HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/14/1974 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MAY 14, 1974
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 12 p.m, in the
Municipal Building, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village and directed
the Deputy Clerk, Fay Bishop to call the roll . Upon the roll being called
the follo.ainq answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, George T. Spees,
Theodore J. Staddler, Michael Tosto; ABSENT: Trustees Edward W. Kenna, Nancy
L. Vanderweel . The Village Attorney, Ed.;ard C. Hofert and Village Manager,
Charles A. Willis were present at this meeting.
The Chief of Police , Harry P. Jenkins , delivered the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 7, 1974 be approved as submitted and
that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; v,hereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek introduced Mr. ,Jeff Clarkson , reporter for the new newspaper
published in Elk Grove Village, "The Voice", a Lerner Publication.
President Zettek announced that Mr. Robert Franz is being elevated to the position
of Assistant Village Manager from his former position of Assistant to the Village
Manager, he will be reporting to the Village Manager and will have all department
heads reporting to him. He will be second in command of the administration of
the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $19,797.09 from the Water and Sewer Department
Operating Account, $49,514.66 from the General Corporate Account and 5257.86
from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of invoices as shov:n on the 1973/74
Accounts Payable Warrant of May 14, 1974. The President directed the Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follnwing answered
AYE: Trustees Chernick, Spees, Staddler, Tosto; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees
Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $313.48 from the Water and Sewer Department
Operating Account, $7,456.39 from the General Corporate Account , and $150.00
from the Civil Defense Fund Account as shoi,n on the 1974/75 Accounts Payable
Warrant of May 14, 1971+. The President directed the Clark to call the roll
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE:
Trustees Spees, Staddler, Tosto, Chernick; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna,
Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek complimented the members of the Budget Committee, Trustee
Spees as Chairman and Trustees Staddler and Tosto as members for the very
excellent job that was done preparing the budget for the 1974/75 Fiscal Year.
Trustee Spees gave a report on the proposed 1974/75 budget and covered the
areas it will encompass.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
approve tha following budgets for the fiscal year May 1 , 1974 to April 30, 1975:
Corporate Fund Operating Budget $3 ,863 ,250.00
Water & Seveer Operating Budget 1 ,541 ,269.00
Civil Defense Operating Budget 13,501 .00
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following ansv:ered AYE : Trustees Staddler, Tosto,
Chernick, Spees; NAYS: None; ABSF_NT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; v,hereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing wage
and sal,:ry schedules. The motion r-das voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Specs that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 926 entitled,"AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL
SALARY PLAN FOR CLERICAL AND OFFICE PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE VILLAGE OF
ELI: GROVE VILLAGE." Tho President directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE:
Trustees Tosto, Chernick, Specs, Staddler; Nays; None; ABSENT: Trustees
Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing
salaries for public works personnel . The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 927 entitled, " AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL
SALARY PLAN FOR PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY 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 Chernick,
Specs, Staddler, Tosto; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing
salaries for the Police Department. The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 928 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 Specs, Staddler, Tosto, Chernick; NAYS: None;
ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing salaries
for the Fire Department. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Specs that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 929 entitled , " AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT OF 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 Staddler, Tosto, Chernick, Specs; NAYS: None;
ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
approve the salaries ,dated May 1 , 1974 - April 30, 1975 for the Village Manager,
Department Heads and Staff Personnel . The President directed the ClerK to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered
AYE : Trustees Testa, Chernick, Specs , Staddler; NAPS: None; ABSENT: Trustees
Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Specs that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance e— ablishing the number
Of Full time personnel in the Fire Department. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 930 entitled ,"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6. 101 OF ThE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF LI..K GROVE VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME
PERSONNEL IN Till" ELK GROVE_ VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMFIlT". The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the. motion and upon the roll being called the
following ansta rocl AYE : Tru�tecs Chernick, Specs, Staddler, Tosto; NAYS: None ;
ABSENT: Trustees Kenna , Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing the number
of full time personnel in the Police Department. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 931' entitled, " AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5.001 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME
PERSONNEL IN THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT". The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following answered AYE : Trustees Specs, Staddler, Tosto, Chernick; NAYS:
None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize payment of $3,258.56 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds to Davids-
meyer Bits Service, Inc. for services rendered for the month of April , 1974 in
conjunction with contracts for Dial-a-Ride and Commuter Bus Services. 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, Chernick,
Specs; NAPS : None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
grant the request of the Elk Grove Tennis Club, 1650 Howard Street for a sign
variation to erect a 144 square foot free standing sign at that location, based
on the recommendation of the Building Commissioner that the variation be approved.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Tosto, Chernick, Specs,
Staddler; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Specs that the Board
authorize the Elk Grove Civil Defense Agency to serve as the agency responsible
for alerting all schools located in School District 59 of severe weather and
other disaster information as received through the Elk Grove Civil Defense Agency.
(The costs relating to arranging for this service will be paid by the School
District. )
Discussion followe3and the Fire Chief, Allen Hulett answered questions of the
Board members relating to this program of the Civil Defense Agency.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following answered AYE : Trustees Chernick, Specs, Staddler,
Tosto; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Specs that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 42-74 entitled , "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING NOTIFICATION
PROCEDURES FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS IN 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 Specs, Staddler, Tosto,
Chernick; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
award a purchase contract to Schmerler Ford , lnc. ,the low bidder,for six unmarked
police cars at a cost of $22,034.72, less $2,950.00 for trade-in of four (4)
vehicles , for a total cost of $19,084.72 pursuant to public bids opened May 9,
1974. 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,
Chernick, Spee s; NAYS: None; ABSENT : Trustees Kenna, Vance rweel ; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Specs and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board award
a purchase contract to Midwest Motorcycle Imports , Chicago for one (1) Police
Solo Motorcycle at a cost of $2,501 .85 pursuant to public bids opened May 9, 1974.
(Only one bid was received) . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Tosto, Chornick, Spee;, Staddler; HAYS: None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ;
whereupon the. President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Tosto and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize an expenditure of $5,500.00 for removal of a headwall and approxi-
mately 100 feet of sewer line that is presently on the Commonwealth Edison
Company right-of-way,just east of Section 1 East, so they will give the
Village the proper casement , such funds to be expended 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
Chernick, Specs , Staddler, Tosto; NAYS: None ; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Specs that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code and pertaining to business licenses and permits. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Tosto that the Board
adopt ordinance No. 932 entitled, "All ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE PERTAINING TO BUSINESS
LICENSES AND PERMITS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following ans"ered AYE: Trustees
Specs, Staddler, Taste, Chernick; NAYS" None; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Staddler- gave a report on the activities of the Community Services Board
as follows:
1 . The Youth EmploymentService is planning four special days for job
placement for college age men and women.
2. Community Services is contracting a High School Counseling Program
from the Mental Health Center. This program is being well received in
the High School and the response has been good.
3. Jane Broten has been added to the staff. Her job will be part time in
May and she will begin full time duties June Ist.
4. Elections were held and resulted in Mr. Edward Meikel being elected as
President, Jack Pahl as Vice President and Kevin McCarthy as Secretary-
Treasurer.
5. Two Management Consultants from the Northeastern Illinois Planning
Commission worked with the Board for two hours in setting goals.
6. The Community Services Board requests that The Reverend George Rassas
be honored for his past leadership as Chairman of the Board.
7. The Board recommends that Mrs. Jeanne Seidlein be recognized for her
past service as a Board member
The Deputy Clerk read a letter from The Reverend George Rassas , announcing his
resignation from the Community Services Board, due to his being transferred to
a new parish. President Zettek stated we will acknowledge his resignation and
accept it with regrets.
The Deputy Cleck read a letter from The Reverend George Rassas , dated May 13, 1974,
requesting permission from the Board and the necessary permits for Queen of the
Rosary to hold a Country Fair on May 23rd through May 26th, (with an additional
date for May 27th in case of 4 clement weather) . The fair will include rides,
games of skill and serving of food , beer and soft drinks. The certificates of
insurance were included with hi, request .
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
authorize the issuance of the necessary permits and waive all fees for the Queen
of the Rosary Church to hold a Country Fair as requested above. 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, Chernick, Specs; NAYS:
None ; ABSENT: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter fro,N Mr. James Young, of the Citizens Action Program
requesting permission to solicit funds for their program during a two week
period from June 10th through 21st , 1974. The Board had no objections provided
they meet the requirements of the solicitation ordinance.
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At this time 9:0; p,m. , the President asked if there were any person in the
audience who wished to addrenh the Board. Mr. A. Pope and Mr. E. DlFalco,
owners or the Elk Grove Pizza Pub, addressed the Board regarding the increase
in liquor license fres as a result of the oduption of the new licensing ord-
inance, They expressed their hardships due to the recon>tructOn of Devon Avonue.
The VN Nage Manager, Charles A, Millis reported he has discussed with Mr, Jack
Claes, Director of the Elk Grova Park District the proposed public lands donations
for Elk Grove. Village Sections 21 , 20, 19, ii and 17 , and that further consuoic-
ations will be forthcoming.
The thmngnr referred to a letter from Mr. hill Liebaw, Regional Vice President
of Centex Homes Corporation in which he requests release of a plot of sub-
division of Winston Grove Section 21 for recording purposes, which is being
held by the Village pending approval of the coginnering plans and suhmdttal of
performance bonds for the installation of public improvements. It was the
consensus of the Board that the plat be recorded after the approval of the
Village Engineer.
It was moved by Trustee Staddlc:r and seconded by Trustee Spees that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion anis voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.T.
Fav Bishop
Deputy Village Clerk
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
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