HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/26/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF.A REGULAR MEET IPTG OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF'-.
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THE VILLAGE' OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, -
ILLINOIS'- . HELD Oil SEPTEMBER 26; 1966.
President Charles A: Hodlinair• called the meeting to order. at 8:20 P.M. at
the Ira L. Rupley School in said Village and directed the.Acting Village
Clerk to call the roll. Upoh,the roll being called the- following Trustees
answered "PRESENT:" Francis d: Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A.
Scharringhausen; Charles P: Smith, James R. Young; "ABSENT:" James L. Car-
roll.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn
that the Minutes of a. Regular Meeting of August 22, Minutes of a Regular
Meeting of September 12; and Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of September 15,
1960, be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading
thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
(Trustee Carroll arrived - 8:25 P.M.)
Mr. Jack Michala, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals of Elk Grove Vil-
lage requested that the Acting Village Clerk read the correspondence submitted
to her prior to the meeting. The Clerk read a letter dated September 26 re-
garding Case #60-3 (Application for pre-annexation rezoning of 16 acres at
the Northeast corner of Devon and State Roads) and recommending that the
Board approve same. Mr. Howard Krafsur, architect for Centex Construction
Company, Inc. , presented further background on the proposed use for the site
and produced some letters of interest from prospective tenants, stating that
there were no available plans for the Village Building Department to study.
President Hodlmair requested that Mr. Krafsur secure more definite commit-
ments on the leasing of the space within the proposed shopping center, as
well as tentative building plans. When this material is available, the Board
will meet to examine same:
In the absence of Engineer Pietdherj Trustee Young i6p6ked that the ehiiheer
has been inspecting Sections 4 ani 6 grid his pksnaz'ed reports thereof.
Attorney Hofert reported having received-a letter .from• Mr. Paul Speer re-
garding the sale of municipal:bonds4 Mr. Speer suggested October 17 or 24
as the date of sale and reported that a statement will be printed, which
will include a prospectus of the bonds.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Smith that Mr. Paul Speer be authorized to .sblicit bids to be opened on
October 24, 1960 for the sale of bonds; to -print an official notice of sale
and official statement of the Village in the nature of. a prospectus for the
solicitation of these bonds; and that Mr. Speer be authorized to engage
printers up to a maximum of x500.00 to accomplish this. 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 12 invoices, totaling $792.42, for approval.
It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that the following bills be paid:
Butz Electric - Supplies and installation - Police Siren System $ 317.84
W.S. Darley & Co. - Supplies for Police Department 98.05
John F. Garlisch & Sons - Supplies for Tractor (Street Dept.) 13.60
Gres; Lakes Fire Equip. Co. -(1 Pail Bi-Kleen )Fire Dept. supplies 16.75
C. H. Hanson Co. - 500 dog tags 35.38
Hoffmann's Shell Service - August Statement (Pol., Fire, Street) 21.30
Chas. Jubert - Street Dept. work 9/7-20; 10 hrs. @$2.00 ea. 20.00
Morava Stationers - Stationery Supplies 14.24
P. F. Pettibone & Co. - Election supplies 113.20
Public Service Company - Service to 780 Tonne (8/3-8/24) .70
John Rawlings - Maintenance Work for Village (Pol.)-22 hrs. L42.ea 44.00
Speed-E-Arrow Press - Envs. for newsltr.($ 12.15)& License appls. 97.40
792.42
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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 Hartshorn reported that Engr. Fletcher had planned to report on the
acquisition of the water and sewer facilities, which will be delayed until
Mr. Speer can discuss the su ject with Mr. Fletcher.
Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the present fire housing will-a'cc' om-
modate the two new fire engines, but that there is no room for the tank truck;
he therefore recommended that the Board reject the bids for this equipment.
It.was moved bi Ti dstee Young aiid seconded by Trustee Dillon that
the..Board reject all bids for the water tank truck Ariel that...the Acting Vil-
lage Clerk be authorized-to zl'etl'6 m-them to' the' bidders i . The President asked
that the roll be called tipori the motion azid tipbh t6 roll being called the
following Trustees voted i1AYE:" Carroll, Dillon; Haz'tshoini Scharringhausen,
SmA j,Young# IlNAY ill None: Whereupon the President declared the motion
carriedi
Tru'ste'e S6h2rringhaiisen reported that to get the piesent fire housing up to
the standards demarid'e,d by the Coizrity Inspection Bureau, it will be necessary
for the Village to install Ari overhead garage door (approx. cost $400.00)
and to iiistail a larges furriaoei hilly enclosed,, cost for which Butz Elect.
estimated at: 4 electric indtistt ial heaters @6150&00 each Q $600.60
installation 0Y arge 150.00
Trustee Scharringhausen; stated that dil of this equipment will be trans-
ferred to the new quarters upon their completion next year.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that the Fire & Police Ccmmittee be authorized to spend an amount not
to exceed $1200.00 to equip the present fire truck housing in order to make
it meet the standards demanded by the State Fire Marshall, such equipment to
consist of 4 industrial heaters (installed) and an overhead garage door;
such equipment shall he transferred to the new quarters when completed;
also that the Village be responsible for restoring the current quarters to
thein former condition when the Village began occupancy thereof. The Presi-
dent 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 Scharringhausen stated that the Fire Department has indicated a need
for the following equipment, most of which shall be purchased with funds se-
cured by the sale of bonds: Inhalator (6295.); Oxygen tanks (3418.50°'W-50);
Motor Oil (2 cases 46.5041,3.00); Battery Charger (6153.00); Grease Gun ($5.)
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Dillon that the Board approve an expenditure not to exceed $525.00 for
supplies (Inhalator, Oxygen tanks, Motor Oil, Battery Charger, Grease Gun)
for the Fire Department. The President asked that the roll be called on the
motion and upon the roll being called the follu,,k ng Trustees voted "AYE 0
Carroll, Dillon,Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None;
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Young reported that Mr. Fletcher has inspected Sections 4 and 6, and
has submitted his recommendations to Centex Construction Company, Inc.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that
the Board accept the streets, curbs, sidewalks, and gutters in Sections 4
and 6 North, excluding the median strip down Elk Grove Boulevard, in concur-
rence with the recommendations of the Village Engineer dated August 19 (Sec.
4) and September 12 (Sec. 6 North), with the provision that Centex Construc-
tion Company, Inc. shall provide the Village of Elk Grove Village with a
one-year, $20,000.00 maintenance burrs covering Section 6 North. The Presi-
dent asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Yotuag; FLAY:"' Smtth. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
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Trustee Young reported that it is his understanding of the Motor Fuel Tax
Law that materials used for repairing the streets can be taken from the
Fund, and that this may be interpreted to include the purchase of salt.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn
that the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 80
tons of bulk salt treated'f or outside storage, to be delivered to the Vil-
lage in load lots a's"r_equested, price to be quoted per hundredweight; bids
to be opened at the Board Meeting of October. 24,' 1960: . The President asked
that the roll be called on the motion and upori.:the roll being called the
following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young, Hartshorn; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Young reported that the Village Tractor has been used extensively
and that it is now time for the Village to purchase a chimp truck, with a
snow plow for emergency use. Trustee Young reported that he has a speci-
fications brochure available for any interested bidders.
It was moved by Trustee..-Young and seconded by Trustee Carroll
that the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to advertise two consecutive
weeks for bids for a truck chassis,and'cab dump body, and snow plow; bids
to be opened at the Board meeting of October- 24, 1960. The President asked
that the roll be called on the inotion and upon the roll being called the
following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon" Hartshorn) Schar:inghausen,
Smith, Young; ' NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Young raised a question regarding the fencing of corner lots, which
he will discuss with the Building Department;, Trustee Young stated that he
would refer the matter of iaeeds along the South side of tandmeier (West of
Tonne) to Mr. Bradley of- Elk Grove Township- and that he also would check
into removal of the, trees ocated on the South of Landmeier just East of
Tonne, which are reported tib dieate a hazard in that they obstruct the vision
of drivers turning ohtu Landmeier from Tonne.
Trustee Dillon 'reported that plans for construction of the municipal build-
ings are progressing, but that there is a family living on the site in a house
which vdll be razed. The Acting Village Clerk was instructed to request the
persons living in the house located on the municipal site to vacate the prem-
ises by November 1, 19 O.
Trustee Dillon reported that the Building Department requests more man-hours,
and suggested that Mr. Frank Scharringhausen be employed on a full-time basis.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that Mr. Frank Scharringhausen resume working for the Building Depart-
ment of the Village of Falk Grove Village on a full-time basis beginning
Octuber 1, 1960. The President asked that the rull be called on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees vuted "AYE:" Carroll,
Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Yuung; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
At the request of Trustee Dillon, the Acting Village Clerk read a letter from
A. J. DelBiancu, Architects, regarding the advisability of a tupo utility
survey and soil analysis at the municipal site lecated at 700 Landmeier Road.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that A. J. DelBianco & Assoc. be authorized to expand a sum not to
exceed $600.00 for the purpose of completing the necessary soil analyses,
survey, and topograph, in order to proceed with the construction of the muni-
cipal buildings. The President asked that the rull be called on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE: " Carroll,
Dillon, Hartshorn, scharrirg hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that
Attorney Hofert be authorized to draft the health ordinance. The President
asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being calledi
the following Trustees voted "AYE: " Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharring-
hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
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Attorney,Hofert teported that the Statets Attq 6y!s Office has indicated
they will.defend-the suit against .theCook, County. Board by the Pioneer Bank,
blit that it promi"ses to be a hard fight;. A ty: Hofert. indicated that in his
opinion pa'rticipatiori and- interventioYi by the Village to assist the County
would be beneficial = cost to the Village would be the legal fees, estimated
at about X2)000; for 100 hours&
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that
the Board authorize Atty. E. C. Hofert to intervene and participate in the
case of the trailer court hearing, pursuant to the Attorney's letter of
September 21, 1960. 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, Young; "NAY:" None.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that the School Board be informed of the act'.on taken by the Village
Board with regard to the trailer court hearings, and be asked for assistance.
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 read a letter from R. Beaupre, Chairman of the Vil-
lage Park Committee, requesting the following landscaping: #4 Zabeli Honey-
suckle -- Nurthend, 320 plants, about $600.00; Midway, 335 plants, about
; 625.00; Verde, 200 plants, about $350.00.. Total cost - approximately $157500,
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that
the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for 900 No. 4
Zabeli Honeysuckle plants, including planting and one-year replacement guaran-
tee; bids to be opened at the Board meeting of October 10, 1960. The Presi-
dent asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen,
Smith, Young; "NAY:" Carroll. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
With regard to the Bolger suit filed against the Village, Trustee Dillon re-
ported that there was an appearance filed and the time extended until Sept.28.
President Hodlmair appointed Mr. Frank M. Opeka as Special Counsel in the
case of the Bolger suit filed against the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith that
the Board recess for five minutes to discuss details of the suit. The motion
was withdrawn, as was the second.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board concur in the appointment of Frank M. Opeka as Special Counsel
in the case of the Bolger suit and that Trustee Dillon be authorized to
notify Mr. Opeka of such appointment and assist him as much as possible; also
that Trustee Dillon be authorized to explore the matter of fees with regard
to the case and to proceed with the immediate activity necessary to defend the
interests of the Village. The President asked that the roll be called upon
the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:"
Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith; "NAY:" Young. Whereupan
the President declared the motion carried.
President Hodlmair appointed Trustees Dillon and Smith as a special committee
to coordinatE matters between the Village Board and the Library Board.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Smith that the Board concur in the appointment of Trustees Dillon and Smith
as a epecial committee to coordinate matters between the Village Board and
the Library Board. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Robert Fleming, Chairman of the Library Board, requested that the Village
Board take action on the method of paying the Library bills.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that
the Treasurer be instructed to transfer $1400.00 frum the General Corpcwate
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Funds to the Library Fund, upon receipt of a copy of resolution from the
Library Board indicating their agreement to restore this money to the Village.
The President asked that the,,roll be called on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees vatea '�AYEi'l Carroll, Dillon., Hgrtshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:11`None: W;Yiereuppn the President declared
the motion carried. F' '
Trustee Smith reported that a group of 10 people living on Higgins have agreed
to spend X10.00 each to purchase honeysuckle plants 'to be placed along the
Higgins Road Median Strip.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that the Public Relations Committee be:authorized to investigate and
to expend, if sound, a sum not to exceed X150.00 to assist in payment of
Honeysuckle plants to be placed along the Higgins Road Median Strip. The
President asked that the roll be called on*the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees voted "AYEi" Carroll* Dillon Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen,, Smith, Young; "NAY :"., None. Whereupon the President de-
clared the motion carried.
Trustee Smith reported that the Illinois Municipal League Convention occurs
before the next Board meeting ani requested that all trustees interested in
attending contact him immediately.
It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the Bcexd approve the payment of $100.00 to each representative of the
Villa ge attending the Illinois Municipal League Convention, as reimburse-
ment for expenses. 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, Scharringhausent Smith; "NAYt" Young; Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Thomas Hamilton, Chairman of the Aeronautical Committee, gave a progress
report on the work being.done by'his Committee torelieve. the jet noise
problem. The Acting Village Cierk read the written report of the Aeronauti-
cal Committee, dated September 26; 19601
It wes moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that
the Board 'pass a resolution of Unanimous commendation to the members of the
Aeroriauddal Committee. for their outstanding work toward alleviation of the
jet aircraft noise problem. These members ares Thomas Hamilbn'J Chairman;
Thomas Rettenbacher; Warren Edwards; Frank McCormick (Advisory Member); and
Trustee Smith. The Rotion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
President Hodlmair, with the consent of the Board, appointed Trustees Young
and Scharringhausen to serve as a committee to investigate the factors in-
volved in extending Ridge Avenue down to Devon Avenue.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Schar-
ringhausen that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and_ the
meeting was 4djourned at 11:55 P.M.
Do ores L. Oberg
Acting Village Clerk
Approved:
Charles A. Hodlmair
President
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