HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/24/1963 - VILLAGE BOARD _1
MIItTiTTES OF THE, REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD Or TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE- VILLAGE
HELD ON JANUARY 24,_ 1963
President James R. Gibson called the maetiD to order at 8:15 PM in the
Municipal Build-1ng in said Village , (i-2 direc gad the Village Clerk to call
the roll. Upon the roll being callEi to following Trustees answered
"PRESENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Euoc i�.a V. Keith, Jack D. Pahl,, James R.
` a Young, Charles J. Zettek, Jr. ; "ABSENT" - C -arles P. Smith.
Trustee Dillon questioned page threa, of t`o Minutes of the regular meeting
of January 17, 1963 and said that he vovld like to have them show that
Trustee Young offered no reason for h s opin-on that only $3,550,000 instead
of $3,750,000 in revenue bonds should be issued. Trustee Young said he
would be happy to supply his .reasons.
Following discussion, it was moved by "Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee
Keith that the minutes of the -e-alar meeting of January 17, 1963 be approved
as- submitted and that tLe Board E}isponse with the reading thereof. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; wh. -eupon the president declared the
motion carried.
President Gibson reported:
1. Receipt of an invitation from the Chairman of the Arlington Heights Post
of the V.F.W. to participate in the Memorial Day parade beginning 'at
9 a.m. May 30, 1963.
2. Receipt of a letter from a realtor requesting information as to the
possibilities and cost of connecting approximately 12 acres of land
at the SE corner of Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue to the water
and sewer system; and that this matter has been referred to Attorney
Hofert.
3. That on Wednesday, January 23, he received a call from the Regular
Republican Organization of Elk Grove Township requesting that they be
permitted use of the meeting room in the Municipal Building since the
heating plant at the Barn where their meeting was scheduled, .was not
operating. The President; reported that he granted permission and that
an invitation has been extended to the Democratic organization for
equal time/equal use.
Regarding item (2) above, Trustee Young asked if the Engineer should also
enter into this matter.
President Gibson said that the Elk Grove `,dater and 'Sewer Co.. did not care
to enter into the question; and that since the Village is in a transitory
situation, the letter was referred to the Attorney for an opinion..
Since the property is in Du-Page County, Attorney Hofert said there are
questions as to sanitary sewers. The Metropolitan Sanitary District of
Greater Chicago has no taxing powers outside of Cook County. Mfr. Hofert
reported that he has contacted Mr. Lawrence J. Fenlon, (Head Assistant
Attorney), Metropolitan Sanitary District, who says that it is possible
under State law to furnish utilities into DuPage County but that it will
be necessary to have an agreement before proceeding..
During the discussion, President Gib:on pointed out that the Village Board
_ has not discussed a-policy of handling requests for utility extensions beyond
the corporate limits.
Since the technical transl'er of the title of the water and sewer property
is not effective at this time, the many questions involved in the foregoing
request were referred" to the Attorney.
Trustee Keith stated that last year's invitation from the Arlington Heights
VF14 Post was declined since this is a military parade and Elk Grove Village r
does not -have a military unit; and suggested that this invitation be handled '
in the same manner.
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Attorney Hofert reported that he has prepared an ordinance setting up water
and sewer rates which rates are the present rates of the Elk Grove !dater and
Sewer Co. ; that he has discussed this proposed ordinance with representatives
of Alvord, Burdick & Howson and same has received their approval.
Attorney Hofert also reported that he has received the contract for fire
protection from Branigar Estates and that he has been assured that the
Village will receive, by February lst, the $500 payment which is due on that
date.
Regarding Unit 10 of the Centex Industrial Park, Engineer Fletcher reported
that this unit is part of the original Park and conforms to those units
previously approved in regard to layout, drainage and street improvement;
that the estimated cost of the street improvements is $74,623.00; that the
Engineer's fees and Village review fees as established by Ordinance 118,
are $1,119.25 and that same should be invoiced to the Dallas office of Centex
Construction Company. Engineer Fletcher recommended that this Unit be
accepted as presented.
President Gibson stated that the letter to Wood Dale from the Plan Commission,
read at the meeting of January 17th, was not sent. It was held, pending a
discussion with the Chairman of the Plan Commission.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
concur in the recommendation of the Village Engineer and that the engineering j
plans (drawing no. 4176-10) for Unit 10 of the Industrial Park be approved as j
submitted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President I
declared the motion carried.
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Engineer Fletcher also reported that he has examined the pavement, curb and
gutter and drainage along Biesterfield Road from ilk Grove Blvd. across the
Salt Creek bridge; that the work has been completed; and recommended that the
work be accepted subject to a maintenance bond for one year in the amount of
$5,000.
It was moved by Trustee Young and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
concur in the recommendation of the Engineer, and that the pavement, curb and
gutter and drainage along Biesterfield Road from Elk Grove Boulevard to the
southwest side of the bridge crossing Salt Creek be accepted subject to a one
year maintenance bond in the amount of $5,000. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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Fire Chief John Haar read a report of Fire Department activities for the
month of December 1962. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's Office. )
Chief Haar then read a letter dated January 24, 1963 to the Village President
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which stated that the Fire Department wishes to commend the Police Department
for their speed and effort in answering inhalator calls; that the Police
Officer is the first man on the scene and the last to leave but is often
forgotten when praise is issued for service rendered.
Trustee Zettek requested that a copy of the above letter be posted on the
Police Department bulletin board.
Chief Haar reported that he attended a meeting on January 16th at blest Main
High School in Des Plaines. This was a meeting of representatives of Fire
and Police Departments of nearby municipalities, as well as Civil Defense
�-. Directors, State Police, and other interested persons for the purpose of
discussing a mass disaster program. Chief Haar said that a three-section plan
is being formalized (radio communication/supply/traffic safety) and that he
will keep the Board informed as the plans progress.
Chief Haar also reported that during extremely cold weather, he has found it
advisable to have firemen on duty overnight; that with this type of a schedule,
sleeping accomodat.ions must be provided; and Chief Haar --appi,oval for
the purchase of bedding.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Fire
Chief be authorized to purchase beds and bedding for the Fire Department,
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said purchase not to exceed an amount of $150.00 and to be disbursed from
the Fire Department Bond 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, Pahl, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none,- "ABSENT" -
Smith. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated Januar.j 16, 1963 from Mr. Jerome J. Kahn, General
Manager, Precision Transformer Corp. ; 2483 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Villag,
to the Elk Grove Village Fire Dep`r".:-oent expressing their gratitude for the I
splendid service rendered by thatDepartment when water pipes burst in their
building.
In the absence of the Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Keith presented
37 bills totaling $2,914.53 for payment from the General Corporate Account,
(Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's Office. )
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
authorize the disbursement from the General Corporate Account of e2,914. 53 j
in payment of the 37 invoices presented. 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, Young, Zettek;. "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - Smith. vlhereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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The Clerk read a letter dated January 23, 1963 from E. H. Brown, Chairman of
the Plan Commission to the President and Trustees, reporting that a public
hearing was held on January 9, 1963 by the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals i
to consider Docket #,504, a request for razoning of approximately 3.8 acres on
the north side of Higgins Road approximately 785 feet east of Bond Street
from. R4 Single Family Residence to B5 General Commercial District.
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The owner of the above-mentioned property has entered into an agreement to
lease an existing warehouse on his property for an auto body and paint shop.
This letter also stated "Service type uses, such as an auto body repair
r-. shop, are considered a necessity to a well balanced community. Since the i
proposed rezoning appears compatible with the surrounding area, the Plan i
Commission recommends that no objection be filed to the proposed rezoning,
however, we do recommend that the property to be rezoned be reduced from
the proposed 3.8 acres to the amount of the lease, approximately one acre. " i
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
adopt the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding docket 504 and
direct the Village Attorney to so advise the County Board and the Cook County
Zoning .8oard of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 23, 1963 from E. H. Brown, Chairman of
the Plan Commission, to the President and Trustees, reporting that a public
hearing was held on January 9, 1963 by the Cook County Zoning Board of
Appeals to consider docket #499, a request to rezone one acre of property
located on the Sid side of Higgins Road, approximately 380 feet northwesterly
of the intersection of Higgins and Landmeier Roads from 1•11 Restricted
Manufacturing to B4 General Service for the expansion of an existing motel.
The Plan Commission recommended that no objection be filed regarding this
request since the proposed use of the property appears to be compatible with
the surrounding area, and since a six unit motel is presently operating
adjacent to the subject property.
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board
accept the recommendation of the Flan Commission regarding Docket #499. The
motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated January 23, 1963 to the President and Trustees
from E. H. Brown, Plan Commission Chairman, reporting that on January 9, 1963
a public hearing was held by the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals to
consider docket #521, a request to rezone approximately 1.7 acres located on
the SE corner of Rohlwing Road (Route 53) and Biesterfield Road from R3 Single
Family Residence District to B4 General Service District for an automobile
service station. In his letter Mr. Brown said that "The Plan Commission
recommends that an objection be filed to this proposed rezoning
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for the following reasons: 1. The proposed rezoning, if granted, would be a
clear case of spot zoning. 2. The proposed rezoning would not be in keeping
with the Elk Grove Village Master Plan which is presently being prepared.
The Master Plan, when completed, will show automobile service stations located
as part of either neighborhood or community shopping centers. 3. The proposed
rezoning, if granted, would establish a precedent for future commercial zoning
along Rohlwing Road which would ultimately result in a highly undesirable and
outdated "ribbon" type commercial development".
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Young that the Board
accept the recommendation of the Plan Commission regarding Docket 521 and
instruct the Village Attorney to so advise the County Board and the Cook County
Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Grant Watson, President of the Police Pension Board of Trustees, reported
that they have a current balance in the Fund of y17,524 which is primarily I
invested in Federally insured savings and loans. Mr. Watson also said they II
are prepared to meet with the Budget and Estimate Committee in the near
future to discuss their appropriation.
Mr. Albert Walla, Building Inspector, presented an annual report of all '
building permits issued during the year of 1962 showing: 357 permits issued,
construction value - $10,049,782.00; fees collected - 06,277.00.
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Trustee Dillon stated that the proposed Sign ordinance, presented January 17th,
is prepared in accordance with recommendations of the ?wilding Committee,
with the exception of a few minor corrections.
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Copies of a proposed ordinance relating to Village water and sewer were
distributed to Board members.
It was moved by Trustee Pahl 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.
Regarding this ordinance, Attorney Hofert said that the Village Board has
an obligation to the prospective bidders on the revenue bonds to have a
schedule of rates in effect. Mr. Hofert also said that the inspection fees
and tap on charges are not specified but are to be determined by the President
and Trustees at a future date when fees can be related to costs.
It was moved by Trustee Pahl and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 268 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MiUNICIPAL CODE
OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE BY ADDING THERETO CHAPTER 22A RELATING TO VILLAGE WATER
AND SEWER".
During discussion, it was pointed out that the purpose of this ordinance is
to establish water and sewer rates; and that other improvements or refinements
can be studied and put into effect at a later time.
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, Young, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Smith. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Keith stated that a recent newspaper article regarding the desire of
the Playground and Recreation Board to establish a Park District may leave the
impression that the Village Board is in favor of such a move. Trustee Keith
said that, as an individual, he is opposed to a Park District, as another
taxing body in the Village. i
Trustee Zettek reported that Chief Clifford has reviewed the Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices and since his comments as to signa are of particular
significance to the Street Department, referred the Manual and Chief Clifford's
comments to Trustee Young.
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
declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 9:43 PM.
Approved:
Eleanor G. Turner illage Clerk
s R. Gibson, President
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