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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. 1 - Reg. 6/24/69 r=- 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 - 2 - Reg. 6/24/69 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 - 3 - Reg. 6/24/69 r 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 - 4 - Reg. 6/24/69