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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 02/20/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 1961 President Charles A. Hcdlmair called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. 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 aGtwered "PRESENT :" James L. Carroll, Francis J. Dillcn, Robert E. Hartshorn, Leonard A. Scharringhausen, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young. President Hodlmair announced that this was a continuation of the meeting held on February 13 and that, as such, would not follow the standard agenda. Mrustee Dillon introduced Mr. Gene Waite, Business Manager for School. District Nu. 59, who outlined the background of the School Board's re. quest for setting the sidewalk along Clearmont School back 31 to allow parking without sacrificing further play area,, The matter was referred to the Plan Commission, who were requested to investigate the following points: (1) possible nuisance of cars parking and backing into an arterial street; (2) degree of nuisance to residents; (3) possible creation of a general traffic hazard; (4) creation of hazard to child safety; (5) creation of inconvenience to general utilities under the surface; (6) difficulties arising over dedication of sidewalk. The. Plan Commission was requested to report back at the meeting of February 27. At the request of Trustee Dillon, the Village Clerk read a letter dated February 14, addressed to Mr. Hodlmair from Bennett & Kahnweiler, regard- ing the possibility of the creation of a trailer court at Elmhurst Road in Elk Grove Township (Pioneer Trust Case)., Trustee Dillon reported that Attorney Hofert, who could not be present at the meeting, had requested that he propose the following suggested motiun to the Board: "...authorize the Village President,. upon the recommendation of the Village Attorney, to enter into anyagreement to settle the Pioneer Trust case which meets with the approval of the District 59 School Board." After further discussion, the Board decided not to pass such motion, but to allow the calling of a Special.Meeting without the usual three-day notice requirements should such action be deemed necessary. j At this time, 8:27, President Hodlmair called for a 10 minute recess 1 to allow Mr. Bob Schwartz, architect's agent, time to discuss action on the municipal bids. The meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board accept the follotring bid for general contracting work on the j municipal buildings W.F. Fitzsimmons & Co., 2Q7 S. State Road,. Arlington Heights, Illinois - IIvCLUD ING alternates Nos. 2, 33 4, S, 63 7, and 8 for a cost not to exceed X181,210„00; that the Village President be authorized to enter into a contract in the form approved by the Village Architect and Attorney; that the Village Architect (A.J.DelBianco. & Assoc.) be authorized to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders.. The Presi- dent asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being i called the following Trustees voted "AYE:” CarroA. Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupun the President declared the motion carried„ It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring- hausen that the Board accept the following bid for heating,. ventilating, and air conditioning work on the municipal buildings:. National Heat & Power Co., 822 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicagu, Illinois, fcr a cost not to exceed X34,600.; that the Village President be authorized to enter into J (Adj.) 2/20/61 I a contract in the form approved by the Village Architect and Attorney; that the Village Architect be authorized to return the checks of the unsuccessful bidders. 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. President Hodlmair reported having attempted telephone James Gibson of the Plan Commission, during the recess, but was unsuccessful. The ua tter of the proposed Jaycee site dedication will be put on the agenda for the regular meeting of February 27. Trustee Smith called upon Warren Edwards, insurance agent, to briefly outline differences in the proposed insurance plan for village employees. Officer Maynard, present at the meeting, requested that the Board give consideration to the merits of the Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage. Trustee Smith stated he would give his recommendations at the next regu- lar meeting of the Board. The Acting Village Clerk reported receipt of Notice of November, 1960 Municipal Tax refund for the Village, as outlined by the:.)State Department of Revenue - in the amount of y2,454.07. The question of the advisability of a special census was raised., and it was reported that no special censuses could be called until two years after the regular decennial census, or April, 1962. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting was adjourned at 9:U5 P.M. Dolores L. Oberg Village Clerk Approved: Charles A. Hodlmair President i I i i i -2- (Adj.) 2/2061 i