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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/24/1973 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON APRIL 24, 1973 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 15 p.m. in the Municipal Building of Elk Grove Village and directed the Village Clerk rRichard A. McGrenera to call the roll , upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, George T. Spees, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Robert H. Durning, Theodore J. Staddler. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins gave the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 10, 1973 be approved as submitted and the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek requested a meeting of the Board after this Board meeting, regarding several items. President Zettek reported receipt of a letter from Arlington Heights regarding a resolution passed by their Board supporting their request that the "Nike Site" in Arlington Heights be set aside by the Federal Government for a rec- reational area. The President requested the Village Manager to prepare a proper resolution. The President reported receipt of a letter from Mrs. Marilyn Quinn, Chairwoman, of the Community Seirvices Board requesting a joint meeting soon with the Village Board, Mental Health Board and Community Services Board, regarding funding of the Mental Health and Community Services Board. President Zettek read a proposed resolution honoring the memory of President Lyndon Baines Johnson and requested the Board to concur in its adoption. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Resolution No. 34-73 entitled A RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON, 36TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek recognized the success of the Elk Grove High School Gymnastic Team by winning the conference and the 2nd place winners in the State. The President appointed Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel and Staddler to prepare an award dinner honoring the team. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the disbursement of $9,693 .99 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $19,074.06 from the General Corporate Account and $725.47 from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of invoices as shown on the April 24, 1973 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following ans- wered AYE : Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Vduderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At the advice of the Village Attorney, consideration to conduct the official Canvass of the results of the Municipal Election of April 17, 1973 was deferred as the last item on the agenda of this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance amending the Municipal Code,Article III , Section 22A.302, to require in all future building const- ruction the installation of an electrical raceway for the protection of water meter wiring. 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, Vanderweel ; Chern1ck;ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; 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 supplemental contract with Commonwealth Edison Company , providing for a larger electrical transformer in connection with the installation of a submersible pump and motor at Well No. 4. The monthly - 1 - 4/24/73 energy costs will increase from $62.85 to $75.75. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Plan Commission to engage the firm of Ross, Hardies, O'Keefe, Babcock and Parsons, 122 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00 in connection with the proposed Devon- 53 project. Trustee Chernick requested that the minutes of the meetings of the Plan Commission show the vote by the Plan Commission members regarding engaging attorneys and consultants. 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; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board award a contract to Ritchel ' s Inc. , Peoria, Illinois, for resurfacing approx- imately 32,000 square yards of residential streets with asphaltic emulsion slurry seal at a cost of 35t per square yard for a total cost of $11 ,625.95 pursuant to their bid of April 6, 1973. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Chernick, Kenna, Spees , Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board award a contract to Windy City Landscaping Company, Elk Grove Village, to plant 75 Silver Maple parkway trees at $48.00 per tree for a total cost of $3,600.00 C pursuant to their bid of April 20, 1973. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board award a contract to Guard Fence Company, Schaumburg, Illinois to furnish and install 900 feet of security fence around Well No. 7 at a cost not to exceed $3,540.00 pursuant to their bid of April 13, 1973. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize Lt. Fred Henning of the Elk Grove Village Fire Department to attend the International Municipal Signal Association Midwestern Sectional meeting to be held in St. Paul , Minnesota on April 26-27, 1973 at a cost of $150.00 including an advance of that amount. 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; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee requested that the item " covered ditches in the Industrial Park"be added to their agenda. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee called a meeting of the Committee for Saturday, April 28, 1973 at 9:00 a.m. Trustee Vanderweel , Chairwoman of the Personnel Committee reported the Blood Drive of April 14, 1973 in the Village netted 179 units of blood. The Village Manager reported on the problems of Emergency Number 911 , and stated there will be a meeting with Police Chiefs and Fire Chiefs in the area to try to overcome some of the obstacles and problems associated with this emergency number. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village Engineer and Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of Molly Ann Resubdivision. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 35-73 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIV- ISION OF MOLLY ANN RESUBDIVISION. The President directed the Clerk to call the - 2 - 4/24/7. roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village Eng- ineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of the W.C. Sass Subdivision. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 36-73 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI- SION IDENTIFIED AS W.C. SASS SUBDIVISION. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village Eng- ineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of Oakton Industrial Park Unit No. 2. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 37-73 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI - SION IDENTIFIED AS OAKTON INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 2. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village Eng- ineer and the Judicary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 176. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 38-73 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI- SION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 176. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the C following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village Eng- ineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat of subdivision of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 113 . It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 39-73 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI - SION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO, 113 . 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, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission regarding a public hearing held on the petition of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company to install an antenna on their property at 10 North Scott Street and referred to as Docket No. 73-2. The Plan Commission in the report set forth their reasons for denial of this petition. Mr. Thomas R. Phillips, Attorney representing Illinois Bell Telephone Company was present in the audience and addressed the Board, requesting the Board' s approval of their petition, He presented several reasons why it was needed and also the demand from the public for the type of service this antenna could provide. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board t i overrule the decision of the Plan Commission and grant the special use request J` of the Illinois Bell Telepone Company for an antenna as specified in their petition. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: Trustee Spees; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; President Zettek voted AYE: and declared the motion carried. President Zettek stated that the Village Attorney will consider himself directed to prepare the proper Ordinance of special use for the Illinois Bell Telephone Company antenna. - 3 - 4/24/73 In answer to a question posed by Trustee Spees regarding a report from the Board of Health on covered garbage cans and mosquito problems, President Zettek stated that this report be sent to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committe for their recommendation. Trustee Chernick requested a meeting of the Board regarding personnel policy. A meeting of the Board was set for Wednesday, May 2, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. The Clerk read a letter from the Lions Club of the Village requesting permission to hold their annual rummage sale April 4, 5, and6, 1973 at 2550-52 American Lane, Elk Grove Village, the use of trucks on Village streets for the purpose of picking up items for this sale and the placing of woodens signs at points throughout the Village advertising this sale. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board grant the Lions Club permission to hold their rummage sale as outlined in their letter providing that they meet all ordinances and meet the requirements of the Village Manager in providing insurance, and also to waive all fees. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Lions Club requesting permission to hold their annual 4th of July celebration at Lions Park with the sale of beer for a two day period of July 3rd and 4th, with an alternate rain date of July 6 and 7, also a permit for a display of Fireworks at Lions Park on July 4th or July 7th rain date. they are also requesting a permit for a bingo game table, with the waiving of all fees contingent upon submittal of insurance for all events . It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board grant the request of the Lions Club to hold their annual 4th of July celebration as requested, and waive all fees. Trustee Kenna stated there was an important request from the Fire Chief that has been reviewed by the Judicary, Planning and Zoning Committee, however it was not added to their agenda, regarding fireworks and he feels that this should be reviewed by the Board before permission for a fireworks display is granted. With the consent of the second the above motion was amended to grant permission to the Lions Club for all events except the display of fireworks. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion as amended and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE : Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Nestor Hansen, President of the Episcopal Church- women of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church requesting permission and waiving of fees to hold a Bake Sale at the Grove Mall Shopping Center on May 12, 1972 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive all fees for the St. Nicholas Episcopal Churchwomen to hold their Bake Sale as requested. 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, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Mort Greenberg, in which he states he has found it necessary to resign from the Community Services Board, due to his moving from this community. President Zettek stated he accepts his resignation with regret and that he will res- pond to his letter and thank him for his generous service on the Board. Mr. Willis, the Village Manager responded to a question Trustee Kenna had at the time of the passage of the Transfer of Appropriations Ordinance, he stated that the $9,500.00 was appropriated to pay off additional money on the mortgage of the library , but when this could not be done the money was transferred to pay damages caused by flooding and storms. Mr. Willis reported he has received a communication from Citgo organization today- and they state they will continue to deliver gasoline products to the Village to the middle of September, 1973. - 4 - 4/24/73 The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert reported that there will be a test conducted at Chicago Magnet Wire Company on Thursday, April 26, 1973 at 9:00 a.m. Our consulting firm will be there to observe the test procedures in accordance with the court order and will make a report. President Zettek stated that as President of the Village he also acts as the Liquor Commissioner, and that in the past year there have been some violations r by people that hold liquor licenses in the Village, and that it has always fbeen his prerogative to rule on whether liquor licenses should be revoked or suspended. He said there has been a recent violation and that he has talked with the licensee and he has agreed to see that there will be no further vio- lations by h•is employees. Mr. Zettek also stated that he felt the reponsibility as liquor Commissioner should be made up of more than one person as a ruling body. He would like a Liquor Commission formed with the President as Chairman and member- ship be made up of 2 Village Board members for a total of three members . The Village Attorney advised that this could be made legal when Home Rule powers are available to municipalities, but that he could have advisors sit in and act with him on any violations. The Village Attorney explained to the Board the procedure by which the Canvass of the votes from the April 17, 1973 election will be conducted, and also explained the procedure that will follow regarding; if an unsuccessful candidate requests a recount of 25% of the precincts, and also the next step if a contest of election is filed. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board direct the Village Clerk to open the Official Tally Sheets and Canvass the vote. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Attorney invited Mr. Alvin Krasnow and Mr. Michael Tosto to the table to observe the canvass of the results of the election. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board adopt Resolution No. 40-73 entitled A RESOLUTION CANVASSING THE REGULAR ELECTION OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS HELD APRIL 17, 1973 AND DECLARING THE RESULTS THEREOF. 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, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; President Zettek also voted AYE and declared the motion carried. Mr. Alvin Krasnow presented to the Village Clerk a PETITION FOR DISCOVERY UNDER THE ELECTION CODE CHAPTER 46 Sec.22-9. 1 . A copy of which is attached to-these minutes. The Village Clerk read the petition, requesting a recount of the ballots counted in precincts 4, 5, and 6 and accompanied with the petition is a check for $30.00 for the three precincts in which the petitioner seeks a counting of the ballots. The Village Attorney stated that Mr. Michael Tosto, being the successful candidate must receive three days prior written notice of any hearing for a formal recount, so that he can obtain legal counsel or assistance if he wishes to, and the Board must set a date for a recount of the precincts, and as both men are now present a date should now be set which is mutually convenient to all parties concerned for the recount. This Board as presently constituted, not a new Board as subsequently elected will be the reviewing Board. President Zettek asked if either had any objection to the ballots being counted tonight. A WAIVER OF STATUTORY NOTICE RELATIVE TO PETITION FOR DISCOVERY was prepared and signed by Mr. Michael Tosto and Mr. Alvin Krasnow, and made a part of these minutes. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board direct the Village Clerk to open the sealed ballots for Precincts 6, 5 and 4. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board proceded with a recount of the ballots in Precincts 6, 5, and 4. and the results are as follows: Precinct 6; Michael Tosto,262, Alvin Krasnow, 121 ; Precinct 5: Michael Tosto, 146, Alvin Krasnow, 104; Precinct 4: Michael Tosto, 108, Alvin Krasnow 85. As a result of the recount Michael Tosto gained one vote and Alvin Krasnow gained 2 votes. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board accept - 5 - 4/24/73 the recount of Precincts 6, 5 and 4 as stated by the Village Clerk. 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, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustees Durning, Staddler; President Zettek voted AYE and 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 adjourned at 1 :08 a.m. Au� t� Village Clerk Presfdent 6 _ 4/24/73