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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/25/1975 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON FEBRUARY 25,,, 1975 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:06 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 . Village Attmrney, Edward C. Hofert and Village Manager, Charl.es A. Willis were present ar `thpis meeting. The Chief ctf Police, Harry P. Jenkins delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the minutes of the regular meeting of February ll , 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 presented plaques to the following •residents who have donated one gallon of blood in the Village's blood program: Thomas Kushino, Gary Montgomery, and Thomas Orton. Certificates were presented to the following residents who have donated one-half gallon of blood: Anita Freedman', Darlyn Haussman, Francis Lah, Lewis Smith, and Robert Webb. On behalf of the Board and the community, the President expressed appreciation to the above persons for their willingness to participate in this worthwhile project. President Zettek administered the oath of office to newly appointed Fire Lieutenants James Sunagel and Bernard Goss. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of $22,930.76 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $31 ,825.62 from the General Corporate Fund, $6,676.34 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $752.00 from the Municipal Building Fund in payment of the invoices as shown on the February 25, 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 Chernick, Kenna, Spees, 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 authorize the Village President to sign a contract with Commonwealth Edison Company for the installation of eighteen (18) street lights within the Elk Grove Industrial Park at an installation cost of $23,513 and a monthly energy charge of $182.78, said installation cost to be reimbursed the Village by the developer. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the followirrg 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 Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board author- ize issuance of Temporary Certificates of Occupancy to Centex Homes Corporacion for homes in Section 21 pursuant to contingencies and commitments as set forth in a letter dated February 17, 1975 from Will Liebow, Regional Vice President of Centex Homes Corporation, and contingent upon receipt of an indemnity bond and insurance policies from Centex Corporation covering a 15 year period protecting the Village against ex penses whhcH may occur by reason of the provisions of an agreement between the Village and the Metropolitan Sanitary District for the crossinC ofan easement for a storm sewer outfall line from Section 21 to Salt Creek. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AY?E: Trustees Tosto, Chernick, Kenna; NAY: Trustees Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel: ABSENT: none; President Zettek voted aye and declared the motion carried. President Zeir+iek deviated from the agenda and recognized State Senator David J. Regner who reported that he met with representatives of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County this dale and received a commitment from Forest Preserve District Superintendent, Arthur L. Janura that, if money can be obtained, a road will be constructed which will run parallel to Bisner Road and serve as an entrance and exit to a recreational site under development in conjunction with the Salt Creek Watershed Project. Senator Regner stated that he will introduce a bill in the General Assembly requesting an appropriation of $250,000. for this purpose. - 1 - 2-25-75 It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 16-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DECLARING VEHICULAR ACCESS PLANS FOR THE UPPER SALT CREEK NED BROWN WATERSHED AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES UNACCEPT- ABLE AND UNSAFE",. 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; MAY: none; ASSENT: none; whereupon the President, declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 17-75 entitled; "A RESOLUTION TO INCLUDE POLICE CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM PERSONNEL AS EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING ITHE BENEFITS OF GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE AND PENSION BENEFITS". 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. At this time, 9:07 p.m. the President asked if these were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board, there being none the meeting continued. Mr. Richard Jones, Attorney for Centex Corporation and the Pritzker family, gave a report on the status of a petition to disannex certain properties west of Route 53 from the Schaumburg Park District and annex to the Elk Grove Park District in order that the boundaries of the Elk Grove Park District and the corporate boundaries of Elk Grove Village would be co-terminus. The Schaumburg Park District is opposed to this change and it is expected that the litigation will reach the State Supreme Court. Centex Corporation and Mr. Jack Pritzker have removed themselves from further financial involvement in this dispute and it was pointed out by President Zettek that any legal fees, etc. will be borne by the Elk Grove Park District. The President indicated to Mr. Jones and Mr. Lewis Smith, President of the Elk Grove Park District, that the Village might consider sharing a certain portion of the costs but that the Board has taken no action to do so. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 18-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION FOR THE INCLUSION OF ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES IN THE GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE PLAN 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 Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto; 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 adopt Resolution No. 19-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO PENDING DUPAGE COUNTY REVENUE LEGISLATION". 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. Trustee Chernick scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for 6:30 p.m. , Tuesday March 4, 1975. Trustee Kenna srheduled a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1 , 1975• The Clerk gave the following report from the Plan Commission: 1 . That the Plan Commission has conducted a hearing (Docket 75-1 on January 20, 1975) regarding a petition from the owners of Northwest Security Systems, 100 Kelly Street for a Special Use Permit to construct and install a 60 foot radio tower with a 20 foot receiving antenna on the roof of their building at the above location. The Plan Commission has recommended approval of the petitioner's request. 2. That the Plan Commission has conducted a hearing (Docket 75-2 on February 3, 1975) regarding a petition to permit a railroad track along Touhy Avenue to property located between Touhy and Estes Avenues and fronting on the west side of Route 83. The Plan Commission has recommended denial of the petitioner' s request. A report setting forth full details as to the denial was distributed to the Board and will be on file in the Village Clerk' s office. 3. That the Plan Commission and Village Engineer have recommended approval of the plat of subdivision for Centex Industrial. Park Unit No. 197. - 2 - 2-25-75 It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance granting a special use permit to North- west Security Systems in accordance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved b; Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board concur In the recommendation of the Plan Commission and deny the petition to permit a rail- road track along Touhy Avenue to a property located between Touhy and Estes Avenues as set forth above. 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 Presiio'ent declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 20-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 197". 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. Mrs. Jane Broten, Referral Secretary to Community Services, p'resented a written report to the Board citing examples of cases for mini-homemaker services and requested Board consideration to establish such a program. -Mrs. Broten was advised that the Village Attorney has requested an additional week in which to study and research the question as to whether or not the Village has the authority to expend funds for such a service. Trustee Vanderweel reported that the following recommendation of the Transportation Committee: that the contract for Dial-A-Ride and Commuter Bus Service be extended dor an additional six month period with an increase of 3G more per mile, 3N more per hour and 48C more per hour for overtime; and that the subscription for a monthly commuter ticket be increased from .$20.00 to $25.00 and the daily commuter fare be Increased from $1 .00 to $1 .50. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board adopt Resolution No. 21-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND DAVIDSMEYER BUS SERVICE, INC. FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD". 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; NAY: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: none; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Vanderweel also reported that the Transportation Committee is studying the possibility of extending bus se'rvice to the Industrial Park, and the suggestion of President Zettek of a Village owned and operated bus system. As the results of surveys and Staff studies on these questions are made available, the Committee will report to the Board. Trustee Vanderweel reported that the Horizens 76 Committee of the Board has discussed having an Open House and/or Parade as the municipal participation in the 1976 cele- bration. A majority of Board members indicated support of both events. The com- mittee will continue to study possible plans for the, Village' s participation and report back to the Board as. to its recommendation. The Clerk reported receipt of the following: 1 . A request from the Elk G-,)ve Village Jaycees for permission to post signs in various locations within the Village to help promote their Spring Fertilizer Sale scheduled for the weekends of March 8th and March 15th, 1975. 2. A request from the Council of Official Tag Day Organizations for permission to conduct tag days in Elk Grove Village by the following organizations and on the following dates: Federation of Aged and Adult Charities - May 9, 1975 The Veterans Poppy Day Association of Chicago - May 22, 23, 1975 Have a Heart Charities - Chicago Area September 12, 1975 3. A request from the Little City Foundation of Palatine, for solicitation of funds on street corners and shopping centers on August 8 and 9, 1975• - 3 - 2-25-75 It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board grant permission to the Elk Grove Village Jaycees to post signs in various locations in the Village to promote their fertilizer sale on the week ends of March 8th and March 15th, 1975, contingent upon the approval of the Village Manager as to the size and location of the signs. 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, Spees, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was movr-d by Trustee Staddler and seconded by'Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize permission for. tag days in Elk Grove Village .to the Federation of Aged and Adult Charities on May 9, 1975, to the Veterans' Poppy Day Association of Chicago on May 22 and 23, 1975, and to Have a Heart Charities on September 12, 1975, contingent on the approval of all property owners where the taggers will operate. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll be-ing called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; ABSTAIN: Trustee Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize permission for solication of funds on street corners in Elk Grove Village to the little City Foundation, Palatine, Illinois, on August 8 and 9, 1975• 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; !1AY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributedof a proposed ordinance annexing 4.38 acres pursuant to a petition filed by the owners of record Wesley and Lucille Landmeier, which land is located at Landmeier Road and Route 83 Busse Road. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel 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 Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt. Ordinance No. 978 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 4.38 ACRES (LANDMEIER PROPERTY) TO 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 Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President voted aye and declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported on the status of legislation before the Illinois General Assembly regarding fire and ambulance service to unincorporated areas within the State. Discussion followed concerning deep "pot holes" in the Grove Shopping Center driveway at the Lonsdale Road entrance, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel" that the Board declare said Shoppi-ng Center entrance/exit to be a public nuisance and hazardous to the safety of the public and direct the Village Manager to have the entrance/exit barricaded until _uch gime as the property owner makes the necessary repairs. 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. The Village Manager reported that the Village has the opportunity of participating . in .a Federally funded work/study program. College level talent would be available at 3of salary; all costs such as insurance, fringe benefits, etc. would be provi,&A by the Chicago Urban Corps the sponsors of the program. The Manager recommended that the Village participate in this program with the view of secur:imy such talent, particularly in the field of data processing and key punch work. It was nooved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the President to sign an Agreement with the Chicago Urban Corps for participation in the Federal work/study program to provide college student employees at 30% of salary. 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. 4 - 2-25-75 President Zettek called an Executive Session of the Board following this meeting. Upon recommendation by the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board authorize an expenditure of $1 ,925.00 in connection with the expansion of the Public Works Garage at 666 Landmeier Road, $1 ,378.00 of said sum to cover the additional cost to the contractor in matching the existing brick and $547.00 to cover the additional cost for the watermain which is to be increased from 4 inches to 8 inches and serves a fire hydrant in the rear of the facility. 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, Spees, Staddler, Tosto; Nay: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees 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 10:38 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President I - 5 - 2-25-75