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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/25/1968 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JUNE 25, 1968 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:13 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 Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 11 , 1968 be approved as submitted and the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Following discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. The Clerk will revise paragraph 13 of page 3 to include Trustee Zettek's remarks and will check on whether or not the statement in sentence 2 of paragraph 3 of page Q was made. President Pahl suggested that the Personnel Committee meet to discuss his expenses and those of all other officials and employees and that other members of the Board be notified of the meeting in addition to the Personnel Committee members. With the permission of the Board, President Pahl deviated from the agenda for a report from the Village Manager regarding the present water situation and for the Board's consideration of the annual budget. Mr. Willis reported that a meeting was held on Thursday, June 20, 1968 to explore ways and means to acquire an additional supply of water due to the fact that the high consumption of water at the present time has exceeded the capacity of the water system. As a result of that meeting, Mr. D. L. Evans of Layne-Western Company has submitted a report dated June 25, 1968 wherein he proposes to construct Well No. 6 for $8,825.00 if a shallow well proves sufficient to supply the demand, or for a total estimated cost of $35,612.00 for a deep well should the shallow well not produce the desired quantity. The location for this well would be the Greenleaf Avenue fire station site. During the discussion which followed and in response to questions, Mr. Evans and Mr. Krebs, Public Works Director, said that a different location other than the Greenleaf site would be better for a deep well. Mr. Evans said that a deep well at the Greenleaf site, which is fifteen hundred (1 ,500' ) feet from Well No. 2, will be influenced in depth by ten (10) to twenty (20) feet and twenty (20) to fifty (50) gallons per minute. In this discussion regarding the immediate need for an additional well, the Board considered the proximity of Well No. 2 to this proposed location, the water demands of the Industrial Park, the desirability of locating a well at that point which would be necessary if and when the Village goes to a surface water supply, and the possibility that this well might not be productive until after the high water use season has passed for this year. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board accept the proposal of the administration and Layne-Western Company for the construction of Well No. 6 at the Greenleaf Avenue fire station site, the cost of which is estimated to be $8,825.00 for a shallow well and 435,612.00 for a deep well. 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, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson; "PBSEAT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis suggested that a committee of the Board be appointed to examine the question of the possible relocation of the well site formerly known as Well No. 6 with a view to the possible relocation further north and west so as to be more closely connected with the single family development planned for the area. The Capital Improvements Committee was requested to review this. - 1 - Reg. 6/25/68 (as amended) Trustee Keith called attention to his request, stated previously, that the Board take action to require the recirculation of air-conditioning water in the Industrial Park. President Pahl assigned this to the Village Manager for follow-up. Discussion followed on the proposed 1968/69 Budget and a report of the Village Manager dated June 25, 1968 recapping the changes made during the budget hearings and sources for financing the budget. Trustee McGrenera stated that as a member of the Capital Improvements Committee assigned to investigate street reconstruction, it is estimated that $ 5,000.00 can be deducted from the amount proposed. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board approve the Annual Budget for 1968/69 in the amount of 61 ,264,764.00. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson, Keith, McGrenera; "ABSENT" - none. President Pahl voted "AYE" and declared the motion carried. Those who voted "NAY" on the foregoing motion had explained their intention previous to the vote, as follows: Trustee Keith stated that he disagreed with the entire philos>phy of the budget end could see no effort having been made to cut down on expenses to avoid additional taxing. Trustee Gibson read a statement, a copy of which is attached hereto. Trustee McGrenera stated that there is no planned preventative maintenance program other than a paragraph or two in this Budget. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare necessary papers for a fire and police tax for a referendum at the nearest possible time. 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; "NAY" - Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. President Pahl voted "NAY" and declared the motion not carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to draft necessary ordinances to have a utility tax of 3.5 per cent. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees angwered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson, Keith, McGrenera; "ABSENT" - none. President Pahl voted "AYE" and declared the motion carried. At this time, 10:32 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 10:40 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. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an Ordinance providing for a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Laurel Avenue and Crest Avenue. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Jl` Copies were distributed of a proposed Ordinance which will increase the free service from the Illinois Bell Telephone Company by nine (9) business lines. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an Ordinance relating to the Illinois Bell Telephone Company franchise. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee 'Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 539 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE - 2 - Reg. 6/25/68 I cannot vote ir. vor of this budget. For the most part, the expenditures specified are not supported b;, facts, but rather justified by generalities which refer to "necessary services", services to be "expanded", and services that otherwise must be curtailed or discontinued. There is an obvious lack of specific programs to justify the purported needs for additional personnel and equipment. During the hearings on this budget, references have been made to projects postponed by previous Boards. I can call to mind no meaningful nor urgent programs nor projects that were postponed. Also, I have not had any called to my attention by Residents. The fiscal history of this Village has been one of considered frugality; a philosophy of governmental spending within our income. Now it is proposed that we embark on a course that is not concerned with the tax burden on our people; that we increase governmental spending almost fifty percent over last year; that, as Trustee Keith has pointed out, we substantially increase the cost of government per capita. The addition of full time personnel, replacing part time and consulting personnel, has not decreased our costs as was purported, but, according to this budget, has increased our costs. Furthermore, this budget represents some policies and practices with which I do not agree, and, in one instance, an expenditure which is questionable from a legal viewpoint. Because the usual sources of Village income are inadequate to meet this budget, it is suggested that Vehicle Taxes be doubled, that a Utility Tax be imposed, and that the proposition of a Fire Protection Tax and a Police Protection Tax be placed before the Voters. Further, it has been said that the Utility Tax could be rescinded at some indefinite future date when the income of the Village were adequate, without the Utility Tax revenue, to meet expense. My position is as follows: 1 .) I oppose a Utility Tax because it does not represent the will of the People, but merely that of the President and Board of Trustees. 2.) So far as the future rescinding of a Utility Tax is concerned, this is very doubtful. The history of Government, be it Local, State or Federal, is not to remove taxes once established, but rather to find justification for their continuance. 3.) I think an increased Vehicle Tax is a "nuisance tax". 4.) I would favor a referendum on a Fire Protection Tax and on a Police Protection Tax on the basis that it would give our Residents the opportunity to decide whether or not they wish to impose additional taxes upon themselves. I will vote no on the budget. (signed) James R. Gibson 6/25/68 NO. 211 GRANT-LiG TO THE ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY, ITS LESSEES, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS CERTAIN RIGHTS IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS". 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. President Pahl requested that the Personnel Committee proceed with the selection of a Fire Chief, replacing Virgil Botiller who resigned in April 1966. The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission stating that the preliminary and final plat of Riemers Industrial Tract located north of Higgins Road and west of Elmhurst Road has been approved but, because this is an unusual submission, there is a question as to whether or not easements are required on the plat. The approval of the Plan Commission is subject to this requirement, if any. Following discussion of the above, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution #52-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF RIEMER3 INDUSTRIAL TRACT", subject to the showing of a ten (101) foot easement on the side of the road for public utilities, designation on the plat of a private road and easement of access to the public utility easement and for police and fire service, and also an agreement signed by the owners that they will not subdivide the property and will afford dedication of a north- south thirty (30t ) foot strip along the eastern boundary of the property should Landmeier Road be extended northerly or another road be designed and extended northerly to the Toll Road at which time they could sub- divide should they see fit. 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. Copies were distributed of a proposed Resolution adopting standard salary plans for the employees of the Village. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #53-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING STANDARD SALARY PLANS AND OFFICIAL SALARY PLANS FOR GENERAL CORPORATE, FIRE DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND WATER AND SEWERAGE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL EMPLOYED BY THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the motion be amended to delete the range number for Fireman and Police Lieutenant on page 115 and to delete the range number for Policeman, Sergeant and Lieutenant on page 116. 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. Copies were distributed of a proposed Resolution relating to payment provisions for paid-on-call Firemen. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Resolution #54-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PAYMENT PROVISIONS FOR PAID-ON-CALL FIREMEN 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, 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 authorize the disbursement of 014,740.40 from the Water and Sewer - 3 - Reg. 6/25/68 Department Operating Account, and 47,936.65 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the June 25, 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. Discussion followed concerning the insurance proposals, for group hospitali- zation for Village employees, which have been under consideration. It was recommended by Mr. Willis that the Massachusetts Mutual Plan be accepted. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board accept the Massachusetts Mutual Group Insurance Plan. With the consent of the second, the foregoing motion was amended to include the provision that the Village will pay the additional : 1 .60 per an employee due to the fact that the original proposal expired June 21 , 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, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that this meeting be recessed till 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 1968 in the Municipal Building. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.m. l Eleanor G. ner Village C1 APPROVED: Jack D./'Pahl Presi nt 4 - Reg. 6/25/68 (as amended)