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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/01/1969 - r� MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JULY 1 , 1969 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Henry Warkentin, Pastor of the Elk Grove United Presbyterian 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; "ABSENT" - Charles J. Zettek. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. Trustee Zettek arrived at 8:05 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 17, 1969 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. President Pahl gave a report of legislation in the General Assembly. He requested that the Judiciary Committee and the Village Attorney review the last Legislative Digest which will be sent to the Village at the conclusion of the present session of the Assembly. The President also gave a report on various meetings he has attended recently and the matters which were discussed. President Pahl presented Marksmanship Awards to the following members of the Police Department: Harry Walsh, Jon Scharpenter, William Lancaster, Melvin Mack, William Cox, Richard Rusch, Richard Oakes, and Jerry Maculitis. The President also presented an award to Patrolman Raymond Marinec for completing a course with the Bureau of Narcotics, Dangerous Drugs Training School . Police Chief Jenkins presented Patrolman Marinec and Patrolman William Kohnke who have been promoted to Sergeant by the Fire and Police Commission, whereupon the oath of office was administered to them by the Village President. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance removing the "Harper College" No Parking restrictions northeast of Middlebury Lane but not on Middlebury Lane, until the summer session is over on August 8, in accordance with the recommendations of the Police Chief. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance prohibiting parking Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards, east of Busse Road. The 1 motion was voted upon by acclamation; Trustee McGrenera cast a dissenting vote. The President declared the motion carried. - 1 - Reg. 7/1/69 Gni It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize payment of insurance premiums of $10,491 .00 covering Workman' s Compensation for the period July 1 , 1969 till July 1 , 1970. 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 accept the recommendation of the Insurance Advisory Committee as stated by Mr. Harry Mikkelsen and expend $2,600.00 with the Fireman' s Fund American Insurance Company for excess umbrella liability insurance beginning July 1 , 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, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl introduced Mr. Frank Dalton, Assistant Chief Engineer of the Metropolitan Sanitary District, and a discussion followed con- cerning storm water drainage. Mr. Dalton, during the discussion, strongly urged that consideration be given to providing an oversized storm sewer along Higgins Road prior to the scheduled improvement of that route. The Board members stated that it will be taken under consideration. At this time, 9:20 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 9:23 p.m. and directed the Deputy Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. At the request of Mr. Jack Ivans of the Kiwanis Club, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the issuance of a license, without fee, for a sound amplifier to be used by the Kiwanis throughout the Village, Sunday, July 6, 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, Ullmann, Zettek; "ABSTAIN" - McGrenera; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village President to sign a standard contract establishing monthly payments to Commonwealth Edison Company for twenty-four (24) street lights which are being installed in Section 16, the total monthly cost to be $128. 18. 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 the Village President to sign a one (1) year lease for office space in the Park & Shop Shopping Center for the Community Services Board. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "ABSTAIN" - Keith; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 2 - Reg. 7/1/69 (as amended) Mr. Robert Fleming, President of the Library Board, stated that he has filed a detailed report with the Finance Director regarding the appro- priation for the Library which totals $360,051 .00. Mr. Fleming stated that a levy of $200,000.00 will be necessary. Mr. Fleming also spoke / on the problem of overlapping library district lines and stated that (([\ three (3) solutions are being discussed by the Library Board. The Deputy Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated July 1 , 1969 from Mr. Robert P. Calkins of Centex Corporation enclosing a recordable plat of the entirety of Parcel G in the Planned Unit Development. Centex is requesting that this plat not be recorded until such time as Centex has received the balance of building permits to complete foundation con- struction in Parcel G. Mr. Calkins stated at that time the plat will be corrected showing exact locations of each of the 142 lots in Parcel G and it is understood by Centex that they will not convey title to any of the 142 properties in Parcel G until the final plat of subdivision has been properly executed and filed of record. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board accept the aforementioned plat and authorize the Building Depart- ment to issue the necessary building permits. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; Trustee Ullmann cast a dissenting vote. The President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance prepared by the Village Attorney defining the word scavenger. Copies were also distributed of a proposed ordinance renaming part of Charing Cross Road to "Lions Drive" and an ordinance relating to limited parking in industrial areas. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance renaming Charing Cross Road. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 631 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING PART OF CHARING CROSS ROAD TO LIONS DRIVE". 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 Chernick that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance limiting parking in the industrial area. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 632 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.511 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATIVE TO LIMITING PARKING IN INDUSTRIAL AREAS". (The above action related to placing limited parking restrictions on Bennett Road from Arlington Heights Road to King Street; and on Randall , Gordon, and Gaylord Streets from Higgins Road to Bennett Road. ) 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. Mr. Mikkelsen raised questions concerning the Village' s liability in - 3 - Reg. 7/1/69 G the proposed Mutual Aid Resolution. This was referred to the Village Attorney for study. In accordance with the recommendation of the Plan Commission, Consulting Engineer, and Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board return the plat of subdivision of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 4 to the developer with an explanation that as a Board, the Trustees do not have the authority to grant a variation to permit a fifteen (151 ) foot building setback instead of a twenty-five (25' ) foot building setback. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Ullmann voiced objections to the Pistol Match scheduled for the 4th of July celebration in Lions Park. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize an increase in salary from $9,540.00 to $10,524.00 to Patrolman Kohnke as recommended by the Fire and Police Commission upon his promotion to the rank of Sergeant. 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. Upon the motion being duly made and seconded that the meeting be adjourned, it was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10: 55 P.M. Fay Bishop Deputy Clerk APPROVED: Q f ck Pahl President - 4 - Reg. 7/1/69