HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/02/1968 - RECESSED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THE RECESSED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JULY 2, 1968
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:10 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, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT"
- James R. Gibson. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this _
meeting.
President Pahl announced that this is a recessed regular meeting of
June 25, 1968.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
minutes of the regular meeting of June 11 , 1968 be accepted as revised
by the Village Clerk and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Mr. Charles Willis, Village Manager, reported, as follows:
1 . That the plans for the traffic signal at the intersection of
Greenleaf Avenue and Route 83 are being prepared by Norbert
Toberman.
2. That a request has been received from the owner-operator of
Bob-O's Food Stand at Devon Avenue and Elmhurst Road for a
hearing for continuation of a special use. The Board will
meet in executive session on this request.
3. That he has received requests from owners of plants in the
Centex Industrial Park requesting that an alternate lawn
sprinkling time other than between 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. be
arranged for the industrial plants since sprinkling during
these hours will require overtime on the part of their
personnel. The Board requested figures relating to water
consumption and peak demand prior to making a decision on
this request.
Copies were distributed by Mr. Willis of a revised summary of budget
figures incorporating the changes made at the last meeting. Discussion
followed concerning Mr. Willis' memorandum dated June 28, 1968 regarding
the implementation of the 1968/69 budget. It was the consensus of the
Board that first line supervisors do not include two (2) assistant
foremen and one (1 ) mechanic.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that
the Board authorize the Village Manager to send the Finance Director to
Rockton to attend the "Fiscal Management Seminar" to be held July 17 and
18, 1968 and authorize expenses not to exceed Fifty (650.00) Dollars.
The foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second and it
was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board authorize the Village Manager to send the Finance Director to
Rockton to attend the conference on finance, revenue and budgets on
July 17 and 18, 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" - none;
"ABSEiff" - Gibson. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning a portion of the Water and Sewer Budget
for 1968/69 which has not been approved except for salary and wage items.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
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Board authorize the addition of four (4) maintenance men to the Water
and Sewer Department as outlined in the Water and Sewer Budget. 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" - none; "ABSENT" - Gibson.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Discussion followed concerning the Police Pension Fund and Fire Pension
Find needs as set forth in the budget. Mr. Eppley was requested to
distribute copies of a letter to the Board members which he received
{ from Mr. Grant Watson explaining the actuarial position of the funds.
!c Discussion followed concerning the three (3) proposed ordinances relating
to the establishment of a Department of Finance, the appointment of a
Director of Finance and the appointment of a Comptroller or Collector,
and the proposed purchasing procedure submitted by the administration.
The Personnel Committee was requested to meet with the administration
and to present a recommendation back to the Board.
In reply to Trustee Keith's question, Director of Public Works, Frank
Krebs related the background and experience of Norbert Toberman who has
been employed on a Ten (610.00) Dollar per hour basis for engineering
review. Mr. Willis stated that Mr. Toberman is not serving in the roll
of general consultant but is on retainer for public utility and subdivision
reviews.
Trustee Keith stated that he is not convinced that a deep well at the
location authorized at the last meeting (the Greenleaf Avenue fire
station site) is to the best interest of the Village. Mr. Krebs stated
that it is his intention to come back to the Village Board, when the
shallow well depth has been reached, for direction as to whether or
not to proceed should the shallow well not prove productive.
( Trustee Gibson arrived at 9:28 p.m.
Trustee Gibson reported that a meeting is being arranged by the Village
Attorney with the attorney for the petitioners and the Judiciary Committee
on the proposed A-2 zoning west of the Medical Center.
Discussion followed on the proposed annexation agreement between the
Forest View Homeowners' Association (Branigar Estates) and the Village.
Certain changes were made to the agreement and the attorney was requested
to redraft ibr
A meeting of the Personnel Committee was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 9, 1968 to discuss travel policy for officials and employees.
All Board members were invited to attend or to submit a written report
to the Committee.
Regarding the recommendation of the Personnel Committee to request
Firemen to set aside fifteen (15) regular days off per year for fire duty
should they be needed, Mr. Willis stated:
"I have discussed it with Chief Clifford. We do not feel,
unless new information has come to light, that this would
present a problem and we are moving ahead now to develop a
scheduling and monitoring program so that we know who is
available and when. We did not foresee any problem associated
with this point."
Trustee Keith questioned the two (2) additional steps in the standard
salary plan which were authorized in Resolution No. 53-680 the question
being the basis on which these salary steps will be granted. Following
discussion of the salary plan, it was the consensus that the Village
will grant the next step of the pay range to uniformed personnel on the
salary anniversary date of the employee. Attorney Hofert was requested
to study the State Law as concerned with pay scales for Firemen and
Policemen so that it may be determined whether or not Firemen and
Policemen are to be granted automatic increases or whether they can be
based on merit.
The Clerk reported receipt from Centex Corporation of the preliminary and
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final plats of Higgins Road Commercial Subdivision Unit No. 43 and
Centex Industrial Park Unit Nos. 88 and 89, and stated that they have
been forwarded to the Plan Commission and Public Works Director for
recommendation to the Village Board.
The Clerk reported receipt of the following recommendations from the
Plan Commission:
1 . Approval of the preliminary plat of Colebrook Subdivision
(Arvidson Construction Company) .
2. Approval of the preliminary and final plats of dedication of
Crossen Avenue together with plat of grant for that portion
owned by Commonwealth Edison Company.
3. Approval of the preliminary and final plats for the dedication
of Seegers Avenue together with a plat of grant of that portion
of Seegers Avenue owned by Commonwealth Edison Company.
4. The preliminary and final of plats of Higgins Road Commercial
Subdivision Unit No. 41 .
5. The preliminary and final of plats of Centex Industrial Park
Unit No. 85.
6. The preliminary and final of plats of Centex Industrial Park
Unit No. 86.
7. Approval of the preliminary and final of plats of Centex
Industrial Park Unit No. 87.
8. Approval of the preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial
Park Unit No. 109.
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The Clerk reported receipt from the Public Works Director of approval of
plats of subdivision of Higgins Road Commercial Unit No. 41 and Centex
Industrial Park Unit Nos. 86 and 87.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board adopt Resolution #55-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION
UNIT NO. 41". 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 Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #56-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 90. 86".
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 Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #57-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 87".
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 Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #58-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 8511,
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, Coney, Gibson, Keith,
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McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #59-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
FLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 109",
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, Coney, Gibson, Keith,
McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a letter dated July 2, 1968 from Mr. Evan
W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation, wherein he
requested that they be allowed to construct two (2) model buildings in
Parcel G of the Planned Unit Development area prior to the submission
of a final plat of subdivision of Parcel G. The buildings will be five-
unit buildings to be used as models and a sales office.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board direct the Building Department to issue necessary permits to
accommodate the request contained in the communication from Mr. Stebbins
dated July 2, 1968 relating to two (2) buildings in Parcel G. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated June 7, 1968 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 Coney 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 27, 1968 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
tf\ i 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 Clerk read a letter dated June 14, 1968 from Mrs. Dwight Walton of
Arlington Heights requesting permission to conduct a Tag Day on July 12,
1968 in the.8hopping Centers in Elk Grove Village. The Tag Day is
sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Arlington Heights in support
of the Northwest Opportunity Center which serves several hundred low-
income families in the Northwest area. There was no objection from the
Board.
The Clerk reported receipt of a written recommendation from Mr. George
B. Johnson, Chairman of the Insurance Advisory Board, stating that
insurance limits in the amount of $100,000/$300,000 for circuses, rodeos,
pageants, carnivals, etc. , is adequate and that higher limits would
place an unfair burden upon the organizations that are, for the most
part, charitable, and since the Village has adequate limits in its own
policies to protect the Village at all times.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert E. Birks, President of the Elk
Grove Village Cab Company, requesting the Board to consider a taxicab
rate increase. This increase would increase the fare to Forty-five (45¢)
Cents for the first two-fifths (2/5) miles and Ten (10¢) Cents for each
additional one-fifth (1/5) mile. A public hearing was scheduled by the
Board on this request for 7:00 p.m. on July 23, 1968.
The Clerk read a letter dated June 27, 1968 from the Administrative
Assistant of the Village of Downers Grove inviting the attention of
the Village Board to the Resolution which the Village of Downers Grove
adopted encouraging the Board of Supervisors of DuPage County to establish
a County Planning Board. A copy of their Resolution was attached to his
communication.
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It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board adopt Resolution #60-66 entitled, "A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A DUPAGE COUNTY PLANNING 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; "ABSE<VT" - none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated June 28, 1968 from Mr. Richard H. Golterman,
Superintendent of Highways of Cook County, requesting that the Village
pass an Ordinance, a copy of which was attached to his communication,
Prohibiting parking on Elmhurst Road between Devon Avenue and Greenleaf
Avenue.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an Ordinance prohibiting
parking on Elmhurst Road between Devon Avenue and Greenleaf Avenue. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 540 entitled, "Ail ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING
ON ELMHURST ROAD BETWEEN GREENLEAF AVENUE AND DEVON AVENUE IN THE VILLAGE
OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK COUNTY, 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.
Discussion followed on a proposed Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance
and the Municipal Code relating to fences.
r It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
(C Board transmit the Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and the
Municipal Code as to fences, to the Plan Commission for public hearing.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick that the foregoing proposed Ordinance
be amended by changing the required fence height for a below ground
swimming pool from six (61 ) feet to four (41 ) feet. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
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.
Copies were distributed of a proposed Ordinance prepared by the Village
Attorney relating to a municipal utility tax.
It was moved by Trustee Coney 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 Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Ordinance No. 541 entitled, "AN ORDINAiCE ESTABLISHING A
MUNICIPAL UTILITY TAX". 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.
Copies were distributed of a proposed Ordinance annexing one (1) acre
of_property located on the south side of Biesterfield Road, west of
Arlington Heights Road. The Clerk stated that this parcel of land was
inadvertently omitted from the annexation ordinance adopted when
Section 15 was annexed to the Village,
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It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson 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. 542 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY
TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF ONE (1)
i ACRE LOCATED Oil THE SOUTH SIDE OF BIESTERFIELD ROAD, WEST OF ARLINGTON
{c HEIGHTS ROAD".
Discussion followed on the present use of the property, whereupon it
was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the motion
be tabled. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board adopt Resolution #61-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE
BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS RELATIVE TO HOUSE
BILL 3400, SENATE BILL 707 COVERING AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT REGULATIONS".
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.
At the request of the Chamber of Commerce, President Pahl issued a
proclamation proclaiming the period July 4 through July 7 as Rededication
Weekend.
A first reading was held on a proposed Ordinance to prohibit discrim=
icatory rrac`tice5 in real. pr-rortytransrnctions in the Village of Elk
Grove Village.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board direct the Village Attorney to amend the proposed Ordinance so
that no homeowner can take individual action to discriminate in the
sale of his home.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
foregoing motion be tabled. The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll on the motion to table. Upon the roll being called, the
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Gibson, Keith, McGrenera; "NAY" -
Chernick, Coney, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. President Pahl voted "NAY"
and declared the motion not carried.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to
amend the proposed Ordinance. Upon the roll being called, the following
Trustees answered "AYE" - Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson,
McGrenera; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
not carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
Board direct the acceptance of approximately Three Thousand (43,000.00)
Dollars, after attorney's fees, representing funds which are remaining
in Drainage District No. 1 of the Township of Elk Grove since the
district is no lgnger operable and it is the intent of the District to
dissolve and di se its funds. The President directed the Clerk to
( call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the
jl 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 Gibson that the
Board direct the Village Attorney to amend the Municipal Code changing
the Village Board meeting nights from the second and fourth Tuesdays
of each month to the first, second, third, and fourth Tuesdays of
every month effective August 1 , 1968. The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called,
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the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith,
McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABMIT" - none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 11 :58 p.m.
Eleanor G. Turne
Village Clerk
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