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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/12/2013 - 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 FEBRUARY 12, 2013 Mayor Craig B. Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:21 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, Christine K. 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 Timothy Manwell, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on January 22, 2013 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—Coffee with the Mayor and Board was held on Saturday, February 2, 2013. The Sister Cities exchange students returned to Italy. Students from Elk Grove High School will be traveling there on March 20, 2013 and returning on April 2"d There are two new businesses moving to Elk Grove. Creative Works LLC, a candy packaging company, will be moving to a 254,000 square foot location on Brummel Avenue., They will employ up to 700 people. Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt will be opening at the Town Center this Spring. Mayor Johnson gave a presentation about the recent Cook County property tax bills received by residents and the cost of living in Elk Grove Village. Mayor Johnson explained.there were no government entity tax adjustments on the property tax bills received recently. Any adjustments would be reflected in the Fall bill. The difference in the amount of the bill is because the County bills taxpayers 55% in their Spring bill and 45% in their Fall bill. The Mayor explained the Village's debt and liabilities. Some of the Village's liabilities include costs for health insurance for retired Police and Fire personnel. Those premiums are paid 100% by the retirees but for accounting purposes the Village is required to list those premiums as a liability. Additionally,not all Village debt is paid through property tax payments. Debt is also repaid by other financing means such as fees, taxes,utility charges, special assessments, etc. The Village issues debt to support reinvestment into the Village's infrastructure and redevelopment activities. The Mayor stated the tax bills listed the Village's pension funded ratio incorrectly. The pension fund ratio was listed as 54.56%. The actual ratios are 65.5% for Police Pension, 62.2% for Fire Pension and 83.0% for IMRF. The pension funds were fully funded in 2000. Since then,the State has added a number of enhancements to the pensions without providing additional funding or the employees having to contribute any additional funding. Mayor Johnson expressed that something has to change and modifications have to be made with future employee pensions. 1 VBM 2-12-13 The Mayor provided information gathered for a cost of living analysis with surrounding communities comparable to Elk Grove Village. A number of variables were analyzed and Elk Grove Village is still the most cost effective and affordable community to live in. Oaths of Office—Police Chief Schmidt joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Chief Schmidt introduced and gave a brief educational and career background for three new Police Officers. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Officers Juan Andrade, Daniel Johnson and Matthew Stencel. Each Officer thanked Mayor Johnson and the Village Board for the opportunity to serve Elk Grove Village. Gino Piscopo joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Gino thanked Mayor Johnson and the Board for their past support of his St. Baldrick's fundraising events. Gino will not be hosting an event this year but he will be participating in an event that will be held at Elk Grove High School on Saiurday, March 22, 2013. To date, Gino has raised over$50,000 for the St. Baldrick Foundation and cancer research. Trustee Prochno wished Trustee Lissner, Trustee Feichter and Mayor Johnson Happy Birthday. They each celebrated a birthday this week. Trustee Prochno thanked everyone for their gifts, well wishes and acts of kindness following her hip replacement surgery. The Kenneth Young Center is hosting a fundraiser. The fundraiser is a closest to the pin and putting contest at Golfsmith Golf& Tennis Store in Schaumburg on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. and the first putt at 11:00 a.m. There will be prizes and player entry gifts. Trustee Prochno encouraged residents to shovel their sidewalks and to help their elderly or disabled neighbors in need of assistance. Trustee Feichter announced the Community Character Coalition is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. They will be celebrating at different events throughout the whole year. Trustee Feichter stated that he and Trustee Lissner, at separate times, have both met with State Representative Marty Moylan to discuss the needs of Elk Grove Village. Representative Moylan expressed a sincere interest in the needs of Elk Grove Village. The Woodfield Convention& Visitors Bureau is hosting Dine-A-Palooza on February 20, 2013 at Medieval Times in Schaumburg from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Trustee Czarnik announced applications for the Frank J. Czamik Memorial Scholarship are available at Elk Grove High School, Conant High School, the Park District Office, the Pavilion and at some of the local Churches. Applicants must be a senior in high school and an Elk Grove Village resident. Applications are due May 10, 2013. Four$1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Trustee Petri represented Elk Grove Village at the Illinois Tollway meeting regarding the Elgin O'Hare western access last night. It was the fourth meeting and a lot of progress is being made. The next meeting will be April 1, 2013 in Itasca. The Illinois Tollway Association will be giving a presentation to the Greater O'Hare Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Avalon Banquets. They will be presenting the entire plan to date. The presentation is open to anyone interested in attending. Trustee Lissner thanked Trustee Petri for all the time he puts in attending the Tollway meetings. Trustee Lissner complimented the Village Clerk for the accuracy and precision of her Village Board Minutes. 2 VBM 2-12-13 5. APPROVAL OF WARRANT Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the January 31, 2013 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$1,641,054.35. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the February 12,2013 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$715,469.61. MOVED: Trustee Petri SECONDED: Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Napleton Fleet Group, Westmont, IL—Authorization to award a professional service contract in the amount not to exceed $22,056 to purchase a Dodge Charger police sedan from the Capital Replacement Fund. B. Jetco LTD, Lake Zurich, IL—Authorization to award a professional service contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the painting and repairs to the Reservoir#6 (1751 Greenleaf Avenue) and the West Elevated Tank (1141 Hawthorne Lane) in the amount of $492,000 from the Water& Sewer Fund. C Diamond Truck & Trailer, Inc. —Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider the petition for a Special Use at 220 Seegers Avenue. D. Star Motors, Inc. —Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a Special Use at 2645 American Lane. E. GIS Agreement—Adopt Resolution No. 4-13 entitled"A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND COOK COUNTY" F Des Plaines Emergency Communications—Adopt Resolution No. 5-13 entitled"A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE DES PLAINES EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT" Mayor Johnson asked if the Village Board or staff had any questions or comments regarding the Consent Agenda. No Response. Mayor Johnson 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 through F." MOVED: Trustee Czarnik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA—None BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 3 VBM 2-12-13 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN PETRI—The Public Works Department is ready to get the Street Resurfacing Program under way. Street lights are about 80% complete. Mayor Johnson made note of an article in the Daily Herald stating road work needed to be done at Higgins Road and Arlington Heights Road. The Mayor advised the State will be working on both roads this year. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING & ZONING COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN LISSNER—No Report 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - CHAIRMAN FRANKE—Trustee Franke stated there are never reports for the Personnel Committee because the Committee handles items of a personal nature. 11. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE—CHAIRMAN FEICHTER—As of January 17, 2013, Elk Grove Village has recycled 2189 pounds of holiday lights. Holiday lights can be dropped off at the Health& Community Service counter at Village Hall for recycling until March 15, 2013. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE PROCHNO—No Report 13. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - TRUSTEES LISSNER/PETRI—The Committee met on Thursday, February 7, 2013. A presentation was given by Josh Grodzin, Director of Business Development&Marketing and Marketing Consultants, Desert Rose Design. The ICRC Budget was reviewed and approved. A list of projects will be available shortly. 14. YOUTH COMMITTEE - TRUSTEE FRANKE—The Youth Committee will be awarding three $1,000 scholarships. One will be awarded by the Parks Foundation and two will be awarded by the Village. Applicants must be a resident of Elk Grove Village and attending College or Trade School in the fall. Applications are available,at Elk Grove High School, Conant High School, St. Viator High School,the Park District office and on the Village website. Applications are due by May 3, 2013. Scholarships will be awarded at the June Village Board meeting. 15. PARADE COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The annual Hometown Parade will be on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade theme is"Sports on the Boulevard." Parade applications were mailed and responses are being received. The 2013 parade Grand Marshal is Don Kerstin. Don supports many charitable efforts with his time,talent.and good works. Sponsors for this Year's parade are Grove Memorial Chapel, Chicago Offset Printing, Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and A&H Plumbing. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, March 4, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. in Room E of the Zettek Municipal Building. 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—Trustee Lissner referenced a report received from Ross Rowe, Cable Coordinator, addressing communities that are presently using AT&T and some of the problems they are experiencing, which are the same as some of the concerns that the Board has expressed at previous meetings. Trustee Lissner thought the report would be much worse. Several communities have no complaints. The Board is still waiting for more information from the Attorney General. Trustee Lissner stated he watched "Inside the Village" on Channel 6. Ross Rowe spoke on the show about all the different ways Channel 6 can be viewed other than through Comcast. 4 VBM 2-12-13 Channel 6 can be viewed on your iPhone, smart phone, over the internet on the Village website, through Facebook and Twitter. The January 13 episode of"Inside the Village" is very informative and is available to view on the Village website under EGTV-Cbannel 6 on-demand. b. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE -TRUSTEE CZARNIK—The Community Spirit award winner for February is Bill Beaupre. For years Bill has volunteered his time at EGTV as a sports announcer. Bill is also a member of the Elk Grove Rotary Club. Bill deserves recognition for all of his hard work within the community. Bill will be featured on"In The Grove"on Channel 6 during the month of February. Acknowledge a good deed by nominating someone for the Community Spirit Award. Forms are available at Village Hall,the Library, the Pavilion, Jarosch Bakery and on-line at www.elkgrove.org. Trustee Franke stated he will be announcing the Elk Grove High School and Barrington High School boys' basketball game on February 19, 2013 with Bill Beaupre. c. LIQUOR COMMISSION - MAYOR JOHNSON—No Report d. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The next special event will be the Memorial Day Ceremony. e. TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE—MAYOR JOHNSON—The 2013 Tour of Elk Grove will take place August 2"d, 3`d and 4". 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 AUDIENCE— 8:20 p.m. Mayor Johnson acknowledged a boy scout in the audience. The Scout was attending the Board Meeting to earn his citizenship badge. 23. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. MOVED: Trustee Czamik SECONDED: Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czamik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Kean Village Clerk Mayor Craia B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village 5 VBM 2-12-13