HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/25/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JULY 25, 1972
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 15 p.m. in the
Municipal Building in Elk Grove Village. Police Chief, Harry P. Jenkins
opened the meeting with a prayer.
CUpon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Richard A. McGrenera the
(c following answered PRESENT: Ronald L. Chernick, Robert H. Durning, Edward
W. Kenna, George T. Spees, Theodore A. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel .
Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the
minutes of the regular meeting of July 11 , 1972 be approved as submitted
and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek issued a Proclamation establishing Saturday, August 26, 1972
as Salt Creek Clean Up Day in Elk Grove Village.
President Zettek welcomed Miss Makiko Yasunaga an exchange student from Japan
sponsored by the Lions Club and issued a proclamation naming her an Honorary
Citizen of Elk Grove Village.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize disbursement of $2,343.95 from the Water and Sewer Department Oper-
ating Account , $23,545.08 from the General Corporate Account , $41 .05 from the
Civil Defense Fund Account and $29,527.56 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account
in payment of invoices as shown on the July 25, 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, Staddler, Spees; NAY: Trustee Vanderweel ; whereupon the President
]/C declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance making approp-
riations for the year 1972/73 . The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 820 entitled AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY
THE EXPENSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED
AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL" FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MAY 1 , 1972 AND
ENDING APRIL 30, 1973 • 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 Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
authorize the allocation of $450.00 for typing and printing the Board of Health' s
Comprehensive Health Survey Report.
The Village Manager advised that an additional $60.00 will be required for maps
and printing; whereupon with the consent of the second Trustees Spees amended
the motion to authorize the allocation of $510.00 for typing and printing
the Board of Health' s Comprehensive Health Survey Report. The President directed
r 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 Spees that the Board
authorize the Village President to sign an agreement between the Elk Grove
Mobile Homes Park, Inc. and the Village,exchanging title to 1 Fleetwood Mobile
Home) for Village Fire protection and ambulance service at no charge for the
calendar year 1972. Clear title for the trailer will be given the Village by
Elk Grove Mobile Homes Inc. 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.
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It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
authorize the Plan Commission to conduct a public hearing on the request of
Gottlieb Beale and Company to amend the text of our existing Zoning Ordinance
to permit the operation of a trade school in the M-1 District. 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 Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee called a
meeting for August 1 , 1972 at 6:30 p.m. with the Village Engineer and the
Building Commissioner to discuss a proposed ordinance on driveway widths.
Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee called
a meeting for Saturday, July 29, 1972 at 8:30 a.m. and requested Police Chief
Jenkins to attended for discussion of proposed ordinances. Trustee Kenna also
requested a meeting after this Board meeting to discuss MEGA 1 .
Trustee Vanderweel reminded the Board of the Blood Program meeting scheduled
for August 2, 1972.
The Village Clerk reported he has received a report from the Plan Commission
on a public hearing held on July 6, 1972 and that the Plan Commission recomm-
ends rezoning of the property at the southwest corner of Greenleaf Avenue and
Route 83 from M-2,Heavy Industrial District to B-( ,Business District .
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance rezoning the above mentioned
property in accordance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; 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 a plat of subd-
ivision of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 89•
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 57-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 89. 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, Staddler; 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 a plat of sub-
division of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 90.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 58-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI-
SION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 90. 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 .
Mr.Jordon Rosen, Director of Community Services read a letter from Governor -
Ogilvie :"arding State Funds for Community Mental Health Program to the Elk
Grove Village Community Services Board, the Village will receive $52,000.00
starting July 1 , 1972.
The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. D. Langland requesting permission to hold a
block party July 28, 1972 on Tottenham Lane.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
approve the request for a block party on Tottenham Lane consistent with the
usual requirements for no excessive noise and provisions for Fire and Police
lanes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Prokopek of the Elk Grove Village
Jaycees requesting permission to conduct a door to door fertilizer sale,August
25 through 27 throughout the Village and to place signs at various locations
to help promote the sale.
It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
grant permission to the Elk Grove Village Jaycees for the fertilizer sale and
placement of signs as requested. The motion -was voted upon by acclamation; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
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The Clerk read letters from Mr. and Mrs . Fredlund, 577 Yarmouth Road, Mr. and
Mrs. Glen Carlson, 569 Yarmouth Road, and Mr. and Mrs Richard Szafarek, 590
Yarmouth Road regarding asphalt covering being applied to their driveway
aprons.
The Clerk read a letter from W.H. Eichengreen Jr. of Citizens For A Better
Environment requesting permission to solicit Funds in the Village this
summer. The Board had no objections to this request.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Miller requesting permission for Ace
Hardware at the Grove Shopping Center to hold "Uncle Barney' s Barnyard Show"
September 20 through September 24 on their premises. The Board requested
more information and the approval of the Chamber of Commerce, and insurance
naming the• Village as an additional insured.
Trustee Vanderweel requested a meeting after the Board meeting of August 1 , 1972,
regarding the Bus Program.
At this time 9:00 p.m. President Zettek declared a recess for residents present
in the audience to address the Board. The meeting was reconvened at 10: 15 p.m.
and the President directed the Clerk to call the roll and upon the roll being
called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees,
Staddler, VanderweeI .
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. D.R.Silberman of National Heat and Power Com-
pany, Inc. commending Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett and the Fire Department for
the way they handled the recent "wind storm" in the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance extending the temporary
use permit for parking for Economy Mechanical Industries. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following answered AYE: Trustees Durning, Spees, Staddler, Chernick; NAY:
Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
f It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the
(+` Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for a special use
permit for Mr. Sam J. Horner to operate a hot dog stand at Devon Avenue and
York Road. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing rates
for users of the Devon-O' Hare Sewerage System. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 821 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 22A OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE and establishing rates
for the users of a sewage treatment plant. 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.
The Village Manager reported on the proposed building code, should be ready by
the end of August; 2. the developers of the 3 .9 acres at the Terrace Apartments
have apparently withdrawn their request for apartments in the area as was
stated in the newspaper however we have not received a statement from them to
this effect; 3 . an article in the newspaper was not totally correct regarding
the Elk Grove Village water allocation, we have received a temporary allocation
for the years 1975 through 1980 but this amount would be insufficient and the
State will be so advised; 4. reminded the Board that Sunday August 13 , 1972 is
the day set for the Village Picnic.
The Village Manager also reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Winslow Kelley,
Director of the Building Fund Program for Alexian Brothers Medical Center
requesting permission to erect a tent on the grounds in front of the hospital
on Friday August 4, 1972 for a ground breaking ceremony to be held on August
6, 1972. Tent will be removed on August 7th.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
grant the request of Mr. Kelley subject to meeting the requirements of the
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Building and Fire Departments for temporary structures. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Chernick requested a start of negotiations for traffic signals at
Route 53 and Biesterfield Road and asked that the staff compile statistics
regarding accidents, deaths and so forth and also that this item be added
to the agenda.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel 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
10:55 p.m.
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