HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 09/17/1964 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING CF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD CN SEPTEMBER 17, 1964.-
The Village Clerk, Eleanor G. Turner, called the 'nieeting to order at 8:11 p.m.
in the Municipal Building in said Village. Upon the roll being called the
following Trustees answer61PRE:'a1T" - Francis J . Dillon, Eugene V. Keith,
Ralph A. Lewis, George E. Mullen, Charles J. Zette.k, Jr. ; "ABSENT" - Trustee
Ralston D. Malonek. Also absent were Village President James R. Gibson and
Village Attorney Edward C. Hofert.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
appoint Trustee Francis J. Dillon to serve as Temporary Chairman at this
meeting in the absence of the President. The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the Clerk declared the motion carried, and Trustee Dillon
assumed Temporary Chairmanship,"
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes
of the regular meeting of September. 3, 1964 be approved as submitted and that
the Board dispense with the reading thereof: ' The motion was voted upon by
acclamation; whereupon the Temporary. Chairman declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Keith that the minutes
of the regular meeting of September 10, 1964 be approved as submitted and that
the Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was. voted upon by
acolamation; whereupon the Temporary Chairman declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek took issue with the Reporter from the Elk GroVb Hereld concerning
an article in the September 17th edition and requested that more diligence be
applied toward accuracy of statements in future articles.
President Gibson arrived - 8:19 p. m.
The President said that Village Administrator, George L. Majoros, was absent
due to his attendance this evening at a meeting in Chicago concerning the
Federal-Aid Highway -Act of 196 and the means of compliance by municipalities.
Fire Chief John Haar read a report of Fire Department activities for the month
of August, 1964. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's office for review.)
President Gibson said that he had received a telephone call of appreciation of the
Fire Department's efficiency as concerned with a recent emergency situation and
said that this is typical of the type of service this Department renders and
which is recognized by the citizenry.
Police Chief, Harry P. Jenkins read a report of Police Department activities for
the month of August, 1964. (This report will be on file in the Clerk' s office
for review.)
President Gibson stated that Chief Jenkins did an outstanding job of chairing
a meeting held on September 16th of the Qplinn=uPnny Cnntrnl Tn cti tnta of the
Illinois Youth Commission held in Elk Grove Village. The fact that he was
chosen to chair the meeting and that it was held here is testimony to the
Chief's efforts, in working with the youth to help them become worthwhile citizens.
Mr. Jack Andrews, Foreman of the Street Department, read a report showing total
man hours spent in each phase of the Street Department repair and maintenance
program for the month of August 1964. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's
office for review.)
President Gibson commended Mr. Andrews and his Department for their efforts
in getting the school cross-walks painted green in connection with the state-
wide program "walk on, the green" and he asked that the Elk Grove Herald Reporter
make note of this and give it as much emphasis as possible in a coming issue.
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The Clerk presented the Accounts Payable Tarrant and read those invoices in
amounts ever 0'1100. (Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's office for
review.)
It was moved by Tris tee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
authorize the disbursement of 33,806:14_ from the Water*and Sewer Department
Operating Accoint in payment of the .7 invoices luted on the Warrant, and
: 1 ,702.61 from the General Corporate Account in payment of the 19 invoices
listed on the Warrant. The President: directed the`Clerk to call the roll on
the motion and upon the roll being cal-ed the following. Trustees answered
"AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis, Mullen; Zettek; "NAY" -none; "ABSENT" -
Malonek. Thereupon the President declared the motinn carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a check in the amount.of.1$510.03 representing
aefurd of the Treasurer's bond premium due the Village following the reduction
of the bond as a result of the review of Illinois State Statutes.
Trustee Lewis stated that he has received information from a manufacturer of
swimming pools and will be giving the Board a report very shortly.
At this time (8:50 p.m. ) the President declared a recess to permit residents
in attendance at this meeting to addre3s questions and comments to the Board
members.
President Gibsonreconvened the meeting at 8:53 pi m. and directed the Village
Clerk to call the roll . Upon -the roll being called the following Trustees
answered "PRESENT" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis., Mulleni Zettek; "ABSENT" - Malonek,
President Gibson .stated that he had received a telephone call from a resident
who was concerned about the ghs: line currently being installed ih the median
strip along Tonne Road+ The President said that he called Mr. J. C. Snyder,
District Superintendent of Northern Illinois Gas Companyjand asked him to be
present this evening to explain to the Board and those in the audience the
type of installation and any potential danger it may represent to the residents.
Mr. Snyder presented Mr. Clayton Schrock, who holds a mechanical engineering
degree from Purdue University and is employed by the Gas Company , and asked that
he answer . any questions. Mr. Schrock stated that this gas line is installed
at a depth of 3 feet below ground level, the pipe is welded and then x-rayed
to detect any possible faulty weld before it is placed in the ground, and that
at this depth the chances are remote of the line being punctured and thereby
causing a fire.
The Clerk read a letter dated September 17, 1964 from Mr. Evan W. Stebbins,
Centex Construction Company, Inc. , requesting rezoning of 6.98 acres of land
located north and east of the intersection of Arlington Heights Road and Devon
Avenue. This land is presently zoned B-1 Commercial and Centex is Detitionino
for R-3 Residential. This request was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals
for a public hearing, and also to the Plan Commission for a recommendation.
The Clerk read a letter dated September 15, 1964 from Mr. Stebbins enclosing a
plat of Centex Industrial Park Unit 10 and stating that curbs and gutters.,
pavement and storm drainage has stisfactorily been completed on McCabe Avenue
between Landmeier Road and Touhy Avenue in Unit 10. Centex guarantees said
improvements for two years and agrees to provide the Village with a two year
maintenance bond. This was referred to the Village Engineer for recommendation.
The Clerk read a letter dated September 15, 1964 from Mr. Stebbins requesting
permission to move three of the model homes located on the north side of Higgins
Road to three lots on Arlington Heights Road between Oakton Road and Oakwood
Drive. The route will be: across Higgins Road, down Forest Lane, across the
lot behind the Centex Construction office at Forest Lane and Oakwood Drive to the
lots on Arlington Heights Road where the homes will be placed on foundations
previously installed. All moving operations will be completed in one day.
Permission has alreadybeen obtained from the State Highway Department and the
utility companies involved.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek arid -seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
grant the request of Centex Construction Company; Inc;; according to the
requirements stipulated for moving of the last moail, homes. The motion was
voted upon by acclamation; whereup`6n:the President declared the motion carried,
The President reported that the .Village has received :.approval from the Sanitary
Water Board of the State of Iliiriois granting permission to the Devon-n'HarP
Industrial Park to install a sanitary sewers, lift 'station and prefabricated
sewage treatment plant in accordance with the specifications of the State.
The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the State Department of Revenue of
Sales Tax to be remitted to the Village for the inorith of June 1964 in the amount
of ;;8,560.34 and from the State Division of Highways of Motor Fuel Tax for the
month of August 1964 in the amount of $6,888.57
A brief discussion followed ori the request of the Tonyan Construction Company,
Inc., general contractors for;the cdnstructiorEbf the:-high school at Elk Grove
Boulevard and Arlington Heights Road, for permission to burn the brush and
miscellaneous debris on the job site. The Clerk was directed to respond to
this request by stating that open burning is notpermitted in the Village.
The Clerk read a letter dated September 15, 1964 from Mr. Jack Pahl, Chairman
of the Plan Commission, stating that it is the recommendation of the Plan
Commission that the Village Board approve the final plat of subdivision of
Unit 5, Higgins.R6ad Commercial;
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
adopt Resolution hu. -39-64 entitled "RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL OF PLAT OF SUB-
DIVISICN tDENTIFIED AS HIOGINS ROAD C'"IERCIAL SUBDIVISION UNIT #5.11
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. Wieareupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
authorize the expenditure of $21 .50 for registration and luncheon reservations
for Messrs. Jack Pahl, Les Knudson, and Richard McGrenera while attending
the Annual Conference of the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission on
September 28, 1964 in Chicago. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; i
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of an application from Thomas Mulder & Sons, Disposal
Contractors, 3800 W. 127th Street, Blue Island, Illinois, for a scavenger license
to operate in the industrial and commercial areas of the Village. No decision
was reached on this request.
Mr. Albert Walla, Building Inspector, reported that the buildingplans for the
high -school at Elk Grove Boulevard and Arlington Heights Road were received
by his Department on September 16th and he requested Board direction as to
whether or not Kantola, Mizera & Assoc., the Village's plan examiners since
September 1st,are to inspect these plans at an estimated $2,000 fee.
The Board then discussed how this should be handled since the Village does not
have any. jurisdiction over buildings erected by the School Districts.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Keith that the Village
will not inspect the plans for the school; the Village will offer the services
of its facilities to inspect the buildings at the request of the School District.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the fol.1;mwing Trustees answered "AYE - Dillon, Keith, Lewis,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - Malonek. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Village
Attorney be directed to prepare a resolution requesting that the School Districts
observe the set back lines as specified in the Village Zoning Ordinance. The President
directed the Clerk to cal-- the roll on +•he 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.
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It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that if the Village
receives . 100 or more from the State ..Street Council as a contribution to entering
the float, the Village will enter provided that the cost to the Village (exclusive
of the MO) is no more than $200.00;: `.'
;�. With the consent of the second the foregoing motion was withdrawn; following
discussion.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and*°seconded by Trustee Dillon that the Village
enter a float in the State Street .Chrtinas Parade at a cost not to exceed X200.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees a
nswered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis,
Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" = *none; "ABSENT" = Malonek. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried
President Gibson announced. that he.'is-,calling a Special Meeting of the Board
on October.. 591964 at 8:00 P,Ma
: far,,the purrose of conducting public hearing
on a pre=annokation aitreem'ent. encompassin4 6pbroximately 115 acres located at the
^ southwest corner:hof .Dev6n:06iiue' and York. Road.
It was moved by i'rustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the meeting If
be hdJ. burhedi The motion Was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the motion carried] and the meeting adjourned at 10:17 p. m: 4
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Eleanor G. Turner
Village Clerk
APP ROVED:
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�. J,Oes R. Gibson
President
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