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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/11/1977 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 11 , 1977 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 12 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 Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, Theodore J. Staddler, Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee George T. Spees. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend James E. Shea, Pastor of St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 28, 1976 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek presented Trustee Vanderweel with the Bi-Centennial flag which was flown over the Village Hall during the past year and expressed his appreciation and that of the Village Board to Trustee Vanderweel for the outstanding work she did as Chairwoman of the Bi-Centennial and 20th Birthday celebration during 1976. President Zettek presented a ten year Service Award to Lieutenant James E. Sunagel . The President requested the concurrence of the Board in the recommendation of the Community Services Board that the membership of that Board be reduced from 13 to 11 ; and the concurrence of the Board in his appointment of Miss Carol Tvrdy, 240 Cottonwood Drive, and Mr. Louis Tosto, 1507 Armstrong Lane, to the Community Services Board for the terms ending April 30, 1977. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanden., eel that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance reducing the membership of the Community Services Board from 13 to 11 . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vandenleel that the Board concur in the President appointment of Miss Carol Tvrdy and Mr. Louis Tosto to the Community Services Board for the period endino April 30, 1977. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Paul Garibaldi , an Elk Grove High School student, presented the Board with a Resolution adopted by the General Assembly of Illinois, sponsored by State Senator David Regner, commemorating Elk Grove Village on the 20th anniversary of incorporation. President Zettek announced the issuance of a Proclamation proclaiming January 1977 as "March of Dimes Birth Defects Prevention Month" in Elk Grove Village, and proclaiming the week of January 16 - 22, 1977 as "Jaycee Week" in Elk Grove Village. Mr. Rich Groch, President of the Elk Grove Lions Club, announced that the Lions Club is pledging funds of approximately $12,500.00 toward the Durchase of a modular ambulance, built in compliance with the most recent government standards for paramedic ambulances, upon the contingency that Federal matching funds are forthcoming to pay for the other half of the unit. Also present from the Lions Club were Mr. Robert Hotten and James G. McAllister. President Zettek expressed the deep appreciation of the Board, on behalf of the Village, for this most generous gift. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the disbursement of $16,223.75 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $28,717.97 from the General Corporate Fund, $17.70 from the Civil Defense Fund, $18,549.00 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $149. 12 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, $21 ,403.80 from the Municipal Buildings Fund in payment of invoices as - 1 - 1-11-77 shown on the January 11 , 1977 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 Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vandenweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the disbursement of $337.65 to the I .B.M. Corporation from General Corporate Account in payment of office supplies. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board deny the request for a sign variation by Ken Kocolowski , managing partner for the retail stores at the southeast corner of Turner Avenue and Arlington Heights Road, for one double face free standing sign at 25 Turner Avenue, total variation of 51 square feet per face of sign surface area. During discussion of the foregoing motion, it was noted that the subject property is currently zoned B-2 Business District and that the Sign Ordinance allows two free standing identification signs, one facing each street, provided that each face does not exceed 45 square feet, thus permitting a total surface area for the two signs of 180 square feet. The property owner plans only one sign for the subject property, the total surface area of which would be 192 square feet. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: Trustees Tosto, Chernick, Kenna, President Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; where- upon the President declared the motion not carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance permitting a 192 square foot sign on property at the southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Turner Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the- motion carried. At this time 8:56 p.m. , the President asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. Mr. Auerswald, 941 Wilshire Avenue, questioned the Board as to what could be done about roots from a parkway tree blocking the sewer line to his home at the above address. The President stated that the Public Works Department would inspect the area to see what remedy could be suggested to Mr. Auerswald. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft a resolution declaring that property located in the 208 acre area south of Devon Avenue commonly referred to as Elk Grove Industrial Park, has fulfilled certain requirements of the Municipal Code by developing and donating to the Village a 1 ,000 gallon per minute deep well , one million gallon reservoir, pumping station and controls. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 1-77 entitled, ''A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND MAINTNENACE BOND NO. 2537727 AND ACCEPTING FOR PERMANENT OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE THE STREETS, CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALKS, STROM SEWER AND WATER MAINS INSTALLED IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE SECTION 18 AS SHOWN ON ELK GROVE ENGINEERING COMPANY PLAN NUMBER 4500-3 DATED 4-13-72 AND AS REVISED''. 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 , Chernick, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 14, 1977 and requested that the Director of Public Works and Engineering Donald Ciagl-ia, the Assistent Director of Public Works Jack Andrews, and Superintendent of Water and Sewer James Clementi, be present. - 2 - 1-I1-77 In accordance with the recommendation of the Judiciary, Plar.. ing and Zoning Committee, it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Tru Staddler that the Board deny the petition of Mr. Georqe M. Long for a parki variation at Longfellow Plaza, 750 S. Arlington Heights Road. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- Ing answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna scheduled meetings of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15th and 9:00 a.m. Saturday, January 29 to review the licensing ordinances; and to review permitted uses in the B-I , B-2, and B-3 zoning districts. Trustee Kenna gave the following report: 1 . The Police Department and Fire Department are handling preliminary arrangements to get the 911 emergency telephone number. The Committee stands ready to assist when necessary. 2. The present regulations in the Village's Disclosure (Ethics) Ordinance are sufficient and adequate. The Committee recommends no changes at this time. 3. The plat change request of the Perrie Grove (Regency Square) Apartments developers (north of Landmeier Road) has been referred to the Plan Commission. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the liquor licensing provisions of the Municipal Code. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1115 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18. 1206, INSPECTIONS, EXAMINATIONS AND REVOCATIONS, OF ARTICLE 12, DEALERS IN ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS, OF CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ' Trustee Vanderweel scheduled a meeting of the Personnel Committee for 7:30 p.m. Monday, January 17, 1977 to discuss arrangements for the personnel awards annual banquet. In accordance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission, following a November 8, 1976 public hearing as reported by the Village Clerk, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concern- ing placement of wheel stops in parking lots. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Staddler reported that the Community Services Board, in cooperation with Harper College, has scheduled seminars on January 20th and January 25th on the Tax Reform Act of 1976. Trustee Kenna requested a brief meeting of the Budget Committee following this meeting. The Clerk read a letter from Jack A. Claes, Director of Parks and Recreation of the Elk Grove Park District, stating that the Park District would like to join the Village, as in the past, in the April 19, 1977 election and share the costs thereof, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize a joint effort in the election of officials on April 19, 1977 and direct the Village Clerk to include the Park District in the preparations for the April l9th election with the understanding that the election costs are to be shared proportionately. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The hearing on the liquor ordinance violation has been re-scheduled to a tenta- tive date of February 9, 1977• - 3 - 1-11-77 The Village Manager reported to the Board on the status of the construction of Wells No. Il and No. 12. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2-71 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND BILL OF SALE OF APPROXIMATELY 2400 FEET OF SEWER AND WATER LINE FROM JET DIE CASTING CORPORATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PLAN APPROVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD MARCH 9, 1976". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager requested an Executive Session of the President and Board of Trustees following this meeting on matters concerning litigation. A first reading was held on an ordinance amending the Municipal Code penalties for violation of building, electrical and plumbing provisions of the Code. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 4 - 1-11-77