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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/24/1983 -MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON MAY 24, 1983 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:12 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 Frederick Sweet, Pastor of the Tri -Community Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 10, 1983 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. President Zettek proclaimed May 26, 1983 as ''Buddy Poppy Day'' in Elk Grove Village. President Zettek presented ten year Service Awards to Louis Tosto, a Paid -on - Call Firefighter, and George B. Knickerbocker, Village Attorney and Prosecutor. The President recognized Mary Magnuson, Attorney for the Northwest Municipal Conference, in the audience. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of $82,798.32 in payment of invoices as shown on the May 24, 1983 Accounts Payable Warrant. 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. Trustee Petri requested the removal of item J, Resolution No. 35-83, and Trustee Uhlarik requested the removal of item I, awarding a purchase contract to American International Co., from the Consent Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that: A. The Board award a purchase contract to Rolcom Inc., Niles, in the amount of $4,631.03 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to furnish and deliver portable dictating equipment to the Police Depart- ment. B. The Board award a purchase contract to the low bidder, Gulf Coast Laboratories, Park Forest, for sodium tripolyphosphate at a bid price of $0.598 per pound or an approximate total cost of $7,176.00, pursuant to an advertisement for public bids opened April 25, 1983• Three proposals were received as follows: - I - 5-24-83 Price Estimated Amt. Total per lb. Required Cost Golf Laboratories, Inc. $.5-1T- 12,000 $7,176.00 Park Forest, Il. Astro Water Engineers $.668 12,000 $8,016.00 Western Springs, 11. Jones Chemicals $.680 12,000 $8,160.00 Beach Grove, In. - I - 5-24-83 C. The Board award a purchase contract totaling $6,251.10, plus a $100 deposit per cylinder, to the low bidder, Alexander Chemicals, Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of 40,200 pounds of liquid chlorine to be used in the daily operation of the Village wells, pursuant to an advertise- ment for public bids opened April 25, 1983• Proposals were received as shown below: Rowell Chemical, Inc. $.1900 40,200 $7,638.00 Hinsdale, 11. (Cylinder Deposit - $100/each) Jones Chemicals, Inc. $.2300 40,200 $9,246.00 Beach Grove, 11. (Cylinder deposit - $100/each) D. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest competitively negotiated bidder, Chica o Communica- tions Service, Inc., in the amount of $17,9 .00 to supply all required radio maintenance to the Elk Grove Village Police, Fire and Public Works Depart- ments for a period of one (1) year. E. The Board authorize the Village Manager to fill one (1) vacant Building Inspector position. F. The Board grant the request from the Assistant Director of Finance to waive the vending license fee for the Fraternal Order of Police during 1983/84. G. The Board authorize the Village President to sign a permit with the Cook County Highway Department for the installation of watermain, storm sewer, driveway apron and sidewalk to serve property at the southwest corner of Biesterfield and Beisner Roads (Semar Property). H. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 1572 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23.903 (LANE DESIGNATION) OF ARTICLEIX (FIRE LANES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE - THE TERRACE APARTMENT COMPLEX - WASHINGTON SQUARE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H", 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board award a purchase contract to the lowest responsible bidder, American Interna- - 2 - 5-24-83 Price Estimated Amt. Total ep r lb. Required Cost Alexander Chemicals $.1555 40,200 $6,251.10 Chgo., Il. (Cylinder Deposit - $100/each) Fisher-Calo Chemicals $.1575 40,200 $6,331.50 b Solvents Chgo., Il. (Cylinder Deposit - $100/each) Rowell Chemical, Inc. $.1900 40,200 $7,638.00 Hinsdale, 11. (Cylinder Deposit - $100/each) Jones Chemicals, Inc. $.2300 40,200 $9,246.00 Beach Grove, 11. (Cylinder deposit - $100/each) D. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest competitively negotiated bidder, Chica o Communica- tions Service, Inc., in the amount of $17,9 .00 to supply all required radio maintenance to the Elk Grove Village Police, Fire and Public Works Depart- ments for a period of one (1) year. E. The Board authorize the Village Manager to fill one (1) vacant Building Inspector position. F. The Board grant the request from the Assistant Director of Finance to waive the vending license fee for the Fraternal Order of Police during 1983/84. G. The Board authorize the Village President to sign a permit with the Cook County Highway Department for the installation of watermain, storm sewer, driveway apron and sidewalk to serve property at the southwest corner of Biesterfield and Beisner Roads (Semar Property). H. The Board waive the first reading rule of an ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 1572 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23.903 (LANE DESIGNATION) OF ARTICLEIX (FIRE LANES) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE - THE TERRACE APARTMENT COMPLEX - WASHINGTON SQUARE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, items "A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H", 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board award a purchase contract to the lowest responsible bidder, American Interna- - 2 - 5-24-83 tional Company, In the amount of $8,000 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to furnish and deliver one (1) 1-3/4 cubic yard Portable Concrete Carrier and Batch Plant to the Elk Grove Village Public Works, Sewer Division. 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, Bosslet, Chernick; NAY: Trustee Uhlarik; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek read a resolution directed to the BOCA Nominating Committee to support Thomas F. Rettenbacher for the Office of Treasurer of BOCA Inter- national. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board adopt Resolution No. 35-83 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE BOCA NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO SUPPORT THOMAS F. RETTENBACHER FOR THE OFFICE OF TREASURER OF BOCA INTERNATIONAL". 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 Tosto and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board authorize the use of $24,788.30 in the Fiscal Year 1983-84 Fire Department Budget for hire -back of Fire personnel to perform fire prevention inspection activities. The sole full-time fire prevention inspector returned to the Building Department to fill a recently vacated full-time building inspector position.) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri; NAY: Trustee Uhlarik; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek permitted Mr. Sam Fanning, of the National Advertising Company, to make a presentation to the Board on behalf of his request to erect a billboard sign at 365 Criss Circle. The permit for the erection of this sign having been previously denied by the Building Commissioner. President Zettek said the Northwest Municipal Comference (NWMC), on behalf of numerous communities, has been discussing issues of conflict in Sign Ordinances with the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Fanning stated he has been to meetings with NWMC but felt this sign, at 365 Criss Circle, only involved Elk Grove Village. The President informed Mr. Fanning that he did not think the Board would vote against the recommendation of the Building Commissioner and the advise of the Village Attorney. President Zettek suggested Mr. Fanning meet with the Building Commissioner and the Village Attorney to see if they could come to an understanding and,if so, make another recommendation to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board deny the appeal from Sam Fanning of the National Advertising Company to permit the erection of a billboard sign at 365 Criss Circle. 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; PASS: Trustee Uhlarik; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board award a contract to the low bidder, Allied Asphalt Paving Company, Hillside, Illinois at the following prices: Bituminous Concrete Binder Course @ 17.75/ton for an estimated 4240 tons, estimated amount $75,260. Emulsion SS -1 at $1.90/gallon for an estimated 800 gallons, estimated amount $1,520. Bituminous Concrete Surface Course at $21.50/ton for an estimated 400 tons estimated amount $8,600. 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. - 3 - 5-24-83 It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board grant the request from U. S. Home Corporation for a minor change to the Park Orleans development plan to permit a deck structure with roof to be attached to the Community Information Center Sales Office at 540 Biesterfield Road (Park Orleans Condominium Development). 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. At this time, 9:04 p.m., the President asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. Mr. Kuehlman, 456 Lilac Lane, and Mr. Gersky of 442 Lilac Lane informed the Board of their problems with the Warner Amex T.V. Company. They both stated that their yards have been torn up for 20 days and were receiving no coopera- tion from the Warner representatives. Trustee Petri said he has heard too many complaints of this nature and recom- mended to stop Warner from any further construction until they restore all areas of the Village. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize to stop Warner Amex T.V. Company from any further construction until they restore all areas of the Village. President Zettek asked the Board to hold off on the vote for a moment and there followed further discussion between the Board and the residents. The Assistant Village Manager was directed to contact Warner Amex and see that this area is restored. The Village Attorney stated a question of legality in issuing a Stop Work Order and suggested that Warner Amex be contacted and the motion be tabled until the next meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 14, 1983• It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the motion, to stop Warner Amex T.V. Company from any further construction, be tabled. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board authorize sending a strong letter of protest, registered mail, to Warner Amex advising them of the discontent of the Village regarding their operation in Elk Grove Village and request Mr. Baxter to appear before the Village Board on Tuesday, May 31, 1983• 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 authorize retaining water and sewer system consultant, John B. Black, to accompany Village Staff to a meeting with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in Springfield, Illinois, at a cost of $65.00 per hour, plus out-of-pocket expenses, not to exceed $600.00. 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. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, informed the Board the letter to the Industrial Park regarding drainage ditches was in the Manager's Office and he has approved of the contents. President Zettek said he had signed the letter. Trustee Petri, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reminded the Board of a meeting of the Committee for Wednesday, May 25, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Residential Bond Financing. Trustee Petri scheduled two public hearings before the President and Board of Trustees relating to Industrial Revenue Bonds for Kukla Press on Tuesday, June 14, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. and for Steiner Electric on Tuesday, June 28, 1983 at 7:00 P.M. - 4 - 5-24-83 Trustee Hauser reported on the meetings of the Economic Council with Mr. Howard G. Krafsur, Partner, Bennett & Kahweiler Associates, on Monday, May 16,1983; and with Mr. Henry C. Tonigan, President, Profile Publications Inc., On Tuesday, May 17, 1983;and highlighted their various suggestions as outlined in the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee minutes of those meetings. Trustee Hauser stated a meeting is scheduled .with Mr. Stan Klyber of the Greater O'Hare Association of Industry and Commerce for Wednesday, June I, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. The Finance Director is trying to make arrangements for someone from the State of Illinois Economic Development Agency to meet with the Council sometime between the 6th and 9th of June, 1983. Trustee Petri informed the Board of a meeting of the Cable Television Com- mittee with the Warner Group in Buffalo Grove on Thursday, June 2, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. specifically to discuss Senate Bill 66 and the league of Cities Compromise Bill. The Group will have information from Senator Percy's Office regarding deregulation of cable companies. The Group will also discuss the interconnect status and plan to have a representative at the Northwest Municipal Conference meeting on interconnect held at the Arlington Heights Municipal Building, Wednesday, June 15, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. Trustee Bosslet, Chairman of the O'Hare Expansion Committee, reported on a special meeting of the Suburban O'Hare Commission that was held on Thursday, May 19, 1983 to review the Enviornmental Impact Statement prepared by the City of Chicago in regard to the O'Hare Expansion Plan. There were no conclusions arrived at regarding the position the Suburban O'Hare Commission will take at the public hearings to be held on Wednesday, June 1, 1983, in Elmhurst and Thursday, June 2, 1983 in Arlington Heights. Trustee Bosslet believes some exception will be taken to parts of that document. He said the Commission is meeting tonight to select those who would make a presenta- tion at the hearings. Trustee Bosslet urged attendance at the Wednesday, June 1, 1983 meeting to begin at 3:00 p.m., stating that is the meeting which would most affect Elk Grove Village. The Village Manager requested the Board to schedule a meeting to discuss the various items listed on the Unfinished Business portion of the Agenda pertaining to the National Child Care Center and also the question dealing with the proposed amendment to the SBL Annexation Agreement, specifically with the proposed bowling alley facility on Nerge Road between Rohlwing Road and Devon Avenue. It would be appropriate to discuss the testimony and the petition from the public hearing on this property in order to bring that matter back before the Board to consider final action. The meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, May 31, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. The Village Manager reported on the following items: Installation of the Elk Grove Village water transmis- sion main should start in a few days. That segment of Lake Michigan water pipe line will pass through the Natural Gas Pipe Line Company of America's right-of- way, beginning at Elmhurst Road and extending through the Village and going westward to Hanover Park and Streamwood. Contracts for that construction work were let by the Water Agency and the contractors are now completing the filing of bonds, insurance and schedules for construction. Property owners have been notified and have been asked to return a communication to the Water Agency indicating they understand what the project is and have been given names of parties to contact in the event of any problems. The entire right-of-way through the Village has been videotaped so there is a visible point of reference for work that may come into contingent at some point along the way. - 5 - 5-24-83 2. The Arlington Park Race Track has been asked to reserve Sunday, August 21, 1983 for Elk Grove Day at the Races with the consensus of the Board to agree with this date. 3. Arrangements have been made to witness the new laser training target practice and all are invited to attend after the Board meeting. 4. The Village has filed for four grants with the Depart- ment of Conservation totaling $206,325. If the grants come through,the State & Federal Governments would be funding 90% of the cost and the Village cost would be 100 or $20,632. 5. The Village was recently sued for allowing deer to be on roadways outside the jurisdiction of the Village. The Village won the case and for the first time the plaintiff was required to pay the litigation fees incurred by the Village. Trustee Bosslet inquired of the Manager regarding issues raised in a letter received from Bensenville. The Manager said the letter was being reviewed by Staff and the Village Attorney and there will be a briefing with the Board as soon as there is sufficient data. The Village Manager requested the Board to authorize the Zoning Board of Appeals to call a public hearing on a petition from Mr. Jack Lewis of 787 Blue Jay Circle, requesting a variation to construct a deck addition to his home. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board direct the Zoning Board of Appeals to call a public hearing on a petition from Mr. Jack Lewin of 787 Blue Jay Circle, requesting a variation to construct a deck addition to his home. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager requested the Board consideration to waive the vehicle sticker fees for the Park District, as it has been done in the past. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board waive the vehicle sticker fees for the Elk Grove Park District. 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. The Village Manager requested the Board to authorize the Village Treasurer to execute two contracts with the Commonwealth Edison Company for the monthly maintenance cost of street lights installed in the Circle Bay Subdivision and Hampton Farms Subdivision. These are the typical contracts signed by the Village with Commonwealth Edison. It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board authorize the Village Treasurer to execute two contracts for the monthly maintenance cost of 4 -street lights in the Circle Bay Subdivision at a cost of $40.81 per month and 1 -street light in the Hampton Farms Subdivision at a cost of $15.01 per month. 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. Mr. Charles Byrum, Attorney for the Woodson Development Company, addressed the President regarding their petition before the Board. - 6 - 5-24-83 President Zettek informed Mr. Byrum the Board had met, on his petition, with Staff and further discussion would be necessary as the Board was divided about various items. Tuesday, May 31, 1983 is the next scheduled date for discussion of this petition and Mr. Byrum and/or Mr. Bonavolanta were welcome to attend the meeting at 9:00 p.m, if they wished. 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 10:03 p.m. Charles J. Zettek Village President Patricia S. Smith Village Clerk - 7 - 5-24-83