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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/1961 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN MUNICIPAL B~ILDING ON MARCH 21, 1961 President Lams called the meeting to order at 8:25 P.M., with the following trustees present: Airey, Casterline, Norris and Schlaver. roll call Absent, Gaw and Ekren. Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the minutes of the previous meeting of March 14th be approved as submitted, minutes The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Gaw and Ekren. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that the following bills for the week of March 21st be approved: General - $10,029.52 Library - 2,480.90 Bills Water, operation 4,929.53 $17,439.95 The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Gaw and Ekren. ~hereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Treasurer's Report for the month cf February, 1961 be accepted and placed Monthly · on file. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with Treas. the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris and report Schlaver. Absent, Gaw and Ekren. Whereupon the President dec~ed the motion carried. The Board inquired of the Clerk if any bids had been received for the sale and removal of the house next to the library at 20 South Library Emerson. None had been received. Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee property Casterline, then moved that the Village MmnaEer be authmrized to have the property at 20 South Emerson cleared so that construction of an additio to the library building which sets at the corner of Busse and Emerson may proceed at the proper time. The President put the question, t he Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Caster- line, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Ekren and Gaw. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris read the following letter from the Department of Public Works & Buildings, Division of Highways: March 15 Highway Div. re Rte. 8B Mr. H. G. Appleby, Village Manager Village of Mount Prospect Dear Mr. Appleby: Re: York Road -- Tollway to Golf Road I have your letter cf February 15, 1961, conveying the information that the Mount Prospect Village Board has adopted a motion requesting the State to make a study of the traffic conditions on Rte. 8B and York Road between Golf Road and the Illinois Northwest Tollwayo As long as York Road (Elmhurst Road) continues to carry Marked Route 8B traffic, this stretch of road north of Oakton Street will become increasingly congested. Your request that we study this piece with the view of widening is well taken. Should our studies indicate the necessity of continuing to use this highway as an outlet for Rte. 8B traffic, serious consideration will be given to early widening. Thank you for your interest and suggestion. Very truly yours, s/ J.' P. T~thill, District Engineer March 21, 1961 Manager Appleby conveyed request frum the American Legion and Poppy Day VFW Auxiliaries to hold Poppy Day. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that permission be granted to the American Legion and VFWAaxiliaries tc sell poppies in the Village from 4:00 P.M. of May 24th to 4:00 P.M. of May 25th. This motion carried by acclamation. William Cadigan of Consoer, Townsend, gave verbal report which was the same as letter sent by him, as follows: C. T. & A. March 20, 1961 Drain&ge in Mr. H. G. Appleby, Village Manager Randview Village Hall Highlands Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Appleby: The writer inspected the location of backyard standing water complaints at the following addresses: 1. 702 N. Eastwood 2. 712 N. Eastwood 3. 701N. Fairview 4. 622 N. Prospect Manor Levels'taken in these areas last year indicate that adequate grade exists along the rear of yards in the area of 1, 2 and 3 above. The problem at these three locations seems to arise from alterations to the grading on adjoining lots which interferes with the drainager pattern. It would seem that some co-operation between neighbors is called for here to maintain this pattern. As regards (4) above, the lot has a drainage structure at the rear which was installed bythe builder. If water is ponding here, it is due to either a blockage of the 8" pipe leading to the street or rapid runoff contributing more water than can be passed by the 6" throttle which was installed to reduce load on the sewer. We suggest that a check of this pipe be made to see if it is obstructed. In reply to your question regarding additonal catchbasins to drain the back yards in this area, wefeel that this would tend to increase the runoff rate to the sewers serving the area and would not be advisable. Very truly yours, Consoe~, Townsend & Associates s/ William J. Cadigan Trustee Schlaver read the following memo: Well #5 "If arrangements can be made with Chicago Bridge & Iron Company for inspection of the storage tank at Well #5, it will probably be dewatered, inspected and cleaned next week. This inspection, you will remember, is to determine whether or not the inside of the tank requires painting so this can be included in the re-advertisement for painting bids on the elevated tower." Well ~ Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that expenditure be made not to exceed $600 for the employment of the Schlumberger Company to caliper Well #6 as recommended by the Village Engineers. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Gaw and Ekren. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that the pumping unit be removed from Well #6 and bowl section returned to the ~hop of M. R. Schneller & Associates, Inc. for disassembly and inspection; that stainless steel shaft, bronze bowl bushings and sand groove impeller hubs be furnished and assembled; that two bronze spacer bearings be installed between the stages for rigidity against sand; the cost of labor and materials not to exceed SBIO0 -- provided, however, that it be specifically understood that this action does not March 21, 1961 rejudice or act as a waiver of any rights which the Village of Mo~nt Well #6 Prespect might have as to claims against Consoer, Townsend & Associates, cont'd ~il-Freds, Inc., Byron'Jackson Pumps, Inc. and M. P. $chneller & Asso- ciates, Inc., with respect to the failure ef operation of the pumping unit of Well #6 and additional costs caused thereby. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, TruStees Airey, Casterltne, Nsrris and Schlaver. Absent, Ekren and Gaw. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Lams read the followihg~memo: "Eagle Bus Lines, Inc. have requested of the Illinois Commerce Co~mission a certificate of convenienoe and necessity to operate buses to race Ill. Commerce tracks over additional routes. None of these seem to affect Mount Commission Prc~pe~t but we are asking for the date of the hearing. We should be represented to make sure the Village's interests are protected." Trustee Norris, seconde~ by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Village Clerk openthe certificate of results in order to canvass Library Bond the votes of the Library Bond Referendum held Saturday, March 18th. Referendum This motion carried by acclamation. The Clerk accordingly read the following: Precinct I Precinct 2 YES 684 YES 789 TOTAL YES 1473 NO 246 NO 159 TOTAL NO 405 SPOILED 6 SPOILED 4 TOTAL SPOILED 10 936 952 TOTAL BALLOTS 1888 Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved for the adoption of Res. 5-61: CANVASSING RESOLUTION ~- ~/ LIBRARY ADDITION REFERENDUM The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Gaw and Ekren. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Harry Rasmussen arose and read the following letter: March 21, 1961 Central Road widening President & Village Board of Trustees Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: The Northeast Home Owners Association desires to reiterate its stand in regard to the widening of Central Road as presented to this Board of Trustees in a letter dated August 4, 1959. At that time, as well as now, the N.E.H.O.A. is on record as favoring the widening of Central Road from its present width to a width not exceeding 38 feet. We deem that any additional width beyond 38 feet presents a safety threat to both motorists and pedestrians who must cross this street alonE its length from Rand Road to North MAin Street in this Village. Because our beliefs remain unchanged, we desire to again voice cur protests. To this end, we have requested of Mr. Appleby that he grant us sufficient time on the agenda of the Village Trustee meeting of Tuesday, March 28th, 1961, to permit a N.E.H.O.A. spokesman, as well as any other interested citizen, to voice to you these protests against present plans which call for a 44-foot width te Central Road. At this March 21, 1961 ime we trust that we may fairly state our opinions and that the President and Trustees will also voice their opinions. Yours very truly, s/ Harry L. Rasmussen Chairman Road Committee Mr. Russell Crom, 623 North Wille, arose and gave objection __ to intended installation of street lights in 600-?00 blocks, Randview Highlands. He was told that this request had come bhrough the Northwest Homeowners Association from certain residents in the area, and was concurred in by the Police Department. Mr. Crom stated he would get further clarification from the N~rthwest Homeowners in this regard. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved for adjourn- merit, and the meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:28 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ' E. Robert ~ev~o£~s. ulerk March 21, 1961