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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/07/1969 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD OA JANUARY 7, 1969 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. ` Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Richard A. McGrenera. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. President Pahl administered the oath of office to Allen W. Hulett, newly appointed Fire Chief of the Village of Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1968 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 Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 10, 1968 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 Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 17, 1968 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. fIt was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the lBoard waive the first reading rule with respect to a proposed ordinance relating to Police Department nay. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 588 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559 RELATING TO POLICE DEPARTMENT PAY". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to a proposed ordinance relating to Fire Department pay. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 589 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 558 RELATING TO FIRE DEPARTMENT PAY". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Discussion followed concerning a proposed resolution providing for the Village's participation in a Mutual Aid Police Services Program in North- west Cook County. This would provide certain trained Police Officers beyond the territorial limits of the Village when requested by a member municipality in cases of disorders and for use in crowd control. The Manager reported that it is recommended that the Village participate in this program. Attorney Hofert said that he would have no legal objection to the passage of such a resolution if the Village receives a letter from the insurance carrier stating that they are aware of the resolution and there would be no loss in coverage and that the policemen are receiving - 1 - Reg. 1/7/69 the same coverage while on assignments as noted above. In reply to Trustee Coney, Attorney Hofert stated that the policemen on such assign- ments would be entitled to all pension rights they enjoy as a member of the Police Department of the Village. No action was taken by the Board at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the Village President to sign Commonwealth Edison documents in order to provide electrical facilities for Well No. 7 west of Route 53. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - McGrenera. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. A suggestion by Trustee McGrenera that the Village rename streets in Section 17 in honor of astronauts Anders, Lovell and Carpenter was referred to the developer for consideration. Discussion followed concerning a request of the Elk Grove Radio Club and the Elk Grove High School to erect two (2) thirty (30' ) foot radio towers at the high school for use by the students, the Radio Club and, if necessary, for Civil Defense purposes. Inasmuch as the Village would derive direct benefit from such a facility, the Manager recommended that the Board hold a hearing and that the fees be waived. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the publication of a notice of hearing to be held on February 4, 1969 at 7:00 p.m. by the President and Board of Trustees at the Village Hall, and that all fees be waived. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager had reported that bids opened on December 30, 1968 for the purchase of a 500 horsepower pump and motor for Well No. 7 were as follows: Layne-Western Company - $39,800.00; J. P. Miller Company - $42,000.00. This cost will include the installation, according to Mr. Krebs, Village Engineer - Director of Public Works, and he recommended that the contract be awarded to the low bidder. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 1-69, authorizing the signing of a contract for the purchase of pump and motor for Well No. 7 from Layne-Western Company. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution No. 2-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION GUARANTEEING THAT WORK PERFORMED BY OR FOR THE VILLAGE ON STATE RIGHTS OF WAY WILL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE CONDITIONS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Committee met with Trustee Keith regarding his suggestions on the bond referendum and proposed municipal buildings and will meet with the Centex Industrial Park Association at 8:30 A. M. Thursday, January 9, 1969. He asked for suggestions and recommendations from other members of the Board and said that further consideration of an ordinance calling for another referendum will be delayed until the completion of these meetings. A request by Trustee Keith for a recommendation by the Personnel Committee for procedures for control over use of Village vehicles was referred to - 2 - Reg. 1/7/69 the Village Manager for a report as to the present use and records of same. The Clerk reported that the Plan Commission has approved the preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 115 and the final plat of the Easement for Public Utilities in the Devon-O' Hare Industrial Park Unit No. 2 and that these have also been approved by the Public Works Director. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 3-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 11511. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution No. 4-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES IN THE DEVON-O'HARE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 211. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk also reported that the Plan Commission has approved, by a four to two vote, the preliminary and final of the Sixth Addition to Elk Grove Village Section 12. The two dissenting votes disapproved of the configura- tion of the lot. No action was taken by the Board. A petition from Mr. John H. Bowman, 568 Dogwood Trail, for a variation from the restrictions imposed by Article V, Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance was referred to the Zoning Board, The Clerk read a letter dated January 7, 1969 to President Pahl from Mr. John E. Lecraw, Vice President of Mosstype Corporation, 150 Scott Street, complimenting the Village Street Department for the excellent fob which was done clearing the snow from the streets of the Higgins Road industrial area. 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. Trustee Keith read a report dated January 3, 1969 to the President and Trustees stating that he feels that it would be inappropriate for the current Board to commit the next Village Board to a budget for the year 1969/70 involving expenditures with which they may not agree. He stated that he felt the work on the budget should continue under the direction of a special budget committee made up of three members of the Board who will, regardless of the outcome of the April election, be on the Board in 1969/70. These members are Trustees Chernick, McGrenera and Keith, and he offered his services as Chairman of such a committee. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the establishment of a Special Budget Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared ` the motion carried. ((` President Pahl appointed Trustee Chernick to Chair the Committee authorized above. Trustee Zettek stated that he is opposed to Trustee Gibson sitting on the Village Board in the future since he feels it will promote problems for the Board, the Community, and the Industrial Park due to his recent appointment as Executive Secretary of the Centex Industrial Park Association. He stated he bases his reasons on the possibility of suspicion being raised in the minds of either Board members and/or the Community as to why Trustee Gibson would vote or act in a given fashion. Trustee - 3 Reg. 1/7/69 Zettek asked the Village President to remove Trustee Gibson from the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee when suggested changes to the Building Code are discussed because the possibility of conflict of interest exists in his mind due to his employment by Centex Industrial Park Association. President Pahl stated that he will take the recommendation under con- sideration. Trustee Gibson stated that he disagreed with Trustee Zettek's concept of conflict of interest. He said he could conceive of no actual example where there could be a conflict of interest; however if such occasion arose, he would merely disqualify himself from the vote. As to the proposed changes to the Building Code, Trustee Gibson said that the changes to the Code would apply in all but a few instances to buildings as yet unbuilt owned by persons as yet not members of the Centex Industrial Park Association. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that Trustee Gibson be removed as Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and that Mr. McGrenera replace him. Attorney Hofert stated, after review of the Municipal Code, that the President has the prerogative of making appointments whereupon the foregoing motion was withdrawn. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. Eleanor G. Turpely Village Clerk APPROVED: Ja6k D. Pahlf President - 4 - Reg. 1/7/69