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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/19/1969 - G MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1969 1 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8: 10 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, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Eugene V. Keith, Andrew T. Ullmann. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. President Pahl requested the Administration to study the possibilities of providing a water control system to alert Village personnel when the water pressure is dangerously low. This would be of some help in attempting to avert a complete loss of water such as happened last Saturday, he said. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 5, 1969 be approved as sub- mitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Consideration of a request for a sign variation by Flash-tric Sign Company was deferred pending receipt of complete information concerning the petition. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the attendance of Police Chief Jenkins at the annual conference of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Miami , Florida, September 27 through October 2, 1969 and authorize an advance for expenses of $450.00. 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" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Ullmann. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board award a contract to Paolo Salce and Company to replace defec- tive sidewalks at a cost not to exceed 95 cents per a square foot, from budgeted funds. 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" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Ullmann. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, said that the above action will implement the shared cost replacement program approved by the Village Board. Trustee Coney reported that bids on the revised plans for the Municipal Complex will be opened at 1 :00 p.m. on September 22, 1969 and the bid award will be made at the Board meeting on September 23, 1969. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the hiring of Mr. Claybourn from the Building Officials Conference of America at a fee of $150.00 per day, not to exceed $2,250.00, whichever is the lesser amount, to review the Village' s Building Code and make a report and recommendation to the Board concerning - 1 - Reg. 8/19/69 same. 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" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Ullmann. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No. 90-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDA- TION FOR ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND". 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" - none; "ABSENT' - Keith, Ullmann. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the plat of subdivision for Higgins Industrial Park Unit No. 19 and the 8th Addition to Section 12. Discussion followed on the attached letter dated August 19, 1969 from Mr. David E. von Schaumburg, President of the Board of Commissioners of the Elk Grove Park District. Discussion centered also on the report of Mr. Thomas F. Rettenbacher, Building and Zoning Supervisor, dated August 18, 1969, stating that if a building permit were issued for the Teen Center building, it would be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance as concerned with parking spaces. Trustee Keith arrived at 8:30 p.m. Trustee Ullmann arrived at 8:32 p.m. Attorney Hofert stated that the Zoning Ordinance requires that adequate parking be provided and that the letter from Mr. von Schaumburg does this and that a variation is not required. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board notify the Building Department to cooperate with the Park District and the contractors and make necessary inspections of plans and specifications for the Teen Center. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Following further discussion, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Building Department to issue a permit, at no fee, for the erection of the Teen Center building and with the consideration that the four points outlined in the August 19, 1969 letter from Mr. von Schaumburg be complied with in the future. 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. The Manager reported that the plat of subdivision for Roger' s Industrial Park is in final form and ready for approval by the Board, having been approved by the Plan Commission and the Engineer. In addition, the plat of vacation of Runway Drive and a vacation of an easement due to the relocation of the street are ready for approval and signature by the President and Clerk subject to the preparation of the proper legal documents as prescribed by the Village Attorney for the vacation of the street and the easement. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 91-69 authorizing the vacation of Runway Drive in Rogers Industrial Park. 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. - 2 - Reg. 8/19/69 r It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 92-69 authorizing a vacation of easement in the Rogers Industrial Park. 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Resolution No. 93-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS ROGERS INDUSTRIAL PARK SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 2". 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. The Manager reported that the Cardinal Court plat of subdivision is ready for approval by the Board subject to the engineer' s approval , whereupon it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 94-69 authorizing the filing of a plat of subdivision of Cardinal Court subject to the engineer' s approval and the signing of the plat by the President and Clerk. 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 McGrenera read a report concerning the plant award program which received the approval of the Board. His report contained the recommenda- tion that four awards be presented annually: one to the most outstanding plant in the M-1 district, both architecturally and from a landscaping point of view, and another award to the most outstanding plant in the M-2 district; and that two special awards be granted for the most improved plant from the previous year in the M-1 and M-2 districts. His report contained recommendations that a committee be formed repre- senting civic and service groups in the Village, an architect, an insurance industry member, an advertising or public relations member , and a member of the Fire Prevention Bureau, Police Department and Village Board. Selection of the plant would be done on a point system as outlined by Trustee McGrenera. At this time, 8:55 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. Mr. Willis reported that School District 54 has purchased the trailers used by Harper College at the Elk Grove High School site and have applied for permission to move them and that the mover will provide a $3,000.00 performance bond to hold the Village harmless to any claim. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the issuance of a permit for the moving of house trailers from the Elk Grove High School property to Meacham Road thence north to Schaumburg Road. The President directed the Clerk to call the ((( roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following 1 Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, }` Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion -carried. Mr. Willis also reported that the Village has posted "No Left Turn from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday thru Friday" signs on Arlington Heights Road at Oakwood Drive and at Devon Avenue at Ridge Avenue. Both locations are within the jurisdiction of the Cook County Highway Department and - 3 - Reg. 8/19/69 r they have requested that the Village either remove the signs or authorize their location by Ordinance, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board direct the Attorney to prepare ordinances consistent with the requirements of the County asking for ''No Left Turn" sign location approval . The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A report from Mr. Willis to the President and Trustees dated August 18, 1969 regarding the cost and proration of costs to construct a water main for the Busse-Oakton-Higgins area was taken under advisement by the Capital Improvements Committee. Mr. Willis reported that he has received a petition for annexation of land east of Elmhurst Road near old Higgins Road and Touhy Avenue and that the Department heads, the Judiciary Committee, and the Village Clerk are being routed copies of same for comments. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9: 15 p.m. Eleanor G. ner Village Cl APPROVED: jJacD. Pahl ent - 4 - Reg. 8/19/69