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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/26/1968 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AMD BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 1968 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:12 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Robert J. Lutz of the Queen of The Rosary Church 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, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Copies were distributed of a proposed resolution which was read by the Village President, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Resolution No. 113-68 entitled, "A RESOLUTION HONORING THE QUEEN OF THE ROSARY FOOTBALL TEAM". 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. A framed copy of the resolution was then presented by the President to the Head Coach, Mr. John Tracy, Reverend Lutz and members of the team. President Pahl gave the following report: 1 . Requested that the Board consider amending the Municipal Code by increasing the number of Class "A" liquor licenses by one. The President stated that a local business man is expanding his operation and has requested such a license. 2. Appointed Dr. Harold Labinsky, 1010 Grove Mall, to the Board of Health. 3. Reappointed John Radzis to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five (5) year term ending April 30, 1973. 4. Stated that he has been reappointed as a member of the Illinois Municipal League's Legislative Policy Committee for 1969. 5. That at the Council of Governments' recent meeting, he was re-elected Chairman. 6. That as a result of a power failure caused by a plane hitting the power lines just east of the Village, he has requested that the F.A.A. and Commonwealth Edison install lights on the towers which are in the path of the runway at O'Hare Field. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Dr. Harold Labinskv to the Board of Health. 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur in the President's appointment of John Radzis to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a five (5) year term ending April 30, 1973. 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. - 1 - Reg. 11/26/68 It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the President's request on a Class "A" liquor license and direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance increasing the licenses by one. During the discussion, President Pahl stated that the proposed site for Jake's Pizza operation where this proposed license would be issued, is on Devon Avenue just east of the Dairy Queen. Further discussion followed on the desirability of this location for this use. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - Coney, McGrenera; "ABSENT" - none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 12, 1968 be approved as submitted and the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Manager.Charles A. Willis requested that the Accounts Payable Warrant be changed by adding the follcwing two (2) invoices: 1 . Suhr, Peterson, Peterson and Suhr, $2,699.81 representing the final billing on the preliminary engineering and design of the well on Nerge Road. 2. To the U.S. Post Office, $900.00 for three (3) mailings to residents of Elk Grove Village relating to the Bond Referendum scheduled for December 14, 1968. The Manager recommended that these bills be approved for payment. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the disbursement of $6,793.49 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $34,480.02 from the General Corporate Account, and $20,611 .88 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in accordance with the invoices shown on the November 26, 1968 Accounts Payable Warrant and the two (2) items recommended for payment by Manager Willis. Following discussion, with the consent of the second, the motion was amended to delete therefrom the authorization to disburse $900.00 to the U.S. Post Office for the three (3) mailings relating to the Bond Referendum. 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur with the Village Manager and authorize expenditure of $900.00 to take care of three (3) mailings on the Bond Referendum scheduled for December 14, 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of proposed resolutions accepting certain street improvements in Sections 14 and 15 and a portion of Lively Boulevard, Chase Avenue, Estes Avenue and Touhy Avenue. Following discussion, these resolutions were referred back to the administration for clarification and resubmission. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board — 2 — Reg. 11/26/68 concur in the staff recommendation and grant a driveway width variation to Custer Construction Company, 225 Arlington Heights Road. 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 this time, 9:25 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 9:27 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. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance changing the name of Bristol Lane between Banbury Avenue and Yarmouth Road to Lynne Drive. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee McGrenera 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 580 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING BRISTOL LANE TO LYNNE DRIVE IN THE VILLAGE 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. Discussion followed between the Board and Mr. Dudley R. Sullivan, representing Walter and Matilda Sass, regarding Proposed annexation of land lying on the north side of Higgins Road and contiguous to the Village limits. The petitioner requests B-1 Business District Zoning of a parcel two hundred eighty-eight (288') feet north of and parallel to the center line of Higgins Road and M-1 Light Industrial for the remaining portion of property. During the discussion, it seemed that there may not be a need for a pre-annexation agreement in this case. However, the petitioner was advised that he is to meet with the Village Attorney and Village Manager regarding a donation of their pro rata share toward a traffic light, which pro rata share is based on the amount of traffic which would be generated by the annexation of the land to the Village. It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the Plan Commission to call a public hearing on Decem- ber 19, 1968 to consider the pre-annexation zoning petition in the above case. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed to the Board of a proposed Ordinance regarding utilities and street lights. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the )1l 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 McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 581 entitled, "AN ORDIIQANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 AS TO UNDERGROUND PUBLIC UTILITIES AND STREET LIGHTS". Discussion followed and certain changes were made to the ordinance. - 3 - Reg. 11/26/68 Page 2, paragraph B-2, line seven was changed to read "minor streets shall be defined as all streets not designated as major streets -- ". Page 3, paragraph C-1 , line three was changed to read "shall be set back not closer than 216" behind the back of the curb -- ". Paragraph C-30 line one should be "Neoprene jacketed". Page 4, paragraph 4, line five should be "Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code 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" - Cheraick, 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 Gibson that the Board authorize the increase of the petty cash fund in the Clerk's Office from Fifty (450.00) Dollars to One Hundred (4100.00) Dollars. 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; "03ElYT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Discussion followed concerning the proposed resolutions providing for the acceptance of facsimile signatures from transactions at the Bank of Elk Grove, Continental Illinois National Bank,. aad LaSalle National Bank of Chicago. This will be discussed by the Personnel Committee at their Friday, November 29th, meeting. Trustee Coney, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, stated that a letter to the residents of Elk Grove on the Bond Referendum on December 14. 1968 will be mailed this week end. Trustee Keith requested projections on how much water will be available with the commissioning of Well No. 7. The Village Manager reported receipt of a request from the Wesleyan Methodist Church for a waiver of building permit fees for construction of a garage at their property located at 545 Landmeier Road. It was moved by Trustee Zottek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board waive the building permit fees in connection with the applica- tion for building permit by the Wesleyan Methodist Church for a garage at the 545 Landmeier Road location. 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 Branigar Home :Owners' fire protection arrangement. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board authorize billing to the Branigar Home Owners Association in the amount of Three Thousand ($3,000.00) Dollars for the year November 1, 1968 to November 1, 1969. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Following further discussion, the Village Attorney stated that the agreement between the Village and Branigar is in effect unless given proper notice by cancellation and that the foregoing action is unilateral. It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board rescind the previous action and bill the Branigar Home Owners Association Fifteen Hundred (41 ,500.00) Dollars for the years 1966-67 and 1967-68 and simultaneously serve them with notice of cancellation of the contract and an offer of Three Thousand (43,000.00) Dollars for the year 1968-69 for fire protection by the Village. During the discussion, Mr. Willis pointed out that the Braaigar's Association has paid Seven hundred EY£ty 0750.00) Dollars toward the 4 - Reg. 11/26/68 fee for the year 1966-67, whereupon the motion was amended with the consent of the second to read that the billing be Seven Hundred Fifty ($750.00) Dollars instead of Fifteen Hundred ($1 ,500.00) Dollars for the year 1966-67 and Fifteen Hundred ($1,500.00) Dollars for the year 1967-68. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll bsing called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Cheraick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT"' - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Discussion followed concerning the construction of apartments in the Elk Grove Boulevard, Ridge Avenue, Cypress Lane area dad the Manager, Chief of Police, and Street Foreman were requested to give a recommenda- tion. as to which streets should be used by the contractors during this construction project. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Cheraick 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 10:55 p.m. y 7 Eleanor G. Turner { Village Clerk APPROVED: U Pahl nt 5 - Reg. 11/26/68 (as amended)