Minutes - 11/24/1981 - Board of Trusteesi
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
November 24, 1981
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by
President Cerne in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons.
A. Roll Call
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Present: Trustee George Congreve
Trustee Walter C. Imrie
Trustee Robert E. Listecki
Trustee Arthur W. Philip
Trustee Joseph H. Rush
Trustee William R. Watson
President Wence F. Cerne
Trustee Philip moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve ...
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of November 9, 1981
be approved as corrected and waive reading of same.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
Trustee Philip moved - seconded by Trustee Listecki ...
That the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1981 be approved as
submitted and waive reading of same.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
III. ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, VARIATIONS, PLATS, ETC.
A. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 -43 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE VILLAGE OF
OAK BROOK AND AMENDING THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE.
Proposed amendment clarifies intent of Ordinance from being required to install
automatic sprinkler systems in single family detached dwellings.
Trustee Imrie moved - seconded by Trustee Listecki ...
To approve proposed Ordinance as presented and waive the full reading thereof.
Discussion followed on the application of the Ordinance to existing attached
single family dwellings and with the consent of Trustee Listecki, Trustee Imrie
withdrew the motion.
Trustee Imrie moved - seconded by Trustee Listecki ...
To table the proposed Ordinance for further review.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HENRIKSON'S RESUBDIVISION.
Final Plat approved at the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1981, subject to
certain conditions.
Trustee Watson moved - seconded by Trustee Rush ...
To approve Resolution No. R -316 as presented and corrected and waive the full
reading thereof.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Imrie, Listecki, Rush and Watson.
Nays: Trustees Congreve, Philip, and Cerne.
Motion carried.
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IV. FINANCIAL
A. Investments
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Imrie ...
To approve and ratify the following investment from the Corporate Fund:
One federally secured certificate of deposit in the amount of $260,000.00
to mature at Crawford Savings and Loan on May 18, 1982 at a rate of 12.75%
(180 days).
Roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Congreve, Imrie, Listecki, Philip, Rush and Watson.
Nays: None
President Cerne indicated approval of the motion. So ordered.
B. Selection of 1982 Auditors
At the Regular Meeting of October 20, 1981, the proposal from Ernst & Whiney
to perform the 1982 audit at a cost of $9,200.00 was presented. After
discussion, staff was directed to solicit proposals from the remaining seven
largest accounting firms. Consideration was given to the past performance
of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. as former auditors for the Village and as
auditors of 16 municipalities and 20 counties.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Imrie ...
To accept the proposal from Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. to perform the
annual audit for the Village of Oak Brook for the fiscal year ending April
30, 1982 at a fee not to exceed $9,300.00.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Imrie, Listecki, Rush and Watson.
. Nays: Trustees.Congreve and Philip.
President Cerne indicated approval of the motion. So ordered.
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. 35th Street /Cass Avenue Intersection
As directed at the Committee -of- the -Whole of September 21, 1981, staff met
with the DuPage County Highway representatives and Saddle Brook Homeowners
Association representatives to review possible alternative solutions to
increase the safety and operating characteristics of the intersection at
35th Street and Cass Avenue.
Trustee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustee Imrie ...
To authorize the solicitation of proposals for professional surveying services
for the detailed topography of the subject area and to include an alternate
for the study of the intersection of 35th Street and Midwest Road.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
B. Oakbrook Terrace - Twin Ice Forum
Each Trustee was in receipt of letter from Richard F. Sarallo, Mayor of
the City of Oakbrook Terrace, relating to proposal of converting the Twin
Ice Forum for a Drury Lane Theater, located at Roosevelt Road and Spring
Road. Traffic is a major consideration. Staff was directed to continue
review and report periodically on the status of this proposal.
C. 1981 Water Main Construction - Project #81 -1202
Staff had completed an analysis of the Water Main Extension for Adams Road/
Birchwood Road /Pine Hill Lane and each Trustee was presented with a copy of
the report.
Trustee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustee Watson ...
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To authorize the Village Engineer to proceed with the plans, including the
looping, for the Water Main Extensions for Adams Road /Birchwood Road /Pine
Hill Lane.
Voice vote: all in'favor So ordered.
Staff was directed to further canvass the residents of the subject area
for their desire to connect.to the water main.
D. Church on the County Line Resubdivision - Final Plat
On November 16, 1981 the Plan Commission recommended approval of the Final
Plat waiving the requirements for 1. Easement for pedestrian /bicycle path;
2. Street lights; 3. Sidewalks; 4. Topographical survey for Lot 1;
5. Public utility and drainage easement along the rear and south side lot
lines of Lot 1.
Trustee Watson moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve ...
To approve the Church on the County Line Resubdivision as recommended by the
Plan Commission and direct the Attorney to prepare the appropriate resolution.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
E. Report of Activities
Finance & Library
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Imrie ...
To approve the mailing to all residents of questionaire for opinions relating
to present and future directions of the Library service.
Roll call vote: Ayes: Trustees Imrie, Listecki, Rush and Watson.
Nays: Trustees Congreve and Philip.
President Cerne indicated disapproval of the motion. Motion carried.
Personnel
Trustee Listecki had no report.
Public Safety
Trustee Imrie had no report.
Public Works & Traffic
Trustee Congreve met with DuPage Water Commission and a $5,900.00 expenditure
representing one half of total contribution is anticipated.
Sports Core
Trustee Philip reported the parking lot and tennis courts at the Bath and
Tennis Club are completed.
Zoning & Planning
'Trustee Watson reported Zoning Board of Appeals to hold hearing for rezoning
and amendments to ordinance to accommodate the Morris development proposal
for South York Road.
F. Evangelical Hospital Association - Parking Variation
On November 10, 1981, the Board of Trustees concurred with the recommendation
of the Zoning Board of Appeals and denied the request for a parking variation
in the front yard of tile subject property.
Trustee Imrie moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve ...
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To reconsider the action taken at the Regular Meeting of November 10, 1981.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
Trustee Philip moved - seconded by Trustee Congreve ...
To refer the variation petition back to the next meeting of the Zoning Board of
Appeals of January 5, 1982.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Sports Core Tax Abatement
A program was adopted in November of 1979 of abating $300,000.00 for tax
year 1980 with the understanding that abatement would be adjusted according
to results achieved.
Trustee Rush moved - seconded by Trustee Imrie ...
The Village of Oak Brook authorize a tax abatement of $600,000.00 of the 1982
tax to be levied for the Sports Core Bond set by ordinance at $912,050.00
representing a 69% reduction in 1982 taxes; and that the Village Attorney be
directed to prepare the necessary ordinance for action at the next regular
meeting of December 8, 1981.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
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B. Liquor License Request - The French Baker
Request from The French Baker for a liquor license to be in conjunction with
their food facility to be located in the Oakbrook Shopping Center. All
necessary background investigation has been completed.
Trustee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustee Philip ...
To authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to in-
crease the number of Class A -1 liquor licenses to accommodate The French Baker.
Voice vote: all in favor
So ordered.
C. Parking Fine Adjustments
Trustee Imrie moved - seconded by Trustee Listecki ...
The Village Attorney be directed to prepare the required ordinance to increase
the parking fines for various violations as follows:
Original Fine Fine After 30 Days
1. No Parking At Anytime: $ 7.50 $15.00
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2. No Parking - Fire Lane: 10.00 20.00
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3. No Parking - Handicap Zone: 10.00 20.00
4. Overnight Parking Violation: 5.00 10.00
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
D. 9CS Reconstruction Project
! K -Five Construction Corporation had posted a $1,500.00 cash Restoration Bond to
insure the completion of some restoration work at the reconstruction project at
` Spring Road and 16th Street.
Trustee Congreve moved - seconded by Trustee Philip ...
To authorize the return of the previously posted $1,500.00 cash Restoration Bond
to K -Five Construction Corporation.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.
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E. Open Forum
No one appeared.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Congreve made a motion to adjourn - seconded by Trustee Listecki.
Time: 10:00 P.M.
Voice vote: all in favor So ordered.,
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
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Approved.
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