HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/04/1971 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, HELD ON
MAY 4, 1971
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village.
The Reverend Henry Warkentin of the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church opened
the meeting with a prayer.
Reverend Warkentin was sworn in at this time as Chaplain of the Police
Department by President Pahl.
Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Richard A. McGrenera,
the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W.
Kenna, dames G. O'Brien, George T. Spees, Nancy L. Vanderweel, Charles
J. Zettek; ABSENT: none. The Village Attorney, Norman Samelson, was
present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the min-
utes of the meeting of April 27, 1971 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 Pahl reported that Thursday, May 6, 1971 will be the installa-
tion of the Mayor of Wood Dale and that Elk Grove Village will be repre-
sented by Trustee O'Brien.
President Pahl requested the administration to submit an explanation and
recommendation to the Village Board relative to damage of lawns along
curbs created by salt.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
request of Sam Horner for permission to hook up to Village water and
sewer at Devon Avenue and Elmhurst Road be denied.
A letter from the DuPage County Health Department was offered as evid-
ence and Mr. Horner spoke on his behalf and answered all questions posed
by Board members.
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,
Zettek; NAY: Cherick, O'Brien, Vanderweel, Pahl. Whereupon the President
declared the motion failed.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
Board grant permission to Sam Horner to hook up to the water and sewer
system of the Village at Devon Avenue and Elmhurst Road.
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, O'Brien, Vanderweel, Zettek; NAY: Spees. The President declared
the motion carried
The Village will send a letter to McLennan Company owners of the above
property outlining reasons for granting this request to prevent future
prejudicial disadvantage for future building and development of said lot.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
Board deny the request of Baird and Warner to erect a sign at Ridge and
Elk Grove Boulevard,advertising the Elk Grove Terrace Apartments.
Mr. Frank Barber,Manager of said apartments testified and answered quest-
ions submitted by the Village 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,
Spees, Vanderweel, Zettek; MAY: O'Brien. The President declared the motion
carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Kenna that permission
be granted to allow Bicycle Road Races in the Industrial Park on June 6,
1971 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m., subject to the Village receiving creden-
tials from the sponsoring organization and providing acceptable parking
operation, liability insurance for plants located alorE the proposed route
etc.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following Trustees answered AYE: Trustee Spees,
Vanderweel, Zettek, Chernick, Kenna, O'Brien; NAY: none. The President
declared the motion carried.
President Pahl at this time called a recess to allow residents in the aud-
ience to question the Board, off the record. The meeting was called to
order at 9:30 and the following answered PRESENT: Chernick, Kenna,0'Brien,
Spees, Vanderweel, Zettek; ABSENT: none.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick, and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
Board approve a change in plans to provide for reinforcing bars in curbs
and under sidewalks as part of the Clearmont 12-CS, Motor Fuel Tax recon-
struction program.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following answered AYE: Vanderweel, Zettek,
Chernick,Kenna, O'Brien, Spees; NAY: none. Whereupon the President de-
clared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconed by Trustee Vanderweel that the
Board proclaim May 8, 1971 as Fire Recognition Day. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee assigned
item B (20 year plan of priorities) to Trustee Spees and item C,(Water
Usage and System Improvement) to Trustee Kenna. President Pahl complimented
Trustee Chernick.
Trustee O'Brien, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Coanmittee
called a meeting for Saturday, May 8, 1971 in the Trustees Conference Room
at the Municipal Center.
Trustee Zettek, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, answered, no report on
personnel but exercising his right a Chairman of the Budget Committee called
a meeting for Wednesday, May 5, 1971 at 8:00 p.m. at the Municipal Center
Village Clerk McGrenera reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook
County will hold a hearing on May 17, 1971 at the Elk Grove Municipal Center
at 3:00 p.m. to hear a petition for a zoning change from R-3 to B-2,Restricted
Service District for property located at the Southeast corner of Route 53
and Biesterfield Road and consisting of two acres.
Village Clerk McGrenera reported a request from the National Cystic Fibrosis
Research Foundation for permission to solicit funds the week of September 12
through September 19, 1971 in Elk Grove Village, and proclaiming the month of
September as "Children's Lung Disease Month".
It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board
give permission to the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation to solicit
funds the week of September 12 through September 19, 1971 and proclaim the
month of September as Children's Lung Disease Month".
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Zettek, Chernick,
Kenna, O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel; NAY: none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board
approve Resolution No. 35-71, A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
214 REFERENDUM. Upon discussion,Trustee Zettek with the consent of the second
moved to table the motion
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the motion
to approve Resolution No. 35-71 be tabled. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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The Board requested the Village Manager, Charles A. Willis to notify and
request the presence of Mr. Fred Klink at the next Board meeting of May 11,
1971.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that Bob Von
Schaumberg and Mark Hanson be allowed to paint house numbers on curbs in
the vicinity of Clearmont School, with all previous conditions applied to
previous requests complied with. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,
} whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
)il Village Clerk McGrenera reported that the following scavenger services have
applied for business licenses and a franchise license and that they meet all
requirements of the Municipal Code: Monarch Disposal Ccmpany, National
Disposal Service (Barrington Trucking Company), Roy Strom Refuse Removal
Service,Van der molen Disposal, and Arc Disposal, for the licensing year,
May 1, 1971 to April 30, 1972.
It was moved by Trustee O'Brien and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
President and Village Clerk be authorized to sign necessary licenses per-
taing to the aforesaid scavenger services.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Chernick, Kenna,
O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel, Zettek; NAY: none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
President Pahl requested a progress report from our staff pursuant to a
letter from Olin Brass Company requesting analysis of the Village water
supply relative to copper percentages. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis
advised that the petitioning firm has been advised that 99% of our effluent
is treated by the Metropolitan Sanitary District and further if they wanted
relative data for the areas south of Devon Avenue this would be made available
to them at their expense.
After renewed and continued discussions by the Board as to the poor condition
of the chairs used by the Board and other Commissions, it was moved.by Trustee
Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the staff be requested to purchase
new chairs.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Kenna, Zettek,* Chernick;
NAY: O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel. Whereupon President Pahl voted AYE, and
declared the motion carried.
Richard Howorka, Village Engineer reported that Centex is working on streets
in Section 15 but have not called for inspection at this date. Trustee Spees
requested a status report by the next Board meeting of May 110 1971.
Trustee Chernick requested a first reading on a Stop Sign ordinance and onan
ordinance regarding penalty for No Vehicle License, Trustee Chernick requested
the proposed ordinance regarding The Authority of the Zoning Board of Appeals
be reviewed by the Village Attorney and presented for action at the next Village
Board meeting.
Charles A. Willis, Village Manager requested that change order No. 2 for the
Greenleaf Fire Station for an Electric Emergency Circuit at a cost of $520.25
be granted.
It was boved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board
approve Change Order No. 2 for an Electric Emergency Circuit at a cost of $520.25
for the Greenleaf Ave. Fire Station.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following answered AYE: Trustee O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel,
Zettek, Chernick, Kenna; DTAY: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
authorize payout No. 3 for the Greenleaf Ave. Fire Station amounting to
$21,645.00 be paid to the contractor; this figure includes withholding lCP/,
of the total amount for final inspection.
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The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Spees, Vanderweel, Zettek,
Chernick, Kenna, O'Brien; NAY: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Tru;tee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board
authorize reimbursement to the Petty Cash Checking Account of $89.85.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Vanderweel, Zettek,
Chernick, Kenna, O'Brien, Spees; NAY: none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The Village Manager, Mr. Charles A. Willis advised that Mr. Niemec requested
that the plat entitled Sass-Niemec Subdivision be withdrawn and no further
processing be done on the plat since he is moving his business operations
and has no further need for it.
The Village Manager reported that on Tuesday, May 11, 1971 at 7:30 p.m.
at the Blackhawk High School onChurch Road in Bensenville, Illinois the
State Highway Department will hold a public hearing on a proposed widening
of Route 83 from Devon Avenue to I-90 at Grand Avenue. The Village will be
represented at this hearing.
The Village Manager has received some questions regarding the Proposed Build-
ing Code revisions as recommended by the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Com-
mittee and they are in the process of being answered.
The owner of the Boardwalk Apartments Subdivision asked that the Village Board
not act upon their petition until further notice by them.
President Pahl called for an executive session meeting with the Board after
tonights Board meeting.
Trustee Zettek called an executive session for the Personnel Committee sub-
sequent to the aforementioned meeting.
Trustees Chernick and Vanderweel thanked Chief Hulett and the Fire Department
for allowing them to participate in an inspection tour.
Trustee Spees thanked Chief Jenkins and the Police Department for allowing
him to ride in the police squad.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
Richard A. McGrenera, Village Clerk
APPROVED:
J i k D. P , President
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