HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/26/1983 -MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JULY 26, 1983
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:07 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 Rick J. Erickson and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at
this meeting.
The Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon Assistant at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church,
delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the minutes
of the regular meeting of July 12, 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.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $266,576.47 in payment of invoices as shown on the
July 26, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
It was moved by Trustee Bosalat and seconded by Trustee Chernick that:
A. The Board adopt Resolution No. 47-83 entitled, "A
RESOLTUION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT TO
EXECUTE A CHARITABLE DONATION AGREEMENT WITH CENT
HOMES MIDWEST, INC.".
B. The Board award a direct purchase contract in the
amount of $4,694.50 from Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds to Chicago Communications.Service, Inc.,
Arlington Heights, to perform tone and crystal
changes necessary to transfer all Elk Grove Fire
Department communications to the Northwest
Central Dispatch System.
C. The Board award a direct purchase contract in the
amount of $5,500 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the
Consent Agenda, items "A, B, and C", and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing 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 Bosslet that.the Board
concur with the recommendation of Staff and.direct the Village Attorney to
prepare the necessary documents to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow the
request from U. S. Homes Corporation for a minor change to the Park Orleans
Development Plan to revise balcony sizes, thereby creating an overall balcony
length increase of 65.96 lineal feet, on Building No. 2 in the vlanned unit
develooment. 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 grant
the request from.the Village on the Lake Homeowners' Association for a variation
from the Elk Grove Village Sign Ordinance to permit the installation of a free-
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standing single -faced identification sign at the northwest corner of Biester-
field Road and Wellington Avenue. The sign exceeds the provisons of the Sign
Ordinance as follows:
Owner's Permitted by Variation
Item Request Ordinance Requested
Sign Surface Area 8.33 sq. ft. 2 sq. ft. 6.33 sq. ft. (317%)
Illumination 2 lights none 2 lights
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 Bosslet that the Board
grant the request from the Elk Grove Estates Homeowners' Assocation for varia-
tions from the Elk Grove Village Sign Ordinance to permit.installation of free-
standing aingiz fazed identification signs at two (2) locations. The signs
exceed the provisions of the Sign Ordinance as follows:
Location A:
Northwest Corner
of Wellington Avenue
and Chelmsford
Lane
Item
Requested
Permitted by Code
Variation Requested
Sign Surface
Area 14.33 sq. ft.
2 sq. ft.
12.33 sq. ft.
(617%)
Location B:Northeast Corner of Leicaster Road and Wellington Avenue
Item Requested Permitted by Ord. Variation Renested
Sign Surface Area 14.33 Sq. ft. 2 -sq. ft. 12.33 sq. t. 17%)
(The signs will identify private property areas in the Elk Grove
Estates Homeowners' Association and will be similar in construc-
tion and material to those used by the 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,. Cheraick, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 48-83 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PERSONNEL RULES
AND REGULATIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF ELIC GROVE 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, Uhlaiik,:3ossl.et, Chernick, Hauser,
Petri; NAY':. none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, informed the
Board of a meeting on July 14, 1983 with the Industrial Park Ditch Cleaning
Committee. Trustee Tosto was unable to attend that meeting and requested the
Village Manager to report on the status of the project at this time, and what
decisions were 'made at the meeting.
The Manager said the entire Committee and representatives of the Chicago North-
western Railroad were present and the main topic of discussion being the response
from the property owners to the letter sent from the Committee and what to do
regarding those who had not responded. The Committee concluded by authorizing
two letters:
1. A thank you to the 77 property owners who have
responded to the questionnaire; and
2. A letter to the other 51 owners by registered
mail giving them until the middle of August to
respond.
If they is no r sponse b that time a folla� u of either telephone calls or
persona visits efrom the by
Committee. The Manager said that of those
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responses received 902 are in favor of joining into a joint—utract program to
clean out the ditche The ( nittee will meet aga in lat August to discuss
the follow up procedures. The Village Engineer and the Engineers for the Chicago
Northwest Railroad will discuss how equipment might be assembled, assigned,
and scheduled for a cleaning effort in the Industrial Park. Cost estimates
etc., will be complied during this time and hopefully major pieces of equipment
and skilled operators will be secured through the Railroad company for partic-
ipation in this program, which may minimize the need for outside contractors.
All of this informiation should be available for the next meeting of the
Committee and then a work schedule for the program can be started.
Trustee Petri, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Commitee, reported
on the following items:
1. The Committee met on July 18, 1983 and discussed all of
the items that were presented on the Consent Agenda
this evening.
2. The petition of the First Arlington Bank for annexation
is still under review.
ni_setyes±: ,_�E a Garden City proposal on the garbage toters
and 'nave- asked for w iu:u�,aatioh -spe2ificaily '17,:om norther,
communties which have used them in winter and snow conditions.
(Trustee Petri requested a garbage toter be placed on display
at the Elk Grove High School during the Blood Drive and possibly
at the various shopping centers so that residents can see them
before there is further discussion.)
4. There was indication from the Police Chief that an additional
ordinance was not needed regarding bad checks and requested
that item be removed from the J.P.Z. Agenda.
5. A request was received from Alexian Brothers of America to
investigate issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to do
some consolidation. Since this looks like a policy-making
decisions Committee -of -the -Whole meeting was scheduleA for
Tuesday, August 2, 1983 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss this matter
rather than the J.P.Z. Committee. (Finance Director,
George Coney said he would inform Alexian Brothers of
America of the meeting.) -
6. The Committee discussed the request from Jewel Corporation
on the shelf item pricing. The cost advantage of this
system would be passed on to the consumer and the safe-
guards are that all.registers scan the same, the
description and price is on the.receipts and the audio
control gives the cost at the register. If the scaimer
price and the shelf price are not the same�the item will
be free. Surrounding communities already have this
law and -it is the recommendation of the Committee to have
the Attorney prepare documents to amend Ordinance No. 1034
to permit this shelf item pricing.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend Ordinance No.
1034 to permit shelf item pricing. The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered
AYE: Trustee Uhlarik, Bosslet, Chernick, Hauser, Petri; NAY: Trustee Tosto;
ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Hauser, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, requested the Clerk to
remove item a., amendment to Personnel Rules, from their Agenda.
The Village Manager presented a plat of subdivision to the Board entitled,
Wright Properties Resubdivision, which has been reviewed by Staff and the
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 49-83 entitled, "A RESOLTUION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF
SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS WRIGHT PROPERTIES RESUBDIVISION". 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; MAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
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The Village Manager presented a plat of subdivision titled, Woodland Square
Plaza Subdivision, located at the southwest corner of Biesterfield and Beisner
Roads. This plat has been reviewed by Staff and the Judiciary, Planning and
Zoning Committee.
It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 50-83 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS WOODLAND SQUARE PLAZA SUBDIVISION". 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.
Trustee Petri informed the Huard of a meeting of the Warner Group on Thursday,
August 4, 1983 at 8:00 p.m. in the Warner Of"ice. There will be a demonstration
of QUBE and everyone is invited.
Trustee Bosslet told the Board he attended z meeting.at the O'Hare Airport on
July 14, 1983. An engineer from McDonald Douglas gave a 35 milimeter film
strip display on the first, second and third generation jet aircraft. There
will be a Suburban O'Hare Commission meeting on July 27,. 1983 in Schiller Park.
President Zettek read a letter from the Knights of Columbus of Queen of the
Rosary Catholic Church requesting a permit for a corn broil and the sale of
beer fund raiser for the School Athletic Fund. The letter stated they will
present to the Village the proper insurance prior to the event.
It was moved by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the fees for a license to serve food and beer for the Corn Broil at the
Queen of the Rosary Parish grounds Sunday, September 11, 1983 contingent upon
receipt from the Knights of Columbus the necessary insurance. 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, Bosalet,
Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Village Manager reported on the following:
1. A meeting with the Illinois Eaviornmental Protection
Agency, United States EPA, and the Village of Bensen-
ville
ensenville to discuss the status of the revised agreement
between the Village of Elk Grove and Bensenville and
the status of the applications for Federal Funds
submitted by both Villages for improvements to sanitary
sewers. The conclusion of this meeting was that efforts
are being made by both communities to move ahead on the
agreement for Waste Water Treatment services by the
Village of Bensenville. The grant application status
will be continued to be reviewed by the United States
EPA and approval will be withheld until there is
evidence of a new agreement between the two Villages
on Waste Water Treatment services.
Today Village Staff members and Bensenville Staff
members met to examiue.the draft of the agreement and
discovered areas where there was immediate concurrence
and identified a.few areas where additional data and
calculations are necessary, which will be furnished
by the Village of Bensenville.
The present draft will be run through the word
processor again and produce a new draft that
represents the areas of concurrence today and expect
that by the next meeting to have the other data and
cost estimates from Bensenville.
On Tuesday, August 16, 1983 at 10:00 a.m. there will
be another meeting to review the agreement and the data
now being compiled by Bensenville. A recommendation
should be made to the Board shortly after that meeting.
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2. The employees' picnic, held on Saturday, July 23, 1983, had
the largest number attending in recent years. Next year's
picnic arrangement will reflect even greater improved
planning and entertainment activities for children and
adults. It was an outstanding day and comments received
have clearly indicated a complete and total satisfaction
and appreciation for having the picnic this year.
3. On Saturday, July 30, 1983, the Blood Drive will be held at
the Elk Grove High School. At this time of the year blood
supply runs low and everyone is encouraged to donate.
4. A compendium of information about the Village ground water
supply system, an update of the 1980 report has.been
distributed to the Board.
The Manager requested authorization to call a public hearing on the 1983 Tax
Levy Ordinance which includes the Village of Elk Grove and all of its associated
funds as well as the Elk Grove Village Library. The need for the hearing is due
to the fact that the Library's proposed levy has increased substantially over
last year and by virture of that the total levy for all purposes, Village as
well as the Library, wUl.exceed the 5% cap set by the Truth in Taxation Act
signed into law in 1981. The levy is 6.11 over last year's levy; most of that is
due to the Library. It is recommended that we be authorized to call and
schedule a public hearing to be held on Tuesday, August 9, 1983 at 7:00 p.m.
Representatives of the Elk Grove Library will be present at the hearing to
answer any questions from the audience or from the Village Board. It is the
responsibility, of the Village Board to call the hearing even though the monies
are being levied for another taxing.body.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board
authorize a public hearing for Tuesday, August 9, 1983 at 7:00 p.m, on the 1983
Tax Levy Ordinance. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and. upon the roll being called the following answered NYE: Trustees
Petri, Tosto, Uhlarik, Bosslet, Cherick, Hauser; MAY: none; ABSENT: none;
whereupon the President declared the motion. carried.
At this time,. 8:50 p.m., the President asked if anyone in the audience wished
to address the Board..
The Building Commissioner, Thomas Rettenbacher stated he wished to thank the
Board for the passing of a resolutioer recommending his nomination to the
Building Off icials.& Code Admin{atrators election as secretary and he was
elected to that position.
President Zettak congratulated Mr.. Rattenbacher on. behalf of the entire Board.
Mrs. Cronin;_ of the Village om the. Lake Association, asked what bearing, if any,
the covenants of the Association have. am. the Pillage, particularly the limited
mumber of units that can: be built under their covenanta. She was told the
Associatiom covenants would be a private matter and to check with the Building
Commissioner as to what the limit is in the Planned Unit Development section of
the Zoning Ordinance.
It was. moved. by Trustee Bosslet and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting
be adjourned. The: motion was voted upom by acclamation.;, whereupon the President
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Patricia S. Smith
Village President
Charles J. Zettek
Village Clerk
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