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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/26/1980 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 1980 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and directed the Village C1erk, Fay M. Bishop to call the roll . Upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Lee D. Garr, Edward R. Hauser, James P. Petri , Theodore J. Staddler, Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel . Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend Joseph W. Peoples, Vicar of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 1980 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Trustee Staddler noted that page 3, paragraph 1 , should read "Trustee Vander- weel scheduled a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for Thursday February 28, 1980''; whereupon with the consent of the second the motion was amended to approve the minutes of February 12, 1980 as corrected. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the disbursement of $32,079.50 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $141 , 196.90 from the General Corporate Fund, $160.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, and $183.80 from the Civil Defense Fund in payments of invoices as shown on the February 26, 1980 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 Garr, Petri , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; PASS: Trustee Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of 3,466.49 from the General Corporate Fund to be paid to the I .B.M. Corporation as shown on the February 26, 1980 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, Vanderweel , Garr; PASS: Trustee Staddler; Absent: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize increasing the fee for outside organizations using the Village's pistol range facility from $50.00 to $75.00 per year. 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, Garr, Hauser; NAY: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a permit with the Cook County Highway Department for the installation of driveways, sidewalk, and water service for a 7-Eleven Store at the southwest corner of Nerge and Meacham Roads. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler; Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser, Petri ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board authorize the transfer of the Village's Meals-on-Wheels program to the Elk Grove/Schaumburg Townships Mental Health Center effective May 1 , 1980. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President delcared the motion carried. 1 - 2-26-8o It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board authorize the Plan Commission to conduct a public hearing on a petition to annex and rezone from R-3 to 0/T a 10.46 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of Biesterfield and Beisner Roads. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler, Tosto, NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance requiring the operator of any motor vehicle traveling eastbound on Halo Drive to turn right at the Intersection with Busse Road between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1358 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1356 PROHIBITING VEHICLES FROM MAKING LEFT TURNS FROM HALO DRIVE INTO BUSSE ROAD AND AMENDING SECTION 14.311C OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE A RIGHT TURN ONLY AT THE ABOVE INTERSECTION". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Hauser and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board authorize Payout No. 3 from General Corporate Funds to W. J. Olsen Company, Chicago, Illinois, in an amount totaling $14,040.00 for work completed in connection with cleaning of the main outfall drainage ditch east of Busse Road. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roil being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Hauser, Petri , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board adopt Resolution No. 28-80 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $30,000.00 TO THE ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) TENNIS COURTS AND THE PURCHASE OF ASSORTED TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE SZYWALA (PARKVIEW HEIGHTS) DEVELOPMENT". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Petri , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board award a purchase contract in the amount of $8,093.24 to the second low bidder, Arnie Yusim Chevrolet, Chicago, for one (1 ) one ton four-wheel drive cab and chassis. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Petri ; NAY: Trustee Hauser; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board declare a 1971 pick-up truck as surplus property. (The Village anticipates receiving an additional $500.00 to $1 ,000.00 by selling ,the truck on its own than the $1 ,000.00 trade-in allowance offered by Arnie Yusim Chevrolet.) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize amending the Police Department Uniform Procurement Policy for reim- bursing emp ogees or t e purr ase o require uni orms. Current y, the Uniform Procurement Police Policy permits an employee to receive reimbursement after the employee obtains the status of permanent employee. Prior to the adoption of the revised Personnel Rules, Police Officers and Community Service Officers received permanent status after a one year probation period. CSO' s now have a six month probation under the new personnel policies. The Police Department wants to continue the practice of giving reimbursement 2 - 2-26-8o after one year of service. Therefore, the attached policy was rewritten to provide for reimbursement after completing one year of service. ) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Captial Improvements Committee, reported the Committee met on February 19, 1980 and discussed the acceptance of the public improvements in the Elk Grove Townhouse area. He reported that there are still four easements on private property to secure and the Village Attorney is finalizing recording of the easements. Trustee Tosto stated that the Village would not object to private snow removal on the property, but the Village should be provided with the necessary insurance naming the Village as an additional insured. If the Village is to do the snow removal they will not be responsible for removal of snow on driveways, sidewalks, or private parking spaces and this will be incorporated in the new agreement. There are four points to be included in the new agreement which will then be reviewed by the Elk Grove Townhouse Association and if they concur it will come back to the Board for their concurrence. Trustee Tosto scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for Tuesday, March 4, 1980, 7:00 p.m. regarding Water Meter Maintenance and Testing/Read-O-Matics and requested that Pete Wolters and H. Peter Kaleta attend. A 7: 30 p.m. meeting will follow to discuss Traffic Flow Recommenda- tions for Biesterfield Road (west of Rohlwing Road) and requested that the Police Chief, Village Engineer, and Assistant Village Manager attend. Trustee Tosto stated the County and State have recommended that traffic counts be taken for Biesterfield Road. Trustee Vanderweel , Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, met with the Housing Committee and have gone through a preliminary review of the proposed Condominium Ordinance, however, the Committee finds that it is too lengthy and will be revised and reviewed again within the next 90 days. The Committee has recommended that in the meantime the Board adopt an ordinance declaring a moratorium on condominium conversions for 90 days. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance declaring a moratorium on condominium conversions. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1359 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION''. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Vanderweel reported receipt of a memo from the Village Clerks Office regarding updating of the Municipal Code regarding Livery Service, and requested that this item be added to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Agenda. Trustee Vanderweel scheduled a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for Thursday, February 28, 1980, 7:00 p.m. regarding sidewalks, Busse, Oakton, Higgins and Devon Avenue, and a meeting with the Chairman of the Plan Commission regarding the status of updating the Village' s Comprehen- sive Plan. Trustee Staddler, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, scheduled a meeting of the Committee for Tuesday, March 4, 1980, 8:00 p.m. , regarding the Village's Medical/Dental Insurance benefits and requested that a representative of Arthur Gallagher Insurance Company be present. At this time, 9:00 p.m. , President Zettek asked if anyone present in the audience wished to address the Board. - 3 - 2-26-8o as corrected A representative of the Elk Grove Village Jaycees addressed the Board regarding a request from the American Diabetes Association to conduct a Bike-A-Thon in the Village on June 1 , 1980. He stated that the Jaycees sponsor a Bike-A-Thon on behalf of the Juvenile Diabetes Association and have scheduled this year's event for September 28, 1980, and they feel that the request of the American Diabetes Association is in conflict with their event. Discussion followed; whereupon President Zettek requested the Village Attorney to advise the Board at the next Board meeting whether the Village can deny the request of the American Diabetes Association. Mr. Randy Meiind of 674 Michigan Lane addressed the Board regarding a flooding problem he is having at the back of his house, due to excavation of the Schmidt Farm property. The Village Engineer responded that he had just heard of this problem today and it will be investigated and steps taken to remove 1 the problem. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board grant permission to the Elk Grove Village Jaycees to conduct a Bike-A-Thon in Elk Grove Village on September 28, 19 0 with a rain date of October 5, 1980 subject to the approval of the Police Department of the route to be traveled. 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 , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel, Garr; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported: 1 . Exception was taken regarding an article in the Sunday, February 24, 1980, Tribune regarding abatement of taxes under the Village Tax Levy. A letter has been sent to the Tribune and the County Collectors Office regarding the incorrect information reported. 2. A public hearing will be held on Saturday, March 8, 1980 at 10:00 a.m. , regarding use of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds in the 1980/81 Village Budget. A notice has been published and the public is invited to attend. 3. A final draft of Phase II of the Northwest Suburban Water System report has been distributed to the Board. The Committee will meet on Thursday, February 28, 1980, regarding the draft and the Village Board is invited to attend. 4. Mr. Warren Edwards, Chairman of the Aviation Committee, has agreed to serve and represent the Village on the Pollution Control Board regarding noise abatement at O'Hare Field. 5. The Village Attorney will represent the Village regarding a recent suit filed by the Elk Grove Village Rural Fire Protection District. 6. Pie Upper Salt Creek Steering Committee will meet with Harper College regarding access rights for a dam at the southeast corner of Harper College. Trustee Staddler asked if School District 59 had been notified that the Village might be interested in acquiring the Marshall School property. The Manager responded that they have been informed. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Fay M. Bishop Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 4 - 2-26-8o