HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/04/1965 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON FEBRUARY 4. 1965,
President James R. Gibson 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"-
Francis J. Dillon, Ralph A. Lewis, Harry R. Mikkelsen, George E. Mullen, Charles
J. Zettek, Jr. ; "ABSENT" - Eugene V. Keith. Attorney Hofert was present at
this meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes
of the regular meeting of January 28, 1965 be approved as submitted -.nd that
the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted updn by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared tie motion carried.
President Gibson gave the following report:
111 . I appoint Trustee Lewis, Village Administrator Majoros and
Fire Chief Haar to the Special Committee to investigate the
lowering of the fire insurance class in Elk Grove Village.
They will serve with Messrs. S. Katz, R. McLallen and H. C.
Moses, Jr.
2. I recommend that we solicit bids for pruning the storm-
damaged trees in the Village."
Trustee Dillon said that item #2 has been discussed by Mr. Majoros and Mr.
Andrews with the thought of hiring someone with a power saw to do this work.
Following discussion it was decided that Mr. Majoros would investigate the
possible cost involved before soliciting bids with the thought that if the
cost is not too great, bids may not be necessary.
Trustee Keith arrived - 8:15 p. m.
Mr. Majoros reported that Mr. Gerhardt King, a Traffic ! Engineer for the State
Highway Department, has indicated that the State does not and will not do
striping of roads for County or Municipality because of the problem of liability.
Mr. King directed Mr. Majorca to a private firm hired by the State to do this
type of work. Mr. Majoros said this company applies a plastic-type material
which lasts 4 to 5 years whereas paint lasts 1 year or less. To apply this
material to both sides of Arlington Heights Road from Higgins Road to Devon Avenue,
(a total of approximately 30,200 ft.) would cost 30 to 35¢ per ft. or 49,000 to
. 10,000.
Trustee Keith suggested, that the most dangerous spans along the road be done
as soon as weather permits and if found to be effective that the job be completed
in the summer.
Trustee Mikkelsen asked Mr. Majoros what good it would do to paint the edge of
the road. Mr. Majoros said that possibly the lighting and reduction of the
speed limit would be of more help than the edging.
The Clerk read a letter dated February 1 , 1965 from Mr. Andrew V. Plummer, County
Superintendent of Highways, stating that they will conduct engineering studies
along Arlington Heights Road between Higgins Road and Devon Avenue to determine
the need for additional highway controls, and that any revision in the speed limits
as indicated by the studies will be effected..
Trustee Dillon read a letter he has written to Paddock Publications, a copy of
which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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February 4, 1965
Paddock Publications
217 W: Campbell
Arlington Heighta, Illinois
Dear Sird:
I would like to take this opportunity to come to the defense of
Mr, Majorosj our Village Administrato4s, As you know, I had nothing
to do with his delection,so f can speak without prejudice.
The alleged Action Party and its self styled leader, Mr. Mullen, has
a program for snow removal — which implies criticizm of Mr. Majorost
handling of this year's snow.
I. Bids to be based on a 3 year contract, providing Contractors
with the incentive to purchase and maintain top equipment
and assure the Village of drivers familiar with its streets.
AN M:This isan excellent idea. However Mr. Majoros proposed
and discussed this plan last December. Mr. Mullen, a member of
the street committee for 2 years was so informed at that time.
------Who was the Man of Action ?
II. Bids should be let in June or July to insure response and
competition.
ANSWER: When bids are let, letters are written to all known
Contractors. Bids were let this year earlier than in previous
years.
Again, last December, Mr. Majoros informed the ct :oo'
Committee (including Mr. Mullen) that he would solicit Bids
earlier in 1965.
-----Who was the Man of Actinn?
III. Drivers should be briefed prior to plcwing and supervised
by Village Personnel.
A .% : This has been done for 7 years. However, in an
effort to improve the supervision Mr. Gibson, Village President,
suggested we investigate the use of radios in Street Department
vehicles. Mr. Majoros recommended the purchase of one radio and
the borrowing of one radio from the Water Department when plowing,
Messrs. Gibson, Zettek and myself suggested purchasing two.
Mr. Mullen reluctantly agreed to one and Mr. Mikkelsen,
(another man of action?) Didn't want to buy anyl .
-------AGAIN, who was the man of ACTICN.
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Trustee Mullen said that a copy of the pronosgd new building code has been sent
to Centex, and comments have been received from Centex on this proposed code
and also from the architect. Trustee Mullen said he has reviewed the comments
and given a "marked-up" copy of the proposal to Mr. Majorca who will prepare
a sheet containing the proposed changes to be distributed to the Board members
early next week.
Trustee Mikkelsen presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 13 invoices
totaling . 884.05 payable from the Water & Sewer Department Operating Account,
29 invoices totaling $3,931 .68 payable from the General Corporate Account.
(Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's office.)
It was moved by Trustee Mikkelsen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $8884.05 from the Water & Sewer Department Operating
Account, and 43,931 .68 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices
on 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" - Dillon,
Keith, Lewis, Mikkelsen, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President declsred the motion carried.
Trustee Mikkelsen reported receipt of a request from The Salvation Army to conduct
its annual Doughnut Dav in Elk Grove Village on Friday, June 11th or in case of
inclement weather, on Friday, June 18th and said that if there are no objections
the Clerk will so notify The Salvation Army. There were no objections from the
Board members:
Trustee Mikkelsen reported that , the Finance Committee feels that no action should
be taken regarding regulations as to parkway grass cutting and that this matter
be taken off the agenda.
Trustee Mikkelsen said that when the proposed ordinance regulating taxicabs was
read on January 14th the question was raised as to whether or not the provisions
contained therein infringed on the authority granted to the taxicab company
presently licensed in the Uiilage6 Trustee Mikkelsen said he has reviewed the
Certificate of Authority granted the drove Service Copporation and that in his
opinion there is no conflict. He also said that the proposed ordinance does not
grant additional licenses but makes it permissible for residents to secure a cab
from the town to which they are going, Trustee Mikkelsen then read the Certificate
of Authority aforementioned.
It was moved by Trustee Mikkelsen and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 385 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXI,CABS".
It was moved by Trustee Lewis that the preceding motion be tabled until the Board
can contact the licensee who has the franchise to operate the cab service and
find out whether or not he can supply sufficient service to the community. The
President declared the motion failed for lack of a second.
The Presidnet directed the Clerk to call the roll on the following motion: that
the Board adopt Ordinance No. 385 entitled " AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TAXICABS".
Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Mikkelsen,
Zettek; "NAY" - Keith, Lewis, Mullen, President Gibson voted "AYE" - and there-
upon declared the motion carried.
Trustee Lewis distributed copies of a public hearing notice containing a proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance providing for a B-3 Business District. President
Gibson asked that "Auto Laundry" be added to the use regulations.
Attorney Hofert suggested that he be allowed one week to review and study thp;o
proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance, prior to its publication for public
hearing.
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Trustee Mikkelsen said that he is sending a letter to all organizations in
the Village asking their support of the plans and program for the 1tencennial".
Trustee Dillon said there is no recommendation concerning the bridge over Salt
CreEkat Clearmont, that he is still waiting for Engineer Fletcher to present
figures on other proposed projects for Motor Fuel Tax funds and their anticipated
costs.
Police Chief Harry Jenkins read a report of Police Department activities for
the month of January 1965. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. )
Mr. Sidney Katz, Chairftn of the Youth Advisory Committee, read a written
Committee report in which he stated that the Committee as consulted with
representatives of the Illinois Youth Commission; the Elk Grove Village Playground
and Recreation Board bad various professionals ip the field of social work and
youth counsellingi The Committee feels that thei-e is 6 need to establish now
the method for providing adult relationships of i Counselling nature for minors
who have been brought to the attention of our Poide' Department or other community
agencies by their anti-Social acts, and,that suchk program probably could be
successfully carried on in Elk Grove tillage if participation by specially
qualified residents is securedi The Oommittee requests that the Board give
approval of their intention to call a sleeting of these local professionals and
to move forward in organizing and implementing an Elk Grove Village 'Big Brother"
Program:
In reply to Trustee Zettek, Mr. Katz said they have identified 16 local pro-
fessionals and the Committee proposes to invite them to a breakfast to be held
on February 12th, if the Board is in agreement with the program they propose
to initiate.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize an expenditure of no more than ,x'75.00, said purpose to allow the
Youth Advisory Committee to contact professionals in the area with regard to the
"Big Brother" Program and invite them to a breakfast. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. T. Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, read a report on his
attendance at the 35th Annual Meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the International
Association of Electrical Inspectors held at the Sherman Hotel, Chicago on January
28th and 29th. Mr. Rettenbacher was elected to the Executive Committee of the
Illinois Chapter for this year. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. )
The Clerk read a letter dated January 28, 1965 to the Board from Dr. Neil H.
Shulkin requesting that the Board take action to allow a sign to be erected on
the new medical building in the Grove Shopping Center. A representative of the
White Way Sign Company then presented to the Board sketches of the proposed sign
which violates the provision of the Sign Ordinance in that its height extends
approximately 2 feet above the roof line of the building. The Building Department
had denied a permit for this proposed sign.
Following review of the sketch and a discussion of the matter, it was the
consensus that the sign would not be acceptable and that it should be re-designed
to comply with the provisions of the Ordinance.
The Clerk read a letter dated February 41 1965 from Mr. Don Walker, Co-Chairman
of the Lions Club 4th of July Committee, stating that the Lions Club is planning
several activities to be held at Lions Park on July 4th, 1965, culminating in
a fireworks display and they are requesting a permit from the Board to conduct
the display in order that the Club may enter into a contract with a fireworks
company. Mr. Walker stated in his letter that they understand that a certificate
of insurance must be presented to the Village Clerk before the permit can be
valid and that they will also contact the Fire Chief to secure supervision of
the shooting of the fireworks which will be done by professional members of the
contracting firm.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
allow the Lions Club to have a fireworks display on July 4, 1965 contingent
on their meeting requirements and regulations as established by the Fire Chief
and upon their securing the necessary liability insurance, and that the Board
waive the permit fee. The motion was voted upon by ueclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motiUn carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated February 2, 1965 from Mr. Louis Ringold, Assi,stan*,
Real Estate Manager of Centex Construction Company, stating that the construction
of pavement, curbs and gutters; and storm drainage has satisfactorily been completed
on (Arthur Avenue from Nicholas Boulevard on the East to Route 83 on the 'Test in_,
Centex Industrial Park, and that they will guarantee these improvements for two
years against faulty workmanship and materials exclusive of ordinary wear and tear
and that they will provide the Village with a maintenance bond for a pariod of
two years when the Village accepts this street for permanent maintenance. This
was referred to the Village Engineer.
The Clerk reported receipt of maintenance bond #8S93740BC from Centex Construction
Company, Inc, guaranteeing the construction of streets in Centex Industrial
Park Units 20, 21 and 22 which includes Pratt Boulevard from Route 83 to Tonne
Road, said bond to expire January 14, 1967.
The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the County of Cook Zoning Board of
Appeals stating that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County granted the
Application (Docket 804) for rezoning from R4 Single-Family Residence District
to B-4 General Service District for the purpose of developing property on Elmhurst,
Road just north of Dempster Street with a theater, restaurant and office building
(without a cocktail lounge because of the proximity of the school, although one
was first proposed.) The Village had voiced objections to this docket by filing
a Resolution with the County. Attorney Hofert said that a covenant was supposed
to have been submitted by the owners of the land and he will follow up to see
whether or not this was done. Mr. Hofert said that under the B-4 County zoning
district, multi-family dwelling can be built beyond the first floor. This defect
in their ordinance came to light at the hearing and the County is now preparing
to correct this.
The Clerk said that the County Zoning Board will, upon request, furnish the
Village with a copy of a recommendation made on a specific petition which they
have presented to the Board of Commissioners. Trustee Lewis asked that the
Village request a copy of the recommendation on the docket referred to above.
The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the County Zoning Board of Appeals
stating that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County granted the application
(Docket 803) for rezoning from B-2 Restricted Service District to B-5 General
Residence District for the purpose of building multi-family dwellings on
approximately 3z acres at Algonquin Road and Elmhurst Road. The Village Board
had offered no objections to the County on this docket, based on the recommendation.
of the Plan Commission.
The Clerk read a letter dated February 4, 1965 from Mr. Robert F. Negele,
Executive Vice President of Chicago Magnet Wire Conporation, making the following
reply to the questions posed by Trustee Mikkelsen and Attorney Hofert at the
January 7th, 1965 Board meeting:
"In answer to question No. 1 , the ground level concentrations of odor
causative agents attributable to Chicago Magnet Wire Corporation operations
as determined by objective recognized air pollution monitoring procedures
including air sampling and analysis--was reduced in excess of 99% after
the installation of control eouipment."
"In answer to question No. 2, the 99 + % reduction in ground level con-
centration has been achieved,., is continuing to be improved by the applicat-
ion of the following techniques:
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1 . Catalytic incineration
2. Direct flame incineration
3. High stack dilution
4. Internal fugitive loss control and system balance
These techniques have proved highly effective in reducing ground level
concentrations of effluent discharge. Further reduction of effluent at
ground level will result from the continuous refinement of these techniques
and others as they become practicable within the framework of the production
requirements of the company."
The Clerk reported that at the meeting of January 28th a motion was made and
carried to approve a plat of subdivision for Section 12, however, the practice
in the past six months has been to approve such plats by resolution.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 11-65 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBDIVISION
IDENTIFIED AS ELK GROVE VILLAGE SECTION 12" The President directed the Clerk
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, IGwis, Mikkelsen, Mullen, Zettek;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carr9.ed.
The Clerk presented a proposed "Party-Wall" Agreement, prepared by the Attorney
for the School District correcting the legal description contained in the pre-
viously executed agreement,regarding the use of Grant Wood School and Youth Center.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt
Resolution 12-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION CORRECTING RESOLUTION 29-64 AND AUTHORIZING
"PARTY WALL" AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLAGE AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 59 FOR USE OF SCHOOL
AT ELK GROVE BOULEVARD AND RIDGE AVENUE. The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll beLng called the following Trustees
answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mikkelsen, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance prohibiting narking on the west
side of Ridgewood Road between Oakton Road and Tanglewmod Drive between 8:00 A.M.
and 4.00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 386 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING". The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, MiIC -elsen, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Dillon pointed out a problem concerning parking at the 'IT" intersection
og Forest Lane and Briarwood Lane and suggested that perhaps a small strip of
"no parking" would relieve the situation.
President Gibson appointed Mr. Ron Chernick and Mr. Majorca to work with officials
of School District 59 concerning the joint use of the Grant Wood School and Youth
Center facilities. Mr. Majoros said that the Youth Center has opened and the
program is well attended.
Trustee Keith scheduled a meeting of the Water & Sewer Committee for 7:00 P.M.
Thursday, February 11th to discuss the two items on the agenda for their
consideration.
Mr. Majorca will schedule a meeting of the Village Board, the Plan Commission,
Mr. Rolf Campbell and a principal of the firm of Teo-Search to discuss the timing
schedule of the 701 Planning Program of the Village.
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In response to Presidentfs Gihsen question, there were no persons in the audience
who wished to address the Board members.
Mr. George Coney, Village Treasurer presented information and brochures on
a Burroughs and an NCR (National Cash Resister) Accounting Maohine, and on an
NCR Remittance Control machine. Mr. Majoros said he and Mr. Coney had investigated
the IBM machine as well as Data processing (farming-out of the work), but they
have narrowed the selection down to the Burroughs and NCR since they more nearly
meet the needs of the Village. Mr. Coney answered question's from the Board con-
cerning the various features of the machine, and said that he recommends, and
believes Mr. Majoros concurs, that the Village purchase the NCH machine (,65,800)
and dispose of the existing Burroughs machine either through trade in, which will
net $300 from NCR or 4500 from Burroughs, or advertise it for sale in the Illinois
Municipal "Review".
Trustee Keith requested that the Board be supplied with a written recommendation,
briefly stated, containing the prices of the new machines, the trade-in offered
from both NCk and Burroughs and the advantages and disadvantages of the machines.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motilin carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:58 p, m,
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Eleano- G. T
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Ames R. Gibson
President
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