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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/02/1969 - r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 1969 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the 111 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 answered PRESENT: Trustees Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney, Richard A. McGrenera, Andrew T. Ullmann, Charles J. Zettek; ABSENT: Eugene V. Keith. The Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, was present at this meeting. Certificates of commendation were then awarded by the Fire and Police Chiefs to the following men for their heroism in a tragic fire which destroyed a farmhouse just outside the corporate limits of Elk Grove Village claiming the lives of three children: Police Sergeant William Kohnke, Police Sergeant Raymond Merinec (who was absent from this meeting because of a teaching assignment) , Patrolman Robert Salvatore and Patrolman William Lancaster; Fire Lieutenant Jack Henrici , Firemen Fred Rohrer, Paul Petzold, John Serbec and Bernard Goss. It was moved by Trustee Ullmann and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the purchase of an All Risk Builders Insurance policy for the Municipal Complex project from the Hartford Insurance Company at a premium of $1 , 172.00. ))` President Pahl stated that he felt that the present insurance carrier would offer a package arrangement whereby a savings could be affected. The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, stated that he has been told that the above-noted policy is $600.00 to $700.00 less than that which is offered by Ohio Casualty. 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, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: McGrenera; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Consideration to pay the final audit premium for the Village' s general liability insurance policies for July 1 , 1966 to July 1 , 1969 in the amount of $1 ,622.81 was withdrawn from the Warrant. Mr. Willis stated that it came to his attention late today that a credit may not have been applied to the foregoing. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance relating to water tap-on fees which would be applied to those properties annexing to the Village who would be receiving benefit of the transmission line to Well No. 7. The required tap-on fee: $117.00 per acre. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 668 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO WATER TAP-ON FEES". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll 1 - Reg. 12/2/69 r on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance prohibiting parking on the east side of Brantwood Avenue from the Brantwood Avenue and Carlisle Avenue intersection to the intersection of Brantwood Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard. Present construction at the Elk Grove Village Public Library has caused street parking since the off-street parking lot is not usable. Mr. Robert Fleming, President of the Library Board, requested to speak before the Board and he stated that a delay in the issuance of the building permit caused the contractor to be unable to prepare the parking lot for suitable parking until next spring. He requested that the matter be held over for one week in order that he and the Library' s Attorney might study the proposed ordinance and prepare a recommendation. Further discussion followed concerning the aforementioned ordinance. A first reading was held on said ordinance. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code by changing the regular meeting dates in December from the 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Tuesdays. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared ( the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Ullmann that the c Board adopt Ordinance No. 669 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2. 103 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO MEETINGS". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of proposed resolutions accepting certain improvements on Gordon, Kelly and Randall Streets. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution 120-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STREET AS SHOWN ON ENGINEERING DRAWING NUMBER 4166-6, DATED APRIL 5, 1966 FOR GORDON STREET". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution 121-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STREET AS SHOWN ON ENGINEERING DRAWING NUMBER 4166-9, DATED DECEMBER 28, 1967 FOR RANDALL STREET". 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution 122-69 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A STREET AS SHOWN ON ENGINEERING DRAWING NUMBER 4166-7, DATED JUNE 28, 1967 FOR KELLY STREET". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following - 2 - Reg. 12/2/69 r answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the Village Engineer' s and the Elk Grove Engineering Company' s recommendations and award the bid for the mechanical , plumbing, pumps and control devices for the pump house at Well No. 7 to the Sam Cerniglia Company of Melrose Park in the amount of $84,549.00. Discussion followed on items No. 7 and No. 10 in the bids relating to grading, seeding and fencing and the foregoing motion was amended with the consent of the second by adding a direction to the Village Manager to negotiate with the bidder to see if these items can be eliminated if they can be done at a lesser cost. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board provide the United Fund of Elk Grove with one additional addressing service at no cost. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 8: 58 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: 13 p.m, and directed the Clerk to call the roll . Upon the roll being called, the following answered PRESENT: Trustees Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; ABSENT: Keith. Trustee Coney, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Committee, Mr. Willis, the Village Engineer, the Water Superin - tendent, and a representative of Layne-Western met today concerning the water system, its present condition and future expansion. The Committee recommends that immediate plans be made for Wells No. 8 and No. 9 and that the bids be let simultaneously. The Committee also recommends that the Village engage the firm of Greeley and Hansen for a study for the location of Wells No. 8 and No. 9 together with two million gallon reservoirs at each station. This study would begin within ten days to two weeks following authorization by the Board and would be followed by an in depth study of the future needs of the system, especially west of Route 53 and areas south of Devon Avenue and north of Landmeier Road. In addition, a study for balancing the water system, known as a "Hardy- Cross" study, is also recommended. Mr. Robert Tennenbaum reported that he has received an estimated cost of $20,000.00 for the aforementioned study. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the retention of the Greeley and Hansen firm to conduct a study to determine the best location for Wells No. 8 and No. 9 and two million gallon reservoirs at each station, an in depth study of the future needs of the system, and an in depth study to provide a proper balance system, subject to the receipt of a proposal at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00. The President directed the Clerk to call - 3 - Reg. 12/2/69 (as amended) the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following answered AYE: Trustees Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion. carried. Trustee Coney also reported that the Committee recommends that Well No. 1 be lowered approximately 120 feet in accordance with the recommendation of Layne-Western by lowering the submersible pump by means of splicing a cable. He stated that the Committee has charged Layne-Western with proceeding to procure the necessary cable. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize Layne-Western to procure the necessary cable for lowering the submersible pump in Well No. 1 at a cost not to exceed the fair market value of same. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: None; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the payment to Olson and Bartholomay, Inc. of a premium in the amount of $1 ,001 .00 for the subcontractors performance, labor and material payment bond to Ruby Construction Company, Inc. for electrical work (Charles Johnson Electric) for construction of the Municipal Complex, said funds to be paid from the Municipal Bond Construction Account. 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, McGrenera, Ullmann, Zettek; NAY: none; ABSENT: Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board receive and place on file a performance bond on Ruby Construction Company in the amount of $902,603.00 running to the Village covering the performance of the general and subcontractors tendered in accordance with the specifications set forth at the time of bidding on the Municipal Complex. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported that he has ordered the Fire, Health and Building Departments to inspect buildings where substandard conditions may exist. lie stated that they have ordered the removal of one trailer north of Higgins Road. When the reports from the Departments are completed and received by the end of the week, necessary documents will be filed with the governing bodies who have legal jurisdiction over the areas in question. He stated that a report will be given to the Board of any substandard housing which exists within the corporate limits of Elk Grove Village. Mr. Willis reported that Centex Corporation has requested permits for 117 houses in Section 17. The proposed Zoning Ordinance, in hearing by the Plan Commission, proposes an eight foot minimum side yard. The present Ordinance provides for a five foot minimum. Fire Chief Hulett stated that anything less than eight feet would present a fire safety hazard because of overhanging roofs and the angle at which a fire ladder must be placed in order to gain access to second story windows. Chief Hulett stated that if he could be assured that no second story windows would face the sides of the building now or through future additions to such a home, he would have no objection. Following discussion of the above, it was the decision that Centex - 4 - Reg. 12/2/69 be advised that a moratorium will be issued on the issuance of the building permits pending adoption of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, or Centex may come in with plans for a minimum ��� eight -foot side yard. 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 70:20 p.m. �,2uF -4 ti Eleanor G. T er Village Cler APPROVED: Jac L Pahl resident 5 - Reg. 12/2/69