HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/15/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELr GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MARCH 15. 1966.
�l 1 President Jack D. Pahl called the meetingsto order at 8:10 p, m. in the
f` Municipal Building in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call
the roll. Upon the roll being called 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.
The Clerk noted minor clerical errors in the minutes of the regular meetings
of March 1st and March 8th.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes
of the regular meeting of March 1 , 1966 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.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes
of the regular meeting of March 8, 1966 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.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes
of the special meeting of March 14 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.
SPresident Pahl reported:
1 . That last week he attended a meeting at which time Motorola. Inc.
representatives introduced themselves to members of the community.
Next month they will break ground for the first building, of which
3 are ultimately planned. This building will be approximately
650,000 - 700,000 square feet and is expected to be completed by the
end of this year. During the first 3 to 5 years they expect to
employ 4,000 to 5,000 persons of which 85% will be .female.
2. That last week Village Attorney Hofert, Dr. Robert Lahti, President
of Junior College Board 301 , and he interviewed outstanding young
educators from School Districts 59 and 214. Mr. Norman McGregor,
a teacher in the science and math department at Forest View High
School was selected from among those who participated in the contest
which is being sponsored by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. McGregor is now eligible to enter the state-wide contest. In
behalf of the Jaycees, President Pahl presented a certificate to Mr.
McGregor and wished him success in the state contest.
Attorney Hofert reported:
1 . That the Attorney for the Sheriff of Cook County has prepared an
ordinance on pinball machines which he feels will be satisfactory.
He has submitted same to the Sheriff for his approval and it will be
forwarded to Mr. Hofert within a short time.
2. That the Texaco petition for B-1 zoning presented at the March 8th
meeting, in his opinion, should be referred to the Plan Commission
for public hearing. He said that unless the new zoning ordinance
is prepared and ready for public hearing, he would recommend from
a legal point of view that the petition be acknowledged and submitted
for public hearing; whereupon the Texaco petition was referred to
the Plan Commission for hearing.
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Village Manager George L. Majoros reported:
1 . That the Tencennial Committee will meet on March 21st to finalize
plans for the celebration and that Board members who are interested
are urged to attend.
2. That he has received certification from Alvord, Burdick & Howson
for payment of : 15,000 toward the payment of the elevated water
storage tank and well #3. This will leave an unpaid balance of
$3,000 representing one item still in dispute. He said it would
be in order to authorize the X15,000 payment.
3. That Mr. Crawford, of Alvord, Burdick & Howson, stated today that
the water study report is being typed and should be submitted by
next week.
4. That the hiring of the additional 6 firemen will necessitate the
relocation of the Building Department to the office area east of
the Street Department garage. The firm of Kantola & Mizera have
prepared specifications and drawings for some remodeling and the
following sealed quotes have been received:
Pritscher & Erbach, - Z1 ,064.00
Elk Head Construction Company - 950.00
Mr. Majoros recommended the contract be awarded to Elk Head
Construction Company.
5. That the physical re-arrangement in the office area will result
in s surplus of several cushioned chairs which will be moved to
the Court/Meeting Room for the use of the "regulars" at Village
Board meetings.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
award the contract for remodeling the office area to Elk Head Construction
Company in the amount of 'x$950.00. The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll in 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.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the payment of a bill in the amount of ;$15,000.00 to Centex Construction
Company in connection with the elevated tank and well #3, said sum to be disbursed
from the Water and Sewer Acquisition and Construction Account. 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.
Assistant Fire Chief William Schauer read the February 1966 report for the
Fire Department. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office.
Mr. Troy Miller, Village Engineer, reported that the alternative technical
standards for street pavements will be ready prior to next week's meeting.
Mr. Thomas Rettenbacher, Building Inspector, read the February 1966 Building
Department report reflecting the issuance of 60 permits for a construction
value of ,$1 ,031 ,400.00. Total fees collected for the month - 43,512.60.
This report will be on file in the Clerk's office.
Copies of the February 1966 Public Works Department operating report were
distributed to the Board members.
In reply to President Pahl, Mr. Majoros said that he has provided the Insurance
Advisory Board with copies of the Village's insurance policies and that they
will have a recommendation prior to the expiration date in June of the two
major policies as to what action the Board should take.
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The Clerk reported receipt of:
1 . The preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park Units 36
and 37 which have been given to the Plan Commission for their
recommendation to the Village Board.
2. The preliminary and final plats of Higgins Road Commercial Unit 9
which has been given to the Plan Commission for recommendation to the
Village Board.
3. Maintenance Bond in the amount of $15,000 from Centex Corporation
guaranteeing the improvements upon and along Gq vlord Street from
Higgins Road on the south to Bennett Road on the north, for a period
of two years against faulty workmanship and defective materials;
4. Notice of Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for the month of February 1966
in the amount of $6,508.43.
5. Notice of Sales Tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of
December 1965 in the amount of ;p17,797.10.
The Clerk reported receipt of a request from the Mental Health Association of
Greater Chicago. Inc. for permission to conduct a Bell Ringer Fund Campaign
in the Village during the first weekend in May. Their 1965 annual financial
statement, requested by the Clerk, reflected 80% of their income was used for
operating expenses. A letter to them stating that the Village Board supports
the United Fund brought a reply asking that the Board reconsider and grant
its approval since they are not a member of the Fund. Following discussion
of this matter, it was agreed that the Clerk write the Attorney General of
the State of Illinois requesting any information that he may have concerning
this organization,
Attorney Hofert reported that the petition for the organization of a park
district with boundaries substantially those of Elk Grove Village, was filed with
the Circuit Court; County Division, There will be a hearing on April 14th at
11 A. M. in Room 1703 of the Civic Building before Judge T. Adesko and a notice
to this effect has been placed in the Paddock papers, At that time the Judge
will determine whether the petition is legal in all respects; and if so, will
set s date for an election at which time the voters will determine whether or
not there shall be a park district and shall elect 5 park commissioners if the
vote on the 1st question is affirmative.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
have a first reading on an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Establishing a
Community Services Fund and Providing for the Administration of Same° The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Centex Corporation, and the Village Manager stated that
the Metropolitan Sanitary District approval has been received for Unit 33 of
the Centex Industrial Park. The Clerk said that the plat of subdivison for
that Unit can now be signed by the President and Clerk in accordance with the
provisions of Resolution 18-66.
At this time (9:18 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 9:27 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;
Village Manager George Majoros reported his attendance at the Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals hearings_ on March 14th at which time petitions were
heard for a motel on Higgins Road east of the Hyatt Chalet, and for a
restaurant and cocktail lounge on Landmeier Road. The Village has 20 days
in which to file any objections.
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It was moved by Trustee Lewis 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 9:34 P. m.
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Eleanor G. Tur
Village Cler
APPRGVED:
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Jaclj. Jahl
Presideft
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