HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 06/12/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD 14INTHES OF A REGUTA H hEETING OF THE
PRESIDEIU AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES CF THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS
HELD ON JUNE 129 1961.
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:714 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" - Brancis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn,
Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith, Janes R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.;"ABSENT" - none.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 22, 1961 be approved with the following correction: final parr pgi 3 should
read "Magna Reis", 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 Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Keith that the minutes of the Special
meeting of June 5, 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.
Engineer Fletcher reported that a sketch of the proposed stockade fence along Higgins Rd. was
submitted to the District Engineer, Div. of Highways. 114r. Fletcher requested the Clerk to read
the reply received from Mr. Tuthill, which stated that it is contrary to the policy of their
Dept. to allow the Erection or existance of fences within right of way under the jurisdiction
of the State and that permission for the erection of the fence could not be granted, however,
the issuance of a permit for the planting of bushes would be considered.
Upon discussion, it was the consensus of the Board that no additional planting be done in this
area at this time. It was the opinion of the Board that when the trees and bushes already
planted grow and fill out they will afford adequate visual protection.
Engineer Fletcher informed the Board that the plans and specifications for the improvement of
Wildwood Rd. from Oakton St. to Higgins Rd. have been approved by the State.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Clerk be authorized to
advertise for bids for surfacing with 1" bituminous concrete surface course, Sub-Class I-11,
Wildwood Road from Oakton St. to Higgins Rd. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where-
upon the resi ent eclared the motion carried.
Attorney Hofert stated that Mr. Matthews had recommended that the Municipal Code be adopted
again after delivery from the printers. It was suggested by ivir. Hofert that the Code, having
been received from the printers within the past week, be adopted for the second time at this
meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board waive the first
reading rule with respect to the Municipal Code. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt the Municipal
Code of Elk Grove Village, 1961) «th the exception of Section 22-903, Article 91 Chapter 22
entitled "Peddlers". 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. Wire reupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Attorney be authorized
to amend Section 22.9035 Article 9, Chapter 22 of the Municipal Code establishing an annual
fee of w75-00 for peddlers using a vehicle; and an annual fee of $?25.00 for peddlers not using
a vehicle. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Clerk read a proposed ordinance entitled "AN CRDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 14.501, ARTICLE V,
CHAPTER 14 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, RESTRICTING PARKING IN CERTAIN
INDUSTRIAL AREAS IN THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE."
Trustee Zettek read a letter he had received from Mir. G. E. Huenerfauth, President of the
Industrial Park Association in which it was stated that there had been no time in which to
canvass all members of the association, but it was the suggestion of Mr. Huenerfauth that
limited street parking in the Industrial Park might be considered. It was the consensus
of the Board that further consideration of this matter be deferred until such time as the
aforementioned canvass could be made.
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that copies of the Municipal Code
be supplied gratis to the following: 2 copies to Thomas A. Matthews, Consultant, illinois
Municipal League; 2 copies the llinois Municipal League; 1 copy each to: Arlington Heights;
Mt, Prospect; Des Plaines; Rolling Meadows; Hoffman Estates; Bensenville; and 1 copy to the
Elk Grove Herald; and that the Clerk be directed to write letters of transmittal requesting
reciprocal copies from Arlington Heights, Pit. Prospect, Des Plaines, Rolling Meadows, Hoffman
Estates and Bensenville. 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; "IJAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Treasurer gave the following report for the month of May 1961: Balance on hand 5-1-•61 -
';P18,205.72, receipts for May 4f11,138.02, disbursements during May �ol6,948.74, balance on
hand 6-1-61 �r12,395.00, less committments totaling "i;33,247.16, plus amount due from Motor
Fuel Taut 4q'V3:,40&ll, adjusted cash balance 6-1-61 $;12,553.95. BOND ACCOUNTS balance -
Bldg. SN253:.197�87, Fire Eq. x513,115,82, Street Eq. ip12,906.22, less funds invested w273,410,;00,
plus in-tlerest earned thru 6-1-61 i�2,992.65, cash balance on hand 6-1-61 $8,,802-5&
Chief Clifford gave a report of police activities for the month of May, 1961. A copy of this
report will be placed in the files of the Village Clerk.
In the absence of Chief Mergens, the Clerk read the report of the Fire Dept. for the month of
May 1961. A copy cf this report will be placed in the files of the Village Clerk.
Mr, Albert Walla, Building Dept., reported a total of 46 permits issued during May 1961, total
value x°,551,380.00, fees collected e.';2,305.50.
Mr. W. Car-son, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported on 2 hearing held May 31, 1961 in the
Fait. Prospect Village Hall - (1) rezoning from R4 to B2 was requested for approximately 3 1/3
acres of property en the SW corner of Dempster St. & Elmhurst Rd. in Elk Grove Township, for
erection of gas station. The Plan Commission reported no objection to this request; (2) re-
zoning from B2 and R4 to B4 was requested for approximately 2 acres of property on the SW corner
of Algonquin and Elmhurst Rds. in Elk Grove Township for construction of a restaurant. The Plan
Commission reported no objection to this request.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Judiciary Committee
investigate the request for rezoning of property at Algonquin & Elmhurst Rds, and file an
objection with the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals if such rezoning would constitute spot
2Dning. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Mr. Carson stated that a meeting of the members of the Plan Commission with representatives of
Centex Contr. Co. was held on June 6th and as a result of discussion, the builder will re-submit
plans for Section 1 East, Sections 103 11, and 12.
I"Ir. Charles Eining, Police & Fire Commission, reported need for additional point to point P.D.
communications and quoted prices of same.
it was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize an
expenditure of not more than 'gv700.00 for additional point to point radio equipment for the P.D.
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.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
At this time (9:22 PM) The President declared a recess of approximately 15 minutes during which
time residents in attendance would be permitted to direct questions and comments to the President
and Board of Trustees.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:33 PM by the President and the Clerk was directed to call the roL
Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "FR.ESENT" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith,
Smith, Young, Zettek; "ABSETPf" - none.
President Gibson reported a request from the Jaycees for approval by the Board of a carnival at
the Park & Shop parking lot from June 14 thru June 18th, and the permission to conduct a parade
June 18th beginning at Devon & Tonne, going north to Lan dmeier, west to Arlington Heights Rd.
and ncrth to Higgins Rd., and to continue on Arlington Heights Rd. across Higgins to the rodeo
arena at or near the NE corner of Higgins & Arlington Heights Rds. if permission to close Higgins
Rd. is received from the State.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the necessary licenses be issued
the Jaycees free oz charge provided liability insurance is in force naming the Village as assumed
for limit ; of G5100,000 -• 000,000 (Dram Sh(4p) and ,vlOO5000 - x,1,000,000 (other liability), policy
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to include provision for protecting the Village in blocking Route 72. 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. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Dillon reported that the telephone booth on the north side of Oakwood Drive is located
on Village property. The Clerk was directed to write the telephone co. requesting them to
remove this booth.
Trustee Dillon also reported that the storage sheds on property north of Oakwood Drive are
being used by employees of Centex Constr. Co. More information as to when the sheds will be
vacated and possibly relocated will be forthcoming at next regular meting.
Trustee Smith presented 29 invoices totaling $;121647.x3 for approval of payment.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Keith that the following invoices be
paid:
Wm. H. Miller's Service - May purchases Street Dept. 13.96, F.D. w40.01 w 43.97
Paddock Publications - electrical permit forms for Bldg. Dept. 26.85
publish Ord. #171 and Ord. ##170 X24.40
publish legal notice re Case No. 61-4 47.20 58.45
Morava Stationers - Bldg. Dept. supplies $x3.45, PD 4G4.50 7.95
Speed-E Arrow Press - Newsletter envelopes (1160) 4;18.95
Letterheads 4>16.80 35.75
Dodge, Inc. - Plaques for Messrs. Hodlmair, Scharringhausen & Carroll 22.50
Tom Merle Awards - Engraving of above plaques 29.40
Sauerland Flower Shop - Flowers for Mrs. James R. Young 6.51
Wetterman Radio & TV Service - Repairs & parts for PD radios 11.85
Long Ford, Inc. - Install deck lid lock on Police car 3.38
Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc. - Maintenance for June t61 15.40
The C. H. Hanson Co. - 3 badges 9.00
Northside Communications - Radio service for May 65.00
Herbert Plummer - Maintenance at village hall - 6 hrs. @ u2. per 12.00
Wally & John's Standard - gasoline for Fire Dept. 14.70
BDC-Rex Rotary, Inc. - Stencils & mimeo paper for Clerk 11.60
Northwestern Univ. Ttaffic Institute - Subscription to Traffic Digest
& Review for Traffic Safety Committee 6.00
Hopkins Road Equipment Co. - Stop signs 31.50
Allied Asphalt Paving Co. - 3.5 tons Pave Rite for Str. Dept. 30.63
Commonwealth Edison - electric service bill for May 1961 11230.45
M. Edward Smith - Appraisal for liiater Dept. site 100.00
Elk Grove Insurance Agency, Inc. - Play payment on insurance 306.22
W. S. Darley & Co. - Police Dept. supplies 9.75
Federal Surplus Property Utilization Section - PD supplies 37.17
Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co., Inc. - Library bill 7.00
Illinois Bell Telephone - Fire Dept. $0'8.25, 4,2.35, 4p94.28
Cl? rkt s phone 40.62, Bldg. Dept. b4.65 113.15
Stanley Chesney - Street Dept. employee, 57 hrs. @ $2. per 114.00
Charles Jubert - 762 hrs. @ 11;.2. per - Street Dept. employee 153.00
Anthony Palmieri - Street Dept. employee, 33z hrs. @ $2. per 67.00
Victor Iwanski - Street Dept. employee, 47 hrs. @ 1v2. per 94.00
Total 4p 2.,647. 3
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.
President Gibson suggested a meeting of the Board as a committee to review all appointments
on T weeday June 20, 9 PM, at the home of the President, 1 Evergreen.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board meet as a
committee to review all appointments at 9:00 PM June 20, 1 Evergreen. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Hartshorn gave a brief history of the Bolger case up to the time of the request by
the Ohio Oil Co. for a permit to erect a gas station on the corner of Devon Ave. & Tonne Rd.
He stated that since that time he -has talked to Mr. Bolger, Mr. Stoffels and to Mr. Bolger's
attorney. Mr. Bolger informed Trustee Hartshorn that 60% of the leases have been signed,
including a grocery store, drug store, variety and hardware stores, however he refused to
show the leases to Trustee Hartshorn or to any one connected with the village.
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Attorney Hofert stated that he had spoken with Mr. Bolger and was told that applications
for building permits would be filed within 60 days.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the matter of issuance
of a permit for a gas station be held up pending further investigation of the sincerity of
Mr. Bolger to comply with the Declaratory Judgment Decree, The President- directed the Clerk
to call the roll andupon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon,
Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "PsAY" - none. Whereupon the Pres__dent declared the
motion carried,
Trustee Zettek reported that the Police Dept. is in need of a new squad car to replace a
lo60 Fc.rd, which has over 50.,000 miles and needs replacement of parts, estimate of repairs
ranging from 090,00 to 5:")903.001,
It was moves' by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board send out for bids
for a nes: Crud car for the Police Dept,, specifications of which are to giver_ to the Clerk,
bias to be opened a: the regular meeting of the Board on July 10, 1561, The President directed
the Clerl= to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follofrin¢
Trustees answered "Aim" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek reported that Mr. Frank Yarnik of Franbee Kennels contacted him regarding the
possible purchase by t:,e Village of 2 police dogs inadditior_ to the one already purchased and
in training for use by the P.D. The cost of 2 additional dogs would be $650„00, making a
total expenditure of $1500.,00 for the 3 dogs. Mr. Yarnik pointed out to Trustee Zettek that
the effectiveness of a police dog is lessened if he is worked with more than 2 men, and that
a police dog cannot be worked on a 7 day a week schedule.
Officer Holdman_n who has been working with the dog, and who was present at this meeting, stated
that in some cases one officer and 1 dog could handle an emergency that would other]-,rise mean
loss of valuable time while one officer called for assistance to handle the emergency.
Trustee Zettek stated that an expenditure of approximately $400:,00 will be needed to cover
cost of construction of a suitable kennel that would house at least 3 dogs.
It was the consensus of the Board that the matter of buying additional dogs and consideration
of expenses for kennel be put on the agenda for the next regular meeting. Trustee Zettek will
request Mr. Yarnik to attend this meeting.
Trustee Zettek requested andreceived approval of the Board in referring to the Traffic Safety
Committee the following items of business: consideration of (1) conducting a traffic survey,
(2) parking on Land_meier (State to Ridge); (3) 2 AM to 5 AM street parking and (4) parking
along Elk Grove Blvd,
Trustee Zettek reported receipt of a letter from the American District Telegraph Co. (A.D.T.)
which stated that the Cook Co. Inspection Bureau cannot allow any credits to approximately
12 Industrial & Manufacturing plants in Elk Grove Village unless an unlisted telephone is
installed in the Police Dept. Hdqtrs. for the purpose of providing a prompt and uninterrupted
means of summoning the Fire Dept, The telephone would be installed at no expense to the Villa ge
It was mored by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that A.D.T, be authorized to
install a telephone in the Police Station for fire protection only with the reservation that
a franchise ordinance will be passed. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Bernstein of the Police Pension Board react a letter from Mr. Watson, President of the Police
Pension Board to the President & Board of Trustees which requested that $5,01.6,00 be approp-
riated to the pension fund for the year 1961-62,
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the request of the Police
Pension Board be referred to the Budget Committee with instructions that the appropriation to
the pension fund be included in the recommended appropriation ordinance. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll beim called the following Trustees
answered "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none: Where,�per_
the President declared the motion carried.
The President requested Trustee Smith to investigate insurance coverage for service connected
injuries of poli.cemono
Ttrustee Zettek reported that he had been quoted the per unit price of s�125.00 by Northside
Coni -unications for ignition shielding for fire trucks: and stated that ignition shieldin s are
not needad on Police -:ehicles,
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded,by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the .
expenditure of $250.00 to shield ignitions on 2 Seagrave pumpers belonging to theFire 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°
Trustee Young recommended that one full time man be hired to perform the duties of Supt° of
the Street Dept.
Trustee Young stated that due to the amount of work that needs to be done by the Street Dept.,
authorization for 100 hrs. per week during June and July was being requested,
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the
Street Dept. to use 100 hrs. per week at 12.00 per hour during the months of June and July
for maintenance of streets and parkways. 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. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried
Trustee Young presented a quoted price by John F. Garlisch & Sons of 5;,1165.00 for a Pennington
rotary mower, 12„9 horse power engine, adaptable for use with small broom or plow, with
optional extras of left and right hand outrigger mowers to prevent tipping at 867.00 each.
Trustee Young pointed out that this mower cuts faster than the tractor and by having this
equipment, the Street Dept. could more fully utilize present equipment.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize an
expenditure not to exceed $;1299,00 for a Pennington rotary mower., 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. 6ahereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Hartshorn reported that Mr: Speer, Municipal Finance Consultant, has been given an
advance copy of the engineering survey and report of the proposed acquistion of the crater and
sewer facilities,
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Keith that $100.00 travel advance
against expenses be allowed each official going to Springfield to attend the Conference on
June 16 and 17. 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. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk presented plats of survey received from Mr. Robert Kopfer who had, in 1960,
requested annexation of Lob x#135, Branigar's Subdivision to the Village. This request had
been approved by the Plan Commission and approval of the Board was held pending receipt of
the proper plats;
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Attorney be authorized
to draft an ordinance annexing Lot #}135, Branigarts to the Village. The motion was voted upon
by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk requested approval of an expenditure of X59,50 to cover the cost of a mimeograph
stand and supply cabinet.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize an
expenditure of $59.50 for a mimeograph stand and supply cabinet. 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,
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The Clerk presented a request from Centex Constr. Co. for rezoning of property identified
as Parcel 1 and Parcel 2. This was referred to the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried, '
and the meeting adjourned at 12 :251.
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Eleanor G. Turner
Approved: Village Clerk
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James R� Gig:):-_on, ?rssJJr,-^r.t r Reg
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