HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/02/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MAY 2, 1972
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 18 p.m. in the
Municipal Building of Elk Grove Village. Reverend David Crail of the Elk
Grove Wesleyan Church opened the meeting with a prayer.
Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins introduced Explorer Scouts, Post No. 491 ,
sponsored by the Elk Grove Village Police Department. Posting of the Colors
and a Pledge of Allegiance was presented by the troop.
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, Theodore Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel
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 25, 1972 be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading 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, Durning, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek read a proposed resolution commending the Elk Grove Festival
Chorus_ and requested the concurrence of the Board; whereupon it was moved
by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Resolution
No. 32-72 entitled A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ELK GROVE FESTIVAL CHORUS.
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,
Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
President Zettek read a Proclamation in recognition of FIRE SERVICE WEEK,
declaring the week of April 30 through May 6, 1972 as FIRE SERVICE RECOGNITION
WEEK in Elk Grove Village, he also read a Proclamation, proclaiming May 18,
1972 as Buddy Poppy Day in Elk Grove Village.
President Zettek made the following appointments, Trustees Chernick, Spees and
Vanderweel to the Personnel Committee with Trustee Vanderweel as Chairman;
Trustees Chernick, Spees and Staddler to the Capital Improvements Committee,
with Trustee Chernick as Chairman; and Trustees Durning, Kenna and Vanderweel
to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee with Trustee Kenna as Chairman.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
grant a driveway width variation to Ryerson Steel Company at Pratt and Nicholas
Boulevards for an expanded driveway apron from the present 60 feet to 80 feet
on Nicholas Boulevard. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 33-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE EXTREMELY HIGH
COLLECTION CHARGES FOR SALES AND SERVICE TAXES BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. 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, Vanderweel ,
Chernick, Durning, Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 34-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OBJECTING TO THE TAXATION OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT BONDS. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees;whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Kenna requested that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the the
Library and School Boards asking them to pass similar resolutionsobjecting to
the taxation of local Government Bonds.
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It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 35-72 entitled A RESOLUTION IN FAVOR OF THE CONTINUATION
OF SALES TAX COLLECTIONS FOR FOOD AND DRUGS. The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
answered AYE: Trustee Spees; NAY: Trustee Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning, Kenna,
Staddler; whereupon the President declared the motion defeated.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna that he would like to have the resolution show
that if the sales tax is removed from food and drugs that it be replaced with
some source of revenue at the local level . The motion failed for lack of a
second.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board
authorize the Village Manager to attend the 8th Annual Midwest City Management
Conference, May 10 through May 12, 1972 at Burlington, Wisconsin at a cost not
to exceed $120.00, including an advance of funds. 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, Durning, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board
adopt the 1972/73 Budget in the amount of $2,744,979.00. 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, Staddler, Vanderweel ,
Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing the scavenger
licenses to be issued to six, this will allow one additional license to be
issued in the Commercial and Industrial areas. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning;
rwhereupon the President declared the motion carried.
( President Zettek requested that action to authorize issuance of the scavenger
l licenses for the 1972/73 licensing period be delayed until the ordinance is
amended.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the
Board authorize bids for the parking lot at the Municipal site. With the
consent of the second the motion was withdrawn.
It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
award a contract to Endurance Paving Company at a cost of $14,686.00 to construct
an addition to the Municipal Parking Lot to provide space for 79 more cars.
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,
Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning, Kenna; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
At this time 9:00 p.m. the President declared a recess for anyone in the
audience to address the Board. The meeting reconvened at 9:05. All present.
Trustee Vanderweel requested that the item: Sales Tax on Food and Drugs be
added to the agenda of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee.
The Village Manager gave a:.ceport,on:.intac&ectLans .tbat.was,pcepared by the
Police Chief with the concurrence of the Street Department Superintendent and
the Village Engineer. Holly Lane and Ridge; construction on Arlington Heights
Road should reach a stage by May 3rd, which should discourage the flow of traffic
along these routes and that no intersection controls are needed at this time.
Wildwood Road and Landmeier Roads; a traffic control at this intersection would
cause traffic congestion that would affect the driveway at the Landmeier Fire
Station and would compound the traffic problem of cars on Tonne Road attempting
to go west on Landmeier Road. Lively Blvd: it is suggested that a traffic control
at Landmeier Road and Lively is a valid request. If this is to be pursued it
must have the approval of the Cook County Supervisor of Highways.
The Board requested that the Village Manager look into the matter of Stop Signs
at Lively and Landmeier Roads.
Trustee Vanderweel requested a meeting after the Board meeting of May 8, 1972.
The clerk reportedireceipt of a letter from Mr. Chuck Carroll , General Sales
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Manager of E. J. Gallo Winery requesting permission to hold a wine tasting
display at Walgreens, 955 Grove Mall on May 5 and 6, 1972; whereupon it
was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board grant permission to Gallo Winery to hold a wine tasting display as
requested. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read the following letters: A request from Mr. Joseph Mayer, Post
Poppy Chairman of Elk Grove Village :lost No. 9284 of the V.F.W. to hold the
annual "Buddy Poppy Sale" in Elk Grove Village on May 18; A letter from Mr.
. Walter E . Haas, of the Lions Club requesting permission to hold "The Fourth
(` Annual Lions Rummage and Antique Sale" on May 5, 6, and 7 in the Rogers
Industrial Park; a letter from Norma Schaffer of the Lolly Coustan Memorial
for Cancer• Research ,requesting permission to hold a carnival on July 13,
14, 15, and 16, 1972 at the Park and Shop Shopping Center.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
grant permission to the V. F.W. Post No. 9284 to hold their Annual Buddy Poppy
Sale on May 18. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
grant permission to the Lions Club to hold the Fourth Annual Lions Rummage
as requested. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Board requested that Mr. Victorine Manager of the Shopping Center, be
advised that he should request permission for the Carnival to be held on
the Park & Shop Shopping Center, and the waiving of fees.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code regarding through: streets. The President directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE:
' Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel , Durning, Kenna; NAY: Trustees Chernick, Spees;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 804 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.202 AND
SECTION 14.203-B 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 Vanderweel , Chernick,
Durning, Kenna, Staddler; NAY: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Chernick requested that upon the completion of Arlington Heights Road
that Chiefs Jenkins and Hulett review Ordinance No. 804 and that it be added
to the agenda appximately August 1st.
The Village Attorney reported on a request from Goodman Yarn Company for a
variation and rezoning to allow retail sales in the industrial zoned area of
the Village. He stated they should be given the opportunity of a public hearing
before the Zoning Board of Appeals, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Chernick
and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Goodman Yarn Company request be referred
to the Zoning Board of Appeals for public hearing. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported that the Jaycees have requested permission from
Centex Corporation to place the Jaycees Community Events Sign on property at
the Grove Shopping Center. A variation will be needed to allow another free
standing sign on this property, also a variation for the additional size and
for the variation for 5 foot set back.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
approve a variation for the Jaycees Community Events Sign to allow for the
variation from the Sign Ordinance that exceeds the ordinance by 48 square feet .
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Chernick, Durning, Kenna,
Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
approve a variation to the sign ordinance to allow one or more signs on shopping
center property, to allow for the Jaycees sign. The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing answered AYE: Trustees Durning, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
approve a variation to the sign ordinance wherein it states that a sign must
be five feet from a street or road, to allow for the Jaycees sign. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick,
Durning; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
waive all fees for the Jaycees Sign including the annual inspection fee. 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, Vanderweel ,
Chernick, purning, Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
adopt the Purchasing Procedures as recommended by the Village Manager and Finance
Director. 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,
Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; NAY: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize plans and expenditure of $1 ,500.00 for the Board and Commission
dinner to be held on May, 20, 1972. 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, NAY: Trustee Durning, Staddler;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek reported he has received calls from residents regarding the
status of the fence behind the Wild Oak property on Oakton Street, abutting
residences on the west lot line. The Board concurred with the President' s
recommendation that a fence be installed.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
direct the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing regarding rezoning the
(I` Sauer property, recently rezoned to B-1 back to M-l . 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
authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for stop signs at Oakton
and Lively Boulevard. 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, NAY: Trustees Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; whereupon
the President voted NAY and declared the motion defeated.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for No Parking on
Elk Grove Boulevard between Tonne and Estet. The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Vanderweel questioned the condition of the parking lot of the shopping
center at Landmeier Road and Tonne Road. It was the recommendation of the
Attorney and staff to determine what action the Village can take to repair and
maintain the condition . The Village Manager was directed to prepare a letter
calling the shopping centers owner's attention to the condition of the parking
lots.
It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
I Village Clerk
President
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