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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/04/1973 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES December ~4, 1973 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Teichert called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. INVOCATION Trustee Richardson gave the invocation. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Anderson. Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Teichert Absent: Furst APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 2'0, 1973 Correction pg. 2: Delete final sentence regarding referral to Finance Committee re leaSing or purchasing of village vehicles. Pg, 4, re tabled motion on ORdinance 2473: add: "said matter to be tabled until march, 1974." Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved the minut'es of November 20, 1973 be approved as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendg~cks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SPECIAL'~E~TING NOVEMBER 29, 1973 Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Scholten, moved the minute~ of NOvember 29, 1973 be approved as submitted. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hindricks Richardson Scholten Pass: Link Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Scholten, moved for ratification of action taken at the special meeting November 29, 1973. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson $ch~lten Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for approval of bills in the following amounts: General $154,534.30 Parking System Revenue 77.96 Motor Fuel Tax 179,334'93 Waterworks & Sewerage Depr. Impr. & Ext. 11,559.70 Operation and Maintenance 20~653.69 $360,160.58 Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. 12/4/73 ANAGER'S REPORT Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved to authorize the Manager to issue a purchase order on the low qualified bid of $39,200.00 for the sanitary sewer system installation as indicated in the Westgate-Marcella Sanitary Sewer report from the Director of Engineering to Bari Sewer Construction, 938 Dolores Dr. Bensenville, Ill. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. The Village Manager reported the Fire Department ambulances have been delivered, the signalized crossing at Route 83 had been approved by the State and the Engineer's proposal for the crossing involved two school crossings at Route 83 and Lincoln. Mayor Teichert reminded the Board that before a decision should be reached it would be advisable to contact representatives of Lincoln School, St. Raymond's School, the Park District to have a public hearing. The matter was referred to the Fire and Police Committee vo be considered January 9, 1974. Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved the Village Manager b~ authorized to negotiate with the owners for the purchase of the islands at Route 83 at the S curve. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. The Village Manager reported that four firefighters and one patrolman were sworn in the previous evening and commended the quality of the men selected by the Fire and Police Commission. Mr. Eppley advised the island~ on Route 83 were being landscaped. Trustee Link, seconded by Trustee Scholten, moved to authorize the Village Kanager tb acceyt the low proposal of V & G Printers of Mount Prospect, in the amounv of $3,100.00 for 15,000 copies of the 1974 annual reporv calendar printing. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. KAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Teichert reported that two policemen would appear be- fore the Fire and Police Commission for possible disciplinary action. This involves an item not budgeted. It has been agreed to engageas outside counsel attorney Jack Siegel to represenv the Police Cheil and the Firm of Ross, Hardies, O'Keefe, Babcock, KcDougald and Parsons to represent the Fire and Police Commission. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Link, moved To authorize the hiring of the services of the two firms for the purposes indicated. Uyon roll call: A~es: Anderson H~ndricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. Mayor Teichert further advised that Citizens U~ilities is attempting to get a rate increase and the Village of Bollingbrook is currently being represented opposing the proposed rate increase by the firm of Ross, Hardies, O'Keefe, Babcock, McDougald and Parsons. It was suggested that the Village of Mount Prospect also join in the opposition. 12/4/73 rustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to appoint the firm of Ross, Hardies, O'Keefe, Babcock, McDougald and Parsons as counsel for the Village of Mount Prospect in the hearings opposing the rate increase by Citizens Utilities in an amount not to exceed~$2,500 in attorneys fees. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. Mayor Teichert stated the Northwest Municipal Conference would vote next week on staffing and revamping the con- ference, which would increase the fees for 1974 to $3,000 per community. Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to authorize the Mayor to cast his vote for this municipality in behalf of staffing the Northwest Municipal COnference for a fee not exceeding $3,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. The Mayor announced there would be an executive session regarding a matter of personnel at the termination of this Board Meeting. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance Committee reviewed the scavenger contract with Browning-Ferris Industries and reported the price freeze is off and the bid rate will be chamged effective December 1st, bringing the rate up an additional 15%. A clausew~ich would allow the scavenger to refuse container±zed service to multi-family complexes who will not sign a valid hold-harmless agreement would result in regular curb pick-up. Container cleaning which would be required quarterly on all,containerized service beginning o~ January 1, 1974 with the understanding that by April 1, 1974 all containers will be steam-cleaned. (Trustee Schotten commended Mrs. B~ewelt for her efforts in th±s innovation.~ It would ben, twice a week mandatory piokup in all multifamily developements. Further, there would be a clause allowing the Village to determine at a later date the option of chamging service to plastic bags. The Committe~ unanimously voted to recommend that the updated contract be accepted and that the accompanying ordinances be enacted. Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Finance Committee as to the changes in the contract. Upon roll~'~lt: Ayes: Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Mays: Anderson Motion carried. The Finance Director discussed the safety program with the insurance carrier and the National Safety Council. In order to join in a complex program would require additional staff- ing. The Fire Department has had a program previously and will now become a part of an overall program. This will be organized by a three-man committee consisting of a representativ~ of the F~re Department, Police De- partment and Public Works Department under the Village Man- ager. 12Z4Z73 UDICIARY COMMITTEE Trustee Richardson reported on the RTA Bill which was revised and passed by both the Senate and H~use and the Governor will sign it this week. It will'not become effec- tive until a March 19th primary. This was charged to the Judiciary Committee for study and report before the referendum. The Village'Manager was requested to get copies of the Bill. ,-.~ OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Carl Roppolo appeared before the Board re Roppolo's Belmont-Noyes Subdivision plat for property outside the Village limits but within a mile and one-half of the Village limits. The area lies west of the Village and water from the property flows i~to the Village. The developer was advised that there was a recent special assessment in the Hatlen Heights area for an oversized system. Trustee Anderson explained this was for storms. Mr. Roppolo volunteered to make a con- tribution of $5,07 per front foot. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Link, moved to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign and attest the Roppolo's Belmont- Noyes Subdivision plat subject to a voluntary assessment of $5.07 front foot for the subject property, subject to a cash deposit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Nays: Anderson Motion carried. Cases ZBA -14-Z, 15-SU & 16-V-73 - Fanslow public hearing, 524 East Algonquin for PUD, variations and R-4 zoning ~ were continued to the next regular meeting. However, an agreement for water service in connection with the above property was reviewed in detail and certain revisions were made. The attorney was requested to bring the revised agreement to the next regular meeting. Mr. Clifford L. Weaver of the firm of Ross, Hardies, O'Keefe, Babcock, McDougald and Parsons discussed the storm water drainage bond ordinance. The low bidder was the Northern Trust Company at a net i~terest rate of 4.96887% and it was the recommendation of the attorney that the bid of The Northern Trust Company be accepted. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for passage of Resolution No. 34-73. A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A BID FOR VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS, SERIES OF 1973 Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Teichert Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved ~--~ to waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance providing for borrowing of money and issuing of bonds. Upon roll call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. Trustee Richardson~ seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2478: 12/4/73 N ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR BOLLOWZNG MONEY AND ISSUING BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING AND CONSTRUCTING EX- TENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STORM AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS SERVING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST MATURING ON SAID BONDS. Upon r011 call: Ayes: Anderson Hendricks Link Richardson Scholten Teichert Motion carried. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED Proposed change in National Fire Codes and BOCA Building Codes (Referred to the Building Committee) Request of Prospect Cab Company for fare increase (Referred to Finance Committee) COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - December 13, 1973 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE - to be announced BUILDING COMMITTEE - December 12, 1973 NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE - December 12, 1973 re staffing and revamping of conference FINANCE COMMITTEE - December 17th, 1973 FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE - December 5, 1973 ADJOURNMENT Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved the meeting be adjourned. Time: 10:50 P.M. Unanimous. DONALD W. GOODMAN, Village Clerk