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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 01/16/1964 - VILLAGE BOARD I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE HELD ON JANUARY 16, 1964 President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. in the Municipal Building in said Village and directed the Village Clerk .to call I the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered °`PRESENT" - Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zettek, Jr. ; "ABSENT" - Francis J. Dillon, Ralston D. Pfialonek. I It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes of the regular meeting of January 9, 1964 be approved as submitted and that the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by j acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Dillon arrived - 8:16 p.m. i i i Attorney Hofert reported that he has received from Mr. Jack N. Pritzker a diagram showing the legal description of the property on which is located the "Hotpoint" well. The General Electric Company is in title, with a contract to purchase by Mr. Pritzker. Chicago Magnet Wire Corporation has an option to purchase from Mr. Pritzker. Mr. Hofert said that Mr. Pritzker is agreeable, and thinks General Electric is too, and that he will call a representative of Chicago Magnet Wire and ask if they have any objections to what the Village requires in the way of land to develop this well. Mr. Hofert also reported that he has sent the revised contract for the water storage tank to Mr. George Jirgal, Chapman <l. Cutler, copies of which have been I sent to President Gibson and Trustee Keith. f Regarding court action being taken by the petitioner on County Zoning Board hearing dockets 421, 422, 423, Fir. Hofert stated that he has talked to Mr. J. Siegel, Attorney for the Village of Arlington Heights, and he is agreeable with the proposed course of action stated by Mr. Hofert, but that he has yet to clear this with the Mt. Prospect Judiciary Committee. Treasurer George Coney presented the report for December 1963 and year to date showing the following cash balances: General Account 55,121.54 Motor Fuel Revenue 28,335.96 Bond Fund Account #1 24,067.75 Working Cash Fund 20,279.47 Escrow Fund 13,339.12 Water and Sewer Department Acquisition & Construction 239,255.11 Operating Account 12, 976.47 Revenue Account 116,981.05 I Bond Account 44,102.00 I $554,458.47 I Mr. Coney reported that he has talked to Mr. Robert Fleming, Budget and Estimate Committee Chairman who requests that budgets be submitted by the end of January, and hearings on these budgets will be scheduled with the Trustees and Department heads in mid-February. Police Chief Jenkins read a report of Police Department Activities for the month of December 1963. This report will be on file in the Clerk's office. In the absence of the Finance Committee Chairman, Trustee Keith presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 15 invoices totaling $4,016.08 payable from the Water Department Operating Account, 29 invoices totaling $3,531.25 payable from the General Corporate Account and 1 invoice for X244.20 payable fromMotor Fuel Tax Revenue Account. (Itemization will be on file in the Clerk' s office. ) -1- Reg. 1-16-64 i I It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize the disbursement of $4,016.08 from the [Dater Department Operating Account, $3,531.25 from the General Corporate Account and $244.20 from the Motor Fuel Tax Account. Following discovery of an error in the distribution of charges, and with the consent of the second the foregoing motion was amended to read: that the Board authorize the disbursement of $4,016.08 from the Water Department Operating Account, $3,022.75 from the General Corporate Account and $752.70 from the Motor Fuel Tax Revenue Account. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on j the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; 'NAY` - none; ''ABSENT" - Malonek. ?,'here- upon the President declared the motion carried. f President Gibson read a letter dated January 7, 1964 from Mr. Paul Smania, Fresi- dent of C. B. Construction Company, 6052 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago 39, Illinois, j enclosing invoice for installation of inlets at Scott & Higgins Road, installed per quotation accepted by the Village on September 19, 1963. Mr. Smania stated that because of the wonderful cooperation received from Mr. Clementi and his Water Department crew and all Village employees they are waiving the charges for the aforementioned work to show their appreciation. i Trustee Lewis gave the following report from the Plan Commission: 1. The Plan Commission recommends no action be taken regarding a petition for multi family zoning at Algonquin R Linnemann Roads, reason being that the Attorneys for Mt. Prospect, Arlington Heights and School District 59 attended the hearing and will present objections to the County Board against the petitioner' s request. ! 2. The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals hearing regarding the request for ! rezoning for a used car lot south of the intersection of Higgins and Elmhurst Roads was not attended by the Plan Commission. 3. The Plan Commission recommends that the Village not annex the Centex property between Higgins and Oakton Roads inasmuch as the developer does not have plans at this time for the development of this land. 4. Regarding Case No. 63-12, the Plan Commission agrees with the Zoning ! Board of Appeals' recommendation with the exception of the Sokolowski property. The Plan Commission is of the opinion that this should be annexed as residentially zoned land. I Trustee Lewis also reported that the Judiciary Committee has met with Planning Consultant J. Kesler and Zoning Commission Chairman Jack Pahl to discuss the preparation of a comprehensive zoning ordinance. The plan which was discussed is as follows: The sketch plan on land use will be submitted to the Zoning Commission as soon as Mr. Kesler has made observations regarding a topographical survey which he received today. At that time the Zoning Commission will have public hearings regarding this plan to elicit the support of the residents and other interested parties as to the development of this area. During this time the Zoning Commission is going to prepare broad outlines on the zoning ordinance, and it is felt that in approximately six months time, a draft will be ready for submission for approval. Also discussed at this meeting, Trustee Lewis said, was a planned development amendment to the ordinance and work is starting on this,- some his;some important publications have been secured from the American Society of Planning Consultants, and it is hoped that a report-will be ready in the near future. Fire Chief John Haar read a letter dated January 16th to the Board of Trustees concerned with the general aims of the Fire Department; and he gave compar?tive figures pointing out the increased activity of that Department during the past 3 years due to the growth of the Village. Street Department Foreman, J. Andrews read a report of Street Department activities for the month of December 1963. -2- Reg. 1-16-64 1 Trustee Dillon said that he has a list which was prepared by Chief Jenkins and Chief Haar of curved streets in Section 1 East, and will hold this for the traffic survey. Trustee Zettek reported that Fire Chief John Haar has requested approval of an �i �-. expenditure of approximately $200 for 16 gallons of sealer which the Firemen will I apply to the floor of the Equipment.Room at the Fire Station, and said that this sealer will keepthe floor in a good condition for 7 to 8 years. It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board i authorize an expenditure of no more than $225 for approximately 16 gallons of sealer, the purpose being to coat the floor in the Fire 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, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A meeting of the Public Safety Committee, Fire Chief Haar, and Police Chief Jenkins was scheduled for 8 PM, Monday, January 27th to discuss the 1964/65 budget. Trustee Keith stated that Water Department uniforms at a- monthly cost of $8.00 i have been ordered. Trustee Keith also stated that the Water and Sewer service billing for the month of September was $30,332.82. i It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board authorize Layne Western to take a sounding of the "Hotpoint" well to determine its depth, at a cost not to exceed $100. 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, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; 'ABSENT'' - Malonek. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. I Trustee Keith stated that he has received an invoice from Mr. J. A. Mergens covering the installation and construction of a service counter in the 'Fater and .Hewer Department office addition, which bill is for $700 in accordance with the quoted price. i It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board authorize an expenditure of $700 to J. A. Mergens for construction and installation of a service counter in the Water and Sewer Department office addition, said dis- bursement to be made from the Water and Sewer Department revenue. 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, Mullen, Zettek,- "NAY" - Lewis; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk reported receipt of notice from (1) the State Department of Revenue of Sales tax to be remitted to the Village for the month of October in the amount of $5,263.53; and (2) the State Division of Highways of motor fuel tax allotment for the month of December 1963 in the amount of $5,317.86. i The Clerk called attention to the fact that the contents of the Municipal Buildinp- are insured for $15,000 and questioned whether or not the Board wanted to consider if this amount, based on current inventories submitted by all Departments, is sufficient. The Building and Public Property Committee was requested to investigate this. The Clerk read the following correspondence; (1) from Mr. Lewis B. Handler, Manager, Elk Grove Bowl, extending New Year's greetings to the Board and announcing a grand opening ceremony on January 25th and 26th at which time the Board members are invited to be present for celebration of this occasion on Saturday, January 25th at 8: 00 p.m. ; (2) from Firs. Carl Danielson, 16 S. Owen Street, Mt. Prospect, expressing dissatisfaction with re-naming of Biesterfield Parkway to John F. Kennedy _Boulevard; and (3) from Fir. R. Seelbach, President of School District 54, Schaumburg, requesting a meeting of the Board of Education and the Village Board to discuss the proposed development of land west of Route 53 by Realty Company of America. Presi- dent Gibson suggested that the limited knowledge the Board has of this subject can be discussed with this group at 7:.00 p.m. Thursday, January 23rd. -3- Reg. 1-16-64 I I I The Board discussed whether or not a person moving from one house in the Village r� to another is considered a new account for purposes of requiring the $20 deposit to guarantee the payment of water and sewer bills. At this time (9:25 p.m.) the President declared a recess to permit residents in attendance at this meeting to address questions and comments to the Board members. President Gibson reconvened the meeting at 9.30 p.m. and directed the Clerk to call the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mullen, Zettek; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Upon referring to the Municipal Code, Attorney Hofert stated that it is his interpretation that the $20 deposit is required of any new applicant for w=ater and sewer service, whether it be an old or new resident, this being based on the ordinance as written, but whether or not the Board wishes to change the ordinance is up to the Board. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to change the ordinance so that a person moving from j one house to another in the Village does not have to pay the $20 service deposit. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Zettek; "NAY" - Keith, Lewis, Mullen; "ABSENT" - valonek. Whereupon the President declared the i motion not carried. President Gibson reported receipt of a letter from Dr. Eugene C. Lopez stating that he has recently completed his residency in pediatrics and plans to send out announcements of his return to active practice, and requesting use of the Water Department addressograph mailing list for this purpose. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board deny the request of Dr. Lopez for the use of the hater Department mailing list for sending announcements of his return to active practice. It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the motion be i tabled. 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, N;ullen, Zettek; :'NAY" - Keith; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The request of Dr. Lopez was referred to the [dater and Sewer Committee. Trustee Lewis stated that the Judiciary, Planning & Zoning Committee has discussed the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals in Case 63-12 and the majority of the Committee members feel the Zoning Board's recommendation should be accepted. (The property in question is 15.acres just north of the intersection of Arlington Heights and Biesterfield Roads, and the case involves pre-annexation zoning to Bl.) It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board instruct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance annexing that property referred to in Case 63-12 and granting zoning as requested to B-1 Business District. A discussion followed concerning the fact that Mr. Sokolowski, owner of 1 acre of the afore-mentioned 15 acres, did not present any plans for the development of this land if rezoning is granted as requested. The remaining 14 acres will be used by the petitioners, Drs. Meyer, et al, for medical and office facilities, according to plans as presented at the hearing. Trustee Mullen stated that ftr. Joseph Kesler, the Village's Planning Consultant, agrees with the Plan Commission that the. 1 acre Sokolowski property should not be annexed at this time as B-1 Business. i Trustee Keith suggested that the Board request a letter from Nar. Sokolowski stating that if granted B-1 zoning, he would not use his property for a public garage, tinsmith shop, tire repair shop and used car sales or storage, since these uses are not compatible with a professional building. -4- Reg. 1-16-64 1', i I i Attorney Hofert stated that in view of the fact that a comprehensive zoning ordinance is being prepared and would likely, judging from this discussion, exclude those uses mentioned above, the Board could make such a pre-annexation agreement with the petitioner if agreeable with him; this authority based upon provision 15.1 of Chapter 24 of the Illinois Revised Statutes. The Statutes provide that such an agreement cannot extend beyond a five year period, however, Mr. Hofert said that if the agreement is desired it would be worded so as to be effective until the comprehensive zoning ordinance is adopted or until the expiration of the five year period, whichever came first. Mr. Hofert further stated that it should be definitely understood that this procedure of a pre- annexation agreement should not be undertaken unless the Board intends to permanently exclude the aforementioned uses from B-1 uses in the to-be adopted comprehensive zoning ordinance. i The Attorney for Mr. Sokolowski was present in the audience and he stated that they would be agreeable to such a restriction as explained above for a reasonable length of time. When questioned as to the length of time, he said that 1 year would be acceptable but he felt that 3 years would not be. i 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, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Whereupon the President declared i the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board direct the Village Attorney to draft a pre-annexation agreement covering a one year period excluding the following uses in granting the petition on one acre to Mr. Sokolowski: animal hospital, public garage, service station, tinsmith shop, tire repair shop and used car sales or storage. 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, Mullen, Zettek; 11NAY11- none; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. In reply to Trustee Dillon, Trustee Lewis stated that the Judiciary Committee does not have a recommendation as to the annexation of the approximate.. 25 acres of land on the north west corner of Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Roads. Trustee Lewis said that he felt the Committee, the Plan Consultant, i and the Plan Commission should discuss this before a recommendation is made, I and that he hopes to have such a recommendation at the next meeting. I+ Trustee Mullen reported that it is Judge Ahlgren's opinion that parking can be prohibited along the front of the stores in the Park 'n' Shop, and he believes that other Circuit Court Magistrates who may be hearing such cases would uphold such when the Prosecutor points out the Statute provisions. Trustee Mullen said that a letter from the property owner to the Village requesting this control would be necessary. Mr. Evan W. Stebbins, Real Estate Manager for Centex Construction Company, who was present in the audience, said he had written one a number of years ago, but would be glad to again make this re- quest in writing. It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board authorize an increase in the salary of the Village Treasurer from $100 per month to $150 per- month effective January 1, 1964. Trustee Keith said that Mr. Coney has done an excellent job and since his original appointment, the Village has acquired the facilities of the Water & Sewer Department which had added to his work load and he has additional duties in the form of consultations pertaining to finances. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Gibson said that the Chair would entertain a motion to pay, at the same rate but for increased time, the salary of the Village Prosecutor, Howard Kaufman, who is now being paid $100 per month for 2 court appearances per month. Under the new court system he will have four court appearances per month. i -5- Reg, 1-16-64 i _ l I It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board authorize a salary of $200 per month to the Village Prosecutor based upon four court appearances per month. The motion was voted upon by accla-oration; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ' I In answer to President Gibson's question, Trustee Zettek said that he stated the following to the members of the Playground and Recreation Board: "If (Village Board) we enter into a joint agreement with the School Board to sell properties to the School Board for a total of 27,000, in addition we would make available out of our budget an additional $25,000 or a total of $52,000 for phis joint venture. If the Park and Recreation Board, and in turn the Village Board, decides not to enter into this agreement, that they would have available to them $50,000. It would be difficult for me, and I'm sure to them, to justify spending $50,000 on a program. Whether that $50,000 would be available or not would be dependant upon the monies available to the Village and their ability to be able to justify this type of expenditure." Trustee Zettek said he further indicated to this group that "in the event we go into this joint agreement with the School Board and make available this $52,000 then they would come in with a budget to run a program, for equipment, maintenance and staffing. The Village Board would be willing to take $25,000 out of the budget predicated again upon monies being available, which I have previous indications would be, and upon their ability to justify and convince the Board that the kind of pro- gram they would offer would require this kind of money." Trustees present at this meeting did not object to the foregoing statement cf intentions. 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 10:15 p.m. i I' Eleanor G. Tur Village Clerk I I APPROVED: J es R. Gibson President i -6- Reg. 1-16-64