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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/11/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 11 , 1970 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. i Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, James G. O' Brien, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Edward W. Kenna. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 1970 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Trustee McGrenera requested that paragraph 3 of page 2 be amended by inserting therein the contents of a letter to the President regarding the NOISE organization. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. George Coney, Finance Director, requested that an invoice from the General Corporate Account payable to Mack Truck in the amount of $10.23 be deleted from the accounts payable Warrant. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the disbursement of $34,624.79 from the Water & Sewer Department Operating Account, $52,601 .51 from the General s2 Corporate Account, $9.79 from the Municipal Building' s Construction Fund Account and $13.52 from the Civil Defense Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the August 11 , 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, O'Brien, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Village Manager to secure a formal and firm contract for the purchase of a telephone system for the Municipal Vital Services Buildinqs. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Village Manager to secure formal and firm contracts for the purchase of a Fire and Police Radio Communications System. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Charles A. Willis , Village Manager, reported receipt of the following two bids furnishing and delivering material for resurfacing streets as part of the Maintenance Program being financed by M.F.T. Funds: Arrow Road Construction Company $40,640.00, and Allied Asphalt Paving Company in the amount of $40,200.00 reflecting a unit price of $7.50 for the surface course of 5,000 tons of asphalt surface course and 30� per gallon for 9,000 gallons of emulsion. Mr. Willis reported that it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Allied Asphalt Company, on the condition that the Village reserve the right to purchase the emulsion from another supplier at the same quality product - 1 - Reg. 8/11/70 at a lower unit price. Mr. Willis stated that he understands that the bidder is willing to use this approach but it is uncertain at this time whether or not the State of Illinois will permit this type of an arrange- ment for M.F.T. Fund expenditures. Trustee Chernick suggested that the Board also authorize the purchase of additional surface course material at the same price for repair of other streets. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board award the bid to Allied Asphalt for the purchase of 5.000 tons of asphaltic surface course and leave open the 9.000 gallons of emulsion for the Village Manager or the administration to determine what would be the best procedure as to purchasing the emulsion. 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 Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village Manager to work out an arrangement with the contractor, Allied Asphalt Company, to purchase an additional quantity of asphalt at that same bid price which is $7.50 per ton. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance authorizing the continu- ation of a special use permit for the retail food stand at the southwest corner of Devon Avenue and York Road. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. e It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 704 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT. 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; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board discussed a proposed ordinance amending the code relating to the increase of truck license fees and the following addition was made to Section 15.003: "or where the application is made for a license for a newly acquired vehicle." It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board waive the first reading rulewith respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 705 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.003 (FEES) OF CHAPTER 15 VEHICLE LICENSES OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, INCREASING TRUCK LICENSE FEES. 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; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the written approval of the Plan Commission and the Village Engineer and the verbal approval of the Judiciary Committee for Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 149, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Z - Reg. 8/11/70 Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Resolution No. 73-70 entitled A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 149. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the follow- ing answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. i The Clerk read a petition dated August 7, 1970, signed by Robert Buehler of 840 Bonita Avenue, containing the signatures of 117 persons petitioning the Board to assist them in obtaining an area in Elk Grove where mini -bikes can be riden. Mr. Buehler stated that all in the group are 14 years of age and older and they will be forming a membership club which would furnish an identification card. He stated they would abide by a set of rules and reg- ulations which would be submitted to the Village for information and guid- ance. Following discussion of this petition, President Pahl referred the petitioner to Chief Jenkins to consult with and present an area for con- sideration of approval by the Village Board. The Clerk read a letter dated August 11th, 1970 from Mrs. Joseph Cronin, 205 Brookhaven Drive, registering complaints regarding Chicago Magnet Wire and the odor emanating from that plant. Mrs. Cronin stated that she has spoken with representatives of the Cook County Pollution Control Board , Elk Grove Village, Centex Industrial Park and Chicago Magnet Wire. Mrs . Cronin also stated that she has been notified by a representative of the County Pollution Control Board that there is a law suit pending against the Chicago Magnet Wire Company because of a large file of complaints received from Village residents which suit was instituted by the Cook County Pollution Control Board. During the discussion which followed with Mrs. Cronin and the Board members concerning the contents of her August 11 letter, she was requested to ascertain additional information regarding the purported lawsuit since the Village is unaware such an "•,'!. action has been taken. Attorney Hofert gave Mrs. Cronin a chronological report concerning developments since the plant first moved to Elk Grove approximately 8 years ago. The Clerk reported receipt of a request from Mrs. J. L. McCarthy, 917 Ridge Court to close off Ridge Court for a block party on Sunday after- noon and evening August 16th, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the closing of Ridge Court for a block party Sunday afternoon and evening August 16th with the understanding that neighbor complaints regarding noise must be respected. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of notices of public hearing from the DUPage County Zoning Board concerning property at the southwest corner of Fullerton and Villa Avenue and approximately 4 mile south of Third Avenue east of Wood Dale Road. These notices were referred to the Judiciary Committee and Plan Commission. A letter dated August 11 , 1970 to the President and Trustees from Centex Corporation stating that the construction on Louis Avenue and Jarvis Avenue from Lively Boulevard on the west, east to State Route 83 , have been completed and that Centex guarantees these improvements exclusive of ordinary wear and tear and will provide the Village with a maintenance bond for two years when the Village accepts the streets for permanent maintenance. This was referred to the Village Engineer for recommendation to the Board. The Clerk reported that hearings have been scheduled by the Plan Commission for September 3 , 1970, on petitions rezoning from M-1 to B-1 at the south- east corner of Higgins and Lively Boulevard and a revision to the Planned Unit Development to accomodate the proposed garages as discussed previously. - 3 - Reg. 8/11/70 The Clerk also reported that a petition from the Redson-Rice Corporation, 1800 Greenleaf Avenue, has been forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which petition requests a variation from the front yard setback require- ment in order to construct an addition to their existing building. At this time, 9:08 p.m. , the President declared a recess to permit resi- dents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board members. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9:25 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, Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Ordinances relating to house numbering and building identification, and water supply lines were deferred to the next regular meeting of August 25, 1970. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert reported that he will supply the Village Board with a court document relating to the Park Ridge injunction suit against O' Hare Airport expansion and that he will also report to the Board as to the monetary contributions that other communities are making toward the various court actions. Attorney Hofert also reported that today he received a revised agreement from the Attorney representing the Forest View Homeowners (Branigar Estates) and has not had time to study or make recommendations to the Board as to its contents. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board extend the Branigar Forest View Fire Protection Service through August 25, 1970. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: G , Trustees Chernick, Keith, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis reported that he has written to the State of Illinois, Depart- ment of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Waterways, requesting a direct allocation of water from Lake Michigan to the Village rather than in the Village' s behalf to the Tree Towns Water Commission. Based on water projections completed by Greeley and Hansen, it is believed that based on a single family development 42.5 cubic feet per second is con- sidered to be necessary for maximum day requirements in the year 2000. Mr. Willis also gave a progress report on various other matters presently pending. A memo was distributed to the Board dated August 11 , 1970 from Mr. Willis regarding police and fire radio equipment. Mr. Willis reported that if there are no objections it is the intention of the administration to proceed along the lines as set forth in this memo. No contracts will be entered into or purchases made until the Board authorizes same; however, the memo sets forth the general procedures and concept. Discussion followed concerning whether or not this equipment will be compatible with the system which has been proposed as a pilot project with matching Federal Funds referred to as Central Police Radio Dispatch Project. Chief Jenkins stated that the equipment could be used with alterations and that the Village' s purchase of this equipment at this time would not preclude a proportionate Government Funding of the program. Mr. Willis reported that he has discussed with the Street Foreman, the Village Engineer, and the Capital Improvements Committee Chairman a proposal that in lieu of outside contractors to do base repair work on parts of certain streets. - 4 - Reg. 8/11/70 (as amended) that the Street Department use its crew and equipment to repair these streets: There is a savings of the additional 25% which is added to the cost of any job when an outside contractor comes in because of drawings , cores, etc, related to this type of procedure. Mr. Willis stated that it would be the plan to complete the base work in sufficient time for the Cutler repaving equipment which is under contract. Mr. Willis stated that it is recommended that the Board authorize advertising for bids for materials, granular for base and bituminous for binder surface course. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village Manager to advertise for bids for street repair work as set forth 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, O' Brien, Zettek; NAYS: none; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis reported that a $138.30 invoice for 48 emblems for Police Department blazers is submitted to the Board with his recommendation of approval . Mr. Willis stated that it is proposed the the blazer be standard uniform for all cadets and that the plain clothesmen, supervisory personnel and Juvenile Officers be given the option of purchasing blazers with their usual uniform allowance of $250.00 a year. He stated that the blazer is being implemented on a limited program at this time and that the Police Chief is preparing information for next year' s budget meetings regarding extending this to other officers. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the disbursement of $138.30 to Scotex-Chicago Company for the emblems for Police Department blazers. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, O' Brien; NAYS: Trustees Keith, McGrenera; ABSENT: Trustee Kenna. President Pahl voted AYE and declared the motion carried. A meeting of the Judiciary Committee was scheduled for 9: 00 p.m. Thursday, August 13th and a meeting of the Personnel Committee was scheduled for August 17th at 8:00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10: 11 P.M. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: / Jack D. Pahl President - 5 - Reg. 8/11/70