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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/11/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JULY 11 , 1967 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the 1^ Municipal Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called by Village Clerk Eleanor G. Turner, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Ronald L. Chernick. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 5, 1967 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. Attorney Hofert reported that he has prepared and submitted ordinances to the Board (1) establishing Fire Lanes in the Grove Shopping Center and the Elk Grove Park 'n' Shop as well as St. Alexius Hospital and (2) rezoning approximately 1100 acres west of Route 53 from R-1 to R-3• He also reported preparation of a resolution establishing pay for Paid- on-Call Firemen. Trustee Ronald L. Chernick arrived at 8:12 p.m. Following discussion as to the height of fences, the President requested the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing a maximum height for fences of six (6) feet. Village Engineer Robert Peterson reported that test number one on Well No. 5 was run July 5th. The capacity of this Well is excellent; however, there was a considerable amount of sand in the Well and the test pump has been pulled and bailing started. He stated that he felt it advisable to run test number two on this Well. Mr. Peterson pointed out that commissioning a well takes a considerable amount of time. He feels the Board must act quickly if they want Well No. 6 in operation by next summer. Mr. Peterson also reported that the MFT Project, 9-CS, is proceeding. Again, Mr. Peterson pointed out the necessity of starting a project of this size at the earliest possible date so as not to lose valuable time during the construction season. In reply to President Pahl, Trustee Coney stated that the shallow well testing is being done at this time and one more test is to be run next week. The four tests already made have not proved too promising. Trustee Gibson stated that rather than the Board's being concerned at this time with whether or not the next well shall be shallow or deep, he felt it pertinent to start negotiations for the site and with the i developer for the water main extensions. He suggested a committee be appointed to report in thirty (30) days. President Pahl stated that the Capital Improvements Committee will be doing this. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the payment of $15,412.81 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $7,073.73 from the General Corporate Account, and $106.38 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the July 11 , 1967 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and -1- Reg. 7/11/67 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. Building Inspector Albert Walla read the Operating Report of the Building Department for the month of June, 1967. Fire Chief Virgil Botiller read the Fire Department Operating Report for the month of June, 1967. Trustee Coney reported that the Capital Improvements Committee inspected the Nicholas Boulevard and Pratt Boulevard invert paving. They will have a recommendation at the next meeting. He stated that they also made an inspection of the sidewalk in the vicinity of the Library and Salt Creek Bridge. Following a discussion by the Board, Trustee Coney stated that he will get cost figures on extending a sidewalk on the outside of the bridge railing. Trustee Coney reported that the Budget Committee has prepared a proposed working budget and Appropriation Ordinance, both of which will be typed and distributed to the Board members as soon as possible prior to the next Village Board meeting. Trustee Gibson reported that he has received a certain amount of information from former Trustee George Mullen regarding the negotia- tions for Fire Protection between the Village and the residents of Branigar Estates. The Judiciary Committee will meet with the Branigar representatives the week after next. Trustee Zettek, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, reported that a meeting will be held to discuss certain salary classifications insofar as the Police Cadets, Street Department employees and Building Depart- ment employees are concerned. Such a meeting was scheduled for 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13th. With the permission of the Board, the President deviated from the agenda to administer the Oath of Office to James Wilbur, member of the Community Services Board, and Frederick Bragiel, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Bragiel stated that he has been informed that the Library Board has removed, permanently, the fence around the Elk Grove Village Public Library at Kennedy Boulevard and Brentwood Avenue. The pending petition before the Zoning Board for a variation for said fence is now closed. Mr. Bragiel also reported that two (2) height variation petitions for fences which will surround swimming pools are being held in abeyance pending the Village Board's decision on what the height of a fence shall be. At this time (8:55 p.m.) , the President declared a recess to permit the residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board members. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 8:58 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. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated July 3, 1967 from the J. R. Gottlieb Company requesting that a ten ( 0) foot easement for public Utilities and drain located 90.14 feet north of the existing property line of Lot No. 1, Centex Industrial Park North, Unit No. 1 , be moved 90.14 to the south so that it coincides with the existing lot line. The foregoing petition was referred to the Plan Commission for a recommendation to the Village Board. -2- Reg. 7/11/67 The Clerk reported receipt from Centex Corporation of the original and three (3) prints of the final plat of Elk Grove Village Section No. 15, the preliminary of which has been approved by the Plan Commission as well as the engineering plans by the Village Engineer. The Clerk stated that the plats are being forwarded to the Plan Commission for their recommendation to the Village Board. A proposed resolution, prepared by the Village Attorney, was discussed and the following addition was to'be made: Paid-on-Call Firemen are to be paid $4.00 per call with the provision that if more than one call occurs prior to the securing of a current call, no additional payment on a per-call basis will be made; that payment is to be made to the nearest J hour; that $5.00 per training session is to be paid by the Village; and that there will no longer be an annual $42.00 payment to each Paid-on-Call Fireman for telephone, clothing and insurance costs; however, the Village will pay the insurance coverage. The aforementioned resolution will be rewritten to reflect these changes. A first reading was held on a proposed Crdinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR FIRE LANES AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an Ordinance relating to property west of Route 53, and rezoning said property from R-1 to R-3. 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. 481 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY WEST OF ROUTE 53 AND CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 1100 !. .R . " . i' .e 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. Following a discussion as to whether or not the Board should continue to use Incandescent lights or change to Mercury vapor lights, it was the consensus that the Commonwealth Edison Company representative be requested to appear at a meeting to explain the costs. Trustee Zettek asked the Attorney to give an opinion on the possibility of having the Subdivision Control Ordinance require the developer to install lights at a given distance apart. Trustee Keith repeated a suggestion made at a previous meeting wherein a homeowner can add a given amount of money toward the cost of replacing the tree on the parkway in front of his property in order to provide a larger tree than the Village is providing in its tree replacement program. It was the consensus that the Board adopt such a policy and, if possible, it should be instituted with this fall's planting. Trustee Zettek asked the Village Attorney to give an opinion as to the types of votes a Trustee may cast at a Board meeting. The Attorney said he will research and report. ° It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Eleanor G. l,:r Village Cler RO ' ck D. ahl Presid t -3- Reg. 7/11/67