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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/28/1976 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON DECEMBER 28, 1976 The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner called the meeting to order at 8:03 p•m. in the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village. 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: President Charles J. Zettek, Trustee George T. Spees. Village Attorney, George Knickerbocker and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board appoint Trustee Chernick to serve as Chairman Pro-Tem at this meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Clerk declared the motion carried. The Reverend Thomas G. Smith, Deacon Assistant of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 14, 1976 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation: whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board author- ize the :iisbursement of $68,315.37 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $64,986.85 from the General Corporate Fund, $6.73 from the Civil Defense Fund, $9,930.35 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $10,991 .00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, $193.05 from the Municipal Buildings Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the December 28, 1976 Accounts Payable Warrant. The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek, Trustee Spees; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 86-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND PLACING ON FILE A SUBDIVISION BOND FROM SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANIES, NO. 2608176 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 , 154,000.00 FILED WITH THE VILLAGE BY CENTEX HOMES OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND GUARANTEEING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN WINSTON GROVE SECTION 22 NORTH". The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek, Trustee Spees; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 87-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND PLACING, ON FILE A SUBDIVISION BOND FROM SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANIES, NO. 2750610 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 ,401 , 100.00 FILED WITH THE VILLAGE BY CE14TEX HOMES OF ILLINOIS, INC. , AND GUARANTEEING THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN WINSTON GROVE SECTION 22 SOUTH". The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek, Trustee Spees; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 88-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND PLACING ON FILE A SUBDIVISION BOND FROM SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANIES, NO. 2750598 IN THE AMOUNT OF $238,761 .25 FILED WITH THE VILLAGE BY CENTEX HOMES OF ILLINOIS, INC. AND GUAR- ANTEEING THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRUCK SEWER, FORCEMAIN AND PUMP STATION IN WINSTON GROVE SECTION 22". The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek, Trustee Spees; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 89-76 entitled, "A RESOLUT1014 ACCEPTING A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND MAINTENANCE BOND NO. 2537728 AND ACCEPTING FOR PERMANENT OWNERSHIP AND MAIN- TENANCE THE STREETS, CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALKS, STORM SEWER AND WATER MAINS INSTALLED IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE SECTION 19 AS SHOWN ON ELK GROVE ENGINEERING COMPANY PLAN NO. 4519, DATED MARCH 26, 1973". 1 - 12-28-76 Dis;ussion followed concerning the expiration date of the Maintenance Bond ex- piring on a date sooner than two year hence. The Village Manager stated that formal acceptance of the improvements in subdivisions 17, 18, 19, and 20 was delayed while the language of the indemnity agreement was being worked out, and it was recommended by the Manager that the two year maintenance bond period begin at the point in time when the improvements were completed and ready for acceptance. Trustee Spees arrived at 8: 18 p.m. The Chairman Pro-Tem 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; ABSTAINED: Trustee Spees; ABSENT: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 90-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND MAINTENANCE BOND NO. 2535778 AND ACCEPTING FOR PERMANENT OWNERSHIP AND MAIN- TENANCE THE STREETS, CURB AND GUTTER, SIDEWALKS, STORM SEWER AND WATER MAINS IN- STALLED IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE SECTION 20 AS SHOW14 ON ELK GROVE ENGINEERING COMPANY PLAN NO. 4520, DATED JUNE 5, 1973". The Chairman ,Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board renew the Village's Group Medical Coverage with Connecticut General Insurance Co. effective January 1 , 1977 at the following rates: Employee $24.03 per month, Dependent $59. 11 per month. The Chairman Pro-Tem directed the 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board award a purchase contract in the amount of $3,067.00 to the low bidder, Great Lakes Fire and Safety Equipment Co. , Barrington, Illinois, for tools and equipment for the new fire engine in accordance with public bids opened December 16, 197 said funds to be paid from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds. The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna scheduled a brief meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee following this meeting. Chairman Pro-Tem Chernick announced an Executive Session of the Board following this meeting concerning litigation. The Manager reported that the Plan Commission and Staff recommend approval of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 211 , whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 91-76 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 211' . The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Staddler noted a newspaper article in the Suburban Tribune concerning the Downers Grove Bus System and requested the Transportation Committee to review this article. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance granting a Special Use to K & K Koffee, Inc. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweeland seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 1114 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE TO K b K KOFFEE SERVICE, INC. , TO ERECT A SEVENTY FOOT (70' ) RADIO TOWER AND ANTENNA AT 900 LIVELY BOULEVARD, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS". The Chairman Pro-Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. - 2 - 12-28-76 Dispussion followed concerning the report from the Assistant Director of Public Works recommending that the bid of Schmerler Ford Inc. in the amount of $4,681 .00 for a 3/4 ton truck for the Sewer Department be accepted. The Village Manager concurred with the recommendation to purchase the 3/4 ton truck, however, he recommended that the low bid of Karzen GMC in the amount of $4,677.00 be accepted. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the purchase of a 3/4 ton ick-up truck from Karzen GMC , Inc. of Elk Grove Village for a 1977 GMC C2500 in the amount of $4,677-52 in accordance with public bids submitted November 19, 1976. The Chairman Pro-Tem directed the 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported: 1 . That approximately 9,200 Municipal Calendars were distributed throughout the Village within the last week; favorable comments have been received from many members of the Community and the Manager extended his apprecia- tion to Trustee Vanderweel and Administrative Assistant Gary Parrin for the outstanding work in assemblying the information contained in the calendar. 2. Announced that a meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 12th, concerning the proposed interchange on 1-50 at Biesterfield Road in the Office of the District Engineer, Illinois Department of Transpor- tation, in Schaumburg. (A meeting of the Village Board was then scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 11th, to discuss a position to present at this meeting) . 3. That the State Division of Water Resources has confirmed that its decision concerning the Lake Michigan Water allocation has been delayed until mid-January. The Manager stated that he has written to the Hearing Officer and asked for a specific date for the decision on the allocation. In response to Trustee Kenna the Manager gave a schedule of dates for completion of Wells No. 11 and No. 12 and a status of the repair work being done on Well No. 7. The Manager will provide the Board with a report as to the reason for the failure of Well No. 7. At this time 9:08 p.m. , the Chairman Pro-Tem asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. - A resident Dean Roeing, 1240 Carlisle Avenue, questioned the result of a meeting between the Staff and Officials of Centex Homes concerning water tap-on charges. The Village Manager stated that the information presented by Centex Homes was incomplete and no further meetings have been scheduled at this time. Trustee Vanderweel , as Chairwoman of the 1976 Kettle Drive of the Salvation Army, expressed appreciation for the contribution made by the Bank of Elk Grove in the name of the officials of Elk Grove Village and Wood Dale to the Salvation Army Service Unit. Acknowledgement of the donation will be made to the Bank by Trustee Vanderweel . It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance providing for a means whereby service employees may be protected when they call at locations where protection- trained animals are on the premises. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried. Chairman Pro-Tem Chernick announced that there will be a hearing by the Liquor Commissioner at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 1977. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9: 17 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Ronald L. Chernick Village Clerk Chaiiman Pro-Tem 3 - 12-28-76