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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/07/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GR M VILLAGE HELD CN JUNE 7. 1966, President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:10 p, m. in the Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Edwin Colson, Pastor of the Elk Grove Baptist Church 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. Coney, Thomas A. Garrity, Ralph A. Leii s, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes of the regular meeting of May 17, 1966 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted tp on by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes of the regular me6ting :of :May 24, 1966 be approvedas submitted .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 reported: 1 . That the Illinois Revenue Article was discussed at the May 25th meeting of the Northwest Municipal Conference and at the next meeting the Conference will take a position of support or non-support of the Article. 2. That at the above-mentioned meeting the Conference adopted a Resolution objecting to the proposed planned development in an unincorporated area north of Palatine on the basis that the County of Cook cannot adequately furnish required services such as police, fire, water etc. 3. That he met with Cook County Commissioner Fulls last Friday. Commissioners Fulle and Bonk are a committee of two to work out an acceptable amendment to the Cook County Zoning Ordinance by reconciling the views of the Chairman of the County Zoning Board and those of Commissioner Fulle. Q. That at the meeting with Commissioner Fulls the Villagers need was reiterated for highway improvements in and around Elk Grove Village for an estimated sum of six million dollars. Attorney Hofert reported: 1 . That action is proceeding in the form of injunction to remove the junked automobiles and other debris from the Luehrine property and to correct unsanitary conditions at the Swiatek property, both of said properties being located on Arlington Heights Road north of Devon Avenue and south of Cosman. 2. That. an• injunction has been filed by Patrolman Holdmann against the Chief of Police and the Fire and Police Commission, the case against the Chief being subsequently dropped. The allegation is that the rules by which a (sergeant's eligibility list was produced were wrongfully devised for the purpose of discriminating against Patrolman Holdmann. Mr. Hofert said he has discussed the case with Mr. Walter Wellman who is the Attorney for the Fire and Police Commission. Mr. Hofert also said that it is not to the Village's advantage to have two attorneys duplicating work in this case and he deferred to Mr. Wellman, and suggested that the Village hire Mr. Wellman for the defense of this case at the trial level. Mr. Hofert further stated that in response to his question, Mr. Wellman wishes a retainer fee of $350., full fee not to exceed $500 unless some extra- ordinary situation arises. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board engage and authorize Attorney Wellman to defend the Fire and Police Commission as a result of action taken by Patrolman Holdmann and authorize, initially, a retainer fee of $350. 1 - Aon A_7_AA Mr. Gayle Bantner, Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission, present in the audience, said that Officers Bernardini and Engelbrecht are also defendants in this case. Attorney Hofert said that they may or may not wish to be represented by Attorney Wellman, that they may individually or jointly engage the services of another attorney, however, he said he felt that Mr. Wellman would represent them at no additional charge. With the consent of Trustee Lewis, Trustee Zettek amended the foregoing motion to read as follows: that the Board engage and authorize Attorney Wellman to defend the Fire & Police Commission, and Patrolmen Bernardini and Engelbrecht if they so desire, as a result of action taken by Patrolman Holdmann and authorize, initially, a retainer fee x£,$350. 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. Village Manager George L. Majoros reported that the Village Attorney has reviewed the proposed annexation and sewer tap-on agreement between the Village and the owner of Jan's Grill, and has made two suggested changes which the Manager read and which were then incorporated into the proposed agreement. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board adopt Resolution No. 39-66 entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHCRIZING THE PRESIDENT TO SIGN AN ANNEXATICN AND SEWER TAP-ON AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EXCHANGE NATICNAL BANK OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NO. 9643, AND THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, RELATING TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF HIGGINS AND YORK ROADS" when said Agreement has been signed by the other party to the agreement. 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. In reply to the Manager's question as to who would represent the Village before the Plan Commission at the June 10th hearing on the proposal to clarify theop wers of the Zoning Board,the Board agreed that the Zoning Board Chairman, or a Zoning Board member so designated by the Chairman, represent the petitioner (the Village) in this case. Mr. Majoros reported that he met last week with Messrs. Justus and Peterson of Tec- Search, Inc. and discussed in some detail the Capital Improvements Program. Following questions by Board members as to the status of the comprehensive zoning ordinance, President Pahl said that the Chairman of the Plan Commission will be asked to attend the next Village Board meeting and can answer the Board's questions in this regard. Village Engineer Troy Miller reported: 1 . That the bids opened in the Manager's office on June 3rd for painting of the interior of th water tank at well #1 are still under consideration and he will submit a written recommendation at the next meeting. 2. That Layne-Western is ready to proceed tomorrow with work to repair well 1 . 3. That he has submitted to the Board a memorandum dated June 7, 1966 contain- ing an amendment to this original recommendation of April 29, 1966 relat- ing to street standards. No action was taken at this meeting on item #3 of the Engineer's report pending (1 ) receipt by the Village Clerk of three copies of the State of Illinois manuals which are adopted by reference in the proposed ordinance relating to street pave- ments which was first read on May 17, 1966,and (2) termination of the four week period allowed on May 17th to Centex Corporation for the purpose of their receiving and studying the above-mentioned manuals thereby enabling them to properly interpret the proposed ordinance and submit any comments they may have. - 2 - Reg. 6-7-66 The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the Plan Commission of their approval of the preliminary and final plats of Higgins Road Commercial Unit 11 . It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board adopt Resolution No. 40-66 entitled 11RESOLUTICN OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISICN IDENTIFIED AS HIGGINS ROAD COMMERCIAL UNIT 11". 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. The Clerk reported that copies have been given Board members of the May 28th report from the Plan Commission recommending the denial of B-1 Business District zoning to Texaco Inc. fora gasoline station at the southwest corner of Landmeier and Tonne Roads. This report will be on file in the Clerkts office. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and deny B-1 Business District zoning to Texaco, Inc, at the southwest corner of Landmeier and Tonne Roads. 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 moti m carried. Trustee Mullen complimented the Plan Commission on the detailed, informative report they submitted in the above case. The Clerk reported receipt of requests for certain licenses from the following school and civic groups: Elk Grove Village Auxilliary to Post #9284 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ira L. Rupley School Parents Club, Elk Grove Nurses Club, and Lions Club, It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board authorize the-issuance of a peddler's license, without fee, to the Elk Grove Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9284 to sell flags along the parade route on June 19, 1966. 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 Chernick and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the issuance of an entertainment license, without fee, to the Ira L, Rupley School Parents Club for a Combo at their annual Ice Cream Social in the School parking lot on June 9, 1966, from 5:30 p. m, to 8:00 p. m. 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 Garrity that the Board authorize the issuance of a food dealer' s license, without fee, to the Elk Grove Nurses Club for a doughnut and coffee sale at the Grove Mall on Saturday, June 11 , 1966 from 9 A.M. to 3 P.M. 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board authorize the issuance of a food dealer's license, without fee, to the Lions Club of Elk Grove Village for the operation of their rel eshment stand at the Lions Park Pool for the 1966 season. 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. Rd) ert Winkle, present in the audience, requested an entertainment license for the Kiwanians to present a combo at the Elk Grove High School on June 30, 1966. - 3 - Reg. 6-7-66 It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board authorize the issuance of an entertainment license, without fee, to the Kiwanians for a combo at the Elk Grove High School on June 30, 1966. 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. The Clerk reported receipt of the following: 1 . The preliminary and final plats of subdivision for Centex Industrial Park Units 40 and 107. These will be forwarded to the Plan Commission for their recommendation. 2. Notices from the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals of the following dockets: a. #1042, approximately 1f acres on Devon Avenue approximately 390 Ft. east of Ridge Avenue for a VFW Memorial Home. b. #1056 and 1057, for a special use and R-6 General Residence zoning for approximately 48 acres on the SW corner of Seegers Road and Goebert Road, for an Apartment Complex to comply with Planned Development Concept. 3. The street light plan and proposed addition to the present street lighting contract between the Village and Commonwealth Edison Company for Section 14. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board authorize the President to sign the Elk Grove Village Residential Section 14 Supplement to Rate 23 Contract between the Village of Elk Grove Village and Commonwealth Edison Company. The President directed the Clark 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 asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There were none and a recess was not called. The Clerk reported that she has ordered a Manual of Federal Aids to Local Governments which describes 93 such programs. Trustee Garrity asked that it be given to him for his use in preparing a report on legislation which effects municipalities. The Clerk noted that a suggested model ordinance is in the May 1966 issue of the Illinois Municipal Review which prohibits the abandonment of inoperable vehicles on private property based on police power. It was the Village Attorney's opinion that the Villagers public nuisance ordinance is sufficient to cover such cases and it would be unnecessary to adopt this model ordinance. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 p. m. Eleanor G. Tur Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl Presi t - 4 - Reg. 6-7-66