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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/13/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON OCTOBER 13 , 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 Acting Village Clerk, Margrethe E. Schwellenbach, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Edward W. Kenna, Richard A. McGrenera, James G. O' Brien, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Eugene V. Keith. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. President Pahl reported that last week the Council of Governments of Cook County assigned him as an intern to evaluate the rule of the Council of Governments as it relates to the small area of transportation system and to the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. From time to time he will give the Board reports relating to this activity. President Pahl requested the concurrence of the Board in his appointment of Mrs. Jeanne A. Seidlein, 841 Victoria Lane, to the Community Services Board replacing Mr. Gerald Aleksy for the term ending April 30, 1973. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board concur in the President' s appointment of Mrs. Jeanne A. Seidlein to the Community Services Board for the term ending April 30, 1973. 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 Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the disbursement of $38, 122.84 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account , $30,556.05 from the General Corporate Account, $3,806.43 from the Municipal Buildings Construction Fund Account, $836.87 from the Traffic Signal Fund Account , $107.31 from the Civil Defense Fund Account , and $38,963.68 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the October 13 , 1970 Accounts Payable Warrant. 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 Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance lifting no parking restrictions from Brantwood Avenue between Kennedy Boulevard and Eden 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 O' Brien that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 713 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE LIFTING NO PARKING RESTRICTIONS FROM BRANTWOOD AVENUE BETWEEN KENNEDY BOULEVARD AND EDEN ROAD' . 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 Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board approve the request of the Lincoln-Mayflower, Lincoln Storage and Moving Company, Inc. , 2195 Arthur Avenue, to remove forty-four (441 ) feet of curbing and sidewalk between two (2) existing driveways to provide a wider driveway opening of approximately 130 feet and that they abide by the conditions set forth by the Building Department - - 1 - Reg. 10/13/ 70 44 foot space between the two driveways be converted into a driveway apron built to the standards as required by Village ordinance. 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 Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Chernick, Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick arrived at 8: 20 p.m. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the United Development Company to remove their over- sized temporary sales sign at Wellington Avenue and Biesterfield Road by April 15, 1971 and that a letter from United Development Company be sent to the Board verifying same. An application for permit for the sign has not yet been filed. With the consent of the second, this period was extended to October 13 , 1971 . 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, Zettek; NAY: Trustee O' Brien; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Resolution No. 81-70, approving a revised set of Police Department Rules and Regulations formulated and approved by the Police Chief, Fire and Police Commission, and Personnel Committee. During discussion, the Village Manager was directed to prepare a directive to all employees specifically elaborating on the fact that the Village Manager is above and beyond the authority of any chief of any department and all employees are subject to his authority. All new employees of the Police Department are required to read the revised Police Department Rules and Regulations. 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee McGrenera commended the Patrolmen who were at the Bicycle Rodeo held on October 10, 1970. It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance rezoning the lot at the southeast corner of Lively Boulevard and Higgins Avenue from M-1 to B-1 for an office building. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the motion be tabled. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl called an Executive Session immediately following the meeting to discuss this matter with the Village Attorney. President Pahl appointed a Special Committee comprised of Trustee Kenna as Chairman and Trustees O' Brien and Zettek to consider the October 5, 1970 request of the Elk Grove Park District to use four (4) acres of the Municipal Complex site at the southeast corner of Wellington Avenue and Biesterfield Road for a Recreational Complex including an indoor ice skating rink. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur in the President' s appointment of a Special Committee - 2 - Reg. 10/13/70 comprised of Trustee Kenna as Chairman and Trustees O' Brien and Zettek to consider the October 5, 1970 request of the Elk Grove Park District to use four (4) acres of the Municipal Complex site at the southeast corner of Wellington Avenue and Biesterfield Road for a Recreational Complex including an indoor ice skating rink. 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 the use of a crossing guard at the intersection of Brantwood Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard for the times necessary for the safety of those using said intersection (approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) . 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith, Whereupon the President declared the motion carried, Trustee McGrenera suggested that the School Board and the Library Board be encouraged to participate in the cost of a crossing guard at the intersection of Brantwood Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. The Village Manager was directed to negotiate with them. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an amended ordinance revising and 'clarifying the Village' s standards for the construction of sidewalks, curbs and gutters. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9:05 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 McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an amended ordinance revising and clarifying the Village' s standards for water main construction , Tire hydrants, water valves, and as-built engineering drawings. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, stated it was the staff' s recommendation that twelve (1211) inch water mains for industrial and commercial zones remain as presented and that a minimum of an eight (8") inch water main remain as presented in all residential zones. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board authorize an advance of funds not to exceed $250.00 to the Village President for participation in two meetings in connection with the National League of Cities: Steering Committee on Intergovernmental Relations Washington, D.C. - October 28, 1970 National League of Cities Conference Atlanta, Georgia - December 7-11 , 1970 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 Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: Trustee Chernick; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the purchase of office furniture and equipment from the owest bidders based on sealed bids opened on Monday, October 12, 1970: Hana Sales Corporation , Elk Grove Village for shelving and lockers in the amount of $4,387,70; and The General Fire- proofing Company, Chicago for office furniture in the amount o 21 , 160.96. - 3 - Reg. 10/13/ 70 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board authorize the purchase of a 2 million gallon reservoir from the low bidder, Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, in the amount of $128,380.00. 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board award a contract for landscaping the new Municipal Complex to the lowest bidder, Berthold' s Flower Barn at a cost not to exceed $14,800.00. 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, reported that the Committee agrees with the Barton-Aschmann traffic report except the Committee does not plan on extending Tonne Road north of Landmeier Road to Oakton Road or Higgins Road. Trustee McGrenera called a meeting of the Judiciary Committee for Tuesday, October 20, 1970 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the BOCA Study and the 19 acres south of Devon Avenue. The Reverend Quentin Goodrich, Community Services Board, stated there would be a Board meeting on Thursday, October 15, 1970 at 8:00 p.m. with an Executive Session at 9: 30 p.m. and invited the President and Board of Trustees to attend. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated October 6, 1970 from Mr. Robert P. Calkins, Real Estate Manager, Centex Corporation stating that the construction of pavement, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, sanitary sewer and water has been completed on Arthur Avenue from State Route 83 on the east, west to Devon Avenue; also Lively Boulevard from Pratt Boulevard on the north, south to Devon Avenue. Centex Corporation guarantees said pavement, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, sanitary sewer and water for two (2) years and further agrees to provide the Village with a maintenance bond for two (2) years. President Pahl referred this to the Village Manager. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated October 13, 1970 from Mr. Robert C. Winkle, Sales Director, Centex Corporation stating that Centex requests permission to move two (2) homes presently located on Devon Avenue through Arthur Street to the Martini Subdivision. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board grant permission for Centex to move two (2) homes presently located on Devon Avenue through Arthur Street to the Martini Subdivision, subject to the necessary bonds and permit fees and with the proper pre- cautions taken through the Fire and Police Departments . 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: none ; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated October 12, 1970 from Mr. Paul A. Shanyfelt requesting permission to place campaign signs (14" x 2211) on telephone poles in the Village. He is seeking the office of State Senator. The signs will be removed on the day preceding - 4 - Reg. 10/13/70 the Election , November 2, 1970. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board grant Mr. Shanyfelt permission to place campaign signs (1411 x 2211) on telephone poles in the Village and that he be responsible for the removal of same. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager was directed to grant permission to others, upon receipt of a letter, requesting similar requests and commitments. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Clifford Chapman, President , B'nai B' rith Lodge No. 2202 requesting permission to advertise that the Harlem Globetrotters will be at the Elk Grove High School Gym on Wednesday, October 28, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. by use of a sound truck touring the Village during the hours of 1 :00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. on October 17, 18, 24, and 25, 1970. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board waive the necessary fees for the Elk Grove B'nai B' rith Lodge No. 2202 and granting them permission to advertise that the Harlem Globetrotters will be at the Elk Grove High School Gym on Wednesday, October 28, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. by use of a sound truck touring the Village during the hours of 1 :00 p.m. till 6:00 p.m. on October 17, 18, 24, and 25, 1970. 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance granting a special use permit for rail service on property zoned M-1 and owned by Trammell Crow Company. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ' It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 714 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR RAIL SERVICE ON PROPERTY ZONED M-1 AND OWNED BY TRAMMELL CROW COMPANY''. 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick, Chairman, Capital Improvements Committee, called a meeting for Monday, October 19, 1970 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss ''trees''. The Village Manager reported that on October 14, 1970 advertisement will appear in local and regional newspapers soliciting sealed bids for construction of the industrial area fire station. Bids will be due October 29, 1970 at 2:00 p.m. The move-in date for the Greenleaf Avenue fire station will be around the middle of May 1971 . The Village Manager reported that on October 22, 1970 at 2:00 p.m. we will receive sealed bids for the various types of improvements proposed for the storm drainage system in the Industrial Park east of Busse Road pursuant to the approval of the Capital Improvements Committee and the Village Board of several months ago. The Village Manager reported that the floodlights on Landmeier Road at the fruit and vegetable stand are going to be shielded or turned so they are not an obstacle or hazard to the motoring public after dark. The Village Manager reported that the move-in date for the Municipal Building on Wellington Avenue and Biesterfield Road will be around the end of November 1970. Mr. James L. Carroll , Carroll Realty Company (Wild Oak) presented the Board with two (2) checks: One in the amount of $5,000.00 as a donation - 5 - Reg. 10/13/70 towards the traffic signal light fund, and the second in the amount of $25,000.00 as a donation towards the open and recreational space program as cited in paragraph one of Resolution No. 52-70. A letter of trans- mittal will be sent to the President and Board of Trustees confirming the delivery of these funds. The Village Manager reported receipt of a check from Centex Corporation in the amount of $10,000.00 representing the traffic signal and other municipal purpose fundsassociated with the twenty (20) acre annexation along Devon Avenue. These monies will be held until completion of the annexation ordinance and the rezoning ordinance which are now awaiting the presentation of the formal annexation petition. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board accept Change Order No. 21 for the Municipal Building Proiect, a credit in the amount of $300.00 for the elimination of a work counter in the reception area of the Building 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances, at the request of the Police Department, to erect a number of stop signs, immediately, on Arthur Avenue west of Busse Road and on Lively Boulevard between Pratt Boulevard and Thorndale Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee O' Brien and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the purchase of two (2) tickets at $10.00 each for the retirement dinner in honor of Mr. James L. Galloway, the retiring City Manager of Park Ridge. The dinner for he and his wife is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 1970 in The Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Motor Hotel , 8535 Higgins Road. 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: none; ABSENT: Trustee Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick requested to know the cost of a traffic counter and that a request be made to the County concerning traffic signal lights at Arlington Heights Road and Biesterfield Road - Kennedy Boulevard and that a report be made back to the Board. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee O' Brien that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m. Margrethe�lenbach Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl President 6 - Reg. 10/13/70