HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 10/24/1963 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON OCTOBER 24, 1963
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM
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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 .
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen I
that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1963 be
approved as submitted, and that the Board dispense with the
reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; I
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Gibson gave the following report:
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111. Members of the Village Board, the Fire and Police Commission., I
Zoning Board of Appeals, the Village Clerk, Treasurer, Attor-
ney and Engineer, attended the 50th Annual Conference of the I
Illinois Municipal League in Springfield October 19th
through October 22nd. I believe it was the consensus of
opinion that this time spent was beneficial to each of us
in that additional knowledge was acquired which will 'better
help us administer the affairs of the Village . Village
Attorney Hofert did a creditable job as a member of the
panel on zoning and planning.
2. Following some telephone calls I received, I have asked for
a report from the Aviation Committee on possible changes in
the flight pattern at O 'Hare International Airport. We
have received a report from the Committee which I will ask
the Clerk to read and which I request Paddock Publications
to publish in its entirety.
3. Based on answers to questions raised at the Illinois
Municipal League Conference , I refer our Sign Ordinance to
the Judiciary, Planning and Zoning Committee and to the
Building Committee with the request that they review this
ordinance on the basis of a possible division of it between
the Building Code and the Zoning Ordinance and their rec-
ommendations pro or con."
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board concur in the President 's October 17, 1963 appointments
of the following persons to the Zoning Board of Appeals : Thomas A .
Garrity, 521 Sycamore, to fill the unexpired term, ending September
17, 1964, of Jack C. Michala; John J. Proce, 240 Brookhaven, to
fill the unexpired term, ending September 17, 1965 of Charles P.
Smith. 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.
Attorney Hofert stated that there appears to be recent legislation_
governing traffic in shopping centers, a copy of which he will
obtain and forward to the Public Safety Committee .
Attorney Hofert reported that Mr. George Jirgal of Chapman and
Cutler, has submitted the draft of a tentative agreement between Elk
i Grove Village and Centex Construction Company on the water tank and
I well installations, a copy of which has been sub mi tad to 1-sr . Jor1n
Black of Alvor , Burdick & Howson and to President Gibson.
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In reply to Trustee Mullen 's question, Attorney Hofert said he
will obtain a copy of the recently enacted House Bill relating
to the membership of the Electrical Commission.
Engineer Fletcher reported that he has received a call from the
Cook County Highway Department regarding the proposed street light
at the intersection of Devon Avenue and Ridge Avenue . At the
October 10, 1963 meeting the Village Board agreed to offer to pay
for this installation inasmuch as the County has no plans to in-
stall a light at this time . ) Mr. Fletcher said that the County
Highway Department has no objection to this arrangement but will
have to approve the type of .light and they asked for a sketch
from Mr. Fletcher of the proposed light. Mr. Fletcher said he
would recommend that a light similar to those on Tonne Road be
installed. It was agreeable to the Board that 'Mr. Fletcher pre- �
pare a sketch on this basis and submit it to the Cook County
Highway Department.
Regarding the Motor Fuel Tax Account audit, there was an un-
substantiated sum of $3,406.11 expended from this Account, (see
minutes of June 20 and July 11, 1963 ) . Copies of the invoices
were forwarded to the State Division of Highways by Mr. Fletcher
who now reported receipt of a letter dated October 22, 1963 from
Mr. C. J. Vranek, Engineer of Local Roads and Streets, State
Division of Highways, stating that the invoices have been reviewed i
and are accepted as substantiating the expenditures made and the
refund of ' 3,406.11 to the Motor Fuel Tax account requested
previously may now be disregarded.
Engineer Fletcher reported that he has made an inspection of
Section 11 of the residential area and has found that pavement,
curbs , gutters , sidewalk and storm drainage has been completed in
that part of Section 11 shown on the plat submitted, which is
approximately a of the subdivision of Section 11, and he rec-
ommended that the work be accepted subject to a maintenance
bond in the amount of $5,000 for one year.
Engineer Fletcher also reported that he has talked to Mr. George
Wildeson, Engineer for Motor Fuel Tax Division of State Highway
Department, about the Elk Grove Boulevard drainage ditch, and Mr.
Wildeson stated that the Construction Engineer from Springfield
will be in the area next week. Mr. Fletcher said he will try and
schedule a meeting with members of the Village Board, the Con-
struction Engineer and himself to discuss the covering of the ditch.
Mr. Fletcher said there is a possibility that the Village may be
able to obtain more than 50% of Motor Fuel Tax funds for this
purpose.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board concur in the recommendation of the Village Engineer,
and that the pavement, curbs and gutters , sidewalk and storm
drainage in that part of Section 11 shown on the plat submitted
be accepted subject to a maintenance bond in the amount of 55,000
for one year. (The area in question, as shown on the plat referred
to, is as follows : Biesterfield Parkway from Arlington Heights
Road to Salt Creek; Creighton Avenue from Lonsdale Road to
Biesterfield Parkway; Grange Plac.e; Grange Road from Creighton
Avenue to Lonsdale Road; Eden Road from Biesterfield Parkway to
Lonsdale Road; Lonsdale Road from Eden Road to the northeast
I lot line of Lot 3421. ) The President directed the Clerk to call
the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
i Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis , Malonek, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" .- none; "ABSENT" - none . Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
A meeting of the Streets and Parks Committee and the Village
Engineer was scheduled for 8 PM Wednesday, October 30th, to review
the snow plowing bid.
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Trustee Keith stated that the Water Department foreman, Mr. James
Clementi, had called him and reported that his department is
operating normally, that he has no problems at this time, and
there would be no report from the Water Department.
Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 8
invoices totaling :?747.89 payable from the Water Department
Operating Account and 19 invoices totaling 563 .21 payable from
the General Corporate Account. ( Itemization will be on file in
the Clerk ' s Office. )
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Zettek
that the Board authorize the disbursement of $747.89 from the
Water Department Operating Account and $563.21 from the General �
Corporate Account in payment of the 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, Lewis , Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
"ABSENT" - none . Whereupon the President declared the motion I
carried.
Trustee Zettek reported that the appointment of a man to fill the
vacancy on the Police Reserve has been held pending receipt of
and study of the polygraph tests .
The Clerk read a letter dated October 24, 1963 from Tom T. Hamilton, i
Chairman of the Aviation Committee, wherein he reported in detail
the construction projects now underway on several runways at O 'Hare
International Airport, which cause more air traffic than usual to
be diverted to the runway aimed toward Elk Grove Village . These
projects are a part of the overall plan at 0 °hare to update some
of the runways and will relieve Elk Grove Village of the burden of
traffic such as it experiences at present, and will provide more
equal distribution of the O 'Hare traffic load.
The Clerk reported receipt of a copy of a review of legislation
of special interest to municipalities, as adopted by the 73rd
General Assembly, which was prepared by the Department of Public
Works and Buildings, Division of Highways , State of Illinois under
date of October 11, 1963. This review concerns legislation re-
lating to municipal street work primarily and is not intended as a
review of all legislation affecting municipalities . A copy of this
was transmitted to Trustee Dillon as Chairman of the Streets and
Parks Committee . Village Engineer Fletcher stated he has already
received a copy of this material.
The Clerk read a proposed resolution expressing the gratitute of
the President and Board of Trustees on behalf of the V_llage to
Centex Construction Company and Mr. Jack Pritzker for the donation
of a partially completed well and well site .
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that
the Board adopt Resolution No. 32-63 entitled "A RESOLTUION OF
COMMENDA^1ION" expressing appreciation for the generous gift from
Centex Construction Company and Mr. Jack Pritzker. 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 .
IWhereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk read a proposed resolution authorizing an agreement be-
tween Commonwealth Edison Company and the Village of Elk Grove Village.
President Gibson explained this agreement as follows : A 54" under-
ground storm sewer is to be installed by the developer to serve
Section 1 East; and in order to use the right-of-way of Commonwealth
Edison Company for this purpose, said Company requires that the
Village indemnify them in their granting of the right and privilege
to the Village to install, use, maintain, replace, and remove this
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sewer. The Village in turn has requested Centex Construction
Company for a hold harmless agreement and has received a letter
which the President read dated October 21, 1963 from Mr. Frank M.
Crossen, Vice President of Centex Construction Company, indemnify-
ing the Village of Elk Grove Village in conjunction with the
agreement required by Commonwealth Edison Company:
It was moved by Trustee Dillon -and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board adopt Resolution No 33-63 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZ-
ING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY AND THE VILLAGE
OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE . . The President directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following I
Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis , Malonek, Mul1en,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none . Whereupon the President I
declared the motion carried.
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A first reading was held on the following two proposed ordinances : '
"An Ordinance Repealing a Portion of Section, 2_ .028 Fences of I
the Municipal Code" ; and "Ari Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 of
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the Municipal Code of the Village of Elk Grove Village by
Adding Thereto Article VIII Rules for the Use of Parks" . I
The Clerk read a progress information report dated October 24, 1963
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from Chicago Magnet Wire Corporation stating that the first phase
of a plant ventilating system, designed for use in conjunction
with the high stacks being planned, has been completed; that two
top spill collectors which they have been testing are functioning
satisfactorily and they have placed orders for 13 additional units
to be installed on the balance of their vertical ovens .
At this time (8:48 PM) the President declared a recess to permit
residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and
comments to the Board members .
r id t so g at :G'b n reconvened the meeting 8'
P es en i 55 PM 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 .
Mr. E. H. Brown, Chairman of the Plan Commission, gave the following
report :
1. Les Knudson, Plan Commission member, attended a meeting this
date regarding the proposed zoning regulations for O'Hare
International Airport and a report on this will be submitted
at the next regular meeting.
2. Regarding the requested vacation of King Street in the
Higgins Road Commercial Unit, the Plan Commission checked
with the Water and Sewer Department and the Building Depart-
ment and this proposed change will not affect underground
work in this area. The reason for this request from Centex
Construction Company is that they are changing the lot sizes .
The Plan Commission has received a preliminary plat from
'II King Street west to Arlington Heights Road showing the
i --. proposed layout of this entire area and the proposed vacation
will be to the best interest of the Village . When the area
is re-subdivided a plat will have to be submitted showing
location of streets . It was the recommendation of the
I Plan Commission that the plat of vacation be approved by the
Village Board.
3• The Plan Commission recommended the approval of the final
plats of Units 15 and 21 of Centex Industrial Park. Unit 15
is a relocation of the railroad right-o£-way and changes two
i plats but does not affect water, sewer or drainage . Unit 21
Iis the property adjacent to the King Korn Stamp property.
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Mr. Brown then stated that due to a change in his employment,
necessitating his moving to Cleveland, Ohio, he must submit his
resignation as Chairman of the Plan Commission.
The resignation of Mr. Brown was accepted with regret by the �I
Board members . -In recognition of his outstanding contribution
to the Village as Plan Commission member and Chairman, President j
Gibson presented Mr. Brown with a Certificate of Honored Citizen-
ship in Elk Grove Village.
Mr. Brown said that serving the Village in the capacity as Plan
Commission Chairman has been a gratifying experience. He also
said he is disturbed by comments and newspaper articles unjustly
critizing Village officials; and that talk about collusion is i
absolutely ridiculous . Mr. Brown said that this type of thing
can do nothing but harm the Village and the people who are
directly concerned who are devoting so much time and effort to
the job of serving the residents of the Village. .
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen
that the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission
regarding the vacation of King Street in the Higgins Road Commer-
cial Unit and direct the Village Attorney to draft the necessary
documents therewith. 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 Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that
the Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and
Iapprove the final plats of Units 15 and 21 in Centex Industrial
Park. ' 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
j the motion carried.
Mr. Brown reported that the Village has received a request from
the Suburban Municipal Council for O 'Hare Field Zoning Regulations
for a contribution of $100 to defer clerical expenses in connection
with the efforts of this group to prepare a i&o rkable solution to
problems encountered in the proposed O 'Hare zoning regulations .
1 It was the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the Village
make this contribution. Mr. -Brown said that this group has done
' a tremendous amount of work toward having these regulations re-
vised so that they are reaching a point of being acceptable by
the municipalities involved.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that
the Board authorize an expenditure of X100 to the Suburban
Municipal Council for O'Hare Field Zoning Regulations for clerical
expenses in connection with work on O 'Hare Field zoning regulations .
I The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
j "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, .Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" -
,I none; "ABSENT" - none . . Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
President Gibson reported that in May 1963 Civil Defense Director
Boyce reported on a meeting of the Northwest Communities Combined
i Disaster Grou , ,and said they would be sending us a request for a
0 donation for expenses . This is an organization of Fire and
Police Departments, .nurses ' organizations, .Civil Defense groups,
and physicians and hospitals in the area working out a combined
plan to cope with a possible disaster of major proportions. Fire
l Chief Haar stated he had attended one meeting of this group and
felt it to be a worthwhile endeavor.,
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It was moved by Trustee Lewis and sedonded by Trustee Malonek that
the Board authorize the expenditure of $50 to the Northwest Commu-
nities Combined Disaster Group as the Village 's donation for ex-
penses in connection with their efforts toward working out a com-
bined plan to handle a disaster. The President directed the Clerk I
to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the I
following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none . Whereupon the I
President declared the motion carried'.
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President Gibson administered the oath of office to Messrs. Thomas A. j
Garrity grid John J. Proce, members of the Zoning Board of Appeals .
Trustee. Malonek- teported that he has not received a definite commit-
rrient .from any organization in the - Village . as to participation in
the State Street Christma_ s .parade. also reported that he has
received a communication from the , 4LcNe ecorating Company, Hammond,
Indiana, reporting that they rent floats to various municipalities,
and that they have six floats available for rent at a cost of $200
which includes all materials, labor; instirariceJ personnel; pulls
and signs . These floats are available in Hammond for inspection.
Trustee Malonek pointed out that the State Street Council provides
$100 to each sponsor of a float and if this rental arrangement
would be satisfactory to the Board, the cost of the entry to the
Village would be $100.
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that
the Board authorize Trustees Lewis and P n to contract, if in
their judgment a float they see at the ""decorating Company is
Iacceptable as a Village entry in the State Street Christmas parade,
said contract not to exceed $200. 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 ,
IMalonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
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Regarding the replacing of parkway_ trees, Trustee Dillon said that
i since the approval of $1500 at a previous meeting for the trees at
a cost of $6 to $7 per tree plus the necessary labor (by the Street
Department) to plant and care for these trees, he has found that
i for $15.25 he can have the trees planted, watered and f ertiliz?d by
the nursery and they will guarantee them for a period of 1 year.
Trustee Dillon said this will require an additional expenditure
totaling $1,000.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that
the Board authorize the expenditure of an additional $1,000 for
1 the purchase and planting of parkway trees . 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.
} In reply to Trustee Zettek's question, Mr. Evan Stebbins stated that
j there are two proposed layouts for the parking arrangement in the
i Park 'n' Shop parking area and these are being studied with the hope
I of overcoming the problem of a possible relocation of the existing
lights.
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jTrustee Zettek requested the Village Attorney to contact the
Forest View Homeowners Association 's Attorney inasmuch as the con-
tract for fire protection to this area (Brani ar Estates ) expires
October 31, 1963 .
Trustee Zettek opened discussion on the request of the Police
I Chief for replacement of squad cars #115, 116, 117 and 118, with
one station wagon and three 4 door sedans , Chief Jenkins explained
the request for the station wagon by saying that it would be a more
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convenient and practical vehicle for the officer on duty with
the dog.
Trustee Keith suggested that the Board also consider the purcb,ase
of a one ton pickup truck with dump for the Water and Sewer
Department. The Department now has two trucks, and should have I
three vehicles which they did have until October 18th when the
rented automobile was returned at the expiration of the lease.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that
the Board authorize the Village Clerk to advertise for bids on
four Police De artment .cars consistent with the specifications
submitted by the Chief of Police, said bids to contain an alter-
nate bid on 4 sedans; said bid notice to request bids on a one
ton pickup truck lith dump for the Water and Sewer De artmen-7
according tospecifications submitred by t e Water-Department
Foreman; bids to be opened at the regular meeting of the Village
Board November 21, 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 . Thereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Mullen suggested that the newly appointed members of the I
Zoning Board of Appeals meet with Village Attorney Hofert for a
discussion of their duties, responsibilities, etc .
Trustee Lewis requested that the Board members submit to his
Committee their views on the proposed parking regulations .
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that
the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting
adjourned at 9:48 PM.
Eleanor G: Turn
Village Clerk
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es R. Gi7son
President
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