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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/14/2013 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES GgOVE VIS i . ,�rFxQeprio��i.co�aJ? MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING May 14, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER- 7:12 p.m. Roll Call Present: Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L. Lissner, James P. Petri, Christine K. Prochno A Quorum was present Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel,Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker and Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan 2. INVOCATION -Pastor Patricia Balk, Christus Victor Lutheran Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 23, 2013 Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on April 23, 2013 as submitted and dispense with the reading. Moved By Trustee Petri Seconded By Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. MAYOR&BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT- Mayor Johnson attended the following events: April 26, 2013 -Awards Banquet recognizing the volunteers who serve on Village Boards and Commissions. April 28, 2013 - Opening day of the Philippine Summer Basketball League at the Pavilion. May 2, 2013 - Delivered the State of the Village address to the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce. May 2, 2013 - Daisy&Cadet Girl Scouts from Clearmont School met with the Mayor and toured the Police Department. May 4, 2013 - Coffee with the Mayor and Board. May 7, 2013 - Judged the Science Fair at Link School. May 13, 2013 - Presented the "Key to the Village" to retiring Elk Grove Township Supervisor, Nanci Vanderweel. Mayor Johnson recognized Elk Grove Township Supervisor.Nanci Vanderweel, present in the audience, and thanked her for everything she has done for the Elk Grove Village Community. Mayor Johnson noted that construction projects taking place in the Village were up from 15 million dollars in April of last year to 38 million dollars in April of this year. The permit fees paid to the Village are up from $250,000 to $600,000. Businesses are making investments back into Elk Grove, which means more jobs and more tax revenue. Mayor Johnson addressed road construction projects taking place within the Village. The State of Illinois just announced it will be doing work in the Village on Higgins Road and Busse Road. Most of the work and lane closures will take place during the night, except for a small portion of Higgins that is in a residential area. The State and County are investing over 12 million dollars into Village infrastructure. Mayor Johnson asked that everyone be patient and advised everyone to not use their cell phones in the construction zones. Elk Grove Police Officers are ticketing for cell phone use in construction zones. Cell phone use is prohibited in construction zones and school zones twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The State of Illinois has opened the bids for the last pedestrian bridge in the Busse Woods Forest Preserve. Mayor Johnson advised that a woman was killed today at the intersection where the bridge is going to be built. The Mayor extended sympathy to the family. The bridge is needed for safety; hopefully construction will begin sooner than originally anticipated. Page 1 of 6 Scholarships- Pastor Curt Hansen, representing Community Character Coalition of Elk Grove,joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. Pastor Hansen stated the Community Character Coalition (CCC) is celebrating ten years in Elk Grove Village this year. The Fallen Soldier Memorial Scholarships being awarded are based on the pillars of citizenship and are presented in honor of four young citizens of Elk Grove Village who served their country and gave their lives for our freedom. Their names are James Cronin, Phillip Frank, John Olsen and Adriana Salem. The scholarships are given in partnership with the Village with funding from the Tour of Elk Grove. Three $1500 scholarships were awarded based on citizenship and leadership in the community. Scholarships were presented to Faith Meitzler - Conant High School, David Vitale- St. Viator High School, and Kaley Wendorf- Elk Grove High School. Recognition- Community Character Coalition representatives, Betsy Boswell and Birdie Biciglia,joined Mayor Johnson at the podium. The following youth groups were honored for their services to the community and presented with certificates: Leo Club, Green Grens, Clearmont School Girl Scouts, Ridge Family Center for Learning, Izzy Ruiz (lemonade stand), District 59 Health, Nutrition & Fitness Group, Forest View Student Senate, Queen of the Rosary Student Council, Meade Interact Club, Meade Rotary Prep, St.Julian Eymard Youth Ministries,and Link School Girl Scouts. A representative from each group gave a brief explanation of their groups contributions to the community. Trustee Czarnik announced the Frank J. Czarnik Memorial Scholarship applications have been completed. She hopes to announce the four$1,000 scholarship recipients in June. Trustee Czarnik thanked everyone who participated and wished them good luck. Trustee Petri stated that on May 6th he,Village Manager Rummel, and Trustee Lissner went to West Dundee to attend the swearing in of Mayor Chris Nelson. On May 8, 2013 Trustee Petri attended the SWANCC meeting in Mount Prospect. Earlier today Trustee Petri and several other Trustees and staff members attended the grand opening of Yusen Logistics. Trustee Prochno announced the annual Memorial Day Observation will take place on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 10:45 a.m. in front of the Pavilion. The ceremony is being sponsored by the Village, Park District,VFW Post 9284, Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion. Nick Nikola, President of Friends of Critters and Salt Creek, is conducting the annual Salt Creek clean up on Saturday,June 8, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is the 31St clean up in eighteen years in Elk Grove Village. The cleanup will start at the Elk Grove High School parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Trustee Lissner attended the Mayor's State of the Village Address on May 2, 2013. Trustee Lissner complimented Mayor Johnson for doing a great job explaining all of the things taking place in the Village that are going to improve the sewers, flooding and roads in the Business Park. Trustee Feichter stated he and most of the other Trustees attended the Prayer Breakfast at Shinnyo-En Temple on May 2, 2013. Elk Grove Village celebrates National Prayer Day each year at a different place of worship within the Village. Trustee Feichter also attended the Mayor's State of the Village Address and complimented Mayor Johnson on an excellent job. 5.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the April 30, 2013 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $512,114.45. Moved By Trustee Petri Seconded By Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 14, 2013 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$572,050.53. Moved By Trustee Petri Seconded By Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Page 2 of 6 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Authorization of a request from the Elk Grove Park District in the amount of$73,480 to waive building and engineering permit fees for the renovation of the Pavilion Aquatic Center. b. Authorization of a request from the Alexian Brothers Medical Center Rehabilitation Center located at 935 Beisner Road to waive building permit fees for the remodeling of patient rooms in the amount of$5,327. c. Authorization of a request from the Alexian Brothers Medical Center located at 800 Biesterfield Road to waive building permit fees for the roof replacement at the surgery/recovery unit in the amount of$4,766. d. Authorization to grant a variation from the Municipal Code, Section 8-1213-1-11), Easementsto permit the construction of a shed which will encroach one foot (1') into the three-foot (3') public utility easement and the side property line at 56 Woodcrest Lane. e. Authorization to award a service contract with Kale Uniforms, Inc. of Chicago, IL for the purchase of Police Officer uniforms in an amount not to exceed $45,000. f. Authorization to award a professional services contract with Civiltech Engineering of Itasca, IL for design engineering on various drainage improvements throughout the Business Park in the amount of$583,416 from the Water&Sewer Fund. g. Authorization to award a professional services contract to Johnny Rockets Fireworks Display Corporation of Chicago, IL to design and produce fireworks displays in an amount not to exceed $40,000. h. Adopt Ordinance No. 3337 entitled "AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (JAWA) i. Adopt Ordinance No. 3338 entitled "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT A FINANCIAL INSTITUTION IN A B-3 ZONING DISTRICT AND A FINANCIAL DRIVE-THRU FACILITY (ATM) IN A B-2 ZONING DISTRICT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 100-180 BIESTERFIELD ROAD (ELK GROVE BANK&TRUST) j. Adopt Resolution No. 22-13 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC WATERMAIN (2475 TOUHY AVENUE)" k. Adopt Resolution No. 23-13 entitled "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE RESULTS OF THE CANVASS CONDUCTED BY THE CANVASSING BOARD OF THE COOK COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE VOTES OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELETION FOR VILLAGE OFFICIALS HELD ON TUESDAY,APRIL 9, 2013 AND PROCLAIMING THE RESULTS" 1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-13 entitled "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DIRECTOR AND AN ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (NWMC)" m: Adopt Resolution No. 25-13 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTORS TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY,A MUNICIPAL JOINT ACTION AGENCY (SWANCC)" n. Adopt Resolution No. 26-13 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 LOCATAED AT 61 GARLISCH DRIVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" o. Authorization of a request from the Elk Grove Park District to waive two (2) Class A Liquor Licenses in the amount of$5,800. p. Authorization to waive the formal bidding process and award a construction contract to R. Jones Trucking and Grading, Inc. of Elk Grove Village, IL for the hauling Page 3 of 6 and disposing of mixed excavation materials in the amount of$37,050 from the Water&Sewer Fund. Mayor Johnson asked if the Trustees or staff had any questions or comments about 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 through P." Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA a. Consideration to approve a sign permit for two signs at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt located at 916 Elk Grove Town Center. Mayor Johnson asked if any of the Trustees or staff had any questions or concerns. There were none. Motion to approve a sign permit for two signs at Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt located at 916 Elk Grove Town Center. Moved By Trustee Czarnik Seconded By Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED b. Consideration to approve a temporary sign permit at Crazy Buffet located at 944 Elk Grove Town Center. Mayor Johnson asked if any of the Trustees or staff had any questions or concerns. There were none. Motion to approve a temporary sign permit at Crazy Buffet located at 944 Elk Grove Town Center. Moved By Trustee Czarnik Seconded By Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE -Trustee Petri - No Report 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE -Trustee Lissner-Trustee Lissner requested two items be added to the Committee Agenda. The first item is Door-to-Door Solicitors. The second item is the number of household pets allowed per household. 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke- No Report Mayor Johnson announced the next Village Board Meeting on May 28, 2013 will be taking place at 4:00 p.m. instead of the regular time of 7:00 p.m. Newly elected Officials will be sworn into office that day. 11. RECYCLING &WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter- On Saturday,June 22, 2013 the Village will be hosting a document destruction event and electronic recycling event at Fire Station 8 at 1000 Oakton Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and noon. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE -Trustee Prochno - No Report 13. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustees Lissner/Petri -Trustee Lissner received a notice from Chris Nelson of Comcast announcing that Comcast has created some free Wi- Fi hot spots in the Village. This will save people money on their cell phone data plans when checking the web. The website for further information is www.infinity.com/wifi. Trustee Lissner will make further announcements as he receives information. 14.INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION -Trustees Lissner/Petri - Trustee Petri reported the Industrial/Commercial Revitalization Commission met on May 9, 2013 with the Desert Rose Design Corporation. Desert Rose designed a new logo and also provided publicity ideas for the Commission and the Business Park. Those ideas will hopefully be implemented soon. Page 4 of 6 IS.YOUTH COMMITTEE -Trustee Franke -The Youth Committee will be meeting in Executive Session on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the winners of the scholarships. The recipients will be announced on May 28, 2013 and the scholarships will be awarded at the June 18, 2013 Village Board meeting. 16. PARADE COMMITTEE-Trustee Czarnik- The annual Hometown Parade is going to be on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade theme is "Sports on the Boulevard." Parade applications are complete and the Committee is now working on placement. There are many units, including the U.S. Navy Band. The Grand Marshal is Don Kerstin. Mr. Kerstin 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, Jerry Castle &Son Hi-Lift Inc., A&H Plumbing and Candy Werks. Candy Werks is a new company that moved to the Village and they are donating the candy for this year's Parade. The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, June 3, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. EGTV Channel 6 Program "In the Grove" is featuring information about the Parade with Committee Member,Anne Feichter. 17. HEALTH &COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE- Trustee Czarnik-The Spirit Award winner for May is Angie Catania. Angie gives her time to the community by announcing the television program "Inside the Village" on EGTV Channel 6. This program keeps residents informed of things going on in our great Village. She is also involved with the Girl Scouts. Angie will be featured on EGTV Channel 6 "In The Grove" throughout the month of May. 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. 18. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson- No Report 19.SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson -The next special event is the Memorial Day Observation on May 271h. The summer concert series will take place in July. 20.TOUR OF ELK GROVE UPDATE - Mayor Johnson - The voice of many major bike races, Bob Roll,will be announcing this year's race. There will be two one hour shows that will be shown nationally this year,the Women's Pro Race and the Men's Pro Race. 21. PLAN COMMISSION -Village Manager Rummel a. PC Docket 12-8 - Public Hearing to consider a text amendment to Section 7E-3:A pertaining to Special Uses in Industrial Districts to permit indoor teaching and training facilities for a variety of sports and athletic disciplines. The Village Manager stated this item requires further legal research and will not be brought before the Village Board at this time. b. PC Docket 13-2 - Public Hearing to consider a petition for Special Use to permit the operation of an automotive repair shop in an I-1 Industrial District on the property located at 220 Seegers Avenue. Village Manager Rummel reported a Public Hearing was held before the Plan Commission to consider a petition for a Special Use Permit request from Diamond Truck&Trailer to operate an automotive repair shop in an I-1 Industrial District at 220 Seegers Avenue. The Plan Commission voted unanimously (9-0) to grant the Special Use. The Petitioners were present in the audience. Mayor Johnson stated there was one condition. The Special Use would only apply to Diamond Truck&Trailer and would not be transferable should they sell or close their business. Mayor Johnson asked if any of the Trustees had questions or comments. There were none Page 5 of 6 Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Mayor Johnson advised the Petitioners that they are all set and do not need to attend the May 28, 2013 Village Board meeting for the formal approval. 22. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS -Village Manager Rummel - No Report 23. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER-Village Manager Rummel reminded everyone that Village Vehicle Stickers and Pet Licenses are due June 15C. 24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK- No Report 25. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Ordinance was prepared and appears as item i. on the Consent Agenda. 26.NEW BUSINESS - None 27. PUBLIC COMMENT- None 28.ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Keegan,Village Clerk Mayor Craig B. Johnson Village of Elk Grove Village Page 6 of 6