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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/07/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOAkD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON AUGUST 7, 1961 President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:10 PILI 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, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" - James R. Young. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the minutes of the regular meeting of July 24, 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. Attorney Hofert presented the drafts of two proposdd ordinances (1) pertaining to parking in industrial areas and (2) annexation of Lot #135, Kopfer property. He also reported that objections to the Special Use of property located at Golf and Busse Rds. have been filed with the County and he will check to see what action is being taken. The Clerk read the proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 14.501, Article V, Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village prohibiting parking, and supplementing Article V, Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village by adding Section 14.511 Restricting Parking to One Hour in Certain Industrial Areas in the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois." It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the proposed ordinance annexing Lot 135 in Branigar's. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read the proposed ordinance annexing Lot 135 in Branigar's Subdivision. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 181 entitled "AN (RDINA VCE A0EXING LOP 135 IN BRANIGAR'S FOREST VIEW HOMESITES SAID PROPERTY BEING Ofd THE EAST SIDE OF RIDGE AVENUE SOLE 422 FEET MORE OR LESS NORTH OF THE NORTH L124E OF LAUREL STREET." 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Attorney Hofert reminded the Board that the Levy Ordinance must be passed and submitted to the County Clerk by the second Tuesday in September and suggested that the Finance Committee make their recommendations and direct him to draft a tentative ordinance for presentation to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Hofert also reported that he has received the Library Board levy request and will incorporate it with the proposed levy ordinance. Mr. James Ryan, Treasurer, gave the following report: Balance on hand 6-1-61 y 12,395.00, June receipts x24,202.05 for a total of :36,597.05- June disbursements were $27,925-59, leaving a July lst balance of $8,671.46. July receipts were 03,352.67 and disbursements $27,418.67 leaving a July 31st balance of $64,605.46 less commitments totaling $33,731.03 leaving an adjusted cash balance as of Atg ust 1 of 00,874.43. The Treasurer reported the cash balance of other accounts as of July 31, 1961 as follows: Bond Account 5212,852.52; Motor Fuel Tax Fund $3,669.30; Escrow Account $3,439012, Trustee Dillon reported that the Board of Health has inspected Mr. Sam Zito's coffee establishment and found it to be in good order with a few minor exceptions. The I, Board referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals Mr. Zito's request for a permit to erect a building on property on the east side of Tonne Rd. since the building for which he requests a permit will not be of masonry construction As is required by the zoning ordinance. Trustee Dillon reported receipt of a request from President Gibson to request from A. J. Del Bianco & Assoc. the cost of designing shelter area in the crawl space of -1- Reg. 8-7-61 I Village homes so that residents could be provided with information concerning utilization of their homes as survival units. Trustee Dillon stated he has contacted representatives of this firm and will report further when he receives a reply from them. Trustee Smith presented 34 invoices for payment totaling 4x6,934.63. (itemization of bills will be filed in the office of the Village Clerk.) It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board approve the 34 invoices presented for payment of a total of $,6,934.63. 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, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Fir. Larberg informing the Board that the Village has the proper coverages under the existing liability policies to fulfill the obligations of the contract of indemnity by School District #59. ivir. Larberg pointed out in his letter that any damage done to the property of the school is not covered since this comes under the "care, custody and control" exclusions of all liability policies. President Gibson stated he had contacted Fir. Larberg and obtained a binder for coverage for destruction of the police dog, the cost of this insurance being x;150.00 per year; and he stated that the binder is now in force but that in fairness to the insurance company the Board should make a decision regarding this coverage. Upon discussion, it was the consensus that due to the high premium this insurance not be purchased. The Clerk was directed to write the Insurance Agent advising him to remove the binder. Trustee Zettek reported that Fir. R. A. Sapp, District Supt. of Service of A. D. T. was present and wished to address the President and Trustees regarding the license fee and ordinance recently passed in connection with the installation of a fire alarm phone in the police station. President Gibson stated that if there were no objections from the Trustees i�ir. Sapp would be recognized. There being no objections, Mr. Sapp then rose and addressed the Board relating the displeasure of his company regarding the afore- mentioned ordinance and fee. He stated it is their feeling that since they install the telephone in the station and offer their customers maximum coverage and reduction in insurance rates, it does not seem equitable that they should be subject to the controls and license fees as outlined in the ordinance. Upon discussion the Board referred this matter to the Public Safety Committee for their recommendations. Trustee Zettek reported that the Public Safety Committee had met with the Traffic Safety Committee and he presented a report of that meeting which the Clerk then read. This report contained the following recommendations: (1) that the ordinance prohibiting parking on Landmeier Rd. between State Rd. and Ridge Ave. be kept and strictly enforced by the Police Dept.; (2) that the ordinance prohibiting parking on village streets between the hours of 2 and 5 AM be kept and strictly enforced; (3) that the proposed ordinance prohibiting parking of vehicles in certain designated areas in the Village be passed with specific changes; (4) (a) that pedestrian crossing areas be painted on the street surface of Elk Grove Blvd. at the intersection of Charing Cross Rd., (b) that a reflector sign be erected at the south end of Tonne Rd. indicating a divided road ahead and a center stripe be painted on the surface of Tonne Rd. guiding traffic into the divided section, and (c) that "no parking at any time" signs be erected on that side of streets that border school property. (This report in its entirety, including reasons for the recommendations, will be filed in the office of the Village Clerk.) It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Attorney be instructed to draft an ordinance in accordance with the recommendations as outlined in paragraph 3 of the report just read. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board instruct the Street Dept. to proceed in accordance with paragraph 4, sections a and b of the ! report just read. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon reported that the Streets and Sewers Committee had been prepared to select a company to recommend for the installation of the underground gasoline tank, -2- Reg. 8-7-61 i I however, recent developments indicated that more advantageous negotiations might be made if the decision is postponed a day or two. Trustee Hartshorn reported that it is anticipated that within the next 2 weeks the negotiators from the Village Board will meet with Mr. Paul Speer to determine the next step required in the acquisition process. At this time (10:00 PM) President Gibson declared a recess of no more than 15 minutes during which time residents in attendance were recognized for questions and comments directed to the President and Trustees. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the meeting be recessed no more than 15 minutes. The. mo"tion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried: The meeting was reconvened by the President at 10:13 PM and the Clerk was directed to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith; Zettek; "AB6E14T" - Young. The Clerk reported receipt of the following notices of public hearing August 9th in Elk Grove Township: Docket 2083 map amendment, lora acre's at the NE corner of Algonquin and Busse Rds., request for rezoning from R5 General Residence to B5 General Commercial District; Docket 209, application for special use for automobile car wash on property described under companion map amendment Docket 208; Docket 21:0; map amendment, approximately 5 acres bounded by Dempster Sti and Algonquin Rd. and approximately 144 ft. east of Busse Rd., request for rezoning from R5 to B3 General Business District; Docket 211, map amendment, approximately 1.3 acres on the north side of Algonquin Rd., approximately 175 ft. east of Busse Rd., request for rezoning from R5 to B4 General Service District; Docket 212, map amendment, approximately 13 acres, NE corner of Dempster St. and Busse Rd., request for rezoning from R5 to R6 General Residence District. Notices were also received of public hearing Aigust 16th, Elk Grove Township: Docket 227, approximately .7 acres SW corner of Central and Busse Rds., request to rezone from R5 to B2 Restricted Service District; Docket 246, approximately 1 acre, approximately 1838 ft, north of Oakton Ave. and approximately 337 ft. east of Busse Rd., seeks to rezone from Ml Restricted Manufacturing to M3 Heavy Manufacturing. The Board referred the above notices to the Plan Commission. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kaplan, Area Chairmen of the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. requesting permission to conduct the annual "Jerry Lewis March for Muscular Dystrophy" in Elk Grove Village Sunday, November 19. It was the consensus of the Board that permission for this drive be granted. The Clerk reported receipt from the State of an approved copy of the contract with the Arrow Rd. Construction Co. for Section 2-CS (Wildwood Rd.); also a copy of a letter stating that a check in the amount of jv43206.50 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds allotted to the Village, should be received in the near future. The Clerk reported receipt from Centex Construction Co. of Maintenance Bond No. 8S84620 in the amount of X303000.00 to cover work done in Section 8 West. The Clerk informed the Board of receipt of a copy of a letter from Mr. Paul Leonard, Air Transport Assoc., in reply to a letter from the Aviation Committee. This letter was circulated for reading by the Board and will be filed in the office of the Clerk. i jPresident Gibson appointed G. Daniel Casey as Chairman of the Mental Health Committee. President Gibson reported the names of two persons to be considered as Civil Defense Director: Louis A. Hartig and James L. Breen; and he asked that Board members arrange to interview them so that the appointment can be made. It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the salary of the Village Treasurer be increased from .1a50. to $100. per month retroactive to July 13 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, Zettek; j "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Young. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the meeting be I adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 PIM. Approved: Eleanor G. Turner, Village Clerk James R. Gibson, President -3-- Rego. 8--7•-61. I I