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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/23/1975 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE. OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 1975 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 14 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 Attorney, Edward C. Hofert and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting. The Reverend Roger D. Pittelko, Pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, delivered the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, be approved (as corrected by the Clerk to show on page 4, paragraph 1 , "to be reviewed by the Personnel Committee") 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 a Commendation Award to Clark Fulton, Deputy Civil Defense Director of the Civil Defense Organization of the Village. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the disbursement of $7,495.75 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund, $47,709.65 from the General Corporate Fund, $307.02 from the Civil Defense Fund, $6,927.86 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund in payment of invoices as shown on the December 23, 1975 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing 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 Kenna that the Board renew the contract with Meade Electric Company for maintenance of four traffic signals under the Village' s jurisdiction at a monthly cost of $90.00 per inter- section excluding the repair or replacement of any damaged equipment. (Route 83 and Greenleaf, Route 83 and Pratt, Elmhurst and Greenleaf, Elmhurst and Pratt.) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board adopt Resolution No. 90-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A DEPOSITORY AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS APPROPRIATE SIGNATORIES". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderwecl , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board direct the staff to solicit quotations from consultants for the design and pre- poration of plans and specifications for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Lively Boulevard and Higgins Road, and request the State of Illinois to include in its next fiscal year's budget reimbursement of two thirds to the Village for the traffic signal installation, costs to be disbursed from the Traffic Signal Fund Account. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; NAY: Trustee Staddler; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize full and/or part time Village employees, elected as Credit Union Officials, to perform Credit Union activities during normal working hours. (It I$ anticipated that this will require one to one and a half hours per month for two employees and four hours per month for one employee.) 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. - 1 - 12-23-75 f A brief discussion followed concerning the request of Mr. Carl Davis of the Boardwalk Condominium project on Arlington Heights Road, for a variation re- lating to lighting. (Prior discussion on this matter was held at the December 9, 1975 meeting) . Mrs. Jane Munch, 101 Boardwalk, presented a petition on behalf of the residents of the Boardwalk Community requesting that the lighting at the exits of each of the buildings remain as an additional security measure. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board grant the request for a variation at the Boardwalk Condominium project to reduce the required number of six foot high lighting fixtures for the parking area and for the perimeter of the property from 60 to 51 in accor- dance with a plat submitted to the Village by Mr. Davis showing the location of these lights and his agreement to have the lights conform to the miminum 1/2 foot candle of lighting on all parking areas and a maximum of 1 foot candle at the property line. 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, Staddler, Tosto; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: Trustee Spees, ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board authorize the issuance of a permit, without fee, to the Queen of the Rosary Parish for the sale of beer, wine and champagne for a New Year's Eve party to be held in the parish hall from 8: 30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. , December 31 , 1975, subject to review and approval by the Manager of all required insurance coverage. 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 th= President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board grant the sign variation request by the Yankee Doodle Restaurant for a 22 foot double faced ground sign with a 114 square foot surface area which is in addition to an existing 75 foot wall sign, totaling 189 square foot total sign area to be erected at 2450 Higgins Road, in accordance with the recommendation from the Building Commissioner. (This constitutes a variation exceeding the surface limits as permitted by the Zoning Ordinance by 39 square feet or 26%) . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roil being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Spees, Tosto, Chernick; NAY: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the code providing for weight limits on Oakton Street and Landmeier Road and amending the provisions of the code relating to fines for violations thereof. 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. 1031 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE PROVIDING FOR WEIGHT LIMITS ON OAKTON STREET AND ON LANDMEIER ROAD". 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. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the issuance of two building permits for new model homes on White Trail in Section 17 to Centex Homes, Inc. , and to allow the existing three paved lots adjacent to the proposed model house to remain as parking. 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. Trustee Chernick scheduled a meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee for 7:00 p.m. , Monday, December 29, 1975 to discuss an ordinance as to asphalt driveway aprons and requested the Village Engineer to attend. Trustee Chernick also reported a meeting with Centex Representatives and the Village Engineer regarding the proposed site for the public works garage west of Rohlwing Road. - 2 - 12-23-75 Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that the Committee met on December 22nd concerning the Zero-Based Budget concept. Trustee Staddler, in charge of coordinating the efforts relating to this principle, reported that all Village Departments were requested to submit a list of activities within the departments and that members of the Judiciary Planning and Zoning Com- mittee will conduct a briefing session with Department Supervisors on January 6th. The Judiciary Planning and Zoning Committee will review the following proposed ordinances at the January 6th Committee meeting: Storm Water Detention, Animal Control and Nuisance. Trustee Vanderweel requested that "Personnel Rules and Regulations" be placed on the agenda of the Personnel Committee. Trustee Kenna reported that the Plan Commission has reviewed a plat of subdivision for Triton Industrial Park Unit No. 13 and has recommended approval of the plat subject to a provision for compensatory storage for storm water due to a portion of the lot being in the flood plain. Trustee Kenna stated that present ordinance regulations control all types of building on the flood plain and that at such time as building permits are requested for this property these regulations are adhered to by the Engineering Department and the Building Department. However, there are no regulations at this time concerning compensatory storage of water for loss due to the flood plain conditions, and that the Village is not able to impose this kind of a restriction when there are no ordinance requirements. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Va;,derweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 91-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDI- VISION IDENTIFIED AS TRITON INDUSTRIAL 7ARK UNIT NO. 13". The President 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, Staddler: NAY: Trustee Spees; ABSENT: none; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk presented a plat of easement for Elk Grove Industrial Park Unit No. 14 which was approved by the Plan Commission and the Village Engineer, whereupon it . was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Resolution No. 92-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR EASEMENT PURPOSES RELATING TO ELK GROVE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 14". 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. The Clerk read a letter to the President and Trustees from E. Stanley Klyber, Executive Vice President of the Association of Industry and Commerce, requesting a temporary delay in the passage of the ordinance relating to the false alarm problems in order that local business people may have an opportunity to volun- tarily correct the situation. Trustee Kenna stated that the ordinance presently under review has built in provisions and allowances for those attempting to correct any alarm problems. Copies were distributed of ordinances prepared by the Village Attorney to amend the Municipal Code relating to the penalty for failure to purchase and display passenger and truck vehicle stickers. The Board referred the ordinances to the Police Department for a recommendation. President Zettek announced receipt of the resignation of Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett, effective December 31 , 1975, which he has acknowledged and accepted with regret. The Village Manager announced that reports have been given to the Board members, (1) concerning problems which residents have encountered with lighting fixtures fall- ing from the ceiling; and (2) outlining the cost of traffic signals at the Intersection of Wildwood, Landmeier and Tonne Road of $135,000.00. Discussion followed concerning the proposed traffic signal at the above noted location and it was the consensus that the matter remain on the agenda for one more meeting for any further discussion or action which may be taken. President Zettek announced an Executive Session of the Board following this meet- inri concerning personnel . Th Village Manager reported: - 3 - 12-23-75 1 . That the John E. Egan Sewerage Treatment Plant west of Rohlwing Road began accepting sewage flow on December 16, 1975. 2. That inspections have been completed in area No. 1 concerning illegal storm water connections to sewer lines and that 52 violations have been found in the 290 homes inspected. Following discussion of storm water drainage problems in Section 1 East, it was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board request the staff to secure quotes on the cost of a holding tank for storm water in that area. 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 meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjoirned at 10:32 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner _ Village Clerk Charles J. Zettek Village President - 4 - 12-23-75