HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/11/2011 - 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 OCTOBER 11,2011
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:10 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
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on September
27,2011 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
about reinvestments made back into the community through infrastructure improvements.
Throughout 2010 and 2011 there has been $22,334,000 reinvested into the Village through
infrastructure improvements. Because of the economy,the Village saved close to eleven million
dollars for those improvements. If the work had been done during the height of the economy, the
same amount of work would have cost over thirty-three million dollars.
Improvements were made to roadways, watermains and sewer linings. In addition, a salt storage
facility was built. These are all improvements that will benefit the Village for many years to
come. Mayor Johnson thanked everyone for their patience during the construction season.
Mayor Johnson acknowledged that residents were probably shocked when they received their
recent property tax bill. Cook County advised that this is the second year they are putting less
emphasis on the business community and shifting some of the tax burden to the residential
community. Unfortunately, Cook County is shifting things quicker than what was hoped for.
Ideally it would have been done in small increments over a fifteen to twenty year period. The
Village supports the idea and concept of the tax shift but does not support the rate of
acceleration. The Village has continued to hold the line on its portion of the taxes and
encourages residents to question their assessment if they feel it is unfair. Residents are welcome
to talk to the Mayor and Trustees if they have any questions.
Mayor Johnson stated there have been recent newspaper articles and discussion about the
possibility of him running for Congress in the 8th District. The Mayor was contacted by several
prominent business owners complimenting him and the Village Board for the type of leadership
they have provided Elk Grove Village. The Village Board has held the line on taxes, they have
right-sized government, there have been no lay-offs and they have been fiscally responsible to
the community. The business community expressed they would like to see that type of
leadership and thought process in Washington.
Mayor Johnson thanked the business owners, the politicians and the residents who have
contacted him and offered kind words. The Mayor stated he and the Village Board have a great
working relationship. They support each other and work together. They may not always agree
on things but they work together and move on to make Elk Grove Village successful. The
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Mayor stated he and the Village Board have accomplished a lot together but they still have a lot
more to accomplish in the future. Mayor Johnson stated there is no greater honor than to be
Mayor of your home town. The Mayor has no desire to become a Congressman or Senator and
as long as the residents of Elk Grove Village continue to allow him the privilege and opportunity
to be Mayor,he will remain Mayor of Elk Grove Village.
Mayor Johnson asked Acting Fire Chief Bill Balling to join him at the podium. Acting Chief
Balling announced that Deputy Fire Chief Scott Miller obtained his Fire Officer III Certification
from the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. Fire Officer III is the highest achievement level
possible in the command structure of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.
Oaths of Office - Acting Fire Chief Balling introduced and provided background resumes for
seven new Firefighters. Mayor Johnson administered individual Oaths of Office to the following
Firefighters: Michael L. Belpedio, Erik D. Gambino, David S. Johnson, Jeffrey A. Richards,
Kristofer M. Schuldt, Stanley C. Yip, and Edmund J. Zbikowski. Each new Firefighter thanked
the Mayor and Board of Trustees and introduced family members present in the audience.
Mayor Johnson welcomed the Firefighters and wished them long, safe and productive careers
with Elk Grove Village.
Trustee Lissner complimented Fire &Police Commissioners, Dr. Alan Shapiro, Butch Ehrke,
and Mike Kontek, for doing a great job in obtaining good candidates for both the Fire
Department and Police Department.
Trustee Petri acknowledged that members of the Fire Department were wearing pink shirts in
recognition of breast cancer awareness.
Trustee Czarnik noted the Fall banners have been installed.
Trustee Feichter announced the Lions Club would be on street corners this Friday asking for
donations to help the visually and hearing impaired people in the State of Illinois. Trustee
Feichter will be collecting on the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road.
The Lions Club is also collecting old eyeglasses. There are collection boxes around the Village.
The glasses are donated to poor countries around the world.
The Leo Club, which is the teenage division of the Lions Club, is collecting pet food donations.
Collection baskets are at Jewel,the Pavilion, and the Library. The pet food is provided to
families in need with pets and to the Almost Home Foundation.
The Community Character Coalition held a split-the-pot raffle at their recent"Celebration of
Character." There was approximately $3700 dollars in the pot. Tasty Catering had the winning
ticket. Tasty Catering is donating the money to the Evans family of Elk Grove Village. The
Evans children and mother have some very serious health issues. A fundraiser was recently held
for the Evans family. Close to $50,000 was raised. Trustee Feichter commended Tasty Catering
for making the donation.
Trustee Prochno reported on Friday, September 30, 2011, she attended the Alumni Wall of
Achievement Award Program at Elk Grove High School. This program presents two awards
each year to alumni from Elk Grove High School who have gone out in the world and made a
name for themselves. The recipients of the awards return to Elk Grove High School during
homecoming week to talk to the students and receive their awards.
This year's recipients are Colonel Timothy Touzinsky, class of 1976 and Dave Cullen, class of
1979. Colonel Touzinsky has been awarded several honors while serving his country for thirty
years. He has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal,the Legion of Merit and the
Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq. He also received the following service awards: The
Order of St. George and the Draper Leadership Award. Dave Cullen spent ten years researching
and writing his award-winning book"Columbine". "Columbine" is a haunting story of the two
killers and eight victims of that tragedy. Both recipients were at Elk Grove High School during
homecoming week to speak with the students.
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On Saturday, October, 15, 2011, VFW Post 9284 is hosting their Oktoberfest dinner. This is a
fundraiser for Veterans in Elk Grove Village and also Veterans at Hines Hospital.
The Kenneth Young Center will be hosting their annual fashion show on November 5, 2011.
"How Sweet It Is" is the title of this year's show. This is their largest fundraiser of the year.
Over 450 guests attend. Cocktails begin at 11:00 a.m., lunch is at noon and fashion show at 1:15
p,m. There are raffle prizes, split-the-pot, and more. The cost is $45.00 per person or $450.00
fora table often. Make reservations by October 28, 2011. To purchase tickets, contact Sherry
Sealy at 847-524-8800 ext. 141 or at sherrynn.kennethyoung.org.
5, APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 30,2011 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$142,834.60.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the October 11, 2011 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$1,355,308.16.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Regular Village Board Meetings—Authorization to hold the Regular Village Board Meetings at
7:00 p.m. in 2012 on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month with the exception as follows:
• March—add March 20, 2012 Budget Meeting for budget purposes at 6:00 p.m.;
• June—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on June 19, 2012;
• July—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on July 10, 2012;
• August—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on August 14, 2012;
• November—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on November 13, 2012; and
• December—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on December 11, 2012.
B. Elk Grove Park District, 499 Biesterfield Road—Authorization of a request to waive permit
fees to sealcoat and stripe the parking lot and paths at Udall Park, Huntington Chase Park, and
the Community Athletic Fields in the amount of$543.
C. Alexian Brothers Medical Center, 800 Biesterfield Road—Authorization of a request to
waive permit fees for the replacement of the roof at the Roncoli Building in the amount of
$3,878.
D. CAFR—Authorization to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for
the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 20 1.
E. Holiday Design, Inc., Plainfield, IL—Authorization to award a contract to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder for holiday decorations and lighting services around the
Municipal Complex and Veteran's Memorial Park, with an option for annual renewals up to five
(5) years, in the amount not to exceed $28,717.40.
F. Public Hearing—Authorization of a request before the Plan Commission to consider the
petition of PAL Group Inc. for a Text Amendment and Special Use to allow for an asphalt plant
located on the west side of Elmhurst Road between Pratt Boulevard and Lunt Avenue.
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G. Class 6B—641 Fargo Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 42-11 entitled"A RESOLUTION
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 36-11 AND 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 641 FARGO AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
Mayor Johnson asked if any of the Trustees or staff had any questions or comments regarding the
Consent Agenda. There were none. The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to
address the Village Board regarding the Consent Agenda. No Response.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C, D, E,F and G."
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—Trustee Petri
reported Item c. Shadywood Lane Drainage Improvements is complete and can be removed from
the Agenda. Item d. 2011 MFT and Build America Street Program is almost complete.
Brummel from Lively to Busse, and Greenleaf from Busse to Elmhurst still need to be
completed. Those will be complete within the next three weeks.
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—The
No-Idle-Zone Ordinance signs are being installed this week. Public Works Director, Vito
Sammarco, advised Trustee Lissner that all the signs east of the creek will be finished by the end
of the week. Hopefully the signs will help reduce pollution and remind people to turn off their
engines and save gas. The Police Department isn't doing any enforcement but will have
brochures to distribute.
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—Trustee
Feichter stated there are many recyclables that can be turned in at the Health Department. Old
batteries, used cell phones, medications, small fluorescent light bulbs and mercury thermometers
can all be turned in for recycling at the Health Department. Trustee Lissner clarified with
Trustee Feichter that only small fluorescent bulbs are accepted, not the long bulbs. Only small
bulbs are accepted and they should be put in a plastic bag when turned in.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—Trustee Prochno announced
the AARP Driver Safety Program is proud to offer a free classroom course to all Veterans
regardless of age. From November, l through November 30, 2011, any military personnel,
active-duty,retired, guard and reserve are eligible to receive a free driver safety program
classroom course. Veterans include those individuals who have served in the Army,Navy, Air
Force, Marines,National Guard, Reserves, and Coast Guard. All Veterans, their spouses, their
widows and widowers, their children and dependents and their partners are all eligible to take
this class for free. For more than thirty years,the AARP Driver Safety Program classroom
course has helped drivers improve their driving skills and stay safe on the roads.
Under Illinois law,those above the age of fifty-five, whether an AARP member or not, may
qualify for worthwhile, multi-year auto insurance discounts by completing the course. There are
four courses being offered during the month of November. Each course is a two-day course.
The first class will be offered on November 4 and November 11 at the Elk Grove Senior Center.
Anyone interested in that class should contact the Senior Center. The second class is being
sponsored by the Elk Grove Police Department on November 16 and November 17. The class
time each of those days will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Anyone interested in that class
should contact the Elk Grove Police Department. The third class is at the Elk Grove Public
Library on November 11 and November 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact the Library to
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Sign up. The fourth class is being sponsored by the Elk Grove Park District on November 2 and
November 16 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in this class should contact the
Park District.
This is a great program for sharpening driving skills and a good opportunity for learning about
some of the new laws. The program is free to Veterans but is open to anyone for a small fee.
The fee covers the cost of the book.
Trustee Prochno referenced an article in the recent Village Newsletter about residential
burglaries. The article reminds residents to lock their doors and close windows when no one is
home. It also reminds everyone to lock their car doors and make sure anything valuable is
removed from the vehicle. Deputy Police Chief Walsh stated the Crime Prevention Unit of the
Police Department has a program which offers advice about different crime prevention
strategies. Anyone interested can contact the Police Department for this information.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION -TRUSTEES
LISSNER/PETRI—Trustee Petri stated the Master Plan to Revitalize the Business Park will be
discussed at a meeting of the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission on Thursday,
October 13, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. in the Engineering & Community Development conference room.
Item f. on the Agenda, Biesterfield Road & I-290 Intersection improvements is complete with the
exception of a few trees to be planted. IDOT has marked the location for the trees and they will
be planted in the next week or two. Item f. can be removed from the Agenda.
Trustee Lissner noted the Class 6B on tonight's Agenda had also appeared on the September 13,
2011 Agenda. Josh Grodzin, Director of Business Development &Marketing, had explained to
Trustee Lissner earlier that Cook County is now asking for more detailed information on what
the hardships are for the Class 613, other than just the tax situation. There will be more detail
provided for the Class 6B Resolutions moving forward. Elk Grove staff has always made sure
that businesses requesting Class 6B are compliant with the standards.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE FRANKE—The Park District held a teen dance for
Junior High students at the Pavilion last week. There were 350 children in attendance. A dance
will be held every month until the school year ends. Contact the Park District or check their
website for dates and times.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—Next year's Hometown Parade will
be held Saturday, June 16, 2012. The parade theme will be "Great Moments in History." Parade
themes are chosen to offer a variety of float options.
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—Trustees Lissner and Petri
are meeting with representatives from Comcast tomorrow. Trustee Lissner stated if Mayor
Johnson or any of the Trustees had any questions or issues they would like brought to the
attention of Comcast to contact him or Trustee Petri prior to their meeting tomorrow.
Trustee Lissner stated he received a letter from Comcast informing him that the modem which
was provided to him from Comcast was getting old and they would like to replace it. Trustee
Lissner had to call Comcast and provide them with some information and a new modem was sent
to him via UPS. Some of the instructions for replacing the modem were a little confusing. A
portion of the instructions are viewed over the intemet and that is when it got confusing. Mayor
Johnson asked if Comcast offered to come out and assist. Trustee Lissner stated they did not,but
there is a button to push for assistance and you are able to chat with someone over the internet to
receive help. Trustee Lissner stated his intemet service seems to be running a little faster.
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b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE
CZARNIK—The Holiday Adopt-A-Family program is underway. The Community Services
Office is looking for families or businesses to make donations to the annual program. For
Thanksgiving, donors are asked to provide the makings of a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
Christmas donors are asked to provide the makings of a holiday meal, or gifts for the family
members. These donations will be distributed to local low-income families through the Food
Pantry. For more information contact the Community Services Department at 847-357-4120.
The next blood drive is Saturday,November 5, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Zettek
Municipal Complex. Each unit of blood helps three individuals.
The October Community Spirit Award winners are Jim Hughes and Jackie Roden. Jim and
Jackie are both volunteer certified CERT instructors. CERT is Elk Grove Village's Community
Emergency Response Team. Jim and Jackie train volunteers to be the first responders to aid the
Police and Fire Departments in emergency situations. If you are interested in becoming a CERT
team member, contact the Elk Grove Village Fire Administration office to learn about upcoming
classes. The classes can be taken for education purposes only. Actual volunteering for the
community is completely by choice. The knowledge that Jim and Jackie will teach you is
astonishing and potentially lifesaving in the case of an emergency situation. Jim and Jackie will
be featured on"In The Grove" during the month of October.
Acknowledge someone's good deed by nominating them 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 Advisory Committee is Wednesday,
October 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Zettek Municipal Building.
c. LIQUOR COMMISSION -MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report
The Police Department recently conducted the annual tobacco check. All locations selling
tobacco were in compliance.
d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The annual Tree Lighting
Ceremony will be taking place the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 25, 2011, at 5:30 p.m.
on the Village Green. Santa Claus will be there and there will be fireworks and refreshments.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The Alexian Brothers Tour
of Elk Grove will be taking place August 3, 4 and 5, 2012.
19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—A last minute request was received from
Queen of the Rosary Parish to obtain a temporary one day Class D (beer and wine only) liquor
license and a food caterers license with a waiver of associated fees in the amount of$2200 for an
appreciation gathering to be held at the Parish on Thursday, October 20, 2011.
Motion to grant a temporary one day Class D liquor license and food caterers license with a
waiver of associated fees in the amount of$2200.
MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board -None
Village Attorney-None
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21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report
22. NEW BUSINESS -None
Coffee with the Mayor and Board of Trustees will be taking place on Saturday,November 5,
2011 outside of Council Chambers in Village Hall.
AUDIENCE—8:22 p.m.
Resident Jeff Smith, 201 Banbury Avenue, addressed Mayor Johnson and the Village Board
about the increase in real estate property taxes. Mayor Johnson reiterated to Mr. Smith the
explanation which was given about the property tax increase earlier in the meeting during the
Mayor's report.
Resident Charles Missler, 1264 Cypress Lane, addressed Mayor Johnson and the Village Board
about a notice he received from the Village's Community Service Officer regarding a trailer
parked in his driveway. Mr. Missler requested a time extension to move the trailer. He needs to
find a location to store the trailer and has an injured arm. It would be a financial hardship for
him to hire someone to move the trailer. He will move it when his arm is better. Mayor Johnson
advised Mr. Missler that staff would contact him about a short time extension.
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
Judith M. Keegan
Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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