HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/28/1960 - VILLAGE BOARD MINU"ES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND pOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILL.ACE OF ELK GROVE VTLLACE, ILLINOIS,
HELD ON r%R.CH 285 195::,
President Charles A. Hol-mair called_ the meeting to order at 8:20 P.M. at
the Ira L. Rcpley School in said V-llage and directed the Acting Village
Clerk to call the rill-
Upon the roll being called the folly i.ng Teas ees answered "PR.ESENT:"
Francis J. Dill3n, Robert E. Hartshonn,�Leonard A. Scharringhausen,
Charles P. Sr,.ith, James R. Young; "ABSENT:" James L. Carrnllo Also
present at this meeting: Eduard i-Iofe.»t, Att,o_-ney for the Village;
Edward Clifford, Police Chief; Jack 1richala; ;secretary of t_oc Plan
Commission; James Gibs:-n, member of the Plan Comrnission; Richard Hoffman,
representing the Elk Greve Herald; and residents of Elk Grove Village.
President Hodlmair announced that the minutes of the March 14 meeting
are not available, and Zcoul�l be sub.-mitted for approval at the r_ext
regular meeting of the Board.,
Jack C. Michala requested the Acting Village Clerk to read the corres-
pondence from the Flan Commission. The Acting Village Clerk read a
letter dated .-!arch 28, signed by Jack C. Michala, submitting the pro-
posed Offi-_'-.al Zoning Pap for the Board's study anal approval
it rias moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Schar-
ringhausen that the plan s%:_LTatted by the Elk Grove Village Plan Commis-
sion, w!_th changes n-)t•ed, be adoptled by the Board as the Official Zoning
Map of the V:=_11a¢e ofrJ_k Gz°ove Vill.agea T` Prc:3i Tient asked that the
roll be called on to _�ro'._.cm and upnn th.e "nll 1,eirg called the follow-
ing Trusteef.; voted ''A :` Dillon, Hrxrts`rorn, S^h.arringhausan, Smith,
Young; None; 1:4p°,::TfT:" Ca-r-.3-1. 14he--ei_pon the President declared
the mot-ion carried,
The Acting Village Clerk read a letter dated 11ar::h 28, 1960., signed by
Jack C.��Iicrala, submittir_; the proposed Official 'lap Map for the Board=s
study any.': approval.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by
Trustee Dillon that -oho Village Plan submi ttei3. by the Plan C(milmission
and the Zoning Board o Appeals of the Village f Elk Gr()ve Village,
covering an area including 3_--1/2 miles outside rf the botandary of the
Village, be adopted as the Official Village Plan of the Village of Elk
Grove Village; that the zoning of "che County of Cook in the area out-
side of the boundaries and ,,ithi n trs 1-1/2 mile area surrounding the
Village be further adopted as part Of the Official Plan; and that the
Attorney be instructed to prepare such formal resolution5 as may be
necessary and required to adopt such Official Plan Map. After further
discussion, Trustee Scharringhausen removed his motion and Trustee Dillon
removed his second-
it
econdIt was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Dillon that the map ai-.4 plan con`.ained on said map submitted by the Plan
Commission and the Zoning Beard .Appeals of the Village u-" Elk Grove
Village, as revised, be adopted as the Official Plan of the Village of
Elk Grove Village, arfl that the Village Attorney be instructed to draft
such resolutions as are necessary W cffi ci ally adopt such Official Plan.
The President 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:" None; "ABSENT:" Carr ill. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried_
Mr. Michala asked the status of the prf.po>sed S__1)di,,i.sion Control Ordinance
submitted at the Bard meeting of Me.rch 14. After discussion with the
Board, a meeting was set with the P".an Commission, Village Attorney, Vil--
`>_age Engineer, and Village Board, to be held on Tuesday, April 5, 1960 -
Rupley Sch-.:ol, 7:00 P,M, - for the purpose of re--i ewing the proposed
Subdivision C(;ntrol 0--dina.nce.,
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Mr. Mie hala clarified the decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals with
regard to the property at. Tonne, and Devon Avenues, by stating that the
recommendation to rezone to B"l was based on the fact that to the best
of the Zoning Boardis knowledge this classification provides for the
highest and best use of the property in question.
Chief Clifford reported having contacted the State Engineer regarding
the intersections of State=Higgins and Landmeier-Higgins, and will re-
port further at the next regular meeting of the Bpard.
In the absence of the Finance Committee Chairman, approval of invoices
totaling 5155.80 was referred to the next meeting of the Board.
Trustee Hartshorn reported that the Grater & Sewer Acquisition Committee
has decided to recommend that the Village employ the services of Mr.
Paul Speer, as Fiscal Agent. Mr. Speer's proposal has been submitted to
the Village Attorney, who has some questions regarding same; i.e.,
length of contract, minimum fee, etc.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board authorize the Village Attorney to enter into negotiations
with Mr. Paul Speer, Fiscal Agent, it being understood that the actual
hiring of I4r. Speer will be by contract and resolution authorizing contract,
to be submitted to the Board by the Attorney for approval. The President
asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharring-
hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT:" Carroll. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Scharringhausen requested Board approval of the command telephane
system for the Volunteer Fire Department, as discussed at the Fire &
Police Committee meeting. The monthly rate for this command service
would be approximately 4v101.10 (+59.00 for initial installation) for the
outgoing service (40 telephones), and $8.25 per month (+$9.00 for initial
installation) for the incoming telephone, to be installed at a location
available for incoming calls 24 hours a day. It would take from 6 - 9
months to install this command system.
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Dillon that the Board approve adoption of the command telephone system
for the Fire Department of the Village of Elk Grove Village. 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, Scharring-
hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None; "ABSENT :" Carroll. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Scharringhausen reported that it would be necessary for the Village
to enter into a contract with the Ramal Fire Protection District until the
Village is organized. The cost would be approximately *1 0.-V;200. per cal4
with an average of 4-5 calls per month anticipated. Mr. Hofert offered
to work this out with the Attorney for the Rural Fire Protection District.
Trustee Scharringhausen related the situation with regard to solicitors►
registrations, and Chief Clifford supplied additional facts. Mr. Hofer:E
requested a letter from the Chief regarding this matter, upon receipt of
which he would furnish a letter of legal opinion.
Trustee Young stated that he would have a report on the extension of
Ridge Avenue to Devon Avenue at the next meeting of the Board.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board direct the Attorney, with the advice and consent of the
Building Department, to draft an ordinance increasing the building fee
to a minimum of $50.00 per house, and further that the Attorney draft
this ordinance in such a manner as may require a greater fee in certain
instances, and that this ordinance be ready for the next meeting of the
Board. The President 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:" None; "ABSENT:" Carroll.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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Trustee Smith stated that attendance at the meeting again maintained the
average of ever 40 persons. Trustee Smith exteneed thanks to Mr. Thomas
Hamilton for research on the printing of a village mwsletter. Trustee
Smith announced that he intends to write to every civic organization in
the Village offering the appearance of the President and/er Trustee(s) at
meetings, to explain the mechanics of the Board and to answer questions.
Trustee Smith reminded those in attendance of the show "AROUND THE WORLD
IN 80 MINUTES+" to take place at Higgins School an Saturday, April 2.
Trustee Smith reported that he intends handling Mr. Radzis' letter re-
garding the Peony Pageant as follows:
1. Bingo - no suggestions at present; 2. Insurance coverage - submit
the policy to the Village; 3. Dram Shop coverage - Name the village in
the policy; 4. Fireworks - asking the Fire Chief to handle; 5• Parade
route - asking to eliminate sirens and excessive honking, approving route;
6. Display of fire engine - if not our actual engine, a like model 7.
Assistance of police force to control traffic - not able to furnish this
from the regular forces. Suggest Jaycees hire the necessary volunteers
and reserves, such men to be cleared with Chief Clifford.
In clarifying the situation regarding a park referendum, Mr. Hofert atatii
that the Village already has the right to spend money for landscaping, etc.,
and that a referendum is necessary only if the Village intends to embark on
a recreational program with public funds. Mr. Hofert stated that a private
group has the privilege of putting in recreational equipment and maintain-
ing same, as long as t1-v y do nut create a nuisance or police problem.
President Hoeilmair emphasized that before any action is taken with regard
to the parks, Mr. Robert Beaupre should,be consulted.
President Hodlmair reported on the appropriations meeting held on Thursday,
March 2h, and asked the Committee chairmen to submit their figures to Trus-
tee Carroll so he can prepare the Ordinance with the assistance of Mr.Hofert.
The Acting Village Clerk read a notice dated March 18 from the Illinois
Commerce Commission regarding a hearing to be held on April 6 regarding
application of the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. to revise Metropolitan Ser-
vice offerings in the Arlington Heights, Elk Grove, Franklin Park,
Glenview, Oak Park, River Grove, Skokie, and Wheeling exchanges.
The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Scllace K. Hetze regard-
ing headlines on the March 18 edition of the Independent and informing the
Board that she has since resigned from the staff of the Independent.
Trustee Smith requested the Acting Village Clerk to write to Mrs. Hotze
thanking her for fm r loyalty.
The Acting Village Clerk read letter from Mr. Cavallu, Superintendent of
Schools, requesting more meetings such as the one held on February 23.
The Acting Village Clerk read a notice from the Illinois Department of
Revenue, reporting Municipal Tax Refund fur the month of December,, 1959,
in the amount of $2.,761-54.
The Acting Village Clerk read a notice from the Ill. Division of Highways,
reporting February Motor Fuel Tax in the amount of $1,256.11.
In reporting on the conflict in Ordinances Nos. 20 and 81, as outlined in
a letter from Mr. E. Stebbins, Mr. Hofert stated that a conflict' does
exist. He suggested that Mr. Stebbins apply to the Zoning Beard of Appeals
for a use variation to allow a bowling alley. Mr. Hofert stated that the
Village should make changes in these ordinances and recommended that -bhe
Board request Mr. Thomas Matthews to give this priority in his cedificatlon
work; this was referred to Trustee Dillon fur handling.
Mr. Hofert reported, with regard to the declaratory judgement recently
ruled on by Judge Harrington, that the State's Attorney's office will
inform him of any future action to be taken by the County, and that he
will report further to the Board upon such notification by the Staters
Attorney.
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President Hodlmair reported that he has received no papers - such as
contracts, letters of commitment, etc. - from Mr. John Bolger regarding
the rezoning of the Holzhaut'43 Ttrzq properties, although these were
requested at the last meeting. The only papers the Board has seen are
exhibits showing the proposed shopping center lAy-out which Mr. Bolger
had submitted to the Zoning Beard of Appeals at the hearing.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Harts-
horn that the Board allow Mr. Bolger 15 minutes to present facts and
papers concerning the intended use of the property located at Tonne ant
Devon. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the Presi-
dent declared the metien carried.
Mr. Dalquist, Architect, spoke an Mr. Bolgerts behalf, presenting letters
from various firms who have indicated an interest in leasing space in the
proposed shopping area. The property is approximately 160,000 square
feet in area, and 130,000 square feet (over 34,000 square feet consisting
of second-story space) is intended for sales space; the balance being
devoted to parking. Therefore, the proposed parking-sales area ratio:
is better than 3-1.
At this time it was arranged that the persons interested in the rezoning
of the Holzhauser and Tonne properties would meet with the members of the
Village Board on Thursday, April 7, 1960, at 7:00 P.M. at the Ira L.
Rupley School.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Harts-
horn that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by accla-
mation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the
meeting was adjourm d at 10:50 P.M.
Acting Village Clerk
APPROVED:
President