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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/07/1971 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON DECEMBER 7, 1971 President Charles J. Zettek called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Municipal Building of Elk Grove Village. Chief of Police, 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: Ronald L. Chernick. Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 23, 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. Fire Chief, Allen Hulett introduced ten new Firefighters to the Board: Robert N. Bennett, Kerry Hulett, James M. Kemp, David G. McCulla, Ted Popielewski , Craig A. Rennack, Gregory T. Riddle, Ronald E. Ternberg, Michael Turner, Thomas C. Wisniewski . President Zettek administered the Oath of Office to the new Firefighters and Dr. Alan Shapiro of the Fire and Police Commission presented badges to them. President Zettek presented Father Morrison, Pastor of Queen of the Rosary Church with a Resolution on behalf of the nine years of safety,awarded to the Queen of the Rosary School by the Chicago Motor Club. The Resolution honoring them was adopted at a previous Board meeting. 1 It was moved by Trustee Spees and seconded by Trustee Vanderweel that the Board adopt Resolution No. 84-71 entitled A RESOLUTION COMMENDING VINCENT B. LAWRENCE FOR RECEIVING THE AWARD AS "BARBER OF THE YEAR, 1972". The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Lawrence was present in the audience and President Zettek presented him with a framed copy of the resolution. President Zettek administered the oath of office to Mr. David Farley as a member of the Police Pension Board, and to Mr. Alan Antonik as a member of the Board of Health. It was moved by Trustee Durning and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board authorize the purchase of fire equipment for the two new fire engines (#116 and #117) from the Able Fire and Safety Equipment Company at a cost not to exceed their bid price of $8,577.20. 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 Spees and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize removal of the temporary Stop Signs for Arlington Heights Road traffic at Oakton Street based on the traffic study recommendations of the Police Depart- ment. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roil being called the following answered AYE: Trustees O' Brien, Spees, Durning, NAY: Trustees Kenna, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick, whereupon President Zettek voted AYE, and declared the motion carried. Discussion followed on a proposed ordinance regarding a transfer fee of vehicle licenses for new residents moving into the Village, it was the consensus of the Board that this ordinance be held for one week for the Attorney' s review. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Spees that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to respond to the legal action filed against the Village by the Speelman Refuse Service. 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. Attorney, Edward C. Hofert requested an executive session meeting with .the Board at 7:00 p.m. December 14, 1971 to discuss the Speelman legal action. - 1 - 12/7/71 At this time 8: 55 p.m. the President declared a recess to permit residents present in the audience to address the Board. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. and the President directed the Clerk to call the roll , upon the roll being called the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Durning, Kenna, O' Brien, Spees, Vanderweel ; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported that the Committee, with the concurrance of the Board has recommended that Fire Department Engineer, Randall Scott, injured recently in an accident continue to receive full pay until this recommendation is changed by the Village Board. J The Clerk reported receipt from the Plan Commission of the approval of the rezoning petition of, the McLennan 8.6 acre (Gatzke) hearing before the Plan Commission, held on November 4, 1971 . It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the Village Clerk to schedule a public hearing before the Village Board on the McLennan 8.6 acres of property as quickly as the pre-annexation agreements can be agreed upon by the developer and the Village. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Kenna requested a meeting between the Village Board and the Housing Commission on January 3 , 1972, the Board agreed. Trustee Spees reported that the Community Services Board met with the Schaumburg Township Board on Monday December 6, 1971 . The Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Alvin Krasnow, Exalted Ruler of the Elk Grove Elks Lodge No. 2423 requesting an extension of their Special Use Permit for two more years. It was the consensus of the Board that a public hearing be scheduled to hear the petition forian extension of the Special Use Permit for the Elks Lodge, and that all enforcement be waived until after the hearing. Mr. Willis reported that an updated feasibility report has not been filed as of this date on the Tree Towns Water as expected, and item 1 . on the agenda Drainage from the Terrace Apartments, the Village Engineer has assured, no problem,and requested this item be removed from the agenda, the Board agreed. Mr. Willis also reported that the developer and the Village have agreed to accept the State Highway Departments offer to repair Lively Boulevard next Spring of 1972. He also requested the Board call a public hearing on a pre-annexation agreement with Standard Oil Company. He stated that reports on the BOCA study will be delivered to the Board by the end of the month, a detailed reprt and time tables for the traffic signals on Elmhurst Road, and for the improvement of Pratt Boulevard between Elmhurst Road and Busse Road, also expected by the end of December. Also a report on the capacity and adequacy of the Devon-O' Hare Sewerage Treatment plant a subject that has been under extensive review for the last several months, and that on December 15, 1971 the Northwest Municipal Conference will meet at the Municipal Center in Elk Grove Village, at 8:00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Durning that the Board authorize the calling of a public hearing on a pre-annexation agreement between the Village and Standard Oil 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, Spees, Vanderweel , Durning; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported that an amendment to the solicitors ordinance has been given to the Village Attorney and the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for their review. Trustee Spees questioned the rebate on Foreign Fire Insurance. Mr. Willis advised that the Illinois Municipal League supervises this after checking the State Depart- ment of Revenue audit. This report is received annually. Attorney Hofert gave a report on Home Rule, and answered questions of the Board on this matter. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Durning that the meeting be adjourned. The mo ion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the m tion carrie meeting adjourned at 11 :00 p.m. the - 2 - Village Clerk e 12/7/71