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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/19/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GRCVE VILLAGE HELD CN APRIL 19 1966, 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. I•t was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Coney that the minutes of the regular meeting of April 12, 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 motion carried. With the permission of the Board, the President deviated from the agenda and Mr. Richard Harwood, Chairman of the Publicity Committee, requested an expenditure of . 235.00 for the purpose of 2 direct mailings to the residents to inform them of the referendum to be held on May 21st on the question of whether or not there shall be a park district in Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board authorize an expenditure of no more than $250. granted to the Publicity Committee for the purpose of two mailings, said mailings to be used to enlighten residents as to the proposed park district, its purpose, reasons, etc. 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 read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the re-appointment of Richard A. McGrenera as a member of the Plan Commission with the term of an expiration date of April 30, 1969. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Zettek; "NAY" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion not carried. Attorney Hofert reported: 1 . That the election on the question of the Proposed park district and if affirmative, on the commissioners for the district, will be held May 21st. The final filing date is May 6th in Judge Adeskots chambers, Room 1703 of the Civic Center. 2. That he has prepared an ordinance essentially the same as that submitted by the Sheriff's office.axcept that it permits pinball machines if they are not gambling devices. A letter from the Sheriff' s Attorney will be distributed to the Board. 3. That Mr. Maurice Grosby, one of the Attorneys representing Chicago Magnet Wire, reported to him that prior to April 26th, application will be made for the installation of an abatement device which will not increase the amount of productive facility but will be of a test nature. At the request of Mr. Hofert, Chicago Magnet Wire will submit a schedule of installation time when the permit application is filed. Village Manager George L. Majoros read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Assistant Fire Chief, William J. Schauer, read the Fire Department monthly report for March, 1966. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins read the Police Department March 1966 Activity Report. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. - 1 - Reg. 4-19-66 I. S ~1: J PRESIDENT'S REPORT APRIL 19, 1.966 1 . In response to the request of the Co-Chairman of the Tencennial Committee to select a citizen of the year to be honored during the Tencennial celebration, I hereby request that Trustees George Coney, Ronald Chernick and Thomas Garrity undertake a search for such a citizen to honor. Trustee George Coney has agreed to serve as Chairman of this group. 2. I hereby re-appoint Richard A. McGrenera as a member of the Plan Commission with the term of an expiration date of April 30, 1969. I ask the Board to concur in this re-appointment. ack D. Pahl JDP/rb President Pahl presented Chief Jenkins with a Safety Award Certificate to the Department from the National Police Officers Association. A discussion followed on the state-sponsored program for tolice recruits. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt Resolution No. 31-66 entitled "RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE UNDER THE ILLINOIS POLICE TRAINING ACT", the text of which is construed to mean compliance there- with at such time when a training school is available. 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. Jack Andrews, Street Department Foreman, presented a March 1966 report which will be on file in the Clerkrs office. Mr. Patrick Rooney, Village Treasurer, presented the following reports: 1 . General Corporate Treasurer's Report for month ending March 31 , 1966 and year to date. 2. Water & Sewer Department Comparative Statement of Income and Expense for the nine months ended January 31 , 1966, and the 1965. The above reports will be on file for inspection in the Clerk's office. Following a request by Treasurer's Rooney, it was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board authorize the Treasurer to open two bank accounts in the Continental Illinois National Bank of Chicago, one of said accounts to be designated the Civil Defense Fund of the Village of Elk Grove Village and the other account to be designated the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Account of the Village of Elk Grove Village, the signatories of these two accounts to be two of three signatories as previously designated for other Village accounts. The President directed tte 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. At this time (9:25 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 9:35 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 Mullen, Chairman of the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee, reported: 1 . That the Committee has completed a review of sign, building, water and sewer tap-on fees which review revealed that the Villagers sign fees, generally speaking, are equal to or lower than those of surrounding communities; the industrial building fees are below average as are residential building fees. He said that the Committee feels the Board should seriously consider inspecting new homes which would require the addition of one man to the Building Department and might involve raising building fees for residential. Except for this suggestion, it is the recommendation of the Committee that the Board take no action on either reducing or raising the aforementioned fees. 2. That the proposed amendment to the Cook County Zoning Ordinance was submitted to the Commission and comments thereon were made previously. The material currently being received are comments of Mr. Petrick, Chairman of the County Zoning Board, and County Board Commissioner Floyd Fulle, to the proposed amendment. Trustee Mullen said that the Committee cannot make intelligent comments on the material received recently inasmuch as the density figure has been left blank, and that until such time as a figure is proposed no action is recommended. - 2 - Reg. 4-19-66 J- VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT APRIL 19, 1966 1 . Sew_r ]line to„Jan's Grill Mr. Takazawa of Elk Grove Engineering informs me that Mr. Fred Hamilton, owner of Jan's Grill, has been on vacation for two weeks and on his return will obtain the estimates necessary to complete the proposed agreement with the Village. 2. Fire Lieutenant Vacancy Fire Chief Haar and I have prepared a written examination to serve together with the Chief+s evaluation to establish an eligibility list for the position of Paid-On-Call Fire Department Lieutenant. Notice of the examination has been posted. 3. Transportation Plannina Village President Pahl and I met last week with a representative of the Planning Section of the Chicago District Division of Highways regarding the Village views on area highway classification. Exhibits are being prepared for submission which will generally follow the preliminary Thoroughfare Development section of the Comprehensive Plan. The Classification Study was authorized by the 1963 Illinois General Assembly through the Highway Studies Commission. The widening of Elmhurst Road from Estes Avenue to Devon Avenue has been placed on a three year highway construction program which will be considered this week by the Cook County Commissioners. The Elmhurst Road improvement estimated to cost $600,000 is tentatively scheduled for construction in 1966. Mr. Miller of Suhr, Peterson, Peterson & Suhr will follow up on the design to insure compliance with the results of our recent drainage study. President Pahl and I have scheduled a meeting on April 27th with the Design Engineer of the Chicago District Illinois Division of Highways to discuss in detail the location of I-90 and how its construction will affect the intersecting roads. George L. Majorca GLM:rb 3. That the prpposed amendm�rit to the Du Page County Zoning Ordinance is a standard amendment and the .m"uiY,t.ee does not recommend any action. The Village Manager will follow thio ugh on the suggestion contained in item #1 above. The Clerk reported receipt of: 1 . Notice from the State Department of Revenue of Sales Tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of January 1966 in the amount of $13,830.42. 2. Notices from the Plan Commission of approval of final plats of subdivision for Centex Industrial Park_Units 37 and 106 and for Higgins Road Commeresl Unit 10. They have also approved Unit 38 subject to a $9,000 performance bond. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board adopt Resolution No. 32-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPR UJAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT #37. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustep..a answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the '�Derd adopt Resolution No. 33-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION IDENTIFIED A S�HNKt419AEKET614I41SR$HI4bKF+�ffi�KICfSgEN UNIT NO. 106". The President C&N'TEX ' directed the clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called IIdDU;)TP.IAL the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, PARK Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the -- motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 34-66 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISICN IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 10:' 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. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt Resolution No. 35-66 entitled "RESCLUTICN OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISICN IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 38 andauthorize the President and Clerk to sign the final plat of subdivision after receipt of a performance bond in the amount of $9,000.00. 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. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and sem nded by Trustee Lewis that the Board have a first reading on an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Prohibiting Pinball, Bagatelle or Pigeonhole Games When Same are Used as Gambling Devices". The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Reverend J. Ward Morrison, member of the Community Services Board was administered the oath of office by President Pahl. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Txu stee Lewis that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:15 P. m. Eleanor G. Tur Village Clerk APPROVED, \ rr5 D. Pahl dent - 3 - Reg. 4-19-66