HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/26/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MIPdUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTELS
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON JUNE 26, 1961
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:12 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 R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.;
"ABSENT" - none.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the minutes of the
regular meeting of June 12, 1961 be approved with the following correction: pg. 4,
par. 10 should read "receipt of a letter from the Cook Co. Inspection Bureau which
stated that they cannot allow.... . ...."; 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 a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance Establishing
a Fire Prevention Code, a Fire Prevention Bureau, Establishing the Duties of the Fire
Prevention Bureau and Establishing the Licensing of Businesses Dealing with Flamable
Liquids and Amending the Municipal Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village of 1961".
Mr. Hofert stated that this ordinance had been submitted to Fire Chief Mergens for
approval and it coincided with his recommendations.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the ordinance just presented. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read the aforementioned proposed ordinance.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt
Ordinance #172 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FIRE PREVE14TIO14 CODE, A FIRE
1tEVEPdTION BUtzEAU, ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU AND ESTABLISHING
THE LICENSING OF BUSINESSES DEALING WITH FLAP ABIE LIQUIDS AND AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE OF 1961." The President asked that the roll
be called 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 presented a proposed ordinance amending section 22.903 of the Municipal
Code, prepared in accordance with instructions from the Board.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive the
first reading rule with respect to the ordinance just presented. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read the proposed ordinance amending section 22.903 of the Code.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board adopt
Ordinance No. 173 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 22.903 ARTICLE IX CHAPTER 22
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE OF 1961". The President asked that the
roll be called 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 presented a proposed ordinance entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the
American District Telegraph Company to Make Certain Fire Alarm Installations on Village
Owned Property".
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive the
first reading rule with respect to the ordinance just presented. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read the proposed ordinance regarding fire alarm installations.
President Gibson declared a recess for the Board to meet as a committee to consider
the fee to be charged for use of village property (Section 4 of proposed ordinance).
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President Gibson reconvened, the meeting at 9:20 PM.
It was. moved by Trustee Hartshorn, and seconded by Trustee Zettek" tliat'i ie Board adopt
Ordinance No. 174 entitled "AN ORDINAICE AUTHORIZING- THE AMERICAIJ DISTRICT TELEGRAM—
COMPANY
LEEGRACOMPANY TO MAKE CERTAIN FIRE ALARM INSTALLATIONS ON VILLAGE OWNED PROPERTY." The
President asked that the roll be called 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 presented 2 proposed ordinances entitled (1) An Ordinance Regulating
and Licensing Real Estate Brokers Supplerentingthe Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village
of 1961; and (2) An Ordinance Regulating and Licensing Service Stations Supplementing
the Municipal Code of Elk Grove Village of 1961.
Attorney Hofert stated he had examined the plats and petition of Shirley and Robert
Kopfer in regards to annexation to the Village of Lot #135, Branigart s Subdivision;
and suggested that further action be withheld pending an investigation to determine
if Lot #f135' is contiguous. : =:
At this time (9:32 PM) President Gibson declared a recess until approximately 9:45 PM
during which time residents in attendance would be recognized for questions and comments
addressed to the Board, rules of Parliamentary Procedure to be followed during said recess.
President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 9:13 PM.
Mr. George Mullen of the Zoning Board of Appeals reported that the majority of the
members of the Zoning Board had wted (4-2) opposed to the variation requested by
Mr. Keepper of 598 Bianco Drive in order that he might construct a fence on his
property. Mr. McGrenera of the Zoning Board of Appeals presembed the minority report
of that Board. The Clerk read a letter from NIr. Keepper expressing his appreciation
of the time and consideration given to this variation request.
Upon discussion, and upon examination of photographs and drawings submitted by Mr.
Keepper through the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board felt that in this particular
location, the proposed fence would present no safety hazard, and that each case
concerning a variation involving corner property should be considered on an individual
basis.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board not concur
in the majority recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and that the Board grant
a variation in use to Mr. Keepper and direct the Building Dept, to issue a permit for
erection of a fence; this fence may be 6 feet in height and may vary side yard and/or
set back line requirement by ll feet., The President asked that the roll be called on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillons
Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Mr. Don Walker, Chairman of the Playground and Recreation Board, gave a progress report
detailing results of five meetings of that Board. This report will be placed in the
files of the Village Clerk.
Trustee Dillon reported that Centex Construction Co. has temperory permits for the
buildings located on the north side of Oakwood Drive and that the duration of these
permits will be determined and a report made at a later meeting.
,le,�tats_ted that he would like to review the Municipal Building, along with Trustees
Mr. W. F. Fitzsimmons, General Contractor, and if satisfactory, issue
a letter of partial release for the Street Dept.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the President execute
a letter of partial acceptance to W. F. Fitzsimmons, for the Street Dept. only., upon
the concurrence of A. J. Del Bianco & Associates, Architects. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize
payment to the Northern Illinois Gas Co. of 04.75 for installation of service pipe to
the Municipal Building. The President asked that the roll be called 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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Trustee Smith presented 25 invoices totaling $ 2,742.53 and 3 invoices for payments
from the bond account totaling $ 18,844.93.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the following
invoices be paid:
Illinois Bell Telephone Co. - FD $ 88.60, Fire Dept. $ 86.811 $x9.10, $ 1.50 $ 186.01
Northside Communications - Power Cords for PD 1.3.90
Paddock Publications - Bids for squad car & Wildwood Rd. improvement
and public hearing notice 27.60
W. L. Hodes - Trenching and backfilling 567.75
E. N. Fletcher - Inspection of public improvements 70 hrs. @ �5. per 350.00
Arnold Scharringhausen - Taxes for park 126.99
Morava Stationers - Bldg. Dept. $4.00, PD supplies 61.75 5.75
Allied Asphalt Paving Co. - 2 tons Pave Rite for Street Dept. 17.50
Atlas Printing Co. - 16 Traffic Books for PD 20.77
Adams Auto Parts - Paint for new fire pumper 18.05
Arrow Auto Parts - Chamois & brushes for fire trucks 32.49
V. Iwanski - Street Dept. employee - 41 hrs. @ q12. per 6-6 thru 6-20 82.00
Anthony Palmieri - Street Dept. employee - 3921 hrs. @ $2. per 6-7 thru 6-20 79.00
Norbert Laske - Street Dept. employee - 24 hrs. @ $2, per 6-10,15,17 48.00
Charles Jubert - Street Dept. employee - 4721 hrs. @ $2. per 6-6 thru 6-20 95.00
Stanley Chesney - Street Dept. employee - 33 hrs. @ $2. per 6-9 thru 6-20 66.00
American Fire & Safety Bureau, Inc. - Supplies for PD 8.00
W. S. Darley & Co. - Supplies for PD 58.43
Speeder Arrow Press - Letterheads & report forms for Fire Dept. 97.00
Traffic Control Corp. - Supplies for PD 38.45
Wm. H. Miller's Service - May purchases,Poli:ce Dept. 723.68
The C. H. Hanson Co. - Stars for Pres. & Trustees 17.68
Lee Turner - Reimb, to petty cash fund 23.43
R. Ahlgren - Reimb. for postage and bond expenses 9.05
Township of Elk Grove - Rental of Township Hall for court use 30.00
Fecht Electric, Inc. - payment due on Municipal bldg. 2,465.00
Freeman Abbott Plumb. & Heat - payment due on Municipal bldg. 3,173.05
W. F. Fitzsimmons & Co., Inc. - payment due on Municipal bldg. 13,206.88
The President directed that the roll be called 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 Hartshorn reported that the Judiciary Committee had met, examined the attorney's
contract and supplemental letter and the committee reported favorably on the contract.
President Gibson appointed Edward C. Hofert asTillage Attorney for the year 1961-62.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board concur
in the appointment of Edward C. Hofert as Village Attorney for the year 1961-62. The
President directed that the roll be called 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 then introduced Mr. Harry Cooper of Cooper Industries, Inc., 2149 E.
Pratt Blvd., Elk Grove Village, representing the Industrial Park Association. Mr.
Cooper expressed the appreciation of the Association for allowing them an opportunity
to express their opinion and their appreciation of this type of cooperation between
the Board and the Association. Mr. Cooper stated that an informal poll of part of
the members of the Association had been conducted but with this type of poll it is
difficult to give any specific recommendations. However, he further stated that they
would agree to a limited parking arrangement and if this proved to be unsatisfactory,
then perhaps parking on the streets at, any time could be prohibited.
Trustee Zettek stated that he has learned from Mr. Bennett that there was a restriction
in the deed to the property of owners of industrial plants in the Industrial Park,
whereby owners of plants were to provide minimum parking lots (1 car to 3 employees)
and that parking in the streets was prohibited. Trustee Zettek also stated that the
primary problem now concerns keeping the employees from parking on the streets,
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize
the Attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting street parking in the Industrial Park
more than one hour, and prohibiting street parking in the industrial area north o
Higgins Rd. The motion was voted upon y acclamation; whereupon the President eclared
the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek introduced Mr. Yarnik of Franbee Kennels who reported on the progress and
activity of the dog training program; and said that 2 additional dogs have been trained
and are available for x650,,00 if the Village wishes to purchase them. He also stated
that these 2 particular dogs could not be kept an indefinite period of time awaiting
Board decision but that 2 additional dogs would be furnished for u650.00 with a 6 months
period of tisre.
It was the consensus of the Board that no action be taken on purchasing additional police
dogs at this time.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board approve
the expenditure of no more than ~:.150,00 for construction of a temporary dog kennel.
The President directed that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young,
Zettek; 11NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Chief Clifford was authorized by the Board to sign the Certificate of Registration
when ownership of the dog is transferred from the kennel to the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board authorize
payment of $120.00 for repairs to the Fire Barn. The President directed that the roll
be called 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 Young further explained his recommendation regarding a full time employee by
saying that this employee; when hired, would not be a superintendent, but would be
a working foreman, in complete charge of maintenance. Trustee Young suggested that
the Board consider a possible annual salary of X6000.00 for this job. Action was
deferred until the regular meeting of July 24th.
The Clerk read a letter received by Trustee Young from Sinclair Refining Co. giving
a quotation on Village requirement of gasoline and motor oil over a 5 year period
beginning when proper installation of equiprre nt might be completed. Trustee Young
stated he will contact other oil companies for quotations and report on this at the
next regular meeting.
Trustee Hartshorn reported that the initial phase of the acquisition process has
been completed; copies of the report of the study of the water co. made by Alvord,
Burdick and Howson have been received and distributed to Board members; and suggested
a meeting of Board members to discuss the report.
TIE Clerk read a letter from Mr. E. W. Stebbins of Centex Construction Co. requesting
that petitions and plats for annexation previously submitted and subsequently
temporarily withdrawn, be reconsidered at this time due to passage of a new law
permitting villages to have property in 2 counties without jeopardizing the office
of Police Magistrate. This was referred to the Plan Commission.
The Clerk read a letter from Mike Goyack, I,& S.Karts, Inc. requesting special use
zoning on land north of Higgins frontirg on Arlington Heights Rd. Board members
pointed out to Mr. Goyack, who was in attendance at this meeting, that before
consideration could be given to this request, it would be necessary for him to secure
an option or some type of conditional contract on the property in question.
The Clerk read a letter from Mr. E. W. Stebbins of, Centex Construction Co. stating
that construction of pavement, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and storm drainage has
been satisfactorily completed in Section 8 West, with the exception of the East side
of Ridge Ave., and that said construction is guaranteed by Centex for one yr. against
faulty workmanship and materials, and that Centex agrees to provide the Village with
a maintenance bond when the Village accepts Section 8 West for permanent maintenance.
The Board referred this to Engineer Fletcher, for his recommendations.
The Clerk read a notice from the Illinois Municipal League which stated that House
Bill 999 and House Bill 1199 (14i_nimum Salary Acts for policemen and firemen)
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passed the House and are before the Senate, and that wires should be sent if passage
of these bills i cppo3 u,.. The CL-ric � .s d:.,rec•,ed by the President and Board to vire
stating ob.• ct.-on to +,hese bills s basad on their violating 't-he h..m rine principle,
The re,,.-11 ra letter ?.ddress& tc the Presa_dent from I-r-n . Charles Lo Dearing,
^�? ,,:r_v- y Co_*rrr_ o-n stating that the
E.':c'.Ct'-.t_i'e '�:}.i't�•;:TiC� OT J-',V 11.�.r:�� s Sta'i,S _.._l• I'_v a S_;;,c,;_
peIitior., }'o_° the T:llb7a r -to cc.n•:�.id.er poi_-res of :i_ngr.-ess and egress at A-rlington Heights
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The Clerk rune^t—c-d racei_p of no-bice from the niviFi.on of Highhay.3 reporting allottment
of Motor Fuel 9'ax in th^ anount of k?. 919. 16
The Clark- raaar't d receir, of n ot;ce from +-he Doi)t, of Revenue cf .-ninicipal tax reported
and C!.'3,'tl.✓✓tF''i rti7' the mont2i of the mount of $2,;1},nolq,
The Cler'k reno-.t�d receipt of not.cea fir.=;s^ the Cotar_ty D,o of Public Hsas.t-,h stating
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1r0as of :all ' tiein 7rorT _ C V. _ <,,3 have indicated
the water __ sa :_ ,o c;^:+n_�, ��id ,h�:t e f' the water doper ,<,,
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President G-ibso a'c:�c:= g ra RaUstcn Dr Malon-ok to --replace R: A :l-ran or. the Police and
F Gornn"�� c:i :ray orgy He—a-pa serr� cis ccnsu.l:tal7,l ,o the _Po?,.ce and Fire Ccrnmi.ssion.
Durr:- d1by tn.P: 3oard:`. co e._.r lYigty Ji 2-OD0 71-1,ng a? ,.,onsultant, Attornsy
Hofe_ sug_�eSted Trh,..�t a; i bra r r o=,iY- d e ?O, ice F�:yr3 !�:;,• i + T'o Halpin
3 a u cc r_ to the 1 and -ami.�s_en that M
be th..wir consu to—,-.�, and -`•h: a,, _Pre; _•_-.ent s-ox- '; �,c'r�:r the a. p.o'1 t. t r Halpin.
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IU was m VPXI. oy i.'�i_ t�.� 7c'v_e!: i'w?.Cj _-o?':��o . by .. els ce ot-in,; le_a , .;he Ec rd concur
appoir ;me; t of R.-70_stO D, Tval^n�i_�- -;a :he Police and Fire Th-�. President directed
that -,ha i c,-.1 c:i. i,__ onto ia'-on and ;;.._. -the moo' rg -led t � following Trustees
r,r ? --a •^ rr• t-. `�. .�1 b�'_ C? 1T;, fo
antiwered "A)01T�• j:j>�., '_�^r=r � ^;`r� .1U?th. ST-Ut7� YG,. a, Zct ,ak-; `11&Y" - nage. Whereupon
the president ^.12:r_.•c?. -i:'•2C-,' ,. i ax:ti led.^
.D,i.�:7o. a;,l c3; t.-d r,,. �`;, F32 tc-h :.r as Engineer. fa- the Village for the year 1961-62.
It was moved by T7=—tee Z.,'; ,e' -n seconClo•�? by cTrao tee Young tra.t the Board concur in the
appointma t cf E I. _.h r s Snu':Der = +_`,v t il_1a a: T17e President d_xected that the
rol be called and r_pc_z the ro?? being called the foll!y-ring T--mstees answered "AYE" -
Di l'On, '-'�.:^t,shrr:,. Keilla, STMT th,, Young,; Ze'ttek; !T\RY!' •- n;~.ao knercupon tin President
declarers the moticn carried,
Presidex,t Gibson stated that tha, 2. prices at-acted him on the cost of the Bulletin Board proposed
r rn {h D�"`r & - 3i? 6 ) �`:> and $%'�J c`:'� t?1at �',e teLx v:n:'+L,,ic. vion Co, has agreed to
pay ha t w ccst- o= cucn a board.,
It vias mored UJ ^r';stee ZLttek and seccnded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize the
erg, endi t;;ire of for ;�-aL°chase cr a Blah;tti n Doard for the Park & Shop viith the tlnder-
st ndi rig that r provide .,r ^tir""' ,+ "he F1'es � ,„ec'tod that t 11 called
i.rl;:�tE. "O�i'_C,.-r.'. :.;.I2 ! ,ti_,J_ iv,At.to ,.. _r.:..:1t CL the r0 be
and un_on the roll w� -'g cal]_ed'- t• re 'a:Llowing Trustees cns:,srec "AYF• ' - Dillon,, H
artshorn,
Keith, Smith,, L-ttwr1 .�-Y�= OrJapon In-(, T_'�s_.ertj declared the motion carried,.
Pre_,J.det �,"..D - Jut.. F. an to +.,,, -- ^ p c-F r'rsasu_e
F2 C,, �•g- 'a � .�i s.0 _ _ _,t._ r Of the Village.,
re-olacing K',_t ...M.,x ef•? .,=ve:-Jlaly=.? .'l;�b?
it was moved b;r Trus+<,e Zette_C and. 3ecrnr1P 1,v TrListee Yowig 4,hat the Board concur in the
anpo=ntra:-.,n , '•'y � --1,-, r i r:;-: F ??�•�:^c,ir:'_o The P='E•Sident directed that the
o', :Tams ;.. .�.ri -moo �,,� c-..f_._ . o�. u��,
rol'i be ca?._13--d on th'J motion ;nd iii"on '•,-rhe roll being, cal_hd the fofo:tiin_g Trustees
answered "AYE'— D:1.i1:o�z3 Has t;horn;. KaLth. Smith, Young, Ze'ttei:; 'TAY" - none. Whereupon
the Presi'^_^.t d::;;laed the motion .._:
It z nom:r r1 ' Trustee v ( d s< ,,. }l_ n t� �-J a t the., v*a :es ur i le,�i;., ..c:tr» an - coz^.c J .rus. �_.e t,t 1C t'r>? h rreetirg be adjourned.
The moti or. .- vote.? _iron by wh8 nLiman -'I,he P_el:iden+, declared the motion
carried 7 t3n�' ' Iv- mnet:_r'g ?djo'.—ped at _•2''t}n ESI'`tn
Approved Eta:.or G. `i'ix.-isr7 Clerk
Ta!r? , noRer s, 'c7S%r'� :".°a' C� ic. Pyo 6-26-61