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14INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDEINT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
ILLINOIS, HELD ON DECEMBER 12, 1960
President Charles A. Hodlmair called the meeting to ordpr at 8:10 at the
Ira L. Rupley School in said Village and directed the Acting Village Clerk
to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees an-
swered "PRESENT:" James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillori ' .Robert E. Hartshorn,
Leonard A. Scharringhausen, Charles P. Smith, James R: Young; "ABSENT:"
None.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringh4 dsen' and seconded by
Trustee Young that the Minutes of the Regular Meetings held on November 14
and November 28 and the Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting held on December 1,
1960, be aprroved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading
of same . The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Mr. James Gibson,member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, was present at the
meeting and President Hodlmair referred three notices,„of public hearing,
from the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County., to him: These hearings
are to take place on December 14 at the Mt. Prospect Village Hall and
are identified as Docket #87, ##100, and ##1091 property involved is 132 A.
on Elmhurst Rd., 2501 S. of Gold Road; 3.2A. on Arlington Hts. Road, 4101
S. of Cedar Avenue; and 2 A. on the SW corner of Golf and Elmhurst Roads.
Engineer Edward Fletcher reported having inspected Section 8 East and
recommended that the work be accepted with the exception of the asphalt
surface on Aspen Lane, subject to a one-year Maintenance Bond in the amount
of $30,000.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the Board accept the streets, curbs, sidewalks and gutters and storm
drainage with the exception of the asphalt surface on Aspen Lane, in Sec-
Aon 8 East, in concurrence with the recommendations of the Village Engineer,
provided that Centex Construction Company, Inc. shall furnish the Village of
Elk Grove Village with a One-year maintenance bond in the amount of 630s'X0.
The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY :" None . Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Engineer Fletcher reported having checked the hydrant rental bill and re-
ported that the number of hydrants as listed on the bill is correct. This
matter was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for further study.
Engineer Fletcher reported that he and Chief Clifford requested permission
from the State Highway Department to install a light on the west side of the
Touhy-Higgins intersection for a •ost of approximately 07 .00 per year; it
was further reported that such permission was granted. President Hodlmair
recommended that the intersection of Landmeier and Higgins be given like
consideration.
The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance entitled: "AN
ORDINANCE PROIIIBITINTG PARKING TO FACILITATE SNOW REMOVAL AND rROVIDING FOR
THE TOWING AND STORAGE OF CARS PARKED IN VIOLATION THEREOF."
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the ordinanso
just presented. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll,
Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith
that Ordinance No. 153, entitled "An Ordinance Prohibiting Parking to Facili-
tate
acilitate Snow Removal and Providing for the Towing and Storage of Cars Parked in
Violation Thereof," be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted
"AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:"
None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance entitled "AN
ELECTRICAL ORDINAXE PROVIDL'JG FOR THE REGISTRATION AND LICEIISING OF
EMCTRICAI, OON 13ACTORS, ESTABLISH111ENT OF AN ELECTRICAL DEPAM-LENT,
PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND FEE'S." The first
reading thus being accomplished, this ordinance will again be pre-
sented at the next regular meeting.
The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR RES IDEN^1 IAL AND COME ERC IAL Lr,,IRING, MENDING
SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE 137;11_Fihich shall again be presented at the
next regular meeting of the Board.
The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance entitled "AN
ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN LANDS TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS."
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee
Carroll that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to
the ordinance just read. The President asked that the roll be called
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees
voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that Ordinance No. 154, entitled "An Ordinance Annexing Certain Lands to
the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois," be adopted.
The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon,
Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE Al4ENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDIvPIICE;
PROPERTY AT ARLINGTON HEIGITS ROAD A0 DEVON AVENUE."
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the proposed
ordinance just read. The President asked that the roll be called on the
motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYM#
Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved. by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that Ordinance No. 155, entitled: "An Ordinance Amending the Village of
Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance; Property at Arlington Heights Road
and Devon Avenue," be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted
"AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY :"
None. Wherexpon the President declared the motion carried.
The Acting Village Clerk read a proposed ordinance entitled "AN ORDINA'XE
FIXING COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TliE VILLAGE
OF ELK GROVE VI GE:'
(In clarifying the absence of a stipulation that such compensation would
be paid only if the treasury would stand it, Attorney Hofert stated that
the law provides that the salary must be fixed and not increased or de-
creased during the term of office; however, Attorney Hofert stated that
inthe event the President or trustees wished to make a donation back to
the Village, this would be allowed.)
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board waive the first reading rule with respedt to the ordinance
just presented. The President asked that the roll be called on the mo-
tion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:"
Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith; "NAY:" Young. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that Ordinance No. 156, entitled: "An Ordinance Fixing Compensation For
The President and Board of Trustees," be adopted. The President asked
that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called, the
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following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn; "NAY:" Carroll, Schar-
ringhausen, Smith, Young. The vote being 2 "ayes" and 4 "nays," the motion
was not carried:
The Acting Village Clerk read a proposed resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION
ACCEPTING.' TONNE ROAD," After discussion, it was agreed that Village Engineer
Fletcher and a Public Service Company engineer would make a thorough in-
spection of Tonne Road and report back to the Board.
The Acting Village Clerk read the following recapitulation of Treasurer's
Report for November, 1960: Balance on hand 11/1 = 5P'48,879.06; Receipts,
November = , 63.01; Disbursements, November = X12,601.35; Balance on
hand. as of 12/1/60 = 642,740.72. It was pointed out to the Board that the
balance reported does not include a total of $13,621.36 due the General
Corporate Funds from the bond fund: With this inclusion, the-total balance
on hand would be ':56,362.08. In order to get a more accurate picture of
the financial status of the Village, it was agreed that the Treasurer and
Finance Chairman would meet to outline approximate income and expenditures,
insofar as possible, for the immediate future.
The Acting Village Clerk read the recapitulation of building permits for
November, as submitted by Mr. Frank Scharringhausen, as follows: Total
evaluation of new construction = ',,.459,135; total fees collected = 62116.20.
Chief Edward Clifford presented a report of Police Department Activititbs
for the motnh of November, 1960.
Trustee Carroll presented 21 invoices, totaling 0,420.59, for payment.
It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Young
that the following bills be paid:
Active: Electrical Supply Co. $ 38.83
Harry Behrmann- 1 case of 38 calibre ammunition (Pol. Dept.) 50.00
Gerald Driscoll - Erection of signs and posts (bills dated
11/12/60 and 12/10/60) 140.50
Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co. - Bill of 11/30/60 3.50
John F. Garlisch & Sons - Dump truck, plow, etc. 6231.00
Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co. - Supplies for Fire Dept. 114.24
Grayslake Sand & Gravel Co. - Parking lot at municipal site 425.00
E. C. Hofert - Costs and expenses (incl. fees) for Pio. Trust 538.80
Ill. Bell Telephone Co. - Bills of 11/22 and 11/28 92.4
Chas. Jubert - 48 hours @ tiy2. ea (11/9-12/7)+42.79 gas expense 98.79
Long Ford, Inc. - Repair on 1960 Ford 7.13
Long Ford, Inc. - Purchase of 1960 Ford 1531.11
Morava Stationers - Supplies for Bldg. and Police Dep ts. 14.59
Mueller's Stationery Store, Inc. - Supplies for Police Dept. 5.45
Paddock Publications - Publishing and printing costs 82.70
P. F. Pettibone & Co. - Supplies for Police Dept. 6.50
Pools Press, Inc. - Accident report forms for Police Dept. 14.50
Public Service Co. - Service for fire siren - 10/24-11/25 1.00
Texas Crystals - Crystals for Police Department radios 8.20
Van's Gun Shop - Supplies for Police Department 2.00
Wally & John's Standard Station - Gas and wash for police car 14.35
9420.59
The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Carroll presented the following anticipated revenue for 1961, whieh
does not include Motor Fuel Tax Funds, Industrial building permits, as well
as suggested other sources of revenue:
Business License fees 2500.00
Vehicle License fees (25% of 2500 licenses c5. ea) 3150.00
Bldg. Permit Fees (Approx. 500 c� X45. ea.) 22500.00
Sales Tax (Approx. '?2,000. per month) 24000.00
Estimated Real Estate Tax Due 65000.00
117150.0•
Trustee Carroll agreed to prepare a list of anticipated
expenditures for presentation at the next regular meeting.
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Trustee Hartshorn reported that Engineer Fletcher had received one proposal
for a report to be prepared by an engineering firm regarding the sewer and
water acquisition, in accord with Mr. Speer's letter. The Committee antici-
pated receiving anoth-3r proposal within the week and Hartshorn requested a
meeting composed of Messrs. Carroll, Hodlmair, Hofert, Fletcher, and Harts-
horn upon receipt of same. The meeting date was set tentatively at 12/21/60.
Trustee Scharringhausen reported that on Dec. 10 five of the Trustees met at
the Police Station to participate in the testing of radio equipment for the
fire and police departments. It was rep orted.,that .the reception at all
points roved quite satisfacto said a ui`me.nt havin been located in a
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fire pumper, a squad car, and..the present viilage hall. Cost of acquiring
the system was estimated at X400: per unit.,`
It was moved by Trustee Scharririgh4 isen and seconded by,
Trustee Smith that the Board accept the bid of .Northside-Communication's
for police and fire department communications unit, upon the recommends=
tion of the Fire and Police Committees for an. expendture not to exceed
3500.3 X1450. to be allowed the Police Department and $ 2050. to• be allowed
the Fire Department, such amount to be taken from the bond fund; also that
the Board approve the expenditure of a sum not to exceed 060- per month for
the cost of a service contract; such cost to be taken from the General
Corporate Fund. (Upon discussion, the Attorney informed the Board that Mj ests
for bids must be published for all purchases exceeding X1500. Whereupon Tr.
Scharringhausen removed his motion and Trustee Smith removed his second.)
it was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young
that advertisement be made for public bids on fire and police radio communica-
tions equipment, specifications for which shall be available to all bidders
by contacting the Village Clerk, said bids to be opened at the next regular
meeting of the President and Board of Trustees. The President asked that the
roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees voted "AYE:" Caorroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young; 11FAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Scharringhausen read a letter from the Elk Grove Fire Department
announcing the results of the annual election as follows: Chief - John A.
Mergens; First Asst. Chief - Andrew Tangorra; Second Asst. Chief - J. Haar;
Secretary - Norbert Laske; Treasurer - Bob Goldsmith. Elected to a two-
year term to serve on the board of Trustees of the Fire Department along
with Messrs. Richart, Golle, Larson, and Goyack were Messrs. Gullickson,
Denny, and B. King
T. Scharringhausen read a letter from the Elk Grove Village Civilian Defense
Corp. announcing the results of the annual election, as follows: President
M. Goyack; Secretary - Wayne Patenaude; Treasurer - John Mergens; Members
to the Board of Trustees - Messrs. Schauer, Laske, King, Denny, and Larson.
Trustee Sdharringhausen requested that the Board authorize the addition of
six police officers to the force within the near future.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board request certification of six additional policemen by the
Fire and Police Commission, such additional policement to be added to the
police force as soon as possible, at the discretion of the Fire and Police
Commission and the Chief of Police. The President asked that the roll be
called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees
answered "AYE:" Carroll,, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young;
"NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Scharringhausen presented the bids for squad car to the Village Clerk,
which he requested be opened and read.
It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the bids for squad car be opened and read. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The bids
read as follows:
Long Ford Inc. - Bensenville, Ill. - $;1223-80
George C. Poole, Inc. - Arlington Heights, Ill. - X1336.00
Courtesy Motor Sales, Inc. - Chicago, Ill. - $ 1230.00
Mark Motors, Inc. - $1145.`1)2 and $1174.13 (Patroller model) - Arl. Hts., Inc.
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It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by
Trustee Young that the Board accept the bid of Long-Ford, Inc., Bensenville,
Illinois, for one 1961 Ford Fordor Sedan as outlined in their bid dated
December 2, 1960. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll,
Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen., Smith, Young; "iVAY:" None. Whereupon the
president declared the motion carried.
Trustee Scharringhausen outlined the need for a third squad car and requested
that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for same.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and se¢nded by Trustee
Smith that the Board authorize advertisements for bids for an additional
squad car for the Elk Grove Village Police Department. The President asked
that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol-
lowing Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, 6charringhausen,
Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Smith requested a meeting of the Police and Fire Committee, Police
and Fire Commission, and Trustee Smith for 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning,
December 17, to discuss the subject of availability of police records to
the newspapers.
President Hodlmair reported having accompanied a police officer on patrol
of Centex Industrial Park recently and recommended that the Police and Fire
Commission work in cooperation with the occupants of the Industrial Park
to effect a program which would result in more efficient crime prevention.
In line with this, Trustee Smith suggested that the subject of street
lighting for the Park be added to the discussion.
Trustee Young brought up the subject of letter written by George Lyman, W.H.
Lyman Construction Co., 134 N. LaSalle St. , Chgo. 2, Illinoia, dated 11/3/60,
regarding work done by Lyman for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. along Rt. x}83,
Lunt Avenue, arra Elmhurst Road in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and requesting
s tatement of satisfactory completion by the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board accept the work completed by W. H. Lyman Construction Co.,
subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Dillon reported that his committee has been in contact with Centex
regarding a sidewalk along inner Higgins Road and will report further.
Trustee Dillon reported that the proposed meeting with Mr. Bolger had been
cancelled due to a misunderstanding of dates. Upon further discussion, the
Board decided to take no further action along these lines.
Trustee Smith reported that he and Attorney Hofert have been working on the
Police Pension Fund and that names and credentials of proposed board members
would be submitted. Trustee Smith reported that he proposes to write a
letter to all civic organizations offering the appearance of fire depart-
ment members for inhalator demonstrations and general information.
Trustee Smith reported that a third attempt is being made by a citizen's
committee to work on the park situation. Trustee Smith then introduced a
member of the Jaycees, who reviewed the recent speech given before the Jaycees
by Mr. Storey, a faculty member od the University of Illinois. With the
consent of the Board, Trustee Smith agreed to meet with Bob Beaupre to
investigate ways and means of improving the parks of Elk Grove Village.
The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of one trenching and backfiLling
bid.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Carroll
that the Board authorize the Acting Village Clerk to open the trenching and
backfilling bid. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motioncarried. The bid, submitted by W. L. Hodes of
Northlake, Illinois read as follows: "We agree; To dig and backfill and
provide holes under sidewalks and driveways, for streetlight cable. For
the price of thirty five cents (.35) per lineal ft."
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It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board authorize the attorney to draw a contract between W. L. Hodes
and the Village of Elk Grove,_Villige for trenching and backfilling of
Sections 9 and 9a and all other work io be done during the calendar year
196ii for the -five'of thirty-five (35¢) ceni,s per lineal footi The Presi-
dent asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being
called this foiiowing Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn,
ScharAnghatiseri� Smith` Young; 'INAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The Acting Village .Clerk reted receipt of notice of order by the Ill.
Commerce Commission to the Mted Motor Coach Cos to oommence service
between Des Plaines and Elk Grove Village.
The Acting Village Clerk read letter dated 12/9 from Evan Stebbins, of
Centex Construction Co., enclosing two prints of the final plan for
Sec,.ion 11 and requesting that same be forwarded to the Plan Commission
for their approval. Copy of Mr. Stebbins letter, along with print of
final plan of Section 11 was referred to the Plan Commission.
The Acting Village Clerk read letter dated December 9 from Mr. Stebbins,
enclosing two prints of the final plan of Section 12, and requesting that
same be forwarded to the Plan Commission for their approval. Copy of Mr.
Stebbins? letter, along with print of the final plan of Section 12 was
referred to the Plan Commission.
The Acting Village Clerk reported letter from Mr. Tuthill, District Engr.
of the State Division Highway, addressed to all Municipal Clerks and Muni-
cipal Engineers, requesting that established procedures with respect to
Motor Fuel Tax improvements be complied with.
The Acting Village Clerk read letter written to Mr. Edward Fritz, from .
Attorney Hofert, dated December 2 and terminating the fire protection
contract between the Village and the P1t. Prospect Volunteer Fire Department.
The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of notice from Andrew' Fasseas,
Director of the State of Illinois Department of Revenue, Property Tax
Division, stating that on October 21, 1960, the Board of Appeals of Cook
County exempted from taxation for that year two parcels of pro4rty owned
by the Village of Elk Grove Village and described as: #06-21-406-001 and
08-28-105-001.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by
Trustee D'.11on that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the
meeting was adjourned at 11:20 P.M.
Dolores L. Oberg
Acting Village Clerk
Approved:
Charles A. Hodlmair
President
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