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TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS HELD AT
THE CHARLES J. ZETTEK MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 901 WELLINGTON AVENUE
ON TUESDAY MARCH 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. 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 Judith M. Keegan
A quorum was present.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on March 8,
2011 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 —Mayor Johnson stated it
was recently announced that the Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove is now UCI sanctioned.
UCI is the international sanctioning body of elite bike races. It is a compliment to have a race
that is only going into its sixth year be UCI sanctioned. Since being sanctioned a month ago,
emails have been received on a daily basis from race teams around the world. When a race
becomes UCI sanctioned, it becomes an invite race. Teams need to be invited to race in the Tour
of Elk Grove.
There will not be a Mayor's Race this year. The race officials feel the Mayor's Race is
dangerous because of the varied skill levels of the racers. New this year will be a Disabled
Veterans Race. The Charity Time Trial will take place again this year. Mayor Johnson will ride
the course to set a time and will donate $20.00 to charity for the first twenty-five riders that beat
his time.
Trustee Lissner asked how many teams are allowed to participate in the Tour of Elk Grove.
Mayor Johnson stated UCI has sanctioned up to 175 riders. Each team can have up to 8 riders.
Approximately 22 teams can participate. Individual riders are also allowed to participate.
The sixth annual Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will take place August 5, 6 and 7, 2011.
Mayor Johnson stated the Institute of Highway Safety completed a study of red light cameras.
The study stated the cameras can save lives by up to one-third at intersections. Recently the Safe
Kids of Illinois Program complimented and commended cities that have red light cameras,
especially for the safety they provide to children. The cameras are changing driver's habits and
Elk Grove Village is a community that supports red light cameras.
Mayor Johnson stated that Chicago has received another gift from Washington D.C. for O'Hare
Airport. The Airport has received 1.2 billion dollars of taxpayer's money for expansion. That
represents four times more than any other airport in this country has ever received. When this
phase of work is completed, the airport will still be one runway short of what was promised.
Mayor Johnson expressed sympathy and condolences to the Sokolowski family for the passing of
Don Sokolowski. Mr. Sokolowski served on the Plan Commission for numerous years.
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Appointments—Mayor Johnson made the following recommendations:
Move Gil Schumm from the Zoning Board of Appeals and appoint him to the Plan Commission;
Reappoint Ed Hauser to the Plan Commission;
Appoint Ryan Bookler to the Zoning Board of Appeals;
Reappoint Joe Oliveto to the Zoning Board of Appeals;
Reappoint Allan Ambrose to the Police Pension Board;
Reappoint Dr. Alan Shapiro to the Fire & Police Commission, as Chairman;
Youth Committee appointments will be made at a later date.
Motion to reappoint Joe Oliveto and appoint Ryan Bookler to the Zoning Board of
Appeals, reappoint Allan Ambrose to the Police Pension Board, appoint Gil Schumm and
reappoint Ed Hauser to the Plan Commission, reappoint Dr. Alan Shapiro to the Fire &
Police Commission.
MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Oaths of Office will be administered to Gil Schumm and Ryan Bookler at the April 12, 2011
Village Board meeting.
Scholarship presentation—Police Commander Chuck Walsh introduced representatives from the
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35, President Eric Perkins, retired Officer Bob Indurante, and
Vice-President and Treasurer Steve Rohman. Four$500 scholarships were being awarded.
Three of the recipients were present in the audience. Scholarships were presented to Kayla
Yuan, Michael Piccoli and Karolina Zapal. The fourth scholarship recipient, Jennifer Konetzke,
was not present.
State Representative David Harris was introduced by Mayor Johnson. Representative Harris
addressed the public and Village Board about revenue spending at the State level, the local
government distributive fund and general revenue sharing, and pensions. Mayor Johnson asked
Representative Harris to think about the impact on municipalities when making decisions in
Springfield and asked that the State look at right-sizing government and limit the burden it
passes to local municipalities.
Budget— Mayor Johnson stated this will be the third year the Village is cutting its budget. An
entire Department has been eliminated. The Health & Community Services Department no
longer exists. The employees still work for the Village but have joined other departments. The
services are still provided to residents but in a more cost-effective manner. The Village is right-
sizing government to today's needs. Mayor Johnson commended Village Manager Raymond
Rummel and all Village employees for their hard work and cooperation during tough economic
times. The Village workforce is down 12%. It has all been done through attrition. The Village
is very proud that it has never laid-off any employees.
Mayor Johnson reminded everyone that early voting is taking place at Village Hall until March
31, 2011 and Election Day is April 5, 2011.
Trustee Petri stated he met with Japanese exchange students on March 9, 2011. They were in
Elk Grove for two weeks. They were given a tour of the Village and they spoke about
government at the municipal level. In Japan a Village has five thousand residents, a town has up
to fifty thousand and a city is over fifty thousand. The students were surprised that Elk Grove
Village was so large. Exchange students from Japan have been coming to Elk Grove for the past
twenty-three years. The student's families were not affected by the recent earthquake and
tsunami in Japan.
Trustee Czarnik announced there are four $1,000 Frank J. Czamik Scholarships available to Elk
Grove Village residents graduating from high school this year and attending college in the fall.
Applications are available at Elk Grove High School, Conant High School, St. Viator High
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School, the Elk Grove Park District office, or by contacting Trustee Czamik. Applications are
due May 20, 2011.
Trustee Feichter announced the Elk Grove Village Lions Club is hosting its annual Trivia Night
on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Queen of the Rosary. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the trivia
competition begins at 7:00 p.m. Trustee Feichter stated it is always a fun evening and
encouraged everyone to attend. Anyone interested in participating or wanting more information
can call 847/228-7718 or leave a message at Village Hall and Trustee Feichter will contact you.
On April 1, 2011 the Community Character Coalition will be hosting a Celebration of Cultures.
This is a free event sponsored by the Elk Grove Park District and the Community Character
Coalition. The event will take place at the Pavilion from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event will
spotlight individuals and groups representing their traditional backgrounds and ethnic foods.
Trustee Franke stated there are a few openings left for the upcoming CERT class that begins
April 7, 2011. Anyone interested in registering should call the Fire Department at 8471734-8025.
The next class after that will be a weekend class beginning July 15, 2011.
Trustee Franke mentioned that a week ago Saturday he witnessed the Fire Chief and Police Chief
get their heads shaved. Both Chiefs participated in an event for the St. Baldrick's Cancer
Foundation.
Trustee Prochno stated she had the pleasure and honor of accompanying resident Diane Wadell
to a Cook County Board Meeting on March 15, 2011. Diane Wadell was presented with the
Unsung Heroine Award from Cook County. Ms. Wadell was one of seventeen women presented
with this Award by Cook County Commissioner, Timothy Schneider, and Cook County Board
President, Toni Preckwinkle. Diane and her family have done many wonderful things and they
are a great asset to the community.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the March 22, 2011 Accounts Payable
Warrant in the amount of$330,143.90.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Johnson asked that Item K. be removed from the Consent Agenda.
A. Crystal Maintenance Services Corp., Mount Prospect, IL—Authorization of a request to
renew a custodial services contract for custodial services in an amount not to exceed$35,323.
B. Lyons & Pinner Electric, LaGrange, IL—Authorization to renew a street light maintenance
service contract for residential street light maintenance in an amount not to exceed $66,649.60.
C. Dynamic Heating and Piping Co., Crestwood, I'L —Authorization to renew a HVAC
maintenance service contract for HVAC maintenance services at all Village facilities in an
amount not to exceed $67,100.
D. Meade Electric Co. Inc., Lake Villa, IL—Authorization to renew an electric maintenance
service contract for Business Park and Arterial Streetlight Maintenance in an amount not to
exceed $85,816.86.
E. M & A Cement Work, Bensenville, IL—Authorization of a request to award a construction
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 2011 Village-Wide Concrete
Replacement Program in the amount of$401,569 of which $268,000 is from the Capital Projects
Fund as part of the Build America Bond program and $133,569 is from the Private Participation
Concrete Replacement Program (PPCRP).
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F. Trine Construction Corp., West Chicago IL—Authorization of a request to award a
construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 2011 Scott Street
Watermain Improvements project in the amount of$432,269.65 from the Capital Projects Fund
as part of the Build America Bond program.
G. Orange Crush, LLC, Hillside, IL—Authorization of a request to award a construction
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Wellington Avenue and
Chelmsford Lane Roadway Reconstruction project in the amount of$1,510,662.50 from the
Capital Projects Fund as part of the Build America Bond program.
H. Sikich LLP, Aurora, IL —Authorization to award a professional service contract to perform
the Village's annual audit in a total contract amount not to exceed$45,915.
L Class 6B— 1440 Chase Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 12-11 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 1440 CHASE
AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
J. Geographic Information System—Adopt Resolution No. 13-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE AND COOK COUNTY FOR ACCESS TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEM (GIS)"
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D,E,F, H, I and J."
Mayor Johnson asked for comments or questions from the Village Board, staff or members
of the audience. There were none.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Mavor Johnson stated he wanted to table Item K. until the next Village Board meeting on April
12, 2011. Further discussion is needed with Verizon prior to taking full board action.
Motion to table Consent Agenda Item K.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustee Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
.MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA -None
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—Trustee Petri
reported that everyone is working hard on the Shadywood Lane Drainage Improvement Project.
The project is going to be a real Engineering feat and will alleviate flooding and water problems
in that area. The residents are very happy.
There will be numerous construction projects taking place throughout the Village this year.
There are sewer projects, water main replacement projects and the Concrete Replacement
Program.
Mayor Johnson asked Vito Sammarco, Director of Public Works, how much money from the
Build America Bonds was being used for projects this year. Thirteen to fourteen million dollars
is being invested back into the community. Part of that investment is from federal grants
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received. Trustee Petri noted that projects are coming in at fifteen to twenty percent under the
estimates.
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—
Trustee Lissner referenced the No-Idle Zone Ordinance and stated he has noticed more people
turning their engines off with the cost of gas increasing. As the weather gets nicer, the
placement and installation of signage will be discussed further.
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—There will be a
document destruction event at Village Hall on the morning of August 13, 2011.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO —No Report
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES
LISSNER/PETRI—Trustee Petri noted the Master Plan presentation is tentatively scheduled for
May 12, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Trustee Lissner stated there was a Class 6B on the Consent Agenda for 1440 Chase Avenue. The
owner plans on spending approximately $174,000 to reconfigure and rehab the property. There
should be twenty to thirty new employees.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE—Applications for the Youth Committee
scholarships are due May 16, 2011. There will be three $1,000 scholarships, two from the
Village and one from the Elk Grove Parks Foundation. Applications can be downloaded from
the Village website or they are available at the high schools and the Park District office.
Scholarship recipients will be announced June 17, 2011.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The parade is June 18, 2011 at 6:00
p.m. The parade theme is "Broadway on Parade." Many applications have been received.
Themes already picked include Grease, Jersey Boys, Oklahoma, Mary Poppins, Lion King,
Annie, and South Pacific.
Parade sponsors are A&H Plumbing, Chicago Offset Printing, Rocco Vino's, Elk Grove
Chamber of Commerce, and Alpha Graphics. It means a lot to have business's support the
parade, please remember to support them.
Dr. Alan J. Shapiro is the Parade Grand Marshall. Dr. Shapiro was appointed to the Fire &
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 & Police Commission. His
devotion to this position has made it possible for Elk Grove Village to have the finest Police and
Fire personnel. It is an honor to acknowledge his efforts all these years.
The next meeting of the Parade Committee is April 4, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Room E.
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 Petri has received
several calls about the cable rates. People have had their one year special rate expire and now
their bills are going from $130 up to $240 and $250. That is for their phone, cable, and intemet.
They are very upset. Mayor Johnson recommended they call the cable company. There is
competition available and they may adjust the billing.
Trustee Lissner thanked Mayor Johnson for his efforts in solving the issue with AT&T U-verse.
Several residents with AT&T U-verse have told Trustee Lissner they are unable to view Channel
6 and miss the local programming. Trustee Lissner hopes there will be a resolution to the issue
in the near future.
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b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—There will
be a Blood Drive on April 23, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lower level of Village
Hall. Please consider donating. One unit of blood can help up to three people.
Acknowledge a good deed by nominating someone for the Community Spirit Award.
Applications are available at Village Hall, the Library, the Pavilion and Jarosch Bakery. The
Community Spirit Committee will be meeting on March 23, 2011 to acknowledge more winners.
The next meeting of the Health & Community Services Board will be Wednesday, April 20,
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—The free summer concert
series will be featured every Tuesday evening in July.
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The Tour of Elk Grove is
August 5, 6 and 7, 2011.
19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—Early voting continues through March 31,
2011. Precincts and Polling locations are posted on the Village website. Precincts 3, 18 and 33
will be voting at Rainbow Falls Park instead of the Hattendorf Center. Polling locations are open
from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, April 5, 2011.
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board -None
Village Attorney—Prepare the necessary documents for a Special Use Permit and Zoning
Variation to replace an existing light standard with a stealth wireless communications tower and
new residential-friendly lighting at 500 W. Elk Grove Boulevard. (PC Docket#11-1)
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report
22. NEW BUSINESS -None
Trustee Petri stated the Sister Cities group spoke with the exchange students that are over in
Italy.- They are having a wonderful time and would like to stay in Italy.
AUDIENCE—8:19 p.m. —No Response
23. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Judith M. Keegan
Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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