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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/14/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JULY 14, 1970 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Chief of Police, Harry P. Jenkins, opened the meeting with a prayer. Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Richard A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustees Eugene V. Keith, James G. O'Brien. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. The following members of the Fire Department were sworn in as Captains by the Village President and were given their badge of office by Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett: John E. Henrici , Donald J. Kuhn, William J. Clifford. These men were commended by the Village Board for their dedication and work performances. Attorney Hofert reported that today Judge Healy of the Trial Court dismissed the complaint filed by the Mohawk Terrace Homeowners' Improve- ment Association, Inc. Judge Healy stated the complainant had not proved to his satisfaction that the Village' s action in annexing and zoning 208 acres south of Devon Avenue were unreasonable. He said he felt the homeowners were suffering a loss but it was not occasioned by any action of the Village but due to the general trend in the develop- ment of the area and that the Village' s actions in annexing and rezoning " this parcel of land were valid. Mr. Hofert stated that it is possible 6 that the Mohawk Terrace Homeowners Improvement Association, Inc. will appeal the decision; however, there is no indication at this point that such will be the case. Mr. Hofert indicated to them the willingness on his part and on the part of the Board to meet with the Homeowners' Association in an effort to do whatever possible to alleviate the problems which the homeowners foresee. Such a meeting was scheduled by the Board for Wednesday, July 22, 1970 at 8:00 p.m. , at which time representatives of the developer of the Elk Grove Industrial Park (Trammell Crow Company) will be present. President Pahl presented a plaque of recognition to Trustee Ullmann whose resignation as Trustee is effective July 15, 1970. Expressions of good wishes were extended to Trustee Ullmann. At the request of the Village Manager, an executive session was scheduled following this regular meeting to discuss a land purchase. Representatives of M. Loeb Corporation at 1925 Busse Road, Herb Kaiser and others, discussed with the Board the situation involving parking on the street which is requested by the M. Loeb representatives due to construction underway at the present time for an expansion of their existing parking facilities brought upon by an increase in business . Mr. Kaiser stated they are requesting permission to park on Pratt Boulevard until such time as the additional parking lot is built. Following discussion of the petition, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize parking by M. Loeb employees on Pratt Boulevard for a period of thirty 30) days , the number of parking spaces and the exact footage to be allowed for such parking to be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the Police and Building Departments. During discussion on the motion, it was made explicit that the Board does not imply by the foregoing action that any of the ordinances of the Village are to be violated in the construction of additions to the M. Loeb plant. - 1 - Reg. 7/14/70 Trustee Keith arrived: 8:57 p.m. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the disbursement of $38,894.78 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $52,408.46 from the General Corporate Account, and $4,759.28 from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the July 14, 1970 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 Chernick, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9: 11 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 9:23 p.m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 65-70 entitled, ''A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR FUNDS UNDER THE MOTOR FUEL TAX PROGRAM TO BE USED FOR STREET MAINTENANCE TOTALING $88,166.25''. During discussion, Trustee Chernick stated that this proposed improve- ment will be made with the Cutler repaver process and will complete the improvements to all streets from Oakton Street to Elk Grove Boulevard (except Section 1 East) . This particular project includes the following =^ streets: Ridgewood, Edgewood, Holly, Greenbrier, Charing Cross, Tower, Edgeware, Wildwood, Laurel from Ridge to Charing Cross, Germaine, Thorndale, Shadywood, Willow, Crest, Woodcrest, Westgate and Tanglewood. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board award a contract to C. B. Construction Company for the installation of 5)1 260 feet of eight 8" inch sanitarysewer line including five manholes between the Municipal Complex and Arlington Heights Road at a cost of $12,985.00. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; ABSTAIN : Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O 'Brien. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Village Manager and/or the Director of Finance to participate in the joint purchasing program with the State of Illinois per authority of Chapter 85, paragraphs 1601 to 1605 of the Illinois Revised Statutes 1969. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No. 66-70, endorsing a study grant to the Lutheran Welfare Services by the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission for purposes as stated by President Pahl (an investigation to determine whether or not the Lutheran Welfare facilities in Park Ridge, Illinois can be utilized to meet public needs) . The President directed the Clerk - 2 - Reg. 7/14/70 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 declared the motion carried. Mr. George Coney, Finance Director, reported that the appropriation ordinance is being typed and will be ready for review and distribution to the Board this weekend. A meeting of the Judiciary Committee was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 1970. Trustee McGrenera reported that it is the unanimous opinion of the Judiciary Committee that the water recirculation ordinance be enforced and that water users in the Industrial and Commercially zoned areas should be advised that this requirement is to be met within one (1 ) year of the date of the communication so notifying them. Trustee McGrenera also reported that due to the unique design of Landmeier Road, because it serves residential and industrial , the Committee recommends that the Board reconsider previous decisions on the width and that the following be considered: That Landmeier Road, east of Lively Boulevard to Touhy Avenue, be designated as a secondary arterial with a 66 to 80 foot right-of-way and 36 to 48 feet back-to- back curbing providing a three or four 12-foot-lane roadway, and that west of Lively Boulevard to Arlington Heights Road be designated as a collector street with a 60 foot right-of-way with pavement width of 36 feet. This recommendation is based on the assumption that Shell Development will make Howard Street an ingress and egress street. If they do not, then the recommendation would be that Landmeier Road be a secondary arterial from Touhy Avenue to Tonne Road. Y, The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission, Village Engineer, and the Judiciary Committee of the plats of sub- division for Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 40 and Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 148. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 67-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 40" . 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 68-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 148" . 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of a report from the Plan Commission dated July 14, 1970 stating that the Plan Commission again considered the petition for rezoning at the southwest corner of Landmeier Road and Tonne Road for a 7-11 Store and of those present four (4) were opposed and three (3) were in favor. This petition and the Plan Commission report were referred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for a recommendation. The Clerk reported receipt of a petition to the Zoning Board of Appeals from Acme-Wiley Corporation for permission to pave the area in front of their building on Greenleaf Avenue to accommodate parking of auto- mobiles needed by additional help. During discussion of this petition, Attorney Hofert stated that there is a question as to whether or not this is a proper subject matter for variation and the matter was referred - 3 - Reg. 7/14/70 to the Judiciary Committee and the Village Attorney for study. The Zoning Board will be notified that a hearing is not to be scheduled pending a determination by the Attorney. The petition of Bennett and Kahnweiler for a rear yard setback variation relating to twenty (20) acres of land on the north side of Devon Avenue east of Tonne Road was noted and has been forwarded to the Zoning Board for hearing. The Clerk reported receipt of a plat of subdivision for Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 41 which has been forwarded to the Judiciary Committee, Plan Commission, and Engineer for recommendation. The Clerk also reported and placed on file in the Clerk' s Office a notice of hearing by the Illinois Commerce Commission concerning priority connections to Northern Illinois Gas Company supply. A discussion followed concerning a proposed annexation agreement which was distributed to the Board relating to the annexation of the (Branigar Estates) Forest View homes. Mr. Wesley Kentzel , President of the Forest View Homeowners Association, was present in the audience and participated in the discussion relating to the proposed annexation arrangements and fire protection services. The agreement was referred back to the Village Attorney for recommendation with particular attention to the sections relating to improvements to be installed. Mr. Hofert asked for approx- imate cost figures for such improvements to enable him to better prepare a recommendation and text for the agreement. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board extend fire protection (to Forest View Fire Protection District) until and including August 15, 1970 for a fee of $800.00. During the discussion, it was made clear that the $800.00 fee covers only that portion of the year from July 16, 1970 to August 15, 1970 and does not waive the prior bill based on the unsigned contract for $11 ,000.00 which was to begin March 1970. Mr. Kentzel said that he could not commit the funds 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 Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; NAY: Trustee Ullmann; ABSENT: Trustee O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick presented a report regarding truck license fees which if adopted would increase the annual revenue from vehicle stickers approximately $16,000.00. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board direct the Village Attorney to amend the Municipal Code by incorporating the aforementioned truck licensing fees therein. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Charles A. Willis, Village Manager, reported that he recommends the following course relating to the ro o2ed railroad crossingto be constructed in Devon Avenue west of State Route 3 : That the Village request the petitioner to amend their petition for this crossing to read that a rubber-mat crossing will be installed instead of a pre- treated timber crossing, the initial cost of which will be paid by the developer of the Elk Grove Industrial Park, and failing this that the Village request a rehearing before the Illinois Commerce Commission. Mr. Willis reported the railroads have promised to repair existing crossings in Elk Grove Village. Copies were distributed of a report from the Finance Director to the Village Manager concerning the opening of bids on July 13, 1970 for a backhoe-loader for use by the Water Department. In accordance with the - 4 - Reg. 7/14/70 recommendations contained therein and those of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the purchase of a Case Model 680 Loader-Backhoe from Case Construction Equipment Company for $13,471 .55. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The proposed rules and regulations of the Police Department which were forwarded to the Board members during the past week were referred to the Personnel Committee. Mr. Willis reported that the Urban Development Company, the developer of the land between Leicaster Road and Wellington Avenue north of Biesterfield Road, has requested a condominium approach and the building of a 100 car covered parking garage on the open parking area. It is the opinion of the Village Attorney, the Building Department, the Plan Commission Chairman, and the Village Manager that the con- struction of the garages as proposed does not require a public hearing. However, Mr. Willis recommended that the Board refer this to the Plan Commission for their approval of the drawing of the condominium and garage concept. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board approve the aforementioned change in the planned unit develop- ment subject to the approval of the Plan Commission of the drawing as submitted by the Urban Land Development Company. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ' It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11 : 00 p.m. 7. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: .lack D. Pahl resident 5 - Reg. 7/14/70