. 1 VBM 2-22-11 • Oaths of Office—Mayor Johnson asked Fire Chief Miller to join him at the podium. Chief Miller provided career backgrounds for Firefighters John Kelly, Lance Harris and Todd Rishling. Mayor Johnson administered the Oaths of Office to Lieutenant John Kelly, Lieutenant Lance Harris and Lieutenant Todd Rishling. Each Lieutenant gave a brief speech thanking the Mayor and Board, their perspective families and fellow Firefighters. Trustee Franke—A CERT class will be starting on April 7, 2011. The classes are on Thursday evenings and run for six weeks with a Saturday morning graduation. Anyone interested in learning how to help out in an emergency situation should contact the Fire Department to register at 847-734-8025. There will be two more classes after that, one in July and one in September. Trustee Lissner stated he is still receiving comments from residents and non-residents about what a great job the Public Works Department, Fire Department and Police Department did during the recent snowstorm. Trustee Lissner thanked staff for a job well done. Trustee Lissner commented that the Board all received packets from Queen of the Rosary School containing thank you letters and drawings from the students. Trustee Lissner thanked the principal and all the students. Trustee Petri commented on the backgrounds and qualifications of the three Fire Lieutenants. Their qualifications and the amount of training they have received is very impressive. The qualifications and amount of training of all Village firefighters is impressive. We should appreciate their skills. They always go above and beyond. Trustee Petri congratulated and wished George Washington a Happy 279`h Birthday. Trustee Czarnik stated that she is also hearing positive comments from residents on how the Village handled things during the recent snowstorm. In addition to the Fire Department being well trained, the Police Department and Public Works Department also have highly trained personnel. Trustee Czarnik attended the Hearts of Valor Ball on February 12, 2011. Trustee Feichter will be reporting on the event. There will be four $1000 scholarships offered from the Frank J. Czarnik Memorial Scholarship fund. The scholarships are available to Elk Grove Village high school students that are graduating this year and will be attending college in the fall. Applications are available at Elk Grove High School, Conant High School and the Elk Grove Park District office, or contact Trustee Czarnik. Trustee Czarnik stated she will be getting applications to St. Viator High School also. Applications are due by May 20, 2011. All details are on the application. Trustee Feichter atte Ided the Hearts of Valor Ball on February 12, 2011. The Hearts of Valor Ball is sponsored by the Heart of A Marine Foundation. Elk Grove Village residents Roy and Georgette Frank organized the Heart of A Marine Foundation after losing their son Lance Corporal Philip E. Frank to combat in Iraq. Mr. and Mrs. Frank wanted to preserve his memory and also help others who have served in the United States military. The Foundation raises money to help Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces. In addition to being a fundraiser, the Hearts of Valor Ball is held to honor Veterans. All branches of the Military are recognized. Trustee Czarnik added that Police Chief Schmidt was also in attendance and the Elk Grove Baptist Choir sang that evening. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the February 22, 2011 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$261,251.38. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 2 VBM 2-22-11 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Elk Grove Lions Club—Approve a request for a temporary one-day Class D (beer and wine only) Liquor License and waiver of fees associated with their annual Trivia Night Contest in the amount of$2,100. B. Federal Emergencygement Agency (FEMA)—Authorization to accept an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and award a sole source purchase contract to Air One of South Elgin, IL for the purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus in an amount not to exceed $183,950. C. State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract—Authorization of the following: • To rescind the Village Board's January 25, 2011 authorization to issue a purchase contract for Police squad cars from the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract; and to authorize the issuance of a new purchase contract for the purchase of seven (7) Ford Crown Victoria Police vehicles from the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract in the amount of $170,282 to be paid from the Capital Replacement Fund; and • To award a purchase contract for three (3) 2011 Ford Expedition 4x4 special service package vehicles from Landmark Ford in Springfield, IL under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing contract in an amount not to exceed $79,671 to be paid from the Capital Replacement Fund. D. Entertainment Management Group—Award a professional services contract to oversee and run the 2011 Mid-Summer Classics concert series in an amount not to exceed $70,000, of which $30,000 will be reimbursed back to the Village by the Elk Grove Park District. E. Northstar Foods, 2575 American Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL—Approve a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider the petition for a Special Use Permit to operate a food processing facility. F. The Soccer Place, Elk Grove Village, IL—Approve a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider the petition for a Special Use Permit and Text Amendment to construct and operate an outdoor soccer facility at property adjacent to the Devon Avenue Market shopping center at the northwest corner of Devon Avenue and Tonne Road. G. 2011 Street Resurfacing Program - Authorization of the following: • To award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Orange Crush, LLC in Hillside, IL for the 2011 Street Resurfacing Program— Section A in the amount of$1,187,766.65 from the Capital Projects Fund as part of the Build America Bonds program; and • Adopt Resolution No. 8-11 authorizing the Maintenance of Streets and Highways by a Municipality under the Illinois Highway Code and appropriating $894,887 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds (MFT) for the 2011 Street Maintenance Program. H. Class 6B—945/965 Lively Boulevard— Adopt Resolution No. 9-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 15, 2006 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 945-965 Lively Boulevard, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" I. Class 6B — 1001 Morse Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 10-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED FEBRUARY 15, 2006 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1001 MORSE AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" 3 VaM 2-22-11 Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I." Mayor Johnson asked for comments or questions from the Village Board, staff or members of the audience. There were none. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA -None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—Item G. on the Consent Agenda addressed part of Item d. 2011 MFT and Build America Street Program. As soon as the weather breaks projects can begin. Mayor Johnson referenced a newspaper article about other communities taking the money from Build America Bonds and applying it to other uses. The money that Elk Grove Village is receiving from Build America Bonds is being utilized as it was intended. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—No Report 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—The Village has recycled 2,198 pounds of holiday lights, approximately 400 pounds more than last year. The Village has received a check in the amount of$439.60 from Elgin Recycling for the lights. Trustee Feichter announced the following items which can be recycled at Village Hall: cell phones, compact fluorescent lights, household batteries, mercury thermometers, medications and sharps. All items are disposed of in an environmentally safe manner. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—No Report 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION- TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI —Trustee Petri announced there will be a meeting this Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Engineering conference room to discuss the Budget and review the Master Plan to revitalize the Business Park. Trustee Lissner stated there will also be a presentation on economic marketing strategies. There were two Class 613's on the Consent Agenda. One is located on Morse Avenue for a company which may be moving from Lincolnwood. They would be providing twenty-three jobs. The other is on Lively Boulevard for a company from New Jersey, which will employ eight to ten people. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE - The Youth Committee is offering three one thousand dollar scholarships. Two are being offered from the Village and one from the Elk Grove Parks Foundation to high school senior students that are residents of Elk Grove Village and will be attending a Community College, University or Trade School in the fall. Applications are available at the high schools, Village Hall and the Park District. A special report was given by Fire Chief Miller about childhood cancer. Chief Miller and Police Chief Schmidt are supporting the St. Baldrick's Foundation for Childhood Cancer by having their hair shaved off on the morning of March 12, 2011. Donations can be made on the St. Baldrick's website, www.stbaldricks.org. Chief Schmidt stated he was very proud to be a part of this fundraiser. One in five children diagnosed with cancer succumb to the disease. The work that St. Baldrick's does is very important to the youth of our community. Trustee Lissner stated he was letting his hair grow so that he could possibly participate in the fundraiser next year. 4 VBM 2-22-11 15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—"Broadway on Parade" is the parade theme. The parade is June 18, 2011. Applications were mailed and have started to return. There have already been some duplicates so be sure to pick your theme and return your application as soon as possible. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is March 7, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Alan J. Shapiro is the Parade Grand Marshall. Dr. Shapiro and his wife Sheri to Elk Grove Village in 1967. They raised three sons in Elk Grove Village. Dr. Shapiro was appointed to the Fire and Police Commission on February 13, 1968. He served as a member until August 17, 2004 at which time he was appointed to the position of Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission. His untiring devotion to this position has made it possible for Elk Grove Village to have the finest Police and Fire personnel. It is our honor to acknowledge his efforts all these years. 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 PETRI/LISSNER—Trustee Lissner stated the Board received notification from staff about some changes Comcast was making to the connection with Channel 6. Trustee Lissner thanked Ross Rowe, Cable Coordinator, for the improvements. The picture and sound quality is so much better. Trustee Lissner thanked Mayor Johnson for his follow-up on AT&T U-Verse. Mayor Johnson has issued three letters to date. The most recent letter directed to the States Attorney can be very helpful, and Congressman Roskam's office is taking action. Progress is being made. b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—Trustee Czamik stated she will be meeting with the Health & Community Services Board facilitator, retired Health & Community Services Director, Mike Cavallini, to discuss what direction the Board will be taking and what to look forward to in the future. Paige Shallcross and Stefie Girardi are the Community Spirit Award winners for the month of February. Paige and Stefie celebrated their Sweet 16 birthdays together by having a joint party. Having both lost family members to cancer, they asked their guests to not buy gifts but instead to bring money so they could donate it to the American Cancer Society. Over seventy people attended the party and the girls collected $850.00. The money was donated to the American Cancer Society with a letter explaining how the donation came about. Paige and Stefie's story will be shown on "In the Grove" on Channel 6 during the month of February. Acknowledge a good deed by nominating someone for the Community Spirit Award. Forms are available at Village Hall, the Library, the Pavilion and Jarosch Bakery. The next meeting of the Health & Community Services Board is Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Zettek Municipal Building. c. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON —No Report d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE —MAYOR JOHNSON—The 2011 Tour of Elk Grove will be held on August 5, 6 and 7, 2011. 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—The last day to register to vote prior to the April 5, 2011 Consolidated Election is Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Register to vote at the Village Clerk's office Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early Voting will be conducted at Village Hall Monday, March 14, 2011 through Thursday, March 31, 2011, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to noon. 5 - VBM 2-22-11 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board - None Village Attorney -None 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report 22. NEW BUSINESS -None Mayor Johnson announced that Rahm Emmanuel will be the next Mayor of the City of Chicago. He received 55% of the vote. AUDIENCE — 8:01 p.m. —No Response 23. AD30URNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:01 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Keegan Village Clerk Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village 6 VBM 2-22-11