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HINUTIES OF Tkff, REGULAR MEETING OF I
THE PRESIDENT AI\1D BOkKD OF TRUSTEES i
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE I
HELD ON OCTOBER 18, 1962
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:08 PPI in the Municipal
Building 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, Eugene V. Keith, Jack D. Pahl, -James-R. Young, J,, Z6tter, Jr..;
1'4BSENT" - Charles P. Smith.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the minutes of
the regular meeting of October 11, 1962 be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was :noted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried,
President Gibson gave the following report:
1. Referred to the Plan Commission, Docket 413 to be heard by the Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals on October 31st at IYit. Prospect, seeking to rezone
approximately 6.7 acres on Busse Road, north of Higgins Road, from R4 to B5.
2. Expressed the hope that Trustee Pahl could attend a luncheon meeting, dealing
with air pollution control, at the Palmer House on October 22nd.
3. Requested the Judiciary and Planning Committee to review the Chicago ordinance
. applying to residential swimming pools on the basis it might suggest improve-
ment in the Villagers ordinance.
4, Reported his attendance at a meeting on October 17th with the Board of School
District 59, Mayor John Woods of Arlington Heights and President Schlaver of
IYIt. Prospect for a generalized discussion of possible future land annexations
by Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect and Elk Grove Village and
possible land use.
5. Reported receipt of a certified copy, dated September 19, 1962, from the Vice
President of Material Service, Division of General Dynamics Ccrporation, of
a release of lien on public funds and release of claim on contractors bond in
the amount of u242.24. The Clerk was requested to forward a copy of this
release to the Village Treasurer.
6. Reported receipt of a letter dated October 17, 1962 from the office of the
Cook County Zoning Administrator advising "that the structure and the hot dcg
bus which were located on the Northwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and
Biesterfield Road were removed. This location has been rechecked and this
office will continue to check the location. Please advise us if you receive
any further complaints on them"'.
7. Reported receipt, from Arlington Heights Park District, of two copies of a
map. showing boundaries of the Arlington Heights Park District and indicating
adjoining areas which are shown in their master plan as being adaptable for
annexation to their District. They asked that the Village indicate existing
boundaries and proposed future boundaries, and they will prepare a map showing
the boundaries of all the Park Districts in this area, a copy of which will be
sent Elk Grove Village. This was referred to the Plan Commission,
I Attorney Hofert pointed out the possibility of park districts from other munici-
palities expanding to the Village' s corporate limits and encompassing areas Elk
Grove Village might wish to have in the future,
Trustee Zettek requested that the Board deviate from the agenda so that Plrs,
Jane Leas, Child Safety Council, Inc., a federal tax exempt national organization,
might address the Board.
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There being no objections, Mrs. Leas explained that they have material for children
from Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, and one leaflet that is distributee to all
grades. A Police Officer or representative of Child Safety Council would deliver
the material to each school, and it is sent out in the report card of each child.
The Child Safety Council, Inc. raises its funds by means of solicitation from the
businessmen, commercial and industrial areas, as well as through the civic and
service organizations. Mrs. Leas, in answer to a question, pointed out that if
the organization does not raise enough money to underwrite the cost of the
i program for the entire School District, the checks which have been received are
then returned.
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It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board grant
Child Safety Council, Inc. the necessary permission to conduct their program of
distribution of safety material, method of financing to be other than by a house
to house canvass. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; wh=_reupon the
President declared the motion carried. I
Trustee Zettek requested that the Board deviate from the agenda for a report on
the Bicycle Safety Program from ..he Reverend David Crail.
r, There being no objections, Mr. Crail reported that the Bicycle Safety Committee
has started preparing a 15 to 20 page booklet which will have illustrations of the
Village ordinances relating to bicycles and will include the tests ,fnich will be
given to each bicycle operator. The Committee is recruiting help for conducting
this Program and the response has been encouraging. At this time, Mir. Crail said
that the Committee needs to know-how much of the suggested legislation prepared
in July 1962 will be acceptable. Attorney Hofert was requested for an opinion
on this matter and he said that he will have comments on this Program at the
October 25th meeting of the Village Board.
Trustee Smith arrived - 8:50 PM. -
Fire Chief Haar gave a report of Fire Department activities for the month of
September 1962. (This report will-' be on file in the Clerk's Office.)
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Chief Haar reported that he has been in contact with Sola Electric regarding
volunteer firemen recruited from Industrial Park companies and will pursue the
matter further; that one training session for auxiliary firemen has been conducted,
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however, due to unfortunate circumstances it was not well attended.
Police Chief Clifford gave a report of Folice Department activities for the month
i of September 1962. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's Office.)
Chief Clifford requested consideration of the employment of a civilian for four
hours each day to assist in clerical work (typing of reports and correspondence. )
I �. Trustee Zettek stated that the Public Safety Committee will discuss this request.
Trustee Zettek requested Chief Clifford to detail a Reserve Officer for patrol, on
foot, in the Elk Grove Boulevard/Victoria Lane area on Sunday mornings and to
j issue warnings to those persons who are parking their automobiles along these
11 streets and blocking driveways during the church service house.
Trustee Dillon stated that he will try to have a recommendation at•_the.October:25th
meeting from the Building--.Committee -on-the Western Kraft Corporation request for
a driveway which -would be wider- than that_permitted 'under the provisions-of -..
j the:.Ccde. - The Board may, if it desires, grant such permission.
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Trustee Smith reported that he has received two letters regarding the licensing
of vending vehicles and will now check with other communities as to their
policies and a report will be made in two weeks.-
Trustee Smith p7esented 14 invoices for a total payment of ,,3,942-51 from the
General Corporate Account and 2 invoices for 040.95 from Motor Fuel Tax funds.
(Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's Office.)
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board
j authorize the payment of 14 invoices totaling ?3,942.51 from the General CorpGrate
Account and 2 invoices totaling ~;340.95 from Motor Fuel Tax funds. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young, Zettek;
i "RIAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
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carried.
Trustee Smith stated that Finance Administrator, James Ryan, has requested a
meeting with the Board to discuss procedural problems and recommendations. Such
a meeting was scheduled for 7 Prl October 25, 1962.
Trustee Pahl requested that consideration by the Judiciary and Planning Committee
of revision to the zoning ordinance as it applies to multiple family dwellings
be removed from the agenda inasmuch as this is being handled by the Village's
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Plan Consultant; and that "new legislation affecting areas near airports" be
removed from the agenda until the meeting of November 15, 1962, i
Trustee Pahl stated that after the next meeting a report will be submitted
concerning the property at the Northwest corner of Arlington Heights and I
Biesterfield Roads; and that he has started a survey of comparison between
the model Traffic Regulation ordinance and the Village ordirances.
Following comments regarding the extra-territorial powers of municipalities.
President Gibson stated that a recent Superior Court decision held that muni- 1
cipalities and not counties have control over building in unincorporated areas
within 12 miles of the municipality's corporate boundaries; and plats filed will
not now be accepted by the Recorder of Deeds without the consent of the muni-
cipality. Attorney Hofert said that this is a test case and it may be carried
to the State Supreme Court for the purpose of getting a definite opinion from
that Court.
Trustee Keith stated (1) that the Public Relations Committee recommends that
the Board give approval, but not endorsement, to the WTTW/Channel 11 canvass
for funds from March 9, 1963 through March 173 1963; (2) that participation in
the Annual State Street Christmas parade was to have been undertaken by the
Village service organizations but due to financial conditions at this time a
good job could not be assured, and Trustee Keith suggested that this invitation
to the Village to take part in the parade be turned down with the hope that
Iperhaps next year conditions would be favorable for participation.
Trustee Zettek said that 99% of the work in connection with the Bicycle Safety
Program has been done by The Reverend David Crail and complimented Mr. Crail
for his time and efforts in this direction.
I Trustee Zettek reported that he has contacted representatives of the A,F,P.
Burglar Alarm Co. regarding the request of the New Way Burglar Alarm Co, to service
plants in the Industrial Park, and that A.F.P. has no objections to their tying
into A.F.P. 's system, and that no problems are anticipated.
I It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize an expenditure of y168.8b for the purchase of a combination chalk board
bulletin board. (At the request of the C. D. organization, the Public Safety
Committee discussed the purchase of this equipment and recommended same, dis•-
bursement to be made from the C. D. appropriation, the equipment to be used
when needed by other governmental groups and not be considered the exclusive
j property of 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, Keith; Wahl, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none. 1.4hereupon the President declared the motion carried„
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j Trustee Young reported that some work is being started by the Township on
cleaning the Branigar Estates drainage ditch.
i Trustee Young also reported his displeasure concerning execution of assigned
duties of the Street Department.
The Clerk read a report dated October 18; 1962 from Tom T. Hamilton., Chairman
of the Aviation Committee, which stated that several different procedures i•:ere
I tried during the month of September, the results of which are inconclusive at
this time; that the Committee will again resume testing of possible improvements
in procedures to relieve noise from jet aircraft, with the cooperation of
responsible agencies and personnel, at the beginning of spring when weather
conditions will be more favorable for accurate evaluation; that the Committee
has embarked on a program of attempting to bring some improvement in the
situation of jet aircraft landings which sometimes disturb the extreme northern
fringe of the Village.
The Clerk read the following report dated October 18, 1962, from Frank nines,
i Acting Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals:
"The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing October lo, 1962 to hear
Case 62-5. The petitioner, Centex Construction Company, requested a variation
in height for the proposed Alexian Brothers Hospital to be constructed on the
NE corner of Biesterfield and Bisner Roads.
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To erect a hospital with the bed capacity of the proposed hospital it would not
be economically feasible to construct it in a horizontal manner. The hospital I
will not be in any existing or proposed flight patterns from O;Hare Field, The
construction of said hospital Will donform with the State Fire Safety Code and
will not be a detriment to the health, safety, and welfare of the village.
Based on the above reasons the Zoning Board of Appeals hereby notifies the Village
Board that the Zoning Board has granted the petitioner the requested variation
for the proposed 110 feet above grade. Grade is established as the elevation
of the center line of Biesterfield Road."
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Zetted that the Board concur
in the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A discussion followed as to the authority of the Zoning Board of Appeals as
granted by the Municipal Code which was adopted in 1961.
The above motion was then withdrawn with the consent of the second.
President Gibson requested the Judiciary and Planning Committee to study Article 3
Section 7 of the Code and present a recommendation to the Board as to the authority
which should be given the Zoning Board. I
Attorney Hofert said that the granting of variations from the Zoning Ordinance
can be done in one of two ways: (1) by the Zoning Board of Appeals which is given
such authority, (2) by the Village Board, acting on thezecommendations of the
'I Zoning Board. If the Zoning Board is to grant the variance, Mr. Hofert said
that the Code should set out standards of determination.
i In response to Trustee Smithts giestion as to how much additional Fire Department,
equipment will be needed when the hospital is built, President Gibson said that
he has discussed the proposed hospital with State Fire Marshal Cowhy who has
submitted a written opinion that the important consideration is a standpipe,; This
opinion was then furnished the Alexian Brothers and their Architect reports that
there are three standpipes in the proposed plans.
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i The Clerk read a letter dated October 15, 1962 from the Belding Engineering Co,
requesting permission to move a house located on the north side of Devon Avenue,
west of Route 83. The Board granted their approval of the closing of the street
I for one hour, and Police Chief Clifford was so instructed. The Clerk was requested.
to inform the Belding Engineering Co. of the Board action, and following receipt
of a copy of the County or State permit for moving the building, the Police
Department would cooperate with said Company and direct the traffic during t-he
moving operation.
The Clerk read a letter dated October 11, 1962 from the Illinois Municipal Le^.guo
stating that the Village has been placed on the list to collect the foraign fire
insurance tax for the year ending July 1, 1963 and that distribution will be made
some time in October or November 1963°
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The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
of an election of executive Trustees to the EXRF Board, one trustee to be elected
for a five year term beginning January 1, 1963, ballot to be mailed by November 20,
1962. The Board referred this to Trustee Smith for a recommendation,
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Attorney
I be instructed to prepare an ordinance annexing a parcel of property of approximately
I 1/2 acre located south of Landmeier Road just west of Nicholas Blvd. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried,
The Clerk reported receipt of notices from (1) the State Department of Revenue
I of Sales Tax to be remitted for the month of July in the amount of ; 4,435.92
and (2) the State Division of Highways of Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the month
of September in the amount of 55,684.66.
j Regarding the request of the Board to check the records for any agreement made with
the County and State as to parking along the north and south curbs of Oakton Sty,
the Clerk reported that an Ordinance (#i28) was passed by the Village Board
prohibiting parking on Oakton as a condition of an agreement with the County and
State as to the construction, widening and maintenance of that part of Oakton St,
within the Village limits.
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Attorney Hofert suggested that perhaps the State would lift this restriction if
the Board so requested.
Trustee Young said that he will study the situation.
Trustee Dillon suggested that the Traffic Safety Committee submit a recommendation
on the above matter of lifting the no parking restriction on Oakton Street.
The Clerk read a proposed ordinance, prepared by Attorney Hofert, which would annex
the Higgins school site. i
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It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt
Ordinance No. 256 entitled "AN ORD MUZE ANNEXING SCHOOL PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE
OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the
motion and upon the rollbeing called the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY'' - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the .President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Robert Fleming, President of the Elk Grove Village Public Library Board,
reported that the Library Board has adopted a Resolution requesting the President
and Board of Trustees to issue library fund tax anticipation warrants in the
amount of '0"302000 and that the Library Board requests action no ]ater than
October 25th through either the issuance of warrants or an advance from the
General Corporate Account.
Mr. Fleming said that the Library cannot pay the Village interest should an
advance be made and that a $ 2LO loss is estimated by Finance Administrator James
Ryan.
Attorney Hofert stated that this would be a proper and legal use of working cash
funds.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board direct
I the Village Treasurer to cash bills in an amount so as to produce $;30,000, the
particular bills to be chosen at the Treasurer's discretion and transferred from
the General Corporate Account to a Special Fund-Library and upon the receipt of
a resolution from the Library Board, that said amount is to be transferred to
the Library account to be disbursed at their discretion; said resolution shall
contain an irrevocable direction to the Village Treasurer that from the first
tax money received and due the Library, that amount and actual cost be redeposited
j in the working cash fund. : The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll b eing called the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
i Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Robert Fleming, Chairman of the Budget and Estimate Committee, reported that
'i the Village Board is keeping expenditures within 12 of the working budget.
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 10:20 PM.
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Eleanor G. Turn , Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Jah6s R. Gibson, President
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