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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1967 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEFS M~y 2~ 1967 CALL TO ORDER Presideht 'Congreve called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. INVOCATION Father' Ronaid Kalas of St. Raymond's Church gave the invocation. ROLL CALL ~us--~rgen was invited to sit with the Board at tb~s meeting although ~is letter of resi~aation as a member of the Board had been submitted because of ~is election to the School Board on April 8, 1967. Present upon roll call: Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert Congreve Ab sent: Ekren APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREufIOUS MEETINGS REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 25~ 1967 Trustee' 'Co'f er, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved the minutes of April 25, 1967 be approved as submitted. Approval of Minutes Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert Motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 29~ 1967 Correction of "spelling of Robert Burrows' name. Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved the minutes of April 29, 1967 be approved as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer Grittaui Teichert Motion carried. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved to ratify the aCtion of the Special Meeting of April 29, 1967. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT General Fund $57,716.39 Parking System Revenue 2,647.31 Library 3,461.63 Bills for payment Waterworks & SewerageFund 13~506.82 Total $77,332.15 Trustee ~rittani, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved for approval of the above bills. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert Motion carried. i I RESIGNATIONS President Congreve read letters of resignation frmu Donald Rogers as a me~er of the Board of Appeals, John P. Kilroy as a member of the Resignations Fire and Police Commission, and Frank R. Bergen as Village Trustee. Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved to accept the resignations. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bruhl Colfer Grittaui Teichert Motion carried. May 2, 1967 President Congreve read a letter directed to the Village Manager from Trustee Parker Ekren stating he could not attend this meeting because of a previous engagement, and extending good wishes to the new members of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Teichert read the following statement: Trustee Teichert's''Three members of this Board are officially leaving us tonight and St. atement to three new Trustees will be sworn into office. The anticipation and Board mer~3oers congratulations ar, d good wishes to the new Board members should not completely overshadow the three Trustees who now give up their seats, as many ot~rs have done in the past. "Frank Bergen, Harry Bruhl, and Parker Ekren have served for 6 years, 6 years, and 8 years, respectively. The time and effort that each has given in behalf of his fellow citizens should be duly noted. Their actions and their votes as members of this Board have not always been in accord with each other or with the people they represented. They have at times won praise...and at other times received abuse...but as we well know, this is the lot of an elected official. "There were Trustees before them and there will be Trustees after them. They were part of a continuous chain of individuals who have given a part of themselves to our community. We should not attempt in any manner to assess their worth...it is sufficient to say that they have made their mark and contributed to the growth of Mount Prospect...for this they should have our sincere thanks." SWFJLRING IN OF NE~LY ELECteD OFFICERS ~ihe Village Clerk gave the oath of office to the newly elected Swearing in of Village officials: Trustees John P. Y~ilroy, E~mrl W. Lewis, Bormld R. Rogers as Village Trustees, and Marion R. Clark as Library Director for a two-year term~ Thomas F. Grady and Gilbert I. Liebenow as Library Directors of a six-year term. Adjou~mment The outgoing Board then adjourned si~e die at 8:25 P.M. upon motion of ~¥ustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer. Unanimous. RIC~[&RD H. MDNROE, Village Clerk MINUTES OF FIRST ~TING OF BOAF~ OF TRUS ~TEES SOME OF Vf~DSE ~2~.~F3~S WERE ELECTED APRIL 18, 1967 EXTF~DING ~EETING OF ADJOURNED SINE DIE ~0ARD ~LD M~Y 2~ 1967 ROLL CALL Present: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Congreve President Congreve gave the following address: "On April 18, a Village election was held for the people to decide on President three ~h~ustees to serve them on the Village Board. Their choices were Coagreve's good ones for the selection of you three men brings to our Board the Address stability, maturity and knowledge needed for the successful operation of our Village gover~ament. "Let me con~atulate you on your success. I know you have spent many, many hours during the past months in an effort to obtain this goal. I am sure that during that time you acquired a great deal of knowledge on the workings of our Village government. "Your ability to rise to the challenge has been amply displayed as demonstrated on April 18, so I am confident that during the period you sit on this Village Board as 5~rustees you will meet every challenge with the same resourcefulness and enthusiasm that I know you are capable of. M~y 2, 1967 Believe me, and I am quite confident that you fellow senior Board members will hear me out, that the knowledge you have acquired to date pertaining to our Village government is merely a foundation for the complex structure to be set upon it. In the succeeding months you will have the opportunity and responsibility to became informed Trustees on the problems of the Village and meet these challenges with the same resourcefulness that has placed you on this Beard. "The goal you have obtained, of being elected to the position of Village Trustee was an important one, but the goals and accamplish- ments this Board attains in the months to come is of far greater importance to our Village and you, as an individdal Trustee, are an integral and irKoortant component of this Board. Your individual, as well as collective, efforts are needed if we are to accomplish those things important to our Village. "In the past two years much has been accomplished in many areas of our Village government, our governmental policies, our hearing bodies, our citizen groups, our ordinances and our long-range planning have been subject matters of many long hours of endeavor. "However, in reflecting over the accomplishments of the past two years, one realizes that those things were Just the necessary beginning for the work to be done by this Board. "During the next two years I would hope that this Board could make some of the following items the topics of its endeavors.~ "First, the completion of the Building Code. We have codified a part of this to doate, and a completed Building Code codified to meet today's and tomorrow's needs would be a~worthy goal of this Board. "Secondly, this Board should set as one of its major aims, the adopt- ion of a Village Plan. To date, Mr. Young and his Plan Conmission have accomplished the major portion of work by the assembly of the necessary data and its reduction into a concise text and a com- prehensive zoning map. "Thirdly, and in conjuJction with the Village Plan, I would hope this Beard undertakes the major task of codifying, updating and upgrading our present zoning ordinance. This will be a difficult task, but the end result will be rewarding and lasting upon our Village. "Next, I would like to see this Beard undertake the project of updating our entire traffic code. In the past two years, the prior Board has adopted some very necessary and important ordinances in this area. But to do the Oob properly I believe the entire traffic code should be studied and acted upon by you men. "Another important area I would hope this Board expends its efforts, is in that of a Capital Improvement Program, a program based on 3, 5 and l0 year projection and a feasible manner in which to attain this end, with consideration given in the plan for modification yearly as the needs may dictate. In this way, you will be serving your cormmanity in the years to come as well as the present. Remember the efforts and knowledge you place into this program, as well as all others, will be appreciated in the type of community we presently, and in the future, will have. "The opportunity for you men, as Trustees, will never be better, for this year 1967 is the 50th Anniversary of our Village, and as a fitting tribute to our community, let this Board strive to attain some of these long-lasting goals which will keep Mount prOspect the finest cormunity in which to live in the State of Illinois. "Mount Prospect, being the residential ccmmunity we want it to be, has two areas of vital legislative consideration. "One is the Youth Comuission, which the prior Board established by ordinance, and it bas been organized and staffed by residents of our Village. I would urge this Board to review this area with great depth so that the maximum effect can be attained through its operation. May 2, 1967 The n~mber of m~mbers should be studied to determine at what nt~mber we will receive the greatest amount of efficiency from this Con~nis~ion. A legislative study of the duties of this Commission may be helpful in ascertaining how best to serve the Village0 "Secondly, I would urge this Board to consider a Citizens' Safety Commission, so that permanency may be obtained. We have had various citizen safety committees in the past, but they tend to be made up of residents from a ~nall area to a given problem. A standir~ con,mission on safety and composed of residents may better serve the needs in this problem. . .... "In concluding~ I would mention that cmmmittees are the place where Trustees really have the opportunity to learn, explore and discover the many facets of Village government. Ail governments rely heavily on co~mmittees. Cc~mmittees are as effective as the respective chai~nen wish them to be. "I have placed the new Trustees in charge, as Chairmen, of some of the most active committees, so as to expedite their indoctrination into Village government. On every committee where a new Trustee is Chair~n, he has two veterans as members which should make his work easier." Following the President's address, he made the following Committee appointments: Com~ttee BUILDING FIRE & POLICE FINANCE Jb]DICIARY Appbintments Robert D. Teichert* John Kilroy * Robert W. Colfer*F~. Lewis* Earl W. Lewis Donald Rogers Joseph Grittani Robert W. Colfer Donald Rogers Joseph Grittani John Kilroy Robert D. Teiohert PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC ~ZALTH & SA~TY Donald Rogers * Joseph GrYttani * Robert W. Colfer Earl W. Lewis Robert D. Teichert John. Kilroy * Chairman CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Discussion was held on a proposed parade ordinance. Trustee Teichert reported that the ordinance had been referred to the Village Attorney for modification. The attorney, in a memo to the ~nnager, stated the redrafted ordinance was not ready for the Board. Trustee Teichert Parade explained municipal liability in mob damage. Along with the financial Ordinance liability, a ~maicipality must maintain peace and yet guarantee civil liberties. A basic for~mt must be established to protect citizens. ~ak Auwater, 506 W. ~erson, feels that such an ordinance would not achieve the end result. It seams to prevent demonstrations and would focus attention on the problem and invite demonstrations. Yary Margaret Kuivinen, 403 S. William, requested notification if the parade ordir~ance is presented for consideration. Mr. William McElligott, 105 S. George, wished to go on record to oppose ~y such law as a matter of principle~ aimed to prohibit any type of Civil Rights activity i~ Mount Prospect, and passage of the ordinance would te~ to throw down the gauntlet to groups eager to gain publicity. M~'s. John Hoppe, 500 N. Fairvie¥, also requested notification at the time this ordinance is presented. This matter was referred to the Police & Fire Comnission to be heard on Monday, May 8. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS LETI~R FROM ROBERT W. STARCK, CASE 67-4P PETITION FOR PJEZONING AT _ 209 S. ~t&IN Ri ~iD B2 Case 67-4P Request for reconsideration of the above case which was defeated on April 25, 1967. Mr. Starck felt complete information had not been made available to Trustees prior to the vote, and one Trustee was absent who had voted in favor of the rezoning as a member of the Judiciary Committee. ?,~r. Starck explained he had no objection to t3-3 zoni~ but requested B-2 for an office building. Trustee Colfer stated he felt the particular area should remain residential. There are "absentee owners" in p~operty adjacent who ~ig~at possibly apply for rezoning, thereby changir~ thecharacter of the residential neighborhood. M~y 2, 1967 rustee Lewis, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to refer this Case back to the Plan Commission for a public hearing at Village expense. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. Motorcycle Ord. Second reading of the motorcycle ordinance was deferred to May 16. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved to bring Case 66-21P WaPella & Central - request to rezone from R-3 to B-2 from case 66-21P the table. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved to defer until [~y 16 meeting. Mr. Kenneth Meyer, attorney for petitioner, agreed to meet with the Committee of the Whole at 8:00 P.M. on Friday, May 5, to discuss the above case. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. ORDINANCE NO. 2001 Trustee Teichert gave second reading of Ordinsnce No. 2001: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SOUT~ Ord. 2001 KENILWOR~ AVENUE, SOUTH WAVFJtLY AVENUE AND SOUTH LANCASTER AVENUE. and moved, seconded by Trustee Grittani, for adoption of the ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. Memorandum ~from Village Eng~ineer regarding Roppolo-Prendergast Subdivision stated final plat was reviewed and all lot sizes, street dedications and easements meet the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. The subdivider has prepared a statement setting forth the Roppolo- improvements he proposes to install. He will provide the required Prendergast completion bonds to guarantee the cor~pletion of the irsprovements Subdivision at the time the subdivision is presented to the Village Board. The Village Engineer reviewed the improvement plans and they meet the requirements of the subdivision ordinance. The subdivider will provide the necessary escrows to cover the cost of street signs, trees and engineering at the time this subdivision is presented to the Village Board. The Village Er~ineer recommended the Roppolo- Prendergast Subdivision be approved, subject to receipt of the required completion bond and escrows. Completion bond and escrows were presented, subject to stated conditions. The engineering drawings for Roppolo~Prendergast Subdivision were reviewed by the Village Engineer and he stated they comply with the subdivision regulations. The estir~ated cost of improvement is $29,500. The estimated cost of engineering inspection is $300. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved to approve the plat of subdivision and authorize the President and Clerk to sign. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani ¥~ilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. PLAN ~OFMISSION CASE 67-1P] (Zoning Ordir~nnce for Gunnell's) Tr~stee Teichert gave first reading to an ordinance changing the zoning classification from R-X to B-3 for Gunnell's Restaurant at Case 67-1P Rand RoadYand Route 83, and requested it be placed on the May 16 agenda for a second and final reading. The following bids were received for the painting of the elevated tank and the reservoir at Well #5: Bids paintin Well #5 May 2, 1967 BIDS S0-~iITTED ITEM I ITEM II ITEM III STARTING DATE Painting bids Neumar~ Company $7,750. 1~,700. ~ 10 days Welt #5 Craftsman Paint Co. 8,775. 2,300. 11,000. 30 days Warren Peterson, Inc. 9,525. 1,310. 10,835. 60 days It is recor~nended the Neumann Company bid of $9,400 be accepted. It is further recommended t?~t the bid bond of the high bidder be returned and the two low bidders bond and check be retained until the si~ning of the contract and the posting of the performance bond. Trustee Teiche~ moved to accept the bid of the Neumaraq Company in the amount of $9,400 and the bid bond of the high bidder be returned and the two low bidders bond and check be retained until the s~ning of the contract ar~ the posting of the performance bond. 2~ustee Colfer seconded the motion. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. Rules of order Study and review of rules of order for the Board of Trustees in conJuhction with Chapter 2, Article 2 was referred to the Judiciary Cormmit tee. A general Ordinance s~plifying Manager's duties and establishing departments was referred to the Committee of the Whole, meeting May 9, upon motion of %¥ustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Lewis. Unanimous. %he following bids for ~I' Project 26CS (Traffic Lights) were received: ~i~l~ Proj 26CS Bids - traffic 'Wood Electric Co. $ 60,095.30 lights Commercial Light Co. 63,030.72 Edward Electric Co. 64,405.62 Contracting & ~terial Co. 72,016.15 The Village Ergineer recommended the low bid of Wood Electric Co. be accepted. They have been prequatified by the State for doing MJ~T work. The Village Manager concurred in the recommendation. Trustee Colfer, seconded by 2l~ustee Grittani, r~oved that the bid of Wood Electric in the amount of $60,095.30 be accepted and to authorize the return of the bid deposit check of the first high bid and the return of the bid deposit checks to the tb~ree low bidders at the time the contract is signed. Upon roll call: Ay s. Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. A letter directed to the Village Mar~ger stated the Jewel Tea Company Jewel Tea - would not use a package liquor license which had been created for liquor license their use. President Congreve referred the r~atter to the Finance Committee for consideration of changing the namber of 1Rcenses to be issued. Property purchase purchase of property adjacent to the Village ~all at 114 S. Maple Maple St. Street was referred to the Public Works Committee. Liquor license Request for liquor license - Blaz'r Steaks Restaurant, was referred Blaz'r Steak to the Finance Committee. The following Cook County Zoning Notices were received: County Dockets Docket #1171 - property located on north side of Four~ry Poad, approximately #1171, 1169, 275 feet west of Wolf Road from R-4 to B-3 for medical center; 1172 Docket #1169 - property located on west side of Wolf Road appreximately 175 feet south of Euclid Avenue from R-4 to R-6 for multi-family dwellings; Docket #1172 - property located on north side of Foundry Road approximately 457 feet west of Wolf Road from R-4 to R-5 for nurshing and extended care home; The above hearings are scheduled for May 12, 1967 at 3:00 P.M. in the ~rlington Heig~ts Village Hall. The property involved is in the Mount Prospect Rural Rite District. %l~ustee Colfer, seconded by %~ustee M ay 2, 1967 Teichert, moved the Village Manager, Village Attorney, Village Engineer and Fire Chief be authorized to attend the meeting to County Zoning voice objections of the Board and request 20 days to file formal Board Dockets objection. Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Grittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion carried. ~ Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved the Village i Attorney be empowered to spend up to $500.00 to have an expert Expert witness 1, witness present relative to the above zoning doekets, re above Dockets Upon roll call: Ayes: Colfer Orittani Kilroy Lewis Rogers Teichert Motion ca~ried. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved the meeting be adjourned. Time: 10:15 P.M. Unanimous. RICHARD H. MONROE, Village Clerk May 2, 1967