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MINUTES
REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
May 13, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER- 7:15 p.m. 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
A Quorum was present
Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel, Village Attorney George B.
Knickerbocker, Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION - Deacon Ted Czarnecki, Saint Julian Eymard Catholic Church
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF April 22, 2014 - Motion to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Village Board Meeting held on April 22, 2014 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 thanked all the students in
the audience for their hard work and commitment to the community.
Events - Mayor Johnson attended the following events:
April 23, 2014-Alexian Village Ice Cream Social
April 23, 2014- TIF Presentation to Village Businesses
April 25, 2014-Awards Banquet honoring Village Boards and Commissions
April 26, 2014-Alexian Foundation Ball at the Field Museum
April 29, 2014 - 10001 Birthday party for Nora Colossi
April 29, 2014 -Announced the Elk Grove High School boys and girls water polo game
May 1, 2014- Greater O'Hare Association 2014 Business Expo at the Avalon
May 3, 2014- Coffee with the Village Board
May 4, 2014- Opening Day of the Philippine Basketball League at the Pavilion
May 7, 2014- Spoke about Local Government to students at Fairview Elementary School in
Hoffman Estates.
May 13, 2014-Attended the Suburban O'Hare Commission (SOC) meeting
Mayor Johnson addressed concerns about noise from the airport. Many areas of the Village
are getting noise for the first time. The older area of the Village by the bowling alley is
receiving less noise. In a lot of ways the new configuration of the airport is beneficial to the
Village as far as noise impact. For the areas of the Village that have never had the noise
before, the Village is going to continue to work on trying to get more efficient fly quiet
times. The Mayor stated the Board will always do what they can to protect the community.
The Chicago Tribune featured a very nice story about the airport which stated the amount
of flights at O'Hare are being cut back.
Proclamation- Mayor Johnson read and presented a Proclamation to Rita Sayre in
recognition of the Eighteenth Annual Elk Grove Relay For Life. Relay For Life will be taking
place on June 7, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Ms. Sayre highlighted events that will
be taking place at the Relay.
Scholarships - Pastor Curt Hansen presented $1,500 Fallen Soldier Memorial Scholarships
to the following recipients: Mary Frances Blonde, Brandon Dos Santos and Marki Kaim.
Each recipient stated where they were going to attend college and what they will be
studying.
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Mayor Johnson stated the scholarship fund money was raised through the Alexian Brothers
Tour of Elk Grove. Since the bike race will not be taking place, the funds will be raised
through a 5K race being held by Elk Grove High School on Saturday, June 14, 2014 before
the Hometown Parade.
Community Character Coalition will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser on Friday,
May 16, 2014 at the Hattendorf Center from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Awards - Betsy Boswell presented Awards of Recognition to the following groups in
recognition of community service projects performed by each group: The Leo Club; Ridge
Family Center for Learning, Robert Frost Leadership Club, Queen of the Rosary Student
Council, St. Julian Eymard After Mass Youth Group, Mead Rotary Prep, Mead Interact Club,
Elk Grove High School Relay Student Leaders, Elk Grove High School Student Peer Helpers,
and Elk Grove High School Leadership Council.
A representative from each group gave a brief overview of the community service projects
they participated in. Betsy thanked all the sponsors of the groups for the time and effort
they put in to helping all the students. The Community Character Coalition meets the first
Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m. at the Hattendorf Center.
Trustee Prochno attended Boy Scout Troop 95 Pancake Breakfast&Silent Auction at
Christus Victor Church on Saturday, May 3, 2014.
The two $1,000 Betty Erickson Memorial Scholarships were awarded at last night's Lioness
meeting to Marki Kaim and Gina Cirrincione.
Trustee Feichter stated Meet Chicago Northwest- It's on the Edge will be having their
annual meeting on June 4, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove Village.
Trustee Czarnik stated the Frank J. Czarnik Memorial Scholarship applications have been
completed. The six recipients will be announced sometime in June.
Trustee Petri attended the SWANCC executive meeting with Village Manager Rummel on
April 23, 2014 and also the Mayor's TIF presentation that afternoon. On April 30, 2014
Trustee Petri and Fire Chief Mikel attended a FEMA Emergency Program at the Hoffman
Estates Police Department. On May 1, 2014 Trustee Petri attended a Prayer Breakfast, a
Tollway meeting about the Elmhurst Road interchange and in the evening went to Alexian
Brothers Hospital to meet with doctors and see the robotic operating equipment they have.
On May 12, 2014 Trustee Petri and Josh Grodzin, Director of Business Development and
Marketing, went to the Chicago Community Trust On The Table exercise at Rolling
Meadows High School.
Trustee Lissner attended the Prayer Breakfast on May 1, 2014 and the To]]way Authority
Open House. Trustee Lissner commented about how different the diamond interchange is
going to be at Elmhurst Road. Mayor Johnson commented how effective it is going to be
once people get used to it.
5..ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payment of invoices as,
shown on the April 30, 2014 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of
$277,522.18.
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 March 13, 2014 Accounts
Payable Warrant in the amount of$998,798.51.
Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Authorization of a request from Living Hope Church, located at 777 S. Meacham
Road, to waive building permit fees in the amount of$25 for the installation of a
temporary sign.
b. Authorization of a request from Northwest Presbyterian Church,located at 301
Ridge Avenue, to waive FY 2014-15 vehicle sticker fees in the amount of$50.
c. Authorization of a request from Elk Grove Township Community Day Care
Center, located at 711 Chelmsford Lane, to waive FY 2014-15 business license fees
in the amount of$475.
d. Authorization of a request from the Elk Grove Park District to waive the fee for a
temporary Class D Liquor License ($2,100) for a Canvas &Cocktails event at the
Rainbow Falls Community Center on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
e. Authorization of a request for fee waivers from the Elk Grove Park District for the
following:
• To waive FY 2014-15 vehicle sticker fees in the amount of$2,175;
• To waive two (2) Class A Liquor Licenses in the amount of$5,800; and
• To waive FY 2014-15 business license application fees in the amount of$2,935
for a total amount of$10,910.
f. Authorization of a request to award a contract to the lowest responsive and
responsible bidder,W.S. Darley&Co. of Itasca, IL for the purchase of seven (7) Flir
thermal imaging cameras with accessories in an amount not to exceed $32,375 from
the Foreign Fire Insurance Fund.
g. Authorization to award a service contract with ASR-Kale Uniforms for the purchase
of Police Officer uniforms in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
h. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Red Caffeine Inc., formerly
Desert Rose Design, of Lombard, IL to continue the implementation of the Beyond
Business Friendly Economic Development Marketing Plan for a total contract
amount not to exceed $153,535 through the Industrial Commercial/Revitalization
Fund.
i. Adopt Ordinance No. 3378 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 CHAPTER
8 OF THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROHIBITING THE
INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND UTILITY DISTRIBUTION LINES ALONG BUSSE
ROAD AND ELMHURST ROAD."
j. Adopt Ordinance No. 3379 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL
EVENTS POLICY FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE."
k. Adopt Resolution No. 17-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALES CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND SANDRA J. KELLY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE
SANDRA J. KELLY AND FAMILY DECLARATION OF LIVING TRUST DATED OCTOBER
2, 1997, AND RONALD E. JACOBS AND SUE E. JACOBS (300 E. DEVON AVENUE)"
1. Adopt Resolution No. 18-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE
APPROPRIATENESS FOR CLASS 6B STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY
REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JULY 17, 2013 FOR
CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 901 TONNE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS."
m. Adopt Resolution No. 19-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CERTIFICATE
OF APPROVAL AND INITIAL ACCEPTANCE AND DEED OF CONVEYANCE/BILL OF
SALE FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (WATERMAIN-2475 TOUHY AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT."
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n. Adopt Resolution No. 20-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE AND REDSPEED ILLINOIS, LLC EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION OF A TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL CONSECUTIVE AND AUTOMATIC THREE (3) YEAR
TERMS FROM JULY 7, 2014 TO JULY 7, 2020."
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 Board about the Consent Agenda. No response.
Motion to approve Consent Agenda items"a through n."
Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
7. REGULAR AGENDA
a. Adopt Ordinance No. 3380 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF
SECTION 3-7:1)(3) OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SIX FOOT (6') HIGH FENCE EXTENDING APPROXIMATELY EIGHT FEET (8')
BEYOND THE NEAREST FRONT CORNER OF THE PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE ON THE
ADJACENT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 281
BROOKHAVEN DRIVE."
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 3380.
Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Lissner
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Trustee Franke
8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Petri - No Report
9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE -Trustee Lissner - The Special
Events Policy was approved on the Consent Agenda. The item can be removed from the
Agenda.
The Committee met on April 22, 2014 to discuss item a. Nuisance Animal Removal and the
consensus was to approve the recommendation from the Police Department. The
recommendation was to contract ABC Wildlife Control & Prevention. This would eliminate
residents and businesses from having to borrow a trap from the Village and disposing of
any animals trapped in a humane manner. Residents and businesses would also have the
option of using another service if they would like. The company offers educational
programs and also has a 24 hour hotline. The service fees were discussed and it was stated
that the fees would be made available up front so the cost of the service is known prior to
using the company.
Motion to approve the recommendation from the Police Department for nuisance
animal removal.
Moved by Trustee Lissner Seconded by Trustee Petri
AYES: Trustees Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke - No Report
11. RECYCLING &WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter-The Village will be hosting an
electronics and paper recycling event on Saturday,June 21, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at the Oakton
Fire Station.
12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Prochno - No Report
13. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustees Lissner/Petri - No Report
14. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - Trustees
Lissner/Petri - No Report
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15.YOUTH COMMITTEE -Trustee Franke - The Youth Committee will be meeting in
Executive Session on May 17, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to
review scholarship applications. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the May 27,
2014 Village Board meeting and awarded at the June 17, 2014 Village Board meeting.
16. PARADE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik- The annual Hometown Parade is Saturday,
June 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. The theme is "Under the Big Top." This year there will be a
special appearance by the Shriners, approximately twenty units are expected. The Grand
Marshal is Fred Geinosky. Parade sponsors are A&H Plumbing&Heating Co., Inc., Chicago
Offset, Crosstown Electric, Dynalene Inc., Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, Gatwood Crane
Service Inc., Graham's Pet Depot, Grove Memorial Chapel, Jerry Castle & Son Inc., Mallory
Alexander International Logistics, North American Carriers Inc., Rotary Club of Elk Grove,
The Sign Centre and Yummy Yogurt.
The next meeting of the Parade Committee is Monday, June 2, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
17. MID-SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson - The concerts
will be here in less than two months. This summer's concerts will feature America,
Survivor, Pat Benitar, John Michael Montgomery and Kenny Loggins.
8. HEALTH &COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik-The
Committee is looking for Community Spirit Award recipients. Nominate someone for doing
a good deed. Nomination forms are available at Village Hall, the Library,the Pavilion and
on the Village website.
"The Caring Place" is the official name of the Community Respite Program located at
Christus Victor Church. It is a great socialization program for adults. The program is
organized and supervised by trained and caring staff.
19. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson - No Report
20. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson -The Memorial Day Celebration will
take place at the Pavilion on May 26, 2014 at 10:45 a.m.
21. PLAN COMMISSION - Village Manager Rummel - No Report
22. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Rummel - ZBA Docket 14-3 is a
request for a variance from Avenue BG for an awning over existing outdoor seating. Mayor
Johnson stated he did not see the Petitioner in the audience. Trustee Prochno and Village
Clerk Keegan both noted that the Petitioner was in attendance earlier and must have
misunderstood that he could also leave after the presentations.
Mayor Johnson stated the Petitioner is normally required to be present, but asked the
Village Board that since the Petitioner was present earlier, would they like to consider the
request this evening or wait for the next Board meeting.
The Zoning Board recommendation was 7-1 to recommend approval of the variation. The
Trustees agreed to act on the variance request.
Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents.
Moved by Trustee Lissner Seconded by Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter, Franke, Lissner
NAYS: None
Motion Carried
Mayor Johnson asked the Village Attorney to prepare a letter to the Petitioner advising him
that the Village Board approved the preparation of the necessary documents for the
variation and that he can begin work after the necessary permits are obtained from the
Community Development Department.
23. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER- No Report
24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK- No Report
25. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -The unfinished business appears on the Regular Agenda and
can be removed.
26. NEW BUSINESS - No new business.
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27. PUBLIC COMMENT - 8:51 p.m. - No comment
28.ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke
AYES: Trustees Czarnik, Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno
NAYS: None
MOTION CARRIED
iudith M. Keegan, Village Clerk
Mayor Craig B.Johnson
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