HomeMy WebLinkAboutVILLAGE BOARD - 07/23/1964 - VILLAGE BOARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE
HELD CN JULY 23, 1964.
President James R. Gibson called the meeting to order at 8:25 p. m. in the
Municipal Building in said Village and directed the Village Clerk to call the
roll. Upon the roll being called the following Trustees answered "PRESD\TT" -
Francis J. Dillon, Eugene V. Keith, Ralph A. Lewis, Ralston D. Malcnek,George
E. Mullen; "ABSENT" - Charles J. Zettek.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the minutes
of the regular meeting of July 9, 1964 be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was voted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the minutes
of the regular meeting of July 16, 1964 be approved as submitted and that the
Board dispense with the reading thereof. The motion was '•oted upon by acclamation;
whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Zettek arrived - 8:27 p. m,
President Gibson reported receipt of a copy of the decision of the Circuit Court
of Cook County in the matter of the Village's petition to disconnect land from
the Roselle Fire Protection District. The Court ruled in the Village' s favor
but it is believed that the Roselle Fire Protection District will appeal from
the decision of the Court.
Mr. George Majoros, Village Administrator, reported that he does not have any
written quotations on painting the name of the Village on the water storage
tank but that he will have two or three by the next meeting.
Mr. E. N. Fletcher, Village Engineer, reported that his office has inspected
a portion of the improvements in Section 11 (Lonsdale Road from Kennedy Boulevard
to Eden Road, Brantwood Avenue from Kennedy Boulevard to Eden Road, and Eden Road
from Brantwood Avenue to Lonsdale Road) and a "check" list has been prepared
and forwarded to Centex Construction Company, Incorporated. Mr. Fletcher
recommended that the sidewalk, curb and gutter and streets in the above-named
area be approved subject to corrections being made in accordance with this "check"
list and subject to a one year maintenance bond in the amount of X5,000.00.
Mr. Flectcher also reported that he has prepared the specifications for the pump
for WellW4 and recommended that the Board advertise for bids on the pump, bids
to be opened August 6th. Mr. Flectcher distributed copies of the specifications
to the Board members for inspection.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Zettek that the Board
concur in the Village Engineer' s report on improvements in Section 11 and that
the sidewalk, curb and gutter, and streets on Lonsdale Road from Kennedy
Boulevard to Eden Road, Brantwood Avenue from Kennedy Boulevard to Eden Road,
and Eden Road from Brantwood Avenue to Lonsdale Road be accepted subject to a
maintenance bond in the amount of $5,000 for one year from Centex Construction
Company, Incorporated. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
It was moved by Trustee Lewis and seconded by Trustee Mullen that the Board
concur in the Engineer's report to advertise for bids for the pump for well #4,
specifying in the notice that specifications will be available at the Village
Clerk.'s office, bids to be opened at the regular meeting of the President and
Board of Trustees to be held on August 6, 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. Vhereupon the President declared the motion carried.
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Village Treasurer, George Coney, stated that he will have a report at the
regular meeting of August 13th for the 3 months ending July 31st.
Trustee Keith read a report from Mr. James Clementi, Foreman of the ,dater
Department. (This report will be on file in the Clerk's office.)
Trustee Keith read a letter from the Elk Grove Engineering Company stating
that well #3 has been re-shot and the well driller is re-setting the test
pumps for the second production test. The elevated storage tank is completed
and painted and the Company said that no further work is scheduled until the
Village's Engineer has given his approval on the erection and painting.
Mr. Majoros was requested to contact Mr. Black of Alvord, Burdick & Howson
for this inspection. Mr. Majoros said that IJir. Black has been out of town but
that his return will probably coincide with the date that the final work will
be done on the distribution line and that it is expected the deadline of the
end of the month will still be met.
Trustee Malonek presented the Accounts Payable Warrant showing 13 invoices
totaling X7,24.2:56 payable from the Water & Sewer Department Operating Account,
32 invoices totaling .x1 ,993.74 payable from the General Corporate Account
and 2 invoices for 23,600.18 payable from the Motor Fuel Revenue Account.
(Itemization will be on file in the Clerk's office. )
It was moved by Trustee Malonek and seconded by Trustee Zettek thatthe Board
authorize the disbursement of X7,242.56 from the Water & Sewer Department
Operating Account, 11 ,993.74 from the General Corporate Account and X23,600.18
from the Motor Fuel Revenue Account in payment of the invoices on the Warrant.
The President directed the Clerk to call the roll on the motion and upon the
roll being called the following Trustees answered "AYE" - Dillon, Keith, Lewis,
Malonek, Mullen, Zettek; "NAY" - none; "ABSENT" - none. WhereupDn the
President declared U-B motion carried.
Mr. Jack Pahl, Chairman of the Plan Commission, reported:
1 . Docket #731 of the County Zoning Board was heard on May 22nd. This
concerned a petition relative to rear yard requirements in Schaumburg
Township. It was the consensus of the Plan Commission that an appear-
ance at the hearing wasn't necessary.
2. Docket 736 of the County Zoning Board was heard May 11th. This was
a petition by Carl Klehm for rezoning from R3- to B5 Commercial for a
greenhouse on approximately 5 acres of land on the east side of
Arlington Heights Road south of the Toll Road. The Plan Commission
recommended that no objection be entered since this use conforms to
that of the surrounding land.
3. Docket #x'742 of the County Zoning Board was heard June 4th and concerned
an amendment to the text of the Zoning Ordinance which would effect
Lyons, Leyden and Stickney Townships. It was the consensus of the
. Plan Commission that there would be no objection and an appearance
at the hearing would not be necessary.
4. A DuPage County Zoning Board hearing, referred to the Plan Commission
previously, concerned the set back for the gasoline station at the
southeast corner of Devon Avenue and Tonne Road. . It was the conclusion
of the Plan Commission that no objection be entered, and the he-.ring
was not attended.
Mr. T. Rettenbacher, Chairman of the Electrical Commission, distributed revised
copies of the proposed amendment to the Code as concerned with electricity and
requested a meeting of the Board with the Commission to discuss the amendment.
Mr. Robert Larberg, member of the Fire w Police Commission, reported that the
Commission has hired a Patrolman to fill the existing vacancy and the name of
the man selected will be announced within a few days.
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The Clerk reported receipt of notice dated July 20, 1964 from Northern
Illinois Gas Company that they have filed application for a Certificate of
Public Convenience and Necessity to extend gas distribution facilities along
Route 53 and Biesterfield Road as extended. The Illinois Commerce Commission
Will notify the Village of the time, date and place of the hearing.
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The Clerk read a letter dated July 22nd, 1964 from Mr. Andrew Gustafson,
212 Holly lane, Elk Grove Village, stating that he became aware of the Village
regulations regarding swimming pools when a complaint was filed with the
Building Inspector, Mr. Walla, by one of Mr. Gustafson's neighbors. Mr.
Gustafson has a pool with a depth of three feet and requested that consideration
be given to his promise to maintain a water depth of no more than 22" - 24"
at all .times in order that he may avoid the expense of enclosing the pool with
a wire fence within his existing yard fence.
Members of the Board reported that a study of the swimming pool ordinance
is currently being conducted.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
instruct the Building Department to await prosecution on any violation of the
current ordinance until further instructed by the Board. The motion was voted
upon. by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
The Clerk reported receipt of a copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of
Education of School District ##59 relative to the joint venture between the
District and Village as to the school tel-recreational facilities to be built
at the southeast corner of Elk Grove Boulevard and Ridge Avenue.
The Clerk read a proposed resolution of commendation commending the Elk Grove
Village Lions' Club for their entertainment and fireworks program on July 4, 1964
and permitting the citizens to observe a fitting and safe Independence Day, and.
commending Monarch Disposal Corr.pany -and Centex Construction Company for their
participation, and the Police and Fire Departments for their parts in making
the observance a safe and entertaining occasion for Village residents.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
adopt Resolution No. 30-64 entitled "A RESOLUTICN OF CCMMENDATION". 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.
The Clerk reported receipt of a letter dated July 14, 1964 from northern
Illinois Gas Company enclosing a Grant of Easement covering the right to
install a swale to assist in drainage across their right of way adjacent and
south of the Northwest Tollway. Mr. Majoros explained that this has been
requested by Centex. Since the Gas Company will not furnish a grant to a
private company, it has been proposed that the grant be given the Village.
It was moved by Trustee Keith and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the Board
direct the signing of the Grant of Easement.
Attorney•Hofert stated that there should be an indemnity clause from Centex to
the Village equal to that which is contained in the Grant of Easement in which
the Village indemnifys the Gas Company.
The foregoing motion was withdrawn with the consent of the second.
Copies were distributed of the proposed appropriation ordinance for the year
1964/65.
It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Malonek 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.
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It was moved by Trustee Zettek and seconded by Trustee Malonek that the Board
adopt Ordinance No. 345 entitled "AN ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO DEFRAY
THE EXPENSES OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE FOR MU14ICIPAL PURPOSES
DESIGNATED AS THE "ANNUAL APPROPRIATICN BILL" FC. THE PERIOD BEGINNING MAY 1 , 1964
AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1965." 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.
A meeting was scheduled for 8:00 p. m., August 3, 1964, between the Electrical
Commission and the Village Board.
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President Gibson asked if there were questions or comments from anyone in the
audience. There were none.
It was moved by Trustee Dillon and seconded by Trustee Lewis that the meeting
be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President
declared the meeting adjourned at 9:55 P. m.
Eleanor G. T91xler
Village Cle
APPROVED:
aures R. Gibson
President
*Trustee Lewis reported that on July 21st he, Trustee Dillon and rIr. AIajoros
met with Brother Gregory and Brother Roderic of the Alesian Brothers Hospit=_l
for the purpose of informing them that the type of air conditioning unit they
were contemplating would use more water than the other type of system which is
available. The Brothers said that their consulting firm and architect had
studied 'both systems for air conditioning and made a decision based on what would
be to the Hospital' s best interest. They said it was too late a date to change
the type of unit inasmuch as the piping for the system has already been installel .
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