HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 08/01/1963 - VILLAGE BOARD appears that a health hazard does not exist. However, the odor
probably is a public nuisance and should be controlled by the
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President Gibson read a letter dated August 1, 1963 from James G.
Flannery, Secretary-Treasurer of the White Way Electric Sian and
Maintenance Company stating as follows : On December 6, 1962 White
Way contracted for the sale of a sign for the Elk Grove Bowl; the I
applicable ordinance was checked in reference to this sign and
conformity was established; basic construction and wiring were com-
pleted on or about April 8, 1963 when they made formal application I
for a sign permit; on April 10, 1963 Mr. Walla, Building Inspector,
refused issuance of the permit on the basis that it was in violation
of the provisions of Ordinance No. 271 adopted February 28, 1963;
the representative of White Way did not inform the principals of
said company of this violation; (the customer had requested that
erection of the sign be delayed until July 31, 1963 so that main-
tenance charges would not accrue on the display for a business which
was yet to open) ; principals of the company did not learn of the
violation until July 27, 1963.
Trustee Dillon gave the following background information concerning �
the above : The revised Sign Ordinance was passed on February 28,
1963; on April 25, 1963 a copy of the Sign Ordinance was purchased
by White Way Electric Sign and Maintenance Company; on May 15, 1963
a sign permit was denied because of incorrect wording on the sign,
which as requested would read "Elk Grove Bowl and Billiards"; on
May 16, 1963 a sign permit was issued to White Way for a sign which
would read Elk Grove Park and Shop" . Trustee Dillon said there are
two signs involved one of which is along Higgins Road and one on the
I side of the bowling alley building. A stop order was issued by the
Building Inspector on July 28, 1963 for the following reasons : the
l sign on the bowling alley does not advertise the shopping center as
a whole (as required by Ordinance No.271) and the sign along Higgins
Road is in violation in that it is within 300 feet of a present
standard sign advertising the shopping center as a whole and this
proposed sign also has incorrect wording. The sign by the bowling
i alley building is already erected, the other is not.
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The above matter was referred to the Building Committee and the
Chairman, Trustee Mullen stated he will have a report at the next
regular meeting.
Regarding; service to the emergency generator in the Municipal Build-
ing, Trustees Mullen and Dillon reported that the Street Department
men can service the generator as far as checking the oil, water and
antifreeze are concerned, and Mr. Rettenbacher, Building; Inspector,
can take care of the electrical inspection of this equipment. It was
agreed that the responsibility for the maintenance of said equipment
! will rest in the Building Department and the Street Department men
will be called in whenever their service is required.
ITrustee Malonek presented 7 invoices totaling $1, 180.43 payable from
the Water Department Operating Account, and 16 invoices totaling
I $653 .48 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 Dillon that
I the Board authorize the disbursement of X1,180.43 from the Water
Department Operating Account for the seven invoices on the warrant
totaling that amount; and $653.48 from the General Corporate Account
j for the 16 invoices on the warrant totaling that amount. The President
I 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 .
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Whereupon the President declared the inotion carried.
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Trustee Malonek stated that he is still awaiting a reply from Spring-
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field ,regarding those firms and individuals who report Municipal Tax
for Elk Grove Village. — I
Regarding the comprehensive zoning ordinance, Trustee Lewis reported `
that he has oontacted the Chairman of the Zoning Commission who stated
that a copy of the philosophy relating to this matter has been sub- I
mitted to the Board and the Zoning Commission would now like to meet
with the Village Board to discuss this. Following comments by Trustees i
Keith and Zettek, Trustee Lewis said he will request the Zoning
Commission Chairman for an agenda and plans for work on the com-
prehensive zoning ordinance .
Trustee Lewis requested Board members to subrait to him questions they
would like discussed at the September 25th conference of the North-
eastern Illinois Metropolitan Area Planning Commission.
Trustee Lewis made the following report on legislation proposed during
the recent session of the General Assembly in Springfield:
House Bill 1480 which would provide automatic disannexation from a
rural fire protection district when annexed to a
municipality - failed.
House Bill 231 which would grant municipalities the power to
license and regulate solicitors of goods for
future delivery - failed.
Senate Bill 634 which would add beauty parlors to those businesses
which could be licensed and related - passed ,
awaiting final action by the Governor.
IHouse Bill 123 forbidding the combining of Police and Fire
Departments - passed, and is awaiting final action
by the Governor.
House Bill 1120 requiring 3/4 vote of County Board members in
zoning cases protested by municipalities in
contiguous areas - passed, and is awaiting final
action by the Governor.
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'i House Bill 1010 giving municipalities the privilege of receiving
advance payment of Motor Fuel Tax funds before
approval of plans for the use of same - failed.
House Bills 189 Establishing minimum salary for police - passed,
and 190 and awaiting final action by the Governor.
House Bill 220 Limiting the liability on a municipality for injury
sustained on streets and sidewalks - failed.
Senate Bill 149 providing that there can be only 1 park district
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passed and signed by Governor.
House Bill 1483 providing that if a Village has a master plan
which includes the area within 12 miles of its
corporate limits and if the County has a zoning
ordinance applying to the same area, the County
plan would prevail - failed.
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House Bill 1568 providing a liberalized concept of municipal
zoning - failed.
Trustee Lewis requested that the matter of "bonds for licensees and
permittees" and "licensing of barber shops and dry cleaning plants" be
iremoved from the agenda for four weeks .
Regarding the request from The Anglo-American Tourist Service Assoc-
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rustee 11a onek stated he felt this a good way to advertise the
Village and he said he will transmit photographs as requested.
Trustee Zettek stated that it is his understanding a reply to his
request regarding a traffic survey, is on the way and that the price
of same is favorable; and upon receipt of this he will advise -the
Board. I
Trustee Zettek reported receipt of a letter from Police Chief Jenkins
regarding a course in Illinois Criminal Law and Procedure . Chief
Jenkins said that if the Village would be willing to pay the ' tuition i
of $60 he would attend the classes during "off duty" hours; and that
the information gained would be passed on to the men in the Department.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the I
Board authorize an expenditure of $60 to allow Chief Jenkins to attend
10 sessions of a course on Illinois Criminal Law and Procedures . 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 Dillon said he has talked to Mr. R. ^ietz of Public Service
about lights along Elk Grove Boulevard and in the near future he will
have costs and other pertinent information.
Mr. Sidney Miller, Summer Park Director, reported that during the
period from June 24th through July 26th, the planned summer recreational
program has served from 900 to 1,000 children at Rupley, Grove and
Clearmont Schools . Activities have included arts and crafts, painting,
flower arranging, drama groups , story telling classes, game sessions,
a concert at the band shell at Grant Park, Chicago, cook-outs , hikes ,
1 and a track meet. Mr. Miller said they have a limited balance in their
budget for the remaining 2 weeks of the program and requested an add-
itional ` 50 to purchase whatever supplies or equipment they may find
' themselves in need of. Mr. hiller also said that due to the nature of
,I the facilities in the Village parks , they were not able to use the parks
exclusively for their program, and that without the cooperation of the
School District who permitted use of schools without charge, they would
not have been able to conduct their program.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the
I Board authorize an additional .x,50 for the summer recreational program.
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; "ABSHTNT"
none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Keith reported that the motor in the 1960 Water Department 3/4
ton truck is in need of overhauling. The truck has 46,000 miles on the
speedometer and it would appear advisable to have said truck repaired.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the
Board authorize an expenditure up to `)250 for overhauling of the engine
on the 1960 Water Department 3/4 ton truck. 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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At this time (9 :45 PM) President Gibson recessed the meeting for no
longer than 2 hour for questions and comments to the Board members
from Residents in attendance .
I President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 10:00 PM and directed the
Village Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis , Malonek,
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Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none.
The Clerk read a letter dated July 24, 1963 from Garlock, Inc . , 830
Lee Street, Elk Grove Village, requesting a deviation to Ordinance 271 i
(Sign Ordinance ) . They are interested in advertising their name and
location to air traffic entering and leaving O'Hare Field and the pro-
posed sign would be flat. and parallel to their roof. They stated they
have not determined as to whether or not the sign is to be illuminated I
for night traffic- but if illumination is objectionable it would be
eliminated. This was referred to the Building Committee .
The Clerk read a letter dated August 1, 1963 from William F. Serini
to the President and Board of Trustees stating that the type of fence
he wishes to build is a stockade fence which consists of vertical
1 posts placed side by side when- viewed from the -outside of the fence,
and the tops of the - posts would be 6 ft. from the ground. Mr. Serini y
further stated in his letter that the original application for a I
variation was based upon locating the fence 4 ft. from the front side-
walk; and that the objectors at the zoning hearing were desirous that
this fence be located 25 feet from the sidewalk: As a compromise, Mr.
Serini said he is willing to locate the fence riot closer than 10 feet
from the front lot line . The Board referred this letter to the
Building Committee .
The Clerk read correspondence dated July 25; 1963 from Mri George B.
Johnson of the Carl. Vi', Behrdated.
ens Insuance Agency enclosing a continu-
ation certificate on :the VillageTreasurer.'6 1500 000 bond renewing
same from 7=1163 to- 7116 and the annual premium notice of $1,819.00.
Mr• Jbhnson stated that inasmuch as the Nunicipal Building bond monies
j have probably been totally expended or so small that the Special Bond
'I Issue Bond will no longer be required, they are not renewing this Bond
unless advised otherwise. This correspondence was referred to the
Finance Committee.
The Clerk read a letter dated July 26, 1963 from Mr. C. W . Klassen,
Chief Sanitary Engineer, State Department of Public Health, reporting
the results of an investigation of objectionable atmospheric conditions
conducted in Elk Grove Village on July 17, 1963 by Mr. Robert R. French
of the State Department of Public Health and Mr. Vernon R. Hanson of
the Public Health Service . This letter reads, in part, as follows ;
"Based upon this investigation we conclude that certain areas of the
Village are subjected to offensive hydrocarbon odors emitted by the
Chicago Magnet Wire Company and that the company is actively pursuing
a program of action to eliminate or significantly reduce the odorous
emissions . ------ It is the opinion of this Department that the action
proposed by the company is appropriate for the correction of the odor
problem originating at the Chicago Magnet Wire Company. ------ We
urge the Officials of Elk Grove Village to establish and maintain an
adequate system of recording citizens ' complaints to support any
official action which the Village may wish to take in the future . It
is our recommendation, however, that the Village withhold further
official action to permit the Company to continue to demonstrate its
good faith in correcting the problem." Mr. Klaussen suggested that a
sampling program to determine the amount of particulate matter in the
atmosphere not be conducted at this time inasmuch as this type of pro-
gram will not measure the odor problems which prevails and would
therefore tend to create an erroneous impression on the public . He
suggested that this program be delayed until the odor problem is
i corrected. (This letter, Ah its entirety, will be on file for review
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The Clerk read a letter dated July 29, 1963 to President Gibson from
President Seymour Simon, Cook County Board of Commissioners , stating
that he has referred to Superintendent Andrew V. Plummer of the High-
way Department the Village ' s request that Landmeier Road be improved
and that a light be installed at Devon and Ridge Avenues .
'I The Clerk read a letter dated July 29, 1963 to the President and Board
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of Trustees from Jack C. Michala, Chairman of the ZoninZ Board of
Appeals, stating "'With reference to our letter date July , 3
concerning the captioned (Case 63-7) matter, the Zoning Board of�
Appeals has since been advised that we had no authority to grant a
variation of the building line requirements because of a subsequently i
passed provision in the Village Code. Accordingly that portion of
our decision purporting to authorize the construction of a fence
beyond the building set back line' is hereby declared a nullity and
of no force and effect."
The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the Secretary of the Zoning I
Board of Appeals submitting the petition of Mr. Milton Stillmank and
stating that Trustee Mullen has advised that the property is not II
eligible for re-annexation rezoning because the Public Service right
of way between the Stillmank property and the Village is not within
the corporate limits of the Village . The Clerk stated that Mr.
Stillmank had paid the $35 zoning hearing filing fee and made the
required $90 deposit for a court reporter at the hearing.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen that
the Board refund $125 to Mr. Milton Stillmank, which amount represents
the zoning hearing filing fee and the deposit for a court reporter at
a requested hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals . 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 announced that effective August 5, 1963 Mrs . Rosalie Rossol,
Clerk-Typist, is being transferred, at her request, and with the
approval of the Chief of Police, to the Police Department Control
Desk; and that Mrs. Fay Bishop will assume full time duties in the
Clerk 's Office replacing Mrs. Rossol. Part-time typing formerly done
by Mrs. Bishop is handled by Mrs . Janet Howland, employed effective
I July 29, 1963.
No action was taken regarding proposed ordinances which were first
i read on July 18 and July 25, respectively, regarding an amendment
! to Section 13.108 of the Code regarding a $50 deposit in lieu of
bond, and prohibiting parking on Victoria Lane on Sundays between
6:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Copies were distributed of a tentative zoning ordinance relating to
fence variations which would provide that fences on corner lots shall
not extend beyond the minimum building set back unless the President
j and Board of Trustees- grant a variation permitting same after a
hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals wherein said Board of
Appeals determines that in addition to statutory requirements the
proposed fence will not constitute a pedestrian or vehicular traffic
hazard.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon .and seconded by Trustee Keith that the
i Board refer the afore-mentioned tentative zoning ordinance to the
i Zoning Board of Appeals for a public hearing before said Board of
4 Appeals . The motion was voted upon by acclamation. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance annexing certain
i territory lying west of Elmhurst Road, north of Higgins Road, and
south of the Northwest Tollway to the Village of Elk Grove Village .
I Attorney Hofert stated that this proposed ordinance was prepared
following receipt of correspondence from School District 59 and other
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property owners of the land in question. Mr . Hofert said that on
July 30, 1963 a court order was entered certifying that the petition
to annex complied with all the laws of the State; that this procedure
differed from other annexations in that this petition to annex was
I signed by a majority, but not all, of the property owners of record,
and the petition therefore required action by the Court .
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Mr. E. -H. Brown, Chairman, Plan Commission reported t I
p that the Plan i
Commission recommends the approval of the preliminary and final plats-
of Unit 14 of the Industrial Park. The same conditions would prevail I
as with the acceptance of Unit 13, that is, if the Village at some
future date required curb and gutter along Landmeier Road adjacent to
this Unit, the developer would then have to install said curb and
gutter. Approval of this Unit 14 is contingent on the exchange of
right-of-way properties between the Village and developer for the
purpose of straightening Landmeier Road east of Route 83. Mr. Brown
said that assurance has been given the Plan Commission that this i
exchange will be made . I
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Keith that the I
Board concur in the recommendation of the Plan Commission and approve
the preliminary and final plats of Unit 14 in Centex Industrial Park,
subject to a letter of intent from the developer that an exchange of
right-of-way properties will be made for the purpose of straightening
the bend in Landmeier Road east of Route 83. The motion was voted I
upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried with one "NAY" vote cast.
President Gibson requested Trustee Dillon to present to former Trustee
James R. Young a plaque in recognition of his service as Trustee;
President Gibson presented an Honored Citizen Certificate to Mr. Young
for his outstanding contributions to the Village.
There followed a lengthy discussion, which was opened to those on the
floor, on the subject of the referendum for a Park District . Trustee
Keith read a statement in response to a request. made by a citizen at
I the last regular meeting as to what action the Village Board would
take should the referendum for the establishment of a Park District
I fail, which stated that if the Citizens decide against establishing
a Park District, the Village Board will continue the existing park
and Recreation Committee, and revise the working budget in order to
allocate funds up to or as much as the $13,000 which was appropriated
in the recently adopted appropriation ordinance for 1963/64. (Trustee
'I Keith did not present this as being a statement of all members of the
I Board, but of the majority. )
I . Following further discussion on the subject of the Park District
referendum and of the judges, and their salary, President Gibson
requested the authority of the Board to establish a Special Committee
to investigate the finding and possible necessary payment of 25 judges
for the forthcoming referendum on a Park District. If the establish-
ment of the Committee is approved, President Gibson stated he wished
to appoint the following persons to said Committee : Trustees Mullen
and Zettek, Mrs . Floyd Arnold, Mr. A. Bernstein, Mr. G. W. Meyer.
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It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Malonek that
j the Board authorize the establishment of a Special Committee for the
purpose of finding and determining source of payment of 25 judges for
! the forthcoming referendum on a Park District. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Regarding the question of the variation requested by Mr. Robert Mesic
to construct a detached garage on his property at 514 Brynhaven,
j Trustee PlAullen asked for an opinion on the rear yard requirements
which state that a building must be 20 ft. from the rear lot line .
Mr. Walla, Building Inspector, stated that a garage can occupy 30 ',
of this space, and that according to the plans submitted by Mr. I,11esic
1 he is in conformity with this requirement.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen tliat the
j Board rescind its previous action and direct the Building Department
to issue a permit to Mr. Robert Mesic, 514 Brynhaven, for the con-
struction of a detached garage on his property. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
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the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -. none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
President Gibson reported receipt of working drawings for the pro osed
addition to the Street Department and suggested that the Clerk be
authorized to advertise for bids.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Malonek that
the Board authorize the Clerk to advertise for bids on the proposed
addition to the Street Department building, bid opening to be
September 5, 1963.
During discussion, it was agreed that the bids would be accepted on
a separate or combined basis so far as the electrical, heating and
ventilating contracts are concerned.
Trustee Mullen will review the working drawings and consult with the
Building Committee on the drawings and specifications prior to the
final drawings being made available to bidders .
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and j
upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" -
Dillon, Keith, Zettek; "NAY" - Lewis, Malonek, Mullen; "ABSENT" -
none . President Gibson voted "AYE" and declared the motion carried.
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 11:40 P.M.
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Village Clerk
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Ames R. Gibson
President
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