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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/27/1965 - MINUTES Oi THE REGULAR MEETING CF VIE PRESfDENT AND BOARD CR TRUSTEES dF THE VILLAGE Cr ELK GRM VILLAGE ftQ CN JULY 27, 1965. President lack. D. Pb}i calico this meeting to order at 8:02 p; m: in the Municipal Building iii said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon` the roll being Called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald Cherniek, George C. Coneys Thomas A. Garrity, Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Attorney Hofert also was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 13, 1965 be approved as amended and that the Bcard dispense with the reading ihereok. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes of the regular iheeting of July 10, 1965 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. Trustee Chernick said. he wished to have Trustee Zettek1s Statement (near the end of the meeting) inserted into the minutes for clarification of the meeting. It was moved by Trustee Cherhick and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 19, 1965 be supplemented by the addition of Trustee Zettakis statementA The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The motion to approve the minutes was then voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried; President Pahl read a statement, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. President Pahl then made the following appointment: James R. Young as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the longest unexpired term. He asked the concurrence of the Board in this appointment. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board concur in the Presidentla appointment of James R. Young as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the longest unexpired term. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl appointed William Ballard to the Plan Commission for a 3 year term ending April 30, 1968. He asked the concurrence of the Board in this appointment. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board concur in the President's appointment of William Ballard to the Plan Commission for the term ending April 30, 1968. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl appointed Leah Cummins to fill his vacancy on the Plan Commission. He requested the concurrence of the Board. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Leah Cummins to the Plan Commission to fill President Pahl's unexpired term of office as a Plan Commission member. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Pahl appointed Stephen Schwellenbach as Chairman of the Plan Commission. He asked the concurrence of the Board in this appointment. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board concur in the Presidents appointment of Stephen 3ehwellenbach as Chairman of the Plan Commission. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. - 1 - Reg. 7-27-65 F. PRESIDENT'S REPORT JULY 27: 19651 It has come to my attention that there is some unhappiness about my alleged inability or reluctance to make appointments to the various Boards or Commissions. I think it probably wise that we consult the record and see what has been done up to this point in regard to appointments. According to the record, I have appointed 6 people in Village Government and I have made 6 re—appointments. I would suggest to my critics that it is my duty and my responibility to be due and deliberate in making appointments. If I choose to take one, two, three or four weeks before I make a decision in selecting the best people that I know In this Village to participate, then I will take that time, and no amount of pressure will hasten my being due and deliberate. If I am to err, I aim to err bn .the aide of being deliberate. I would like to briefly review and discuss two very appropriate editorials of last Thursday, July 22, 1965. I think we might label them under the heading of "Good Government is good politics and good politics is good government", and I hasten to add that the place where I first heard this was from my political science Professor in the early 401s. Directing your attention first to the editorial of July 22, 1965 in the "Focus On Elk Grove", I would like to read the opening paragraph: "In view of the malfunction of Trustees Mullen, Lewis and Garrity at Monday's Board Meeting the following observations pale. Antics which were without parallel in Village history detailed on page one. It provided a striking contrast to what should be the conduct of Village Officials. The conflagration which beset Monday's session reflects yet another case of misdirected attitudes on the part of Village elected officials." As you recall there was some reference to Trustee Garrity knowing the Roberts Rules of Order and Trustee Lewis being concerned about weeds, concerned about Elk Grove Village not pursuing a more active annexation policy, the fact there was a planned cluster development going on in Hoffman Estates, that the Arlington Park District possibly had eyes on our Industrial Park. Now referring to the editorial of the °Elk Grove Herald" under date of Thursday, July 22, 1965, the editorial's entitled "New Look For Suburb Politics?, and I qvo`:�: "In a Society in which the educational, economic and social levels are steadily going up, it will be good politics to raise the level of our local politics", Rakove writes. "The alternative, he suggests, is to sink slowly into a morass of unsolved problems." "If each party recongizes its own strenghts and weaknesses" . Rakove continues, "Identifies our common contemporary problems, and adopts policies designed to solve these problems effectively, then both the political parties and the people of the Chicago Metropolitan Area will be the beneficiaries." "Is this to much to ask? We don't think it is?", nor do I. Good Government depends on good people. All people who want to help out will be given work. The best government requires the beat people. I can see no reason for not having the finest Village Government in the world. We have the people to become the best. In fact, this will be my policy goal during my four years as President of this Village, to do everything I possibly can to make this the finest, most outstanding community: in the world. On every plan and project that we propose, we can judge: Will this add to or subtract from the proposition of making this the finest and most outstanding community in the world. I say to you Gentlemen and to the Community, "Let Us Make No Small Plans", I am firmly dedicated to the proposition that "The Best Is Yet To Be." Right now the policies and plans of this administration are being formed and because of the nature of them many are not ready for publication. However, I am going to suggest a few of the projects which are under consideration, and which at the proper time will be submitted to this Community and to this Board for action and decision. The Youth Advisory Committee is dedicated to the proposition of trying to create a program which will be preventative in nature in working with our young people in this Village. The cost of prevention is much less than the cost of detention. There is a need, and the need will become greater as we grow, for a Civic Cultural Community Center. We must set a capital improvements program, to get the maximum value from our tax dollar. We have many joint projects and ventures which we want to promote with the various School Districts in our Village area. I would like to see all of the organizations in Elk Grove Village get behind the Ten-Centennial Program, and I would like to have all organizations set down and work and plan with the Village Government to promote Elk Grove Village as a candidate for the All American City. I would like to see more retail producing sales tax type businesses coming into our area for obvious reasons. Finally, I would like to see an up-grading and improving of our Recreation, Park and Playground facilities. Page 2 z Now to accomplish these various things we will use different techniques in each and every instance. In some areas the Village Board will have properly constituted committees to work out particular policy problems and in other areas I will call upon Community groups to help with the programs and projects and in still other instances we will create committees to take on assigned tasks. To be effective in creating and maintaining a good, sound, outstanding Community and taking into account, sound economic and social values, It is absolutely essential thatt sound, orderly procedures be laid down and adhered to at all times. GENTLEMEN, LET US ALL BUILD AND WORK TOGETHER! ! rhl - 3 - Attorney Hofert reported (1') 'that he has sent a letter to the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Company, Inc, regarding the tax escrow, a copy of, which is sent to each Board member; and (2y that the ordinance relating to the building code will be ready at the next medoig, Village Manager Majorod 4eported that the Building Department has received applications for 3 building permits from Chicago Magfiet; WireCorporation and I have instructed the Building epartment to hold thein pending further reports from the Village's air pollution consuitantslAttorney Hofert said that in this regard he had a conversation with Mr. Ma,joros and it is his (Mr. Ho£ert's) recommendation to the Board that until the Board receives the report from its consultants, all perthite should be held, He said that under the circumstances he believes the Village can do this since a great deal of money has been expended and a professional has b6en hired by the Village. .He also said he had received an inquiry regarding these,permits and he informed those persons making the inquiry that this would be his recommendation to the Board, Village Manager Majorca hl"do, reported that he has consulted with the Village Attorney and Fire Chief anis there is some difficulty in writing an ordinance which can be enforced regarding open burning, but that he hopes to have such an ordinance ready by next meeting. Regarding the O'Hare Field Zoning Regulations, Mr, Majoros said he has discussed the matter with Mra Campbell of Tec-Search who feels that this can be incorporated into the draft of the comprehensive zoning ordinance rather than have a separate hearing on these airport zoning regulations, Mr. Majorca said that there does not appear to be any immediate urgency in their adoptiony and that none of the surrounding communities have yet adopted same! It was agreeable that these regulations be referred to Tec-Search for inoorporation into the draft of the comprehensive zoning ordinance they are preparings Mr. Majorca questioned the Board regarding the proposed meeting with Centex Corporation officials following Tec-Search's recommendation concerning the apartment density at Elk Grove and Kennedy Boulevards. Trustee Lewis said he requested Tec-Search to supply him with the basis they used in making the recommendation that the request be granted and that a density of 16 would be acceptable. He said he also asked for information as to what other communities do in these cases, and he asked to look at other areas having this density and Tec-Search has promised to send him a list of same. Trustee Zettek said he could see no reason not to proceed to arrange the meeting. Mr. Majoros said that Centex would prefer to have the meeting before August 12th or in early September. Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, of Centex Corporation, present in the audience, said he will contact officials in Dallas and arrange 2 or 3 tentative dates which can be offered the Board. In reply to Trustee Coney's question as to the progress of the water study, Mr. Majoros said that he believes it will be in full operation within the next week or two. Village Treasurer Patrick Rooney said he does not have an April report at this time. Trustee Coney said he can prepare an unaudited report of revenues and _. expenditures for the year ending April, 1965 and will have it ready next week. Trustee Coney questioned Attorney Hofert as to whether or not he would advise the Village to prepare the Treasurer's Annual Report by means of the long form. Mr. Hofert said that he would not advise taking the risk of preparing the short form, that the Board might wish to vigorously support state legislation to change the long form requirement, but that as long as the law requires same, he would advise that it be followed. The Board briefly discussed with Mr. James Clementi various items in the Monthly Operating and Maintenance Report for July 1965 for the Water & Sewer Department, This report will be on file for review in the Clerk's office. - 2 - Reg. 7-27-65 At this time President Paha deviated from the agenda and administered the oath of office to Sergeant Richard P. tosch and Patrolman Harry Ji Walsh, Jr., members of the Police Pehsion Board of Trustees, duly elected by the Police Department as set forth by State Statute, At this time (8:35 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 8:44 p.m. and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees Answered Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewia, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Mr. Thomas Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission presented the annual report for that Commission for the fiscal year 1964 65. This report will be on file in the Clerk's offide The Clerk reported that the preliminary plats of Centex Ind trial Park Units 2 and 103 have been forwarded to the Plan Commission; that Centex Corporation has withdrawn the preliminary plat of 4Ait 102 due to the fact that the company purchasing the property has changed their mind. The Clerk read a letter dated July 249 1965 from William M, Gundersen, Trustee of the Village of Itasca, confirming a telephone conversation with President Pahl concerning a meeting of the two boards to discuss the possibilitY of a boundary agreement between Itasca and Elk Grgye Village. They suggested Wednesday, August 4th and this was agreeable to the President and Trustees. The Clerk read the annual report dated July 27, 1965 of the Elk Grove Village Public Library submitted by Robert F. Fleming, President, This report will be on file in the Clerkts office for reviews The Clerk presented a proposed resol-dtioh approving the master street plan for the "Hotpoint" property. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board adopt Resolution No. 44-65 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT CF SUBDIVISICN IDENTIFIED AS MASTER PLAN FOR UNIT NO. 2, CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK". 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 dated July 26, 1965 to President Pahl from Chief Harry P. Jenkins stating that in response to official action by the Board when Resolution 41-65 was adopted, the Police Department extends a challenge (including certain conditions) for a softball game between the Police Department and the Village Board. Members of the Board accepted the challenge and the date of August 9th was agreed upon for the game. Following a brief discussion, it was the consensus that the question of the proposed tridge over' Salt Creek at Clearmont Drive be removed from the agenda and placed in "follow-up" for the capital improvements program. Trustee Coney said that due to the audit of the records being made at this time, there was not sufficient time to cm duct the analysis of the unpaid water bills as regards the X620 water deposit. Regarding the 30" sewer main along Route 83, Attorney Hofert said that it is his opinion that either the Village has title or has the right to title, and the question is how to settle the matter. He said it might be suggested that people who want to tap on to the sewer be given permission to do so, if the sewer is adequate and the Village inform the other party claiming ownership, of the Village' s action. Trustee Lewis said that a report from Village Engineer Fletcher indicates that the sewer line is adequate. Attorney Hofert said that a letter could be written to the person claiming ownership saying that the Village also claims ownership and will act accordingly by granting permits when applied for. Mr. Hofert - 3 - Reg. 7-27-65 said it would then be up to the other party to take whatever action, if any, he wishes' He said that if the Board makes its position clear, the situation may resolve itself and litigation may never arise, but if it does Mr. Hofert said he felt the BoArd's position would be sustained. It was moved by Trustee 'Lewis And seconded by Trustee Coney that the Village Board authorize the Village Attorney to draft such a letter indicating the ';oard's views regarding the 30!1 sewer line in question. 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. Following presentation of the. Accounts Payable Warrant, it was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board authorize the disbursement of 35,207.81 from the slater and Sewer Department Operating Account, 0,366.41 from Motor Fuel Tax funds, and �18y041 .41 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the invoices on the Warrant; Village Manager Ma4oros presented an invoice in the amount of 4P'15,000 payable to Layne-Western Company from the Water Acquisition and Construction Account representing payment on the $22;497 contract for the deep well pump, and an invoice in the amount of X750600 payable to Engineer Fletcher for engineering. fees: With the donsent of the second; Trustee Garrity amended his motion to include payment of invoices totaling '415,750 from the Acquisition and Construction Account. 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& Trustee Zettek opened discussion of the odor emanating from the dump located in the Forest Preserve west of State Road, President Pahl said he has been in touch with officials of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Cook County Forest Preserve who said that the long range pians; when Highway I-•90 is constructed and the artificial lake in Busse Woods is built, call for the filing of the dump at that time. Mr. Pahl said he pointed out that the Alexian Brothers Hospital will be opening in February 1966 and suggested the Village needs more immediate relief, Mr. Pahl also said that he requested Village Manager Majoros to give the Board a report as to haw much water would be required to douse the dump and a report as to the feasibility and cost of such a project. The President said he would welcome any suggestions from the Residents and the Board as to a. solution. Trustee Zettek said he felt a written report to the County, outlining the history of this problem would be in order. Attorney Hofert said he felt a letter to the hospital authorities requesting that they put pressure on the Forest Preserve District would add considerable weight to the contacts already made. Trustee Chernick said he was partially disappointed in the action taken at this meeting, that it appears as though he and Trustee Zettek condone the action taken at the July 19th meeting, which is not the case. Trustee Chernick asked for a public apology to the people from Trustees Coney, Garrity, Legis and Mullen for the action at the July 19th meeting. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the meeting be adjourned; whereupon President Pahl declared the meeting adjourned at 9:28 p.m. Eleanor G. Turn Village Clerk APPROVED: J Pahl re dent - 4 - Reg, 7-27-65