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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/26/1969 - r- MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 26, 1969 ' President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend E. Maynard Beal , Pastor of the Prince of Peace Methodist Church, 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, Richard A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. The President gave a report of meetings attended and matters discussed. He then made the following appointments to the office of Deputy Prosecutor in accordance with the recommendations of the Village Prosecutor and the Village Attorney: Daniel A. Becco, 1051 Rolling Pass, Glenview; and Harold Winer, 100 North LaSalle Street, Chicago. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mr. Winer and Mr. Becco as Deputy Village Prosecutors. 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 minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 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. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the disbursement of $13,086. 13 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, and $8,427.45 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the August 26, 1969 Accounts Payable Warrant. 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 McGrenera that the Board authorize the Village Manager to attend the Annual Conference of City Management Association in New York City, October 12 thru October 15, 1969, and to authorize an advance of expenses not to exceed $370.00 and upon spending same, a proper voucher is to be submitted. 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 Ullmann and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize an advertisement for competitive bids for the Village' s 1969/70 supply of road salt. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board receive, place on file and distribute as required, the independent audit report of all accounts and funds of the Village for the fiscal - 1 - Reg. 8/26/69 r year ending April 30, 1969. 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, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, presented to the Village Attorney a draft containing proposed changes which are recommended for addition to increase the requirements of the Air Pollution Ordinance. Trustee McGrenera stated that the Judiciary Committee recommends that the Village Attorney be instructed to do all things he can to present the Village' s position in the Zizzo rezoning. This concerns the action taken by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County in granting rezoning for property immediately west of Village borders, north of Devon Avenue. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board direct the Village Attorney to proceed with steps as necessary to present the Village' s position in the Zizzo rezoning matter. 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 stated that the action of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County has put in jeopardy the time, work and money spent to produce a Comprehensive Plan for Elk Grove Village. Trustee Zettek, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that the Committee met on Monday evening to discuss the police and fire salary schedules and they have several recommendations and opinions to present; however, it was considered by the Committee to be more feasible that these be presented at the time the 1970/71 budget is considered. He stated that the Committee feels that due to the annual upgrading of salaries that there is no need for a longevity plan at this time and asked that the Clerk put this on the agenda for consideration one year from date. Trustee Keith suggested that a merit system be studied for possible incorporation into the personnel rules and salary scales. Copies of the minutes of the Plan Commission meeting of August 21 , 1969 were distributed and it was noted by Trustee McGrenera that the recommenda- tions contained therein were made at a meeting when there was not a quorum present. Attorney Hofert said that it would be in order for resubmission of the recommendation after five (5) members are present to consider the matter. He stated that a majority of the membership must be present to constitute a valid recommendation. The Clerk reported receipt of communication from Regional Office of the Bureau of the Census stating that the Special Census of Elk Grove Village is scheduled to begin on September 3, 1969, at which time the Census Supervisor will be present to interview forty (40) applicants whom the Clerk has been requested to have available. The Clerk also reported that the Census Bureau has requested that the sum of $2,900.00 be set aside for payrolls and other charges pertinent to the census which will be certified periodically by the Supervisor, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the sum of $2,900.00 to be disbursed as directed by the Census Supervisor. 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. 8/26/69 Copies were distributed of proposed ordinances annexing and rezoning property to Elk Grove Village located west of Route 83 , south of Oakton Street and north of Landmeier Road (100 acres) . It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance annexing the above property to Elk Grove Village. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 647 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". Discussion followed concerning the letter of July 22, 1969 to the Board from Robert P. Calkins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation, stating they would contribute $50,000.00 for the installation of a four-way traffic signal , the location of which is to be designated by the Village Board. During the discussion, Mr. Calkins, present in the audience, stated that a letter of credit in this amount would be forthcoming in the next two weeks. It was the consensus that a letter of credit be accepted in this case since no policy has been established; however, in the future all such payments are to be in cash. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered "AYE" - Trustees Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; President Pahl ; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance rezoning the above property. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 648 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". 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. 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. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9:08 p.m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the payout to Centex Corporation of $44,377.56 per the audited statement of the cost of the 12 inch water main to Well No. 7. Trustee Keith stated that he would vote against this since he feels that the Village will not be benefited to this extent. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and - 3 - Reg. 8/26/69 r upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; "NAY" - Keith; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Attorney to draft an appropriate ordinance of recapture to recover the cost of the line to Well No. 7 from property yet outside of the Village which may annex and wish to get Village water, this cost to run $115.00 per acre. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In accordance with the recommendation of the Village Manager and the Water Superintendent, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the disbursement of $6,210.00 as part payment to Lemont Structures for work done at the Tonne Road elevated tank. 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 Ullmann 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 9:30 p.m. Eleanor G. Tu rj�e Village Clerk/ APPROVED: J ckD. Pahl resident - 4 - Reg. 8/26/69