HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/05/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILIAGE
HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1967
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 3:08 p.m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village.
Upon the roll being called by 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; "ABSENT"
- Charles J. Zettek. Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this
meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the minutes of the regular meeting of August 22, 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.
The Clerk noted that the minutes. of August 15, 1967, as submitted,
omitted a paragraph from page three wherein Resolution #48-67 was
adopted Approving a plat of subdivision of Centex Industrial Park Unit
No. 65 and requested an amendment to the minutes to incorporate this
paragraph.
It was droved by Trustee Chernick and secofi� d by T4ustee Keith that
the minutes of+ the August 15, 1967 meeting be aibnded by Adding thereto
on page three the followings
"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 NO. 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 motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
President Pahl made an announcement concerning several meetings and the
topic of discussion for these meetings, namely: The Northwest Municipal
Conference, Steering Committee for the Cook County Council of Governments,
CATS Council of Mayors, and a meeting of area representatives concerning
projects of the State among which Salt Greek should be one.
Village Manager Charles A. Willis reported that Mr. Wesley Luehring has
deposited three checks with the Village to guarantee payment of engineer-
ing for public improvements on his property north of Clearmont Drive on
Arlington Heights Road.
Mr. Willis reported orally on his report of September 5, 1967 concerning
the McLennan's Devon-O'Hare Industrial Park.
In accordance with the recommendation of the above mentioned report of
Mr. Willis, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee McGrenera
that the Board concur with the Village Manager's recommendation and that
the Village Board authorize the Village Manager and the Village Engineer
to represent the Village in an engineering study per the August 25, 1967
communication of Mr. McLennan. 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;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Charles J. Zettek arrived at 8:30 p.m.
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Mr. Willis submitted a written report dated September 5, 1967 reflecting
the following result of the bid opening on August 28, 1967 to replace
approximately three hundred (300) parkway trees which are reported as
dead or missing:
BERTHOLD KLEHM & SON
QUANTITY SPECIES NURSERY NURSERY
100 Green or White Ash $2,350.00 $29000.00
100 Honey Locust 20350.00 2,000.00
100 Hackberry 2.350.00 2.200.00
300 TOTAL $7,050.00 $60200.00
Mr. Willis recommended that the Board authorize the purchase of the
trees from the low bidder, Charles Klehm & Son Nursery, according to the
specifications.
It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board award the bid for three hundred (300) trees divided equally to
Green or White Ash, Honey Locust, and Hackberry to Charles Klehm & Son
Nursery for a total cost of $6,200.00. The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll. being called, the
following Trustees answered "AYE'i - Chernickj Coney, Gibson, Keith,
McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the Presi-
dent declared the motion carried.
Mr. Willis submitted two written reports dated August Joy 1967 and
8epteihber 1; 1967 concef•ning the Village 1hoasurer and the proposal
of Paul D. Speer & Assooiatgdt Financial Conddtahts.
Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee Zettek end seconded by
Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Village
Manager in his August 30, 1967 report and that the Village pay to Paul D.
Sneer & Associates and Paul Belin the sum of $1,161 .29 for Village
Treasurer services rendered between the period of March 1 and August 25,
1967. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll or. 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.
Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by
Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the Village Manager's recommenda-
tion dated August 30, 1967 and that the Village compensate Paul Belin
at the rate of $6.50 per hour for services rendered between the period
of August 28 and September 6, 1967 in connection with providing pro-
fessional and supervisory assistance on several important Village fiscal
matters. 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.
Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by
Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Village
Manager dated August 30, 1967 and that the Village enter into a profes-
sional services agreement with Mr. Paul Bali n for a period of not less
than one month and not more than three months at a rate of $6.50 per
hour for a minimum schedule of three full days, but not to exceed a
maximum of thirty-seven and one-half (377A) hours per week. 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, Keith,
McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - Gibson; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the Presi-
dent declared the motion carried.
After discussion of the September 1 , 1967 report of Mr. Willis concerning
the Financial Consultant's Proposal, it was the consensus that Mr. Speer
be contacted and asked to resubmit a proposal, if he wishes, on a fixed
hourly-rated basis as described in the Manager's report and that other
reputable bonding consultants be contacted for a proposal on the same
basis.
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Mr. Willis submitted a copy to each member of the Board of survey results
concerning restaurant and mobile canteen license fees. He also submitted
an estimated 1967 tax rate comparing 1965 and 1966 figures, and the pro-
posed Levy Ordinance for the year 1967-1968.
Mr. Willis reported that the entire street lighting question is still
under consideration and the Plan Commission has undertaken a comprehensive
study of this subject. A report will be made to the Board as soon as
conclusions are reached.
Mr. Willis reported on various other current administrative matters of
interest to the Board members.
The Village Engineer, Robert Peterson, reported that work is continuing
on the study of central control for wells and pumps and a meeting has
been scheduled for tomorrow with one of the suppliers of equipment. It
is hoped that a conclusion will be reached within the next two to three
weeks.
Mr. Peterson also reported that the pump and motor for Well No. 5 have
been delivered and that bailing is continuing,
Mr. Peterson also reported that work is proceeding on the preliminary
drawings for the repair of Kennedy Boulevard and final plans and speci-
fications will be ready by the end of the year,
Regarding the site for Well No, 6j Mr, Peterson reported that he sent
a sketch of the recommended site for Well No. 6 to Mr. Ed Proctor, who
is the Land Planner for Centex Corporation. Mr. Proctor has replied
and suggested one change which Mr. Peterson states is acceptable. The
recommended site is on Nerge Road west of Route 53. It was agreed that
the Village Engineer should proceed to work out a cost estimate of
transmission lines to the site.
The Village Manager, Village Engineer and Village Attorney were requested
to consult and work out the problem of providing a weight limit for
Cypress Lane so as to prevent any further damage due to the heavy con-
struction in that area at this time.
At this time (10:02 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 10:15 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.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board direct the Village President to correspond with Centex Corporation
thanking and accepting the donation of land for Well No. 6. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
A meeting was scheduled for September 29, 1967 at 8:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room at the Village Hall to discuss the Arthur Anderson
Cost of Service Water Study.
Trustee Zettek stated that he has received a letter from Mr. Hofert
stating that a request has been received from a vending company for
a meeting to discuss the recently adopted vending machines licensing
ordinance. The Attorney suggested that a committee be formed to meet
with the representatives of the Company. The Personnel Committee will
handle this request. The Attorney was asked to arrange a meeting.
President Pahl announced that the Zoning Board of Appeals has scheduled
hearings for September 11, 1967 at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall on the
matters o.n their agenda.
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Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated:
1 . That a recommendation on the proposed _R Ordinance will
be forthcoming no later than two (2) weeks from today.
2. That it is expected a recommendation will be ready by the
next Village Board meeting on the proposed B-1 zoning north
of Higgins Road.
3. That the Plan Commission has approved the preliminary and
final plats of Centex Industrial Park Units No. 66, No. 67.
and No. 68, and Higgins Road Commercial Unit No. 23.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the Levy Ordinance.
The motion wad voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried,
It was moved by Trustee Keith acid seconded, by Trustee Coney that the
Board adopt Ordinan66 No& 459 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
LEVY AND COLLECTION '6 'TAXES �OR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
OF THE VILLAGE OF III( GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
MAY 1j 1967 AND ENDf�1h� APR# Jby 1868. The resident directed the
Clerk to call the roj,i on the totidh find iipoh the roti being called,
the following Trtidt6be dnever6d "AY'E�' - Chdivnick; Coneyj Gibson, Keith,
Modr`enera, Zetteki 'INAV� - nohef "ABANti' - ndne. Whereupon the Pres-
ident declared the idotion caf+ied,
The Clerk reported receipt of a notice of Public Hearing on September 11 ,
1967 at 10:00 a.m. in the office of the Illinois Commerce Commission,
160 North LaSalle Street on an application for a 138-KV Commonwealth
Edison transmission line which will run parallel to the tollway to give
greater power to the Schaumburg industrial area now under development.
It will run along the tollway for a distance to 5.7 miles to a new
transmission center being located at Wille and Plum Grove Roads. Follow-
ing discussion, the Village Board felt that a strong objection should be
transmitted to the Commerce Commission urging that the line be placed
north of the tollway. Such a letter will be written and President Pahl
said that he will try to have someone attend the hearing.
Copies were distributed of the proposed resolution authorizing the
transference of title of the Village's portion of the Grant Wood School
to the Park District and Agreement of Assignment between the Village and
the Park District.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #55-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
TRANSFERENCE OF TITLE OF THE VILLAGE'S PORTION OF THE GRANT WOOD SCHOOL
TO THE ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT TOGETHER WITH ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY
LOCATED THEREON OWNED BY THE VILLAGE". The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called,
the following answered "AYE" - Trustees Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith,
McGrenera, Zettek, President Pahl; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the
Board adopt Resolution #56-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN
AGREEMENT OF ASSIGNMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND
THE ELK GROVE PARK DISTRICT". The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following
answered "AYE" - Trustees Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera,
Zettek, President Pahl; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the Village Engineer of
approval of Centex Industrial Park Units No. 66 and No. 67, as well as
approval of the ,Village Inspector.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
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Board adopt Resolution #57-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT N0. 66".
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 Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the
Board adopt Resolution #58-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
FLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 67". 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 authorize an advance of $150.00 to Mr. Thomas Rettenbacher for
the purpose of his attending the 63rd Annual Meeting, Western Section,
International Association of Electrical Inspectors, September 10 through
130 1967 at Des Moines, Iowa. 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 Coney that the
Board authorize an advance of $125.00 to those members of the Village
Board who will attend the Illinois Municipal League Conference, consist-
ent with submission of vouchers of expense upon return. 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 McGrenera 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 10:48 p.m.
Eleanor G. T e
Village Cler
APPROVED:
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*D. Pahl
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