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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/25/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 25, 1970 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 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, Edward W. Kenna, Richard A. McGrenera, James G. O'Brien, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: none. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert , was present at this meeting. George C. Coney, Director, Finance Department , acted as Village Manager in the absence of Mr. Charles A. Willis. President Pahl commended Sergeant William B. Kohnke for being on the honor roll at Harper Junior College. President Pahl referred to a letter from Mayor Behrel calling a meeting for all municipalities serviced by United Motor Coach to be held at 8:00 p.m. September 4, 1970 in the Council Chambers, Des Plaines, Illinois. All Board members are invited to attend. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 1970 be approved as sub- mitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that f ; the minutes of the regular meeting of August 11 , 1970 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Trustee Chernick noted that a correction is necessary on page 4, last paragraph which should read ''Capital Improvements Committee Chairman'' instead of ''Judiciary Chairman''. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize disbursement of $40,613.71 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $9,463.33 from the General Corporate Account, $1 .53 from the Civil Defense Fund Account, and $87,424.40 from the Municipal Buildings Construction Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the August 25, 1970 Accounts Payable Warrant . During the discussion on the Warrant, Trustee Keith questioned Item 25 in the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, regarding $10,471 .50 for service to the new Municipal Building. Mr. Coney advised that it was the recommendation of the Capital Improvements Committee that the sewer extension would also serve the other property on Wellington Avenue plus the property north of Biesterfield Road which is undeveloped. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract for the purchase of a telephone system (TE 400) for the Municipal Complex from International Telephone and Telegraph Company at an installed cost not to exceed $56,500.00 and to authorize the installation of necessary interconnection devices from Illinois Bell Telephone Company at an estimated cost of $600.00. 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; - 1 - Reg. 8/25/70 ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. During discussion on the preceding motion, Finance Director George Coney, in reply to Trustee Keith, stated that $12,000.00 of the cost will be paid from the Municipal Bond Account, $32,000.00 from interest in the Working Cash Fund, and the remaining to be paid from current revenues in the General Corporate Account. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Village President to sign contracts for the purchase of a communication control center and radio equipment for the Police and Fire Departments at a cost not to exceed $49,100.00 from Motorola Communication Electronics. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract for the purchase of property on the south side of Greenleaf Avenue west of State Route 83 for a fire station, at a cost not to exceed $35,105.25 46,807 square feet at 75C per square foot) . During the discussion, Trustee Keith asked what is to be done with the land east of State Route 83. It was the consensus of opinion that this land will be utilized by the Water Department some time in the future. 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance providing for the levy and collection of taxes for the fiscal year beginning May 1 , 1970 and ending April 30, 1971 . The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 706 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLE6TION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1 , 1970 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1971''. 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a lease with the Elk Grove Mobile Homes Park, Inc. for the mobile home presently used as the West Side Fire Station for the period October 9, 1970 to December 31 , 1971 . 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village is leasing this trailer in return for ambulance and fire service to 941 West Higgins Road. The Fire Chief feels the trailer may be needed west of State Route 53 after the new Municipal Building is occupied. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize payment of $3,791 .09 to Elk Grove Engineering Company for services rendered on MFT project 14 CS. The President - 2 - Reg. 8/25/70 directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the ' Board authorize the Village President to sign agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company to install electrical service for the Elk Grove Industrial Park sewerage treatment plant. 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett gave a report on the program, functions, and personnel for the Civil Defense Board. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize adoption of the 1970/71 Civil Defense Budget in the amount of $7,720.00 as recommended by Fire Chief Hulett. 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board grant M. Loeb Company an extension of time for on-street parking privileges to September 30, 1970 or sooner if proposed parking lot is completed. 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, Kenna, McGrenera, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; k1> " ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. 'ya Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, recommended that the Water Usage and System Improvement Report be removed from the agenda with a follow up in about six months. Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, called a meeting of the Judiciary Committee for Tuesday, September 1 , 1970 at 7:00 p.m. Trustee Zettek, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the Committee met with the Police Chief and the Village Manager regarding the education tuition policy and is awaiting a staff report. Trustee Zettek reported that the Personnel Committee met with the Police and Fire Commission, the Village Manager, and the Police Chief regarding the Police Department Rules and Regulations. As a result of that meeting, the rules have been rewritten and a copy will be given to each Committee member for further study. President Pahl requested that the Village Manager contact the Chairman of the Zoning Board regarding the status report on the Jarosch parking variation and to determine a hearing date for same. The Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated August 11 , 1970 from Mr. Robert E. Birks, President, Elk Grove Village Cab Company, asking for an increase in the rates as set forth by ordinance. The new rates, if approved, would be 45C for first 2/5th mile and 10C for each additional 1/6th mile. A hearing was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on September 22, 1970. The Village Clerk reported receipt of a Notice of Public Hearing by the County Zoning Board of Appeals to be held in Village Hall Monday, August 31 , 1970 at 5:00 p.m. regarding approximately three (3) acres of land on the south side of Higgins Road approximately 254 feet east of Elmhurst Road for a proposed use trailer court. This is related to a resolution and agreement adopted by the Board which expires in September. This was referred to the Village Attorney. - 3 - Reg. 8/25/70 The proposed ordinances on water lines and street address numerals previously presented have been rewritten and will be resubmitted to the Board. At this time, 8:58 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: 54 p.m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; ABSENT: none. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Forest View Homeowners Association is to receive fire and ambulance service to September 1 , 1970. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A discussion was held on the longevity policy for Village employees. It was recommended that this be reviewed by the Personnel Committee prior to next year' s budget. Mr. Coney reported receipt of a letter from the people on Gateshead South requesting permission for a block party on Sunday, September 6, 1970 between the hours of 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that the Board grant permission to block said street provided there is no jeopardy to health, safety and welfare of homeowners and that there is no disturbance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ,sp Mr. Coney reported that bids will be open at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 1970 for traffic control signals at the intersections of Greenleaf Avenue and Busse Road, and Pratt Boulevard and Busse Road. 6 Mr. Coney reported that Elk Grove Engineering is requesting a change in the catch-basin plans for the Laurel Street M.F.T. Project 13 CS. The State requests that the Village Board authorize the President to sign this request for approval of change in plans. There would be no change in the dollar amount of the contract. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that a letter be sent to Mr, and Mrs. Weber advising that the land they requested east of Section 1 East as part of the ten (10%) percent grant is refused by the Board for sale and that a letter should also be directed to Mr. Snyderman from Shell Development Company with a copy to the Park District. During the discussion, Trustee Keith stated that the motion should be amended to indicate that the Village Board' s action is based on the comment that the Park District could use the land. Trustee McGrenera stated that there is an acute shortage of open land for recreational purposes for the residents in and around the immediate area. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins presented Mr. and Mrs. Leo Taland to the Board and announced that they were spending their 50th wedding anni- versary at their 75th Board meeting. Mr. Richard L. Beall from Mack Truck, Inc. presented a petition to the Board for rezoning from M-2 to B-1 . Mack Truck, Inc. is considering a ten year lease of the Lindahl property on Elmhurst Road for the purposes of a distribution center, parts and accessories, and service center for Mack Trucks. This land is now in a legal nonconforming status. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Kenna that this - 4 - Reg. 8/25/70 petition be forwarded to the Village Attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried, It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Building Department hold off enforcement of the zoning regulations on the Orland Busse Farm until a public hearing on September 22, 1970 at 7:45 p.m. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. (The above related to a question raised by Mr. Glenn Busse during the recess of this meeting when Mr. Busse asked permission to continue having a fruit and vegetable stand on the property along Landmeier Road.) It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk rE c APPROVED: Jac / PreSriden L/ - 5 - Reg. 8/25/70