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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/28/1978 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON FEBRUARY 28, 1978 The Village President Pro Tem, Ronald L. Chernick, called the meeting to order at 8: 10 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and directed the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner to call the roll . Upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Lee D. Garr, Theodore J. Staddler, Michael A. Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: President Charles J. Zettek, Trustee Edward W. Kenna. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board appoint Trustee Chernick as President Pro Tem until the next regularly scheduled meeting. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Cherhickdeclared the motion carried. The Reverend Roger Schindel , Pastor of the Christus Victor Lutheran Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 14, 1978 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Awards were presented by the President Pro Tem to the following persons for a two gallon blood donation to the Village's Blood program: Lewis M. Fellner; John Pingel ; John Tokarewich; John Bauer; and the following persons for one gallon blood donation: Kathy Peterson; Dean Roeing; Greg Riddle; Edward Siemianowski ; William Vance; Theodore Burmeister; Jean O'Malley. Mr. Robert Hotten, President of the Elk Grove Village Lions Club, presented the Village Board with a check in the amount of $12,500.00 payable to the Fire Department to be used towards the purchase of a new ambulance. The President Pro Tem expressed sincere appreciation, on behalf of the Village, to the members of the Lions Club for the dedication and concern expressed by this donation. The Village Manager reported that, as the result of bid advertising, Midwest Ambulance Sales, Inc. is the low bidder, with a net bid of $30,991 .52, for the new ambulance and it is the recommendation of the Fire Department and the Village Manager that this bid be accepted. The purchase will be financed with the above noted donation from the Lions Club, $12,500.00 planned Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and $5,991 .52 additional Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the purchase of a fire department ambulance in the amount of $30,991 .52 from Midwest Ambulance Sales, Inc. . The President Pro Tem 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. The President Pro Tem announced the issuance of a Proclamation proclaming May 6, 1978 as "Special Olympic Day In Elk Grove Village". It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board authorize the disbursement of $36,112. 18 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $60,626. 16 from the General Corporate Fund, $77.27 from the Civil Defense Fund, $12,728.59 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the February 28, 1978 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel ,.Garr, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board authorize the disbursement of $4,306.41 to the I .B.M. Corporation for computer and copier rentals. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll - i - 2-28-78 on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Garr, Tosto, President Pro Tem Chernick; NAY: none; PASS: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board award a purchase contract to the low bidder, A. A. Electric Supply Company, Elk Grove Village, for the purchase of electrical supplies and materials for the installa- tion of transfer switches on the Ridge Avenue lift station controls in accordance with public bids opened February 15 , 1978. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board award a purchase contract to the low bidder, Harco Corporation, Franklin Park, to provide maintenance service to the existing electro rust systems in all the Village' s water storage tanks and in the sewage treatment clarifier tank in accordance with public bids opened February 9, 1978• The President Pro Tem 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the disbursement of $3,289.39 to the Northwest Municipal Conference for dues assessment for the 1978-79 Fiscal Year beginning May 1 , 197 . The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 10-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AS OF DECEMBER 31 , 1977". The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Garr, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a permit with the Cook County Highway Department for the installation of a 20-foot concrete apron and replacement of existing sidewalk, within the County Right-of-Way, for the house located at 400 Landmeier Road. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 11-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EXTENSIONS TO TWO (2) LETTERS OF CREDIT FROM THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO (Letters of Credit Number G.T. 4089D AND G.T. 4108D) GUARANTEEING THE CONSTRUCTION OF BISNER ROAD BETWEEN BIESTERFIELD ROAD AND THE NORTH SIDE OF WINSTON DRIVE". The President Pro Tem 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 12-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF INTEREST IN THE POLICE RECRUITMENT AND TESTING CONSORTIUM OF THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE AREA". The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board adopt Resolution No. 13-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE REGULATION BY ILLINOIS COMMERCE COMMISSION OF THE CONTINUING OPERATIONS OF 911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTERS BY LOCAL AGENCIES OR LOCAL PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES". The President Pro Tem - 2 - 2-28-78 directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Garr, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board authorize the direct purchase of $1 ,243.50 to the sole supplier, Able Fire and Safety Equipment Company, for an electric power unit which operates the Hurst Rescue Tool for the Fire Department. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance authorizing the Health Department to issue letter "P" tickets for health code violations. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Garr scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for Tuesday, March 7th, 1978 to consider the MFT Street Program, the Water Supply Controls (Greeley and Hansen to be present) , Shallow Well Study, and Well No. 13. A recommendation from the Plan Commission concerning the public hearing on Mobile Corporation' s request for rezoning at the northwest corner of Meacham and Nerge Roads for the establishment of a self-service gasoline station was referred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. The Plan Commission, as a result of its hearing, determined that this is not the best use of the subject property and recommended that the rezoning be denied. A report from the Plan Commission dated February 28, 1978 concerning the request for rezoning at the southwest corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads for a Convenience Shopping Center was discussed by the Board. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the rezoning based upon the petitioner, (1 ) providing certain screening and landscaping to be approved by the Plan Commission, (2) one ingress-egress from Meacham Road, the exact location to be approved by the Building and Fire Departments, and (3) no parking along the south property line for the first 50 feet west of the east property line. It was noted that the petitioner has expressed a desire to obtain a variation from the 75 foot setback requirements for the side and rear yards as required under the B-2, General Business District. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a hearing to consider the variation described above for property at the southwest corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance rezoning the property at the southwest corner of Meacham and Biesterfield Roads from R-3, Residential District, to B-2, General Business District, in accordance with the recommenda- tions of the Plan Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. At this time, 9:00 p.m. , the President Pro Tem asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. Students from Elk Grove High School and Conant High School who will be Village Officials for "Youth in Government Day", March 21 , were present in the audience and introduced themselves and their respective honorary offices. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 14-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION HONORING THE ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM". The President Pro Tem 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. - 3 - 2-28-78 It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule on an ordinance creating a 3-way stop inter- section at White Trail and Biesterfield Road. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1205 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A THREE-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF WHITE TRAIL AND BIESTERFIELD ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS". The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Garr, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule on an ordinance granting a variation to permit the construction of a room addition at 548 Stonehaven Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1206 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF THE REAR YARD REQUIREMENT TO MR. AND MRS. JAMES P. CAILE, 548 STONEHAVEN AVENUE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS". The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Garr, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported that the Parkview Heights Subdivision (west of Rohlwing Road at Biesterfield Road) is ready for approval pending completion of various items to the satisfaction of the Village Engineer. A Letter of Credit in the amount of $1 ,530,815.43 has been submitted as required. The Developer wishes to begin construction of the main storm sewer to take advantage of the frozen ground conditions, and if permitted to do so, the Developer will assume all responsibility for the installation as related to any change which the Metropolitan Sanitary District may request when they review the subdivision plans. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board permit the Developer to construct main storm sewers in the Parkview Subdivision in accordance with plans submitted to the Village. The President Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. A meeting of the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole was scheduled for March 8, 1978 after the Arvidson Public Hearing to consider matters relating to the Village' s property at Landmeier and Busse Roads. In accordance with the recommendations of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the scheduling of a public hearing for 7:30 p.m. , on Wednesday, March 29, 1978 on the final judgment order and annexation agreement relating to 5 acres of property south of Higgins Road and east of Wildwood Road (Pecora) ; and a public hearing at 9:00 p.m. , Wednesday, March 29, 1978 to consider a proposed annexation agreement relating to approximately 9.03 acres of property on the north side of Oakton Street, for the petitioner, John Gullo, to annex and rezone to T-1 , Restricted Industrial District zoning. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. A meeting of the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. , on Tuesday, March 14, 1978 to discuss the Gullo petition and on March 14, 1978 after the regularly scheduled Board meeting, to review the Lancer and Pecora documents. A tentative date of March 15, 1978 was scheduled for a possible continuation of the discussions at the March 14th Committee meeting. In accordance with the recommendations of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the scheduling of a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. , Tuesday, March 28, 1978 to consider the annexation agreement submitted by Lancer Corporation for approxi- mately 40 acres of property lying east of Meacham Road and south of Nerge Road for R-3, Residential District zoning. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. - 4 - 2-28-78 The Village Manager reported that the Metropolitan Sanitary District's Deep Tunnel Project which stores and treats storm water runoff, a portion of which is under construction in connection with the sewerage treatment plant in Des Plaines, has been criticized and is in danger of being halted. The Manager stated that if work is stopped it would seriously jeopardize the water alloca- tion from Lake Michigan and he suggested that the Village communicate with the Metropolitan Sanitary District encouraging it to proceed. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board express its wishes to the Metropolitan Sanitary District and strongly urge that the Deep Tunnel Project work continue and be completed in accordance with plans already approved. The motion was voted upon by acclamation , Trustee Tosto cast a ''pass'' vote; whereupon Lhe President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract with Commonwealth Edison for 26 street lights in Section 22 South, the cost of installation has been paid by the Developers. The President Pro Tem 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; where- upon President Pro Tem Chernick declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board authroize the Village President to write to Governer Thompson requesting his help in resolving the conflict between the RTA and the Illinois Tollway Com- mission as to tolls on the Northwest Tollway so that the bus system proposed and ready for operation by the RTA can get under way as soon as possible. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner I Village Clerk Ronald L. Chernick Village President Pro Tem - 5 - 2-28-78