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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/01/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS, I HELD ON MAY 1, 1961 President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:05 PM in 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, James R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" - Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the ` minutes of a Regular meeting held on April 24, 1961, be approved with the following corrections: Page 2, Par. 7, Lines 51 6, and 7 should read "Rear tires (should be 12 ply rather than 10 ply). Trustee Scharringhausen stated that the tire size has already been revised to 12 ply .. . . . . ."; Page 2, Par. 8, Line 5 should read "to be placed in center of median strip).. . .. .11; and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. (Trustee Keith arrived - 8:10 PM) Mr. Beaupre, Chairman of the Village Park Committee, presented a request for funds as follows: I North End Park Partial Landscaping $200.00 i (on Woodcrest Lane Walks and benches 300.00 between Wildwood Rd. Tots Equipment 600.00 and Briarwood Ln.) Midway Park Grade, seed, 150 yards (on Ridge Avenue of black dirt, repair ,I north of Tower Ln.) drain the X500.00 Park #3 Partial Landscaping X200.00 Verde Lane and Walks and benches 300.00 Crest Ave. ) Tots Equipment 600.00 Park #4 Grade and seed X11000.00 j (Elk Grove Boulevard and Ridge Avenue) Total 0�700.00 (Trustee Smith arrived - 8:22 PM) Attorney Hofert stated that there is a statutory provision for the establishment of a Park Commission for a 2 year period. The Commission ho uld be responsible for the maintenance, operation and supervision of a park program; all expenditures incurred would require Board approval. Mr. Hofert further stated that an Ordinance could be drafted authorizing the establishment of such a Commission. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to draft an Ordinance authorizing and regulating a Park and Recreational Program, this Ordinance to be presented to the Board at the next regular meeting. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Beaupre stated that the deed to Park #4 is ready and upon request can be obtained from Centex. Mr. Beaupre also stated that in his conversations with representatives of Centex, he was informed they do not intend to grade and seed Park ¢#4 as they have done with the first three parks. They have indicated to Mr. Beaupre that F.H.A. requires grading and seeding of all dedicated park lands; however, inasmuch as Park #4 is located on property not designated in the original plans for this purpose, Centex is of the opinion that under these circumstances they have no obligation to grade and seed this park. i i -1- (Adj.) 5-1-61 i i --------- ---- — i Trustee Young stated that inasmuch as the dedication of Park #4 constitutes ; part of an allotment of park lands, the obligation of Centex as aforementioned should not necessarily be considered ended. i President Gibson appointed Trustee Young as Chairman and instructed him to select .citizens as members of a committee to meet with representatives of Centex to discuss the matter of grading and seeding of Park #4- There followed a discussion of the funds requested by the Village Park I Committee for North End, Midway and Park #3. Attorney Hofert informed the � Board that until an Ordinance is passed no funds can be allocated for the purchase of park equipment, nor can any donations for same be accepted, however, the Park Committee can be authorized to spend specified amounts i for landscaping. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the Village Park Committee be given the authority to spend $500.00 as follows: North End - Partial landscaping $200.00 Midway - Grading, seeding, repairing of drain the $100.00 Park #3 - Partial Landscaping $200.00 The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted"AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time, 8:40 PM, President Gibson declared a 20 minute recess, during which time residents in attendance would be allowed recognition for questions and comments directed to the Board members. i The meeting reconvened at 9:00 PM. The President directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon,. Hartshern, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none.. Attorney Hofert stated that in connection with the Pioneer Trust Case, he had recently had two meetings, the first with President Gibson and Mr. Lewy, Attorney for the School Board. Mr. Lewy then negotiated with Mr. Brotman to strike an agreement between Oasis Outdoor, Ltd. and the School Board of District No. 59,.with as many security agreements as possible. ' Mr. Hofert went on to state that heihen went over the provisions of the proposed agreement with Mr. Brotman. Mr. Lewy talked with the School Board and the legality of the agreement proposed for security met with their approval. Attorney Hofert further stated that he had given this case considerable thought and pointed out that the county has not taken the case under appeal; the School Board has indicated there are substantial benefits to be gained from the agreement; and legal proceedings are costly. Attorney Hofert then recommended from a legal stand point that this case not be appealed. The Village Clerk was then directed to read the following totter.:- May 1, 1961 President and Board of Trustees Village of Elk Grove Village Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Gentlemen: The undersigned has entered into agreement with Oasis Outdoor, i Ltd. regarding contributions to be made by it to this school district with respect to Mobile Home Park to be operated by it. This agreement is contingent on your withdrawing pending appeal and giving waiver of appeal from Decree in Circuit Court of Cook County Case No. 60 C 12876. You are -2- (Adj.) 5-1-61 therefor requested to pass a resolution authorizing the withdrawal of said pending appeal and authorizing the giving of said waiver of appeal. Very truly yours, Board of Education Community Consolidated School District No. 59 Cook County, Ill. By s/ Gerald Brubaker President 'r i It was moved by Trustee Dillon that this matter be referred to committee for action at the next meeting. Having received no second, the motion failed. There followed a discussion during which the Trustees expressed their convictions concerning the agreement and the appeal. Trustee Dillon requested that he be placed on record as being against trailer courts and opposed to the proposed dismissal of the appeal. At the request of Attorney Hofert, the Village Clerk read a proposed Resolution prepared by Attorney Hofert, entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE VILLAGE AND THE VILLAGE ATTORNEY TO DISMISS THE PENDING APPEAL IN CASE NO. 60 C 12876, PIONEER TRUST *VS* COUNTY OF COOK ATID VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young that the I Board adopt Resolution #1. -61 entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDATTORNEY SM S 'HE EN ING APPEAL IN CASE N0. 60 C 12 7 , PIONEER TRUST ,-VSA- COUNTY OF COOK AND i VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - Dillsn. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Village Clerk read the following letter received April 27 from Mr. William J. Mortimer, Supt. of Highways, Cook County, Ill.: "Re: Arlington Heights Rd. - Higgins Rd. to Central Rd. , Reconstr: 4 Lane and part of Median, Section 011-0205-M.F.T. P Transmitted under separate cover is a copy of the paving plan for the subject improvement to be constructed in the Village of Elk Grove, for your approval and comment. /P/ It is the policy of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County and this Depart- ment to advise the officials of a municipality of a contemplated project within their Village, City or Town limits, for the purpose of general information as well as the effect the improvement will have on their j existing utilities. /P/ We respectfully request that you adopt and j approve the necessary resolution for this project. Two copies of a resolution that may be used are enclosed. /P/ This improvement will be paid for with Motor Fuel Tax Funds of Cook County. Therefore, it is necessary that we make certain the Highway fund will be spent to provide for the most efficient movement of vehicles and relief of traffic congestion, and not for the construction of expensive parking areas. /P/ In view of the above, we urge that your Village Board pass an ordinance, a copy of which is attached, to Prohibit Parking on Arlington Heights Road, within the limits of the Village of Elk Grove, between 1000 feet south of Higgins Rd. and north limits of Village. /P/ In order to assure early construction of this improvement, it is respectfully requested that your approval and copy of the resolution and no parking ordinance be forwarded to this office at the earliest possible date." The enclosures as mentioned in this letter were referred to the Attorney to be checked and reported on at the next meeting. The Village Clerk read a copy of a letter from Mr. Hanson, Village Manager of Arlington Heights to Mr. Charles L. Dearing, Executive Director of the Illinois State Toll Highway Commission, urging consideration of purchase of the necessary right-of-way for an interchange at Arlington Heights Rd. and the Illinois Toll Rd. It was the consensus of the Board that a plan for an interchange might be effected in conjunction with the planned improvements.to Arlington Heights Road. The President will handle correspondence on this matter. -3- (Adj.) 5-1-61 • i The Village Clerk requested the approval of the Board in submitting the agenda for each meeting for publication in the Elk Grove Herald, thus ` enabling residents to attend those meetings wherein matters of interest to them would be handled. The Board granted its approval of this plan. i Trustee Smith stated that he would contact the merchants and/or Centex with the proposal that the Village be allowed wall space at the Park & Shop for the placement of a board for the use of the Village in posting items of interest to Villagers. The Village Clerk requested the approval of the Board in preparing a resume of the minutes of each meeting, copies of said resume to be i placed in the stores at the Park & Shop with the cooperation of the merchants in making counter space available, the purpose being to inform Villagers of Board action. Trustee Z.ettek stated he was formulating a plan whereby the same purpose would be served 1_-ut would perhaps be considered more effective. Trustee Zettek will present such a proposed plan at the Regular meeting May 22, 1961. Chief Clifford then displayed a sawed-off .22 caliber rifle that was found to be in the possession of one of two youths recently apprehended for burglary. The Board commended Chief Clifford for his alertness in connection with this case. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize an expenditure for badges for the new President and Trustees. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE" - Dillon, Hartshorn, Keith, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; where- upon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 PM. Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk Approved: James R. Gibson President I i -11- (Adj.) 5-1-61 I I I I a3CLUMW UO. 14-61 I A► BESGUNIOU ALF YHOMM 'E PRESIMa OOH TIM VILUO j A THE VIU&Q& ATTQiMZ TO rhr..>X= TIS P UNZ UPUL IN CASE NO. 60 C 12876, ,P10MR.--TBcLW QS C@MW O COOK AND VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE I WHEREAS, Community Consolidated School District No. 59, Cook County, Illinois, has requested that the Village of Elk Grove Village dismiss an appeal from an order of Judge Roberts entered in the case of Pioneer Trust -vs- County of Cook and Village of Elk Grove Village, Circuit Court of Cook County case No. 60 C 12876, which appeal is presently pending before the Appellate Court of the State of Illinois, First District; and WHEREAS) The Village of Elk Grove Village has been informed by said Community Consolidated School District No. 59, Cook County, Illinois, that it has in fact entered into a voluntary agreement dated May 1, 1961 between itself and Oscar Brotman and Leonard Sherman, general partners of Oasis Outdoor Ltd., which agreement is to the mutual satis- faction of said parties; and WHEREAS, The Village deems it to be to the best interest of of the Village of Elk Grove Village and its residents that the afore- mentioned appeal be dismissed in accordance with the petition of said School District; Nal, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois: Section 1. The Village of Elk Grove Village by its President and Board of Trustees does hereby authorize the dismissal of a pending appeal to the Appellate Court of Illinois, First District, in the case of Pioneer Trust, etc., .etal -vs- County of Cook and Village of Elk Grove Village, designated by the Circuit Court of Cook County as case No. 60 C 12876. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois: Section 2. That the Village President and/or the Village Attorney be and are hereby instructed and authorized to enter into any stipulations, agreements to waive appeal, or any other documents, or take any other action which is necessary to discontinue the appeal in the above entitled cause. i Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect 'I upon its adoption and approval according to law. I ADOPTED this lst day of May, 1961. PASSED this 1st day of May, 1961. i -- sl James R. Gibson President Attest: s/ Eleanor G. Turner Village Clerk i