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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/10/1971 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 10, 1971 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:21 p.m. in the Municipal Building of Elk Grove Village. Police Chief, Harry P. Jenkins opened the meeting with a prayer. Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Richard A. McGrenera, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees, Ronald L. Chernick, Robert H. Durning, Edward W: Kenna, James G. O' Brien, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee George T. Spees. Attorney Norman Samelson was present at this meeting representing Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert. Village Treasurer, George C. Coney was present at this meeting as Acting Village Manager in the absence of Village Manager, Charles A. Willis who is on vacation. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 3 , 1971 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following ans- wered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Kenna, O' Brien, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek reported that he has had several discussions with Sergeant Bitner of the Air National Guard relative to renaming a refueling plane in honor of Elk Grove Village, a ceremony to be held will include a dress parade, etc. , and will be attended by officials of high offices, a tentative date has been set for September 26, 1971 . It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize disbursement of $9,357.77 from the Water and Sewer Department Opera- ting Account, $13,701 .61 from the General Corporate Account, $35,602. 15 from the Traffic Signal Fund Account, $22,144.00 from the Municipal Buildings Construction Fund Account, and $5.04 from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the August 10, 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 Durning, Kenna, O' Brien, Vanderweel , Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board authorize Captain Donald Kuhn to attend the University of Illinois Fire Department Management Conference to be held on the Urbana-Champaign Campus, September 26 through October 1 , 1971 and November 14 through 19, 1971 at a cost not to exceed $200.00. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, O'Brien, Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board grant a permit to Shell Oil Company based on a report outlined by Fire Chief Allen Hulett and a formal agreement to follow to be finalized and signed by the Village President and Shell Oil Company,to allow Shell Oil Company to construct its planned 14 inch petroleum products pipeline on the east side of Route 83 , from Devon Avenue northward to the natural gas pipeline right-of-way north of Landmeier Road, then easterly to cross Higgins Road then north under the tollroad to the Shell Oil tank farm. Mr. Devine, Real Estate Manager for Shell Oil Company was present in the audience to answer any questions the Board may have had. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: O'Brien, Vanderweel , Chernick, Durning, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee O' Brien, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee called a meeting for August 14, 1971 at 9:00 a.m. The Village Clerk reported receipt of approval of the Plan Commission, the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Engineer of plats of subdivision for Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 65 and S.P. J. Resubdivision. - I - 8/10/71 It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board adopt Resolution No. 54-71 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS S.P.& J. BUILDERS RESUBDIVISION, subject to the Plan Commission' s request that'underground'be added to easement. 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, O'Brien; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board adopt Resolution No. 55-71 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIV- ISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 65, subject to the Plan r . Commission' s request that "underground"be added to easement. The President (tl\ directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Durning, Kenna, O'Brien, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Vanderweel requested an executive session after this Board meeting. The Preseident acknowledged receipt of a resignation from the Housing Commission of Mrs. Sandra Todd, and acceptance by the Board. The Village Clerk read a letter dated August 9, 1971 from Mrs. John Landers of the Elk Grove Junior Woman' s Club requesting permission to use the vacant lot behind the Municipal Building to station glass and paper bins for a Community Glass and Paper Recycling Drive to be held on October 23 and 24th, 1971 in the Village. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board grant permission to the Elk Grove Junior Woman' s Club for their request as stated above. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. George J. Franks of the O' Hare Area Noise Abate- ment Council , this was referred to Mr. Tom Hamilton of the Aeronautical Committee. The Clerk reported a request from St. Alexius Medical Center to fog the area behind the hospital by their exterminators prior to a picnic they are having for the hospital staff on Sunday. There were no objections from the Board. The Clerk read a letter from Brother Ferdinand Leyva of St. Alexius Medical Center requesting permission of the Board for issuance of a liquor license and waiving of fees for their annual picnic to be held Sunday, August 15, 1971 • It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board authorize issuance of a liquor license and waiving of fees for same for their annual picnic of August 15th, with the proper insurance naming the Village as additional insured. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, O'Brien, Vanderweel , Chernick; NAY: Trustee Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Attorney Samelson advised that an answer has been filed by the Village to the Mandamus Suit of Underwriters Salvage Company. The Board directed the Village Attorney to redraft the proposed ordinance regarding limousine service. Regarding Chief Jenkins report on the Touhy Avenue-Busse Road intersection the Board will await the decision of the State Highway Department after a traffic survey is made by them. The Acting Village Manager, George Coney reported that the curb specifications will be given to the Board on August 24, 1971 , and that the low bid to construct a sidewalk along the Municipal Building on Biesterfield Road was received from Salce Construction Company at $1 .00 a square foot for a total cost of approximately $2,925.00 and that Centex Construction Company has agreed to install a sidewalk across the Grove Shopping Center on Biesterfield Road. Both projects subject to permission from the County. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize construction of a sidewalk along the Municipal Site on Biesterfield Road, subject to permission from the County at a cost not to exceed $3,000.00 by Salce Construction Company. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Kenna, O'Brien, Vanderweel Chernick Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Spees; whereupon the - 2 - 8/10/71 (as corrected) President declared the motion carried. A request from the owner of the Elk Grove Motel regarding a previous annex- ation agreement escrow deposit has been deferred until the Village Attorney reviews the agreement. The Acting Village Manager reported that a letter from the Enviromental Control Bureau states they have issued a permit to Chicago Magnet Wire Co. to install 2 after burners and that they have also received a permit from the State. This has been referred to the Village Attorney and to Mr. Salzenctein. (( The Board directed the Building Department to withhold Building parmits until they are advised by the Village Attorney and/or Mr. Salzenstein. The Acting Village Manager also reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Ronald L. Bradley of the Elk Grove Township, Department of Highways stating that he cannot issue a permit to use a Township Road as a detour route, neither can he deny its use as such, so he has no objections to the use of Oakton Street as a detour for Route 72 (Higgins Road) , during reconstruction. President Zettek requested an executive session after this Board meeting. Trustee Durning requested the Board to invite Police and Fire Chiefs to submit verbal reports at Village Board meetings in addition to written reports regard- ing problems, successes etc. , and Department Heads will present a highlighted report to the Board at the meetings once a month. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Village Clerk P'resident V - 3 - r 8/10/71 j` (as corrected)