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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/15/1969 - r- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JULY 15, 1969 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Chief of Police, Harry P. Jenkins, opened the meeting with a prayer. Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney, Eugene V. Keith, Andrew T. Ullmann; "ABSENT" - Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 1969 be approved as submitted and 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 Keith that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 1 , 1969 be approved as submitted and 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 on legislation in the General Assembly. Trustee Zettek arrived at 8: 12 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the calling of a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on August 5, 1969 on the petition of Mr. Ronald H. Nilsson to conduct a limousine service in Elk Grove Village, and that Mr. Nilsson be invoiced for the cost of the legal publication and the court reporter's transcript of the proceedings of the hearing. 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, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize a contract for material testing services with Novak, Dempsey and Associates, Inc. , Des Plaines, on the basis of the proposal submitted dated June 19, 1969. The foregoing motion was amended with the consent of the second to include the following rate structure in the contract as recommended by the Village Manager, Charles A. Willis: 1 . $3.00 each plus $10.00 per trip for pickup service for testing of concrete cylinder samples taken from concrete batches; 2. $25.00 minimum or $8.00 per test whichever is the greater for performing density tests on sub-grade where requested; and 3. $25.00 per hour, which includes two (2) men for boring existing roadways where requested. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - - 1 - Reg. 7/15/69 Chernick, Coney, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Keith, member of the Judiciary Committee reported that the Committee met with the Plan Commission members on Monday, July 14, 1969, to discuss the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Trustee Keith requested that all property owners affected by zoning changes as a result of the proposed ordinance and map be notified in writing so they may be present at the hearing to express their opinions. The Village Manager read comments by Trustee McGrenera concerning the proposed increase in Fire and Police personnel and the proposed increase in salary for the Fire Prevention Bureau inspectors. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board direct the Village Attorney to amend the present ordinance as it pertains to Police Department personnel increasing the number of Patrolmen from twenty-three (23) to twenty-five (25) • 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 direct the Village Attorney to amend the present ordinance as it pertains to Fire Department personnel increasing the number of Firemen from twenty-three (23) to twenty-five (25) • The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the Village Manager and Fire Chief to add one (1) Radio r Operator - Clerk Typist II to the Fire Department. 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, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Based on the revised recommendation of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize pay of the Fire Prevention Bureau personnel in the amount of Four Dollars Thirty-five ($4.35) Cents per hour or Thirty-four Dollars Eighty ($34.80) Cents per day for an eight (8) hour shift. 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, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of proposed ordinances relating to the increase of strength in the Fire and Police Departments. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance increasing the Police Department strength. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 635 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME PERSONNEL IN THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT" , increasing the number of Patrolmen from twenty-three (23) to twenty-five (25) . 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, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. ',,hereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 2 - Reg. 7/15/69 r= It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance increasing the number of Fire Department personnel . The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the r motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 636 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6. 101 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND AUTHORIZING THE NUMBER OF FULL TIME PERSONNEL IN THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE FIRE DEPART- MENT", increasing the number of Firemen from twenty-three (23) to twenty- five (25) • 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, Keith, Ullmann, 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 concur in the hiring of Mr. Thomas E. Smith as Executive Director or the Communit Services Board at an annual figure of Seventeen Thousand ($17,000.00 Dollars. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the foregoing motion be tabled for one week and that an executive session of the Board be held following this meeting. Following further discussion, the Village Manager stated that this matter was brought before the Board at his request. Mr. Willis stated that he did not question the qualifications or the appointment of Mr. Smith nor the right of the Community Services Board to administer the program. However, Mr. Willis stated that he feels that he does not have the authority to authorize the issuance of a payroll check to Mr. Smith. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to table and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Keith, Ullmann; "NAY" - Chernick, Zettek; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. President Pahl voted "AYE" and declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board concur in the establishment of a salary of Seventeen Thousand ($17,000.00) Dollars for the Executive Director of the Community Services Board. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the foregoing motion be tabled. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Keith, Ullmann; "NAY" - Chernick, Zettek; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. President Pahl voted "AYE" and declared the motion carried. At this time, 9. 15 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. The Clerk noted that the Plan Commission has received the preliminary and final plats of subdivision for Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 14. The Clerk also reported receipt of revised plats of Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 4 showing the twenty-five (251 ) foot easement as required by ordinance, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 79-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS - 3 - Reg. 7/15/69 r--- INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 4", subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. 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, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Keith stated that the Plan Commission has questioned whether r or not there are plans for widening of Landmeier Road. This influences N, their decision on subdivision plats fronting on Landmeier. A discussion followed and it was the conclusion that the Board will check with the County of Cook to see what requirement they have for widening. With this information, the Board can then make a decision as to requirements which should be met when subdivision plats are submitted. President Pahl administered the oath of office to newly appointed Lieutenant Richard Losch. The Clerk reported receipt of a request from the Elk Grove Village Junior Woman' s Club for a permit for a bake sale at the Park & Shop and the Grove Shopping Centers on July 19, 1969, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , whereupon it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the foregoing license be issued without fee. 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, Keith, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee McGrenera arrived at 9:40 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance eliminating the Harper College "No Parking" restrictions and creating "No Parking" restrictions on Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards east of Busse 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 Ullmann that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 637 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.512 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the foregoing ordinance be amended by deleting therefrom the "No Parking" restrictions on Nicholas Boulevard and Pratt Boulevard east of Busse Road. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the amendment and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - Chernick; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 637 as amended to delete Nicholas Boulevard and Pratt Boulevard "No Parking" 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 McGrenera that f the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance prohibiting ))ia parking in certain designated areas on Nicholas and Pratt Boulevards, those areas to be established by the administration. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that - 4 - Reg. 7/15/69 (as corrected) the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to establishing "Yield" intersections. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 638 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY INTERSECTIONS AMENDING 14.205 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE" . 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, 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 Coney that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance providing for certain stop intersections. 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. 639 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR STOP INTERSECTIONS AND AMENDING SECTION 14.204 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE". 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, 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 Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance amending the bicycle licensing provisions. 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. 640 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE IX OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO BICYCLES". 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, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Discussion followed concerning the need for sidewalks from the Grove Shopping Center westward to the Park District pool and Mr. Willis stated that he is seeking quotes on the installation of a sidewalk across the Municipal property at Biesterfield Road. It is expected that the cost will be approximately Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars. The Park District is exploring the route they will follow in laying sidewalk from the Municipal property to the pool area. Attorney Hofert reported that he has reviewed the agreement between the Village and the developers of the Devon-O' Hare Industrial Park and the Village cannot require the developer to put an electro- rustproofing system in the sewerage treatment plant; however, the Village can increase the sewer rate. This matter was referred to the Village Manager. The Attorney also reported that: 1 . It is his belief that the Village does have the authority to enter into Mutual Aid arrangements; 2. He has talked with Mr. Calkins of Centex Corporation regarding the Centex 100 acre annexation and suggested the figure of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars. Mr. Calkins will discuss this with Mr. Pritzker and report back to the Village; - 5 - Reg. 7/15/69 r-- 3. As a result of Legislation in the present General Assembly session, the following revenue sources are available: a. Increase in the Sales Tax from 3/4 per cent to one per cent and the same for Municipal Service Occupation Tax; b . The authority to levy, without referendum, an additional .05 both for Fire and Police; C. If the income tax is sustained in the Courts, this will be an additional $6.00 or $7.00 per person which the Village will receive; and d. A Crossing Guard tax is also available. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 80-69 authorizing the Police Department to participate in Mutual Aid with certain neighboring communities. 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, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "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 adopt Ordinance No. 641 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE TERM SCAVENGER AND AMENDING SECTION 22. 1501 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE". 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, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Zettek introduced the possibility of the Village providing mosquito abatement equipment to augment that of the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District. The Manager was requested to look into this. Trustee Chernick stated that there is a possibility that this equipment might be used for spraying of trees as well as mosquito abatement. In accordance with the recommendation of the Manager, it was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board accept the quotation from C. B. Construction Company and authorize them to proceed with construction work in accordance with their proposal of July 10, 1969 to install water line crossings under Busse Road at a cost of Fourteen Thousand Eighty-four ($14,084.00) 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, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In a discussion regarding the intersections of Lively Boulevard and Higgins Road, and Crossen Avenue and Higgins Road, it was the agreement of the Board that the Lively Boulevard - Higgins Road intersection be open. Mr. Willis said he will so advise the State of Illinois. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann 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 11 : 03 P.M. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: 1Z I L_4k_ _" -J'ack D. Pahl . President - 6 - Reg. 7/15/69