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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/1961 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUStEeS HELD IN MUNICIPAL BUILDING ON APRIL 4, 1961 President Lams called the meeting to order at 8:32 P.M. with roll call the following trustees present: Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the minutes of the preceding meeting of March 28th be approved as corrected, minutes T~e President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the following bills for the week ending April 4, 1961 be approved as follows: General - $13,250.62 bills Garbage - 5,817.35 Park. System Revenue 1,192.50 Library - 526.31 Municipal Bldg. Bond & Int. - 1961 7,759.50 Water, operations ~:348.71 $32,894.99 The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Airey read the following le%ter of opinion from Attorney Downing re lack of sidewalk directly north of Central on Elmhurst: April B, 1961 Sidewalk R. G. Appleby, Village Manager (Mokate) Village of Mount Prospect 112 East Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Appleby: Enclosed herewith is Chicago Title & Trust Company preliminary report #50-86-218. The property legally described therein and covered bysaid report is a 33-foot wide strip of land, being the extension cf the east half of Elmhurst Road from the northern boundary of the cemetery to Central Road. Aside from the stock objections and tax or special assessment objections, you will observe that there are numerous notations regarding possible interests of third parties in this strip of land. In order fn~ the Village to construct sidewalks on this land it will be necessary for the Village to obtain title clear of such interests either by grant from the interested parties or by condemnation proceedings. Sincerely, s/ Robert J. Downing Trustee Gaw read report from Building & Grounds Committee Parking Lots regarding renewing leases for railroad parking lots, possibility Lightin~ of lighting this area, surfacing to allow about 25 more parking Improvement & spaces, and improvement of bus shelter area, as follows: beautification of Bus Shelter MEMORANDUM area To: President and Board of Trustees From: Finance, Public Buildings & Grounds Date: April 4, 1961 The matter of renewing leases for the railroad parking lots and for the area immediately in front of the station was referred to the April 4, 1961 inance, Public Buildings & Grounds Committee. The Committee has determined that the Railroad is willing to renew its leases. The Committee also investigated the possibility of lighting the lots and has the verbal approval of the Railroad Company to install lights on the Railroad communication poles in the lots. Higher poles would need to be installed in one area and an estimate of $50 a pole has been given us by the Railroad Company. It is recommended, however, that the matter of lights be deferred until the mercury vapor lights -- are installed along Northwest Highway. These lights may improve the general illumination so that l~$hts in the parking lots will not be needed. The possibility of surfacing the area in front of the station to provide about 25 additional parking spaces was explored. The Rail- road is willing to amend the leases to permit this use. It was felt that the appearance of the area around the bus shelter could be improved, a green area with park benches provided at the corner of Main and Northwest Highway and a couple of trees in tubs placed by a walkway to the station. 25 meters would produce an estimated annual income of - $1,600.00 1/3 of this ~ld go to the Railroad for rent 533.33 Leavi~-:for meters and development - 1,066.67 Meter cost @$1.50 per meter per month 450.00 Balance available for development - 616.67 Meters - 25 @ $55 = $1,375, which would be __ retired in 3 years at $450 per year Development~Costs - 50 bumpers @ $7.00 350.00 Milburn's Estimate to remove straggly trees and surface with 6" stone base and 2" 1-11 surface B,874.00 Shrubbery 200.00 $4~424.00 This amounts to approximately $177 per parking space. While it is suggested that the development cost be paid immediately, the cost of development could be paid ~em meter earnings as follows: $500 Der ~ear for three years - $1,500.00 $900 per year after meters are paid for would take 3 to 4 yrs. to make up a balance of 2,924.00 $4~424.00 The existing parking lot facilities plus the proposed facilities could be reserved on Friday night and Saturday for two- hour free shopper parking. The committee feels that the suggested improvement would 1. Improve the appearance of the area. 2. Provide a small park and benches at Main and Northwest Hwy. for the.enjoyment o~ older citizens. B. Make more free shopper parkinE available during peak shopping hours. 4. Provide additional commuter parking at a low, self-liquidating cost. April 4, 1961 Audit therefore recommends: 1. That the Village President and Village Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a new lease With the Chicago and North Western Railway Company including the area in front of the station for parking purposes. 2. That the Village Manager be authorized and~directed to include the cost of surfacing and development of the area in the 1961-62 appropriation and to accept the proposal of Milburn Brothers for clearing and sur£acing the area proposed to be develope~, and to proceed at once with the development of the area as proposed in this report. B. That this committee continue its discussions about the beautifi- cation of the ~ns shelter area and the green area at Main and Northwest Highway with the Mount Prospect Beautification Committee. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved as follows: 1. That the Village President and Village Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a new lease with the Chicago and North Western Railway Co. including the area in front of the station, for parking purposes. 2. That the Village Manager be authorized and directed to include the cost of surfacing and development of the area in the 1961-62 appropriation and to accept the proposal of Milburn Bros. for clearing and surfacing the area proposed to be developed and to proceed at once with the development of the area as proposed in this report; and B. That the Public Building & Grounds Committee continue its dis- cussions about the beautification of the bus shelter area and the green area at Main and Northwest Highway with the Mount Prospect BeAUtificatiOn Committee. The President put the qoestion, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver~ Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that Ord. 75B be passed: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUILDING CODE Ord. 75B OF 1957 Bldg. Code This amends Paragraph 5, Chap. ll, stating that no permits shall be issued for erection of buildings for habitation on any lot or parcel of land unless the street be improved with pavement, water mains and sanitary sewers which meet Village specifications; and also amends Paragraph ~ of Chap. III regarding starting and completion times of construction. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris read letter from Walter Hodel of Consoer, Townsend & Associates ~ubmitting plans and specifications for street improvements for 1981, as follows: MFT March 24, 1951 16 CS Mr. Harold G. Appleby, Village Manager Municipal Building, Mount Prospect, Ill. Dear Mr. Appleby: Re: MFT Section 16-CS - Resurfacing of WaPella Avenue and Other Streets - C.T. & A #60-243 We transmit herewith for your inspection and approval, one set each of plans and specifications, estimate and proposal which provide for the improvements as more specifically recommended for the 1951 MFT April 4, 1961 .94 MFT construction program in a memorandum prepared by Trustee Norris 15 CS on Nc~ember 14, 1950 to the Village President and Board ef Trustees. The plans and specifications also provide for the improve- ment of Emerson Street between Milburn Street and Northwest Highway which was added in conformance with the contents of your letter cf February 15, 1951. This additional work is covered in a supplemental resolution for improvement enclosed here~ith. We are likewise enclosing a supplemental resolution for improvement covering Isabella Street between Oak Avenue and Forest Avenue, which improvement was originally included in Trustee Norris' list but inadvertently omitted in the original constrdction reso- lutions transmitted to you on November BO, 1960. · eu will note that $11,000 is requested to be appropriated for work on Emerson Street between Northwest Highway and Milburn Avenue but no funds are necessary to be appropriated for Isabella Street between Oak Avenue and Forest Avenue, since this portion had originally been included in cur preliminary cost estimate. Kindly arrange fsr the adoptisn of these resolutions and submit'two certified copies of each to Mr. J. P. Tuthill, District Engineer, Illinois Division of Highways, 160 N. La Salle Street, Chicago, Illilnois. If you have any questions concerning the transmitted material, please advise. Very truly yours, Walter Hodel Consoer, Townsend & Associates. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Schlaver, moved for the adoption of Res. 6-61: Res. 6-61 MFT A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNI- CIPALITY UNDER MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW This pro~ides for bituminous resurfacing on Emerson Street from North- west Highway to Milburn. The President put the question~ the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for the adoption of Res. ?-61: Res. ?-61 MFT A SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER MOTOR FUEL TAX LAW This provides for bituminous resurfacing on Isabella Street from Oak Avenue to Forest Avenue. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustee~ Airey. Casterli~e, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that plans MFT 15 CS and specifications for improvement of Wa Pella and other streets, MFT 16 CS under the 1961 program be approved. T he President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ek~en, Gaw, NOrris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Schlaver, moved that the Highland Ave. Village pay the,~FW Club $1,151.47 for a BB-ft.-wide strip to make put'chase from Highland Avenue a full width street abutting the VFW property running VFW eastward fromMain Street. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw~ Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. April 4, 1951 Trustee Airey, secondedby Trustee Casterline, moved that 61-S-6077 the Village Attorney be direo~edto~pr~sent the Village in Foreclosure Foreclosur, Suit 61-S-6077. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Manager Appleby gave Fire Chief Haberkamp's recom- Village Hall mendation for change in planned construction ef addition to Village Hall Addition to substitute a 12' overhead door with pedestrian door set in wall beside it for previously planned 16' overhead door With walk-thru cut in. Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that approval be given for above- recommended change order, allowing additional expenditure of $514. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Village Village Manager be authn~ized to have the insuaance broker place a binder upon insurance all the present insurance carried by the Village, which expires May l, until such time as the new Board takes confirming action on this matter. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris, and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Ekren referred to the very recent referendum held by Park Distr. the Park District which allows the Park to take conde,mation steps for referendum ti acquisition of the Country Club. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee condemn Airey, moved that the number of "B" Classification liquor licenses be Country Club reduced by one, andthat the Village Attorney prepare an ordinance to so do. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President ~eclared the motion carried. Mr. Robert Handley, 3lB So. Emerson, arose and complained of truck traffic coming out of Weber Industrial Park on to Lincoln, which E. Lincoln is just a dirt track at that point. The south half of the street is paving not dedicated, while the north half is a dedicated street. After some discussion, Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Village put up a permanent blockage at Maple and Lincoln Streets, to be posted properly, and that the property owners in the area be so notified. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved for adjourmment, and the meeting was regularly adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, April 4, 1961