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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. - I - 5/2/72 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 - 2 - 5/2/72 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. - 3 - 5/2/72 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 - 4 - 5/2/72