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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/23/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, HELD ON MAY 233 1960. The Acting Village Clerk called the roll at 8:20 P.M. at the Ridge School in said Village.a Upon the roll being called the fallowing Trustees answered "PRESENT:" James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hart- shorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen, James R. Young; "ABSENT:" Charles Pe Smith and President Charles A. Hodlmair. Also present at this meeting: Edward Hofert, Attorney for the Village; Edward Fletcher, Engineer for the Village; Albert Walla, Deputy Building and Electrical Inspector; Richard Hoffman, representing the Elk Grove Herald; and residents of Elk Grove Village. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Carroll that Trustee Leonard A. Scharringhausen be appointed President pro tem in the absence of President Hodlmair. Upon the roll being called the follow- ing Trustees answered "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT:" Smith. Whereupon Trustee Scharringhausen took the chair. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Dillcn that the minutes of a regular meeting held on May 9, 1960, be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. Mr. Fletcher, Engineer, reported that he has an application for a sewer and water permit which he requests the Board authorize the Acting Village Clerk to sign. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Schar- ringhausen that the Acting Village Clerk be authorized to sign the appli- cation for sewer and water permit from the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, upon the recommendation of the Village Engineer, Mr. Edward Fletcher. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried and the Acting Village Clerk signed the permit-application. In reporting on the declaratory judgment with respect to the property pro- posed to be used as an outdoor theatre, Mr. Hofert stated that he had recently spoken to the State's Attorney, who apologized for not having kept P-ir. Hofert informed. The State's Attorney then reported that the Court issued a mandamus order compelling the Building Department to issue a building permit. Mr. Hofert reported that he has a sample ordinance covering snow-plowing and will take the matter up with the proper committee. With regard to a fee for inspection of non-residential construdtion plans, Mr. Hofert recom:nended that Section 13B of Ordinance 39 be amended to conform to our other ordinances and will take this up with Trustee Dillon. Mr. Hofert reported that he has prepared a proposed ordinance regarding the rezoning of the Neville property, which he has submitted to the Acting Village Clerk. In addition, he has received all the necessary information for preparation of an ordinance covering the stop signs recently erected and -vd ll proceed with the drafting t hereofo Trustee Carroll presented 8 invoices, totaling $2,044.82, for approval. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the following invoices be paid: A&B Dictating Machine Co.-rental for Subdiv. Control Ord. (Plan) $ 3.00 A.J.DelBianco & Assn. - Inv. #f3791 - 10/29/59 315000 Engineering Service Co. - Zone and Plan Maps (as of 12/31/59) 916.80 Highway Const. Service Co. - Asphalt for Street Department 51.45 Ill. Bell Tel. Co. - Bldg. Dept. bill of 4/22/60 9.05 Long Ford, Inc. - Repairs and parts - Police Car 54.72 Mt. Prospect Rural Fire League - Calls of 4/6,7,&16 0225. ea. 675.00 Paddock Publications - Printing of Ord. #132 19.80 -1- $ 2044.82 5/23/60 (R_eg•) pro tem 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; "ABSENT:" Smith. Where- upon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from the Fire & Police Commission, dated 5/20/60 and signed by Richard Ahlgren, Secretary, which reads thus: "Please be advised that Mr. Jos. J. Finkle is appointment as a Com- missioner of the Fire & Police Commission expires on 5/25/60, or until his successor is appointed and has qualified. Mr. Finkler has advised the Commission that he would accept re- appointment as a Fire and Police Commissioner for the next 3 years. This information is being furnished to you for whatever action you deem necessary. Respectfully submitted, It It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Carroll that Mr. Josph Finkler be reappointed to the Fire & Police Commis- sion for a period of 3 years expiring on May 25, 19631 subject to confirms tion by President Hodlmair. After further discussion, Trustee Scharring- hausen removed his motion and Trustee Carroll removed his second. The Acting Village Clerk read the following letter from the Fire & Police Commission, dated 5/20/60, and signed by Richard Ahlgren, Secretary: "Please be advised that Edward Clifford has successfully completed all examinations and requiremen s required by the Fire and Police Commissionfor advancement to the rank of Sergeant in the Elk Grove Village department. We hereby certify to you his name for promotion to Sergeant. Respectfully submitted, it It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Carroll that Edward Clifford be promoted to the rank of Sergeant, in accord with the certification submitted by the Fire & Police Commission. The President pro tem 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; "ABSENT:" Smith . Where- upon the President pro tem declared the motion c arried. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Carroll that the Fire & Police Commission be requested to certify to the Village Board the name of one police officer qualified for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant. The President pro tem asked that the roll be called on themotion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT:" Smith. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that Mr. Evan Stebbins informed him that Centex Construction Company has offered to donate L acres of property located North of Landmeier Road and Eastof thy-ig'h�`Line.'R'he dire& Police Committee will have a further report a the hexeti ng. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that ButzElectric has offered to furnish material for installation of the fire siren at cost, if we will furnish the labor. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board accept the bid of the Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co.., which reads as fol ows. Federal Vertices Siren - 10 hp. 3-phase unit 750.00 Remote Control 60.00 General Alarm Control 45.00 2 (start only) push buttons 10.00 .00 Less -10% - 86.50 F.O.B. Chicago - delivery estimated at 2 weeks —779—.50'- and 7 0 and authorize an additional expenditure not to exceed 'S'>2 0.00 to cover the cost of installation materials - total expenditure for siren and installa- -2- 5/23/60 (Reg.) I tion not to exceed $1,028.50. The President pro tem asked that the roll be called on themotion and upon the roll being called the following Trus- tees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT:" Smith. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk presented for first reading a proposed ordinance entitle d, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE," relating to rezoning of the..Neville property. At this time, Mr. John Budwick, President of the Branigarts Homeowners Association, informed the Board that his Association had contacted at- torneys and a judge on this matter and had been advised that the restrictive lana covenants involved remain with the property whether or not it be an- nexed to the Village. Mr. Budwick further advised that if the rezoning is approved by the Board, Branigarts Homeowners Association intends to take further action in getting a legal opinion on the matter. Mr. Hofert advised the Board that although the covenants do remain with the property they are binding only upon its owner and not upon the,Village, inasmuch as the Village of Elk Grove Village has never accepted such covenants. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the first reading rule be waived and that Ordinance No. 134, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE" be adopted. After further discussion, Trustee Hartshorn removed his motion and Trustee Dillon removed his second. The Acting Village Clerk read the report of Municipal Tax for the month of February, 1960 from the Department of Revenue - this amounted to 04.71. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter dated 5/9/60 from the Elk Grove Fire Department expressing appreciation for cooperation in connection with the Firemants Ball heli on April 29p 1960e The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Mr. & Mrs.T.V. Plartin, 221 Edgeware Road; expression of appreciation for the outstanding cooperation extended by the Elk Grove Police Department following the burglary of their home. Trustee Carroll read a letter from R. Fleming, of James J. Cullen & Sons> regarding the assessed evaluation and bonding power of the Village. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Schar- ringhausen that the peony be designated as the official flower of the Village of Elk Grove Village, as requested by the Elk Grove Village Jaycees. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. Mr. Spencer Cone, Cone & Dornbusch, 100 N. LaSalle St., architect for the proposed Tonne-Devon shopping center, presented a tentative layout of the center, indicating a parking-to-shopping ratio of 3-l. Mr. Bolger, Agent$ stated that if the rezoning is granted, construction could begin within 3 months. Trustee Dillon suggested that the matter be referred to the Build- ing Department; Trustee Carroll recommended that the Board take no action on the rezoning without the presence of President Hodlmair; Evan Stebbins$ of Centex Construction Company, requested that the Board delay action temporarily pending report of the Urban Land Institute conference begin- ning on Wednesday, May 253 and running through Saturday, May 28. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the meeting be adjourned until 8:00 P.M. on Gjednesday, June 1, 1960. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President pro tem decl ed the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned Pt,W:08.p.m* Village Clerk President 5/23/60 (Reg.)