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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/01/1962 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR M]LETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF )THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAUE HELD 014 NOVEIViBER 11 1962 i a t-�.. Mun_....i al President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:15 PP�1 i �� r �-� p � Building in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call the roil Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Jack D. Pahl, James R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.; "ABSENT" -- Etgens V. Keith, Charles P. Smith. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 18, 1962 be approved as submitted and that, th- 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 25, 1962 be approved as submitted and thwt the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Gibson administered the oath of office to the following r.:embers of the Citizens Finance Committee: David L. Buchholz, David Carlson, Richard A. Moran. President Gibson gave the following report: 1, Recommended that the license requested by the Lions Club for the sale of Christmas trees at the Park 'n' Shop parking lot be issued without charge. 2. Stated that if there were no objections from the Board he would instruct the Village Treasurer to establish a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of ;50, as requested by the C. D. organization, to cover miscellaneous expenses of the C. D. 3. Requested Attorney Hofert to attend an Illinois Municipal League meeting with him on November 7th at 8 PM at the Americana Inn, subject to be discussed is suggested legislation for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse to be presented at the next General Assembly. 4. Recommended the authorization for the expenditure of an amount not to exceed j;1,000 for the purpose of a final report from Alvord, Burdick and 'Howson regarding the properties of the Elk Grove Water and Sewer Co. I5. Requested Trustee Pahl to attend a public hearing on a proposed air pollution control ordinance, called by a Special Sub--Committee of the Public Service Committee of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, to be held November 8th, 10 AM, Cook County Court House. IIt was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize the Clerk to issue a license to the Lions Club, free of charge, for the sale of Christmas trees in the Park 'n' Shop parking area. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board authorize the Clerk to arrange to set up a petty cash fund in the amount of w50 to be used by the C. D. organization. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, I Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board ^. authorize an expenditure of an amount not to exceed ti:,1,000 for the purpose of a final report from Alvord, Burdick and Howson regarding the properties of the Elk Grove Water and Sewer Co. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Attorney Hofert reported that he has prepared an ordinance in keeping with the recommendations of the Bicycle Safety Program Chairman with the exception of the penalty provision3 .which he has changed. i i -1- keg, 11-1•-62 i Trustee Dillon reported that the Civil Defense organization is undertaking the i study of fall' out, -shelters and that the Building Committee will not- have a report on same; and he will check with the Citizens Building Committee as to any I recommendation they have concerning the construction of shelters in the Villaga i considering the water table' In the absence of the Finance Chairman, President Gibson presented 10 invoices for a total payment of tiP436.33 from the General Corporate Account, (Itemization will be on file in the Clerks Office.) It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Beard authorize payment of 10 invoices totaling X436.33 from the General Corporate Account. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion: and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AY7," - Dillon, Pahl, Young3 Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the 'res.1dent declared the motion carried. President Gibson reported that he has received an analysis of costs of the present and proposed insurance plans for Village employees; that the employees have voted to accept the proposed plan and if acceptable to the Board, the plan would be effective November 1, 1962. The monthly cost of the Village' s share of the premium of the present plan is 4:125.84; the monthly cost of the Villag-e 's share of the proposed plan would be 41,:189.230 Mr. Warren Edwards described, in brief, the benefits to be gained by the employees through participation in the proposed plan. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board autho- rize an expenditure of .189.23 per month to cover the premium on a comprehensive insurance program for Village employees, said program to follow the proposal as submitted, (The proposal will be on file in the Clerk's Office. ) The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY ' -- none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Pahl reported (1) that he has called on the Plan Commission for a recommen- dation as to the annexation of the NZ• corner of State and Biesterfield Roads:, (2) that it is the recommendation of the Judiciary and Planning Committee that the Board abide by the decision reached by the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals in the Zoning Case No. 62-4; (3) that a study of the model Traffic Regulation Ordinance has been completed, and a good job was done in preparing the Village's ordinance in this regard since there are no suggested changes. Trustee Pahl suggested that the cost of a traffic survey be included in the 1963-64 budget and that in the early spring of 1963 the Board give serious considera- tion to having such a survey made. Trustee Pahl also (1) reported that the City of Chicago is in the process of amending their swimming pool ordinance and requested that a study of this matter be removed from the agenda until January 1, 1963; and (2) asked that a study of the Zoning I Board authority as granted by the Municipal Code be taken off the agenda for 60 days. I It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals in the zoning case 62-4 and deny the petition. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation,. whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Young said that he has been considering the possibility of providing skating rinks in various locations within the Village; namely, south of the Jaycees Barn, property at the corner of Oakwood Drive and Forest Lane, and a location in the Southwest area of the Village, and that if the Board had no objections, he would proceed with the necessary arrangements forthe use of the sites, and instruct the Street Department employees to grade and bank the land. President Gibson questioned the advisability of locating such a rink at Forest Lane and Oakwood Drive since the thawing and melting on warm days might create a problem of dradnage. onto property where the bowling alley is being built. There were no other objections from the Board as to the proposed skating rink plans. Trustee Zettek reported (1) that on November 1, 1962 at the Randhurst Shopping Center in Pit. Prospect there was a display of equipment of Police Departments of -2- Reg. 11-1-•62 I i 1 1, various communities, and Elk Grove Village had one car and the police dog there; ` (2) that Civil Defense Director A. Boyce has suggestions and questions concerning the Village ordinances and permits regarding fall-out -shelters, and Trustee Zettek requested an opinion from Attorney Hofert as to what can and cannot be done, within the framework of the present ordinances, regarding fall-out she]_:.sr s. i Trustee Zettek read a report of a survey of various communities regarding replace- ment of Police squad cars. I i Trustee Zettek also reported (1) that the request for a Police Department Clerk is still in Committee; (2) that the Bicycle Safety Program Chairman, The iLeverend David Crail, will be having booklets on bicycle safety printed and distributed to school children and teacher i-rill discuss the booklet with the children ; and that the 15200 donated by the Ridge PTA will more than cover the cost of such printing: the first bicycle test is scheduled for November. Regarding the bids received on a new squad car for the Police Department, Trustee Zettek said that is the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee that the Board award the bid to Joe Smart Rambler whose bid was the lowest received. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board autho- rize an expenditure of $P1261.78 plus trade-in of a 1961 Ford, to Joe Smart I Rmabler for a 1963 Ambassador 800 four door sedan, automatic transmission, equipped as specified in the bid notice. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk read a report from Trustee Charles J. Zettek, Jr. on sessions on the Illinois Municipal League program attended by him which report will be on file in the Clerk's Office and contains recommendations, two of which are: i 1. Request Attorney Hofert to present the Board with a complete analysis of a i proposed bill which would compel a driver to take a test for alcoholic content or give up his driver's license. Based on the A ttorneyls analysis, the Board can then submit to State representatives its opinion as to the passage or rejection of the bill by the Legislature. i 2. Refer to the Public Safety Committee for review and recorjr.er_dation to the Board the comments of Anthony L. Schmeig, Highland Park Chief of Poli:. regarding "Police Standards". Regarding No. 1 above, Attorney Hofert said that thea rgument against such legislation has been based on the 5th Amendment, a citizen cannot be forced to incriminate himself. The Board again discussed the desirability of conducting a traffic survey in the spring of 1963, and Trustee Young suggested that the Traffic Safety Committee present a recommendation as to any intersections which need stop signs immediately and prior to the proposed traffic survey. President Gibson instructed Engineer Fletcher to investigate and make recom,-nenda- tions to the Board as to persons qualified and equipped to make a traffic survey President Gibson reported that the County has installed stop signs at Biesterfi.eld Road where it intersects Arlington Heights Road and requested Trustee Young to icontact the County to learn whether or not Arlington Heights Road has been declared a "through" street and to report back on this matter in two weeks. The Streets and Sewers Committee will prepare a recommendation as to the "no parking" restriction on Oakton Street. Trustee Young reported that the snow removal bid has been discussed in Committee and it is the recommendation that the Board award the contract to N ilburn Bros Inc. with the stipulation that it is to cover all areas in the Village limits as specified and requested by the Street Department Foreman, and that 6 wheel trucks be used when possible, during heavy snowfalls heavy equipment will be called in. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board award the snow removal contract to Milburn Brothers and direct the Attorney to it draft the necessary resolution as well as the agreement. -3- keg. 11-1 .62 Following discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Attorney i be directed to prepare a Resolution and Contract with Milburn Brothers, Inc. to be submitted to the Village Board. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carriedo It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board autho- rize the Clerk to advertise for bids on salt in 20 ton lots, same specifications as last year, bids to be opened at the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees to be held November 22, 1962. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. At this time (9:22 PM) President Gibson declared a recess in order that residents in attendance might present giestions and comments to Board members. President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 9:55 PM and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Trustee Young requested that the minutes of this meeting show that during the recess Por. Hobert J. Webber presented to the Board his intention and desire to start a Community Credit Union in Elk Grove Village. President Gibson reported that the Board of Health is working on a revision of the Village's Health Ordinance and hopes to have it completed in the near future.. Mr. A. Boyce, Director of Civil Rfense of Elk Grove Village, reported that this organization is making moderate progress; that much of their work and program must be approved by the County, State and Federal Government; and that under the circumstances they are progressing as rapidly as possible. li President Gibson expressed the admiration and gratitude of the Board to Mr. Boyce for his work in this very worthwhile area. I A request dated October 26, 1962 from Mr. W. F. Serini for a variation of Ordinance 24.028 was referred by the Board to the Zoning Board of Appeals The Clerk read (1) notice from the Cook County Department of Public Health that sanitary analyses of samples of water taken from various locations in Elk Grove Village have shown that the water was safe to drink; (2) a News Release from the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, Wilbur R. Mitchell, Director, explaining the function of this District and its method of mosquito control and abatement. (This release will be on file in the Clerk's Office.) IThe Clerk presented copies of and read proposed ordinance annexing approximately ten acres of property on the north side of Devon Avenue. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board waive j the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The motion was voted j upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt j Ordinance No. 257 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING APPROXI14AlELY TEN ACMES uF PROPERTY ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DEVON AVENUE TO THE VI,_IAGE OF ELK GROVE VILIACGE." I The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following answered "BYE"- - Trustees Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek, President Gibson; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk presented copies of and read a proposed ordinance annexing property on Ithe south side of Landmeier Road. -4- keg. 11-1-62 �I I I r It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Bc,rd, waive the first reading rule with respect to the foregoing ordinance, The II motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek t�iat the Boa.•d adopt Ordinance No, 258 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AN14EX ING CERTAIN PROPERTY ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF LANDMEIER ROAD TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE"e The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon being called the following answered "AYE" - Trustees Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek• President Gibson; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith, Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. .'he Clerk presented copies of and read a proposed ordinance relating to traffic and bicycles and repealing certain sections and adding to the municipal Code:. � It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board ;'�:� Firs:. reac:f..ng ru?e Z:ith respect to the above ordinanea� The mat.-on was voted upon by a-�clamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 259 entitled "All ORDINANCE REPEALINu CERTAIN SECTIUt4S OF CHAPTER 714 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE kIlD AmENDIs4G SAID CHAPTER BY ADDING THERETO ARTICLE IX (BICYCLES)". The President directed -the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" -- Dillon, Pahl, Young; Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Keith; Smith. whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was agreeable to the Board and acceptable to the Attorney that Ordinance 2.59 be published in pamphlet form by mimeographing the contents and binding same under a printed cov=er. President Gibson announced that Mrs. George A. Rohrer, 216 Willow Lane, was among twelve northwest suburban homemakers honored as Suburban Homemakers-of- the-Year in a conteet sponsored by Paddock Publications, It was moved by Trustee Dillon 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 adjourned at 10;16 PM. f i ,I Eleanor G. Turner 61 Village Clerk I IAPPROVED: I 1 ' J es R. Gibson 1 resident i I I I I I .5_ keg- 11-•1-62