HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 12/10/1964 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES. OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD ON DECEMBER 101 1964. . .
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8,06 p4' m, in the
Municipal Building in said Village and directed the VillagClerk to call
the roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESE.iiT"-
Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A. Lewis, Harry R. Mikkelsen, George E. Mullens Charles J.
Zettek, Jr. ; "ABSENT" - Francis J. Dillon: Attorney Hofert was present at this `
meeting.
Trustee Lewis and Keith asked that changes be made to paragraph 9 of page 5 of the i
minutes of the regular meeting of December 3, 1964. They felt that their comments i
on the A-2 zonine alone Tonne Road were not clearly expressed in the minutes.
Following discussion as to what they wished included, it was suggested and agreed
upon that a transcript be made from the tape recording of the meeting and
incorporated in the minutes.
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President read a report, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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Trustee Dillon arrived - 8:26 p. m.
Regarding item #1 of the President's report, Trustee Mullen said he was not
enthusiastic and that he would like to talk to the Playground and Recreation Board
and find out why they are. He said he was not sure this is the best location for
a Tots' Park and that he was not sure the Village should spend the money to
develop it at this point; and that he has a feeling that Centex has this piece of
property they are stuck with and they want to get it off their hands and have the
Village take it over.
President Gibson said that he went to Centex and asked for the site, that this was
not something they came to the Village and unburdened themselves of. i
The President also said that he would not concede that the site is a poor location
for a park but he would concede that it is not the best location for a park. How-
ever, he pointed out that there is no park in the immediate area and something
for the little children in the area, even though it is not a "utopian" situation,
is better than nothing.
In reply to a question by Trustee Lewis, President Gibson said that this dedication
is not part of the percentage of land to be dedicated as required by ordinance,
that there are no strings attached to this.
Trustee Keith said he saw no difficulty in accepting the property and listening to
the plans of the Playground and Recreation Board, and he questioned the cost
involved but said he felt it certainly can be developed into some type of
recreational use.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mikkelsen that the Board
accept the dedication of land previously mentioned by the President from Centex
Construction Company, contingent on the fact that this can, in no way, be construe:
as part of the 10% dedication of land required under the Subdivision Control,
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, `leith,
Lewis, Mikkelsen, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
direct the Village Attorney to prepare a resolution expressing the gratitude of
the Village to Centex for this dedication of land. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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PRESIDENT'S REPORT
DECEMBER 10, 1964
1. As the result of several conversations with Mr. Evan Stebbins,
Real state Manager, Centex Construction Co., Centex has agreed
to dedicate to the Village approximately two and one-third acres
of land, located on the west side of Tonne Road approximately
six hundred feet north of Devon Avenue.
Trustee klikkelsen and I met with the Playground and Recreation
Board Tuesday evening, December 8th, to discuss the development
of the above described area as a 'Tots' Park' .
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The Board is enthusiastic about the project and is prepared to
take immediate steps to develop this site as a recreation area
for youngsters to the age of six years.
I recommend that the Village Board:
a. Accept this dedication of land from Centex
Construction Co.
b. Direct the Village Attorney to prepare a
resolution expressing the gratitude of the
Village to Centex for this gift.
c. Direct the Playground and Recreation Board
to proceed as rapidly as possible in the
development of the site as a Tots' Park.
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2. At my request, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc.
again has sub:iitted a quotation for radio communication eauin-
hent for our Street Department vehicle.-.
I think this equipment should be installed in the Scout and
two trucks in order to gain the i:ia:ciriui:i efficiency of our
personnel and equipment. A case in point is the recent snow
storm when radio communication would have been a distinct
advantage.
There appears to be funds available in the Street Department
budget to cover the cost of approxv:iately Y2,400.00 for the
equipment installed. No changes nor costs are necessary so �
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far as our base station is concerned.
I recommend that the Board authorize the purchase of three
mobile units at a total cost of x;2,412.75. j
James R. Gibson
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No decision was reached on item ##2 of the'Pre8ident16 report; Trustee Mullen
questioned the need for theequipment. Trustee Zettek said he was not prepared
to vote in favor, if a mot on-were madey because of lack of written information
as to the need and the lack o£ prices from other manufacturersl Trustee Dillon
said he had intended (but lack of time prevented this) . to discuss with Mr. Andrews.
!� Street Department Foremanj . the possibility o� renting the radios and of getting
prices of other models, but said the need is therey the only question is whether
or not Motorala has offered the best proposal and is the equipment the Village
should buy.
Attorney Hofert read the following letter dated December 10) 1964 from him to
the President and Board of Trustees "Please be advised that, in my opinion, the
Village does not have the authority under the Statutes of the State of Illinois
to license general contractors. My opinion is based upon Ives vs, City of Chicago.
This opinion is shared by Mr. Ed. Parlee, Division Supervisor, Corporation Counsel' s
Office, City of Chicago, who participated in the Appelate work done in the case
mentioned above. This opinion is also given with knowledge and appreciation of j
the comments made in the Municipal Review."
Attorney Hofert said that the article in the "Review" indicated that if an
ordinance licensing general contractors did not require any examination, it would
be valid. Mr. Hofert said that Mr. Parlee feels, as does he, that there is no
enablin legiplation and Mr. Parlee has suggested a bill be introduced into ':he new
�egisla ure giving municipalities the power to so license, that he believes should
e none.
President Gibson said that Mr. George Majoros, Village Administrator, is attending
a meeting this evening in Des Plaines of the Chicago Area Transportation Study
concerned with the Federal Aid to Highway Act 1962 which provides for collective
action on the part of municipalities in highway and traffic problems.
Trustee Lewis distributed copies, given to him by Mr. Majoros, of a proposed 4
amendment to the existing regulations in the Municipal Code regarding signs for
a first reading. The comments of the Trustees have been incorporated in to this
proposed amendment, and Trustee Lewis asked that any additional comments be
directed to him for inclusion.
Trustee Keith reported that Layne-Western has completed the bailing of the Hotpoint
well. The approximate cost for the operation was X3,200. The new pump will be
ready for testing Thursday or Friday of next week and the well will soon be back
into operation.
Mr. E. N. Fletcher, Village Engineer, reported that proposal forms have been sent
out for bids for the equipment for well #3, bids to be opened on December 23rd.
They were sent to all five who bid on the Hotpoint well and he has thought of
one more to whom he will send the form tomorrow.
Mr. Fletcher also reported that Mr. Majoros requested him to tell the Board that
he (Mr. Majoros) has been to the County of Cook and the State of Illinois offices
in Chicago seeking assistance in the installation of traffic lights at certain
intersections. The County does not have the authority to make such installations
and the State does not have any in Elk Grove Village on their program. Mr. Majoros
suggests, a light at Devon Avenue and and Tonne Road and one at Arlington Heights
Road and Kennedy Boulevard. Mr. Fletcher said the cost will be from $18,000 to
; 20,000 for each light and can be paid from Motor Fuel Tax funds. Mr. Fletcher
also said that each intersection must conform to a minimum traffic count but he
believes that the two mentioned above will qualify. The cost of the count is
included in the engineering fee. Mr. Fletcher said that Mr. Majoros feels that
the Board may not wish to consider a light at Devon Avenue and Arlington Heights
Road at this time but wait for a year or two and perhaps the State will see fit
to include it in their program.
Mr. Fletcher presented a copy of a Zoning map marked by Section and Unit as to
the date of acceptance by the Village, and the expiration date of the Maintenance
Bond on the improvements.
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In reply to Trustee Lewis' question, Mr. Fletcher said he has written to Centex
stating that in his opinion the sewer line in Section 12 should be increased
to 24" down to Devon Avenue and 21 " west. They have submitted plans showing
r- these changes, and it is his understanding that the Village must justify the
difference in cost and a letter from C. B. Construction Company, who bid on the
job, Is expected soon.
Mr. Albert !calla, Building Inspector, gave the following Building Department
report for the month of November 1964: 24 permits issued, construction value -
J- 220,350.00 and inspections fees collected for .ths month totaled $1 ,346.25.
In the November issue of Bell Savings and Loan Association, the results of a
survey on building construction listed Elk Grove Village second in valuation
of all types of building reported and second in number of homes built during I
the month of October 1964.
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Mr. George Coney, Village Treasurer, presented a report for the month of November i
1964 and year to date showing the following cash balances as of November 30, 1964:
ENDING BALANCE
General Account $ 30,.326.96
Motor Fuel Revenue 131,445.30
Bond Fund Account 61 22,783.32
4orking Cash Fund 11196.33
Escrow Fund 11 ,139.12
Water & Sewer Dept.
Acquisition &Const. 52093.91
Operating Account 6,046.31
Revenue Account 84,017.92
Bond Account 66.102.00
$ 405,251 .17
Mr. Coney also presented a report entitled "Water and Sewer Department Comparative.
Statement of Income and Expense, Six Months ended October 31 , 1963 and 1964". �
( The two foregoing reports will be on file in the Clerk's office for review. )
Trustee Mikkelsen presented the Accounts Payable Warrant listing 11 invoices
totaling X5285.57 payable from the Water & Sewer Department Operating Account,
36 invoices totaling $5,137.90 payable from the General Corporate Account and
1 invoice for ;6269.87 from Motor Fuel Tax funds. (Itemization will be .on file
in tre Clerk's office. )
It was moved by Trustee Mikkelsen and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
authorize the disbursement of : 285.57 from the Mater and Sewer Department Operating
Account, X5,137.90 from the General Corporate Account and X6269.87 from Motor Fuel
Tax funds in payment of the invoices shown on the afore-mentioned Warrant. 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, Mikkelsen,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; ' "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
The Clerk read a letter dated December 7, 1964 from Mr. Samuel J. Fosdick, Managing
Director of the State Street Council thanking the Village for joining the State
Street Christmas parade and stating that it has long been the policy as well as the
spirit of this parade to make it a truly community event of metropolitan Chicago
and the Village's noteworthy participation did much to illustrate this policy.
Mr. Tom Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, reported that
examinations were given on December 7th to those who wished to qualify as
electricians under the Municipal Code provisions and periodic permits will go
into effect beginning January 1st. Another examination will be conducted the
first week in January for those who were unable to be there on the 7th.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance rezoning approximately 9.6
acres located on Tonne Road, south of Landmeier Road, from R-3 Single Family
Dwelling to "A-2 Multi-Family Dwelling District."
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It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board
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
Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance Not 370 entitled "AN ORDINANCE h11ENDING THE
VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY, CR THE 14EST
SIDE OF TONNE ROAD AND SOUTH OF LANDMEIER ROAD, BEING REZGgED FRCN R-3 SINGLE i
FAMILY DdELLING DISTRICT TO' Ail MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT".
Trustee Lewis,.said..he still feels that the present zoning ordinance should be
chahge'd before this land is rezoned, that he does not think it would be a ha-d-
ship on the petitioner since construction is a few months away, and that he fele.,
certain that the Board would not pas§ this ordinance if someone else was involved
other than the preoeni petitioner;
Trustee Dillon pointed out that the Plan Commission and Zoning Board have revie.4ed
this petition and have approved it. He also said he is not against changing the
existing zoning ordinance, the sooner the better, but it would not apply to this
appeal since it was filed before any proceedings were instituted to change the
regulations.
Trustee Mullen said he has no doubt that Centex will develop the land with the
density they proposed at the public hearing. He also said that when the Villages
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planner finishes surveying the area and comes in with - ,his recommendations he
feels sure it will be at least what the developer proposes if not less. The
desired result can be accomplished by changing the ordinance once instead of twice.
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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, Keith, Mikkelsen,
Mullen, Zettek; 'NAY" - Lewis; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
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Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance designating the Plan Comniss_i_en
as the Zoning Commission of the Village of Elk Grove Village.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board waive
the first reading rule with respect to the above ordinance. The motion was ;-ot�d
upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Following its reading, it was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee
Mikkelsen that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 371 entitled "AN ORDINANCE M iD 1G
SECTICNN 1 ARTICLE XVIII OF THE ZCNING ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK G?OVE VILLAGE'.
Trustee Mullen questioned the effect of this ordinance on the zoning hearing
scheduled for Tuesday, December 15th. Attorney Hofert said the effective data
of the ordinance is after publication.
Trustee Keith opened a discussion as to the number of members for the Plan Commission,
The Municipal Code establishes the membership at 5, and the Board had discussed,
in previous months, increasing the number to 7.
Attorney' Hofert suggested that before any action is taken on the above ordinance,
that a motion would be in order as to the membership of the Plan Commission if the
Board intends to change the number.
With the consent of the second, the motion adopting Ordinance 371 was withdrawn.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
instruct the Village Attorney to draft an ordinance increasing the Plan Commission
membership from five to seven. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board adopt
Ordinance No. 371 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 ARTICLE XVIII OF THE
ZCN ING OREH\'ANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE. " The President directed the
Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the roll being called the follol.lina
Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mikkelsen, Mullen, Zettek;
none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried:
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Copies were distriEiuted of a proposed ordinance repealing the provision of the
Municipal Code wherein the Village Treasurer is nam-,6d ex-officio Collector; The
Code also has a section wherein the Village Clerk is named ex-officio Collector
and the pas age of this ordinance would have the effect of naming the Clerk as the
ex-officio C lector
Trustee Mullen estioned a provision in Chapter 24 of the Illinois Re ised Statutes
which states th in cities and villages of less than 10,000 the Cler can be
named Collector d said that it implies to him that in municipalit'es of more
than 10,000 the Cl rk cannot so serve.
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Attorney Hofert said that this point was raised and he checked e official minutes
of the State Legislat e and it was the opinion that this was of a mandatory
provision and the Villa e Board could enact the above ordin e despite this.
This provision is constr ed, and he said he so construes it to be directory in
nature, rather than -mand tory, and that the Village Clerk can be named ex-officio
Collector even though the pulations exceeds 10,000.
It was moved by Trustee Lewi and seconded by Trustee llon that the Board waive
the first reading rule with re ect to the above ordi ance. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; wher upon the President clared the motino carried.
Following its reading, it was mov by Trustee L s and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 72 entitled 'AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIGi 4.502
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO T VILLAGE T ASURER BEING THE EX-OFFICIO COLLECTOR".
The President directed the Clerk to c 1 the r 11 on the motion and upon the roll
being called the following Trustees an ered AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mikkelsen,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT - ne. Whereupon the President declared I
the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed or in ce repealing Chapter 10 of the
Municipal Code relating to Police Ma is rate . The effective date of this ordinance
has been established as May 1 , 1965 so as to t effect the salary of the Police
Magistrate, which office now is obso te, but o will serve until the end of .his
term of office - April 1965.
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon an seconded by Tru tee Keith that the Board waive
the first reading rule with resp ct to the above or 'nance. The motion was voted
upon by acclamation; whereupon he President declare the motion carried.
Following its reading, it wa moved by Trustee Dillon d seconded by Trustee
Keith that the Board adopt dinance No. 373 entitled " ORDINANCE REPEALING
CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIP CODE RELATING TO POLICE MAGIS TES". The President
directed the Clerk to cal the roll on the motion and upo the roll being called
the following Trustees swered "AYE"--Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mikkelsen, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the Pres' ent declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Tru ee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that, the Board
instruct the Villa e Attorney to draft an ordinance repealing that portion of
Sections 22.201 d 22.202 which concern the licensing of general contractors.
The motion was v ted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
- motion carried.
President/nSchwellenbach,
n stated that the resignation of Mr. Richard A. McGrenera, member
of the Zooard of Appeals, has been received.
Mr. Ste present in the audience, tendered his resignation as
a member of the Zonina Board of Appeals.
It wa moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board accept
the esignation of Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach as a member of the Zoning Board of
App als. The motion was voted upon by Acclamation; whereupon the President declared
th motion carried.
Attorney Hofert suggested that there be a re-appointment of the member who was
previously appointed to replace Mr. Schwellenbach.
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by..Trustee Lewis that the Board
concur in the President's appointment of r1r; -Robert E Alte ott re lace
Mr. St �hen Schwel enbh on the. Zo d . A eels for the to ending
April 3 1965.
The Clerk resented a proposed suRplement to the treet Likhtine ntract with
Public Sery ce Company which would authorize the additional char es required by
the increase lumen rating of lights at various intersections Section 11 and
Section 1 Ea s and the additional light to be installed at the intersection of Kennedy
Boulevard and lington Heights Road. There will be an incre se of X24.39 to the
monthly service harge.
It was moved b Tr tee Zettek and seconded by Trustee M en that the Board
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authorize the Presi nt to sign a Street Lighting contra with Public Service
Company as concerned ith the replacement of certain st contra/
lights with lights
of a greater lumen rat g and the additional light b installed at Arlington Heights i
Road and Kennedy Boulev d. The President directed t e Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the 11 being called the follow g Trustees answered "AYE" -
Dillon, Keith, Lewis Mi lsen, Mullen, Zettek; " AY" - none; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President dec red the motion carni
The Clerk requested directio as to whether to ublish in pamphlet form or in
the newspaper, Ordinance No. 3 , the amendmen to the Municipal Code concerning
swimming pool regulations.
It was moved by Trustee Mullen and econde y Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the publication of Ordinan e No. 369 in DamDhlet form. The President !
directed the Clerk to call the roll ?
t motion and upon the roll being called
the following Trustees answered "AYE" illon, Keith, Lewis, Mikkelsen, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - non . Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
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The Clerk said that in previous yea s it ha been the .policy of' the Board to
grant free vehicle tags to the Fir men, and a Reserve Police Officers,-. and I
requested Board direction as to w the 1965 gs to these persons are to be issued.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek d seconded by T ustee Keith that the Board issue
free 1965 vehicle taps to the embers of the Fire epartment and the Reserve
Police Officers. The Presid t directed the Clerk o call the roll on the motion
and upon the roll being cal ed the following Trustee answered "AYE" - Dillon,
Keith, Lewis, Mullen, Zett "NAY" - none; "ABSTZ - Mikkelsen; "ABSENT" - none.
Whereupon the President clared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported tha a contracting firm has requested ' formation on the Village's
requirements, or lack f, to contract with plants in the dustrial Park to cut
the parkway Grass d ng the summer. This would tie in wit their arrangements
they might make as o snow removal in the plant's private p ing lots during the
winter months. Th re is no licensing requirement for either e snow removal or
grass cutting. T e snow removal would involve no liability to he Village since
it is on private property. The Clerk stated that Attorney Hofer has advised that
it is not nece ary to have a licensing provision regarding the p kway since it
is Village pr erty, however a. bond could be established by motion f the Board,
and suggeste that it be ;1 ,000, to cover any possible damage to pu is property.
It was mov d by Trustee Keith, that the Board require a $1 ,000. bond f r anyone
allowed t cut Village grass.
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Trusts Dillon suggested that the question be referred to committee.
The President declared the foregoing motion failed for lack of a second, and
referred the matter to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
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In response to resident Gibson's question, there were no persons in he audience
who wished to ad ess the Board members.
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It was moved by Tru tee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek t t the meeting
be adjourned. The mo ion was voted upon by acclamation; wher* n the President
declarod the motion , and the meeting adjourned at 1 .10 p. m.
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James R. Gibson
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Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance repealing the provision of the I
Municipal Code wherein the Village Treasurer is named ex-officio Collector. The
Code also has a section wherein the Village Clerk is named ex-officio Collector
and the passage of this ordinance would have the effect of naming the Clerk as the
ex-officio Collector.
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Trustee Mullen questioned a provision iii Chapter 24 of the Illinois Revised Statutes
which states that in cities and villages of less than 10, 000 the Clerk can be
named Collector and said that it implies to him that in municipalities of more
than 10,000 the Clerk cannot so serve:
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Attorney Hofert said that this point was raised and he checked the official minutes
of the State Legislature and it was the opinion that this was not a mandatory
provision and the Village Board could enadt the above ordinance despite this,
This provision is construed, and he said he so construes it, to be directory in
nature, rather than mandatory, and that the Village Clerk can be named ex-officio
Collector even though the populations exceeds 10,000♦
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Board 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 Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon
that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 372 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 4.502
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE VILLAGE TREASURER BEING THE EX-OFFICIO COLLECTOR".
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, Mikkelsen,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Copies were distributed of a proposed ordinance repealing Chapter 10 of the
Municipal Code relating to Police Magistrates. The effective date of this ordinance
has been established as May 1 , 1965 so as to not effect the salary of the Police
Magistrate, which office now is obsolete, but who will serve until the end of his
term of office - April 1965.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board 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
Keith that the Board adopt Ordinance No. 373 entitled "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
CHAPTER 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO POLICE MAGISTRATES". 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, Mikkelsen, Mullen,
Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Board
instruct the Village Atorney to draft an ordinance repealing that portion of
Sections 22.201 and 22.-202 which concern the licensing of general contractors.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Mr. Thomas Garrity, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, said that it
appears to him that the Zoning Board has eight members and two chairmen and asked
guidance from the Board as to how to conduct the December 15th hearing,
There follows a transcript from the tape recording of-the discussion pertaining
to this subject:
"President Gibson: Mr. McGrenera has resigned from the Zoning Board but Mr.
Schwellenbach has not and should sit at the hearing Tuesday night.
"Trustee Mullen: We're not concerned about our little technical difficulty with
the Zoning Board?
"President Gibson: To what technical difficulty do you refer?
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"Trustee Mullen: I believe we appointed someone to fill Mr. Schwellenbach's term
of office. He has not resigned. Is this. something of no importance? We appointed
someone to fill Mr. Schwellenbach's vadancy; As I understand it he has not resigned.
"Attorney Hofert: The man who was appointed has no standing.
"Trustee Mullen: And should not sit?
"Attorney Hofert: Should hot sit;
"Trustee Zettek: Mr. Schwellenbach, would you tender your resignation?
"Mr. Schwellenbach (present in the audience) : I'll tender it tonight.
"It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that.. the Board accept
the resignation of Mr. Stephen Schwellenbach as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared j
the motion carrked.
"Attorney Hofert: I would suggest there be a re-appointment s,� there would be no
question.
"It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board concur
in the President's appointment of Mr. Robert E. Altergott to replace Mr. Stephen
Schwellenbach on the Zoning Board of Appeals for the term ending April 30,. 1965.
The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the
motion carried..
-� "Mr. Garrity: You better re-appoint me as Chairman because the same thing happened.
"Trustee Mullen: I don't believe it's necessary for the Chairman to resign. Your
appointment automatically removed the previous Chairman.
"Trustee Mullen: It's not necessary to swear in Mr. Altergott for him to sit. The
original swearing-in is still good, is that right?
"Attorney Hofert: I would suggest that Mr. Altergott prefer himself to the Tillage
Clerk before this hearing Tuesday.
"President Gibson: We'll swear him in. i
"Trustee Keith: I think we ought to point out, too, that it wasn't enthusiasm that
made us accept Mr. Schwellenbach's resignation. Every body jumped at it so fast I'�
be a little concerned that everybody understands the situation; this is just a
technicality. We're very happy to have him move over to another Board, I hope. "
The Clerk presented a proposed supplement to the Street Lighting contract with
Public Service Company which would authorize the additional charges required by
the increased lumen rating of lights at various intersections in Section 11 and
Section 1 East and the additional light to be installed at the intersection of
Kennedy Boulevard and Arlington Heights Road. There will be an increase of 424.39
to the monthly service charge.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
authorize the President to sign a Street Lighting contract with Public Service
Company as concerned with the replacement of certain street lights with lights
of a greater lumen rating and the additional light to be installed at Arlington
Heights. Road and Kennedy Boulevard. 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, Mikkelsen, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" -
none. Wheraupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk requested direction as to whether to publish in pamphlet form oar in
the newspaper, Ordinance No. 369, the amendment to the Municipal Code concerning
swimming pool re¢ulations.
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It was moved by Trustee Mullen and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the publication of Ordinance No 369. in o"' hlet form. 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, Mikkelsen, Mullen,
Zettek; "RAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
The Clerk said that in previous years it has been the policy of the Board to
grant free vehicle tags io. the Firemen, and the Reserve Police Officers, and
requested Board direction as to how the 1965 tags to these persons are to be issued.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek arid. seconded by :Trustee Keith that the Board issue
free 1965 vehicle tags, to the members of the Fire Department and the Reserve
Police Officers. The President directed the Clerk to call the roll and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, i
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSTAIN" - Mikkelsen; "ABSENT" - none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported that a contracting firm has requested information on the
Village's requirements, or lack of, to contract.with plants in the Industrial Par :
to cut the parkway grass during the summer. This would tie in with their arrange-
ments they might make as to snow removal in the plant's private parking lots du.rir_o {
the winter months. There is no licensing requirement for either the snow remc•:-a.l
or grass cutting. The snow removal would involve no liability to the Village since
it is on private property. The Clerk stated that Attorney Hofert has advised that I
it is not necessary to have a licensing provision regarding the parkway since i.t
is Village property, however, a bond could be established by motion of the Board;
and suggested that it be $1 ,000, to cover any possible damage to public property,
I.t was moved by Trustee Keith that the Board require a $1 ,000 bond for anyone
allowed to cut Village grass.
Trustee Dillon suggested that the question be referred to committee.
The President declared the foregoing motion failed for lack of a second, and
referred the matter to the Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
In response to President Gibson's question, there were no persons in the audience
who wished to address the Board members.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the meeting
be adjourned.. The motion was voted upon by acclamatisn; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried, and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 D. m.
ELeanor G. Turne 77
Village Clerk
APPROVED:
J es R. Gibson
President
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