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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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