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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/12/1977 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON APRIL 12, 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, George T. Spees, Theodore J. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Michael Taste. Village Attorney George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend Schuyler V. Butler, Pastor of the Elk Grove Baptist Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 1977 .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 the following Proclamation: 1 . Proclaimed the week of May 21 through May 28 as "Water Awareness Week" in conjuction with the conference-wide celebration of the National Public Works Week. 2. Proclaimed May 1 , 1977 as "Law Day U.S.A.". 3• Recognizing April 17 through April 23 as the "Week of the Young Child". 4. Proclaimed the week of April 23 through May , 1977 as "Clean-up Campaign Week". 5. Proclaimed May 1 , 1977 as "Loyalty Day". The President presented the name of the Reverend Roger Schindel , Pastor of the Christus Victor Lutheran Church, as a nominee to fill the vacancy created by the Reverend Brummer' s resignation from Communtiy Services Board and requested the concurrence of the Board. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board concur in the President' s appointment of the Reverend Roger Schindel to the Community Services Board for the term ending April 30, 1981 . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the disbursement of $63,244. 12 from' the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $59,403.63 from the General Corporate Fund, 5375. 15 from the Civil Defense Fund, $15,858.95 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $4,700.00 from the Municipal Buildings Fund in payment of the invoices as shown on the April 12 , 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, Spees , Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee 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 $120.55 to the I.B.M. Corporation for typewriter maintenance, payable from the General Corporate Account . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee- Chernick and seconded by Trusee Spees that the Board adopt Resolution No. 18-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN JOINT PURCHASING" between the Village of Elk Grove Village and the County of Du Page. The President directed- the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Spees , Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. 1 - 4-12-77 It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Building Commissioner and deny the request for display of a temporary sign for a period of 60 days from February 13, 1977 to April 13, 1977 at Hoskins Chevrolet, Inc. , 175 N. Arlington Heights Road. Discussion followed on the delay experienced in getting the request to the Board and the retroactive effect of the foregoing motion. Questions were raised as to whether or not there would be a continuing series of requests for the display of this sign as has happened over the last several months. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the foregoing motion be tabled. 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; NAY: Trustee Staddler, Spees; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board approve the reorganization of the Department of Public Works and Engineering and create three separate Departments as follows: Engineering; Streets and Vehicle Maintenance; Water and Sewer, in accordance with the memorandum of the Village Manager dated March 11 , 1977. 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, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. it was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board - concur with the recommendation of the Staff to change the current policy which was adopted November 28, 1967 for the use and distribution of the mailing list - of water customers and approve a policy set forth in a memorandum of March 1$, 1977 from the Director of Finance, a copy ofv.hichis attached hereto and made a part hereof. 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, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending restrictions on the use of water for outdoor purposes. 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. 1131 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22A.801 AND 22A.802 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE THEREBY AMEND- ING THE RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF WATER FOR OUTDOOR PURPOSES". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the Village Treasurer to sign a contract with Commonwealth Edison Co. for energy to operate the new traffic signals at Lively Boulevard and Higgins Road. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE : Trustees Spees , Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Following discussion the President requested the Village Manager to contact the Pastor at the Christus Victor Lutheran Church notifying them of permission granted for a car wash on Saturday, April 16 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance authorizing transfers among appropriations for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1977• The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1132 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AMONG APPROPRIATIONS". 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, Spees; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 2 - 4-12-77 It was movrd by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board author iZe the allocation of $500.00 for articipat lot) in the Public Works ,how at R;)ndhurst Shnl,;>_i_n,i tel on May 25 through Ftay Z� 1977 provided that a sufficient number 01 other municipalities Participate with such monetary allocations. 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, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 19-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION URGING THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM GRIFFITH TO THE OFFICE OF TRUSTEE OF THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO". 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 , Spees , Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on a home- owner' s petition for a variation from rear yard requirements , submitted by Ralph Clark, 203 Willow Lane, to build a room addition. 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 Resolution No. 20-77 entitled "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLAN REVIEW AND FOR BUILDING PERMITS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT:. Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time 9:03 p.m. , the President asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. Mr. Ron Leaf, 157 Crest Avenue, presented a petition signed by residents adjacent to Rupley School requesting Board action to resolve nightly disturbances at the Rupley School parking lot on Crest Avenue. The Petition , signed by the adjacent property owners, was placed on file and the Police Department ,-ias requested to follow through on disbursing the group causing these problems. Mr. Goerge Coney, 1082 Lancaster Avenue, questioned what action is being taken to enforce the anti-dog-litter ordinance on private property and driveways. This was referred to the Police Department for enforcement follo.iup. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, scheduled a meeting for 7:00 p.m. , Wednesday, April 20.with Police Chief Jenkins regarding a proposed additional traffic signal on Higgins Road at the intersection of Scott Street or Gaylord Street; and a meeting for 8:00 p.m. , Wednesday, April 20 with the Village Engineer, Don Ciaglia, an the pavement evaluation program. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported the BOCA Building Code, which the Village has adopted by reference, has several major changes and a meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 15, 9:00 a.m. , to discuss these changes and to collect information and answer questions from the major developers who have been invited to this meeting. A representative from BOCA will be present. Trustee Kenna also announced a meeting for G: 30 a.m. , Saturday, April 16 on a proposed ordinance relating to the Elk Grove Estates Townhouse area in the Planned Unit Development. Trustee Kenna stated that the Police Department has begun an educational program with local business and industrial firms in an effort. to eliminate false alarms . This effort is proving to be successful and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee recommends that no action be taken on a proposed ordinance establishing fines against offenders. Trustee Kenna announced that several licensing ordinances have been presented to the Board for review and requested that any comments or questions be directed to the Committee prior to the next meeting, at which time they will be brought to the floor. Trustee Vanderweel stated that the question of the salary for the Crossing Guards will be considered as part of the budget review for the corning fiscal year and requested that it be removed from the Agenda of the Personnel Committee. The Village Manager reported all necessary approvals of a two lot subdivision, Pagni ' s Fifth Addition, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 21-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT 01' SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS PAGIN ' S FIFTH ADDITION TO ELY. GROVE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon - 3 - 4-12-77 the roll Lei nq called the following answered AYI Trustees Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President: declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Engineer and the Plan Com- mission of a Plat of Easement in the Frisbie Subidivision , whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 22-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR UNDERGROUND PUBLIC UTILITIES AND DRAINAGE LOCATED IN THE FRISBIE SUBDIVISION" 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, Spees; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; .whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of a memorandum from the Plan Commission dated April 12, 1977 recommending approval of the Special Use Permit requested by John and George Gullo for a restaurant at the northwest corner of Landmeier Road and Lively Boulevard provided certain Village Staff recommendations, as set forth in the memorandum, be met by the developer. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance granting a Special Use in accordance with t'ie recommendation set forth above. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the State of Illinois Audit Report covering the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for the calendar year 1974. This report will be on file in the Clerk' s Office. The Clerk noted receipt of a notice from the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County of a hearing to be conducted on April 22, 1977 on a proposed map amend- ment relating to 11 acres located on the north side of Higgins Road, 850 feet west of Busse Road, for a sporting goods shop, gun shop, indoor range, instruc- tion classes and related sporting needs. The Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee was requested to review this and present a position statement to the Manager for presentation at the hearing . It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 23-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT" relating to the use of the Football Field immediately south of the Municipal Building on Wellington Avenue. 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 , Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Manager reported that the necessary documents have been submitted by the developer' s of the Roundtree Commons Property located at Home Avenue and Biesterfield Road and Board action accepting these documents would be in order. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by' Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 24-77 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND PLACING ON FILE SIX (6) SURETY BONDS FROM INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY, BOND NUMBERS CP17977 THROUGH CP17982 IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $295 ,081 .00, FILED WITH THE VILLAGE OF ELK GORVE VILLAGE TO GUARANTEE THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS ON LOTS I THROUGH ll INCLUSIVE, IN THE ROUNDTREE COMMONS TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT ON THE WEST SIDE OF HOME AVENUE". 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, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution No. 25-77 entitled, A RESOLTUION ACCEPTING AND PLACING ON FILE A LETTER OF GUARANTEE FROM IRVING FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, DATED APRIL 7, 1977 IN THE AMOUNT OF $189,090.00 FILED WITH THE VILLAGE TO GUARANTEE THE CONSRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR LOTS 12 THROUGH 17, INCLUSIVE, IN ROUNDTREE COMMONS TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT, EAST OF HOME AVENUE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee EosLo; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 4 - 4-12-77 Mr. ,lairs CIementi , Water and Sewer Superintendent , gave a states report on the repair of various Wells. The Village Manager announced that the Village of Schaumburg is conducting a hearing relating to the development of ISO deweIIing units on 20 acres of land east of Plum Grove Road, the north side of which abuts Elk Grove Village. This matter was referred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for a recommendation as to a position to take in connection with this proposed rezoning. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board accept the recommendation of the Superintendent of Water and Sewer and the Village Manager and award a contract for 3 portable flow meters for measuring flow in the sanitary sewers to the low bidder N.B. Products, Inc. , Horsham, Pennsylvania, in the amount of $3,675-00 in accordance with public bids which were opened on April 7, 1977. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In accordance with the recommendation of John Stukel , Foreman of the Sewer Division, it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize an expenditure of $750.00 to conduct sewer tests on Oak Street related to the tree root problem. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Staddler, Vanderweei , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; MAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Tosto; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President announced there will be a 10 minute Executive Session following this meeting on matters concerning litigation. 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: 16 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President 5 - 4-12-77