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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE.PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF.THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD' CN JUNE 18, 1964. j
President James R. Gibsori. called the meeting to order at.8:19 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 "PRESIy'lIT"
Francis J. Dillon, Eugene V. -Keith� Ralph A. Lewis, Ralston D. Malonek, George E.
Mullen, Charles J. Zettek; "ABSENT" - none.
Trustee Zettek noted..that the last line of paragraph 9 of page 2 of the minutes j
of the regular meeting of June 11th should read "declared the motion not carried".
It as moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes
of the regular meeting of June 11 ; 1964 tie 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 carrieds-
President Gibson gave a reportj* a copy of which is attached hereto and made a
part hereof.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
concur in the President's appointment of Mr. Jack Pahl as Chairman of the
Plan Commission. 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 Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
concur with the President's recommendation and that the Village policy on oaid
holidays be amended so as to provide that if the Village-observed holiday falls
on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on the preceding Friday; if the
Village-observed holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the
following Monday. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the
President declared the motion carried. ..
Trustees Dil-on and Zettek extended their compliments to Mr; Robert Fleming
for his. work on the Budget & Estimate Committee.
Attorney Hofert reported that he has transmitted to President Gibson and Trustees
Keith and Lewis a tentative agreement between the Village and McLennans relative
to annexation since. the question at this time concerns primarily zoning and
water. Mr Hofert requested comments from the afore-mentioned as to this
agreement,
Mr. Hofert also reported that he has received assurance that a letter from
General Electric regarding the "Hotpoint" well site is being sent to-the Village
Clerk; the deeds have been recorded and the title opinions ordered.
President Gibson announced that he is calling a Special Meeting of the Village
Board at 8:30 P. m. , Monday. June 22, 1964 .for the purpose of reviewing bids
for the construction .of a pump house on the "Hotpoint" well site.
Mr. Jack Andrews; Street Department Foreman, read a Street Department report
for the month of May 1964 which will be on file for review-at the Clerk's office,
Trustee Mullen reported that the Electrical Commission is meeting on June 30th
to discuss the lstters and comments received on the proposed amendment to .the
Electrical provisions of the Municipal Code. On this date. they will meet with
j a technical committee from the Industrial Park to explain some misgivings and
i minunderstandings they may have as to this proposed change. Trustee Mullen said
that it is assumed a recommendation to the. Board will' be forthcoming in a few
weeks.
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President's report
June 18, 1964
16 Work is proceeding at full speed to commission the "Hotpoint" well.
Unless unforseen conditions are encountered, we anticipate the well s 1
being in service on or shortly after June 28th:
In service, this well trill increase our output by approximately one- i
third, so our recent water problems should be eliminated. j
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2. I appoint Jack Pahl as Chairman of the Plan Commission.
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I request the concurrence of the Board in this appointment.
3. I recommend that the Village Policy on Paid Holidays, adopted March
14, 1963, be amended as follows:
"1. The Village observes, on paid basis, the following legal
holidays: New Year-s Day (January 1), Memorial Day ('Ma.y 30),
Independence Day (July 4), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas Day (December 25).
Whenever one of the above holidays falls on a Saturday, the
holiday will be observed on the preceeding Friday. 1,1henever
one of the above holidays falls on a Sunday, the holiday will
be observed on the following Monday."
4. We have received the resignation of Mr. Robert F. Fleming as Chairman
and Member of the Budget and Estimate Committee.
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We thank Mr. Fleming for his devoted service to the Village during
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5. As the Village Administrator will be responsible for budget recommenda-
tions in the future, I recommend that the Board discontinue the
Budget and Estimate Committee.
! 6. lie have received revised plans for the Northern Illinois Gas Company s
main to be placed in the Public Service Company right-of-way.
I refer these plans to the Plan Commission for their recommendation.
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Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 17 invoices
totaling -41 ,183.16 payable from the Water & Sewer Department Operating Account,
27 invoices t .taling V-1 ,222.44 payable from the General Corporate Account, and
1 invoice for -;315.00 payable from Motor Fuel Tax Account. (Itemization will be
on file in the Clerk's office. )
It was moved byeTrustee Malonek and seconded by TrusteKeith that the Board
authorize the disburesment of ;;;1 ,183.16 from theWater Sews"r Department
Operating Account;- �1 .222.44 from the General Corporate Acdount, and ;;15.00 I
from Motor Fuel Tax Accounts in -payment of invoices on the Warrant. The President
directed the Clerk td -call the 'roll-on the motion and upon the roll being called I
the following -Trudtees answered. "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis; Malonek, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" = riohe; "ABSENT" - none: Whereupon the President declared the `
motion carried:
In reply to Trustee Mullen, Trustee Malonek reported that he has studied the
request of the Bensenville Yellow Cab Comnany for a license to operate in Elk
Grove Village, that their rates conform to Municipal Code provisions, 'and he
expects to have a recommendation for the Board in a week or two.
President Gibson said that he has assigned the job of making further arrange-
ments for the Village employees' picnic to Mr. Majoros since he is in the Village
all the time and in a better position than a Trustee to handle these details.
Trustee Keith reported that Well #3 is to a depth of 1186 feet and Elk Grove
Engineering Company reports that it is expected that the well will be completely
dug in two weeks. The elevated water storage tank is constructed to the point
where it is almost ready for painting.
Copies were distributed of a proposed resolution, prepared at President Gibson's
direction, regarding reimbursement of .�35 per day (not to exceed 3 days per month)
to Fire Chief John Haar for loss of wages while performing Fire Chief' s duties
for the Village, said resolution superceding previous authoriziation for ; 25
per day.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
adopt . Resolution No. 24-64 entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REIMBURSE,TENT FOR.
LOSS OF WAGES BY FIRE CHIEF". 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.
Copies were distributed of a proposed resolution regarding the public water suoply
of Elk Grove Village. President Gibson said that this ordinance follows precisely
the recommended form from the the Illinois Department of Public Health.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the 3oard 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.
Following its reading, it was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee
Lewis that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 343 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROTECTING
THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS". 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 of notice from the State Division of Highways of
Motor Fuel Tax Allotment for the month of May 1964 in the amount of 4x5,236.83.
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It was announced that the Bureau of Census has certified the final count of the
Special Census taken in Elk Grove Village in April 1964 as being 13,155.
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The Clerk reported .receipt, on June 13th, of a letter�from_WL, Hodes.
Trustee Dillon explained that this is a quotation on the planned work to be
done on Elk Grove Boulevard for the additional street lights to be installed.
The bid submitted by Mr. Hodes previously (in response to the public notice for
bids) was only for trenching and backfilling in new sections to be opened up
during-the -next year.
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The Clerk then opened and read this letter which contained the following-.
Trenching and backfilling, augering for street light cable on
Elk Grove Boulevard and Kennedy Boulevard - approximately 2270 foot 0 X1..10
per foot. I
Alternate: If: the Village wishes to provide augering and run the job
themselves W. L. Hodes will provide the trench (no hand
digging) for 35¢ per feet..
The foregoing was referred to Mr.. Majoros and Engineer Fletcher.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the Village Clerk to notify Centex Construction Company, Inc. that it f
is the intention of the Village Board to give up the two acres of park land
behind the Village -Hall in Section 1 East in exchange for 5 acres located at
Elk Grove Boulevard and Ridge Avenue.. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek explained that this does not mean we expect 5 acres for these
2 but that the exchange is even and the additional 3 acres is that due under
terms of the Subdivision Control Ordinance.
President Gibson reported receipt of a proposed contract from Layne-Western
Company applying to the installationren al of a pump for the "Hotpoint"well.
The installation and removal of the pump - 402,240.00 and that the monthly rental
is x985.00. If accepted, the work Will be completed by Tuesday, June 23rd.
The rental charge would apply towards the price of a new pump and could be .
deducted from the bid which they will submit on the specifications for the
new pump.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee I owis that the Board
authorize the President to sign the contract with Layne-Western for installation
and rental of a pump for the "Hotpoint" well at a cost of .P2,240 and a monthly
rental of X985. 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 Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
I President Gibson reported receipt of a quotation from Fischer L Porter Company
of x1 ,380 for a chlorinator. and ;6326 for a pump, by pass assembly and regulator
valve. If accepted these items will be shipped on Monday, June 22nd.
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the purchase of a chlorinator for -;61 ,380 and a pump, by pass assembly
and regulator valve for 026 from Fischer and Porter Company. 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 the appointment of Mrs. Janet Howland to serve as Deputy
Clerk from June 20. 1964 through July 1 . 1964 during the Clerk's absence; and
recommended that Mrs. Howland be paid a salary of . 2.00 per hour for the time
spent as Deputy Clerk.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board i
authorize a salary of x2.00 o Mrs. Janet Howland for time spent as Deputy
Clerk from June 20 through July 1 , 1964. 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 (8: 55 P. m.) the President declared a recess to permit residents
in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board
members.
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President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 9:18 p. m. and directed the Village
Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees i
answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" -
none.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p. m. .
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Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
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es R. Gibson
President
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