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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/28/1966 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD CN JUNE 28, 1966, President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:10 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, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - George E. Mullen. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes of the regular meeting of June 21 , 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. President Pahl read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The President also reported that the Illinois Problems Commission will meet in Des Plaines in November and the Northwest Municipal Conference has agreed to make a presentation at that time. The President asked the Judiciary Committee to prepare and submit to him suggested statutory changes to be incorporated into the Conference's presentation. These will be changes sought in the next regular session of the State legislature. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board direct Suhr, Peterson, Peterson & Suhr, under separate contract if necessary, to immediately investigate the best site for another well and to commence drawing specifications for the necessary pump, pump house and connecting pipe lines. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Mullen. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Coney said he would strongly urge the President to establish a Water Committee made up of members of the Village Board to follow up and expedite the sinking of the new well and to investigate the feasibility of installing a central control panel referred to in item #2 of the Presidentfs Report. Trustee Garrity asked that the President also consider apRointing other Committees since he feels that the Board cannot operate efficiently without Committees. Attorney Hofert reported that formal notices, which are necessary in Circuit Court suits, have been properly served and filed in connection with the Luehring and Swiatek properties, and unless compliance is received within 15 days court action will begin on 15 ordinance violations and 2 statutory violations, all costs and fees to become liens against the properties. In reply to Trustee Coney, Attorney Hofert said that he is awaiting the Presidentts suggestions before proceeding on the question of fire lanes in the shopping centers. President Pahl said that he has requested a meeting of the 2 shopping center associations together with the Village Board to discuss this subject but such a meeting has not been scheduled. He said he will contact the newly formed Chamber of Commerce and ask that this meeting be arranged. Village Manager Majoros read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. It was moved by Tntstee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board accept the recommendation of the Insurance Advisory Committee and award the Village's property and casualty insurance to the Ohio Casualty Insurance Company and Continental Casualty Company through the Elk Grove Insurance Agency. The President directed the Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Mullen. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 1 - Reg. 6-28-66 z PRESIDENT'S REPORT June 28, 1966 1, This past Saturday I attended the Board of Directors' meeting of the Illinois Municipal League at which time they voted unanimously to oppose the Illinois Constitutional Revenue amendment. At this same meeting a committee was set up to work up a Home Rule amend- ment to the Illinois Constitution. 2. As a result of the water problems of last week, I would like to suggest to this Board that it take steps to implement the lst recommendation found on Page 5 of the report on the present and future water requirements, Elk Grove Village, Illinois dated March 1966. This recommendation calls for one additional well of about 1100 G.P.M. capacity together with the necessary pump, etc. It is further suggested that the Village seek bids to install a control panel which will enable us to better operate and control the water system. 3. With the assistance of Brother Gregory of St. Alexius Hospital, Mr. Charles Siewert of the Lions Club, and Mr. Richard Harwood of the Publicity Committee, we can let �IFreedom Ring" on July 4th from 1:00 P.M. to 1:02 P.M. The entire community is invited to participate in this event at Lions Park which will be the final day of the Tencennial Celebration, 4. The Northwest Municipal Conference and the Illinois Municipal League are giving consideration to a tornado alerting system. I have asked the Director of Civil Defense, Chief Jenkins, to study this problem for us and make appropriate recommendations. C �. -Owl u G� J k . Pahl i JDP/c,js F'� Trustee Garrity commended the members of the Insurance Advisory Committee for the excellent job of preparing and evaluating the specifications, the 1st the Village has had on its insurance coverage. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Garrity that, consistent with the Manager's Report, the Board reject the bids received on the service truck and re-advertise for bids to be opened on July 26, 1966. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees ars wered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Mullen. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Garrity suggested that the President write a letter to Mr. Bracegirdle+s office (State Board of Economic Development) reporting the complete dissatisfaction of the Board with the performance of Tec-Search Planning Consultants and suggesting that they be stricken from their list of approved planners. Mr. Pahl said that the last action Mr. Bracegirdle's office has taken is that they will not allow this firm to take any new business. Mr. Majoros read a report of the chronologicallisting of water problems experienced since June 22nd which report will be on file in the Clerk's office. Trustee Mullen arrived - 8:45 P. M. Assistant Fire Chief William Schauer read the Fire Department report for May 1966 which will be on file in the Clerk's office for review. Mr. James Clementi read the Water and Sewer Department monthly operating report for May 1966. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office for review. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the disbursement of $7,483.05 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $9,614.93 from the General Corporation Account and $1 ,500.00 from the Water and Sewer Acquisition and Construction Account in payment of the invoices on the June 28, 1966 Accounts Payable 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 motion carried. The Clerk read a letter to the President and Board from the Fire and Police Commission stating that Patrolmen Harry J. Walsh and Fred J. Enaelbrecht have been promoted to Sergeants effective June 1 , 1966. The Clerk reported receipt of a plat of subdivision of Devon O'Hare Industrial Park Unit No. 2 which has been forwarded to the Plan Commission for their recommendation to the Board. Copies were distributed of a resolution adopted by the Evanston Youth Commission relating to Juvenile Court Decentralization, and a memo from Police Chief Jenkins relating thereto. It was mcved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft a resolution regarding decentralization of the Family Court in Cook County, said resolution to be in accordance with the thoughts expressed In the resolution of the Evanston Youth Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance relating to drivers under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotics and other drugs. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 433 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.701 OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE MUNICIPAL CODE". 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. 6-28-66 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT JUNE 23 , 1£66 1 . Pick-Up Truck Bids Careful examination of the bids submitted by the only two bidders for the Water Department service truck has disclosed that neither one conformed exactly with the specifications . Consequently I recommend that we reject the bids of the George C. Poole, Inc. and Northwest Ford Truck Sales , Inc. , return their certified checks , and re-advertise f-or a bid opening on July 26, 1£66. Since the budget provides for a new pick-up truck for the street department, bids will be taken at the same time for this truck also. 2.Village Insurance You have received a copy of a report on the Village insurance proposals submitted by the Insurance Advisory Committee. I recommend that we accept the recommendations of the Insurance Advisory Committee con- cerning the extent of coverage, the company and the agent of record as outlined in the report. GLM/dp The proposed ordinance relating to a street permit as a condition to the issuance of a building permit, was held pending recommendation from the Street Department Foreman and Village Manager as to certain fees required for deposit to assure proper and prompt street cleaning after construction activity. At this time (9:15 p. m.) the President declared a recess to permit residences in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board members. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 9:20 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. The discussion in the following paragraph took place as a result of possible objection, by the Village Board to the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals, to the proposed rezoning for commercial use of approximately 14 acres located approximately 390 feet east of Ridge Avenue on the north side of Devon Avenue for a V. F. W. Memorial Home, heard on June 13th as Docket 1042. Directing his attention to members of V. F. W. Past 9284 who were in the audience, the President explained the long-held position of the Village which has been to resist commercial zoning attempts along Devon Avenue from Tonne Road to Arlington Heights Road. The reason is that the recommended concept of zoning now is' to concentrate all commercial uses in "shopping centers type of developments rather than in a "strip" pattern as would be the case along Devon Avenue, and Mr. Pahl said that this reasoning is reflected in the comprehensive plan of the Village. Mr. Robert Hansen, Post Commander, stated that no provision has been made in the Villages plan for their type of facility which is in the area of a private club. President Pahl said that he would do all he could to assist the V. F. W. in finding a suitable locatim , at the same or a lesser cost, which is compatible with the Village's comprehensive plan. He asked that the officers of the V. F. W. meet with the Judiciary Committee at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, June 29th to discuss this. President Pahl said he will write a letter to the Cook County Zoning Board asking that they withhold a decision in this matter until after this meeting takes place. At this time (9:58 p. m. ) the President declared a recess to permit residences in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board members. President Pahl reconvened the meeting at 10:08 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. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to draft an amendment to the Municipal Code changing the regular meetings of the Village Board to the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Zettek asked that the agenda carry, for consideration, the question of raising the President's salary since it will be decreased by meeting only twice a month and since his schedule of Village activities will continue to increase with Village growth, and that the increase be considered in either one of two ways - raise the salary for each meeting or establish an annual salary. Trustee Garrity asked that the Village Manager contact surrounding municipalities to see what remuneration is made to the Mayor or President. It was moved by Trustee Coney 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 10:12 p. m. Eleanor G. Pur Village Clerk AP ED:0 r � ._ Jal D. Pahl Pre idefit