HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/08/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON FEBRUARY 8. 1966,
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 p. m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village. Thet.Reverend David D. 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.
Attorney Robert J. DiLeonardi was present instead of Attorney Edward C. Hofert.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes
of the regular meeting of 'February 1 , 1966 be approved as submitted and that
the Board I= 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:
1 . I hereby appoint Carol Hertz, 14 Evergreen Street, as a member
of the Publicity Committee.
2. If agreeable to the members of the Board, I would like to suggest
a joint meeting between the Youth Advisory Committee and the Village
Board to take place on Saturday morning, February 19, at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting referred to in item #2 above was agreeable with the Board. In
reply to Trustee Garrity, President Pahl said that the Chairman of the Youth
Advisory Committee cannot be in attendance at a regular Board meeting because
of business obligations.
Mr. DiLeonardi reported that Mr. Hofert's written opinion on the Tec-Search
planning contract and an ordinance amending the Electrical portion of the
Municipal Code have been given to the,Clerk.
Cppies of the above-mentioned opinion were distributed and following a
discussion of same, the Board agreed to follow the suggestion of Trustee Garrity
that the Plan Commission be asked to report on the Attorney' s opinion and also
to report to the Board as to what they have expected of Tec-Search, what has
been done and what has not been done on the 701 program.
Village George L. Majoros read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Villa F
Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance amending Section 6.101 to pr.vi6-,
for twelve full-time firemen. The President directed the Clerk to call th,
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answer-. -
11A 'E11 - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Following discussion of item #9 of the Manager's Report, it was moved by
Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board conchs in the
recommendation of the Village Manager and direct Suhr, Peterson, Peterson et
Suhr to prepare specifications for the purchase and installation of (1 ) a
submersible motor far well #1 , and (2) a submersible motor and pump for 14--11
#.L and that bids be accepted with these alternatives. 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.
Building Inspector Albert Walla read a January 1966 Building Department report
reflecting 23 permits issued for a total construction value of x$348,000 and
inspection fees totaled ,;)1 ,558.00.
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VILLAGE: K'4NAGM'S REPORT
FEBRuA,RY 8. 1966
1. Ordinance Regarding Fater and Sewer
Yr. Clementi has begun the review of the regulations pertaining to water and
setter service. It appears that not only a codification is necessary but also
some edditionsc One major omission is in the area of regulations prohibiting
the introduction of certain harmful industrial wastes into our sanitary seurer�-.
,%s long as the Village was responsible only fox, transporting sewage to the
Metropolitan Sanitary District t-'; *- lines, these regulations were not previously
considered. However, with the package treatment plant in the Devon-O°IIere
Industrial Park, we have become responsible for treatment as well and much
more aware of the operating problems.
2. County Road Problems
I have distributed copies of a recommended list of problems to be brought to
the attention of Cook County Commissioner Floyd T. Fulle. The m,ap that
accompanies the report is posted on the wall in President Pahl°s office. If
anyone can think of any other problems that may be solved by the Cook County
Highway Department, please notify me before our meeting with Commissioner Fulle
on Earch 2.
3. Vehicle Stickers
As of this afternoon, only 3,200 vehicle stickers have been sold compared to
about 4,000 sold just before the deadline last year. It appears that about
800 residents are waiting until the last minute to comply with the law. I
have directed Chief Jenkins to pursue an active enforcement campaign after the
February 15, 1966 deadline.
4. Dog licenses
The record of dog license purchases is even more disappointing. Only 120
have been purchased compared to almost 800 last year. Chapter 17 of the
Eunicipal Code provides that every dog housed in the Village must be licensed
prior to the first of the year for that calendar year (or within 30 days after
accuiring a dog). Because a current certificate of inoculation against rabies
must be presented to the Village Clerk, the licensing is an essential part of
our rabies control program as well as an aid in the recovery of lost dogs.
I'ecessary surveys will be conducted soon and violators notified of this most
important ordinance.
5. Northwest Hunicipal Conference February Meeting
I have distributed copies of the announcement for the February 23, 1966 dinner
meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference. Reservations are limited, so
please let Lee Turner know as soon as possible of your possible attendance.
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6. Pjanagers° Luncheon
The program of the monthly meeting of the tietropoliton Section of the Illinois
City 'Managers kssociation on Friday, February 11, features 1;r. Ray Simon, Corpora-
Counsel of the City of Chicago, as speaker.
7. `dditioral Firemen
f_s I mentioned in my report last week, about ;8,200 will be unexpended in the
"salaries of full-time firemen' account at the end of the current fiscal year,
April 30, 1966. Clthough this $8,200 would be helpful in balancing the budget
currently under preparation, I feel that the money should be spent as budgeted
to increase our present fire protection. 6'.t budget time last year, as well as
other times throughout this fiscal year, plans were made to increase the number
of firemen on iTay 1, 1966 from the present six to twelve. The twelve firemen
would provide four men each day, the minimum number necessary to effectively
man a pumper. i;s long as funds are available, I feel we should not wait. until
May 19 1966 to add the additional six firemen. tecordingly, I strongly recom-
mend that Section 6.101 of the Municipal Code be amended to provide for twelve
full-time firemen, and that the Fire and Police Commission be instructed to
complete its testing of the current eligibility list and selection of six
additional firemen to begin their duties on Narch 1f 19669 if possible.
8. Railroad Crossing
Flans for the proposed reconstruction of pavement, curb, gutter and storm water
inlets at the railroad crossing on Pratt Boulevard were forwarded last week by
the Elk Grove Engineering Co. to Mr. S. G. Swanson, Engineer for Centex Corpora-
tion in Dallas for approval.
9, tell Number 1
I have distributed copies of a report prepared by Suhr, Peterson, Peterson and
Suhr analyzing our past problems with ! ell Number 1 and recommending the installa-
tion of a submersible pump. A substantial amount of time was spent trying to
pinpoint the exact reason for the previous column failures. f television camera
inspection of the casing as well as plumb tests and strength tests of the pipe
were conducted. The only reasonable reason for our failures, especially since
the last lowering of the pump in the well, aprears to be the strain on the pipe
caused by the curvature of the well. The alternative methods of repair, including
re»lacement of many components and strapping of column pipe across the couplings,
carry, according to the report, a higher degree of risk of failure than the
entire replacement by a submersible pump. In my opinion, the Village cannot
afford another pump failure in the future.
, t my direction, 2Tr. Clementi has contacted the Later Superintendents of three
adjoining municipalities to determine their operating experience t.•ith submersi'D-J.c
pumps. Two out of three report excellent performance. The Layne ' estern
Company indicates that most of the column pipe, shaft, oil tubing, bearings and
couplings can be stored and used as replacement parts on our other three wells.
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9. (Con°t. )
The proposed depth setting of the submersible pump would be 800 feet or 70
feet deeper than our previous setting theoretically extending the life of the
pump three extra years barring failures.
The only two companies that manufacture pumps that would fit into our well are
U. S. :rotors with a 26-week delivery, which could be mated with our present
pump at a total estimated cost of about 'x16,000, or a Byron Jackson motor and
pump at $209000 with a four-week delivery. It appears that under the circum-
stances that we would have only one bidder. Nevertheless, I recommend we
direct Suhr, Peterson, Peterson and Suhr to prepare specifications for a new
submersible pump and motor for I,Tell Pumber 1.
George 1.. Jajoros
Lanager
The Accounts Payable Warrant was distributed and two invoices for payment of
costs incurred by the Park District Referendum Committee were withdrawn from
the Warrant pending a report from the Village Attorney as to the legality
of the Village disbursing money from the General Corporate Account for this
purpose.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $12,429.53 from the Water and Sewer Department
Operating Account, $11 ,730.23 from the General Corporate Account and klO,828.78
from Motor Fuel Tax Account in payment of the invoices remaining on the
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, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
!dhereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Mullen said that he has planned to appear as the Village's petitioner
before the Plan Commission on February 16th for the A-2 zoning amendment.
Village Manager Majoros reported that the Plan Commission has approved the
preliminary and final plats of Unit 3 of Centex Industrial Park, Fpwever in
the case of Unit 33 they have given an approval conditioned on the developer's
presenting the Village with a $5,000 performance bond to insure completion of
the improvements and conditioned on the receipt of approval by the Metropolitan
Sanitary District of the sanitary sewer plans.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Resolution No, 15-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 34". 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.
Mr. DiLeonardi said he would make the necessary changes to the "form" resolution
for subdivision approval to reflect the conditions noted above for Unit 33.
The Clerk distributed copies of the minutes of the February 2, 1966 meeting
of the Board of Health wherein it was recommended that the Village' s health
ordinance be reviewed and amended where necessary to meet the demands of the
increasing population. It was also recommended that the number of members on
the Board of Health be increased,
Mr. Thomas Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, reported receipt
of a letter from C. A. Riley Electric Construction Corporation, 911 Lee Street,
Elk Grove Village, wherein 3 comments were made on the proposed electrical code
changes. The Board then discussed these comments.
Mr. DiLeonardi read the proposed resolution for the conditicnal approval of
Unit 33 of Centex Industrial Park.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Boarc
adopt Resolution 16-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDI''ISIc;
IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 33". The President directed t're
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the folly ' . -
Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick,Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the inot.'.c-.
carried,
The Clerk reported receipt of:
1 . A letter dated February 8, 1966 from Centex Corporation enclosing the
preliminary and final plats of Higgins Road Commercial Unit No. 8_
lots 6,, 7, 8, 9 and 10. These were referred to the Plan Commission
for recommendation,
2. A letter dated February 8, 1966 from Centex Corporation enclosing the
properly executed deed and survey for well site #3 and the executed
deed and survey for the elevated tank. These were inspected by
DiLeonardi who said that they apppared to be in order; whereupon they
were referred to the Village Attorney for recording.
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3. Individual correspondence from the following persons stating they
would favor an extensio* of the Utiitea Motors Coach bus route at
the east end of the Villie between OAkton and Landmeier Roads.Mrs. Esther Soo
531 Germaine Ln. , Mrs. E. Nowicki, 512 Willow Ln. and Mrs. Ann t
Ann, e d od5�an
44 Notice from the Illinois Commerce Comdissiori that the hearing of
the petition of United Motor Coach Company for extension of its
presently authorized operations will be held on February 17, 1966
at 10:00 at m, on the 19th floor at 160 North La Salle, Chicago.
5. A verbal request from the Kiwanis Club for a license to install gum_
ball machines 1h stores and plants in Elk Grove Village, the proceeds
of which will be used to further their civic and charitable work.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
waive the license fee in connection with the food dealer's license application
by the Kiwanis Club of Elk Grove Village for gum ball machines with the under-
standing that the usual health inspections will be conducted even though the
license fee is waived. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a proposed ordinance,prepared by Attorney Hofert, amending
Ordinance 421 by eliminating the Village Treasurer from the membership of the
Firemen's Pension Fund. This is the result of discussion at the organizational
meeting of the Firemen's Pension Fund Board as to the Treasurer's status and
upon examination of the Illinois Statutes, Attorney Hofert said that the
Treasurer was in fact not a member.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to the above Ordinance. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion andiupon 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.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board
adopt Ordinance 422 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 421 ". TY46
Following discussion it was felt that a clarification from Attorney Hofert
as to the Treasurer's status (ex-officio, non-voting member, etc. ) on the
Pension Board should precedethe passage of the ordinance.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the motion
to adopt Ordinance 422 be tabled for 1 week to get a ruling from the Village
Attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk presented an ordinance, prepared by Attorney Hofert, amending Chant?r
13 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village relating to electricity_
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
waive the first 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 Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board ..dost
Ordinance No. 423 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE MTNICIPAL
CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO ELECTRICITY". The President directed ,he
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 that as a result of a problem which arose within the past
week on an insurance policy which was required of a licensee, Attorney Hofert
has suggested that the Board may wish to establish a policy whereby a licensee
must present insurance coverage by a company t a financial reserve of Y dollars.
This was referred to the Insurance Advisory for a recommendation.
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Trustee Coney said that thru the Municipal Finance Officerst publication he has
learned �that House Resolution .117. intro e�b Con r s _ Willis of Louisiana
relatingto interstate taxin iiC�n authority of states
to impose income sales and use tax on interstate businesses and the Federal
Government is proposing that under the Interstate Taxing Act they would
apportion, to the States, the income derived from sales and use tax on interstate
businesses. Trustee Coney said it was pointed out that this resolution does not
provide for distribution to municipalities and suggesting thdteach municipality
investigate this proposal. Mr. DiLeonardi said that as a member of a national
law organization he has received a commentary and the text of the resolution
and will photo same and send to the Clerk.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meetin
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Presilerit
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 p. m.
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Eleanor.G. Turner
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Jac D. rahl
Pr ide
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