HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/09/1971 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MARCH 9, 1971
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village.
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The Chief of Police, Harry P. Jenkins, opened the meeting with a prayer.
Upon the roll being called by the Acting Village Clerk, Margrethe E.
Schwellenbach, the following answered PRESENT: President Pahl ; Trustees
Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, Richard A. McGrenera, James G.
O'Brien, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Eugene V. Keith. The
Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 2, 1971 be approved as sub-
mitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Mr. Richard H. Shaver, President of the Elk Grove Jaycees presented to
the Village of Elk Grove Village a title to the special all -season
vehicle, the Tracker, which can be used in mud, sand, snow and water.
President Pahl presented the title to Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett,
Firefighter Walter Kriesant will be directly responsible for the vehicle.
Chief Hulett reported there will be a demonstration of the Tracker and
f their heavy monitor deluge gun on Saturday, March 13, 1971 at 10:00 a.m.
President Pahl acknowledged receipt of a letter from Mr. Wilbert H.
Nottke, President of the Village of Itasca, regarding an amendment to
the 1966 boundary agreement between the Village of Itasca and the Village
of Elk Grove Village. This was referred to the Judiciary, Planning and
Zoning Committee for their recommendation.
President Pahl reported that he will attend a meeting of the Directors
of the Illinois Municipal League on Saturday, March 13 , 1971 to propose
to the League the establishment of nine standing committees patterned
after the Standing Committees of the National League of Cities.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
Board authorize the disbursement of $74,134.22 from the Water and Sewer
Department Operating Account , $17,474.79 from the General Corporate
Account, $1 ,121 .02 from the Municipal Building Construction Fund Account,
and $8.00 from the Civil Defense Fund Account, in payment of the invoices
as shown on the March 9, 1971 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, McGrenera,
O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Attorney Paul Rettberg gave a progress report on the Elk Grove Village
Consumer Fraud Division of the Illinois Attorney General ' s Office.
Attorney Richard Dowdle was questioned concerning the request of the
Elk Grove Village Public Library to borrow $30,000.00 to meet con-
tractural obligations for furnishing the new Library addition and
the ordinary expenses of the Library. He explained the Library wishes
to borrow from the Working Cash Fund of the Village of Elk Grove
Village. Upon receipt of the property tax revenue from the 1970
Library tax levy, the loan will be repaid along with costs or loss
of interest to the Village for having loaned the money to the Library.
It was the consensus of the Board that Attorney Dowdle convey to the
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Library Board the discussion which took place at this meeting and
request them to appear before the next Board meeting to indicate the
direction the Library Board is going to proceed in order to provide
adequate funds to operate.
At this time, 9:04 p.m. , the President declared a recess to permit
residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and
comments to the Board members.
i President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9: 12 p.m. and directed the
Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following
answered PRESENT: President Pahl ; Trustees Chernick, Kenna, McGrenera,
O' Brien, Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Keith.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that
the Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract with
Commonwealth Edison Company to provide for the installation, energy
and maintenance cost of sixteen (16) street lights in Section 17,
totaling a cash payment of $3 ,178.75 with a monthly charge of $58.32.
The Village will be reimbursed the cash portion by the developer. 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, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; MAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith.
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
as required by the Metropolitan Sanitary District in order for builders,
developers and homeowners to secure Sanitary District Permits in the
future:
A. Prohibiting footing drain, sump pump, and downspout connections
to the sanitary sewage system.
B. Requiring overhead sanitary system plumbing in all below grade
basements.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that
the Board adopt Ordinance No. 738 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO METROPOLITAN SANITARY
DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS".
The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, stated that this does not apply
to existing basements and overhead plumbing; however, we do have rules
in existence prohibiting storm water connections with sanitary sewers.
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, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee
Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the
Board adopt Resolution No. 17-71 , approving documents providing an
agreement to make temporary use of the Village of Schaumburg' s sanitary
sewer facility in Plum Grove Road.
Attorney Hofert requested that the first paragraph of the cover letter
for said resolution from Centex Corporation, dated March 9, 1971 , be
changed to read as follows: "In connection with the attached Resolution,
please be advised that Centex Corporation hereby agrees to advance upon
request all funds the Village is required to pay by virtue of the
attached resolution or otherwise incurs hereby."
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, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
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Board authorize the Village Manager to secure the services of a pro-
fessional firm to design, typeset and print a dedication-information
booklet at a cost not to exceed $1 ,800.00 for 5,000 copies.
Trustee Chernick requested that the Board meet after the meeting tonight.
r 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, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT:
Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board authorize an expenditure of $40.00 per hour to bail and
remove 128 feet of sand from the bottom of Well No. 7.
Mr. Donald Evans from the Layne-Western Company was present to answer
all questions presented by the Board.
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, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee
Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, called
a Committee meeting for March 15, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. to discuss the five
year street program.
Trustee Chernick called a meeting for the Capital Improvements Committee
on March 23, 1971 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Engineering Report on the
Forest View (Branigar) area.
Trustee Kenna requested that Mr. Richard A. Howorka, Village Engineer,
present a status report on Section 15 by next Monday.
Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee, reported he attended a County Zoning hearing on March 8, 1971
regarding the rezoning from B-4 to B-5 of 1 .3 acres of land on Touhy-
Oakton-Higqins to include an automatic car wash rack. They have the
approval of the State Highway Commission and the State Fire Marshall ' s
office. The appraiser, Mr. Ralph Martin of Des Plaines, recommended
it as an ideal location.
Attorney Hofert was directed to write a letter of objection regarding
the drainage, the storage of cars, and the deceleration lanes.
Trustee McGrenera called for a meeting for the Judiciary Committee on
Monday, March 22, 1971 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the Barton-Aschman traffic
report.
The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, the
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, and the Village Engineer on
Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 53, Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 152,
and Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 54.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 18-71 , "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 53". 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, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 19-71 , "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 152". The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick,
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Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick
that the Board adopt Resolution No. 20-71 , ''A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT
NO. 54''. 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, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none;
ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Village Manager gave a report on the following:
1 . Placement of signs and speed limit signs along Arlington
Heights Road, Biesterfield Road, and Landmeier Road.
2. Traffic control signals on Arlington Heights Road and John F.
Kennedy Boulevard. There will be no increase in the cost of
the turn indicator, but there will be an additional cost on
the controller due to the fact that we are asking for a three-
phase controller.
3. Receipt of a communication from Mr. Thomas G. Cots, Superintendent
of Highways, dated March 5, 1971 stating that the Highway
Improvement Program for Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield
Road will be as follows:
Arlington Heights Road - Reconstruction to four lanes with a
median from Devon Avenue to Higgins Road. Based on the
present forecast of funds available, it is anticipated
that these projects will be undertaken in 1974.
Biesterfield Road - From Illinois Route 53 to Arlington Heights
Road is under consideration for widening to 24 feet this
year as a maintenance project.
4. Receipt of a tabulation of the accident data for 1969 and 1970
for Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road.
5. Sidewalks along Arlington Heights Road between Oakwood Drive
and Elk Grove Boulevard. There are 47 possible locations for
sidewalks. We have sidewalks at 24 of those locations and
there are 23 locations where sidewalks are still needed (8 of
those are at locations where houses now exist and 5 of those
houses exist on lots prior to the subdivision of that particular
strip of land) .
Trustee Kenna reported that Wild Oak is not clearing the dirt off Oakton
Street caused by the construction site. Mr. Thomas F. Rettenbacher,
Supervisor, Building and Zoning Department, reported that he was aware
of the situation and has already contacted Wild Oak and told them they
would be shut down tomorrow morning if the street was not cleaned.
Trustee Zettek requested the status of the garbage disposal bag program,
He requested administration undertake a study whereby the Village could
take over the job of garbage disposal and request the residents to use
plastic garbage disposal bags only.
The Village Manager reported as follows:
1 . On March 10, 1971 at 7:30 p.m. , the Village will meet with
representatives of the Village of Bensenville regarding a
possible boundary agreement.
2. Communication from the Village of Itasca regarding modification
to the 1966 boundary agreement. This has been referred to the
Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee.
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3. Communications have been sent out to the three shopping
centers requesting renewed commitment to keep the premises
clean.
4. On Monday, March 8, 1971 the Acting Village Clerk appeared for
the Village under subpoena to provide certain designated
documents and attest to same for the trial concerning the
condemnation of the Forest Preserve land for highway purposes
(Tures Nursery Farm) .
5. On Friday, March 12, 1971 the Acting Village Clerk and the
Village Manager are being subpoenaed to appear and provide
certain documents associated with the installation of the
telephone system in the Municipal Complex. The hearing is
being conducted by the National Labor Relations Board on a
complaint filed by the International Telephone and Telegraph
Company.
6. A survey has been completed and sent to the Clean Streams
Committee of Cook County, copies of which have been sent to
the Board.
7. The Acme-Wiley Corporation' s request for a variation to allow
parking in the first 25 feet of the setback area has been set
for public hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals on April 15,
1971 at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Center.
Trustee Chernick requested that the Zoning Board of Appeals direct
their recommendations to the Village Board for final analysis and
authorization.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draw up the appropriate
papers to change the Zoning Board of Appeals from a Judicial Board
to an Administrative Board, thereby requesting the Zoning Board of
Appeals to direct their recommendations to the Village Board for
final analysis and authorization. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation, Trustee Zettek cast a dissenting vote, whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee McGrenera requested that President Pahl respond to the letter
by Mr. John E. Lecraw, President of the Industrial Park Association,
dated December 29, 1970, concerning their taking credit for the
accomplishments of the Village Board.
Trustee Zettek questioned the mailing of agendas and minutes to persons
requesting same. Attorney Hofert stated that persons, other than
governmental bodies, could be charged on an annual basis.
Trustee Chernick requested that a letter should be sent concerning the
inability to see the left turn signal light on Touhy Avenue.
Trustee Chernick questioned the legality of Mr. Smiley petitioning to
run for two Boards at the same time. Attorney Hofert stated that we
could not prohibit him from doing this. However, if he were to be
/ elected to both the Park District Board and the Village Board, a vacancy
((l would exist since he could not serve on both Boards at the same time.
The qualification would be made at the time he is sworn in and not at
the time he is submitting his petitions.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek 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 11 : 23 p.m.
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Margrethe E. SchWellenbach
APPROVED: Acting Village Clerk
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