HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/24/1969 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JUNE 24, 1969
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village.
The Reverend David D. Crail , Pastor of the Elk Grove Wesleyan Church,
opened the meeting with a prayer.
Upon the roll being called by the Deputy Clerk, Fay Bishop, the follow-
ing Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney,
Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann, Charles J.
Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was
present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the minutes of the regular meeting of June 10, 1969 be approved as
submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof.
Trustee Ullmann stated that paragraph five on page five should read
"November 11", instead of November 15.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
President Pahl gave a report of various meetings he has attended and
will be attending, and a report on pending and past legislation in
the General Assembly. He referred to the Village Attorney pending
legislation regarding Library District lines and asked that the
Attorney follow up on the expected passage of these Bills which are
now before the Legislature.
A discussion followed concerning the June 20, 1969 report of James
Clementi , Water and Sewer Department Superintendent, regarding the
sewerage treatment plant in the Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board authorize the disbursement of $12,551 .85 from the Water and
Sewer Department Operating Account, and $9,493.70 from the General
Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the Accounts
Payable Warrant of June 24, 1969. The President directed the Deputy
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called,
the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Ullmann; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed on the proposed amendment to the Bicycle Licensing
Ordinance presented by the Village Clerk wherein the inspection of the
bicycle would not be a necessary condition to the issuance of a bicycle
license.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board refer the proposed bicycle licensing amendment to the Village
Attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
At this time, 9:00 p.m. , the President declared a recess to permit
residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and
comments to the Board members.
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President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9: 15 p.m. and directed the
Deputy Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the follow-
ing Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera,
Ullmann, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none.
r It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board concur in the recommendation of the former Public Works Director
and the Street Department Foreman and authorize the purchase of a
portable steam cleaning unit, Model No. 900, from Clayton Manufacturing
Company at a cost not to exceed $450.00. The President directed the
Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
Board concur in the recommendation of the Building Department and not
grant a sign variation to Argus, Incorporated, 2080 Lunt Avenue, for
a roof sign. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board accept the recommendation of Harry Mikkelsen, Insurance
Advisory Committee, and engage the Industrial Appraisal Company to
perform an appraisal of all Village owned property and contents for
insurance purposes in accordance with their proposal dated May 28, 1969
and at an initial cost of $1 ,050.00 for the appraisal and $105.00 for
the first of five (5) annual reviews of values. The President directed
the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to the
Municipal Code setting forth certain Yield and Stop Signs as outlined
in the report of Chief Jenkins to the Manager dated May 11 , 1969. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; Trustee Chernick ca4t a dissenting
vote. The President declared the motion carried.
With regard to the J. L. Jacobs report, Trustee Zettek, Chairman of
the Personnel Committee reported that the area relating to salary
recommendations and proposed changes be held for action until the
beginning of the next fiscal year inasmuch as the present budget has
already been prepared and salaries established for this year, and
that other areas of the report, particularly in areas of policy and
procedures, be referred to the next Budget Committee.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of the approval of the Plan Commission,
subject to the Engineer' s approval , of the following plats of subdivision:
Higgins Industrial Park Unit Nos. 9, 12, and 13.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 73-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 911,
subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The President directed
(!L the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that
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the Board adopt Resolution No. 74-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 12",
subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The President directed
the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board adopt Resolution No. 75-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 13",
subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The President directed
the Deputy Clerk to tail the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals has granted
a variation to John R. Thebault, General Construction Superintendent of
McLennan Company, for a three (39 foot variation from the setback line
for a mansard roof.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of a letter to the President and
Board of Trustees from the Lions Club requesting a license to sell
beer at the July 4th, 1969 celebration at Lions Park, whereupon it
was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board authorize the issuance of a license, without fee, to the
Lions Club for the sale of beer on July 4th, 1969 at Lions Park. The
President directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Centex Corporation
requesting a Vacation of Subdivision identified as Centex Industrial
Park Unit No. 125. Also submitted with the communication was Centex
Industrial Park Unit No. 130 replacing said No. 125.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that
the Village Attorney be directed to prepare an Ordinance of Vacation
for Unit No. 125. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 130 was referred to the Plan Commission
for recommendation to the Village Board.
The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of a petition from Arthur Ward, 1222
Dover, for a variation to permit a fence ahead of the setback require-
ments of the Zoning Ordinance.
The Village Manager reported that Centex Corporation is installing a
twelve (12") inch water main on the west side of Busse Road and that
according to an estimate from Elk Grove Engineering it would cost
$20,000.00 for two (2) crossovers to the east side of Busse Road to
serve that area. Mr. Willis also reported that according to a recent
report, which he has not verified, the cost of traffic signal is now
estimated to be $48,000.00 instead of $35,000.00.
At the request of and recommendation of the Village Manager, it was
moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board
authorize the Manager to engage the firm of Norbert Toberman and
Associates to prepare the necessary plans, designs and specifications
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for two (2) permanent traffic signals to be located at Pratt Boulevard
and Busse Road and at Greenleaf Avenue and Busse Road and authorize
such steps as necessary for conduit to be laid before Busse Road is
covered with concrete. The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following
Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann,
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 Elk Grove Engineering to proceed with necessary
engineering and authorize the Village to proceed to get necessary right-
of-ways across Route 83 for the purpose of putting in water mains.
The President directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
In reply to Trustee Keith' s question, Attorney Hofert stated that a
sizable portion of the aforementioned sum for water lines should be
recoverable from annexations in that area.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board authorize an expenditure of $925.00 to correct a street failure
and install a street water inlet at 1401 Lunt Avenue in accordance with
the recommendation of the Village Manager. The President directed the
Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that
the Village Attorney Hofert defend the Village in the lawsuit which
has been filed by the Mohawk Terrace Homeowners' Association against
the Village and present and past property owners of the 208 acre parcel
which was recently annexed to Elk Grove Village. The President directed
the Deputy Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith,
McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
In accordance with the request of the Village Manager, it was moved
by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board direct
the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code
relating to parking restrictions on Bennett Road, Randall and Gaylord
Streets. 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 authorize the advertising for bids for a diesel engine
driven mechanical street sweeper. The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,
whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 10:32 p.m.
Fay Bi/Shop, Deputy Clerk
APPROVED:
Jack D Pahl , President
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