HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/14/1959 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGUL01ZEETING OF THE i
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS,
HELD ON SEI>TEMBEP 14, 1959.
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The Village Clerk called the roll at 8:20 P.M. at the Ira L. Rupley School
in said Village. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
"PRESENT:" Morgan P. Burke, Jr., James L. Carroll, Robert E. Hartshorn,
Leonard A. Scharringhausen, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young. "ABSENT:"
President Charles A. Hodlmaire
Also present at this meeting: Frank M. Opeka, Attorney for the Village;
Edward Clifford, Chief of Police; Edward Fletcher, Engineer for the Village;
Jack Michala, Secretary of the Plan Commission; Charles M. Eining and Joseph
Finkler, of the Fire & Police Commission; Hobert Fleming, President of the
Library Board; Richard Hoffman, representing the Elk Grove Herald; and resi-
dents of Elk Grove Village and Branigar's Forestview Estates.
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Smith that
Trustee Scharringhausen be appointed Acting President for this meeting. The
Village Clerk called the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharring-
hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Clerk declared the motion
carried and Trustee Scharringhausen took the gavel.
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Smith that
the Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees held
on August 24, 1959, be approved as submitted. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation. Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried•
The Village Clerk read a letter from Jack C. Richala, Chairman of the Zoning
Board of Appeals of the Village of Elk Grove Village, dated September 14,
regarding Case #59-5, and stating that inasmuch as the petitioner failed to
appear for the hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals could make no recommenda-
tions on the matter. This will be placed in the Village Clerk's files.
The Village Clerk read a letter dated September •11, addressed to the President
and Board of Trustees, from Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager of Centex
Construction Company, Inc., regarding plat of Section 8, revised to include a
50' public crosswalk between lots (2620 and #2621. The Flan Commission reported
that the developer has complied with the recommendations of the Village, and
that, therefore, the Plan Commission recommends approval of the revised plat --
this recommendation to be confirmed in writing*
The Village Clerk read a letter dated September 10, addressed to the President
and Board of Trustees, from Frank Crossen, Jre, Vice-President of Centex Con-
struction Company, Inc., regarding approval .of the revised plat of Section 8e
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Young that
the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and approve the
revised plat of Section 8. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Where-
upon the Acting President declared the motion carried.
The Village Clerk read a letter from Evan W. Stebbins, meal Estate Manager of
i Centex Construction Company, Inc., dated September 11, 1959, regarding approval
of plat.of Centex Industrial Park Unit 4e
*It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the Village accept the plat of Centex Industrial Park Unit 4, subject to
the approval of the Plan Commission. The Acting President asked that the roll
be, called on the motion and upon the roll being called, the following Trustees
voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:"-
None. 'dhereupon the Acting President declared the motion carriede
The Village Clerk presented the Financial Statement for the month of Auguste
1959. This will be placed in the Village Clerk's Filee
The Engineer for theVill.age reported that he and Trustee Smith went .over. the
sidewalk repairs north of Oakton and that work is progressing and, further,
that work on the street .will begin as soon as the low spots can be located.
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Police Chief Clifford read the list of police activities for the month ot"Aug-
ust, 1959. This will be placed in the Village Clerk's files. -
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It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Young that
the Attorney for the Village be instructed to procure estimates of costs for
a complete municipal administrative code, including the cost of printing. ';
The Acting President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith,- Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting President de-
clared the motion carried*
Trustee Burke presented the Building Commissioner's report for the month of
August, 1959. This will be placed in theVillage Clerk's files.
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Trustee Carroll submitted 15 invoices to be approved for payment, totaling
$3,202.80.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Hartshorn that the following invoices be approved for payment:
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American Fire & Safety Bureau, Inc. Im#2549bb 9/2/59 - Pol.Dept. j� 24.50
George F. Cake Co., Inv#H13451 1 SkideSpeed Computer - Pol.Dept. 3.66
Carol's Landscaping - Refilling, reseeding trench for light poles 113.00
Carroll Seating Co., Inv#10532 - 1 4-drawer file - legal size -
Fire & Pol. Commission 92.40
The Dri-Gas Company - 8/18/59 - Pol. Dept. 24.61
Jerry Glorioso - Material & Labor - Street Painting 70.00
Ill. Bell Tel. Co. - 8/22/59 - Pol. $66.05; Bldg. $13.00 79.05
Ill. Municipal League - Annual dues for year ending 8/31/60 66.00
Long Ford, Inc., 9/8/59 - 1 New 1959 Ford Cus. 300 4-Dr. - Pol. Car 1,950.27
Wm. H. Miller's Services - month of Aug., gas and oil - Pol. Car 88.45
Motorola - Inv#60773, 8/18/59 - Maintenance 1 Mobile Unit - Sept* 7.70
Paddock Publications, Inc. - Snow Removal Bid Ad 8/20 X3.50
Ord.#106, 8/20/59 19.00
Ord.#1079 8/20/59 24.40 46.90.
Public Service Company - 9/1 - Street lighting month of Aug. 581.87
F. F. Scharringhausen, Bldg. Comm. - Auto expenses July and Aug. 41.83
Wetterman Radio & T.V. Service - 2 vibrators 7/17/59 - Pol. Dept. 12.56 -
Total 43,202.80
The Acting President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith,. Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting President dem
clared the motion carried.
Mr. Frank Opeka, Attorney for the Village, reported that preparatory steps have
been taken to investigate the advisability of the Village purchasing the Water &
Sewer facility. Mr. Hartshorn reported meeting with Mr. Stoffel -of the Elk
Grove Water & Sewer Company, and that Mr. Stoffel has developed some information
for the Village and is in the process of developing more.
Trustee Young reported that he and Trustee Hartshorn investigated the material
submitted with the bids for a tractor for theVillage of Elk Grove Village
(opened at the Board Meeting of August 24), and that it is their opinion that
the bid submitted by John F. Garlisch, 1200 E. Higgins Road., Elk Grove Village,
i (Model No. 240 Utility - by International) is the most desirable.
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i The Village Clerk read a letter dated September 14, addressed to Trustee Young,
written by Mrs. Anthony Palmieri, regarding the condition of the Village's parks.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the Village accept the bid of John F. Garlish for a tractor for the Village,
for a sum not to exceed $3,411.129 to include an International 240 Utility Tractor,
+ with Loader and Mott-Knife Type Mower. The Acting President asked. that the roll
be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted
"AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, -Smith, Young; "NAY:" None.
j Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the Board request the Commonwealth Edison Company to carry out its commit-
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went with respect to a sum of $3 000.00 pursuant to agreement� a P an gr went between
: the Village of Elk Grove Village and Commonwealth Edison Company pertaining i
to the widening and improving ofa part of Tonne Road, entered into on
April 13,. 1959, and that the Village Clerk be instructed to request a check
in the amount of 63,000.00. The Acting President asked that the roll be
called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees
voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen., Smith, Young; nXAY:r' j
None. Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried*
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that
the Village Board authorize the Engineer for the Village to examine the .streets
in Section I, South (guarantee expiring October 8, 1959) and write7a report
as to his findings, directed to the Village Board and to Centex Construction
Company, Inc., seeking required necessary repairse The Acting President asked
that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing �1rustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried. i
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Burke that the
Chairman of the Streets & Sewers Committee be authorized to purchase a minimum
of 20 tons of salt at a cost not to exceed $350.00. The Acting President asked
that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, -
Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting. President declared the motion carried•
Trustee Young reported receipt of a letter from S & S Maintenance Company, re-
garding cleaning of the Village streets for a cost of $250.00, to include thorough
cleaning of all streets completed as of July 1, 1959.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that
the Board approve the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $300000, to cover
cleaning of -all completed village streets, during late September or early Octobere
The Acting,Pre,sident asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hart-
shorns Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting President
declared the motion carried.
1 It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Harkshthat the
Board authorize an expenditure of an amount not to exceed $192.00, to cover the
hiring of two men on a part-time basis W. per hour) for the purpose of opera-
ting the village tractor and making other repairse The Acting President asked .
that the roll be called on the motion and upon theroll being called the follow
ing Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried*
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that
the Board authorize the Attorney for the Village to prepare an ordinance prevent-
ing disturbance of the drainage-utility easements. The Acd ng President asked
that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Burke
that the Village Board request the Fire & Police Commission to certify one addi-
tional police officer for immediate duty. The Acting President asked that the
i roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called thefollowing Trus-
tees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young;
"NAY:" done. Whereupon the Acting President declared the motion carried.
The Attorney for the Village reported that petitions for the disconnect from the
Fire Protection District shall be presented for signatures this weeks
Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the Civil Defense. Siren has. been ordered
but not yet received, and that matching funds were procured.
Trustee Burke presented a proposed ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE licensing
and regulating food delivery vehicles."
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Young that
Ordinance Noe 112, "AN ORDINANCE licensing and regulating food delivery vehicles,"
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be adopted. The Acting President asked that the roll be called on the motion
and upon the rolltbeing called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, i
Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" Mone. Whereupon f
the -Acting- President declared the motion carried. The Ordinance shall now
be sent to President Hodlmair for his approval by affixing his signature thereto.
Trustee Burke presented a proposed ordinance entitled, "AN ORDIIvA�110E licensing
and regulating food deLlers."
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that Ordinance No. 113, "Ali ORDINANCE licensing and regulating food defers','be
adopted. The Acting President asked that the roll be called on the motion and
upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE:" Burke, Carroll,
Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smi.thp Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon t heActing
President declared the motion carried. The Ordinance will now be sent to
President Hodlmair for his approval by affixing his signature thereto.
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the Village hire an Assistant Building Inspector. The Acting President
asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the
following Trustees voted "AYE:" Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharri.nghausens -
Smith, Young; "NAY:" Done, whereupon the Acting President declared the motion
carried.
In President Hodlmair's absence, Trustee Burke presented the President's choice
of appointments to the Electrical Commission (to be confirmed) and, on behalf
of President HodLaair, requested the concurrence of the Board in these appoint-
ments., which were as follows:
Walter C. Johnson, 67 Woodcrest
Robert W. Connelly, 312 Charing Cross
Jack Hei.nritz, 40 Woodcrest
David Blaydes, 109 Landmeier
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Frank Scharringhausen, as Chairman and
Chief Electrical Inspector
Upon general concurrence of theBoard, the Acting President directed that when
this session end the meeting should be adjourned until Monday night, September 21,
1959, at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of discussing the Electrical Commission
appointments and such other business as may lawfully come before the Board.
Trustee Smith expressed appreciation of the Village to Centex Construction Co*
for moving the park lawns. Trustee Smith reported that the Women's Club is
sponsoring a rummage sale on September 26 and that the Jaycess are sponsoring
a Playday, in connection with Physical Fitness '+geek, also on September 26.
Trustee Smith reported a tentative meeting with residents of Branigar's Forest•
view Estates and invited any interested trustees to attend•
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Trustee Smith expressed a need for a monthly publication, sent to all residents,
to be published by the Village Board, in order to keep the residents informed*
The Village Clerk read a letter from Robert Takazawa, DeSoto B. McCabe & Assoc.,
regarding approval of plans for Section 8.
It Was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith that
these engineering plans for Section 8 be refer 'r0the Engineer for theVillage
for study and report. The motion was voted uponby acclamation. Whereupon the
Acting President declared the motion carried.
The Village Clerk reported on notice from the DeRartment of Revenue of theState
of Illinois, stating that the Municipal Tax refund for the month of June amounted
to $50.35:
The Village Clerk read a letter from the Elk Grove Public Library, dated Septem-
bar 9, regarding telephone service.
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It was moved by Trustee Smith and second�id by Trustee Carroll that
this matter be submitted to the Attorney for the Village for determination as
to whether the Library is eligible for telephone .seraice on the basis of no
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Charge for minimum service and only charges for calls over and above the
minimum number of message units, as well as charges for toll calls. The i
motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the Actin, President de- 1
clared the motion carried.
Two residents of Branigar's Estates at this time came forth to complain
about residents of Elk Grove Village misusing Branigar property. The
Attorney for the Village of Elk Grove Village is going to investigate ways
and means of correcting .this situation.
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It was moved by Trustee. Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Young that this meeting adjourn until 8:00 P.M. on Monday.. September 21#
1959. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the Acting �
President declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at
11:00 P.M.
Village Clerk
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