HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/21/2011 - 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 .JUNE 21, 2011
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson;
Trustees: Nancy J. Czamik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno
Absent: Trustee Samuel L. Lissner
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
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on May 24, 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 announced
there is only one Village Board meeting per month during the months of June, July and August.
Mayor Johnson attended the Annual Memorial Day Observation Ceremony on May 30, 2011.
On June 2, 2011, the Byrd School third graders walked to Village Hall and toured the Police
Department/Village Hall and met with Mayor Johnson. On June 11, 2011 Mayor Johnson
attended the Fourteenth Annual Relay for Life at Elk Grove High School. The Annual Village
Parade took place on Saturday, June 18, 2011.
The Elk Grove Journal recently published the latest Elk Grove Village jobless numbers. Elk
Grove's jobless rate dropped to 6.7%. One year ago, the rate was almost 9.5%. Elk Grove has
one of the lowest rates in the area. The jobless rate is moving in the right direction and there
have been other positive signs in Elk Grove that the economy is getting better.
The Summer Concert Series will be starting in two weeks. There will be a free concert every
Tuesday in July in the Village Green. There will be performances by The Lovin' Spoonful, The
Chicago Gold Revue, Hotel California"A Salute to the Eagles", and The Monkees lead singer,
Micky Dolenz. Rocco Vino's will be providing food at family-friendly prices and the fountain
will be running for the children to enjoy.
Aside from Wednesday night, RotaryFest had great weather. It was one of the best RotaryFests
ever. Mayor Johnson thanked the community for attending and supporting the Rotary Club.
The Alexian Brothers Tour of Elk Grove will be held August 5, 6 and 7, 2011. McDonald's and
Suzuki both signed up as new sponsors this year. Local business, Gullo International, is a large
sponsor in addition to Alexian Brothers. The Village appreciates everyone who sponsors the
race. The race gets bigger and better every year. New this year is a three-stage professional
women's race and the Heart of A Marine Foundation is hosting an adaptive athlete race.
Returning this year is the Mayor's Charity Time Trial for the Soldier Memorial Fund. Half of
the proceeds are used to award scholarships and the other half is donated to the Heart of A
Marine Foundation. The Blackhawk organization will have representatives at the race. There
will be block parties and fireworks both Friday and Saturday nights.
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Mayor Johnson asked "Cowboy Jack", Jack Groat, to join him at the podium. Mr. Groat
announced the Fourth Annual Little Boots Rodeo will be held Saturday,June 25,2011 and
Sunday, June 26, 2011 at the intersection of Devon Avenue and Arlington Heights Road. The
Little Boots Rodeo is bigger and better this year. It has been increased to two days and many
new activities have been added to the program. It is an event the whole family can enjoy.
Children can participate in ten non-competitive rodeo events. Proceeds from the Little Boots
Rodeo will benefit the District 59 Education Foundation, The Community Character Coalition of
Elk Grove and the Elk Grove Lioness Club. Canned food donations are requested for the Elk
Grove Township Food Pantry. One ton of food was donated last year and they are hoping to
increase that this year.
Mr. Groat stated he had met with Mayor Johnson a while back and the Mayor challenged
Svengoolie to a Duck Race. Mr. Groat read a response from Svengoolie accepting the Mayor's
challenge. Mayor Johnson and Svengoolie will be competing in a Duck Race on Saturday, June
25`h at 1:00 p.m. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. Groat for bringing such a wonderful event to the
community for everyone to enjoy.
Oaths of Office—Mayor Johnson thanked everyone who applied for the open position on the
Zoning Board of Appeals. The Mayor administered the Oath of Office to Michael Colgan,
Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Colgan stated he looks forward to serving the community and
thanked Mayor Johnson and the Board of Trustees for the opportunity.
Chief Schmidt joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Chief Schmidt gave a brief career history
for both Deputy Chief John Nowacki and Deputy Chief Charles Walsh. Mayor Johnson
administered the Oath of Office to each Deputy Chief. Deputy Chief Nowacki and Deputy Chief
Walsh both introduced their families and thanked the Mayor, Board of Trustees, Village
Manager and Chief Schmidt for the opportunity to serve the community of Elk Grove Village in
the capacity of Deputy Police Chief.
Sister Cities—The Elk Grove Village Sister City is Termini Imerese Italy. Students from Elk
Grove High School visited Termini Imerese in October as part of a Student Exchange Program.
Elk Grove High School teacher Laura Longano, Reverend Rodney Pickett and students Mark
Oberschmied and Joe Noto joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Gifts were presented to Mayor
Johnson, Police Chief Schmidt and Fire Chief Miller.
Reverend Pickett gave a brief history of the Sister City relationship and student exchange
program. Mark Oberschmied spoke about his experiences in Termini Imerese. Joe Noto is
hoping to be a part of the exchange program next year. Ms. Longano stated all the exchange
students were great representatives of Elk Grove Village.
Reverend Pickett thanked the Mayor and Village Trustees that volunteered their time at
RotaryFest this year.
Appointments —Mayor Johnson asked for Board concurrence to reappoint Bill O'Malley and
Tom Cooke to the Youth Committee.
Motion to reappoint Bill O'Malley and Tom Cooke to the Youth Committee.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Proclamation— Fire Chief David L. Miller is retiring on July 1, 2011 after serving the Village for
almost thirty-eight years. Mayor Johnson read and presented Chief Miller with a Proclamation
honoring Fire Chief Miller on his retirement and proclaiming July 1, 2011 "David L. Miller
Day" in Elk Grove Village. Chief Miller introduced his family and thanked them for the many
years of support and understanding. Chief Miller thanked the Fire & Police Commission for
hiring him and the Mayor and Board for appointing him to Captain, Deputy Chief and Fire Chief.
Chief Miller acknowledged and thanked the Village Manager, Department Heads and all the
dedicated employees of the Village that he has worked alongside over the years. Chief Miller
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gave a special thank you to the 99 shift and administrative Fire Department personnel who
helped him accomplish so much during his tenure. An Elk Grove Village street sign with Chief
Miller's name on it was presented to Chief Miller.
Trustee Prochno reported the thirteenth annual Memorial Day Observation was held on Monday,
May 30, 2011. The Observation was very well attended. The VFW and American Legion had
representatives in attendance. Boy Scout Troop 95 distributed refreshments, programs and flags.
The Big Band played under the direction of Howard Gorecki and the Elk Grove Baptist Choir
sang patriotic songs. Trustee Prochno thanked everyone who was in attendance.
On Wednesday, June 1, 2011, Mayor Johnson, Trustee Feichter, Trustee Lissner and Trustee
Prochno all attended the Grove Junior High School DARE graduation. There were two hundred
fifty graduates.
The Community Character Coalition (CCC) has been in existence in Elk Grove Village for
several years. The CCC is based on the seven pillars that we try to instill in our families,
businesses and society to teach one another to be respectful of each other. The pillar being
studied this month is the pillar of Respect. Trustee Prochno noted how respectful the DARE
graduates were at the assembly.
The Coalition's Education Team is currently involved in leadership and character training of Elk
Grove Park District Junior Leaders. The Junior Leaders will assist camp counselors with the
Park District day camps by carrying the lessons learned in the training sessions to the hundreds
of children attending camp in the Village.
The next Community Character Coalition meeting will be held on July 5, 2011 at 7:15 a.m. at the
Hattendorf Center. The CCC meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Hattendorf Center.
Trustee Prochno reminded everyone that June 1, 2011 was the deadline for purchasing vehicle
stickers and pet licenses. Officers will begin checking vehicles for stickers.
Trustee Feichter reported he had the privilege of representing Mayor Johnson at the 1001h
birthday celebrations of Lena Petzinger and Eva Kristi. Trustee Feichter presented them both
with a certificate and letter from Mayor Johnson. Both ladies were surprised and happy to be
acknowledged by the Mayor.
Last Thursday Trustee Feichter attended the Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau's
Annual Meeting at the Metropolis in Arlington Heights. There were approximately one hundred
thirty people in attendance. Trustee Feichter was re-elected as a member of the Executive Board
of the Bureau.
At the last coffee with the Mayor and Board, two of the residents in attendance inquired about
bicycling within the Village. Residents Marilyn Wilkerson and Dave Simmons had questions
and suggestions about bike route signage throughout the Village. Mayor Johnson asked that
Trustee Feichter take a bike ride with them to see what their concerns were. Trustee Feichter and
Mrs. Feichter joined Ms. Wilkerson and Mr. Simmons for a bike ride on a Sunday morning at
6:00 a.m. They rode mostly through the west end of the Village. Pictures were taken and
presented to the Village Manager. Trustee Feichter met with the Village Manager and the
Director of Public Works to discuss economical and positive changes that the Village could
make to improve bicycling within Elk Grove Village.
Mayor Johnson announced he was just notified of a tomado warning in the area. The Mayor will
keep everyone updated as he receives information.
Trustee Czarnik announced the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit was hosting their monthly
Packages 4 Patriots event tonight. Packages 4 Patriots is held on the third Tuesday of each
month. This provides an opportunity to lift the morale of the men and women in the service by
sending care packages addressed to individuals deployed in harm's way. Anyone interested in
helping should call 847/791-3157.
Trustee Czamik shared a letter from Sergeant Major Ricky W. Stroud of the 2"d Combat
Engineer Battalion. Sergeant Major Stroud was thankful for the care package and support. His
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letter explained what his unit is responsible for in Afghanistan. Sergeant Major Stroud has
served three tours in Iraq and stated that Afghanistan is much worse than Iraq. It is very
dangerous. Sergeant Major Stroud asked that we keep the soldiers in our prayers and pray for
their safe return home to the greatest nation on earth.
Trustee Petri, Trustee Lissner, Police Chief Schmidt and Fire Chief Miller attended the Eagle
Scout ceremony for Jacob Holm at Christus Victor Church on June 5, 2011. Jacob's brother who
previously obtained the rank of Eagle Scout was the Master of Ceremonies. It was a wonderful
ceremony and Elk Grove Village can be proud of the entire Holm family.
Trustee Franke thanked the Rotary Club and all the volunteers who helped make RotaryFest a
success this year.
CERT volunteers helped direct traffic and provide first aid at RotaryFest. The next CERT class
is being offered on July 15, 2011. It is a weekend class. Anyone interested in becoming a CERT
volunteer should contact the Fire Department at 847/734-8025. CERT volunteers learn what to
do in emergency situations. The class is offered free to residents.
5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 31, 2011 Accounts Payable
Warrant in the amount of$552,727.51.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the June 21, 2011 Accounts Payable
Warrant in the amount of$2,165,629.53.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Trustee Petri commented that the June 21" warrant seems like an unusually large amount and
made note that $1,231,635.00 is attributed to the many construction projects taking place in the
Village. Construction projects account for 57% of the warrant.
Mayor Johnson advised there will be more construction projects in the near future. Beisner Road
construction will begin after July 4`h. Beisner Road will be down to one lane. The one lane will
be going north off of Biesterfield to provide access to the hospital for emergency vehicles. There
will also be work done on Biesterfield Road.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Elk Grove Lions Club—Authorization of a request to waive the fees for the cost of a food
dealer license, and the use of a fire hydrant for non-firefighting purposes for their
4th of July celebration in the total amount of$175.
B. Salvation Army—Authorization of a request to waive the cost of the 2011-12 vehicle stickers
in the amount of$1,030.
C. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 935 —Authorization of a request to waive permit fees for a
vending machine license for a beverage machine located at 901 Wellington Avenue within
the Elk Grove Police Department in the amount of$50.
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D. Little Boots Foundation—Authorization of a request to waive fees for a food dealer license
and a retail license for the Craft & Vendor Show at the Little Boots Rodeo on
June 25 and 26 for a total waiver amount of$200.
E. Authorization of the following requests:
• To waive permit fees for Alexian Brothers Medical Center for their ER Triage renovation
project at 800 Biesterfield Road in the amount of$796;
• To waive permit fees for Elk Grove Park District for the installation of a non-illuminated
free-standing sign at the Elk Grove Park District Historical Museum at 399 Biesterfield
Road in the amount of$79;
• To waive permit fees for St. Nicholas Episcopal Church located at 1072 Ridge Avenue
for the installation of a privacy fence in the amount of$25;
• To waive permit fees for the Elk Grove Village Public Library located at 1001
Wellington Avenue to sealcoat and stripe the library parking lot in the amount of$224;
and
• To waive permit fees for Rupley School located at 305 Oakton Street for new water and
sewer services for the school expansion project in the amount of$2,760.
F. Fire Department/narrowband radio equipment - Authorization to increase the budget for the
Fire Department in the amount of$45,561.64 and waive the formal bidding process for the
purchase of narrowband radio equipment through the receipt of the Urban Area Security
Initiative federal grant.
G. Woodfield Chicago Northwest Convention Bureau—Authorization of a request for payment
of dues for Fiscal Year 2011-12 in the amount of$73,862.
H. Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Itasca, IL—Authorization to execute a professional service
contract for the Beisner Road Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project in an amount not to
exceed $63,361 from the Capital Projects Fund as part of the Build America Bonds program.
I. Prairie International Trucks, Springfield, IL—Authorization to award a purchase contract off
the State of Illinois joint state purchasing program for one (1) 2012 International 7400 dump
truck in the amount of$154,261 from the Capital Replacement Fund.
J. Orange Crush, LLC, Hillside, IL—Authorization of a request to award a construction
contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Beisner Road Reconstruction
and Resurfacing Project in the amount of$426,380 from the Capital Projects Fund as part of
the Build America Bonds program.
K. Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget—Authorization to approve a carryover increase to the Fiscal
Year 2011-12 Budget for the rollover of outstanding encumbrances from Fiscal Year 2010-
11 Budget in the amount of$13,948,843.
L Grant of Easement—Adopt Resolution No. 26-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING
A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE AND THE OWNERS OF RECORD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
177 SHADYWOOD LANE (COLAPRETE)"
M. Grant of Easement—Adopt Resolution No. 27-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING
A GRANT OF EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELIC
GROVE VILLAGE AND THE OWNERS OF RECORD FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
185 SHADYWOOD LANE (BARRON)"
N. Class 613, 1371 Brummel Ave. —Adopt Resolution 28-11 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 1371
BRUMMEL AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
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O. Class 6B/1800 Landmeier Road—Adopt Resolution 29-11 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 1800
LANDMEIER ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
P. Prevailing Rate of Wages—Adopt Resolution 30-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION
ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR WORKMEN ON PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECTS"
Q. BP Products North America, Inc. —Adopt Resolution 31-11 entitled "A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
AND BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC."
R. Amend Zoning Ordinance—Adopt Ordinance No. 3268 entitled"AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 7-E-4 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF
ELK GROVE VILLAGE PERTAINING TO SPECIAL USES IN THE I-2 INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT BY ADDING THERETO PETROLEUM STORAGE FACILITIES AS A
SPECIAL USE IN SAID DISTRICT"
S. BP Products North America, Inc./Annex/Rezone/Special Use—Adopt Ordinance No. 3269
entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AND REZONING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE
PERMIT AND VARIATIONS FROM THE ZONING ORDINANCE (BP PRODUCTS
NORTH AMERICA INC.)"
T. John Neri Construction Co., Inc, Addison, IL—Authorization of a request to award a
construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Shadywood
Lane Storm Sewer Improvements project in the amount of$126,157 from the Capital
Projects Fund as part of the Build America Bonds Program.
U. Elliott Concrete—Authorization to increase the Capital Projects Fund in the amount of
$98,924.33 and authorize final payment for the construction of the Administration and Public
Safety Complex.
V. Class 6B, 1455 Estes Ave. —Adopt Resolution No. 32-11 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 1455
ESTES AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
W. Amend Village Code—Adopt Ordinance No. 3270 entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 4 PUBLIC HEALTH AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED
REFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE"
X. Amend Village Code—Adopt Ordinance No. 3271 entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3091 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 2 BOARD OF
HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF TITLE 2 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE."
Y. WRB, LLC, Arlington Heights, IL—Authorize a professional service agreement to provide
professional services to the Village.
Mayor Johnson asked if the Trustees had any questions or comments about the Consent Agenda.
There were none. Mayor Johnson asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Board
regarding items on the Consent Agenda. There was no response.
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Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A through Y."
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Franke,Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Johnson gave an update on storm conditions. The storm is approaching but is still a
distance away.
7. REGULAR AGENDA—None
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—Trustee Petri
stated that items L, M and T of the Consent Agenda are for Phase II of the Shadywood Lane
Drainage Improvements project. Items H and J are for the 2011 MFT and Build America Street
Program. Item J is for the Beisner Road project which will begin after the 4`h of July. The
Crossen Avenue Storm Sewer Rehabilitation will be completed shortly, and the Biesterfreld
Road and I-290 project should be complete by the end of July.
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—No
Report
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—Trustee
Feichter advised that anyone wanting to dispose of electronics properly should contact
SWANCC. For $30.00 SWANNC will come to your home and pick up as many as six electronic
items. Additional items are $5.00 each, with a maximum of fifteen items. No items can exceed
fifty pounds and televisions are limited to twenty-seven inches.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—Trustee Prochno reported
that Nick Nikola emailed her and advised that the Salt Creek cleanup which took place on June
11, 2011 was a great success. Christus Victor Boy Scout Troop 95 had about twelve Scouts,
together with Troop Leaders and parents participating in the cleanup. They already stated they
would be there again next year. Rachel from Elk Grove High School participated and Mr.
Nikola stated one of his friends saw on Facebook that George Sifnotis also helped.
Approximately fifteen bags of garbage were collected, along with a few tarps and a construction
horse. The Elk Grove Park District was there with a tractor and dump truck and two personnel
who helped clean up and haul all of the garbage away.
Mr. Nikola registered the clean up with the American Rivers Organization. They supplied the
garbage bags, and a few days after the cleanup Mr.Nikola received a box of tee shirts and potato
chips. Mr. Nikola attended the next Troop meeting of Scout Troop 95 and distributed the shirts
and chips to the Scouts.
The Village will be having their annual 4°i of July fireworks display at Lions Park. Trustee
Prochno received an email from Howard Gorecki, Director of the Elk Grove Big Band, inviting
musicians to play with the band at the fireworks display. This is the fourteenth year that the
band will be playing on the 4'11 of July. It is a low stress, fun event. The Band will rehearse at
the Sheila Ray Senior Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Boulevard, on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 8:00
p.m. On Monday, July 4`h, the Band will begin playing at 8:00 p.m. and continue playing until
the fireworks begin. Anyone interested in playing can sign up on-line at
www.4thofJulyband.com.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES
LISSNER/PETRI—There were three Class 6B tax incentive Resolutions on the Consent
Agenda. All three of the Class 6B requesters plan on making building improvements in the
amount of two hundred thousand to four hundred thousand dollars. In addition, they will be
hiring new employees which will add to the Elk Grove Village work force.
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Considerable work has been done on the Busse Road, Greenleaf Avenue and Pratt Boulevard
intersections. Repaving and six hundred feet of water main at each intersection, on each side, for
a total of twelve hundred feet, of water main is being completed. That project should run until
November.
The Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission will be meeting on Thursday, June 23,
2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Engineering conference room to discuss the Master Plan to Revitalize
the Business Park.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE—The Youth Committee and the Park
District held their annual Flick & Float on June 10, 2011. The weather did not cooperate and the
event had to be held indoors for the third year in a row. Approximately twenty-five children
were in attendance.
Swnmer Blast will be held at Rainbow Falls on July 8, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. The event is free.
Trustee Franke is hopeful that there will be a good turnout.
The Youth Committee met and decided on scholarship winners. There were many great
applications and it was very difficult to pick only three winners. The winners of the two
scholarships that the Village is awarding are Briana Eder and Leah Miller. Both recipients will
be invited to the July Village Board meeting. The winner of the scholarship being awarded by
the Parks Foundation is Melissa Gatter. The Parks Foundation will present the scholarship at
their July 23, 2011 meeting.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The annual Hometown Parade
"Broadway on Parade" was held Saturday, June 18, 2011. The organizations and groups had
great designs for their floats. The parade can be viewed on Channel 6 during the coming
months.
Trustee Czarnik thanked the Public Works Department, especially George Murtaugh, for all the
help in setting up and taking down, the Police Department and CERT volunteers for traffic
control, and 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.
Trustee Czarnik thanked Parade Committee members, Rosanna DeFrenza, Anne Feichter, Fred
Geinosky, Rich Keyworth, Marilyn Koss, Ellen Peacock, Ron Piszczek, Jennifer Rupert, Karen
Szull, Steve Santowski (Parade Chairman), and Debbie Weber (the lady behind the scenes).
They are the people who work to pull the parade together year after year. Trustee Czarnik also
thanked the many other volunteers that because of friendship and relationships to others helped
out that day.
The Parade Grand Marshal, Dr. Alan Shapiro and his wife Sheri enjoyed greeting the many
spectators.
A video presentation showing the following float category winners was displayed as Trustee
Czarnik announced the following winners:
Most Outstanding—Elk Grove Lions Club—Lion King
Best Use of Theme—Elk Grove Italian Sister Cities—The Jersey Boys
Most Original —Mainstreet USA—Little Mermaid
Best Design—Clearmont School Girl Scouts—The Wizard of Oz
Most Resourceful—Boy Scout Troop 495 — Stomp
Most Creative—Boy Scout Troop 95 — Spamalot
Best Presentation—Cub Scout Pack 190— Camelot
Spirit Award—Elk Grove Park District Sheila Ray Senior Center—Mary Poppins (Chimney
Sweeps)
There will be a wrap-up meeting of the Parade Committee on June 27, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in
Room E of the Zettek Municipal Building. Suggestions for next year's parade theme should be
emailed to parade@elkgrove.org.
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16. PLAN COMMISSION - VILLAGE MANAGER—Item a.,the petition for a Text
Amendment and Special Use to allow for the operation and maintenance of a petroleum storage
facility was acted upon this evening under the Consent Agenda.
Item b., petition for a Special Use for the operation of an automotive repair shop in an I-I
General Industrial Zoning District on property located at 300 Busse Road. Wingfoot is a truck
tire repair facility that wants to convert the old Office Max building at Oakton Street and Busse
Road into a truck repair facility both on-site and mobile in the field. A public hearing was held
before the Plan Commission to consider a Special Use Permit. The Plan Commission made a
recommendation to the Village Board to issue the Special Use Permit subject to final approval by
the Plan Commission of the Landscape Plan. Representatives Jim Milton and Steve McCowan
were in attendance for Wingfoot.
Mayor Johnson confirmed it was unanimous approval by the Plan Commission. The Mayor
asked if any of the Village Trustees had questions or comments. There were none. Mayor
Johnson confirmed that the Petitioners would submit a Landscape Plan.
Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for a Special Use
for the operation of an automotive repair shop in an 1-1 General Industrial Zoning District
on property located at 300 Busse Road.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Franke, Petri,Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Mayor Johnson explained to the Petitioner that the Special Use would be formally adopted at the
July Village Board meeting. The Petitioner does not need to return for that meeting. The
Petitioner should contact the Engineering & Community Development Department for the
necessary permits. Mayor Johnson reminded the Petitioner about submitting a Landscape Plan
and welcomed them to the community.
17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report
18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES
a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER—No Report
b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The
Immunization Clinic was held on June 8, 2011. Six children from Elk Grove and six children
from surrounding communities were administered vaccines.
Watch "In the Grove' on Channel 6 to see interviews with the Community Spirit Award
Winners. The June winner is John Olson. In his neighborhood, Mr. Olson is known as the
"Snow Guru." During the Village's big snow fall this past winter, Mr. Olson noticed the school
bus stop on his street was covered by a mountain of snow. John didn't want the children in his
neighborhood to stand in the street waiting for the bus so he took his snow blower and cleared
the sidewalk so the children could wait safely for their ride to school. The July Community
Spirit Award winners are Rose and Rob Lester.
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 Farmer's Market is every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Pavilion Parking lot
across from the Clock Tower. The Market will run through August this year. Fresh produce and
other items are available. Coffee and gardening information are available at the courtesy table.
The Cook County Animal Control Mobile Van will be in Elk Grove Village at the Farmer's
Market on July 6, 2011. This is for Cook County residents only. The cost of the rabies shot is
$7.00 for one year and $21.00 for three years. For more information call 708/974-6140.
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. Caregivers sometimes
need time for themselves and this program allows them to leave a loved one in good care. The
program is organized and supervised by trained and caring staff. For more information call
847/437-2666.
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Future Committee meetings are changing. The Committee will be meeting quarterly. The next
meeting will be Wednesday, October 19, 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 — Summer concerts were
discussed under the Mayor's Report.
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—Tour of Elk Grove was
discussed under the Mayor's Report.
19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—No Report
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)
Motion to remove the Unfinished Business from the Village Attorney.
MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustee Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to approve the granting of 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. (Ordinance No. 3272)
MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustee Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—Village Manager Rummel reported that
severe weather was headed toward Elk Grove Village. Those attending the Village Board
meeting may want to leave quickly after the meeting and those watching live at home, may want
to be prepared to take appropriate cover and bring in items from,the outdoors. The radar shows
the storm is approximately fifteen to twenty minutes away.
22. NEW BUSINESS -None
AUDIENCE— 8:33 p.m. —No Response
With the storm approaching, Mayor Johnson asked that the press contact Village Hall with any
questions tomorrow.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:34 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Lissner
MOTION CARRIED
Judith M. Keegan, Village Clerk
Mayor Craig, B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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