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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/1963 VB minutes MINUTES OF P~EGULAR MEETING OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD ON TUESDAY~ APRIL 23, 1963 President Schlaver called the meeting to order at 8:30 P.M. with the following trustees present: roll call Bickley Bruhl Absent: Casterline Ekren Gaw Phillips Trustee Bruhl, seconded by T~ustee Bickley, moved for the approval of the minutes of April 9th as submitted, minutes Upon roll call: Ayes; Bickley Ekren Gaw Pass: Phillips Motion ca, tied. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved for approval of the following bills to be paid: bills General $24,365.95 Garbage 78.42 Library 9,968.65 Motor Fuel Tax 22,095.62 Water operations 13,209.91 $69~718.56 Upon roll call: Ayes; Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the amount Finance of $4,008 be temporarily advanced from WaterDeposit Fund to Water Construc- tion 1963 Account for payment of the following bill regarding Well #S, Advance 1963 Water Works ImpDovements: funds J. P. Miller Artesian Well Co.: Partial Payment Estimate #4 - $4,008.00 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that Clerk Election Ruth Wilson be asked to open the Results of the Election, held April 16th, and that the Village Board canvass the election returns. This motion carried by acclamation. Returns The Board theDeupon canvassed the election returns, and Trustee Gaw, seconded by T~ustee Bickley, moved for the adoption of Res. 10=63: RESOLUTION 10-63 Res. 10-63 WHEREAS a regular election was held in and for the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, on Tuesday, April 16, 1963, for the purpose of electing three Village Trustees, each for a four, year term, and two Library Directors, each for a six-year tenm, and WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees have canvassed the votes cast at said election and are ready to report: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois: Section 1. That said election was duly held as provided by law. Section 2. That 3765 votes were cast in the following manner: April 23, 1963 For Trustees: Name Number of Votes Election 1963 Parker Ekren 2114 Harry R. Bruhl 2075 Frank R. Bergen 2003 Robert T. Jackson 1603 John W. Eder, Jr. 1619 Robert D. Teichert 1659 For Public Library Directors: Gilbert Liebenow 1507 Emily Kirchhoff 2258 Robert K. Di Vall 1301 James L. Quigley 1525 58 defective ballots were cast and not counted. Section 8. That inasmuch as Parker Ekren, Harry R. Bruhl and Frank R. Bergen received the highest number of votes, be and each of them are hereby declared elected to the office of Trustee of the Village of Mount Prospect. That inasmuch as Emily Kirchhoff and James L. Quigley received the highest number of votes, be and each of them are hereby declared elected to the office of Library Director of /he Village of Mount Prospect. That all foregoing ~officials so elected shall qualify in the manner and time prescribed by law. Section 4. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and appmoval according to law. Passed and Approved this 2$rd day of April, 1963. Clarence O. Schlaver, President Ruth C. Wilson, Village Clerk Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. The following is the breakdown ay precinct: Village Hall 380 Lions School 477 Sunset School 335 St. Raymond's School 599 Lincoln School 359 Westbrook School 454 Fairview School 226 Presbyterian Parish House 454 Busse 278 Haberkamp's Florist 203 Total 3,765 President Schlaver drew attention to the fact that the voter turnout was fairly good for an off-year election, being 34% of the 11,084 total registered voters. Financial Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved for approval Report of Financial Report dated March 31, 1963 subject to annual audit. April 25, 1963 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Bruhl read the following statement regarding insurance bids: insurance "Last year, for the first time, the Village established some new high standards in their insurance program. This was accomplished with the aid and assistance of a Citizens Advisory Committee, which consisted of persons well qualified in all fields of insurance. The program resulted in: 1. Improved coverage resulting from rigid specifications. 2. Lower costs resulting from competitive bidding. 3. National acclaim in a nalionat insurance publication as a progressive community interested in lowering costs for the taxpayer. This Finance Committee is p~oud of their accomplishment and would like to recommend the continuance of this program." Trustee Bruhl indicated that he was going to move for com- petitive bidding on all policies expiring at the end of this fiscal Mr.iW~ F. Wilson, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Commitzee, arose and suggested a competitive bid program every three years instead of every year, setting forth his reasons in a statement dated April 22nd. Discussion followed. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved that competitive bidding be effected for all insurance policies expibing during the current fiscal year, and that the Village authorize publi- cation notices for two consecutive weeks in the Mount Prospect Inde- pendent and the Mount Prospect Herald; such notices to appear during the weeks ending May 4, 1965 and May 1t, 1963; this notice shall con- tain information that speci'fications may be obtained at the Village Finance Director's Office on and after May 1, 1953, and that bids must be returned To the Village Manager no later than 5:00 P.M., May 14, 1963. Bids will be opened at 8:00 P.M. at Board meeting of May 14, 1963. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. The Board commended the work of the Insurance Advisory Committee and asked that this Committee continue in its capacity as before. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that plat of Sunset Hts. Sunset HeighTs First Addition Subdivision be referred to the Plan 1st Add'n Commission for study and recommendation. This motion carried by ac- clamation. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved for the passage of Ord. 902: Annexation Ord. 902 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS Davey Tree DAVEY TREE PROPERTY TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT~ WHICH PROPERTY FRONTS ON ALGONQUIN ROAD AND DEM~$TER STREET 1000 FEET EAST OF BUSSE ROAD. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bmuhl Ekren Gaw Phillips President Schlaver Nays: None Absent: Casterline Motion carried. April 23, 1963 Ord. 903 Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bicktey, moved for Zoning the passage of Ord. 903: Davey Tree AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING ORDINANCE RELA~ING TO PROP-- ERTY FRONTING ON ALGONQUIN ROAD AND DEMPST~R STREET 1000 FEET EAST OF BUSSE ROAD. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Br~hl Ekren Gaw Phillips , AbSent: Casterline Motion carried. Well #3 Trustee Phillips, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved to authorize J. P. Miller Company to proceed with installation, replace- ment,~and 100 feet of extra pipe for Well #3 during their rehabilitation of this well, in accordance with their letter of April 18, 1963. Upon roll call: A~es: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Traffic Trustee Bickley read fact sheet about oral (Sabin) vaccine for prevention of polio; this -~ccine to be distributed to about 100,000 people in this area, and then read letter from Northwest'Com- munity Hospital to Chief Whittenberg asking assistance in controlling traffic at distribution locations being set up. Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that the Village Board authorize the Chief of P&lice to put on duty, with pay for their extra work, four regular police officers who are ordinarily off duty, to assist with the crowds~ and also that the Fire Chief be authOrized to assist in whatever capacity his department may be needed. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion Trustee Bickley read letter from residents in Northwest 'Traffic Meadows asking that parking be prohibited on Northwest Highway in front of the Northwest Medical Center at Dale and Northwest Highway because of the dangerous traffic situation at that p0int~ and explaining that there is ample parking in the rear of this building. This matter was referred to the Police Committee. Trustee Bickley read the following letter from Emerson Police cars Leasing, Inc., dated April 15, 1963: Attention: Mr. J. King, Finance Director Dear Mr. King: Ted Emerson Ford~ Inc.~ will lease for eighteen months (18) to the Village of Mt. PrOspect, two 1963 Ford Galaxie Fordor Sedan ~-~ with the standard equipment on 1963 Fords, plus equipment as follows: Alternator One Spot Light WindshieldWashers Standard,'or Automatic, Transmission We will install the following additional equipment if approved by the Village: Power Steering - Power Brakes - Dual Exhaust April 23, 1963 now tires will be furnished when needed, at no charge. The above described car will be leased to the Village of Mount Prospect for $185.00 per month each, with full maintenance service and repairs. Minor repairs may be done by a nearby service station at ou~ expense, all major repairs to be done by Ted Emerson Ford, Inc. The Village is to furnish all their own gasoline, Collision-Public Liability and=Property Damage insurance. There will he a S0,000-mile mileage limit on this vehicle, at which time it Will be replaced with another vehicle. At the end of one year's time, the vehicle will be replaced with a new %~hicle. We hope this meets with your satisfaction and approval, and wish to thank you in advance for your consideration. Very truly yours, W. W. Wilkes for Ted Emerson Ted Emerson, President Trustee Bickley explained that requests had been made to nine differ- ent car leasing companies, but this was the only reply. Finance Director ~.i~$ stated that inquiry among neighboring communities using this service showed a favorable reaction. Tmustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved that the Board accept the offer made in the foregoing letter, and lease two squad cars from Emerson Leasing, Inc. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that Police Cars 120 and 124 be disposed of in the most advantageous manner. This motion carried by acclamation. Mr. George L. Busse arose and asked for building variation Building to allow an 8-inch overhang over buildings owned by his company from 6-18 West Busse Avenue. Mr. Busse displayed architect's sketches showing proposed remodeling of these buildings, as had been done on buildings on Main Street. Trustee Ekren, seconded by T~ustee Bickley, moved that the Village Attorney prepare necessary ordinance to allow for variation shown in plan submitted by Mr. Busse for buildings at 6-18 West Busse Avenue. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Village Manager Appleby reported regarding trees To be trees replaced in certain spots throughout the Village, stating that Mr. Nels Johnson of Johnson T~ee Experts had accompanied him to various nurseries, recommending Hook's Nursery's 2-inch honey locust as best and cheapest; National Landscaping's 3 1/2 - 4-inch honey locust at $75 per tree, planted. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that the Board accept the bid of National Landscaping Service to furnish larger trees au $75 for the 700-block on North Main, and the bid of Hook's Nursery for 2-inch trees at 521.50 for Tree replacement program of this current year; the total expense of this program not To exceed $3000. April 23, 1963 Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. The Board acknowledged appreciation to Mr. Nels Johnson fo~ his time and advice in this matter. State Bill ~599 Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the Board go on record as opposed to State Senate Bill #599 re bond referendum as this would curtail municipal rights. This motion carried by acclamation. Parking lots Mn. Appleby announced that date for acceptance of parking lot paving bids had been changed to May 7th, due to illness of Engineer Ben Hemmeter. Trustee Phillips, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that the Charities Baseball Association be allowed to hold their Decal Day in the Village on May 26. This motion carried by acclamation. President Schlaver proclaimed May First as 5aw Day. Attorney Hofert was asked to attend County Zoning hearing County zoning to beheld in the Village Hall on April 26, in regard to Briarwood Lake Subdivision. Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Phillips, moved that Attorney Hofert be asked to appear at County Zoning Hearing, Docket 558, on May 2nd (3:00 P.M.S in the Village Hall, and object to petition for rezoning, using any witnesses necessary. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekre~ -- Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion caz~ied. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Bruhi, moved that Consoer, MFT 19CS Townaend g Associates be au~horiked expenditure of funds up to $1000 to retain testing laboratory in connection with MFT 19CS. Upon ~oll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren Gaw Phillips Absent: Casterline Motion carried. Mr. Clarence Alexander of 1305 Clever arose and explained Police - that he had parked his large caterpillar tractor on his property a zoning while back in ignorance of Village ordinance, had been informed he must move this piece of machinery immediately, but ~as unable to do so at the present time due to lack of funds. Mr. Alexander asked for an extension of time to raise the money to send this tractor to a farm where i~ is to be used. T~ustee Phillips, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to direct Clarence Alexander to move his tractorfrom his premises by ~-~ May 10th or be subject to prosecution. Upon roll call: Ayes: Bickley Ekren Gaw Phillips Nays: B~uhl Absent: Casterline Motion carried. April 23, 1963 Z Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that the Water FinanCe director be given permission to write Mount Prospect Bank, Revenue assuring them that any bonds picked up by them on behalf of the Bonds Village Water Revenue Fund will be reimbursed by the Village at the time the Village receives funds from the sale of the Water Revenue Bonds. Upon ~oll call: Ayes: Bickley Bruhl Ekren ~"~ Gaw Phillips i I Absent: Casterline Motion carried, Adjournment by acclamation at 11:20 P.M. April 26, 1963