HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/20/1962 - VILLAGE BOARD ,MINUTES 0,: THE REGULAR IMEETIAIG OF
`q E PIUESIDEN^t AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF T`;E VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
:HELD ON SEPTEMBER 20. 1962
?resident James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:15 Ph 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. i
Di_Ilon, Eugene V. Keith, Charles P. Smith, James R. Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr. ;
"ABSENT" - none.
?t was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Young that the minutes of
the regular meeting of September 13, 1962 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.
President Gibson administered thB oath of office to Doris Glab, appointed to the
Zoning Board of Appeals at the meeting of August 27, 1962 for the term Se-ptember 17;
1962 to September 17, 1967.
The following report was ;,hen given by President Gibson:
111. One of the requirements for accreditation of our Civil Defense organization is
to have one of our C. D. Officials attend a two day C. D. Accreditation Schocl.
I request that C. D, Director A. Boyce, or his delegate, attend one of the t'ao
schools to be held October 6th and 7th and October 27th and 28th.
2. The Municipal Problems Commission will meet at the Morrison Hotel, October 11th,
at 10 a.m.
I ask Trustee Keith to represent the Village at this meeting.
'3. For the period ending December 31, 1962, I make the following appointments:
John Haar, Fire Chief
Andy Tan,gorra, 1st Assistant Chief
John Mergens, 2nd Assistant Chief
I request the concurrence of the Board in these appointments.
4. Attorney Hofert and I rat with representatives of Forest View Homes (Branigar
Estates), their Attorney, State Fire Marshal William J. Cowhey and Assistant
State Fire Marshal Harry Lug':-es,
The following agreement, structured with the assistance of Fire Marshal Cowhey,
will be submitted to the home owners by their representatives:
a. A one year's contract providing for '$1500 payment to Elk Grove
Village in return for the Village's providing fire and emergency
protection.
j b. The Village will assume any additional insurance premiums required
at no cost to Forest View homes.
c. A5�."� U cncy.-will.b6 D_ l ac cd in escrow -o gua.-an yes ,-) --,rant- tc�
G'_' age.
j d. If, in the judgment of the office of the State Fire Marshal, water
mains and hydrants should be installed to provide adequate facilities,
such installations shall be made by, and at the expense of, the Forest
I View home owners.
e, This agreement will become effective on the day a full time, paid
Fire Chief for the Village reports for duty.
I believe this. is an imminently fair offer on the part of the Village. l-je have
made 'u'd-.,:additional concessions, over our previous offer, of providing further
free protection to this area, and of eliminating the insurance premium.'
President Gibson also said that it is unfortunate that this situation in Branigar-
Estates has existed and for the time being continues to exist; that he and Attorne,y
Hofert have met with Branigar residents i.r an effort to bring about an amiable
voluntary annexation and that this case in point is one further reason to question
the wisdom of the Branigar residents in refusing to annex.
There followed a discussion of item #4 above. Trustee Smith noted that the insurance
premiums will not be increased since the rates are not promulgated on a square .Nile
basis. President Gibson said that, according to Fire Marshal Cowhey, the fee of
$1500 can be more fully justified by having a full time paid Fire Chi-of; and that
I Marshal Cowhey as}-ed if. the Village could provide additional coverage until the
proposed agreement was presented to the Branigar residents.
Trustees agreed that section (e) of the above agreement would not be acceptable; ani
I they also agreed that if this agreement, minus section (e) , is not signed by
October lst bv Branigar Estates, the -Village will cease to offer fire protection.
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With the consent of the Trustees, the Chair recognized Mr. Bob Swiglo, 503 Crest,
Branigar Estates, who wished to speak on this subject.
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During the lengthy discussion that followed, Board members learned from 1�;r.
Swiglo that John Budwick, President of the Branigar Estates Homeowners, represents
less than 50% of the residents of that area. The President, Trustees and Village
Attorney until this time had understood that Ms. Budwick, with whom they have been
negotiating, represented at least 95% of the home owners.
Mr. Swiglo said that residents of Branigar Estates have been attempting to reach
some kind of agreement since 1958; that at a meeting with the previous Board the
proposed cost to each homeowner for annexation to the Village was prohibitive.
Mr. Swiglo also said that, while there may be no objections from the majority of
Branigar residents to paying $1500 ( $15 per home per year), the problem is one of
collecting, and he discussed the possibility of forming a fire protection district
for the sole purpose of providing a method of collecting the money.
Attorney Hofert offered two solutions to the problem of collecting: (1) annexation I
to the Village, the more desirable of the two methods; and (2) establishment of a
fire protection district. Mr. Hofert pointed out that either method will take a
considerable amount of time due to the legal steps involved.
In reply to Trustee Smith' s question, Attorney Hofert stated that, if the Branigar
Estates residents formed a fire protection district, they could then legally buy
equipment just as Elk Grove Village has done, but that practically they could not;
that they would be locked into district boundaries.
During this discussion Mr. Swiglo pointed out that he does not represent the Home
Owners group, that he was ..in attendance and speaking as an individual.
Trustee Keith suggested that the Board write to each resident of Branigar Estates
explaining the position of the Village in the matter of fire protection and that it
is their responsibility to make arrangements for payment for this protection; such
letter to give the date (yet to be set) for a meeting with all residents of Branigars
and the Village Board to discuss the entire matter of fire protection and annexation;
and that discontinuance date for fire protection to Branigars will be extended to
November lst.
President Gibson asked if there was a consensus on the following ideas discussed:
1. He will call Fire Marshal Cowhey Friday, September 21st.
2. Paragraph (e) of the proposed agreement will be eliminated from any further
agreements.
3. Abrogate previous offer to Branigar Estates and extend the fire protection
Icut-off date to November 1st.
4. Fire Marshal Cowhey will be informed that the home owners are considering a
fire protection district.
5. The Village will send all residents a letter stating that if the $1500 is
i not forthcoming by November lst, they will be without fire protection by Elk
Grove Village; this latter to set a date for a meeting to discuss this matter
as well as annexation to the Village.
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IThere was unanimous agreement by the Board to the above five points.
IIt was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur
in the appointment of John Haar as Fire Chief for the period ending December 31,
1962. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur
in the appointment of Andy Tangorra, lst Assistant Fire Chief for the period
ending December 31, 1962. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board concur
in the appointment of John Iergens, 2nd Assistant Fire Chief, for the period
ending December 31, 1962. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon_ the
lPresident declared the motion carried.
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� Attorney Hc•fert said that he has met with representatives of Centex Construction
Company and Mr. Paul Speer regarding the acquisition of the Water Company and that
another meeting has been set for October 10th; that by October 4th he will make
every effort to communicate to Board members his thinking at this particular time
and see what• can be done to come to some conclusion.
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Regarding the contract between the Villages of Elk Grove Village and Schaumburg,
Attorney Hofert suggested that the resolution authorizing the signing of the
contract be passed; and that tomorrow he will see Mr. J. Siegel, Schaumbu_rg' s
Attorney, at which time the agreement can be executed with Mr. Siegel' s approval.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board adopt i
Resolution 21-62 entitled "RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TF'11P, PRESIDEeff OF THE VILLAGE OF
ELK GROVE VILLAGE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT I4ITH THE VILLAGE OF SCHAV:BURG FOR
RELAYING POLICE 1,ESSAGES" . 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, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
In the absence of Fire Chief Haar, the Clerk read the Fire Department report for
the month of August 1962. (This report will be on file in the Village Clerk's
Office. )
Trustee Smith presented 33 invoices for a total payment of X1,422.42 from the
General Corporate Account and 1 invoice for $368.29 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 authorize
payment of 33 invoices totaling $1,422.42 from the General Corporate Account and
1 invoice for $368.29 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, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
IWhereupon the. President declared the motion carried,
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize
the Village Treasurer to pay a salary of $48 per week (6 days, 4 hours per day,
$2 per hour) to Peter Karlis, for janitorial services at the Municipal Building,
,i with the understanding that he gets paid only for time worked. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
ITrustee Smith requested that the matter of insurance for Branigar estates relating to
I fire protection be remov ed from the agenda; that it would cost Branigar Lstates
home owners approximately �2. a year a call to pay up to X100 for each and every
I� fire call made; on new homeowners' policies this coverage is automatically included.
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Regarding insurance for police for service-connected injuries, Trustee Smith stated
that he has received a report that says it would be difficult to purchase any type
i of insurance that would reli;.:ve the Village of the responsibility for paying into
the pension fund if it was depleted.
Attorney Hofert suggested that, should the need arise, the Village could levy whatever
was necessary rather than approach on an insurance basis.
Trustee Smith reported that it has been the practice to deduct for the Police Pension
Fund from the overtime checks of police officers. Officials of several other munici-
palities and the Acturary of the State Pension Board are of the opinion that this is
Inot equitable since some officers work more overtime than others.
Trustee Smith further reported that it is not required legally to deduct for the
pension fund from overtime checks and recommended and requested the concurrence of
the Board in leaving the Village's share, previously paid, in the Fund and refunding
the amounts withheld from overtime checks to each individual employee.
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It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize
the amount of $542.79 be left in the Polic:, Pension Fund for building of a reserve
and that the Treasurer be instructed not. `Co deduct pension fund percentage from over-
time for any employee on a 48 hour week. 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, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. ',!hereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize
j an increase to $596.25 in the monthly budget payments to Ocasco Budget, Inc. (This
lincrease being necessary because of adjustment of two fire insurance policies. )
ITrustee Smith stated that unless the insurance limits are increased or the Village
buys additional police cars, this monthly figure should remain the same until
i June 1963; the additional premium of *100 for the Street Department's Scout vehicle
will be included at the time the audit is made next year.
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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, Smith,
Young, Zettek; "NAY` - none; "ABSENT" - none; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Keith announced plans to contact each Department for a list of items needed `
and to set up a priority list for the purchase of same since there is no money left
in the gond .Account: :...
Trustee Keith reported that the Open Huse and Dedication of the Municipal Building
were very successful.
Trustee Smith complimented Trustees Keith and Zettek on their handling of the Board's
part of the program at the Centex Industrial Park Association meeting held on
September 11, 1962.
Trustee Young requested, from the Village Engineer and Foreman' of Public Works, a
maintenance program in the form of a resolution to be presented at the next regular
meeting.
Trustee Dillon reported that W. F. Fitzsimmons & Co., General Contractor for the
Municipal Building have requested final payment. Trustee Young stated that the
Street Department garage wall should have a silicone finish.
Mr. James E. Ryan.reported that the Citizens Finance Committee has been formed; the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund records are up to date; the payroll record is up
to date and a permanent pay roll record established. Mir. Ryan requested a meeting
with the Board as soon as possible and such a meeting was scheduled for- 7 P.Mt.
September 27th.
Regarding Workman's Compensation benefits, Trustee Smith reported that a man who is
I disabled does not receive any pay for the first 7 days; after 7 days and up to 21 days
he is paid; if he is disabled for as long as 21 days, he is then also paid for the
first 7 days.
In the future, Treasurer Coney will inform any new employees of the requirements of
Blue. Cross/Blue Shield for participation in the Elk Grove Village's group plan
coverage.
In the absence of Police Chief Clifford, the Clerk read the report of Police Dept.
activities for the month of August 1962. (This report will be on file in the
Clerk's Office. )
IThe Clerk presented a proposed ordinance regarding taxi cab license ordinance, first
Ireading having been on September 13, 1962.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board adopt
j Ordinance No. 252 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TAXI CAB LICENSE ORDIP40UE OF THEE
MUNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE". 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, Smith, Young, Zettek; NAY" - none; "ABSE14T" - none. 14hereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Regarding a proposed resolution authorizing the President and Clerk to sign a certifi-
cate of authority, Attorney Hofert said that normally a Commission is set up by the
Board which finds a public need and so certifies; however, in this case the Board is
acting as a Commission. Meir. Hofert also said that, at the request of ALr. Scherer,
I Grove Service Corporation, who felt that he might at some future date have difficulty
getting additional licenses, a provision is included in the Certificate of Authority
for licensing additional taxi cabs. However, Meir. H-)fert questioned the validity of
such a provision.
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Nr. Hofert also stated that Mr. Scherer will own one and possibly two of the cabs;
that it is desirable for the operator to be the owner of the cabs, and that Grove
Service Corporation will make a deliberate effort in this respect.
It was suggested by Attorney Hofert that at some future date it might be wise to
review the taxi cab ordinance since it might be improved in some areas, and Mir.
IScherer was invited to forward any suggestions to Attorney Hofert who in turn would
discuss same with the Board.
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Mr. Scherer stated that a stand (2 cabs) will be at the entrance to the Medical
Center in the Park 'n' Shop, and other cabs will wait in the parking lot 'and move
up to the stand as necessary.
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board adopt
Resolution No. 22-62 which authorizes and directs the President and Village Clerk
to sign the Certificate of Authority pursuant to Section 22.1118 of the Municipal
Code. 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, Smith,
Young, Zettek; "NAY' - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the �
;notion carried.
A proposed ordinance concerning stop intersections was deferred until the next I
regular meeting, pending a study of its text by Attorney H)fert.
The Clerk reported receipt of the following correspondence:
1. From Allied Vending Co. , a letter stating that they have as many as eight
trucks servicing the vending machines at one location in the Industrial Park,
and that according to the licensing provisions of Elk Grove Village, each truck
must be licensed. Mr. Garrett, President of Allied Vending requested that a
review be made of their situation with the thought of providing a certain amount
of flexibility. This was referred to Trustee Smith, Finance Committee, who said
he will report to the Board after study.
2. A notice from the Chicago Tribune announcing the 1962 Fall Festival of Homes from
September 22 through October 14th and that as a result of the displays builders
are advised to consult with local police officials about the direction of traffic,
etc. This was referred to the Police Department.
3. A copy of a letter dated September 17, 1962 from Marshall Suloway, District
Engineer, Illinois Division of Highways, to Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. , Inc. ,
I requesting that they make necessary repairs at Elmhurst Road and Pratt Blvd. to
the pavement which has settled following their installation of two culverts
i across Elmhurst Road. This was referred to the Foreman of Public Works to see
if this effects any Village streets.
'I 4. Notice from the State Division of Highways of MDtor Fuel Tax collected for the
i month of August 1962 in the amount of $4,488.33.
5. Notice from the Cook County Department of Public Health stating that sanitary
f, analyses of samples of water taken from various locations in the Village indicated
II that the water was safe to drink.
President Gibson reported receipt of a letter from the Illinois 14unicipal League
I requesting pictures of the Municipal Building and information as to its cost and
method of financing. This was referred to Trustee Keith for a reply.
Trustee Dillon reported that National Heat and Power Co. have asked for final pay-
ment of their contract to install the heat and air conditioning in the r:unicipal
Building. Trustee Dillon requested notice of complaints so that adjustments or
corrections can be made.
Trustee Dillon reported receipt of the following quotes:
Police Department Control Room glass partition - $190.00.
Panel on stair rail, not including labor - $275.00.
Trustee Young reported the following price on a Bell and Howell 35 m.m. slide
projector, model 9471.1, 20 slide tray, fully remote: $94.63 (dealer's net) .
The above items will be added to the list being prepared by Trustee Keith for
priority rating.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Young that the meeting be
1 adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:50 PM.
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Eleanor G. Turner/
urner illage Clerk
Approved:
es R. Gibson, President
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