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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/16/1968 - MINUTES OF THE REGULPR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1968 President Jack D. Fahl called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m. in the f 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, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. 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 January 9, 1968 be approved 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 the following report: 1 . Announced that Youth Day in Government will be January 20, 1968 when High School youths, who have been selected to fill Village Officials' offices, will tour the facilities of the Village and conduct a Village Board meeting. 2. That the North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District has scheduled a meeting for Wednesday, January 17th, in Barrington. President Pahl requested any members of the Board to attend since he had a prior commitment. 3. Stated that he would encourage the Board to take action at this meeting to approve membership in the Cook County Council of Governments. 4. That the Elk Grove High School Kiwanis Key Club is sponsoring the building of a school in the Philippines in conjunction with the Peace Corps and has requested that the Board adopt a Resolu- tion, copies of which have been distributed to the Trustees. Attorney Hofert reported: 1 . That he has met with Mr. Sletteland of Zenith Radio Corporation to discuss the proposed vacation of a drainage easement in Lot No. 208 in Centex Industrial Park. Engineering questions still have to be resolved and a final report has not been prepared. 2. Regarding the proposed thirty (30) acre annexation north of Devon Avenue and west of Arlington Heights Road, he has dis- cussed the matter with Mr. Robert Nye, Attorney representing the petitioner, and there are certain documents to be produced and certain questions to be resolved concerning oversized sewer lines. 3. The County zoning granted to United Air Lines for their complex on Algonquin Road is B-4, General Service District. 4. That he prepared an Ordinance, as directed, providing for two (2) regular Village Board meetings per month. The month of February will be the first month that this Ordinance can be effective. 5. That he has met with Mr. James Clementi, Water Superintendent, and has prepared two (2) Ordinances for submission to the Village Manager for comments. 6. That he has set up a series of meetings with Tec-Search (Mr. Rolf Campbell) regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning -1- Reg. 1/16/68 Ordinance, the first of these meetings will take place next Monday. Following a discussion of the proposed rezoning for additional parking at the United Air Lines complex referred to at the January 9th meeting, it was the consensus that there was no interest in objecting to the pro- posed rezoning. Mr. Charles A. Willis, Village Manager, introduced Mr. Donald B. Etmley, recently appointed Finance Director, who began his duties with the Village today, January 16, 1968. Mr. Willis reported, as follows: 1 . That he has distributed a report to the Board dated January 12th concerning Orszulak Subdivision in the Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park Unit No. 2. This subdivision is located 320 feet north of Pan Am Boulevard. The original one (1 ) lot subdivision, 108.5 feet wide, was approved in 1966 and a building was subsequently constructed on the lot. The property owner acquired twenty (20) additional feet for parking purposes and the acquisition of this property required a change in ownership records. Orszulak's second subdivision, providing for the larger lot, was approved by the Board in November, 1967. However, the second subdivision could not be recorded because the first subdivision plat had not been vacated. The plat recently presented for approval was a plat of vacation, vacating the original subdivision as required by the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County. Mr. Willis stated that the vacation of the original subdivision will have no influence on the capacity of the sewerage treatment plant serving the area. He recommended that the plat of vacation be approved by the Board. 2. That the question of special permits forap rking in the fire lanes will be handled on a direct inquiry-and-request basis in the Police Chief's office. 3. That the question of real estate sold signs and the enforcement of the Ordinance has been disposed of by Board direction to the Village Attorney. Releases and other supporting legal documents have been exchanged and are on file with the Village. 4. That MFT Section 9-CS has been completed, has been inspected by the Village Engineer, and the final payouts are listed on the Accounts Payable Warrant submitted for this meeting. It is recommended that final payment be authorized. 5. That the question of illegal parking near the Cypress Lane skating rink has been called to the attention of the Park District and that it is his.understanding that suitable arrange- ments will be made to remedy or guarantee the replacement of any. broken curb or sidewalks at this location. 6. That an opinion from the Village Engineer dated January 8th has been distributed to the Board, which opinion concerns the Metropolitan Sanitary District public hearings on their proposed program to require improvements to the local sanitary and storm sewer and drainage systems. The Engineer feels that because of the fact that Elk Grove Village is new and sanitary sewers have been constructed to modern engineering standards, it is not believed that the program will place any excessive burdens on the Village. An engineering report will be required in connection with the Village's sanitary sewer system, but Mr. Peterson does not believe that such a report will result in any excessive additional construction or that the cost of pre- paring the report will be burdensome. 7. That he has distributed to the Board copies of a report dated January 12th, resulting from the discussion held at a January 10th -2- Reg. 1/16/68 meeting, regarding procedures and standards for industrial street construction, public improvements in Section 16, and the Planned Unit Development. 8. That the Board has been sent copies of reports from the Plan Commission concerning the proposed annexation of the motel at Landmeier and Higgins Roads and twenty-six (26) acres of land west of Section 14, north of Devon Avenue. The next step will be an administrative report to the Board concerning the proposed annexation which is in its informal phase. 9. That the Board has received a preliminary report on water usage and water system improvements from the Village Engineer. Mr. Willis suggested that this report be reviewed by the Foreman of the Water Department and that it also be referred to the Capital Improvements Committee for study. 10. That the Village has had problems with the bulk salt being delivered for street maintenance. Two deliveries have been rejected: one has been used but with great difficulty because of the foreign matter it contained, and one delivery made yesterday is not acceptable and the contractor has been ordered to remove it from the Village's premises. The Manager stated that as soon as all information has been assembled, it will be his intention to recommend that the contractor's surety bond be forfeited and that legal steps be taken to cancel the contract. Mr. Willis stated that salt has been ordered from another supplier. 11 . That the Village has received from the Department of Public Works and Buildings, State Division of Highways, a copy of the plans for the Lake Street extension known as FAI Route 90 as it passes through the Village. The State has requested that the Village mark on the plans the location of the utility lines so that bidding can proceed. These plans are available in the Manager's )(c office for inspection. 12. That the Plan Commission hearing on the petition for R-4 zoning use has been continued to January 18, 1968. During discussion of item 12 above, it was agreed that the Plan Commission should be made aware that the Village Board feels there should be some provision, if not already done, for a traffic lane around all, or a portion of, the lake in the Planned Unit Development so as to afford Police pro- tection. The Village Clerk distributed copies of a Summons and a Complaint at Law filed January 16, 1968 with the Clerk naming Police Officers and the Village of Elk Grove Village as defendants in a case arising from an arrest made January 12. 1966 by the Police Department of Elk Grove Village. The Village Attorney stated that the Village has thirty (30) days in which to file an answer to this complaint and defense counsel will be provided either by him or the insurance company for the Police Officers and the Village. Mr. Robert Peterson, Village Engineer, reported that Well No. 5 went into operation today. The capacity of this Well is 1100 gallons per minute. The combined capacity of all five wells is 4320 gallons per minute. The maximum demand on the system in 1967 was 4.1 million gallons per day. With the commissioning of this Well, the Village has a sub- stantial excess capacity in its water system. Mr. Peterson then discussed with the Board his report of January 1968 entitled, "Preliminary Report on Water Usage and Water System Improvements" at Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize a disbursement of $5,933.89 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $16,271 .55 from the General Corporate Account, and $12,363.25 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of the invoices -3- Reg. 1/16/68 as shown on the. January 16, 1968 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins presented and read the Police Department monthly operating report for December, 1967. Regarding the proposed improvements to State Route 83, Trustee Keith stated that he feels the Village has no alternative but to ask the State to provide four (4) crossovers because of the Village's fire station and its plan for Touhy Avenue. Trustee Coney stated that he will convey these wishes to the State at the hearing on January 18th. At this time, 9:28 p.m., the President recognized members in the audience who were present to object to the proposed pre-annexation zoning to M-1 , Light Industrial District, of the one hundred (100) acres of land east of the present residential section. Mr. Gerald Tvrdy, 240 Cottonwood Drive, was the spokesman for the group. Other members of the group were allowed a brief period of time in which to express their opinions regarding this proposed zoning. At the conclusion of the comments, the Village President stated that he would request the Plan Commission to consider holding another hearing to hear comments from this group. The Plan Commission' s first hearing was held January 4, 1968, and they have not presented a recommendation to the Board] as yet. The Clerk reported that a petition (numbering 534 signatures) was received on January 15, 1968 from the residents of Elk Grove Village, a copy of which has been given to the Plan Commission. At this time, 9:55 p.m., the Village President declared a recess of five (5) minutes. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 10:05 P.M. and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. The Clerk reported receipt of plats of subdivision for Ken Gunderse n Subdivision and Knaack-Olson Subdivision in Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park Unit No. 2. These plats have been forwarded to the Plan Commission, the Village Engineer, and the Field Inspector for review and recommenda- tion to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #1-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF VACATION OF ORSZULAK SUBDIVISIOiN IN DEVON-O'HARE INDUSTRIAL PARK 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk distributed copies of a proposed ordinance providing for two 2 regular Village Board meetings per month. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 513 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR TWO REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGS PER MONTH AND AMENDING SECTION 2.103 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE 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, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson, Keith, McGrenera; "ABSENT" - none. President Pahl voted "AYE" and declared the motion carried. The Clerk stated that an error in the minutes of the November 28, 1967 minutes has been called to her attention and requested a motion to amend -4- Reg. 1/16/68 the minutes of that meeting. Whereupon it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 28, 1967 be amended by changing line Q of paragraph 11 of page 3 to read, as follows: "Clearmont Drive, a distance of two hundred eighty-two (2821) feet toward John F. Kennedy Boulevard and that the Village pay the . . . " 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" r - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion (tl carried. Trustee Coney raised the question as to whether or not arrangements could be made for a foot path to the Grove Shopping Center from the housing development south of the Grove. The Village Manager stated that the question of sidewalks along Arlington Heights Road in the vicinity of the intersection of Cosman Road is now under study in con- junction with the development of Section 16 and also the question as to whether or not the developer is to be required to install sidewalks in Section 16. The President asked the Judiciary Committee to study the question of installing sidewalks on Arlington Heights Road between Devon Avenue and the High School or any portion thereof. The Clerk read a Resolution adopted by the Elk Grove High School Kiwanis Key Club stating that they are sponsoring a school in the Philippines in conjunction with the Peace Corps and are soliciting Village Organiza- tions for financial aid. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution #2-68 entitled, "RECOGNIZING THE WORTHINESS OF HELPING AN UNDERDEVELOPED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED COMMUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND OFFERING ITS WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM VILLAGE CIVIC ORGZNIZATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS VENTURE". 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that Elk Grove Village join the Cook County Council of Governments and pay the stipulated membership fee of Seventy-five (j75.00) 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Zettek stated that it is an honor not only to President Pahl but to the entire Village that the Cook County Council of Governments recog- nizes the leadership President Pahl can offer in this new group and therefore they have nominated, appointed and voted him Chairman of this Council. The Attorney was requested to prepare an Ordinance changing the penalty for parking in restricted zones from Three (63.00) Dollars to Five ($5.00) Dollars. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that .the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried and .the meeting adjourned }l at 10:32 p.m. s Eleanor G. Turn Village Clerk APPROVED: ack Pahl Pre dent -5- Reg. 1/16/68