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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/13/1968 - r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD Oil FEBRUARY 13, 1968 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:03 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, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 23, 1968 be approved as sub- mitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The Village Clerk noted that line three of paragraph one of page two should read "Section 16" instead of "Section 6". The foregoing motion was amended to read that the minutes of the meeting of January 23, 1968 be approved as corrected 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 read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Thomas Hamilton as a member of the Plan Commission to fill the unexpired term of Leslie Knudson, said term to expire April 30, 1970. 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 Pres- ident declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Dr. Alan Shapiro as a member ofthe_Fire and Police Commission to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Marvin Schumer, said term expiring 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "iQAY'' - none; "ABSENT" - none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary document for amending the ordinance that affects liquor licenses to add. One (1) Class A and one (1) Class AA, Liquor License. Trustee Keith stated that the prior Board followed a policy of increasing the number of licenses to be issued as the requests for licenses were received. 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" - Gibson, Keith; "ABSENT" - none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Regarding the lawsuit filed against the Village and five (5) Police Officers, Attorney Hofert reported that pleadings will be filed in court on February 14, 1968 which state that the complaint is faulty because proper notice was not served on the Village within the time limits prescribed by State Statutes. He said that it may not be - 1 - Reg. 2/13/68 PRESIDENT'S REPORT February 13, 1968 1. I hereby appoint Thomas Hamilton as member of the Plan Commission to fill the unexpired term of Leslie Knudson, said term expires April 30, 1970. 2. I hereby appoint Dr. Alan Shapiro as member of the Fire & Police Commission to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Marvin Schumer, said term expiring April 30, 1969. 3. I request that the Board amend the ordinance to increase Class A and Class AA liquor licenses by one each and instruct the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary documents. 4. The following items are referred to the judiciary, Planning C ?oning Committee for policy recommendations to the Village Board: (a) Talk with property owners, other than Centex, along Cosman and Bisner Roads to determine their participation in the upgrading of these two streets. (b) Advisability of increasing building inspection fees - both industrial and residential - in relation to other charges made by nearby communities. (c) Work with the village engineer and the school districts to determine the extent to which sidewalks should be constructed along the following streets: Arlington Heights 'toad, Cosman Road, Biesterfield toad, and throughout the industrial park areas. School District #59 would like an answer prior to their public hearing scheduled for February 18th (Sunday) . necessary to go to trial; however, should it be necessary, he asked that the Board give him direction as to defense of the Police Officers. He has spoken to them at their request and they have consented to the defense. Mr. Hofert also reported that the Village's insurance coverage does not guarantee defense but that indemnification in the amount of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars per Officer is provided. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to provide defense of the five (5) Policb Officers named in a lawsuit filed with the Village on January 16, 1968 by Waldemar Moosmann. 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 Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, reported: 1 . That it is recommended that the two (2) plats of Subdivision (Knack-Olson and Ken GunderseJ) in the Devon-O' Hare Industrial Park be approved. 2. That the Village has received the core tests of streets in Section 14 and Turner Avenue which indicate that they are completed in substantial accordance with the specifications and that approval is recommended. 3. That the Village has received a request for the approval of the underground utilities only along Elk Grove Boulevard - Touhv Avenue, between Busse Road and Tonne Road, and approval is recommended, said plans having been reviewed and approved ( by the Village Engineer, Robert Peterson. i 4• That copies of the appraiser' s report regarding twelve (12Z acres of property on Biesterfield Road, west of Arlington Heights Road, have been distributed to the Board, which land has been proposed for a Municipal site. 5. That a request has been received from the Queen_2f ;he Roses Church for waiver of permit fees in connection with the build- ing of their new church at Elk Grove and Kennedy Boulevards. 6. That copies have been distributed of the third quarterly o rajjpg_ statement_of_the Water._and Sewer_Department dated January 31 , 1968. A meeting was scheduled for February 19th at 7:00 p.m. for a series of interviews with persons interested in annexing to the Village. The annexation procedures at this point are in the preliminary stages. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board waive any permit fees associated with the building of the ueen of The Rosary Church. 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 Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution #4-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF TWELVE (12) ACRES OF LAND ON BIESTERFIELD ROAD, WEST OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD". 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. - 2 - Reg. 2/13/68 Explaining the foregoing action, Trustee Keith stated that this is the acceptance of twelve (12) acres of land for a Municipal building and Police and Fire facilities in lieu of fifty (50) acres of land west of Route 53. Land values are approximately equal in dollar value, he said. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board approve the underground utilities only on Touhy Avenue - Elk Grove Boulevard between Tonne and Busse Roads. 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 Pres- ident declared the motion carried. Village Engineer Robert Peterson reported that the plans and specifica- tions for the improvements to Kennedy Boulevard are eighty-five (85%) per cent completed and they are expected to be ready for the Board in two (2) to four (4) weeks. Mr. Peterson also reported that they are still of the opinion that the two (2) plants proposed for the Knaack-Olson and Ken Gundersen Subdi- visions in Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park would not overtax the sewerage treatment plant and therefore he has recommended that the Board approve them. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of 623,410.98 from the Water and Sewer Department operating accounts, $40,820.65 from the General Corporate account, 45.00 from the Civil Defense account, and $61 ,167.57 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund account in payment of the invoices as shown on the Accounts Payable Warrant dated February 13, 1968 and the Supplemental r Accounts Payable Warrant dated February 13, 1968. 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. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. The Fire Department monthly operating report for January 1968 was read by Lieutenant Henrici. The Building Department monthly report for January 1968 has been distributed to the Board by Newsletter and the Police Department report will be sent to the Board on Friday, February 16th. The Village Clerk reported receipt from Centex Corporation of the pre- liminary and final plats of Subdivision for Higgins Road Commercial Units No. 31 . No.__32and 33,Hand Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 76. These plats have been forwarded to the Plan Commission, the Village Engineer, and the Village Inspector for their review and recommendation to the Board. The Village Clerk also reported that the Plan Commission has given the Board written approval of the final plat of Subdivision for Rogers Industrial Park, and the approval of the residential street locations in Section 16, which is part of the planned unit development. The Plan Commission also has reported a hearing scheduled on February 28, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. on the Comprehensive Plan and the Official Map. Mr. Willis reported that the Rogers Industrial Park Subdivision is ' under review by the staff and a report will be submitted to the Board at the next meeting. The Clerk distributed copies of proposed ordinances creating a Department of Finance, the position of Director of Finance, and an ordinance related to Village Collector. No action was taken by the Board on these ordi- nances at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #5-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF 3UBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS KNAACK-01,30N SUBDIVISION IN DEVON- - 3 - Reg. 2/13/68 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. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Hoard adopt Resolution #6-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS KEN GUNDERSEN SUBDIVISION IN DEVON- 01HARE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 211. 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 Pres- ident declared the motion carried. At this time, 9:15 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 9:48 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. Mr. Willis reported that the Village Engineer has recommended the acceptance of the public improvements in Turner Avenue, subject to the receipt of a two-year maintenance bond in the amount of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #7-68 accepting the public improvements in Turner Avenue based on the recommendations of the Village Engineer and requiring a two (2) year, Ten Thousand (: 10,000.00) Dollar maintenance bond. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Chernick; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Engineer has also recommended the acceptance of the public improvements on certain streets in Section 14. However, at the request of Trustee Chernick, no action was taken on this by the Board at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the advertising for bids for a sewer bucket machine with two alternates: One being outright purchase, the second being a lease-purchase basis. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Attorney to correct the Subdivision Control Ordinance to read that on industrial and commercial streets, that the streets will be laid with the third lift basis. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At the request of Trustee Keith, a meeting was scheduled, tentatively, for March 19, 1968 between the Village Board and the members of the Fire and Police Commission. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. APPROVED: anoVi er G. Turn llage Clerk ack Pahl, Pres dent - 4 - Reg. 2/13/68