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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/14/1972 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 14, 1972 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 12 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 follow- ing answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Robert H. Durning, Edward 1(\ W. Kenna, George T. Spees , Theodore J. Staddler, Nancy L. Vanderweel . Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Police Chief, Harry P. Jenkins gave the invocation. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded By Trustee Staddler that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 6, 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 recognized former Village Trustee Thomas Ullmann, present in the audience, It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of $24,255.86 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $26,935.24 from the General Corporate Account and $3,26 from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of invoices as shown on the November 14, 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, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel ; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to sign an agreement with Cook County providing for the installation of two traffic signals at the intersections of Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road and at Devon Avenue, with the Village assuming the electrical and maintenance costs of $90.00 per month per intersection. 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 Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the Board authorize the Village President to sign an amended formal agreement with Cook County authorizing our active participation in the Emergency Employment Act program for the period November 16, 1972 through December 15, 1972. 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. Consideration to authorize an agreement for snow removal operations with Lindahl Excavating Company was delayed at the request of the Village Manager until a more equitable agreement can be negotiated. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance eliminating twa Stop Signs at Land- meier and Lively Roads. 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 direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance removing "One Way" traffic signs from Gaylord Street. 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 direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance eliminating the "One Way" traffic signs on little Higgins Road and restore it to what it was before the detour was initiated. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an-oYdanance eliminating the stop signs at Oakton and Lively Streets. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried. 1 - 11/14/72 Trustee Kenna recommended that other changes as recommended by the Police Department regarding traffic on Touhy and Lively Boulevards be referred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for their recommendations. Trustee Chernick reported the Capital Improvements Committee met regarding items on their agenda and have recommended that sidewalks be installed on Arlington Heights Road to Devon Avenue. He also reminded the Board of a meeting set for November 15, at 7:00 p.m. regarding the expansion of the Public Works garage. { Trustee Kenna referred to a proposed ordinance regarding traffic on boule- vards , a first reading was held at the November 6th Board meeting. Discussion followed and Trustee Chernick recommended Elk Grove Boulevard and Kennedy Boulevard be added to the title of the ordinance and also designations such as B and C license plates to the title. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance restricting traffic on Elk Grove and Kennedy Boulevards and restricting vehicles with over a B & C license plate from the boulevards. The motion was voted upon by acclamation with 5 AYES and 1 NAY: whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna called a meeting for Saturday, November 18, 1972 at 9:00 a.m. for the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Trustee Vanderweel , Chairwoman of the Personnel Committee reported the meeting held on November 11 , 1972 regarding the Blood Program was well attended with over 35 people and met with a great deal of enthusiasm with several in attendance volunteering to work on the program, she also stated that a contract was received in todays mail from the North Suburban Blood Center and it was the recommendation that the Board enter into the 4'/, Blood program as outlined in the contract agree- ment. It was moved by Trustee Vanderweel and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board authorize the President and Clerk to sign the agreement with the North Suburban ))` Blood Program and enter into the 4/ blood bank program. The President directed the Clerk to tali the roil 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 Attorney will review the contract. The Village Clerk reported a hearing date of December 4, 1972 at 7:00 p.m. has been set by the Zoning Board of Appeals on the Reliable Sheet Metal Company petition. Trustee Vanderweel requested a meeting for November 28, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. for members of the Transportation Committee. Trustee Spees reported on the Community Services Board meeting held on November 9, 1972. He stated the Y.E.S. program will be held 12 months of the year. He stated a AdHoc Committee will meet regularly regarding Mental Health Services. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Calkins of Centex Homes Corporation requesting a public hearing on property located on the southwest corner of Howard street and Route 83 for rezoning from M-1 , light industrial to B-1 , Business District for the purpose of constructing a retail truck sales facility. This was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing. The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission on the Vacation of Carol Place recommending approval of the plat of vacation, the Village Engineer and Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee have also approved the plat. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 92-72 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF VACATION OF CAROL PLACE. 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. The Village Manager advised the Board on the current contracts received for Fire & Ambulance from outside of the Village. He also reported a meeting will be held tomorrow, November 15, 1972 with the staff regarding staging reconstruction of Arlington Heights Road from Cosman Road to Devon Avenue. At this time 9:45 p.m. it'wes moved :by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee 2 _ 11/14/72 Vanderweel that the Board recess to an Executive Session regarding Section 18. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The meeting reconvened at 11 :00 p.m. and the President directed the Clerk to call the roll , upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Kenna, Spees, Staddler, Vanderweel . Representatives present at the meeting from Centex Homes Corporation are as follows: Mr. Robert Calkins, Mr. James Blaeser, Mr, Ike Speers, Mr. Phil Cook, Mr. Ken Fahnestock, Mr. Guy Rosebrook, Mr. Robert Dombrosky. Homeowners in Section 18 present at this meeting are as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wollpert, Mr. Ralph Pepper, Mr. Douglas Sonntag and Mr. Roger J. Bianco. A lengthy discussion followed concerning temporary certificates of occupancy for homes in Section 18, occupancy certificates have been denied by the Village because of lack of grading, no driveways , streets not being acceptable for travel of emergency vehicles, non-operating fire hydrants and parking of construction vehicles on both sides of the streets. After two and a half hours of discussion between the Board, Village Manager, Centex Homes Representatives and homeowners in Section 18, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board accept the following agreement with Centex Homes Corporation, relating to Mitchell Trail . 1 . Centex Homes Corporation will provide additional gravel and maintenance as necessary on driveways. 2. Centex Homes Corporation will grade up to rear door exits of residences. 3 . Centex Homes Corporation will provide rough grade on all lots acceptable to the Village Engineer. 4. Centex Homes Corporation will provide operating fire hydrants. 5. Centex Homes Corporation will provide sub bases and/or bases and grade on roads acceptable by the Village Engineer. 6. Centex Homes Corporation will maintain and service all roads and driveways in Section 18 until permanent improvements can be con- structed, determined necessary for health, safety and welfare of residents by the Village Engineer. 7. Centex Homes Corporation will prohibit parking of construction vehicles on Mitchell Trail , except for service vehicles parking at houses being serviced. 8. All of above conditions to be done by Centex Homes Corporation acceptable by the Village after inspection and acceptance of the Village Engineer. 9. Above items to be completed before temporary certificates of occupancy will be issued. 10. Centex Homes Corporation agree not to close sales until temporary certificates of occupancy are provided by Building Commissioner. 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. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Staddler that the above Centex Homes Corporation agreement applying to homes on Mitchell Trail consisting of items one through ten also apply to all of Section 18. 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. It was moved by Trustee Staddler and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board accept an additional agreement from Mr. J. Blaeser ,that Centex Homes Corporation in lieu of item 3 above, will be responsible for damage to contents of homes and homes damaged by water caused by improper grading and/or drainage, in Section 18. - 3 - 11/14/72 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 Staddler that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 1 :30 a.m. Village Clerk Village P Sid C - 4 - 11/14/72