HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/03/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILTAGE
HELD ON OCTOBER 3, 1967
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 6:12 p.m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Charles Draper, retired
Minister and resident of Elk Grove Village, opened the meeting with a
prayer. ,/
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Upon the roll being called by the a following Trustees
answered "PRESENT" - George C. Coney, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith,
Richard A. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Ronald L. Chernick.
Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
minutes of the September 26, 1967 meeting be approved, as sLhmitted,
and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the moP.ion
carried.
Attorney Hofert reported that a meeting has been scheduled with the
National Association of Vending Machine Owners for either one o: two
dates. The Board selected the date of October 24th at 7:00 p.m. to
meet with the representative of this Association.
Trustee Keith requested that a timetable for the completion of the work
on the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance be established and the Attorney
said he will have such a timetable at the next meeting.
Village Manager Charles A. Willis recommended that the Village purchase
a third salt spreader of a one-cubic-yard capacity. He stated that he
has received quotations from three separate suppliers which prices range
from $1 ,364.00 to $1,421 .c0, the low quotation being that of R. H. Lyons
Equipment Company, 7534 West Addison Street, Chicago, Illinois.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that
the Board authorize the purchase of a one-cubic-yard-capacity salt
spreader from R. H. Lyons Equipment Company at a price of $1,364.00.
The 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" - none; "ABSENT" -
Cherniek. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Manager also recommended purchase of an undercarriage hydraulic
lift and plow for the 1967 Ford pickup truck, the cost of said equipment
being $345.00 as quoted by John G. Garlish & Sons.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board authorize the Village Manager to purchase a hydraulic lift and
plow at a price not to exceed $345.00. The 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" - none; "ABSENT" - Chernick. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Mr. Willis stated that he has received a tentative street lighting plan
for Section 15 prepared by the Commonwealth Edison Company, the monthly
cost of which will be $56.15. He stated that he has submitted this to
the various departmental personnel concerned with street lights and that
the plan will be submitted to the Board for approval as soon as the Plan
Commission has prepared a recommendation. Mr. Willis reported that he
is meeting with various officials from the Highway Department regarding
highway improvements in and around Elk Grove Village.
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Trustee McGrenera and. Attorney Hofert were reque^ted to represent the
Village Board as the petitioner before the Plan Corrnission hearing wh.Jch
has been continued to October 5th for the proposed change in the 8-2
zoning regulations, which will eliminate trailer camps and trailer parks
and provide permitted B-1 uses in B-2.
At the request of the Community Services Board, a meeting was scheduled
between the Village Board and the Community Services Board at 7:00 p.m.
on October 17, 1967.
Mr. Willis reported that no bids were received on the police cars due to
the fact that the dealers were busy and did not have adequate time to
prepare a bid. Therefore, Mr. Willis has rescheduled the opening of bt.ds
for October 23rd, Board consideration will be given on the 24th, and a
delivery date of December 6th will be requested.
Discussion followed on the traffic problems generated by the Earpar.
Junior College temporary campus located at the Elk Grove„High Fc%.___.
The Village Manager will continue to work with the repre3entati.7';s of
High School District 214 and Harper Junior College in an effort to
solve these traffic problems.
Mr. Willis requested the approval of the Board in the establishment of a.
new position entitled "Field Inspector" in pay range 28, the &.4:'_es being
that of inspection of water and sewer taps, storm drainage, plumbing,
footings, foundation, open drainage, etc. The employee would be responsi-
ble to the Village Manager and would work in close co-operation with the
Street, Building, and Water and Sewer Departments.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board establish the position of Village Field Inspector in pay range 28.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion , ::d upon
the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Ccne,v.
Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Chernic.k..
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Wiliis recommended a five (5) ton load limit for operation of vehicles
in the 'residential section and recommended several other strep. s where
the same or similar limits would be made; whereupon the Attorney was
directed to revise the Ordinance and include all streets as recommended
by the Viilage Manager.
The Village Manager reported receipt of a petition for annexe;t.ion and
regohino of land at the northwest corner of Landmaier and Hi.G; ins Road
(the motel property) . With the agreement of the Board, Mr. Willis will
proceed to process this petition through the Plan Commission.
Village Engineer Robert Peterson reported that in his opinion the Village
has an excellent well in Well No. 5 and stated he would not recommend a
third test be run.
Regarding the shallow well testing done by Layne-Western Company, Mr.
Peterson stated that a shallow well will produce five hundred (500)
gallons per minute on a twelve (12) hour basis and the shallow well cost,
including well and pump, would be approximately $22,000.00. He felt it
would be wisest to stay with the deep well construction rather than go to
shallow wells.
Trustee Coney reported that the Arthur Anderson Wrter, $turfy committee
discussion will take place on October 16th at 8:00 p.m.
Trustee Gibson stated that the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee
met with the Branigar Estates representatives and the Village Board has
been asked for additional information. The Committee will prepare a
report for the Board to review and approve.
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Mr. Stephen Schwellenbaeh, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported that
an easement extension in the Davon-O'Hare Industrial Park hR9 been approved
by the Plan Commission as has the Cardinal Subdivision in Devon-O'Hare
Industrial Park, Centex Industrial Park Unit No. 70, and Higgins Road
Commercial Units No. 24, No. 25 and No 26.
Mr. Schwellenbaeh also reported that an October 19th hearing has been
scheduled for the B-1 zoning petition for property on State Route 83
south of the Holiday Inn property.
Mr. Schwellenbaeh reported that the Plan Commission made no appearance
before the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals on County Dockets No. 1210,
No. 1219 and No. 1251 .
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #62-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CARDINAL SUBDIVISION IN DEVON-O'HARE INDUS-
TRIAL PARK UNIT NO, 211. The President directed the Clerk to call the rcll
on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees
answered "AYE" - Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - Chernick. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #63-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT. NO. 70" . The
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" - none; "ABSENT" - Chernick. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #64-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT
OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL UNIT NO. 24" . The
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; 11NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Chernick. Whereupon
the President declared the motion catried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #65-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS H19GINS ROAU COMMERCIAL UNIT. NO.25" .
The President directed the Clerk to c l the roll on the motion and
upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYEil -
Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
Chernick. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the
Board adopt Resolution #66-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD CONdQCIAL UNIT NO% 2611 .
The 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, Me'drenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
Chernick. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated September 29, 1967 from
Village Engineer Robert Peterson stating that the request of J. R.
Gottlieb and Company to relocate their easement to a point 90.14 feet
south of its present location in Lot 1 of Centex Industrial Park, North,
Unit No. 1 , meets the requirements of the Village. Mr. Schwellenbaeh,
Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that the approval of this by the
Plan Commission is awaiting Mr. Gottlieb's submission of an easement
plat showing the new location.
The Clerk reported receipt of a petition from J. R. Gottlieb and Comm
dated September 21 , 1967 requesting B-1 zoning; northwest of the inter-
section of Higgins Road and Nicholas Boulevard for the purpose of con-
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strutting a three-story, with basement, office building. This was
referred to the Plan Commission for public hearing.
The Clerk reported receipt of a formal petition from the Coach Cab
Company of Wheeling, Illinois for a taxi license to operate in the
Village. A public hearing by the Village Board was scheduled for 7:00
p.m. on October 16, 1967.
The Clerk reported receipt of a petition from Attorney Robert Jay Nye,
representing the owners of thirty (30) acres of property located north
of Devon Avenue and west of Section 14, requesting preannexation zoni;;
to R-3 Residential. This was referred to the Plan Commission for hearing.
Copies were distributed of a proposed Resolution to request the DuPage
County Board of Commissioners to create a County Plan Commission. This
proposed Resolution was prepared and requested by the Village Board o."
Addison in an effort to get all property owners to appeal to the DuPage
County Board of Commissioners for the creation of a County Plan Commission.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the
Board adopt Resolution #67-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMhffSSIONERS TO CREATE A COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION".
The 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" - none; "ABSENT" - Chernick.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Keith requested that starting November 15th target dates be
established for the completion of assignments on the agenda.
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. Turn
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
L.J.
Ja D. P
Pr sident
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