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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/01/1970 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON DECEMBER 1 , 1970 r 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, 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: 1 . That at the last meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference, there were two (2) items up for consideration by the Board: a. Proposal from the computor company to do an analysis on vehicles (whether they should be purchased and how long they should be kept) . Recommend that the staff evaluate proposals and report back to the Board. b. Adopt by resolution the arterial streets proposed by the State of Illinois and recommended by the Chicago Transporta- tion System (four lane improvement on Oakton Road, east of Lee Street, 1971/72) . 2. That he spent two (2) days, November 20-21 , 1970, attending the winter meeting of the Illinois Municipal League in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton where they developed legislation for submission to the General Assembly. 3. That three (3) items of Statewide concern which the Board of Directors of the Illinois Municipal League voted down were: a. Public employee-employer relation law. b. State Building Code (BOCA) . C. State Zoning Code. 4. That he attended the Mayors' Council , part of the Chicago Area Transportation Study, outlining their plans for 1970. 5. That he will not be at the December 8, 1970 regular meeting of Village Board. Will be in Atlanta attending the National Council of the National League of Cities. 6. That the Personnel Committee review and make recommendations back to the Board on an article in the October issue of the Illinois Municipal Review entitled "Educational Incentives for Police". It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending 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 Board adopt Ordinance No. 727 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING OFFICE BUILDINGS IN THE M-1 AND M-2 ZONING DISTRICTS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll - 1 - Reg. 12/1/70 being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Where- upon 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 rezoning the northeast corner of Lunt Avenue and State 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 Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 728 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FROM B-1 TO M-211. 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 Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance changing the December 22,1970 meeting of the President and Board of Trustees to December 15, 1970. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 729 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING MEETING DATES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE , ELIMINATING THE MEETING OF DECEMBER 22, 1970 AND ADDING A MEETING ON DECEMBER 15, 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, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ;\4s It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Building Department issue building permits for the United Development Company for a swimming pool and bathhouse in Parcel "D" of the Planned Unit Development upon receipt of communication from the developer stating they will do the items they alleged they would do, and agreeing that they would not be entitled to occupancy or use permits of the structure until completion of said items. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; NAY: Trustees Chernick, Kenna, O'Brien; ABSENT: none. President Pahl voted AYE and declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the payment No. 13 to Ruby Construction Company in the amount of $70,906.61 for work completed at the Municipal Complex. 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 O' Brien that the Board approve Change Order No. 22 for electrical work at the Municipal Complex in the amount of $228.80. 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 Kenna that the Board adopt Resolution No. 92-70 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CASTING A BALLOT FOR EXECUTIVE TRUSTEE OF THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIRE- MENT FUND BOARD". 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; - 2 - Reg. 12/1/70 ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the payment of $337.00 as reimbursement to twenty-nine (29) Police Officers for registration expenses associated with firearms competition matches. 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village President to sign documents authorizing the Village to enter into a Mutual Fire Aid Agreement and adopt a resolution with each of the following ten (10) neighbor municipalities: Village of Bensenville - Resolution No. 93-70 Village of Wood Dale - Resolution No. 94-70 Village of Itasca - Resolution No. 95-70 Village of Roselle - Resolution No. 96-70 Village of Schaumburg - Resolution No. 97-70 Village of Hoffman Estates - Resolution No. 98-70 Village of Arlington Heights - Resolution No. 99-70 Village of Mount Prospect - Resolution No. 100-70 City of Des Plaines - Resolution No. 101-70 City of Chicago - Resolution No. 102-70 and the Acting Village Clerk is authorized to attest said documents upon the signature of the Village President. 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 r;!!+ declared the motion carried. Fire Chief Allen W. Hulett stated that the Village will be committed to 4 1 the same amount of equipment as agreed upon with each separate community (no more than two pieces of equipment) . We are now committed to Engine No. 69 on Irving Park Road in Chicago. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No. 103-70 authorizing the Village to enter into the Northwest Cook County Master Mutual Fire Aid Agreement . 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 Chernick, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee called a meeting to discuss the Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards improvement study on Friday, December 4, 1970 at 8: 00 a.m. He also requested Messrs. Andrews, Howorka, and Willis to attend. Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, called a meeting for Saturday, December 12, 1970 at 10: 00 a.m. to discuss the BOCA study. Trustee Kenna, Chairman of the Special Committee for the land adjacent to the Municipal Complex, reported that the Park District would like to meet with the Village Board at the Park District' s office on Monday, December 7, 1970. During discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that this meeting be updated to January 5, 1971 at 7:00 p.m. in the new Municipal Building. At this time, 8: 58 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 - 3 - Reg. 12/1/70 to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered PRESENT: Chernick, Keith, Kenna, McGrenera, O' Brien, Zettek. ABSENT: none. Attorney Hofert stated that a letter of opinion on the Riemers testing lane will be presented to the Board in the very near future. Attorney Hofert reported that he has completed the complaint on Lawler regarding the Higgins Road dedication and will file a complaint in the Circuit Court tomorrow, December 2, 1970 against the eleven (11) parties. He will present a resolution to the Board on this within sixty (60) days. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, reported as follows: 1 . The Tree Towns Water Commission will meet on Wednesday, December 9, 1970 at 7:30 p.m. in the Elmhurst Municipal Building, 119 Schiller Street. This will be a work session, if necessary, to review the material for Mr. Guillou. Today they picked up from our office a copy of the Greeley-Hansen Water Report, the Comprehensive Plan Map, and the communica- tion we sent to the State Water Board indicating a long range need for water and requesting an allocation by that Board for water from Lake Michigan. Arrangements will be made to have someone represent the Village at this meeting. 2. There will be an open house for the new Municipal Building in Elmhurst at 119 Schiller Street on Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6, 1970 between 1 :00 and 5: 00 p.m. 3. A meeting has been scheduled with a representative of the State Highway Department, Elgin office to discuss the State' s proposed Elgin-O' Hare Expressway to be located somewhere ` south of Devon Avenue near Thorndale Road on December 17, 1970 at 8:00 p.m.. in the Council Chamber, 666 Landmeier Road. This will be a joint meeting between the Village Board, the Plan Commission, key staff personnel, and said representative. 4. It was the consensus of the Board that the meeting with the Fire and Police Commission in January be a dinner meeting. 5. The proposal for the custodial services for the new Municipal Complex will be presented to the Board at the next Board meeting. President Pahl administered the oath of office to Mrs. Leonard (Nanci) Vanderweel , member of the Plan Commission. Trustee McGrenera requested that the tabled motion of last week on an ordinance regarding water mains be again presented to the Board. Mr. Willis stated that the following changes should be made on this ordinance: 1 . Page 4, line 4 delete last word "sidewalk' . 2. Page 4, line 3 after the heading AS BUILT ENGINEERING DRAWINGS insert the following: "Prior to donation of public improvements to the Village by the developer and'' upon completion of, etc. 3• Page 1 , line 15 after the word, industrial, insert the words, "and commercial". It was moved by Trustee Kenna and seconded by Trustee Zettek 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 , as amended. 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, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: - 4 - Reg. 12/1/70 none; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Kenna that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 730 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO SUBDIVISION CONTROL" , as amended. 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, O' Brien, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSTAIN: Trustee Keith; ABSENT: none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. "Sidewalks" is to be placed on the agenda. A separate ordinance will be drawn up. Trustee Keith reported on the following: 1 . Regarding the stop signs at Kennedy and Elk Grove Boulevards, request a recommendation be made to the Board regarding no "U" turns. 2. Touhy Avenue has not been kept clean. On rainy days the street is slippery for driving. 3. The Patrolman at State Route 83 and Touhy Avenue who is now stationed from 4:00 to 6: 00 p.m. should be retained until 6:30 p.m. 4. There is no lighting in the Touhy Avenue and Estes Boulevard area. The streets are also inadequately marked to show there is a divided area. 5. The study on the use of bags for garbage collection should be f placed back on the agenda. 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 9: 58 p.m. Marg the E. ScfQellenbach Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl President 5 - 12/1/70