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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/12/1982 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 12, 1982 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 13 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and directed the Village Clerk, Fay M. Bishop to call the roll . Upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Joseph T. Bosslet, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri , Michael Tosto; ABSENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Stephen M. Uhlarik. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon Assistant of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. President Zettek issued a Proclamation, proclaiming the week of February 7 through February 13, 1982 as "Scouting Anniversary Week for Boy Scouts of America". President Zettek requested an Executive Session following this Board meeting regarding litigation. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board concur with the request of the Village President to hold an Executive Session following this meeting regarding litigation. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Hauser, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Uhlarik; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board authorize the disbursement of $223,190.37 in payment of invocies as shown on the December 12, 1982 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 Hauser, Petri , Tosto, Bosslet; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Uhlarik; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that: A. The Board waive the first reading rule on an ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 1506 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 LICENSES AND PERMITS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE ENTITLED AUTOMOBILE RENTING USE TAX". The Board waive the first reading rule on an ordinance and adopt Ordinance No. 1507 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 LICENSES AND PERMITS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE ENTITLED AUTOMOBILE RENTING OCCUPATION TAX". S. The Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $2,500, on the work which will be billed on a manhour basis, in unbudgeted Federal Revenue Sharing Funds for professional architectural services to inspect and evaluate the structure and mechanical features of Lively Jr. High School for the proposed future use of Village Offices. C. The Board adopt Resolution No. 1-82 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BILL OF SALE, LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 6625 FROM THE LA SALLE NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO AND ACCEPTING FOR PERMANENT OWNERSHIP THE SIDEWALKS AND PARKWAY TREES IN REGENCY SQUARE PHASE 2a AND 2b AS SHOWN ON ENGINEERING PLANS OF R. B. NEUKRANS & ASSOCIATES, PROJECT NO. 8369 DATED 1971 AND ENGINEERING PLANS OF COWEY ASSOCIATES, PLAN NO. 155 DATED 1978". 1 - 1-12-82 The Board adopt Resolution No. 2-82 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BILL OF SALE AND DEED OF CONVEYANCE, AND A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM THE BANK OF WAUKEGAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,200.00 GUARANTEEING THE MAINTENANCE UNTIL MAY 1 , 1984 OF ALL PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TRITON II INDUSTRIAL PARK". The Board adopt Resolution No. 3-82 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,300.00 FROM THE BANK OF WAUKEGAN, GUARANTEEING THE INSTALLATION OF SIDE- WALKS IN THE TRITON II INDUSTRIAL PARK". E. The Board adopt Resolution No. 4-$2 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A LETTER OF CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.00 FROM CONTINENTAL BANK TO INSURE THE FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BY GRANTEE, WARNER AMEX CABLE COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY OF ALL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AS SET FORTH IN ORDINANCE NO. 1448 OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". (The Cable Television Enabling Ordinance requires a $10,000 Letter of Credit to ensure the performance of Warner Amex under the provisions of the Franchise Agreement. The Letter of Credit will expire September 16, 1986.) F. The Board award a purchase contract to the lowest responsible bidder, Constable Equipment Company, Downers Grove, in the amount of $9,297.40 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to supply fourteen (14) Light Bars with Speakers to the Police Department. G. The Board grant a request from Federal Express Corporation to place five (5) drop boxes within the Villa a right-of-way located in the Industrial Park. In return for Village approval to locate the drop boxes within the Industrial Park, Federal Express Corporation will provide the Village with free use of the package delivery service for a one year period, ) H. The Board established the following police vehicle purchasing policy by: Authorizing the purchase of police vehicles through the State of Illinois' annual purchase contract procedures beginning in 1982; and Authorizing the acceptance of police vehicle models available under the State' s purchase contract (as set forth in a memorandum distributed to the Village Board on December 28, 1981 from the Chief of Police. ) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda, Items A through H, and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri , Tosto, Bosslet, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Uhlarik; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported the Committee met on January 5, 1982 and recommends that: A. The Village proceed with the proposed improvement at Higgins Road and Randall Street with the Village incurring all expenses for the roadway work. B. The Village forward survey results to the Illinois Department of Transportation indicating acceptance or rejection of the Village proposal by those firms affected by the project. C. The Village assume responsibility for any future complaints against the project. D. The improvement of a barrier at this intersection due to the large number of accidents at this intersection. - 2 - 1-12-82 It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board authorize an expenditure of approximately $25,000 from the 1982/83 Budget for the proposed improvement at Randall and Higgins Roads, as set forth above by the Capital Improvements Committee. 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, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Uhlarik; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto reported that the Capital Improvements Committee also reviewed the intersection of Higgins Road and King Street for proposed signalization. Letters received by the Staff depict a potential funding for the intersection project by the Village, State and Federal Government, butdue to the uncertainty of funds from other governmental agencies the Committee favored a commitment to the project which is not dependent upon other funding sources. The Village Engineer stated that the State will require realignment of Stanley Street before granting approval of the project. Approximately 2,000 square feet of land must be acquired by the Village. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board direct the Staff to proceed with the project for signalization of Higgins Road and King Street and further direct the Village Attorney to take the necessary steps to acquire the 2,000 feet of property necessary for the alignment of Stanley Street with King Street. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Bosslet, Hauser, Petri , Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Uhlarik; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto reported the Committee also discussed the proposed signalization of the intersection of Lively Boulevard and Landmeier Road. Further discussion with the County will take place regarding who will pay the cost of the instal- lation. Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, scheduled a meeting of the Committee for 7:00 p.m. , Wednesday, January 20, 1982 to discuss a proposed Alarm Ordinance, Retail Sales in the Industrial zoned area and Lotteries. At this time, 8:40 p.m. , President Zettek asked if anyone present in the audience wished to address the Board. A group of residents from the Park Orleans Condominiums located on Biesterfield Road, west of Wellington Avenue, addressed the Board regarding problems they are having with poor workmanship in their condominiums, and the lack of heat during the recent cold weather. President Zettek requested that they prepare a list of all items they feel do not meet the Village Codes and deliver it to the attention of the Village Clerk, and the Clerk is to direct copies to the Building Department and the Fire Department. The Village Manager reported: 1 . The temperature in the Village and surrounding areas reached the lowest point in history this past weekend when it fell to 26 degrees below zero with a wind chill factor of 81 degrees below zero. 2. Some problems were incurred with the electrical panels and blown fuses were encountered with some wells due to the extreme cold weather. All wells affected are now back in operation. 3. Engineering plans have been received from the Village of Bensenville for a sanitary sewer line bypass from their North Plant to the South Plant. Financing will be worked out between Elk Grove Village and Bensenville. - 3 - 1-12-82 4. The Northwest Municipal Conference will meet on Wednesday, January 13, 1982 and the speakers will be Alex Seith of the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals and Lew Hill of the R.T.A. President Zettek stated that he plans to attend the meeting. 5. Some private streets in the Senior Citizen Development were salted on an emergency basis recently due to hazardous conditions. The complex has a private contract for snow removal and salting. 6. An excellent report regarding fire inspections was recently prepared by the Village Manager' s Office Intern , Steven Wylie and will be used as part of his Master' s Program. at the University he attends. Trustee Hauser questioned the Village Manager regarding a request for funds from Shelter, Inc. The Manager stated it was not the policy of the Board to provide funding to such organizations. It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Bosslet that the Board authorize providing $2,000.00 to Shelter, Inc. , from Village Funds. President Zettek did not recognize the motion and requested that the Village Attorney look into the legality of the use of taxpayer's monies for funding of outside programs that are now funded with Township Funds, and the possibility of taxpayers paying for funding from the Village and again from the Township from tax receipts. The Village Manager reported that on August 18, 1981 bids were opened to furnish and deliver tools for a proposed new aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department. Able Fire and Equipment Company was the low bidder. The bids were held in abeyance until the Board came to a decision on the proposed purchase of a new areial ladder. The Board has not reached a decision on the purchase of the aerial ladder, but it is the consensus of the Board to purchase tools and equipment at this time as they will be used on other fire vehicles. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Tosto tht the Board authorize the purchase of tools and equipment in the amount of $46,423.64 from Able Fire and Equipment Company at their bid price, pursuant to bids opened August 18, 1981 . 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, Bosslet, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Uhlarik; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Manager reported receipt of notification from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding an application for a development permit for a proposed solid waste transfer station to be built at 6333 N. Elmhurst Road, Chicago, Illinois. The proposed location abuts the Rogers Industrial Park. Discussion followed, whereupon it was the consensus of the Board that the Village object to this proposed installation pending the receipt of more information. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Petri that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Fay M. SLAop Village Clerk ChaAZa J. Zettek Village President - 4 - 1-12-82