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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/11/1980 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON MARCH 11 , 1980 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, 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 A. Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel . Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend Henry Mrkentin, Pastor of the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church, delivered the invocation. - It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 26, 1980 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Trustee Tosto noted that page 3, paragraph 3, should be corrected by deleting the last line pertaining to "no right turns from Biesterfield Road at Meacham Road"; whereupon the motion was amended to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek issued a Proclamation, proclaiming April 1 , 1980 as "The Twentieth United States Decennial Census" day. President Zettek presented a four year Service Award to Dr. John Kelly as a member of the Board of Health; five year Service Award was presented to Police Officer Gordon S. Hollywood; and ten year Service Awards to Firefighters Lawrence J. Nowak and Leonard J. Kopinski . President Zettek administered the Oath of Office to Robert T. Canary recently appointed Police Sergeant. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $44, 145.98 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $149,420.48 from the General Corporate Fund, and $159.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the March 11 , 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 , Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; PASS: Trustees Hauser, Staddler; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board award a contract to R. C. Kimbrel Roofing Co. , Elk Grove, Illinois, in the amount of $3,421 .00, for the fabrication and installation of a new "gravel stop" for the roof of the LandmeierFire/Public Works complex in accordance with quotations from interested contractors. 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. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board adopt Resoltuion No. 29-80 entitled, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM BURBANK STATE BANK GUARANTEEING THAT NORMAN GARFINKLE AND VINCENT BIANCO WILL COMPLETE THE REGENCY SQUARE PARK SITE". 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 Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 30-80 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM CAPITOL BANK OF CHICAGO, GUARANTEEING THAT BEN ROZANSKY AND ROBERT D. BRODLEY WILL COMPLETE THEIR SHARE OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE PARK SITE AT THE REGENCY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT". The President directed the Clerk 1 - 3-11-80 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 Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 31-80 entitled, "A RESOLTUION ACCEPTING A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM CAPITOL BANK OF CHICAGO, GUARANTEEING THE INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMEN'r ON THE PARK SITE AT REGENCY SQUARE DEVELOPMENT". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tusto, Vanderweel , Garr, Hauser, Petri , Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board adopt Resolution No. 32-80 "entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GENERAL PURPOSE RIDER TO A MAINTENANCE BOND FOR DRAINAGE DITCHES IN THE ELK GROVE INDUSTRIAL PARK". 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. Trustee Tosto, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported the Committee met on March 4, 1980 and discussed Read-o-Matic readers. He reported that there are over 4,000 homes in the Village that do not have the remote readers at this time, and it will take a few years to have them installed at each residence. Trustee Tosto reported that the Committee recommends that the procedure for testing water meters be revised as follows: 1 . Upon request of the owners the meter will be checked on the premises and the home checked for leaks in plumbing that might be responsible for an increased water bill . 2. If the meter is suspected of being faulty and the owner demands that it be removed and checked, and found faulty, it will be replaced at no cost to the owner. However, if the meter is not faulty the owner of the residential premise , will be charged $20.00 for the testing procedure. 3. The Public Works Director has been requested to prepare a fee schedule for larger meters. Trustee Tosto scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for Monday, March 24, 1980, 7:00 p.m. , for further discussion of meters. New bids will be opened on Friday, March 21 , 1980 for the proposed west side Public Works Building; therefore, Trustee Tosto scheduled a meeting for Monday, March 24, 1980, 7:30 p.m. , for review of the bids received and requested that Park Director, Jack Claes attend. The Capital Improvements Committee also recommended tlat Biesterfield Road not be opened until the final lift is installed on the surface of the road. Trustee Tosto also reported that the Committee has reviewed the question of signalization of King Street at Higgins Road and has requested that the Police Chief and Village Engineer question the State Highway Department as to what they will come up with regarding signalization. The Village Engineer was requested to prepare cost figures on the proposed signalization. Trustee Staddler questioned if a traffic count has been taken in that area. Trustee Tosto replied that it had and that King Street was a logical location and did warrant signalization. Trustee Vanderweel , Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported the Committee had met twice on the proposed Condominium Ordinance and have now referred it back to the Village Attorney for a clean copy. 2 - 3-11-8o Trustee Vanderweel reported that the Committee also met with Administrative Assistant, Steve Feller regarding the Master Plan update and the land use map. The Committee also discussed a proposed Handicapped Parking Ordinance and have recommended that the Village Attorney prepare an ordinance wherein Handicapped Parking at any structure is provided for, and will be enforced by the Village. Two signs have been installed in front of the Municipal Building and a recent letter received from the Elk Grove Park District states that they are installing Handicapped Parking signs at the Senior Citizen site and other park structures. Trustee Vanderweel Further reported that the Committee has discussed the question of installation of sidewalks on Busse Road, Oakton Street, Higgins Road, and Devon Avenue and are awaiting further information from the Village Engineer. Trustee Vanderweel stated a report from the Public Works Director regarding large water users had been received,this date, and should be reviewed by the Board. However, it does not seem to be out of line compared with previous reports. Trustee Staddler, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, scheduled a meeting of the Committee for Thursday, March 20, 1980, 7:30 p.m. , for further discussion of the Fringe Benefit Package and stated that a report from the Committee with their recommendation would be ready about the middle of April . Trustee Petri , Chairman of the Budget Committee, scheduled a meeting of the Committee for Wednesday, March 19, 1980, 7:00 p.m. , for discussion of budget requests for various departments. He further stated that the 1980/81 Budget should be ready for passage on April 22, 1980. The Clerk read a letter from the Clearmont Parent-Teacher Organization stating that they will be holding their annual Loyalty Day Fun Fair on May 3, 1980 and inviting the Board to attend. The Association also requested permission to stretch a banner across the street attached to two light posts a week prior to the affair. The Board stated that permission would have to be received from Commonwealth Edison Company and signs on light poles were also in violation of Village ordinances and suggested that they stretch the banner over the school entrance. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Brother Felix Bettendorf of Alexian Brothers Medical Center stating that the Medical Center is planning to add an Intensive Care/Coronary Care addition, expansion of surgery and other departments, approximately May 1 , 1980. They are requesting that the Village waive the permit fee for this construction as well as waive the fee for review of the preliminary design drawings. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive all fees for review of the preliminary design drawings and all permit fees except for any out-of-pocket expenses as requested for the Alexian Brothers Medical Center. 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. The Clerk read a letter from Reverend Michael Olivero of Queen of the Rosary Church requesting that the Board waive all fees for the sale of food, liquor, and pop at a St. Patrick/St. Joseph Day Dinner Dance at the Parish Hall on March 22, 1980. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive all license fees for the sale of food and liquor at the Queen of the Rosary event scheduled for March 22, 1980. 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. - 3 - 3-11-80 At this time, 9:00 p.m. , President Zettek asked if anyone present in the audience wished to address the Board. Louis Tosto, President of the Jaycees, announced the "Youth in Government Day" will be held on April 29, 1980 in the Village. The Village Manager reported: 1 . The Northwest Municipal Conference regular monthly meeting will be held on March 12, 1980. Discussion will be on Cable Television and Collective Bargaining a State-wide Bill . 2. Also to be discussed will be the question "should the North- west Municipal Conference apply for Criminal Justice Entitle- ment Monies" which would be distributed on an area-wide basis with approximately 29 communities involved or "should the Central Dispatch apply for the Criminal Justice Entitlement Mon ies"1 Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Board that they would prefer going along with Central Dispatch application for such funds rather than going with the Northwest Municipal Conference, Cook County, City of Chicago, or a State-wide pool . 3. Private property owners in the Arthur Avenue area have been contacted, by the Village, to form a groupwide effort of seven or eight property owners to see if some of the problems can be resolved regarding cleaning of the ditches on their properties. The Village Manager reported that Well No. 6 is developing problems and has been taken out of service. The Well was repaired by Layne-Western Company approximately ten months ago. They have agreed to pull the Well and if the breakdown is the result of parts installed at that time, which are still under a one year warranty, it will be repaired at no cost to the Village. However, if it is due to another problem the cost for pulling the Well will be about $20,000.00. The Village Manager recommends that Layne-Western Company be employed to pull the Well . It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize employing Layne-Western Company to pull the Well to determine the necessary repairs on the basis of their agreement as set forth above. 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. The Village Manager recommends that the Village retain the firm of Coopers and L brand, Certified Public Accountants, to do the 1979/80 Fiscal Audit at a cost of $11 , 50.00 It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Petri that the Board retain the firm of Coopers and Lybrand, Certified Public Accountants, to do the 1979/80 Fiscal Audit at a cost of $11 ,450.00. 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. The Village Manager reported that all documents have been received regarding a petition for annexation of 1 . 3 acres of land located north of Higgins Road and west of Lively Boulevard; and it is now ready for public hearing. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize scheduling a public hearing on a petition for annexation of 1 .3 acres of land north of Higgins Road and east of Lively Boulevard Ristow) . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. 4 - 3-11-80 In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Manager it was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Hauser that the Board retain John Black, Engineer, to prepare a report, at a cost of $2,000.00, regarding securing Lake Michigan water. 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 declared the motion carried. President Zettek requested .the concurrence of the Board in his appointment of Mr. .William Mahoney to the Aviation Committee. It was moved by Trustee Petri and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board concur with the President 's appointment of William Mahoney as a member of the Aviation Committee. 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 Tosto that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:37 P•m• 1 Fay M. Bishop Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 5 -