HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/27/1976 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON APRIL 27, 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
Deputy Clerk, Fay Bishop to call the roll in the absence of the Village Clerk,
Eleanor G. Turner. 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 H. David Brummer, Assistant Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the
Holy Spirit, delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes
of the regular meeting of April 13, 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 issued a Proclamation, proclaiming the week of April 25 through
May 1 , 1976 as V.F.W. Bicentennial Week.
President Zettek presented plaques to the following residents who have donated I
gallon of blood to the Village's 4% Blood Donors Program: Robert Curatti , Anita
Freedman, Jeff Jenkins, and Frances Lah.
President Zettek presented a Certificate to Trustee Nancy Vanderweel for donating
1/2 gallon of blood to the program and noted that she was instrumental in starting
the Village's Blood Program.
Mr. Duty of Standard Tank Company addressed the Board regarding a 50% penalty he
paid for 25 truck vehicle stickers purchased on February 16, 1976. Mr. Duty was
advised that a refund of the penalties cannot be made, however, the penalty
provision of this ordinance is under discussion by the staff.
Mr. James Johnson of 573 Oak Street addressed the Board regarding a problem he is
having with the sewer line in front of his home. The roots from a silver maple
tree are growing into the sewer line causing stoppage which entails hiring a rodding
company to remove these roots from the line frequently. Mr. Johnson would like to
have the tree removed and plant a different tree at his expense that will not cause
these problems. The Board advised that they will discuss this problem and get back
to Mr. Johnson.
At this time 9:00 p.m. , President Zettek asked if anyone in the audience wished to
address the Board.
Mr. Lyle Stine of 770 Leicester Road presented to the Board copies of letters he
and other residents of Elk Grove Estates Townhouse Condominium in Parcel "C" have
written and received answers on, regarding a problem they are having with chimneys
in the quodroplexes; and that they feel are violations of the Building Code.
President Zettek requested that these letters be made an attachment to this set of
minutes.
Mr. Robert Curatti of 237 Brighton Road requested that a tree on his parkway be
inspected to see if it can be revived in some way. The President requested Mr.
Jack Andrews, Assistant Director of Public Works, to look at the tree and advise
the Curatti ' s if it will need to be replaced by the Village.
Mr. James Munch of the Boardwalk Condominimum Association addressed the Board
regarding the "mushroom" type lights that are to be installed on the premises of
the Boardwalk development. The Board advised Mr. Munch that these lights were part
of the original plan for the development and must be installed by the developer.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $28,531 .56 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund,
$22,222.29 (deleting items 35 and 36 payable to I .B.M. Corporation in the amount of
$2000.35) from the General Corporate Fund, $175.35 from the Civil Defense Fund,
$1 ,383.71 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in payment of invoices as shown
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on the April 27, 1976 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Deputy
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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $2000.35 to I .B.M. Corporation. The President
directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Tosto, Vanderweel ,
Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
declare the 1967 F.W.D. Pitman Snorkle fire truck as surplus property and to
dispose of said property pursuant to surplus property disposal procedures and that
the Board maintain the right to reject any bids under $60,000.00, sealed bids to
be solicited and award of sale will be by the President and Board of Trustees.
The President directed the Deputy 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.
Consideration to adopt resolutions accepting letters of credit guaranteeing con-
struction of Bisner Road, and accepting for permanent ownership public improve-
ments in Elk Grove Village Neighborhood Six was deferred pending discussion by the
Board of the status of Bisner Road. A meeting will be held regarding this at
7:00 p.m. prior to the Board meeting on May 11 , 1976.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 26-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEED FOR THE FIRE
STATION SITE ON THE WEST SIDE OF MEACHAM ROAD SOUTH OF BIESTERFIELD ROAD EXTENDED",
and to authorize the Village Attorney to record the deed and file a tax exemption
petition. The President directed the Deputy 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.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board award
a contract to Layne-Western Company for repair to Well No. 5. (The actual cost to
repair the Well will not be known until after the pump is pulled and inspections
for repairs made) . The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
approve the direct purchase of two (2) compact automobiles for use by the Community
Service Officers from Schmerler Ford without going for bid.
Discussion followed whereupon it was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by
Trustee Tosto that the motion to purchase two automobiles be amended by authorizing
the Police Department to obtain three bids on compact cars, one of the cars to be a
small station wagon type to be used for stray animal pickups, and submit these bids
to the Village Manager for his recommendation and purchase from the low bidder,
before Friday, April 30th.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the foregoing
motion be amended to authorize the purchase of the compact cars from Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds. The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the
amended motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Vanderweel , Chernick, Tosto; NAY: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler; ABSENT: none;
President Zettek voted AYE and declared the motion carried.
The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion as amended
to obtain three bids and purchase 2 cars from the low bidder, whereupon the follow-
Ing answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: Trustee Kenna, Spees,
Staddler; ABSENT: none; President Zettek voted AYE and declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board award
a purchase contract to the low bidder Arrow Road Construction Company for 400 tons
of Bituminous Concrete Surface Course Class 1 at a cost of $4860.00 and 600 tons
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of Bituminous Concrete Binder Course for $6,990.00 for a total of $11 ,790.00 for
routine street maintenance work. The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE:
Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT:
none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize an additional expenditure of $41 , 128.54 to Layne-Western Com an in
order to complete repairs to Well No. The Village Board awarded a $2 , 130.00
contract to Layne-Western on Febr— uary24, 1976 to pull , inspect and reinstall the
pump for Well No. 6. This contract also included $63.00 per hour for bailing.
An additional authorization of $41 , 128.54 is needed for parts necessary to bring
the Well into operation) . The President directed the Deputy 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.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 27-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
AND VILLAGE CLERK TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE AND THE AMALGAMATED TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NO.
2167" (Sperry-Rand Univac Company) . The President directed the Deputy 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 Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported
the Ad-Hoc Committee met with Centex representatives on Saturday, April 17th at
which meeting a proposed R-5 ordinance was presented with drawings of the proposed
development of the Vale Tract. The proposed R-5 draft ordinance will now be
presented to the Plan Commission for public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance or their recommendation. Trustee Kenna stated they are still awaiting
information from Centex Homes on the A-2 zoned area of the Vale Tract.
Trustee Kenna also reported the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee met on
Saturday, April 24th and discussed the Coin-Operated Amusement Devices ordinance.
Additional information is needed and a meeting was called for Saturday, May 1 , 1976
at 9:00 a.m, with the Village Attorney for further discussion.
Trustee Staddler requested an Executive Session after this meeting for discussion
of salaries regarding the 1976/77 budget. A meeting was called for Thursday, April
29th at 8:00 p.m. for the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole for further budget
discussion.
The Deputy Clerk noted that a petition for a Special Use Permit for a restaurant at
the southwest corner of Devon Avenue, has been added to the agenda of the Plan
Commission and that a date will be set for a public hearing.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the Elk Grove Village Elks Lodge
No. 2423 requesting a date be set for a public hearing for renewal of a Special Use
Permit to conduct a lodge and recreational center at 115 Gordon Street and waiving
of the filing fee and court reporter's deposit. it was the consensus of the Board
that the fees be waived except for direct expenses involved.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer, Plan
Commission and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision
of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 200 consisting of more than one lot.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 28-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 200". The President directed the
Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; NAY:
none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer and Plan
Commission of a plat of subdivision of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 201 .
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 29-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
IDENTIFIELD AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 201". The President directed the
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Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler,
Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer, Plan
Commission and Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision
of Esjoda Subdivision consisting of more than one lot.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 30-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS ESJODA SUBDIVISION". The President directed the Deputy
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.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer and
Plan Commission of a Plat of Easement for public utilities at the Elk Grove
Motel located at 2325 E. Higgins Road.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 31-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF
EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AT THE ELK GROVE MOTEL". The President directed
the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ,
Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Edgar C. Lundberg, Attorney
for McLennan Company on a petition for a variation where industrially zoned
property abuts residential property on Kent Avenue. Mr. Lundberg requested that
their petition before the Zoning Board of Appeals be withdrawn. A Copy has been
directed to the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Copies were distributed to the Board members of a report from the Chairman of the
Zoning Board of Appeals on a public hearing held at 8:00 p.m. on April 23, 1976
on the petition of Field Container Corporation for a variation to permit a ten
foot rear yard set back line rather than the required 15 foot rear yard set back
on property located at 1900 Greenleaf Avenue, The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommends that the variation requested be granted.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the
Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a ten foot rear yard set back
line. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President de-
clared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed to the Board of a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals
on a public hearing held at 9:30 p.m. on April 23, 1976 on a petition from T & D
Building Corporation for a variation on property located at 50 Turner Avenue as
it applies to set back requirements and minimum lot width at front yard line of
the Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends that the following
variations be granted.
Minimum lot width at front yard line from the required
150 feet to 32. 17 feet.
East side yard from the required 75 feet to 51 feet.
North side yard from the required 75 feet to 73 feet.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board concur
with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and direct the Village
Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting the variations as noted above. 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
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance ranting a variation to
Mr. and Mrs. Coulon to erect a fence five feet from the sidewalk at 15 W. Schirra
Circle. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 1055 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SETBACK
VARIATION TO MR. AND MRS. L. COULON ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1584 WEST SCHIRRA
CIRCLE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered
AYE: Trustees Spees, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: Trustees Staddler, Kenna;
ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Staddler requested that a proposed ordinance requiring posting of gas-
oline station pump prices be removed from the agenda. He stated the Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee has discussed this proposed ordinance and has
recommended that no action be taken by the Board.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 32-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO
ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND AMALGAMATED
TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NOS. 2063, 2053 AND OTHERS"
relating to property identified as Triton Industrial Park located on Bonnie
Lane. The President directed the Deputy 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; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek requested the concurrence of the Board in his appointment of Mr.
William Rindell to the Housing Commission for the term ending April 30, 1977, replacing
Marcia Norian.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
concur in the President's appointment of Mr. William Rindell to the Housing
Commission for the term specified. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the Presidnet declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager gave a report on a meeting he attended and testified as a
representative of SHARE +3 on April 23\ 1976 with the Illinois Water Resources
Commission.
The Manager requested the concurrence of the Board in his request to seek bids
for the extension of the water and sewer line extensions to serve the Swiglo
property located on Devon Avenue east of Ridge Avenue. The Board concurred
with this request.
The Manager reported that he has contacted the Cook County Forest Preserve
Department and a meeting has been tentatively set for Monday, May 3rd or Tuesday,
May 4th at 8:30 a.m. at the Elk Grove Village Municipal Building. A date certain
will be set and the Board advised.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:47 p.m.
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Fay Bishop
Deputy Village Clerk
. Charles J. Zettek
Village President______
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