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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/02/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGULAR P-LETING OF THE PRESIDENT AAiD BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TiE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON OCTOBER 2, 1961 President James R: Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:12 Pit at the Ira L. Rupley School in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn, Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" - none. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the minutes of the regular meeting of September 25; 1961 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The President gave a report as follows: (1) reported his attendance at the Centex Industrial Park Association golf outing and dinner on September 28, 1961 at which time he extended the best v1she.8 of the Board for the success of the Association and the Board's willingness to work with them; (2) stated that he attended the Arlington Heights Pageant on October 1st and has accepted an invitation to be in their parade on October 7th; these events ars part of the celebration of Arlington Heights' 125th Anniversary; (3) reported receipt of an invitation extended to the Board to attend the Jaycees meeting on October 3rd; (4) reported receipt of a letter from 1•1r. Paul Speer, with a copy of the Operating Statement and Balance Sheet of the Elk Grove Vater & Sewer Co.; and that this material is being circulated to the Board with the request that it be reviewed this week; in his letter Mr. Speer reported that Pir. George Jirgal of Chapman & Cutler said that it may be 30 days before a meeting can be held to begin discussion of acquisition. (5) stated that the Youth Commission has a report to present at this meeting; (6) reported receipt of a letter from i°ir. A. R. Martincin, of Roselle, complimenting the Police Dept. for help rendered Sept. 28, 1961; and referred this letter to the Village Clerk for reply. Attorney Hofert reported that on January 11, 1961 a hearing was held by the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals for Special Use in the R-4 classification for approx. 145 acres of property at Golf & Busse Rds. ; it was denied by them and referred to the County Board of Cook County; it was then deferred and no action has been taken to date. Attorney Hofert i-rill unite to the Cook County Board to find out why it was deferred and why there has been no action for such a long period of time. I Attorney Hofert also reported (1) that a tentative resolution for the transfer of Village funds to the LaSalle National Bank has been drafted and sent to the Treasurer with the request that he discuss this tentative resolution with the officials of said bank, and if satisfactory, inform the Clerk who has the original copy of said resolution for presentation to the Board for passage; (2) that in connection with the drafting of an ordinance establishing a Police Reserve, he has sent Trustee Keith a copy of a Park Ridge ordinance which has received national recognition. Trustee Keith stated he will distribute copies of above-mentioned ordinance to Board members for study and that comments regarding same should be directed to him and he will then contact Attorney riofert regarding the drafting of an ordinance. The Clerk read a proposed ordinance, prepared by Attorney Hofert, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 22.402 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village Providing that the Proceeds of the Tax on Foreign Fire Insurance Company Premiums be used for the Purchase and/or Maintenance of Fire Equipment'.' In the absence of the Treasurer, Trustee Keith read the following Bond Fund Analysis as of September 30, 1961: Balance 5-1-61 - $10,322.91; Receipts May 1 to Sept. 30 - $302,296.45; Disbursements May 1 to Sept. 30 - 6159,864.79; Balance Sept. 30, 1961 - $152,754.57. Trustee Dillon stated he will contact, the General Contractor to find out the amount due for completion of the Municipal building. Reg. 10-2-61 I Trustee Dillon stated that the Citizens' Building Committee has been unable to meet due to unavailability of members, but that a meeting is scheduled for this week; and he will have a recommendation on their report regarding fall out. shelters at the next Board meeting. Trustee Dillon requested that "relocation of sheds on Oakwood Drive" be removed from the agenda since there is no further action that can be taken; and c ir _ed this by stating that the zoning laws were put into effect subsequent to tine construction and present use of these sheds. Action on the request of Mr. John Crispe to erect a radio tower on his pro,- .sty-at 16 Evergreen was deferred. Trustee Dillon stated that this construction woul,r3 be in violation of an existing ordinance and that the usual procedure would be for Mr. Crispe to request a variance; however, he reported that the Co_*rmun.i_ae_t.i ons Committee is planning to ask the Board to consider a change in the ordina= ce affecting such construction and suggested that iir. Crispe'•s request be held an,",.i l such time as that Committee makes its request. Trustee Dillon read a letter from Pir. John Taylor from White Way, LJectr _c Si and Maintenance Co. stating that their application fora permit for erection of a 30 ft. sign display for the Maitre D' Restaurant, Higgins Rd., Elk Grove Vi.11.fae, was denied by the Building Dept. on the grounds that the sign is larger in ::-auare footage than Ordinance #117 allows;• and that they wish..to to apply for a variation to permit the erection of this proposed display. Trustee Dillon also reported that Building inspector Scharringhausen has recommended that the Board give permission to erect this sign since Board approval has been given on two previous occasions for oversized signs. The Board instructed the Clerk to advise Mr. Taylor of the fees in connection b;ith petitions directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the meeting date of the. Zoning Board. Trustee Smith stated the report on insurance matters will be left with Board members until n6xt week and a review made at that time. Trustee Smith also stated that he and Trustee Keith had reviewed the stateme :t of premium due. for liability and Workmen's Compensation policies for the months of July, August and September and found it to be correct. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board approve payment to Carl M. Behrens Insurance Agency of X1781,12, premium for July, A3gust. and September on Liability and Workmen's Compensation policies The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, 12mith, Young, Zettek; "N".' " - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. i Trustee Smith presented 13 invoices for approval, total amount Obl.52. (Itemization will be filed in the Clerk's Office. ) It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board approve payment of ;,811.52 for the above-mentioned invoices. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"- Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; 90.Y" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Smith presented 13 invoices for approval, total amount 1,1,212.36. will be filed in the Clerk's Office.) It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee KeiLh,that the Board approve payment of �r1,212-36 for the above mentioned invoices. The ,'redden:, directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being- cv.1-1c..' the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, hartshorn, Keith, Smiths Yours, Zettek; "NAY" - none. I Trustee Hartshorn reported that the transcript from the Judiciary and Planning Committee hearing regarding apartment construction was delivered today and a meeting of the committee will be held to study the transcript, I i I -2- Reg,, x_0...2-61. I I Trustee Hartshorn requested that the "Lane petition" be removed from the agenda since this is a matter between hr. Lane and the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co. and does not involve Board action. Trustee Keith stated that the target date of October 1st of the Public Relations Committee to publish a Newsletter is being extended a week due to complications on some items to be put into the letter. Trustee Keith stated that the Public Relations Committee finds no objection to the Jaycees proposed signs and stated (1) it will be up to the Jaycees to get the landowner's permission to erect the signs; (2) the proposed sign states "Peony Village" and suggested that this be investigated to determine if the Village has officially been so named. The matter was referred to the Plan Commission_ for their recommendations. The Clerk was requested to check as to whether the Village has officially been named the "Peony Village." It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board approve the purchase of 1 book entitled "Criminal and Quasi Criminal Complaint Forms and Bail Bord Rules"; 1 book entitled "Lock Up Keeper's Record"; and 6 books entitled "Station Complaints"; total cost not to exceed N85.00; said books for the use of the Police Dept. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board Authorize the Fire Dept. to purchase a collapsible tank used for storage of water, cost not to exceed $190.00. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"- Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Zettek reported he has talked to one engineering firm regarding the cost of a traffic survey and would like to contact two or three others before making a report. The Clerk read a letter from Trustee Zettek to Mr. J. P. Tuthill, district Engineer, Ill. Division of Highways suggesting that a "no passing" zone on Higgins Rd. from Arlington Heights Rd. to Bond Street would minimize the possibility of serious accidents coccurring, and pointed out that a total of 10 streets or outlets enter onto Higgins Road in this area, and requested that an investigation be made. I Trustee Zettek reported that (1) possible establishment of a Traffic School similiar to the one in Park Ridge, has been turned over the Traffic Safety Committee; (2) that he has obtained one cost estimate of SY595.00 for a i "breath-O-Lizer" and will report further on this at a later meeting; W that he has received a copy of the "Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" and that this manual will be filed in the Clerk's Office. Trustee Young reported that he and Trustees Dillon and Zettek had interviewed approximately 20 applicants for Street Dept. foreman and found several well qualified men. These applicants were then screened and it was the unanimous opinion of the Committee that Mr. Pasquale (Pat) Tomasino, of 525 Laurel, be employed for said Position. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize hiring of Pasquale (Pat) Tomasino as Foreman of Public Ulorks, at an annual salary of ~,6,000. to be paid on the 1st and 15th of each month, date of employment October 7, 1961. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon; Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The formulating of a policy regarding conditions of employment for Village personnel was referred to the Judiciary Committee. I Reg. 10-2-61 i Trustee Yoqng reported that the unpaved section of Ridge !avenue from Walnut Lane to Devon Avenue is Township property and that a 3-4ray agreement as follows had been reached regarding this section of street: Centex would make the grade and cut; thce Township would supply the 9 inch gravel base; the Village would supply the curb and surface. Resolution 11-60 was sent to the State for their approval of riotor Fuel Tax funds for this purpose; the State checked the sub-base, it did not pass inspection and the Resolution was not approved. Trustee Young further stated he has contacted Pyr. Bradley of the Township but there has been no action thus far to correct the sub- base; and stated that the Village could pass a Resolution for use of i•iotor Fuel Tax funds for the sub-base and send to the State for approval but that whether this is done or whether the Township puts in the additional gravel needed for approval, it is too late in the year to have the paving done. Attorney Hofert will review the agreement and give an opinion regarding holding the Township to their part of said agreement. Mr. Bob Moore of the Youth Commission reported plans of that committee to sponsor the "First Annual Halloween Parade, Party and 14indow Decorating Contest" with the cooperation of Village service organizations, and requested funds in the amount of 5;,210. to cover cost of refreshments, program and prizes. There followed a discussion regarding the legality of such an expenditure. Attorney Hofert stated that the above-mentioned expenses would not be considered a legal expenditure. President Gibson stated that the Youth Commission is to be commended for doing a conscientious job of lining up the program, and that denial of this request represents legislative limitations rather than reluctance to endorse the program as outlined. Mr. J. Stob, of Monarch Disposal Co., in attendance at this meeting, stated that he would underwrite the 4;210, cost involved in the Youth Commission's Halloween program. Trustee Zettek suggested that the Youth Commission be put under the jurisdiction of one of the standing committees. At this time (10:00 PM) President Gibson declared a recess during which time residents in attendance would be recognized for questions and comments directed to Board members. The President reconvened the meeting at 10:17 PM and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, IHartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. Trustee Smith stated that this is the fifth meeting at which citizens in attendance have raised objections to the 2 Idi to 5 All parking restriction. I The Clerk read the following letter from P%tr. G. Daniel Casey, Chairman, Mental Health Society: "tie hereby make formal application for Village Government permission to conduct a house-to-house fund raising campaign during the month of October, 1961. Our cause is for the establishment of a new Nental Health Clinic for the Northwest suburbs. This clinic will be a state-aided, not-for-profit facility, and will serve the people of Elk Grove Village as well as six other nearby communities." During discussion of this request, Trustee Smith reported the plans of the above group to erect a 30 ft. thermometer sign in the parking lot of the Park & Shop. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board approve the mental Health Society fund drive and instruct the Village Clerk to advise the Chairman that their solicitors should make clear to the people on whom they call that this Clinic will not be built in Elk Grove Village; and that the Board waive the permit l fee for the thermometer sign. The President directed the Clerk to call the rollon the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Ihereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Evan Stebbins, Centex Construction Com requesting t',at a letter be written to the Veterans Administration regarding Section 10 and certifying that the streets in Section 10 of Elk Grove Village have been dedicated and that they will be accepted for continuous maintenance by the Village when completed in accordance with the engineering plans and specifications; the layouts and inverts of the utilities and storm sewers as shown on the plan, and the off-site improvements are acceptable as final; further, the street grades and drainage in this section, as shown by the engineering drawings, conform to the over-all general plan of development of the Village. -4- Reg- 10-2^61 - 1 I 1 It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Village Clerk be authorized to write a letter as requested ' subject to the approval of Engineer Fletcher. 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 Board order 1 set of the Illinois hevised Statutes, 1961 edition, at a cost not to exceed 'RO. The. Fresident directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered "AYE" - Di116n, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith; Young, Zettek; "NAYS" _ none. k-hereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk presented the following ordinances for second reading, first reading having been on September 25, 1961: An Ordinance Providing for Fees for Hearings Before the Zoning Board of Appeals and Prescribing the Time for Hearings Before Said Board, Amending and Supplementing Chapter 7, Article III of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village; An Ordinance Providing for the Licensing of Scavengers; An Ordinance Authorizing the A.F.P. Burglar Alarm System to stake Certain Burglar Alarm Installations on Village Owned Property. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 197 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PtcOVIDIiNG FUR FEE6 FOR HEARINGS BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AND PRESCRIBING THE TDiE FOR IHEARINGS BEF0I6P. SAID BOARD, AMENDING AND SUPPLEI41ENTING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE III OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. 1-.."hereupon the President delared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 198 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR ^1tE LIGENSING OF SCAVENGERS". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 199 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHOLIZING THE A.F.Y. BURUTAR AIARM SYSTEM TO MAKE CERTAIN BURGLAR ALARi,i INSTALLATIONS ON VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTY". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. rdhereupon the President declared 1 the motion carried. Trustee Dillon suggested that only official or quasi-official Village Government groups be authorizied to use the Municipal Building for meetings. i The Clerk read a letter directed to the President from Mr. J. E. Lane wherein j he stated the steps he is taking and the progress he is making in his petition I filed against the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 11:20PM. Eleanor U. Turner, Village Clerk Approved: I j President i i i I i j -5- Reg. 1U-2-61 I