HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/12/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1972
President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:26 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, Robert H. Durning, George T.
Spees, Theodore J. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Edward W.
Kenna. Village Attorney, Edward C. Hdfert was present at this meeting.
Reverend James Coleman of Queen of the Rosary Church, gave the invocation.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the minutes
of the special meeting of September 5, 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 issued two Proclamations, proclaiming the month of September as
Children' s Lung Disease Month and uring the citizens of our community to support
the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation, and proclaiming September 5,
1972 as School ' s Open Day ang urging motorists to be aware of children crossing
streets now that school is again in session.
President Zettek presented a Ten Year Service Award to Thomas Rettenbacher, Building
Commissioner, and Five Year Service Awards to Lt. Charles Henrici , Firefighters
John Lantz and Frederick Rohrer of the Elk Grove Village Fire Department.
President Zettek read a letter of resignation from Reverend Quention Goodrich,
Chairman of the Elk Grove Village Community Services Board, announcing that his
resignation is due to his moving from the Community.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $16,436.46 from the Water and Sewer Department
Operating Account, $17,465.24 from the General Corporate Account and $1 ,198.00
from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of invoices as shown on the
September 12, 1972 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the followind answered
AYE: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee
Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler, that the Board
grant a request from the Elk Grove Village Jaycees to hold a Fallfest, October
7 and 8, 1972,at Lions Park and waive fees for licenses to sell food and beer,
based on the proper insurance coverage being submitted to the Village Clerk' s
Office. 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,
Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board
authorize the Director of Finance to attend the State and Local Government Wage
Price Controls Workshop in Detroit , Michigan, October 5 and 6, 1972 at a cost not
to exceed $135.00. 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; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
authorizing the signing of a waiver indicating to the Northwestern Traffic Institute
that the forthcoming Labor-Management Workshop to be held in Rockford, Illinois on
December 18 through 21 , 1972 is not in conflict with any comparable program proposed
to be funded with State-Illinois Law Enforcement Commission Funds. 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, Spees;
ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board authorize the Village Engineer and the Street Superintendent to attend
the American Public Works Congress and Equipment Display in Minneapolis , Minnesota,
September 24-27, 1972, at a cost not to exceed $310.00 each, including an advance
of this sum. 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, Spees, Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
(+l\ adopt Resolution No. 73-72 entitled A Resolution Authorizing The Village Manager
to Execute such Applications and Documents as may be necessary in connection
with obtaining Federal Financial Assistance under Federal Disaster Act Public
Law 606. 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, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to allow
home owners to asphalt cover, driveways and aprons , the sidewalk may also be
covered if in the opinion of the Village Engineer it is badly spalled. If the
driveway is to be widened it must have a concrete base before being covered with
asphalt. 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, Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
authorize the Village Manager to direct a communication to the residents in
Section 15, to the effect that Centex will cover spalled driveway aprons and
sidewalks with asphalt. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
Spees, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAYS: Trustees Durning, Staddler; ABSENT: Trustee
Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Vanderweel called a meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Comm-
ittee for September 26, 1972 at 7:00 p.m.
Trustee Vanderweel , Chairwoman of the Personnel Committee reported that a sample
agreement regarding the Blood Program has been delivered to Committee members,
the Village Manager, and the Village Attorney for their comments.
The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Docket
72-1 a petition from Goodman Yarn Company to allow retail sales in M-2 Zoned
Area. Their vote was to deny the petition on the grounds they had no jurisdiction.
It was the consensus of the Board that the petition from Goodman Yarn Company be
referred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for their recommendation.
The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals on Docket
72-2 a petition from Mr. Donald Oehls to allow a fence within the 25 foot set back
area of his house. The vote was to approve this request on the basis this is not
a fence.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
concur with the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals to allow the
decrotive rail involved to remain as constructed. 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, Spees; NAY: Trustee Durning;
ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding
Docket 72-3, a petition from Chrysler Corporation, regarding a fence. The petition
was denied on the grounds it could possibly endanger life, limb and property, and
interfere with the Fire Department in the performance of its duties, and that
problems enumerated were of an internal nature.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
concur with the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals and deny the petition
of Chrysler Corporation on the grounds atated by the Zoning Board of Appeals. The
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President 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, Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals on
Docket No. 72-4 regarding a petition from Reliable Sheet Metal Company, they
stated the petition is denied on the grounds a situation would be created
wherein any future owner of the property would not be able to comply with
the provisions of "on site parking" as provided by the Zoning Ordinance.
The Board agreed after discussion to hold their recommendation for two weeks,
until the next Board meeting on the Reliable Sheet Metal Company petition.
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Robert Calkins of Centex Corpor-
ation requesting authorization from the Board for publication of a legal notice
requesting rezoning of 15 acres of land adjacent to the Grove Shopping Center
from B-1 Business to A-2 Special Use ,Multiple Family.
It was the consensus of the Board that this request be referred to the Plan
Commission for public hearing at the earliest possible date.
The Clerk read a letter from Alexian Brothers Medical Center indicative of
several letters and calls received commending the Fire Department' s excellent
handling of flooding problems created by the rain storm of September 6, 1972.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee V-nderweel that the
Board adopt Resolution No. 74-72 entitled A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE COOK
COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT ON THE RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF ARLINGTON
HEIGHTS ROAD FROM HIGGINS ROAD TO COSMAN ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE , ILLINOIS. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees
r Chernick, Durning, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; where-
upon 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 granting a special
use permit for a parking lot. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 828 entitled AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO
GREER TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARKING LOT. The Pres-
ident directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following answered AYE: Trustees Durning, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ,
Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Village Manager recommended that due to technicalities that it is in the
best interest of the Village that new specifications be developed and rebids
accepted on fire hose.
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board
concur with the Village Manager' s recommendation and authorize new bids to be
published for fire hose. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager reported regarding a supplemental agreement with the State
of Illinois ,we will transmit to the State a request for reimbursement of expenses
of costs to relocate traffic signals at Arlington Heights and Higgins Road inter-
section.
The Manager stated that he concurs with a recommendation of the Village Engineer
regarding Ordinances 118 and 533 relative to fee structure for plan review and
field inspection services, in that the fees are adequate and no further changes
be made at this time, and that this item be removed from the agenda.
The Village Attorney reported that he had received a written motion of notice
that Chicago Magnet Wire Company will go in on a motion to extend its time, and
that the hearing will probably be set the following week. Mr. Hofert stated
that he will deny this extension unless valid reasons and records are submitted
by Chicago Magnet Wire Company.
The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis reported as follows: The Illinois Municipal
League is attempting to help municipalities in the purchase of salt with the State
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as the State had neglected to advise the municipalities of the contract dates;
2. The staff will study the possibility of having a sidewalk constructed on the
south side of Arlington Heights Road between Cosmon intersection and the bridge
over Salt Creek; 3. He and the Police Chief will meet tomorrow with State of
Illinois traffic engineers regarding streets actually cut off from access to the
hospital and about signs being placed at at strategic locations directing traffic
to the hospital ; 4. A report will be submitted to the Board this week on the
proposed Zoning Ordinance and its impact on industrial districts in the Village.
The Village Manager requested authorization of the Board to permit Mr. Thomas
Rettenbacher to attend the Western Section Electrical Inspectors Conference
in Indianapolis, lndiana, Septemeber 25 through 27, 1972 at a cost of $162.00.
It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
authorize Mr. Rettenbacher to attend the conference as requested including an
advance of $162.00. 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; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna; where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
President Zettek referred to a letter from Trammel Crow Company regarding their
sewage treatment fees and requested that a copy be sent to the Trustees.
President Zettek referred to a memo from the Village Manager regarding an annex-
ation request from Manoves , and requested this be referred to the Judiciary,
Planning and Zoning Committee for their recommendation.
It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the meet-
ing be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Pres-
ident declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned
at 10:30 p.m.
Village Clerk
P esident `
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