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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
.HELD ON SEPTEMBER 18, 1961
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM 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 B.
Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" - none.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by-Trustee Keith that the minutes
of the regular meeting of September 11, 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;
It was moved by Trustee Keith, arid seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board change
the order of business in order to open bids for office furniture. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk opened and read bids from the following:
Carson Pirie Scott and Company, 7-100 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill.
The Times Co., 4148 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, Ill.
Pioneer Direct Supply Co., 19 S. Wells St., Chicago, Ill.
I Marshall Field & Company, 201 Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill.
Franklin-Lee Company, 12801 S. Halsted St., Chicago, Ill.
Consolidated Office Supply Co., 615 N. Wabash, Chicago, Ill.
Johnson and Martin, 71 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Ill.
Gilbert A. Force Company, 7220 West Touhy Ave., Chicago, Ill.
J. Cotey, Inc., 5364 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, Ill.
Martin 0. Larson Company, 2612 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, Ill.
Office Equipment Company, 124 W. Lake St., Chicago, Ill.
Shaw-Walker, 27 S. LaSalle, Chicago, Ill.
Marshall-Jackson Company, 314 W. Washington St ., Chicago, Ill.
1 (Total bid price is not stated since all companies did not bid on all items.
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All bids are on file in the Clerk's office.)
I Due to the many items put out for bids, the number of bidders and the many details
involved in the bid proposals, the Board referred the bids to Trustee Keith and
I the Purchasing Committee to be studied and a report given at the regular meeting
of October 2, 1961.
The President gave a report containing the following:
(1) requested a report at the September 25th meeting from the Aviation Committee
outlining what steps can be taken to effect a reduction in air traffic over Village
and the noise from jet aircraft; and a report from Civil Defense Director Breen
is requested for September 25th as to what progress has been made in the organization
of a Disaster Unit or Team;
(2) requested a report at the October 2nd meeting from Civil Defense Director Breen
regarding the progress of enlistment of Civil Defense personnel, training such
personnel, preparing a Village Civil Defense program; plans for disseminating infor-
mation to Residents as to recommended individual family preparedness for atomic
attack;
(3) requested a report frau the Public Safety Committee at the meeting of October 2nd
as to the placing of "No Passing Zone" signs along that portion of Higgins Road which
is within the Village;
(4) appointed Trustees Zettek and Young to work with the President to try to have
Higgins Rd. widened to four lanes between Arlington Heights Rd. and Oakton St.;
(5) requested the Health Officer to report at the meeting of September 25th as to
recommended health and sanitation measures to be taken as a result of serious flooding
conditions at Salt Creek; and requested the Village Engineer to immediately communicate
with the Illinois Division of Waterways to request an immediate study of flooding
I conditions of Salt Creek in Elk Grove Village and what plans exist for dredging,
dyking or otherwise controlling Salt Creek to confine it to its banks;
(6) requested a report from the Streets Committee as to when Ridge Avenue, between
Walnut Lane and Devon Ave. will be paved;
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(7) requested the Building Committee to conduct a survey of building licenses
and fees charged by the communities in the Greater Chicago Metropolitan Area
for commercial and industrial construction, this report to be presented at
meeting of October 2nd;
(8) requested the Village Clerk to provide the Building Inspector with a list of
contractors -to whom licenses have been issued, and in his next regular report to
the Board the Building Inspector is to inform the Board if all contractors required
to have licenses do have them; the Clerk shall direct Mr. Scharringhausen not to
issue a permit to any contractor not properly licensed;
(9) the Clerk was instructed to refer notices of public hearings by the Zoning
Board of Appeals of Cook County on docket numbers 236, 237; 238, 253 and 254 to
Chairman`Carson of. the. Plan Commission;
(10) reported receipt of .a letter from Mr. Rosenwinkel; Secretary of the Centex
Industrial Park Assoc. inviting the Boardto a Golf Outing and Dinner September 28th;
(11) reported receipt of invitation to attend festivities celebrating the 125th
Anniversary of the Village of Arlington Heights, and invitation will be accepted;
. (12) reported his attendance, together with Trustee Dillon, at the fourth Annual
Metropolitan Area Planning Conference on Sept . 18th, Jack Michala and Ted Brown
of the Plan Commission attended afternoon seminars;
(13) in accordance with provisions of Ordinance #190, made the following appoint-
ments to the Public Relations Committee: Trustee Keith, Chairman, Trustees
Smith and Zettek, members; and referred to this committee the assignment of a letter
to the Residents outlining the pickup of garbage and trash;
(14) reported receipt of an invitation from the Chicago Assoc. of Consulting
Engineers for a Building_ Code Seminar, and expressed the hope that the Citizens'
Building Committee will attend as well as any interested members of the Standing
wilding Committee.
Trustee 7_ettek requested that each Board member be �v n a co of the aide 's report.
Trustee Keith stated that he wished to comment on the �'reside�'s repor�o� last
meeting. There being no objections, Trustee Keith then gave a report which stated:
that the President's report at the Sept. llth meeting of the Board publicly took
issue with the formation of a Public Relations Committee and the publishing of
a Newsletter using su-=.h terms as "fraught with danger" and "political instrument"
to describe a simple e•-Ilmunication to the people, the purpose of which is to
inform the public on Board activities; and that if this is justifying actions
then he fully intends to continue to do so; expressed the doubt that any Newsletter
I will be more political then the President's first report; and that since a majority
of the Board objects to his private meetings with various persons and organizations
they have no alternative except to proclaim that the President is not in a
position to commit the Village to anything.
Trustee Zettek stated that he wished to go on record with his report which stated:
he would like to preface his report by saying that he intends to make known the
various problems faced by the Board and the individual thinking of the Board
members when it seems apparent that this information should be made public
knowledge; that the President made use of the President's report to voice his
objections to the Newsletter after it had been resolved in a committee meeting that
same would be published; that ways and means are being sought to red-ace the cost
of the Newsletter and that the Board as a whole would edit the Newsletter to
avoid its becoming a political instrument; he assured the President he would
work diligently and cooperate to the fullest extent with him and fellow Trustees
but reiterated he intends to keep the public fully informed.
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Trustee Dillon stated he would like to go on record as being in full agreement
with the reports given by Trustees Keith and Zettek.
Trustee Smith stated he also would like to eo on record as being in full agreement
with the reports given by Trustees Keith and Zettek.
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The Clerk reported receipt of a bid on office furniture received from Burgess,
Anderson and Tate, Inc., Zion, Illinois; receipt of bid was delayed due to an
automobile accident in which a representative of that firm was involved -chile on
his way to the meeting with the bid. Attorney Hofert stated that it would be
in order to consider this bid along with the others. The Clerk then opened and
iread this bid and it was referred to Trustee Keith and the Purchasing Committee.
Trustee Dillon reported that the Municipal Building is expected to be ready for
occupancy during the first week of October.
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Trustee Young stated there"are approximately 3500 cubic yards of black dirt that
had been hauled from the Oasis Outdoor, Ltd.-.property on York Rd. and piled at
the Municipal site behind the Street Dept. Bldg;. and that the estimated cost of
having - his dirt spread and leveled on the Municipal site while the contractor
still has the necessary equipment at the site should not be over ':,500. and would
take approximately two days. -
It was moved by _Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that Trustee Young
be authorized to take .3tion on the leveling of the black dirt behind the Street
Dept. building and authorize the contractor to do so, not exceeding :;5CO.00.
The President directed the Clerk to gall the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillcn, Hartshorn, Keith,
Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. 'Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Dillon stated that' the Citizens' Building Committee meets the last Tuesday
of each month and he will report* on crawl space shelter areas and fall out shelters
after he has a report from that Committee.
Trustee Dillon reported that the estimates on a flag pole for -the Municipal Building
are higher than expected and run from ,:)790.00 to $;900.00.. This T.,as referred to
the Purchasing Committee.
Trustee Dillon reported that the parking area at -the Municipal site will accommodate
58 to 60 cars.- Trustee Young will investigate possibility of expanding the parking
area and get cost estimates of same.
Trustee Smith reported that a meeting of the entire Board will be held at 9 AM
September 22 in Mr. Larberg's office 'at which time all insurance questions will be
discussed, and -a formal report to the Board will be given in the near future.
Trustee Smith presented 27 invoices for approval, total amount $2,508.54.
(Itemization will be filed in the Clerk's office. ) .
It was moved by Trustee Smith. and seconded: by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board
approve payment of ;;2 ,508.54 for the above mentioned invoices. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" -
none. L,Pnereupon the President declared the motion carried.;.
In order to avoid delay in payment of salaries, it was the consensus that the
Treasurer be instructed to proceed- on the following basis in connection with the
issuance of checks to part time employees: The Committee Chairman frill call the
Treasurer no later than one day prior to Board meetings, advise .him of employee's
name, total hours worked and rate of pay, -the Treasurer will then prepare the
check and have it ready for signature following approval of payment at the meeting..
Trustee Hartshorn reported that the public hearing by the Judiciary & Planning
Committee regarding the rezoning for apartment construction on 37 acres bounded
by Elk Grove Blvd., Ridge. Ave, and Beisterfield Parkway, will be held at 8 PM
September 20th, Ridge School.
The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board of Appeals dated September. 18th, 1961
recommending that the area known as Section 1 East be rezoned from .R-1 to R-3.
Trustee Hartshorn distributed copies of a proposed ordinance annexing Section 1
East.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. 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; "i►AY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith, that the Board
adopt Ordinance No: 191 entitled "API ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTIES
LOCATED SOUTH OF OAKTON STREET, NORTH OF IjINDMEIER ROAD AND EAST OF TONNE ROAD
AS EXTENDED" . The aforementioned ordinance was read by the Clerk. The President
directed the Clerk tocall 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.
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In response to Trustee Smith's question, Attorney Hofert stated it -Tas not necessary
to file Ordinance No. 191 with DuPae County, only the levy ordinance and any
ordinances annexing property within the County of DuPaee. He su?:;ested that
the planning ordinance be filed with DuPage County so that they will be aware that
the Village has jurisdiction within 12 miles of its corporate limits.
Trustee Hartshorn distributed copies of a proposed ordinance rezoning Section 1
East from R1 to R3.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board
waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon t?ie 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 Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board
adopt Ordinance No: 192 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANLP?DING THE VILLAG:11 OF ELK GROVE
VILLAC: ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING PROPE:LTY SOUT:K OF OAKTOI,i STREET,EET, N04.T ' OF
LANDP-irIrR ROAD AND '.BAST OF TONNE ROAD AS The aforementioned ordinance
was read by t?:e Clerk: 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 Keith stated that there is new legislation affecting areas within 1
miles of airports . Trustee Hartshorn will investigate this.
The Clerk read a report from the Zoning Board of A.-)peals dated Sept. 18th
stating the following: Zoning Board meetings will be held the 3rd Thursday
of each month at which time regular zoning matters, petitions and others -ill
be taken up, in cases of extreme urgency the Zoning Board will hold a special
meeting. The Zoning Board recommended the Village Board instruct the A.ttorney
to prepare the necessary ordinances to cover the folio--ing recommendations:
(1) zoning petitioner's filing fee of '•.>35.00; (2) a deposit of 4$90. from each
petitioner to be used for the cost of a per page charge of court reporter; any
overcharge reflected in the >90. to be refunded, any shortage to be billed to the
petitioner; (3) additional charge of :;40. to be charged in the event of a special
hearing.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
instruct the Attorney to draft an ordinance in accordance with the recommendations
of the Zoning Board of Appeals. 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.
Attorney Hofert suggested setting a 'fixed fee of :. 25.00 for annexations, such fee
to cover necessary legal expenses . Trustee Hartshorn will check on fee to be
j charged before any instructions are given the Attorney.
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Mr. Stebbins, Centex Construction Co., in response to President Gibson's question,
stated that Section 10 complies with the Subdivision Control Ordinance provision
for 60 ft. minimum lot width at building set back line.
Trustee Keith suggested additional appointments to the Purchasing Committee be
made inasmuch as one member, Fred Atkinson, has left the Village. President
Gibson requested Board members to notify him of interested and qualified persons for
appointment to this Committee.
Trustee Zettek reported that one of the Police Dept. squad cars has 53,000 miles
on it, and the maintenance is costly. He recommended that this car be replaced
at this time and that a second car also be purchased; and that this purchase
would be all that is anticipated for the current fiscal year.
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Village
Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on 2 police cars, one with automatic
drive and one with standard shift; one car to be traded in; separate and lump
sum bids to be requested; opening of bids to be at the meeting of October 9th;
specifications to be obtained from Chief Clifford and to be included in the
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advertisement for bids. The Presid mt directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the f olloging Trustees ans?7ered "AYE" -
Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young., Zettek; "NAY" - none. 1-:Thereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trust e Zettek reported that there had been a misunderstanding between members
of the Industrial Park Association and that plant owners north of Higgins Rd.
had requested that instead of no parking on streets in that area they be alloyed
to have restricted parking (1 hour) as ,ha's been done in the Industrial Park.
It was moved by. Trustee, Ze:ttek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Village
Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance amending ordinance #182 and
restricting parking to one hour on Bond; Scott, Kinn and Lee Streets in the
Higgins Rd: Commercial area; Following discussion; it was the consensus that
the no parking signs would be removed and 1 hour parking signs be erected immediately.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Harthsorn, Keith,
Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Tdhereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Zettek reported that 3 crossing guards have been employed for 3 schools (Rupley,
Ridge & Clearmont) and arrangements made for identification and rainwear, and
that the Public Safety Committee feels that 3 guards are adequate and that the
Police Dept. can now provide ser,rice at other schools within the Village.
Trustee Zettek stated he had contacted Mr. Vhiston, County Highway Dept. regarding
the traffic conditions at the intersection of Arlington Heights Rd. and Devon Ave.
According to Pyr. Whiston, a survey taken by the County indicated the present signs are
adequate; and that the amount of vehicular traffic at t;-Iis intersection does
not meet requirements for four way stop sign arrangement, but that an exception
might be made due to the lav of the land and based on possinle obstruction of
visibility. Mr. Whiston suggested a letter to Mr. William J. Mortimer, State
Highway Dept. regarding this problem. Mr. Whiston also suggested that the -present
stop signs might be switched from Devon Ave. to Arlington Heights Rd.
Trustee Zettek raised the question as to whet!')er the choice of a fine in the case
of violation of 2 AM to 5 AM parking restriction is left to Police Magistrate
or if the Board sets the fine. Judge Ahlarer_, present at this meeting, stated
that the general ordinance provides a fine of ?l. to :;100. for violations in the
absence of provisions in specific ordinances .
Trustee Zettek requested a legal opinion from Attorney Hofert as to whether signs
must be posted prohibiting 2 AN to 5 AI4 parking. Attorney Hofert replied that the
usual procedure, following publication of the ordinance, is the issuance of
courtesy tickets, and that posted signs are not necessary i?hen it is an ordinance
affecting the entire Village.
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President Gibson stated that the Communications Committee is under the jurisdiction
of the Public Safety Committee and acting under the direction of the Civil Defense
Director.
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In connection with the survey of the weed growth in the Village, Dr. Fox pointed
out that there is much undeveloped land in the Village and enforcing provisions
of the ordinance to cover same would be quite difficult. He suggested that the
ordinance be enforced only as it concerns property adjacent to dwellings.
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During the course of the meeting, Trustee Young had telephoned Mr. Schwartz of
Del Bianco & Assoc. who in turn had contacted W. F. Fitzsimmons, general
contractor and reported that the grading and leveling of black dirt at the
municipal site will be under the ?>500. estimated cost. Trustee Young also
reported that in his conversation- with Mr. Schwartz, he was given an estimated
cost of :1800. to pave an area on the south side of the Street Dept. building
that would accomodate 22 cars. Trustee young pointed out that if the paving is
done at this time, the ground might settle leaving an irregular surface; and
suggested that the base gravel be put in now and the blacktopping be done in
the spring.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
authorize the expenditure for base gravel for parking area for 22 cars on the
south side of the Street Dept. building at the municipal site. The President
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directed the Clerk to call the roll 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 Young reported that .the Streets & Sewers Committee has screened the
applicants for Street Dept. foreman and is investigating the background of the
two most qualified men, and they expect to have a recommendation by ne:•.t meeting.
Trustee Young stated the plans for the proposed widening of Landmeier Rd. in
front of the Municipal Building and the necessary resolution for same will be
forwarded to the State Trlighiay Dept. for approval in approximately two weeks and
requested that this matter be removed from the agenda until such time as a reply
is received from the State.
Trustee Young reported that he has investigated all possibilities of getting
Motor Fuel Tax funds for use in conducting a.traffic survey..and that there is
no possible tray that said funds can be, used for this purpose: He also stated
that he previously received an estimated cost of 1750. to $i,000• for a traffic
survey for the Village i
President Gibson requested Trustee Zettek to investigate the current cost '
of a traffic survey.
Trustee Hartshorn reported that he, Attorney Hofert, President Gibson and Mr.
Black of Alvord, Burdick & Howson had a productive meeting with Mr. Speer
regarding acquisition of water co. on Sept. 15th and as a result of that meeting
had requested the Attorney to prepare a resolution. (Trustee Smith did not
attend the meeting). Trustee Hartshorn then distributed copies of the resolution
and it was read by the Clerk.
Attorney Hofert stated that a definite opinion_ was requested of Mr. Speer
who then directed the following letter to the President and Board of Trustees:
"Gentlemen:
j Pursuant to the terms of our employment, we have previously as of November 18,
1960 recommended your early consideration of the acquisition of the 1-.7ateniorks
system and the sewer system in your village. We further recommended that you
employ consulting engineers in order to prepare the way for direct negotiations
with the company. /P/' You subsequently received from such engineers, Alvord,
Burdick & Howson, their report on the properties of the Elk Grove Water and
i Sewer Company including projections of future revenues and expenses as well
as required expansions. We have examined the report and have discussed it
with the engineers and with officials of vour village. It is our opinion that
I the acquisition of the plant by the village should be accomplished and that its
j acquisition can be financed through the issuance of vTatertrorks and sewerage
i revenue bonds of the village. "P/ Therefore, we now reaffirm our recommendation
of November, 18, 1960 that the village go on record as indicating its desire to
acquire the two systems and authorizing its officers to open nenotiations as
soon as possible with the company looking toward such acquisition. As these
negotiations proceed, and develop the need for answers as to financing, we
will be ver?r happy to make specific recommendations from time to time."
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
adopt Resolution 17-61 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF INTENT 3Y THCi,- VILLAGE OF ELK
GROVE VILLAGE TO ACQUIRE TIS 14ATER AND SANITARY PROPEarIES OF TIE ELK GROVL' MATER
AND S..E1TER COMPANY, INC." The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered Fi YE" -
Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
accept the report of Alvord, Burdick & Howson in the matter of evaluation of the
water and sewer system. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
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Judge Ahlgren reported that from May 20th to September 9th a total of 762 cases
have been heard; and of the 154 cases pending at this time approximately 85% are
current, and warrants must go out in 30 cases. He also stated that a Violations
Bureau has been established whereby parking fines and fines for minor moving
violations of first offenders may be paid by mail. He also stated that :i6844.
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represents the total amount paid in fines during the past 32 months. It was also
reported by Judge Ahlgren that through the cooperation of city officials of Park
Ridge, juvenile cases are referred to a Traffic School operated in that City and
that 7 cases have been sent there.
Judge Ahlgren requested that the Board give consideration to the purchase of
a Breath-o-Lizer; and said that at present all offenders who should be tested
to determine to what extent alcohol has been consumed, are sent to Bensenville �
and tested there.
President Gibson requested Trustee Zettek to investigate all aspects of the Village
obtaining; a Breath-o-Lizer; and to have the Public Safety Committee or the Traffic
Safety Committeeinvestigate the possib:iiity of establishing a Traffic School in
the Viliage' similar to the one in Park Ridge:
Presi;'ent Gibson stated that due to the late hoiirj Chairman Fleming of the Budget
and Estimate Committee had requested that he present the working budget for the
fiscal .year 1961-62 at the next reg�zlar meeting:
Mr. Don Walker, Chairman of the Playground and Recreation Board reported that
landscaping plans for all four Village parks are complete, additional bids
will be solicited and a contract let very shortly with the anticipated planting
date of October 15th, and requested that the Board approve the expenditure of
$3600. for the purpose of landscaping the four parks - '.400. for North End Park,
$1000. each for MidT•7ay Park, Park #3 and Park A.
Trustee Young called the attention of the Board to the slope of the land in Park
,lf4, and Trustee Keith suggested a meeting of Messrs. Walker, Stebbins, Young
and Engineer Fletcher to study this problem.
j Mr. Walker stated he would like to request the total amount of ;?3600. but that
funds for landscaping Park #4 would be held in reserve pending outcome of the
above suggested meeting.
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I It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board .aithorize
the Village Treasurer to transfer funds in the amount of ?3600. to the Playground
i and Recreation Fund. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the roll bein? called the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the
I President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Dillon called the attention of Board members to the Annual Conference
of the Illinois Municipal League in Springfield on November 4, 5, 6 and 7th.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the request
of the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. to conduct its annual fund drive on November 28,
j 1961 from 6 PM to 9 PM be granted. The motion was voted upon b:,r acclamation;
! whereupon the President declared the motion carried .
The Clerk presented for first reading a proposed ordinance prepared by Attorney
Hofert entitled "AN ORDINAL?CE DESIGNATING C RTAIN STREETS AS THROUGH STREETS
BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY PROVID?.D Iii? STCTION 14.201 OF THE MUAIICIPAL CODE
OF ELK. GROVE VILLAGE AND AMEENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK G;IOVE VILLAGE BY
ADDING SECTION 14.202" .
The Clerk presented for first reading a proposed ordinance prepared by Attorney
Hofert entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APyN SING S3EC`17ON 14.512 (ADDITIONAL NO PARKING
STREETS AND AREAS) OF THE IMUNICIPAL CODE OF LLK GROVE VILLAGE."
The Clerk presented for first reading a proposed ordinance prepared by Attorney
Hofert entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDINr SECTION 14.204 (STOP INTERSECTIONS) OF TIS
PJIUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE" .
It was moved by Trustee Dillon 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 11:40 PM.
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