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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/1962 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR~ING HELD ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 1962 President Schlaver called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M. with roll call as follows: Present Absent Ekren Bickley roll call Gaw Bruhl Casterline Phillips who arrived later. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved for approval of the minutes of February 20th,~ 1962 as submitted; minutes Upon roll call: Ayes: Ekren Gaw Pass: Absent: Phillips Bickley Bruhl Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Br~hl, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved for approval of bills as ~ollows: bills General $ 1,869.25 Parking System Revenme 250.00 Library Bldg. Constr. 7,887.60 Water, operation 1,528.15 ~ $ 11,534.98 Upon roll call: Ayes: Ekren Gaw Absent: Phillips Bickley Bruhl Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Village Clerk be requested to open the bids for Village insuramce and register Village the names ef the bidders. This motion carried by acclamation. Insurance Thereupon Clerk Wilson initialled each bid and called off the signatures as follows: l) Harold T. Voigt 5) L. W. Lentzner 940 E. Northwest Rwy. 7411 Lake St. Mount Prospect River Forest, Ill. 2) Fred Fraisch 6) Richard W. Losey 55 W. Jackson Blvd. 101 N. Marion Chicago, Ill. Oak Park 5) James E. Rasmussen 7) John Naghten & Co. 125 So. Elmhurst by Chas. Stressel Mount Prospect, Ill. 175 W. Jackson, Chicago 4) Thomas R. Ackerman~ 8) Robert J. Hughes 603 W. Henry Marsh & McLeunan Co. Mount Prospect, Ill. 231 S. La Salle St. Chicago 9) Albert Jann 14) SCAFA - Minerva Ins. Co. 175 W. Jackson 678 Lee St. Chicago, Ill. Des Plaines 10) Eugene J. Gallup 15) E. C. Boege & Associates Poulson General Ins. Agencey 5200 St. Charles Road Executive P~aza, Park Ridge Bellwood ll) Gerald E. Meyers 16) Walter R. Reardon Alexander & Co. Rollins, Burdick, Hunter 155 S. La Salle St.,Chicago 251 S. La Salle St., Chicago 12) Edward J. Busse 17) Harry C. Boyle, Jr. 750 E. Northwest Hwy. 106 North School St. Mount Prospect Mount Prospect February 27, 1952 46 15) John J. O'Brien 18) Herb Stubbs Gore-Youugberg- Carlson Co. 901 S. Candota lll W. Jackson, Chicago Nount Prospect Clerk Wilson also read letter from the Beisler Insurance Agency sig~ed by Victor E. Beisler, 15 N. State Road, Arlington Heights, wherein he explained he was no~ bidding because he did not think the Village was wise to put the insurance for bid, that this method was costly and would not attract the highest caliber of professional Insurance man. Trustee Bruhl commented that this method was recommended by a group of citizens with insurance backgrounds, that all the specifications were drawn up at no charge. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the bids be forwarded · o the Finance Committee and the Citizens Insurance Committee for their study and recommendation. This motion carried by acclamation. Trustee Ekren read the following report from the Zoning Board: REPORT February 26, 1962 Zoning Re: CASE 62-4 Case 62-4 Petitioner: Village of Nount Prospec~ This was a request for rezoni~g from B-3 to R-3 of property located on West Prospecm Avenue between Elmhurs~ and Pine. The Board of Appeals voted ? to 0 ~o grant the request for rezoning. There were nc objectors present. E. F. Nartin, Chairman H. Hi Ross, Acting Secretary Trustee Ekren, Seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the Board of Trustees concur with the recommendation of the Board of Appeals, and that the Village A~orney be instructed to prepare the ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Brahl Gaw Phillips Absent: Ekren Casterline Notion Carried. Trustee Ekren read the following report from the Zoning Board: REPORT Zoning November 20, 1962 Case 61-36 Re: CASE 61-36 Petitioner: George P. Burgess This is a request for rezoning from the present R-1 to desired B-3 of property located at the southwest corner of Prospect Avenue and Nomnt Prospect Road. The petition for rezoning was denied by a vote of 5-0. ~-~ Norbert L. Gorny, Acting Sec'y i~,~ Eugene F. Nartin, President - Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bicklsy, moved that the Board of Trustees concur with the recommendation of the Board of Appeals that this request be denied. February 27, 1962 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Gaw Phillips Absent: Ekren Casterline Motion carried~ Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved for the passage of Ord. ~15: Ord. #815 ~" AN ORDINANCE A~DING SEC.20.201 of Municipal Code Dogs RELATING TO LICENSING OF DOGS Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Gaw Phillips Absent: Ekren Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Ekren brought up the subjec~ of placing of Tot Lot Park Distric mm Centralwood Subdivision by the Park District, explaining that a re Central- L~ portion of the land to be used was the subjec~ of the Nursing Home wood Sub. ~O controversy (see minutes, 1960, Delgado, Cou~t Case 60-S-17340); and (~D read a portion of report from Charles Payne, President of the Park Board as follows: "(lC) I advised Mr. Schlaver and Mr. Hofert that the board had directed me to advise Trustee Ekren that the park board would be williug to install and main~aim a tot lot at Kenilworth and Prospec~ Avenues, provided the Village will vacate a section of Thayer Street aud trade that ~o Sal Dimucci for another piece which will join Prospect Avenue, AND that Mr. Dimucci will donate a similar pmece of lamd. Without the latter donation the area would be only 152 feet by 150 feet. I informed them that the park board would consider this area alone to be ~oo small for a ~o~ lot." Trustee Ekren then read his letter to Attorney Hofert, dated February 25: "In a letter from Charlie Payne I was advised that they would accep~ land mo build a tot's park at Kenilworth and Prospect, but they wanted more land than I mentioned a~ our joint meeting. "I me~ with Sal Di Mucci and agreed to the following method of handling this land problem which would give the Park District a plot 150' frontage, 150' on south boundry, 250' on west boandry and about 195' on the angular north boundry. "A plat of the land in question is attached with my m-wginal notes. I assume you will handle this in the best legal manner and in the o~der that will cause the least doubt in anyone's mind. I estimate the Pa~k District will receive more than 32,000 sq. ft., which is more than double the amoun~ I estimated at the open meeting we held several weeks ago." Trustee Phillips, Chairman Water Committee, reported that Water meeting was held by him and his Water Committee and President Schlaver, Manager Appleby, Mr. Lewis of C. T. & A., Water Superintendent D~vid Creamer and Treasurer James King. Discussion was held regarding possible site for future Well #7. He also added that it was the recommendation of the Water Committee as well as above-mentioned gentlemen that the pump in Well ~4 be lowered ~o accommodate the dropping water table before summer sets in. He then read the following letter from J. P. Miller Artesian Well Co.: February 27, 1962 February 24, 1962 Water Gentlemen: SUBJECT: WELL~4 Well #4 At your request, we are pleased to furnish a quotation for adding a 50 ft. column extension to the above subject pump. Your cost for the material for this 50 ft. extension, with airlines, would be $840.00. The installation charge would be based on the following hourly rates: 5 men, tools and equipment, regular time, Monday thru Friday - $23.00 per Hr. 3 men, tools and equipment, overtime, over 8 hrs. per day, & all day Saturday 33.50 per hr. 5 men, tools and equipment, overtime, Sundays and holidays 38.00 per hr. Additional man, regular time 7.00 per hr. overtime 10.50 per hr. Sunday and holiday time - 12.00 per hr. Trucking to and from job, flatbed truck .22 per mile semi-trailer .40 per mile We estimate that the cost for installing the extension would be about $1,800, with trucking additional. Relative to purging the well, the charge for making the necessary connections to the casing would be $150. This charge is based on the Village personnel removing a portion of the base fonndation around the pump casing and replacing same after the connectiions are welded in place. The cost of the pmrging operation itself would be $500. This cost is based on the availability of water from a nearby fire hydrant for flushing the well and pumping out after the purging operation. We appreciate the opportunity of again quoting on your requirements and will await word from you on the matter. Very truly yours, J. P. Niller Artesian Well Company R. C. Schlaack, Vice President Trustee Phillips then read the following letter from Arthur H. Lewis Water of Consoer. Townsend: Well #4 February 12, 1962 Dear Mr. Appleby: Our forthcoming Report on Water Works Improvements will recommend that the bowls on Well No. d be lowered at least 50 feet prior to the s~mmer of 1962. We predict that the artesianpumping.level will decline to at least 646 feet in this well in 1962. The present bowl setting, according to our records, is 650 feet. Since this is an oil lubricated pump, th~ well should be purged of accumulated oil at the same time. Our present thinking is that a 50 foot is the optimum, and will handle declining levels for two years. After this intervaL additional stages and additional motor horsepower will probably be advisable. Very t~ yours, Arthur E. Lewis Consoer, Townsend & Associates February 27, 1982 449 Trustee Phillips, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the Village Water Manager be authorized to proceed a~ the proper time with the proposal of Well #4 J. P. Miller Cc. for work to be done at Well ~4, this work ~c be under the supervision of Consoer, Townsend & Associates. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Absent: ~-- Ekren Gaw Casterline Phillips Motion carried. Trustee Phillips read the following letter addressed to the Fire Department: Fire Dept. February 18, 1962 Dear Chief Haberkamp: Late Monday afternoon, February 12, it was necessary for me ~o call you ~o administer oxygen ~o my husband who was suffering a severe corona~2 attack. MY call was a~swered promptly and the situation was handled quietly a~d efficiently. I am sure you saved my husband's life. I am deeply grateful to everyone who respomded ~o my call and I hope that my thanks will be extended ~o each man who took part. Sincerely, Joan Kaukol Trustee Bickley announced that the cut-off date for purchase Dog tags of 1962 dog tags is se~ for March 15th; after that, ~agless dogs will ~ be picked up. He added that this extension was allowed only because of the change in the dog ordinance, and it is not to set a precedent for following years. He also announced that cars without 1962 stickers can now be given tickets. Trustee Casterline arrived about 9:15 P.M. Trustee Bickley, seconded hy Trustee Bruhl, moved for pass,ge of Or. ~816: Bic~le AN OPd)INANCE AMENDING The Municipal Code by Ord. #$16 ADDING C hap. 18-A BICYCLES and REPEALING Se. 18.613 BICYCLES Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Gaw Phillips Motion carried. Manager Appleby reported he had a communication from the Park Park Distr. District regarding signs in the Golf Course District. This matter was signs referred to the Building Committee. The Village Clerk had received copy of snmmons from Clark & Barlcw, Plaintiff, which was served on Custer Construction Co. and Iversen Contractors regarding liens on hardware installed in the Village Hall addition. This matter was referred To the Village Attorney. President Schlaver praised Attorney Hofert for his efforts in Atty. defense of the Village in the Tropic of Cancer case, and presented him Hofert with another book, which he believed Mr. Hofert would rather read, named "Wisdo~of the Supreme Court." Mr. Hofert accepted with thanks. February 2?, 1962 Pres. Schlaver President Schlaver announced that the next Tuesday evening had been set aside for a testimonial dinner for Representative J. William Carroll, and as most of the trustees were attending, there would be no quorum for the Board meeting. Beard meeting Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to defer the next Village Board meeting to the following Wednesday, March 7th, instead of Tuesday, M~rch 6th. This motion carried by acclamation. ~Trcpic of Cancer" Attorney Hofert reported regarding the "Tropic of Cancer case, court suit stating that Judge Epstein's opinion was against the Village and that he foand the book not to be obscene. Mr. Hofert further said the decree and final order will be entered tomorrow; no recommendation will be made until all the attorneys who participated in the defense have been consulted. Mr. Hofert gave as his opinion that when a book seeks to debase a person it then becomes obscene. "There has been a trend in the cour~ to be extremely liberal of censorship of any kind." Attorney Hofert further reported that a meeting has been set up with Custer Construction Co. regarding various pay-outs. Chief Whittenberg arose and praised Attorney Hofert for his defense of the "Tropic of Cancer" case and wished to publicly thank the owners and employees of the stores for their willingness to act as witness in this. court case, and to thank the various people who wrote letters of encouragement. ge further stated, "I know we won the respect of the better-thinking people of this Village." President Schlaver read the following recommendation of the Liqour Advisory Committee~ Liquor Advisory Committee February 15, 1962 The Honorable Village President and Liqour Commissioner Meant Prospect, Illinois Dear Sir: The advisory committee mo the liqour commissioner, composed of the under- signed John McHugh, Jospeh Sokal and Her0erm Van Driel, has made a careful study of the presen~ liqour license ordinances, methods of enforcement, population treands and possible expansion of the Village. We have considered the merits of applications made orally and in written form to the liquor commissioner, who is the presiden~ of the Village of Mount Prospect. We have come zo certain conclusions which we hope the Board of Trustees, which determines the number of licenses, and the liqour commIssioner, who has the sole final authority for granting these licenses, will give heed to. Our saggestions are: A. Tightenin~ of 0rdina~ces: 1. Before a license is granted by the Liquor Commissioner, the chief of police shall be directed by him ~o conduct a diligenm examination into the applicant's moral fitness and absence of criminal record. 2. That the ordinance provide for the physical separation of beer and wine, or package liquor, departments from other s~ore sections where such beer, wine or package liquor is no~ the sole merchandise displayed. Such physical separation can be made by lattice work, walls or other 5. That there be a physical separation of a bar or cocktail section from the main dining area in a restaurant; that if a restaurant holding g liquor license has a service bar, patrons may be served only at the dining tables. February 27, 1962 45I 4. That consideration be given to bowling establishments in Liquor outlying areas enabling them to have the same hours of Advisory closing as established by Cook County, regulating such Committee hours in unincorporated areas, report B. Number of Licenses: continued It is the belief of this advisory committee that a population basis should be considered in the expansion of the number of licenses. The present system of allotting licenses was followed when Mount Prospect had 4000 population. Instead, we now have 20,000 residents and will have more through contemplated ~n~exations; therefore the system is discriminatory and ~urealistic. We believe the following factors should be considered as the basis for issuance of more licenses: --Territorial expansion of the village has resulted in distribution of applicants over a wider ares. There has not been and there will be no concentration of either taverma, restaurants or packs~ liquor stores in ~ the main section of the village, as is common in many municipalities. --The presence of Randhusrt, Mount Prospect Plaza, Shoppers World, Di Mucci's center at Golf and 83, means that a trading area or shopping population of more than 200,000 persons is ultimately to be served. This fac~ can logically lead to the issuance of more licenses than are normally granted in a bedroom community such as was the former status of Mount Prospect. --Today's dining habits practically demand that a resta~trant have cocktail serving facilities if it is to remain competitive, and for the proprietor to risk the capital to provide the size, comfort and elaborateness of surroundings enabling him to stay in business. --Merchants in the central business area of Mount Prospect deserve the same consideration as those in the shopping areas when their establish- menus are of a comparable nature. For this reason, the long-standing appli- cations of these merchants should be given favorable consideration. It is our considered opinion that a food store in the central portion of Mount Prospect canno~ be denied a beer and wine sale license, for example, when its competitor in a shoppi~ center is granted this merchandising advantage. Similar reasoning must be applies to restaurants. C. Recommendations on Pendin~ Applications: 1. ~eer and wine sale at Meeske's Super Market; this appli- cation should be granted in line with our comments in the preceding paragraph of this report. 2. Paul Caltagirone's application for license in new restaurant to be constructed adjoining the present Meal & Paul's; this application should be granted inasmuch as the applicant has plans for a good restau- rant, and deserves the same consideration granted establishments in the outlying areas. Respectfully submitted, John Mc Hugh Joseph Sokal Herbert Van Driel LIQUOR ADVISORY C0~TTT~E President Schlaver further read letters of application from Paul Caltagirone to serve liquor at his restaurant tables, and from Fred Meeske for beer and wine license for his supermarket. February 27, 1962 Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trmstee Phillips, moved that the attorney be directed (1) to prepare an ordinance creatimg a beer and wine classification, and in such creation allow one license available, the fee ~o be same as for package liqours (Class C) and (2) ~o prepare an ordinance to raise the number of Class B liquor licenses by one. Upon roll call: ~¥es Naars Bickley Phillips Gaw Ekren Bruhl Casterline Motion carried. House Bill 1668 Trustee Ekren, Seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that expenditures l½ mi.-limit of $75. be authorized for supporm of Illinois Municipal League's legal Villages action for clarification of conflicting opinions on House Bill 1668, extraterritorial rights of Municipalities. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Phillips Gaw Ekren Bruhl Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Ekren praised the action of the Board of Appeals in regard to their handling of Variation Case 62-5, H. M. Rosenthal. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation au 10:lO P~M. Respectfully submitted, Ruth C. Wilson, Clerk ~-~ February 27, 1962