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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/12/1975 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELY. GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 12, 1975 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:22 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, George T. Spees, Theodore J. Staddler, Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Edward W. Kenna. 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. The Chief of 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 August 5, 1975 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President requested the concurrence of the Board in his appointments of Mrs. Maryann Foote and the Reverend David Brummer replacing Mr. Robert Lindahl and Mrs. Marilyn Quinn on the Community Services Board for the term ending April 30, 1977• It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board concur in the President's appointments of Mrs. Maryann Foote and the Reverend David Brunmer to replace Mr. Robert Lindahl and Mrs. Marilyn Quinn on the Community Services Board for the terms 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, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek announced receipt of a letter from Attorneys representing Mr. Ted Pecora, petitioner for annexation of approximately five acres of property south of Higgins Road and immediately east of Wildwood Road, stating that the petitioner is now prepared to meet the Village's requirements as to set back lines on the property proposed for annexation (see minutes of meeting of August 5, 1975) and that the petitioner is ready to enter into negotiations for a preannexation agreement with the Village. With the concurrence of the Board the President referred this matter to the Village Manager who will contact the petitioner and work out the text of the agreement which will be heard by the Board at a Public Hearing at a date yet to be determined. President Zettek introduced Mr. Young, Scoutmaster and Members of Boy Scout Troup No. 284, who were in attendance in connection with merit badge achievement. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the disbursement of $43,854.66 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $50,229.51 from the General Corporate Fund, $660.55 from the Civil Defense Fund, $11 , 185. 12 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund, $18, 173.50 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund, $386.33 from the Municipal Building Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the August 12, 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 Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize retaining Otis & Associtates, Architects , on a time and material basis to prepare working drawings and cost estimates 'for remodeling the lower level of the Municipal Building at 901 Wellington Ave. , in accordance with the schedule of fees submitted under date of April 1975. It was moved by Trustee Spees that the foregoing motion be tabled and that no funds be expended for this purpose until a review of the Village' s financial position has been made by the Board in light of the Village Manager's recent memorandum to the Board concerning this matter. The motion failed for lack of a second. Following further discussion the President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees 8-12-75 Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: Trustee Specs ; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Resolution No. 58-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RELEASING A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM CENTEX CORPORATION COVERING THIRD LIFT REQUIREMENTS FOR JARVIS AVENUE FROM LIVELY BOULEVARD TO STATE ROUTE 83, ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION N6724-74". 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, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Resolution No. 59-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RELEASING A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM CENTEX CORPORATION COVERING THIRD LIFT REQUIREMENTS FOR FARGO AVENUE FROM TONNE ROAD TO LIVELY BOULEVARD ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5-71". 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, Spees, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board adopt Resolution No. 60-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION RELEASING A LETTER OF CREDIT FROM CENTEX CORPORATION COVERING THIRD LIFT REQUIREMENTS FOR ARTHUR AVENUE FROM DEVON AVENUE TO ROUTE 83 AND LIVELY BOULEVARD FROM PRATT AVENUE TO DEVON AVENUE ACCEPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 78-71''. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel ; NAY. none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time 9:05 p.m. , the President asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There being none the meeting continued. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Committee has reviewed the public improvements in Sections 15 and 16 and, with the exception of Wellington Avenue, has recommended that the improvements be accepted and that no Maintenance Bond be required due to the lapse of time since these im- provements were installed. The Committee is continuing to review improvements in other sections and a report will be made to the Board as they are ready for accept- ance. With the concurrence of the Board the staff was directed to prepare necessary resolutions accepting the improvements in Sections 15 and 16 with the exception of Wellington Avenue which will be handled on an individual basis. Trustee Tosto reported that the Capital Improvements Committee met to discuss the cleaning of ditches in the Industrial Park and that the Village Attorney and Staff will be requested to supply some additional information before any recommendation can be made by the Committee. Trustee Vanderweel , Chairman of the Personnel Committee, requested an Executive Session of :he Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole following this meeting and requested the attendance of the Village Manager, Village Attorney and the Chief of Police. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission and the Village Engineer of the Plat of Subdivision for Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 172. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 61-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION INDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 172". 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of a request from the Alexian Brothers Medical Center for permission to sponsor an employee picnic on the Hospital grounds on September 6. The plans include serviciig food and beverages including beer to all employees and guests. The Clerk stated that a permit was not required for the picnic to be held on private property, however, a liquor license for the serving of beer to employees and guests would be necessary. It was moved by 'Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board authorize the issuance of a license, without fee, to the Alexian Brothers Medical - 2 - 8-12-75 Center for the serving of beer to employees and guests at their picnic on Saturday, September 6, 1975, on the Hospital grounds consistant with evidence of proper insurance coverage naming the Village as an additional insured. 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, Spees; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Attorney Samelson reported that it is his understanding that all counsel represent- ing the Villages of Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights and the City of Rolling Meadows have approved the text of the proposed resolution authorizing par- ticipation in the joint venture to purchase water from the City of Chicago. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 62-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO CAUSE AN INTER- CONNECTION BETWEEN VILLAGE WATER FACILITIES AND THOSE OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO", and that the Village President and Village Clerk be authorized to sign said Resolution upon confirmation of the approval of the Attorneys representing the other munici- palities that the text has been approved by counsel. 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, Spees, Staddler; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported that a hearing will be conducted on August 20, 1975, at 300 North State Street, Chicago, concerning the allocation of water from Lake Michigan. The Village Manager also noted that the current economic strain being felt on a national and international basis has affected municipalities, Elk Grove Village included, and that the Levy Ordinance which must be passed by this Board on August 26, must be considered in light of the reduced revenues and the increase in expenses which have taken place. The Board then scheduled a meeting of the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole for 8:00 p.m. , Monday, August 18, 1975 to discuss the Levy Ordinance and means of funding operations in 1976-77. Trustee Vanderweel rescheduled the time from 7:30 p.m. , to 7:00 p.m. , for a meeting of the Transportation Committee on Monday, August 18, 1975• The Village Manager reported that engineering plans have been received for the extension of Home Avenue and Biesterfield Road between Sections 17 and 21 and, consequently, the Manager has ordered reinstatement of the issuance of certificates of occupancy in Section 21 . Copies have been distrubuted previously to the Board of a memorandum dated August 11 , 1975 from Mr. Jack Andrews, Assistant director of Public Works , reporting that one of the existing underground gasoline storage tanks at the Municipal Building at 666 Landmeier Road was found to be cracked and water was entering into the tank. The Manager reported that due to the urgency of replacing this tank at the earliest possible date and the emergency nature of this replacement, it was recommended that the Board forego public bidding and accept the recommendation of a water contract to Premier Petroleum Equipment Service Corporation for a 4,000 gallon steel gasoline storage tank at a cost of $2,630.00 from Federal Revenue Funds. Two written quota- tions were received for the installation of the tank and the Premier Petroleum Equipment Service Corporation was the lower of the two quotes. Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board accept the low quotation from Premier Patroleum Equipment Service Corporation and authorize the purchase of a 4,000 gallon steel gasoline storage tank at a cost not to exceed $2,630.00 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, Spees , Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At the suggestion of Trustee Tosto, the Board authorized the Village Manager and the Staff to secure information and quotations on cathodic protection for all four gasoline storage tanks prior to asphalting the tank field. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President - 3 - 8-12-75