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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/25/2012 - 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 SEPTEMBER 25 , 2012 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:16 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri; Chris Prochno Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel; Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker; and Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE/INVOCATION—The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Mike Myers, Elk Grove Baptist Church. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on September 11, 2012 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 thanked Commonwealth Edison for the quick service they provided installing two new lines in the Village to.make,service more reliable. Events - Mayor Johnson attended the following events: September 12—New Business Meet& Greet. September 14—Fifth Grade Girl Scouts from Byrd School met with Mayor Johnson at Village Hall and toured the Police Department and Fire Department. September 18—Elk Grove Township Assessor's Meeting about property tax appeals. September 21 —The Community Character Coalition Celebration of Character. Mayor Johnson announced Fall leaf pick up will begin in October. Residents shouldn't put leaves in the street until the night before their scheduled pick up. Oath of Office—Fire Chief Mikel and Firefighter Jeremy Sullivan joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Chief Mikel gave a brief history of Firefighter Sullivan's educational training and career. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Firefighter Sullivan. Firefighter Sullivan thanked everyone for the opportunity and is looking forward to the challenges and rewards that lie ahead. Award/Recognition—Mr. Patrick Parks was recognized for a heroic action that occurred on August 21, 2012. Mr. Parks was driving a Pace bus with one passenger when the bus started on fire. The passenger was unable to exit the bus by themselves. Mr. Parks risked his own life to remove the passenger from the burning bus. The actions of Mr. Parks saved the life of his passenger. Fire Chief Mikel presented Mr. Parks with the Elk Grove Village Fire Department Life Saving Award. Mr. Parks stated he was very surprised and humbled to be receiving such a high honor. Mr. Parks thanked the Elk Grove Fire Department for their timely response and definitive action and the Elk Grove Police Department for their friendly and professional assistance at the scene. He also thanked the 9-1-1 operator, employees of the Elk Grove Walmart and his fellow MV 1 VBM 9-25-12 Transportation co-workers and managers. Mr. Parks thanked Mayor Johnson and the Board of Trustees-for honoring him. Trustee Prochno, Trustee Feichter and Village staff attended a ribbon cutting at the Parker Hannifin Engineering Company at 850 Arthur Avenue on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Trustee Franke reported the last CERT class of this year is finishing on Saturday. There will be two to three classes offered next year. Dates for those classes will be announced when they are available. Trustee Franke thanked all of the volunteers. CERT members volunteered a little over 3,000 hours at 78 events this past year. Trustee Czarnik made note of the beautiful Fall weather and banners that are on display. Trustee Lissner will be attending the Joint Action Water Agency meeting tomorrow evening. Two items listed on the Agenda are alternative water supplies other than from the Cit of g PP Y Chicago and expansion of toll way I-90 and its impact on the JAWA water line. Trustee Feichter complimented Mayor Johnson for being a good sport on stage at the Community Character Coalition Celebration of Character. Trustee Petri attended the grand opening of Parker Hannifin on September 18, 2012. The company is a very large worldwide hydraulic company. They are very proud of their facility and invite anyone to stop in and see it. 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the September 25, 2012 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$771,782.62. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Johnson stated Item G. of the Consent Agenda was going to be addressed separately. A. Elk Grove Park District—Authorization of a request in the amount of$1,188 for the following: • To waive permit fees for the installation of a concrete walkway at Morton Park, located at 957 Brantwood Avenue, in the amount of$345; • To waive permit fees for the cost of patching the Queen of the Rosary parking lot ($360), and for striping and seal coating the Rainbow Falls and Queen of the Rosary parking lot ($282) located at 200 Reverend Morrison Boulevard in the amount of$642; • To waive permit fees for seal coating the Lions Park parking lot and the paths to Rainbow Falls, located at 180 Lions Drive, in the amount of$141; and • To waive permit fees for striping and seal coating the Park District Maintenance lot, located at 499 Biesterfield Road, in the amount of$60. B. Denler& Sons, Inc., Mokena, IL—Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 2012 Crack Sealing Contract in the amount of$27,027.60. C. Prime Construction, Inc., Hampshire, IL—Award a construction contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Talbot's Mill Retention Basin, Montego Court Swale, and Carson Park Improvements Project in the amount of$144,300. D. Variation 632 Dupont Court—Grant a variation from the Municipal Code, Section 8-1213-1- 1D, Easements,to permit the construction of a shed which will encroach four feet(4') into the ten-foot(10') rear public utility easement and four feet(4') into the ten-foot(10') side public utility easement. 2 VBM 9-25-12 E. Class 6B, 1230 Jarvis Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 39-12 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 1230 JARVIS AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" F. Class 6B, 150 Gaylord Street—Adopt Resolution No. 40-12 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 150 GAYLORD STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C,D, E and F." MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson asked if anyone had any comments or questions about Consent Agenda items A through F. No response. Mayor Johnson explained the content of item G which adopts a Resolution waiving rights of reversion to property at 1001 Rohlwing Road where the Kenneth Young Center is located. G. Rights of Reversion—Adopt Resolution No. 41-12 entitled "A RESOLUTION WAIVING ANY RIGHTS OF REVERSION TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE" Motion to approve Consent Agenda item "G." MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Franke,.Lissner, Petri, Feichter NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Trustees Prochno, Czamik Trustees Czamik and Prochno abstained from voting on Item G because they are members of the Kenneth Young Center Board of Directors. Mayor Johnson asked if anyone had any comments or questions about Consent Agenda item G. No response. 7. REGULAR AGENDA—None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—Item c. Biscayne Bay/Circle Bay Storm Sewer Improvements and Item d. Kathleen Way Storm Sewer Improvements were approved on the Consent Agenda. The contracts are signed and the contractor is ready to begin work on Monday morning. Work should be completed in four to five weeks. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—The Committee will be meeting this Thursday, September 27`h, at 7:00 p.m. in Room E to discuss the size of storage sheds. The Zoning Board of Appeals members have been asked to attend and any interested residents are welcome to attend. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No report. 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—There are various locations around the Village where eyeglasses are collected by the Lions Club. There were over 3,000 sets of eyeglasses donated over the last twelve months in Elk Grove Village. 3 VBM 9-25-12 The glasses are sent to the Lions International Headquarters where they are prepared for use and shipped to those less fortunate in third world countries. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—No report: 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION -TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI—The signs in the Business Park north of Landmeier Road have all been upgraded with black poles and black backgrounds. The lighting on Rohlwing Road and Meacham Road is progressing but probably won't be finished until January. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE FRANKE—No report. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE CZARNIK- The 2013 annual Hometown Parade will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade theme will be "Sports on the Boulevard." Don Kerstin is going to be the 2013 Parade Grand Marshal. Mr. Kerstin has been aresident since 1959. He has always been very helpful. Mr. Kerstin is very involved in the Elk Grove Garden Club and showcased his home's garden this year on the Garden Walk. He donates his time driving men to the VA Hospital for appointments and neighbors to Doctor and Hospital visits. He is on the.Community Spirit Award Committee. He supports many charitable efforts with his time,talent and good works. He is a wonderful, always positive and cheerful man who deserves our thanks and recognition. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, October 1, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room E of the Zettek Municipal Complex. 16. PLAN COMMISSION -VILLAGE MANAGER—PC Docket 12-6—A Public Hearing was conducted to consider a petition submitted by the owner of 600 Busse Road, Collier's International. Collier's has found a tenant for the property; Air Ground,& World Transport. The tenant requires the property be rezoned from General Business to Light Industrial. The surrounding properties are zoned Light Industrial. The Plan Commission issued a unanimous recommendation to the Village Board to grant the rezoning. Village Manager Rummel made note that Air Ground& World Transport has agreed to some landscaping fagade and parking lot upgrades. A representative from Collier's was present in the audience. Mayor Johnson asked if any of the Trustees had any concerns. There were none. Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. MOTION: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED The Mayor advised the Petitioner formal approval would take place at the next Village Board meeting. The Petitioner does not need to attend the meeting. 17. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -VILLAGE MANAGER—ZBA Docket 12-9—The residents at 255 Shelley Road petitioned for a variation to replace a four foot chain link fence with a six foot wood fence that would extend approximately twelve feet beyond the nearest front corner of the adjacent single-family residence. A Public Hearing was held before the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board heard the concerns of neighbors, took those into consideration, and issued a unanimous recommendation to the Village Board to grant the variation. The Petitioner was present in the audience. Mayor Johnson noted the Zoning Board stated the fence gate needs to open onto the Petitioner's property and the fence needs to remain on the Petitioner's property. The Mayor asked if any of the Trustees had any questions. Trustee Petri asked if the new fence was being placed in the same area as the old fence. The Petitioner advised the new fence was going to be put in the same place as the old fence. 4 VBM 9-25-12 Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. MOTION: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED The Mayor advised the Petitioner formal approval would take place at the next Village Board meeting. The Petitioner does not need to attend the meeting. , 18. REPORTS OF OTHER BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES a. CABLE TV COMMITTEE - TRUSTEES PETRI/LISSNER—No report. b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The Community Service Office is looking for families to donate to the annual Adopt-a-Family Program. Those wishing to donate for Thanksgiving are asked to provide the makings of a holiday meal. The donations will be distributed to local low income families through the Food Pantry. The Community Spirit Award winners for September are Marki and Beth Kaim from the Elk Grove Leo Club. Their work in the Leo Club helps people in the local community as well as people in other countries. They have done everything from holding local pet food drives, to sending money for earthquake relief to Haiti. They even sent a pregnant goat to Haiti to help provide for the people in need there. Marki and Beth's story will be featured on"In.the Grove" on Channel 6 during the month of September. 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, or on the Village website at www.elkjuove.org under Village Departments, Health& Community Services and then under Awards and Recognitions. c. LIQUOR COMMISSION- MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON -The next special event is the Tree Lighting Ceremony which will be held the day after Thanksgiving. e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON -The 8`h annual Tour of Elk Grove will be held August 2, 3 and 4, 2013. 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK- Early voting for the November 6, 2012 Presidential Election will be conducted at Village Hall from Monday, October 22"d through Saturday,November 3`d. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 is the last day to register to vote prior to the November 6`h Election. Anyone residing in suburban Cook County can register at the Village Clerk's office. 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board -None Village Attorney -None 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No report. 22. NEW BUSINESS—None Trustee Lissner stated he noticed the electronic sign by the BP tank farm is still showing information about the bike race. He was wondering when that information would be replaced with current event information. Mayor Johnson asked Village staff to follow up with BP to see when the sign would be changed. 5 VBM 9-25-12 AUDIENCE—8:00 p.m.—Michael Urban, 170 Willow Lane, addressed the Village Board about the replacement of sod on his residence parkway due to the removal of his tree. Vito Sammarco, Director of Public Works, stated sod was starting to be replaced and it should be done within the next two to three weeks. The Village is asking residents to help water the new sod, not the new trees. There are no watering restrictions in place after October 1, 2012. Mr. Urban expressed his concerns about long lines for video gaming machines when they are installed in Elk Grove establishments. Mayor Johnson confirmed the law will be followed and everything will be done properly. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:06 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Franke 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 6 VBM 9-25-12