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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/09/1976 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON MARCH 9, 1976 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, Eleamor 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, Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel . Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend David Crail , Pastor of the Elk Grove Wesleyan Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 1976 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. Trustee Chernick questioned page 5 of the minutes of the February 10th meeting regarding the development of the Vale Tract west of Rohlwing Road. Further discussion by the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole will be held after this meeting. President Zettek issued a proclamation proclaiming March, 1976 as "Disaster Preparedness Month". President Zettek presented a five year service Award to Mr. H. Tasche of the Street Department and an 8 year service Award to Mr. Charles Riley, member of the Electrical Commission and the Fire and Police Commission. A 5 year Award will be presented at a later date to Crossing Guard Mrs. Pamela Soquet and an 8 year Award to Dr. Alan Shapiro, member of the Fire and Police Commission. (They were absent at this meeting.) President Zettek noted that United States Attorney Samuel Skinner will be the speaker at the Northwest Numicipal Conference meeting to be held at the Munici- pal Building at 8:00 p.m. , March 10th. President Zettek requested the concurrence of the Board in his appointment of Mrs. Patricia McHale as Chairman of the Board of Health due to the resignation of Chairman Donna Farley. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board concur with the President's appointment of Patricia McHale as Chairman of the Board of Health. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Milton Barndt, John Glass and Orrin Stangeland presented President Zettek with several copies of the minutes of the Town Meeting "76" held at Elk Grove High School on March 6, 1976. President Zettek presented a copy to each Trustee and asked each to consider the ideas contained therein. The President also requested the Clerk to make one copy a part of the minutes of this Board meeting. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of $9,482.67 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $41 ,282.27 from the General Corporate Fund, $10.00 from the Civil Defense Fund, $16,716. 13 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in payment of the invoices as shown on the March 9, 1976 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, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trusteje Chernick that the Board approve a proposal to share the costs for repairs to Well No. 8 with the Trammell Crow Co. paying for one-third of the costs and the Village paying two-thirds of t e cost, and to also authorize advertising for bids for the pulling, inspection and repair of this Well . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees - 1 - 3-9-76 Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board approve the purchase of cabinets and counter tops from Sears, Roebuck and Co. in the amount of $483.00 to replace the existing crime lab cabinets and an additional amount of $100.00 for hardware and supplies. Discussion followed concerning the desirability of having cabinets which will match existing units and purchasing them at a lesser cost through the supplier; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the above motion be tabled. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board accept the proposal from Centex Homes to plant an additional 144 American Ash Trees of 21" diameter in Sections 18, 19 and 20 as compensation for failure to plant trees in these Sections in accordance with Subdivision Control regulations requiring a 21" tree. 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, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time 9:00 p.m. the President declared a recess to permit persons in the audience to address the Board. Mr. Robert Parmley and Mr. Helium of "Tempo 21", a lawn care service located at 1311 Howard Street, addressed the Board regarding a penalty charge for late purchase of vehicle stickers for company trucks that were not in operation until after March Ist. The President requested that the Village Clerk, Finance Director and Village Manager review the procedures and requirements related to the purchase of vehicle stickers. Several residents of Section I East addressed the Board regarding flooding in the area. They were advised of the many steps already taken by the Village to attempt to control the flooding and that a lift station will be installed in approximately 15 weeks with the hope that it will alleviate the problem. The meeting resumed at 10:20 p.m. Mr. Samuel A. LaSusa, Attorney for the developers of Commons of Rountree Ltd. (20 acres of property located at Biesterfield Road as extended and east of Meacham Road formerly owned by Gerald DeBruyne) addressed the Board with the proposal from the developers that the Board accept a cash donation in the amount of $22,000.00. This would be in lieu of the required one and one-half acre land donation, with the provision that the developer be allowed to develop . ..a total' of 90 units of townhouses instead of the 60 units approved in a pre- annexation agreement with Mr. DeBruyne and the First Arlington National Bank as Trustee. It was the consensus that a larger cash donation be made to the Village. Mr. LaSusa requested and received permission to consult with his clients and return to the meeting later in the evening. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the Village Manager to proceed on the request of Donald J. Parus of the S. A. Healy Company to connect to Village water and sewer lines at the north- east corner of Elmhurst Road and Riemer Road provided that the following condi- tions are met: 1. The Jet Die Casting Company will agree to donate the 1966 lines to the Village without further interest in recapturing funds from parties other than the S. A. Healy Company and Northern Illinois Gas Company; 2. S. A. Healy Company furnishes evidence that the Jet Die Casting Company has given permission to connect to the existing utilities; 3. S. A. Healy Company agrees to donate the extensions to the Village upon completion ofconstruction along with a 2-year maintenance bond: 4. S. A. Healy Company agrees to permit the Northern Illinois Gas Company to use the proposed extended lines. 5. Northern Illinois Gas Company presents evidence that the Jet Die Casting Company has given permission to use the existing utilities. 2 - 3-9-76 The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Committee met and discussed cleaning of ditches in the Industrial Park and are awaiting a report from the Village Engineer. Trustee Chernick requested that a proposal from Sperry-Rand-Univac for rerouting of a drainage ditch and paving of the area for additional parking be placed on the agenda of the Capital Improvements Committee. As a result of a question from Trustee Kenna, a discussion following concerning the site for Well No. 10 (deep well , shallow well and reservoir) and its impact on the Village of Roselle. A letter will be sent advising the Village Engineer of Roselle as to the above proposed wells. Trustee Kenna reported that the Judiciary Planning and Zoning Committee met with Attorney Hofert regarding the proposed ordinance relating to storm drains and storm water detention. The Centex Corporation is under an agreement to build a lake in connection with the Upper Salt Creek Watershed Project. Attorney Hofert advised that the Village cannot pass an ordinance with requirements which would be in conflict or contradict an agreement made previously. An outline of the conflict between the Centex agreement and the proposed ordinance will be requested from Centex. Trustee Kenna reported that Centex Homes, Inc. , has requested a meeting of the Vale Tract Ad-Hoc Committee for Saturday, April 3, 1976 at 9:00 a.m. A meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee was also scheduled for Saturday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. At the request of Trustee Kenna, President Zettek asked that each Trustee be given a section of the 1976-77 budget for review. Trustee Staddler distributed assignments and a timetable for completion. The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Plan Commission dated March 9, 1976 in which they recommend that the request from the developers of the proposed Commons of Rountree Townhouse Project for expansion of the density from 80 to 90 units be denied. Trustee Vanderweel noted that the Northwest Municipal Conference will meet with the Regional Transportation Authority at the Elk Grove Village Municipal Building on March 11 , 1976 at 8:00 p.m. Trustee Chernick stated he would attend. At this time Mr. Samuel A. LaSusa returned to the meeting after consulting with his clients, the developers of the Roundtree property, and advised the Board that his clients feel that it is not feasible for them to offer more than the proposed $22,000.00 in lieu of the one and one-half acre land donation. Therefore, the developer will proceed with plans for the original 80 units as set forth in the annexation agreement, and the site to be donated will remain as shown on the previously approved land development plat unless the Village agrees to a different location. Announcement was made that a Special Meeting of the Plan Commission has been called for April 16th at 8:00 p.m. for review of a preliminary development plat for Winston Grove Section 22 and for review of a plat of the proposed develop- ment of the Commons of Rountree. Discussion followed on a proposed ordinance for taxi-cabs. Trustee Staddler reported that the majority of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee favors licensing two taxi companies with a total of 10 taxi-cab licenses (five to each company) . Trustee Kenna gave his minority report recommending one taxi company with a minimum of five taxi-cabs. A proposed ordinance was distributed to each Trustee for review. The Village Manager reported that the Salt Creek Watershed Steering Committee will meet on March 17th to examine plans for additional Federal money to be spent on this development in the Busse Forest Preserve. - 3 - 3-9-76 It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board approve an expenditure of $950.00 for installation of Yield Signs at 40 intersections in the Village and an expenditure of approximately $600.00 for weight limit signs, said funds to be expended from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vander- weel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Manager reported that the Arlington Heights Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing at 8:00 p.m. , Wednesday, March 10th on the proposed Comprehensive Plan of Arlington Heights which includes an area south of the Tollway along Arlington Heights Road. A Staff representative will attend to reiterate the objection of Elk Grove Village which was presented at a prior hearing in 1973. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the meet- ing be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:08 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 4 - 3-9-76