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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/10/2011 - 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 MAY 10,2011 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:14 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 Absent: Trustee 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—Interim Pastor Don Myrom, Christus Victor Lutheran Church delivered the invocation. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on April 26, 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—On April 28, 2011, Mayor Johnson and Village Manager Rummel attended a School District 214 function to honor and thank Bob Zimmanck for his years of service as a School Board member. Mr. Zimmanck served on the School Board since 1987 and is the longest serving member. The Annual Awards Banquet was held on April 29, 2011. The Awards Banquet is held to honor members of the community who serve on Village Boards and Commissions and service recognition of Village employees. On May 5, 2011 Mayor Johnson delivered the State of the Village Address to the Chamber of Commerce at Belvedere Banquets. Mayor Johnson thanked the Chamber of Commerce for giving him the opportunity to speak with the business community. The Mayor stated the Business Park is the backbone of Elk Grove when it comes to finances and jobs. The Mayor and Board appreciate everything the business community provides to Elk Grove Village. Coffee with the Mayor and Board took place on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Mayor Johnson thanked the residents that came to share their thoughts and opinions. Mayor Johnson stated he would be making a motion to appoint a new member to the Zoning Board of Appeals. John Walz who has served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the past twelve years was recently appointed to the Park District Board. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Walz for his years of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals and wished him good luck as a new Park District Commissioner. Motion to appoint Michael J. Colgan to the Zoning Board of Appeals. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Czamik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno 1 VBM 5-10-11 Mayor Johnson referenced a recent article in the Daily Herald about Elk Grove Village and Rolling Meadows losing hundreds of jobs. The Mayor clarified discrepancies in the article. The article states 76 workers will lose their jobs at Durham School Services in Elk Grove Village after the bus company lost a contract. Durham School Services is not located in Elk Grove Village; it is in unincorporated Elk Grove Township. The article also states that RR Donnelley is relocating to St. Charles. RR Donnelley has two facilities in Elk Grove Village, one is moving to St. Charles and one is remaining in Elk Grove. Mayor Johnson wishes the article would have included the fact that over the past year, Elk Grove Village has gained over one hundred new businesses and several thousand new jobs. Itis unfortunate that the paper focuses on the negative and not the positive. Mayor Johnson asked Betsy Boswell, President of the Community Character Coalition, to join him at the podium. Ms. Boswell stated the mission of the Community Character Coalition is to build a core of community strength. The core of community strength is represented this evening by all the wonderful youth that are present to be recognized for all they have done for their community. Ms. Boswell introduced Dave Compatello, team leader of the scholarship team, to present the 2011 Fallen Soldier Memorial Scholarships. There were four$2,000 scholarships available. Scholarships were presented to the following recipients: Anthony John Zary, Brian Wadsworth, Mellissa N. Gatter, and Dana Lindquist. All recipients are students at Conant High School. The following youth groups were honored for their services to the community and presented with certificates: District 214 NJROTC, Grove Jr. High Action for Others, Helpers of the Elk Grove Food Pantry, Holmes Jr. High Home Student Advisory Group, Elk Grove High School Student Council, Elk Grove High School Operation Click, Elk Grove High School Girls Volleyball Team, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church Youth Group, Clearmont School Girl Scouts, Holmes Jr. High Choir, Grove Jr. High Choir, Gino Piscopo-St. Baldricks Cancer Research for children, and Meade Jr. High Ambassadors. Betsy Boswell asked the other members of the Community Character Coalition present in the audience to please stand and be recognized. Mayor Johnson thanked the youth groups for their commitment to the community. A group picture was taken with Mayor Johnson. Trustee Franke stated fifteen CERT participants graduated last Saturday. The next CERT class will start on Friday, June 15, 2011. It is a weekend class that will run through Sunday, June 17, 2011. Anyone interested in getting involved should contact the Fire Department. Applications are available on the Village website. Trustee Lissner represented the Mayor and Village Board at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony at Queen of the Rosary on May 7, 2011 for Steven Czechowski. The presentation was very interesting. There were many family members, friends and fellow scouts there to support Steven. Police Sergeant Prior was in attendance and presented Steven with a plaque from the Police Department. Trustee Petri attended the Prayer Breakfast on May 5, 2011. It was a very emotional presentation. Trustee Petri was also in attendance at Mayor Johnson's State of the Village Address to the Chamber of Commerce on May 5, 2011. Trustee Czarnik reported in addition to the Prayer Breakfast and the State of the Village Address, she attended the Alexian Brothers 25`h Annual Ball de Fleur. It was a wonderful event. May 20, 2011 is the due date for the Frank J. Czarnik Scholarship applications. Four $1,000 scholarships are 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, the Elk Grove Park District Office, or by contacting Trustee Czarnik. Trustee Feichter announced the 18°i Annual Chefs' Fest is going to be held on May 18, 2011 at Arlington Park Race Track. Chefs' Fest is a fundraising activity of the Woodfield Chicago 2 VBM 5-10-11 Northwest Convention Bureau. Elk Grove Village is a member of the Bureau. Chefs' Fest is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $30.00. This is the first year that your ticket will allow you entrance into the racetrack for the day and Chefs' Fest in the evening. Many restaurants will be represented. Real Time Sports Bar& Grill and Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue are two restaurants from Elk Grove that will be at Chefs' Fest. Tickets are available at www.chefsfest.com or by calling 847/490-1010. The Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau will be holding their annual meeting on June 16, 2011 at the Metropolis Theater in Arlington Heights. Invitations will be extended to all the Mayors, State Representatives, State Senators, and other Dignitaries to attend. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the April 30,2011 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$398,039.97. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Czaruik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 10, 2011 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$982,382.53. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Czamik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Northwest Mosquito Abatement District/waive fees—Authorization of a request to waive permit fees for the replacement of a section of damaged sewer line at 70 Scott Street in the amount of$252. B. Children's Advocacy Center of Northwest Cook Count /�—Authorization of a request for a payment of dues in the amount of$4,000. C. Elk Grove Park District/waive fees—Authorization of a request to waive two (2) Class A Liquor License fees for Fox Run Golf Links and Garden Terrace Banquets in the total amount of $5,800. D. Rotary Club of Elk Grove Village/RotaryFest—Authorization of the following: • a $15,000 contribution to the 2011 RotaryFest event to take place from June 15 to June 19, 2011; • the Rotary Club to host a fireworks display on Saturday, June 18; • to waive the temporary Class D Liquor License fee, the Carnival License fee, and the Food Caterer's License fee in the total amount of$2,700; and • to waive the permit fee for use of a fire hydrant for non-firefighting purposes in the amount of$75. E. Johnny Rockets Fireworks Display Corp., Chicago, IL—Authorization to renew a professional services contract to design and produce fireworks displays in a contract amount not to exceed $27,500. F. BP Products North America, Inc. —Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider the petition for a Text Amendment and Special Use to allow for the operation and maintenance of a petroleum storage facility located at 2201 S. Elmhurst Road. 3 VBM 5-10-11 G. Northwest Municipal Conference —Adopt Resolution No. 23-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (NWMC)" H. Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC)—Adopt Ordinance No. 3264 entitled "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY, A MUNICIPAL JOINT ACTION AGENCY (SWANCC)." I. Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA)—Adopt Ordinance No. 3265 entitled"AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (JAWA)" J. Variation/2300 Pratt Blvd. —Adopt Ordinance 3266 entitled"AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF SECTION 3-7:D.1 AND SECTION 3-70.5 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO OVERHANGING STRUCTURES IN A REQUIRED FRONT YARD TO GRANT A VARIATION TO PERMIT THE INSTALLATION OF A CANOPY TO COVER AN EXTERIOR STAIRWAY ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2300 PRATT BLVD. ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS (MATERIAL SERVICE CORPORATION)" Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J." Mayor Johnson asked if the Village Board or anyone in the audience had any questions or comments regarding the Consent Agenda. There were none. MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Czarnik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson made note that Item D. was approval for RotaryFest. RotaryFest will run from Wednesday, June 15`h through Sunday, June 19`h. The parade will be on Saturday and there will be a fireworks display on Saturday night. The Rotary Club sponsors RotaryFest every year. It is their main fundraiser and all the monies raised go back into the community. 7. REGULAR AGENDA —None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—The Shadywood Lane Drainage Improvements, 2011 MFT and Build America Street Program, and Crossen Avenue Storm Sewer Rehabilitation projects are all underway. The rain has been holding out and progress is being made. Mayor Johnson asked Vito Sammarco, Director of Public Works, if things were on target to get the street resurfacing finished before the bike race. Mr. Sammarco stated everything was on target. The Mayor asked when Tonne Road would be finished. Mr. Sammarco stated it should be finished by mid June, the end of June at the latest. Ridge and Maple will both be done also. The sewer lining project is complete. Mr. Sammarco stated the process that was used is fantastic. The project had Iittle to no impact on the community and was cost effective. Mr. Sammarco confirmed that he would definitely use this process again. Mayor Johnson commended Mr. Sammarco for his thoughts and ideas and for getting this project completed efficiently and with little impact to the community. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—The No-Idle-Zone Ordinance will be discussed at the June Committee of the Whole meeting. 4 VBM 5-10-I1 The Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee met a couple of times to discuss item c. Class 6B fee. The fee would cover the cost to the Village for processing the Class 6B application. Two options were discussed. One option based the fee on the size of the location and the other is for a flat fee. The consensus of the Committee was to charge a flat fee. Mayor Johnson asked if the amount of work involved was different for different size locations. It was clarified that there is no difference. The fee option based on size of location was suggested by a Village business owner. The cost to the Village is the same no matter what the size of the location is. On average, the Village receives approximately thirty Class 6B requests per year. Mayor Johnson asked if there were any questions for Trustee Lissner. There were none. Motion to approve a flat fee charge of$500 for Class 613 applications, effective June 1, 2011. MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson clarified that the fee was being established to cover the actual costs the Village expends to allow a Class 6B to be granted. A Class 6B is the adoption of a tax reduction for a period of twelve years. Taxes are reduced from 25%to 10% of the assessed value. The Village adopts a Resolution recommending Class 6B status to Cook County and the County has the final approval. Trustee Lissner thanked Josh Grodzin, Director of Business Development & Marketing, for all the background information he provided the Committee. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—Old cell phones can be turned into the Health & Community Service Department. The old cell phones are programmed to automatically dial 9-1-1 and are provided to women and children that suffer from domestic violence and abuse. There are additional uses for recycled phones also, and any money that is raised by the donation of cell phones is donated to WINGS (Women in Need of Growing Stronger). WINGS is an organization for women and children that are trying to escape domestic violence. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—No Report 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION- TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI—Trustee Petri reported the Busse Road, Greenleaf Avenue & Pratt Boulevard Intersection Projects and sewer replacements are underway. The Biesterfield Road & I-290 Intersection improvements which involve the lengthening of the right hand turn lanes on both of the approaches from the west is progressing nicely. The Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission will be meeting on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Engineering conference room for a final review of the Master Plan to revitalize the Business Park. Once the final review is completed, the Commission should be ready to make a presentation to the entire Board and the Business Community. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE— Scholarship applications are due by Monday, May 16, 2011. Three one thousand dollar scholarships are being offered. One is from the Parks Foundation and two are from the Village. The Youth Committee is working with the Park District and the Police Department on three summer youth events. There will be two Splash Parties and one Movie Night. Event information is in the new Park District brochure. Trustee Franke will give dates and times of the events at future Board meetings. 5 VBM 5-10-11 15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The annual Hometown Parade is Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. The parade theme is "Broadway on Parade." Trustee Czarnik thanked the following parade sponsors: Jerry Castle & Son Hi Lift, Core Orthopedics, Rocco Vino's, Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, Smile Creations, Grove Memorial Chapel, Chicago Offset Printing, A&H Plumbing and Alpha Graphics. Please remember to support the businesses that support the parade. 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 will be June 6, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in Room E of the Village Hall. 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 Committee hopes to know more about AT&T U-Verse televising Channel 6 by the June Village Board meeting. Trustee Feichter stated he uses Comcast but has seen advertisements for Xfinity. Trustee Feichter inquired whether this meant he had to sign up for Xfinity. Trustee Lissner stated that nothing needed to be changed. Trustee Franke explained that Comcast has expanded and that Xfinity is the name for their cable television division. b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The Community Respite Care Program is held on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Christus Victor Church. This is a great socialization program for adults. This program allows caregivers to leave a loved one in good care while they are able to get some time for themselves. The program is organized and supervised by trained and caring staff. For more information, call 847/437-2666. The Community Spirit Award winner for May is Robert Curatti. Robert often helps his elderly neighbor, Gene, with snow shoveling and lawn mowing. Gene and Robert have been neighbors for many years. Gene recently celebrated his 91"birthday. Gene has a heart condition so Robert makes sure to always help him with anything he needs. Robert is also known in his neighborhood as someone who is always there to help, when it is needed. Robert's story will be featured on"In the Grove" for the entire month of May. 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 Farmers Market will be starting on June 1, 2011 at the Pavilion, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday. The Farmers Market will only run through August this year. The next meeting of the Health & Community Services Board will be May 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the ZettekMunicipal Building. c. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE —MAYOR JOHNSON—RotaryFest will be June 15 through June 19, 2011. The summer concert series will take place every Tuesday in July. e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The Tour of Elk Grove will be taking place on August 5, 6 and 7, 2011. 6 VBM 5-10-I1 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—Resolution No. 24-11 accepts the results of the canvass conducted by the Canvassing Board of the Cook County Clerk's Office of the votes of the Consolidated Election for Village Officials held on April 5, 2011. There were a total of 2,086 ballots cast. The results are as follows: For the Office of Village Trustee, Trustee Nancy Czamik, Trustee Samuel Lissner and Trustee James Petri, received the highest number of votes and they are hereby declared elected to the Office of Village Trustee for a term of four years. For the Office of Library Trustee, Paul Kaplan, Gilbert Schumm and James Colgan received the highest number of votes and they are hereby declared elected to the Office of Library Trustee for a term of six years. Motion to approve Resolution No. 24-11 accepting the results of the Consolidated Election held on April 5, 2011. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Czamik, Feichter, Franke NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno Mayor Johnson announced the Swearing in Ceremony will be held at the May 24, 2011 Village Board meeting. There will be no public comment that night. Anyone that needs to contact the Board can call Village Hall or attend the June Village Board meeting. Everyone is welcome to attend the Swearing in Ceremony. Mayor Johnson thanked everyone who voted in the election. 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)—Mayor Johnson asked staff to do a follow-up on this item. 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report 22. NEW BUSINESS -None AUDIENCE —p.m. —No Response 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:33 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Petri, Czamik, Feichter, Franke, Lissner NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Prochno MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Keegan Village Clerk Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village 7 VBM 5-10-11