Minutes - 09/24/1974 - Board of TrusteesVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
MINUTES OF
September 24, 1974
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1I MEETING CALL
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A. Roll Call
The regular meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. by
President Howell. All trustees were present.
II READING OF MINUTES
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 10, 1974 be suspended and that they be accepted as
submitted.
Voice vote - all in favor. So ordered.
III ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS,,VARIATIONS, PLATS, ETC.
A. Ordinance 5 -313 to Increase Fire Department Personnel
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a proposed ordinancb
amending Ordinance S -150, Section 1, increasing the lieutenants
-to (6) six, and the firemen to (24) twenty -four.
Trustee Brown moved - seconded by Trustee Baschen...
That Ordinance S -313 as presented be approved and that the
reading of said ordinance be waived.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - None
So ordered
B. Ordinance 5 -314 - Burroughs Corporation
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a proposed ordinance
permitting part of the required off - street parking of the
Burrough's Corporation to be on property being leased from
Northern Illinois Gas Co., and said variation shall expire
,upon expiration of the lease.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That Ordinance S -314 as presented be approved and that the
reading of said ordinance be waived.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
C. Ordinance S -315 - Armour and CompaanX
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a proposed ordinance
granting a variation to Armour & Company, 801 - 22nd Street,
to permit the clinical testing of animals in an area not to
exceed 4,000 sq. ft. and the testing may include animals of the
feline, canine, rabbit and avian species, and is in effect only
as long as Armour & Company operates said facility.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Hayes...
That Ordinance S -315 as presented be approved and that the
reading of said ordinance be waived.
Roll Call Vote : rye's - irustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, H.-ayes ,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
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III ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, VARIATIONS, PLATS, ETC. (Continued)
D. Ordinance - Lions International
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a proposed ordinance
granting a variation to Lions International, 400 - 22nd Street,
to permit construction of a fountain with a pool in the front
yard.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the proposed ordinance as presented be approved, and that
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the reading of said ordinance be waived.
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Trustee Congreve felt a precedent would be set and existing
green area should be preserved.
Mr. Shaetzel, Secretary and General Council of Lions Inter-
national, indicated the pool and fountain were part of the
design when the building permit was originally issued.
Trustee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustee Swain...
That this item be tabled for staff to review.
Voice vote - all in favor.
FINANCIAL
A. Investments
So ordered.
The following investment was recommended for the month of
September, 1974.
The purchase of two federally secured certificates of deposit
in the amount of $210,000 ($105,000 each) at the rate of
10.88% to mature December 11, 1974. This is to be drawn on
the Corporate Account #286752400 in the Oak Brook Bank and
returned, with interest, to the Corporate Account upon
maturity.
Trustee Baschen moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
That the investment for the month of September as presented
be approved.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Howard Johnson - Sign Variation
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a memo dated September
20, 1974 from Manager Carmignani relative to review of request
for sign variation as directed by the board on July 10, 1974.
The proposed restaurant facility will be basically the same as
the existing, except for menu and decorations.
Trustee-Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Baschen...
That the request for a sign variation as recommended by the
Zoning Board of Appeals be approved and that the attorney
prepare the required ordinance.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Hayes, Rush,
Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - Trustee Congreve. So ordered.
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V OLD BUSINESS (Continued)
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B. Hawthorn Development
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a memo dated September
202 1974 from Attorney Teschner relative to the meeting of
the Zoning and Planning Committee of the DuPage County Board
regarding the Hawthorn Realty Group. By letter dated September
11, 1974 from Manager Carmignani the village reaffirmed their
formal objection to the development plan. The Committee is
rescheduled to meet October 1, 1974.
C. Grillo Plat
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Deferred to next regular board meeting of October 8, 1974.
D. Report of Board of Trustees Committees
(1) Finance, Corporate Planning & Public Properties - Chairman Baschen
- Next meeting scheduled for September 26, 1974.
- Construction of Village Hall on schedule.
- Construction of Public Works Building also on schedule.
- Financial statement submitted to each board member for review.
(2) Organization, Personnel & Salary Adm. Committee - Chairman CongrevE
Meeting with Committee of ole to review Personnel Rules &
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(3) Public Safety Committee - Chairman Brown
- Striving for better traffic .control.
- Action taken to assume control of County Roads.
- Commended Police Department for continued alertness and action.
(4) Public Works & Utilities Committee - Chairman Hayes
- No report.
(5) Traffic & Transportation Committee - Chairman Swain
Reviewed meeting held at Brook Forest School September 16, 1974
relating progress of Traffic Analysis by James J. Benes & Assoc.
The computer model is completed for existing traffic patterns.
Next meeting scheduled for September 20, 1974 at 7:00 P.M.
(6) Zoning & Planning Committee - Chairman Rush
Meeting scheduled for September 25, 1974 at 6:30 P.M. The
following to be discussed:
Mutual boundaries between Oak Brook and Hinsdale with
regard to Campus Teams.
Possibility of Water Service Agreement whereby either
Village would install water main and serve both municipalities.
Cirillo Subdivision
Christ Church Parking request.
Merry Lane flood plain.
VI NEW BUSINESS
A. Novak, Carlson & Associates - Landscaping - Jorie Boulevard
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a letter dated August
13, 1974 from Mr. Paul Novak, Landscape Architect, outlining
a proposal for general services and fee proposals for work
confined to Jorie Boulevard right -of -way between 22nd Street and
Oak Brook Road. Guide lines are to be specified for appearance
and easy maintenance.
Trustee Swain moved - seconded by Trustee Hayes...
That Novak, Carlson & Associates be authorized to proceed with
total landscape plan for Jorie Boulevard right -of -way between
22nd Street and Oak Brook Road, for a total amount not to
exceed $3,500.00 fcr preliminary plans and cost estimate.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Congreve, Hayes, Rush,
Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - Trustee Brown. So ordered.
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VI -NEW BUSINESS (Continued)
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B. Oak Brook Community Fall Horse Show - Temporary Liquor License
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Each trustee was provided with a copy of a request for a
temporary liquor license for the Fall Community Horse Show to
be held October 5th and 6th, 1974.
Trustee Hayes moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
a That the request for a temporary liquor license be approved
upon receipt of the required dram shop insurance and that
l the fee be waived.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
Nayes - None So ordered.
C. Approval to Purchase Traffic Radar Unit
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a memo dated September
18, 1974 from Manager Carmignani relative to the police department
purchase requisition for a Model MR -7 Traffic Radar Unit.
Trustee Hayes moved - seconded by Trustee Brown...
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! That the request to purchase 'a Model MR -7 Traffic Radar Unit
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the necessary bidding be waived.
' Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
,Nayes None So ordered.
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D. Request for Well
Each trustee was provided with a copy of a request for a well
to serve a proposed residence for Ray Elenteny, 3700 Adams Road,
which is not presently within reach of the Village water dis-
tribution system.
Trustee Hayes moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve...
That the request for a well as presented be approved with the
stipulation that connection to the village water system be
� made when it is available.
Roll Call Vote: Ayes - Trustees Baschen, Brown, Congreve, Hayes,
Rush, Swain and President Howell.
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Nayes - None So ordered.
E. Population Survey Report
j Each trustee was provided with copies of a survey conducted
by Paul.Butler relative to the population question. Returns
from all areas of the village indicated the residents desire
to continue with the objective of a 10,000 future population.
President Howell commended Mr. Butler on his continued interest
and activity in the village.
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VII ADJOURNMENT
President Howell adjourned this meeting at 9:15 P.M.
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Marianne Lakosil
Village Clerk
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