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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/28/2019 - Village Board Minutes (2)MINUTES REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING May 28, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER - 7:13 P.M. PRESENT: Mayor Craig B. Johnson, Trustees Nancy J. Czarnik, Patton L. Feichter, Jeffrey C. Franke, Samuel L. Lissner and Christine K. Prochno ABSENT: None A Quorum was present. Also Present: Village Manager Raymond R. Rummel, Village Attorney George B. Knickerbocker, and Village Clerk Loretta M. Murphy 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Swearing Ins will take place in a moment for the new library and village board members to begin their term as elected officials. A seat is open at the dais this evening for Trustee -Elect Stephen F. Schmidt after he is sworn in tonight. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 14, 2019 - Motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting held on May 14, 2019 as submitted and dispense with the reading. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED 4. MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT Mayor Johnson - On May 16, met with Father Fred, Queen of the Rosary Church, and Father Brian, St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church, to discuss the Elk Grove Cares Program. Mayor will speak to the parishioners at an upcoming Mass and answer any questions about the program. On May 18, the Village hosted two Open Houses with Ribbon Cuttings at the new Fire Stations 8 & 10 that included the newly renovated Public Works Facility on Biesterfield as part of the 2025 plan. This Plan will allow us to continue to serve the community to the best of our ability and provide the quality services that the residents deserve. On May 21, had the pleasure to meet with Dia Nichols, the new President & CEO of Amita Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center. The hospital is an important part of Elk Grove. It is a great medical facility and a large employment base here in the community. We look forward to continue working with Amita in the future. On May 28, we were notified that the Bahamas Bowl will be on Friday, December 201h, at 1:00 p.m. This year, the Bahamas Bowl will be the first Bowl game to kick off the season. More information will be released soon. Public Works Facility - The Village logo is on the rooftop of the new Public Works facility on Devon Avenue. Planes coming in from the West to land at O'Hare airport will see the words Welcome to Elk Grove Village on the rooftop. Thank you to Tom Morony of Public Works for making the suggestion. Tobacco Products - Elk Grove Village was the first town to discuss whether to ban the sale of tobacco products and the Village Board opted to increase the age to 21 instead of banning tobacco products. An article in the paper stated that Beverly Hills, California is now the first city in the United States to completely ban the sale of tobacco products. Technology Park - The Daily Herald had an article announcing that the Hoffman Estates Technology Park was being pitched to the community. It was noted in the article that developers look to the Elk Grove Technology Park as an example. Elk Grove Village has blazed the trail for the rest of the world to follow. Trustee Franke - Oktoberfest will be held in conjunction with the Hometown Parade on Saturday, September 21 and will open at 3:00 p.m. after the parade with family -friendly activities until 6:00 p.m. More information will follow. Trustee Feichter - No Report. Trustee Czarnik - The winners of the six (6) Frank J. Czarnik Scholarship Awards are James Bayus, Stevie Burton, Holly Olson and Maeve Terranova from Elk Grove High School; and Nicole Brashears and Jacob Glorioso from Conant High School. Congratulations and good luck on your future endeavors. Please remember to Save the Date for the annual Frank J. Czarnik Scholarship Golf Outing on Friday, August 9, at 1:00 p.m. This is the only way funds are raised for the scholarship program. Page 1 of 4 Trustee Lissner — Attended the JAWA Meeting with Trustee -Elect Steve Schmidt to introduce him to the Directors. He and Trustee Czarnik will be the new Committee Members attending the JAWA Meetings going forward. Mayor Arlene Juracek of Mount Prospect was appointed as Chairman and President Tom Dailly of Schaumburg was appointed as Vice -Chairman. After twenty-seven years, JAWA Meetings will now be held in Elk Grove Village. Trustee Prochno — The 20th Annual Memorial Day Observation was held on May 27th at the Park District Pavilion. There was a wonderful turnout with fabulous speeches, performances by the Village Point Church Choir and the Elk Grove Big Band. There were very motivating speeches made by Mayor Johnson, Police Chief Walsh, and the new Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison. Thank you to everyone that participated and pitched in to help. S. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: Motion to authorize payment of invoices as shown on the May 28, 2019 Accounts Payable Warrant in the amount of $2,683,341.29. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Franke AYES: Trustees Feichter, Franke, Lissner, Prochno, Czarnik NAYS: None MOTION CARRIED 6. CONSENT AGENDA a. Authorization of a request from UpTimeKidz LLC to approve a children's indoor play facility at 960 Elk Grove Town Center. b. Authorization of a request from HCR ManorCareI to waive FY 2019-20 business license fees in the amount of $200. c. Authorization of a request from the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9284 to waive permit fees in the amount of $2,634 for the installation of an elevator at 400 E. Devon Avenue. d. Authorization to award a professional service contract with WBK Engineering, LLC for the Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge Over Salt Creek for Phase II Engineering in the amount of $183,827.11 from the Capital Projects Fund. e. Authorization of a request to hold a Public Hearing before the Plan Commission to consider a Petition submitted by Seefried Properties to Rezone the properties at 202-224 E Devon from R-3 to I-1. f. Authorization to award a purchase through the HP NASPO Value Point contract to Heartland Business Systems of Little Chute, WI for the purchase of twenty-seven (27) Getac Fully Rugged Tablets and related accessories for our Police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $118,118.27. g. Authorization to adopt Ordinance No. 3612 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE BY ADDING NEW AUTO SALES, RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE FACILITIES AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE B-3 AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS DISTRICT, AND REZONING PROPERTY AT 228 E. DEVON AVENUE FROM R-3 RESIDENTIAL TO B-3 BUSINESS AND GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO SAID PROPERTY FOR AN AUTO SALES, RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY AND THE GRANTING OF SEVERAL VARIATIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE WITH RESPECT TO MINIMUM LOT WIDTHS, BUILDING SETBACKS AND MAXIMUM HEIGHTS OF FENCES (MAGIC TRUCKS)." h. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 31-19 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF RECEIPT STIPULATING THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT FOR AN APPLICATION SEEKING A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION STATUS PURSUANT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED JULY 27, 2018 FOR CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 1655 GREENLEAF AVE." i. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 32-19 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE COUNTY OF COOK FOR ROADWAY REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS TO CROSSEN AVENUE BETWEEN HIGGINS ROAD AND OAKTON STREET." j. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 33-19 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE SALE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE AND SKN HOTELS, LLC (1601 OAKTON STREET)." k. Authorization to adopt Resolution No. 34-19 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT SIDEWALK EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR DB REAL ESTATE ASSETS I LLC TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (NORTHEAST CORNER KING STREET AND IL 72)." Page 2 of 4 Mayor asked if there were any questions or comments from the Village Board, staff or the audience on the Consent Agenda items. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items a. through k. Moved by Trustee Franke Seconded by Trustee Lissner VOICE -VOTE MOTION CARRIED 7. REGULAR AGENDA - No items for Regular Agenda. 8. PLAN COMMISSION - Village Manager Rummel - No Report. 9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Rummel - ZBA Docket 19-2 - The first item for consideration pertains to a fence variation at 50 Kenilworth which would allow a 4' high aluminum open style fence. After a lengthy discussion, the Zoning Board recommended to the Village Board by a vote of 3-2 to grant the variation for a 4' high aluminum open fence which will extend approximately thirty-one (31') feet beyond the nearest front corner of the principal structure on the adjacent single family residential lot. The petitioner is in the audience if anyone has questions. Mayor Johnson noted that it would have been nice to have all nine board members present for the meeting to get everyone's input. Mayor looked at the property and agreed that the Chairman made the right decision to move the fence further back on the sidewalk. The petitioner was asked if they were comfortable with the Zoning Board's decision. Petitioner agreed. Mayor asked if any of the Board Members had any questions or comments. Trustee Czarnik asked where the shed is located on the property. The Petitioner stated that it is on the other side of the yard. Trustee Franke stated that in the future, the Zoning Board should consider a continuance if there are so many members that are unable to attend the meeting. It was noted that the Mayor will reach out to Chairman Childress to discuss the Zoning Board. Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Moved by Trustee Lissner Seconded by Trustee Czarnik VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED The petitioner can begin the permitting process and does not need to return for the June 18 board meeting when the variation gets adopted. Thank you for working with the Zoning Board and the Engineering Department to invest back into the community. ZBA Docket 19-3 - The second item pertains to a fence variation with a recommendation by a vote of 5-0 from the Zoning Board to grant a five foot (5) high aluminum style fence variation that would extend fourteen feet (14') beyond the lot line at 601 Delaware. The petitioners were present to answer questions. Mayor asked if anyone had any questions or concerns for the petitioner. Motion to direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. Moved by Trustee Czarnik Seconded by Trustee Feichter VOICE VOTE MOTION CARRIED The petitioner does not need to return on June 18 for the formal adoption and has permission to start the permitting process with the Engineering Department. Thank you for investing back into the community and for working with the Zoning Board. 10. YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke - The Youth Committee will meet on Saturday, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. in the Chernick Conference Room to review the scholarship applications. The winners will be notified the first week of June and invited to attend the June 18 Village Board Meeting. There are seven $1,000 scholarships being awarded through the Village and the Elk Grove Park Foundation. 11. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUM - Trustee Lissner - The visits that are scheduled through the Business Leaders Forum Ambassador Program gives the Village an opportunity to learn about the companies. The last visit on Wednesday, May 22, was at Active Glass/Pittco at 1530 Landmeier Road. This company puts up glass sidings on buildings and Pittco makes the frame that holds the glass in place. They have done work at the new James Paul Petri Public Works Facility, remodeling at Willis Tower, and have also done work at the new Elk Grove Technology Park. Active Glass/Pittco has been in operation for approximately 87 years and moved to the Elk Grove location on Landmeier in 1978. Tomorrow the Ambassador visit is with Norman Distribution, located at 940 Greenleaf Avenue, and more visits are scheduled for June 5, June 12 and June 19. The Manufacturing Expo has been instrumental in helping local companies do business with each other to keep the business in our community. 12. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner - The Cable Television Committee will be meeting on Thursday to discuss the Franchise Agreement with Comcast. Trustee Franke will be attending the next meeting as a member of the committee. 13. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Czarnik - No Report. Page 3 of 4 14. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner - The first meeting of the new and improved Neighborhood Watch Program will be tomorrow evening from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Room E. Please call 847-357-4151 for more information. 15. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter - The Elk Grove Recycling Event for Document Destruction and Electronics will be on Saturday, June 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Paint and Motor Oil Recycling Event will be on Saturday, June 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. They will only accept latex and oil based paint in cans or buckets. A list of items that are accepted can be found on the Village website at www.elkgrove.ora. Both events will take place at the James Paul Petri Public Works Facility located at 450 E. Devon Avenue. 16. PARADE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik - Please remember to join us for our Hometown Parade on September 21st at 2:00 p.m. in conjunction with Elk Grove's Oktoberfest. Kitty Weiner is our Grand Marshal for the parade. The next meeting is on Monday, June 3, at 5:30 p.m. in Room E of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building. 17. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke - No Report. 18. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE - Trustee Prochno - The JPZ Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 18, at 4:15 p.m. before the Executive Session of the Board Meeting to discuss recommendations made by the Chief of Police regarding the possibility of changing parking regulations in the Industrial Park. 19. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik - No Report. 20. AIRPORT UPDATE - Mayor Johnson - No Report. 21. MID -SUMMER CLASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson - The lineup for the summer concerts is as follows: ➢ July 4 - Melissa Etheridge (Rotary Green) NOTE. The start time is now 7.30 p.m. ➢ July 9 - Boz Scaggs (Town Center) ➢ July 16 - The Commodores (Town Center) ➢ July 23 - Wynona and The Big Noise (Town Center) ➢ July 30 - Night Ranger (Town Center) 22. SPECIAL EVENTS - Mayor Johnson - The next event is the Play, Picnic, Party on Sunday, July 14, on the Village Green in conjunction with the Park District and the Library. 23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor Johnson - No Report. 24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER - No Report. 25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK - No Report. 26. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - No Report. 27. NEW BUSINESS - Mayor Johnson asked the following Elected Officials to join him at the podium to take their Oaths of Office: Bruce Barnett was sworn in to his 3rd elected term as Library Trustee; JoAnn Shafar was sworn in to her 3rd elected term as Library Trustee; Nancy J. Czarnik was sworn in to her 8th elected term as Village Trustee; Sam L. Lissner was sworn in to his 7th elected term as Village Trustee; Stephen F. Schmidt was sworn in to his 1st elected term as Village Trustee; Mayor Johnson thanked everyone that ran in the election and the residents for getting out to vote. 28. PUBLIC COMMENT - 8:00 P.M. There were no public comments this evening. [Trustee Schmidt joined the Village Board at the dais.] 29. ADJOURNMENT - Motion to adjourn the Village Board meeting at 8:08 P.M. Moved by Trustee Schmidt Seconded by Trustee Czarnik AYES: Trustee Franke, Lissner, Prochno, Schmidt, Czarnik, Feichter NAYS: None. MOTION CARRIED Mayor Craig B. Johnson Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk Page 4 of 4