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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/08/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD ML-NrUPES OF A REGULAR MEEKING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, HELD ON AUGUST 8, 1960 President Grarles A. Hodl,rmair called the meeting to order at 8:25 at the Ira L. Rupley S3 ool in said Village and directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the a.-ell. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESE;•iT:i' Francis J. Dillons Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausens Cha--les p, Srr_.h, James R. Young. ABSENT: James L. Carroll Also pres^nt at this meeting: Attorney Edward C. Hofert; Engineer Edward N. Fletcher; Police Chief Edward Clifford; Jack Michala, of the Plan Commission and `Lo:ij.n_g Doard of Appeals; Richard Hoffman, representing the Elk Grove Herz3s ; and residents of Elk Grove Village. T_t Was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that t-he Regular Meeting of July 25, 1960, as adjourned, be closed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the ree •iro cr July 25, adjourned, closed. it was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that t:he Kinutes of a Regular Meeting of July 25 be approved as sub- mitted and thea, the Minutes of an Adjourned Meeting of July 29 be approved with -:,he folla:-rirg correction: (Last paragraph) "...that the meeting be adjo=ned untlil 9:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 3.: and that the Board dis- perse the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whs_ou--on th-3 Preside-lit declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk brought to the attention of the Board the pending ar_ne ia'v.Lan of the K_opfer Branigar's Estates property, as recommended by the Pled Cc aissi_on. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board approve the annexation of the Kopfer Branigar's Estates property subjeo,u to receipt of the proper plats of annexation and the pay- ment of - 0.00 deposit to cover the necessary filing fees, and that the i At"k-lornsy be instructed to draw up an ordinance of annexation. The President asked t.1-1,2t -she roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called j the follo-.-i_- Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Sm?th, Yoi g; "i\ftY: " None; "ABSENT:" Carroll. Whereupon the President de- clared iaoti.on carried. (8:35 Po, -- Trustee Jamas L. Carroll arrived at the meeting) I Attorn"y Hofc_rt reported that the Village has been named co-defendant with Mr, Charles I:ie-o�.11e in a suit filed by Branigar's Homeowners Association and Mr, J, Dca:Gic'.11, and that the Village must respond to the complaint filed. Mr. I_c: e:r ; awiri sed the Board he will appear and move to strike the Village of E k G~cve Village from the proceedings. Mr. Hofort =,:po,-ted, with regard to zoning petitioners' fees, that it is within the jur _sdiction of the Zoning Board of Appeals of Elk Grove Village to es.t•abi_ sh reasonable rules and regulations for the proceedings before i. then.--- anal that a provision necessitating the presence of a court reporter at zor. ^L hearings would come under this jurisdiction. Attorney Hofert I; recom nendsd this rule be applied and, if feasible, that an ordinance be draf'C-:.:i to D ovide, for this fee, A ttc=:ne y Hofert =-aported that he intends to have the bond referendum o di.nllznce p_ep,sred and approved by Chapman & Cutler by the next meeting. j Atta;-nc;r HIofe.rt reported that the yP'100,000 working cash hind does not have to i ^ suerlii,ted to a referendt."n, but that bonds for this purpose should preferably be sold at the same time as the proposed X400,000. bonds, in order to mile a more attractive package. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee i Smit-11—i ; Ordinance No. 138, presented for first reading on July 11, 1960, 8/8/60 (Reg.) and entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ANNM MNG A FOUR-.ACRE TRACT BORDERED BY LANDME IER ROAD ON ThE SOUTH k0-THE CON,_iCH&ALTH EDISON RIGHLIM ON-THE WEST Ai11) NOkTH, VILLAGE a4NED PROPERTY, TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE," be passed. 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,.Schar- ringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and approved the ordinance by affixing his signature thereto. The Acting Village Clerk read a proposed resolution indemnifying Centex Construction Company, Inc. against claims arising from damage in the vicinity of 86 Evergreen Street, and the agreement attached thereto.. I It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that Resolution No. 6-60, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE TO INDEMNIFY CENTEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AGAINST CLA D0 ARISING FROM SIDE 17K AND CURB DAMAGE IN THE VICINITY OF 86 EVERGREEN STREET, VIL- LAGE OF ELK GROVE VILIAGE," be adopted. The motion was put to a roll ` call votel whereupon the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT: " None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and approved same by affixing his signature thereto. Jack Michala informed the Board of the following scheduled Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals hearings, to be held in Mt. Prospect on August 10, 1960: Docket #66: 22 Acres bounded by Busse (E), Dempster (N), Algonquin (S) to rezone from R-4 single-family residence to B-2 restricted service district; Docket #67 10 Acres located on the SE corner of Touhy-Wolf roads to rezone from R-4 single-family residence to M-1 restricted manufacturing district; Docket #73 40 Acres located on the E side of Elmhurst, approx. 19801 N. of Touhy; for special use as a trailer park, swimming pool, launderette, and uses related thereto in the M-1 Restricted Manufacturing District. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board propose a formal objection to the special use of the property on the East side of Elmhurst Road approximately 19601 North of Touhy for trailer court occupancy, and that the Attorney be instructed to appear at the zoning hearing on behalf of the Board. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon theroll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None; "A.BSENT0 None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ,I It was moved and seconded that Resolution No. 7-60, "RESOLUTION DIRECTED TO THE COUNTY CLERK Cid' COOK COUNTY, COUNTY BOARD OF COOK COUNTY, AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF COOK COUNTY, OBJECTING TO ISSUANCE CF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR TRAILER PARK PROPOSED BY APPLICANT FOR FORTY ACRE TRIXT ON THE EAST SIDE OF ELMHURST ROAD APPROXIMATELY 1980 FEET NORTH OF TOUHY AVE- NUE, ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP," 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; "ABSENT:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Hodlmair read a letter he had written to the Board of Trustees, outlining his objections, as a resident of Elk Grove Village, to the proposed ` annexation of School District #56 to School District #59. Mr. Gerald Bru- baker, of the School Board, then outlined the pros and cons of the annexation. Nr. Brubaker requested that Dr. Fox, Village Health Officer, be requested to attend the County Zoning hearing regarding the special use for trailer park occupancy of the Elmhurst-Touhy property. The Acting Village Clerk read a summary of building ermits issued in July, 1960, as follows: 186 permits issued; evaluation, '23 9 ,1 0.; fees, 120.40 The Acting Village Clerk read a summary of Treasurers Re ort. for Jul , 1960, i as follows: Bal. on hand 7/1, $8038.88; Receipts July , *11,329.V5; Dis- bursements (July), $P"5304-53; (Bal. on hand 8/1/60) — $2:L1063.40. -2- 8/8/60 (Reg.) I i - I Trustee Carroll presented 19. invoices, totaliiii43,885.62; for approval. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Young that the following bills be .paid s Ace Hardware-supplies for map rack (Bldg] Dept:) 1.65 Chas: Paper Cod paper:towes and cups (Pol._Dept•) 25.20 Gerald Driscoll - Erection of traffic signs 229000 Elk Grove Water & Sewer 00 1-01. - 7/1.5 library bill 3150 C6 H: Hanson Co: - 6 dog receipt books (Poli Dept:) W: Li Hodes - Trenching, backfilling Unit 6 (2775 feet) 992,i12 Hoffmannis Shell SP -July: Pol.-21.15;Fire-1.65;Street-L1.13 33:93 Illinois Bell Teleplpns Coi - 6/22 bill for "police Department 78116 Long Ford; Inch - Repairs and parts for 1959 Ford 61.04 Thos: A; Matthews.-P_* pVnt due upon delivery of first code draft 100 0 00 j Wm; HW Millers Service - July purchases 338.25 Morava Stationers - Supplies (Poli, $23:20, Bldgi433) 26453 Motorola Comm. & Elect; - Maint. 2 mobiles for August 1540 E. Mueller - hark done 7/2-7/23= 26 hours U62.00 ea. 52.00 Northwest Office Machines - Service on Poli Dept. typewriter 24,00 Paddock Publications - Pub, of Bearing Notice (##60-4) 9000 P P.i Pettibone & Co. - Supplies (Zone Bd1h.15; Pol. Mag.7:15) 11.30 Public Service Company - Service for July, 1960 866131 Frank Scharringhausen - Auto e)penses June and July 107i80 3885.62 The President_ asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the fpllowing Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshornj Scharringhausen, Smiths Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT:" None: Whereupon the President declared -the motion carried; Trustee Smith reported that the total amount of 1959 real estate taxes are X230760..00, of which an estimated 85% (620,196. will e .co c e Trustee Scbarringhausen submitted 5 sealed bids for a 1960 model squad car to replace the 1958 model and requested the Acting Village ,Clerk to open_ same, which were as follows: DES PLAINES MOTOR SALES, INC. 1723-13 Busse Highway, De.0 . - $5166,7.20 EIXHURST MOTORS, INC.-183 N. York St., Elmhurst - - 17.27.05 GRAND-CENTRAL, MERCURY, INC i-3601-71 W. Grand Ave., Chgo. 51 - 21161 :35 LATTOB MOTOR SALES COMPANY,-800 E. NW Highway, Arl. Heights - 1675.00 LONG FORD, INC.-1011 W. Irving Park Rd., Bensenville, Ill. - 1531-_1-1 Due to the variances in models and equipment, this matter was referred to the Police and Fire Committee for study and recommendation.. ! Trustee Scharringhaisen reported that delivery of the fire trucks is .expected j by the third week in August; With regard to an ordinance regulating parking during snow-plowing .c.ondi.tionsf it was determined that Trustee Young will subithit his written suggestions to Attorney Hofert, who will then prepare an ordinance. Trustee Young brought .up "the question of blockparties; it was the .concensus that the policy sh6 d be to allow such par es, if conditions are favorable. Trustee Young brought to the Boardis attention the Villager's need for emergency flasher and 'barricade equipment., It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharri-ng- hausen that the Board authorize the expenditure of not .more than X200.00 for the purchase of the following equipment for Street Department use: One dozen oil torches (@ approx. �34. dozen)-; 6 pairs of metal barricades (@ approx. $517.50 pr.); 2 automatic flashers (43 approx. $x25,00 each) The President asked that the roil be Called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn; Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY: NT: "ABSENT:" None. 4uheTeupon the President declared the motion carried:' 3_ _T%' i- •.'.is I • Tr}-_,s+.ee Dillon read the following list (submitted by Chief Clifford) of equip- ment needed to complete the outfitting of the two village-(Xrrsd squad cars: 2 dry powder chemical extinguishers (x64.40); 1 30-1b. can of recharge powder 07.60); 2 spare CO 2 cartridges 012.60); 2 Fireman's Quick Action hose outfits (504.80); One inhalator 0013.50) It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring- hausen that Chief Clifford be authorized an expenditure of not more than F0450,00 to cover equipment necessary to complete the outfitting of the two villag- tined squad cars. 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 Hartshorn that the Attorney be instructed to draw up an ordinance outlining electrical fees. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the =Ef being called the folloid ng Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Presi- dent declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon set up a meeting of the Board as a Committee to review the Sub-zvision Control Ordinance on Thursday, August 11, 8:00 P.M. Mr. Evan Stebbins, Centex Construction Company, requested that the Board consider approval of Section 10 immediately, and not await passage of the Sub-division Control Ordinance. Mr. Dillon advised Mr. Stebbins that the Ordinance should be completed at the Thursday meeting. Trustee Smith called for a report of the Aviation Committee. Mr. Tom Rettenbacher reported having met a Federal Aviation representative at O'Hare's Lower, who recommended that the Village submit a formal objection to the noise and file it with the FAA. I-1r. Rettenbacher reported that this will be mailed to the FAA this week. Mr. Rettenbacher also stated that the tower operater emphasized the importance of suspected low flights being reported by Elk Grove Village residents to Gladstone 5-5549, immediately. Trustee Smith reported he is still working on securing a dossing guard for the Queen of the Rosary School, and stated it appears that the Village is ll be obligated to supply same. Tr stee Smith reported on preparation of the newsletter and outlined a jtentative format thereof. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded.by Trustee Scharring- hausen that the Board authorize an expenditure not to exceed $;200.00 for the purpose of publishing a village newsletter. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following i Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Youp;; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Smith announced his intentions to write to Congresswoman Marguerite Church relative to establishment of a Post Office within the Village. Trustee Carroll suggested Trustee Smith first contact Virginia Dodge, in Arlington Heights, regardinig plans along these lines. Trustee Young related the background of the proposed trenching and -ba,ck- filling contract and recommended that the bid of N.L. Hodes be rejecU^cljand that the Board award the contract to Grayslake Sand and Gravel Co., Inc., Graysalake, Ill. (Tel: BAldwin 3-8621; Michael Reimers, President) It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that Resolution No. 8-60, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR BACKFILLING i AND TREND HING," be adopted, awarding the contract to Grayslake Sand and Gravel Company at a rate of 40¢ per foot, and that the Board authorize the Village President to enter into said contract for said purpose. The Presi- dent asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" C4rroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, i Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. GJhereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharring- h�usen that Ordinance No. 139, presented for first reading on July 25, 1960, -4- 8/8/bo i (Reg.) i � I i • ' i I and entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING CERTAIN STREETS AS THROUGH STREETS AND DESIGNATING THE EASTERLY T61O TRAFFIC LANES OF TON1NE ROAD AS A OM 'WAY STREET FOR NORTHBOUND TRAFFIC AND THE WESTERLY TIwO TRAFFIC lA NES OF TONNE ROAD AS A ONE 'v:AY STREET FOR SOUTHBOUND ^1RAYFIC IN ACCORDANEE WrTH OM MANCE NO. 19, ARTICIE 2, AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC IN THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE," be passed. 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, Scharring- hausen, Young; 11NAY:" Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion car- ried. The Acting Village Clerk read two reports from the Cook County Department of Public Health, dated 7/22/60, advising that water taken from various locations within the Village proved safe to drink upon adequate and continuous chlorina- tion. The Acting Village Clerk read a copy of Approval No. 467-1960, dated 7/25/60 from the State Dept. of Public Health, approving improvements to the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co. system, between Laurel and Lar_dmeier. The Acting Village Clerk read notice, dated 8/3/60, from the State Dept. of Public Works and Buildings regarding application from Great Northern Develop-. went Co, for a permit authorizing concrete bridge over Salt Creek. The Acting Village Clerk read an announcement of the 117th Annual Illinois Municipal Conference, to be held in Springfield, Ill. from Saturday, 10 1/60 through Tuesday noon, 10/4/60. This was referred to Trustee Smith for co- ordination of attendance. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Attorney Hofert enclosing registration lists for the proposed bond election and annoucing the 1959 assessed valuation for Elk Grove Village as follows: Real Estate $;1 ,054,353. Personal Property 1,103,020, $17,157,373 The Acting Village Clerk read a copy of letter, dated 7/28/60, from the Cook County Department of Public Health to the Van Der Molen Disposal Co., Melrose Park, Illinois, regarding pollution of Salt Creek. President Hodlmair requested of the Trustees that they not take action on the proposed ti�100,000. working cash fund during his absence from the next board meetings. i It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Scharring- hausen that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclama- tion; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:05 P.M. i i olores L. Oberg Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: i i Charles A. Hodlmalr President i i i I , -5- 8/8/60 (Reg.) I