HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/01/1975 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JULY 1 , 1975
The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner called the meeting to order at 8: 18 p.m. in
the Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Upon the roll
being called by the Village Clerk the following answered PRESENT: Trustees
Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, George T. Specs, Theodore J. Staddler,
Michael Tosto, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: President Charles J . Zettek.
Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert and Village Manager, Charles A. Willis were
present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
appoint Trustee Chernick to serve as Chairman Pro-Tem at this meeting in the
absence of the Village President. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the Clerk declared the motion carried.
Chief Jenkins led the Board and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Chairman Chernick presented five year service awards to Patrolmen Jeffrey A. Stone
and Kevin R. Roeske.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize the Village Attorney to represent the Village in matters of litigation
which would delay construction of the Metropolitan Sanitary District O'Hare Water
Reclamation Plant and to take or participate in such legal action as would con-
tribute to the early construction of the facility therefore aiding Elk Grove Village.
The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek; whereupon the
Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize the Building Commissioner to issue such permits as are necessary to permit
a building addition at N.C.L. Graphics, Inc. , 575 Bennett Road, pursuant to the
Judgment Order issued by the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Chairman Pro-Tem
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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem
declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported that he and the Village Attorney have been unable to
meet with owners of property near Arlington Heights Road and Cosman Road concerning
the proposed involuntary annexation of these 2 parcels. This matter was set over-
until the next regular meeting of the Board.
Chairman Chernick scheduled a brief meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee
following this meeting.
Trustee Kenna reported that a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee,
Chief Jenkins and representatives of Illinois Bell Telephone Co. will be scheduled to
discuss the 911 emergency number concept.
Trustee Kenna reported that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee met on June
30th with Mr. Ted Pecora, petitioner for annexation and zoning of approximately five
acres immediately east of Wildwood Road and south of Higgins Road for I- I Zoning.
The Plan Commission, following a hearing on this matter, recommended approval con-
tingent on the petitioner's compliance with sixteen points including the require-
ments for a buffer zone along the residential border. The petitioner has expressed
willingness to comply with all points except the buffer zone requirement.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission concerning the annexation and
zoning of the above described Pecora property, and that the Board deny the petition
based on the unwillingness of the petitioner to honor all points upon which the
Plan Commission recommendation was based. The Chairman Pro-Tem directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered
AYE: Trustees Specs, Staddler, Tosto, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: none;
ABSENT: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion
carried.
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Trustee Kenna reported that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee has
reviewed the Plan Commission recommendation of denial of a special use permit to
?lr. George Gaurilos For a restaurant at the southwest corner of Devon Avenue and
York Road. The petitioner was offered the opportunity to discuss his plans with
th,�Committee, however, he has not responded. Therefore, the Judiciary, Planning
and Zoning Committee recommended that the Board concur with the Plan Commission and
deny the petition. However, the Committee did not concur with the reasons given
by the Plan Commission for denial .
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
accept the Plan Commission recommendation and deny a Special Use Permit to Mr.
George Gaurilos for a restaurant at the southwest corner of Devon Avenue and York
Road. The Chairman Pro-Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and
upon the troll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Tosto,
Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; NAY: none; ABSENT: President Zettek; where-
upon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
I was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that , in accord-
ance with the recommendation of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, the
Board approve the request of the Jaycees to conduct a carnival on August 6 thru
August 10, 1975, a license to sell beer on the carnival premises at the Park &
Shop Shopping Center, and permission to post approximately seventy—Five posters
on telephone poles within the Village advertising the event, and that the required
licenses be issued without fee. The Chairman Pro-Tern 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:
President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
Trustee Kenna stated that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee is not
satisfied with the ordinance which licenses carnivals and requested that it be
left on the Committee' s agenda for study.
Trustee Kenna requested that the Village Attorney prepare an opinion for the Board
on the ability of the Village to license cats, and he asked the Attorney to
review a proposed ordinance prepared by the Board of Health concerning animal
control . Trustee Kenna also asked that the Attorney review an ordinance which the
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee has reviewed regulating and licensing
massage parlors.
The Village Attorney was requested by Trustee Kenna to study the question of
whether the Village can require the movie theater owner to publish the rating of
movies shown at the theater. Trustee Kenna stated he is opposed to government
censorship, however, in order for parents to be the censor for their own house-
holds, it is necessary that they have some knowledge of the movie content via the
rating system which was established by the movie industry.
The Clerk reported as follows :
1 . The approval of the Plan Commission, and Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee of a plat of Vollmann' s Subdivision of .8 acres and a map
change to Cook County R4 Single Family Residence. This property is
located within 12 miles of the corporate boundaries of Elk Grove Village
and the approval of the Village is required according to State Statute.
2. The approval of the Plan Commission, Village Engineer, and Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of Higgins
Industrial Park Unit 171 .
3• The approval of the Plan Commission , Village Engineer, and Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of First Palm
Resubdivision.
4. The recommendation of the Plan Commission that the Board adopt an amend-
ment to the Zoning Ordinance providing for a miniature golf course as a
special use under the permitted uses in the B-2 General Business District.
5• The Plan Commission also recommended that the Board approve the annexation
and zoning of the Robert Swiglo property on Devon Avenue for a miniature
golf course. The Commission recommended that parking be prohibited along
the south property line and that the south section be used for golfing holes.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
direct the Village President and Village Clerk to sign a plat of subdivision of
approximately .8 acres known as Vollmann ' s Subdivision located north of Golf Road
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and east of Arlington Heights Road in accordance with the recommendation of the
Plan Commission and Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committed. The Chairman Pro-
Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the foIIowing answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernicl- Kenna, Specs ,
Staddler, Tosto; N.AY: none; ABSENT: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman
Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 52-75 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 171". The Chairman Pro-
Tem 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,
Fos to, Vanderweel ; NAY: none; ABSENT: President Zettek; whereupon the Chair--
man Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 53-75 entitled , "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS FIRST PALM RESUBDIVISION". The Chairman Pro-Tern 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-
Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to draft ordinances for a text amendment and for re-
zoning of the Swiglo ,property in accordance with the recommendation of the Plan
Commission recited in ,'4 above. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
The Village Attorney will also draft a proposed annexation agreement relating to
the Swiglo annexation which agreement will be presented to the Board for review
and subsequently scheduled for public hearing before the Board.
Trustee Staddler called a meeting of the Budget Committee following this meeting
with the Finance Director and the Village Manager to discuss items for the appro-
priation ordinance, and invited the other members of the Board to attend if they
wished.
At this time, 9:00 p.m. , the Chairman Pro-Tem asked if there were any persons in
the audience who wished to address the Board. There being none, the meeting
continued.
Discussion followed concerning the incompletion of repairs to public improvements
in Section 15 and 16. Trustee Chernick requested that the "punch list" be given
to the Capital Improvements Committee and the Committee will meet with the Village
Engineer and representatives of Centex and will attempt to resolve this long
standing matter.
In response to a question regarding the proposed private lift station to serve the
Slough Parks properties and the Frisbie properties located east of Busse Road and
south of Oakton Street, the Village Manager reported that the petitioner has been
requested to provide justification and rationale for his belief that a private
lift station should be installed and his opinion as to the impact such a facility
would have on the sewer system serving the surrounding area. No reply has been
received to date.
The Manager reported that a public hearing was conducted by the State of Illinois
on June 25, 1975 on the proposed construction of an interchange at I-90 and
Biesterfield Road. President Zettek presented the position paper of the Board
which was approved at the last meeting. It will be approximately two
years before it will be known whether or not the construction will take place and
it will take up to four years before final plans are prepared for such construction.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
accept the recommendation of the Building Department and deny the sign variation,
request of Financial Security Sayings and Loan Association, 450 Higgins Road, for
a sign measuring 110 square feet per face and 70 feet high which is a variation of
65 square feet per face and two feet higher than permitted by Ordinance No. 388.
Discussion followed concerning the above sign request. (This is the same property
on which the Board considered a sign request at its May 13, 1975 meeting; which
request was submitted by Portage Park. Savings and Loan Association , the prior
name of the petitioner) . Mr. Edward R. Zale of Flashtric, Inc. , Chicago, presented
information to the Board relating to the revised sign proposal .
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The Chairman Pro-Tern directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel ;
NAY: Trustees Sp,-es, Tosto, Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: President Zettek; where-
upon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion not carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board grant
the variation requested by the Financial Security Savings and Loan Association,
for a 230 square foot, 20 feet: high sign with time and temperature, to be erected
at their property at 1150 Higgins Road. The Chairman Pro-Tern directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Chernick, Kenna , Spees; NAY: Trustee Staddler,
Vanderweel ; ASSENF: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared
the motion carried .
The Village Manager reported that Engineering Consultants, Greeley & Hansen, have
submitted, at the Village' s request, a basic contract: agreement concerning work
on a water improvement program, no work to be undertaken unless specific approval
is given by the Board. Tho Village Manager recommended that this contract be
approved and that the Board authorize Greeley & Hansen to proceed to undertake
v,ork in connection with a deep well and shallow well west of Route 53.
It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
concur with the recommendation of the Village Manager and engage Greeley & Hansen
to serve as consultants on a water improvement program on the basis of the contract
agreement in which no wort:is performed unless specific approval is given by the
Village Board. The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek;
whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
authorize Greeley & Hansen to undertake detailed design and working drawings for
adeep well and shallow well west of Route 53, including pump controls, pump
house, and a one million gallon reservoir. The Chairman Pro-Tem 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: President Zettek; whereupon the Chairman Pro-Tem declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Spees that the meeting
be. adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman
Pro-Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
Ronald Chernick
Village President
(Chairman Pro-Tem)