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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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