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.
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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.
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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•
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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.
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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
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