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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/10/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD o MINUTES OF A REGULAR PIELTING OF THE PRESIDENT k0 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, HELD ON OCTOBER 10, 1960 President Charles A. Hodlmair called the meeting to order at 8:17 P.M. at the Ira L. Rupley School in said Village and directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the rill. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "Present:A Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen, James R. Young; "ABSENT :" James L. Carroll, Charles P. Smith It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on September 26, 1960, be approved va th the follmwing correction: Pg.l,Par.3,Ln.6 to read, "Mr. Howard Krafsur, agent for Centex...,", and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon reported that the Lions Club requests a temporary building per- mit to% proceed with construction of their recreational facilities, and also requests a variation in the zoning - with the understanding that in the event the variation is denied, construction would cease. Attorney Hofert recommended that the Lions Club submit a bond, guaranteeing restoration of the property in the event the variation is denied. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen that a temporary building permit be issued to Elk Grove Village Lions Park,Inc., a Not For-Prdfit Corporation, permitting them to proceed with preliminary con- struction' pending final disposition by the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Village Board of Trustees, with the understanding that prior to the issuance of said permit the Lions organization shall submit a personal bond guaranteeing restoration of the premises to the same condition as now exist, in the event the variation request is denied; and that the Building Department be and is hereby instructed to issue said temporary building permit. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion .and upon the roll being called the fol- lowing Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Engineer Fletcher reported having met with Finance Consultant Paul Speer, and that the income of the water and sewer utility is approaching a point where it would be feasi'ale for the Village to purchase same. Engineer Fletcher reported that Speer needs engineering data - such data estimated to take two- to three- weeks' work, or an expense of approximately $500.00 in engineering fees. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $ 500.00 for an engineering report,to he made by Village Engineer Edward Fletcher, on the water and sewer facility. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees Voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk reported that the Treasurer's Report for August, previously given, has been verified, and that the Recapitulation of Treasur- er's Report for the month of September, 1960, is as follows: Balance on Hand as of August 31, 1960 - $;13,301.30; Receipts - Sept., $-22,270.99; Disburse- ments - Sept., $ 10,319.22; Balance on hand as of October 1, 1960 - $ 25,253.07. The Acting Village Clerk read the Building Department report, prepared by Mr. Frank Scharringhausen, as follows: Month of September - Total Evaluation, X1,273,980.00; Total Fees, X4,647.75• (Trustee Carroll arrived - 8:40 P.M.) Chief Clifford reported having arranged for the Elk Grove Nurses Club to participate in a program offered by the O'Hare Field Hospital Unit, covering techniques to be applied in the event of a disaster. Chief Clifford also _1_ (Reg.) 10/10/60 reported that all of the .tiolice officers have attended classes at Northwest Community Hospital) regarding first-a).d techniques, etc. Attorney Hofert reported that there is no ordinance regulating the salary of the Treasurer, and that this should ba set by motion of the Board. Attorney Hofert reported that at Dillon submitted copies of a set of health ordi- nancesp prepared by T. Matthews, which appear to be in good order. Attorney Hofert reported having filed a petition and appearing in the matter of the Vil- lage participating­;in the, suit filed by the Pioneer Trust Company against the County of Cook; the` petition was honored and the Village can now proceed active3,v in this matter. Trustee Carroll presented 20 invoices, totaling b2,674.24; for approval. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Young that the following bills be appreved 'for payment: Arlington Fender & Budy Shop-Repairs on Car #116 $61.14 B and GyIncorporated-Signs and posts 87.01 Gerald Driscoll - Erection of signs and posts 116.00 Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co., Inc.-Library8/31 and 9/30 7.00 Hopkins Road Equipment Co. - Read Emergency Equipment 198.26 Illinois Bell Telephone Compan y-6 'phone bills-9/22/60 127.E+1 Long Ford� .Inc. - September Statement 64.47 Wm. Millers Service - September Statement 264.74 Motorola Comm. & Elect: - Installation of new car+2 maim 12.90 Mt. Prospect Rural Fire Lg.-Calls 9/11,9/16,9/18,9/23 550.00 D. Oberg - Reimburse Petty.-Cash 22.52 Niedert Motor Service, Inc. - Freight on oil torches 1 .18 Paddock Publications,-Pub. 3 bids:and 1 notice of exam. 23.60 Public Service Company - Septa street lighting 922.58 Speed-E Arrow Press - Envs for Police Dept. 44.80 Wetterman Radio & T.V.Service - Supplies for POL. Dept. 4.03 Chas. Jubert - 32z Hours for Street Dept. 65.00 E. Mueller - 2321 Hours for Street Dept. 17.00 J. Young - Reimburse for gas purchased at Shell Station 3.20 F. Scharringhauseh - Auto expenses (Bldg.) for Sept. 17.20 X2674.24 The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE: " Carroll, Dillon, Harts- horn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In reporting for the Water and Sewer Committee, Trustee Hartshorn stated that the 15500.00 engineering fees authorized tonight will enable Engineer Fletcher to bring his reports and prior work to a completion for a final report to Mr. Speer and the Committee, upon which the Village can reach its decision as to whether or not it should proceed with this acquisition. Trustee Young reported that prior to the meeting the Acting Village Clerk in- formed him that no snow removal bids had been received. It was moved by trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to re-advertise for bids for snow removal on the same basis as before, such bids to be opened at the meeting of October 244 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, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon presented three health ordinances for first reading. The Acting Village Clerk read ordinances entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE OFFICE OF HEALTH OFFICER," "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A BOARD OF HEALTH,". and "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN HEALTH REGUTATIOnb." It was moved by Trustee Dillon that the Board waive the first read- ing rule with respect to the three health ordinances presented immediately hereinbefore. The motion received no second and upon further discussion, Trustee Dillon withdrew the motion. The ordinances will be presented for ap- proval at the next meeting. -2- (Reg.) 10/1-0/60 President Hodlmair reported that Attorney Herbert R. Stoffels, Park Ridge, has indicated he would. represent the Village in defense of the suit brought against it by Mr. John Bolger. President Hodlmair stated that Mr. Stoffels is qualified and,Te,*d.t i. d within his profossion� and. had agreed to take a temporary, appoint- ment, subject to .. the Boardls approval, having already entered the case by responding to a complaint filed by the Bolger attorney. Hresident Hodlmair stated that Mr. Stoffels gill prepare a-written agreement regarding his fees and; tYie slope of his performance, if the Board approves his appointment. President..Hodlmair appbinted,Mr. Herbert R. Stoffels as special counsel in the Bolger lawsuit; to perform as directed by the Village Board of Trustees, in cooperation with the. Jiaiciary Committee, subject to a written agreement with regard i-6 attorney fees: A resident in'the assembly requested that the President divulge the fees dis- dussed,with MW, Stoffels; President Hodlmair asked that the individual board members indicate Whether or not he should divulge the fees at this time; upon the Board►s"condi§nsts that this would be in order, the President stated that the fee discussed was $306`00 per hour. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board concur in the. appointment of Mir. Herbert R. Stoffels as special Counsel in the Bolger lawsuit; Mr. Stoffels to perform as directed by The Village Board of. Trustees) in cooperation with the Judiciary Committee, subject to a written agreement with regard to attorney fees. The President asked that theroll be called on the .motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:." Carroll; Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen; "NAY:" Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Hodlmair, repbrted a good Illinois Municipal League convention was held in.Springfields •Ill .last'.week, and recommended that each department in the Village government make an effort to attend future conventions. In reporting for the..AeronaUtical Committee, Tom Rettenbacher stated that some relief from the noise huisance has been evidenced, but that the Committee is not satisfied and piahs to meet again with the O'Hare Tower Chief this week. In reporting on the extension of Ridge to Devon, Trustee Young stated that Mr. Evan Stebbins has indicated that Centex will supply the grade and culverts and that Mr. Bradley, Township Supervisor, has indicated that the Township will supply the base. Trustee Young therefore recommended that the Board authorize the Village to draw upon its Motor^-•Furl Tax funds for the improve- ment of Ridge Avenue' extension to Devun Avenue. The Acting Village Clerk read a propsoed resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF RIDGE AVENUE BETWEEN DEVON AVENUE ON THE SOUTH AND THE VILLAGE LIMITS ON THE NORTH." It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen that Resolution No. 11-60, "Resolution providing for the improvement of Ridge Avenue between Devon Avenue on the South and the Village Limits on the North" be adopted. 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, Young; "NAY:" None. ';,Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and the Resoluticn adopted. The Acting Village Clerk read a proposed resolution (presented on State of Illinois Form #HLR 414) entitled, "RESOLUTION FOR IMPROV&IENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW." It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharringhausen that Resolution No. 12-60, entitled "Resolution for improvement by municipality under the Motor Fuel Tax Law," be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" garroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk read the report of Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for August, 1960, submitted by the State Division of Highways, in the amount of $1412.52. -3- (Reg.) 10/10/60 The Acting Village Clerk opened the one sealed bid for Honeysuckle plants. The bid, submitted by Charles Klehm & Son Nursery, read as follows: "Furnish and plant 900 4 ft. Zabelli Honeysuckle in Elk Grove Village X1100.00 1-year guarantee free replacement on any that do not grow due to shock of transplanting. Not guaranteed for loss due to theft, mutilation by vehicles, use of weed killers or other unusual factors not under our control." It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Honeysuckle Plant bid submitted by Charles Klehm & Son Nursery, as hereinabove quoted, be accepted. 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, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of the letter from Lions Park, Inc. requesting' the zoning variation. This letter was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals: Ttxe Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of a resolution by the Library Board regarding the sale bf tax anticipation warrants. This was referred to Attorney Hofert. The Acting Village Clerk presented a ptoposed resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION WITH RESPECT TO WATER AND BANZTARY SEWER PERMITS," as previously requested by the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Company. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that Redolution No. 13-60; entitled. "Resolution with respect to water and sanitary sewer permits" 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 i_Dillon, Hartshorn; Scharringhausen, Yorng; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. With regard to the committee for investigation of the feasibility of a munici- pally operated garbgge service, President Hodlmair stated that he would contact Mr. John Radzis. Mr. Radzis has contributed background material on this subject and will be consulted with regard to prospective committee members. Trustee Dillon requested that each of the Trustees review the Code draft, parti- cularly the sections relating to his committee, so the Board can approve same. Upon general discussion, the Board set December 123 1960, as a tentative date to have accomplished this. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that his Committee recommends payment of �25.00 per man per day to the three volunteer firemen engaged in the testing of the engines for the State Fire Marshall. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board approve payment of 1p25.00 per man per day (maximum total of 4150.:,!0) to John Mergens, Andrew Tangorra, and John Haar in reim- bursement of wages lost as a result of testing the Village fire engines for the State Fire Ma_"Ehall. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AY": Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY :" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the Bullington family, now residing on the municipal site at Landmeier and Tonne, have indicated they will e move out by November 15 and request a 15-day extension in time. It was agreed by the Board to grant them this 15-day extension over the November 1 date pre- viously set. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon V.e President declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. APPROVED: D. L. Oberg, Acting Village Clerk Hod1mair, President -4- (Reg.) 10/10/60