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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/15/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 15, 1967 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Leonard E. Baker, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Elk Grove Village, opened the meeting with a prayer. Upon the roll being called by Village Clerk Eleanor G. Turner, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - George C. Coney. 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 August 8, 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 reviewed the Utility Franchise Ordinances and finds no limitation therein which would prohibit the Village from requiring the utility companies to provide the cash deposits for street openings as set forth in Ordinance No. 491 . Mr. Hofert also reported that as a result of the meeting of the Village Board with Mr. Bondioli concerning annexation and zoning of property at the Northwest corner of Landmeier Road and State Road 83, a letter will be prepared addressed to Mr. Bondioli setting forth the thoughts of the Board expressed at this meeting, copies of which will be given to each member of the Board and if approved said letter will be mailed to Mr. Bondioli. During discussion of the preparation of an ordinance which will allow six (6) foot fences around B. C, and D swimming pools and require a four (4) foot fence around all pools, Mr. Hofert expressed his opinion that since such an ordinance is permissive in nature there are serious doubts as to its legality. However, the Board felt that such an ordinance should be prepared, and Cirected the preparation of same by the Village Attorney. Village Manager Charles Willis reported: 1. That he met with Mr. McLennan and his engineers regarding the problem of the sewerage treatment plant in the Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park. It developed that both parties need addi- tional information which will be assembled and exchanged. In the meantime, certain remedial work is being done by the devel- oper in an effort to correct the problem. Again, Mr. Willis requested that the Board not proceed at this time with the ` enforcement steps which he recommended at the last meeting. 2. That copies of a telephone survey concerning entertainment licenses have been submitted to the Board for review. 3. That a study has been made of the petition for a variance in the width of the driveway at 1125 Lunt Avenue. It is recom- mended that the curb opening be restricted to forty-four (44) feet, which includes the three (3) foot radius on each side, and that the width at the property line be limited to thirty- eight (38) feet, which is a variance of three (3) feet over what is required by the Municipal Code. -1- Reg. 8/15/67 4. As a result of a request by a resident in Section 14, the Manager requested the Police Chief to inspect the area and submit recommendations for traffic control. The report of the Chief contains the recommendationsthat the intersection of Parkchester and Sommerset be made a four-way stop; that stop signs be erected at the east and west ends of Trowbridge Road at Berkenshire on the west, Sommerset on the east; and that "Yield-Right-of-Way" signs be installed at certain intersections on Sommerset. The report also contained recommendations concerning painting of crosswalks, which will be handled as a matter of routine. Trustee Chernick expressed concern regarding the width of the driveway at 1125 Lunt Avenue, referred to in item No. 3 above, and requested that further consideration be given to granting a larger distance E c7& the curb line. During discussion of item No. 4 of the Manager's report, there was difference of opin'on as concerned with the "Yield- Right-of-Was" signs. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to the effect that there will be a four-way stop sign at the intersection of Parkchester and Sommerset and that stop signs be erected at the east and west ends of Trowbridge Road at Berkenshire on the west and Sommerset on the east. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Following a brief discussion on the permitted uses in the B-2 zoning classification, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance amendimg the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance to permit in the B-2 zoning classification all those uses which are contained in the 3-1 classification, in addition to those in the B-2 class, and eliminate the last two items in B-2 which are trailer parks and trailer sales. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Presi- dent declared the motion carried. Mr. James Clementi, Water and Sewer Department Superintendent, reported that Well No. 5 is now to a depth of approximately 1313 feet where the contractor has reached rock which has to be broken. The contractor has told Mr. Clementi that he does not have any estimate of the amount of time which will be required to break the rock, complete the bailing, and prepare for the second test. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins read the report of Police Department activities for the month of July, 1967. It was noted that the Treasurer' ., report for the month ending July 31, 1967 has been prepared and distributed to the Board and will be on file for review in the Village Clerk's office. Trustee Gibson reported that he has not received the model ordinance requested last week from the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission. President Pahl stated that in a conversation with the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission he had requested that the model ordinance be sent to Trustee Gibson and it should be forthcoming in a day or so. , Mr. Fred Bragiel, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, reported that the Zoning Board has three pending petitions: two of which are fences and one a radio antenna, the hearing for which will be on September 11 . Mr. Bragiel also reported that the .fence variation petition of Mr. Presgrove is being held in abeyance and a letter is being sent on August 16th regarding the petition of Mr. Yewchyn, which has been heard by the Zoning Board. Mr. Bragiel stated that the Zoning Board has taken the position that it will not grant any fence variations until the Village Board has taken action on its -2- Reg. 8/15/67 present discussion and study of fence heights. Trustee Keith requested that the Village Attorney give the Village Board a legal definition of a fence. At this time (9:10 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. The President reconvened the meeting at 9:35 p.m, and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "ABSENT" - Coney. Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported that they have approved the preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park Units No. 63 and No. 65. They have also approved the following three plata in the Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park, subject to the decision made by the Board on the sewerage treatment plant facilities: Johnson- Jonswold Subdivision, Bryant Hall Subdivision, and an easement for public utilities south of Pan-Am Boulevard. The approval of the Johnson-Jonswold subdivision is also subject to correction of rear easement measurement, which shows five degrees instead of five feet. President Pahl asked that the foregoing three Devon-O'Hare Subdivision plats be placed under unfin- ished business on the Village Board Agenda. The Clerk reported receipt of letters dated August 11 , 1967 from the Village Engineer stating that the engineering drawings for public utili- ties to service Centex Industrial Park Units No. 63 and No. 65 have been approved by his office and that the proposed platormeet$ the engineering requirements of the Village and conforiV with the engineering drawings previously approved. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Resolution #47-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT N0. 63" . 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT' - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board adopt Resolution #48-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT N0. 65" . 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, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of the preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park, North, Unit No. 5, which 49 being forwarded to the Plan Commission for recommendation. adre- The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Lewis B. Handler, President of the Elk Grove Park & Shop Merchant's Association, requesting the issuance of a permit for a carnival to be held in the Park & Shop shopping center from August 16th through August 20th, the proceeds of which will be used expressly for contributions to worthy groups in Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the issuance of a carnival license, without fee, to the Elk Grove Park & Shop Merchant's Association for the period August 16 through August 20, 1967, contingent on evidence of proper insurance coverage as required by the 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.. -3- Reg. 8/15/67 (as amended) Copies were distributed of a proposed Ordinance amending the Municipal Code increasing the membership of the Board of Health from five (5) to eight (8) members. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the above Ordinance. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 497 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7.101 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP IN 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, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Coney. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Gibson and seconded by Trustee Zettek 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 10:00 p.m. Eleanor G. Turne Village Clerk APPROVED: Tack . Pahl f/ Presi,Int -4- Reg. 8/15/67