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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/09/1971 - "1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 9, 1971 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8: 10 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 Robert H. Durning, Edward W. Kenna, James G. O'Brien, George T. Spees, Nancy L. Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Ronald L. Chernick. Village Attoreny, Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. George C. Coney was present as Acting Village Manager in the absence of Village Manager, Charles A. Willis. it was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 2, 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 answered AYE: Trustees Durning, Kenna, O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Zettek reported that with the concurrence of the Board he would appoint Lieutenant, William Kohnke to the Community Services Board. He called for an executive session after tonight' s Board meeting and read a letter from Mr. Tom Jachimiec, reporter for Paddock Publications advising of his promotion, and introducing, Mr. Harry Winer who will replace Tom as the Elk Grove reporter. It was moved by Trustee O'Brien and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the disbursement of $32,646.65 from the Water and Sewerage Depart- ment Operating Account, $30,447.88 from the General Corporate Account, $31 .86 from the Civil Defense Fund Account and $55,294.32 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of invoices as shown on the November 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 Kenna, O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel , Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board concur in the President' s appointment of Lt. William Kohnke to the Community Services Board. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel , Durning, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees that the Board deny the request of Lou Malnati Pizzeria for reassignment of a prior sign variation at 1050 Higgins Road. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board grant the request for reassignment of a prior sign variation at 1050 Higgins Road to Lou Malnati Pizzeria. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustees Vanderweel , Durning, Kenna, O' Brien; NAY: Trustee Spees; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board authorize the President and Village Clerk to sign a contract permitting the extension of Village utilities to property outside the Village conditioned upon filing an agreement and petitions for annexation to the Village. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered AYE: Trustee Durning, Kenna, O' Brien, Spees, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee O' Brien, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee reported that the Committee met on Saturday, November 6, 1971 and on Monday, November 8, 1971 on the proposed zoning ordinance and requested that the item RE : Parking on Elk Grove Boulevard and Parking on Tonne Road be put on the agenda of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. - 1 - 11/9/71 Trustee Kenna reported that the Housing Committee had met last week and will meet again next week and hopefully will have a report ready for the next Board meeting. Village Clerk, Richard A. McGrenera reported receipt of a plat of subdivision of the Boardwalk Subdivision located behind the Medical and Dental Center on Arlington Heights Road. The Board recommended this plat be referred to the Plan Commission. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Charles V. Buschek, Chairman of the Knights of Columbus, requesting permission to hold a "Candy Day" sale at various locations in Elk Grove Village on November 12th and 13th for the sole benefit of Mentally Retarded Children. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board grant the request of the Knights of Columbus for their "Candy Day" sale as stated above. 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, Spees, Vanderweel , Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board adopt Resolution No. 76-71 and direct the Attorney to prepare the resolution Commending the Elk Grove High School Football Team and also authorize the Clerk' s Office to purchase a plaque to commend the team. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees O'Brien, Spees, Vanderweel , Durning, Kenna; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 77-71 and direct the attorney to prepare the resolution Commending the Queen of the Rosary Football Team. 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 , Durning, Kenna, O' Brien; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna requested an updated report from the Village Engineer regarding traffic lights at Greenleaf and Pratt at Elmhurst Road. Acting Village Manager, George C. Coney reported that to date he received 99 signed requests for Fire and Ambulance Protection from Forest View residents, leaving 23 not signed. He also reported that bids were opened Monday, November 8, 1971 for tools and equipment for the two new Fire Department Pumpers on order, these bids are being reviewed by Fire Chief Allen Hulett, for recommendation to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:51 p.m. 6p.,'x,,1, V,illage Cler Village President 2 - 11/9/71