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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/12/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 12, 1967 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Robert J. Lutz of Queen of the Rosary 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, George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 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. President Pahl read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Jack E. Ivans as President of 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. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mary Trudy Brock to the Board of Health to fill the unexpired term of Mrs. Grant Watson. 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 Chernick that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Brother Ferdinand C.F.A. 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. Village Manager Charles A. Willis reported that in 1961 the Cook County Inspection Bureau recommended certain corrections and improvements to the water system. Among these recommendations was the completion of a water main to provide a loop at Arlington Heights Road and Higgins Road (the mains presently dead end at Higgins Road and Arlington Heights Road) , and to install two fire hydrants along Arlington Heights Road. Another recommendation is that five hydrants at the Grove Shopping Center be relocated. The total estimated cost for these improvements is $20,047.00. However, Mr. Willis said that they have encountered private property questions and at this time they are recommending only the improvement in the vicinity of the Park & Shop, which is the installation of 690 lineal feet of a ten inch water main along Arlington Heights Road to a point just south of the Shell Gasoline Station for a cost of $6,149.50. This installation will be in the parkway, and will provide future con- nection with the system being installed north of Higgins Road. Mr. Willis stated that the cost proposal was prepared by C & B Construction Company. In reply to Trustee Keith, the Village Manager stated that this installation will reduce the number of fire protection deficiency points, thereby reducing insurance costs, and that the greater portion -1- Reg. 9/12/67 T:. 1- L PRESIDENT'S REPORT September 12, 1967 1 , Dr. Ronald E. Fox has requested that he be relieved of his duties as President of the Board of Health. He wishes to continue as a member of the Board. I hereby appoint Jack E. Ivans as President of the Board of Health, and respectfully request that the Board concur in this appointment. To fill the vacancy on the Board of Health created by the resigna- tion of Mrs. Grant Watson, i hereby appoint Mary Trudy Brock, 661 Grosvener,and respectfully request that the Board concur in this appointment. I also hereby appoint as a member of the Board of Health Brother Ferdinand C,F.A„ 800 West Biesterfield Road, and respectfully request that the Board concur in this appointment. 2. This date 1 was also advised by Richard H. Golterman, Acting Superintendent of Highways , Cook County, Illinois, that the Board of County Commissioners will take bids for Elmhurst Road from Devon Avenue to Greenleaf Avenue, to widen to 4 lanes with a median section. Tri JDP/mw of the benefit of the improvement accrues to the entire Village -- the direct benefit being that of fire fighting. It was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board concur with the Village Manager's recommendation for installing phase one of water main extensions along Arlington Heights Road at a cost of approximately #6,149.50. Trustee Gibson questioned whether or not the contract can be awarded since bids were not solicited. The arrangement between the Village and C & B Construction Company, acting as the Village's sole agent for water connections, was discussed. The Village Attorney was requested to give an opinion on the legality of awarding the contract, without bids, for this amount under these circumstances. The Attorney stated that he will have an opinion by the next meeting, whereupon it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the foregoing motion be tabled: The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager stated that he has received a driveway variation petition for 1' 00 Estes Avenue. It is recommended that the driveway aprdn be permitted at. fifty-two feet"and the driveway opening in the street be eighty-two feet. He stated that this variation is consistent with the recommendation made at a previous meeting concerning changes to the Municipal Codb regarding driveway widths. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board accept the Village Manager's recommendation and approve the driveway variation request at 1700 Estes Avenue. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the foregoing motion be amended to direct the issuance of such permits as are necessary to cause construction of a driveway at 1700 Estes Avenue in accordance with plot plan No. 1-6702 dated August 30, 1967 submitted to the Village Manager. The amendment to the motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The amended motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager reported that a proposed supplement to the Commonwealth Edison rate contr1jo has been submitted, which contract concerns the installation of a light at Dorchester and Trowbridge in accordance with the recommendation of the Street Department. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Village President or Village Manager be authorized to sign the supplement to the Commonwealth Edison Street Lighting Contract for a light at Dor- chester and Trowbridge. 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. The Village Manager and Water Superintendent James Clementi gave a progress report on the construction of Well No. 5. Mr. Clementi recom- mended, and the Village Manager concurred, that the Board authorize a second test on this well prior to the installation of the Village's pump and motor in the well. It was the consensus that the Manager get cost estimates on this second testing of Well No. 5 and report back to the Board at the next meeting. Building Inspector Albert Walla read a monthly operating report of the Building Department for the month of August, 1967. Fire Chief Virgil Botiller read a monthly operating report for the Fire Department for the month of August, 1967. Chief Botiller stated that expressions of opinion were requested from property owners and residents -2- Reg. 9/12/67 who had occasion to use the services of the Fire Department within recent months and, without exception, the replies received were extremely favor- able and the Chief said the men of the Department are to be commended for their dedication and efficiency. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the disbursement of $16,740.82 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $11,006.76 from the General Corporate Account, and $277.81 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the September 12, 1967 Accounts Payable Warrant. 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. The Clerk presented an advance conference registration request in the amount of $52.50 for the Village Manager's attendance at the Annual Con- ference of the International City Managers Association in New Orleans October 8 through 12, 1967.' It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Village Board authorize an advance conference registration in the amount of $52.50 for the Village Manager's attendance at the International City Managers Associationis 53rd Annual Conference in New Orleans October 8 through 12, 1967. 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. Trustee Gibson reported that the Br ni ar Homeowners' Association has received its tax allocation. They state that a check or 750.00 (for fire protection service to November 1, 1967) will be forthcoming shortly. Trustee Gibson stated that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee will meet with the Branigar Homeowners' representatives within the next two weeks to discuss annexation of the area to the Village. He referred to his memorandum of this date to the Board members wherein the annexa- tion proposal is outlined and the Board members are requested to submit their opinions on the proposal to the Committee. Trustee Zettek noted that item five (5) of the aforementioned annexation proposal should be omitted. Trustee Gibson agreed and there was concurrence from the other members of the Board. Mr. Fred Bragiel, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, reported that on September 11 , 1967 the Zoning Board conducted a hearing on three peti- tions for fence variations: two of which pertain to the height and one as to set back line, and a petition for a radio antenna. He stated that the Zoning Board will render a decision within three weeks on these hearings. He also stated that the Zoning Board is still awaiting the Village Board's decision as to proposed changes in regulations pertaining to the height of fences. The Clerk reported receipt of: 1 . The preliminary and final plat of Centex Industrial Park, North, Unit No. 6 which have been forwarded to the Plan Commission for consideration and recommendation to the Board. 2. A letter dated September 7, 1967 from Centex Corporation stating that the construction of public improvements has been completed on Gordon Street from Higgins Road north to Bennet Road, and they request consideration for approval of these improvements at this time. They guarantee the improvements against faulty workmanship and material, and agree to provide the Village with a maintenance bond when the Village accepts them for permanent maintenance. The Clerk stated that this letter has been referred to the Village Engineer for his recommendation to the Board. 3. Notices of Public Hearing on Dockets No. 1210 and No. 1219 to be heard by the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals at 3:00 p.m. September 25, 1967 in the Elk Grove Village Hall. These dockets -3- Reg. 9/12/67 (as amended) pertain to property located on the northeast corner of State Route 83 and Holiday Lane for a catering facility, and on the east side of Elmhurst Road approximately 190 feet north of Oakton Street for a restaurant and cocktail lounge. The Clerk said that copies of these notices will be given to the Plan Commission. 4. Letters dated September 6, 1967 from the Village Engineer stating that the proposed subdivision plats of Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 68 and Higgins Road Commercial Unit No. 23 meet the engineering requirements of the Village and conform with the engineering drawings previously approved. The Plan Com- mission has given written approval of both of these plats of subdivision as has the Village Inspector. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #59-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT N0. 6811. 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 Coney that the Board adopt Resolution #60-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL UNIT N0. 23" . The President diredted the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the fallowing Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance amending Section 14.614 - of the Municipal Code prescribing weight limits on a portion of Elk Grove Boulevard and on all of Kennedy Boulevard. During discussion of this ordinance, various ways of handling the problem of limiting the traffic load were discussed. The Attorney was requested to ascertain how the City of Chicago prohibits through truck traffic from entering certain streets. Trustee McGrenera pointed out that the Rock Road Asphalt Plant immediately east of Elmhurst Road has been emitting dense smoke in recent days and the Village Manager was requested to file a complaint with the City of Chicago's Air Pollution Department. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney 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 10:20 p.m. Eleanor G. Turne Village Clerk APPROVED: rident -4- Reg. 9/12/67