HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 05/09/1963 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MAY 9, 1963
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President Janes R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8 :15 PM in i
the Municipal Building in said Village and directed the Village Clerk
to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees
answared "PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A.
Lewis, Ralston D. Malonek, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; Jr. i
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the
minutes of the regular meeting of May 2, 1963 be approved as submitted;
and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation loharoupon the President declared the motion
carried.
President Gibson gave a report, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof.
Regarding item #2 of the above-mentioned report, President Gibson
said that unless oneof the Board members wished to attend or had an
alternate suggestion, he would suggest that the Chairman of the Plan
Commission participate in the panel discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board concur in the President' s appointment of Abraham (Bud) Bernstein
to the Police Pension Board for the term ending May 9, 1965. The
j President directed the Clerk to call the roll and upon the roll being
called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis,
Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT"- none . thereupon
i the President declared the motion carried.
Regarding item rl of the President ' s report, Attorney Hofert stated he
would be in attendance at the hearing regarding docket #558 on May 15,
1963.
Trustee Zettek said. he thought the suggestion of having the Plan Comm-
ission Chairman in attendance at the panel forum was a good one since
there would certainly be questions in the planning and zoning area and
his presence would make a well rounded representation of Elk Grove
i Village. There were no contrary views to this and the President then
asked Chairman Brown to plan to attend.
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i At the last regular meeting, a letter from Mr. V-1m. J. P.:ortimer, Supt.
of Highways for Cook County was read wherein the County declared its
abandonment' of Oakton Street from Arlington Heights Road to Busse Road
and this letter was referred to the Attorney. (Mr. Mortimer ' s letter
was subsequent to adoption of Resolution 11-63 in which the Village ,
at the request of the County, stated its intention of maintaining that
part of Oakton Street in the Village limits . ) The Clerk read Attorney
Hofert ' s letter dated May 9th in which he stated that, following inves-
tigation, the reason for the abandoment was that the State Statutes,
Chapter 121, Article VI, provide that they could not abandon a small
portion of a road but had to abandon a road between main State roads;
and that the two closest main roads were Arlington Heights Road and
,j Route 83. Mr. Hofert was told by the County Highway Dept. that the
responsibility for the maintenance of that portion of Oakton between
Village limits and Busse Road is that of the Elk Grove Township High-
way Commissioner, Mr. Ronald L. Bradley. Mr. Hofert said that it was
his understanding that Mr. Bradley has been informed of this fact.
President Gibson administered the oath of office to Carl R. Collmer,
newly appointed member of the Police Reserve Commision and to Robert
G. Snell, appointed to the Plan Commission on May 2, 1963.
The Clerk read a letter dated May 9, 1963 from Village Engineer E. N.
Fletcher in which Mr. Fletcher stated that he has made an inspecti6n
of Touhy Avenue from Route 83 East to Elmhurst Road, and Nicholas
I Blvd. from the railroad tracks on the north aide of Estes Avenue north
to Landmeier Road, and that the pavement, curb and gutter, and storm
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
MAY 9, 1963
1 . There will be a hearing on May 15, 1963, for the purpose of an oral
argument regarding Docket #558, at 10:00 A.M. in the conference room, li
Suite 1407, 130 N. !dells Street, Chicago.
This docket concerns the rezoning from R4 to R5, Multi-family dwellings,
of approximately 19 acres located on the east side of Linneman Road and
approximately 1320 feet north of Dempster Road.
I refer this to the Plan Commission with the request that we be represented
at this meeting.
2. We have been invited to participate in a "Salute to Elk Grove Village"
program on Saturday, May 18th.
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This program, conducted by the Y.M.C.A. , is broadcast over Station WNWC
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between the hours of 4:30 and 5:00 P.M.
They suggest that the President, the Police Chief, the Fire Chief and
I, one other person constitute a panel for a discussion interview.
I have accepted this invitation.
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j 3. The Illinois Municipal League will conduct a one-day legislative conference
in the Hotel St. Nicholas, Springfield, Saturday, May 25th, beginning at
> 10:00 A.M. , to discuss legislation now pending in the General Assembly.
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As it is pointed out that this meeting is particularly important for newly
elected municipal officials, I particularly urge Trustees Lewis, Malonek
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and Mullen to attend.
I 4. I appoint Abraham (Bud) Bernstein, 332 Charing Cross Road, to succeed
himself as a member of the Police Pension Board.
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This term will expire May 9, 1965.
I request the concurrence of the Board in this appointment.
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5. The Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission has invited
I us to suggest subjects for treatment at the 6th Metropolitan Area Planning
Conference to be held in Chicago on September 25th.
I refer this to Trustee Lewis for his suggestions for our reply.
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sewers are installed in accordance with Village ordinances and he
recommended that they be accepted subject to a two (2 ) year main- I
tenance bond in the amount of $20,000.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen to concur
in aid accept the report of the Village Engineer. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated Iiay 9, 1963 from Engineer Fletcher to
President Gibson in answer to the President 's question concerning
Arthur Street. Mr. Fletcher reported that the subsoil condition I
under this street is not the best; there is considerable low land on
both sides of the street which acts as a retention basin and holds
a considerable amount of water some of which seeps under the street
pavement. Mr. Fletcher said that this has not affected the curb and
gutter but has caused soft spots in the pavement which spots have been
removed and a new base constructed. The final asphalt surface should not
be placed until this street has weathered ori winter; and before the
final surfacing is placed, an inspection should be made and all soft
spots removed. Mr. Fletcher also said that when the property along this
street has been improved, the low area will be filled and the present
condition will no longer exist, which may happen before the two year
Imaintenance period and after the completion of the pavement has lapsed.
Mr. Fletcher stated that he will keep this street under observation.
The Clerk read a copy of a letter dated May 9, 1963 from Engineer
Fletcher to State Highway Districtngineer Marshall Suloway which
stated that the east end of a culvert across Route 83 just north of
Pratt Blvd. is blocked by a large piece of concrete and other debris ,
and that the drainage ditch has been filled and the flow blocked.
Mr. Fletcher asked that he be advised if anything can be done to
relieve this condition.
'I Judge Richard Ahlgren presented a detailed report dated Play 2, 1963
requesting that the Board increase the alloted time for Violations
Bureau work from 12 hours per. week to a maximum of 20 hours per week;
and he stated that the work of this employee is seasonal to some extent
(fewer tickets are issued in the winter months ) and that the maximum
hours would not be used unless necessary to handle the volume of work.
Judge Ahlgren stated in his report that since his election two years
ago he has paid his Court Clerk t20. per Court session for the approx-
imate 12 hours of work involved; and he requested that the Village take
over the compensation of this clerk at the sane rate.
At the request of Trustee Zettek, this request was referred to the
iJudiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee .
j Building Inspector Walla read a report of building permits issued
during the month of April 1963 showing a total of 106 permits issued,
itotal construction value of $2,915,746 and total fees collected X8,226.70.
Police Chief Jenkins read a report of Police activities for the month
of April, 1963. This report will be on file for review in the Clerk' s
Office . Trustee Zettek commended Chief Jenkins for the very fine job
he is doing.
'Trustee Malonek presented 13 invoices totaling ;fi1,028.16 for payment
from the Water Department operating account, and 30 invoices totaling
$2,915.93 from the General Account, and read all those invoices which
I were over :9'100. (Itemization of these invoices will be on file in the
i Clerk' s Office. )
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that
i the Board authorize the payment of the 13 _ invoices'.prosented_ totaling
"1,028'16. from the Water Department Operating Account and the payment
of the 30 invoices totaling $2,915.93 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
"AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none; Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board authorize the expenditure of 1139.20 to the North Shore l
Chiefs of Police Association for the annual rental, due on June 1,
1963, of the Identi-Kit for use of the Police Department. The Pres-
ident directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the Following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, I
Keith, Lewis, Mal onek, Mullen, Zettek. "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none; 'I
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. 7
Police Chief Jenkins explained to the Board the use of the above I
equipment and showed an exhibit of the type of work which it produces ;
and he said he would be glad to provide a more detailed exhibit to
the Board members next week. I
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the
Board authorize the payment of $3, 320. to 36 volunteer fireman on the
basis of $2.50 per call covering the period from January 1, 1963 to
April 30, 1963. 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, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek, "NAY"-
none "Absent" - none ; Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Lewis reported that a meeting was held at the r-;unicipal
Building in Arlington Heights on Wednesday, May 8th, between officials
of surrounding municipalities and the Cook County Board of Commission-
ers and the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals . Elk Grove Village
was represented by Trustee Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Attorney Hofert,and
members of the Zoning Commission. The topic of discussion was the
increase in the number of multi-family dwellings being constructed in
the Elk Grove Township area. Trustee Lewis reported that Attorney
Hofert did an excellent job of conveying the feeling of Elk Grove
Village officials to the County officials . The municipalities were
i requested to be more explicit in the objection in each individual case
of rezoning as it arises .
In answer to Trustee Mullen, Attorney Hofert said he will check on
the outcome of the County zoning case concerning rezoning for a gas
station on Route 53 and Biesterfield Road. in which the Village filed
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Trustee Lewis reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals has taken under
advisement Case 63-4 regarding Lot 24 in the Higgins Road Commercial
Area and will report at a later date .
Trustee Lewis read a report dated May 9, 1963 from the Zoning Board of
Appeals stating that a public hearing was held on April 23, 1963 to hear
Case 63-5, a pre-annexation zoning petition from R-1 to M-2 of
approxi-mately 75 acres located at the southwest corner of Devon Avenue and York
Road, DuPage County. The Zoning Board recommended that the Village
Board grant the petitioner ' s request for the following reasons; (1 ) the
property is contiguous to present industrial zoning in Elk Grove Village .
(2) because of its proximity to O 'Hare Field the property would be
undesirable for residential development. (3) The property does not
! abut a residential zone. (4) It is the highest and best use of the land.
I) Mr.- E. H. Brown, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported that they
� have received their first notices of public hearing regarding rezoning
of property located in DuPage County within the 12 mile jurisdictional
; limits . These two hearings concern (1 ) rezoning from R2 to B2 prop-
erty located at the southeast corner of Devon Avenue and Arlington
Heights Road for the construction of apartments and a gasoline ser-
vice station; and (2 ) rezoning of property located approximately
2,000 feet east of the above location for the erection of a sports
4club house and attendant facilities . Mr. Brown said the Plan Comm-
Ission will attend these hearings which are scheduled for 7 :30 PM Thursday,
May 16th, at the Addison Municipal Building.
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Mr. Brown reported that the Plan Commission recommended that the
Village annex the approximately 75 acres of property located at
the southeast corner of Devon Avenue and York Road, their recomm-
endation being based on the fact that the developer will meet all
the requirements of the subdivision control ordinance, zoning ord-
inance, and building codes; it being further understood that all costs for
water and sewer connections will be borne by the developer and/or property owner;
. no open drainage ditches will be permitted on any public or dedicated lands; that
proper and adequate roads will be constructed; that the development should coincide
as nearly as possible with existing industrial area in Elk Grove Village. Mr. Brown
also reported that the added revenue to the water and sewer dept. will offset any
added service androtections costs; and the zoning enacted and type of industr
proposed is ideal ror the area and will not adversely effect surrounding land Zners.
Mr. Brown stated that the Plan Commission recommends the approval
of the street dedication in Unit 10 of the Industrial Park. A
minor change was made by the developer necessitating this submiss-
ion of plat for approval.
Regarding the extension of Route 90 from Congress Street to the
Northwest Expressway, Mr. Brown reported that he and Plan Comm-
ission member . Jack Carlson attended a preliminary hearing on the
proposed route of this road, and that they have many unanswered
questions . They are writing the proper authorities for additional
information and requesting that they be on the mailing list for
future mailings. The proposed road will be A divided 4 lane ex-
pressway, and according to tenative plans will go west of the WBBM
property west of Route53, then swinging east of Route 53 and east of the
WGN property. Mr. Brown said they have no knowledge of the plans
for the location of the overpasses, by-passes or entries; but they
will relay information as readily as it is made available to them.
' Mr. Brown reported that a Cook County hearing was held to hear the
petition of Residents of Lake Briarwood who are requesting that the
developer' s property be rezoned from R5 to R4. The developer prev-
iously built single family dwellings in the $30,000 and up class ;
and now is planning multi-family units adjacent to these single family
residences . The case has been continued.
In answer to Trustee Mullen ' s question concerning the McLennan case
it was pointed out that the petitioner has agreed to construct a
sewage lift station and has included same in their engineering drawings;
this lift station to be built at their cost according to Village
specifications; and that it will become the property of the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the
Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 63-5.
11 Trustee Dillon commented that it is the usual procedure to refer cases
of this type to Committee for recommendation, however, in this case all
the Board members had been present at the hearing. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll and upon the roll being called the
I following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek,
Mullen, Zettek. "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none; Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Piu=len and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board direct the Village Attorney-to__draft ..the nece.s==:.:may ordinances
in connection with Zoning Case 63-5. 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, Lewis, Malonek,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President
j declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that
the Board accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding
dedication of street in Unit 10 of the Industrial Park. The President
I directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll
i being called the following Trustees answered"AYE"- Dillon, Keith,
Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Where-
upon the- President declared the motion carried.
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Mr. Charles M. Eining, Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission I
read his letter of resignation dated 'P'lay 9, 1963 from the Commission.
(This letter will be on file in the Clerk' s Office . )
I'ir. Joseph Finkler, member of the Fire and Police Commission, also
submitted his resignation at this time .
During the discussion that followed, Trustees recognized the comm- !
endable job that the Commissioners have done but took issue with �
some of the statements contained in Mr. Einings letter.
President Gibson stated that all the Board Members agree they are
sorry to see the resignationsand thet some of the statements in Mr.
Eining' s letter are ill-founded and incorrect.
Mr. Tom Hamilton, Chairman of the Aviation Committee, reported that j
the Tower Chief and Assistant Chief at O'Hare International Airport
have graciously extended an invitation to new (and old) members of
the Board for a tour of the facilities at the O 'Hare tower on any
Saturday convenient to the Board.
At this time (9 :40PM) President Gibson recessed the meeting for
questions and comments to the Board from Residents in the audience .
The President reconvened the meeting at 9:45PM and directed the Village
Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Halonek, Mullen,
Zettek.
! The Clerk read a letter dated May 8, 1963 from Norman S. Burtt,
Chairman, Circus Committee, Lions Club of Elk Grove Village, request-
ing permission for the Sells Brothers Circus, under sponsorship of
the Lions Club to operate and perform on Saturday, June 8, 1963, a
Three Ring Circus which will be located on Centex Property directly
1 east of the model homes on Higgins Road. Mr. Burtt stated that
preceeds from this endeavor will be directed to further improvements
of Lions Park and Pool, a Community Recreational Facility.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that
the Board grant a license, without fee, to the Lions Club for a
circus to be held on Saturday, June 8 between the hours of 2 :30 and
12M, subject to usual requirements for liability insurance indemn-
ifying the Village against loss.
During the discussion that followed it was agreed that the Village
would furnish 1000 gallons of water for the circus animals on June 8th.
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, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT"
none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The matter of the Zoning Board' s attendaice at the Bureau of Community
Planning at Champaign-Urbana on May 25th was referred to the Judiciary
! Committee for a recommendation at the next regular meeting.
Trustee Malonek reported that of the 12 persons he has contacted the
following six are interested in serving on a Special Committee regard-
ing the shopping development in Elk Grove Village : I''irs . Dorothy Sweis,
I Mr. John Radzis , Mrs . Oscar Schuman, Mrs . Lois Cannizzo, Mrs . Sue
Miller, Mr. Al Cavanagh. Trustee Malonek said he has been awaiting
Mr. James Callahan's return from vacation prior to scheduling a meet-
ing. In reply to President Gibson ' s question, Trustee "alonek said
he plans to have a meeting, talk to each member and then recommend
i the scope of responsibility, duties, etc.
Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager for Centex Construction
1 Co. , who was present in the audience, offered to show the Committee their
files regarding their planned shopping development.
Following discussion on the need for revarnishing outside doors of
! the Municipal Building, President Gibson asked Trustee Mullen to get
cost estimates from contractors on this work.
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Trustee -Dillon reported that the Street- Department has not obtained
all the quotes on equipment as discussed at the last regular meeting;
and said that a report will be held at least another week.
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Regarding additional street lights on Elk Grove Boulevard, Trustee
Dillon. said that he has contacted Mr. R. Sietz of Public Service Co.
who will prepare as estimate of cost within 10 days.
Following Trustees Keith's suggestion, it was agreed that the Water
Department would no longer bill the Village for water and sewer service
Cto the Municipal Building.
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4 Trustee Dillon reported that he and Zoning Commission Chairman Pahl
r met with Mr. Fitzpatrick, head of the Chicago Air Pollution Control
' program and discussed the type of ordinance and equipment which
Elk Grove Village should have. Mr. Fitzpatrick offered to assist
the Village in establishing a program; and he set up a meeting for
them with a representative of the U.S. Health Department.
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Trustee Keith stated that Mr. Bernstein, Park & Recreation Committee,
would like Board members to go to Mt. Prospect to discuss the form-
ation of a Park District.
Trustee Keith recommended that the Village purchase the tape recorder
which has been used (on trial basis) at the last two Board meetings .
This recorder would be used to tape the Board meetings, and would
j be available for the use of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Police De-
partment and for other governmental uses .
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the
Board authorize an expenditure of $230. to purchase a tape recorder
and necessary equipment to tape Board meetings and transcribe from
tape, said price including delivery, installation, and all applicable
' taxes. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon tho roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"-
Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Zettek; "NAY" Mullen;"ABSENT" -none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk presented a request for Highway Permit submitted by Centex Con-
}: struction Co. in connection with their development along Landmeier Road,
said permit requesting permission for installation of sewers .
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board authorize the President and Clerk to sign a Highway Permit as
stated above, subject to the approval of the Village Engineer. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
It was agreed that, while the Board agrees with the principle of the
i Mount Morris "Let Freedom Ring" celebration on July 4th; the Village
is ill-equipped at this time to participate in such a program in
proper fashion.
Trustee Malonek reported receipt of a request from the Childrens
Benefit League for permission to conduct their annual tag day in Elk
Grove Village on -October 4th. Following discussion, Trustee Malonek
stated he will investigate the background of this group, and will also
look into the possibility of establishing some criterion for Board
1 approval or disapproval of the numerous fund drive requests which are
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received.
Trustee Zettek reported that bicycle testing and licensing took place
at Rupiey School on Saturday, May 4th and will be at the Ridge School
s on 'Saturday May 11th; that the purpose of the Bicycle Safety Program
is not- to.-issue violation tickets but to familiarize children with
rules and regulations of handling bikes . Trustee Zettek stated that
the program is proceeding well.
Trustee Zettek stated that he had intended to have a meeting with the
Public Safety Committee regarding the next two subjects; but that such
had not -been done and he could not give a Committee recommendation,
however, they are covered in the proposed budget and appropiation,
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Regarding the Fire Prevention Bureau, which is established by Village I
ordinance, Trustee Zettek said that the State Fire Marshal ' s office
had agreed to provide inspection service, and that some help has been
forthcoming, however, not as much help as is felt necessary. Trustee
Zettek stated that it is the recommendation of the Fire Chief, and he
concurs, that the Village re-establish the Fire Prevention Bureau by I
authorizing the VFD a maximum of three days per month @ $25 per day for
inspection duties.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
Board authorize active participation with Fire Prevention Bureau, 3
days per month @25. per dey for a maximum of 175 per month or =