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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/15/1968 - G MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 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" - George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, Eugene V. Keith. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 1, 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. Trustee Chernick arrived at 8:15 p.m. President Pahl gave a report on the Illinois Municipal League Conference in Peoria, Illinois held on October 12 through October 15, 1968. The President stated that the State is considering the reclassification of State. County and local roads and he requested that the administration and the Capital Improvements Committee formulate opinions as to what government agency local roads should be assigned so that when the State ' approaches the Village regarding this subject proposals and recommendations will be ready. The President requested the Village Manager to advise the Village Board in writing as to how the Village police force will be trained to handle their responsibilities under House Bill 2886 (Stop and Frisk Law) and the techniques they will employ in exercising these new responsibilities. The President asked the Board to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance for consideration by the Board which will conform Village Ordinances to State Law (House Bill 2663) with regard to curfew regulations. It will give the President or Mayor the authority to take emergency action, until the next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting, to close certain businesses and restrict sale of gasoline to private passenger cars in certain given emergencies. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance incor- porating the regulations and provisions as authorized by House Bill 2663. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board discussed a request by the Elk Grove High School to have a bonfire on October 18 1968 and a parade on October 19 1968 in conjunc- tion with their Homecoming Festival Program. It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board grant permission to the High School for a bonfire on October 18, 1968 providing they hire off-duty Firemen to be in attendance. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the foregoing motion be amended to read that the services of the Firemen be gratis. - 1 - Reg. 10/15/68 C� The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the amendment. Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that (1 the Board grant permission for the Elk Grove High School to hold a parade on Saturday, October 19, 1968 consistent with the approval and following of recommendations of the Village Police Department. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager asked that the Board consider authorizing the adver- tising for competitive bids for snow Plowing services during the 1968/69 season, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board so authorize for competitive bids. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, read a report dated October 15, 1968 from the Committee to the Board containing the following recommendations: "1. That major and local street improvements not be financed with general obligation bonds at this time. We recommend that the Public Works Department commence a repair program which will define what work can be accomplished by Village forces and what work would be of a major nature which would necessitate financing by either Motor Fuel Tax hinds, Special Assessments and/or General Obligation Bonds. ' 2. That traffic signalization throughout the Village be financed with Motor Fuel Tax Funds. 3. That the improvements to our Fire Department recommended by the Rating Bureau, i.e., fire stations at the following locations: Industrial Park - Greenleaf at Route 83 Residential - Beisterfield and Wellington Residential - West of Route 53 be financed with General Obligation Bonds and the equipment to be housed in the above stations to be purchased out of current revenues and funds on hand. 4. That the proposed municipal buildings to house the Village Administration offices, the Police Department and the Council Chambers be financed by General Obligation Bonds. It is further recommended that the Board of Trustees take the necessary steps to call for a referendum to be held on December 14, 1968 for the purpose of asking the residents for authority to issue General Obligation Bonds, when needed, in order to undertake the following capital improvements: 1 . Municipal Complex on Beisterfield and Wellington Avenue to consist of a three-bay fire station, a modern police department, Village administrative Offices and council chambers. $1 ,2259000.00 2. Fire Stations a. Industrial Station Greenleaf Avenue 150,000.00 2 - Reg. 10/15/68 b. Residential Station West of Route 53 125,000.00 3. Public Works Improvements Garage and Area 150.000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED BOND ISSUE $11650,D00.00" Trustee Coney stated that the Committee recommends that the Village make acreage available on the Municipal site at Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Roads for the School District 59 Administrative Offices. Trustee Coney also stated that the Committee's recommendation for the fire station west of Route 53 is that it be included in the bond issue but not be built until such time as it is needed. A meeting of the Board was scheduled for October 22, 1968 to discuss the foregoing recommendations from the Capital Improvements Committee. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated October 14, 1968 from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager, Centex Corporation, enclosing the preliminary and final plats of dedication of Crosson Avenue and Seegers Avenue from the Commonwealth Edison right-of-way north to Higgins Road. Mr. Stebbins stated that the preliminary and final of each of the plats have previously been submitted to the Plan Commission and the Board and have been signed and approved by both. However, prior to recording, the State of Illinois Highway Department requested additional right-of-way for Higgins Road for widening purposes and this widening will eliminate a portion of the northern part of both Crosson and Seegers Avenues. Even though both of the plats have been signed previously, Centex is submitting them for approval with the foregoing named minor change. This was referred )rC to the Plan Commission for recommendation. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated October 10, 1968 to the Board of Trustees from Swanson, Ogilvie and McKenzie, Auditors, 176 West Adams Street, Chicago, Illinois, who have conducted the Village audit for the Year ended April 30, 1968, which letter contains written recommenda- tions and comments for consideration. Copies of the foregoing will be submitted to the Board. Copies were distributed of a proposed resolution commending Elk Grove School District 59 for its Community Education Program. It was moved by Trustee Cheraick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution No. 98-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTIOS COMMENDING ELK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT 59". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Cherniek, Coney, Gibson, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney reported that the Luehring building at Clearmont Drive and Arlington Heights Road has been occupied by a family. The President requested the Village Manager to prepare an up-to-date report on the construction improvement progress of that building and the Attorney to consider legal steps the Village should take at this time. President Pahl distributed copies of a list of appointments to various Boards and Commissions. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur in the President's appointment of the following persons to the Community Services Board: The Reverend Quentin Goodrich, 845 - 3 - Reg. 10/15/68 r-� Victoria Lane, for the term ending April 30, 1971 ; Mr. James Morita, 1221 Aspen Lane, for the term ending April 30, 1969; and Mr. Irwin Helford, 1026 Elmwood Lane, for the term ending April 30, 1969. 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, Pibson, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the following appointments of the President to the Human Relations Commission: The Reverend George Rassas, 750 East Elk Grove Boulevard, for the term ending April 30, 1971 ; Mr. Hugh Hicks, 214 Greenbrier Street, for the term ending April 30, 1970; and Mr. Jack Homer, 1356 Carlisle Avenue, for the term ending April 30, 1971. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSTAIN - Gibson; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gibson stated he abstained from voting because he does not know either Mr. Hicks or Mr. Homes. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur in the President's appointment to the Plan Commission of the following persons: Mr. H. Richard Pottker, 87 Essex Road, for the term ending April 30, 1969; and Mr. William Shannon, 313 East Higgins Road, for the term ending April 30, 1971. 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSTAIN" - Gibson; "ABSENT" - Keith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gibson stated he is abstained because he has no knowledge of Mr. Pottker or Mr. Shannon. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the President's appointment of The Reverend Stephen D. Matthews, 299 Victoria Lane, to the Board of Health for the term ending April 30, 1969. 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. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mr. William Norwood, 498 Wellington Avenue, to the Aviation Committee. 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. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting (( adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Eleanor G. Turn r Village Clerk APPROVED: Ir Tack . Pahl e dent - 4 - Reg. 10/15/68