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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/25/1977 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELY. GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 25, 1977 President Charles J. Zettek 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 Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, Theodore J. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees George T. Spees, Michael Tosto. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend Joseph W. Peoples, Jr. , Vicar of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11 , 1977 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek presented a plaque to former Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert, now Judge of the .'ircut Court of Cook County and commended Judge Hofert for his dedication to the Village while Village Attorney from 1960 to 1976. Trustee Vanderweel expressed appreciation to Rick Powell , 242 Walnut Lane, working for his Eagle Award in the Boy Scouts. Mr. Powell was helpful in promoting interest and securing donors in the recent blood drive. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweelthat the Board authorize the disbursement of $8,235.02 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $60,748. 72 from the General Corporate Fund, $26.57 from the Civil Defense Fund, $4, 114.76 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $2,099. 11 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund in payment of the invoices as shown on the January 25, 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, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of $3,819. 13 to the I .B.M. Corporation from the General Corporate Account in payment of computer rental and supplies. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel , Chernick, President Zettek; NAY: none; NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a permit with the Cook County Highway Department that Elk Grove Village accepts responsibility for the maintenance, removal or relocation of the sidevialk to be located on the south side of Nerge Road alono Section 22 South. 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 , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board declare a house trailer surplus property and authorize that the trailer be disposed of pursuant to the surplus property disposal procedures using the method of sealed bids and direct that the sale be in excess of $150.00. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel, Chernick, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the public bidding requirements for the purchase of radio equipment for the new 1250 GPM Fire Department Pumper and to authorize negotiation of a purchase contract with Motorola for the subject radio equipment in order that the stan- dardization of radio equipment in the Fire Department be continued. The President 1 - 1-25-77 directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Village Treasurer to sign a service agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for electrical power for the sanitary lift station to be installed in Section 22 South. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board grant the request from Harvstone Manufacturing Corporation for a variation from the drivewayordinance to construct a driveway apron which is 10 feet wide at the curb and 9 feet wide at the property line to serve a multiple loading dock for building at the southeast corner of -Tonne Road and Morse Avenue. 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 , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1116 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, BUILDING, ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, BY ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RE'.IEF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried: It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Resolution No. 3-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION EXCLUDING THE POPULATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FROM THAT OF THE COUNTY OF DU PAGE FOR PURPOSES OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT". 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, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto: whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 4-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION INCLUDING THE POPULATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE IN THAT OF THE COUNTY OF COOK FOR PURPOSES OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT". 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, President Zettek; NAY: Trustees Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. William H. Muhlenfeld, Executive Director of the Northwest Municipal Conference, presented the Board with an Annual Conference Report dated January 4, 1977 setting forth the accomplishments of the Conference during the preceding calendar year. This report will be on file in the Clerk's Office for review. At this time 9:00 p.m. , the President asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. Mr. Roeing, 1248 Carlisle Avenue, questioned Board Members concerning the outcome of the meeting with State Highway Department on January 12, 1977 in Schaumburg concerning the interchange at Biesterfield Road and various proposed road improvements west of I-90. Trustee Kenna stated that members of the Board did meet with State Highway Officials and presented the following position: 1 . That the Village supports the proposed interchange at Biesterfield Road and 1-90. 2. That the Village opposes an ingress-egress to the Forest Preserve Recreational Center at Bisner and Cosman Roads. 3. That the Village opposes the connection of Wise Road and Biesterfield Road. - 2 - 1-25-77 4. Encouraged the improvement of Schaumburg Road and Norge Road. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported as follows: 1 . That the Committee met on Saturday, January 15th concerning licensing regulations and the business zoning uses and will continue the study of these matters on Saturday, January 29th. 2. There has been no reply from the petitioner, Mr. Garullos, to the request for additional data on the Special Use request for a restaurant at the southwest corner of Devon Avenue and York Road. 3. That the licensing of alarm companies and users, to discourage and control false alarms, is still under consideration and the Committee is seeking ways in which to properly control false alarms. A recom- mended ordinance was reviewed by the Attorney and was found to be unconstitutional and unenforceable since it was punitive and would not stop the practice of false alarms. The purpose and goal is to find means to stop such costly and time consuming use of uniformed personnel and equipment. The Manager reported receipt of all necessary Departmental and Plan Commission approval for the Midco Resubdivision; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 5-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS MIDCD RESUBDIVISION". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the fo: lowing answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees , Tosto; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported that the Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. on February 28, 1977 to hear the petition of Guilo International Development for a Special Use Permit to construct a restaurant at Landmeier Road and Lively Boulevard. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission and Village Engineer of a plat of easement for a force main and sanitary sewer in Section 22 North and South. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 6-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR A FORCE MAIN AND SANITARY SEWER IN SECTION 22 NORTH AND SOUTH". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk noted receipt of a report from the Plan Commission dated January 25, 1977 which was distributed to the Board Members concerning Docket 76-8, a public hearing on a Text Amendment to permit a Veterinary Out-Patient Clinic in the B-2 Business District. The Plan Commission recommended that this .use be allowed subject to the following conditions: I . That there be no boarding of animals of any kind except for ill and postoperative animals. 2. That all business must be conducted within a completely enclosed building with no outside kennels. 3. Side and rear yard requirements shall be in accordance with the I-1 Zoning District. 4. That there be no facilities for the destruction of animal waste or animal corpse. 5. That parking requirements shall be in accordance with Section 3.96 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning Medical and Dental Clinics. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board direct the Attorney to prepare a Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance based on the foregoing recommendation from the Plan Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 3 - 1-25-77 The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Richard Calisch, High School District 214, requesting a grant of $75.00 toward the sponsorship of a month long arts festival in May. Action on this request was deferred until the next regular meeting of the Board. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance reducing the membership to the Community Services and Mental Health Board from 13 to 11 members. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1117 entitled, "A.N ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 12, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND MENTAL HEALTH BOARD BY REDUCING THE MEMBERSHIP TO ELEVEN MEMBERS". 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, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees , Tosto; whereupon the President declared the notion carried. It was moved by Trsutee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning wheel stops in parking lots. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1116 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.94 OF THE ZONING CZDINANCE AS IT PERTAINS TO WHEEL STOPS". 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, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize a refund to Mr. Anthony J. Maioriello, Grove Memorial Chapel , 1199 S. Arlington Heights Road, in the amount of $150.00 deposited with the Village for a public hearing on a petition for a variation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to wheel stops. 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 , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the first reading rule on an ordinance granting a variation for a double faced free standing sign on property at the southeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Turner Avenue provided the owner agrees not to construct any other free standing identification signs at that location. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1119 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF THE VILLAGE SIGN ORDINANCE TO PERMIT ONE DOUBLE FACED, FREE STANDING, SIGN AT 25 TURNER AVENUE, 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 Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna , President Zettek; NAY: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 7-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A 1 ,000 GPM DEEP WELL, I .OMG RESERVOIR PUMPING STATION AND CONTROLS IN LIEU OF CONNECTION CHARGES FOR 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 Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Spees , Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board direct the Finance Director to return all escrow monies held pending the outcome of the public hearing by the Plan Commission on the Text Amendment regarding the instal- lation of wheel stops in parking lots. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none ; ABSENT: Trustees Spees, Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 4 - 1-25-77 The Village Manager reported: 1 . That a compendium report for the calander year 1976 ' has been prepared and distributed to the Board. 2. That the State of Illinois has indicated an interest in cooperating with the Village to have Cook County Forest Preserve install an access road from Higgins Road to the Busse .Woods Forest Preserve Recreational area. _ 3. Reported receipt of the Regional Water Supply Planning Study for Northeastern Illinois prepared for the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission by Keifer and Associates Inc. of Chicago dated September 1976. The President announced an Executive Session of the Board following this meeting on matters concerning Personnel . It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 5 _ 1-25-77