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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON AUGUST 28, 1984
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m. in the
Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and directed the
Village Clerk, Patricia S. Smith to call the roll . Upon the roll being called
the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Joseph T. Bosslet, Ronald L. Chernick,
Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri , Michael A. Tosto, Stephen M. Uhlarik. Village
Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present
at .this meeting.
The Reverend Mark Hines , Vicar of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit,
delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the minutes
of the regular meeting of August 14, 1984 be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclama-
tion; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The President said there is need of an Executive Session of the Board this
evening after the Board meeting to discuss personnel and litigation.
The President said he, Mayor Butler, Mayor Ganet, and Mayor Williams as repre-
sentatives of the SOC have had meetings with the Department of Aviation and
will meet again on Friday, August 31 , 1984 at 10:00 a.m. to continue negotia-
tions. We have indicated to the City of Chicago that if at any time those
negotiations bog down, the Commission will seek relief from the courts.
President Zettek informed the Board of a meeting of the SOHC Committee on
Thursday, August 30, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. All members of the Board are welcome
to attend.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $507,918.08 in payment of invoices as shown on
the August 28, 1984 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol-
lowing answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik;
NAY: none; . ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Uhlarik requested the removal of item (A) , the 1984 Tax Levy Ordinance,
and Trustee Chernick requested the removal of item (G) , the signing of a Cook
County Forest Preserve District License application, from the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that:
B. The Board authorize the disbursement of $1 ,089.00 to
the Illinois Municipal League for 1984/85 membership
dues.
C. The Board award a purchase contract to the low bidder,
Morton Salt Company of Chicago, Illinois, to furnish
and deliver rock salt to the Village of Elk Grove at
a unit bid price of $22.56 per ton for an estimated
total award of $67,680.00.
D. The Board adopt Resolution No. 59-84 entitled " A
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND A
MAINTENANCE BOND AT REGENCY SQUARE PHASE It NORTH
(PERRIE DRIVE) WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE KENT STREET
EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS".
E. The Board adopt Resolution No. 60-84 entitled, "A
RESOLUTION EXCLUDING THE POPULATION OF THE VILLAGE
OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FROM THAT OF THE COUNTY OF
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DU PAGE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT".
F. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest
bidder, Abbott Contractors.of Glenview, Illinois,
to rehabilitate the sanitary sewer system per
specifications for an estimated total of
$2,324,208.00, pursuant to the advertisement
for public bids opened on August 7,. 1984.
H. The Board authorize to sell the 1960 Seagrave
Pumper to the highest bidder, Elk Grove Township
Fire Department, at the highest bid price of
$9,000.00.
1 . The Board authorize the sale of a 1972 Mack- CF-685 F
Custom Pumper to the highest bidder, Town of Ulster
Fire District #5, Kingston, New York, at the bid
price of $20, 100.00.
J. The Board waive the first reading rule and adopt
Ordinance No. 1660 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PRO-
VIDING FOR AND ADOPTING A PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
TO THE NORTH SUBURBAN MASS TRANSIT DISTRICT BY
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". This action
is required to gain membership in NORTRAN.)
K. The Board grant the request from the Bank of Elk
Grove for a variation from the Elk Grove Village
Sign Ordinance to permit the installation of a sign:
PERMITED BY VARIATION
ITEM PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRED
Area 10'-x7'-10" s 90 Sq. Ft. 90 Sq. Ft.
85 Sq. Ft./Face Double-Face
Clearance from 7'-2" 10 Feet 2'-8"
Grade to bottom
of Sign
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the
Consent Agenda, items "B, C, D, E, F, H, 1 , J, and K," and upon the roll
being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Hauser, Petri ,
Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Uhlarik spoke of his concern regarding the increase of the Village
Tax Levy, due to the increased budget of the Elk Grove Village Public Library,
and asked if the Levy could not be voted upon in two motions to show a
decrease of the Village portion of the levy by minus 1 .3% and an increase of
the Library portion by 26%.
The Finance Director and the Village Attorney addressed the legality of such
a proposal and the Village Attorney said he would look into the possibility
of a split Tax Levy for next year. There is not sufficient time to allow
for passage this year and meet the county filing dates.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
waive the first reading rule relating to the levy and collectcon of taxes.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 1661 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 , 1984, AND ENDING
APRIL 30, 1985". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
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motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: Trustee Uhlarik; ABSENT:
none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Chernick questioned non-charging of fees to the Forest Preserve for
watermain connection and 500,000 gallons of water per year.
Discussion followed by the President, Trustee Tosto, and the Village Engineer
explaining this to be a part of the agreement with Cook County to allow the
JAWA to install a watermain on their property on the west side of Arlington
Heights Road from Elk Grove Boulevard to Oakwood Drive.
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Hauser to authorize
the Village President and Village Clerk to sign a Cook County Forest Preserve
Distirct License Application to allow the installation of a watermain on the
west side of Arlington Heights Road from Elk Grove Boulevard to Oakwood Drive.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik,
Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
grant the request from Draper and Kramer to tem oraril waive sidewalk
construction along Busse Road north of Jarvis Avenue. The State of Illinois
Is not issuing permits for sidewalks until a comprehensive sidewalk plan is
developed by the Village.) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE:
Trustees Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT:
none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, referred to
item (b) , Inflow/Infiltration Study, on their Agenda which after TO years in the
making will allow construction to begin on Phase III of that project with
the awarding of the $2,000,000.00 contract on tonights Consent Agenda.
Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, said
the Committee met on August 20, and August 27, 1984 and discussed various items
on their Agenda. Comments and ordinances directed to the Village Attorney will
be forthcoming.
Item (d) , Zoning Performance Standards and Hazardous Materials, were discussed
at length by the Judiciary, Planning and Zonning Committee with the Attorney,
Building Commissioner, and the Fire Chief. There will be further discussion
with the consultant as soon as a time can be agreed upon.
Trustee Hauser, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, referred to a memo from
the. President requesting the Committee to review the salary of the President
and Board of Trustees. This is a normal procedure in preceding election years
when the President and 3-Trustees are up for election. The Committee made a
report dated August 21 , 1984 stating the reasons for the recommendations.
It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
approve a salary increase, effective May 1 , 1985, for the Village President
to be increased from $4,200.00 to $5,100.00 yearly concurrently the salary
for Village Trustee would increase from $1 ,800.00 to $2, 100.00 yearly and,
of course, this is applicable by State Law after the next General Election
only to those newly elected officials.
Discussion followed; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded
by Trustee Tosto that the motion of salary increase for the President and
Board of Trustees be tabled. The President directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the. roll being called thq following answered AYE:
Trustees Uhlarik, Bosslet, Chrernick, Petri , Tosto; NAY: Trustee Hauser;
ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The President suggested there be a Committee-of-the-Whole meeting to discuss
this subject.
The Village Manager presented a one lot subdivision known as the RBC Tech Center
Subdivision. This plat has been reviewed by Staff and the Judiciary, Planning
and Zoning Committee and they recommend Board approval .
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It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 61-84 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS RBC TECH CENTER SUBDIVISION". The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri ,
Tosto, Uhlarik; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
concur with the "DO GRANT" recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals on
Docket No. 84-14, a petition from Marlis and Erich Bley for a variation to
connect two buildings at 1301 Tonne Road and 1355 Tonne Road, and direct
the Village Attorney to prepare the proper documents. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Cable T.V. Committee, informed the Board that
the Committee met on August 23, 1984 with American Cable and Warner Amex.
Another meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 12, 1984 at 8:00 p.m.
Trustee Bosslet said the O'Hare Advisory Committee will meet Thursday,
September 13, 1984 at 10:00 a.m.
Trustee Hauser, Chairman of the Economic Development Counsel , scheduled a
meeting for Wednesday, August 29, 1984 at 8:30 p.m. , in the Trustee's
Conference Room. Mr. L'Heureux of Des Plaines will present an Audio Visual
Program for the Village of Elk Grove.
Trustee Bosslet will attend a meeting at Harper College on Wednesday, August
29, 1984 at 9:00 a.m. regarding Economic : Development.
President'Zettek said there will be a meeting at 7:30 p.m. , Thursday, August
30, 1984 in Franklin Park, to discuss the negotiations going on between a
few of the suburban mayor's and the impending litigation being prepared.
The Committee representing the SOC ' will be meeting again with the Chicago
Department of Aviation this Friday, August 31 , 1984 at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall .
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
waive the first reading rule of an ordinance as it pertains to the Final Land Use
and Zoning Plan (Centex Homes Midwest, Inc. , Section 26) . The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 1662 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL LAND USE
AND ZONING PLAN FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES ZONED A-3, COMBINED MULTI-FAMILY
RECREATIONAL DISTRICT (CENTEX HOMES MIDWEST, INC. , SECTION 26)". The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Hauser,
Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the first reading rule of an ordinance pertaining to a variation of
Section 12.003, Permitted Signs, for property located at. the northwest corner
of Greenleaf Avenue and Busse Road (McDonalds) . The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board.
adopt Ordinance No. 1663 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF
SECTION 12.003, PERMITTED SIGNS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIXTEEN SQUARE FOOT (16' )
SECOND SIGN ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF GREENLEAF AND
BUSSE ROAD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (McDONALDS)". The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet, ,Chernick;
NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto. that the Board
waive the first reading rule of an ordinance as it pertains to a variation .
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of Section 12.003, Permitted Signs, for property located at the southwest
corner of Busse Road and Oakton Steet, (Sixpence Inns of American, Inc.) .
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 1664 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF
SECTION 12.003 PERMITTED SIGNS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO FREE STANDPNG IDENTIFICATION
SIGNS ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF BUSSE ROAD AND OAKTON
STREET, ELK GROVE VILLAGE (SIXPENCE INNS OF AMERICA, INC.)". The President
directed the Clerk to call the roil on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri-, Tosto, Uhlarlk, Bosslet,
Chernick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
At this time, 9:05 P.m. , the President asked if anyone in the audience wished
to address the Board.
President Zettek spoke to Mr. Louis Tosto, of the Community Service Housing
Task Force, regarding his letter to the Board telling the need for Emergency/
Temporary Housing Program to serve the 8-Northwest Suburban Townships.
Mr. Tosto and the President discussed the need of a site and how the facility
would be funded. The President said he was sure the Board would cooperate
and to keep them informed of the progress of this project.
The Village Clerk reported that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will
be holding a "Bike and Hike", Sunday, September 9, 1984 from 8:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. , along the Busse Woods bike path. Chairpersons for the event will
be Elk Grove Youth Officers, Stephen Schmidt and Anusch Stemmen. All
money collected will go directly to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The Village Manager informed the Board that a permit has been issued to remove
the side yard porch and restore the original porch at 1458 Meegan Way. Work
has begun at that site and is being inspected by the Building Department.
The Village Manager said the Board has copies of a communication showing the
Village has been unsuccessful in securing detailed information from Birks
Transportation Company concerning their request for a taxicab rate increase.
A brief summary indicating the cost to operate a taxicab, per mile, has been
received from Birk's accountant. In conjunction with that it was noted that
the Senior Citizen rate has not increased to the Cab Company for approximately
6 years. One flat rate proposal was identified in that communication raising
the rate from $1 .75 to $2.00. The question that would be open in connection
with that would be raising the Village subsidy to $1 .50 or adding it to the
Senior Citizen rate of $0.50 and making that $0.75. Other than this informa-
tion there is nothing new to add to this issue.
The President asked if the amount of money used for this program could not
be used for a minibus for 8 hours a day to provide transportation.
The Assistant Village Manager said many users of the taxi program need to
be picked up at a certain time everyday and the bus would have to follow
an established route. Mr. Parrin said they can look into this with the RTA
and NORTRAN and report back to the Board.
It was the consensus of the Board to study this matter for awhile.
The Village Manager reported on the following:
1 . The Board of Directors of the Water Agency will
meet Wednesday, August 29, 1984 at 7:30 p.m. in
the Multi-Purpose Room.
2. There will be a Committee-of-the-Whale meeting
to review audio visual materials to be used in
conjunction with the Economic Development
Program at 8:30 p.m. , Wednesday, August 29, 1984.
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3. Trustee Bossiet will attend a meeting at Harper
College on Thursday, August 30, 1984, dealing
with Economic Development and give a brief oral
report on the Village's progress with this
program.
4. The extermination process is expected to begin at
1353 mrland Circle on Wednesday, August 29,
19 CubeThe cleanup operations are to begin on
August 30, 1984. At the present time it is
estimated that some three weeks will be needed to
complete that process. All work will be done
according to procedures and standards worked out
in court and under the supervision of the Health
Department.
5. There is a meeting of theIllinois Emergency Service
and Disater Agency scheduled for Wednesday, September
5, 19UT, to improve the capability of the local agency
and to establish better understanding of how those
services might function in the event of some major
emergency in or near the community. This meeting
will be held at the Golden Lance Restaurant and
all of the Trustees have been invited.
6. Feed back from the Board to the Finance Director
would be appreciated regarding financial reports.
An abreviated digest of the monthly financial
transactions from the two major funds, Corporate
and Water S Sewer has been prepared. If this does
not meet your desires, please let him know.
The consensus of the Board was that a quarterly
report would be sufficient.
7. A final report from Midwest Engineers has been received
for the improvements to the widening of Biesterfield Rd.
from Home Avenue to Meacham Road. The next stage of
process, which is being funded by the Federal Aid to
Urban Systems, is the preparation of detailed plans
and specifications for construction of that improvement.
The Village Manager said the Building Department has received a request for a
Demolition Permit to demolish the existing AMOCO station at Higgins, Busse and
Oakton intersection and to replace it with a more modern facility. Under the
ordinance of the Village the permit fee for that purpose is established by
the Village Board. It is recommended that a $200.00 fee be established
which is• considered sufficient to cover the inspections by the Building
Department and the Fire Department.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that a $200.00
fee be established for the Demolition Permit for the AMOCO station at the
intersection of Higgins Road, Busse Road and Oakton Street. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet, Chernick,
Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The Village Manager asked the Board to authorize ah( expenditure, on behalf
of the Village, in connection with the litigation relative : to the 0'-Hare
Airport Expansion Program through the Suburban O'Hare Commission. The
Commission mebmers have recommended and approved a $2.00 per person charge to
the. , participating communities to be paid over a two year period, payable
each quarter. The Village portion for the two year period would be $57,358.00
the quarterly payments would be $7, 169.75.
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It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
authorize the commitment to the $2.00 per capita charge to the Suburban O'Hare
Commission over 2 years with the immediate payment of $0.25 per capita which
would equate to $7, 169.75 (for litigation relative to the O'Hare Airport
Expansion Program) . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Uhlarik, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: Trustee Tosto; ABSENT: none;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager requested the Board to authorize the expenditure of
$1 ,260.40 to purchase and mount pictures and plaques in the foyer of the
Municipal Building displaying the pictures of the Presidents and the names
and terms of office of all Village Trustees and Village Clerks who have served
the Village in the past 28 years.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
authorize the expenditure of $1 ,260.40 for the purchase and mounting of
pictures and plaques as stated above. The President directed the Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik; NAY:
none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager requested the appointment of Mr. Robert Koop as Trustee
representing Elk Grove Village to the North Suburban Mass Transit District.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
appoint Mr. Robert Koop as Trustee to the North Suburban Mass Transit District
as a representive of Elk Grove Village. The President directed the Clerk call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered
AYE: Trustees Chernick, Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet; NAY: none;
ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager said it would be in order to consider acting on a motion
to call an Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel .
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board
hold an Executive Session after the Board meeting tonight to discuss litigation
and personnel . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Hauser,
Petri , Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Chernick requested that the Board discuss the address of Enesco as a
Committee-of-the-Whole.
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:01 p.m.
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
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