HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/13/2012 - 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2012
Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L.
Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno
Absent: Trustee Nancy J. Czamik
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
Michael Gates, Living Hope Church.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on October 23,
2012 as submitted and dispense with the reading.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Franke
VOICE VOTE
MOTION CARRIED
4. REPORT OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Events—Mayor Johnson attended the following events:
October 30—DARE Graduation at.Queen of the Rosary School
November 2-DARE Graduation at Link School
November 9.—CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team) Social at the Garden Terrace
November 11 —Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony at the VFW
Signing Ceremony—Mayor Johnson, Trustee Petri, Trustee Feichter and Village Manager Ray
Rummel were joined by Public Works representatives, Brian Misiak, Josh Farmer, Scott Santille
and Greg Bator. The Village and the Public Works Union negotiated and approved a Collective
Bargaining Agreement between the two parties. Mayor Johnson thanked the Public Works
employees for working with the Village. The Labor Agreement is fair and respectful to the
community and the Public Works employees. The Labor Agreement was signed by all the
appropriate parties. Scott Santille thanked everyone on behalf of the Public Works Union.
Tax Levy—Mayor Johnson advised that item F. on the Consent Agenda addresses the Village
tax levy. The Mayor is very proud to announce that once again the Village is not increasing the
general property taxes. The Village Board and staff have worked very hard to hold the line on
expenses during tough economic times. The only portion of the taxes that the Village cannot
control is the mandated pension portion. This year the pension portion has increased 7.1%.
Hopefully a fair and equitable solution to the pension issue will be available in the near future.
Bonds—The Village Board is voting on refinancing the Series 2003A and 2007 General
Obligation Bonds tonight. By refinancing at a lower interest rate,the Village will be saving
approximately 1.6 to 1.7 million dollars. In addition, the Village was reaffirmed for a Aaa bond
rating. That is the highest rating you can achieve.
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Due to the savings, the Village will be able to implement some projects sooner than planned.
Biesterfield Road will be resurfaced this summer. At the same time,the County will be
resurfacing Arlington Heights Road from Higgins Road to Brantwood Avenue.
Additionally, when the Village's financial books were closed in April, it looked like there was
going to be a $600,000 surplus. In actuality, when the final accounting was completed, there was
a 1.2 million dollar surplus. This,allowed the Village to absorb some of the water rate increase
that was implemented by the City of Chicago.,
Mayor Johnson shared the following highlights: 133 new businesses have moved to Elk Grove
in the past eight months bringing over 2,000 new jobs. Another new company called Topco, will
be moving into Northwest Point in the near future, bringing an additional 750 new jobs. .There
was a tear down and rebuild on Busse Road by a company named Yusen. They are building a
brand new 235,000 square foot building. A company named Weiss-Rohlig is building a new
90,000 square foot building across the street from there. They will have 60 employees. Behind
the Yusen building there is a 250,000 square foot spec building being built. The old Wirtz
Beverage building is being torn down and a new 200,000 square foot building is being built on
that property. Elk Grove Village continues to attract new businesses. The Elk Grove Village
unemployment rate is at 6.8%. That is 1% lower than both the State and Federal levels.
There was a SOC meeting today and the Busse Dam project was discussed with Mayors from
DuPage County. The Mayors are still committed to the project. This is the first flood mitigation
project in the entire country that involves two counties working together. Necessary testing has
slowed down a bit because of this year's draught but the study is still moving forward.
The business community will be happy to hear that starting next year the Village will begin a 35
million dollar storm water management project in the Industrial Park. There is a very aggressive
plan. A small portion of the plan includes the stripping of vegetation from the culverts and rock
lining added to help the flow of water. The project should begin as early as March 2013.
Trustee Prochno thanked the Ladies Auxiliary for the very nice luncheon that was served after
the Veteran's Day Ceremony at VFW Post 9284.
Trustee Prochno announced that Robert Morris University is offering grants to residents of
Addison, Bensenville and Elk Grove Village. The Bensenville Campus is offering grants that
would reduce the annual tuition to $5,000 per year. Normal tuition is $22,000 per year. The
grants are for earning a fully accredited Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a
concentration in Management or Accounting. The grants are offered to adults over the age of 21
on a first come first serve basis.
With winter here, Trustee Prochno reminded residents to please shovel their sidewalks when the
snow starts falling and to please help your neighbors in need.
Trustee Franke made note that the Robert Morris University scholarships are on a first come first
serve basis and depending on how many people apply, scholarships may not be given to
everyone.
Trustee Feichter attended the 201h Anniversary celebration at Tapalpa Restaurant. Trustee
Feichter also attended the 1"Anniversary celebration of the Elk Grove Friends of Cycling at
Munchies. David Simmons, President of Friends of Cycling, gave a summary of the groups
achievements over the past year. They have had many accomplishments over the past year and
have lots of ideas for the future. The group focuses on bicycle safety for adults and children.
On Sunday Trustee Feichter attended the Leo Club Awards Ceremony at the Black Steer
Restaurant. The Leo Club is the youth division of the Lions Club. The Leo Club has done a lot
of volunteering to help the community. The group won a national award from the Lions Club.
Only 25 awards are presented nationwide.
Trustee Petri attended the first meeting with the Illinois Tollway Authority about the Elgin-
O'Hare on October 29, 2012. It was a very informative meeting. Another meeting is scheduled
for December 10, 2012 at their headquarters in Downers Grove.
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On November 5`h there was a meeting with the residents of Circle Bay regarding the drainage
issues. The project should be finished by Thanksgiving.
Trustee Franke announced there will be three CERT training classes next year. Class dates will
be announced in the near future.
The Police Department will be hosting a Citizen's Police,Academy. The Academy starts on
January 28, 2013 and runs for eight weeks. Anyone interested in attending can register on the
Village website.
S. APPROVAL OF WARRANT
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the October 31,2012 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$572,200.95.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES:. Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik
MOTION CARRIED
Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the November 13, 2012 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$1,458,929.89.
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik
MOTION CARRIED
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Item D was removed from the Consent Agenda with no action taken.
Items K and M were removed from the Consent Agenda with action taken separately on
each item.
A. Regular Villaee Board Meetings—Authorization to hold the Regular Village Board
Meetings at 7:00 p.m. in 2013 on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month with the
exception as follows:
• March—add March 19, 2013 Budget Meeting for budget purposes at 6:00 p.m.;
• April—hold the April 9, 2013 Village Board Meeting to convene at 5:00 p.m.;
• June-hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on June 18, 2013;
• July—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene at 5:00 p.m. on July 16, 2013;
• August—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on August 20, 2013;
• November—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on November 19, 2013;
and
• December—hold one Regular Village Board Meeting to convene on December 17, 2013.
B. Schaumburg Township Elementary School Foundation—Authorization of a request to waive
permit fees for their Christmas tree sale beginning November 20, 2012 at the Mallard Crossing
Shopping Center located at 855 Meacham Road in the amount of$200.
C. Elk Grove Park District—Authorization of a request to waive permit fees for the construction
of concrete sidewalks at Debra Park(1228 Chester Lane) and Jensen Park (1061 Arkansas Drive)
for a total fee waiver of$1,122.
League Auth ti.. of.. ent of$1,877 f r Fi al Year 2012 2013
(This Item was removed from the Consent Agenda)
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E. Authorization of the following: ,
• To grant a variation from the Municipal Code, Section 8-12B-1-1D, Easements,to
permit the construction of a five foot (5')tall retaining wall which will encroach eight
feet (81) into the ten foot(10') side public utility easement at 2727 Old Higgins Road.
• To grant a variation from the Municipal Code, Section 8-6-3-B 1, Landscaping, to
eliminate the required on-site boundary landscaping adjacent to the Old Higgins Road
right=of--way at 2727 Old Higgins Road under the condition that the required boundary
landscaping will be provided on the Illinois Department of Transportation right-of-way.
F. Village and Library Tax Levy—Authorization to concur with the 2012 combined Village and
Library property tax levy determination of$21,423,524 minus the proposed abatement of
$273,000 for a total levy determination of$21,150,524 which includes the 0% change in the
Village's general property tax levy.
G. Authorization of the following:
• To award a contract to the Village's street light maintenance contractor, Lyons & Pinner
Electric, of La Grange, IL, in the amount of$197,150 to replace lamp and photocells on
all decorative residential street lights in the Village to be paid by the proceeds of a bond
refunding;
• To award a professional services contract to the lowest responsive and responsible
bidder Twin Supplies, LTD of Oak Brook, IL for the Public Works "green" Lighting
Retrofit& Efficiency Projects in the amount not to exceed$138,766.02 from the
Capital Projects Fund; and
• To increase the Capital Projects Fund by $335,916.02.
H. Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., Lake Villa, IL—Authorization of a request to award a
professional services contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the 2012
Drainage Ditch Clearing Project in the amount of$196,737.50 from the ICRC Fund.
1. Public Hearing—Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan
Commission to consider the petition submitted by the Village of Elk Grove for text amendments to
the Zoning Code.
J. Liquor Licenses—Authorization of the following:
• Class A and D Liquor Licenses—Adopt Ordinance No. 3323 entitled"AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 3-3-7,NUMBER OF
LICENSES OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE BY DECREASING THE NUMBER OF CLASS "A"AND CLASS "D"
LIQUOR LICENSES"
• Class D Liquor License—Adopt Ordinance No. 3324 entitled..'AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 3-3-6 CLASSIFICATION OF LICENSES OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE PERTAINING
TO CLASS D LIQUOR LICENSES
K. ..t nt.t' ...: R,..,a Adopt Or-d1nnne„No 3325 entitled «AN ORr1PLOIGE
A I1TunRlZP; THE ISSUA:NGE OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS SERIES 2017 OF TEIE VILLAGE OF EIV GROVE VILLAGE-,
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(This item is voted on separately below)
L. Farmers Market Agreement—Adopt Resolution No. 46-12 entitled"A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A FARMER'S
MARKET LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
AND ELK GROVE FARMERS MARKET,NFP"
M Rights of Reversion Adept Resolution N.. 47 12 entitled "A RESOLUTION RESGPI DPIG
RESOLUTION AVS Al 17 AND WAIVIAIG ANY R1914TS nE REVERSION TO GERTA7TT
x�. �rmzrxm-zz'x x�zvx R1914TS REVERSION_._........ _.. ...
REAL I PROPERTY ON BE14A I E OF TETE VILLAGE OF EIV GROVE VILLAGE"
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N. Class 6B Amended, 1851 Arthur Ave.—Adopt Resolution No. 48712 entitled"A
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 38-12 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 1851 ARTHUR AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS"
0. Class 6B, 1925 Busse Road—Adopt Resolution No. 49-12 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 1925 BUSSE ROAD,
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
P. Class 6B, 901 Tonne Road—Adopt Resolution No. 50-12 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 901 TONNE ROAD,
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
Q. Class 613. 1601 Estes Avenue—Adopt Resolution No. 51-12 entitled"A RESOLUTION
DETERMINING THE APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 613 STATUS PURSUANT TO THE
COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
FEBRUARY 15, 2006 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1601 ESTES AVENUE,
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS"
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A, B, C,E,F, G, H,I,J, L,N, O,P, Q"
MOVED:, Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri
AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Czamik
MOTION CARRIED
Item K as it was removed from the Consent Agenda:
K. General Obligation Bonds—Adopt Ordinance No. 3325 entitled"AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2012, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS"
Motion to approve Item K. General Obligation Bonds adopting Ordinance No. 3325
MOVED: Trustee Lissner SECONDED: Trustee Petri
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Czamik
MOTION CARRIED
Item M as it was removed from the Consent Agenda:
M. Rights of Reversion—Adopt Resolution No. 47-12 entitled"A RESOLUTION RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 41-12 AND WAIVING ANY RIGHTS OF REVERSION TO CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE"
Motion to approve Item M. Rights of Reversion adopting Resolution No. 47-12
MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Petri, Feichter, Franke, Lissner
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Czamik
ABSTAIN: Trustee Prochno
MOTION CARRIED
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7. REGULAR AGENDA
Collective Bargaining Agreement—Adopt Resolution No. 52-12 entitled"A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE MANAGER TO EXECUTE A COLLECTIVE
BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND
THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 150"
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 52-12
MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
NAYS: .None .
ABSENT: Trustee Czamik
MOTION CARRIED
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—The Biscayne
Bay/Circle Bay Storm Sewer Improvements should be finished by Thanksgiving. The major
efforts behind Stevenson School for the Kathleen Way Storm Sewer Improvements will take
place in the Spring. With the assistance and cooperation of the Park District there was work
done on a burin at Carlson Park to alleviate some of the flooding.
9. JUDICIARY,PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—The
Committee met to discuss item a. Storage Sheds in Backyards and it was the consensus of the
Committee to change the maximum allowable height of storage sheds from fifteen feet to twelve
feet. The next step in the approval process is for the item to go before the Plan Commission.
The Plan Commission will be meeting November 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the item.
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report
11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—Christmas tree
lights and cords can be recycled at Village Hall through March 2013. Batteries and fluorescent
lights are also accepted.
Yard waste will be picked up on your regular garbage day through December 15`h. There will be
bins available at the Public Works facility to drop off yard waste after that date.
The Elk Grove Police Department has trained Waste Management drivers to be an extra set of
eyes watching for any dangerous situations throughout the Village.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE PROCHNO—EGTV Channel 6 is adding
a new show to its line-up highlighting Elk Grove Park District programs, events, facilities, staff
and parks. "A Walk in the Park" is produced and directed by Debbi Dennison, Cable Producer,
and Rob Vicicondi, Production Assistant for EGTV. The show premieres at 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday,November 15, 2012. Channel 6 plans to produce three to four shows per year. The
first episode will be about fitness and healthy lifestyles in a magazine format featuring a local
park, the Pavilion Fitness Center, a fitness class and special services available for the public.
Diane Malinowski, Public Relations Manager for the Elk Grove Park District, will host the show.
13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION- TRUSTEES
LISSNER/PETRI—The lighting of Rohlwing Road from Biesterfreld Road to Devon Avenue
and the lighting of Meacham Road from Nerge Road to Biesterfield Road is complete. The two
items can be removed from the Agenda. The lighted street signs on Busse Road are installed and
working from Howard Street to Devon Avenue.
14. YOUTH COMMITTEE-TRUSTEE FRANKE—Information about the Youth
Committee Scholarship program should be available in mid-January. There is a junior high teen
dance this Saturday,November 17`h, at the Pavilion. The next teen dance is Saturday, December
15, 2012.
15. PARADE COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE CZARNIK—No Report
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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—No Report
b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE
CZARNIK—Trustee Prochno reported for Trustee Czarnik. Trustee Prochno thanked everyone
who participated in the Blood Drive on Saturday,November 3, 2012. There were 42
participants. December is when LifeSource has the least amount of blood supply and donors
would be greatly appreciated during the month of December.
Community Services is sponsoring the Adopt-A-Family program for the needy people in the
community for Thanksgiving. They are accepting donations and looking for anyone who would
like to Adopt-A-Family and provide a holiday meal. There will also be an Adopt-A-Family
program for Christmas. Anyone interested should contact the Community Service Department.
c. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report
d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The 15`h annual Tree
Lighting Ceremony is being held on Friday,November 23, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The 2013 Tour of Elk Grove
will be taking place August 2, 3 and 4, 2013.
19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—No Report
20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Village Board-None
Village Attorney -None
21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER-No Report
22. NEW BUSINESS -None
Mayor Johnson wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
AUDIENCE—7:59 p.m. —No Response
23. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
MOVED: Trustee Franke SECONDED: Trustee Feichter
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Trustee Czarnik
MOTION CARRIED
Judith M. Keegan
Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B. Johnson
Village of Elk Grove Village
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