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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/09/1968 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON APRIL 9, 1968 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Robert Long, Pastor of the Elk Grove United Presbyterian 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, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - George C. Coney. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 26, 1968 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the minutes of a Public Hearing conducted at 7:00 p.m. on March 26, 1968 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. President Pahl administered the oath of office to The Reverend Robert Long, member of the Community Services Board. President Pahl presented a Certificate of Commendation to Sergeant Fred Englebrecht for his action which resulted in the apprehension of two (2) felons who staged and conducted an armed robbery at Clark Gasoline Station on Higgins Road. President Pahl administered the oath of office to Patrolman Richard T. Rusch. Mr. Herb Papenbrok, of the Lions Club, announced to the Board that the Lions Club has purchased a 1968 Oldsmobile ambulance, complete with first aid emergency equipment, which will be given to the Village Fire Department. The order has been placed for this equipment, a delivery date has been established, and the formal presentation will be made at the Lions annual Independence Day celebration. President Pahl, on behalf of the Board, expressed appreciation to the Lions Club for contributions they have made to the community and the gift of the ambulance to the Fire Department, and stated that the Board is proud to have such a fine organization established in Elk Grove Village. Attorney Hofert reported that he has met with Mr. Salzenstein, Consultant, regarding the Industrial Standard Ordinance for the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and a copy of Mr. Salzenstein's comments have been given to each Board member. Mr. Hofert requested policy direction before pro- ceeding further in this specific area of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Charles A. Willis, Village Manager, reported that today the admin- istration canceled the order, placed several months ago, for automatic metering equipment for the sewerage disposal plant in the Devon-O' Hare Industrial Park. The delays encountered have caused this action and an attempt will be made to obtain the equipment from another supplier. Mr. Willis also reported that eight (8) street lights have been installed in Section 14 and it would be appropriate to authorize the supplement to the street lighting contract to cover the energy costs which will be Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars per year. -1- Reg. 4/9/68 It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board authorize the President to sign a supplement to the present street lighting contract with Commonwealth Edison for eight (8) street lights in Section 14, at a cost of approximately Six Hundred ($600.00) Dollars per year. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis also reported that by a January 1968 report from the Zoning Board, the Zoning Board had denied a variation for a radio antenna on Birchwood Avenue and recommended that a special use permit not be issued. Mr. Willis stated that the radio antenna had been erected prior to the filing of the petition for variation or special use. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals and their ruling and authorize such legal action as is necessary to enforce the Zoning Ordinance of the Village. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the fol)-owing Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis stated that after reconsideration of the proposed changes in the curfew regulations at the March 26th meeting, the Police Chief has recommended that the proposed changes be withdrawn. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance authorizing transfers among appropriations. Mr. Willis stated that this transfer ordinance provides for the following expenditures, although they are not specifically listed: $2,200.00 for street lights at schools, $1 ,500.00 for engineering equipment and tools, $3,110.00 for two (2) mobile and two (2) handy-talkie Police radios; $1 ,000.00 for the repair and replacement, as necessary, of the are Department antenna and the overhaul of one (1 ) mobile unit; $4,100.00 for storm sewer outfall work yet to be done; and $1 ,200.00 for the purchase of tires for fire apparatus. It was moved bf Trustee Keith 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 Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 526 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AMONG APPROPRIATIONS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek: "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was the consensus that the Manager be authorized to solicit bids, where necessary, on expenditures specifically noted above. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the Village Manager to contract with the Soil Conservation Service to expedite their giving the Village complete interpretation, color coding, and field maps for that area west of Arlington Heights Road at a maximum cost of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none, "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee McGrenera expressed concern that the Village is without a warning system for extreme weather conditions and disasters. Trustee Zettek stated that equipment is available for this type of emergency through matching Federal Funds and, at the suggestion of Trustee Zettek, the administration was asked to assemble pertinent information and present it to the Board with their recommendation as to its merit. -2- Reg. 4/9/68 At the suggestion of Trustee McGrenera, the administration will check out the standards set up by the State for posting of speed limits along interior streets. Engineer Robert Peterson reported that approval has been received from the State of the plans and specifications for Section 10-CS. reconstruc- tion of Kennedy Boulevard. He stated that it would be appropriate at this time to authorize advertisement for bids, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize publication requesting bids for Section 10-CS and that the opening of the bids be at 10:00 a.m. on May 9th in the Administrative Offices. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board authorize the disbursement of $25,496.61 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account and $10,218.43 from the General Corporate Account for payment on the invoices as shown on the April 9, 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the following written recommendations from the Plan Commission: 1 . That the subject of street liahtspacing should be referred to the Village Engineer, the Building Department, and the Street Department for resolution. It is the belief of the Plan Com- mission that it is not in their area of competence. The Plan Commission does concur in the position that additional, or more closely spheed, lighting is desirable and necessary and that the installation by the developer would not be an unreasonable )(` requirement. 2. Approval of the Plat of Dedication of Estes Avenue at a point 320 feet west of Lively Boulevard west to a point approximately 750 feet east of Tonne Road and Touhy Avenue from Tonne Road on the west 750 feet east to Estes Avenue. 3. The approval of the preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. SO and Centex Industrial Park North Unit No. 7. The Clerk also reported receipt of a written report from the Village Engineer stating that the Plat of Dedication for a portion of Touhy Avenue and a portion of Estes Avenue meets the engineering requirements of the Village. The question of street light spacing was referred to the Village Manager for a recommendation back to the Village Board. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #30-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A PLAT OF DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF TOUHY AVENUE AND A PORTION OF ESTES 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - ' Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. f` It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #31-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. SO", subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -3- Reg. 4/9/68 It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #32-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK NORTH UNIT NO. 7111 subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Keith questioned the status of the petition requesting R-4 zoning west of State Road. President Pahl asked the Village Manager to obtain information from the Plan Commission and give the Board a report in a Newsletter as soon as possible. The Clerk reported receipt of a petition dated April 8, 1968 from Mr. Charles R. Fisher, President of Alpha and Omega Christian Fellowship, for a Special Use permit for the Wesley Luehring property at the corner of Arlington Heights Road and Clearmont Drive, to be used as the Church home of Alpha and Omega and as The Coffee House. This petition was referred to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee for the purpose of having an informal meeting with the petitioner to discuss the proposed use and to then make a recommendation to the Village Board at the next meeting. The Clerk reported that a petition from Mr. Henry R. Meredik, 8 Lonsdale Road, for a variation to erect a fence within twenty-five (25�) feet of a dedicated street (Arlington Heights Road) has been forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Roy W. Oberg, 294 Redwood Avenue, stating that he feels there should be a buffer zone along the south side of Landmeier Road. The Clerk read a letter from Virgil E. Botiller stating that it is with deep regret that he is tendering his resignation as Chief of the Elk Grove Village Fire Department effective April 1 , 1968 due to personal and financial reasons which prohibit him from continuing his responsibilities. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board accept the resignation of Virgil E. Botiller. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl appointed Lieutenant William Clifford as Acting Fire Chief and requested the concurrence of the Board in the appointment. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Lieutenant Clifford as Acting Fire Chief. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Zettek asked the staff to submit a recommendation for additional compensation for Lieutenant Clifford while he is serving as Acting Chief, The Clerk read a letter from Centex Corporation enclosing other corre- spondence over the last three (3) years regarding 1963 real estate taxes for Well Site No. 2. Attorney Ho£ert stated that the Village has no obligation to pay the taxes as outlined in this correspondence and recommended no further action by the Board. Copies were distributed of proposed ordinances: 1 . Amending the Code relating to storm drains; 2. Annexing and rezoning 100 acres between Landmeier and Higgins Roads west of Route 83; -4- Reg. 4/9/68 3. Amending the Code relating to deposits for street excavations; 4. Amending the Code relating to sidewalks; 5. Amending the Code relating to new street construction; and, 6. Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code relating to fences. Following discussion, a first reading was held on the proposed ordinances v relating to storm drains and the annexation and rezoning of 100 acres of land noted above. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance concerning deposits for street excavations. 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. 527 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMEiNDING SECTION 11 .306 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEPOSITS FOR STREET EXCAVATIONS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. At the request of the petitioner for the 100 acre annexation and rezoning, Centex Corporation, by Mr. Stebbins who was present in the audience, further discussion was held relating to the enclosing or not enclosing of storm drains in the subject area and in other areas throughout the Village. It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 528 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO STORM DRAINS". It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the foregoing motion be tabled till the next meeting. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson, Keith; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule on an Ordinance relating to sidewalks. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 528 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALKS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - Coney. Whereupon the President 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 concerning new street construction. 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 Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 529 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEW STREET CONSTRUCTION". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -5- Reg. 4/9/68 The Judiciary Committee was requested to review the proposed ordinance which was submitted by the Village Attorney at this meeting concerning fences and give a report and recommendation to the Board at the nest meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek 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 12:10 p.m. Eleanor G. er Village Cle APPROVED: () J'�� Jack D. 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