HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/08/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MARCH 8. 1966.
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:15 P. m, . in the
Municipal Building in said Village. Chief Karry P: Jenkins 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. Cori®y) 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.
Mrs. Jack Stewart, 949 Cedar Lane, Elk Grove Village, introduced the members
of Girl Scout Senior Troop #666 who made individual reports of their acts of
community service during the past years
President Pahl made the following report:
I hereby appoint Dr. Ronald E. Fox; 599 Charing Cross Road, Elk
Grove Village, Illinois, as a member of the Board of Health.
21 I hereby appoint Dr. Ronald E. Fox, 599 Charing. Cross Road, Elk
Grove Village, Illinois, as President of the Board of Health,
34 I herebygppoint bri Eugene C. Lopez] 29 Park & Shop Arcades Elk
Grave Villsge, Illinois, as a member of the Board of Health. "
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
concur in the President's appointments Dr. Ronald E. Foxy 599 Charing Cross
Road as a member and President of the Board of Health and Dr. Eugene C, Lope ,-
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ope-29 Park & Shop Arcade as a member of the Board of Health. 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 declrd
the motion carried.
Attorney DiLeonardi reported that Attom ey Hofert has given the Board written
opinions as follows:
1 . That the Village of Wheeling has three ordinances governing solicitation_
(1 ) a licensing ordinance, (2) an ordinance which declares
e nuisance in the event the solicitor has no prior invitation, and (3)
a no-trespassing ordinance. The second ordinance was upheld by a Ci.rc,,it
Court Magistrate whose decision was not appealed. There is curre-."t
litigation with Field Enterprise which involves the validity of all three
of the above ordinances. Mr. Hofert recommended that the Village await
the decision in the case before taking any steps to change the Village
laws in this regard.
2. That he has discussed the question of the redemption of working cash fund
bonds with Chapman & Cutler and with Paul Speer's office and has reviewed
pertinent law. It is Mr. Hofert's opinion that although there is no right
built into the working cash fund bonds to pre-pay, the Village would have
the right to go on th open market and purchase the bonds from holders
with funds'derivable from the working cash fund provided it paid par or
bought at a discount. This opinion is shared by Mr. Sharp of Chapman &
Cutler. In case such is done, proper abatement of the tax levy would have
to be made and Mr. Hofert suggested a plan of purchase be worked ou', with
Mr. Speer.
Following discussion of item #2 above, Trustee Coney suggested it be referred to
the Village Manager and Treasurer to determine if the Village still needs the
working cash fund or can the levy be abated.
Village Manager George L. Majorca read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
MARCH 8, 1966
1. Regarding Equipment
Mr. James Clementi, Mr. Troy Miller and I have reviewed sealed quo-
tations received from two companies proposing to furnish new meter-
ing equipment for well houses No. 1 and No. 2. On the basis of our
investigation, I recommend:
a. That we purchase new metering equipment for well house No. 2
only at this time.
b. That we accept the quotation of The Permutit Company for a
16" Simplex venturi meter at their price of $1,875.00. The
other comparable bid from B I F Industries was $2,306.00.
Mr. Clementi estimates that the cost of installation should not
exceed $200.00 using Village forces.
2. Elmhurst Road Drainage
Mr. Stebbins has been requested to set up a meeting during the week
of March 14 with Mr. Gus Swensen of Centex' Dallas office, Mr. Troy
Puller, Mr. Robert Takazawa of Elk Grove Engineering Company, Mr.
Hofert and myself to discuss the conclusions reached in the report,
and to gain whatever background the Centex Corporation has in this
problem.
3. The County Road Problems
On March 2 President Pahl, Mr. Troy Miller, Brother Gregory and
myself met with Cook County Commissioner Fulls. We toured the
various roads under Cook County Highway Department control and
physically pointed out the problems needing attention. Commissioner
Fulle expressed optimism that some of the roads might be improved
this year.
4. Bolger Utility Easements
G'e have received an agreement for your consideration between the
Commonwealth Edison Company and the Village to provide an easement
across the Commonwealth Edison right of way for an eight inch
sanitary sewer and a twelve inch water main from the vicinity of
Maple and V.alnut Lanes to the Bolger shopping center. These same
mains would cross the Village Park property directly south of the
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Commonwealth Edison right of way. The maximum encrouchment on
Village Park property would be 130 feet west of Tonne Road. It
does not appear that this proposed location would interfere with
any anticipated building construction. I therefore recommend
that the agreement be approved and that the Village grant the
right of way across the Park property to Mr. Bolger.
5, Well No. 4 Failure
I regret to report that we have suffered another electrical motor
failure at the Hotpoint well. It occurred approximately 2 a.m.
today. The upper thrust bearing failed and tripped the panel.
The Layne-ldestern Company will take the motor directly to the
General Electric plant for repair tomorrow. No estimate on the
length of time to accomplish the repair can be made until they
have had a chance to inspect the motor.
Geor e L. Mdj ros
GLPI:ms
It wag moved by Trustee Mullen end seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
accept the quotation of The Permutit Company for a 16" Simplex venturi meter
for a Cost of ,$1 ;875.00. (See item #1 of Manager's Report) The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being calls-:
the following Trustees anawered "AYB" - Chernick, Coney) Garrity, Lewis, M,.tller .
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - nonei Whereupon the Prebident declared the
motion carried,
Discussion followed on item #4 of the Manager's Reporti
It was moved by Trustee Lewis 'slid seconded by '+rustee Garrity that the Boar=
adopt Resolution No. 20-66 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT UID
CLERK TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND CG%:ON-
WEALTH EDISICN COMPANYN to provide an easement across the Commonwealth Edi;L)n
right-of-way for, an eight inch sanitary sewer and a twelve inch water main from
the vicinity of Maple and Walnut Lanes to the 4olger shopaias center, contingent
on the Village Attorney's approval of the legal document. The President directci
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, Zett:?'.:;
"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
permit an eight inch. sanitarV sewer line and a twelve Inch water main to bg
c n tedcr V lla e ro ert familiaryly known as Tots Park, subject -_
the following condit ons: (1 ) that the Village be furnished a suitable in>'. -
ment at this time indicating water and sewer lines will be conveyed to the Vi'_lag,
upon completion, (2) that the construction be supervised by the Village Engir.cer.
(3) that a certificate of insurance naming the Village as an additional insu. a"
be given the Village, and (4) that a bill of sale for the water and sewer line
be deposited with the Village now to be considered delivered to the Village u;;on
completion of the installation and approval by the Village Engineer. The Preside.:c
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being calls,,
the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis., Mullen;
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Zettek commended the Village President and Manager on their successful
efforts in getting Cook County Commissioner Fulle to the Village to discuss and
inspect the County roads within the Village which need improvements and that the
chances of these improvements being made by the County are better for Commissioner'
Fulle' s having been here to make a visual inspection. Trustee Garrity seconded
Trustee Zettek}s statements and said that the Tec-Search report indicates 'hat
these county roads are going to be the Village's greatest problem in the future,
and that the President and Manager are moving in the right direction.
Police Chief Jenkins read the Police Department Activity Report for the month
of February 1966 which report will be on file in the Clerk' s office.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $2,492.00 from the Water & Sewer Department Operat.i—
Account and : 4,821 .19 from the General Corporate Account in payment cf the invoi 33
on the Accounts Payable Warrant presented at this meeting. The President direc'
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the -
Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; -1i
none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried..
Civil Defense Director Harry P. Jenkins reported his attendance at a meeting of
Civil Defense Directors of Northeastern Illinois in Northlake on March 6th, and
that next week he is meeting with a group of local ham radio operat&rs inte:-ested
in the Civil Defense effort.
President Pahl reported that on March 16th the Firemen' s Pension Board, the Police
Pension Board and the Fire and Police Commission are having a joint meeting to
discuss a standard medical report and examination for pre-employment purposes and
pension fund membership.
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The Clerk reported receipt of the preliminaryAnd final plats of subdivision
of Centex Industrial Park Units 35 and 106 which have been referred to the
Plan Commission for recommendation to the Village Board.
The Clerk read a letter dated March 7, 1966 from Mr, James J+ Nack of the law
firm of Winston, Strawn, Smith & Patterson, representing, Texaco, Inc,, petitioning
for rezoning of the southwest corner of Landmeier Road and Tonne Road to the B-1
classification, This petition was first submitted on September 23; 1965 and
a letter was sent by the Board stating that the Board is considering the adoption
of a new zoning ordinance and that Texaco await the forthcoming ordinance.
Following a brief discussions this petition visa noted as filed and referred to
the Village Attorney for study and report as to the legal aspects in view of the
new ordinance under consideration by the Plan Commission at this time.
The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Florence J: Fenn, 519 ShadyWood Lane, Elk Grove
Village objecting to the Boardts disapproval of the proposed change in the United
Motor Coach bus route and suggesting that Wildwood Road'would be a better route
than Crest Avenue.
Trustee Coney said that in response to his suggestion that perhaps a shuttle
bus service should be investigated, President Pahl wrote to Mr, John Hanck cf tk..
United Motor Coach Company,: T ustee Coney said that Federal funds are availab:'_ ;
for local transportation problems and that he will explore having this type of
bus service in the Village.
Mr, Phil Waldbillig, Chairman of the Playground and Recreation Board, and Mr.
James Fay, Recreation Director, reported on the recreational program and Mr. T-
presented a chart showing attendance during February 1966.
At this time (9: 55 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 redbnvened the meeting at 9:58 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 Zettek noted that a letter has been received from the Superintendent
of Township High School District No. 214 stating the Board of Education of said
District has tabled any action on the proposed swimming pool at the Elk Grove
High School until the outcome of the park district referendum is known.
Trustee Chernick reported that he and Trustee Zettek met with the Board of Educ, ;or.
of School District 59 on March 7th to discuss the cost of corrections to be made
to the shared room at the Grant Wood School & Youth Center. The School District
has already agreed to pay on e half the cost of relocating radiators and will teke
under advisement the question of sharing the cost of repainting the areas wh=o
the radiators were first located and the sharing of cost of c-rrections needed
to be made on the ceiling. The cost of the latter two items will be approximatrl_.-
11200.
The Clerk stated that names of persons to be appointed as election .judges for
park district referendum must be submitted to the Circuit Court Judge within th.-
next few weeks, and that their salary should be established so that this can be
made known to the judges when they are contacted as to their availability for that
election. Mrs. Turner recommended that theybe paid $30, Six precincts with
five judges in each will be recommended to the Judge.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the payment of $30, to each of the judges who will serve at the pollinE.
places on the date of the park district referendum. The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the ffiotion 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.
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Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach, Chairman of the Plan Commission, made the following
report:
1 . That the Plan Commission recommends that the existing A-2 zoning
classification be amended as follows:
a. The ,present requirement of 1 ,000 sq ft. per unit be
increased to 2,178 s4i ft. per unit.
b. No unit shall have in excess of 3 bedrooms, and 3 bedroom
units shall not exceed 105b of th total. In no event shall the
number of bedrooms per acre exceed 40.
c. Building coverage shall not exceed 35 % of land.
d. Parking requirements should be increased to 1z parking
spaces per unit,
e. The present front, side and rear yard requirements and the
height regulations are adequate.
2. That the testimony in Zoning Board Case 61-9 relating to the Higgins
Road Comme4cial property from the east boundary of the Village to
Arlington Heights Road has been reviewed. Mr. Schwellenbach said that
the developer made no commitment as to a "frontage" road on the north
side of Higgins Road and that during the hearing Mr, Marshall Bennett,
of Bennett & Kahnweiler, said that he would endeavor to secure the type
of business such as offices, research and developments etc. , that would
front on Higgins Road.
Following a lengthy discussion of item #1 above it was agreed kX there will be
a special meeting of the President and Board of Trustees at 8 p, m, Monday,
March 14, 1966 at the Elk Grove Village Municipal Building to discuss this sdoject.
The Plan Commission will be asked to attend so that they can explain to the Village
Board their reasons for the recommendations made in said item #1 above.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek 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 :25 p. m.
Al
Manor G. Turner
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
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7acy D. Pahl
Pr sident
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