HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/05/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE CF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD M APRIL 5. 19664
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 P. M. in the
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 that the minutes of the regular meeting of March 22, 1966 be
corrected by adding the following paragraph to page one following the roll
call: "It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the
minutes of the regular meeting of March 15, 1966 be approved as submitted, and
that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon tie President declared the motion carried."
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes
of the regular meeting of March 22, 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.
President Pahl read a re�ortj a copy 6k which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
It was moved by Trustee Lawid and seoohded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
concur in the Presidentis appointmeht :bt Mr. Sidney M. Katz, Chairman; The
Reverend J. Ward Morriaohy Mr. Alton tai Broten, Mrs. Marty Meyer, Dr. Donald
Thomas, Trustees Garrity and Ze tsk to the Elk Grove Village Community Serviees
Board, 'Che 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 Majorca read a report,, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part hereof.
Mr. Majorca also reported:
1 . That the new dump truck has been delivered and that in order to
expedite application for title and license, it would be necessary
to authorize payment to Tom Edwards Chevrolet, Inc, in the amount
of $3,098.91 which was the bid price for this vehicle.
2. That in the last General Assembly funds were appropriated for the
purpose of a police training Program. A number of existing or new
schools will be set up to train "rookie" police officers and those
municipalities who choose to participate will be reimbursed by the
state up to 50% of the training cost which includes salary of the
trainee, tuition and other expenses up to $500 per man. A resolution.
(a copy of which was distributed to the Board) is necessary in order
to participate in this program and if adopted would obligate the
Village to train every "rookie" patrolman under the program.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
authorize a disbursement of $3,098.91 payable to Tom Edwards Chevrolet, Inc. in
payment of the dump truck which has been delivered and found acceptable. The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the =tion 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.
Following recommendation by the Village Manager, it was moved by Trustee Lewis
and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board concur in the Managerts recommen-
dation and authorize the Village to enter into a contract with the Layne-Western
Company in the amount of $16,090.00 for remodeling of the existing pump, furnishing
new motor and installing complete in well #1 . The President directed the Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
APRIL 5, 1966
1. The Village Attorney and myself were invited guests to the Illinois
Municipal League's Board of Directors' Meeting in Springfield, Illinois,
on March 26, 19666 This meeting was concerned with the newly proposed
Revenue Article) Speakers were:
William Watson, Manager) Legislative Dept.
Illihois State Chamber of Commerce, Chicago
Norman J. Beatty, Manager, Tax Department
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Maurice Scott, Executive Secretary, Illinois
Taxpayers Federation; Springfield
Louis Ancel, Attorney for Municipalities, Chicago
The speaker against the Revenue Article was Mr. Louis Ancel. The
members of the Illinois Municipal League Board of Directors will
take an official position relative to the Revenue Article. The
question presented by Mr. Ancel was that the municipalities would
end up with less revenue and revenue sources than they now enjoy
unless the State Legislature would, in their judgment, appropriate
additional funds to municipalities at each biennium. In other
words, our economic destiny could still be dependent on the wisdom
and judgment of the State Legislature,
2. United Fund
On March 29 I talked with the Executive Board of the United Fund
asking them to try to raise the additional funds as a project
which the Elk Grove Village Community Service Program will require
in its second and third year of operation. They agreed to take
this request under advisement. They requested that the Village
Board provide more leadership in helping them with their endeavors
-- and I would welcome a volunteer from this Board to serve as a
member of the Executive Board of the United Fund.
3. Salt Creek Watershed Steering Committee
This Committee is now waiting for a survey team to come in and do
a preliminary planning study of the Salt Creek Watershed area. A
public meeting is scheduled for the first part of May to secure a
broader base of support for the program.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT - 2 - April 51 1966
4. Elk Grove Village Community Services Board
I hereby appoint as members of the Elk Grove Village Community
Services Board# the following:
Mr. Sidney Mi Katz
2333 Arthur Avenue
The Reverend J. Ward Morrison
750 Elk Grove Boulevard
Mr. Alton M. Broten
601 Walnut Lane
Mrs. Marty Meyer
84 Kendal Road
Dr. Donald Thomas
500 East Elk Grove Boulevard
Mr. Thomas Garrity (Trustee)
521 Sycamore
Mr. Charles J. Zettek (Trustee)
44 Woodcrest Lane
I hereby appoint as Chairman of the Elk Grove Village Community
Services Board:
Mr. Sidney M. Katz
2333 Arthur Avenue
Elk Grove Village% Illinois
I request the concurrence of the Board in these appointments.
rack D. Pahl
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answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis) Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Pahl urged the Village Manager and Village Engineer to do all things
necessary to expedite the re-commissioning of well '#1 at the earliest possible
date.
Mr. Troy Miller, Village Engineer, reported that he and Mr. Clementi, )dater
Department Superintendent, inspected the hater tank on Monday of this week
and that specifications are being prepared for painting the interior of the
tank. It is anticipated that this can be accomplished during installation of
the pump and motor in well #1 .
The Clerk reported that a verbal report from Mr. George Johnson, Chairman of
the Insurance Advisory Board, revealed that the Prudence Mutual Casualty Company,
the insurance carrier for Suburban llow-Cab Com an , is licensed by the State
of Illinois; Mr. Johnson also reported that taxi nsurance is difficult to
obtain and that it is his opinion that this insurance coverage should be accepted
by the Village.
During discussion of the abovei Village Attorney Hofert stated that the Village
is clear of responsibility if the insurance company is licensed by the State.
The Cler} read a letter dated April 5j 1966 Prom Mri Jhmes L. Davis, Cm tractor
Manager for the Nikon Cohstruction Company, Franklin Park; stating that they are
anxious to obtain an a c e mi for the Motoro a Co ra io ; to enable
them to take occtipandy o the building, however due to weather conditions it will
be impossible to complete the painting and paving at this time, They requested
a variance on the requirements for occupancy to allow a period of 6 weeks to
complete these items on the project. Following discussion of this request, it
was the consensus that the Village Manager direct the Building Department to
issue a certificate of occupancy.
The Clexk read a letter dated March 29, 1966 from Mr. Fred Hamilton, Jants Gri11,.
Higgins & York Roads, Elk Grove, requesting permission to tap on to the existing
sewer lines owned by Elk Grove Village, and that when his property is contigioas
to the Village that it be annexed providing that the zoning and use permitted
upon annexation be comparable to the present land use.
Following discussion and agreement that the Board would be interested in such
a procedure, the Village Manager Engineer and Attorney were instructed to proceed
to work out agreement details and report back to the Board.
The Clerk reported receipt, from Centex Corporation on April 5th, of the
preliminary and final plats of subdivision for Higgins Road Commercial Unit 10
which have been forwarded to the Plan Commission for recommendation to the Board.
The Clerk reported that copies of the proposed rules and regulations for the
Fire and Police Commissioners were distributed to the Board prior to this meeting'.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek a nd seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 26-66 entitled "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RULES AND REGULATiC'r :
FOR THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS". The President directed tie 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 tha President declared the motion carried.
At this time (9:25 p. m. ) the President asked if there were any persons in the
audience who wished to address the Board. There were none and a recess was not
called.
Village Manager Majoros reported that the Plan Commission did not enter any
objections, or recommend that the Board enter any, to the recent rezoning
petitions heard by the Cook County Zoning Board of Anneals.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
APRIL 5, 1966
1. Railroad Elevation
Plans prepared by the Elk Grove Engineering Company for the recon-
struction of a portion of Pratt Boulevard at the railroad crossing
west of State Route 83 have been approved by the Centex Corporation
and forwarded to me. The plans were reviewed by Suhr, Peterson,
Peterson and Suhr and approved. The plans call for the construc-
tion of four new storm water inlets, 119 feet of new storm sewer,
removal and reconstruction of approximately 119 feet of curb and
gutter, and the addition of enough bituminous surface coarse material
to smooth out the bump.
2. Working Cash Fund Bonds
The Village Treasurer and I have reviewed this agenda item and rec-
ommend that no action should be taken for at least one year on the
possible redemption of the working cash fund bond and the abatement
of the tax levy.
3. The Water Study Report
Last week Mr. Russel Crawford of the firm of Alvord, Burdick and
Howsen and I reviewed a proof copy of the report before its dupli-
cation. Special note was taken of the items covered in our letter
of last April 7 in which the Village outlined the scope of the water
study. All items were covered adequately except one which I asked
Mr. Crawford to review and expand his comments. I am well satisfied
that results of this study will be well worth the wait. Steps have
already been taken to implement some of the recommendations in the
report, especially in regard to certain extensions of water mains
to aid in the water distribution system pressure and in the location
and availability of a future site for construction of a ground
storage reservoir.
4. Award - Motor and Pump Bid for Well No. 1
Our engineering consultants and I have reviewed the two bids received
for the installation of a motor and pump at Well No. 1. The bid of
the M: P. Schneller Company was not in oomplete accordance with the
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specications in that the price bid did not include necessary con-
nections with the discharge piping nor the necessary connections
with the electrical system, including whatever alterations may be
necessary to the starter and overload relay systems. The basic
difference between the two bids is that the Schneller bid proposes
to furnish all new equipment while the Layne.-Western bid proposes
to furnish all new equipment except for the utilization of our
present pump. An inspection of our present pump indicates that
it is in excellent condition. The possible $5,000 savings by using
our present pump seem to more than balance any advantage in buying
all new equipment.
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VILLAGE MANTAGER'S REPORT - 2 - April 5, 196)
5,, Storm Drainage East of Elmhurst Road
Last week I met with Mr. Troy Miller of Suhr, Peterson, Peterson and
Suhr, Mr. Evan Stebbins, Mr. Gus Swensen, Chief Engineer for the
Centex Corporation, Mr. Robert Takazawa of Elk Grove Engineering
Company, and Mr. Joe Walden, local Engineer for Centex, for the
purpose of discussing whatever background information the Cent
Corporation could offer. In 1959 the Centex Corporation wrote the
owner of the property east of Elmhurst Road appraising him of 'cI.e
drainage problem. The owner, who incidentally still owns ti:�,
property, did not choose to cooperate with Centex at that time in
the improvement of drainage facilities. I have discussed ?.
results of the additional investigation with Attorney Hcfe,t ,-.nl
he has suggested a further course of action which I will n^rs,.i.c,
George L. Majoros
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Following report by the Manager of the Plan Commission's approval, it was moved
by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution
No. 27-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPRGVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED
AS LOT 8, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF DEVON O'HARE INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 111.
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" - m ne; "ABSENT" '- none! Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Following report by the Manager of the Plan Commission's approval, it was moved
by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board adopt Reso'_ut.'.on
No. 28-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS
LOT 9, A SUBDIVISION OF PAT OF DEVON O'Hare ,INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 1 ". The
President directed the Cleik to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, G r.,,'t, ,
Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; 11NA11' - none; "ABSENT" - nonet Whereupon the Pros'.dd t
declared the motion carried.
Following report .by the Manager of the Plan Commissionis approval, it war; * _ • :9
by 'Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board adopt Resclin✓1.cn
No. 2966 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISICN IDLi�TIFILS
AS LOT 1-Ay HOWARD HIRSCH & ROBERT HIRSCH SUBDIVISION OF PART OF DEVCN 011iATE
INDVQRAL PARK .UNIT NO. 1"1 The President directed the Cleric to call 'che -oil
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees cns.;rsr d
"AYE" Chernick; Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - hone, Whereupon the President declared the motion Carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a request from a member of the Board of Education
of School District 59 for an expression of opinion from the Village concerning
the proposed merger of School Districts 54 and 54 stating advantages and dis-
advantages. It was the consensus of the Board that this is a school district
matter and it would be inappropriate for the Board members to express collective
thinking or to solicit comments from the residents.
Trustee Zettek suggested that the Board consider the adoption of an ordinance
whereby Board meetings would terminate at s given hour, that is 10:30 p, m.
Following discussion it was agreed that for one month an effort would be made
on the part of all Board members to eliminate unnecessary discussion, thereby
reducing the length of the meeting, that this would be attempted before a
"curfew" ordinance is presented.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Coney that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclmmation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 P. M.
eanor G, Turner
Village Clerk
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