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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/24/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 1970 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 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 Acting Village Clerk, Margrethe E . Schwellenbach, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, Edward W. Kenna, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Trustees Eugene V. Keith, James G. O' Brien. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 10, 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. Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett introduced and gave a brief resume on each of the following new Firefighters: William Pilkington , Joseph Gardner III Richard Piccolo, Alan Utter, Leo Boulanger, Laurence Ryan, Robert Falk, Ronald Freres, William Clark; and the Paid-On-Call Firefighters: Mark Teske (not present) and Reid McKinney. President Pahl administered the oath of office to the following Fire- fighters: Messrs. Pilkington, Gardner III , Piccolo, Utter, Boulanger, Ryan, Falk, Freres , Clark; and Paid-On-Call Firefighter McKinney. '? It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the disbursement of $18,684.43 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $41 ,275.56 from the General Corporate Fund Account, $4.80 from the Civil Defense Fund Account , $1 ,890.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account, and $1 ,692.00 from the Municipal Building Construction Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the November 24, 1970 Accounts Payable Warrant. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a contract with Commonwealth Edison Company for furnishing and installing three (3) street lights in the custom lot area of the Planned Unit Development and also to authorize the payment of $663.00 to the utility company. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the Plan Commission' s recommendation and authorize the Village Attorney to amend the text of our Zoning Ordinance to permit office uses in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts . The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the above motion be amended to read that the developer provide one (1 ) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of building space. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that - 1 - Reg. 11/24/70 the Board concur in the Plan Commission' s recommendation and authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to rezone the northeast corner of Lunt Avenue and Route 83 from B-1 to M-2. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the Municipal Code as it relates to bicycles. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 723 entitled, "A N ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO BICYCLES" . 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board award the purchase contract for seven (7) eight-cylinder conventional sedans (squad cars) for use in our Police service to the low bidder, Schmerler Ford, Elk Grove Village at a net cost of $17,742. 50. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O'Brien . Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance �_;.;•, prohibiting trespasses. The motion was voted upon by acclamation , whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance repealing Article X of the Municipal Code relating to solicitors and canvassers. 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. 724 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ARTICLE X OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS". 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 725 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING TRESPASSES" . 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. 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 amending Section 8.005 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village relating to subdivision control . 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. 726 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO SUBDIVISION CONTROL" . - 2 - Reg. 11/24/70 Mr. Willis requested that an inserted change be made on page 4 after the heading AS BUILT ENGINEERING DRAWINGS: "Prior to donation of public improvements to the Village by the developer and" upon comple- tion of the, etc. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, arrived at 9:06 p.m. Discussion followed regarding the removal of sidewalks from this ordinance. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that this ordinance (an ordinance amending Section 8.005 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village relating to subdivision control ) be tabled until December 1 , 1970. 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 authorize the use of Novak & Dempsey and Associates, Inc. through December 31 , 1970 at the cost as given in their proposal dated November 18, 1970. Trustee Chernick requested that after January 1 , 1971 proposals and recommendations be made by the administration with regard to the cost factor for material testing and inspection work done by others so that the Village can make comparisons. Also, the cost factor on the Village doing their own core work. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9: 15 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 payment of $57.00 to the Elk Grove Currency Exchange for the 1970 State vehicle titles and licenses for six (6) new Village vehicles received in November. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that he will not do, as previously stated, a written report on streets. He complimented the Street Department on their fine performance and stated that plans for next year should be made now regarding the Cutler Repaving Inc. system of resurfacing streets. During the discussion which followed, it was the consensus of the Board that this Board would start next year' s budget (1971-72) . Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that they met with Mr. Richard Corsiglia on November 16, 1970, went over his twenty-five (25) questions, and that Mr. Corsiglia was satisfied with what the Building Department had done. Mr. Corsiglia was going to contact a vending association and a plywood association and bring his comments back to the Committee. A rough survey on different communities regarding crawl space, compaction of trenches under crawl space, etc. will be completed by the Building Department. Upon completion of all of these items, it will again be brought to the Board' s attention. Trustee McGrenera reported. that the Judiciary Committee met last week with the Chairman of the Plan Commission, Stephen C. Schwellenbach, and with members of the Housing Commission concerning the meaning and possibilities of the Zoning Ordinance. - 3 - Reg. 11/24/70 Trustee Zettek, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the Village Board and the Community Services Board of Directors met as a whole, which resulted in the following agreement: 1 . The Community Services Board and its directors would have full authority in the area of hiring, terminating, and disciplining the Director of that Board. 2. The Community Services Board would comply with all Village personnel rules and policy. 3. The Community Services Board would comply with all Village procedures relative to purchasing, payroll , any and all matters involving finance. 4. That there would be improved communication between the two bodies and there were certain areas stipulated that we felt would aid in improvi-ng and fostering good communication. 5. The Community Services Board would establish its own programs and policy predicated on improved communication which we thought would tend to resolve any differences that might arise with regard to that established program or policy. The Clerk reported the approval of the Plan Commission, the Judiciary Committee, and the Village Engineer on Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 45. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution No. 91-70 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 45" . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on "a the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: �y Trustees Chernick, Kenna, McGrenera, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Judiciary Committee and the Village Engineer on the following: 1 . Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 47. 2. Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 48. 3. Rogers Industrial Park Unit No. 4, subject to change. 4. Dedication of Arthur Avenue. Trustee McGrenera asked for a five (5) minute Executive Session after the meeting tonight. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Special Committee concerning the land near the Municipal Complex, reported that the Park District would like the Board to prepare specific or general questions to be answered or cleared up at the Park District' s next Board meeting in two weeks. During discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that the Park District and the Village Board meet as a whole. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Jack A. Claes, Director, ` Parks and Recreation, concerning the Park District' s interest in sharing jointly with the Village the cost of the election in April as we have done in the past. The cost was prorated according to the number of positions open. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Village would share jointly with the Park District in the cost of the election in April 1971 . The President directed the Clerk to call the - 4 - Reg. 11/24/70 roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, McGrenera, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Attorney was directed to check with the Library Board concerning their participation in this election. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance pertaining to the registration of solicitors. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 726 entitled, ''AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REGISTRATION OF SOLICITORS''. The Village Attorney directed the Clerk to change the numbering system as he has indicated on the Clerk' s copy. The Village Manager requested that the following changes be made on page 3 , line 3 - Chief of Police changed to ''Village Clerk'' , and line 4 - Chief changed to ''Clerk'' . The staff was requested to design a sign for solicitors. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O'Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. '-'.. Attorney Hofert together with Mr. Ernie Busch, our Court Reporter, attended a Plan Commission meeting in Itasca at 8:00 m. this evening. p• 9. Attorney Hofert reported that evidence was given by two attorneys (no expert witnesses) indicating they felt it was beneficial that the area be zoned and changed to Industrial and annexed to Itasca, and presented a plan which shows typically industrial zoned lots solidly from Devon Avenue south to Itasca. Attorney Hofert spoke in opposition to this stating that Elk Grove Village has an agreement with Itasca restricting this to residential and requested the opportunity to present formal evidence to the Plan Commission by a planner, namely, Tec Search. A copy of this transcript will be made available to our Village Board, our Plan Commission, and Itasca' s Plan Commission. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board retain the services of Tec-Search in our behalf to testify before the Plan Commission in Itasca pursuant to Itasca' s Plan Commission meeting held on November 24, 1970. 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; NAY: none; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, reported as follows: 1 . DeLeuw-Cather Engineering Company has been retained by the Tree Towns Water Commission to update their engineering feasibility report relative to the Commission' s constructional facilities and delivery of water in accordance with contracts dating back to 1957-58. They call upon us to furnish certain specific information relative to past, present , and future matters effecting water supply and water consumption. Pursuant to prior discussions by the Board on the subject, we will cooperate with DeLeuw-Cather and furnish them with information relative to their feasibility study. They have until December 15, 1970 to complete the study, at which time we will receive copies of same. - 5 - Reg. 11/24/70 2. The acceptance of public improvements and streets (Fargo, Jarvis , Lewis, Lively, Crossen and Seegers) will be presented at the December 1st meeting for action and consideration. 3. A report is now being compiled and will be presented to Centex regarding the acceptance of streets in Section 15. 4. We have taken temporary possession of the premises of the Fire Headquarters at 101 Biesterfield Road as of November 20, 1970. The moving date for the General Office will be on December 4th. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $500.00 for a Christmas party for Village employees, Board and Commission members on Tuesday, December 22, 1970• During discussion it was the consensus of the Board that this matter would be brought up again at the next Board meeting to determine who will be invited and where it will be held. 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, Zettek; NAY: none; PRESENT: Trustee McGrenera; ABSENT: Trustees Keith, O' Brien. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Attorney to prepare an ordinance changing the regular meeting nights for the month of December, 1970 from the first, second and fourth Tuesdays to the first, second and third Tuesdays. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President 4. declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10: 13 p.m. Margrethe E. Schwellenbach Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: la k D. Pahl President 6 - Reg. 11/24/70