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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/26/1966 - r l MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON APRIL 26, 1966, President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:06 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. Village Manager George L. Majorca read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board concur in the appointment by the Fire Chief and Village Manager with respect to the Paid-On-Call Fire Department of Jack T. Denney and Michael A. Tosto as Lieutenants. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered "AYE" - Trustees Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek, President Pahl; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney questioned the Manager as to t1B progress made in removal of debris, unsafe buildings and junked cars on property along the east side of Arlington Heights Road and south of Kennedy Boulevard. Mr. Majorca said that the Police Chief, Building Department, Fire Department and Board of Health are assembling all information necessary under provisions of the Municipal Code and will forward same to the Village Attorney for legal action since the property owner has not responded to requests that the area be cleaned up. Mr. James Clementi, of the Water and Sewer Department, read a monthly operating and maintenance report for the month of March 1966 which report will be on file in the Clerk's office. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board authorize the disbursement of $3,969.99 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $4,328.17 from the General Corporate Account and : 2,738.08 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds in payment of the invoices on the Accounts Payable Warrant presented at this meeting. Following discussion of possible payment of one invoice through insurance, it was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the foregoing motion be amended by deleting from those invoices authorized for payment, an invoice in the amount of $8.65. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the amendment to the motion. 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 to amend carried. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the following amended motion: that the Board authorize the disbursement of $3,969.99 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $4,319.52 from the General Corporate Account and $2,738.08 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds in payment of 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. Whereupon the President declared the amended motion carried. The Clerk read letters dated April 26th from Zoning Board Chairman Eugene V. Keith to the Attorneys for National Material Corporation and Allen Aircraft Radio Inc. stating that according to the Village Attorney's opinion the Zoning Board is without authority to grant relief (from the Zoning Ordinance requirement of no parking within 25 feet of a street) in the petitions heard as Dockets 65-11 and 65-12, and suggesting that the petitioners file for a special use. To give the petitioner time to file, the Zoning Board finding sustaining the decision of the Building Inspector is stayed for a period of 60 days. The Attorney's written opinion, referred to above, will be copied and distributed to the Board. 1 - Reg. 4-26-66 x VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT APRIL 26, 1966 1 . Hotp_oin_t_Well The motor for the Hotpoint well was re-installed last week by the Layne-Western Company. The motor was rebuilt and extensively tested by the General Electrio Company before it was released. The Village has obtained another one (1 ) year guarantee. The well is operating satisfactorily and has taken some of the load from eur other two wells, which were operating at capacity for the last two weeks. 2. Paid=On-Call Fire Department Lieutenants As a result of a recent examination and a written evaluation by the Fire Chief, an eligibility list has been established to fill the two vacancies in the rank of paid-on-call fire department lieutenants In accordance with Section 6.204 of the Municipal Code, approval is hereby requested for the appointment of the top two men on the list, Jack T. Denney and Michael A. Tosto, GEORGE L. MAJOROS GLM/dp Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance Relating to Multi-Familv Apartments"and a first reading was held thereon, with the addition of a paragraph which reads "provided also that in no platted area shall the number of apartments exceed 20 per acre". Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that the above ordinance meets with their approval, and they recommend its adoption. Mr. Schwellenbach also reported the# Plan Commission's approval of two plats of subdivision, Higgins Industrial Park Units One and Two, locatdd north and south of Oakton Road and east of txe Northwest Toll Road. During discussion of the improvements to be installsI said subdivision, Mr. Majorca said that the only information lacking in their submittal are the standards for streets. It was decided that the Board's approval of these plats will be held pending receipt of this information. The Clerk read a report dated April 26, 1966 submitted by Mrs. Barbara '!1atson, Health Inspector, stating that all food handling establishments have been inspected as of April 19th and that there need be no delay on re-issuing business licenses. The Clerk reported that all food delivery vehicles are also being inspected prior to re-issuance of licenses, and will be inspected periodically and without prior notice, during the su ..er months. During discussion of food vending machines, Attorney ;.ofPrt said that the ordinance of the Village of Wheeling regarding licensing of food vending machines, will be discussed at a hearing on May 2nd and he will report on the outcome as well as any information concerning health inspections of the machines and the food they dispense. Trustee Zettek questioned the possibility of licensing cigarette machines and Mr. Hofert will investigate and report back on the legality. Mr. Thomas Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, invited the Board members to attend a meeting of suburban electrical officials at 8 p, m. April 29th at the Flick-Reedy plant. The primary topic for discussion at this meeting will be the black-out which occurred in the northeastern United States and whether or not it can happen here. Trustee Coney reported that the Citizen of the Year Committee, (Trustees Chernick, Garrity and he) met on April 23rd and set up the criteria for the election of two citizens, male and female, as citizens of the year, the awards to be presented during the Tencennial celebration. Letters will be sent to all civic, service, school and church organizations notifying them of this so they in turn may inform their membership. Trustee Chernick said that the Committee has asked that Mrs. Turner serve on this Committee, Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance authorizing transfers amone appropriations. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board waive the first reading 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 Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 428 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AMONG APPROPRIATIONS." 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 Coney and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Boerd adopt Ordinance No. 429 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PRCHIBITING P NI BALL, BAGATELLE OR PIGECNHOLE GAMES WHEN SAME ARE USED AS GAMBLING DEVICES". 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 - 2 - Reg. 4-26-66 At this time (9:30 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 9:38 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; "ABSENT" - none. A meeting of the Board and Mr. Crawford of Alvord, Burdick & Howson, was tentatively scheduled for May 2nd to discuss the water resort. The Clerk announced opening of voter registration in her office on May 2nd and May 3rd only and requested approval of her appointment of Deputy Registration Officer, Mrs. Bishop. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board concur in the Clerks appointment of Mrs. John (Fay) Bishop to serve as Deputy Clerk for the purpose of accepting voter registrations. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p. m. Eleanor G. Tuy5wr Village Clerk,' APPROVED: JPahl P esi ent - 3 - Reg. 4-26-66