HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/07/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JULY 7, 1970
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m, in the
Municipal Building in said Village.
Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner,
the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Eugene V.
Keith, James G. O' Brien, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustees Richard
A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann. Attorney Norman Samelson was present
representing the Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
minutes of the regular meeting of June 23 , 1970 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 administered the oath of office to the following newly
appointed Patrolmen: Joseph N , Tortorici , Joseph A. Eccles, Jerome K.
Maculitis, Robert J. McNamara, George A. LaMont, and James F. Walwer,
Trustee McGrenera arrived 8: 10 p.m.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the
Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract with Commonwealth
Edison Company for the installation, energy and maintenance cost of
seven (7) street lights along Higgins Road at the intersections of
I, Randall, Kelly, Gordon, Gaylord, Scott and Bond Streets. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith,
McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Ullmann.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board award a contract to the low bidder, Arcole Midwest
Corporation, for M. F.T. project 13-CS, reconstruction of Laurel Street
between Ridge Avenue and Tonne Road, in the amount of $128,760. 50.
Trustee Ullmann arrived 8: 12 p.m.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion for
project 13-CS and upon the roll being called, the following answered
AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O' Brien, Ullmann, Zettek;
NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 62-70, accepting the dedication of a
sixty (60' ) foot right-of-way for Louis Avenue between Lively Boulevard
and Busse Road according to the recommendations of the State of Illinois,
Barton-Aschman Associates, and the Village Manager. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith,
McGrenera, O' Brien, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 63-70, accepting the dedication of a
sixty (601 ) foot right-of-way for Jarvis Avenue between Lively Boulevard
and Busse Road according to the recommendation of the State of Illinois,
Barton-Aschman Associates, and the Village Manager. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith,
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McGrenera, O' Brien, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
During the discussion which took place preceding the adoption of the
foregoing Resolution, questions were raised relating to the width of
Howard Street which has not been dedicated. This matter will be placed
on the agenda and a determination made as to the correct width following
consultation with Barton-Aschman Associates.
It was the consensus that a public hearing be scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
August 4, 1970 on a petition for continuation of a special use permit
to allow the temporary trailer hot dog stand at the southwest corner of
Devon Avenue and Elmhurst Road.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board authorize the requested change in the date of the Illinois Migrant
Workers Council housing march from July 5, 1970 to July 12, 1970, The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick,
Keith, McGrenera, O'Brien, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Ullmann, member of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported
as follows:
1 . That the Village start procedures for establishment of Well
No. 9 with a one million gallon storage tank;
2. That a Brantwood Avenue loop be added to the water distribu-
tion lines for better distribution;
3 . That a water line be installed across Lively Boulevard at
Higgins Road;
4. That future maior transmission lines be sufficient to handle
the flow and a twelve (1211) inch minimum is recommended;
5. That pumps one through four be rehabilitated as soon as
possible to gain the 1 ,000 g.p.m. that they are capable of
producing; and,
6. That additional information from several other agencies is
required before a recommendation can be given concerning
Lake Michigan water.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board direct the administration to start work on Well No. 9.
(Well No. 8 is in the Trammell Crow - Elk Grove Industrial Park sub-
division. ) The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager was directed to secure cost figures on the Brantwood
Avenue loop as recommended by the Capital Improvements Committee.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board direct the Village Attorney to amend the Subdivision
Control Ordinance to require that water transmission lines be not less
than twelve (12") inches in diameter. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
A meeting of the Personnel Committee was scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
July 14, 1970.
The Plan Commission report of July 7, 1970 stated that the petition
for rezoning at the corner of Landmeier Road and Tonne Road for a
7-11 Store was heard by the Plan Commission and on June 25, 1970 the
Plan Commission voted evenly concerning the petition, one member being
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absent. The Board referred the report back to the Plan Commission
with the request that they meet and reconsider this matter and come
to a conclusion.
During discussion on the foregoing report of the Commission, Mr. Charles
A. Willis, Village Manager, reported that Centex Corporation has offered
to pay the cost of a traffic expert or land use planner if the Plan
Commission needs help in reaching a conclusion.
The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission,
Village Engineer, and Judiciary Committee of the resubdivision plat
for the Elk Grove Apartments, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Keith
and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board adopt Resolution No.
64-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR
THE ELK GROVE APARTMENTS (at Ridge, Kennedy and Cypress)". The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called, -the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith,
McGrenera, O' Brien, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
At this time, 8:56 p.m. , the President declared a recess to permit
residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and
comments to the Board members.
President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9: 10 p.m. and directed the
Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following
Trustees answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O' Brien,
Ullmann, Zettek; ABSENT: none.
Mr. Harry Mikkelsen reported that the Village' s insurance is now in
line with the Industrial Appraisal Company report and recommendation ,
and this item will now be removed from the agenda.
A written report was distributed to the Board from the Village Manager
concerning the insurance bids and a recommendation for the contract
award. Mr. Willis reported receipt of seven (7) detailed bids from
five (5) insurance companies and the Director of Finance and the Village
Manager have recommended that the contract be awarded to the Elk Grove
Insurance Agency in the amount of $37,078.00. Mr. Willis also reported
that a recommendation will be given the Board within the next few days
concerning future insurance arrangements.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board accept the bid of the Elk Grove Insurance Agency for insurance
for the year beginning July 1 , 1970. The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the
following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O' Brien,
Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
In accordance with the request of the Elk Grove Junior Woman' s Club as
read by the Village Clerk, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded
by Trustee O'Brien that the Board authorize the issuance of a food
license, without fee, to the Elk Grove Junior Woman' s Club for a bake
sale on Saturday, July 25, 1970 at the Park & Shop Center and/or the
Grove Mall . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE:
Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O' Brien, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY:
none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated June 29, 1970 to the Village President
from Mr. A. M. Lundin, District Manager of Mine Safety Appliances
Company, commending the Elk Grove Village Fire Department for their
assistance during high winds and rain when approximately forty (40%)
percent of the roof was lifted from the Mine Safety Appliances building
on Bond Street.
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Mr. Willis reported receipt of a copy of an audit report for the
receipt and disbursement of M.F.T. funds by the Village for the
calendar year 1968. This audit report has been filed in the office
of the Village Clerk.
Mr. Willis reported a tentative time schedule for the construction of
the industrial fire station leading to an October 6, 1970 contract
award. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek
that the Board direct a letter be sent to appropriate officials of
Centex Corporation - Bennett & Kahnweiler confirming the purchase of
land west of State Route 83 for a fire station at the price agreed
to and stipulated in the Manager' s report. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called,
the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, McGrenera, O' Brien ,
Ullmann, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
A meeting of the Judiciary Committee was scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 11 , 1970.
Mr. Willis reported that the "No Parking" restriction on Pratt Boulevard
may be lifted while construction is under way at the M. Loeb plant,
which action will be in conformity with prior arrangements made for
parking for employees on the street while construction is under way.
It was noted that the street parking privilege which was granted to
the Acme-Wiley Company has been abused and the Manager will look into
it and report back to the Board.
In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Manager, it was
moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board
authorize the President to sign a contract with Northern Illinois Gas
Company for Well No. 7. The President directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following
i. answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O' Brien, Ullmann,
Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Mr. Willis reported that the I .C.C. has granted permission for the
railroad crossing to serve the Elk Grove Industrial Park and that the
responsibility for the maintenance will be with Chicago Northwestern
and the Milwaukee Railroad, Trustee Chernick suggested that a letter
be written to the railroads with crossings in Elk Grove requesting
that attention be given to the road surface and requesting that a
smoother crossing is necessary in the interest of public safety .
Trustee Ullmann submitted his resignation as a Trustee effective
July 15, 1970 due to the fact that he is moving to Houston, Texas
on August 7, 1970.
Trustee Chernick requested that the question of truck vehicle stickers
be on the agenda at the next regular meeting.
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 President declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 9: 50 p.m.
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Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
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Jack D. Pahl
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