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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/1963 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY~ MAY 7~ 1963 President Schlaver called the meeting ~o order at 8:13 P.M., with the following trustees present: roll call Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren 'Phillips Absent: Gaw Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved for approval of the miqutes of April 30th as submitted. minutes Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren CasterLine Phillips Absent: Gaw Motion cawied. President Schlaver declared that the Board having disposed of sine die the old business, it would now adjourn sine die. Newly elected Trustees Parker Ekren, Har~oy Bruhl and Frank Bergen came forward and were sworn in to office by Clerk Ruth Wilson, were seated and were given a welcoming speech by President Schlaver. Mrs. Emily Kirchhoff an~ Mr. James Quigley came forward and were sworn in as Library Directors by Clerk Wilson and'were offered the help of the Village whenever they should need it. President Schlaver then called the new Board to order at 8:23 P.M., and upon roll call the following members answered Present: roll call ~.~ Bergen Bruhl Casterline Ekren Bickley Phillips Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved for ap- proval, of the bills of April 30th as follows: bills General $25,960.66 Pa~king System Rev. 830.37 Library 1,834.03 Water operations 5,434.§8 $34,059.74 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for ap- proval of the bills of May 2nd as follows: General $3,972.96 Garbage 14.25 Parking System Rev. 2.23 Water operations 1,349.49 $5,338.93 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Br~hl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for pay- ment of polling place rentals in the sum of $200~, for election held April 16th. May 7, 1963 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Bickley Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. President $chlaver asked the Board's approval of the fol- lowing committee appointments: Appointments Committees ~JUDICIARY FINANCE ~Chairman, Parker Ekren Chairman, Harry Bruhl William Phillips Frank Bergen Frank Bergen William Casterline BUILDING STREETS Chairman, Frank Bergen Chairman, William Casterline Parker Ekren Harry Bruhl William Casterline John Bickley POLICE FIRE & WATER Chairman, John Bickley Chairman, William Phillips. Harry Bruhl Parker Ekren William Phillips John Bickley Trustee Casterline, seconded by TrUstee Bruhl, moved that the foregoing committee assignments be accepted. This motion carried by acclamation. Trustee Casterline read the following statement: "I should like to use this opportunity to clear up an erroneous rumor and state my intentions regarding my assignment on this board for the next two years. A number of people including the local press have said they heard I was going to resign. I am not resigning. I plan on serv- ing out my Term which ends on April $0, 1965. "Six years ago I started my ~irst Term as a Village T~ustee. President Schlaver and Village Manager Appleby will recall that the Village at that time was 'financiall~ uncertain'. Many plans for improving public services had to be deferred or abandoned as a result. Since then, ~o the credit of each of the'three boards, our Village Government has been provided a sound financial basis from which services could be increased and improved. With complete co-operation among members of this board, important further strides can be made for the benefit of our Village, I want to help in this effort. "As the lone'minority member' of this board I pledge my full co-opera- tion. I pledge my willingness and desire to pursue the board's work in accordance with the Village President's Committee assignments. I pledge myself to vote only in Mount Prospect's best interest and with complete disregard To what is good politics. I pledge an honest effort to make a personal friend of each elected official. "In return for these, I request that I be invited To attend all meetings of this board aT which deliberations on the public's business are made, and further request that I. be informed as any other board member on events and issues of concern to this board." Village Owned Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that bids for property purchase of Village-owned property, lot ~ in Maplecrest Subdivision, be Lot G Maplecres~pened' Clerk Wilson opened and read the following: A. F. Bieschke 1~ E. Golf Rd. Mount Prospect $1.10 McCabe Realty 6 West Busse Mount Prospect $~2,600.00 May 7, 1963 TPustee BPuhl, seconded by TPustee CastePtine, moved that the above bids be PefePPed %o the Finance Committee fop Pecommendation. This motion caPPied by acclamation. TPus~ee BPuhl, seconded by TPustee Casterline, moved that the bids fop paving of Villa&e-owned parking lots on Maple Street and paPkinK lots Pine StPeet be opened. This motion carried by acclamation and the fol- lowing bids wePe mead: ~'~ Name Macadam Base Poz-o-Pac Base J. A, Johnson Paving Co. $29,505.05 $30,995.05 APcole MidwestCoPp. 27,534.00 APPow Road Constr. Co. 27,290.55 28~706.05 Mayer Paving Co. 26,936.35 27,581.35 Rock Road ConstP. Co. 26~505.05 25,760.05 Allied Asphalt Paving Co. 2~,853.25 24,853.25 PPesident SchlaveP PefePPed study and Pecommendation fop this job to the Finance Committee and the Village Engineer. Trustee EkPen mead the following Peport and memorandum fPom the Zoning BoaPd me Case 63-1, Shell Oil Company: Zoning Case 63-1 R E P O R T Shell Oil May 6, 1963 This was a Peques= for Pezoning fmom R-1 to B-3, contingent upon annexation~ with a specific authorization to allow construction, maintenance and opePa=ion on the pPemises of s Cam'Wash, constituting a Special Use, on the eas~ side of Main Street between FoundPy Road and Highland &venue. This case was oPiginally scheduled fop the January, 196S heaping but was postponed until FebPuary, then until MaPch and was finally heaPd on April 26~ 1963. The Boamd of Appeals found that the vaPious standaPds set up in the Special Use Ordinance did no= exist with Pespect to the subject pPoperty, as described in this petition. We found =hat the gPanting of a Special Use for a cam wash at ~his location (1)would be detPimental to om endangeP the public safety, health, morals,comfoPt and .general welfaPe~ (2) would be injurious to the use and enjoymen~ of other pPoperty in the immediate vicinity for the purpose already pePmitted and would substantially diminish and impaiP pPopePty values within the neigh- boPhood, (3)would no~ pPovide adequate access Poads, dPainage, utilities and/om otheP necessaPy facilities, (~) would not pPovide pPopeP ingress and egPess so designed as ~o mini- mize traffic congestion in the public stPeets. (This site is located on Rte. 83 a short distance south of the junction of Ra~i~ FoundPy & 83, and all tPaffic mus~ enter and exit to :his vePy heavily ,--- tPaveled highway in the immediate vicinity of Randhumst Shopping Cen- ter with its major traffic pPoblems.) Several adjacent proper~y owners were present and voiced sePious objections to t~e incPeased tPaffic congestion that a cam wash a~ this location would cPeate and further increase the hazaPds ~o public safety alPeady aggPavated by the widening of Rte. 63 a= this point and the Randhurst tPaffic, especially on weekends, when the cam wash facili- ties ape nommally used the most. May 7, 1963 MEMORANDUM Zoning Case 63-1 May 6, 1963 Re: ZONING CASE 63-1 Shell Oil Co. It was apparent that the petitioner did not wish the zoning unless they could have the Special Use authorization, although they said they do not intend to build a car wash in the nea~ future. A letter from Shell 0il Company to the Village of Mount Prospect Attention Mr. H. 'G. Appleby, was handed to the Acting Secme- tary just prior to the hearing. It says in'part, and I quote: "Shell's petition for annexation of'the Main Street Property is subject to our letter of February 19~ 1963'that requested among other things zoning classification permitting construction and main- tenance of a "Car Wash" facility. The date of such construction is by no means firth, and as I mentioned in our conversation, Shell manage- ment is studying alternate uses. Nevertheless, we believe appropriate zoning for a car wash should be a condition precedent to the annexa- tion action." Those objectors present were gravely concerned about the increased traffic and its effect on the public safety. Petitioner stated that cars waiting to enter the car wash might possibly back up on Rte. 83. The Board feels that this is a very unwise choice for the location of a car wash, The Board voted 6 to 0 to emphatically deny the petition. 'Malcolm G. Young Acting Chairman Harold H. Ross Acting Secretary The Board of Appeals voted 6 to 0 to deny the petitioner's request, Malcolm G. Young Acting Chaimman Harold H. Ross Acting Secretary This request for B-3 with car wash was referred to the Judiciary Com- mittee. Zoning Trustee Ekren read the following report on Zoning Case 63-8: Case 63-8 CASE 63-8, J g M Enterprises Petitioner, Jerry Chez This was a request for rezoning from its present I-t to special use for swimming pool. Location, William Street about 291 feet south of East Prospect, The decision was 6-0 in favor of the R-4 zoning. No objectors N. Gorny~ Acting Secretary This case was referred ~o the Judiciary Committee. Zoning Trustee Ekren read the following report from the Zoning Board Case re Case 63-9, Tally-Ho Courts: 63-9 May 7, 1963 ASE ~3-9, Tally Ho Courts CASE 63-9 Petitioner: Village of Mount Prospect Tally Ho for Robin Lane Realty This is a request for rezoning from R-1 to B-3 of property newly annexed, known as Tally Ho Courts, at Busse and Algonquin Roads. Also, request for R~4 on a portion of this property. The Zoning Board voted 6-0 in favor ~f the petitioner's request.. No objectors were present. N. Gorny, Acting Secretary Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the Village Board concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals re Case 63-9, and that the attorney be asked to draft zoning ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickl~y Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Ekren read the following report and memo re Case 63-10, Trendel Associates: Zonin~ Case 63-10 CASE 63-10, Trendel Associates Trendel E. L. Trendel, Contract Purchaser This is a request for rezoning contingent upon annexation from R-1 to R-4 of property on South Busse Road. The decision was 4-2 in favor of the petitioner's request. N. Gorny, Acting Sec'y Memo re Case 63-10, Trendel Associates If this Board could find sufficient moral and legal grounds to refuse the petitioner's request, we would have turned down this request for R-4. In our opinion, this R-4 situation is running away w%th itself, and we may find ourselves in a situation in the near future with many apartments emp=y. This, of course, will invite any number of serious circumstances. It is our thought that this may be the proper time for the trustees to review our zoning regulations governing R-4. N. L. Gorny, Acting Secretary Case 65-10 was referred to the Judiciary Committee. Trustee Bickley read the following letter from Emerson Car Leasing: May 3, 1963 Police cars Village of Mt. Prospect Attention M~. J. King, Finance Director Dear Mr. King: Please accept our apology for the problem which has arisen, but after reviewing the lease proposal, we have found a discrepancy concerning the mileage factor on the vehicles. The clause should have ~ead as follows: "After 30,000 miles, the LESSEE shall assume, or be charged with, all maintenance, repairs and services, or shall be charged aT a rate of .03¢ per mile for all mileage over 30,000 miles. This lease is to run fo~ a period of 18 months, but can be re-negotiated for a new vehicle any time after the twelfth month." We have found through experience, when we do not have all the police cars from any department on lease, and the depar~men= owns some of the vehicles, our cars receive a considerable amount of abuse and high mileage, making the above clause compulsory. Respectfully yours, Ted Emerson, President Emerson Leasing, Inc. May 7, 1963 olice cars Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved To rescind the Board action of the previous week regarding the leasing of two squad oars. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bickley, seconded by T~ustee Bruhl, move~ To ad- vertise for bids for two new squad cars, using the same specifica- tions as in the last squad cars purchased, Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Biokley B~uht Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Traffic Trustee Bickley praised the Police and Fire Departments for their help in controlling the crowd of approximately 82,000 people who took advantage of the Sabin oral polio vaccine the pre- vious Sunday. This mass inoculation was carried off in a very orderly manner~ and will be repeated for those who missed the first Sunday on May 12th between 10:00 and 5:00. MFT 19CS Manager Appleby announced that MFT 19CS contrac~ was approved by the State; that the material requested by the Conso.li- dated Traffic group was picked up; that meeting of the Illinois Mana- gers' institute au the Allerton House was very interesting and was chiefly about ethics of public administration; that the tree planting program moved along very well. Manager Appleby also'announced that Cook CountyZoning County Docket 558, 19 acres of land near 5inneman Road from R-4 To R-5, was zonin~ continued to 10:00 A.M. May 15th at 130 North Wells, Chicago, Suite 1407. Paving Problem of paving of Manawa Trail between Candota Ave. and Nawata A~e. was referred To the Street Committee. Mr. Appleby reminded the Board that Village insurance bids are to be taken next week. Mr. Appleby read the Illinois Municipal League Pelease on HB 480-551 and volunteeered to get additional information about them. Fire g Police President Schlaver asked for concurrence of his appoint- Commission menz of Jerrold Shutt to the Police & Fire Commission for the next Appoint- three years. menTs Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved To concur in ~he President's appointment of Mr. Jerrold Shutt to the Police & Fire Commission for three years. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion cazTied. AppointmenTs President Schlaver asked for concurrence of his appoint- Police ment of Walter Kirchhoff as member of Police Pension Boa'rd. Pension Board Trustee Bruhtj seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved tha~ Walter Kirchhoff be re-appeared for a term of two years To the Police Pension Board. -Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. May 7, 1963 President Schlaver askedtfor concurrence of his appoint- Appointment ment of Philip Liggett to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Zoning Board Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that Philip Liggett be re-appointed for ternn of three years ~o the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. President Schlaver read the .following letter of resignation ZoninE Board from the Zoning Board: Resignation May 5, 1963 To the President and Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect, Ill. Gentlemen: Because of the press of my business at the present time and the extra details concerned with the move into a new home I find that it is necessary for me to resign from the Mount Prospect Zoning Board of Appeals. This I do with regret because it has been a pleasure to work with this group of men dedicated in their endeavors To maintain high standards of zoning. Sincerely youms, Daniel Congreve P~esident Schlaver then read the following letter of appointment: Appointment Zonina Board Board of Trustees May 7, 1963 Gentlemen: I have before me the resignation of Daniel Congreve as member of the '~6unt Prospect Zoning Board of Appeals. This resignation, occ~asioned by the present urgency of his personal business, is accepted with regret because of the valued service he has given to the Village. It is my pleasure, with the concumrence of this Board, to appoint Richard H. Monroe of 1901 Bonita Avenue to fill the unexpired term. Mr. Monroe has been employed for the past seven years as Manager of Data Processing Systams by Patten Tractor and Equipment Company, 620 South 25th Avenue, Bellwood, Illinois, and he has the qualifications in his civic interest to be a valuable member of the Boamd. Your concurrence in this appointment is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Clarence O. Schlaver T~ustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Bkren, moved that Richard H. Monroe be appointed to fill the unexpired term left by Daniel Congreve. Upon ~oll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. President Schlaver asked concurrence of the Board in the ap- Appointment pointment of the following men to the Architectural Co~unittee: ArchitecturaJ Committee James Wax, Chairman Lloyd Johnson James M. Ray Michael Mokate for one year. Trustee Casterline gave objection to the non-reappoint- ment of Robert Jackson on political grounds. Afte~ short discussion, Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to concur in the ap- pointment of James Wax, Lloyd Johnson, James M. Ray and Michael Mokate for a temm of one year to the Architectural Committee. May 7, 1963 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Ekren Phillips Nays: Casterline Motion carried. ~ Architectural President Schlaver informed the Board that it was his inten- g Plan tion to enlarge the Plan Commission to work with the Architectural Commission, Commissions to the advantage of both, and asked for a meeting in his office on this matter the next Monday at 8:00 P.M. Weller Creek President Schlaver drew attention ~o copy of the By-Laws of Action Weller Creek Action Council which were given to each Board member, asking Council the concurrence of the Board in accepting these by-laws. He reported that he and others were flying to Springfield May 8th to meet with State officials in regard to Weller Creek. Trustee Castertine, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved to accept the by-laws of the Welle~ C~eek Action Council. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved that the Board express its app~ed~ation To all those organizations in the Village, plus the Fire and Pilice Depar:menzs, whose efforts helped the distribu- tion of oral polio vaccine the previous Sunday. This motion carried by acclamation. Adjeu~nment by acclamation a~ 9:26 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ruth C. Wilson, Clerk May 7, 1963