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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/18/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 18, 1966, President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:08 p. m, in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend David Crail 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, Thomas A. Garrity, Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting.. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 11 , 1966 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 mntion carried. President Pahl read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing a Firemen's Pension Board in accordance with State statutes. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motim carried. Attorney Hofert stated that in anticipation of the foregoing action, he has pre- pared and presented same to the Village Clerk for distribution to the Board. With the permission of the Board, the President deviated from the agenda and administered the oath of office to the following full-time Firemen recently z.ppointc by the Fire and Police Commission: Donald J. Kuhn, John E. Henrici, Leonard P. Zgonina, William J.. Clifford, and Raymond R. Hohman, and the oath of office co the following Paid-On-Call Departmental Officers: William J. Schauer, Bernard I. King, Ralph W. Schnell, Alvin Krasnow, and John A. Mergens. Attorney Hofert reported (1 ) that he has prepared a release of easement on the church property at Elk Grove Boulevard and Tonne Road; and (2) that he has net with the Park District Referendum Committee and the Committee has agreed to a set of proposed boundaries, and that they will proceed in this area. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt Resolution No. 6-66 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A RELEASE OF EASEMENT TO THE a1URCH EXTENSION BOARD OF THE PRESBYTERY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS". 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, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Manager George L. Majorca stated that he had a conversation with Mr. Crawford (Alvord, Burdick & Howson) regarding the status of the Village' s water study report, who assured him that the report will be received in less than a month. Following discussion between Board members and the Insurance Agent and a Company representative for The Hartford Steam Bioler Insurance Company, it was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Insurance Advisory Board and purchase additional repair and replacement , insurance for a premium of $520 for a period of 3 years and an additional $81 to cover the boiler in the Fire and Police Station. The President directed the Clerk to Gall the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared t'^e motion carried. - 1 - Reg. 1-18-66 PRESIDENT+S REPORT JANUARY 18, 1956 1 . I request the Board to set up a Fire Pension Beard to operate and function as per appropriate State Statutues. 2. Father Morrison advised me this date that at his request, Governor Kerner had requested State Fire Marshall William Cowhey to temporarly suspend the inspection and eviction campaign relative to sub-standard housing in the area. This suspension was permitted so the Community could attempt to work out solutions to this complicated Human Relations problem. / �q L,.ILS jf4dck . Pahl Mr, Majorca said the Insurance Advisory Board was given,for their consideration, the renewal proposal for the municipal police indemnity policy carried by the Continental Casualty Company and they have recommended that it be renewed. Discussion followed as to the limits of the policy and whether or not they are 'set forth by the State law. Mr. Majorca was asked to check this. Trustee Mullen questioned Mr. Majorca regarding the question of recording eduipment, for the Water bepartmezit. Mri Majorca said he expects to have information within the next week or two which will enable the Board to take final .action, Discussion followed on the problem caused by remoal of .sever line by General contractors for OvetMUer Wa ehotise on Pratt Boulevard. Mr. Majors said he has sent an application to the Metropolitan Sanitary District within the past 10 days, this being necessary because of the relocation of the sewer from one side of the street to the other, The Board agreed with Trustee Garrity' s recommendation that the Manager be directed to write a letter to Overmeyer Warehouse Company stating that if work to replace the sewer line is not started within 7 days following receipt of the permit from the Metropolitan Sanitary District, the Village will take appropriate action. Mr, Troy Miller (of Suhr, Peterson, Peterson & Suhr, Inc.) stated that he has prepared a report containing comments and recommendations concerning the technical standards contained in Chapter 8, Subdivisions, of the Municipal Code, and copies will be distributed to the Board members. Mr. Miller also reported that an inspection has been made of the condition of the Village streets by his office, and by Mr. Majoros and the Street Department Foreman, Mr. Miller said it is recommended that reconstruction and upgradine, of the following street locations be approved for the current calendar year: Greenbrier and Tanglewood, Greenbrier and Crest, Germaine and Wildwood, Larchmont and Carswell, Ridge from Walnut to Peach Tree Lane, Clearmont from Hickory to Carswell, Cedar from Victoria to Clearmont Drive, Tonne Road at Chase Avenue, Pratt Boulevard wast of Nicholas, and a portion of Nicholas Boulevard. Mr. Miller stated he will have cost estimates very soon, that they are in the process of being prepared, and that the required resolutions fn- these improvements will be presented at the first meeting in February. A letter dated January 17, 1966 from Mr. Miller to the Board regarding the railroad crossing in Pratt Boulevard was discussed briefly and Mr.Majoros said that Mr. Stebbins of Centex Corporation has indicated to him that they intend to remedy the situation by re-constructing the street pavement to provide a satisfactory railroad crossing. Assistant Chief William Schauer read the Fire Department report for December 1965. The report will be on file in the Clerk's office. Mr. Majorca reported that Cook County Zoning Board dockets 999, 1000 and 1003 have been continued for approximately 30 days. At the request of Village Treasurer Patrick E. Rooney and in accordance with the recommendations submitted by Arthur Anderson Company auditors, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board direct the Village Attornf to draft a resolution changing the authorized signatory on all Village bank accounts from the Village Treasurer only to the Village Treasurer and the Village Clerk or the Village Treasurer and Village Manager, two signatures being required on each check. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney said he would like to call a meeting, an executive session, at 7:30 p, m. Tuesday, January 25th to discuss office personnel and procedural recommendations rade by Arthur Anderson Company. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to Article IX "A-2" Multiple Family Dwelling District Regulations of the Elk Grove Zoning Ordinance to reflect the agreed-upon standard of 12 units per acre. A recess was declared at 9:45 p. m. fzxxXzixz*vxdtzz= XxRSKz mxxtkz lfib sxi¢xm}axss txiax - 2 - Reg. 1-18-66 President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9:50 P. m, and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewisj Mullen, Zetteki 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, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of: 1 . A letter dated January 18, 1966 from Mr. Evan W. .Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex Corporation, enclosing the preliminary and final plats for the First Addition to Section 12. This is a parcel of land approximately-jacre immediately north of the gasoline station under construction at the northeast corner of Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue. Mr. Stebbins said the land has been sold to the Southland Corporation who operate 7 to 11 convenience grocery stores. The foregoing was referred to the Plan Commission. 2. A plat of subdivision of lots 5. 6, and 7 of the Devon O'Hare Industrial Park Unit $1 which has been forwarded to the Plan Commission for their recommendation to the Board, 3. Acopy of a petition by the United Motor Coach Company to the Illinois Commerce Commission requesting a change in their route through Elk Gro-:7e Village so that the bus would travel east on Oakton and south to Landmeier Road and Ridge Avenue via Wildwood and Crest instead of proceeding to that point via Arlington Heights Road. Preddent Pahl said that this petition is in reply to a request by a resident of the Village. Trustee Coney suggested that the date of the hearing be publicized so that interested Villagers could make their wishes known. 4. Maintenance Bond No. 8 S 96088 BC from Centex Corporation in connection with acceptance of improvements in Section 12 as set forth in Resolution No, 64-65. 5. Notice from the State Department of Revenue of Sales Tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of October, 1965 in the amount of °1j11 ,914.20. 6. A request from the Village of Mount Prospect for an exchange of ordinances and receipt of their recently adopted ordinances. These were referred to the Judiciary Committee for their review. 7. A letter dated January 10, 1966 from Mrs. Robert King, Chairman of Vie Alexian Brothers Hospital Auxiliary, requesting a one day liquor licanse to be used at their Dedication Gala on Saturday, May 21 , 1966 at the hospital from 9 o, m. to 1 a.m. The money raised as a result of the party will be applied' to the pledge to the pediatrics wing of the new hospital. Mrs. King stated they are aware of the insurance requirements and will provide same. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the Village Clerk to communicate with the Alexian Brothers Hospital Auxiliary and notify them of the Board's intent to issue a one day liquor license for the hours specified in the request and that the permit fee will be waived; said -license-to be issued upon presentation of the proper insurance coverage. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 3 - Reg. 1-18-66 The Clerk reported receipt of a proposed supplemental resolution for additional funds for Section S-CS (paving of ditch in Pratt and Nicholas Boulevards) . The original appropriation was $17,500, however an additional 0752.35 is required to pay the contractor and i&947.09 for engineering and advertising. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt Resolution No. 7-66 entitled "A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE" and appropriating w1 ,729.44 for improvements along Pratt and Nicholas Boulevards. 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, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Board then discussed the ordinance prepared by Attorney Hofert establishing the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund and a letter from Attorney Ho£ert to the Board wherein he points out that the Board of Trustees of the Fund is designated by statute and suggests a citizens advisory committee to assist the Board in matters pertaining to the budget and tax levy. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board establish a Special Committee to be known as the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Board of Trustees of the Firemen's Pension Fund for the purpose of advising the Pension Fund Board in any way necessary to establish an actuarially sound fund. 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, Garrity, Lewis,Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl appointed Messrs Grant Watson and A.M.(Bud) Bernstein to the foregoing special committee. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the ordinance establishing the Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Boa rd adopt Ordinance No. 421 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISH11IG THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FIREMENIS PENSION FUND". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answsred "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - nono; "ABSENT"- none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk announced that the Fire Department has elected the following men to serve as their representatives on the Firements Pension Board in accordance with State law: William J. Clifford, Donald Kuhn and John Henrici. At this time (10:20 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 10:23' p. m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek, Trustee Lewis reported that he, Trustee Mullen, and Building Inspector Tom Rettenbacher met with officials of Commonwealth Edison Company on January 12th at which time they learned that the Edison Company has begun the installation of a fourth transformer at the Tonne Road location and 3 additional feeder lines. This should alleviate the problem of power failures experienced by Villagers during the past 2 years. - 4 - Reg. 1-15-66 Following discussion, it was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board establish the policy that members of those Boards and Commission indicated in the Municipal Code be furnished one Village vehicle sticker, without charge, upon proper application. The objections voiced during the discussion which preceded the vote were not to the granting of the stickers but to the inequities inherent in such an arrangement due to the many citizens who are members of special committees. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Garrity and Zettek; "NAY" - Chernick, Coney, Lewis, Mullen; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion not carried. Following discussion as to possible regulations for the type of stanchions to be used by residents in the erection of curb mail boxes, President Pahl requested Mr. Majorca to consult with Centex Corporation representative, Mr. Stebbins, and see if they would be interested in working out something in Section 12 to maintain uniformity, and to recommend a policy for Section 14. As a result of discussion on the proposed increase in future-elected Trustees compensation, it was the consensus that this be removed from the agenda. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Village Presidentfs compensatian be increased from $25.00k to J$50.00 per meeting. 'Phe President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. During discussion on the foregoing, it was pointed out that according to state law such an increase will not take effect during the term for which President Pahl has been elected. Attorney Hofert said that a review of the State statutes indicates that the municipal police indemnity policy submitted is in accordance with the statutes, whereupon it was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board renew the police indemnity policy with Continental Casualty Company at the rate of $25 for each full time law enforcement officer and ;$12.50 for each temporary officer, with the limitation of $50,000 at a premium of $$500, annually, The motion was voted upon by acclamatinn; whereupon the President declared t;^-• motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 11 :03 p. m. Eleanor G. Tur+er Village Clerk APPROVED: 2 pa9lol" r acl D. Pah P sident - 5 - Reg. 1-18-66