HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/25/1965 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON FEBRUARY 25, 1965,
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:15 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, Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A. Lewis, Harry R. Mikkelsen, George E.
Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Attorney Hofert was present at this
meeting.
Trustee Lewis requested that the following corrections be made to the minutes
of the regular meeting of February 18, 1965: Line 10 of paragraph 5 of page 2
should read "right-of-way or street nor within 5 feet ------------"; that
paragraph 1 of page 5 be changed to read as follows: "Trustee Lewis said he has
received no comments on the proposed changes to the Sign Ordinance from any of
the Board Members and will send his comments on to the rest of the Board".
Trustee Keith requested that the following be added to paragraph 4 of page 5
of the minutes of the regular meeting of February 18, 1965 "Trustee Keith
said that before a change is made a card should be sent to all Residents of the
Village asking if they are satisfied with the service at the rate they are pAying."
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the minutes
of the regular meeting of February 18, 1965 be approved as corrected and that
the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Gibson said he would like to pay public tribute to the Water and Street
Department's men for the long and hard hours they put in while coping with the
results of the recent snow storm. and that they did a wonderful job under extreme
circumstances.
Attorney Hofert reported that the tentative amendment on the B-3 zoning district
has been changed as authorized by the Board and same has been published; and that
he and the Village Clerk are meeting with Mr. McLennan on Friday,February 26th
to prepare the addendum to the annexation agreement and Mr. Hofert suggested that
the Board. hbld the public hearing on the addendum on March 25th.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the Village Clerk to advertise a public hearing by the Village Board
on March 25, 1965 regarding an addendum to the McLennan annexation agreement.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Village Administrator Majorca reported that the Fire Department station wagon
used for emergencies is in need of immediate repair and the Fire Chief has
recommended that the Board take steps to replace same.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the Village Clerk to advertise for bids in the March 4th issue
of the Elk Grove Herald, bids to be opened on March 18th. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr Majorca stated that he has discussed the water studv with two consulting
engineers, however prior to giving the Board his recommendations there --re two
other engineers with whom he wishes to consult.
Village Engineer E. N. Fletcher reported (1) that an inspection of the curb and
gutter and pavement of Arthur Avenue from Nicholas Boulevard to limit 17 was made
by his office and it is recommended that these improvements be accepted by the
Village subject to a two year maintenance bond of ✓65,000.00 and (2) an inspection
of the curb and gutter and streets in Unit No. 4 of the Higgins Road Commercial Area
was made by his office and it is recommended that the improvements be accepted by
the Village subject to a two year maintenance bond of $10,000.00.
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Trustee Lewis questioned the Engineer regarding drainage at Nicholas Boulevard
in the Industrial Park, Mr; Majorca reported that he and M,ri Quigley Fletcher
of the Engineer's office inspected the area in question during the recent Lamy
weather and a study is being made:
Trustee Dillon suggested that Mr. Majorca look into the possibility of hiring
ld Department. Mr. Majorca stated that the proposed
1965 66 budget prepared by the Street Department Foreman includes salary for an
additional man, however he had stated that he could use the help now: Mr. Majoros'
said that he had hesitated to bring this to the Board until preliminary budget
figures had been Worked outi
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 14-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS AS SHOWN ON A PLAT
OF DEDICATION OF PUBLIC STREET."
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 declared
the motion carried4
It was moved by Wdstee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
adopt Resolution Noi 15-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING STREETS AS SHOWN ON A
PLAT OF SUBDIVISION DESIGNATED AS HIGGINS ROAD CU4MERCIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT NO 4,
INCLUDING KING STREET FROM HIGGINS ROAD TO LEE STREET AND LEE STREET FROM KING STREET
TO THE EAST LOT LINE (AS EXTENDED) OF LOT 46."
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keithj Lewis, Mikkelsen,
Mullen, Zettek} "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none! Whereupon the President dec",ared
the motion carried.
Trustee Keith read a monthly maintenance and operating report from James Clementi
of the Water & Sewer Department. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office.
Trustee Mikkelsen presented the Accounts Payable Warrant listing 6 invoices totaling
x$188.55 payable from the Water & Sewer Department Operating Account and 13 invoices
totaling x1 ,069.97 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 Mullen that the Board
authorize the disbursement of x$188.55 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating
Account and X61,069.97 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices
on the Warrant.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the motion be
amended so as to charge the following invoice to the General Corporate Account
instead of the Water & Sewer Department Account: Palatine Welding and Engineering
Company for repair of snow plow in the amount of 435.00 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, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - Mikkelsen;
"ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the following amended motion:
that the Board authorize the disbursement of A153.05 from the Water and Sewer
Department Operating Account and x$1 ,105.47 from the General Corporate Account. 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, Lew:.s, Mikkelsen,
Mullen, Zeteek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President derlared
the amended motion carried.
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Mr, Majorca said that the Plan Commission met on February 24th and gave the following
report of that meetings
1 . The Plan Commission recommends the Boardts approval of the final plat
of Unit 24 0£` CenteXlndustrial Phrk,
2, A recommendation on the preliminary plat of Unit 25 of the Centez
Industrial Park was held,pending 'additional information ragarding
the drainage 8asementi Mr, Majorca said he will send Villa&e .En&sneer
Fletcher A dopy of the preliminary plat Por his 'report on drainage.
3. The Plan Commission, seting as a Zoning Commission, will conduct a
public hearing March 12t'h to hear the,'petition for pre-annexation
zoninj to M-4 of landdRoads,
and thehearing on the tentative amendment eating a B-3 zonin
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4. The Plan Commission discussed their ruleb of procedures for conducting
public hearings and they anticipate the adoption of same at their
meeting of March 10th.
Trustee Lewis asked the Board if they wished him to appear before the Plan
Commission on March 12th as the petitioner for the B-3 zoning districts It was
the oonsensus that Trustee Lewis so do.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Mikkelsen that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 16-65 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUBIDIVISICN
IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 24."
The President directed the Clark to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewisl Mikkelsen,
MullenjZettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
President Gibson said he has been in contact with Centex Construction Company, Indi
and they will undertake to influence General Electric Company to accept M-1 zonin¢
of a strin.e£ land fronti ngt on the east side_ of>Ton_he Road.
Mri Sidney Miller, Recr ati n D!rectorfor the Pl o d and Reoesation Board,
submitted his resign at on effective Mardh 151 19651 Fol ow g a brief discussion
of the incidents which precipitated Mr. Millerts decision, Trustee Dillon suggested
an executive session since this discussion centered around a matter relating to
personalities. Trustee Lewis suggested that, previous to or at the same time,
the Playground and Recreation Board be in attendance when the Board discusses
this matter with Mr. Miller.
President Gibson thanked Mr. Miller for his interest and devotion to his work
during the past four years.
In the absence of the Fire Chief, the Village Clerk read the Fire Department
report for the month of January 1965. This report will be on file in the Clerk' s
office.
The Clerk reported receipt of the following two notices of public hearing before
the Cook County Zonine Board of Appeals on March 12th at the Mount Prospect
Village Hall:
1 . Docket 833, approximately 1 acre located on the NW corner of Oakton
and Elmhurst Roads, proposed zone change from R-4 Single Family to
B-2 Restricted Service District for a gasoline station.
2. Docket 867, approximately 4 acre located approximately 100 feet west of
Elmhurst Road and approximately 660 feet south of Oakton Street,
proposed special use for sewage treatment plant.
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These dockets were referred to the Plan Commission.
The Clerk read a letter dated February 16, 1965 to President Gibson from John S.
Bayle, Chief Judeg of the Circuit Court of Cook County, stating that the Circuit
Court of Cook County has recently celebrated its first anniversary and the first
year has demonstrated the capacity of this Judicial System to become a model for
the rest of the nation. Judge Boyle said that much of the credit for the success
of the court is due to the wonderful cooperation they have received from the
President and the people of Elk Grove Village, and extended has thanks and
conveyed the gratitute of the people of Cook County who benefit from the improvement
of the administration of justice. .
The Board then discussed the proposed ordinance amending Article II Chapter 22
of the Municipal Code relating to the licensing of contractors. It was the
consensus that the ordinance be worded so as to not require that a homeowner
must purchase a general contractor's license if he wishes to sub-contract for
the construction of an addition to his home. Attorney Hofert will re-phrase the
definition of a "general contractor", and present an amended proposed ordinance
at a future meeting of the Board.
Trustee Mullen said that in reading the newspaper today, a great majority of the
Board apparently agree that the Village Administrator ordinance should be replaced
with a Village Manager ordinance.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance creating the position of
Village Manager. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; wherupon the President
declared the motion carried.
President Gibson asked the Board if they wanted to outline the ordinance. Attorney
Hofert asked for suggestions as to what powers this ordinance should include.
Trustee Mullen said he was under the impression it would follow the statutes,
similar to Arlington Heights or Mount Prospect's ordinances. Trustee Mullen disagreed
with President Gibson that the present Elk Grove Village ordinance is substantially
the same as Mount Prospects ordinance.
Attorney Hofert said that in 2 weeks he would submit a variety of alternatives
from which the Board could then choose.
Trustee Zettek reported that the Bicycle Safety Committee is changing the effective
date of bicycle licenses from the calendar year to June through May of each year.
The reason for this change is that the testing of the bikes does not begin until
May and it is more reasonable to have the license effective immediately following
testing.
Mr. Majoros stated that he and Fire Chief Haar have reviewed the rescue truck bids
but they have not been discussed with the Public Safety Committee. Following
a brief discussion, President Gibson asked Mr. Majoros to check and find out if
the Village can order the chassis and cab through John F. Garlish & Sons and
have it delivered at the Gerstenslager Company in Wooster, Ohio. Mr Majoros said
he will do this and if it can be ordered this way, he will then attempt to get a
letter from the Gerstenslager Company stating that they will still hold to their
bid price for the body if the Village furnishes a slightly different chassis than
that specified in the bid notice.. (Garlisch handles on=ly Internationals and the
specifications called for Ford. )'
The Village Clerk reported that voter registrations will be accepted in her
office on March 1 , 2, and 3, 1965 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on March 3rd from
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and requested the concurrence of the Board in her appointment
of Mrs. Fay Bishop as Deputy Clerk for the purpose of assisting her in voter
registrations.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
concur in the Clerk's appointment of Mrs.. Fay Bishop as Deputy Clerk for the
purpose of accepting voter registrations on March 1 , 2, and 3, 1965. 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. vlhereupon the President declared the motio:i
carried.
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President Gibson asked if there were any persons in the audience who wished
to address the Board. A Resident asked if Mr. Millerts resignation was accepted.
Board members said that the resignation is more properly directed to the
Playground and Recreation Board who hired Mr. Miller however, he will certainly
not be asked to continue working against will.
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 motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p. m.
Eleanor G. T er
Village Clerl
APPROVED:
games R. Gibson
President
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