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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/12/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON MAY 12, 1970 The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, called the meeting to order at 8:25 P.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called by the Clerk, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: President Jack D. Pahl , Trustee James G. O'Brien. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board appoint Trustee Zettek as Chairman Pro Tem to serve at this meeting in the absence of the Village President. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Village Clerk declared the motion carried. The Reverend David D. Crail , Pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, delivered the invocation. The Fire Chief, Allen Hulett, introduced to the Board the following newly appointed Firemen: Philip W. Haverland, Dennis L. Gorden, Frederick B. Henning, Jr. , Robert S. Herrmann, Joseph J. Meyer, Kenneth J. Rzeszutko, Arthur J. Rathke; and Paid-On-Call Fireman, Harold Strawderman. The Village Clerk administered the oath of office to the foregoing. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 1970 be approved as rA submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The "'` • motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Mr. Thomas Hamilton and Mr. Warren Edwards, members of the Aviation Committee, reported to the Board on the expansion plans of the City of Chicago for the O' Hare International Airport. The Village' s Aviation Committee has been attending the O' Hare Area Noise Abatement Council which is formed from municipalities surrounding O' Hare. For the past year, the Council has been studying the problem of noise and air pollution created by the present use and the projected use of the airport. Mr. Edwards stated that the Council has made some progress; however, it is felt that the time has come to reach the people with information regarding the expansion and report to them the effect which the continual expansion will have on Elk Grove Village. Mr. Hamilton and Mr. Edwards stated that a meeting with the press is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on May 19, 1970 at the O' Hare Officers Club concerning O' Hare expansion and they requested that the Village authorize participation in the cost of the meeting. They also requested that the Village authorize an expenditure to cover the cost of a brochure which has been prepared and can be reprinted for distribution to residents of Elk Grove Village. This brochure sets forth informa- tion regarding the present use and expansion of the airport and it will contain information concerning a meeting to be held at 8:00 p.m. on May 27, 1970 at Fenton High School sponsored by the O' Hare Area Noise Abatement Council . It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize an expenditure for Mr. Thomas Hamilton and Mr. Warren Edwards to attend a meeting with the press representing Elk Grove Village on May 19, 1970 at a cost not to exceed $50.00. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. - 1 - Reg. 5/12/70 It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $200.00 for the print- ing of a brochure regarding O' Hare Airport and that same be distributed through the schools and local stores. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Village' s Aeronautical (Aviation) Committee be authorized to represent the Village and to become active in the O' Hare Area Noise Abatement Council . The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Certificates were awarded to Lieutenants Harry J. Walsh and Richard Losch (who was absent) , Sergeant Fred J. Engelbrecht, Jr. , and Patrolmen John Landers and Robert J. Salvatore for their completion of the Spanish course in the Berlitz School of Languages. At this time, 9:25 p.m. , the President Pro Tem asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There being none, a recess was not called. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the disbursement of $17,387,48 from the General Corporate Account, $9,591 .31 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $69.05 from the Civil Defense Fund Account, and f; $33.60 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund account for 1969/70 expenditures; and $1 ,408.45 from the General Corporate Account, and $1 ,000.00 from =3, the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account for 1970/71 expenditures; in payment of invoices as set forth on the May 12, 1970 Accounts Payable Warrant. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board authorize the Village Manager to retain the auditing firm of Swanson, Ogilvie and McKenzie to conduct an independent audit of Village funds for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1970 at a cost not to exceed $4,250.00. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Discussion followed concerning the changing of the Housing Task Force Committee to an official Village Commission. Housing Task Force Chairman William Koretke was asked to prepare a draft ordinance setting forth suggested provisions for such a Housing Commission and submit this draft to the Village Attorney. Copies were distributed of a report from Fire Chief Allen Hulett to the Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, regarding his recommendations on the Fire Watch Service, whereupon it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Fire Chief be authorized to determine the nature of and the cost of Fire Watch Services at such time as such services are requested or required. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. - 2 - Reg. 5/12/70 It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board grant a driveway width variation of thirty-four (341 ) feet for the Central Warehouse' s addition, 2301 Touhy Avenue, Elk Grove Village. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick reported that the Capital Improvements Committee met on May 5, 1970 with representatives of Centex Industrial Park Association and the Village on the subject of the Industrial Park storm drainage and that the Committee will present a recommendation to the Board after it meets with Elk Grove Engineering Company representatives tomorrow. Trustee Chernick also reported that the Committee was asked for a recommendation concerning whether or not the fire station site on Greenleaf Avenue should be retained and/or a new site west of Route 83 on Greenleaf Avenue be obtained. He stated that it is the opinion of the Fire Chief that Well No. 6 and the water reservoir on the present site on Greenleaf Avenue make it inconvenient for its use also as a fire station site. Trustee Chernick stated that it is his opinion the Village should (1 ) acquire an additional site west of Route 83 on Greenleaf Avenue for the Industrial Fire Station, and (2) retain the present land where Well No. 6 and the reservoir are located. The Village Manager stated that he has indicated to Centex Corporation the Village' s interest in acquiring the site west of Route 83 on Greenleaf Avenue and they are taking it under consideration. The Clerk reported receipt of approval of the Plan Commission of Centex Industrial Park Units 146 and 147. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the p " Board adopt Resolution No. 50-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 146", subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 51-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 147", subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of a copy of a letter from the Zoning Board Chairman, Mr. Donald Koprowski , to the petitioner, Mr. Kenneth T. Batchelder, stating that the Zoning Board has denied their petition for a variation for the erection of a fence within the building setback line. The Village Board asked that the Clerk request the Zoning Board to notify the petitioner (and future petitioners) of the reasons for the denial of the variation. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated May 12, 1970 from Mr. Robert C. Winkle of Centex Corporation requesting a public hearing to consider rezoning a parcel of land on the southwest corner of Tonne and Landmeier Roads from R-3 to 3-1 business for the establishment of a "7-11" store at that location. This was forwarded to the Plan Commission for public hearing. The Clerk reported receipt of a request for the St. Alexius Hospital Auxiliary to sell balloons along the Jaycee Parade route on June 28, 1970, and for the Queen of the Rosary Parish to conduct a Country Fair - 3 - Reg. 5/12/70 on Memorial weekend, May 29, 30, and 31 , 1970, on the Parish grounds to include rides, merchandise booths, games, and refreshment consisting of food, beer and pop. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the issuance of a permit, without fee, to the St. ( Alexius Hospital Auxiliary to sell balloons along the parade route of the Jaycee Parade on June 28, 1970. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the issuance of licenses, without fee, to the Queen of the Rosary Parish for their Country Carnival and Fair on May 29, 30, and 31 , 1970, consistent with proper insurance as required by the Village. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro- Tem declared the motion carried. In response to an agenda item regarding sidewalk and patio work, Attorney Hofert stated that it is his opinion that the Village cannot regulate or enforce standards of sidewalks and patios for private homes. In regard to the proposed house numbering ordinance, Mr. Hofert stated that it is his opinion that the Village can require uniform size numbers for industrial and commercial locations; however, such a requirement for residential presents some problems in that it infringes upon the property rights of the homeowners. H Attorney Hofert also reported that he has been approached by Rock Road Construction Company representatives concerning, annexation to the Village and he recommended the Village' s hiring Marvin Salzenstein to study the operations of this Company and to make specific recommenda- tions as to what zoning controls should be applied. Trustee Keith suggested that the Board send a copy of the proposed comprehensive ordinance and standards to Rock Road Construction Company and ask them to review same and give us their suggestions as to what modifica- tions they would require or request. A first reading was held on a proposed ordinance amending Section 11 .204 of the Municipal Code regarding the minimum width of driveways in industrial and business areas. Copies were distributed of ordinances providing against driving trucks over public rights of way and paving of private parking lots. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance providing against driving trucks over private rights of way. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. The foregoing ordinance was corrected to insert the word "gross weight" following "three tons". t. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 693 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 11 . 105 PROVIDING AGAINST THE DRIVING OF TRUCKS OVER PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. - 4 - Reg. 5/12/70 It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance relating to private parking lots. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 694 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE V - PRIVATE PARKING LOTS". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Attorney Hofert recommended that the foregoing ordinance on private parking lots be forwarded to the Plan Commission for incorporation into the new zoning ordinance. Trustee Keith suggested that the Centex Industrial Park be asked to cooperate by publicizing the foregoing provisions regarding private parking lots. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding limousine-type taxicabs. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 695 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22. 1111 RELATING TO THE NECESSITY FOR METERS ON LIMOUSINE-TYPE TAXICABS". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll ?'w^� on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed previously of a preannexation agreement between the Village and the property owners of the Wild Oak Subdivision. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Resolution No. 52-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND THE VILLAGE CLERK TO SIGN A PREANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NO. 28833 , JAMES L. CARROLL, BENEFICIARY THEREUNDER, AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; NAY: Trustee Ullmann; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the plans and specifica- tions for Motor Fuel Tax Project 13 CS (Laurel Street) for transmittal to the State for approval . The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem \_. declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board approve change order No. 9 on the Municipal Complex authorizing an additional $346.50 for cost of material to install additional telephone outlets and conduit in the General Office area. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: Trustee Keith; ABSENT: - 5 - Reg. 5/12/70 Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board approve change order No. 7 for the Municipal Complex, a change order accepting a credit of $800.00 for the deletion of the bronze plaque which will be handled by Otis and Associates. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis reported that he has received an annexation inquiry for property west of the present Village limits and east of Route 53 north of Devon Avenue. This land is the western part of property commonly referred to as Buttita property. The Board will meet as a Committee of the Whole with the property owners or interested parties to the land on June 9, 1970 at 7: 00 p.m. The terms of the scavenger agreement for service to the residential area of the Village have been reviewed by the Board and certain changes have been made by the Village Manager through memorandum to the Board. A meeting was scheduled with Mr. Joseph Stob of Monarch Disposal Company for 7:00 P.M. on May 18, 1970. Mr. Willis reported that the parking situation at the Park & Shop has been reviewed (prompted by the etition of Jarosch Bakery for a building permit to extend its baking facilities) and that: 1 . No expansion of existing facilities can be undertaken except by specific variation, on specific buildings and then with the definite conclusion that the expansion would not increase auto traffic. . CIO: 2. Although the Park & Shop is short of parking spaces, enforce- ment is stayed by Section 3. 1 of the Zoning Ordinance, Article 10 where the ordinance specifically states that all provisions of the ordinance are to be complied with by July 1 , 1964 except that no one should be required to demolish existing buildings or purchase additional property to comply with the ratio. 3. Change the parking space ratio from 4-1 to 3-1 . 4. The Park & Shop can voluntarily acquire a site south of the bowling alley and north of Oakwood and extend the parking facilities to this area. Following discussion, it was the consensus that the first alternative should be pursued with relation to the request by Jarosch Bakery for a permit to expand its baking facilities. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11 :28 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: Charles J. Zettek Chairman Pro Tem 6 - Reg. 5/12/70