HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/14/1965 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON DECEMBER 14, 1965
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8:20 p. m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village. The Reverend Charles Fisher agand opened
the meeting with a prayer.
Upon the roll bung called by Village Clerk Eleanor G. Turner, the following
Trustees answtred "PRESENT" - Ronald L. Chernick, George C. Coney, Thomas A.
Garrity, Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none.
Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert was present at this meeting.
Trustee Coney requested that the minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1965 be
corrected on page 3, paragraph 3 to reflect the following addition: Discussion
on the foregoing resolution centered on the question of why the Village Board
accepts streets subject to a list of corrections and as to whether these
corrections are major or minor. Trustee Coney requested Village Manager Majorca
to look into this matter, to report on the reasons for the corrections as noted
in Mr. Fletcher's letter and why the corrections were not made prior to the
submission of the resolution for acceptance of the street, and to report any
recommendations he may have regarding the Village's inspections during construction
which might result in streets being accepted by the Village without a long list
of corrections.
_ Approval of the December 7th minutes was held at the requ3st of the Clerk pending
re-typing to include the above addition.
President Pahl read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
The President announced that the Northwest Municipal Conference will hold its
regular meeting on Wednesday, December 15th at the Rolling Meadows Fire Station
at which time the speaker will be the Assistant Director of Air Pollution Control
in the City of Chicago.
During discussion of the President's Report, there was concern expressed by Trustee
Lewis that the proposal in item #5-a would produce a committee too large in size
to be as effective as it might otherwise be and would slow down its progress.
Trustee Coney said he felt that the proposals as stated in the President's Report
regarding the nomination and platform committees leaned toward the "caucus" form
of selection of candidates to which he is opposed and said he felt the nomination
committee should only propose guidelines for qualifications for commissioners.
Trustee Zettek said he also felt that the nomination and platform committees
borders on a caucus form and that if such is to take place the Village Board
should not bring this into being. It was also his opinion that this type of
approach would destroy individual enthusiasm and might lead residents to feel
that the Board is either directly or indirectly attempting to control candidates.
In reply to Trustee Garrity's question as to whether or not the Village Board
can legally finance the refen.rdum, Attorney Hofert said that there is a precedent
in that previously the Village paid the judges to insure that there were ample
polling places and that any expenditure must be measured in this concept.
Attorney Hofert said that he has prepared a proposed ordinance regarding the
prohibition of pinball and Pigeonhole games in public places and stated that he
does not know of any way to distinguish between a pinball machine which is a
gambling device and one which is not and that this proposed ordinance, which is
similar to the County's ordinance, does not make the distinction. Trustee Coney
was reluctant to see the passage of an ordinance prohibiting simple pinball
amusement-type machines which do not "rack-upf free games or money. Following
discussion, it was agreed that the Village Attorney should attempt to define the
gambling and the amusement pinball machines and report at the mext meeting.
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PRESIDENT+S REPCRT
DECEMBER 14, 1365
1 . .Comments and evaluations redeived from the Community Builders
Council of the Urban Land Institute are being prepared and
will be sent to Bennett & Kahnweiler and Centex Corporation
£o4, response, It is hoped that when their obdervations are
receivedi we can at that point enter into some joint meetings
to further explore on current grid long range needs fox! central
community facilities. Such meetings should also include the
school districts and the proposed Park District officials.
2." A Brain Storm Session is being held this evening in Wheeling
with the subject being "A Child in Trouble; What will we Do?".
I have asked Father Loftus, Chairman of the Elk Grove Village
Human Relations Committee to attend and report back his
observations to this Board.
3. .By letter, I have asked the Board of Health to research on
an ordinance relative to inspection of vending machines and
a suggested schedule of licensing fees and make a report of
their recommendation to the Village Board.
4. Last Wednesday evening, High School District 214, had a team
of educators from Flint, Michigan to share their experiences
in a drop out program which has been quite successful. I
asked Police Chief Harry Jenkins to attend and report his
impressions of the session to this Hoard.
5. Following up on the Village Board decision of last week, I
propose that action to form a Park District be taken along
the following lines:
a. That each organization in the Village appoint or elect
two representatives to serve on a Park District Implementation
Committee.
b. That I would call the first meeting of the group and act
as temporary chairman only unit such time as a permanent
chairman is elected by the assembled group.
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c.. That mekbers ,of the Publicity Committee be assigned to
the Park,District Implementation Committee as staff members
td Assist the Coitmittee as the committee would require
such services;
d. That the Village secretarial, Staff, and technical services
be made available to the committee. This would include legal
and financial advice as requested.
e. That Mr. D; H. Storey, Field Service Representative of the
Department of Recreation and Park Administration, of the
University of Illinois be asked to advise the Committee.
The object of the Park District Implementation Committee is to
provide a means whereby all residents may participate in the
selection and endorsement of well qualified Citizens as nominees
for the proposed Park District and take the necessary steps to
set up the procedures anis machinery to establish a Park District,
It is further suggested that the Committee be guided by the following
policies in pursuing the forestated cb�edtives:
a, The Committee should take the initiative in seeking the
best possible candidates for the Park Distridt Commissioner
posts,
b; The Committee should write a suggested platform for the
proposed candidates.
c. The members of the Committee should act in the best interests
of the Community as a whole and to make all judgments based
on what is best for the Village.
d. The Committee should encourage unity within the Community,
but seek out a diversity of thinking.
e.. The Committee should make every effort to inform the Community
as to its work, the need for a Park District, and its recommend-
ations to implement the District.
f. The final adoption of a platform and nomination of candidates
should be made at a public meeting..
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Recognizing that there may be fundamental differences of opinion
on platform and policiesy nothing suggested herein should be
construed to preclude other individuals or groups from circulating
petitions for their own dandidacyi
In addition to a Chairman of the Park District Implemenation
Committee it is recommended that 3 vice chairmen be appointed, or
nominated to chair 3 sub:committees:
1 + Nomination Committee
2. Platform Committee
3. Referendum Committee
The Nominating Committee would set up criteria for selection of
the Park District Commissioners from names submitted by .all citizens
of the Village.
The Platform Committee would work with the Plan Commission, the
Youth Advisory Committee, the Playground and Recreation Board, the
School Boards, the Village Board and other government and community
groups to get adequate background and advise on which to formulate
a practical platform.
The Referendum Committee would be concerned with all phases of the
election, including boundaries, publicity, polling place or places,
selection of a date in February or at the very latest March of 1966,
publishing of the ballots and the attendant adminstrative factors
in setting up a successful referendum.
Any unusual problems encountered by the Committe could be resolved
by the President and members of the Village Board.
Let us not tarry, but move forward with great energy and enthusiasm.
Jack D. Pahl
President
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Attorney Hofert also reported that (1 ) he has prepared a resolution adopting
the personnel Policy however the Village Manager would like this held per-ling
dispostion of inter-related matters; and (2) that he has been informed that
there was a meeting on December 3rd between officials of Chicago Magnet Wire
Corporation and Air Pre-Heater Corporation and that he has been adv se that
a memorandum from that meeting will be sent to him and he will cause same to
be copied and sent to all Board members. He said that he has been informed
that there will be a test of Chicago Magnet Wirers testing unit during January,
and that they are discussing building special equipment which would be more
adaptable to their operation as opposed to other companies. President Pahl
appointed Mr. Hofert as Chairman of the Committee in this matter to insure that
a close follow-up is made.
Village Manager George L. Majorca read a report, a copy of which is attached
hereto and made a part hereof.
Regarding item #3 of the Managerts report, it was felt that pressure should be
brought to bear on U. S. Congressmen to revoke the decision regarding curb mail
boxes and it was suggested that notice also be sent to President Johnson of the
Boardts unfavorable reaction to this new policy.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Village
purchase a one ton dump truck from Tom Edwards Chevrolet, Inc. for their bid of
$3,098.91 . The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees ascwered "Chernick, Coney,
Garrity, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAT" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Chief Jenkins reported on a meeting he attendsd on December 8th at which time
School District 214 officials hosted a panel from Flint, Michigan on a vocational
type of training program for potential high school drop-outs during a part of the
school day, which program is subsidized by the Mott Foundation,
Mr. Albert Walla read a report from the Building Department farthe month of
November 1965, showing a total of 29 permits issued for a construction value of
;'1 ,008,900.00 and total fees collected were $4,813.45.
Village Treasurer Patrick E. Rooney presented the Treasurers Report for the month
of November 1965 and year to date which report will be on file in the C1erkts
office for review.
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
authorize the disbursement of $13,564.15 from the Water and Sewer Department
Operating Account, $10,009.03 from the General Corporate Account and p6,918.i6
from Motor Fuel Tax funds in payment of the invoices as shown on the Accounts
Payable Warrant presented. 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.
Mr. Eugene V. Keith, Chairmantof the Zoning Board of Appeals, read a report
stating that the Zoning Board has granted a variation from the terms of the
Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to rear lot set back requirements in the M-1
Districts, which petition was heard as Docket 65-9 on November 18, 1965.
Mr. Richard McGrenera, of the Plan Commission, reported that the Plan Commission
recommends that paragraph 3a of Section A 4e of Article XII B of the zoning
ordinance relating to the minimum closed cup flash Point of final manufactured
products utilizing materials which produce flammable or explosive vapors or
gases, be repealed. The Plan Commission is of the opinion that the section is
contradictory to the main idea of said Article and is not practically feasible,
that this contradiction allows the manufacturer to store raw materials at a much
lower flash point than the finished product, and that the Villagers ordinance
includes the standards of the National Fire Protection Association which offer all
the protection to the Village which is necessary regarding this matter.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
DECEMBER 14. 1965
1 . Dump Truck Bid
The bid of the apparent low bidder John F. Garlisch and Sons,
was investigated thoroughly for compliance with the specifications.
The bid did not comply in two important respects. The gross
vehicle weight of the truck proposed to be furnished was 1200
pounds below that specified and the engine displacement was
14 cubic inches light. The bid of the second low bidder does
meet all the specifications. Accordingly, I recommend we purchase
the one ton dump truck from Tom Edwards Chevrolet, Inc. of Elmhurst,
Illinois for their bid of $3,098F91 .
2. Water Studv
Mr. Russell Crawford, one of the principals of Alvord Burdick and
Howson, is now devoting a great deal of his time to our study.
Both, Mr. Clementi and I have been discussing the project with
him this past week. We have scheduled a meeting tomorrow morning
here from which I expect to get a more definite completion date.
3. Postal Delivery Service
A change in Post Office Department home delivery policy was
announced last Wednesday by the Superintendent of Mails of the
Arlington Heights Post Office. Henceforth, every new complete
block requesting home delivery shall be served by truck instead
of by foot. These curb mail boxes could be a problem to our
snow plows if incorrectly set by the property owners. A letter
has been sent to the District Postal Authorities requesting
clarification of this hew policy, since it will seriously
inconvenience our residents.
George L. Majoros
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance concerning ;he closed
cup flash point of manufactured products utilizing materials which produce
flammable or explosive vapors or gases. The motion was -noted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 414 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "EXT OF T!?E ZONING
ORDIN,''JICE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY DELETING THEREFROM PARAGRAPH
3a OF SECTION A 4e OF ARTICLE XII B GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLYING TO ALL
MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS". 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.
In reply to Trustee Lewis, Mr. Majorca said that Plan Commission Chairran
Schwellenbach was to give the Board a report on Tec-Sea._ ah s - r_ yri! tine
701 Program however because of illness he could not be in attendance.
Mr. Tom Rettenhacher, Chairman of the Electrical Cormission, reported that they
have received some additonal information on the new electrical code and should
have a report very soon,
Mr, Phil Waldbillig, Chairman of the P1ayg,7ound and Recreation Boa-2d reported:
1 . That at their December 1st meetings they decided the Village needed
another ice rink location and the developer will be approached regarding
the use of property near the new public library.
2. That the Playground and Recreation will purchase two varming houses for
the rinks at a cost of $960 each as opposed to an annual rental fee of
$500.
3. That the Board of Education of School District 59 has rejects' the
proposal that they share equally the cost of relocating the radiators
and the cost of ceiling and lighting adjustments in the Grant Wood
joint recreational room. Mr. Waldbillig said they will proceed with the
adjustments at a cost of approximately X63,000.
President Pahl requested Trustee Chem ick to contact the Board of Education
regarding item #3 and ask their reason for to sh^re '..:.e cont,,.
Attorney Hofert reported that due to changes in state law the Police ReserLe
Commission is no longer necessary or permitted, and the legal recommendation is
that the Police Reserve Commission be dissolved and its functions insofar as
possible under the law be taken over by the Fire and Police Commission effective
January 1 , 1966 and that they be authorized to appoint temporary reserve officers
for periods not to exceed 30 days as provided by law, and that the ordinances be
modified in accordance with the opinion.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board d-roct
the Village Attorney to prepare ordinances dissolving the Police Reserve Cemr ! - '-In
and authorizing its functions to be performed by the Fire and Police Commission
as of January 1 , 1966. 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; "ABSFVT" - none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Attorney Hofert also reported that in the revision of the Statutes the-e is a
requirement that members of the Fire and Police Co=ission must have a bond which
has not heretofore been required and it has been suggested that legally acceptable
to the Village would be a personal bond, without corporate surety, from each member
of the Commission in the amount of $500 and approved by the Village Attorney.
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It was mored by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
direct the.acceptaftee of a personal bond in the amount of 'x$500 from each member
of the Fire and Police Commission said bond to be approved by the Village Attorney.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being ehiled the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Chernick, Co"c?, Garrity,
Lewis, Mullen,Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of:
1 . The preliminary and final plats of Higgins Road Commercial Unit No. 7
which have been sent to the Plan Commission for recommendation to the
Village Board.
2. A letter dated December 14th from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real -'state
Manager of Centex Corporation, stating that they have been notified
that approximately 300 lineal ft, of 8" VCP sanitary sewer on Pratt
Avenue has been removed by Overmeyer Warehouse Company creating a
problem serving S.W.R. Incorporated property on the south side of
Pratt, and stating that Centex does not feel responsible for the
expenditure of serving S. W. R. with sanitary sewers but the expense
should be charged to Overmeyer.
Mr. Majoros said he has been in contact with officials of Overmeyer
Warehouse Company and that a report is expected on December 15th as to
how they intend to proceed to restore service to the south side of the
street. The sewer line was damaged during construction at the Overmnyer
site.
3. A letter dated November 30, 1965 from Mr. J. B. Gable, Vice President
and General Manager of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company suburban
Indiana areas, stating that the franchise ordjLgnce passed by the Board
on November 2, 1965 is unconditionally acceptable to them.
4. Notice from the State Division of Highways of Motor Fuel Tax Allotment
for the month of November 1965 in the amount of ;7,655.54,
5. A copy of the "Statewide Summary of Municipal Finance in Illinois" for
the fiscal year ended in 1964 which will be available in the Clerk's
office f:r review.
6. The 1964 annual report of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund which
will be circulated to the Board members.
7. A letter dated December 10, 1965 from the State Department of Public
Works and Buildings reminding the Village that the 1966 calendar year
MFT maintenance program should be in the state of preparation aa,�
submitted in the near future to that office. Copies of this letter
were given each member of the Board.
8. A letter dated December 7, 1965 from General W. C. Westmoreland,
Headquarters, United States Military Assistance Command in Vietnam,
expressing appreciation to President Pahl for his letter of November
29th regarding the four day flag display by the residents of Elk Crowe
Village and that he has forwarded the President's letter to the Command
Info. Officer for dissemination to the troops via a military newspaper.
At this time (10:15 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 10:23 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.
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It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that effective
January 1 , 1966 the Hoard cancel the current steam, boiler insurance policy and
replace that with another policy with the Hartford Steam Boiler Company at the
quoted price of $4,600 for a 3 year term. 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 Garrity said that the repair and replacement coverage would replace
old or depreciated equipment ,(motor and pump) with new and the premium is x920
for 3 years. He said that it is his personal evaluation that the depreciation
is not great at this point and wouldnot warrant the premium. Following discussion
it was the consensus that this coverage should not be obtained at this time.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the present ordinance
which controls the authorized strength of the Police Department to provide for the
addition of two more Patrolmen and that the Fire and Police Commission be so
advised. 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, Mullent Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek suggested that the Board 'consider increasing the Trustees' salary
by '010 and that of the Village President (which now is unlimited by recent state
law). He said the demands on the President call for so much of his time as was
- the case with former President.Gibson and that President Pahl must be experiencing
the same thing, that this should be taken into consideration for successors since
their income is effected by this demanlupon their time, According to state law such
an inres would not take effect during the term for which the present Bo rd members
lrwas move ' by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Chernick that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p, m.
Eleanor G. Turn
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Jack D. P hl
Presid nt
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