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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/12/1967 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 1967 President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. in the r 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 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. McGrenera, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT' - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. Trustee Coney noted that paragraph eight on page one of the minutes of December 5, 1967 shows School District 59 instead of School District 214• It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 1967 be approved, as corrected, 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 the following report: " ' A recent inspection and grading of the public fire protection facilities of Elk Grove Village has resulted in the establish- ment of 6th Class for the Village which is one class better than 7th Class that formerly was used for fire and insurance rating purposes. ' "The above is a quotation from the Illinois Inspection and Rating Bureau in a letter addressed to the President dated December 8, 1967. The letter and the accompanying recommendations will be duplicated and a copy given to each member of the Board. I also request that the Capital Improvements Committee make a study of the recommendations and come back with a policy recommendation to the Board relative to carrying out the suggestions of the Bureau. 'Below are my recommendations for the Electrical Commission to serve for the next four years from date of present expiration. I ask that you concur in this: Name Term of Office Paul Premo 12/28/71 138 Wildwood Place Earle Kracht 12/28/71 654 Grosvenor Court James Kettler 12/28%71 24 Kenilworth Avenue Chief Virgil Botiller No Date Fire Station Joseph Morrison 1/9/72 25 Lonsdale Thomas Rettenbacher, Chmn. 12/28/71 376 Birchwood Avenue it -1- Reg. 12/12/67 It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee McGrenera that the Board concur in the President's appointments of the following persons to the Electrical Commission: Paul Premo, Earl Kracht, James Kettler and Thomas Rettenbacher, Chairman, for terms ending December 28, 1971 ; Joseph Morrison for a term ending January 9, 1972, and Fire Chief Virgil Botiller, no expiration date. 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" - none4 Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl also reported that at the last meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference, the membership went on record as opposed to the Northeastern Metropolitan Planning Commission's "Finger Plan" for the suburban area. The President also reported that the Cook County Council of ,Governments has selected him to serve as Chairman for the first year. Representatives of the Nurses Club were present in the audience to request the Board to provide a storage place for their lending closet. They stated that they have been notified that they must vacate the Street Maintenance Building by the first of the year. The President requested the Manager to investigate other areas where the materials might be stored and he assured the Nurses Club that the Board would cooperate in providing space for this purpose. Attorney Hofert reported that he has been in the process of researching the law on the question of fences. He has read the reports of Mr. Willis and the recommendations of the Judiciary Committee and there appears to be a different approach, and a definite policy directive is needed. He stated that he would like to prepare a questionnaire as to which way the Board wants to go. Attorney Hofert also reported that a substantial amount of work has been done on the Luehring building located on Arlington Heights Road north of Clearmont Drive. In reply to Trustee McGrenera, Mr. Hofert stated that the compilation of regulations concerning water and sewer will probably be done in parts, the first part of which will be ready within the next two weeks. Mr. Charles Willis, Village Manager, reported receipt of a request dated December 5, 1967 from Northern Builders, Inc. for a variation in the width of the driveway at the building under construction at 1098 Greenleaf Avenue. They state that the additional width to sixty (60) feet is necessary for the shipping and receiving operations of the owner. Mr. Willis recommended approval of this variation. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board grant a variation to Northern Builders, Inc. for a building at 1096 Greenleaf for a driveway variation to sixty (60) feet with a flair at the curb, giving a total at the street of seventy (70) feet. 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. Mr. Willis also reported receipt of a letter dated December 8, 1967 from the Elk Grove Park District stating that the Board is interested in receiving the public crosswalk between Lots No. 2620 and No. 2621 on the south side of Walnut Lane which gives access to the park formerly known as Tot's Park, now called Muir Park. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the Attorney to draft the necessary documents transferring the public crosswalk from the Village to the Park District. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -2- Reg. 12/12/67 Mr. Willis reported that Mr.: Donald B. Eppley has been selected as Director cf. Finance from among the finalists interviewed. Mr. Willis gave the Board a written report dated December 12th concerning Mr. Eppley's educational and business backgrounds He will report for duty on January 16, 1968. During discussion by the Board as to the manner of appointment, the Attorney stated that if Mr. Eppley is to serve as Village Treasurer, he must be appointed by the President and Trustees ^ to that position. Mrl Willis presented the Board with a December 12th report on recom- mendation concerning adjustment of vacation and sick leave benefit section of the Personnel Rules and Regulations. No action was taken by the Board pending study. Mr, Willis reported that on December 19th at 10:00 a.m. a public hearing is scheduled in Schaumburg by the Cook County Highway Department regarding the proposed widening of Higgins Road between Meacham Road and Bisner Road, as extendedi Mr. Willis also called attention to other meetings within the next week in which the Board might be interested. At the suggestion of Trustee Coney, Park Commissioner Dahiel Gilbert and Park Super ntendent Jack Claes were present in the audience. The Board discussed with them the question of what the Park 7istrict expects in the way of Police service as concerned with the proposed ordinances submitted to the Trustees recently. During the discussion, the Attorney pointed out that the Village Police Department has the power to make arrests in the park for violations other than park rules. Mr. Gilbert stated that the prosecution will be done by the Park District's Attorney. As a result of the discussion, the Village Attorney will consult with the Village's Prosecutor, Howard Kaufman, and study the problems involved in prosecution of arrests in the parks. Mr. Willis stated that he would like additional time to review the problem regarding administrative control, co-ordination, and chain of command in cases of emergency, as well as financing the service to be rendered. He stated that it would be very helpful if the Park District gave a written outline of what they expect in the way of Police Service. In reply to Trustee Coney's question as to when the audit will be ready, Mr. Willis stated that it is expected within the next fourteen (1+) .days. The President asked the Village Manager to give target dates on the agenda items by the next meeting. During discussion of the press of business at this time, Trustee Keith offered the help of the Trustees in any given area wherein their assistance would be helpful to the administration at this time. Building Inspector Albert Walla read the monthly operating report for the Building Department for November, 1967 in which mention was made as to Mr. Walla's attendance in court regarding real estate "sold" signs. In reply to questions from the Board, Mr. Walla stated that such signs are considered to be advertising and are in violation of the sign ordinance after the house has been sold. During discussion of this by the Trustees, some concern was expressed that this would be considered harassment by the Village. The Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Trustee Gibson, stated that his Committee will review that portion of the sign ordinance relating to this area and make a recom- mendation to the Board. Fire Chief Virgil Botiller read the monthly report for the Fire Department for November, 1967. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board authorize the disbursement of $11,604.57 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $20,905.26 from the General -3- Reg. 12/12/67 Corporate Account, and $752.37 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the December 12, 1967 Accounts Payable Warrant. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being calledy the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Gibson) Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt from the DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals of a Notice of Public Hearing in the Addison Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. on December 21, 1967 to consider a rezoning petition from single family residence to General Retail District of property at the southeast corner of Spruce Avenue and Devon Avenue. It was noted that the Plan Commission is conducting a public hearing that night and will be unable to attend. A member of the Judiciary Committee will attend this hearing. The Clerk reported receipt of the following: 1i The preliminary and final plats of Higgins Road Commercial Unit No. 30 from Centex Corporation, which have been forwarded to the Plan Commission for consideration and recommendation to the Board. 2. A book entitled, "Illinois Highway Needs and Fiscal Study -- Final Report", contains the results of the Comprehensive Study of Highways and Streets in Illinois conducted in the past three years by the Illinois Highway Study Commission. This will be on file in the Clerk's office for inspection and review. 3. A letter dated December 12, 1967 from Mr. Neil Cooney, President of the Elk Grove Village Chamber of Commerce, together with a copy of a resolution recently adopted by the Chamber. This resolution is being directed to the Governor, area Senators and Representatives, Highway Department Officials, and neighboring community Governments and their Chambers of Commerce. The resolution stressed the need for the improvement of Illinois Route 72 in and adjacent to the Village of Elk Grove Village, since it has come to the attention of the Chamber that the Highway Department has no plans to improve Route 72 (Higgins Road) but is planning an improvement of Algonquin Road. The Chamber urged that the Village Board adopt a similar type of resolution. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Attorney be directed to prepare a similar type of resolution for adoption by the Village Board concerning the need for improvement of Route 72 instead of Route 62. During discussion, it was pointed out that if there is any need for haste in transmitting this, the resolution submitted by the Chamber can merely be changed to insert the words "President and Trustees" instead of "Chamber of Commerce" and could be adopted at this meeting, whereupon the foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Resolution #83-67, "A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE NEED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF ILLINOIS 'ROUTE 72 (HIGGINS ROAD) IN AND ADJACENT TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE 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, Coney, Gibson, Keith, McGrenera, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -4- Reg. 12/12/67 Copies were distributed of a proposed certificate of authority issued pursuant to Section 22.118 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village relating to the issuance of a taxicab license to the Elk Grove Village Taxicab Company and Robert E. Birks, owner. The Clerk read a proposed resolution authorizing the signing of such a certificate and the issuance of the license. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the Board adopt Resolution #84-67 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY AND THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE CAB COMPANY AND ROBERT E. BIRKS". 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 Pres- ident declared the motion carried. At this time (9:50 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 10:00 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. A brief discussion followed concerning the request of Zenith Radio Corporation to vacate a drainage easement in Centex Industrial Park, which request had been discussed at the last meeting. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board direct the Village Manager, Village Engineer, and Village Attorney to meet with Zenith Officials and take the necessary steps to draw up papers to accomplish the purpose as set out by Zenith in their request to the Village. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Keith stated that he felt that an inconsistency exists wherein the fine for parking in the fire lanes is Five ($5.00) Dollars and the fine for parking near a fire plus is only Three ($3.00) Dollars. He said he felt that it should be equal, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board direct the Attorney to draft an ordinance amending the Code provisions to change the fine for parking near a fire plug from Three ($3.00) Dollars to Five ($5.00) Dollars. The motion was vot3d upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Gibson that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Eleanor G. Village Cler r APPROVED: f � Jac D. Pahl Pre ide t -5- Reg. 12/12/67