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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/28/1975 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 28, 1975 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 13 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, George T. Spees , Theodore J. Staddler, Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel . Attorney Norman Samelson was present at this meeting representing the Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, and Village Manager Charles A. Willis was also present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 14, 1975 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 proclaimed the week of March 2, through March 8, 1975 as Lions Recongnition Week in Elk Grove Village in recognition of the many community services made possible by this Club. President Zettek requested the concurrence of the Board in the following appoint- ments: Mrs. Avis Wold to the Community Services Board for the term ending April 30, 1977 replacing Mr. Robert Haskell : Dr. Thomas E. McNamara to the Board of Health for the term ending Apri130, 1977; Dr. Ronald Schmutzer has moved to an advisory status; Mr. E. Stanley Klyber to the Plan Commission replacing Mr. Mead Killion for the term ending April 30, 1976. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board concur in the appointment of Mrs. Avis Wold to the Community Services Board for the term ending April 30, 1977. 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, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Dr. Thomas E. McNamara to the Board of Health for the term ending April 30, 1977. The President 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: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mr. E. Stanley Klyber to the Plan Commis- sion for the term ending April 30, 1976. The President 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: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President administered the Oath of Office to Mr. E. Stanley Klyber. President Zettek announced an Executive Session of the Board following this meet- ing regarding a matter concerning personnel . It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board authorize the disbursement of $26,435.42 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $44,846.03 from the General Corporate Account, $18,545.01 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account and $3,745.00 from the Municipal Building Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the January 28, 1975 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 Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; 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 grant the request of Gladstone Realtors for an extension until February 1 1976 or until 1 - 1-28-75 a new building is erected, whichever comes first, to remove or demolish the building located at 200 E. Higgins Road. 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, Spees , Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by,7rustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board grant the request for a sign variation to enlarge the existing SEVEN-ELEVEN sign at the southwest corner of Landmeier and Tonne Roads to permit a variation of 30 square feet in the surface area and a variation of six feet minimum clearance from the ground, as recommended by the Building Department. The Building. Department recommended that the proposed sign be raised 11 inches from the requested 4 foot 11 inches so that there is a 6 foot clearance from the ground to the bottom of the sign, thus there would be no need for an additional variation from the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance as to the sight line regulations. Following discussion as to whether or not the proposed sign would obstruct a motorist's view of the Landmeier Road traffic, it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that this matter be tabled till next week. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek announced that Mr. Robert Franz, Assistant Village Manager, has accepted the position of Village Manager in Hazelcrest, Illinois, effective February 17, 1975. The President thanked Mr. Franz for his outstanding work while in Elk Grove Village and wished him well in his new position. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the following documents concerning annexation of a 7.23 acre parcel located north of Lee Street pursuant to the an- nexation petition of LaSalle National Bank Trust #45667 (Sol A. Rosen) : 1 . Ordinance of Annexation and Zoning to I-1 ; 2. Resolution authorizing signing of an Annexation Agreement, and 3. A revision to the Annexation Agreement requiring the owner to construct, at his expense, utility lines according to Village standards pursuant to plans approved by the Village Engineer; to provide easements and fire lanes as may be required by the Village prior to issuance of any build- ing permits. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupo.. the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize calling a public hearing on a proposed pre-annexation agreement relative to the annexation and zoning petition of Mr. Gerald DeBruyne for a 20 acre tract located east of Meacham Road and west of Section 17. The motion was voted upon by S acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 6-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION EXCLUDING THE POPULATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FROM THAT OF THE COUNTIES OF COOK AND DU PAGE FOR PURPOSES OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT". The President directed i the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being, called the fol- lowing answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto; 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 $401 .00 to the United States Department of Commerce Socie' and Economic Statistics Administration, for the October, 1974 Special Census, said charge due to the official population being greater than that on which the original cost was estimated. 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, 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 Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 7-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT L. KOLODZIEJ AS AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the notion 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. - 2 - 1-28-75 (as corrected) Copies were distributed of a proposed Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to Include prohibiting of parking on both sides of Estes Avenue for a distance of 401 feet west of its intersection with Elmhurst Road, and adding a paragraph to prohibit parking on both sides of Old Higgins Road west of Elmhurst Road. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. 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. 972 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.512 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING PARKING ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS". 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: Trustee Spees; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9:00 p.m. , the President asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. Mr. Roland Kreps stated that the Elk Grove Village Jaycees are sponsoring a "Youth in Government Day" on Saturday, February 8, 1975, and requested the Village Board 's cooperation in making it a successful day.- President Zettek stated that the Village Board welcomes the opportunity to participate in -such a program and offers any assistance that might be required by the young people in their activity for that day. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Village Manager to submit on behalf of the Village a permit applica- tion with the Illinois Division of Waterways for allocation of Lake Michigan water based on estimates of future water needs. 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, Spees; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize Layne-Western Company, Inc. , of Aurora, Illinois to furnish and install new parts at Well No. 2 at a total cost of $47, 113. 14 in accordance with their proposal of January 2, 1975• 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, Spees , Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board award a purchase contract to the second lowest bidder O' Hare Mechanical Contractors, Inc. , Elk Grove Village for furnishing and installing a roof-top heating and air- conditioning unit at the Greenleaf Avenue Fire Station at a cost not to exceed $4,810.00 in accordance with their bid.,pursuant to an advertisement for public bids, opened January 9, 1975. Discussion followed concerning the fact that the award is being made to the second lowest bidder and not the lowest bidder; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board table the foregoing motion until the Board receives a report from the Fire Department as to why the low bidder is not acceptable. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President de- clared the motion carried.. Trustee Chernick scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 1975 regarding the carriage walk on Elk Grove Blvd. and the Nicholas Blvd. and Pratt Blvd. improvement study. Trustee Kenna stated that on August 27, 1974 the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee requested a study of the concept of the 911 emergency telephone number. Trustee Kenna stated that at that time he was aware that there were objections to . this proposal but he requested a positive report concerning the proposal and re- quested that the Village Manager be directed to return the 911 report dated December 31 , 1974 back to the Fire Department for a more positive approach to this concept and that this matter be returned to the Board within 30 days. Trustee Vanderweel presented a plaque to the Village President in recognition of his donation of 1 gallon of blood to the Village's Blood Program since its inception in 1972. Trustee Vanderweel and other Board members commended President Zettek for his participation. 3 - 1-28-75 The Clerk gave the following report from the Plan Commission: 1 . That the Plan Commission has recommended the approval of the annexation and zoning petition of Mr. Gerald DeBruyne for a 20 acre parcel of property located east of Meacham Road and west of Section 17. This matter was heard by the Plan Commission on December 2; 1974. 2. The approval of the plat of subdivision for Elk Grove Industrial Park Unit No. 12. This plat has also been approved by the Village Engineer. 3. Approval of the plat of subdivision for Elk Grove Industrial Park Unit No. 13. This plat has also been approved by the Village Engineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning .Conmittee. 4. Approval of the plat of vacation and dedication of the Mark Street Cul-de-Sac in the Elk Grove Industrial Park. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 8-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDI - VISION IDENTIFIED AS ELK GROVE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 121." 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, Specs, Staddler, Tosto; 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 adopt Resolution No. 9-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDI - VISION IDENTIFIED AS ELK GROVE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 13". 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, Specs, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance of Vacation and Dedication of the Mark Street Cul-de-Sac. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Vanderweel scheduled a meeting of the Transportation Committee for 7:30 p.m. Monday, February 3, 1975 and requested the presence of the Village Manager and/or assistant Village Manager. Trustee 'Vanderweel gave a report of the progress of the Horizons "76" Committee and a brief summary c•f the events which already have been scheduled by the various civic, service and other groups within the Village. The Clerk reported receipt of the following: 1 . A request from the Salvation Army to conduct its annual Doughnut Tag Day on Friday, June 6, 1975 or in case of inclement weather on Friday, June 13th. 2. A request from the National Foundation of March of Dimes for approval for a Waikathon to be held on Sunday, April 27, 1975. That portion of the planned 17 mile route which will be in Elk Grove Village would be determined with the help of the local Police Department in order to secure maximum safety. 3. Information from the Children 's Benefit League of Chicago and Suburbs indicating that their organization is composed of a number of separate charitable not-for-profit organizations whirh have their own separate funds and dispense the funds according to their own policies and plans. Each of these groups is staffed by volunteers, and there are no paid solicitors according to the Vice-President of the League. Each separate group has volunteers who will participate in the tag daylif approved for April 18th, and donations made to each particular volunteer will go to their respective organizations which support programs for children in need. (This matter was first brought to the Board's attention on December 23, 1974 and additional information was requested at that time) . It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize permission to the Salvation Army for its Annual Doughnut Tag Day in Elk Grove Village on Friday, June 6th or Friday June 13th, 1975. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Specs , Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 4 - 1-28-75 It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize permission for a Walk-a-Thon by the March of Dimes in Elk Grove Village on Sunday, April 27th, 1975 consistent with the approval and supervision of the Police Chief. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize permission for a Tag Day on April 18, 1975 by the Children 's Benefit League of Chicago and Suburbs. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll vn 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. The Village Manager reported that the marketing study being conducted by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company as to a proposed arena on Municipal property at Land- meier Road and Route 83 is progressing satisfactorily and there is reason to believe at this time that the Village should consider extending the study to also include a feasibility study. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company to continue .its marketing study and to also conduct a feasibility study,at a cost not to exceed $30,000.00, concern- ing a proposed multi -purpose arena on 36 acres of Village owned property at the northeast corner of Landmeier Road and Route 83. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following an- swered 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 Vanderweel that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 5 - 1-28-75