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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/28/1965 - MINUTES OF THE REGVLAR MELTING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1965, President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:05 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, Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - Thomas A. Garrity. Village Attorney Edward C. 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 September 21, 1965 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, with the concurrence of the Board, deviated from the agenda and the Clerk was directed to open and read the bids received on a tractor, loader and backhoe, whereupon the following bids were then opened and read by the Clerk: Charles Equipment Company $6,795.00 new unit P. 04 Box 269 $4,685.50 demonstrator model Elmhurst, Illinois ($680.00 check enclosed with bid) Patten Tractor & Equipment Co, $6,806.00 new unit 6400 Indianapolis Boulevard ( 681 .00 check enclosed with bid) Hammond, Indiana Howard Worthington, Inc. $5,957.00 new unit 200 E. Hamilton $5,689.00 demonstrator model Elk Grove, Illinois (3600.00 check enclosed with bid) John F. Garlisch & Sons $6,200.00 new unit 1200 E. Higgins Road $6,000.00 demonstrator model less rental Elk Grove Village, Illinois unit $250.00, balance $5,750.CO ($620.00 check enclosed with bid) Case Construction Equipment Center $6,313.52 new unit 6260 Joliet Road ($632.00 check enclosed with bid) Country Side, Illinios P. 0. Box-La Grange, Illinois The foregoing bids were referred to the Village Manager for a recommendation. Attorney Hofert reported: 1 . That it had been hoped that the State Legislature during their recent Session would give municipalities the right to clearly license general contractors, however since this was not done, he suggested that the item "licensing of general contractors" be removed from the agenda. 2. That a final report on all legislation passed during the 1965 Session has not been received from Springfield, and suggested that this be removed from the agenda for 3 or 4 weeks. 3. That he has completed his legal research on the Walter C. McCrone & Assoc. report on Chicago Magnet Wire and he is in the process of writing his report, however it will not be completed until he receives from McCrone & Associates a portion of the answers to questions relative to new problems he raised. 4. That he received correspondence during the week from the Village Clerk regarding licensing. One of the problems referred to will be taken care of administratively and that he is awaiting the Board's direction as concerned with the question of licensing food vendors in the industrial areas. 1 - Reg. 9-28-65 It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance prohibiting the vending of foods on streets in areas zoned manufacturing. The motinn was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Manager read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Regarding item #3 of the Managerts report, it was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Village Manager and authorize the purchase of a Ross snow Plow from The Climax Company, Crystal Lake, Illinois, for $925.00. , The President dirert.,ed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - ChernickI Coney, .Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Regarding the request of Evans & Black Carpet Company for a waiver of that portion of the building code requiring that they install a sprinkler system. Mr. Majoros reported that he requested a report from Kantola, Mizera & Associates, the Village plan review committee, and he has received written recommendations from them. During the discussion which followed between the Board members and Mr. Kantola, Mr. Kantola said that he met with Factory Insurance Association representatives who estimated that most of the buildings of the same general type being built in the Industrial Park would pay for the sprinkler system in four to seven years by reduced insurance rates, and the Illinois Rating and Inspection Bureau shared the same opinion. Mr. Kantola said that if the sprinkler requirements were dropped the fire insurance premium could reflect a substantial increase which would involve the residential as well as the industrial area. Following further discussion it was the opinion of the Board that the request of E & B Carpet Company be denied and that there be no changes made in the building code with reference to sprinkler system requirements. Mr. Majoros agreed with Mr. Kantola's suggestion that an appeal board be established to handle requests of this nature. Attorney Hofert said that this would be a legal method of handling requests for variances if the Code is left open to granting of variances, however the standards by which a change or variance could be granted should be set forth with precise exactness. Mr. James Clementi, Water &. Saxer Department Foreman, read a Monthly Operating and Maintenance Report for August 1965, a Special Water Department Report and a letter dated September 24, 1965 from the Elk Grove Engineering Company to Centex Corporation regarding the Village's water -supply system. (These reports and letter will be on file in the Clerk's office.) In reply to, a question from Trustee Coney, Mr. Majoros said that the estimated cast to replace all couplings and pipe in well #1 would be $6,200.00, however, if the thickness of the couplings were increased, this would involve additional costs, and that the engineers are investigating this at this time. Copies were distributed of the Accounts Payable Warrant. It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board authorize the disbursement of $10,419.99 from the General Corporate Account, $14,612.29 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account in payment of the invoices as shown on the 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, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAZ" - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Regarding the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the Village Board make known to the Cook,County Board that it favors the establishment of a County Plan Commission to advise the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals on rezoning in unincor- porated areas, President Pahl said that there will be a public hearing on this matter and the Village Board and Plan Commission will be represented at that hearing when the date and place of same are .announced. - 2 - Reg. 9-28-65 z c VILLAGE MANAGERS REPORT SEPTEMBER 280 1965 1 . New_Engineer Representatives from Suhr, Peterson, Peterson and Suhr will be in the Village tomorrow to more fully acquaint themselves with the physical plant End to meet Village governmental personnel with whom they will be working. 2. Well and Elevated Tank Contract, Mr. John Black of Alvord, Burdick and Howson will be here this Friday morning to meet with Centex, Elk Grove Engineering Company, Jim Clementi and myself to make a final inspection of the Well Number 3 and elevated tank contract. 3. Snow Plow Three quotations were received for a snow plow to replace the one obsolete dozer type plow. The quotations were as follows: The Climax Company, Crystal Lake, Illinois Ross - $925 Illinoss FWD Truck and Equipment Company, Rosemont, Illinois Baker - Flink - $700 R. H. Lyons Equipment Company, Chicago, Illinois Wausau - $711 The working budget included $800 for this purpose while the appropriation ordinance listed $12000. Mr. Andrews personally inspected each plow. I have had previous experience; in the purchase of snow plows and am acquainted with the features of each plow. It is my recommendation and Mr. Andrews concurs that the Roes plow is better constructed to give us longer performance. I ask your concurrence in this purchase. George L. Majoros r� The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the Plan Commission that the hearing on the petition for M-1 zoning along the east side of Tonne Road will be heard on October 27th. - The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission on Docket #882, the petition of Berthold Nursery for B-5 General Commercial Zoning of their property on Devon Avenue west of Tonne Road. The Plan Commission recommended that the Village go on record before the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals and the Cook County Board of Commissioners as being opposed to B-5 at this location on the basis that the re-classification would permit uses which the Plan Commission feels are not consistent with- the surrounding area and furthermore would be objectionable in that it may have the undesirable effect of setting a precedent and determine the use and character of property along Devon Avenue. It is Tec-Searchts (the Villagers Plan Consultants) opinion thatihis entire area is best suited to its present classification of single family residential. The zoning reclassification was requested due to Berthold's desire to erect an illuminated sign on the premises which is not permitted under his present non-conforming use classification in the R-3 district. The report stated that the Commission has no objection to the present use of the property or to the proposed sign, but they believe the best interest of the greatest number of lot owners will be served by continued R-3 zoning. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that a copy of the Plan CommissionIs report be given to Village Attorney Hofert with instructions to file objections with the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals. The motim was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a report from the Plan Commission stating that they have received, reviewed, and approved the preliminary and final plats of Centex Industrial Park Unit 30. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 55-65 entitled "RESOLUTI CN OF APPROVAL CF PLAT CF SUBDIVISIC{J IDENTIFIED AS CENTEX INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 30". 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, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT"- Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Tom Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, stated that the Commission will have a meeting on October 8th, to discuss the recent changes in the National Electric Code and he invited the Technical Committee of the Centex Industrial Park Association to submit, in writing, their comments on the new Code prior to the October 8th meeting. Mr. Rettenbacher also said there will be a meeting on October 1st of the International Association of Electrical Inspectors to discuss the recent Code changes. At this time (9:20 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 9:40 p. m., and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT"- Garrity. Mr. Robert Victorine, acting in his capacity as Manager for the Grove Shopping Center. Inc, and a representative of the Grove Merchants Association, read a petition signed by owners and operators of the various business establishments in the Grove requesting a variation from the provisions of the Sign Ordinance in order to erect individual identification signs to the existing Shopping Center signs. A copy of the petition and the sketch of the proposed signs will be distributed to the Board members and to the Attorney for consideration. The Clerk read a petition dated September 23, 1965 submitted by Frank D. Kenney of the law firm of Winston, Strawn, Smith & Patterson, in behalf of their client, Texaco Inc.. for rezoning of the southwest corner of Landmeier Road and Tonne Road to B-1 zoning classification. This was referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing. - 3 - Reg. 9-28-65 The Clerk reported of a notice of public hearing by the Du Page County Zoning Board of Anneals to be held at the Addison Municipal Building, September 30, 1965 at 7:30 P. m. on a petition to rezone property situated on the north side of Thorndale Avenue, 300 feet east of Wood Dale Road from R-3 to B-4 to permit the operation of a machine shop in an existing building on the property. A copy of this notice has been forwarded to the Plan Commission. The Clerk reported receipt from the State Division of Highways of the aproved plans and specifications for the Ridge Avenue improvement (Section 7-CS�. The Clerk read the following letters: 1 . From Mr. Julian Sondin of A. Epstein & .Sons, Inc., Engineers and Architects, dated September. 21, 1965, requesting a variation for a driveway of 70 feet at the curb for the York Building located at the northwest corner of the intersection of York Road and Pan-Am Boulevard. 2. From Mr. Albert Walla, Building Inspector, dated September 24, 1965 stating that since January 1962 when the driveways specifications were adopted, the Board has granted variances to King Korn Stamp Company and Karzen Distributing Company. Mr. Walla said that he feels driveways should not be restricted to a 41 ft. width since the land covenants require a 60 ft. setback for truck dock installations, and that buildings with more than four loading docks require a wider driveway for ingress and egress and to avoid damage to the curbs. Mr. Walla also stated that since the Superintendent of Public Works is changed with the enforcement of regulations pertaining to streets, sidewalks, etc., he should also issue the driveway permit to insure better c�,rtr l and inspection. Following discussion and based on Trustee Lewis' recommendation that there would be ho traffic problem, it was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board grant a variation in driveway width to E & B Carpet Mills, 360 Scott Street. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Cherrick, Coney, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board grant a variation in driveway width for the Arnold Schwinn & Company Building, 1810 Estes Avenue. 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, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The request of a driveway variation at the York building was held pending an inspection of the site where traffic will exit from the building onto heavily traveled York Road. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Village Board grant a license and franchise to the Bensenville Cab Company to operate according to the existing ordinances and franchise rights in Elk Grove Village. 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, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board authorize the Village President to prepare a letter to the Superintendent of School District 214 outlining the Village Board's desire to discuss with them the proposal for a joint venture to provide for a swimming pool in the Elk Grove High , said letter to outline the Board's preliminary investigation reveals Me cost of of same would amount to 4375,000 to 4400,000 for the cost of the pool, legal fees, referendum costs and other expenses incurred in the issuance of the Bonds, and in the same letter to outline that it is the Board's conviction that the possibility exists the Village would provide funds for them and it would be the Board's understanding they would repay on a leasing agreement so as to avoid the Village's having to make use of the tax levy that the Village would - 4 - Reg. 9-28-65 exercise in order to insure payment of the bonds, 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, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Majoros reported that the Heine property on Biesterfield Road was disconnected from the Roselle Fire Protection previously. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board remove from the table the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 406. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 406 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ',WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF ONE PLUS ACRES, LOCATED ON BIESTERFIELD ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1162 FEET EAST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH BISNER ROAD, TO THE VILLAGE". The Pr ,sident directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, lawis, Mullen, Zettek, President Pahl; "NAY" - none; "ABSBNT"- Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried, It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trim tee Zettek that the Board direct the Village Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Municipal Code re-instating the first reading rule for ordinances. 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, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NA'_"' - none; "ABSENT" - Garrity. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the meetit,g be adjourned, The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the hearing adjourned at 10:32 p.m. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk APPROVED: Jack D. Pahl President - 5 - Reg. 9-28-65