HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/11/1976 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MAY 11 , 1976
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 19 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, Edward C. Hofert and Village Manager,
Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the minutes
of the regular meeting of April 27, 1976 be approved as submitted and the Board
dispense with the reading thereof.
Trustee Kenna noted that a correction should be made to page 5, paragraph 1 , to
show his vote as "NAY"; whereupon with the consent of the second the motion was
amended to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek issued proclamations; Proclaiming the month of June, 1976 as
"Lung Education Month" and Thursday, May 20, 1976 as "Buddy Poppy Day" in Elk
Grove Village.
President Zettek presented 10 year service Awards to the following Village
employees: Barbara Watson, John Bantner, Mary Pat Turner and Randall Scott.
Mr. Joseph Stob of Garden City Disposal Company presented the Board with a check
in the amount of $377. 16 representing profit received as a result of the Village' s
Curbside Newspaper Pickup Program, being handled by Garden City Disposal Company.
President Zettek requested that Mr. Stob provide the Board with a list of the
areas that have not been participating in the program so that further notice can
be given the residents in those areas.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $6,802.07 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund,
$20,575.24 from the General Corporate Fund, $146.99 from the Civil Defense Fund,
$250.83 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $1 ,365.00 from the Traffic Signal
Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the May 11 , 1976 Accounts Payable Warrant
for 1975/76 expenditures. 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $39.96 to I.B.M. Corporation ( item No. 34) on the
General Corporate Account of the Accounts Payable Warrant of May 11 , 1976 for
1975/76 expenditures. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize payment of $105.41 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account
and $7,843.80 from the General Corporate Account in payment of invoices as shown
on the May 11 , 1976 Accounts Payable Warrant for 1976/77 expenditures. 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
delcared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize payment of $49.50 to I.B.M. Corporation (item No. 10) on the May 11 ,
1976, General Corporate Account of the Accounts Payable Warrant for 1976/77 ex-
penditures. 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, Tosto; NAY: none; NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee
Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
1 - 5-11-76
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
approve the 1976-1977 Corporate Budget of $4,495,803.00 against revenues of
$4.375,912.00 for an estimated deficit of $119,891 .00. 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, Tosto, Vanderweel , NAY: none;
NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Kenna stated that the Budget Committee recommends that the Zero Based
Budget concept be continued in planning future budgets.
Trustee Staddler, on behalf of the Budget Committee, thanked all Department Heads
and staff for the many hours involved in preparing the 1976/77 budget.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board award
a urchase contract in the amount of $5,800.00 to Envirotech Corporation of Palatine
for one 1 " saddle-type flow meter complete with transmitter and 12" circular chart
recorder, and one transmitter and recorder for existing 8" and 10" meters pursuant
to public bids opened April 15, 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.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
award a purchase contract for $3,707.00 to the low bidder, W. L. Thompson Electric
Company, Medinah, Illinois, for furnishing and installing one 30 H.P. electric motor
on the deep well pump at Well No. 9 pursuant to public bids opened April 22, 1976.
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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President de-
clared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
award a purchase contract for $624.25 to O'Dowd Carpets, Hoffman Estates, for 51
square yards of carpeting to be installed in the old photo crime lab in the Police
Department and in the Social Services Section (lower level)pursuant to quotes
solicited for carpenting; said payment to be made 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, Vanderweel ,
Chernick, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
approve payment of two billings from Greeley and Hansen for engineering services
In January and February 1976, for $8,392.55 and March, 1976 for $1 ,345.69 for a
total amount of $9,843.24, for detailed design of the deep and shallow Wells west
of Meacham Road. 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, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
approve payment to Layne-Western Company in the amount of $5,783.93 for pulling,
inspecting and reporting the condition of Well No. 4. 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 Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, called a meeting
of the Committee and the Village Engineer for Tuesday, May 18, 1976 at 7:00 p.m.
for discussion of the 1976 M. F.T. program for street improvements and repairs.
At this time 9:00 p.m. , President Zettek asked if anyone present in the audience
wished to address the Board.
Mr. Raymond Swallow, 947 Maple Lane, questioned the Board as to whether or not
restrictions can be placed on heavy trailer trucks that are using the south bound
lane of Tonne Road causing extreme noise and deisel fumes and creating an annoy-
ance to the residents along Tonne Road. President Zettek referred this matter to
the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for review.
- 2 - 5-11-76
Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported
the Committee has met with the Village Attorney regarding Coin Operated Amusement
Devices and the Village Attorney is drafting an ordinance to be reviewed by the
Committee.
Trustee Kenna reported he met with Major Lawrence of Lester Lawrence Company and
John LeCraw of Mosstype Corporation regarding drainage ditches in the Industrial
Park. He stated he will meet again with Mr. Lawrence and Mr. LeCraw and report
back to the Board following that meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 33-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RECEIPT OF
$15,000.00 IN SATISFACTION OF A LAND DONATION (ROUNTREE)". The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol-
lowing answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel, Chernick; NAY:
none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 34-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
(ROUNTREE)". 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the plat of development for the Rountree property
presently before the Plan Commission for recommendation; whereupon it was moved
by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board reconsider
Resolution 34-76. 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, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
rescind action described in Resolution 34-76 and defer to a later date. 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,
Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance granting a variation to
property located at 100 Turner Aveue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 1056 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 100 TURNER AVENUE" (Thomas Construction Co.) . The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol-
lowing 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance granting a variation of
the rear set-back requirement at 1900 Greenleaf Avenue. 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. 1057 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION OF THE REAR
SET BACK REQUIREMENT AT 1900 GREENLEAF AVENUE" (Field Container Corporation) . 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.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 34-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.4205 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS REGARDING TAXI SERVICE". 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee
Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
- 3 - 5-11-76
Discussion followed concerning acceptance of a Letter of Credit for the improve-
ment of Bisner Road in Neighborhood Six of the Planned Unit Development. Trustee
Chernick stated the Village may want the road completed in two years or possibly
five years and questioned the Village Attorney regarding the acceptance of a
Letter of Credit for a five year period. The Attorney stated that most banks
will only issue Letters of Credit for a two year period. It was the consensus
that the Village Manager meet with the Village Attorney to discuss the best course
to follow.
The Village Manager reported that the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater
Chicago has presented a surplus equipment sale offer to the Village for a used
generator and two submersible pumps for a total purchase cost of $1 ,050.00.
The Manager stated that this equipment is needed and can be used in connection
with the lift station being installed in Section 1 East.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
authorize the purchase of two submersible_pumps and one generator from the
Metropolitan Sanitary District at a cost of $1 ,050.00 from Water and Sewer De-
partment 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,
Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported that he attended a meeting of the Executive Committee
of SHARE +3 held in Mt. Prospect on May 10, 1976 and gave a report of the meeting,
copies of which report have been distributed to the Board.
President Zettek questioned Village Attorney Hofert as to the method Cf appointing
a Deputy Fire Chief and a Deputy Police Chief. The Attorney stated he would
research this question as to whether this type of appointment is under the
jurisdiction of the Fire and Police Commission or whether the Village can exercise
its Home Rule powers.
Trustee Chernick referred to a letter from Richard J. Daley, Attorney for Pagni
Industrial Corporation and B. b B. Industrial Corporation regarding the width of
driveways on private property. He scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements
Committee, Village Engineer, and the Building Commissioner on May 18th at 8:00 p.m.
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 9:55 P•m•
Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
4 - 5-11-76