HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/08/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 8, 1970
The Deputy Clerk, Fay Bishop, called the meeting to order at 8: 10 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 Deputy Clerk, the following answered
PRESENT: Trustees Eugene V. Keith, Edward W. Kenna, Richard A. McGrenera,
James G. O' Brien, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Ronald L. Chernick.
The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board appoint Trustee Zettek as Chairman Pro Tem to serve at this
meeting in the absence of the Village President. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation, whereupon the Deputy Clerk declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the
minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 1970 be approved as sub-
mitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared
the motion carried.
The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, reported that it was the
recommendation of the Village President that an Acting Village Clerk
'= be appointed until April 30, 1971 . The Village Attorney said there is
a legal question on salary on this appointment.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board adjourn for a five (5) minute Executive Session to discuss
salary for the proposed Acting Village Clerk appointment. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared
the motion carried.
The Chairman Pro Tem recessed the meeting at 8: 15 p.m. for a five (5)
minute Executive Session to discuss salary for the proposed Acting
Village Clerk appointment.
The Chairman Pro Tem reconvened the meeting at 8:20 p.m. and directed
the Deputy Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the
following Trustees answered PRESENT: Trustees Keith, Kenna, McGrenera,
O' Brien, Zettek; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick.
As a result of the recess, Chairman Pro Tem Zettek stated it would be
appropriate that we wait until the Attorney can make some further investi-
gation, and therefore the Board will not take any action on the
President' s appointment request at this meeting.
Trustee Chernick arrived at 8: 25 p.m.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that
the Board authorize the disbursement of $26,707.92 from the Water and
Sewer Department Operating Account, $22,714.70 from the General Corporate
Account, $4,515.80 from the Traffic Signal Fund Account, $29.40 from
the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account , and $175. 10 from the Civil Defense
Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the September 8,
1970 Accounts Payable Warrant.
The Village Treasurer, George C. Coney, asked that a correction be
made to Item 19 of the General Corporate Account, reducing this amount
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by $23.00 to $625.00 for a total figure of $22,691 .70.
Chairman Pro Tem Zettek asked for a vote on the motion considering the
fact that the Warrant had been reduced by $23.00, Item No. 19, for a
total of $22,691 .70 of the General Corporate Account. The Deputy Clerk
called the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the follow-
Ing answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, O'Brien, Zettek; NAY:
Trustees Keith, McGrenera; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the Chairman Pro
Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that
the Board call a public hearing on October 6, 1970 at 7:00 p.m. at the
request of Trammell Crow Company for a Special Use Permit to allow rail
service to industrial property zoned M-1 south of Devon Avenue and west
of Lively Boulevard. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Deputy Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the follow-
ing answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien,
Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem
declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed on consideration to adopt an ordinance authorizing
the Village to participate in the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific
Railroad Company' s Transi-Plan. Action was deferred for two weeks.
The Village Manager was asked to contact Mr. Ploss for more information,
and to ask the North Western Railroad to bring us up to date on their
plans.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 74-70, a resolution withdrawing from
the proposed Central Police Radio Dispatch program which was originally
adopted by Resolution No. 33-70.
After discussion, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by
Trustee McGrenera that the motion be tabled. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the
motion carried.
At this time, 9: 05 p.m. , the Chairman Pro Tem asked if there were any
persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There being
none, a recess was not called.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board award a contract to Hite, Thomas and O' Brien Company,
Northfield, Illinois for carpeting at the Municipal Building, total
cost not to exceed $11 ,952.00. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the
Deputy 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; NAY: Trustee Keith; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the
Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board authorize the administration to engage the services
of a Registered Landscape Architect to plan and supervise landscaping
of the new Municipal Complex site at a fee not to exceed eight (8%)
percent of the landscape project cost. The Chairman Pro Tem directed
the Deputy 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board authorize Otis and Associates to prepare final plans and
specifications for the Greenleaf Avenue Fire Station and to authorize
for competitive bids at the earliest possible time.
Discussion followed and with the consent of the second the motion was
amended to authorize Otis and Associates to prepare final plans and
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specifications for the Greenleaf Avenue Fire Station not to exceed
$190,000.00 and to authorize advertising for competitive bids at the
earliest possible date. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Deputy
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 Chairman Pro
Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O'Brien that
the Board authorize C. B. Construction Company to install a section of
ten (1011) inch water main under Laurel Street at Love Street at a cost
not to exceed $1 ,850.00. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Deputy
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 Chairman Pro
Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board advertise for bids for a 1 .0 million gallon and a 2.0 million
gallon reservoir at Well No. 9. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Deputy
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 Chairman Pro
Tem declared the motion carried.
Trustee O'Brien of the Capital Improvements Committee requested a
meeting be scheduled for September 11 , 1970 at 8:00 p.m. of the Committee.
Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning
Committee, reported the Committee met last Thursday, September 3, 1970
and discussed the Swimming Pool Ordinance, the Barton-Aschman traffic
report, and also the BOCA study. They would like to call a meeting
for next Tuesday, September 15, 1970 at 7: 00 P.m. of the Committee for
further discussion. They also met with the developer regarding rezoning
for the proposed 7-11 Store at Tonne and Landmeier Roads , and several
agreements were made with the developer concerning this property.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that
the property at the southwest corner of Landmeier and Tonne Roads be
rezoned from R-3 to B-1 .
Discussion followed on the types of business that will be developed
on the property, and the stipulations to be agreed upon by the developer.
A second motion was then made by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee
McGrenera that the above motion be amended to read that direction be
given to the Attorney to prepare an ordinance rezoning the above property
and containing the stipulations discussed and to be agreed upon by the
developer and the proposed owner. This was agreeable with Trustee
McGrenera and Trustee O'Brien. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Deputy
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called,
the following answered AYE: Trustees Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien,
Zettek; ABSTAIN: Trustee Chernick; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon
the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported the Committee
would like to have another meeting with the Police Chief regarding the
rules and regulations for the Police Department. A meeting was set for
September 14, 1970 at 8:00 p.m. The Committee will also consider a plan
` for tuition assistance.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt from Mr. Stephen C. Schwellenbach,
Chairman of the Plan Commission, of their approval of revision of
Parcel "D'' of the Planned Unit Development ''Garages'' after public
hearing. They call the attention of the Village Board to changes of
Items No. 6 and No. 8 of the covenants. The Plan Commission has no
objection to these changes.
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It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and
direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance in compliance with changes.
The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Deputy 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the
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motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of the Plan Commission, the Village
Engineer, and the Judiciary Committee of their approval of a plat of
subdivision of Kidback' s Subdivision in Devon-O' Hare Industrial Park
Unit No. I .
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 74-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS KIDBACK' S SUBDIVISION IN DEVON-
O' HARE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 1". The Chairman Pro Tem directed the
Deputy 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
Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board authorize the addressing of envelopes from the water customer
mailing list for the United Fund at no fee for an immediate addressing
now and another one later this year. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the
Deputy 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
Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt from Centex Corporation of plats of
subdivision for Centex Industrial Park Units No. 150 and No. 151 .
These have been forwarded to the Plan Commission, Judiciary Committee,
and Village Engineer for their recommendation to the Village Board.
The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, recommended approval of Centex
Industrial Park Unit No. 150 subject to the approval of the Plan
Commission and the Village Engineer. It was moved by Trustee Keith
and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No.
75-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 150", subject to the
approval of the Plan Commission and the Village Engineer. The Chairman
Pro Tem directed the Deputy 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion
carried.
A meeting was requested to be set for September 17, 1970 (tentative)
at the St. Alexius Hospital Library for the Village Board, the Police
Chief, and the Community Services Board. Attorney Hofert ruled that
due to the subject to be discussed, the meeting could be an Executive
Session for both bodies.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that
the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried and the
meeting adjourned at 11 :05 p.m.
APPR/AD:
/ . Fay 10shop, Deputy" Clerk
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Chairman Pro Tem _ 4 - Reg. 9/$/70