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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/1977 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 19, 1977. CALL TO ORDER · Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:04 P.M.~ INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Floros. ROLL CALL Present upo~roll call: Krause Floros Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Absent: Hendricks Minton Trustee Hendricks arrived at 8:06 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 5, 1977 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 5, 1977. Upon r011 call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for approval of the following bills: General $334,487.84 Parking System Revenue 1,635.09 Motor Fuel Tax 9,592.30 Waterworks & Sewerage Depr.,Impr., & Ext. 22,300.27 Operation & Maintenance 38,0.71.02 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for approval of the financial report, subject to audit. Upon roil'call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion cahried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Trustee Murauskis, as Chairman of the Blood Donor Program, and Mayor Krau~e presented awards to the newest members of the One Gallon Donor program. Those donors are as follows: Mrs. Marilyn Dekoster, 917 S. See-Gwun Mr. Gerald Farley, ll6 N. Emerson Mr. Terence Frediani, 902 S. Elm Mr. Larry Gates,.400 N. Russel Mr. Jerome Hsmmes, 2012 Cayuga Mrs. Marguerite Hartl, 1003 Greenfield Mr. Edward Krasnesky, 1809 Bonita Clyde J. McKerlie, 1914 Hopi Lane Trustee E. E. Richardson, 108 N. Louis Pg. 1 7-t9-77 Upon awarding the plagues, Mayor Krause expressed appreciation to Trustee Murauskis for her dedication to the Blood Donor program noting that without her dedication the program would not have met with the success experienced. Trustee Murauskis had resigned from that position earlier that week. Mayor Krause presented a Certificate of Merit to Robert Fa Moore for his service to the communit, y as Chairman of the Board of Local Improvement. Mayor Krause introduced State Representative Eugene Schlickman. Rep. Schlickman was present to present Building and Zoning Director Buell B. Dutton with a Resolution adopted by the Illinois House of:Repre- sentatives commending him for his years of dedicated service as Building Director and for receiving the Albert Baum Award from B.O.C.A., that organization's highest honor. Robert D. Teichert, representing GAF Associates, presented a proposal relative to condominiums on property abutting Northwest Highway south of Meadows Park. It was the desire of GAF Associates to obtain a preliminary verbal poll of the Village Board relative to the concept of their plans. Upon the poll, it was the feeling of those expressing opinions, that they were not opposed to the concept but would wait to see the recommendations of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Building Committee before voicing final decisions on the matter. John Priola, ?10 S. Emerson, requested further action by the Village Board and administration to enforce safety regulations on Emerson due to the ~excess traffic using Emerson as a detour to Elmhurst Road "S" curve construction. Mr. Priola asked that a sign be installed stating "Police Enforced" hoping that measure would deter speeding and some of the volume of traffic. Police Chief Doney noted that additional police officers have been assigned to that area and all possible measures are being taken. Mr. Spitz, 411 S. Emerson, suggested that traffic be one way on Maple and Emerson. Chief Doney noted that with Maple being a 2 block~ street, that suggestion would not be functional. Trustee Floros noted that he had looked into the situat4on on Emerson and felt p~rhaps the citizens were over- stating the situation. Trustee Richardson stated he was in favor of posting the sign "Police Enforced" requested by Mr. Priola, in an effort to deter speeding and the volume of traffic. The following citizens also spoke relative to the problem on Emerson: Buck Krause, 101 E. Hiawatha Mr. Mulson, 525 S. Emerson John Canna, 719 S. Emerson Mr. Favia, 702 S. Emerson Mel Fisher, 100 S. William Trustee Floros stated that he would also be in favor of posting the sign requested by Mr. Priola. Jane Collins, ll01 E. Alter, spoke in support of Trustee Floros and the effort and interest he has shown towards this problem. Village Manager Eppley stated that he would, in an effort to make all attempts to alleviate the problem, be in favor of posting signs stating "Police Enforced" along the detour route. Pg. 2 7-19-77 Ed Stevens, 805 S. Emerson, spoke to the Board relative to the steps being taken by MSS and damage done by the blasting and those homes that could be effected by future blasting. Mayor Krause mentioned that the MSD Board meeting was later that w~k ~n~ that matter would be discussed at that time. Joe Kubeck, 802 S. Elm, also spoke relative to the MSD blasting and the possible damage that could be done to the wells~in that area. John Priola, ?10 So Emerson, then addressed the Board on ~ the subject of the blasting donG'by MSD and possible recovery of claims for damage. Trustee Floros questioned Chief Doney relative to a barricade' recently setup on Emerson at Central, stating "Right Turn 0nly". Chief Doney stated that this was to deter traffic from making a left turn onto Central Road. MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Eppley requested the Village Board to approve the public improvement plans submitted by Tree Farm Estates. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to approve the public improvement plans for Tree Farm Estates~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. The Village Manager requested Board authorization for the Manager and Attorney to proceed with the advertised sale of the property known as Well #10 and Well #14. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Village Manager and Village Attorney to proceed with the sale of Well #10 and Well #14 property. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Mr. Eppley read a letter from Burke's Cab Company in ~which a cab fare increase (except for senior citizens) was requested. Mayor Krause referred this matter to the Finance CoMmittee. MAYOR'S REPORT Upon 2nd reading, Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2?22 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FINANCE COMMISSION Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Wattenberg Nays: Richardson Motion carried. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Resolution No. 2?-?? A RESOLUTION-IN SUPPORT OF THE DES PLAINES RIVER BASIN STEERING COMMITTEE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 3 7-19-77 COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, upon 2nd reading, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2723 (ZBA t-V-77) AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A VARIATION FROM SECTION 21.1011 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT BUILDING CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendrlcks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to waive the rule requiring 2 readings (ZBA 22-V-77). Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2724 (ZBA 22-V-77) AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRONT YARD VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1517 EAST LOWDEN LANE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for concurrence with the Building Committee's recom-.. mendation for approval relative to ZBA 9-SU-77-P0ppin' Fresh. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Richardson Wattenberg ~Nays: Floros Murauskis Krause Motion failed. Attorney Gordon, representing Poppin' Fresh, asked the procedure involved for reconsideration. Mayor Krause explained that one of the prevailing (nays) side must bring the matter to the floor for reconsideration. Trustee Hendricks reported on ZBA ll-Z-77 noting that the legal notice was incorrect and it would be necessary for the petitioner to have a corrected legal notice published, at which time the Zoning Board of Appeals would recommend directly to the Village Board for action. Trustee Hendricks reported that the petitioner was not present at the Building Committee meeting relative to ZBA 12-V-77 and the administration would determine if in fact, the petitioner wanted to proceed with the action~ ZBA 16-Z-77, 17-V-77, 18-SU-77 were deferred to the August 16th meeting upon the request of the petitioner. Trustee Hendricks reported that ZBA 20-V-77 had an incorrect legal published which would be corrected and referred to t~e Zoning Board of Appeals for review. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for concurrence with the Building Committee in approving the rezoning for propert~ located on'the west side of Prairie, 174 to 250 feet north of Lincoln Avenue, upon their annexation to the Village. Pg. 4 7-1g-77 ,Upon roll call: Ayes: Flo~o~!~8~dricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Ordinance~ annexing the subject property and re-zoning would be prepared when the petitioner has all documents prepared. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for concurrence with the Building Committee's recommendation for approval of the variation requested under ZBA 27-V-77. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance relative to ZBA 27-V-??. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2?25 (ZBA 27-V-??) AN OBDINANCE GRANTING A' TRANSITIONAL FRONT YARD VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST~ CORNER OF ELMHURST AVENUE AND CENTRAL ROAD ~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion aarried. Trustee Hendricks reported that ZBA 6-V-?? had an insufficient legal notice and had to publish a'corrected legal. Having completed the r~uirements, Trustee Hendricks,.se¢0nded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for concurrence with the Building Committee's recommendation to grant the requested variations. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks requested the Village Attorney to draft the necessary ordinances for first reading at the next Village Board meeting August 2, 1977. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY_COMMITTEE Trustee Murauskis reported that upon review, the Public Health and Safety Committee recommends that the Village Attorney draft the necessary ordinance to allow the operation of self-service gas stations. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for concurrence with the Public Health and Safety Committee's recommendation to change the ordinance to allow self-service gas stations to operate in the Village. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 5 7-19-77 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, upon second reading, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2726. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21.1011 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE Upon roll call: Ayes:Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, upon second reading, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2727 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO PERMIT THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE INTERSECTION OF RAND, CENTRAL, AND MOUNT PROSPECT ROADS Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, upon second reading, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2728 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Resolution No. 28-?7. A RESOLUTION OF AUTHORIZING FOR PARTICIPATION IN JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENTS Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the Elmhurst Road Plaza Subdivision Plat and thereby evidence the approval of the Board of Trustees provided first there has been a full signature on the plat by all owners of record and parties in interest, signing of the plat by the Planning Commission, and also that prior to the Mayor's signing, all prorations for sewer and water mains that have already been installed be 'paid in cash to the Village, and that all public improvement bonds be posted. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED ZBA 26-SU-77 was-referred to the Building Committee COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Works Committee announced the meeting would take place July 20, at which time the PUD Ordinance and water rate schedule would be discussed. Judiciary Committee announced their meeting would be August 8th. The Building Committee would meet August 10th. The Public Health and Safety Committee would be held August llth. The Finance Committee would meet July 28th. Pg. 6 7-19-77 FOR INFORMATION ONLY Trustee Floros questioned the procedure involved with the library holding the proposed referendum and if the Village Board had control over the referendum. Village Attorney Zimmermann stated that the Village Board wo~ld be expending the money that would finance such a referendum therefore the Village Board would have control. Mr. Zimmermann stated that he would research the subject and report on the matter at a later date. Mr. Eppley noted that the census being conducted was on schedule and a preliminary figure would possibly be announced July 26th. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to adjournment the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 P.M. ~ Pg.7. 7-19-77