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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/01/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 1 , 1970 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8: 00 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, 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. President Pahl reported that a member of the Board of Trustees has been requested to serve in the organization of the Mass Transit Plan which has been proposed by the Milwaukee Road and which the Board has adopted by Resolution. He stated that this will be on the agenda for considera- tion at the next regular meeting. The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, submitted a letter of resignation effective September 8, 1970 due to plans for relocation to Richmond, Virginia. The Village President presented Mrs. Turner with a plaque expressing appreciation for service to Elk Grove Village. Expressions of thanks were voiced by each member of the Board of Trustees, the Village Attorney, and the Village Manager to Mrs. Turner for her service as Village Clerk. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that 4 the Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract for the purchase of property north of Brummel Avenue and west of Route 83 for Well Site No. 9 at a cost of $37,115.25. 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 approve Change Order No. 20 for the Municipal Building Project authorizing the expenditures of an additional $208. 12 for the cost of additional sound insulation for office partition walls in certain offices. 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, Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; NAY: Trustee O' Brien; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Charles A. Willis, Village Manager, reported that Mr. Kentzel , President of the Forest View Homeowners Association, is attempting to secure signatures for annexation of the Branigar Estates Subdivision to Elk Grove Village. In the meantime, Mr. Kentzel has requested that the Village extend fire and ambulance service to this area. Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board extend fire and ambulance service to the Forest View homeowners until midnight, September 8, 1970. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the foregoing motion be amended to extend such service until midnight of September 30, 1970. Following further discussion and with the consent of the second, the foregoing motion to amend was amended to read that the Board extend fire and ambulance service to the Forest View homeowners until midnight , September 22, 1970. - 1 - Reg. 9/1/70 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. Trustee Keith suggested that a registered letter be sent to the repre- sentatives of this area stating that this is the last extension that the Board will grant without a contract for Fire Service. It was the consensus that such a letter be sent and the Village Manager was directed by the Village President to so do. The Village Manager reported that on August 27, 1970 three (3) bids were received for installation and engineering services for two 2 permanent traffic signals on Busse Road, one at Pratt Boulevard and one at Greenleaf Avenue. The bids received were as follows: $87,460.30, $84,363.50, and $80,639.35• Mr. Willis stated that it is recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder, Wood Electric Construction Inc. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board award the contract for the installation of two (2) permanent traffic signals, one at Pratt Boulevard and one at Greenleaf Avenue at Busse Road, to Wood Electric Construction, Inc. in the amount of $80,639.35, said funds to be paid from the special traffic signal fund. 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. Mr. Willis reported that Norman J. Toberman and Associates did the engineering work on this project and, based on their contract with the Village, their fee is seven (7%) percent of the contract price which is $5,644.75. Eighty (80%) percent of this fee is payable now and the Village will retain the final payment for field inspection services. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Manager and authorize the disbursement of $4,515.80 to Norman J. Toberman and Associates for engineering work in connection with the two (2) permanent traffic signals on Busse Road at Greenleaf Avenue and Pratt Boulevard. 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. Mr. Conrad Riemer, Riemer Bros. , Inc. and Northwest Trucking Company, 900 Elmhurst Road, discussed with the Board his request to continue the operation of his type "C" Testing Lane at this location. The land in question is zoned M-2 and a Testing Lane is not a permitted use in that zoning classification. Discussion followed concerning this par- ticular parcel of land, eight (8) acres, and certain agreements entered into at the time adjoining property had been annexed to the Village. This matter was referred to the Village Manager and Village Attorney for review of agreements and zoning and a report back to the Board as to their recommendation concerning this request. At this time, 9: 17 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: 18 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. Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, reported that - 2 - Reg. 9/1/70 one particular phase of the Barton-Aschman Study of traffic movements in the Village is considered of paramount importance and the Committee recommends that three-way stop signs be erected at Elk Grove Boulevard and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance effecting this change to the Municipal Code. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien 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. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 707 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.204 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO STOP INTERSECTIONS''. 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 Clerk reported as follows: 1 . That the Village President has issued a Proclamation proclaiming September 8, 1970 as SCHOOL IS OPEN DAY in Elk Grove Village and urging cooperation to police and school officials and children on this day as well as each day during the year to insure the safety of the children as they go to and from classes. 2. That receipt is acknowledged of a notice from the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago that the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held at 2: 00 p.m. "< September 3, 1970 in their Board Room, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois. k4 3 . That a notice dated August 19, 1970 has been received to the effect that a public hearing will be held on Monday, September 21 , 1970 at 10:00 p.m. on the Metropolitan Sanitary District' s proposed Industrial Waste Surcharge Ordinance. Those wishing to testify should notify the office of the Clerk of the District not later than September 15, 1970 and submit in writing any statement they may wish to present relative to the subject matter. Mr. Willis reported that a Village statement is being prepared. 4. That a Plat of Annexation has been received from Centex con- cerning approximately twenty (20) acres of land on the north side of Devon Avenue approximately 1 ,000 feet west of Route 83 . Centex is requesting rezoning from R-1 to M-2. This was referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing. 5. That a letter dated September 1 , 1970 has been received from Mr. Dennis Walters, Project Chairman of the Elk Grove Village Jaycees, requesting permission to sell lawn fertilizer door-to- door within the Village on September 19 and 20, 1970. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the issuance of a solicitor' s permit to the Elk Grove Village Jaycees to sell fertilizer door-to-door on September 19 and 20, 1970 and that permit fees be waived. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board then discussed the petition of Mack Trucks, Inc. for a change in zoning of property at 2000 Elmhurst Road (presently used by Lindahl , Inc.) from M-2 to B-1 . A discussion followed concerning the use and whether or not it could be accommodated within the present M-2 zoning, They advertise as a ''direct factory branch'' with no showroom on the premises. Their sales personnel make calls on perspective purchasers - 3 - Reg. 9/1/70 and have a relatively small number of ''walk-ins' customers. This was referred to the Village Manager and the Village Attorney for a recommen- dation as to what present and proposed Zoning Ordinance classification would be proper. Mr. Willis referred to a memorandum dated August 31 , 1970 from Mr. Thomas F. Rettenbacher, Building Supervisor, who attended a hearing on August 31 , 1970 conducted by the Cook County Zoning Board to con- sider a petition for a special use for a trailer court approximately 264 feet east of Elmhurst Road on the south side of Higgins Road. Mr. Rettenbacher requested permission to file a written complaint and was granted twenty-one (21) days to do so. Mr. Willis reported that requests for block parties have been numerous and that following the policy of the Board in granting such requests, he has been giving such permission based upon the knowledge by the residents that proper decorum must be maintained and that the safety and welfare of neighbors must not be jeopardized. Mr. Willis also reported that bids were opened on August 31 , 1970 for bituminous binder course, surface course, and prime course material for repair and maintenance of streets, the two bids being $11 ,050.00 from Allied Asphalt and $9,665.00 from Arrow Road Construction Company. It was recommended by Mr. Willis that the low bidder receive the award. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board award the bid for street repair materials to Arrow Road Con- struction Company in the amount of $9,665.00. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. 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 10:27 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner ,f Village Clerk Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl President - 4 - Reg. 9/1/70