HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/27/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JUNE 27, 1972
The Village President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 10 p.m.
in the Municipal Building in Elk Grove Village. Reverend Henry Warkentin, pastor
of the Elk Grove United Presbyterian Church 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, Theodore J. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee
George T. Spees. Attorney George Knickerbocker was present at this meeting
representing the Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
minutes of the regular meeting of June 13, 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, Staddler, Vander-
weel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees, whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
President Zettek expressed the thanks and appreciation of the Board to
Mrs. Dan (Bonnie) Casey for donating to the Village her excellent painting
of the Municipal Complex.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $3 ,631 .85 from the Water and Sewer Department
Operating Account, $44,457. 10 from the General Corporate Account and $44,620. 13
from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of Invoices as shown on the
June 27, 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 Durning, Kenna, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick;ABSENT:
Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It wds moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board deny a request from Kohl Outdoor Advertising, Chicago, Illinois for a
sign variation to place a 10' x 40' advertising ground sign (promoting the
Bensenville State Bank) on the west side of Elmhurst Road south of Devon Ave.
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, NAY: Trustees Kenna, Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the
President declared the motion to deny the request carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the
Board approve a request of White Way Sign Company, Chicago, Illinois for a
sign variation in order to install a ground sign advertising the Bank of
Elk Grove on bank property along Arlington Heights Road. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Chernick-;Durning, Kenna,
NAY: Trustee Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning a request from Economy Mechanical Industries,
Inc. for an extension of a temporary use permit for storage of construction
trailers at 2400 Devon Avenue. It was the consensus of the Board that a
public hearing be set and advertised for 7:00 p.m. , July 25, 1972, before
! the Village Board.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Durning that the
Board grant permission and waive the fees for two food consession stands at
Brantwood and Lions Parks requested by the Elk Grove Village Athletic Assoc-
iation between June 15 and December 31 , 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, Durning, Kenna,
Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board authorize the Village Manager to advise the developer that the Board
will accept the expansion and new improved treatment system in the Devon-
O' Hare Industrial Park and to advise the developer to file the detailed
plans. 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, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board authorize communication with the developer of 19 acres south of
Devon Avenue, requesting that he develop a prop5ed pre-annexation agree-
ment based on and containing the provisions mentioned in a special report
and authorize the calling of a public hearing on the pre-annexation agree-
ment upon payment of the necessary filing fees and deposit . 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, Staddler,
Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance relating to
industrial wastes into the sewage treatment plant. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 816 entitled ADMISSION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTES INTO
THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, 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 Kenna, Staddler, Vanderweel ,
Chernick, Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
( It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
)lf authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing rates
for users of the Devon-O' Hare sewerage system as outlined in the report of
June 16, 1972. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the
Board accept on behalf of the Village the Salvation Army Emergency Canteen.
which will be housed in the Greenleaf Avenue Fire Station. 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
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Municipal
Code and pertaining to Fire Department manpower strength. 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. 817 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6. 101 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME
PERSONNEL IN THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize the attendance of the Village Engineer at the National Society of
Professional Engineers Conference in Denver, Colorado, July 11 through 14,
1972 at a cost not to exceed $350.00 including an advance of $205.00. 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; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the
Board accept an easement grant from Commonwealth Edison Company for the
construction and maintenance of Bonnie Lane in the Triton Industrial Park.
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, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the
Board authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing
"Fire Lanes/No Parking Areas" within the Terrace Apartments project area.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Items on the agenda relating to removal of outdated and duplicate provisions
in the Municipal Code in reference to disorderly conduct and also traffic
requirements reflecting changes in the State Statutes, were referred to the
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for their recommedations.
Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee
reported the Committe has reviewed the report on the Implied Consent Law
and recommend when this law is implemented that a second test under this
law be given at no cost to residents of the Village and at a cost of $25.00
for non-residents .
Attorney Knickerbocker stated he will research this aspect and advise on
the legality.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board
direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance on the Implied Consent Law regarding
the recommendation of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Discussion
followed and with the consent of the second Trustee Kenna withdrew the motion.
Trustee Kenna requested a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee for Saturday July 1 , 1972 at 8:30 a.m.
Trustee Vanderweel , Chaiman of the Personnel Committee reported that the
Committee recommends that the Village Board stay at three meetings per month,
and that this item be removed from their agenda. Regarding the Unit School
District proposal the meeting held resolved that many means could be used to
successfully complete this, District 214 is not interested at this time. The
Committee recommends that this item be kept on their agenda. President Zettek
` gave a report to Trustee Vanderweel on this item. President Zettek also suggested
(( that the Personnel Committee meet with Dr. Suckow from the North Suburban Blood
Center regarding the Blood Program item carried on their agenda.
The Village Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, the
Village Engineer and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee of the follow-
ing plats of subdivision, Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 88, Centex Industrial
Park Units No. 166 and 167.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 51-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIV -
ISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 166. 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, Staddler, Vanderweel ,
ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 52-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDI-
VISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 88. 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, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick;
ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 53-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDI -
VISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 167. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning;
ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of of a report from the Plan Commission recomm-
ending approval of a special use request for an off-premise parking lot for
Reliable Sheet Metal Works, Inc. A public hearing was held May 4, 1972.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance for a Special use for an
off-premises parking lot for Reliable Sheet Metal Works, Inc. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
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The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission regarding the Sauer Property
at Route 83 and Greenleaf Avenue. Public hearing was held on June 15, 1972
with the Village as petitioner for rezoning from B-1 to M-2. The Plan
Commission recommends approval of this zoning change.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance of rezoning on the Sauer property.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. James C. Pollitz dated June 27, 1972
requesting permission to place signs on light posts giving directions to
the Elk Grove High School for the concert to be held there at 7:00 p.m.
June 28th. The Board had no objections provided the signs are removed after
the concert.
Trustee Chernick reported he has received a communication from Centex Corp-
oration requesting a meeting of the Board as a whole in regard to the accep-
tance of streets in Section 15.
The Village Manager reported that he has just received a final report prepared
by consulting engineers for the Tree Towns Water Commission, they have outlined
the details of four programs, with estimates of cost and ramifications. The
first year Elk Grove Village would receive 21 .4% of the water and also 21 .4%
of the cost, we would be the second largest consumer of the towns participating.
The report received is quite lengthy and the Manager stated a digest report
will be distributed to the Board.
The Manager also reported the Village is still awaiting the Department of
Transportation' s approval of our plans for intersection improvement along
Elmhurst Road at Pratt and Greenleaf Avenues(2)The concrete has been poured
on Arlington Heights Road from approximately the Bowling Alley location to
Landmeier Road and at least two lanes will be open by July ]6th(3)That he
has received a report on the Higgins Road improvement that has been held up
due to the concrete layers strike and that the road should be completed by
September of 1972(4)That consulting engineers hired by several towns in DuPage
County have prepared three alternate proposals for the DuPage Waste.Water
Treatment Area- Sub-region #l . The second alternative was recommended and it
appears that this plan will cost $52,000,000.00. At this point a preliminary
estimate would show the cost to Elk Grove Village as 5.7 million dollars for
its share. The Manager also reported that tomorrow he will answer the State
Highway Departments inquiry regarding median strips on Higgins Road, that we
do not want additional openings along the median strip unless they are the
mountable type. He stated that letters have been hand delivered to residents
of the Martini Subdivision, the Itasca Home Owners area and to the Forest View
Homeowners regarding Fire pirotection, this will be followed up by mailed
notices as a safety measure.
After a report from the Attorney, it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded
by Trustee Chernick that the Board direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance
allowing liquor to be sold in the Village on election days. 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
award a purchase contract to Cass Ford Company for one 3/4 ton truck at a
cost not to exceed $4,257.59. 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; ABSENT: Trustee Spees;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
authorize final payment in the amount of $52,605.00 to Mack Trucks, Inc. for
the new Fire engine No. 116. 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; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize the release and sale of Fire Department stand by engine Unit No. 119.
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,
Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
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President Zettek introduced Carol Rhyne, news reporter from Paddock Pub-
lications who will be covering our Board meetings.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that
the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned
at 10:53 p.m.
Village Clerk
j Presi nt
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