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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/16/1965 - MINUTES OF THE REO3LAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF SLK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10. 1965, President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:04 P. M. in the Municipal Building in said Village, and requested the Reverend Robert Long to open the meeting with a prayer. Upon the roll being called by Village Clerk Eleanor G. Turner the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, Goorge C. Coneyy, Tho-l" A. Garrity, Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 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. Village Manager George L. Majoros reported as follows: 1 . That bids are being solicited for five automobiles for the Police Department and a one ton dump truck for the Public Works Department to be opened December 7, 1965. 2. That Mr. Vinton Bacon, General Superintendent of the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago will be guest speaker at the Northwest Municipal Conference Wednesday, November 17th at the Park Ridge City Hall. The Conference position on the proposed Cook County zoning amendment relating to planned development will also be discussed and he urged each Trustee to attend. In reply to Trustee Coney's question on item #1, Mr. Majorca said that the bid notice will be written so that Ford, Plymouth, Chevrolet and Dodge dealers can submit bids, and that the one low mileage police car will be transferred to the Building Department upon receipt of the five new autos. Trustee Coney said that the Manager has been notified that there is $1100.00 remaining in the Bond Account for Street Equipment, the expenditure of which needs no appropriation. Mr. Majorca said that three items, 2 of which probably can be purchased with these funds, are under consideration and those are: a sickle bar mower for the tractor, a tar kettle and a snow plow for the 1 ton dump truck. Attorney Hofert stated that he contacted the law offices of Ancel, Stonesifer, Glink & Levin who are involved in the prosecution for the collection of excess monies paid to ,salt companies as a result of alleged conspiracy. He said the Village is welcome to join the suit the cost of which would not exceed $100.00 which is a prorated share according to its size in comparison with other communities in the suit. Those communities who would receive less than $100,000 as a result of the suit would pay 25 % of the amount recovered as its part of the legal fees and those who would receive from $100,000 to $500,000 would pay 20%. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt Resolution No. 60-65 entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE ID ARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, COOK & DU PAGE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, HIRING SPECIFIC ATTORNEYS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES AS SET FORTH THEREIN", and relating to a complaint now pending in the Federal District Court at Milwaukee, Wisconsin said complaint brought by several municipalities to establish an illegal price fixing practice by rock salt suppliers. 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. - 1 - Reg. 11-IF-65 Mr. Elmer Schmitz, (of Suhr, Peterson, Peterson & Suhr) reported as follows: 1 . That they expect to have a report on well #1 within a few days. 2. That they have approved the water and sewer work in Sectim 14. however they found that the length of some of the swales exceeds 600 feet which is the maximum permitted in the Subdivision Control Ordinance. He said they will discuss this with the developer' s engineers. 3. That they have approved the plans for the Lunt Avenue extension except for the north - south drainage ditch which will requ:�.re a concrete invert. 4. That they will give the Board a cost estimate on the engineering work necessary to relieve the drainage problem east of Elmhurst Road at Pratt Boulevard as soon as they can make a study of the site. 5. That they have in mind some future work and MFT work to be done and specific recommendations will be made shortly. Trustee Garrity said he would like to see the Motor Fuel Tax projects set up on a long range priority basis as the earliest possible date. Truntee Mullen suggested that the Engineers review the technical standards of the Subdivision Control Ordinance for possible revisions. Mr. Schmitz said that this is on their calendar. Chief of Police Harry P. Jenkins read a report of activities of the Police Department for the month of October, 1965. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. Chief Jenkins also reported receipt from the Circuit Court of the tickets which will be used effective December 1 , 1965 for violations of certain ordinances (set forth in Ordinance 350) of the Village. Procedures will be set up in the Clerk's office for payment of the tickets within a specified period of time. Trustee Mullen reported that the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee has reviewed recent State legislation and a report has been prepared which will be distributed to the Board within a few days. Trustee Mullen stated that it is his recommendation that, of those persons who have been nominated, the Village cast its vote for Mr. Stewart Grant for executive trUstee to serve a 5 year term on the Board of Trustees of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board vote for Mr. Stewart Grant for executive Trustee on the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Board. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time (9:05 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 9:15 p. m, and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek. Mr. Jack Andrews, Foreman, read a report of activities for the Public Works Department for October 1965. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. - 2 - Reg. 11-4-65 Following a discussion of the probleol, of lack of proper drainage in paRtions of the Elk Grove_tq eyard,.and KennedyY o_ulevara ditch, Engineer Schmitz said that he and Mrri Andrews will investigate this, 44 elevation will be taken to determine whether or not the troublio spots are higher or lower than Salt Creek and a report will be made to the Board as to possible remedies. Mr. George Richert, Fire : apartment, read the October 1965 Fire Department report, which report will be on file in the Clerk1s officet The Clerk read a letter dated November 16, 1965 from Engineer E. N. Fletcher stating that an inspection of the street pavement, curb and gutter in Morse avenue has been made and he recommended that this work be accepted by the Village, subject to a two year maintenance bond in the amount of ;320,000,00 He said that the storm water drainage ditch has not yet been satisfactorily completed and should not be accepted at this time, At the suggestion of Mr. Majoros, no action was taken to accept the street, curb and gutter until all of the improvements have been satisfactorily completed and as-built plans have been received, The Clerk read a letter dated November 16, 1965 from R. W. Bardwell, Superintendent of Community Consolidated School District 59 requesting a special use permit for buildings located at 782 Tonne Road for storage of district owned trucks and equipment, a small shop for construction of such items as bulletin boards for classroom use and for storage of student desks, chairs and other school furniture. Mr.Bardwell said that the equipment will be stored inside the leased buildings and the lease is for a three year period. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the Village Board, sitting as a Board, conduct a hearing in the granting of a special use as outlined in the letter from Mr. Bardwell. Following discussion, the President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion. Upon the roll being called the following ar n.rered "AYE" - Trustees Chernick, Lewis, President Pahl; "NAY" - Trustees Coney, Garrity, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion not carried. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Coney that the above matter be referred to the Plan Commission for a public hearing at a time and place to be designated by the Plan Commission. Following discussion, the President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion. Upon the roll being called the following answered "AYE" - Trustees Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Mullen, Zettek, President Pahl; "NAY" - Trustee Lewis. "ABSENT" - none. Wheretp on the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of: 1 . Notice from the State Division of Highways of Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the mgk,'ah of October 1965 in the amount of $6,815.75. 2. Notice from the State Department of Revenue of sales tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of August 1965 in the amount of $12,734.81 . 3. Notice of public hearing by the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County on November 29, 1965 in the Schaumburg Elementary School, Roselle, Illinois on a petition for rezoning to permit the enlargement to an existing non-conforming restaurant and cocktail lounge. A copy has been for- warded to the Plan Commission. 4. Notice from the Cook County Department of Public Works that an analysis samples of water taken from various locations on November 2nd indicated that the water is safe to drink and that the quality thereof depends upon adequate and continuous chlorination. - 3 - Reg. 11-jr-65 The Clerk read two proposed resolutions authorizing the Bank of Elk Grove to honor checks when bearing the facsimile signature og th!R Village Treasurer. The accounts involved are the payroll account and the waterworks and sewerage deposit refund account. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 61-65 authorizing and directing the Bank of Elk Grove to honor checks and drafts in the Village's name on the waterworks and sewerage deposit refund account when bearing the facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the mc':don and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY° - none; "ABSENT" - none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Coney that the Board adopt Resolution No. 62-65 authorizing and directing the Bank of Elk Grove to honor checks and drafts in the Village's name on the payroll account when bearing the facsimile signature of the Village Treasurer. 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 motim carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board amend the present liquor ordinance to provide for two additional liquor licenses, specifically these licenses would be limited to dispensing beer to be consumed on the premises and the cost of same would be $750.00 annually. 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" - nnne; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Mullen said, and other Trustees agreed, that the news release prepare3 by the Publicity Committee regarding the four day Thanksgiving weekend is a:a excellent job. It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:22 p. m. Eleanor G. Turne Village Clerk r APPROVED: J ck DJ Pahl C7i nt 4 - Reg. 11-16-65