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MINUTES OF A REGULAH ;•SETTING OF THE I
PRESIDENT AND BOARD 01j' TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAG'� OF FIK GROVE VILLAGE, I
ILLINOIS, HIELD ON ,4AY 25, 1959•
President Charles A. Hodlmai'r called the meeting to order at 8:20 P.H. at
the Ira L. Rupley School in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to
call the roll.
Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered ".PRESENT":
Morgan P. Burke, James L. Carroll, Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen,
Charles P. Smith, and James R. Young; "ABSENT": None.
Also present at this meeting: Edward Clifford, Police Chief; Richard Hoffman.
representing the Elk Grove Herald; Harold Scharringhausen, Chairman of the
Plan Commission; Frank Scharringhausen, Building Commissioner; E. N.- Fletcher,
Engineer for the .Tlillage; Charles H. Bonner,-. Chairman of the Inspection
Committee of Streets and Sidewalks; Evan Stebbins, representing Centex
Construction Company' , Inc.; and residents of Elk Grove Village.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Carroll that the ?Minutes of a Regular meeting 'of the President and Board of
Trustees held on _I-.ay 11, 1959, be approved as submitted. Trustee Hartshorn
i pointed out a minor typographical error (Sola Electric Go. , Page 3. ) and the
motion stood to approve.the Minutes as amended. ' The motion was voted upon
- by acclamation. lihereupor, the President declared the motion carried.
'i The Village Clerk read a letter dated May 24 from Jack C. i-lichala. Secretary
of the Plan Coyiission, regarding annexation of the Isle Lake -Subdivision,
Unit No. 1. This property not being- adjacent to the Village of E1k' Grove
Village, the Plan Commission has no jurisdiction and therefore makes no
re coramenda tion.
The Village Clerk read a letter dated May 24 from Jack C. Michala, Secretary
of,the Plan Commission, regarding the following described Plat of Vacation:
of that part or portion of Old Busse Road running in a Northeasterly and
Southwesterly direction, lying between the East-.'tight-of-Way line of State
Route 83 'and the North line of the South hald of the Northwest Quaiter of
Section 35, Township 41 North, mange 11, mast of .the Third Principal Meridian
in Cook County,. Illinois. The Plan-.Commission recommended the proposed
vacation providing the subdivider reimburse the Village "2;500.00 (approximate
'value of vacated Busse Road),and that Greenleaf Avenue be dedicated and paved
in accord with other streets in Centex Industrial Park subdivisions.
The Village Clerk read a letter dated May .21 from Evan Stebbins, Centex
Construction Company, Inc., regarding the abovementioned Plat of Vacation,
requesting approval from the Village Hoard. Action-was deferred' on' this
matter until the next meeting, June 8, 1959. The file was turned over to
Trustee Young, Streets and Sewers Committee-
Mr. Harold Scharringhausen gave a report on the County Zoning Hearings- which
took place in the -Mt. Prospect- Village Hall on May 21, 1959 and covered two
i cases: a motel site on Higgins Road and rezoning of 62 acres north of Dempster.
Street and west of Busse Road.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the Village ask for a 30-day extension of time to consider the rezoning of
the piece of property consisting of approximately_I/2 acre,- located on"the-
south side of Higgins Road,. approximately 1064 feet north of Landmeier Road
and• approximately 1320 feet west of l lmhurst' Road in Elk Grove Township, and
that the Village Clerk write the' County Board of• Zoning Appeal requesting a
30-day extension for filing our objections. The" only point to be considered is
insufficient sewage and drainage facilities. The. motion was voted upon by
i acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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In the second case, E. L: Trendel seeks to rezone -1412 acres bounded on the
north by Dempster Street (if extended), on the south by Northern Illinois
Toll Road, and lying approximately 1220 feet Nest of Busse Road in Elk
Grove T6wnship, from its present classification as the F (Farming) District
A to the R-5 (Residence - Multi-Family) District. The Plan Commission of
Elk Grove `pillage was granted a 10-day extension of time to file an wrrs.
Trustee Carroll, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented and read 15
invoices, amounting to a total of $3,555.33, to be approved for payment.
A-.discussion followed in which it was determined that the Village has no need
for a safe deposit box (Rental - $12.10). Therefore this invoice was to be
omitted.
It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the following 14 invoices be approved for payment:
Chicago Decalcomania Co. 4/24/59, u71251-6, Taxi License Decals 5.12
Driscoll Sign Shop, 4/30/59 66.00
The C.-H. Hanson Co. , 5/1%59, #31217, 9 Cap. Shields @ 4.70 42.30
Illinois Bell Telephone, 4/21/59 Police HE 7-2131 - X67.20
Bldg. HE 7-1322 - 11.80 79.00
Morava Stationers, 4/30/59 - 3 sets A to- -Z Guides - Bldg.. Dept. 8.:55
vdm. H. Y1illerIs, Services' - Gas, Oil & Repair Police Gar April 138.88
Paddock Publications, Inc. 5/8/59, #5638, Election Ballots 90.10
J.A. Renaldi & Co., "Inc. 4/4/59, (;
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Trustee Scharringhausen was :jade Chairman of a Special Committee to meet with �
the tit. Prospect Police - Fire officials this week, if possible. All Trustees i
are to be present at this meeting.
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Trustee Scharringhausen called upon Mr. Richard Ahlgren to explain the functions
of the Police Commission. The basic responsibility is to screen the applicants
and keep an eli"kibility list. When the Board determines another policeman is
needed, one name only would be given to them. This elan is to be selected by
the =ire and Police Commission, based solely on his ability to do the job.
President Hodlmair emphasized that any person to be appointed to the Fire and
Police Commission must live within the Village for a period of one year. He
then made ,the following appointments:
Charles M. Eining 32 Woodcrest Lane SU 7-8300 3 Years -`
Richard Ahlgren 75 Woodcrest Lane BE 7-0243 2 Yearns ;
Joseph F'inkler . 86 Ridgewood :Load HE 7-0086 . 1 Year
It was moved by,,Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that a
separate roll call vote be taken to concur in the appointment of each appointee.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Charles M. Eining: 3 Years - the following Trustees voted "A1E'": Burke, '
Carroll, Fartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; President Hodlmair; "NAY":
None.'
j Richard Ahlgren: 2 Years - the following Trustees voted "AYE": Burke,
Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; President Hodlmair; "NAY": Smith.
Joseph Winkler: 1 Year - the following 'Trustees voted "AYE": Burke,
Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; President Hodlmair; "'Ll
None.
President Hodlmair then instructed the Clerk to inform these men they are on
the Fire and Police Commission.
The Board concurred that ue should run an affair-to raise some :Honey to send
these.men to a school for some basic instruction.
Trustee Burke reported that on the request- of Trustee Young the garbage pickup
day shall be uniform along Oakton Street, Effective June 1.
Trustee Smith reported'he ,has written a letter of congratulation to 'Mr. & Mrs.
Frank Scharringhausen on their. 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Trustee Smith' reported that all the residents are willing to care 'for grass the
'Village may plan adjacent to their property along Higgins Road. The immediate
Broblem is getting the area cleaned out and seeded. Suggestion was th8kt the
Village hire .someone to do the job professionally. The Village Clerk recommended
that the Village chose a landscaper licensed to operate within the Village. This
matter was turned back to Trustee Smith to work faith President..Hodlmair and to
check with Mr. Opekain the event there is to be money expended.
It was moved by "Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Burke that the Board
'pass a resolution to make Sunday,:,ay 3l, 1959, Elk Grove Village Little Teague
Bay and also the .Board will sponsor an award to be given the last -two- weeks of
the baseball season_.to the most' sportsmanlike player on each team. The 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.
Trustee Smith reported that in -connection- with the Peony Pagent the- Publicrty
Chairman asked the Board to enter a float in the parade; perhaps a fire engine.
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Trustee Young asked if there is ,anything Trustee Smith can do in regard to
exploring Branigar complaints and getting on a better footing with them.
President Hodlmair stated that he:w,ould like to appoint the Committee Chairmen
for the Standing- Committees:
Finance Committee i Trustee Carroll I
Water Zommittee Trustee Hartshorn
Streets & Sewers Committee Trustee Young
Fire & Police Committee j, Trustee Scharringuausen
judiciary & Building Committee Trustee Burke
Public Relations Committee Trustee Smith
It was moved by TrusteeScharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Young
that the Board: concur�.in the appointment of the Committee Chairment listed.
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above. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion, and upon
the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE": Burke, Carroll,
Hartsborn, Scharringhaus'en, Smith, Young; President Hodlmair; "JAY": -None.
President Hodlmair advised that ,regarding the Park District the following .peo.ple
1 be kept in mind: Mr. Don Turschman, working with the Chicago Park District and
has Physical Education training,; Mary Lou Arnold, has worked with the DesPlaine's
Park District; Charles 2ettek, :John Reinri,tz, .Robert Fleming.
President Hodlmair asked Trusteel: Smith for a report on his most recent trip to
Springfield. Trustee Smith reported, he again appeared before the sub-committee
and testified. The. results tijere rthat one of the bills was recommended to be
passed (Use Tax) and the other wap recommended not to be passed (1148 - Real
Estate), - Smith stated the Trailer Lobby killed us.
Trustee Smith reported on`the lot-,;f_looding on Holly Lane. He reported the'
matter to Centex, who went out the' next day and took careofit.
The' Village Clerk presented and read a proposed 0rdinande'-Entitled,"AN OF.DIP,IANCE
calling for a special election within the Village of Elk Grove Village for the
purpose of -voting For or -Against a tax of .10 per cent for a free public '
j Library, and for the election of six (6) Library. Directors."
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It was moved by Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Smith that
Ordinance No. 300, "AN ORDRIANCL calling a special election within the .Village
of Elk Grove j7iLage for the purpose of voting For or Against a tax of .20
per cent for a •free public Library, and for the election for six (6) Library
Directors", be approved. The President asked that the. roll be called- on the
I motion.and upon the roll being called the'-,following, Trustees voted "AYE-11: Burke,
Carroll, .Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,.=;young; "MAY": None.
The Village Clerk read a letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District of
Greater Chicago, enclos4g Permit #1959-69 for Section 37 ��i ccordi,ng to the
plans attached.
Ii was- moved by-Trustee Burke and seconded by Trustee Young that'
j the "President 'be authorized to execute Permit No. 1959-69 from the Metropolitan
Sanitary District covering Section 3-A of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation. iihereupon the President declared:the
motion carried.
The Village Clerk read a -lettEr �from the :Metropolitan Sanitary District'of- °
Greater- Chicago, :enclosing-,Perwi-t,No.:1959-70 for Section VII.
It was moved .b` Trustee Carroll and -seconded'by Trustee Scharring=
hausen that the President be authorized to execute Permit No. 1959-70 from
the Metropolitan Sanitary District covering Section VII of Elk Grove Village,
Illinois. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
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The Village- Clerk presented and read a letter from Mr. Evan Stebbins regarding
Centex Industrial Parti culverts for surface water run-off.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the Village relay this information on to the Illinois Division of Highways,
Mr. J. P. Tuthill in Chicago, Illinois. The motion was voted upon by acclamation.
Thereupon the President declared the,motion carried. I
The Village Clerk read'a letter fromifr. E. M. Fletcher regarding easement
drainage for Lots 154, i55, 156, and_158. '`.This matter was referred to the
Street and Sewer Committee.
The Village Clerk read a letter from E. N. Fletcher regarding Tonne Road Side-
walk Escrow of $2,639.12, which figure is based on current prices. This letter
is in answer to a letter received from Centex and referred to the Engineer for
the Village at the meeting of May 11, 1959.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Carroll that the
Village accept the escrow on the Tonne Road sidewalk. The President asked that
the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees voted "AYI ": Burke, Carroll, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young;
"NAY": None.
The Village Clerk read a letter- from R. J. 0lsvig regarding disturbing noise
from the !Jomen's Club caravan. The letter was referred to Trustee Smith.
' The Village Clerk read a letter from Robert Beaupre, Chairman of the Jaycees
i Peony Pageant Parade Committee requesting President Hodlmair's presence, approval
:for parade route, and entrance of a Village float. This ratter was referred
to Trustee Smith.
The Village Clerk read a letter from -the State of Illinois Civil Defense Agency
1 at 57th Street and South Shore Drive, Chicago 37, Illinois, regarding picking
iup surplus.-properties and using for private use. The letter gave the Board
-and,.Villa)e officials fullrresponsibility for Civil Defense properties.
:Maximum of $100.00 per visit for service charge'. deferred to Police Chief
Clifford.
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j The Village Clerk read a letter from the State of Illinois, Department of Revenue,
Springfield, Illinois, dated Mhay 11, 1959, signed by A. Fasseas, Director of
Revenue, advising that the amount of $168.96 would be remitted to .the Village
for the !1unicipa.1 Tax collected for the month of February, 1959.
The-Village Clerk read a notice from the State of Illinois, Department of Public
Works and Buildings, Division of _T?ighways, dated May Ili, 1959, regarding the
Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for the month of April in the amount of $1,334.57.
The Village Clerk read a. letter from Harry J. Wilson & Co., Municipal Bonds,
39 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago 3, Illinois, regarding municipal bonds. This
was referred to Trustee Carroll.
1 The Village Clerk read a letter from Walter Popjoy, Secretary of the Cook
County Zoning Board of Appeals regarding Arthur W. Busse, Petitioner on.Appeal
No. 198b. The matter was- referred to Jack C. 'Hichala. s
The Village Clerk asked the Finance Committee for the present status of action
toward issuing Peddlers and Hawkers Licenses to Sam Como and Mobile Pizza
Restaurant. The matter was referred to the Building and Judiciary Committee
to establish a Health Department.
It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen
that the meeting adjourn. The mot-ion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M.
APPROVED:
Village Clerk
President 5. 5/25/59
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