HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/12/1968 - MI0TE3 OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MARCH 12, 1968
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:08 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, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" -
Richard A. McGrenera. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present
at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the minutes of the February 27, 1968 meeting be approved as submitted
and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof.
Trustee Gibson requested that statements made concerning the adoption
of an Ordinance relating to increasing the number of Class "A" liquor
licenses be included in the minutes of the meeting, whereupon the fore-
going motion was withdrawn by Trustee Chernick with the consent of the
second. The Clerk was requested to make the necessary amendments and
present them at the next meeting.
President Pahl read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board concur in the President's appointment of The Reverend Robert Long
to replace Mr. Neil Cooney on the Community Services Board. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the Pres-
ident declared the motion carried.
The President administered the oath of office to Mr. Charles A. Riley
as a member of the Electrical Commission.
Attorney Hofert reported that he has completed his review of the Planned
_Unit_Development section of the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance
and would like policy directive on this particular section of the Ordinance.
The Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, requested that the Board con-
sider a confirmation of his authorization to the Layne-Western Company
to install a steel plate under the pump housing and motor of Well No. 3
to stabilize the housing and motor.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board concur in the Manager's recommendation to engage Layne-Western
Company to install a steel plate in Well No. 3 as described by the Village
Manager at a cost not to exceed One Thousand ($1 ,000.00) Dollars. The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick,
Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "A.BSENT" - McGrenera.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Manager also reported that at the time of the second water main
break on Kennedy Boulevard recently, the north wing of the invert on
the east side of Salt Creek was damaged and cost of repair is estimated
to be Seven Hundred Twenty ($V720.00) Dollars by KMS Inc. Contractors.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
Board concur in the Manager's recommendation and authorize KMS Inc. to
proceed to restore the north wing of the invert on the east side of Salt
Creek at a cost of approximately Seven Hundred Twenty ($720.00) Dollars.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
March 12, 1968
(1) I am going to attend the Intergovernmental Problems of
Suburbia series at the University of Chicago. Because
I will be a guest lecturer, there is no fee for my tuition.
Are there any of you who would be interested in attend-
ing the series with me? If so, please let me know and
we will make the necessary arrangements.
(2) I hereby appoint Reverend Robert Long of the United
Presbyterian Church to replace Mr. Neil Cooney on the
Community Services Board and ask the Board to concur
in the appointment.
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upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carred.
I✓ir. Willis reported receipt of a letter from the property owner of
Seasontite Engineering Company to assume responsibility for the
maintenance, care and repair of a sidewalk which is located four and
one-half (4' ) feet off the curb line along a seventy (701) foot strip
on Lunt Avenue. This sidewalk was located over the water line in
error and the proposal is for the general contractor to fill in the
area and install the required walk along the curb line at no cost to
the Village or the property owner. Mr. Willis stated that he does not
believe that the location of the sidewalk over the water line is too
serious a problem and recommends that the Village accept the property
owner's letter and proceed to have the contractor install such a walkway.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board concur in the Manager's recommendation and accept a letter
from Seasontite Engineering Company as described above by the Manager.
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, Zettek; 11dAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Following a recommendation by the Village Manager, it was moved by
Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board authorize
the Village Attorney to amend the portion of the Municipal Code which
pertains to Stop Signs to show four-way stop signs at the intersections
of Nicholas Boulevard and Lunt Avenue, Nicholas Boulevard and Touhy
Avenue, Nicholas Boulevard and Greenleaf Avenue, and Nicholas Boulevard
and Estes Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon
the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gibson suggested
that a bulletin be sent to the plants affected in advance of this
change in traffic pattern.
Discussion followed concerning the conditions authorized at the time a
special use permit was issued to Bob-0's Food Stand at Devon and York
Roads. Violations of certain of these conditions have been noted
recently but have been corrected and the owners have requested a second
public hearing for an extension of their special use permit for an
additional. year. It was the consensus that the operators of this food
stand be on probation until July and then the Board will consider whether
or not it will entertain a petition for an additional year.
The Treasurer's Report for the month of February was distributed and
the Building Department, Fire Department and Police Department reports
will be distributed on Friday.
The Village Manager suggested that Ordinance No. 491 be amended to
exclude C & B Construction Company, as agent for the Village, and
public utility companies from the requirements of this Ordinance.
The Village has a Five Thousand 0$5,000.00) Dollar bond, as required
by the terms of the franchise, from each of the utilities, and it is
recommended that they be required to submit a letter of agreement or
a statement in lieu of cash deposit per project.
Following recommendations on driveway standards submitted by the Village
Manager, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick
that the Attorney be directed to amend the ordinances in keeping with
the above recommendations of the Manager. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
In reply to Trustee Gibson, Mr. Willis gave a report as to what steps
are being taken or planned for to comply with the Arthur Andersen
recommendations submitted following the audit report for the year
1966/1967. Trustee Gibson asked for a comparison of a monthly cycle
billing to a bimonthly cycle billing.
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It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board authorize the disbursement of 610,376.24 from the Water and Sewer
Department Operating Pccount, and $21 ,790.52 from the General Corporate
Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the March 12, 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - McGrenera. -whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #13-68, a Resolution authorizing the President
and Clerk to sign the contract between the Village of Elk Grove Village
and Otis and Associates. Inc. for design of Municipal facilities to be
located at Biesterfield Road and Wellington Avenue. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the Pres-
ident declared the motion carried.
A meeting of the Village Board, President and Manager was scheduled
for 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19th to discuss the preliminary inter-
view data prepared by Otis and Associates, Inc. as a result of inter-
views with department heads concerning facilities needed for a new
Municipal Building.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board direct the Village Attorney to change the Subdivision Control
Ordinance by incorporating the six (6) recommended points (re Street
Construction) in the February 22, 1968 report of Trustee Chernick and
to show that the maintenance bonds will be two (2) years on all streets.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that
the Board adopt Resolution #14-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING
CERTAIN STREETS IN 3ECTION 14; NAMELY, DOVER LANE, DORCHESTER LANE,
TR NBRIDGE ROAD, BRIGHTON ROPD, BERKENSHIRE LANE FROM DEVON AVENUE
TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF WELLINGTON AVEZE", maintenance b,)nd to expire May 1 ,
1970 in the amount of Fifteen Thousand ($15,000.00) Dollars. The bond
will be dependent upon the five (5) points outlined in Trustee Chernick's
February 22, 1968 report and subject to all mud and debris being removed
from the streets and subject to all utility structures in the area being
cleaned as set forth in the Engineer's January 31 , 1968 letter, and also
subject to a letter from the contractor in agreement with the five (5)
points in Trustee Chernick's report. The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the fol-
lowing Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek;
' NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The question of gravel base streets in Section 15 was referred to the
Manager and Engineer for a recommendation to the Board by the next
meeting.
Trustee Coney, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported
that the Committee has reviewed the plans and specifications for Section
10-CS, Kennedy Boulevard improvement and have made the following recom-
mendations: That the crossover on Cypress at the east side of the
bridge be reconstructed for an approximate cost of One Thousand Seven
Hundred 01 ,700.00) Dollars; and that catch basins and inlets be installed
along Kennedy Boulevard on the south side of the street near the apartment
area to provide more adequate drainage in that area, the additional cost
of which is to be Four Thousand Five Hundred ($4,500.00) Dollars.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board authorize the President to sign the plans and specifications for
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Section 10-CS as modified and corrected and that they be sent to the
State for approval. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board direct the Village Attorney to change the Subdivision Control
Ordinance to comply with the March 3, 1968 written recommendation of
the Capital Improvements Committee, Items A and B, relating to sidewalks.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Gibson reported that the Judiciary Committee has met with the
property owners on Cosman Road and another meeting has been scheduled
to discuss the proposed improvements. Trustee Gibson requested authori-
zation for an expenditure of no more than One Hundred (4$`100.00) Dollars
to employ Mr. Ted Napier to guide the Village in how an assessment should
be made on the five hundred (500') foot frontage in question.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board authorize the Judiciary Committee to spend no more than One Hundred
(6100.00) Dollars to employ Mr. Ted Napier on a question relating to
assessments on Cosman 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, Zettek; "NAY"
- none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera, whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Zettek reported that a meeting on law enforcement has been
scheduled for March 27th at 8:30 p.m. and that on Thursday, March 14th,
the Personnel Committee will meet at 9:30 p.m. to discuss vacation and
sick leave benefits.
The Clerk reported receipt of recommendations from the Plan Commission,
the Village Engineer and the Field Inspector of the final Plats of
Subdivision of Higgins Road Commercial Units 34, 35, 36, 37; Centex
Industrial Park Units 76 and 77, and Thomnsen's Subdivision and
Alexandra's Subdivision in Davon-O'Hare Industrial Park Unit No. 2.
The Clerk distributed copies of a letter dated March 12, 1968 from
Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation,
relating to certain plats of subdivision in the Higgins Road Commercial
area which front on Kelly Street which are not completed at this time
and a statement of certain conditions to which they agree.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board adopt Resolution #15-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 76". 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board adopt Resolution #16-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 77" . 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
Board adopt Resolution #17-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS THOMPSEN SUBDIVISION IN DEVON-O'HARE INDUS-
TRIAL PARK UNIT 110. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
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(as amended)
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board adopt Resolution #18-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVI31011 IDENTIFIED AS ALEXANDRA'S SUBDIVISION IN DEVON-0'HARE
INDUSTRIAL PARK UJIT NG. 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, Zettek; "NAY"
- none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning a proposed Ordinance providing for a
third lift to streets developed in industrial areas which had been
prepared by the Village Attorney and distributed earlier. Certain
additions and changes were made to said Ordinance, whereupon it was
moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an Ordinance providing
for a third lift on streets developed in the industrial and business
areas. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Pres-
ident declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 517 entitled, "Ail ORDINANCE PROVIDIiNG FOR A
THIRD LIFT TO STREETS DEVELurED IN INDUSTRIAL AND BUSI1lESS AREAS". 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #19-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COM ER.CIAL UNIT NO. 34", sub-
ject to receipt of a letter from the developer agreeing to the conditions
of Ordinance No. 517. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #20-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDEiNTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL UNIT NO. 3 ", sub-
ject to receipt of a letter from the developer agreeing to the conditions
of Ordinance No. 517. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
11AB3E4T" - McGrenera. whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #21-68 entitled, 1,RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD CadAERCIAL UNIT NO._36", sub-
ject to receipt of a letter from the developer agreeing to the conditions
of Ordinance No. 517. 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, Zettek; ".NAY" - none;
`ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #22-68 entitled, "RE3CLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL UNIT Np__37", sub-
ject to receipt of a letter from the developer agreeing to the conditions
of Ordinance No. 517. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - McGrenera. 'dhereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board adopt Resolution #23-68 entitled, "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED PS ROGER INDUSTRIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT V9. 1 ",
subject to receipt of a letter from the property owner stating that he
will comply with the provisions of Ordinance No. 517. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT'' - McGrenera. Whereupon the Pres-
ident declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an Ordinance
relating to closed television inspection of sewer mains. 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 140. 518 entitled, "Ad ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR
CLOSED TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SEWER MAINS IN CERTAIN CASES" . 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to a proposed Ordinance
relating to back-flow and back-siphon prevention. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 519 entitled, "All ORDINANCE RELATING TO BACK-
FLO4 AND BACK-SIPHON PREVENTION". 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, Zettek; "NAY"
- none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The proposed Ordinance relating to the creation of a Department of Finance
including one submitted by the Attorney at this meeting relating to the
appointment of a Village Comptroller, were held until the next meeting.
The Clerk read a letter from the President of the Park District, Mr.
Edward Hauser, expressing appreciation to the Board of Trustees for the
conveyance of the Grant '.flood properties to the Park District.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that
the Board direct the Village Attorney to amend Ordinance No. 491 by
excluding C c B Construction Company, when acting as the agent for the
Village, and all utility companies (telephone, gas and electric) subject
to a letter of agreement. The motion was voted upon by acclamation,
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported that the Plat of Land Use and Zoning Restrictions
for the apartment area bounded by Elk Grove Boulevard, Cypress Lane,
Ridge Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard has been altered by adding thereto
the location of the temporary building which has been approved by the
Board to be demolished by June 30, 1969 and certain other data necessary
for recording purposes. The Clerk stated that the altered plat has been
examined by the Plan Commission and the Building Inspector, both of whom
have given approval. The Clerk requested that the Board authorize the
acceptance of the revised plat by resolution.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board adopt Resolution #24-68 entitled, 11RE30LUTION OF APPROVAL
OF THE PLAT OF LAND USE AND ZONING RESTRICTIONS, AS REVISED, FOR THE
APPRTAtENT AREA. BOUNDED BY ELK GROVE BOULEVARD, CYPRESS LANE, RIDGE
AVENUE AND KENNEDY BOULEVARD". The President directed the Clerk to
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call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following
Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" -
none; "ABSENT" - McGrenera. dhereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Following discussion concerning the One .Hundred 00_ 1acre petition for
pre-annexation_zonin which is before the Board, the Village Attorney
and the Village Manager were requested to proceed to draft a pre-annexa-
tioa .agreement. Trustee Zettek stated that he is against any action
until the Plan Commission has established a buffer area between this
particular property and the residential area in Section 1 East.
It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith 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 11 :32 p.m.
Eleanor G. Turg�
Village Clerkrr
APPROVED!
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Jack D Pahl
Fresi nt
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