HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/07/1977 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 7, 1977
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:08 P.M.
INVOCATION
Trustee Richardson gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Krause Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Absent: Floros
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Correction on Page 7: Roll call on tabled motion should
read: Ayes: Floros Murauskis Nays: Hendricks Minton
Richardson Wattenberg. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by
Trustee Richardson, moved for approval of the minutes
of the regular meeting held May 17, 1977, with the
correction noted.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 31, 1977.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Rendricks, moved
for approval of the minutes of the special meeting held
May 31, 1977.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
RATIFICATION 'OF ACTION TAKEN AT SPECIAL MEETING, MAY 31, 1977
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to ratify the action taken at the special meeting held
May 31, 1977.
Upon roll call': Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wat~enberg
Motion carried
APRROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
for approval of the following bills as submitted:
General $275,365.55
Parking System Revenue 174.40
Motor Fuel Tax 4,250.15
Corporate Purposes
Const. 1973 12,542.16
1974 6,783.00
Waterworks & Sewerage
Depr.,Impr., & Ext. 70!.17
Operation & Maintenance 507660.84
$350,477.27
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO
Mr. Cy Wagner, Commissioner of NIPC, addressed the Board
as to the activities of that organization i~ an effort
to secure continued finanoial support by the Village of
Mount Prospect. Following the presentation and discussion
relative to land use and housing, Mayor Krause expressed
the intent of the Board of Trustees to continue to
support NIPC financially.
Richard Nogawski, 110 Bobby Lane, requested i~formation
regarding Mr. Muldowney's report relative to the water
study being conducted. Mr. Eppley noted that he would
be discussing that subject under 'Manager's Report' later
in the meeting.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Eppley announced,that the water rate study
undertaken by Mr. Muldowney would be delivered to the
Board the next day (June 8th), for discussion at the
regular meeting of the Board June 21, 1977.
Irene Steffen, 218 S. William, addressed the Board in
regard to the minimum water usage rate inasmuch as some
senior citizens do not use the minimum 10,000 gallons but
are charged for the minimum.
Mr. Eppley requested authorization of the Board to have
the Well #14 property appraised and 0ffered for sale with
the proceeds to go into the water fund.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to. authorize the Well #14 property to be appraised and
sold with the proceeds to go into the water fund.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mr. Eppley requested the Board to accept the low bid
of M & A Cement Work, Inc., of $23,728.50 for sidewalk
repair work, The bid was accepted.
Mr. Richard Nogawski, 110 Bobby Lane, requested guidance
from the Board as to whether the sidewalk in his area
would be repaired by the Village if it was determined
that the construction was faulty due to builder error.
Mayor Krause suggested Mr. Nogawskf acquire a legal
opinion from his attorney since that would be a legal
matter not under the Village's Jurisdiction.
Mr. Eppley noted that the "S" curve improvement would
be commenced June 13, if the Resolution accepting the
low bid from Milburn Bros. was passed.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved
for passage of Resolution No. 21-77
A RESOLUTION CONCURRING IN THE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE APPARENT LOW BIDDER "S" CURVE IMPROVEMENT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
The Village Manager noted that the Village Engineer
had prepared a map showing where parking would be
provided for the residents affected by the proposed
improvement.
Richard Nogawski, 110 Bobby Lane, requested some
informaticn relative to the history of the "S" curve.
TrusTee Minton invited Mr. Nogawski to call his office
for further discussion on that subject.
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Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved
to approve the engineering plans at Route 83 and 0akron,
Colony Shopping Center.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Village Manager Eppley announced that census takers are
being recruited £or the upcoming census. Mr. Eppley
also distributed maps indioatihg the streets that are
to be resurfaced using MFT funds, and the latest report
from Share + 3 Executive Committee.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Krause proclaimed June 10 13 as MOUNT PROSPECT
BASEBALL ASSOCIATION THILLENS DAY WEEKEND.
Mayor Krause requested concurrence With her appointment
of Lois Brothers, 1102 W. Lincoln, to the Zoning ~oarm
of Appeals, which term would expire May 1, 1981.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the Mayor's appointment of Lois Brothers
to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Muraus~is
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause requested concurrence with her appointment
of Tom O'Connor, 1515 E. Lowden Lane, to the Zoning
Board of Appeals, which term would expire May 1, 1980.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to concur with the appointment of Tom O'Connor to th~
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause requested concurrence with her appointment
of Charles Bennett, 403 N. Pine, to the Board of Health.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to concur With the appointment of Charles Bennett to the
Board of Health.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause requested concurrence with her appointment
of Ron Wajer, 1513 Mura Lane, to the Business District
Development and Redevelopment Commission, which term
would expire May l, 1981.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson moved
to concur with the appointment of Ron Wajer to the Business
District Development and Redevelopment Commission.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause requested concurrence with her appointment
of Paul Christoffersen, 1204 W. Busse Avenue, to the
Insurance Commission, which term would expire May l, 1979.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, mcved
to concur with the appointment of Paul Christoffersen to
the Insurance Commission.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendrieks Minton Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause presented an Ordinance Amending the Building
Code, relative to requiring automatic car washing
facilities to have water recycling equipment, for first
reading. __
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Trustee Hendricks, Chairman of Building Committee, requested
a waiver of the rules to consider a matter not on the agenda,
relative to ZBA Case 13-V-77.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to waive the rules to consider a matter not on th~ agenda.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to waive the rule requiring two reading of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved --
to pass Ordinance No. 2715
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CERTAIN VARIATIONS FOR
PROPERTY ~OMMONLY KNOWN AS 601 W. CARBOY ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg Krause
Motion carried.
Trustee Wattenberg noted that it was his Opinion that it
should not be necessary for a petitioner requesting an
air conditioner variation to have an attorney represent
him and that court reporters should not be necessary for
this type of case.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Trustee Richardson noted the streets that are scheduled
to be resurfaced, also..~hat he would like to see curbs
installed where there had been no curb in the past.
Village Engineer, Ben Hemmeter, stated that no plans
have been made to install curbs at this time.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to approve t~s projects as submitted by the Village
Engineer.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
for passage of Resolution No. 22-77
A RESOLUTION TO RENEW THE TRAFFIC CONTROL
AGREEMENT WITH RANDHURST CORPORATION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 2716
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
CITIZENS UTILITIES COMPANY OF ILLINOIS SEWER
& WATER SYSTEM LOCATED IN AND NEAR THE NORTHEAST
SECTION OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Krause
Motion carried.
Trustee Wattenberg stated that the citizens of that area
will be given an opportunity of vote on the issue at a
later date.
Trustee Richardson noted what was determined as an error
in the Account 233, following interpretation of the transfer
by the Finance Director, it was determined that the
resolution was correct as submitted.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for
passage of Resolution 23-77
A RESOLUTION MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS
WITHIN THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR FISCAL 1977-78
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattsnberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the
Arthur Street Dedication (Illinois Bell property)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest
the Richmond Subdivision Plat, subject to posting of
necessary improvement bonds.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Motion carried. Richardson Wattenberg
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the
Tree Farm Estate Subdivision Plat, subject to restrictive
covenants and posting the necessary improvement bonds.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
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illage Attorney Zimmermann gave a presentation to the
Board relative to Federalism of the unemployment
compensation program. The National Institute of
Municipal Law Officers is instutiting a law suit
challenging the constitutionality of the Unemployment
Compensation Act of 1976 and Mr. Z±mmerman~ through
his presentation, encouraged the Village of Mount
Prospect to involve itself in this law suit and
contribute $2,500 towards the costs of this suit.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved
~o authorize the Mayor and Village Attorney to sign the
necessary documents involved with this pending litigation
and authorize an expenditure of $~500 towards this
litigation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
COMMZTTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Public Health and Safety Committee meeting scheduled for
June 9th was cancelled by the Chairman, Trustee Murauskis.
Trustee Minton cancelled the Fire & Police Committee
meeting due to the fact he would be out of town.
Trustee Wattenberg announced that the Judiciary Committee
would meet June 13~h, as scheduled.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wattenberg~ seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Adjournment: 10:08 P.M.
Donald W. Goodman
Village Clerk
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