HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/25/1978 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON APRIL 25, 1978
The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m.
in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Upon the
roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick,
Lee D. Garr, Edward W. Kenna, Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel. ABSENT:
Trustee Theodore J. Staddler, President Charles J. Zettek. Village Attorney,
Goerge Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at
this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board appoint
Trustee Chernick to serve as Chairman Pro Tem at this meeting. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Clerk declared the motion carried.
The Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon Assistant 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 April 11, 1978 be approved as corrected and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclama-
tion; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Chairman Chernick announced the issuances of a Proclamation by the Village
President proclaiming the week of May 21 through 27, 1978 as "National Public
Works Week".
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $53,049.23 from the Water and Sewer Operating
Fund, $69,518.14 from the General Corporate Fund, $33.79 from the Civil
Defense Fund, $1,456.09 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in payment of
invoices as shown on the April 25, 1978 Accounts Payable Warrant. The Chairman
Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Garr, Kenna, Tosto, Van-
derweel; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon
the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Garr and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize the Village Treasurer to sign a contract with Commonwealth Edison
Company for the installation of three street lights to be installed at Commerce
and Busse, and at Commerce and Higgins, at a cost of $3,483.42 (paid by the
developer) , and the monthly energy and maintenance cost to the Village of
$40.58. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Kenna,
Tosto, Vanderweel, Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President
Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize a purchase contract for $3,567.58 to the low bidder, Heller Lumber
Company, Arlington Heights, for the purchase of lumber to be used to support
excavations during repairs to sanitary sewer mains, in accordance wtih public
bids opened April 6, 1978. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE:
Trustees Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel, Chernick, Garr; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee
Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
waive the first reading rule on an ordinance authorizing the Village to negotiate
the sale of real estate owned by the Village. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 1214 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXERCISING THE VILLAGE'S HOME
RULE AUTHORITY TO CONVEY REAL ESTATE BY PRIVATE NEGOTIATION AND CONTRACT". The
Chairman 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,
Chernick, Garr, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek;
whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize the Plan Commission to conduct a public hearing on a petition for
rezoning of approximately 4 acres of property located on the north side of Oakton
Street east and adjacent to the Wild Oaks apartments (Gullo property petition for
Office/Transitional Zoning) . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board grant
a sign variation to O'Hare International Autos, Inc. , owners of the Porsche-Audi
dealership located at 1000 Elmhurst Road, to allow the following: The relocation
on one existing sign from the present location at the center of the property to
a new location adjacent to the north driveway; and the addition of a third sign
which would be a free-standing Mazda identification sign along the frontage of
Elmhurst Road which sign would be 841� sq. ft. per face which is a variation of
39� sq. ft. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Chernick, Garr, Kenna, Tosto; NAY: Trustee Vanderweel; ABSENT: Trustee
Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 27-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE", payable under Motor
Fuel Funds in the amount of $303,505.96. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Garr, Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel; NAY: none;
ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Kenna reported that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee has
received a report from the Attorney on licensing of Ambulatory Surgical Treatment
Centers which will be discussed in Executive Committee Session since litigation
is involved in this matter. A public hearing will be scheduled as soon as
possible.
Trustee Kenna reported that as a result of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee discussion of the Mobil Oil request for B-3 zoning at the northwest
corner of Meacham and Nerge, that the Plan Commission be requested to again
review the question of amending the B-3 regulations of the Zoning Ordinance.
At this time, 8:55 p.m. , the Chairman asked if there were any persons who wished
to address the Board.
A petiton containing 146 signatures was presented by Kenneth Bohl, 1621 Iowa,
objecting to the proposed rezoning of the northwest corner of Meacham and Nerge
for a Mobil Gas Station. A number of residents in the audience spoke to this
question and voiced their objections and requested denial of the zoning petition.
Mr. Charles Stansky commended the work of the Paramedics who were called to his
home in a recent emergency. Mr. Stansky then introduced members of his Girl
Scout Troop who were in attendance in connection with Active Citizen Merit Badges.
A representative of the Home Owners Association for Village on the Lake Condomin-
iums requested coordination and support in towing of abandoned automobiles on the
Condominium property at Biesterfield Road and Wellington Avenue. The Police Chief,
Harry Jenkins, stated that towing has been underway and he will follow up with the
particular instances recited by the representative.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance rezoning approximately two acres
of property at the northwest corner of Meacham road and Nerge Road to B-3,
Automotive Oriented Business District, in accordance with the plan submitted by
Mobil Oil Company, said plan to include a fence between the property and the
abutting property to the north and west. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel, Chernick; NAY: Trustee Tosto; PASS:
Trustee Garr (Trustee Garr disqualified himself because of possible conflict of
interest) ; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman
Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Trustee Vanderweel scheduled a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 7:30 p.m. on
Thursday, May 4, 1978 to conduct an exit interview.
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Following the Village Manager's report that necessary Departmental approvals
have been given to a one lot subdivision, Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 226,
it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 28-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL P0K UNIT NO. 266". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel, Chernick, Garr; NAY: none;
ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals
that a variation be granted in accordance with the petition of John and Constance
Nowak to construct a room addition at 299 Fern Drive which would reduce the
required 20 ft. rear yard to 16 ft. and the room would extend 18 inches into the
5 ft. side yard.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance granting a variation in accor-
dance with the above noted recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared
the motion carried.
A meeting of the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole to consider the 1978/79
Budget was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. , Monday, May 1, 1978.
The Transportation Committee will meet with the R.T.A. Representatives at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, May 1, 1978.
A meeting of the Beautification Committee was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. , Monday, May
1, 1978.
In accordance with the request of the Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary,
it was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the General Business license fee for the Auxiliary's Thrift Shop located
at 120 Turner Avenue for the licensing year 1978/79. The Chairman 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, Chernick, Garr, Kenna;
NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman
Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
In accordance with the request of the Elks Lodge No. 2423, it was moved by
Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board direct the Plan
Commission to conduct a public hearing to consider the renewal of the Special
Use Permit for the Lodge to use property located at 115 Gordon Street, and that
the Board waive any fees connected with said hearing except for out-of-pocket
expenses to the Village. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Vanderweel, Chernick, Garr, Kenna, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler,
President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board waive
the first reading rule on an ordinance prohibiting cars from standing or blocking
designated and posted fire lanes in the Village. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Garr that the Board adopt
Ordinance No. 1215 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23.904 OF ARTICLE 9,
FIRE LANES, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE, OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, BY
PROHIBITING THE PARKING, STANDING, BLOCKING, OR OBSTRUCTION OF ALL DESIGNATED
AND POSTED FIRE LANES WITHIN THE VILLAGE". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Garr, Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel; NAY: none;
ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
waive the first reading rule on an ordinance granting a variation to permit the
construction of retail stores no less than 25 feet from the side and rear yards
of property located at the southwest corner of Meacham Road and Biesterfield Road.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared
the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 1216 entitled, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SIDE AND REAR YARD
VARIATION OF SECTION 5.1 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE TO CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, UNDER TRUST NUMBER
46221, AND THE VALE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Garr, Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel, Chernick; NAY: none;
ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 29-78 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREED FINAL JUDGEMENT ORDER WITH THE
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT
DATED JUNE 6, 1968, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 27983 (ARVIDSON)". The Chairman Pro
Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel, Chernick,
Garr; NAY: -none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the
Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported that Centex Homes of Illinois, Inc. and Alliance
Service Corp. have agreed to share the cost to extend Cernan Court to connect
Elk Grove Village Section 17 and the Szywala property recently annexed to the
Village, known as Parkview Heights Subdivision.
A meeting of the Personnel Committee was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,
May 4, 1978, and at 8:00 p.m. on May 4, 1978 the Board, sitting as a Committee-
of-the-Whole, will consider the Block Grant for the Senior Citizen Project.
The Village Engineer gave a report concerning the shallow well which is presently
being dug and is pumping at a rate of 400 gallons per minute.
The Water and Sewer Department Superintendent reported that the problem at Well
No. 1 is clearing up and that the Well is expected to be back in operation within
10 days.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Engineer, it was moved by
Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the
awarding of a contract to the low bidder, SFN Construction, Chicago, Illinois
in the amount of $8,959.00 for approximately 1156 lineal feet of reinforced
concrete curbing for the Municipal Building parking lot. The Chairman 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, Chernick, Garr, Kenna;
NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Staddler, President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman
Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman
Pro Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
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