HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/11/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON APRIL 11 , 1972
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:20 p.m. in the
Municipal Building of Elk Grove Village. Police Chief, Harry P. Jenkins
opened the meeting with a prayer.
Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Richard A. McGrenera, the
following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Robert H. Durning,
Edward W. Kenna, George T. Spees, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee
James G. O'Brien. Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert was present at this
meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the minutes
of the regular meeting of April 4, 1972 be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek reported that he had the privilege of participating in the
dedication of the Elk Grove United Presbyterian Church and wished Reverend
Henry Warkentin and the congregation his best wishes in their new ediface.
President Zettek read and signed a Proclamation, proclaiming the week of
April 10 through April 16 as Cancer Crusade Week.
President Zettek requested a meeting after this Board meeting
regarding the Housing Commission' s report on Low Cost Housing.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board authorize the disbursement of $6,563.94 from the Waterworks and Sew-
erage Fund Operating Account, $23,615.30 from the General Corporate Account ,
$987.07 from the Municipal Buildings Construction Fund Account and $24.56
from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of invoices as shown on the
April 11 , 1972 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 Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel ; ABSENT:
Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Ed Madden representing Commander Howard Lundgren of the Elk Grove Post
No. 9284 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Mrs. Florence Splitt of the
Ladies Auxiliary presented ''doll'' for use of the Village in the training of
Firemen in the techniques of resuscitation. Captain J. Henrici thanked them
on behalf of the Elk Grove Village Fire Department.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance authorizing transfers
among appropriations. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 795 entitled AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AMONG
APPROPRIATIONS. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
authorize the advertisement-for-bids to purchase and install humidifaction
equipment in the Municipal Building at 901 Wellington Avenue. 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,
Durning; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize the Windy City Wheelmen permission to hold Bicycle Road Races on
Sunday June 18, 1972 between the hours of 11 :00 a.m. and 4: 00 p.m. under the
supervision of the Elk Grove Village Police Department,on the following streets
in the Industrial area, between Route 83 and Tonne Road: Touhy Ave. , Chase Ave. ,
Estes Ave. , and Lively Boulevard between Estes and Chase. 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, Durning, Kenna;
ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee reported that
he, Trustee Spees, Village Manager, Charles Willis and Village Engineer Donald
Ciaglia met on April 6, 1972 for a lengthy discussion. Trustee Chernick re-
quested an executive session following this Board meeting regarding street
standards, he also requested the item Street Standards be added to their agenda.
Trustee Chernick requested that the item on their agenda "Sidewalks" be removed
from their agenda and referred to the Village Manager for his consideration as
part of the budget. Repairs are estimated at approximately $44,000.00. He
stated the Committee have also assigned the re-location of sidewalks along Elk
Grove Boulevard in the vicinity of the High School and other areas where large
groups of people congregate to the Village Manager for his study.
Trustee Vanderweel reported that she and Trustee Durning had met on items on
the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee' s agenda and have submitted a
status report to the Board.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Code
regarding solicitors and soliciting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 796 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22. 10(a) 05-
VILLAGE POLICY ON SOLICITING; 22. 10(a) 07- DUTY OF SOLICITOR, AND 22. 10(a) 08-
UNLIMITED SOLICITING PROHIBITED, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE 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 VanderweeI ,
Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board
direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding Tricks or Treats- Halloween
in accordance with the recommendations of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and
upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick,
Durning, Vanderweel ; NAY: Trustees Kenna, Spees; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Vanderweel reported that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee
has recommended that that Board not go out for bids on the Scavengers Service
for the Residential area, but that rates be negotiated on a new contract.
Trustee Vanderweel requested a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee for Tuesday, April 18, 1972 at 9:00 a:m. and requested the Village
Clerk to attend to discuss Business Licensing. A meeting was also requested
for April 25th at 9:00 a.m. for discussion of the MEGA Study.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
not go out for bids on the residential scavenger service. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following answered AYE: Trustees Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick;
ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Spees complimented the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for
action taken on the items on their agenda.
Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Personnel Committee requested the concurrence
of the Board in directing the Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
Municipal Code regarding the salary of the Village Clerk and recommended that
the salary be reduced from the present $3,600.00 a year to $1 ,200.00 a year;
whereupon it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board concur with the recommendation of the Personnel Committee and direct
the Attorney to prepare an ordinance reducing the salary of the Village Clerk
as stated not to become effective during his present term of office. 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,Durning; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village
Engineer, and the Judiciary Planning and Zoning Committee of O'Neill ' s
Resubdivision.
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It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board adopt Resolution No. 24-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS O'NEILL'S RESUBDIVISION. 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, Durning, Kenna;
ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan . Commission,
Village Engineer, Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, Building Department,
C Police Department, and a recommendation from the Fire Department stating they
had no objection to the approval providing hydrants and water mains are installed
in accordance with their approval as to location and size of hydrants for Phase
III of Parcel "D" of the Planned Unit Development. Attorney Schwartz present in
the audience representing United Development agreed to this stipulation.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance approving Phase III of Parcel "D"
of the Planned Unit Development with the stipulation agreed to by Attorney
Schwartz. 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, Durning; Kenna, Spees; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported he has received the approval of the Plan Commission, the
Village Engineer, and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of a plat
of subdivision of Rogers Industrial Park Unit No. 6.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 25-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS ROGERS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 6. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel ;
( ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
1 The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, the Village
Engineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of Higgins Industrial
Park Unit No. 80.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 26-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 80. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel ,
Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried,
The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, the Village
Engineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of Higgins Industrial
Park Unit No. 82.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 27-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT N0. 82. 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,
Durning; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, the Judic-
iary Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Engineer of a plat of
vacation of Carol Place.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board
direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance of vacation of Carol Place, The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Kenna reported that he had met with Mr. Fulrath, President of the
Association of Industry and Commerce regarding the full interchange at
Arlington Heights Road and the Tollway. The Association has appointed Mr. Lecraw
Mr. Cooney and Mr. Krafsur to the Committee.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. F. J. Treanor, Cancer Crusade Chairman for
Elk Grove Village requesting permission to solicit funds throughout the Village
on Sunday, April 16th. The Board had no objections to this request.
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The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Carolyn Novak, Corresponding Secretary
of the Women' s Auxiliary for Fire Fighters of Elk Grove Village, requesting
permission to place signs at several locations in the Village announcing
their Rummage Sale on Sunday, April 30, 1972 and a Pancake Breakfast at
the Lions Park Community Center on Sunday May 14, 1972• The Board had no
objection to this request.
Attorney Hofert gave a report on the "Budget Law" he stated time precludes
the Boards adopting or following this for the 1972/73 Budget. He stated he
will prepare a report in writing encompassing what features he feels would
need the Courts approval .
Attorney Hbfert also reported on litigation the Village is involved in with
Mr. Moosman. He requested authority from the Village tosettle this case on
the basis of lie detector results, not to exceed $10,000.00.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Village
Attorney be granted the authority to settle the Moosman case, as stated. 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,
Durning, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis reported on a request from Centex
Corporation to place a temporary Sales Office in a trailer on a lot at the
southwest corner of White Trail Road and Route 53; whereupon it was moved by
Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board grant per-
mission to Centex Corporation subject to specific requests regarding parking
area, fencing, utilities and signs; for placing of the trailer on the specific
property for a period not to exceed ninety days. The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees;
( ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported that on Saturday, April 15, 1972 at 8:30 a.m.
the Village Board members and Department Heads will meet for a tour of public
facilities throughout the Village, Members of the Plan Commission and Zoning
Board of Appeals have also been invited on this tour.
The Manager also reported a meeting has been set for April 12, 1972 with the
Jaycees to discuss the recycling program, and a permanent center at the Mun-
icipal Parking lot. He also reported that Carlos Naumann had attended a meeting
in Elmhurst regarding the Tree Towns Water Commission project.
Mr. Willis stated that on Sunday, April 16, 1972 at 3:00 p.m. at Elk Grove
High School the Elk Grove Festival Chorus will sponsor a program with the
Northside Symphony of Chicago, several members of the Board will attend and
he asked if anyone else would like to attend to please let him know.
Mr. Willis reported a meeting was held today with Mr. McLennan regarding the
upgrading and expansion at the Devon- O' Hare Treatment Plant , engineering plans
are now in our possesion and will be reviewed and a recommendation will be filed
with the Board in the coming weeks.
Mr. Willis requested the consideration of the Board in authorizing the Director
of Finance to attend the Municipal Finance Officers meeting to represent the
Village in Denver, Colorado, May 26 through June l ,at a cost not to exceed
$550.00. The seminar will feature data processing.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize Mr. George C. Coney, Finance Director to attend the Municipal Finance
Officers Association meetingat a cost not to exceed $550.00. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel ;
ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Based on a report from Mr. Willis it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded
by Trustee Spees that the Board grant a request of Ampex Corporation to hold
a limited employee sale on April 23, 1972. The President directed the Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered
AYE: Trustees Durning, Kenna, Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee
O' Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Managernwported on Phase II of the Street Maintenance Program and
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and approval of the Board in the authorization of an expenditure of $160,000.00
of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II of the Maintenance Program.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 28-72 approving an expenditure of $160,000.00 of Motor
Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II of the. Mainrtenan:celPir6gramThe 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, Durning;
ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed regarding two items in the report from the Village Manager
regarding the temporary use of the trailer for a Sales Office by Centex Corp-
oration approved earlier; whereupon it was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded
by Trustee Kenna that item 1 A. requiring the Parking to be located at least
25 feet south of the lot line on White Trail Road and item 2 A. requiring Fencing
to be located at least 25 feet from the lot line on White Trail Road be deleted.
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,
Durning, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Village Clerk
Przsident
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