Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/27/1968 - MIAUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 27, 1968 The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called by the Clerk, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - President Jack D. Pahl. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board appoint Trustee Zettek to serve as Chairman Pro Tem at this meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Village Clerk declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of August 13, 1968 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the minutes of the Public Hearing, conducted on August 13, 1968 by the President and Board of Trustees, be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. ( Various changes were made to the minutes of August 20, 1968 and they will [)` be resubmitted for approval. The Chairman Pro Tem, Trustee Zettek, stated that the Village President has requested that the Board concur in the following appointments: Mr. Gayle Bantner to the Fire and Police Commission for a three-year term expiring April 30, 1971 ; Mr. Grant Watson to the Police Pension Board of Trustees for a two-year term expiring April 30, 1970; and the following members to the Plan Commission for three-year terms expiring April 30, 1971 - Mr. Jack Denney, Mrs. Leah Cummins, and Mr. William Ballard. Trustee Keith requested that a meeting be held with the proposed appointees to the Plan Commission. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mr. Gavle Bantner to the Fire and Police Commission for a three-year term expiring April 30, 1971 . The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by 'Trustee Keith that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mr. Grant Watson to the Police Pension Board of Trustees for a two-year term expiring April 30, 1970. The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. At the written recommendation of the Village President dated August 23, 1968, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to delete Section 20.005 of the liquor license code which states that a holder of a liquor license must reside within the Village. The Chairman Pro Tem directed the Clerk to - 1 - Reg. 8/27/68 call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the follow- ing Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. A meeting between the Village Board and the Village Attorney was scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on September 10, 1968 to discuss the direction and philosophy of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Copies were distributed to the Board of a proposed resolution adopting overtime pay policy for uniformed personnel and an ordinance establishing salaries for the Police and Fire Departments. Following discussion, the resolution and ordinances were referred to the Personnel Committee for review and recommendation back to the Board. Mr. Frank Krebs, Public Works Director, gave a report regarding the bids on the front-end loader and stated that the low bidder, Case Construction Equipment Center of La Grange, Illinois, failed to meet the bid specifica- tions, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board award the bid for a front-end loader to Howell Tractor and Equipment Company of Elk Grove Village for a Model H-50 at a cost of $14,500.00. The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Village Manager, Charles A. Willis, reported that the Riemer Industrial Tract was approved by Resolution #52-68 subject to the showing of a ten (101 ) foot easement on the side of the road for public utilities. Mr. Willis stated that from an engineering and construction point of view, a five (5' ) foot easement is acceptable since the property owner will install a cast iron line which is virtually maintenance free and this will be located in the five (5') foot easement. He recommended that the five (5' ) foot easement be accepted by the Board. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #79-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF RIEMER'S INDUSTRIAL TRACT", and amending Resolution #52-68 to show a five (5') foot easement instead of a ten (10' ) foot easement. The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. The Chairman Pro Tem asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There being none, a recess was not called. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance prohibiting parkin on Busse Road in the Village of Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board waive the first reading rale with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 554 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING ON BUSSE ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman fro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of : 2,997.88 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account and $6,451 .53 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the Accounts Payable - 2 - Reg. 8/27/68 Warrant dated August 27, 1968. The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney questioned the Village Attorney as to whether or not amounts which are deposited with the Village such as cash bonds for streets, building and other purposes are required to be on the Accounts Payable Warrant, or can they be placed in an Escrow Account. The Attorney stated that these amounts need not appear on the Warrant and suggested that the Village Treasurer prepare a recommendation of procedure and submit it to the Board for approval. A meeting of the Capital Improvements Committee was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 1968. A meeting of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee was scheduled for Thursday, September 5, 1968 to discuss the Cosman Road improvement. The Clerk reported that the rehearing on the Comprehensive Plan_ has been scheduled for September 19, 1968 by the Plan Commission. The Clerk reported receipt of written approval from the Plan Commission of preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 92 and the written approval of the Director of Public Works. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution #80-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED Ad CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 92". The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Mr. Willis read from minutes of the Plan Commission meeting regarding the proposed fence ordinance wherein the Plan Commission recommends that it not be adopted. Following discussion, it was the consensus that the Board wait for a formal report from the Plan Commission. Trustee McGrenera requested that a member of the Plan Commission attend the Village Board meeting next week to discuss this subject. The Clerk read a letter dated August 27, 1968 from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation, wherein he enclosed a copy of an executed agreement between Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America and Centex Corporation dated May 31 , 1968. This agreement granted an easement to construct a sixty (601 ) foot wide street including sidewalk, curbing, storm sewer, ten (10") inch sanitary sewer and a twelve (1211) inch water main. The Pipe Line Company has requested that the agreement be assigned to the Village as permitted in the Agreement. Centex has no objection to such an assignment and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Village of Elk Grove Village. This was referred to the Village Attorney who stated he will have a recommendation for the Board at'the next regular meeting. The Clerk read letters dated August 27, 1968 from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation, stating that the construction of pavement, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, storm drainage, sanitary sewer ( and water has been completed on certain named streetsin Sections 14 and 15. (t\ Plats outlining improvements requested for approval at this time were enclosed with the letter: Mr. Stebbins stated that Centex guarantees the improvements for two (2) years against faulty workmanship and materials and will provide the Village with a two (2) year maintenance bond when these streets are accepted for permanent maintenance by the Village. The foregoing were referred to the Village Engineer for recommendation to the Board. Attorney Hofert reported that he has received a letter dated August 27, 1968 from Mr. Robert McLennan, agent for the beneficiaries under Trust No. 457, Citizens Bank and Trust Company, stating that they warrant - 3 - Reg. 8/27/68 that the Citizens Bank and Trust Company under Trust No. 457 is the record owner of all premises abutting United Lane in Elk Grove Village and petition for the vacation of same. Mr. Hofert recommended that, if the Board wishes to adopt an ordinance of vacation, it would be proper to do so in view of the foregoing letter. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance vacating United Lane. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 555 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE VACATING ALL OF UNITED LAi\M IN THE DEVON-O'HARE INDUSTRIAL PARK". The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution #81-68 accepting the rededication of United Lane in the Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park. The Chairman Pro Tem 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 Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code to provide that penalties arising from violation of the Village sprinkling ordinance may be paid by mail or over-the-counter. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 556 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24A-1 .01 PROVIDING FOR SETTLEbfENT AND COMPRISING OF PENALTIES ARISING FROM VIOLATION OF VILLAGE ORDINANCES". The Chairman Pro Tem 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; "ABS&IT" - none. Whereupon the Chairman Pro Tem declared the motion carried. Following discussion on purchase of gasoline, it was the consensus that the Manager proceed to re-negotiate the rate with Cities Service Oil Company and present it to the Board for acceptance or rejection. A. discussion followed concerning the recommendation of the Village Manager that the Board authorize the Manager to engage a consultant to undertake the project of determining the formula to be used in the recapture agreement for unincorporated areas which will benefit from the extension of the water transmission line west from the hospital to the new well site just west of Route 53. Mr. Willis stated that staff time is not available to conduct this study within the timetable which the Board would like to see established for Well No. 7. It was the con- sensus that this is an engineering decision since the I-90 extension will have an influence on the way the water system is extended, and the land that will be benefited by the transmission line cannot be determined until the engineering aspects of extending lines westward from the exist- ing lines has been determined. Further, it was the consensus that there is no immediate urgency to this decision since it will be one year before any tap-ons to the transmission line are anticipated. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- - 4 - Reg. 8/27/68 (as amended) upon the Chairman Fro Tem declared the motion carried and the meeting adjnnrnod at 10:34 p.m. Sleanor G. Tu r Village Cler A PPROVED: Charles J. t Chairman Pro Te l - 5 - Reg. 8/27/68