HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/07/1965 - INCLUDES PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING
CONDUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER-2. 1965
The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m in the Municipal
Building, 666 Landmeler Road, Elk Grove Village. Upon the roll being called
the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - George C. Coney, Thomas A. Garrity;
Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek. "ABSENT" - Trustee
Ronald L. Chernick; President Jack D. Pahl.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board
appoint Trustee Mullen to serve as Chairman of this hearing in the absence
of President Pahl. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
Clerk declared the motion carried.
Trustee Mullen stated that this is a public hearing by the President and
Board of Trustees as to whether or not the Village should enter into a
pre-annexation and sewer tap-on agreement with Wilbur E. Shebeck and Erna
Shebeck relating to vroaerty located at the southeast corner of Higgins Road
and Elmhurst Road,
Mr. Frederick A. Weber, 2 West Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, Illinois,
who represented Mr. and Mrs. Shebeck, stated that they have inspected the
agreement prepared by the Village Attorney and they are prepared to sign same.
During discussion which followed, Mr. Weber said that it is his understanding
that the ten year period of the agreement would begin at the signing of the
agreement (not at the time of annexation) and that during this ten year
period the maximum capacity of 26 trailers could be asintained on the site in
question.
Trustee Mullen asked if there were persons in the audience who wished to
speak in favor of the agreement.
Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that the
Plan Commission is in favor of the pre-annexation agreement as written.
Trustee Mullen asked if there were persons in the audience who wished to
oppose the agreement. There were none.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the hearing
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon Trustee
Mullen as Chairman, declared the motion carried and the hearing adjourned
at 7:50 p.m.
Eleanor G. Turner, Village Clerk
George ' ullea C airman
Public Hearing 9-7-65
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROJE VILLAGE
HELD ON SES EMBER 7+. 1965.
The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 8:01 p. m, in the Municipal
Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees
answered "PRESENT" George C. Coney, Thomas A. Garrity, Ralph A. Lewis,
George E. Mullen; Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Ronald L. Cher-nick and
President. Jack Ds Pahl. Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting,
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
appoint Trustee Zettek to serve as Chairman pro-tem at this meeting in the
absence of President Pahl. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where-
upon the Clerk declared the motion carried.
Attorney Hofert questioned Mr. Frederick A. Weber, representing Wilbur and
Erna Shebeck, as to whether or not it is underayood by the petitioners that
at the end of a 10 year period, from the date of the signing of the Pre-
annexation agreement, that all trailers will be eliminated from the site at
the southeast corner of Elmhurst and Higgins Roads, Mrs Weber stated that
he and his clients uhderetand and agree to this.
It was moved by Trld6tee Mullen and seconded by Trdstee Lewis that the Board
adopt Resolution Nos 49-65 entitled "A RESC%.U4'I0N AUTHORIZING AN ANNEXATION
AND SEWER TAP-{N AOREDOT BETWEEN WILBUk E. StinkK, ERNA SMECK AND THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATINd TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF EIMHUR6T "b ftlhdINs AOADSt11 the Chairman directed the Village
Clerk to 6611 the idil on the motion and upon the roll being called the
followings Trustees arlbwered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek;
f'NAY" - noneJ tihbSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl. Whereupon the
ChairmArs declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes
of the regular meeting of August 24; 1965 be approved as submitted and. that
the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
A meeting was tentatively scheduled at 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 1965
between the Village Board, Village Attorney and representatives of Walter C.
McCrone and Associates to discuss the report they have submitted to the Board
on the Chicago Magnet Wire odor Problem,
Village Manager Majorca reported that a recommendation on the awarding of
the contract for snow Plowing will be made as soon as he checks further regarding
the lowest of the four bidders.
Mr. Majorca also reported that he has an appointment with representatives
of Alvord, Burdick & Howson to review their progress and to further amplify
the scope of the water study Project.
In reply to Trustee Mullen's question, Mr. Majorca said that the Personnel
policy is not completed and that he wished to discuss the provisions of the
policy with the committee who initiated the project. A meeting was scheduled
for September 10th.
Trustee Lewis questioned the delay in the installation of the guard rail at
the intersection of Elk Grove and Kennedy Boulevards, Mr. Majorca said that
an unsuccessful attempt was made to secure Motor Fuel Tax funds for this purpose;
and that he has now instructed the Street Department Foreman to proceed with
the installation using Village funds.
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PRESIDENT+S REPORT
SEPTEMBER 7. 1965
1 . I hereby appoint members of the Special Citizens
Advisory Committee the following citizens:
Mrs. George Wallace Meyers - 84 Kendal
David A. Gilbert - 12 Kennedy Boulevard
Robert Beaupre - 543 Ridgewood
2. At the remainder of the September meetings, recommendations
concerning Committees will be made to the Members of the
Board. These Board Committee areas will be in the area of:
a. A Community Relations Committee made up of the
entire Board.
b. A Communi -tions Committee
c. Government Operations Committee.
3. Also,this month, I am hopeful that we can also set up a
Public Relations Committee made up of people who are
expert and knowledgeable in this field.
Jack D. Pahl
President
Trustee Coney requested the Village Manager to present a recommendation at the
next meeting on the installation of sidewalk at the southeast corner of
Arlinaton Heights and Biesterfield Roads in order to provide access for
pedestrian traffic to and from the Grove Shopping Center.
Trustee Coney also requested investigation into the possibilityof installing
a "caution" light at the intersection of Arlington Heights and Biesterfield
Roads since the County Highway Department has not agreed to install a traffic
signal.
The Chairman read the President's Report, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
Mr. Quigley Fletcher, representing Village Engineer E. N. Fletcher, stated
that they recommend that the Board award the contract for seal coating of
various arterial and non-arterial streets to the low bidder.
The Clerk then read the results of the bid opening on the above project;
which bids had been opened by the Clerk and Manager at 4:00 p.m. on August 31 ,
1965:
Arrow Road $16,542.09
P. 0. Box 334 ( J2200.00 check enclosed)
Mt. Prospect, Ill.
Skokie Valley X13,456.86
1228 Harding Avenue (062500.00 check enclosed)
Des Plaines, 111.
Seneca Petroleum Co. y120990.64
439 W. 33rd Street ( 161400.00 check enc'-oo�_'.)
Chicago, Illinois
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
concur in the recommendation of the Village Engineer and award the contract
for seal coating of varinis arterial and non-arterial streets to Seneca
Petroleum Company for the bid price of 1612,990.64 and that the President and
Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary documents. The Chairman directed
the Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; ."ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl. Where-
upon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
At this time ( 8:34 p.m.) the Chairman declared a recess to permit residents
in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board
members.
Chairman Trustee Zettek reconvened the meeting at 8:43 p.m., and directed the
Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "PRESENT" Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" -
Trustee Chernick, President Pahl.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
authorize the Clerk to open and read the bids received on Section 8-CS, the
paving of inverts on Pratt and Nicholas Boulevards. The Chairman directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen,Zettek;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl. Whereupon the
Chairman deolared the motion carried.
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The Clerk then opened and read the following bids:
Janacek Construction, Inc. 0179471 .50
1635 N. Glen Ellyn Road ( $1 ,750 check enclosed)
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Capitol Cement,Company, Inci $27,832.75
6214 N. Pulaski Road ( $3,000.00 check enclosed)
Chicago, Illinois
August Hi Skoglund Company x$261624;75
5017 N. Ravenswood Avenue (S$21700.00 check enclosed)
Chicago 40j Illinois
Paolo Salce & Company J24031 .00
7940 West 'Grand Avenue (i$2,500.00 check enclosed)
Elmwood Park 35, Illinois
Albin Chrlson &, Company 517,914.50
3006 Lake Street ($2,000100 check enclosed)
Melrose Park, Illinois
Road Builders, Inc, $19,084.50
Box 295 (($2,000.00 check enclosed)
Palos Park, Illinois
The foregoing bids were referred to the Village Manager and Village Engineer
for a recommendation.
Police Chief Harry P. Jenkins read a report of Police Department activities for
the month of August 1965. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Norman L. Atkins, Executive Director of the
Centex Industrial Park Association, requesting that the ordinance which
classifies food processors as food dealers and requires an inspection and
license by the Village be reviewed. He said that the Association feels the
ordinance should be amended to exclude food processing firms from its provisions
since each of the firms is regularly inspected by the State of Illinois in
addition to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration and the U. S. Army Veterinary
Corps.
Attorney Hofert stated that the way the law reads these firms are to be
licensed and inspected by the Village,however it would be reasonable to exclude
those which are inspected by State and/or Federal agencies and which do not
do retail business in the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
instruct the Village Attorney to draft an amendment to the food dealer's licensing
provisions of the Municipa]�`Vxcluding food processors and firms which are inspected
by Federal or State authorities and which do not retail in the Village. The
Chairman directed the Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl.
Whereupon the Chairmen declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission Chairman, Mr. S. Schwellenbach,
stating that the Commission approved the final plats for Lots 2. 3 & 4 of Devon-
O'Hare Industrial Park and also a dedication of easement; and that they also
have approved the J. L. Williams resubdivision of former Lot 52 in Centex
Industrial Park provided a 20 ft. easement is provided in the rear of Lot 2 and
the westerly 245 ft, of Lot 3. The Clerk said that the corrected plats of the
J. L. Williams resubdivision have not been received from the subdivier.
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It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Redolution No. $0+ 65 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLATS OF
SU9DIVISION IDENTIFIED AS LOTS ,2j 3, AND 4j A St%DIVT91ON OF PART OF DEVON-0"HARE
INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT NO. 111, The Chairman directed the Village Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and .upon the roll being called the following Trustees
"AYE" - Coneyy Garrity{ Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee
Ghernick, President Pahl& Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried,
The Clerk reported that a oetition_:for annexation has been received from
Ali e„gGd Keith E& .Pa
k2 opti ,,er+tiing 1 aced of property located north of
Siesterfield Road and approximately 1260 feet, east of Bisner Road; and that the
Plan Commission has submitted avritten keport stating that they unanimously
approved that the subject petition be approved by the Village Board,
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance of annexation regarding
the Beine petition. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
Chairman declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported that a petition has been received from Mr. Sam Palminteri.
752 Brantwood, for a permit to erect a fence past the building set back line
on his lot #3247. This petition has been forwarded to the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a public hearing.
The Clerk reported receipt of notices of cancellation of the insurance on the
Grove Service Corporation taxicabs which have been licensed to operate in the
Village.
The Clerk read a letter dated August 27, 1965 from Mr. Carl Bewersdor£, President
of the Bensenville Cab Comvanv,stating that they have been informed that the
Grove Cab Company is no longer in service in Elk Grove Village and they are
applying for the taxicab license.
Attorney Hofert stated that it would be necessary to conduct a public hearing
on the cancellation of the license of the Grove Service Corporation according
to his recollection of the terms of the franchise agreement.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
direct the publication of a notice of hearing on the cancellation of the Grove
license and the issuance of a new franchise at the eatliest meeting date of the
Village Board. The Chairman directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney,
Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT"- Trustee Chernick,
President Pahl. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of notices of ntb lic hearings to be conducted by the
Cook Countv Zoning Board of Anneals at 3 P.M., September 13, 1965 in the Elk
Grove Village Municipal Building on the following dockets:
#882 - Approximately 4.82 acres of property located on the north side of
Devon Avenue, 556 feet west of Tonne Road, for wholesale and retail
greenhouse use.
#921 - Approximately 1 .49 acres of property located on the west side of
Elmhurst Road, approximately 200 feet north of the intersection of
Algonquin Road and Elmhurst Road, for the addition to and remodeling
of an existing restaurant at the location.
#923 - Approximately 5.90 acres of property located on the east side of
Elmhurst Road, approximately 1300 feet north of Touhy Avenue, for
a miniature golf course.
#949 - Approximately .19 of an acre of property located on the northeast
side of Higgins, 350 feet south of Oakton (McDonald"s) for additional
parking space.
The foregoing were referred to the Plan Commission. Q �'
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The Clerk reported receipt of letters from the District Engineer, Mr. C. A.
Benowioz, ,of the State Division of Highway, stating that according to State
policy, proportionate electrical energy costs of traffic control signals must
be absorbed by the municipality when such control signals are located either
wholly or partly within the corporate limits. Agreements were enclosed with the
letter relating to the signals at Busse Road and Landmeier Road; Higgins Road
and Arlington Heights Road; and Busse Road and Devon Avenue.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 51-65 entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT ARID
CLERK TO SIGN AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE AND THE STATE
OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND BUILDINGS, DIVISION OF HIGHWAIS,
TO PAY ENERGY COSTS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF BUSSE
ROAD/LANDMEIER ROAD, HIGGINS ROAD/ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ROAD AND BUSSE ROAD/D.DVON
AVENUE. " The Chairman directed the Village Clerk to call the roll on the moti.n
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney,
Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick,
President Pahl. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate
Manager, Centex Corporation, stating that the petition for M-1 zoning alone
the east side of Tonne Road will be presented at the regular meeting of the
Village Board on September 14th.
The Clerk read a letter dated September 7, 1965 from Mr. Stebbins, stating
that the construction of pavement, curbs and gutters and storm drainage has
satisfactorily been completed on Morse Avenue from Tonne Road to Route 83,
and that Centex agrees to provide the Village with a two year maintenance bond
when the Village accepts the above mentioned improvements. This was referred
to the Village Engineer for a recommendation.
The Clerk read a letter dated September 1, 1965 from Mr. R. Atcher, President
of the Village of Schaumburg. inviting the President and Board members to attend
a meeting at the Schaumburg Community Center on Fridpy,September 17th at 8:00 P.M. ,
on water and soil conservation in this area. Trustees Coney and Mullen said
they will attend; Mr. Majoros said Mr. Clementi, Foreman of the Water and Sewer
Department has indicated an interest and will attend.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance regarding fence requirements
as related to swimming pools.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The Chairman
directed the Village Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl.
Whereupon the Ckairman declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen axfd seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 403 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ELK GROVE VILLAGE
SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE AS TO FENCE REQUIREMENTS". The Chairman directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Mullen, Zettek; "NA`_Y', -
Lewis; "ABSENT. " - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl. Whereupon the C:<.i rF£n
declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance regarding the Elk Grove Village
Fire Department and Fire Prevention Code.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The Chairman directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl. Whereupon the Chairman
declared the motion carried.
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It was mw ed by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 404 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER VI OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
AND FIRE PREVENTION CODE." The Chairman directed the Clerk to call the roll
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
"AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee
Chernick', President Pahl. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed resolution increasing the Youth Advisory
Committee membership from seven to ten members.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 52-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION INCREASING MEMBERSHIP OF THE
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE". The Chairman directed the Clerk to call the roll
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
"AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; ONAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee
dhernick, President Pahl. Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read letters from E & B Carpet Mills. Inc., 345 Scott Street, Elk
Grove Village, and from J. L. William & Company, Inc., Contractors .g Engineers,
requesting that the Village waive their requirements concerning the installation
of a sprinkler system in the building under construction on the west side of
Scott Street. They stated that the carpets they manufacture are not man made
Fibers and will not support combustion or constitute a fire hazard. This request
was referred to the Village Manager with the directicn to discuss the matter with
the Building and Fire Departments and report black to the Board with a recommend-
ation from the two Departments and himselfs
Copies were distributed of a proposed ley-y ordinance for the year 1965/661
It was moved by Trustee Coney and secended,hy Trustee Mullen that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinances The Chairman
directed the Clark to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following Trustees answered'lAYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl. Whereupon the
Chairman declared the motion carried,
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
adopt Ordinance No; 405 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF
ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1 , 1965 AND ENDING APRIL 30,
1966". The Chairman directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upcn
the roll being called the :following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity,
Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl.
Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried.
In reply to Trustee Coney's question as to the procedure for the refund of the
420 water deposits. Village Manager Majorca stated that he has discussed this
with the Village auditors, Arthur Anderson & Company, and the Village Treasurer
and the procedure will be that all amounts on deposit will be transferred to
an escrow account and checks will be written, without application from the home-
owner, and mailed. He said that as soon as the checks are printed and delivered,
the approximately 700 checks will be processed within a period of about two weeks.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
authorize the Village Treasurer to open an Escrow Account at the Bank of Elk
Grove to be entitled the "Waterworks and Sewerage Deposit Refund" and that the
account require one signatory thereto, that being the Village Treasurer. The
Chairman directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Coney, Garrity, Lewis,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Trustee Chernick, President Pahl.
Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion carried;
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It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Conay that the mee' ng
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
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Village Clerk
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