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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/1966 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OCTOBER ~18, President Congmeve called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. Call to order INVOCATION Trustee Bergen gave the invocation. Invocation ROLL CALL Pr~'se'~t ~pon roll call: Bergen Collar Ekren Grittani TeichertRoll Call Arrived az 8:10 P.M. Bruhl APPROVAL QF ~UTES OF OCTOBER ~, 1966 Pg. 3 "Building Committee reviewed the present code regarding MinUtes outside air conditioners in residential areas". Trustee Collar, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved the mznutes be approved as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Collar Ekmen Grittani Teichert Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS FOR PAYMENT The following bills wer~ pmesented: Bills General S 47,235.42 Parking System Revenue 302.79 Library 3,320.84 Motor Fuel Tax 13,853.77 Fire Equipmen~ Fund - 1964 242.00 Waterworks & Sewerage Bd. & Interest 22,506.25 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 12~995.40 $100,556.47 Truste~ Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved the above bills be approved for payment. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grlttani Teichert Motion carried. Trustee Gri~tani presented a summary of Cash Receipts and Disburse- Summary of menus for September, 1966, and moved, seconded by Trustee Bruhl~ Cash Receipt: that it be accepted as prepared, subject to further audit. Upon roi1 call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. LETTER FROM PROSPECT CAB COMPANY .............. 1'966 Letter dated September 30, regarding taxi fares in Moun~ Taxi Fares Prospect was referred to the Fire and Police Committee for study and recommendation. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Bergen Plaque ~o President Congreve and Trustee Bergen presented a plaque to Frank J. Biermann J. Biermann in honor of his 41 years of service with the Village, as a member of the Police and Fi~e Commission, volunteer fireman, and Village Trustee. Trustee Bergen read for first reading an ordinance prohibiting Ord. prohlbit~ parking on unplowed streets after a 2" snowfall, and requested parking on un- the Clerk to place on the next agenda for a second and final plowed street~ reading. Approved. after 2" snow fall October 18, 1966 Ord re wrecked Truste~ Bergen read for first reading an ordinance regulating vehicles wrecked or discarded vehicles and requested the Clerk to place on the nex~ agenda for a second and final reading. Approved. Trustee Bergen reported the Police and Fire Committee recommends, Matchln~ Funds by a vo~e of 3-0, that the Village enter into a Matching Funds W/Civil Defense Agreement with the State Civil Defense Corps in order to receive Corp. funds in accordance wi~h OCDM regulations. ~-~ This Agr~emen~ stipulates that in consideration of the Village complying with OCDM regulations, that OCDM will reimburse the Village to the extent of 50% of the actual cost of Civil Defense equipmenT. For the year ending April 30, 1967 the Village has appropriated S10,290.00 for an alerting system; however, only $5,000.00 was levied for this purpose. The Matching Funds program was expected ~o furnish the additional funds. Trus=ee Bergen, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved the Board concur with the recommendation of the Fire and Police Commi~t&e, and that the Village enter into the Matching Funds Agreement with the Civil Defense Agency of the State of Illinois. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved to table the above motion until Lt. Pairitz gives the Board information as to limiting of use and ownership in OCDM. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Purchas of Trustee Bergen reported on the Police and Fire Committee considera- --~ Ambulance tion of the purchase of an ambulance. The Committee, by a vote of 3-0, recommended that the Village purchase from Superior Coach Sales Co., Palatine, Illinois one Model 616, 51" 1967 Cadillac Ambulance for a price of $11,753.00. The specifications of said ambulance are ~o comply with Superior Coach Sales proposal dated September 19, 1966. Trustee Bergen, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved to concur with the Committee recommendation for the purchase of the ambulance in the amount of $11,753. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. JuDicIARY COMMITTEE - Trustee Teichert Involuntary T~uste'e Tei~he~t 'read a Judiciary Committee report regarding annexation of 12 involuntary annexation of some 12 acres of land located in the acres Elmhurst Rd. area of Elmhurst Road~ Rand Road and Kensington intersection. A Rand Rd. g Kens, ln~tonfeasibility report prepared by the Finance Director was also presented. Trustee Teichert moved, seconded by Trustee Bergen~ to concur with the recommendation of the Judiciary Committee for involuntary annexation of the subject property. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Gunnell's liquor Mr. Henry F. Va~lely, attorney representi$g Gunnell:%s, explained license & hours his client had a Cook County liquor license with an expiration date of May 1, 1967. Village Attorney Moore suggested this license be honored. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved the Village Board concur in the Judiciary Committee recommendation, considering the Resolution 24-58 to the extent that the existing closing hours of Gu~nell's be recognized until May~ 1968 and Mr. Gunnell agrees to the annexation and this October 18, 1966 imitation, and making this non-transferrable. Gunnell's Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Liquor Teicher~ License Motion carried. The Village Attorney was charged with the preparation of an ordinance to be presented at the next meeting regarding a special liquor license for Gunnell's, after consulting with Cook County. Trustee Teichert read for first reading an ordinance for the involuntary annexation of G.77 acres located at the southeast Ord. re corner of the intersection of Rand and Elmhurst Road and requested involuntary it be placed on the next agenda for second and final reading, annexation, of Approved. Rand, Elmhurst Intersection Trustee Teichert read for first reading an ordinance of involuntary annexation 8.5 acres located west of ~lmhurst Road at the inter- section of Rand Road, and r~quested it be placed on'the next agenda for second and final reading. Approved. Trustee Grittani requested the matter of extending the closing Closing hours hours by'one hour in liquor establishments be referred to the Finance Committee. Approved. It was been suggested the Village improve the Wille Street parking Improvement o lot, using parking system revenue funds, recovering the costs Wille St. through a five-year lease program. The Judiciary Committee, by a parking lot vote of 3-0~ recommended that the Village improve the Wille Street parking lot, leasing each pa~king space over a 5-year period az $~5.00 per space, with all-day meters a~ any unleased space, and giving consideration to leases which best serve the interest of the Village. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Judiciar~ Committee. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Colfer Ekren Grittani Teicner~ Nays: Bruhl Motion carried. Proposed lease with the Northwestern Railroad includes the followingNo. West. changes: R.R. lease 1. Instead of a one-year lease, this is a five-year non-oancellable lease; however, we cannot raise the 25¢ meter rate unless other lessees on the line go over 25¢. 2. Instead of a blanket indemnity, we now only will inde~alify~the railroad as to rheim proper~y...still indemnifying completely for our negligence. 3. Parking can be extended on the eastern portion of the East lot to provide additional spaces, probably 18. A beautification lease, which per, its the Village certain control over the railroad right-of-way within the corporate limits. Trustee Teichert~ seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved the Board concur in the recommendation of the Judiciary Committee, conditional upon approval by the Village Attomey, and authorize the President and Clerk to sign. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Octob er 18, 1956 New Sect, 24. The Judiciary Committee reviewed a draft of an entirely new non conforming uses Section 24, which deals with non-conforming uses and non-conforming and non confo~mlng structures. The Judiciary Committee recommended that the matter stru~ctures be referred to the Board of Appeals for study and ~ecommendation. Approved. Remuneration to Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved that the same Board of Appeals ~emuneration as the Plan Commission receives be paid the Board 6f Appeals for this specific project~ Upon roll call: A~es: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ek~en Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Amend Chapt 17 'In Chapter 17 of the Mount Prospect Code, Section 17.106 requires Vehicle license new residents to obtain their vehicle license within 24 hours. for new residents This is an impractical and burdensome time limit, and the Judiciary from 24 hours to COmmittee was of the opinion that 30 days would be more realistic 30 days and fair. Also, a realistic an~ firm due date for the display of the vehicle license (sticker) should be progided so as to avoid an arbitrary due date enforcement not well known by the citizens. By custom, February 15 is the most commonly used due date for display of automobile licenses in Illinois; The Judi6iary Committee, by a vote of 3-0, recommends amending Section 17.106 to substitute 3~ days for the 24 hour limitation, and recommends establishing by ordinance a due date of February 15 for the display of the Village vehicle license. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee ColloP, moved the Board concur in the recommendation amending Section 17.106 to substitute 30 days for 24-hour limitation. Unanimous. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Coifer, moved to concur with the Judiciary Committee recommendation to establish an ordinance making the due date February 15 for the display of the Village vehicle license. Unanimous. Trustee Teichert gave first reading of amending ordinance for Section Section 17.106 and 17.107 of the Municipal Code and requested it be placed on the following agenda for second and final reading. Approved. Subdivision Subdivision regulations are now. incorporated in th~ Village Plan, regulations and as such can be changed only after a public hearing as specified. The proposed removal of subdivision regulations from the Village Plan should also include a total review. Until such a time as a total revision of the subdivision regulations is undertaken, the matter could be deferred. It was therefore requested that the charge be removed from "Matters in Committee". Approyed. Judiciary Committee requested being charged with the Weller Creek Weller Creek problem in general, deleting this item from all other Committees, problem with the exception of the Village Manager. Approved. OTHER BUSINESS President Congreve recommended the name of Irene Waterhouse to iYouth Comm. replace Philip Cushing as a member of the Youth Commission and iApp°intment Roland Wickiser to fill another vacancy created by the resignation ii. Waterhouse & of Mrs. Mottweiier. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee ~Colfer, iR. Wickiser moved to concur with the recommendation of the Village Preside~t~ Mrs. Waterhouse's term to run for three years, and Mr. Wickiser for two years. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Octobmr 18, 1966 Bids for Bid Opening - One Tandem Steel Drum Roller Tandem Steel Drum Roller Model Price Delivery Howell Tractor g Equipment Co. 2 TVR $2,816.50 3 weeks C.T.gM. Industrial Suppliers VR3ORE $2,874.50 1 week (Trailer) 30RT McAllister Equipment Co. 1966 Rosco Vibrapac (including transport trailer) $2,822.50 10 days 1966 Rosco Vibrapac #2 (including transport trailer) $3,077.50 Week to 10 days Essick Manufacturing Co. VR3ORE $2,507.50 1 week (R. E. Esslck) Trailer 30RT $ 391.00 VR28RE $2,329.00 1 week 28RT $ 345.50 Tractor g Equipment Co. 2TVR Western $2,872.00 10/22/66 The above bids were referred to the Public Works Committee for study and recommendation. RESOLUTION 35-66 Res-35-66 Resolution 35-66 commending James E. Wax was read and Trustee Colfer, Commendatlo~ seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved for passage and approval, to J. E. Wa~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. Village Manager submitted a memorandum regarding Article V - Grade Articel V Regulations of the Village Code, He stated the regulations are Grade Regula workable and satisfactory in content with the exception that water tions ponding in the back yards of new homes cannot clearly be prevented other than through Health Regulations for stagnant pools, unless the house foundation blocks the natuaal flow. Para. (b) Sec. 21.502 should be repealed as unnecessary and Para. (c) should have the words rand mules established pursuant thereto" and "and rules issued hereunder" deleted. It is recommended that Arficle V - Grade Regulations be referred back to the Manager and Village Attorney for the purpose of preparing an ordinance containing the above changes and to prevent grading that would cause,water To pond in rear yards. This was approved, with referral also to the Building Superintendent for report next week. The following bids were received for paving of the Wille St. Parking Bids re; LOT: Wille st. lot paving Skokie Valley Asphalt Co. $12,306.85 Arcole Midwest Corp. 11,608.00 Milburn Brothers Inc. 11,206.20 Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Grittani~ moved to accept the low bid of Milbu~n Brothers in the amount of $11,206.20. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grlttani Teichert Motion carried. Certain residents near the Wille Street Parking Lot inquired about provisions for drainage and were informed curbs will be installed and the lot will be drained to the street and alley. October 18, 1966 Bids for sidewalk along Kensington The following bids were received for the paving of a sidewalk Rd. along Kensington Road: Capitol Cement Co. $2,442.50 Metz Cement Const. Co. $1,857.50 Upon discussion, it was discovered that the plans for the sidewalk were for the south side of Kensington, and it had previously[~been decided by the Board that the sidewalk be placed on the north side. The matter was deferred and a meeting was called with all Trustees, the Village Engineer, and the Village Manager for SatUrday, October 22, at 8:30 A.M. to further consider this mat~er~' Architectural President Congreve reconmended the appointment of George Anderson to Comm. appointment the Architectural Committee to fill the vacancy created by the G. Anderson resignation of James E. Wax. Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved to concur with the President's recommendation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Trustees Bergen Bruhl Colfer,~Grittanl Ekren Teichert Motion carried. Res. 36-66 re: RESOLUTION 36-66 Re: Docket 1101 Cook County Zoning Docket 1101 This petition was for rezoning Bssse & Go%f at the northeast corner objection to from R-4 to B-5. On consent of petitioner Cook County Zoning Board rezonlng from R4 of Appeals amended to B-4. Resolution 36-66 was an objection to to B5 at Busse & this rezoning. Golf NE corner Trustee Colfer read Resolution 36-66 and moved, seconded by Trustee Bergen, for its passage and.approval. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. The following letter was read: October 18, 1966 To: President and Board of Trustees Letter from Re: George L. Busse & Co. Application to rezone property G. L. Busse re: zoned R-4, to B-4 in Cook County, at the northeast Docket 1101 corner of Busse g Golf Rds.. "Please be advised that we have instructed our attorney to prepare and submit a restrictive covenant to the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals which will allos only: (1) Uses permitted in the County B-2 Zoning Districts excluding multi-family uses. (2) Office use. (3)Laundries and dry cleaners employing not more than 4 persons in addition to the manager. We refrain from requesting a B-2 County zoning business classification because~ (1) It does not permit the above uses. (2)It is not consistent with the Mount Prospect B-3 zoning of the other three corners. We submit the restrictive covenant to demonstrate our good faith. Copies of the restrictive covenant to be sent to the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will be forwarded to your Village counsel." "George L. Busse & Co." October 18, 1966 ESIGNATION WILLIAM MOTT, President Congreve announced the resignation of William Mort as Resignation a member of the Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect, from DAMP Palatine Water Commission because he moved from the Village. W. Mort Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved to accept the resignation and to present Mr. Mort with a commendation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Ekren Grittani Teichert Motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENT OF MEETINGS Public Works Committee set for regular meetings on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth Commission meeting Thursday~ November 10. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved the meeting be adjourned. UnanimQus. Time: 10:45 RICHARD H. MONROE Village Clerk October 18, 1966