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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/08/2013 - 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 JANUARY 8, 2013 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor: Craig B. Johnson; Trustees: Nancy J. Czars k, Patton L. Feichter, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Chris Prochno Absent: Trustee Jeffrey C. Franke Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel; Attorney Bill Payne; and Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan A quorum was present. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE /INVOCATION—The Invocation was delivered by Pastor Stefan Potuznik, Christus Victor Lutheran Church. Pastor Potuznik presented Mayor Johnson with a Ministry Bear. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on December 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 the community on behalf of himself and the Trustees for continued support. The Mayor and three Village Trustees will be running unopposed in the Consolidated Election in April. Each will be serving another four year term. The current Board, with the exception of Trustee Franke who joined the Board when Trustee Dill retired, has been serving together for eighteen years. Presentation—Mayor Johnson gave a presentation announcing a major Capital Projects Program for Storm and Sanitary Sewer Enhancements. This is the largest Capital Projects Program in the history of the Village. There will be improvements to the Sanitary Sewer System consisting of the lining of 16.5 miles of Residential and 30.6 miles of the Business Park sanitary sewers which will extend the life of the sewer lines by approximately 50 years. Improvements will also be made to the Stormwater Drainage System which will consist of mainline drainage ditch improvements, secondary drainage ditch improvements and culvert improvements. Additionally, the Village will still continue the Residential rear yard drainage improvement project that has been ongoing for approximately fifteen years. The Village also continues to move forward with the Busse Dam modification. The Busse Dam project is the first project in the nation's history where two Counties are working together. The Village Board will be authorizing the issuance of$38 million in bonds to finance the program. The funding to cover the bonds was already built into the water/sewer rate increase that took place due to the increase in the Chicago water rates and will have no impact on the foreseeable water/sewer rates to the community. Oath of Office—Police Chief Schmidt and Sergeant Paul Syverson joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Chief Schmidt gave a brief history of Sergeant Syverson's career with Elk Grove Village. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Sergeant Syverson, Sergeant Syverson expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and spoke about his 23 year career with the Village. Mayor Johnson asked Rosanna DeFrenza to join him at the podium. 1 VBM 1-8-13 Motion to approve the appointment of Rosanna DeFrenza to the Zoning Board of Appeals. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Feichter, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Franke MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Ms. DeFrenza. Ms. DeFrenza thanked Mayor Johnson and the Board of Trustees for the opportunity to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mayor Johnson introduced Attorney Bill Payne. Mr. Payne was attending the meeting in the absence of Village Attorney George Knickerbocker. Trustee Lissner thanked and complimented the Public Works Department for all the work they have been doing outside in the cold to repair the numerous watermain breaks that have been occurring. Trustee Lissner attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for four Eagle Scouts belonging to Troop 495. Trustee Lissner believes that makes 125 Eagle Scouts to date in Elk Grove Village. Troop 495 itself has had 40 Eagle Scouts. Mayor Johnson noted that this year's draught has contributed to the high amount of watermain breaks within the Village. Trustee Czamik announced Sister Cities high school exchange,studentsffrom Termini Immerse, Sicily, Italy will be arriving in Elk Grove Village on January 18, 2013. The students will be attending the next Village Board meeting. Trustee Czamik stated how beautiful the Holiday decorations were this year and made note of the banners. Trustee Feichter reported for the last two years Arlington Heights has not been paying its full share to be members of the Woodfield Convention&Visitors Bureau. It has been a concern but it is Trustee Feichters' understanding that they will be rejoining and paying their full share for membership. Trustee Prochno also attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor held on Saturday, December 29, 2012. The four scouts who received the honor of Eagle Scout were Matthew Andress, Andrew Dewar, Matthew Grgurich and Michael Schwellenbach. Trustee Prochno attended a meeting of the Community Character Coalition this morning. There was discussion on raising awareness of the six pillars of good character within the community. Trustee Lissner commented on the projects that were done by the Scouts to achieve the honor of Eagle Scout. S. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the December 31,2012 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$692,128.00. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Franke MOTION CARRIED 2 VBM 1-8-13 Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the January 8, 2013 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$516,337.63. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czamik AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Franke MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Alexian Brothers Medical Center—Authorization of a request to waive building permit fees for remodeling of the Brock Building hallways in the amount of$160. B. Zoning Code Amendment/Storage Sheds—Adopt Ordinance No. 3329 entitled"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-7-D-6 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE PERTAINING TO STRUCTURES IN YARDS (STORAGE SHEDS)" C. Inspection Fees—Adopt Ordinance No. 3330 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 SIGN REGULATIONS OF THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE BY DELETING SECTION 8-4-11:13 INSPECTION FEES" D. Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative (NIMEC)—Adopt Resolution No. 1-13 entitled"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (NIMEC) AND AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE MANAGER TO APPROVE A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST COST ELECTRICITY PROVIDER" E. Cook County Forest Preserve District—Adopt Resolution No. 2-13 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT" Mayor Johnson asked if anyone wished to address any of the items on the Consent Agenda. No Response. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items "A through E." MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Franke MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA A. General Obligation Bonds—Adopt Ordinance No. 3331 entitled"AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED'$38,000;000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE" Motion to approve Ordinance No. 3331. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Petri AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Franke MOTION CARRIED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—No Report 3 VBM 1-8-13 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER— Trustee Lissner asked that Item a. Storage Sheds in Backyards be removed from the Agenda. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—No Report 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—Waste Management will be picking up Christmas trees through January 15, 2013. Christmas lights and cords can be dropped off at Village Hall for recycling. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—Trustee Prochno advised that anyone wanting to solicit within the Village is required to obtain a Solicitor Permit from the Village Clerk's office. Solicitors are required to have the permit visible at all times while soliciting in the Village. The names of licensed solicitors are listed on the Village website. 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION -TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI—No Report 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE—Trustee Prochno stated that Trustee Franke will have information about scholarship applications at the next Board meeting on January 22, 2013. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The annual Hometown Parade will be Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade theme is "Sports on the Boulevard." Don Kerstin is the 2013 Parade Grand Marshal. Mr. Kerstin supports many charitable efforts with his time, talent and good works. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, February 4, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. 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—The Community Service office thanks all the families and businesses that donated to the annual Adopt-a-Family program. The Community Spirit Award winner for January is the Parent Teacher Counsel of Elk Grove High School. The Elk Grove Grenadiers Booster Club which is the Counsel, has four board members; President Rick Heller, Vice President Beth Kaim, Treasurer Susie Schneider and Secretary Cheryl Rittondale. Three hundred families are also involved. They do many things that benefit the entire school. They will be featured on"In The Grove" on Channel 6 during the month of January. Nominate someone for the Community Spirit Award, it is a great way to acknowledge a good deed. Forms are available at Village Hall, the Library,the Pavilion and Jarosch Bakery, or on- line at www.elk rove.org. c. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The Park District and the Village are partnering again to sponsor the summer concert series "Unity Within the Community." Concerts will be on Tuesdays during July, beginning on July 9t'. Concerts will be given by Blood Sweat& Tears, Fran Cosmo, former lead singer of Boston, Daryl Stuermer with music of Genesis and Phil Collins and Three Dog Night. e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The 8t'Annual Tour of Elk Grove will be held August 2, 3 and 4, 2013. 19. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE CLERK—No Report 4 VBM 1-8-13 t 20. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Village Board -None — Village Attorney—Ordinance No. 3330 appears on the Consent Agenda as Item C. Item a. can be removed from Unfinished Business. 21. REPORT FROM THE VILLAGE MANAGER—No Report 22. NEW BUSINESS - None AUDIENCE—7:56 p.m. —Bill O'Malley, resident on Maple Lane, addressed the Board as a thirty year employee of West Shore Pipeline. Mr. O'Malley made comments at the December Village Board meeting about the upcoming Busse Woods Trail Overpass project. Mr. O'Malley diverted from the Overpass topic to talk about a fundraiser for an Elk Grove Village resident, Shannon, that was hit by a car while away at college. She had brain surgery and is in an induced coma. Mr. O'Malley is hoping that the community will come together to support the family. More information is available at facebook.com/showyoursupportforshannon. Mr. O'Malley provided the Village Board with a pamphlet about pipelines, Mr. O'Malley stated that he had no intent of embarrassing Village staff at the December meeting; He has the utmost respect for Village staff. Mr. O'Malley explained he asked the questions he did because of the training he has received working for West Shore Pipeline. Mr. O'Malley apologized if his comments disrupted the December meeting, stating it is a natural reaction for him to provide information about the pipeline. Mr. O'Malley offered to give the Mayor and Board a presentation about pipelines in the future. Mayor Johnson thanked Mr. O'Malley for his explanation and for clarifying his comments. Mayor Johnson commended Village staff for the great job they do on a daily basis. Mr. O'Malley asked to be contacted if anyone had fundraising ideas or suggestions for Shannon. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Feichter SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Lissner NAYS: None ABSENT: Trustee Franke MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Keegan Village Clerk Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village 5 VBM 1-8-13