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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/22/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1970 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8: 07 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called by the Deputy Clerk, Fay Bishop, the follow- ing answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Eugene V. Keith, Edward W. Kenna, Richard A. McGrenera, James G. O' Brien; ABSENT: Trustee Charles J. Zettek. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. George C. Coney, Director, Finance Department, served as Acting Village Manager in the absence of the Village Manager, Charles A. Willis. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1 , 1970 be approved as submitted 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 8, 1970 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl introduced Mr. Thomas H. Ploss, Chairman of the "Project Transi-Plan" Task Force, and Dr. Greener. Mr. Ploss then proceeded to discuss the improvement of the Milwaukee Road suburban service through "Project Transi-Plan" and the ramifications thereof. Trustee Zettek arrived at 8:45 p.m. At this time, 9: 12 p.m. the President 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 authorize the disbursement of $23 ,249.59 from the Fater and Sewer Department Operating Account, $28,860.97 from the General Corporate Account , $18.47 from the Civil Defense Fund Account, $34,029.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account, and $1 ,074.00 from the Municipal Building Construction Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the September 22, 1970 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President 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: none; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board acce t the res- nation of Mrs. Eleanor G. Turner as Village Clerk of the V- 11age of Elk Grove Village effective September 22, 1970. The President 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 President declared the motion carried. President Pahl appointed Mrs. Margrethe E. Schwellenbach as Acting Village Clerk in the Village of Elk Grove Village to fill the unexpired term of the Village Clerk until April 30, 1971 . The President 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 President declared the motion carried. President Pahl administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Schwellenbach. The Acting Village Clerk appointed Mrs. Fay Bishop as Deputy Clerk in the Village of Elk Grove Village and administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Bishop. 1 - Ran Q/77/7n It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Lions Club to conduct the traditional CANDY DAY SALE to raise funds to aid the blind and visually handicapped on October 9, 1970 and to waive any and all fees connected therewith. The President directed the Acting Village 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. President Pahl proclaimed October 4 - 9, 1970 as LIONS WEEK FOR THE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance granting a special use permit allowing garage structures to be located in Parcel "D" of the Planned Unit Development on property west of Arlington Heights Road, north of Biesterfield Road. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 708 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ON PROPERTY WEST OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD, NORTH OF BIESTERFIELD ROAD , SOUTH OF COSMAN ROAD AND EAST OF BISNER ROAD IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE (AMENDING LAND USE AND ZONING PLAT - PARCEL D)". The President directed the Acting Village 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 Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance rezoning the southwest corner of Tonne and Landmeier Roads from R-3 to B-1 for a 7-Eleven Store and three (3) other stores. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Discussion followed whereby it was the consensus of the Board that Attorney Hofert be directed to modify said ordinance at this meeting in accordance with the recommendations of the Board. This will again be referred to later in the meeting. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance rezoning property from M-2 to B-1 for the use of Mack Trucks, Inc. in the Village o Elk Grove Village. Illinois. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 709 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF MACK TRUCKS, INC. IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE , ILLINOIS". During discussion, Trustee McGrenera stated that the Board has received the approval of the Plan Commission. Attorney Hofert suggested that before the President signs the ordinance, a representative of Mack Trucks, Inc. approve the ordinance as it is now written. The President directed the Acting Village 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 Keith and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize filing a formal obiection with the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals, County Clerk, and County Board of Commissioners relative to the requested Trailer Park use of property located on the - 2 - Reg. 9/22/70 south side of (Old) Higgins Road approximately 264 feet east of Elmhurst Road. Discussion followed whereby it was determined that Attorney Hofert would file a formal objection. The President directed the Acting Village 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 O' Brien that the Board adopt Resolution No. 76-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ASSIGNING RIGHT TO COLLECT ATTORNEYS' FEES AND EXPENSES OF LITIGATION IN MOHAWK TERRACE LAWSUIT". The President directed the Acting Village 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. Wesley H. Kentzel , President of the Forest View Homeowners Association , reported that he was willing to start proceedings for annexation to the Village based upon the amended agreement which the Village Manager pre- sented to him on September 18, 1970. Mr. Kentzel requested that a letter be prepared by the Village stating that this agreement has been accepted. Mr. Kentzel presented the Village with a check for $1 ,000.00 from the Forest View Homeowners Association as a deposit towards the engineering survey as set forth in the terms of the annexation agreement. Mr. Kentzel stated the balance of $1 ,000.00 would be given to the Village if and when the annexation agreement if formally adopted. Attorney Hofert stated that before accepting the proposed annexation agreement, a public hearing would have to be held. (« It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the Village President to submit a letter on behalf of the Village that the Village will not act and annex the property in question until the annexation agreement referred to at this meeting is acted upon favorably. The President directed the Acting Village 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. Discussion followed regarding fire protection to the area. It was the consensus of the Board that fire protection would be extended without cost until the hearing on the annexation agreement was held and that this was included in the motion. Attorney Hofert stated that legal procedures would take from two to four months before being finalized. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board reconsider the above motion. The President directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: Trustee McGrenera; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize the Village President to submit a letter on behalf of the Village stating the Village will not act and annex the property in question until the annexation agreement referred to at this meeting is acted upon favorably with the understanding that fire protection and ambulance service be continued without cost until a public hearing is held. The President directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, O' Brien, Zettek; MAY: Trustee McGrenera, ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 3 - Reg. 9/22/70 It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the purchase of the following vehicles from Schmerler Ford. Elk Grove Village. Illinois: Department No. of Units Type Cost i Street 3 2ZT dump trucks with plows & spreaders $33,924.81 Street 2 2ZT dump trucks with plows 16,182.54 Water 1 2ZT dump truck with plow 8,091 .27 Fire 1 Pick-up with plow 4,040.00 Water 1 Truck with mounted high velocity sewer cleaning machine 15,996.87 TOTAL $78,235.49 The President directed the Acting Village 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. l,.'hereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the purchase of one 2-LT dump truck including trade-in for $6, 184.91 from Al Piemonte Ford, Melrose Park. Illinois for the Street Department. The President directed the Acting Village 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 President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the a, Board authorize the purchase of the following vehicles from Hoskins Chevrolet, Inc. , Elk Grove Village. Illinois: i, Department No. of Units Type Cost Water 2 1 Ton utility trucks $ 7,692.00 Water 1 1 Ton dump truck including trade-in 2,923.00 TOTAL $10,615.00 The President directed the Acting Village 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 President declared the mot8on carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the purchase of the following vehicles from Al Piemonte Ford, Melrose Park, Illinois: Department No. of Units Type Cost Bldg.&Eng. 3 8 cylinder administrative cars $ 7,808.58 Water 1 8 cylinder station wagon 2,949. 14 Police 2 8 cylinder, air-conditioned administrative cars 6,461 .78 TOTAL $17,219.50 The President directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, Zettek; NAY: Trustees McGrenera, O' Brien; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the purchase of tools and equipment for the new 100-foot Aerial Ladder Fire Truck from Able Fire & Safety Equipment - 4 - Reg. 9/22/70 Company in the amount of $8,828.50. The President directed the Acting Village 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. !r'hereupon the President declared the motion carried. i Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, requested that the Committee meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 1970 with Mr. Richard A. Howorka, Village Engineer, and Mr. Jack Andrews, Superintendent of the Street Department. Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee, reported that the Committee met last Thursday, September 17, 1970 with Mr. Thomas F. Rettenbacher, Supervisor of the Building and Zoning Department, Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett, and Mr. Willis relative to the BOCA Study. The Committee is in agreement with the recommenda- tions made by Mr. Rettenbacher and Fire Chief Hulett. Mr. Willis is now in the process of establishing a date the Committee will meet with the developers and the contractors to discuss this study. A recommen- dation from the Committee to the Board will then be forthcoming. Trustee McGrenera also reported that the Committee has submitted their recommendation to the Board concerning the Barton-Ashman traffic report. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board accept the following educational tuition reimbursement policy: 1 . Prior approval must be given by the Department Head and the Village Manager. 2. Tuition will be reimbursed upon completion of the course with a passing grade. 3. Expenses to be reimbursed are: Tuition, registration, books, fees and any other items charged by the educational institution; i .e. , parking fees, parking permit, laboratory breakage, etc. 4. No reimbursement will be given for educational efforts financed by any other source; i .e. , the V.A. , the State, County and/or Federal grants, etc. 5. No reimbursement will be given for transportation, meals or lost time from the job. The President directed the Acting Village 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 Zettek reported that the Committee will make a recommendation to the Board at the next regular meeting regarding the revised Police Department Rules and Regulations. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission for Centex - Landmeier and Tonne Subdivision. The Board has not received the approval of the Village Engineer or the Judiciary Committee. Trustee Chernick left the meeting at 10:43 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the issuance of a license without fee to the Albert Cardinal Meyer Council No. 5751 of the Knights of Columbus to serve beer at their annual ''Corn Broil'' at Queen of the Rosary grounds on Sunday, September 27, 1970 from 1 :00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. contingent on the proper insurance being delivered to the Clerk' s Office. The 5 - Reg. 9/22/70 President directed the Acting Village 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustee Chernick. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick returned at 10:48 p.m. In response to questions submitted by Trustee Kenna and at the request of the President , Attorney Hofert stated he will have a report on Riemer' s testing lane by the next regular meeting. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the 11th request for payment to Ruby Construction Company in the amount of $60,860- 52 from the Municipal Building Construction Fund Account. The President directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustee Chernick, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Village President and the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to sign an application for a highway permit for installation of driveways at the Municipal Complex. The President directed the Acting Village 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize to pay from the Illinois Law Enforcement Commission "Action Now" Grant the payment of $8,000.00 to the Berlitz School of Languages . Discussion followed whereby it was determined that this would include ten (10) Police Officers for a total of 480 lessons. The President directed the Acting Village 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. Coney reported receipt of the Notice of the County Zoning Hearing on the change in their planned development ordinance . The President directed the Village Manager to have a representative attend this hearing on October 8, 1970 and report back to the Board . Mr. Coney reported receipt of a letter from Allied Asphalt Paving Company regarding M.F.T. Section 12 CS, Clearmont Drive. Due to the shortage of liquid asphalt, they request that any construction be held in abeyance and that the start of this project be suspended until the spring of 1971 . Because of the shortage of liquid asphalt which has now become critical , only work on roads that are in such a state as to make them unsafe for traffic will be started this year. They will make every attempt to assure material in storage next spring so that they can complete the project without any delays. They agree to perform this work at the contracted unit prices. The Village Manager was directed to prepare a letter to Allied Asphalt Paving Company to the effect that the Village agrees to the delay subject to the fact that there will be no increase in contract unit prices. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to the taxicab ordinance setting forth the new rates for the Elk Grove Village Cab Company pursuant to a public hearing held on September 22, 1970. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 6 - Reg. 9/22/70 ' f It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the special use permit for the use of the Busse land to include the building of a garage which would also comply with the Building Code of Elk Grove Village pursuant to a public hearing held by the Board on September 22, 1970. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 710 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF TONNE AND LANDMEIER ROADS FOR A 7-ELEVEN STORE''. The President directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien; NAY: Trustees Chernick, Zettek; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Attorney requested an Executive Session immediately following the meeting to report on a pending legal matter. Mr. Coney reported that on Friday, September 25, 1970 the Village will advertise for bids for landscaping the new Municipal Building and for office furniture and equipment. The landscaping plans are available for review in the Village Manager' s office. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Kenna 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 : 10 p.m. Margrethe E. Schwellenbach Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl President I 7 - Reg. 9/22/70