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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1975 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES September 2, 1975 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Teichert called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. INVOCATION Trustee Floros gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Floros Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Teichert Arrived at 8:08 P.M. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 1975 Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved the minutes of the regular meeting held August 19, 1975 be approved as submitted. Upon roll call: Ayes: Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Teichert Pass: Floros Minton Motion carried. BILLS TO BE APPROVED Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Richardsor, moved for ap- proval of bills in the following amounts: General ..................................... $233,932.80 Parking System Revenue ................... 83.67 Motor Fuel Tax .............................. 55,883.52 Corporate Purposes Constr. 1973 .............. 5,248.98 Coroorate Purooses Constr. 1974 .............. 710.43 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund ................... 39,309.33 $335,168.73 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD George Anderson, 1005 W. Isabella, spoke before the Board regarding a newspaper item relative to work at the Crumley Basin and previous studies made by Consoer, Townsend & Assoc. in 1973, the Bauer ~Report, the Drainage and Clean Streams supplemental dated 1973, and he objected to hiring of out= side consultants for any further work when, in his opinion, the work could be handled by the Village Engineering Depart- ment. The Village Manager explained that while the studies had been made there ~s a need for supervisory engineers. MANAGER'S REPORT The Village Manager reported that Manuel Rodis and Natalie Karney, the Deputy Engineer, both received their professional engineering licenses. Mr. Eppley reported a hazardous situation existing at the grade crossing at Central and Northwest Highway, and stated signs would be posted warning of a ~dangerous crossing because vehicles have been damaged. Official notice has been given to the railroad. MAYOR'S REPORT Pg. I · ~2~75 RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 26-75 NO. 26-75 A~RESOLBTION:COMMEMOP,~T~NG.THE~.MEMORY OF~ LLOYD R. NORRIS WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS resided in the Village of Mount Prospect for the last 22 years; and WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS served in the office of Village Trustee of the Village of Mount Prospect from November, 1969 to May 4, 1971 and was previously a Village Trustee from M~y 7, 1957 to May 2, 1961; and WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS served on various Committees com- posed of the elected Village Trustees; and WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS was a member of the Plan Commission from May 1961 to November, 1969; and WHEREAS, we, as Mayor and Board of Trustees, are cog~i2~nt of his dedicated service to his community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That the departed LLOYD R. NORRISSearned the deep respect of his community for the efforts expended to- ward the betterment of the Village. SECTION TWO: That this Resolution of Commemoration express to his family the sympathy of the Village. SECTION. THREE: That a copy of this ResOlution be~p~e- sented to his family and also be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees of th.e Village of Mount Prospect. SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution be in full force and effect from and after its passage ,and aporoval in the manner provided by law. AYES: 6 N~¥S~ 0 PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of September, 1975. ROBERT D. TEICHERT Village President ATTEST: DONALD W. GOODMAN Village Clerk Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for passage of Resolution 26-75: Upon roll call~ Ayes: Floros Hendricks MintoD Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Mayor Teichert proclaimed September 8, 1975 as National Cancer Day-in Mount Prospect. Pg. 2 9-2-75 The subject of pending litigation: the Village of Mount POST Prospect vs. Herbert Swanson 75 MC3 51064 - U. S. Post OFFICE Office building at Elmhurst. ~ detailed report of actions LITIGATION taker by the Village to the current date was submitted by the Director of Building and Zoning, outlining the problems involved ir the construction of the new post office. It was the recommendation of the Village Attorney to retain outside counsel to determine what the posture should be and to advise future procedure to be followed. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to authorize the Village Attorney to engage outside counsel for the purpose of having an opinion rendered as to the Village's Position in the case of the Village of Mount Prospect vs. Herbert Swanson 75 MC3 51064 U.S. Post Office building. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Rhea Richardson Nays: Minton Wattenberg Motion carried. Unity Savings and Loan Assn. requested possible annexation requested of the northeast corner of ~uclid Avenue and ~oute 83. Mr. annexation Jim Terrell, representing the financial institution, stated Euclid incorporation of Prospect Heights was about three years in & 83 the future, partially due to litigation with Arlington Heights. He wished to discuss the feasibility of annexation to Mt. Prospect. After consideration of the matter, it was Suggested that the Unity Savings and Loan Assn. investigate any legal ramifications which might be incurred because the Board had indicated no opposition to the proposed boundaries of the incorporation. A memorandum from the Village Attorney to the Mayor and VILLAGE Board of Trustees regarding Hanks vs. Village of Mount VS. HANKS Prospect (Case No. 75 L 10697) was considered. This matter PERSONAL involved a claim of $10,250,000 for personal injury. The INJURY Attorney was requested to contact the insurance company for an opinion regarding liability and any additional comments which might be forthcoming. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2583: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAP 7-S OF THE MOUNT NO. 2583 PROSPECT ZONING ORDINANCE (Case 32-Z-75 B~ ~o-B-~4~'~M~'t~'rbert HuecKer) Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenber§ Motion carried. FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to T~X LEVY waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance ORDINANCE for the annual tax levy. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for ORDINANCE passage of Ordinance No. 2584: 2584 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1975 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1§76. Pg. 3 9-2-75 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. FINANCE COMMiSSio~rUstee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to ~aive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance establishing a Finance Commission. UPOn roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendcicks Minton Rhea Richaroson Wattenberg Motion carried. ORD. NO. Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for 2585 passage of Ordinance #2585: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FINANCE C~MMISSION Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Mayor Teiohert requested the Board Members to suggest names of citizens to be appointed to the Finance Commission. Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved that the Village water rates be increased from 755 to $1.05 per thousand gallons effective October 1, 1975. Upon roll call: Ayes: Rhea Wattenberg Nays: Floros Hendricks Minton Richardson Teichert Motion defeated. Trustee Rhea read a minority report regarding thee water rates. Trustee Richardson stated that the older part of town does not wish to pay any more support for the "New Town" area. Mr. Ray Martin stated he was against any increase in rates. Mr. George Anderson cited Resolution #13-72 authorizing the borrowing of funds sufficient for the construction of Well #16, and suggested funding over a greater period of time to spread the money out rather than lncre'asing water rates by 40%. Mr. Joseph Grittani stated a public utility should be kept Separate from the tax bill. FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE Trustee Floros prooosed an ordinance that would prohibit suoermarkets from removing prices from individual food items to accommodate the new computer checkout system, and requested the Clerk to place th~ matter on the September 16 agenda. JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Trustee Minton reported that the matter of litigation at Palm and Tamarack would be on the September 16th agenda. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE The Public Health and Safety Committee considered a waste oil collection and recycling program as set up in Des Plaines. A test ~hase will be completed on April l, 1976 and a final re- port will be made by May 1, 1976. The Committee deferred action pending review of the Des Plaines reoort. Pg. 4 9-2-75 The Committee favors vacation of the alleyway between WeGo and SeeGwun and requested the~admin'istration to obtain an appraisal, with the understanding that sufficient easements be reserved for public utilities -- the cost of the appraisal to be added to the selling price of the property. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation and proceed with appraisals of the subject property as stated above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Consideration was given to the sale of unimproved streets, alleys, and lots not in use and owned by the Village. The Committee re- quested a report indicating all such lots, streets and alleys. The Committee recommended the administration be directed to proceed with obtaining appraisals for the following: (a) Three lots at Lonnquist & WeGo lb) Two lots as one on Manawa Tr. between WeGo & SeeGwun c) Two lots on Manawa Tr. between SeeGwun & Nawata (d) Alley at southeast Kensington & Wille (e) Alley south of Central between George & Albert (f) Walkway between Berkshire & Weller Creek (g) Walkway between Lots 80 & 81 on Lancaster The Committee further~recommemded that the cost of each appraisal be added to the selling price of each parcel. Definite recommend- ations will be made after appraisals nave been received and re- viewed. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for Board concurrence with the recommendation to arrange for appraisals for the properties listed, providing no restrictions have been placed on the property, or that there is no legal prohibition. Upon roll call: Ayes: Fleros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenber§ Motion carried. The Committee reviewed a draft ordinance regarding central air conditioning compressor units and recommended adoption. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved the Board concur with the recommendation for adoption of the ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenber9 Motion carried. The air conditioner ordinance was presented for first reading and the Clerk was reauested to place it on the September 16th agenda. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved the Village administration be authorized to proceed with negotia- tions for the acquisition of the easterly piece of property lying north of the Crumley Basin for expansion of the re- tention pond. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE The Public Works Committee gave a progress report on the fol- lowing matters in committee: Proposed DAMP Water Use Contract, Flood Insurance Program, MacDonald Creek, BOLI request for Pub- lic Benefits for Sidewalks, Engineering Aspects regarding ac- Pg. 5 9-2-75 quisition of Citizens U.tilities Co. and a new well near Rte. 83 and Camp McDonald Rd. Regarding the proposed new well, Trustee Wattenberg suggested the need was urgent and immediate action should be taken regarding Lake Michigan water. Further, he requestea street and curb repairs on South Pine Street be deleted from the docket because the work had been completed. OTHER BUSINESS VEHICLE A resolution designating persons who shall be exempt iLICENSINGfrom paying for Mount Prospect motor vehicle licenses was presented. -~ Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved all Board Members, since compensated, shall not be exempt from paying for Mount Prospect vehicle licenses. Upon roll call: Ayes: ?loros Hendricks Minton Rhea Nays: Richardson Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg was of the opinion that all members of Boards and Commissions s~ould be compensated. Mrs. Lynn Bennett stated she and her husband, Robert Bennett, nave served volu. ntarily and willingly because serving was the only one way to give back to the community what the community gave to them. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Rhea, moved to waive the rules and reouest that the resolution be considered. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Wattenberg Nays: Richardson Motion carried. ---~ RESOLUTi~rustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved fo~ passage 27-75 .... ~f Resolution 27-75: · A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PERSONS WHO SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM PAYING FOR MOUNT PROSPECT MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Wattenberg Nays: Richardson Motion carried. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED ST. EMILY Catholic Bishop of Chicago, St. Emily, 30 ft. antenna, 23- Case 23-V-75 was referred to Building Committee. V-75 ST RAY. Catholic Bishop of Chicago, St. Raymond's, 40 ft. antenna, 24-V-75 Case 24-V-75 was referred to Building Committee. BEN ROSS Benjamin Ross, Rand and Central, sign variation, Case 33-V-75, 33-V-75 was referred to Building Committee. FRANK Franklin D. Linder, 910 Greenfield Ct., side yard variation, LINDER Case 34-V-75 was referred to Building Committee. Fred Biasiello, SW corner Milburn & William, front and side yard variation, Case 35-V-75, was referred to the Building Committee. Pg. 6 9-2-75 ount Prospect Historical Society request for funds was referred to the Finance Committee. COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE - September 11 BUILDING COMMITTEE September 9 Cases 14-Z-75, 17-V-75, 23-V-75, 24-V-75, 31-V-75. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - September 18 FINANCE COMMITTEE S6ptember 30 JUDICIARY COMMITTEE -September 8 Tamarack & Palm litigation Trustee Minton requested that a notice be sent to the President of the Mount Prospect JayCees that they will discuss carnival license restrictions FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE September 4 "S" Curve ADJOURNMENT Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved the meeting be adjourned. Time: 11:15 P.M. Unanimous. DONALD W. GOODMAN Village Clerk Pg. 7 9-2-75