HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/21/1965 - MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON DECEMBER 21 , 1965,
President Jack D. Pahl called the meeting to order at 8.10 p. m. in the Municipal
Building in said Village. The Reverend Robert Loftus opened the meeting with a
prayer.
Upon the roll being called by Village Clerk Eleanor G. Turner, the following
Trustees answered "RRESENT" - RonBld 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.
The Clerk noted that paragraph 9 of page 3 of the minutesof the regular meeting
of December 7, 1965 should be corrected to read "purchase" instead of"purpose".
It was moved by Trustee Coney and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 7, 1965 be approved as corrected, and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk made the following corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting
of December 14, 1965: Paragraph 1 of page 1 should read "opened" instead of "called";
and the following sentence Ehould be added to paragraph 5 of page 5 - "According
to state law such an increase would not take effect during the term for which the
present Board members are elected".
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes
of the regular meeting of December 14, 1965 be approved as corrected, 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 read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Reference was made to a report by Building Inspector Walla dated December 21 , 1965
regarding his inspection of the Swiatek property referred to in the President's
Report. Mr. Wald s report will be on file in the Clerk's office.
President Pahl also reported:
1 . That he has contacted the Chicago offices of Senator Dirksen and Congress-
man Rumsfeld and they will check the authority by u'Aich the U. S. Post
Office has adopted a policy of curb mail delivery in newly developed areas.
Pred dent Pahl also said that he talked with the Chicago Regional Director
of the Post Office Department who explained that they have an acute and
extreme problem in recruiting help and that is one of the reasons for the
decision to institute curb delivery; that Messrs. Stebbins and Winkle of
Centex Corporation have spent time exploring this with the National, Illinois
and Texas Associations of Home Builders and it appears to be a nation-wide
program of the Post Office. The President stated that he will set up an
appointment with the Chicago Regional Director to see if an exception can
be made so that door delivery can be maintained for the portion of Section
12 not yet occupied and to have the new regulation apply to Section 14.
2. That the Board of Supervisors of Du Page is considering the adoption of
certain revisions in the Air Pollution Control Ordinance which they adopted
on a county-wide basis in 1963. The draft of this ordinance was referred
to the Judiciary Committee for comments.
3. In reply to Trustee Garrity's question, President Pahl said that he will
waft until the next regular meeting to appoint the committee as concerned
with the implementation of the Park District referendum since he has two
more persons he wishes to contact before making his report.
The President extended Christmas greetings to the Residents of the Village.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
DECEMBER 21 , 1965
Along with the rest of the Community and this Board, I can only
express anguish and sorrow at the tragedy of yesterday. I would like
to recount some of the circumstances regarding the fire and the action
that is being taken.
On November 29, 1965, the IGNACIO ESPINOSA Family, who were homeless
and without money, asked Mr. William Swiatek, to occupy a shed on his
farm. Mr. Swiatek agreed to allow the family to live there, rent free,
until they could afford to find more suitable living quarters. Mr.
Espinosa found employment with a local nursery and had made arrangements
for more suitable living quarters to be occupied on December 24th.
Yesterday, afternoon about 2:30 P.M. , Mrs. Espinosa stepped from the
shed for a few minutes and upon her return saw smoke coming from the
shed. At about the same time Mrs. Swiatek observed the smoke and
together they entered the burning shed and each took a child from the
burning building. The children 17 months and 5 months old were severely
burned and taken to Northwest Community Hospital, where they were
pronounced dead.
Fire Chief Haar in his investigation noted that the cause of the fire
was probably a loose liquid petroleum gas fitting attached to the cooking
stove, which also doubled as a room heating device.
The Elk Grove Village Firemens Association immediately made funds available
to the Espinosa family. The I.G.A. Foodliner, Elk Grove Township, and
many members of the Community have contributed food and clothing to the
Elk Grove Village Police Department who in turn will make it available to
the Espinosa Family, as part of their program to help needy families in
the area. Father J. Ward Morrison, obtained living accomodations at
941 Higgins Road for Mr. & Mrs. Espinosa and also made arrangements for
burial of the children.
I pledge the Village will make every effort to prevent a similar recurrence.
To this end the Village of Elk Grove Village, Fire Chief John Haar, Build_.n
Inspector Albert 'Walla and the Village Health Inspector Mrs. Barbara Watson
have been directed to determine if other buildings within the corporate limits
are dangerous. Their findings will be reported in writing to the Village
Attorney, Mr. Hofert.
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The Village Attorney shall give proper notice to involved parties as
to the course of action they should take to correct the reported
dangerous condition. If compliance is not forthcoming in 10 days
then I shall direct the Fire Chief to remedy the condition or
demolish the building or buildings. This procedure is spelled out
in the Village Code.
I have also asked Seymour Simon, PresLdent of the Cook County Board
to take whatever steps are necessary to obtain better housing conditions
in the unincorporated areas of the County. The Community, and I refer
here to the entire Northwest Area of Cook County, must find a way to
eliminate the conditions which cause the tragic results of yesterday.
Jack . Pahl
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Attorney Hofert reported that he contacted the attorney for the Chief of the
Sheriff's Police regarding the outlawing of "inb ll machines who stated to him
that the machines the Sheriff is trying to prevent are those which provide
replays since apparently the idea of replays induces the player to play against
the machine in hopes of winning and provides an easy vehicle for the tavern
keeper to pay off. The Sheriff's Attorney, Mr. A. Ganz, said there has been
a considerable amount of litigation in this matter and the City of Chicago
ordinance has been %held. Mr. Ganz advised the passage of the Chicago ordinance
if the particular game provides for replays, however if it does not provide for
replays and the Board is willing to provide him with photographs and specifications
of the machine, he is willing to prepare a draft ordinance for the Village without
cost which ordinance would make legal such a machine.
Copies of a proposed ordinance similar to the Chicago ordinance were distributed
to the Board. Mr. Hofert said that he has discussed this with the Chief of Police
and the games presently at the bowling alley have replays but the machines can
be altered in such a way as to prevent replays. Mr. Hofert said that the Board
has three alternatives: (1 ) adopt an ordinance abolishing the machines as
provided in the Chicago Ordinance, (2) if the Board feels that the essential
purpose would not be altered by the machines still in existence at the bowling
alley, Mr. Ganz could be supplied with the necessary photographs and details and
an ordinance could be prepared which in his opinion and Mr. Hofert's would be
satisfactory to the Village; or (3) no action by the Board on this matter.
Following discussion, the Board decided to following suggestion #2 above.
Mr. Hofert also reported:
1. That he has prepared ordinances (a) increasing the strength of the
Police Department by 2 patrolmen: (b) abolishing the olice reserve
force and providing for temuorary policemen to be appointed by the
Fire & Police Commission and a resolution providing compensation
for temporary policemen.
2. That he has had a meeting withthe Police Chief on various items
including the hearing scheduled on December 29th as concerned with
charges filed against Sergeants Svre and Nebergall.
3. That he has examined the question of holding a contractor liable for
debris deposited on the streets resulting from the operation of
sub-contractors and suppliers. He said that from a legal standpoint
it is difficult to draft an ordinance which would accomplish the
purpose and that itwould be better to handle this through an
administrative procedure.
Mr. George L. Majorca, Village Manager, reported that Mr. Crawford of Alvord,
Burdick & Howson was in the Municipal Building during the past week accumulating
further data for the water study. Because of unexpected complexities, Mr.
Crawford was reluctant to give a firm completion date on the report other than
to say he felt it would be within 2 months.
Mr. Majorca also reported that copies have been distributed to the Board a
proposed ordinance establishing salaries for full-time firemen and also
distributed to the Board is a new page 18 for the proposed personnel policy
which clarifies vacation leave for firemen. Mr. Majoros recommended that these
documents be adopted.
It was moved by Trustee Garrity and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 71-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION ADOPTING 'THE PERSONNEL RULES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE' SAID RULES TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 10 1966".
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Cherniek, Coney, Garrity,
Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Where•ipon the President
declared the motion carried.
In reply to Trustee Lewis, Mr. Majoros reported that operating adj••.stments have
been made on the elevated water storage tank and well #3 and they are working
satisfactorily; and that as soon as the deeds are received he expects that Alvord,
Burdick & Howson will recommend payment of the final invoice.
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Following discussion, it was agreed that a letter be sent to the Overmever
Warehouse Company stating that legal action will be instituted unless they
take immediate steps to replace the 300 feet of sanitary sewer on Pratt 3c-1 cord
which was removed by their cm struction contractors.
A meeting was scheduled, tentatively, for 7:30 p, m. Wednesday,December 22nd
between the Village Board and the Plan Commission to discuss the status of the
701 Plannina Program underway by Tec-Search.
Reference was made by Mr. Majorca to a memorandum to Trustee Coney wherein it
is stated that in the future the procedure will be different in that recommendations
for acceptance of public improvements will not Mow tiny deficiencies but will be
ready for acceptance.
Trustee Garrity pointed out to the Board thdt the matter of reviewing recent
Federal legislation to learn what has been Adopted which effects municipalities,
will be a project requiring some monthsi This itok will be removed from the
agenda for a period of 3 months,
Trustee Mullen reported that the Judiciary Committee..recommendd that the Board
establish a special classification for liguor l4genses to permit a late hour
closing at 4 a.m, on weekdays and 5 a.m, on Sundays for an additional fee of
7250.00.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
instruct the Village Attorney to draft the necedeary ordinance in accordance
with the above recommendation and that the brdi,fiance provide for the issuance
of no more than 2 sfieh lioeridesi
Following didbdasiehi the foilowifi substitute Motion was made by Trustee Mullen
and seconded by tmotee GOeityt hat the Board direct the Village Attorney to
prepdee an ordinahca which edtablishes a ,provision whereby a holder of a Class A
license may apply fpf a idlicense' by paying $25010 provided however the
Village President dhhll rdLein disdretion � to gran of not to grant same as
he shall see fiti the Probident Oirdbted t9a Cierk to call the roll on the
substitute motion and upon the roll being calied the following Trustees answered
"AYE" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity, Lewis,'iullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the following mottcn made
by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Garrity: that the Board instruct the
Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinance in accordance with the above
recommendation (of the Judiciary Committee) and that the ordinance provide for
the issuance of no more than 2 such licenses. Upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Mullen; "NAY" - Chernick, Coney, Garrity,
Lewis, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
not carried.
Mr. Jack Andrews, Foreman of the Street Department read a Public Works Department
Report for the month of November 1965 which report will be on file in the Clerk' s
office.
At this time (9:45 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 10:00 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;
The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the State Department of Revenue of
dales tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of September 1965 in the
amount of '$13,712.59.
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The Clerk read a proposed ordinance amending the Municipal Code by providing
for two additional patrolmen on the Police force.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee `Lewis, that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinances The motion
was voted upon by acclamations whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee_Lewis that the Board adopt
Ordinance No, 415 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, POLICE DEPARTMENT,
SECTION 5.061 OF THE MUNICIPAL CdDE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the moti-�h 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.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance abolishing the police reserve and
Providing for. te=orary policemen.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt
Ordinance No. 416 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHINGTHE POLICE RESERVE AND
PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY POLICEMEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW LEGISLATIONN. The
President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYES' - Chernick, Coney, Garrityy
Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed resolution providing compensation for
temporary policemen.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 72-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR
TEMPORARY POLICEMEN". 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 proposed resolution prepared in accordance with the request
of the State Department of Public Works and Buildings. The Clerk said that State
law requires that any person or municipality desiring to do any work on state rights
of wa obtain a permit from the State and with each permit a bond is required, how-
ever for a municipality a resolution is acceptable in lieu of a bond which
resolution pledges the good faith of the Village and holds harmless the State
for damages due to accidents which may occur by reason of work being performed
by the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 73-65 entitled "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING PERMIT FROM THE
STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR CONSTRUCTION ON STATE HIGHWAY PROPERTY". 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.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance establishing salaries for the
Fire DApartment.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by.Trustee Garrity that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 417 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE
- FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE VILLAGE OF 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, Garrity, Lewis, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
In reply to Trustee Coney, Mr. Majoros said that he expects the proposed Fire
Department Rules and Regulations to be ready for submission to the Board very
shortly.
Following a question by Trustee Coney, Attorney Hofert said he will review State
law as to a firemen's pension fund and report to the Board.
It was moved by Trustee Chernick and seconded by Trustee Zettek 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. Turns
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Jack Pahl
Pres d nt
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