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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 11/29/1963 - VILLAGE BOARD I v MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF I THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON NOVEMBER 29, 1963 I President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:30 p.m. 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, Ralph A. Lewis, Ralston_D. Malonek, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek, Jr. : ABSENT" - none. I Trustee Mullen noted the following correction in the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1963: page five, paragraph 7, line 6 should read "asked for a motion to authorize an expenditure of $28,000 over and above the It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes of the regular meeting of November 21, 1963 be approved as corrected; and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. With the permission of the Board, President Gibson deviated from the agenda and Mr. Gayle Bantner, Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission, introduced to the Board the newly appointed Patrolman for the Police Department, Mr. Harry J. Walsh, Jr. President Gibson then administered the oath of office to Mr. Walsh. 'I Regarding traffic control in parking lots, Attorney Hofert stated that he did not believe that such control could be enforced in private parking lots. How- ever, he also said that there is a possibility of ,gaining this control by transforming private parking lots into public lots by a lease arrangement. The Board agreed that Mr. Hofert should explore this farther and President Gibson asked for a report in 30 days. President Gibson reported that he, Trustee Keith, Attorney Hofert, Messrs. Crossen and Stebbins of Centex Construction Company, and fir. George Jirgal, of Chapman and Cutler, met during the past week to discuss the terms of the contract for transfer of responsibility from the Elk Grove Water & Sewer - Company to Centex Construction Company for the construction of the water storage tank. A draft of the contract has been prepared as a result. , President Gibson also reported that Messrs. Keith, Hofert, Paul Speer and he met to discuss the financing of well #3 and the storage tank and the issuance of additional bonds from the Revenue Bonds together with funds already on hand. Attorney Hofert is drafting material to present to Chapman & Cutler i preparatory to the adoption of a Resolution calling for the sale of additional bonds. Mr. Leo Benjamin, present in the audience, requested permission to address the Board. There were no objections and President Gibson then recognized Mr. Benjamin. I! (Prior to the Board meeting being convened, Mr. Benjamin had petitioned the Board for permission to hold a teen-age dance, $1.00 per person admission, in the Jaycee Barn which they had rented for this purpose. This was to be a private dance and was not sponsored by a civic or service group. Earlier ' in the day, at approximately 4:00 p.m., after learning of the plans for this dance, President Gibson had informed Mr. Benjamin and a representative of the Jaycees that it would be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance to hold the dance and that no license would be issued.) Mr. Benjamin now asked the Board to allow them to hold the dance since approximately 100 teen-agers had arrived and were in the Barn, many of whom had been brought and left by their parents who had gone elsewhere and would be back to pick them up at 11:30 p.m. coir. Benjamin also said that in an hour or two he expected an additional 100 to 200 teen-agers would be there. Fire Chief John Haar said that the Barn was not built or intended for this use, and was not safe by standards established by the State of Illinois. Chief -1- Reg. 11-29-63 I i Haar stated that is this number of persons intended to occupy the building that it would have to be closed. I The President and Trustees then instructed the Police Department to close the I building to further occupancy. Those in the building already would be allowed to stay until picked up by their parents or friends; Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 1 invoice in the amount of $19;09 payable from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, 25 invoices totaling X2,809,63 payable from the General Corporate Account, and 1 invoice for $3.75 from Motor Fuel Revenue Account. (Item- ization will be on file in the Clerk's office. ) It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board authorize the disbursement of $19.09 from the Water and Sewer Department Operating Account, $2,809.63 from the General Corporate Account, and $3.75 from the Motor Fuel Revenue Account; in payment of invoices per Accounts Payable Warrant. 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 Clerk read a report from Mr. Harry NLikkelsen, Secretary of the Plan Commission, regarding a hearing of the Cook County Zoning Board under docket 668. The property in question is 1 1/6 acres located on the north side of Landmeier Road approximately 320 feet west of Route 83. The petitioner requested rezoning from R-4 to B-4 General Service District to permit use of the premises as Doctors' offices. The Plan Commission recommended that B-4 zoning be opposed on the basis that it permits used car lots, auto agency, junk yards, etc. However, the Plan Commission requested that a Special Use be granted, or if this is not legally permitted, they recommended a B-3 classification in lieu of B-4. The petitioner has stated that he would accept B-3. It was the opinion of the Village Attorney that Cook County Zoning Ordinance does not provide for a Special Use for doctors' offices. It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board concur with the report of the Plan Commission and direct the Village Attorney to send a letter to the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals objecting to B-4 zoning on the property described in docket 668, and request B-3 zoning of this land. 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. i The Clerk reported receipt from the State Division of Highways of one copy of plans, specifications and estimate for Section 4-C3 which is the resurfaciniz of Forest Lane, Briarwood Lane, Evergreen Street and Evergreen Court, as re- quested by Resolution No. 27-63. Action will be held on this until the spring of 1964• i The Clerk reported receipt from the State Division of Highways of one set of plans for the proposed storm sewer construction on Route 83 between Landmeier Road and Touhy Avenue in Elk Grove Village. This was referred to the Village Engineer. Copies were distributed of a Resolution authorizing the President to sign a I snow removal agreement with G & T Trucking, Inc. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board adopt Resolution No. 38-63 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO SIGN A SNOW REMOVAL AGREEMENT WITH G & T TRUCKING, INC." 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. i -2- Reg. 11-29-63 I I i i The Clerk reported receipt on November 22nd of a truck bid from John F. Garlisch & Sons. The bids were opened at the regular meeting of November 21st. The Clerk was instructed to return this bid unopened. I The Board then discussed the release of the Water & Sewer DeDartment customer list to persons and groups who have requested the use of this list. i It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board make a decision on each individual request as received. 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; "NAY" - Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none. 'Thereupon the President declared I the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board release the names of the Water and Sewer Department customers to the clergy, I if requested. 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. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board release the namesof the Water E Sewer Department customers to the Welcome Wagon representative. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Lewis, Zettek; "NAY" - Dillon, Keith, Malonek, Mullen; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion not carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Board release the names of the Water and :ewer Department customers to Paddock Publications. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered ';AYE" - Dillon, Lewis, Malonek, Zettek; ''NAY" - Keith, Mullen; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ,I It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board release the names of the Water and Sewer Department customers to the New- comers Club. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion 'i and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - Malonek; "ABSENT" - none. `T'nereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board release the names of the :later � Sewer Department new move-ins to the Bank of Elk Grove. i Following discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of 4I the second and the matter was referred to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. I At this time (9:45 p.m.) the President declared a recess to permit residents i in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board i members. President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 10:10 p.m. and directed the Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees �^ answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT' - none. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board award the squad car bid to Grand-Central Chrysler, Inc. , 3601 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, for three 1964 Plymouth Sedans and one 1964 Station Wagon, each vehicle to be equipped with power steering and power brakes, purchase price, less trade ins, per bid is $4,347.00. 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, I, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. I -3- Reg. 11-29-63 i i I A brief discussion took place concerning the Village's entry, the Pinocchio float, in the State Street Christmas Parade, on December lst. Miss Terry it Altergott, representing the Blue Fairy, will ride on the float; and the Board I arranged to have the Street Dept. "Scout" in Chicago should it be needed to pull the float in the Parade. Trustee Keith reported receipt from Alvord, Burdick & Howson of a proposal of $1,500 to cover cost of specifications for the new well and storage tank. They have taken into consideration the fact that they are on a retainer in submitting this proposal. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize an expenditure of $1,500 to Alvord, Burdick G Howson for specifications on well #3 and the 500,000 gallon water storage tank; disbursement to be made from the proceeds of the Waterworks -and Sewerage Revenue Bonds. 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 Keith read a letter dated November 27, 1963 from him to Mr. Jack Pahl, Chairman of the Zoning Commission, expressing his concern over the fact that the comprehensive zoning ordinance has not been completed and disagreeing with the premise of the Commission that the comprehensive plan will be completed before the ordinance. Trustee Dillon suggested that the Board re-name one of the Village streets in honor of the late President John F. Kennedy. The Board discussed various streets which would be possible choices. No decision was made, pending a check on legal involvements. � . It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.m. •I Eleanor G. Turner / Village Clerk APPROVED: I 4 (tames R. Gibson President i I I i I I I -4- Reg. 11-29-63