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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/11/1968 - r MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ,SETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JUNE 11, 1968 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. in the ?Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Charles Raper, retired Minister and resident of Elk Grove Village, 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, George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Richard A. MmGrenera; "ABSENT" - Eugene V. Keith, Charles J. Zettek. Village 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 May 28, 1968 be approved as submitted and the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Trustee Gibson requested that the minutes of the May 28, 1968 meeting be corrected by adding the following to paragraph five (5) of page four (4) : "Trustee Gibson requested that a separate ordinance be drawn for each document. Attorney Hofert said that this will be done." The Clerk noted that the third Ord) line from the bottom of page four (4) should be changed from "north" to "west" of the construction office. rThe foregoing motion was amended, with the consent of the second, to 3` read that the minutes of the May 28, 1968 meeting 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. Attorney Hofert reported that he has prepared draft No. 1 of the planned unit development re ations for the Comprehensive zoning Ordinance and suggested that it be studied by Board members, that ,mitten comments be submitted to a committee who will meet and then advise Attorney Hofert and the planner of recommended changes or additions to the draft. President Pahl referred this to the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee. Trustee Zettek arrived at 8:15 p.m. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance, prepared by Attorney Hofert, reaoning land west of the riedical Center on Arlington Heights Road from 9-1 to A-2. President Pahl said that, with the Board's permission, he would refer this to the Judiciary Committee and be asked that consideration be held off for two weeks since he has not had a chance to read the transcript nor has the Village had the opportunity to get an opinion from the Planner. iwr. Charles A. : illis, Village ::anger, reported that according to a parking plan showing the location of two (2) streets north of Higgins Road, Randall and Kelly Streets, a total of forty-five (45) parking places will be eliminated from those north of Higgins Road which were set aside for Park_;._ Shop Darking purposes. One hundred twenty- five (125) spaces remain, of which one hundred seventeen (117) are needed for parking for the Shopping Center. Consequently, Mr. Ylillis stated that it is recommended that the dedication of Randall Street from Bennett Road to ifiggins Road be accepted and that the Plan Com- mission approve the Flat of Subdivision for Higgins Road Commercial Unit lio. 40. 1 - Reg. 6/11/68 The Clerk noted receipt of a letter dated June 11 , 1968 from Mr. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation, requesting a variation from the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to parking at the Park f. Shop Shopping Center since it is anticipated that due to subdivision of land those one hundred twenty-five (125) spaces noted above will be reduced and violation of the 'Zoning Ordinance will result. This request was referred to the r Zoning Board of Appeals for public hearing. } Discussion follouod concerning a memo dated June 11 , 1968 from Mr. Willis C to the President and Trustees regarding parking restrictions adjacent to parks wherein it is recommended that parking be prohibited adjacent to Audubon, Fairchild, and Bartram Parks after 6:00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance to prohibit parking after 6:00 p.m. at Audubon Park along Victoria Lane between Elk Grove Boulevard and Ridge Avenue, at Fairchild Park along Clearmont Drive and Ridge Avenue, and at Bartram Park along Verde Lane and Crest Avenue. It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the foregoing motion be amended to read that the Ordinance be drafted to prohibit parking at all hours in the areas named. Following further discussion, with the consent of the second, Trustee Gibson revised the above motion to prohibit parking on any perimeter street of a park. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Keith arrived at 8:35 p.m. Upon recommendation of the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board accept the low bid of Tractor and Equipment Company of Oak Lawn for a Model 85 Air Compressor in the amount of $4,730.00. 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. Following discussion of the Manager's recommendation to enclose an area behind the Municipal Buildings with a six (6' ) foot chain link security fence, this matter was referred back to the administration for a study and report on possible future needs of the land that would be excluded from the fenced-in portion. At this time, 8:55 p.m., President Pahl excused himself to attend a civic meeting for a brief time. He asked Trustee Zettek to chair the meeting until his return. Discussion followed concerning the request of Mr. Lewis Gauger, operator of the Elk Grove Trailer Park at 941 Higgins Road, for permission to tie into the Village's sewer system. The conclusion of the Board was that this would be inconsistent with Village policy to extend sewer lines to an area not in the Village and the Board is not interested in annexing the property. Mr. Willis reported that a Committee representing several departments of the Village made a survey of four (4) insurance carriers and it was the consensus of this group that the present insurance be changed from Equitable to Massachusetts Mutual, the cost of which is slightly higher but the benefits are greater. - 2 - Reg. 6/11/68 It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the proposal submitted by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company dated April 2, 1968 be accepted by the Village and that the effective date of the coverage be a negotiated date. Trustee Gibson said that he is familiar with the Massachusetts Mutual plan and that Prudential Insurance Company will offer a better coverage for this particular type of group and at a lesser cost. r President Pahl returned to the meeting at 9:15 P.M. ({( Following further discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the Village Manager to sign the Massachusetts Mutual agreement on the last effective date (June 21st) of the proposal and not before with the assumption that if the Manager has been given information regarding a better bid, he will not sign the contract or agreement but will come back to the 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gibson was requested by the Board to review the several proposals and including a proposal from Prudential to be obtained by Mr. Eppley and report to the Board. Trustee Keith left the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Trustee Coney requested that the Village Attorney follow up on action to acquire the municipal site on Biesterfield Road. The agreement between the State of Illinois and the Village for the improvement of Busse Road was referred to the Village Attorney for review and study and preparation of such ordinances and resolutions as are necessary to implement the proposed agreement. A meeting was scheduled for 9:00 p.m. on June 18, 1968 between the Village Board and representatives of Kenroy. Inc. regarding their request for annexation and industrial zoning west of the 100 acre Centex site between Landmeier Road and Oakton Road. The budget meeting was continued until Monday, June 17th at 7:00 p.m. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the disbursement of 461 ,915.75 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account and 03,478.61 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the June 11 , 1968 Accounts Payable Warrant. Trustee Gibson questioned the travel expense of President Pahl shown on the Warrant and suggested that a policy be formed as to the types of meet- ings and conferences which are reimbursable. Trustee Zettek stated that President Pahl is very active and attends many meetings, many of which he chairs and that he believes it to be an inexpensive form of education since the President in many instances brings valuable information back which can be used to the Village's advantage. Trustees Coney and McGrenera concurred that a definite policy should be established and suggested a meeting to discuss this matter. Mr. Willis requested that the amount of $603.70 payable to Guild Press, Inc. be deleted from the Warrant at this time since it is to be forwarded to Tec-Search. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the motion be amended to read that the Board authorized the disbursement of $1 ,915.75 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account and 412,874.91 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the June 11 , 1968 Warrant. The President directed the Clerk - 3 - Reg. 6/11/68 (as amended) to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gibson, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, stated the Committee is still waiting for engineering data from the Public Works Director regarding Cosman Road improvement and cannot report until it is received. Trustee Zettek stated that the Personnel Committee has reviewed the personnel policy as concerned with vacation leave benefits for Firemen. The present policy allows Firemen a ten (10) working day vacation. A working day for Firemen is twenty-four (24) hours on, forty-eight (48) hours off. This means a one (1) month absence at vacation time. The Personnel Committee recommends a suggestion Trustee Keith made, which is, that a Fireman be available and commit himself to being in the Village and available on call for fifteen (15) calendar days per year which are regular days off. He would be paid on call if needed. Trustee Gibson expressed concern that this will not be a workable solution since the majority of the Firemen have jobs other than that of Fireman and that this will deprive a man of wages which he otherwise would have earned. Following discussion, it was agreed that the Board will consider this suggestion and proposal of the Committee with the request that Mr. Willis pursue with the Fire Chief and the men the question of lost wages and other ramifications of the proposal. The Clerk read a letter from the Elk Grove Village Junior Woman's Club requesting a permit for a bake sale on July 27, 1968. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board authorize the issuance of a license, without fee, to the Elk Grove Village Junior Woman's Club for a bake sale at the Park & Shop and at the Grove Shopping Centers on July 270 1968 from 9:00 a.m, to 12:00 noon. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter dated June 11 , 1968 from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Centex Corporation, stating that it has been brought to his attention that the Plan Commission did not have a quorum in attendance at their regular meeting on Thursday, June 6th and that the plat of street dedication of Seegers Avenue, Crossen Avenue and Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 85 were not approved. Mr. Stebbins requested that the Board consider approval of these plats subject to the Plan Commission approval in order to avoid several weeks delay. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #50-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 8511, subject to the approval of the Plan Commission. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis and Mr. Krebs had questions concerning the dedication of ( Crossen and Seegers Avenues and the related plats of grant from Com- monwealth Edison Company and Chicago District Pipe Line Company. Action was withheld. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #51-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF DEDICATION OF RANDALL STREET", subject to the approval of the Plan Commission. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 4 - Reg. 6/11/68 (as amended) The Board requested that Por. Willis, in his consideration of a recommenda- tion for a gasoline contract, consider buying regular gasoline for Village equipment instead of premium as had been previously recommended by Trustee McGrenera. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Gibson 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. Turn Village Clerk APPROVED: Wacka 5 - Reg. 6/11/68