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Home My WebLink AboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/09/1961 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF TIM PRESIDENT AND BOARD 015' TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS; HELD CN JANUARY 9, 1.961 President Charles A. Hodlmair called the meeting to order at 8:22 P.M. at the Ira L. Rupley school in said Village and directed the Acting Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "EMNT" CarrAIL It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board approve the Minutes of a Regular Meeting held on December 29, 1960, as submitted and that the Beard dispense with the reading thereof. The mo- tion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Hedlmair reported that in connection with a hearing scheduled beff)re the Cook County Zoning Board for January 11, regardiro special use of 145 acres located at Golf Road and Busse Road, that the School Board had received no notice of such hearing; however, the Clerk info.-ed Supt. Bardwell of the hearing, at which time Dr. Bardwell stated the School Board was meeting at 8:00 P.M. this evening, Jan. 9, and would discuss the matter as the first item of business. President Hodlmair requested that Jack Plich-ala telephone the School Board at their meeting, and report back to the Doa-d. Engineer Fletcher reported having contacted the Township Supervisor relative to lighting at Landmeier and Higgins Road, and was informed this comes under the jurisdiction of the State or County agencies. Mr. Fletcher stated that he would pursue the matter with the proper authorities. Att3rney Hofert reported that the case of the Pioneer Trust vs. County of Cook is now awaiting the Master's report. With regard to reimbursement to the Vil- lage for fixe calls in rural areas, the attorney reported that this problem is one of public relations, inasmuch as the only courses Gpen are based upon voluntary actions on the part of the rural residents. Prosident Hodlmair requested that the Fixe & Police Co*runittee, through the Fire C,h_ief, undertake contacting Branigar's Homeoim ers Association in this regard and report back. With respect to Library expenditures, the attorney stated that the Library Board is required to submit only one annual report, and suggested that if the Board deems it advisable, it could direct the Treasurer c the Village to sub- mit any additional reports desired. The Acting Village Clerk presented and read a pr.-,osed resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING CONTRACT WITH W. L. HODES UOMPANY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1961," and the contract referred to therein. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board adapt Resolution No. 1-61, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING CONTRACT 1-dITH W. L. HODES COMPANY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1961" and the agreement referred to therein, and that such executed agreement be transmitted to W. L. Hodos by Trustee Young upon receipt of insurance certificates from W. L. Hodes and upon receipt of letter from Grayslake Sand & Gravel Co.,, zeleasing the Village from a prior contract also encompassing work in Section 7. The President-asked that the roll be called An the motion and upon the roll being called the fol.lowfLng Trustees voted "AYE" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried... The Acting Village Clerk read the recapitulation of Treasurer's Report for December; 1960, as follows: Balance on hand as of 12/1/60 = W,7140-72 Receipts - December +21,620.08 $64:360.80 Disbursements - December -•23,593.81 Balance on hand as of 1/1/61 1n4_05,'(66.99 Treasurer Kurt Mohr inquired regarding the ir_rest:.m3nt of the bond funds, of which there still remains over $300,000. unexpended. -1- (Reg.) 1/9/61 V -It was moved by Trustee-•Dillon, and' seconded,•'by Trustee Smith that the Board direct the'Village`: Tieasurer to invest 200;000: of the' bond r; funds in go-Vernment bonds of maturities not to'.-ekceed six `months. The Presi- dent asked that the roll be called on the motion•"and iipori ttie 'roll being called the follkwi rig Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn; Schariinghauserl, Smith, Yeurigj' "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon preserited the Annual:_R4ort for the: Build n .>•D_e artment for 1960, which was read in recapitulation as fellows: Total Permits -, 740, Total value - S14,337i786.00; Total"-Fees = 141,723.13- The Acting Village Clerk read the recapitulation of Building Department report for December; prepared by Mr. Frank Scharringlauseni as follows: Total Vaiue =0.22,250•; Total Fees = $533.38. Chief Clifford read the report of police activities for the'year of 1960, and for the month of December, 1960. These will be placed in the Village Clerk's files. Fire Chief Mergens read the report ofthe Fire De artinent for the period November 25 through December 31, 1960p and for the year 1960. These will be placed in the Village Clerk's files. In the absence of Trustee Carroll, the Acting Village Clerk presented 28 invoices, totaling $4,348.86, for approval. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Young that the following bills be paid: Arlington Fender & Body Shop, Inc. - Repairs (due on deductible) 250.00 Active Electrical Supply Co. - Supplies for Fire Department 10.72 BDC-Rex Rotary, Inc. - Mimeograph Supplies 4-LO Building Officials of America, Inc. - Dues 1/1/61-12/31/61 35.00 Butz Electric - One overhead door for Fire Department 332.00 Stanley Chesney - 42 hours work for Street Department (:v2. ea. 9.00 I Elk Grove Ins. Agency-Police Indemnity insurance 175.00 i1 " - Dec. Installment on casualty policies 287.62 " - Bond for Treasurer 314.50 Elk Grove Water & Sewer Co., Inc. - Library water bill of 12/31 3.50 Great Lakes Fire Equipment Co. - Supplies for Fire Dept. 560.00 C. H. Hanson Company - Shields and stars for Police Dept. 15.18 Illinois Bell Tel. Co. - December bills 164.00 Industrial Gas & Equipment Co., Inc. - 1 cylinder oxygen supp;y 3.39 Chas. Jubert - Work for Street Dept. (12/22-y3) �2.ea-+ 1.53 reim- 108.53 Kale Uniforms - Uniforms for members of Police Department 109.00 Long Ford, Inc. - Service on 1960 Ford 25.76 Milburn Brothers, Inc. - Snow removal on 12/20 and 12/21 749.00 Wm. Miller's Service - Dec. bills for Fire ( 43.66) and Street 63.86 Morton Salt Co. - 40 tons of Bulk Salt 654.36 Motorola Comm. & Elect. - Maint. for 2 mobile units (January) 15.40 D. Oberg - Reimburse petty cash 20.75 Paddock Publications - Pub. Ords. #x153 and 155 47.80 P. F. Pettibone & Co. - Election supplies 41.73 J. A. Renaldi & Co., Inc. - 3 cyls. and conts. of Oxy. (Fire Dept) 57.72 F. Scharringhausen (Auto=:;50.89) - Expenses Bldg. Dept. (Dec.) 100.89 Speed-E Arrow- Press - Fire Department report sheets, etc. 105.05 Wetterman Radio & Television - Radio parts for Police Dept. 85.11 ti4,348.86 The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Schar- ringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Jack Michala reported having telephoned the School BoarA re the hearing on January 11, and stated that 80,E of the members of the School Board plan to attend the hearing and request that the developer donate for public pur- poses; the School Board requested that the Village Board be represented at the hearing. Mr. Michala stated he plans to attend and will request a 20- day time allowance to file objections. -2- (Reg.) 1/9/61 ------------ Trustee Hartshorn reported having requested Mr. Paul Speer, Municipal Finance Consultant, to arrange a meeting with Mr. Frank Crossen for an informal discussion regarding acquisition of the water and sewer facilities. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the members of the police force have all recently purchased articles of clothing, as provided under the uniform allowance, and stated that Officers Olsen and Carroll spent x,145.25 and 826-40., respectively, more than had been allowed them. In view of the fact that Olsen came on the force as a rookie and would have been allowed X300. (rather than $100.) if the- plan had been in effect at that time - and that Carroll has been on the force for three years with no previous uniform al- lowances made, Trustee Scharringhausen requested that the Board consider absorbing these two expenditures over the established allowance. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Village of Elk Grove Village absorb the amounts expended $y Officers W. 0arroli'and W. Olsen in excess of the established urriform allow- ance, such amountis being X26.40 and $ 145.25 respectively. The President asked that the roll be alled on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol,- lowing ol-louring Trustees Vited 11AYE ' billon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen; Smith'. Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carriedl Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the Fire & Police Committee has rb*Am- mended that the Board accept the bid of George C. Poole for one 1961 Ford Fairlarie Fordor Sedan($1958.45) with police package, if available. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board accept the bid of George C. Poole, Inc., 400 W. North- west Highway, Arlington Heights, Ill. for one 1961 Ford Fairland Forder Sedanj as Qnoted in their bid dated December 14, 1960, for a price not to ek6ee6 $2,A00., including the heavy duty police package if available. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon theroll being dalled- the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharring- Yausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Smith that the Board expend a sum not to exceed 00.00 for shoulder padches for the Fire Department. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Scharringhausen reported on a meeting held last Saturday at Ridge School with Mr. Frank Yarnik of Franbee Kennels, 143rd & Wolf Rodd, Orland Park, Ill. (Tel: FI 9-0116) who demonstrated how a trained German Shepherd could work in with the Police Department. Trustee Scharringhausen reported that the cost for such a dog, (including a training period of four months) would be $ 850.00. It was moved by Trustee Scharringhausen and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board approve an expenditure not to exceed $850.00 to the Franbee Kennels, Orland Park,I11., for the purchase of a trained German Shepherd police dog. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon reported that the Board as a Committee-of-the-Whole recommended that all of the bids for construction of the municipal building be rejected, and that new bids be requested, such to combine the fire building with the Street Department building. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Hartshorn that the Board reject all of the bids for construction of the municipal building and that the Architect be authorized to return the earnest checks. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, behar- ringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None . Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -3- (Reg.) 1/9/61 The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed orc?inance entitled: "ANS ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS." It was moved by Trustee Smith and sedonded by Trustee Dillon that the Board waive the first reading rule with respect to the ordinance just presented. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upoh the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:' None. Whereupon the Presi- dent declared the motion carried, It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that Ordinance Nd. 156, entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS," be adopted., The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the fol- lewing Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smithy Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the president declared the motion carried. (At this time the Board took a short recess and reconvened at 10:07 P.M.) Trustee Dillon requested a meeting od the Board as a Committee-of-the-whole to discuss the Code of Ordinances, at which time a meeting was set for 7:30 P.M. on Monday night, January 16. With reference to a sidewalk alor__; inner Higgins Road, Trustee Dillon re- ported that Centex Construction Go-mpany has offered to pro:,ide same, to be. installed when weather permits. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Smith that Ordinance No. 157, entitled "AN ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE REGIST.ATION AND LICENSINU ON SIECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, S6TABLI6Hr.1ENT OF AN ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT, PROVISIONS FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS, INSPECTIONS AND FEES" presented for first reading on December 12, 1960, be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, S61harring- hausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Scharring- hausen that Ordinance No. 158, entitled "AN ORDri-LkNCE PROVIDING FOR RESIDEN- TIAL AND COMMERCIAL WIRING AMEI\IDING SECTION 2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 39" presented for first reading on December 12, 1960, be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The problem of vehicles parked along the curb on curved streets creating a hindrance to fire trucks, snow plows, etc, was discussed. This matter was referred to the Engineer, in cooperation with the Street, Police and Fire Departments. President Hodlmair reported that Mr. John Bolger_, present at the meeting, had requested that the Board consider plans for his property located at Tonne and Devon Avenues. The Board agreed to meet with Mr. Bolger, in a closed committee meeting, immediately follm-iing this meeting. Trustee Smith reported having written to the Industrial Park Association asking for a meeting regarding street lighting. Trustee Smith stated that with regard to the Police Pension fund; the Board can authorize same, but it cannot be put into effect until the 1961 lc-..y ordinance is adopted. Trus- tee Smith announced that the forthcoming newsletter will include an outline of Village accomplishments in 1960 and future goals of the Board. Along the same line, trustee Smith reported that the Village is going to purchase a Pest Office_ permit for $35.00 which will enable it to mail the newsletter for 2¢ oft 3¢ per copy,, Trustee Smith then introduced the Rei;:, D,D. Crail, who has been active in promoting a bicycle safety program, The Rev. Crail emphasized the importance of the current safety programs having the backing of the Board for more effective enforcement, i.e. a licensing program, etc. -4- (Reg. ) 119161 The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed resolution entitled "a RESOLU-. TION ESTABLISHING A BICYDIE SAFETY CITIZENS COMMITTEE." It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that Resolution No. 2-61, entitled "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BICYCLE SAFETY CITIZENS COMMITTEE" be adopted. The President asked that the roll be called on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees voted "AYE:" Dillon, Hartshorn, Scharringhausen, Smith, Young; "NAY:" None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Acting Village Clerk presented a proposed resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS PARK 00 MMITTEE." This was referred to, the next meeting of the Board.. The Acting Village Clerk read a Proclamation dated January 6, 1961, signed by President Charles A. Hodlmair, proclah&ng January 15-21, 1961, as JAYCEE WEEK. * Trustee Smith reported that the insurance agent had informed the Board that it will not be possible to provide 650. deductible coverage on the squad cars, but that the binder effective December 29, 1960, will cover the cellisio:i which occured Gn December 31, 1960. However, as of Jan. 3, 1961, the insurance coverage will go back to lq250. deductible. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter from Even Stebbins, dated 12/28/60 regarding planting of trees and seeding of the median ditch along Elk Grove Boulevard, and requesting acceptance of same. This was referred to Trustee Young. The Acting Village Clerk read a letter, dated 12/30/60, from the West Shore Pipe Line Co. submitting a petition and plans for construction of a pipe line through the Village of Elk Grove Village along Ill. 83. This was re- ferred to Engineer Fletcher for study and- report. The Acting Village Clerk reported on the need for an adding machine for the office of the Clerk and recommended that the Board approve an expenditure not to exceed X250. for the purchase of-an R. C. Allen machine (8 column, total 9). Trustee Smith requested that this be deferred until the next meeting in order that he could check out the possibility of finding a more advantageous price. It was moved by Trustee Hartshorn and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the meeting be adjourned... The motion was voted upon by accla- mation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. Dolores L. Oberg Approved: Acting Village Clerk Charles A. Hodlmair President It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board concur in the Proclamation of the week of January15 - 21 as JAYCEE WEEK. The Potion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the Presi- dent declared the motion carried. -�- (Reg.) 1/9/61