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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/25/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGUTA R NEETINMI CF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES CF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLACF, ILLINOIS, HELD ON APRIL 25, 1960 The Acting Village Clerk called the roll at 8:15 P.M. at the Ira L. Ruple y School in said Village. Upon the roll being called, the fo 11mring Trustees answered "PRESENT:" James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillon, Robert E.Harts- horn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen, Charles P. Smith; James R. Young; "ABSENT:" President Charles A. Hodlmair. Also present at this meeting: Edward Hofert, Attorney for the Village; Edward Clifford, Police Chief; Edward Fletcher, Engineer for the Village; James Gibson, member of the Plan Commission; Evan Stebbins, representing Centex Construction Company, Inc.; Richard Hoffman, representing the Elk Grove Herald; and residents of Elk Grove Village. it was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Carroll that Trustee Scharringhausen be appointed President pro tem for this meet- ing in the absence of President Hodlmair. The Acting Village Clerk called the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the Acting Village Clerk declared the motion carried and Trustee Scharringhausen took the gavel. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Young that the Minutes of a Regular Meetirg held on April 11 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. Trustee Carroll submitted 13 invoices, totaling $669.01 to be approved. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Young that the following bills be approved for payment: Frank A. Bremer & Sons - 4 reams Duplo-A paper 11.80 W. S. Darley & Co. - 200 8x8 F.P. cards - Police Dept. 7.35 John F. Garlisch & Sons - pick-up of tractor on 3/26/60 5.00 Long Ford, Inc. - parts and service, police cars 34.55 Morava Stationers - Supplies for Police Department 9.65 Motorola Comm. & Elect. - Maint. 2 mobile units for 5/60 15.40 Edward Mueller - 27 hours during period 3/19-4/7 @�2. ea. 54.00 Paddock Pubns. - 2 runs of bid ad @0.20 ea. and hearing not. 24.40 Strickland Transportation Co. - frt. for mobile radio set 8.55 Park Ridge Stationers - Supplies for Fire & Police Commis, 7.47 P.F.Pettibone & Co. - Supplies: Pol., k,5.00; Magistrate$39.15 44.15 Robert H. Rusher - Atty. services month of January, 1960 435.00 Texas Crystals - Supplies for Police Department 11.69 X669.01 The President pro tem asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted 1°AYE:" Carroll, Dillon] Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; NAY: None. Whereupon the Presi- dent pro tem declared the motion carried. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the Fire & Police Committee asks to request Mr. Paul Speer to determine the bonding power of the Village and then to contact owners of the property located at Tonne and Landmeier, as a step toward purchase of the property for a Village Hall site. Mr. Hofert recommended that prior to contacting the owners, the Village order an in- dependent appraisal of the property* It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dill3n that the attorney be instructed to look into the matter of acquisi- tion of the site located at Landmeier and Tonne Roads and to contact Mr. Paul Speer regarding purchasing negotiations. The President pro tem asked thA t the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees v,)ted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharring- hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None . Whereupon the President pro tem declarel the motion carried. -1- 4/25/60 i Trustee Scharringhausen requested the Acting Village Clerk to read quota tions for a fire- siren which c•;ere submitted to the Fire Department. The bids are as f ollo,,ts: Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co.; Berrington, Ill: 10 hp. 3-phase unit, remote control, General Alarm Control, 2 (start only) push buttons 05;00 each $778.50 W. S. Darley & Coo, 2810 4ashington Blvd., Chicago 12 10 hp. single-phase siren 908.25 North American signal Co., 1620 S. Canal St., Chicago 4 10 hp. siren] remote control 826.50 Federal Sign & Signal; Blue Island. Ill. 10 hp. siren, remote control 810.00 Automatic Alarms, 2200 S. Parkway, (hicagoj Ill. 10 hp siren, remote control 870,00 It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Carroll that the Board accent the bid for fire siren submitted by Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co. and apprc-ie an eyroenditu_re of 4,778,50 for the purchase of one 10 h,p, 3-phase unit, remote control, General Alarm Control) 2 (start only) push butter @,b5.00 eac_n, It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and se•nnded by Trustee Young that the fire siren bi0s be referred to the Village Engineer for further study and in order to arr-1-e at an estimated cost of installation. (where- upon Trustee Scharringhausen removed :._s prior motion and Trustee Carroll his second). The motion uas voted u:j�,n by acclamation. 11hereupon the President pro tem decl?rcd t'^e mgcion ca-Tied, Trustee Scharringhausen requested that Trustee Dillon meet with a representa- tive of Del Bianco to initiate plans for the construction of a municipal building, Trustee Scharringhausen brought to the attention of the Board the fact that Fire Chief Mergens has been taking tire off from his employment, with no compensation, to meet with various persons relative to Fire Department busi- ness. This matter was referred to the Fire & Police Committees In regard to the extension of Ridge Avenue to Devon, Trustee Young reported that this area has already been dedicated; the matter of surfacing and curbing has yet to be resolved. In regard to the extension of Charing Cross Road south of Elk Grove Boule- vard, Mr. Young called upon Vir. Egan Stebbins who reported that construction is scheduled for this S,-,ring and that he would be able to furnish Trustee Young with a more definite Cate within the week, Trustee Young requested tnat the Act=ng Vila ge Cleric read a proposed resolution for designation of-arterial streets under the Motor Fuel Tax Law. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the prior reading rule be waived and that Resolution #4-60, "RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION Or ARTERIAL S"'�_ETS UINDER THE 14OTM PUEL TAX LAW," be adopted. 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) Smith, Yoi:-ng; "NAY:" Hone. Whereupon the Presi- dent pro tem declared the motion carried; the resolution will new be sub- mitted to President Hodlmair for annroval. Trustee Young reported that Basic Products Corporation, Centex Industrial Park, has drawn up a tentative agreenent whereby the Village would grant Basic Products the right to cons-eruct over a dedicated drainage ditch. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Carroll that President Hedlr.air be authorized to execute agreement between the Village of Elk Grove Village and Basic Products Corporation, with the in- clusion of a rider providing for approval of construction plans and speci- fications by the Village Building Inspector and the Village Engineer, and providing for payment of any applicable building permit fees. TI-:e Presi- dent pro tem asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll -2 - 4/25/60 being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:'! Carroll, Dillon, Harts- horn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "1vAY:" '_NoneWhereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carri6d nnd the Agreement ?L ll now be submitted to President Hc6lmair for s:_gnatu.~e� Trustee Young reported on a request, from a church located in the Village, asking permission to ercQt four metal signs (21x31 ) at various locations within the Village, adve_. tis ing location of the church. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board grant permission to the Met; o<tist Church for placeent of 4 metal signs as requested, waiving a~ applicable fens - subject to approval of the Police Chief. Auer further o_iscussion, Trustee Young removed his motion and Trustee Smith removed his second, and the matter was referred to the Plan Co--emission. Trustee Your_c reported on an inspection tour made by Trustee Young, President Hodlmair, and resident A. Castle, following the heavy rain on April 16. The more serious conditions existed at: Willow Wildwood irltersection - 10','-12" of ?,Tater running do?-:n street surface; 131 and 127 Wildwoo'l - 2 manholcs blc rn frum tile; considerable erosion; Lots 511-795, Holly Lane - 1-:1ater backing up fro-n sewer; about 11 deep; Elk Grove Blvd, - 'r;+ate- 12' above surface at Ridge (con,iclerable drainage from Hotpoint property and possibility of tile missing at corner of Biesterfield!); ?-pater in center of ditch »ougsh-ly 62-7' in depth. iQ Trustee�-a reaue s ted he Acting Village Clerk to read a letter from Mr. Frank F. Scrarringh�'+usen, dated 'ar�.l 25; relative to apTointment of a Deputy-Building & Elect_ical Inspector and reoom_mend.i ng that the Village retain Hr. A-].berc Walla in *chis p^azLicn.: It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded, by Trustee Scharring- hausen that the Board concur in the recommendation outlined in P1r. Frank Scharringhausen's letter of April 25, 1060, and a~inoint Albert C. bulla as Deputy Building & Electrical Ins_::cctor. The President pro torn asked that the roll be called on t he motion and upon the roll being called the fol- lowing Trustees voted "A` E+t:" Carroll, Dillon, Fartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "FAY:" Yon^ . Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried'. Trustee Smith remind,3d e-.er7,one that beginnir..g on May 9 the Board roll con- vene in Ridge School. Trustee Smith presented tentative pla• s for land- scaping the Village par'=s, consisting of approxi.,.Lely 51500.00 in trees and shrubs. It was moved by Trustee Smith that the Acting Village Clerk be instructed to seek competitive bids for labor and materials connected with the planting of shrubbery and trees outlined in the tentative plans sub- mitted to the Board. The motion received no second and was removed by Trustee Smit`?. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board authorize an expenditu:-e not to exceed '1500.00 for land- scaping North and Mica,-.T Parks in the Village of Elk Grove Village, said expenditure to cover the items of shrubbery and trees listed on the tentative plans submitted to the Board, The President pro tem asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol- lowing Trustees voted "AYE':" Hartshr,-n, Smith) Young; "NAY:" Carroll, Dillon, Scharringhausen, The vctes being tied 3 "AYE'S" and 3 "PLAYS:" the motion was lost= (The landscaping plans were subsequently returned to Trustee Smith) Trustee Smith reminded everyone of t'_-n Fireman's Ball on April 29. Trustee Smith commended the residents in the Elk Grove Boulevard area for their ap- proach in treating the T.Lairage probl.em connected with the ditch.. Mr. James Gibson, mom?ier of the Plan Commission; requested the Acting Village Clerk to read a letter dated April 25, written by Harold Scharring- hausen, Chairman of the Plan Commission, relative to approval of Section 9: -3- 1 /25/60 "To President anal Board of Trustees, Village of Elk Grove Village A From: Plan Commission, Village of Elk Grove Village, Ill. !� Gentlemen: We submit herewith the Plat of Subdivision- 6f Section Nine (9). We recommend its approval, with the following stipulations: 1. The dedication of public lands by the developer as evidenced by the attached letter': 2. Approval by the Village Engineer of those specifications applying to streets and sidewalks; curbs and gutters; sewers and storm drains; grading, especially as it pertains to drainage, surface run-(ffs and swales; storm drains; fire hydrants; other engineering features as related to the development. With related to the above, we recommend that the Village Engineer apply the standards as contained in the Proposed Subdivision Control Ordinance, except wherein compliance would impose undue hardship upon the developer based upon engineering specifications already drawn. 3. That approval is granted on the basis that the Proposed Subdivision Control Ordinance, when adopted, will apply retroactively to this Section Nine in all instances ex- cept for exceptions permitted in (2) above. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Harol4t Scharringhausen, Chairman it The Acting Village Clerk also read the attached letter referred to in Mr. Scharringhausents letter) written by Evan Stebbins and dated April 25: "Honorable President and Board of Trustees Village of Elk Grove Village, Illinois Gentlemen: We have met with the Planning Board several times regarding the acceptance of Section #9 in Elk Grove Village. As a result of these meetings, it has been mutually agreed that Section #9 is acceptable if the following additional sites are dedicated for public use. These additional sites are shown on the plan attached in red i (placed in Village Clerk's files). 14e submit this for your approval. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Evan I-J. Stebbins, Centex Construction Ccmpany, Inc., Real Estate Manager " Trustee Young brought out the question of drainage swales, as pointed out to him by Mr. Fletcher. The Plan Commission suggested that the Village appoint an independent consultant engineer to make a determination on the question of length of swales, if Mr. Fletcher and the engineer for Centex cannot come to an agreement. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Carroll that the Board concur in the recormendation of the Plan Commission and approve the plat of subdivision of Section 9 subject to the approval of the engineering plans by the Village Engineer. 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, Scharring- hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President pro tem de- clared the motion carried. In the matter of the Subdivision Control Ordinance, a meeting of the Board as a Committee-of-the-whole was set for Thursday, Nay 5. In the matter of the Tonne-Holzhauser rezonings, Mr. Bolger reported that he has a meeting scheduled with President Hodlmair for Thursday, April 28. -4- 4/25/60 The Acting Village Clerk requested.that the Plan Commission make their recommendation as to the sales price of zoning maps; the Plan Commission reported that they recommend the Board establish the price. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board establish a sales price of 50¢ each for the small zoning maps and X2.00 each for the large zoning maps. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk reported that in response to the Village 's request for trenching and backfilling bids, only one bid was received. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Scharring- hausen that the Village continue to advertise for bids for trenching and backfilling; such bids to be opened at the Regular Meeting of the President and Board of Trustees scheduled for May 9, 1960. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. 14hereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of notice from the State Division of Highways of March motor Fuel Tax allotment in the amount of $1,211.82 The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of notice from the State Department of Revenue of January Municipal Tax refund in the amount of 4;1,257.52. The Acting Village Clerk read letter from Mr. F. Scharringhausen regarding a plan-examining committee. This was referred to Trustee Dillon. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board instruct the attorney to draft an ordinance outlining a fee to be charged, and approval to be obtained, by the Village Engineer for inspection of plans for all non-residential construction. 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, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Evan Stebbins, dated April 14,E addressed to the Board, relative to Village acceptance of streets and sewers in Section 8, and requesting that the Board direct a letter to the Veterans' Administration assuring acceptance upon completion of Section 8 in accord with engineering plans and specifications. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Carrollthat the Acting Village Clerk be directed to send a certified copy of. the minutes approving Section 8, along with the letter drafted by Centex Construction Company, to the Veterans' Administration. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed ordinance previously presented for -prior reading at the meeting of April 11, 1960„ It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board pass Ordinance No. 132, "AN ORDI NANCE PERTAINING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVENENTS BY PRIVATE CONTRACT AND AICNDING SECTION 4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 118." The President pro tem asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trus- tees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. This ordinance will now be submitted to President Hodlmair for his approval. The Acting Village Clerk brought up a proposed ordinance presented for prior reading at the meeting of April 11, 1960. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board pass Ordinance No. 133, "AN ORDINANCE ADOP^lING REVISED OFFICIAL PIAN MAP AS PART OF OFFICIAL PLAN AND AiiENDING SECTION 3 OF ORD INA NCE NO. 9." 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, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None . Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The ordinance Fill now be submitted to President Hodlmair for his approval. -5- 4/25/60 The Acting Village Clerk brought up the matter of a proposed resolution presented for prior reading at the Meeting of April 11, 1560. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillonthat the Board adopt Resolution No. 5-60, entitled, "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVI71OR INSURANCE BENEFITS." The President pro tem asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trus- tees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY: " None. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The resolution will now be submitted to President Hodlmair for his approval. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Laurin, Schultheis & Pepper, Arlington Heights, the Certified Public Accounting firm which conducted the Village audit last year, regarding audit of the Village records for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1960. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Schar- ringhausen that the Acting Village Clerk be directed to write to Laurin, Schultheis & Pepper, Arlington Heights, authorizing theca to condcet the audit of the records of the Village of Elk Grove Village for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1960. 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, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk reported redeipt of sanitary analysis report from the Cook County Dept. of Public Health, stating that water taken from various locations within the Village proved safe to drink upon adequate and continous chlorination. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of certified copy of an Order en tered by the-Illinois Commerce Commission on April 19, 1960, relative to application of the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for authority to revise the metropolitan service offerings in the Arlington Heights, Elk Grove, Franklin Park, Glenview, Oak Park, River Grove, Skokie, and Wheeling exchanges (#46644.) This will be placed in the Village Clerk's files. It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. thereupon the President pro tem declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 p.m. Acting Village Clerk APPROVED: President pro tem -6- 4/25/60