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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/13/1976 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JULY 13, 1976 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:05 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. President Zettek presented afive year Service Award to Joseph Tomko of the Public Works Department. Service Awards were also presented to Board and Commission members as follows: Thomas Hamilton and Edward Hauser of the Plan Commission and Dr. Harold Labinsky of the Board of Health. President Zettek introduced Mr. Jack McDonald, Executive Vice President of Centex Homes, Inc. , of Dallas, Texas , Mr. Joseph Powell , Vice President and Mr. Steve Bilheimer, Regional Vice President of Centex Homes, Inc. Mr. McDonald reported on the proposal of Centex Homes, Inc. , to install certain parts and to make certain modifications to furnaces and venting systems in a given number of homes as a result of tests made by the Village over the past year, under the direction of Mr. Marvin Salzenstein of Polytechnic, Inc. These inspections were made as a result of furnace problems brought to the attention of the Board. Mr. McDonald stated that the proposed repairs to the furnaces would begin immediately with an ; anticipated completion date of September 15, 1976. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board accept the proposal of Mr. Jack McDonald, on behalf of Centex Homes, Inc. , to (A) install fire resistant materials in dwelling units where heating appliances and equipment are located closer to combustible surfaces than permitted by the Building Code, and (B) install mechanical venting equipment in dwelling units where inefficient venting characteristics were found, at no cost to the homeowners. A total of 1 , 136 dwelling units will be affected by the modification program as follows: Fire resistant materials 724 Venting equipment 303 Both 109 TOTAL 1 ,136 Tk� President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll bain9 called the following answered AYE: Turstees Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosio, Vandierweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board expressed the appreciation of the Village for the cooperation of Centex Homes, Inc. , in correcting the foregoing furnace deficiencies. At this time President Zettek deviated from the agenda to allow the large number of residents present in the audience the opportunity to address the Board. Several residents questioned the Board as to the duration of the sprinkling ban in effect and the status of the new Well No. 10 and Wells under repair. A petition signed by 124 residents and a letter to the Board from Mr. Tom O'Brien of 1270 Berkenshire Lane was presented to the Board by Mr. Donald 0. Meyer, 1379 Berkenshire Lane, expressing the concern of residents on the current water situation and calling attention to the demands made by developers who are petitioning for high density construction. President Zettek accepted the petition which was placed on file with the Village Clerk. At this time 10:20 p.m. , President Zettek declared a recess. The meeting was reconvened at 10:34 p.m. and the President directed the Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees. Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were also present. 1 - 7-13-76 It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 22, 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. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $130,450.23 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $5$950.46 from the General Corporate Fund, $2. 14 from the Civil Defense Fund, $26,875.36 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $39.00 from the Traffic Signal Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the July 13, 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 Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Van- derweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize payment of $129.60 to I .B.M. Corporation. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and 'upon the roll being called the following answered NO VOTE: Trustee Staddler; AYE : Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board approve the request of Charles Murray, Director of Hospital Planning, Alexian Brothers Medical Center, to waive building permit fees , except for out of pocket expenses, for the construction of the Alexian Brothers Residence on Gloucester Avenue. 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; NAY: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board deny the request for a sign variation by Eagle-DeKoven Drugs for two 24y foot double-faced free standing signs having a 236 square foot surface area for the Rohlwing Grove Shopping Center. 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 Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 45-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT/RAZIM PROPERTY". 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 Vanderweel that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance annexing and zoning property to the Village (Razim Property) . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1076 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING AND ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE (RAZIM PROPERTY) . 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 , President Zettek; 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 authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to sign a two year agreement with Garden City Disposal , a Division of Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. , Rosemont, for the collection and disposal of garbage and rubbish within the residential sections of the Village. 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 Chernick that the Board authorize the Plan Commission to conduct a public hearing on a petition of Harco Leasing Company and Superior Tea and Coffee Company as Lessee for rezoning from - 2 - 7-13-76 B-3 to I-2 property located at 2100 Busse Road for a garage and service facility, warehouse and general office. 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. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board deny a proposal presented by Elliot Samuels, Attorney for Police Officer William Jaworski , concerning a lawsuit filed on his behalf, and that the Board will adhere to the dictates of the Circuit Court of Cook County in this Case. 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 Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board approve the payment of $1 ,985.00 to various organiz, ! ions associated with the Horizon 's 76 Parade, the 20th An iversary of the Village and the Bicentennial Program 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 Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, stated that the Committee has studied a proposed ordinance relating to procedures for review and approval of subdivision plats and recommends its adoption. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Municipal Code relating to procedures for approval of subdivision plats. 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. 1077 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO THE PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION PLATS AND APPROVAL OF ONE LOT SUBDIVISIONS". 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 I !; motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 46-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING FIRE CHIEF JOHN E. HENRICI AS THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCEPTING FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR CIVIL DEFENSE PURPOSES FOR THE VILLAGE OF 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 Kenna , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In reply to a question from the Village Clerk regarding Ordinance No. 1077, it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board direct the Village Clerk to publish Ordinance No. 1077 in Pamphlet Form. 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. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board award a contract to La ne-Western Company for emergency repair work to Well No. 1 in the amount of $ 46. 16 and Well No. 5 in the amount of $47,305.00 in confirma- tion of the Village Manager' s authorization for a total cost of $132, 151 . 16. 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. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, requested a meeting of the Committee with the Village Attorney for July 26th, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. regarding cleaning of ditches in the Industrial area. - 3 - 7-13-76 Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported the Committee has reviewed a proposed ordinance relating to abatement of public nuisances and recommends its adoption after deleting 16.503 relating to Barberry Bushes. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance relating to Abatement of Public Nuisances and amending Health Regulations of the Municipal Code. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1078 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16, HEALTH REGULATIONS, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR THE REGULATION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING THERETO PROVISIONS FOR REGULATION AND ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES". 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 waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance providing for the licensing and regulation of coin operated amusement devices. 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. 1079 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT CENTERS". Mr. Steve Kirk� a member of the Pinball Association of America, addressed the Board and objected to the proposed hours of operation that are set forth in the ordi- nance and the license fee schedule for the number of coin operated amusement devices on the premises. Attorney Hofert stated he would like to review this ordinance; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the motion to adopt the ordinance providing for licensing of coin operated amusement centers be ;ed until the next Board meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Vanderweel , Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the Committee has a request for an exit interview, and a meeting of the Committee was scheduled for July 21 , 1976 at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer and the Plan Commission of a Plat of Vacation of Easement on property fronting on Tonne Road. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance vacating an easement on property fronting on Tonne Road. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer and the Plan Commission of (1 ) Plat of Easement for ingress and egress including public vehicle access fronting on Landmeier road for the Estein's Resubdivision; and (2) a plat of subdivision of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 204, and 3) a plat of subdivision of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 207. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Resolution No. 47-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS INCLUDING PUBLIC VEHICLE ACCESS (Epstein's Resubdivision") . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the ollowing answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; where- upon the President' declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 48-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB- DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT N0, 204". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called - 4 - 7-13-76 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 Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 49-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB- DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 207". 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. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Village Engineer of a plat of subdivision of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 176. The Plan Commission denied approval of the plat due to lack of compensatory storage for storm water due to a portion of the property being located in the flood plain. Trustee Kenna stated that the Village has adequate ordinances that provide for drainage of property and for detention of storm water; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 50-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 176". 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 Clerk reported receipt of a report `rom the Plan Commission regarding a public hearing held on May 24, 1976 for continuation of a Special Use Permit for Elks Lodge No. 2423 located at 115 Gordon Street. The Plan Commission reported that a letter dated June 14th had been received from Robertshaw Controls Company renewing a parking agreement with the Elks which provides adequate parking for the Lodge. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Elks Lodge No. 2423. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission regarding a Tentative Plat of I vision for the Elk Grove Town Estates located on Elk Grove Boulevard between ge Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the tentative plat with provisions that the developer comply with several recom- mendations on the final plat. A final plat was presented on July 9, 1976 and is being reviewed by the Village Engineer before presentation to the Plan Commission. The Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee requested that a copy of the final plat be directed to their attention. The Clerk reported receipt of a majority and minority report from the Plan Com- misson regarding a public hearing held on April 26, 1976 for rezoning of property located on Devon Avenue west of Berkenshire Lane and south of Wellington Avenue from R-3, Single Family Residential Use to, A-2, Multi-Family Special Use, and consisting of 30 acres of land referred to as Silver Streams. The Plan Commission has recommended approval of the zoning change and of the tentative site plan for 366 apartment units. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board not concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and deny the request for rezoning from R-3 Single Family Residential District to A-2 Multi -Family Special Use for 30 acres with a proposed 366 apartment unit development on land located at Devon Avenue. Mr. Joseph Arvidse.n, owner and developer of the proposed Silver Streams develop- ment, addressed the Board regarding the Board' s motion to deny the above rezoning petition. A discussion followed concerning this development and its impact on the current water supply in the Village, sanitary sewer problems, and the high density proposed. 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. - 5 - 7-13-76 The Clerk reported receipt of a petition for a variation from Mr. Robert Winkle for the Winkle Resubdivision located at the northeast corner of Oakwood Drive and Arlington Heights Road. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board direct the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on the petition for the requested variation from the required lot size in Ordinance No. 842 for the Winkle Resubdivision. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 51-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION HONORING THE ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND 1975-76''. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chern ick, Kenna, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Municipal Code as it pertains to parking restrictions. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board rdopt Ordinance No. 1079 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE FIVE OF CHAPTER 114 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AS IT PERTAINS TO PARKING RESTRICTIONS". 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, Taste, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Specs; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize advertising for bids for a paver (with trade) for use by the Village Street Department. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported that the Fire Department snorkel unit was sold during this past week to Spring Valley Fire Department at a price of $67,000.00 . .,d the equipment and title have been delivered to them. 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 delcared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:53 a.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President 6 - 7-13-76