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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/06/1969 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON MAY 6, 1969 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:02 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, Richard A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Eugene V. Keith. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Following minor corrections by the Clerk to the minutes of the regular meeting of April 22, 1969, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 22, 1969 be approved as submitted and the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried. President Pahl stated that at an Illinois Municipal League meeting at Mattoon on April 19, 1969, he was made a Vice President of the League and was elected to the Board of Directors. The President gave a report concerning proposed State Legislation and various meetings of interest to the Board. The President stated that the Committee structure of the Board will remain the same following the recent election. He appointed Trustee Ullmann as a member of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Other members and the Chair- men will remain as before. { Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance increasing the number r` of Class "A" Liquor Licenses from five (5) to six (6) , whereupon it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 619 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20.009 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING IN NUMBER THE CLASS "A" LIQUOR LICENSES". Following discussion, and with the consent of the second the foregoing Ordinance was amended to read that the number of Class "A" Liquor Licenses be seven (7) instead of six (6) . This change will permit the issuance of a license not only to the "Three Muskateers" restaurant but to the proposed Sauer' s restaurant when they obtain their zoning. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies had been distributed of Resolutions and Ordinances relating to salaries, work week hours, and group insurance. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Resolution No. 42-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK FOR VILLAGE PERSONNEL''.. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 1 - Reg. 5/6/69 It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 43-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING GROUP INSURANCE FOR FULL TIME VILLAGE PERSONNEL". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 44-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR PAID-ON-CALL FIREMEN OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing salary for the Fire Department. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 620 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing Police Department salaries. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 621 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance establishing salary plans. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 622 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING OFFICIAL SALARY PLANS FOR GENERAL CORPORATE AND WATER AND SEWERAGE PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that ((( the Board adopt Resolution No. 45-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE 1969/70 FISCAL YEAR". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Following a recommendation by the Street Foreman and Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that - 2 - Reg. 5/6/69 the Board authorize the purchase of a four ton tilt-bed trailer for transporting Public Works equipment, mowers, tractors, and trenching vehicles from the low bidder, Garlisch & Sons, in an amount not to exceed One Thousand ($1 ,000.00) Dollars. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Ullmann; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The J. L. Jacobs report and recommendations on a position classification plan were referred to the Personnel Committee for study and recommenda- tion to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution No. 46-69. entitled, "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE USE OF TRI-STATE TOLLWAY FUNDS TO SUBSIDIZE EXTENSIONS AND/OR CONSTRUCTION UNDER ILLINOIS TOLLWAY". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried. Receipt was noted of a letter dated April 21 , 1969 from Mr. Richard V. Haupt, Attorney representing the petitioners for zoning at the Medical Center on Arlington Heights Road, which letter stated that the petitioners will accept the following alternative relating to their petition for rezoning: The Board will amend the zoning map and Ordinance at the time the Comprehensive amendment is adopted so as to classify the subject property A-1 and authorize multiple-family dwelling at a density of thirteen (13) units per an acre. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare amendments to the Municipal Code to permit posting of traffic control signs on Lively Boulevard south of Landmeier Road. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance changing the stop sign locations around the Mark Hopkins School in accordance with the recommendations of the Fire and Police Chiefs. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board discussed a list of locations identified by Trustee Chernick which he felt should be posted with STOP or YIELD signs. Trustee Zettek suggested that a survey be made by someone who is knowledgeable in the area of traffic control . The President requested the Manager to see that such a survey is conducted and report back to the Board. Receipt was noted of a Notice of Hearing before the Illinois Commerce Commission on a petition by United Motor Coach Company to abandon cer- tain bus routes including one section between Arlington Heights and Higgins Roads and Rockwell Street in Arlington Heights. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board engage the engineering firm of Elk Grove Engineering to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for the upcoming M.F.T. financing of major reconstruction and certain street projects in the Village. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" — none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney stated that specific projects will be enumerated by the Capital Improvements Committee at an early date. - 3 - Reg. 5/6/69 It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for street repair work as outlined on a map as recommended by the Capital Improvements Committee. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 9:00 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. 1 It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize advertising for bids for one (1) 1250 gallon per minute fire pumper in accordance with specifications submitted to the Board. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Consideration of the annexation agreement relating to the forty (40) acre Borde-Kenroy parcel north of Landmeier Road was held without action. The annexation and zoning petition by the V.F.W. for a Devon Avenue site was referred to the Plan Commission for Public Hearing on that petition and on the annexation of the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way paralleling the site in question. Following discussion, it was the consensus that the President and Trustees conduct a public hearing on the proposed pre-annexation agreement relating to the V.F.W. site on the second Tuesday following the Plan Commission hearing. Consideration to authorize employment of a firm to conduct an appraisal of Village property, building and contents to establish current values for insurance purposes was held pending a receipt by the Finance Director of firm figures relating to such an employment. Consideration to /// authorize bid advertisements for insurance was also held. Trustee Coney reported on an inspection of a storm sewer in Section 1 East back of Redwood Avenue and he reported that it is the Capital Improvement Committee' s and Engineer' s recommendations that this outfall be closed. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village Engineer to firm up the rough estimate of Four Thousand ($4,000.00) Dollars and proceed with advertisement for bids to enclose and size down the storm sewer outfall back of Redwood Avenue and extend it to the edge of the residential area approximately two hundred (2001 ) feet from its present location. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney reported that Elk Grove Engineering Company has increased their fee for inspections of connections and the Water Superintendent has recommended that the Village inspection fee be increased. This matter was referred to the Capital Improvements Committee for a recom- mendation to the Board. Trustee Coney stated that the architect is proceeding with final plans for the Municipal Complex at Biesterfield Road and Wellington Avenue and that it is hoped to break ground by July 15, 1969• In reply to President Pahl , Trustee Coney stated that the construction of the Greenleaf Avenue Fire Station will be held pending the completion of an evaluation of the area west of State Route 53 as to fire station locations. Trustee McGrenera, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, reported that on Monday, May 5th, representatives of the Village Board, School District 54, the Elk Grove Park District, Centex Corporation, and the Plan Commission met to discuss land dedication west of State Route 53 . It was agreed that all public land dedication will come to the Village Board and a - 4 - Reg. 5/6/69 r-- determination made at that point as to the allocation of the land to the various rightfully entitled groups. It was also agreed that the Plan Commission will notify all interested groups and individuals whenever a plan or plat comes in relating to the development west of State Route 53. Trustee McGrenera announced two (2) meetings of the Judiciary Committee -- at 7:30 P.M. on May 15, 1969 to discuss the amendment to the Code regarding side yard requirements and May 16, 1969 at 8:30 p.m. in the Bank Conference Room to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Amendment to Ordinance No. 20. } Trustee Zettek distributed copies of the study and comment by the Committee, of which he is Chairman, on the President' s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice. He asked that the Village Manager and the Police Chief review and make comments on the Committee's report. The Clerk reported receipt of the following: 1. Request by the Kiwanis Club of Elk Grove for permission to use the five (5) acre Municipal site on Biesterfield Road for a Carson & Barnes Circus to be held on Tuesday, July 8, 1969. 2. Request for permission to conduct a Bake Sale at the Grove Shopping Center on May 10, 1969 by the Elk Grove Bethel No. 112 Order of Jobs Daughters. 3.. A request from the Queen of The Rosary for permits to conduct a Country Fair Carnival May 30th, 31st, and June 1st, 1969, where rides, food booths, beer and soft drinks, and merchandise will be offered. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board grant the Kiwanis Club permission to hold a circus in the designated area on July 8, 1969 consistent with proper insurance coverage and inspection and approval of the Fire and Police Chiefs and subject to their complying with all health standards. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSTAIN" - McGrenera; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board grant the issuance of a license without fee to the Elk Grove Bethel No. 112 Order of Jobs Daughters to conduct a Bake Sale at the Grove Shopping Center on May 10, 1969. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the follow- ing Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the issuance of license without fee to Queen of The Rosary to conduct a Country Fair Carnival on May 30th, 31st, and June 1st, 1969, contingent on proper insurance coverage being submitted to the Village. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 5 - Reg. 5/6/69 G. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No. 47-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFERENCE OF A PORTION OF THE LANDMEIER ROAD - TONNE ROAD SITE TO THE ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT' . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered 11AYE'' - Trustees Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; President Pahl ; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No. 48-69 designating the Northern Trust Company of Chicago, Illinois as a depository for construction funds in connection with the recent bond issue sale for fire stations and a Municipal Building Complex, and that checks or orders for payment of money are to be signed by the Village Treasurer and one of the following: Village President, Clerk, or Manager. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 49-69 authorizing the Northern Trust Company of Chicago, Illinois as custodian for safe keeping or delivery or collection of any and all securities for investment purposes. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board accept a plat of subdivision for Section 17 as recommended by the Plan Commission with the corrections relative to leave-outs requested by the Board and evidenced by the plat from the developer. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, called the Board' s attention to the plat and one (1) lot marked "reserved", at the southeast corner, is generally located where the Judiciary Committee and Plan Commission have suggested. Mr. Willis stated that this plat, however, does not show a similar reserved lot at the west side and that, based on the discussions of the Judiciary Committee on April 23rd, it was recommended that two (2) lots be left vacant - one to provide for an extension of Rucks Street into the subdivision and a lot at the southeast corner of the subdivision - subject to a letter from the developer that these lots would be reserved for five (5) years and at the Village' s request the developer would construct streets at the location indicated. Mr. Willis stated that all other items on the plat are in accordance with all prior discussions. Mr. Willis recommended that if the plat is approved at this meeting that it be approved subject to the receipt of a letter outlining the provisions as noted above and that the recording of the plat not be accomplished until such time as the letter has been received from the developer. With the consent of the second, Trustee McGrenera amended his motion to include the above contingencies as noted by Mr. Willis. Mr. Robert Calkins, representing Centex Corporation, stated that they would agree to the provisions relating to the lot on the west side of the subdivision and they agree to the "leave-out" on the east side of the subdivision for a period of five (5) years provided that if another - 6 - Reg. 5/6/69 G developer comes to develop the property to the immediate east that he be required to acquire the lot and to pay the cost of the improvements. Mr. Calkins stated he could make no further commitment. Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the foregoing motion be tabled until next week. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis reported that a property owner whose driveway was partially removed because of a water main break has requested that he be permitted to pay the difference to install a driveway flare when the driveway is repoured. The Board agreed that the property owner be permitted to do this. Mr. Willis reported a request by a property owner, Mr. Rogers of Keswick Road, requesting reimbursement for expenses incurred when his basement was flooded because of a sewer line backup. The Water and Sewer Foreman and the Manager have recommended that the Village not assume liability. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board not assume liability for the sewer backup and that Mr. Rogers be so advised. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis reported the 1968 Assessed Valuation of Elk Grove Village is $140,933,317.00. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick 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 10:43 p.m. Eleanor G. Tu n Village Clerk APPROVED Jack D. Pahl President - 7 - Reg. 5/6/69