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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/09/1970 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSSIngS JUNE 9~ 1970 CALS TO ORDER President Teichert called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. INVOCATION Trustee Ahem gave the invocation, ROLL CALL P~esent upon roll call: Ahem Furst Kilroy Norris Reiter Teichert Absent: Sodern~n LOUIS LERNER COM~UNICATIONS, INC. Mr. Lerner appeared before the Board to request a cable TV franchise cable TV in the Village of Mount Prospect. This is a community antenna TV franchise system. Mr. Lerner explained that this proposed cable would bring to each individua~ home a television pict~u~e of greater clarity and of studio quality, it would eliminate roof-top antennae and would benefit the Village because of disse~huation of local news, advice on emergencies within the conm~nity, notification of school closings. It is estimated the average cost to the homeowner wo~ld be $5.00 per month with an in- itial fee of $15.-$20. Tor installation of service. Theamount the Village would derive in~'-taxes would be approximately 2-5%. The tower would not have to be installed within the Village, and cables from the station would be located on poles presently in existence or underground with connections through ,easements of telephone company or Comonwealth Edison. Mr, Lerner stated this is a differen~ concept of cormmunication to the conm~nity and if a franchise were granted, would take from l0 to 1~ months to install. Referred' to B~ildlng Corm~ittee and Village Manager for more information and review. CARNIVALS Members of the Lions Club of Mount Prospect were invited to this meeting carnivals for the purpose of discussing plans for their Fouth of July carnival and a conflict with the MuniciPal Code and State statutes regarding gaming tables and ga~bling. The Village Attorney advised he has directed a letter to the Attorney General requestiug an opinion based on the situation before the Village and in view of the State of ~llinois statutes. Discussion followed regarding what was permitted at the State fair and various county fairs. Mr. Frank McDermott, franchise operator of the Mount Prospect Lions Club table games, submitted year by year files showing dollar-wise the amounts given as prizes. He stated about 38% of the money taken in by the Lions during the carnival car~ from his franchise. Several men present spoke about the benevolent causes sponsored by the Lions Club which were made possible by the funds derived from this annual affair. Mr, Bob Bailey, Mr. Gerald Shutt, and others requested an opportunity to discuss that matter in Conm~ittee and it was referred to the Judiciary Committee to work with the Lions ~ub, to retu~ with a recon~endation of the type of ~mendments to be made to the Village ordinances which would not be in conflict with State statutes. A meeting was set for Thursday, June llth at 8:00 P.M, The Village Attorney was requested to attend the meeting and to also ascertaiu the restrictions imposed in other surrounding communities. CASE 70-7A DONALD BOGGS, 1718 ROBBIE LANE Bo~s 70-7A This petition before the Board on au appeal from the decision of t~¥ Board of Appeals for denial, is to ~ant a variation for an above-ground raised deck redwood Futura pool with a safety-flare fence. Mrs. Boggs pleaded that her request is based upon the necessity of a pool for the use of her young daughter on the advice of their physician. Plans of the property, as well as literature regarding the pool itself, and var- ious ordinances in other villages pertaining to pools were submitted by Mrs. Boggs. June R, 1~70 Trustee Ahem, seconded by Trustee Reiter, moved the Board authorize the Village Ma~_ger to direct the Building and Zoning Commissioner to grant a permit for the installation and erection of an above-ground swimming pool with a safety-flare fence to Donald Boggs, l?18 Robbie Lane, which would meet ail specifications ahd in '~ccordance with the Building Code requirements. Trustee Furst voiced his approval but stated that normally acceptance should go down through committee, however, because of+~resent ordin- ance as it stands upon the books, it is partly the fault of the Board, --~ and there is also an emotional factor involved. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahem Furst No~ris Reiter Teichert Nays: Kilrey Motion carried. James T Johnson JA~ES T. JOHNSON 510 S MAPLE CASE ?0-5A Case 70-5 A Members of the Board had an opportunity to review another Board of Appeals file which involved FAR. After review, it appeared not to be a ccmparable si~ti0n. Trustee Kiiroy, seconded by Trustee Ahem, moved to concur with the Board of Appeals to deny the petition in case No. 70-5A. - Jar~s T. Johnson's request for variation for an addition to an existing home to extend the rear yard setback to 15.43' instead of the required 25'. Upon roll call: Ayes: Kilroy Ahem Furst Nokm~ia Reiter Motion carried. Trustee Reiter, seconded by Trustee Ahem, moved to waive the rules for the purpose of hearing a request regarding the Bartmann plat of subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahem Furst Kilrey Reiter Nays: Norris Motion carried. Bartm~nn asks The Village Manager stated Mr. Ba~tn~nn had requested that he not be ao perf. bond required to post a performance bond because it is not his intention to develop the property at this time, but he be permitted to have the executed plat recordedj. No action was taken. -President Teichert presented a list of his various Con, mission appoint- ments and requested recommendations from the Board for filling of vacancies, ~onald Demski The Village Manager announced the appointment of Donald Demski as a ~pptd. BofLI member of the Board of Local Improvements. COOK COUR~Y DOCKETS Cook Co Docket #1770 - Property located on south side of Baud Rd. approximately 340 #1770 feet northwest of Margaret Avenue. Hearing June 22, 1970 at Arlington Heights Village Hall at 3:00 P.M. - approximately 1.2 acres - for restaurant. Zone change from R3 to B-5. Docket 1811 Docket #1811 - property located on the east side of Rand Rd. approximately 1750' north of Central Rd. - Hearing date $~e 22, 1970 at Arlington Heights Village Hall at 3:00 P.M. - approximately 15 acres - for use as Shopping Center - Arthur and Emily Reese, owners. Docket #1800 - property located on the nor~thwest corner of Willow Road ~. Docket 1800 and Owen Street - Hearing date June 22, 1970 at Arlington Heights Village Hail at 3:00 P.M. - approximately I acre~for use as dry land fill. The Village Manager was requested to locate these properties on a map for consideration at the next regular Board meeting. COl~I'.m'~:~: ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Health and Safety Cormkittee June 10th postponed. Committee JUDICIARY - June llth announcements FIRE AND POLICE - July 13th AGenda: Traffic cede, Red Cross agreement, Centralized dispatch PUBLIC WORKS - June 17th Combined meeting with Arlington Hgts. re flooding ADJOURNq~_A~ Trustee Kilroy, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved the meeting be adjourned. Time: ll:00 P.M. U~us. DONALD W GOODMAN Village Clef