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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/28/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 280 1967 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called by the Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C: Coney, James R. Gibson, Eugene V. Keith, Richard A. McGrenerai Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 14, 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. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the minutes of the public hearing of November 14, 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. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 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 reported that the Illinois Tollway Commission is melting on Wednesday, November 29th, and hopefully will give approval to the Toll Road access at Arlington Heiahts Road. He stated he will be in attendance at this meeting. Mr. Pahl also reported that at 3:15 p,m, on Wednesday, No- vember 29th, the Northeastern Illinois Planniag_ Ccmmissiom will conduct a hearing on the proposed "finger clan" for the Chicago area. He asked the Trustees if they had any comments in relation to this plan. In reply to Trustee McGrenera's question, President Pahl stated that the Northwest Municipal Conference, at its June meeting, resolved most of the objections previously voiced by members of the Conference and that all but two (2) or three (3) of the member communities do not have any objections to the finger plan. Trustee McGrenera and Trustee Keith voiced objections to the plan. Attorney Hofert reported: 1 . That he is awaiting information from the administrative staff of the Village concerning the ordinance compiling water and sewer regulations and it is expected that this assignment will be completed in two (2) or three (3) weeks. 2. That he anticipates the investigation into the Tree Towns Contract matter to be completed in six (6) months. 3. That the question of the unsafe building owned by Mr. Luehring on Arlington Heights Road, north of Clearmont Drive, should be settled in January or February of 1968. 4. That he is meeting weekly with Mr. Rolf Campbell on the proposed Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan and that these documents should be ready for return to the Board by the first of the year. 5. That a report on the proposed ordinance regulating fence heights should be ready in two (2) weeks. -1- Reg. 11/28/67 Village Manager Charles A. Willis reported: 1 . That he has received a reply from the Insurance Committee. The insurance agent and the carrier report that the Village is covered under the present policy for false arrest and defense provided the Officer is performing his duty within the scope of authority which is granted to him. 2. That a second Newsletter is planned with a due date of Decem- ber 4th for articles to be included 1n it since it will be a holiday mailing. 3. That Zenith Radio Corporation has sent correspondence to the Village concerning dedicated drainage facilities in the Centex Industrial Park and the Village Attorney and the Village Engineer have been requested to supply him with recommendations in this connection. During discussion of the proposed policing of the parks by the Village Police Officaerp, the Manager was requested to talk to the Park District -Orr �'d ]:earn exactly what type of service they expect in order that the Board might then consider the question at hand. Mr. Willis reported that the Village Engineer has reported to him that Well Not 5 has all the equipment on the site and should be in operation in two (2) or three (3) weeks, Mr. Peterson also has prepared the spedifications for Wail No 6, and they should be delivered to the Board members by the next meeting. In the absence of the Street Department Foreman, Mr. Willis presented to the Board the Street Department monthly operating report for October, 1967. The Water and Sewer Department report for October, 1967 was read by Mr. James Clementi. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board authorize the disbursement of $13,229.92 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $5,149.09 from the General Corporate Account, and $941.25 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of the invoices shown on the Accounts Payable Warrant of November 28, 1967. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Cherniek, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Committee, reported that the Five Year Capital Improvements Program will be presented in approximately six (6) months, The Committee is waiting to get a complete building picture and will have same following the selection of an archi- tect and his preparation of drawings of proposed municipal facilities. Trustee Coney also stated that the Committee will have a recommendation on the selection of an architect by the next Village Board meeting. Trustee Gibson, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported that the Branigar Estates annexation proposal was delivered to the Homeowners' Association last week. Trustee Gibson also reported that the Co=ittee has submitted a recommendation on the proposed annexa- tion proceedings and on the proposed fence ordinance to the Board members. Trustee Zettek reported that the interviewing committee will complete the interviews of the candidates for the position of Finance Director on December 3. By the following day, the committee will have a recommenda- tion to the Manager for the appointment. Attorney Hofert reported that the Plan Commission Chairman has requested that he ask the Board to appoint him to attend the hearing on December 21st scheduled by the Plan Commission to hear the petition for R-4 Zoning and -01- Reg. 11/28/67 special use. It was the consensus that Mr. Ho£ert rApresent the Beard at this meeting. The Clerk reported receipt of Notice of Hearing by the Cook County Board of Appeals Docket 1278, to be heard at 10:00 a.mi on December 8th in the Chioego Civic Center, regarding a petition for variation to reduce the corner side yard and interior side yard setback requirements of property located on the northwest corner of Summit Drive and Nerge Road in Schaumburg Township. The Clerk stated that a copy of this Notice has been given to the Plan Commission. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance amending the Code relating tosidewalks. This proposed ordinance would 'remove the word "may" and insert the word "shall" in a paragraph in the subdivision control portion of the Code relating to sidewalk construction. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick 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 motioh carried. It was moved by Trusted Oonby and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No: 5i1 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL COTE RELATING TO SIDEWALKS" . Following discussion, the foregoing motion was amended with the consent of the second to delete the following words from the proposed ordinance: "by the Plan Commission if, in their opinion, sidewalks are essential or advisable." 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. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance providing for the Notice of Public Meetings and amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code. A first reading was held on this ordinance. At this time (9:30 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 9:45 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. Following statements by the Clerk and the Manager that all requirements relating to the issuance of a taxicab license to the Elk Grove Village Taxicab Company have been met, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board direct the issuance of licenses and certificates to the Elk Grove Village Cab Company-Robert E. Birks, owner. 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 y Trustee Keith and sec nded by Trustee Coney that the Board approve extension of a twe a 12") inch water main in lieJo- of a six (6") inch w main along Arlington Heights Road north from ep Clearmont Drive to J.F. Ke Bo evard and that the Village pay the i ' a difference in the cost of the in the amount of $1,067.20. The l v� President directed the Clerk to call roll on the motion and upon 0'"^� the roll being called, the fol owing Trus answered "AYE" - Chernick, J, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY one; "ABSENT" - none. -3- Reg. 11/28/67 ' ! Whereupon the President declared the motiDn carried. Following discussion of the proposed policy for distributing the mailing list of water customers, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt the following policy: Village personnel will address mailings for Village based businesses and civic, service and charitable organizations for a fee of Ten ($10.00) Dollars per s hour or Sixty ($60.00) Dollars maximum, and the monthly list of add-ons will be Twelve ($12.00) Dollars per year. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the meeting be ad�ourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:28 p.m. Eleanor G. Tur Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. P Pre ident -¢- Reg. 11/28/67 special use. It was the consensus that Mr. Hofert represent the Board at this meeting. The Clerk reported receipt of Notice of Hearing by the Cook County Board of Appeals Docket No. 1278, to be heard at 10:00 a.m. on December 8th in the Chicago Civic Center, regarding a petition for variation to reduce the corner side yard and interior side yard setback requirements of property located on the northwest corner of Summit Drive and Nerge Road in Schaum- burg Township. The Clerk stated that a copy of this Notice has been given to the Plan Commission. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance amending the Code relating to sidewalks. This proposed ordinance would remove the word "may" and insert the word "shall" in a paragraph in the subdivision control portion of the Code relating to sidewalk construction. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick 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 Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 511 entitled, "AN ORDIiNANCE AMENDING SECTION 8.005 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIDEWALKS". Following discussion, the foregoing motion was amended with the consent of the second to delete the following words from the proposed ordinance: "by the Plan Commission if, in their opinion, sidewalks are essential or advisable". 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. Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance providing for the Notice of Public Meetings and amending Chapter 2 and Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code. A first reading was held on this ordinance. At this time (9:30 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 9:45 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. Following statements by the Clerk and the Manager that all requirements relating to the issuance of a taxicab license to the Elk Grove Village Taxicab Company have been met, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board direct the issuance of licenses and certificates to the Elk Grove Village Cab Company - Robert E. Birks, owner. 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 approve the extension of a twelve (12") inch water main in lieu of a six (611) inch water main along Arlington Heights Road north from Clearmont Drive, a distance of two hundred eighty-two (282' ) feet toward John F. Kennedy Boulevard and that the Village pay the difference in the cost of the main in the amount of $1 ,067.20. 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. -3- Reg. 11/28/67 (amended) Following discussion of the proposed policy for distributing the mailing list of water customers, it was moved by Trustee McGrenera and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt the following policy: Village personnel will address mailings for Village based businesses and civic, service and charitable organizations for a fee of Ten ($10.00) Dollars per an hour or Sixty ($60.00) Dollars maximum, and the monthly list of add-ons will be Twelve (612.00) Dollars per year. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney 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 10:28 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl President -4- Reg. 11/28/67 (amended)