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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF �
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON FEBRUARY 28, 1963
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The Village Clerk called the meeting to order at 8:20 PM in the Municipal Building
in said Village and called the roll. Upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Eugene V. Keith, Jack D. Pahl,
Charles P. Smith, James R. Young; "ABSENT" - Trustee Charles J. Zettek, Jr;
President James R. Gibson.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Pahl that Trustee Dillon
be elected to serve as President pro-tem at this meeting in the absence of President
Gibson. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the clerk declared the
motion carried.
Due to the fact that Attorney Hofert had not arrived, the President pro-tem asked
if there were any persons in the audience who wished to address the Board. There
being none, the President pro-tem then continued with the meeting.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Keith that the minutes of the
regular meeting of February 21, 1963 be approved as submitted and that the Board
dispense with the reading thereof. The President pro-tem 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; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. Whereupon
the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read the following report of President Gibson:
" I appoint Harry P. Jenkins, Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the position of Chief of
Police of the Village of Elk Grove' Village. The effective date of the appoint-
ment will be established later, but will not be effective later than April 1 , 1963.
I request the concurrence of the Board in this appointment.
Mr. Jenkins, as the Board is aware, has an extensive background of training and
experience in police work. During his sixteen years withthe Kalamazoo Department
he has worked in all phases of police activity. In his present rank of Lieutenant, .
in addition to heading up the Service Organization, he also serves as aide to
Chief Dean A. Fox.
Mr. Jenkins has stood up well under the scrutiny of the Board, Northwestern
University and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Therefore, I an confident that
he will well serve Elk Grove Village in the years to come.
I wish to repeat my previous comments regarding our former Chief, Edward J. Clifford.
Mr. Clifford was our first police officer, and since coming to the Village has
devoted many extra hours and much attention to the protection of the persons
and property of residents and commercial and industrial property owners.
For this, the Village is forever indebted.
Mr. Clifford has indicated his desire to continue in the service of the Village
in his rank of Lieutenant.
I hope that his service to the Villag6 can continue for many years. "
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board concur
in the appointment of Harry P. Jenkins to the position of Chief of Police of Elk
Grove Village, the effective date of the appointment to be no later than April 1, 1963.
The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called t1B following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith,
Young; 11NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. Whereupon the President pro-tem declaim the
motion carried.
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Trustee Smith presented 17 invoices for a total payment of $1,244.01 from the �1
General Corporate Account and 2 invoices for a total payment of $1,048.48 from
Motor diel Tax funds; and stated that Treasurer Coney has advised him that the
2 invoices to be paid from Motor Fuel Tax funds are for 1963 maintenance and that
the funds for this maintenance have not as yet been received from the State. Trustee
Smith stated that said two invoices will be paid from General Corporate and reimburse-
ment made upon receipt-of the funds from the State.
It was moved by Trustee Smith and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize
payment of 2,292.49 from the General Corporate in payment of the 19 invoices presented,
of this amount $$1,048.48 will be reimbursed from Motor Fuel Tax funds. The President j
pro-tem 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;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. Vhereupon the President pT o-tem declared the
motion carried.
Mr. Edward H. Brown, Chairman of the Plan Commission, gave the Sllowing report:
1 . Stated that the Plan Commission finds nothing wrong with the preliminary plat
of Unit 11 (drawing 4176-11 ) of the Centex Industrial Park, and recommended that
approval be given for them to proceed with the final plat.
2. Reported receipt from Centex Construction Company of the proposed preliminary
plat for the expansion of the Industrial Park, which plat shows all the streets
going through the property commonly known as "Hotpoint" property. Mr Brown said
that the Plan Commission has met with Centex to discuss this area as to location
of the railroad tracks, streets, etc. and that changes have been made s.o that
they have come to an agreement. Nr. Brown said that the Plan Commission and
Engineer Fletcher have no objection to the plat (drawing #739, 3/8/62, revised
11/21/62) and would recommend giving approval so that the developer can start
on engineering and preliminary drawings.
3. Regarding the improvement of Arlington Heights Road from Central Road to approx-
imately 500 feet south of Higgins Road, Mr. Brown reported that the only question
the Plan Commission has on these plans is the advisability of ending the raised
median strip and merging all traffic at the main entrance to the Park and 'Shop
on Arlington Heights Road.
Ehgineer IFIetcher suggested that a letter be .written to the State raising
objections to the merging of traffic at this point.
Trustee Keith said he thought that the median strip should continue to Oakton.
'j Attorney Hofert reported that the Zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County had a
continued hearing and heard further evidence as concerned with dockets 421 , 422 and
423, a request for rezoning from R5 to R6 of property at the northeast corner of
Linneman Road and Dempster Street for apartment construction. Mr Hofert said that
the Villages of Mount Prospect and Arlington Heights have indicated they will formally
protest the zoning as requested on the basis that the proposal does not provide for
adequate roads and driveways and that adequate facilities and equipment are not
available to service the three and four story buildings Dlanned. (This area is
serviced by a rural fire protection district whose force consists of 21 volunteers
and 2 pieces of equipment (pumpers) .
Attorney Hofert stated that objections to docket 507 will be filed by I%count Prospect
on the same basis - that the public facilities are not adequate to service the de-
velopment.
Mr. Brown said that the Plan Commission has no opinion on the above mentioned dockets;
the School District has no basis for objection; however, it was Mr. Brown' s opinion
that the Village should lend its support to Mount Prospect and file objection on the
same basis.
i Mr. Brown also reported that the master pian and 1nd use map, being worked on at this
time, will be of tremendous assistance in connection with land use; and that he will
have a report next week listing all the work which has been done to date on the map.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board concur in
the recommendation of the Plan Commission to accept the preliminary plat of the sub-
division of Unit 11 of the Centex Industrial Park. The President pro-tem < irected
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; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
Zettek. lWhereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
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It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee.-Pahl that the Board approve i
the preliminary land plan of the property commonly known as the "Hotpoint" property,
showing all street layouts in such a manner that the only street extending from
Route 83 to Tonne Road with a direct connection to existing streets in the residential
area of Elk Grove Village would be Elk Grove Boulevard, and no open drainage on de-
dicated property, final approval to be given to the engineering plat. The President
pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and uponthe roll being
called the following Trustees answered "AYE" Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young; "NAY" -
none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. tdhereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Bca rd instruct
the Village Engineer along with the Plan Commission to file objection as concerned
with the extension of State Road south of Higgins, withthe County Highway Division.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President pro-tem declared
the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Baird instruct
the Attorney to file objections for Elk Grove Village to county zoning. docke ts;* 421 , 422,
423 and 507, on the same basis that objections of Mount Prospect are being filed.
The President pro-tem 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; "NAY' - none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. Whereupon the President pro-tem
declared the motion carried.
14r. Brown reported that docket 526 to be heard by the Cook County Zoning Board has
been dropped, and that docket 508 has been continued to a later date.
Trustee Keith read a report from the Youth Advisory Committee which stated that the
majority of that Committee felt that a curfew ordinance should be enacted because
"it would be a supportive arm to those parents trying to keep their youngsters at
home by a reasonable hour; and it would provide controls at a time when there is no
serious problem and hopefully keep this problem from arising." The minority of the
Youth Advisory Committee felt that "there are already too many laws on the books and
that the curfew ordinance would infringe more upon the civil liberties of individuals;
that an ordinance should not be passed at a time when there is no serious problem or
on the anticipation of a problem; and that it might be difficult to enforce this
ordinance if passed by the present police department without additional personnel."
Trustee Keith stated that the Youth Advisory Committee has prepared a proposed ordinance
patterned after that of Rolling Meadows, and this ordinance provides that is shall be
unlawful for any child (16 years or under) to be in any public place between 11 :30 p.m.
and 6 a.m, on Saturday and Sunday, and 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. other days, unless
accompanied by parent or guardian.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Pahl and the Board authorize
the Village Attorney to draft a curfew ordinance based on the recommendations of the
Youth Advisory Committee. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll
'i on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"
Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young; "NAY' - none; "ABSENT: - Zettek. Whereupon the
President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated February 27, 1963 from .Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate
Manager, Centex Construction Company, enclosing three plats of survey (drawing #631484)
of Lot 24 in the Higgins Road Commercial District, and requesting rezoning of this
property from B1 Business to M1 Light Industrial District. This request was referred
to the Zoning Board.
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The Clerk read a, letter dated February 27, 1963 from Evan W. Stebbins, Centex Construc-
► tion Comnany, stating that the Cook County Highway Department has requested that Centex
have the Board write a letter stating they will assume ownership and maintenance of
the proposed storm sewer to be constructed from Route 83 and Landmeier Road east to
Section 10 in Centex Industrial Park. The Board referred this request to Engineer
Fletcher for recommendation.
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The Clerk read a letter dated February 27, 1963 from Evan W. Stebbins, Centex Construc-
tion Company, enclosing three prints (drawing #4176-12) of the proposed plan of
subdivision of Section 12 in Centex Industrial Park. .This matter was referred to
the Plan Commission for their recommendation.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize
the publication in pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 271 , "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING SIG-ii3
AND A:dNING.3I A:-2F,NDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE 14UNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE." The
President pro-tem 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;
"NAY'i - none; "ABSENT" - Zettek. Whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion.
carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a quote of x:15.10 for 50 front and back covers and
printing of same for the above ordinance.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board authorize
an expenditure not to exceed $30.00 for publication, in pamphlet form, of Ordinance
No. 271 and that same be distributed to the public for 50¢ per copy.
During discussion it was pointed out that $15.10 covers the cost of the printed covers,
but does not cover cost of stenciling, assembling and binding said ordinances.
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The above motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize
an expenditure not to exceed $30.00 for publication, in pamphlet form, of Ordinance
No. 271 and that sante be distributed to the public for $1.00 Der copy. The President
Dro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon to roll being called
the following Trustees answered 'AYE" Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT: - Zettek. Whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek arrived - 9:15 R-1
iThe Clerk read a copy of a letter from Attorney Hofert to the Cook County Board of
j Commissioners stating that he has been authorized to advise that neither A'ount Prospect
or Elk Grove Village is interposing an objection to docket 504 by reason of the fact
that the amended legal description contains 1.3 acres of land.
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board concur in
the letter of the Village Attorney stating forth an error of fact (1.3 instead of
1 acre) , which letter was directed to the Cook County Bcard of Commissioners regarding
County zoning docket 504. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll
on the moti.on and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"
Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none;' "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President Irro-tem declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated February 20, 1963 from Marshall Suloway,
District Engineer, State Division of Highways, enclosing copies of the rental rate
! schedules for the Village equipment.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee young that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE APfENDIRG
' ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE 14JNICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO THE
LICENSING AND REGULATION OF DOGS" . The President pro-tem 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; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
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The above ordinance was read aloud in full by the Clerk.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board adopt
Ordinance No. 272 entitled "AN ORDINALE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 17 OF THE
iiUidICIPAL CODE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATING TO TIE LICENSING AND REGULATING OF DOGS" .
During discussion, Trustee Dillon raised objection to Section 17.205 of the ordinance
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relating to fees of $1.00 for male dogs,g , $2.00 for spayed female dogs, and $3.00 for
other female dogs. .Trustee Dillon said it was his opinion that the same fee should
be charged for all dogs.
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Trustee Zettek stated that the Rabies Control Office of the Cook County Board of
Health, justifies this schedule of fees because the female dog is considered a
�. nuisance, and in most municipalities (except Chicago) they follow this schedule i
of fees.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon that Section 17.205 of the above ordinance be amended
to read that a license fee of $1.00 shall be charged for all dogs.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
The President Pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 272. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" �
Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY' - none; "ABSENT: - none. Whereupon
the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
The Board then discussed therequest of Mrs. Hazel J. Braud for permission to conduct
a telephone answering service in the apartment which she will occupy. Mrs. Braud
said that she will operate the service and will not have any employees, nor advertising
on the premises. 1,1rs. Braud said that this will be a temporary arrangement until
adequate office space is available in .'Elk Grove Village.
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Attorney Hofert stated that the use contemplated is not a permitted use in the
zoning classification where Mrs. Braud will reside; however a variance could be
granted for a temperary period of time by the Zoning Board of Appeals based on the
hardship that adequate facilities are not available; and that this request can be
handled in this way if the Village Board so desires. In answer to Trustee Pahl' s
question if this was his recommendation as to how the request should be handled,
Attorney Hofert replied yes.
Attorney Hofert also said that there is a certain amount of confusion in the ordinance
but that the safest course of action for the Village and for 14rs. Braud, would be to
proceed as he recommended above.
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board follow
the advise of Attorney Hofert and suggest to Mrs. Braud that she file for a variance
before the Zoning Board of Appeals; and that the Village Board waive the services
and fee for a court reporter for the hearing.
Trustee Keith stated he did not believe this use would be in violation of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Trustee Smith said he felt that Tars. Braud should not be persecuted because she had
the honesty to approach the Board for permission, when the Board is aware of businesses
being conducted in private homes without permission being requested.
The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call ibe roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE"- Dillon, Pahl, Young, Zettek;
"NAY'' - Keith, Smith; "ABSENT" - none; whereupon the President pro-tem declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the Board direct the
Clerk to open and read the bid received on trenching and backfilling and that this
bid be referred to Committee. The President pro-tem directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
I "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Pahl, Smith, Young, Zettek; "NAY' - none,' "ABSENT" - ncne.
i Whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
The Clerk then opened and read the following bid:
W. L. Hodes Trenching and backfilling for
201 East North Avenue street light cable----35¢ per
Northlake, Illinois lineal foot.
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Mr. Jack Andrews, Street Department, reported that from May of 1962 through February
1963 there was a total of 4,596- hours worked by part time employees for the Street
Department. Mr. Andrews said that from May through August is especially busy with
grass cutting and maintenance of public grounds; August through November is rather
a slow time but the work, picks up in December through February with salting operations,
etc. Tom. Andrews suggested that these hours substantiate the hiring of a full time
employee and the part time help could be utilized during the busy months.
The President pro-tem suggested that the Streets and Sewers Committee refer this to
the Budget Committee for consideration in the preparation of the working budget for
the coming year.
Trustee Young reported that the price of the attachments for the 1955 truck, the
purchase of which was authorized at the last meeting, is $750.00 for the carriage,
blade and salt spreader. The purchase of the V-type plow was not recommended by
Trustee Young since there would be limited use to be made of such equipment.
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It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize
the expenditure of $750.00 for the purpose of purchasing the plow, Swenson spreader,
and carriage for the plow, these being attachments to the 1955 truck.
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Trustee Young said that there is some painting to be done to the equipment, otherwise,
it is in fine condition.
The President pro-tem 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; "NAY'' - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President pro-tem declared
the motion carried.
mr. Andrews suggested to the Board at this time that the, Dart time Street Depart. part-time
employees' salaries be increased from $2.00 to $2.25P,'Tha`t- they do a good job, are
conscientious and in consideration of the hour of the day upon which they are called
to work, the salary should be increased.
Trustee Young said that the Street Department employees are community-minded people,
they take good care of the equipment and will take advantage of ways to save when
ever they can.
Trustee Zettek stated that the Finance Committee is presently evaluating all Village
jobs and establishing a rate of pay; and suggested that Mr. Andrews write to Mr. J.
Ryan, with a copy to the Streets and Sewers Committee, setting forth his recommendations.
Trustee Keith reported that due to the amount of work assigned the Clerk's Office,
it is necessary to authorize additional help; (Clerical help was authorized in April
1962 as follows: 1 employee working 12 hours per week for the Police Magistrate, 28
hours in the Village Clerk's Office. ) Trustee Keith said it is recommended that the
Board authorize the hiring of an additional Clerk who would serve specifically as
Violations Bureau Clerk for 12 hours per week; and the present C1=rk-Typist continue
on a full time basis (40 hr.) handling duties assigned to the Village Clerk's Office,
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and not including any duties connected with the Violations Bureau.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize
the hiring of a Violations Bureau Clerk for a ma.�cimum of 12 hours per week at a salary
not to exceed $1.75 per hour. The President pro-tem 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; ' NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President pro-tem declared the motion carried.
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Attorney Hofert. reported that he spent some time during the past week in the office
of the Elk Grove Water and Sewer Company taking inventory of property, and working
out the procedure whereby the Village will receive the title to the system and the
real estate. Mr. Hofert said that everything is going as planned and will be accon-
plished ,by March 20th as provided by contract.
Trustee Dillon said he will see that the Citizens Finance Committee gets a copy of
the inventory of tangible property of the Water. Company.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Pahl that the meeting be
adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President Iro-
tem declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 1th PM.
Eleanor G. Tlarner
APPROVED: Village Clerk
James R. Gibson
President
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