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MD1WES CF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE,
HELD ON FEBRUARY R.7, 1961
President Charles A. Hcdlmair called the meeting to order at 8:12 P.M. 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:° James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillon, Robert E. Hartshorn,
Leonard A. Scharringhausen, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young; "Absent:"
None.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the Minutes of a Regular Meeting held en February 13, and the Minutes
of an Adjourned Meeting held on February 20, 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 Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that the Minutes of a Special Meeting held on February 23 be approved
as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The mo-
tion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Mr. Jack Michala, Chairman of the Elk Grove Village Zoning Board of Appeals,
announced two hearings scheduled for March 20 relative to: (1) rezoning of
Section 12 (69 Acres), presently zoned R-1, seeking for rezoning to R-3; (2)
(Jaycee?s) community center site - requesting special use in the R-1 District.
Mr. Michala also announced three hearings scheduled to take place in the Mt.
Prospect Village Hall at 6:00 P.M. on I-larch 8, 1961, as fellows: (Docket 131)
application for special use - 3 acres on the north side of Dempster St., 181?
West of Busse Road, for an Electric Substation in the R4 District; (Dkt.#f132)
application for map amendment - 6 113 A. on west side of Mt. Prospect Rd.,
9491 north of Touhy Avenue in E.G.Twp. - to rezone from M2 (Genl. Mfg.) to
Mut (Motor Frt. Terminal) District; (Dkt.#1116) application for special use -
1 A. on west side of Linneman Rd., 659' N. of Dempster St.., for a well
pumping station and ground storage tank in the R4 SinglelFamily Res. Dist.
Mr. Michala agreed to check with the School Board prior ,to attending these
hearings.
Mr. Michala announced that the terms of Plan Commission members Harold
Scharringhausen and James Gibson will expire on February 28, and that he
will report further on their reappointment at the Board meeting on March 13.
Trustee Dillon, reporting on the proposed Clearmont School sidewalk, stated
that Mr. Waite (Bus. Mgr. for District #59) indicated the District may with-
draw their request for variation, in moving the sidewalk in three feet onto
the school property. Trustee Dillon reported that the District now plans
to establish bus zones, which will not interfere with the street lay-out.
Engineer Edward Fletcher reported that the State Fire Marshal submitted a
list t%f curves along the residential streets where the Village should pro-
hibit parking. This will be given to Attorney Hofert for preparation of
the prop •er ordinances.
Engineer Fletcher reported that the Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co. proposes to
install facilities for Branigar?s. By reason of the fact that the Village
may enter into purchasing negotiations with the company, Mr. Fletcher
secured a map of the area, which has checked out to his satisfaction.-
Attorney Hofert reported, with regard to the Pioneer Trust v.s. Cook bounty
litigation, that on Friday, 2/2461, Judge Roberts entered a decree in fdvor
of the Plaintiff and against the County of Cook and the Village of Elk
Grove Village - stating that the ordinances of the County of Cook as pro-
sting the requested special use were invalid and void. tittorney Hofert
stated that it is his opinion the Judge's op;:pion is too narrow and that
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the educational welfare of children should be considered as part of the
public welfare, as set forth in the Enabling Act which gives the County the
power to zone so long as it promotes the public safety, health, comfort, or
welfare.. Attorney Hofert reported that in his opinion UU matter could be
appealed in the Supreme Court of Illinois - and that such an appeal would
be costly.
Mr. Hodlmair related the events of the Special Meeting held on February 23,
1961, at which Mr. Hofert and Mr. Lewy, attorney for the School Board, out-
lined the facts of the case, and also presented a proposed agreement to
be entered into by the District and the petitioner for the special use.
Upon thorough examination and discussion, the Board of Trustees moved to
turn down the proposal.
Trustees Young and Smith emphasized the fact that the soluti*n Lies in
legislation and that it will take complete cooperation of all concerned to
encourage such legislation. Trustee Smith also commented that the State
Jaycees are considering backing such legislation.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young
that the Board authorize Attorney Hoferi; to appeal the decision handed
down by Judge Roberts in the Pioneer Trust vs. County of Cook case. The
President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "ldAY:" None. Whereupon the President declareki
the motion carried.
Trustee Carroll prsented 20 invoices for approval, totaling X3,630.48.
It was moved by Trustee Carroll and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the following invoices be paid:
R. Beaupre 2 police exams. (*10. each 20.00
S. Chesney - 242 hrs. for St. Dept. LAp2.ea (1/21-2/8) 49.00
Chicago Embroidery Company, Inc.-204 Fire Dept. emblems 72.08
Elk Grove Ins. Agency - Feb. instalmnt.+Addl. Premium 290.46
E. N. Fletcher - Fees for engineering 300.00
John F. Garlisch - Service and supplies (since 11/60) 1138.82
Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co.-Fire Dept. supplies 20.50
C. H. Hanson Co. - Star for Dillon 5.13
Ill. Auto Electric Co.-Inv.#4781h less CM##52556 (Pol.) 26.31
Chas. Jubert - 30 hrs. for St.Dept. 42.ea (1/19-2/8) 78.00
Milburn Bros., Inc. - Snow removal on 2/3/61 442.50
Motorola Comm. & Elect. - Maints. for 2 mobiles (Mar) 15.40
D.Oberg-Reimb. for petty cash expenditures 19.15
Paddock Publs. - Publication of street sweeper bid ad 5.40
Public Service Co. - Street lighting for January, 1961 959.57
John Rawlings - Maint. work at 780 Tonne Rd. (18 hrs.) 36.00
Speed E-Arrow Press - Supplies for" vehl. appl.+newsletter 38.45
Van's Gun Shop - Supplies for Police Department 62.50
Wally & John's Standard Station - Serv.+Supplies Jan.(Pol) 47.21
James R. Young - Reimb. for gas purch. on personal crdedit 4.00
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r 3,630.48
The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dibon, Hartshorn,
Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President de-
clared the motion carried.
President Hrdlmair reported receipt of a X51,000. check covering a proposed
liquor license; the check will be held pending approval of the application.
Trustee Hartshorn reported that Mr. Black, of Alvord, Burdick & Howson, is
gathering data re the water and sewer acquisition and preparing it into
report form„
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Trustee Hartshorn recommended that the Board f ollcw the suggestion of the
Illinois Municipal League and consider the appointment of a Legislative
Committee to keep informed on legislature which may affect the Village.
Trustee Tartshorn agreed to review the Legislative bulletins in the interim
and to discuss the creation of a Legislative Committee with Mr. Hofert.
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Trustee Scharringhausen read a letter from the Fire Department Board (-f
Trustees, dated February 27, which read as follnws: "The matter of reim-
bursement of expenses to the Chief of the E.G.V. Fire Department has been
taken under consideration by the Board of Trustees of the E.G.V. Fire Dept.
It is our decision that an allowance of X100. be set up for this purpose.
This amount is to cover loss of income up to three days per month, at the
rate of $25.00 each day and to cover car expenses which will be incurred up
to $25.00 per month. This amount is to cover only normal expenses which
will be immn-red. Special expenses should be reimbursed to the Chief at the
presentation of an expense report. We sincerely hope that ycu concur with
this decision. /s/ Roy Gulliksen, Chairman"
It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee
Smith that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Chairman of the
Elk Grove Village Fire Department Board of Trustees and establish an al-
lowance of $100. per month (�25. per day loss of income up to 3 days per
month and $25. per month auto expenses) to cover normal expenses incurred
by the Fire Department Chief. The President asked that the roll be called
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted
"AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:"
None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was reported that the ground breaking for the municipal buildings at
Landmeier and Tonne would take place within the week. Subsequently, ar-
rangements were made for the Board to meet on the site at 11:00 Saturday
a.m., March 4, for suchceremony.
Trustee Young reported that, at the request of the Police Department, the
Street Department employees had changed the speed limit signs on Oakton
and on Landmeier to read 1130 Miles per Hour." Chief Clifford clarified the
action by stating that the State requested the change be made, to concur
with State Statutes. It was agreed that the Fire and Police Committee,
Village Engineer, and Police Chief would check the matter out and ascertain
i that the proper steps are taken to coordinate our ordinance with the Statute.
Trustee Scharringhausen stated that in his opinion the Fire and 1olice Com-
mission should assist in a determination mf the type of insurance coverage
to be applied to the Village employees, in particular, the police officers;
Trustee Dillon should discuss this with the Building Department employees
to determine their needs. Trustee Smith stated that a general meeting
should be heli to determine how marry employees want life insurance and
which of the plans they prefer. Trustee Smith agreed to attend such a
mee ting.
Trustee Young outlined the history ct contracting for the trenching of
Section 7 and stated that he still has not received a written release from
i Grayslake for this work ccntracted, .although they verbally agreed to do so.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the Board authorize the signing of a Trenching and Backfilling Con-
tract with W. L. Hodes Company, excluding the previous condition that an
absolution from the contract with Grayslake Sand & Gravel Co. as to Village
liability be first obtained. The President asked that the rull be called on
the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:"
Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Young reported having requested Engineer Fletcher to make a thor-
ough insQection of all sections zq ,t *Section 4, to develop resolutions
per ung us to draw upon Motor Fuel Tax funds -cr-maintenance. Mr.
Flotcher has indicated these reports vill be ready for the March 13 meeting.
Trustee Dillon reported that a meeting has been set up for Thursday morning,
March 2, 1961, of Messrs. Stoffel, Young, Smith,_ Dillon, John Bolger, Daley,
to discuss the litigation in process.
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Trustee Dillon repported having received a letter from Centex regardiig
Page 4. Paragraph II (b) of the proposed Subdivision Control ordinance draft,
requesting that the length of swale be increased to eight hundred feet.
This revision was incorporated into the drafty upon Engineer Fletcherts
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-concurrence that this change in the length of swales would not hinder storm
drainage.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Schar-
ringhausen that Ordinance No. 160, entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
SUBDIVISION AND PLATTING OF IANDS, SAID ORDINANCE BEPIG PART OF THE OFFI-
CIAL PLAN OF THE VILLAGE,« be adopted. The President asked that *he roll be
called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees
voted "AYE:" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY P
None. Whereupon the President declared toe motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring-
hausen that the Village Clerk be authorized to arrange for the printing of
Ordinance No. 160 in booklet or pamphlet form. The President asked that the
roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees voted "AYE :" Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith,
Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Acting Village Clerk presented and read a proposed resolution entitled
"RESOLtTrION AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF F1EDERAL OID
AGE ANDSURVIVOR INSURANCE BENEFITS.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Smith
that the Board adopt Resolution No. 6-61, entitled: "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE EXTENSION TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES OF FEDERAL OLD AGE AND SURVIVOR INSURANCE
BENEFITS." The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and
upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Carroll,
Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY :" None. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Village Clerk read a letter dated February 27, 1961, from Centex Con-
struction Company, Inc. regarding a property rezoning request for land
located North of Higgins Road to be rezoned to M-1, Light Industrial Dist,
Engineer Fletcher read and verified the legal descriptions of the property,
after which a copy of the letter and plat were referred to the Zoning Bnard
of Appeals.
The Village Clerk read a report submitted by residents Tomas Hamilton and
James Snyder, dated February 27, 1961, outlining suggested remedies to
the problem created by the drainage ditch along Elk Grove Boulevard. A
copy of the report was furnished to Trustee Young; Engineer Fletcher was
furnished a copy of the report and the sketch presented by Mr. Hamilton,
for study and report at the next meeting.
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The Village Clerk reported that final registration in the Village prior to
the Municipal Election is scheduled for March 1 through 3 at which time a
heavy turn-out may be anticipated. Being allowed only one deputy clerk,
the Village Clerk requested that the Board concur in the appointment of
Mrs. Marion Edwards, the first Clerk candilate to file for the office.
j It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seccnded by Trustee Schar-
ringhausen that the Board concur in the appointment of Mrs. Marion Edwards
as deputy registration clerk for the period March 1, 1961 through March 3,
1961. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE :" Carroll, Dillon,
Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith; "NAY:" Young. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
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i With regard to awarding of the contracts for the plumbing and electrical
work for the municipal buildings, Mr. Robert Schwartz, architectts repre-
sentative, stated that he contacted the low bidder regarding the revised plmbg.
specifications, and the lsw bidder returned figures which were in line.
Mr. Schwartz stated that with the Board's approval, he will write to the
j General Contractor (W.F. Fitzsimmons & Company, Inc. - Arlington Heights,
Ill.) to revise the specifications - as follows: "It is agreedthat the sum
of $2,850.00 for this floor and the sum of X1,490.25 for the revised plumb-
ing additions is to be deducted from the accepted Spectra-Glaze additive
Alternate #3 of $14,180.00...."
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young
that the Board award the plumbing contract to Freeman Abbott of Libertyville
Illinois, and that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign contracts
in accordance with the acceptance of the bids :as submitted and in accordance
with the architect's recommendation in the amount of X21,470.25 including
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Alternate No. 9, as revised by letter from A. J. DelBianco & Associates re-
ferred to immediately preceding.* The President asked that the roll be called
on the motion and upon theroll being called the following Trustees voted "AYEtd
Carroll, Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, -Ymith, Young; "NAY:" None.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
With regard to the low bidder on the electrical contract, Mir. Schwartz
stated that the financial statement submitted by the contractor was at dif-
ference with the material received as a result of their investigation. In
addition, upon inquiring of supply houses, it was determined that their
credit standing is poor. Based upon this, it is the recommendation of the
architect that the low bidder on the electrical contract be bypassed and that
the Board approve and award the contract to the second lcw bidder, Fecht
Electric Inc., for a cost not to exceed X25,695.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that
the Board award the bid for electrical work to Fecht Electric Inc., 5736 N.
Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, and that the President and Clerk be
authorized to sign the contract in accord with the acceptance cf the bid
as submitted and in accordance with the architectts recommendation, in the
amount of $25,695., and further that the checks of the unsuccessful bidders
be remitted by the architect. The President asked that the roll be called
on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted
"AYE:" Carroll, dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:"
None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ,
Mr. R. Beaupre, Chairman of the Village Park Committee, submitted a written
report (dated 2/20/61) outlining the Committeets intention to form a park
and recreation commission within the Village. The Park Committee agreed to
furnish information to Attorney Hofert for drafting of an ordinarn e, to
be presented by Trustee Dillon at the next meeting of the Board. Mr. Beau-
pre reported that the Committee is now circulating a petition for presenta-
tion to the Board, after having obtained 400 signatures of qualified
residents. Mr. Beaupre requested that the Board furnish Centex Construc-
tion Company and School District #59 with copies of its February 20 report.
It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Young
that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting was ad-
journed at 10:20 P.M.
Dolores L. Oberg
Village Clerk
Approved:
Charles A. Hbdlmair
President
*Please add this to the motion: ;an d further that the checks of the un-
successful bidders be remitted by the
architect.
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