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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/16/2014 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES X" EVlllq�. a R�C£PTIO\TT1.GUO\:U MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING December 16, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER- 7:14 p.m. 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, Village Clerk Judith M. Keegan 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION - Deacon Ted Czarnecki, Saint Julian Eymard Catholic Church 3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF November 18, 2014- Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on November 18, 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 attended the following events: November 25, 2014 - DARE graduation at Queen of the Rosary School. November 28; 2014 - 171h Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony- The event was very well, attended. Johnny Rockets apologized for the mechanical malfunction with the fireworks display and has promised that it will not happen again. December 2, 2014 - Community Character Coalition Toys for Tots distribution day. December 5, 2014- Elk Grove Chamber/Greater O'Hare Association holiday luncheon. December 15, 2014 - Shinnyo-en Group from San Francisco visited and toured the . Municipal Complex. The Shinnyo-en Temple in Elk Grove Village wants to expand and work with the community more. One of the options discussed at length was expanding the DARE program to the high school. Mayor Johnson commented on an article in the newspaper about a neighboring community that recently had six liquor establishment violations. The Village used to have several violations per year until an Ordinance was adopted in 2000 requiring mandatory carding for the sale of packaged liquor. Since then, there have been very few violations. The Police Department recently conducted a check and there were no violations. Tennessee recently passed a mandatory carding law for the whole state. The building activity in the Village through the month of November is up compared to this time last year. Last year there was 55 million dollars in value of work for both residential and businesses,which amounted to about $950,000 in fees. This year there is over 140 million dollars in value of work with 1.8 million dollars in fees. Mayor Johnson advised that the Village Property Tax Levy is going to be approved tonight. For the eighth year, on the general fund side, there has been no increase. Mayor Johnson discussed changes needed in the pension system to get out of the pension crisis faced by not only the Village, but all government bodies. Village pensions used to be 100% funded, but due to changes made by legislature and the recession, pensions are only 65% funded. This year approximately 45% of the Village property taxes collected are to finance pensions. The Mayor and Board want to have the pensions fully funded again. Earlier this year the Board approved an electric tax. It was the largest tax increase in the history-of the Village. The tax will generate approximate 4.5 million dollars per year. Elk Grove Village was the last town in the area to pass an electric tax. That tax will be used to fund the. pensions. In fifteen years the pensions should be fully funded. Pagel of 6 Mayor Johnson thanked Village employees for the great job they do. The Mayor commented that he is tired of listening to Mayors from around the country criticizing their Police Departments. The Village Police Officers do a great job and put their lives on the line for the community every day. Proclamation - Mayor Johnson asked Paul Petzold to join him at the podium. Mayor Johnson read and presented Paul with a proclamation honoring him for his dedicated service, commitment and friendship to the Village. Fire Chief Mikel presented Paul with a lifetime membership certificate, fire helmet and challenge coin from the Elk Grove Village Fire Department. Police Chief Schmidt presented Paul with an Elk Grove Police Department jacket. Paul thanked everyone and stated Elk Grove Village has the best Police and Fire Departments in the United States. Oaths of Office - Fire Chief Mikel introduced Lieutenant Clint Cunz and gave an overview of his education and career history. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Lieutenant Cunz. Lieutenant Cunz introduced his family and expressed his appreciation to the Mayor, Village Board, Fire personnel and family. Fire Chief Mikel introduced Deputy Fire Chief Lance Harris and gave an overview of his education and career history. Mayor Johnson administered the Oath of Office to Deputy Fire Chief Harris. Deputy Chief Harris introduced his family and expressed his appreciation to the Mayor,Village Board, Fire personnel and family. Trustee Prochno wished everyone a Happy Hanukkah. Trustee Prochno thanked Blooming Flowers for donating the reindeer that are on display in the Village Hall atrium. On Tuesday, December 3, 2014,Trustee Prochno, Trustee Lissner and Trustee Czarnik attended the DARE graduation at Link School. Trustee Prochno spoke about a new class offered at Elk Grove High School this year. The class is Introduction to Engineering and it was only offered to female students. The class is for girls interested in STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering and Math). Sixteen of the girls formed a robotics team and will be competing in a competition at Elk Grove High School on February 27 and 28, 2015. Two companies donated one thousand dollars to the team for purchasing materials to compete. Trustee Prochno stated nine exchange students from Termini Imerese were here from November 21, 2014 to December 2, 2014. This was the fifth Sister Cities student exchange program to take place. Trustee Feichter stated a Bicycle Plan has been drafted, reviewed and edited by everyone on the Task Force. A copy of the draft has been give to all of the Village Trustees for review. After the Trustees have reviewed the Plan and offered comments, the public will be asked for their input. Information will be available in the Village Newsletter and the Friends of Cycling will also be providing information. When all the steps are completed there will be a final adoption of the Plan. Trustee Feichter thanked Assistant Village Manager Maggie Jablonski for all of her hard work on the Plan. Trustee Czarnik stated the Sister Cities holiday luncheon was held on December 11, 2014. The luncheon was a fundraiser to help with the expenses of the student exchange program. Trustee Franke stated the Police Department will be hosting a Citizens Police Academy in 2015. The first class will begin on January 28, 2015. Classes are two hours long and will be held for eight consecutive weeks. Trustee ,issner stated Trustee Czarnik did a great job filling in for Mayor Johnson at the Link School DARE graduation on December 3, 2014. Meet Chicago Northwest hosted their annual Open House on December 3, 2014. Meet Chicago Northwest was a sponsor for the Bike Race and is a sponsor for the summer concert series. Trustee Lissner attended the JAWA (Joint Action Water Agency) meeting on the evening of December 3, 2014. The current Executive Director of JAWA, Joseph Fennel, announced his Page 2 of 6 retirement at the meeting. The current Deputy Director, Kevin Lockhart,was chosen by the Executive Committee to replace Mr. Fennel. Trustee Lissner stated the City of Chicago will be passing on another 1S% water fee increase in 2015. The Agency is still looking into alternative water sources. Trustee Petri attended several Sister City events with the exchange students. 5.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the November 30, 2014 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $1,084,034.23. 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 December 16, 2014 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of$1,716,737.20. Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Authorization of a request from WINGS, 1265 Oakton Street, to waive permit fees in the amount of$130 to construct an interior storage room and infill two (2) overhead doors. b. Authorization to award a professional services contract to Accela, Inc. of San Ramon, CA for software, programming and implementation of a Health Module for Accela Land Management and Accela Mobile Office, in an amount not to exceed $77,177.60 from the Capital Replacement Fund. C. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Gary R. Weber Associates, Inc. of Wheaton, IL for the design of the Village's proposed gateway signs in the amount of$79,351.60 from the Capital Projects Fund and the ICRC fund. d. Authorization to award a professional service contract to Civiltech Engineering of Itasca, IL for construction engineering on Lively Boulevard Project from Devon Avenue to Thorndale Avenue in the amount of$396,493 from the ICRC Account. e. Concur with prior Village Board authorization and award a professional services contract to Entertainment Management Group of Elk Grove Village, IL to manage and operate the 2015 Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series in an amount not to exceed $360,000, of which $50,000 will be reimbursed back to the Village by the Elk Grove Park District. f. Adopt Resolution No. 52-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE SUBURBAN BUS DIVISION (PACE) OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (DIAL-A-RIDE)" g, Adopt Resolution No. 53-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT ON EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND ATTACHMENT "A" MINIMUM STANDARDS REQUIRED TO SAFEGUARD INFORMATION GIVEN AS A RESULT OF A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT ON THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION" h, Adopt Resolution No. 54-14 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 801 LUNT AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" Page 3 of 6 i. Adopt Resolution No. 55-14 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 751 PRATT BOULEVARD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" j. Adopt Resolution No. 56-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE" k. Adopt Resolution No. 57-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION" 1. Adopt Resolution No. 58-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE COOK COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN" m. Adopt Resolution No. 59-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK AND JURISDICTION VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE" n. Adopt Resolution No. 60-14 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE" o. Adopt Ordinance No. 3399 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN ADDENDUM TO MUTUAL AID BOX ALARM SYSTEM AGREEMENT" p. Authorization of the following: • Adopt Ordinance No. 3400 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2015 AND ENDING APRIL 30,2016" • Adopt Ordinance 3401 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2014 PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2010, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" • Adopt Ordinance 3402 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABATING A PORTION OF THE 2014 PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED FOR CERTAIN TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS" q. Adopt Ordinance No. 3403 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE (FIRE BATTALION CHIEF-FIRE DEPARTMENT AND VILLAGE CLERK- VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE" Mayor Johnson asked if there were any questions or comments on the Consent Agenda. No response. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items"a. through q:' Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA - No items on the Regular Agenda 8. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE -Trustee Petri - Item j.,which was approved on the Consent Agenda, is for the 2015 Street Program. 9. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner- No Report Page 4 of 6 10. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke - The Personnel Committee will be scheduling a date to conduct an exit interview. 11. RECYCLING &WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter- Unwanted Christmas lights and cords can be recycled at Village Hall. Christmas trees will be collected by Waste Management the first two weeks of January. 12. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Prochno - No Report 13. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustees Lissner/Petri -Trustee Lissner advised that he received his Comcast bill and the service and pricing changes for 2015 were included. Most of the products listed didn't have any changes. One of the changes however, is the fee for a digital adaptor. The cost is increasing from $1.95 to $2.95. 14. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION COMMISSION - Trustees Lissner/Petri No Report 15.YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke - Scholarship information will be available in January. 16. PARADE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik- The theme of the 2015 Hometown Parade will be "Mardi Gras." The next Parade Committee meeting will take place on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in Room E of the Zettek Municipal Complex. 17. HEALTH &COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Czarnik- The Elk Grove Food Pantry assisted 58 families for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Donations from local churches and individual donations made it possible to provide each family with a turkey and a pie. The Christmas Adopt-A-Family program will serve 17 local families this year. The program is supported by local families, businesses and service organizations. In addition, there are special programs that support some of the senior population. There were 40 donors at the last Blood Drive. The next Blood Drive will be held on Saturday,January 10, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to noon in rooms A, B and C of Village Hall. 18. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson - No Report 19. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson - The next special event is the Memorial Day Observation. There will be a meeting in January to discuss the Village's 60th Anniversary. There are going to be three events to celebrate the Anniversary, a Kick-Off Dinner, a Birthday Bash and an Oktoberfest. 20. MID-SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson - The 2015 concert line-up is as follows: July 4 - Kenny Rogers July 7 - Kansas July 14 - .38 Special July 21 - Travis Tritt July 28 - Christopher Cross and Air Supply 21. AIRPORT UPDATE - Mayors will be meeting on January 13, 2014 at 8:00 a.m. at the Elk Grove Village Hall to hopefully finalize a contract with technical advisors to assist with issues about the airport. The Tribune published an interview with Congressman Quigley who stated that maybe a mistake was made and too much money is being spent on O'Hare expansion. He also stated that noise from the airport should have been taken into consideration. Mayor Johnson commented that all of that information was told to Congressman Quigley when he was a Cook County Commissioner. 22. PLAN COMMISSION -Village Manager Rummel - There is one item under the Plan Commission which is a request for a Special Use Permit to operate an automotive repair facility on property at 101 Kelly Street. An automotive repair facility previously occupied the same space. The Plan Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended the granting of the Special Use Permit. The Petitioners were present in the audience. Mayor Johnson stated the Plan Commission had one stipulation. They want a.final inspection prior to commencement of any operations at the facility. The petitioners said they were aware of that. The Mayor also stated that the Special Use Permit would be confined to the Petitioner as owners of the business and is not transferable to any other Page 5 of 6 owners. The Mayor asked if any of the Trustees had any questions or comments. There were none. Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Moved by Trustee Petri Seconded by Trustee Lissner AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED The Mayor advised the Petitioner they could get started as soon as they obtain the necessary permits from the Community Development Department. 23. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Rummel - No Report 24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER-Village Manager Rummel wished everyone Happy Holidays. 25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK- No Report 26.UNFINISHED BUSINESS - No Unfinished Business 27. NEW BUSINESS - No New Business. Trustee Lissner commented about a newspaper article about Trustee Feichter. Trustee Feichter received an award from the Illinois Center for Civic Education in recognition of over twenty years of dedication to civic education. 28. PUBLIC COMMENT - 8:30 p.m. Helen Leski, 1490 Hodlmair Lane, addressed the Mayor and Board about not being able to view Channel 6 on AT&T cable television. Mayor Johnson and Village Manager Rummel reiterated to Mrs. Leski that until AT&T follows the letter of the law, the Village will not do business with them. EGTV Channel 6 can also be viewed live on the Village website. Mrs. Leski also stated that she has called Representative Moylan and the City of Chicago to express her opinion about O'Hare Airport issues. Mayor Johnson wished everyone Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 29.ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:43 p.m. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Feichter AYES: Trustees Franke, Lissner, Petri, Prochno, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED Judith M. Keegan,Village Clerk Mayor Craig B. Johnson Page 6 of 6