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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/13/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGUTA R MEETING OF T143 PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS; HELD ON JUNE 13, 1960 President Charles A. Hodlmair called the meeting to .order at 8:20 P.M. at the Ridge School in said Village and directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT:" James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young; "ABSENT.J' None. Also present at this meeting: Edwarl Hofert, Attorney for the Village; Edward Fletcher, Engineer for the Village; Edward Clifford, Police Chief; Richard Hoffman, representing the Elk Grove Herald; and residents of Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the minutes of a Regular Meeting held on May 23, 1960, and the minutes of an Adjourned Meeting' held on June 1, 19 0, be approved as sub- mitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion car- ried. Jack Michala, of the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals, re- quested that the Acting Village Clerk read their correspondence at this time. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from the Plan Commission regarding the request for annexation from Robert and Shirley Kopfer (Branigarb Lot #1135) and recommending approval thereof by the Village Board. This matter was held over until the meeting of June 27, 1960, pending receipt of the proper plats. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding scheduling of zoning keetiW and requesting the Village Board to pass an ordinance establishing petitioners' fees. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustae Carroll that this matter be referred to the Attorney for the Village for the drafting of an ordinance outlining the following zoning petitioners' fees: 1. Filing Fee - $35.W0 2. Deposit - 90.00 (To cover cost of servio3s of a spurt reporter. Will be adjusted and a refund paid or addi- tional collected when the exact Bost has been determined) 3. Special Hearing -40.00 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 de- clared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk read the follor�ng recapitulation of the Treasurer's Report for the month of May, 1960: Balance on hand as of 5/1 - $11.041$99; Receipts - Month of May -- *6s247-34; Expenditures - Month of May -- OjW39.93; Balance on hand as of June 1, 1960 $10,149.40. This will be placed in the Village Clerk's files. Mr. Edward Fletcher, Engineer for the Village, reported having gone over the subject of reviewing plans for industrial buildings. It is Mr. Flet0her's recommendation that the fee be established at $25.00. This matter, along ciith a proposed ordinance drafted by Mr. Hofert, was referred to the next regular meeting of the Board. Police Chief Edward Clifford read the list of police activities for the month of May, 1960. This will be placed in the Village Clerk's Piles. President Hodlmair called attention to a letter he had received from the Chicago Motor Club, regarding the intersection of Touhy and Elmhurst, and referring to a copy of letter the Motor Club had received from the State of Illinois, re- ferring to prior action initiated by Chief Clifford for the necessity of safety control at this loca tion. -1- 6/13/60 (Reg.) Mr. Hofert reminded the Board of the fact that when the official census figure shows the population of Elk Grove Village at over 5,0003 a Police and Fireman's Pension Fund will be possible without a referendum. It was Mr. Hofert's recommendation that the Village have -.the groundwork laid to enable the pension fund to go into effect immedia4aly when"the official census figures are available, sometime around January 1i 1961• Mr. Hofert reported having secured a copy of the Park Ridge snow-ployft ordinance, which he referred to Trustee Young; in addition, he has submitted at- en�tative ordinance relating to the installation of stop signs to Trustee Young. Mr. Hofert reporteU fhathe has of ed a proposed or nance regard- ing the Tonne-Holzhauser property, rezonings, which he has submitted to the . Acting Village Clerk. In addition) a proposed Appropriations Ordinance has been prepared and distributed to the Board. At this time, Mr. Hofert reported on a recent discussion with Mr. Paul Speer, Finance Consultant for the Village, wherein means of securing working capi- tal for the Village were explored. This matter was referred to the Finance Committee for study. Trustee Smith, referring to Mr. Hofert's report on the Police and Fire pension funds, requested that this matter also be referred to the Public Relations Committee. Trustee Smith will give a report on this subject at the next meeting, after having discussed it with the Elk Grove Insurance Agency. The Acting Village Clerk read the summarization of the Building Department Report for the month of May, 1960, prepared by Mr. Frank Scharringhausen - as follows: Total No. of Permits - 47; Total evaluation - $ 13285,210.00; Total Fees - $21480.10. This will be placed in the Village Clerk's files. Trustee Carroll presented 22 invoices, totaling $ 1,283.15, for payment. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Schar- ringhausen that the following invoices be approved for payment: H. Behrmann - 2,000 rounds of .38 Cal. Ammunition (Police) $ 50.00 Frank Bremer & Son - 6 reams Duplo-A paper and 1 box file folders 22.55 Burdette-Smith Company - 3 vol. 1959 Ill. Revised statutes 20.00 Carroll Seating Co. - Desk, file, and chair for Village Clerk 332.40 W.S. Darle y - Supplies for Police Department 20.96 E.N. Fletcher - Engineering for May, 1960 150.00 Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co. - Library billof 5/15 3.50 C. H. Hanson Co. - 50 brass dog tags 7.50 Hoffmann's Shell Service - May: Pol.$19.46; Fire $ 8.38; Strt.$10.23 38.07 Illinois Bell Tel. Co. - 5/22 Bill - Bldg. $ 1.15; Pol. $p82.36 83.51 Moore Business Forms, Inc. - 4 rolls 2/1 x 5 1/8 Prem. Cbn. 4.32 Motor Cargo, In*, - Freight on two 2-way radios (Civil Defense) 4.20 Motorola Comm.& Elect - June Maint. 2 mobile units 15.40 Morava Stationers - 2 a-z sets (Bldg.) 5.00 Mueller's Stationery Store - Supplies (Bldg.) 1.94 Mt. Prospect Rural Fire League - Calls on 5/28 and 5/29 325.00 Edward Mueller - Hours 5/2-5/28 --- 39 at $ 2.00 each 78.00 D. Oberg - Reimburse for 7 reams of duplicating stock 13.93 P.F. Pettibone & Co. - Supplies for Police Magistrate 6.47 Ira L. Rupley Mothers' Club - Flag Outfit for Official Ct. Colors 42.90 F. Scharringhausen - Auto expense for May, 1960 (Bldg.) 16.45 Wetterman Radio & T.V. Service - Tubes for C.D. Communications 41.45 1283.15 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; "NAYdl None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Carroll presented for first reading a proposed ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY THE EXF ENSESOF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES DESIGNATED AS THE 'ANNUAL APPROPRI- ATION BILL' FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING MAY 11 1960 AND ENDING.APRIL 30, 1961," pointing out the fact that the insurance appropriations require rechecking. This was referred to the next meeting of the Board. -2- 6/13/60 (Reg.) • i Trustee Hartshorn reported that Messrs. Paul Speer, Edward Hofert, Edward Fletcher, and Hartshorn will meet this week to cover information Mr. Speer has with regard to purchase of the water and sewer facility, Trustee Scharringhausen reported that he should have the metes and bounds on the property to be donated by Centex for a Village Hall by the next regular meeting. Along these lines) the Building and Police Departments have ar- ranged to meet with DelBianco (architects) to wrk out plans for the building and should have further plans by the next meeting. Trustee Scharringhausen, and Fire Chief Mergens, outlined the need for an inhalator within the Volunteer Fire Department (Cost would be about $300••4500.) which, if not secured beforehand, will be part of the equipment covered by the proposed bond issue. Trustee Scharringhausen requested a telephone for the fire barn and Trustee Carroll stated he would make arrangements to have one installed. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that he has set a date with the State Fire Marshal for July 5, in order that the Marshal can review the Volunteer Firemen of Elk Grove Village. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that following this ;;__a F i e De_}a_ =T.:, ro uld look into the purchase of a used oil tank truck to be used for a water tank truck. Trustee Young reported that he is still working on the trenching and back- filling bid work, with W. L. Hodes and Inland Lakes Sewer & Water Company. Trustee Young reported having given the subject of street sweeping addi- tional thought and recommended that the Village not incur this expense at this time. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board reject the Street Sveeping Bid sub7:iitted by S & S Maintenance Company and that the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to so notify the bidder. The motion was voted by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon reported that Mr. Thomas Matthews plans to have the codifica-' tion of ordinances prepared by the next regular meeting of the Board. Trustee Smith reported that there is currently being organized a 3-to 5- member committee to find the citizen of the year and that future awards will be given at the time of the Peorfy Pageant annually, The tentative committee will be composed of a member of the Clergy, a representative of civic organi- zations, a member of the School Board, and Trustee Smith as Public Relations Chairman of the Village R-,a;-d of Trustees. The only restriction is that the citizen chosen shall not bo involved in the e^ploy of the village, or in any official capacity within the village. With regard to signs designating church locations, Trustee Smith recommended that the Board recommend the follovi ng policy to the Plan Commission: Allow one sign for each church on a main arterial highway and allow a maximum of two signs on the property where the church will be built, or located. Trustee Smith reported that the Board sent a small plant to Evan Stebbins during his recent stay in the hospital. Trustee Smith reported having writ- ten a letter to Groen Mfg.- Co. congratulating them on being honored with an award from the American Institute of Architects. Trustee Smith announced the following Public Relations policy of the Board, with regard to firms moving into Centex Industrial Park - (1) Write a letter of greetings upon hearing of the proposed tenancy; (2) Write a follow-up letter of welcome, enclosing pertinent material, upon the move-in. Trustee Smith reported that the Tuberculosis Mobile Unit will be in the Village on July 11, 12, and 13 and that the Junior 1,4oman;s Club is handling the staffing thereof. Trustee Carroll reported that John Radzis had requested that the Board convey the appreciation of the Jaycees to the Police and Fire Departments for their co- operation during the Peony Pageant, The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from the Rev. J. Ward Morrison, Pastor of the Queen of the Rosary Church, reo».estinn a crossing guard for the School, located at Elk Grove Boulevard and Victoria Lane. This was referred to the Police Committee. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Messrs. Palmieri and Maroney, residents, regarding operation of a concession during the Little League season. This was re-re--red to Tr,,Utee Dillon,, -3- 6/13/60 (Reg.) 0 • The Acting Village Clerk read a notice from the Department of Revenue, State of Illinois, reporting Municipal Sales Tax for the month of March) 1960, in the amount of $2.,701.63. The Acting Village Clerk read a notice from the Division ofHighways, State of Illinois, reporting Motor Fuel Tax for May, 1960s of $1,584.30. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Fleming, Acting Librarian of the Elk Grove Village Public Library, enclosing Resolution No. 1.60 passed by the Library Board on May 18, 1960. This Resolution designated the First National Bank of DesPlaines as depositary for the Library Fund. The Acting Village Clerk read a petition for annexation#from the Chicago Title & Trust Co. and from the Great Northern Development Company. This was referred back to Mr. Stoffel of Centex Construction Company, Inc., for completion and thein to the Plan Commission for their study and recommenda- tion. *This property is 80 acres, located at Devon - Arlington Hts. Road. The Acting Village: Clerk read application for rezoning submitted by Mr. Evan Stebbins of Centex Construction Company, Inc. for property located at Devon and Arlington Heights Road - this parcel being 16 acres of the total 80 acres submitted for annexation. This matter was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance presented for first reading at the meeting of May 23, 1960 and entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AFYNDIN G THE VILLAG:� OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE," referring to Lot #?3 in Branigar's Forest View Homesites (Neville's property). Mr. John Budwick, President of Branigarls Homeowners Association, appeared before the Board with photostats of the deeds for the property in qa estion, and again reminded the Board of Branigar's Homeowners intent to sue in the rent the rezoning ordinance is passed. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that Ordinance No. 134, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE" be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the folloving Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Smith; "NAY:" Scharringhausen, Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk presented the plat of resubdivision of Neville's property, bearing the approval of the Plan Commission of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Carroll that the President be authorized to execute the plat of resubdivision of Neville's Lot #73 in Branigar's Forest ViewHomesites. 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, Smith; "NAY:" Scharringhausen, Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk presented an ordinance presented for first reading on June 1, 1960 and entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PLACE OF HOLDING MEETINGS OF PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 130.1' It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by trustee Dillon that Ordinance No. 135, "AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING PLACE OF HOLDING MEETINGS OF PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 130," 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 for first reading an ordinance amending the Village of Elk Grove Village Zoning Ordinance, pertaining to the property located at Tonne and Devon. Mr. Hofert pointed out that there has been no dedication for streets in the Tonne portion, and a Mr. O'Reilly - represent- ing Mr. John Bolger, promised to secure a quit claim to cover this* It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board waive the first reading rule and that Ordinance No. 136, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE" be adopted. After further discussion, Mr. Hartshorn removed his motion - the motion having received no second. ..4�. --6/13/60- (Rog.) 6/13/60- (Rog•) Y At this time, Mr. Hodlmair presented Mr. Kurt Mohr, prospective Treasurer to replace Mri George Scharringhausen. Mr. Mohr is to work out details with Mr. Scharringhausen and with Trustee Carroll, prior to appointment. Mr. Hodlmair appointed Mr. Joseph Finkler .as Fire & Police Commissioner for a three-year term ending May 25, 1963; and requested concurrence of the Board. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board concur in the President's appointment of Mr. Joseph Finkler to continue as Fire and Police Commissioner for a three-year term ending on May 25, 1963• The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting was ad- journed at 10:35 P.M. Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: President -5.- 6/13/A (Reg.)