HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/1971 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PRESZDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JULY 20, 1971
CALL TO ORDER Call to order
President Teichert called the meeting to order at
8:15 P.M.
INVOCATION Invocation
Trustee ^hern gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL Roll call
Pres~t upon roll call: Ahem Anderson Furst
Monroe Tei~hert
Absent: Reiter Scholten
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1971 Approval of
Corrections: Pg. 3 - paragraph re Prospecv Theater minutes
marquee, amend to read "relocation of the Prospect
TheaTre si~n', and Pg. 6 paragraph re Callero &
Catino Water Retention, correct Well number to "14"
Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Ahern, moved the
minutes of the regular meeting of July 6, 1971 be
approved as amended.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS Approval of bills
Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved
for approval of bills in the following amounts:
General $104,663.61
Parking System Revenue 1,002.97
General Obligation Bd. & Int. 382.27
Waterworks & Sewerage
Acquisition & Construction 669.00
Operation & Ma±ntenanca 44~498.44
$151,216.29
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved
to approve the Financial Report for t~e month of
June, 1971 subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahem Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
Mrs. Rae Etta Pozdol and Mrs. Arlene Lyp appeared Minibikes
before the Board as spokeswomen for a group present
in support of the use of minibikes. They were advised
of the State Statute prohibiting the use on public
streets, and it was suggested they contact the Park
Board to determine if land could ben,made available
and also to discuss their request for the us~ of the
private property b~hind Kenilworth with the owner,
who has placed "no trespassing" signs in the area,
and has requested police protection.
Trustee George Reiter read his letter of resignation
vo the Board, to ~ecome effective immediately.
Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Monroe, moved
vo accept the resignavion of Trustee Reiter with
re~rets. Unanimous.
Trusvee Anderson, seconded by Trusvee Furst, moved
Resolution #22-71 for passage of Resolution NO. 22-71:
apyreciation for A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR THE
the service exvended SERVICE EXTENDED BY GEORGE REITER
by George Reiter
WHEREAS, GEORGE REITER has devoted his time,
experience, knowledge, and dedication to the position
of serving in the office of Village Trustee of the
Village of Mount Prospecv from December 5, 1967
July 8, 1971; and
~HE~E~, ~EO~E REITE~ ~e~e~ unselffi~.hly and
diligently on the Plan Commission prior ~o be-
coming a Village Trustee; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect has been
greatly enhanced by the knowledge and concentrated
efforvs expended by GEORGE REITER in the performance
of his position as Village Trustee, especially with
respecv To accomplishments ~oo many ~o enumerate
herein; and
WHEREAS, the residents of the Village of Mount Pros-
pecv are deeply indebted to GEORGE REITER for his
distinguished service vo our VillaEe; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Mount Prospecv desire vo express
GEORGE REITER on behalf of all of the residents of
the Village their gratitude for him for his dedicated
and distinguished service ~o the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That by this Resolution the President
and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospecv
express to 3EORGE REITER their deep gratitude for
his dedicated, faithful, and co~svructive service
as Village Trustee of the Village of Mounv Prospect.
SECTION TWO: That a copy of this Resolution be
spread upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Mount Prospecv as a perpetual memenvo
and that a certified copy of same be suitably en-
graved upon parchment and delivered vo GEORGE REITER.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be in
full force and effect from and after its passage
and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS: 0
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 20th DAY OF JULY, 1971.
ROBERT D. TEICHERT,
Village President
ATTEST:
DONALD W. GOODMAN
VillaEe Clerk
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
~¢tion carried.
July 20, 1971
r. William Roberts, 308 S. Pine', discussed the S discussion on
curve at Route 83 and the survey whicb recommended S curve ay Rte.8
no left turn signs be posted. President Teichert
informed Mr. Roberts that the Stave must grant per-
mission before any action can be taken, and this mat-
ter is being reviewed by the Safety Commission. The
Clerk was requested to notify Mr. Roberts when this
matter is on the agenda. Mrs. John O'Hara, 310 S.
Pine also requested notification.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT Reappointmenvs
President Teichert recommended the reappointment of
George Jacobsmeyer vo the Board of Appeals for a George Jacobsmey
term of 5 years and requested Board concurrence. To the Board of
Trustee Ahern, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved Appeals
~o concur in the appointment of George Jacobsmeyer
for a Term of 5 years.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
President Teichert recommended the reappointment of
Gilbert Basnick vo the Board of Appeals for a verm GilBert Basnick
of 5 years and requested Board concurrence. Trustee to the Board of
Ahern, seconded by Trustee Monroe, moved to concur Appeals
in the appointment of Gilbert Basnick for a term of
5 years.
~yes:
Upon roll call: Aher~ Anderson Furst Monroe
Motio~ carried.
President Teichert recommended the reappointment of
Dr. Michael Ruane to the Board of Health for' a term Dr. Michael
of 5 years and requested Board concurrence. Trustee Ruane to the
Anderson, seconded by Trustee Furst, moved to concur Board of Health
i~ the appointment of Dr. Michael Ruane to the Board
of Health for a term of 5 years.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahem Anderson Frust Monroe
Motion carried.
?resident Teichert recommended the reappointment of
Lawrence Ostling to the Fire and Police Commission Lawrence Ostling
for a Term of 3 years and requested Board concurrence, vo the
Trustee Ahern, seconded by Trustee Monroe, moved t¢ Fire and Police
concur in the appointment of Lawrence Ostling ~o the Commission
Fire and Police Commission for a verm of 3 years.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
Presmdnet Teichert recommended the reappointment of
William Vandeven to the Industrial Development and William Vandeven
Economic Commission for a ~erm of 3 years and re- to the Industrial
quested Board concurrence. Trustee Ahem, seconded Developmenv and
by Trustee Furst, moved to concur in the appoint- Economic Comm.
ment of William Vandeven ~o the Industrial Dev-
elopment and Economic Commission for a verm of 3 years.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahem Anderson Furs~ Monroe
Motio~ carried.
July 20, 1971
ppointment of Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Anderson,
Robert J. Eppley moved for the appointment of Robert J. Eppley
as Village Mgr. as Village Manager effective August 1, 1971.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe Teichert
Motion carried.
Committee chair- COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS
men reports FINANCE COMMITTEE
The requests of Carl's Pizza and Dover Inn
for liquor licenses were deferred to the
nexv regular meeting.
FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE
Amendments to the 1970 traffic Code were
deferred until further review by the Safety
Commission.
JUDZ~IARY COMMITTEE
Case 71-7P - E. Frediani petitisn to rezone
property south of Golf Rd. west of Cypress from
RX to Ri was def~r~e~p~ng a report from the
Plan Commission.
stmt. re the Trustee Ahern read a statement re~arding the
establishment of establishment of a liquor license policy, and
a liquor license moved that because of the inherant nature of
policy liquor licenses and the present number of such
licenses now outstanding withi~ the Village of
Mount Prospect, it sh~ll be the policy of this
Board to maintai~ the same number of licenses,
within each classification, as are in effect
as of this date. This policy shall be applicable
only with regard vo the area presently within
the territorial limits of the Village and shall
only affect present business establishments out
of which businesses are presently being conducted.
There was no second to the motion.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Under the Acting Village Manager's report a letter
C.E. Niehoff & ~o.was submitted from attorneys for C.E. Niehoff &
vacant property Co. owners of the 50 acres of vacant property
located north of Central Road wesv of Kenilwort,h
Avenue authorizing the Village to enter the prop-
erty for the purpose of levelling hills and mounts
and obliterating ~aths and roadways with a bul~-
dozer. The hourly cost for the contemplated work
will be $15.00, half of which will be paid for
by the property owner.
Status report The Acting Village Manager gave a status report
on 27-CS on 27-CS, and stated that the Federal Government
has all necessary documents and the letting of
the contract is set for September 3rd for the
improvement of the intersection of ~entral Road
and the Northwest Highway.
OTHER BUSINESS
refund of fees to Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Furst,
Jay Cees Dist. moved for refund of fees to t~e Jay Cees
Jr. Spts. JamboreeDistrict Jr. Sports Jamboree held July 17, 1971.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
July 20, 1971.
rustee Anderson,. seconded bY Trustee Ahern, moved Consideration of
to waive the rules to consider 43~CS MFT resurfacing 43-CS MFT
project and the sidewalk replacement program, two resurfacing proj~
matters not on the agenda, and the sidewalk
replacement
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe program
Motion carried.
Memorandum submitted by the Acting Village Engineer
stated bids were taken on 43-CS MFT resurfacing bids for ~3-CS
project and the low qualified bidder ~as Atlied MFT resurfacing
Asphalt Paving Company, with a total bid of $167,023.79. project
He recommended awarding of the contract to the low
qualified bidder and that the bid checks of Allied
Asphalt and Hardin Paving Co., be retained, and the
seven other bid checks be returned. Trustee Anderson,
seconded by Trustee Furst, moved to award the
contract to Allied Asphalt Company in the amount of
$167,023.79 for 43CS MFT resUrfacing project~
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved ~ f~
to retain the bid checks of Allied Asphalt Paving
Company and Hardin Paving Company, and return the
bid checks of the other bidders.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
Six bidders submitted formal bids to the Village
for the sidewalk replacement program. The low
bidder was Drew Construction Company of Arlington bids for sidewall
Heights, with a bid in the amount of $18,516.00. replacement prog~
Drew Construction Company submitted the necessary
insurance and performance bonds and the contracts
are ready for the signatures of the President and
Clerk. It is further recommended by the Acting
Village Engineer that all bid deposits and bid bonds
be returned to the other bidders.
Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Ahern, moved
to award the contract to Drew Construction Company'
for $18,516.00 and authorize the Presidnet to sign
and the Clerk to attest the contract.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Ahern, moved
~o return all bid checks for sidewalk replacement
with the exception of Drew Construction Company.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahem Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
Trustee Monroe, seconded by Trustee Ahern, moved to
waive the rules regarding a matter not on the agenda ~oard quorum req
to consider Board quorum requirements.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Monroe
Motion carried.
July 20, 1971.
After discussion, the Village Attorney was
requested vo draft an ordinance stating the
majority o£ elected officials presen~ would
constitute a quorum of the Board, vo be
presented ay the special meeting vo be held
July 28, 1971.
Co~mittee COMMZTTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE
August 9, 1971 - Request of Mrs. Seasly re
crossing guards au Golf & Linneman and 2-
hour parking west side or 300 block of N.
Wille.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
July 26, 19~1
PUBLIC WORKS
July 21, 1971 Storm water retention and
sidewalk repair policy
Adjournmenv ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Monroe,
moved the meeting be adjourned. Time: 10:20 P.M.
Unanimous.
DONALD W. GOODMAN
Village Clerk
July 20, 1971