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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/22/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 22, 1972 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:25 p.m. in the Municipal Building of Elk Grove Village and directed the Village Clerk, Richard A. McGrenera to call the roll , upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, George T. Spees, Theodore J. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Robert H. Durning. r Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins gave the invocation. Administrative Assistant, Robert Franz was present at this meeting as Acting Village Manager, as Village Manager Charles A. Willis is on vacation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 8, 1972 be approved as submitted and the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek presented a 10 Year Service Award to Lt. Fred Engelbrecht. President Zettek presented a Resolution Commending the Lions Club of Elk Grove Village to Mr. Ron Foster of the Lions Club, present in the audience. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the disbursement of $70,782.22 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $99,506.26 from the General Corporate Account, $19.36 from the Civil Defense Fund Account, $458.98 from the Municipal Buildings Construction Fund Account and $40,930.52 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of invoices as shown on the August 22, 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, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; 1 ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek presented Certificates of Commendation to Police Officers, Richard Rusch, William Jaworski , Kenneth Krzywicki and Detective John Landers, and administered the Oath of Office to Raymond F. Marinec promoted to Lieut- enant and to Ronald L. Iden promoted to Sergeant in the Police Department. Two new cadets were also introduced to the Board ,Marc Gens and Richard Flude. At this time 8:50 p.m. President Zettek left the meeting due to an emergency and asked Trustee Chernick to Chair the meeting. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board approve a request from United Development Company for a sign variation to erect an additional 8 foot by 12 foot ground sign on their property along Wellington Ave. Discussion followed and with the consent of the second the motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board deny a request from United Development Company for a sign variation to erect a second 8 x 12 foot sign along Wellington Avenue. The President pro-tem 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; ABSENT: Trustee Durning;whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried, to deny the request. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board approve the request from Texaco, Inc. for a sign variation to erect on 4 x 8 foot sign at their service station at Busse and Landmeier Roads announcing a ten day tire sale,starting on August 24, 1972. The President pro-tem 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; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance providing for the levy and collection of taxes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 826 entitled AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1 , 1972 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1972. 1 - 8/22/72 The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize receipt and the placing on file of the independent audit performed by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Company for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1972. The President pro-tem 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, Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Village President and Clerk to sign a standard rate contract with Northern Illinois Gas Company for the auxiliary stand-by gas engine at Well No. 8 in the industrial park. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board approve continuation of the High School Counselor Program at Elk Grove High School on a joint financing basis of 60 percent by the High School and 40 percent by the Village. The President pro-tem 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; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board award a contract to purchase 1800' of 1211 fire hose at a total cost of $1 ,475.00 to Fredriksen 6 Sons Fire Equipment Company, Inc. Bensenville, Illinois. Discussion followed regarding the fire hose purchase, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the above motion be tabled, The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion to table carried. 1 It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the disbursement of $35.00 each for advance registration fees for Trustees Spees, Vanderweel , President Zettek and the Village Attorney for their attendance at the Illinois Municipal League Conference to be held in Chicago, September 22 thru 25, 1972. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: TrusteesSpees, Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion acrried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Fire Chief to attend the Annual Conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, September 10 thru 14, 1972 in Cleveland,Ohio at a cost not to exceed $375.00 including an advance of this sum. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel , Kenna, Chernick, Spees; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 68-72 entitled A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ADOPTION OF THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE POLLUTION CONTROL COMMITTEE' S RECOMMENDATION AT THE ANNUAL ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE , CHICAGO, ILLINOIS , SEPTEMBER 23-25, 1972. The President pro- tem 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, Staddler; r ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem 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 regarding gambling. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Commission reported the Committe had met and discussed the proposal to set up a Flood Commission and it is their recommendation that this request by the Plan Commission be denied, and that it was the consensus of their Committee that the Flood Control remain the respon- sibility of the Plan Commission. The Board agreed and requested the: Village Manager to advise the Plan Commission of this decision. - 2 - 8/22/72 Trustee Vanderweel , Chairwoman of the Personnel Committee called a meeting for August 23, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the Blood Donation Program. The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Plan Commission on a public hearing held on August 17, 1972 on a petition to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for a technical school in an M-1 zoned area and to allow for an off- site parking lot as a special use, and the Plan Commissions approval of this request. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the zoning Ordinance to allow for a technical school in an M-1 zoned area. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem 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 to allow for an off-site parking,parking lot as a special use in conjunction with a technical school . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, Village Engineer and the North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District on a plat of subdivision of Centex Indust- rial Park Unit No. 168. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No.69-72entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI- SION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 168. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler,Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Engineer on a plat of subdivision of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 94. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 70-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBD- IVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 94. The President po-tem 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; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Engineer on a plat of subdivision of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 95. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 71-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVI- SION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 95. The President pro-tem 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; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Vanderweel reported that Mr. John Morris from N. I'.P.C. will meet with the Board on September 6, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. in the Trustees Conference Room to discuss funding availability for the transportation study and methods to be used to file a letter to the regionaltransportation planning board. The Clerk read a letter dated August 7, 1972 from Mr. James L. Mannasmith Director of Law Enforcement Training complimenting the Police Chief and his men . The Clerk read a letter dated August 16, 1972 from Mr. Conrad Taeuber, Associate Director, Bureau of the Census and stating the estimated cost of a Special Census based on a population of 22,000 is $8,010.00. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the President to take whatever steps are necessary to institute a Special census and to pay the sum of $3 ,590.00 direct : to the bureau to ini - tate the program. - 3 - 8/22/72 The President protem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Staddler, Vanderweel , Chernick, Kenna, Spees; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance granting a special use permit for a temporary storage facility for the use of construction truck trailers. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 827 entitled AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITY FOR THE USE OF CONSTRUCTION TRUCK TRAILERS. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Chernick, Spees, Staddler; NAY: Trustee Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. Acting Village Manager, Robert Franz reported that construction has been started again on Higgins Road, that,. sigr)s ;on Gaylord Street designating one way street signs have been removed, that Arlington Heights Road construction should be completed by Labor Day. Three engineers from Commonwealth Edison Company have reviewed the electrical installations at the Municipal Complex and will have a report on the consump- tion in approximately 3 weeks. The Board will meet on August 29, 1972 to discuss the new proposed building code and the Water and Sewer Department Budget, at 7:00 p.m. The Village Attorney reported on the Chicago Magnet Wire stipulation, and that Chicago Magnet Wire Company is having a problem obtaining certain parts for their installation and will know by September 15th.and the attorney requested permission to grant a 30 to 45 day extension to them if this is necessary. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board grant the Village Attorney permission to grant a 30 to 45 day extension to Chicago Magnet Wire Company regarding their installations to meet the stipulation. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt the Civil Defense Budget submitted for the period May 1 , 1972 to April 30, 1973. The President pro-tem 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; ABSENT: Trustee Durning; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna questioned the Mosquito Abatement District operations and suggested a joint meeting with Hoffman Estates for discussion. The Village Attorney stated he would pass this information on to the Hoffman Estates Board. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. 7 , &a- Village ill age Pres' ent - 4 - 8/22/72