HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 03/26/1964 - VILLAGE BOARD I
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON MARCH 26, 1964
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:28 p. m. in the l
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. I
Malonek, George E, Mullen, Charles J. Zettek Jr. "ABSENT" - none.
Attorney Hofert was not present at the meeting, due to illness. I
At the request of Trustee Mullen, the minutes of the regular meeting of
March 19, 1964 were held until the next meeting for approval.
President Gibson administered the oath of office to Chief of Police Harry P.
Jenkins on the anniversary (1 year and 1 day) of his residency in Elk Grove
Village.
President Gibson stated that today he had a meeting (Trustee Dillon was present
for part of the meeting) with Mr. Peter Sonnenfeld, head of the local office
of the Board of Economic Development of the State of Illinois, as concerned with
the development of the 1100 acres west of Route 53. This Board is not able to
give the Village any assistance in the consideration of this problem because
they do not have the staff to assign to such a project. As a result of this
conversation, and in consideration of a copy of a letter addressed to Trustee
Lewis from Mr. Harry Mikkelsen, Chairman of the Plan Commission, which letter
investigates the various possibilities available to the Village Board as far
as future planning for the Village is concerned, the President said that he
had arranged with Mr.. Sonnenfeld to meet with the Board within the next 30
days to discuss the consideration of the Village's going under the;701 Program
as concerned with State grants for planning. To refresh the memory of Trustees Dillon,
Keith, and Zettek, and to acquaint Trustee Lewis, Malonek & Mullen, President
Gibson said that when the Planning Consultant was employed by the Village in
early 1962, there were certain requirements of the 701 Program for studies
which in the Board's opinion would not be meaningful to the Village and therefore
i the expenditures could not be justified. Since that time there have been
changes made as to participation in the 701 Program and President Gibson said
that it would be his recommendation to meet with Mr. Sonnenfeld and if the
Village can benefit from such a plan without fruitless spending, it would
be wise to consider at this time. A meeting was then tentatively scheduled
for 8 P. M., Tuesday, April 21 , 1964.
President Gibson left the room at 8:35 P. m. to accept a long distance telephone
I call.
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I It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
appoint Trustee Mullen as Temporary Chairman in President Gibson's absence.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the motion was declared
I carried.
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Engineer Fletcher reported that Mr. Sietz of Public Service has informed him
that the street light for the corner of Devon Avenne and York Road is on order
but no date of installation has been scheduled.
Mr. Fletcher also stated that he has given Trustee Keith a proposal on the
inspection of water and sewer lines; and that he has given Trustee Dillon and
other Streets Committee members a letter of suggested street improvements for
the coming year.
In reply to Treasurer Coney's question, Mr. Fletcher said that there are no
engineering fees, under provisions of Ordinance #118, which are due at this time.
Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable Warrant listing ten invoices
totaling $614.53 payable from the Water Department Operating Account, 32 invoices
totaling $1 ,143.65 payable from the General Corporate Account, 1 invoice for
Q-15.84 payable from Motor Fuel Tax funds, and 1 invoice for 4p131 .44 payable
j from the Water Department Acquisition and Construction Account. (Itemization will
j be on file in the Clerk's office. )
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It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize the disbursement of •;y614.53 from the Water Department Operating Account, I
$1043.65 from the General Corporate Account, :$15.84 from Motor Fuel Tax funds,
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The temporary Chairman directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon {
the roll being called the following Trustee answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis,
Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
temporary Chairman declared the motion carried.
President Gibson returned to the meeting - 8:40 p. m. .
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
authorize the payment of $47.42 to Mr. Edward Krantz for the magistrate' s
robe. 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 Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the payment of $230.42 to C. B. Construction Company for repairing
water and sewer lines at the Village Hall.
Trustee Keith noted that the usual clArges for overhead and profit were omitted
by C. B. Construction Company in the billing of these charges.
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 Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the payment of $174.71 to Mr. Len Zgonina for welding and repair
service at the water department lift station on the international truck,
I and water box keys, said sum including material, rental of generator and labor.
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 Mullen and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Board
{ authorize the payment of ;$71 .39 and $51 .59 to two applicants for employment,
these sums representing expenses incurred to be in Elk Grove Village for
employment interviews. 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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An invoice in the amount of X6,592.50 from Mr. Bernard Genis for his services
as counsel to Police Chief Jenkins in the recent hearing before the Board of
l Fire and Police Commissioners of charges against Lieutenant Edward Clifford,
was referred to Chief Jenkins for review prior to authorization for payment.
i' Regarding Case No. 64-2, Mr. Garrity, Secretary of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
read a report of their findings as follows: The property involved is at the
northeast corner of Aspen and Magnolia and is known as 500 Magnolia Lane. The
applicant sought a variation of the zoning ordinance as to height and set back
i requirements and petitioned to construct a 6 foot fence set back 10 feet from
the inside edge of the sidewalk and parallel to the sidewalk to the southeast
lot line and then north on his east lot line to the north;-lot line. The Zoning
Board found that the variance, as requested, would create a hazard to
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pedestrian and vehicular traffic and granted a variation provided the south
i fence line begins at a point ten feet north from the intersection of the east
and,-south property line, said fence to lie in an east and west line, parallel
to the most southerly projection of the house, as indicated on plan 6700 dated
I, July 25, 1960, surveyed by R. Gremley; said fence not to exceed 6 feet in height.
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The Clerk read a report of the Zoning Board of Appeals concerning Case 64-3
(Chicago Magnet Wire) which report contained the following: The Zoning Board
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has determined that the findings of fact in accordance with the standards for
variations set forth in the Zoning Ordinance have been met and that a
practical difficulty would arise if the applicant were obliged to carry out
the strict letter of the regulations pertaining to height limitations, and
has granted a variance to the petitioner to erect two stacks to a height of
120 feet.
Trustee Lewis questioned who would serve as petitioner for the Village Board I
in the presentation of the zoning amendment regarding the R-4 Planned Resident-
ial Use District at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing scheduled for April 3, ,I
1964. President Gibson suggested that a statement be drafted which would be
used at the hearing in the submission of the proposed ordinance to the Zoning I
Board and that this statement be circulated to the Board prior to the
hearing. Trustee Lewis said that he will do this, and will also act as Petitioner
representing the Board. I
Mr. Harry Mikkelsen, Chairman of the Plan Commission, stated that they would
like to meet with the Village Board in the near future and submit to the
Board a preliminary sketch of the land use map and comprehensive plan, and j
to indicate to the Board their thoughts on roads, present the results of certain
studies, and discuss what studies they plan in the future. President Gibson
said that the Plan Commission will be invited to meeting of the Board with
Mr. Sonnenfeld (see page one of these minutes) at which time this subject can
be discussed.
Mr. Tom Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, reported that this
Commission has held six meetings and it is estimated that another three
meetings will be required before they are prepared to present suggested
amendments to the Electrical Code.
Mr. Gayle Bantner, Chairman of the Fire and Police Commission, reported that
examinations to fill the Sergeant vacancy on the Police Department, will be
given within the next two weeks.
The Clerk read a letter dated March 26, 1964 from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Centex
j Construction Company, enclosing three prints (drawing , 4176-16) of the proposed
Industrial Park Unit 16 on which the engineering has been approved by the
Village Engineer. This request was referred to the Plan Commission.
I It was moved by Trustee Keith d seconded by Trustee Malonek that the President
i and Clerk be authorized to sign a contract with Public Service Company for the
monthly electrical charge of P-95 of the street light to be erected at
Devon Avenue and York (Elmhurst) Road. The President directed the Clerk to
call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following
Trustees answered "P.YE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek;
"NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
I The Clerk read a letter dated, March 10, 1964, from Mr. Gene F. Kondelik,
Treasurer of the Elk Grove Village Jaycees submitting a duly certified
Resolution unanimously adopted by the Jaycees on March 3, 1964 opposing the
i proposed ordinance creating a planned use district. (This resolution will be
on file for review at the Clerk's office. )
j" The Clerk reported receipt, from the State Division of Highways, of the
approved contracted with Allied Asphalt Paving Company in the amount of
: 28,461 .25 for Section 4-CS (streets north of Oakton) .
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated March 23, 1964 from the local
office of the Bureau of the Census stating that they have tentatively
i scheduled the special census of Elk Grove Village to begin the first part
of June. The Clerk said that a letter has been directed to them requesting
that the census be scheduled in May because of the large number of people
who will begin vacationing in June.
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The Clerk read a letter dated March 26, 1964 from Mr. J. Scherer, Jr. , Grove
Taxi Service,stating that in the interest of giving better taxicab service to
the Village they have purchased another vehicle and are in the process of
converting said vehicle into a taxicab and hiring help to operate it. Mr.
iScherer requested that the Board consider an addition to the taxicab
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ordinance which would prohibit an unlicensed public vehicle from accepting a fare
which is originating and terminating in the Village. He said this would not re- j
strain trade as fares with either point of entry or exit outside of the Village
limits may call a company of their choice. This was referred to the Finance Committee. I
The Clerk reported receipt of a copy of a notice of hearing, scheduled for 11 A.M.,
April 13, 1964 in Room 603 of the Cook County Courthouse, in the matter of the pro-
posed disconnection of certala land from the RoselleFirre Protection District.
President Gibson has transmitted a copy of this notice of hearing to Fire Chief John
Haar with the request that he attend, and a copy of this notice has also been sent I
to the Public Safety Committee should they care to attend.
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Copies were distributed to the members of the Board on a proposed annexation ordinance,
based on a petition received from the Chicago District Pipe Line Company.
Trustee Keith said that "This particular action was not based on Realty Company of I
America's request but had been contemplated when the Village annexed lands in con-
junction with the purchase of the Elk Grove Water and Sewer Company, and it was
always the intent of the Board to take this action".
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. 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.
Following its reading, .it was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith
I that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 325 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY
REFERRED TO AS THE CHICAGO DISTRICT PIPELINE COMPANY TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE
VILLAGE". The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and
I ^ upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith,
Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek, and President Gibson; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance annexing property, 156.61 acres
lying north of the Chicago District Pipeline Company property.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The President directed
the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follow-
ing Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY"-
none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Following its reading, it was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee
Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 326 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING
PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF
i 156.61 ACRES LYING NORTH OF THE CHICAGO DISTRICT PIPELINE CCMPANY PROPERTY".
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, and President Gibson; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance annexing property, 41.20 acres
located north of the Chicago District Pipeline.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Board
I waive the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. 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 Following its reading, it was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee
Dillon that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 327 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AN14EXING
PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE WHICH PROPERTY CONSISTS OF 41.20
j ACRES LOCATED NORTH OF THE CHICAGO DISTRICT PIPELINE CCMPANY PROPERTY". 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,
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Malonek, Mullen, Zettek, and President Gibson; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. I
At this time (9:42 p. m..) the President declared a recess to permit residents
in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board
members. i
President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 10:05 P. m. and directed the
Village Clerk to call the roll.. Upon the roll being called the following
Trustees anwsered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek;
"ABSENT" - none.
Trustee Zettek stated that, since Attorney Hofert is ill and an opinion regarding
whether or not the Board should take bids for the purchase of radio equipment
will not be forthcoming for several days, it might be wise to advertise for I,
bids so as not to lose additional time.
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
authorize the Village Clerk to advertise for bids for radio equipment per
specifications which will be available at the Clerk's office, and that the
Board direct the Chiefs of Police. and Fire to prepare the specifications for
distribution; said bids to be opened at the regular meeting of the President
and Board of Trustees to be held on Thursday, April 16, 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.
Trustee Dillon submitted a list (by street & house number) of trees to be
I ' replaced by Centex Construction Company which list was mailed to Centex last
fall. Trustee Dillon asked that the Clerk notify Centex by again mailing
them the list of trees to be replaced in Sections 10, 10A and 10B.
Trustee Lewis reported receipt of letters from Judge Richard A . Ahlgren, and
Nudge Herbert Storffels regarding the services of the Court Clerk; and said
that copies of these letters have been sent to all the Board members. Judge
Ahlgren requests that the Court Clerk be reimbursed for his services on a
monthly basis rather than a weekly basis as the court sessions are to be reduced
in number on a temporary basis from four to two per month and he feels that
the Court Clerk will be devoting as many hours to handling the case load.
The present arrangement is $20 per week (or Court session) and Trustee Lewis
I said that the Judiciary Committee concurs with Judge Ahlgen's request and they
recommend compensation on a monthly basis @$100 per month.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Board
authorize the expenditure of ;100 per month for the services of the Court
Clerk. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and
upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon,
I Keith, Lewis, Malonek,, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" none; "ABSENT"- none.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
ITrustee Lewis stated that one of the Trustees wishes to visit Radburn, New
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Jersey, a planned development, to acquaint himself with the amenities of a
planned development and to meet with certain people to discuss the operation
of this development in their community.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Board
authorize the necessary expenditure to send Trustee Malonek to Radburn,
New Jersey, this coming week end.
Trustee Keith said that he would not be in favor of this trip inasmuch as no
j member of the Zoning Board willl be available to also visit this planned
development.
l Trustee Zettek said that he objects to this trip at this time; and he said he
would have no objection to the trip after the hearing.
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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,5-pm" 2-9A-A/. Y------- -- -moi
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Malonek, Mullen; "NAY" - Keith, Zettek; "ABSENT" - none; Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Malonek reported receipt of a letter dated March 19, 1964 from Mr.
LeRoy F. Schwerin, Secretary-Treasurer of Boy Scout Troop 234, requesting
permission to sell candy as a fund raising effort from March 21 , 1964 until
April 15, 1964 in the Village. There were no objections to this from Board
members.
Trustee Dillon stated that it is the recommendation of the Street Department
Foreman and the Streets and Parks Committee that more adequate striping
equipment be purchased for streets, cross walks & parking lot.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Bbard
authorize an expenditure not to exceed : 500 for the purchase of a striper
for the Street Department. 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 that the Street Department will need a greasing machine
now that Monarch Disposal Company will no longer rent the garage. President
Gibson stated that Monarch will not remove their greasing machine but will
leave it for the Village.
I Trustee Zettek reported receipt of a request from Chief Jenkins to approve
an expenditure for draperies for the Command Officer's Room, the lowest price
of quotes received is that of the Honquest Company.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize an expenditure of no more than $80 for seven panels of draperies
for the Command Officers" Room. The President directed the Clerk to call the
roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follcw ing Trustees
answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none;
l "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
i Trustee Zettek stated that Chief Jenkins has requested approval to purchase
four new revolvers to be kept in storage and under his control until needed
1 as additional officers are added to the force.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize the expenditure of ' 288.64 (+76.16 each from Johnson Sporting Goods,
Des Plaines) for the purchase of four .357 Colt Magnum revolvers for the
Police Department. 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 Trustee Zettek reported that the Fire Chief has requested an expenditure of
no more than y$200 to provide refreshments on April 13, 1964 when the Elk
Grove Village Fire Department will be host to the Coop County Suburban
Firemen's Association. This is a group which meets monthly and the host
Department rotates each month, and the attendance is between 100 and 200.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
l authorize an expenditure of no more than ;$200 for the purpose of providing
refreshments when the Elk Grove Village Fire Department acts as host to the
Cook County Suburban Firemen's Association. 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
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and
be adjourned. The motion was voted seconded by Trustee Malonek
President declared the motion voted upon by acclamation; that the meeting
and the meeting whereupon the
g adjourned at 10:40 ppm. .
Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
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President
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