HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/05/1963 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HELD FEBRUARY 5, !963
Clerk Ruth Wilson opened the meeting at 8:25 P.M~ with roll call,
with the following members present: ROLL CALL
Bickley .Bruhl Ekren Absent:
Casterline Gaw Phillips President Schlaver
Trustee Bickley~ seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that Trustee Parker
Ekren act as President Pro Tem for this meeting, This motion carried by
acclamation.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved for
approval of the minutes as corrected, minutes
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren
Casterline Gaw Phillips
Motion carried.
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for
approval of the bills as follows: bills
General S24,$76.14
Garbage 7,296.79
Parking System Revenue 795.92
Library 1,046.79
Water operations 5,118.20
$38,933.84
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren
Casterline Gaw Phillips
Motion carried.
Trustee Bickley reported that in the Northwest Municipal Conference Police
Pistol Shoot held among Police Departments of ten northwest suburban Dept.
towns, our team won 8 out of 15, seven of which were individual trophies,
and our team won the Travelling Trophy also, which is held by the
winning team of the year. The Board gave a "Well Done" to the Police
Department.
Trustee Bickley also reported that the FBI School held here appears
to be a success, that 29 officers appeared in the afternoon session
and 58 in the evening session. It is ~ossible that the FBI may offer
the advanced course if interest continues.
Manager Appleby reported in regard to County Zoning hearings County
that Dockets 421, 422 and 423 were to come up for continued hearing on zoning
February 20th. This refers to an area west of Dempster Junior High
School, east of Linneman Road on the north side of Dempster, originally
asking for commercial but now for R-5 and R-6. Mr. Appleby pointed out
that Mr. Baughmann of Tech Search is currently reviewing the area
nearby, and thai for consistency's sake it would be well to include
his report on this area also. Mr. Hofert said that the petitioner had
asked for apartment zoning, deleting the asked-forrestaurant with
liquor license. R-5 zoning is 2500 sq. ft~ per unit, R-6 is 1500 sq. ft.
for 2 bedroom unit. Mr. Hofert pointed out that zoning and building in
the area to the south of Mount Prospect is moving very rapidly~ and
suggested that Mr. Baughmann be hired to lay out a plan for the entire
area. Mr~ James of the County Zoning Board stated that he would be very
happy to review such an over-all plan and the Board would be happy
to offer their advices.
February 5, 1963
County Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved that
Zoning the Village employ the services of Mr. Baughmann of Tech Search
for use in County Zoning Cases 421, 422 and 423 concerning property
near Dempster and Linneman Roads.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Casterline
Gaw Phillips Ekren
Motion carried.
Attorney Hofert brought up Zoning Case Docket ~507, a 9-acre
parcel off Dempster and Hwy. 83, petitioned for multi-family (R-5)
use. The Village objects and presented evidence at the January
hearing, asking the question of who would provide fire protection;
that this area was in the Elk Grove Rural League whose only equipment
was two pumpers which could not take care of a third floor fire.
Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved to authorize a
formal protest against the petitioned re~oning in County Zoning
Docket #507 to be sent to the County Hoard of Cook County, copies
to go to the County Board of Appeals, and (2) to send letter to the
City Council of Des Plaines asking them to join this Village in
protest of rezoning petition in County Docket #507, nine acres near
Dempster and Elmhurst Road to be used for intensive apartment use.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Casterline
Gaw Phillips Ekren
Motion carried.
Attorney Hofert explained that co-operation by Des Plaines, which
appears To be equally near subject area, takes care of provision
in the law requiring adtion by municipality nearest the area under
consideration.
H.M. Rosen- Manager Appleby read letter from Consoer, Townsend g Associates
thal's regarding improvements in H. M. Rosenthal's Resubdivision (part of
Resub. Ethel Busse's Sub., near South Maple), letter reproduced herein,
January 21, 1963
Mr. Harold Appleby
Municipal Building, Mount Prospect
Dear Mr. Appleby: Re: Dunbar Builders' Town House Development
C. r. 8 A.. ~p,. 61-113
A final [nspection of all improvements constructed to serve the
above-cited project has been made by Mr. Willard Voss and Mr. Willla~
McManamon of this office. These improvements are found to be completed
in substantial conformance with'the project plans and specifications
and we therefore recommend that they be accepted by the Village of
Mount Prospect.
Very truly yours,
S. Matthew Horan
Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved to accept the public
improvements in H. M. Rosenthal's Resubdivision as recommended by
Consoer~ Townsend g Associates.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Casterline
Gaw Phillips Ekren
Mo~ion carried.
Elk Ridge Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bmuhl, moved that the
Villa proposed plat of Elk Ridge Villa Unit #6 be referred to the Plan
Unit ~6 Commis§ion for study. This motion carried by acclamation.
February 5, 1963
Manager Appleby read the following memo from President Schlaver:
Pres. report
"Marshall Suloway, district engineer of the State Depz. of Public re traffic
Works g Bld~s., Division of Highways, has promised me that affirmative
action will be taken in regard to traffic signal installation at
the corner of Busse Road and Rte. 83. In addition, he stated in a
letter dated January 30th that traffic studies will be made to determine
if the speed limit on Golf Road shou~a be lowered between Elmhurst
and State Roads.
"Engineer Suloway stated that a contract for the traffic control
signals at the intersection of Golf g Busse Roads has already been let,
and added, 'Because of the scope of the work involved in the contract
and existing weather conditions it is not anticipated that construction
of traffic signals will begin until late in the spring.'
"The Busse-Golf signals are part of a contract which includes new install-
ations at three intersections and the revision of state-owned installations
at five intersections. Location of these signals was not listed.
"I was further told, 'With regaPd to existing speed limits on Route 83,
~lease be advised that as soon as weather and road conditions become
favorable, speed studies will be made.' It was indicated that from a
description of violations furnished Engineer Suloway that additional
enforcement could begin immediately.."
Attorney Hofert gave report on current status of proposed Village
purchase of parking lot az Main and Busse, mentioning that escrow has parking lot
been set up and it is now up to the contmact purchaser to perfect title
and transfer it to the Village.
Attorney Hofert reported regarding:negotiations being made Cook County
between the Village and Cook County Water Corporation, stating that Water Corp.
conference was held including himself and J. C. King for the Village,
and Messrs. Arthur Tresch, Maurice B, Vick and Charles M. Miller
representing~Mullaney, Wells, who represent the stockholders. The price
offered by the Village was not acceptable to Cook County Water Corporation,
but agreement was reached on other details. It is inadvisable for the
Village to purchase stock of a private corporation; the corporation is
willing to sell these properties, which include all physical and tangible
assets. All liabilities would be paid by Cook County Water Corporation.
It was their desire that the system be immediately transferred, if
possible; they are willing to lease for a period before final purchase.
As for price, they will accept $409,500 in full settlement; this is the
median point between $429,000 and $392,500. Mr. Hofert explained to
them that he was not authorized to discuss any price except the offer
of $392,500.
Board discussion followed~ Trustee Bruhl pointed out that if the
property is leased for a while before final purchase, present water rates
of the Corporation would have to be charged until final takeover by the
Village. Further, if anything detrimental occurs to the well property
during the lease period, the Village would be expected to indemnify Cook
County Water Corp. for any loss to the system provided the well is not
purchased.
Attorney Hofert pointed out that the motion to follow shows the consensus
of thinking of the Board; that formal lease and contract and ordinances are
yet to be drawn up and passed.
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the
Village of Mount Prospect purchase the properties of the Cook County Water
g Sewer Company together with the Colonial Heights contract for the sum
of $409,500 free and clear of any and all indebtedness subject to the
following:
1. A recommendation satisfactory to the President and
Village Board relative to the condition and quality
of the mains and wells. Said recommendation to be
made after the perfor~nanee of necessary tests to be
made by Mr. Schlaack of the J. P. Miller Artesian Well
February 5, 1963
ook County ._._ Con, any in conjunction with Carl Reh of the
Water Corp. enKineering firm of GPeely 6 Hansen or such
other officials as may be designated.
2. The sale of Revenue Bonds necessary To finance
the purchase of same.
3. A letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District
of GreateP Chicago indicating that they will
claim no interest in the Sewer System to be
purchased.
4. If the Village of Mount Prospect should elect to
integPa~e the Cook County Water Corporation into
the Mount Prospect Water System within the period
March 1. 1963 to July 1, 1963 the cost of same will
be shared by both parties if sale is not consummated.
It is understood that the closing date will be six months
from date or sooner, if possible, and that during the interim period
and particularly from March 1, 1963 on, that the Village lease the
above facilities at s net rental of 3% of the purchase price per annum
until the date of transfer, and that the Village agree as paP~ of
said lease to indemnify the Cook County WateP & SeweP Company for
any loss occasioned to the system during the lease period p~ovided
the syste~ is not purchased. It is further understood that if any
of the conditions above cited do not occur, that all leases and
contracts are to be null and void, and that the Village Attorney be
diPected to prepaPe the lease, contract, and oPdinance necessary to
instrument the foregoing.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Casterline Ekren Gaw Phillips
Motion carried.
TPustee Ekren read from repoPT of engineering firm of Greeley &
Hansen, stating that their inspection shows the Cook County Water
Corp. sewer system to be adequate in size and in good order.
Trustee Casterline stated that from the viewpoint of financial
planning the Village is purchasing this wateP and ~ewer system from
the standpoint of it belng self-supporiing~ and not a burden on
the Pest of the system.
Adjournment was by acclamation at 9:46 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ruth C. Wilson, Clerk
February 5, 1963