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Elk Grove Village Board met October 13

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Elk Grove Village Board met Oct. 13.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. CALLTO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Invocation (Associate Pastor Adam Doi, Trinity Gospel Church)

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

4. MAYOR & BOARD OF TRUSTEES' REPORT

5. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE WARRANT: 

September 30, 2020 $3,048,019.05

October 13, 2020 $742,413.14

6. CONSENT AGENDA

a. Consideration to concur with prior Village Board authorization to allow temporary signage for PPE Global Health at 986 Elk Grove Town Center.

(Section 78-5-8 of the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance requires all applications for sign permits in the B-5 Town Center Shopping District to be reviewed and approved by the Mayor and Board of Trustees.

(PPE Global Health submitted two (2) temporary banner signs to advertise their opening while they await fabrication of their permanent signage.

(The temporary signs will be displayed for a period of no more than sixty (60) days.

(The Director of Community Development recommends approval.)

b. Consideration of a request from Kenneth Young Center, located at 1001 Rohlwing Road, to waive FY 2020/2l vehicle sticker fees in the amount of $175.

(It has been past practice of the Village Board to grant fee waivers for governmental and non-profit organizations.

(The Director of Finance recommends approval.)

c. Consideration of a request from Prairie Lake School, 408 E. Devon Avenue, to waive permit fees for mechanical alterations in the amount of $210

(lt has been past practice of the Village Board to grant fee waivers for governmental and non-profit organizations.

(The Director of Community Development recommends approval.)

d. Consideration of requests from the Elk Grove Park District to waive permit fees in the amount of $1,295 for the following projects:

Rooftop pool dehumidification equipment replacement at the Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Avenue, in the amount of $1,060; and

Shade canopy installations at Hattendorf Park, 225 E. Elk Grove Boulevard, in the amount of $235.

(It has been past practice of the Village Board to grant fee waivers for governmental and non-profit organizations.

(The Director of Community Development recommends approval.)

e. Consideration to award a professional services contract to MNJ Technologies of Buffalo Grove, IL to provide one year of Cisco Smartnet support of our network infrastructure in the amount of $29,063.

(The Village's network infrastructure is largely comprised of Cisco hardware and software, which provides a solid foundation for our computing environment.

(The hardware and software require on-going support in order to function properly.

(IT staff solicited quotes from five (5) vendors who provide Cisco support.(Of the four (4) responses received, MNJ Technologies was the lowest-priced responsible and responsive bidder.

(This contract will provide Cisco support from November 3, 2020 through November 2,2021.

(The Director of Information Technology recommends approval of this contract.)

f. Consideration to award a professional service contract to Engineering Enterprises, Inc. ofSugar Grove, IL for the update and verification of our existing water works system model for the amount of $50.000 from the Water & Sewer Fund.

(A proposal was solicited from Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI) ofSugar Grove, IL for professional services for the update and verification of our existing water works system model.

(Updating and verifying the water works system model will assist in determining future water main sizing, increase effectiveness of water facility operations, and identify future capital improvement needs.

(EEI will provide hydrant and pump testing, review historical water data, and calculate need assessments to revise the existing water works system model.

(The Director of Public Works recommends approval.)

g. Consideration to award a sole source purchase contract to Air One Equipment of SouthElgin, IL for the purchase of MSA Gl Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment in the amount of $338,975 from the Capital Replacement Fund.

(The current Fire Department budget includes funding for the purchase of new SelfContained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment.

(The Fire Department has standardized on MSA SCBA equipment, which is familiar to all personnel.

(This purchase will allow the Fire Department to be current on NFPA standards for this vital equipment.

(MSA Gl SCBA units come with a 15-year warranty and units will be serviced locally.

(The regional distributor for fire service MSA equipment is Air One Equipment of SouthElgin, IL.

(Adequate funds are budgeted and available in the Capital Replacement Fund.

(The Fire Chief recommends approval.)

h. Consideration to award funding for workforce and business development support consistent with the Village's Economic Development vision for Business Excellence as presented to the Village Board of Trustees for Elk Grove High School Fabrication Lab and micro-internships, the Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, Next Level Northwest, and ENCLAVE for Entrepreneurs not to exceed total collective amount of$202,000 funded through the Busse Elmhurst TIF.

(An important component of the Village's Vision for Business Excellence is supporting small business growth and development, workforce development, and entrepreneurship education.

(The Village endeavors to be a public sector leader in this arena by underwriting a full suite of business development tools including: School District 214 Education Foundation and Elk Grove High School fabrication lab and micro internship program. The Village awarded Elk Grove High School $100,000 in 2020 to modernize their fabrication lab and to work with local companies on developing a micro-internship program. The original commitment was for three years. The 2021 installment is for $100,000.

(Next Level Northwest (NILNW) NLNW is not for profit 501c3. NLNW provides free coaching to regional business to help better understand their business operations. NLNW is a partnership with four other communities including Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, and Hanover Park. The annual sponsorship cost is $15,000

(Golden corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (GCAMP). GCAMP is a not for profit 501c3. GCAMP strives to educate high school students on careers opportunities in manufacturing. GCAMP is a public private partnership. Public sector support comes from Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg. The annual sponsorship cost is$15,000.

(ENCLAVE for Entrepreneurs (ENCLAVE) ENCLAVE runs the Founders 1st Academy. The Founders l strM Academy is a highly immersive workshop on business competency planning. The program is open to twenty four business leaders. The ten monthprogram scholarship cost is $300 per person a month.

(This Director of Business Development & Marketing recommends approval.)

i. Consideration to approve the fourth quarter financial report ending April 30,2020

(As part of the new financial software system, staff has created quarterly financial reports comparing year to date numbers to the prior year.

(The Director of Finance recommends approval.)

j. Consideration to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAIR) for the Fiscal Year ended April 30, 2020.

(The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report represents the findings of the annual audit as performed by the independent auditor Lauterbach & Amen, LLP.

(The CAIR was recently completed.

(The Director of Finance recommends approval.)

k. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3681 of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Illinois terminating the Grove Mall Redevelopment Project Area.

(The Village designated the Grove Mall Redevelopment Project Area on August 26, 1997to have a term no greater than twenty-three (23) years.

(The twenty-three (23 ) year term expires on December 31 , 2020 .

(Approval of this ordinance will terminate the Grove Mall TIF District and proper notification will be mailed to the affected taxing districts by November 1,2020.)

l. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3682 granting a variation of Section 3-7:D(3) of the zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a six (6') foot high fence extending approximately twenty-thee (23') feet beyond a line extended from the nearest front comer of the principal structure on the adjacent single-family residential lot for property located at 501 Stonehaven Avenue, Elk Grove Village.

(This item was discussed at the September 22,2020 Village Board Meeting and currently appears under Unfinished Business.)

m. Consideration to adopt Ordinance No. 3683 granting a variation of Section 7A-1B:(2) of the zoning ordinance to permit the construction of a four (4') foot high open type fence located street side property line along Biesterfield Road located at 610 Hudson Court, ElkGrove Village.

(This item was discussed at the September 22,2020 Ytllage Board Meeting and curentlyappears under Unfinished Business.)

n. consideration to adopt Resolution No. 70-20 authorizing the Mayor to execute a Letter ofReceipt stipulating the terms of an agreement for an application seeking a cook countyClass 68 Property Tax Exemption status pursuant to the Cook County Real Property Classification Ordinance as amended July 27, 2018 for certain real estate located at 1000Estes Avenue.

(The Law Offices of Verros Berkshire, on behalf of Exeter 1000 Estes, LLC (Applicant) is seeking a Cook County Class 6B property tax exemption for 1000 Estes Avenue.

(The Applicant intends to purchase the subject property and rehabilitate the same in order to lease a warehouse, manufacturing and/or distribution user. The subject property consists of an estimated 102,673 square foot building and will be 100% vacant prior to the closing date on or before December 17,2020.

(The Applicant plans to spend approximately $ 1,286,483 to rehabilitate and improve the subject property. These improvements are as follows: Upgrade the fagade, update landscaping, update and improve fagade, update signage, reconstruct the existing dock&ives and aprons per Elk Grove Village standards, add new exterior lights, install a new accessible sidewalk to existing stoop, install a new canopy, resurface and seal coat and stripe the parking lot and drive as necessary, clean out back ditch, roof repair and various other renovations.

(The Class 6B classification is designed to encourage industrial development throughout Cook County by offering a real estate tax incentive for the development of new industrial facilities, the rehabilitation of existing industrial structures, and the industrial reutilization of abandoned buildings. The goal of Class 6B is to attract new industry, stimulate expansion and retention of existing industry and increase employment opportunities. Thee legibility requirements for 6B status are new construction, substantial renovation or buildings that have been vacant for a period of time.

(This site qualifies as it involves vacancy for less twenty-four (24) months with a purchase for value, special circumstances, and significant rehabilitation.

(Property approved for Class 6B status allows the owner of the property to have the assessment level lowered for a period of twelve years. The assessment schedule is 10% of fair market value for ten years then 15% in the eleventh year and 20% in the twelfth year. Industrial property is currently assessed at 25% of fair market value in Cook County.

(Upon approval, the Director of Business Development and Marketing will issue a Letter of Receipt to the Applicant. The Letter of Receipt will allow the Applicant to file an application with Cook County. Final approval is at the discretion of the Village Board and contingent with the Applicant completing the improvements stated in their application.

(The Clerk's office is preparing the resolution for the next Village Board Meeting.

o. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 7l -20 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 l]uly 27, 2018 for certain real estate located at 1620 Jarvis Avenue.

(The Law Offices of Sarnoff & Baccash, on behalf of Elk Grove village Investment LLC (Applicant) is seeking a Cook County Class 68 property tax exemption for 1620 Jarvis Avenue.

(The Applicant intends to purchase the subject property and rehabilitate the same for its related entity, Marqi Blinds, for its operations consisting of the fabrication, warehousing and distribution of custom blinds. The Applicant plans to generate close to $8 million in taxable sales within 3-5 years.

(The subject property consists ofan estimated 13,200 square foot building and will be 100% vacant prior to the closing date.

(The Applicant plans to spend approximately $50,000 - $100,000 to rehabilitate and improve the subject property. These improvements are as follow: Upgrade the facade, update landscaping, update signage, reconstruct the existing dock drives and aprons per Elk Grove Village standards, add new exterior lights, install a new accessible sidewalk to existing stoop, install a new canopy, resurface and seal coat and stripe the parking lot and drive as necessary, clean out back ditch. and various other renovations.

(The eligibility requirements for 6B status are new construction, substantial renovation or buildings that have been vacant for a period of time. This site qualifies as it involves vacancy for less twenty-four (24) months with a purchase for value, special circumstances, and significant rehabilitation.

(Property approved for Class 68 status allows the owner of the property to have the assessment level lowered for a period of twelve years. The assessment schedule is 10% of fair market value for ten years then 15% in the eleventh year and 20% in the twelfth year. Industrial property is currently assessed at 25% of fair market value in CookCounty.

(Upon approval, the Director of Business Development and Marketing will issue a Letter of Receipt to the Applicant. The Letter of Receipt will allow the Applicant to file an application with Cook County. Final approval is at the discretion of the Village Board and contingent with the Applicant completing the improvements stated in their application.

(The Director of Business Development & Marketing recommends approval.)

p. Consideration to adopt Resolution No. 72-20 supporting First Responders and EssentialWorkers at a Holiday Tree Lighting Rally to be held on November 27, 2020.

(Elk Grove Village serves citizens of our community by providing brave, trained and professional first responders to support citizens in need.

(A special rally will take place to honor and recognize the contributions of all first responders and essential workers in the Village declaring Friday, November 27, 2020 as First Responders and Essential Worker/Community Supporter Day.)

7. REGULAR AGENDA

8. PLAN COMMISSION - Village Manager Rummel

9. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - Village Manager Rummel

10. YOUTH COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke

11. BUSINESS LEADERS FORUMS - Trustee Lissner

12. CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner

13. HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES - Trustee Czarnik

14. INFORMATION COMMITTEE - Trustee Lissner

15. RECYCLING & WASTE COMMITTEE - Trustee Feichter

16. PARADE COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik

17. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - Trustee Franke

18. JUDICIARY, PLANNING AND ZONING COMMITTEE - Trustee Prochno

a. Telecommunication Facilities

19. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE - Trustee Czarnik

20. AIRPORT UPDATE

21. MID-SUMMER CTASSICS CONCERT SERIES UPDATE - Mayor Johnson

22. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE - Mayor Johnson

23. LIQUOR COMMISSION - Mayor lohnson

24. REPORT FROM VILLAGE MANAGER

25. REPORT FROM VILLAGE CLERK

26, UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a. Village Attorney - Direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents granting a variation as it pertains to permitted locations of fences for property located at501 Stonehaven Avenue.

b. Village Attorney - Direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents granting a variation as it pertains to permitted locations offenses for property located at601 Hudson Court.

27. NEW BUSINESS

28. PUBLIC COMMENT

29.ADJOURNMENT

https://www.elkgrove.org/home/showdocument?id=12352

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