HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 04/16/1964 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF-THE-VILLAGE-OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE_
HELD ON APRIL 16, 1964
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:15 p. m. in the
Municipal Buiuding in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call
the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered
"PRESENT" - Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A. Lewis, Ralston DO Malonek, George E.
Mullen ; "ABSENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Charles J. Zettek, Jr.
7t was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes
of the regular meeting of April 9, 1964, be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Gibson gave a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made
a part of these minutes.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
concur in the President's appointment of Mr. Philip T. Waldbillig, 520
Corrinthia Court, to the Playground and Recreation Board. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Attorney Hofert reported that he has forwarded deeds on the "Hotpoint" well
site to the appropriate officials of General Electric and will follow up within
a week on- the -execution and-return , of these documpnts. In reply to Trustee
Keith, Mr, Hofert said that the publication for the acceptance of bids on the
pump to be installed.-ori the site can be. made at any time, however the bid
cannot be awarded until the deeds have- been- signed.
Trustee Zettek arrived- 8:23 pi in: .
Fire Chief Johh Haar read a Fire Department monthly report for March 1964.
(This will be ori file for review at the Clerk's office O
Chief Haar said that the meeting of the Cook County Suburban Fireman's
Association, hosted by Elk Grove Village, was attended by approximately 170
to 175 people, and the speaker for this meeting spoke on industrial develop-
ments ' effect on Fire Departments.
President Gibson administered the oath of office to Mr. Philip T. Waldbillig.
It was agreeable to the Board to deviate from the agenda for the opening of
bids on radio equipment for the Police and Fire Departments.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Village
Clerk be authorized to open and read the bids on radio equipment. The motion
was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of one bid and upon its opening the following
information was read:
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated - Net price of $7, 181.25
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The foregoing was referred to Chiefs Jenkins }..ud Haar for a recommendation.
Police Chief Jenkins read a report of Police Department activities for the
month of March 1964.
(This report will be on file for review at the Clerk's
office. )
Street Department Foreman Jack Andrews read a report of activities of that
Department for the month of March 1964. (This report will be on file for review
at the Clerk's office.)
A brief discussion followed concerning the petition of the Village Shell Service
Station proprietor and his agent for the sale of packaged fertilizer from the
premises of the service station. Trustee Mullen said he could find no violation
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
April 16, 1964
1 . Elk Grove Village was host b the Northwest Municipal Conference,
Wednesday night, April 15th.
Matthew Rockwell, Executive Director, Northeastern Illinois
Metropolitan Area Planning Commission, demonstrated the Commission 's
plans for developing a comprehensive plan for their area.
2. 1 appoint Philip T. Waldbillig, 520 Corrinthia Court, to the
Playground and Recreation Board.
I request the concurrence of the Board in this appointment.
3. I appoint Jack Pahl, 270 Victoria Lane, to the Budget and
Estimate Committee.
J es R. Gibson
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of the zoning ordinance in this use. Attorney Hofert said that the broad-
ness of the Village ordinances is such that the petitioner can legally
proceed as requested.
Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable warrant listing 17 invoices
totaling :;937. 20 payable from the Water Department Operati - Account, 41
invoices totaling $5,491 .80 payable from the General Corporate Account and
3 invoices totaling $435.68 payable from Motor Fuel Tax funds. (Itemization
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 3937. 20 from the Water Department Operating
Account, $5,491.80 from the General Corporate Account and $435.68 from
Motor Fuel Tax funds in accordance with invoices listed on the Warrant.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon
the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Keith, Lewis ,
Malonek, Mullen,Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Dillon. Whereupon the,
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Malonek reported that he has prepared a report on the T & D Cab Service
request for a license to operate in Elk Grove Village and that copies have been
distributed to Board members to review following which the Board may wish to
take action on his recommendation.
There were no objections from Board members for the following:
DuPage County Mental Health Society fund drive from May 22 through May 31 ,
1964, in Elk Grove Village.
Chicago Chapter, National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation fund drive
in Elk Grove Village from September 1 through September 15, 1964.
Elk Grove Village Nurses Club, Incorporated to hold a Rummage Sale on
Saturday May 2, 1964 on the private property at 446 Birchwood.
Trustee Zettek reported rec4iptof information from Midwest Traffic Surveys that
they have completed their study of vehicular traffic at all major intersections.
Trustee Zettek reported that Trustee Dillon has relayed a request for approval
for the purchase of gravel to be placed behind the Street Department garage
(the north side) to be used for parking of Street and dater Department vehicles.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize an expenditure of no more than $300 for the purchase of gravel to be
used behind the Street Department garage, said expenditure to be divided equally
between the Street Department and the Water Department accounts. The President
directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called
the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek;
11NAY" - none.; "ABSENT" - Dillon. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Keith reported that the new well is now drilled to a depth of 362 feet;
that ground will be broken on April 17th for the elevated storage tank; that
the March water billing totaled $30,395.50; that a report from the Illinois
State vlater Survey indicates there is approximately 1 part per million natural
floride in the Village's water supply.
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated April 10, 1964 from the Bureau of
the Census stating that the .Special Census in Elk Grove Village will begin on
Tuesday, April 28th and requesting assistance in providing approximately 20
applicants for interviewing by the Census Supervisor. Mrs. Turner said that
a notice was placed on the front page of the April 16th issue of the Elk Grove
Herald by Mrs. Melcher, Paddock Reporter, and that from the response received
there will be 20 applicants available.
The Clerk reported receipt of notice dated, April 14, 1964, from the State
Department of Public Works and Buildings, Division of Highways, of approval of
the resolutions appropriating $13,500 of motor fuel tax funds for maintenance
of arterial streets and $8,500 for non-arterial streets.
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The final plat of Unit 16, Centex Industrial Park, was referred to the Plan
Commission for a recommendation.
The Clerk reported receipt of the following:
1 . Notice from the State Department of Revenue of sales tax to be remitted
to the Village for the month of January 1964 in the amount of $6,501 .92.
2. Notice from the State Division of Highways of Motor Fuel Tax allotment
for the month of March 1964 in the amount of $4,688.97.
3. Progress Information Report dated April 16, 1964 from Chicago Magnet
Wire Corporation stating that their improvement project is moving
along on schedule.
4. Notice from the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals that the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County granted the application of the petitioner
on Docket 681 for used car sales, and new and Lsed parts, located on
the east side of Elmhurst Road, 330 feet south of Higgins Road.
5. The Annual Report for 1963 of the Northeastern Illinois Metropolitan
Area Planning Commission. This will be on file in the Clerk's office.
6. A letter dated April 14, 1964 from Mr. George B. Johnson, Carl M.
Behrens Insurance Agency, forwarding the Certificates of Insurance
of Centex Construction Company naming the Village insured.
7. A letter dated April 14, 1964 from Mr. George B. Johnson, Carl 14.
Behrens Insurance Agency, advising that they have bound with the present
fire insurance carrier, $40,000 on the new office addition and hpve
placed �v22,000 coverage on the contents in the new office and increased
the contents coverage for the Police, Fire and Building Departments
by ;6,500. A new Statement of Values will be prepared for all municipal
property protection prior to May 1, 1964.
Docket #723,Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals, regarding the petition of
Milton J. Stillmank to rezone approximately 1 .6 acres on the north side of
Devon Avenue, approximately 1040 feet east of Ridge Avenue from R3 Single Family
Residence to B4 General Service District for the proposed use of television sales
and service, was referred to the Plan Commission.
President Gitson reported that a letter dated April 13, 1964 has been received
from Mr. William Swiatek stating that he received a letter from the Village
concerning the proposed annexation of his property on the northwest corner of
Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Roads; and said that he would like to sell
portions of his property and then arrange to discuss this matter with the
Village Board.
President Gibson said that the foregoing has been referred to the Plan ConLmission,
and he asked Mr. Mikkelsen to have a recommendation at the next regular meeting.
Copies were distributed of an ordinance prepared by Mr. George Caney, Village
Treasurer, entitLed "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING TRANSFERS AMONG APPROPRIATIONS".
In reply to Trustee Mullen, Attorney Hofert stated that the Village may legally
purchase property and then sell on a bid basis, but not for the purpose of being
real estate agents.
Lewis
It was moved by Trustee INME and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
authorize the retention of Mr. Wellman by the Fire and Police Commission and
other interested parties in the appeal case before the Circuit Court of Cook
County. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and
upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Keith, Lewis,
Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Dillon. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
President Gibson said that the building permit and water and sewer permit fees
for the Alexian Brothers Hospital, to be constructed at the corner of Bisner and
Biesterfield Roads, total $29,992.50 and said that the Chair would entertain a
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motion to waive these fees in view of the importance of this development
to the community.
Action on the foregoing was deferred pending a determination as to what type
of inspections the Village will make of the construction of this hospital.
Mr. Harry Mikkelsen, Chairman of the Plan Commission, requested a meeting of the
Plan Commission and the Water and Sewer Committee to discuss expansion across
Route 53. Such a meeting was scheduled for May 12th.
Fire Chief John Haar reported that it is his and Chief Jenkins' recommendation
that the Board accept the bid of Motorola, Incorporated for radios which
includes the following:
11 U43HHT-1100, 25 Watt, 12 Volt, Motrac 's with transistorized
power supply and receiver @ $649. $7,139.99
1 T33BAT-1104, 6 Volt, Motorcycle Radio with transistorized
power supply and receiver 672.25
1 T-1200 Remote Control Console and .Microphone with intercom
facilities (including -intercom switch for persent Remote
Console) 225.00
$8,036.25
.For trade-en of 1 Motorola U43GGT-1100, 1 Motorola
T43GGV-1 and 8 Aerotrons 855.00
NET $7,181 .25
The division of the cost of this equipment would be: $2,738.25 for the Police
Department and $4,443.00 for the Fire Department, Chief Jenkins said.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
award the radio bid to Motorola, Incorporated for the purchase of fire and
police radios at a cost of $7,181.25, said expenditure to be divided between the
two departments as follows: $2,738.25 - Police Department, and $4,443.00, - Fire
Department chargeable to the appropriation of the current fiscal year.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees ans�rered "AYE"- Keith, Lewis, Malonek,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Dillon. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Chief.Jenkins said that the bid of Motorola as to monthly maintenance is a
reduction of $20..80 over what is currently paid for maintenance.
It was moved be Trustee Malonek 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 9:35 p.m. .
Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
J�Xes R. Gibson
President
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