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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/1960 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING NOVEMBER 8, 1960 The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:08 P.M. and the following trustees answered Present: Airey, Ekren, Gaw, roll call Norris and Schlaver. Trustee Casterline arrived later. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Minutes minutes of the previous meeting of November 1st be approved as sub- mitted. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Casterline. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the following bills for the week of November 8th be approved for payment: General Si 6,143.73 bills Garbage 22.49 Parking System Rev. 10.35 Library 287.B0 Motor Fuel 236.41 Water, operations 3,682.89 Water, construction 243.54 $10,626.71 Trustee Casterline arrived at 8:10 P.M. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airy, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver~ Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Shutt and Mr. Murray of the Fire & Polic~ Commission Police arose and asked permission to introduce Miss Joan Hujanen as the first Department policemoman in the Mount Prospect Police Department. Miss Hujanen Policewoms was then introduced to the Board and welcomed into the service of the Village. Mr. George O'Neill, General Manager of Randhurst, stated Well #6 that his firm is proceeding with the preliminary ground preparation Randhurst for the shopping center and gave the Village a check of $6,000 for their share of additfunal length of mains from Well #6 caused by the relocation of its site. Trustee Casterline read the summary of bids for the purchase of police cars. 1. Winston Motors, Inc. Dodge Police Dep 42 W. Chicago Ave. Police Squad car Palatine, Ill. Pursuit #593 $8,348.00 bids 2. Mark Motors, Inc. Plymouth 2020 E. Northwest Hwy Patroller $1,400.00 Arlington Heights, Ill Special #393 $$,500.00 3. Lattof Chevrolet 1269 Biscayne 8,800.00 Arlington Heights 4. Courtesy Motors 3579 W. Grand Ave. Ford Fairlan~ Chicago, Ill 8,924.00 5. Litsinger Motor Co. 1240~. Wa~hif~n Chicago, Ill. Ford Fairlan~ 9,040.00 6. Kuhlman & Nagel, Inc. 748 Pearson Street Des Plaines, Ill. Dodge 9,508.44 7. Geo. C. Poole Arlington Heights Ford Fairlan~ 9,613.60 11-8-60 Police Dept. 8. Peter Epstein Pontiac Souad Cars' 7601 Lincoln Ave. Pontiac . Skokie, Illinois Catalina $10,942.24 9. Morton Pontiac, Inc. 710 E. Northwest Hwy Pontiac Arlington Hts., Ill.. Catalina 10,982.24 Trustee Casterline stated that the unanimous recommendation of the Police Committee had been given, and made the following motion, seconded by Trustee Schlaver: That the bid in the amount of $8,637.02, total price for four police cars, from Mark Motors of Arlington Heights be accepted and contract awarded and that the other bidders be notified of this decision. The President put Ahe question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Appeals re case 60-22, Doyno: Zoning Case REPORT ~0-22 Doyno November 4, 1960 To Board of Trustees Village of Mount ProsPect Gentlemen: Re: Case 60-22 - Heard Oct. 28, 1960 Petitioner - Victor A. Doyno This petition is a request fpr a variation of present zoning B-B to permit the erection of a building addition, without application of minimum rear yard requirements at Doyno Motors, 6BO West Northwest Highway. The Board of Appeals voted 6-0 to deny the variation; however, reference should be made to the accompanying memorandum con- cerning this case. There were no objectors present at the hearing. Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Philip T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y This matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee for study and recommendation. Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Appeals re Case 60-2B, Welch: Zoning Case 80-23 REPORT Welch n~) November 4, 1960 (DeeriTb Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: Re: Case 60-23 - Heard Oct. 28, 1960 -.----------~Petiti°ner'.. ~ Auguste Deerin~.____ This petition is a request for the rezoning toB-$, contin- gent upon annexation, of a certain parcel of property located on the East side of Rand Road and abutting the North boundary of the Prospect Plaza Shopping Center, in order to erect a .bowling alley and adjoining restaurant and b~r. (Altesedly, a petition has been submitted to Mr. Lams for a lmquor license). The Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to deny the request for rezoning. There were no objectors present at the hearing. Eugene F. Marti~ Chairman Philip T. Liggett~ Acting Sec'ty November 8, 1960 9-7: This matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee for study and recommendation. Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Trustees re Case 60-24, Golden: Zoning Case 60-24 REPORT Golden November 4, 1960 Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: Re: Variation Case 60-24 - Heard Oct. 24, 1960 Petitioner: William Golden This petition is a request for a variation of the present zoning of B-B to permit second floor offices and an apartment to be built over the existing building at 35 South Main Street. The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to deny the variation. There were no objectors present at the hearing. Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Philip T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y This matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee for study and recommendation. Trustee Ekren brought up the request of Mr. W. C. Burfischer, Fence 40B West Shabonee Trail, for permission to erect a decorative fence Burfischer along the front of his property, stating that this would expedite the sale of his home. The neighboring homes have decorative fences, and this would blend in with the surrounding area. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Village Nanager and Building Department grant a permit for construction of a fence provided that this fence conforms in general character and pattern to those already erected in the block; that it is set bqck l0 ft. from the sidewalk and that the adjoining property owners give written consent to erection of this fence. 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. President Lam~ read the following letter of appointment: November 8, 1960 Re-appointment The Honorable Members of of Harold Ross The Board of Trustees to Zoning Boar Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: Inasmuch as his previous appointment has expi.red, I desire to reappoint Mr. Harold H. Ross to the Zoning Board of Appeals, term ending in May, 1966, according to Ordinance. Your concurrence is respectfully requested. Theodore A. Lams Village President Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Board concur in the appointment as suggested by President Lams for the period of five years, to May l, 1965. 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. November 8, 1960 County Zoning Village Manager Appleby presented report of the zoning Elk Grove Twp. hearing by the County Board of Appeals held on November 2nd re the Northeast corner of Elmhurst Road & Algonquin Rd., Dockets 102, 103 and 104. The developer proposes 280 units in 38 town- house buildings, small park area and a supermart, restaurant and service stores. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that objection be made by the Village Manager to this rezoning for the following reasons: 1. Fire protection is not adequate. 2.High density residence such as this will present a problem in regard to schools. B.Property adjacent to proposed business portion is already zoned B-2 with no immediate plans for development. 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. Sidewalk The Village Manager gave su~nary of bids for construction of around Water sidewalk to be installed-around the elevated water tank at Northwest Tower Highway and Evergreen. (This list was given to each trustee and shall be inserted in the official minutes; as below: 5"Standard Walk 6"Special Walk Walter Nielsen Wilmette Avenue Palatine, Illinois 584 per sq. ft. 60~ per sq. ft. Val Poretta & Torti 42B5 W. Division St. Chicago 51, Ill. 68~ per sq. ft. ?0¢ per sq. ft. H. L. Altergott Box 25, Rte B Palatine, Ill. 65~ per sq. ft. ?0~ per sq. ft. Ray Blauw 9B26N. Greenwood Des Plaines, Ill. 60¢ per sq. ft. 65¢ per sq. ft. Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved for the acceptance of the bid of Walter Nielsen of Palatine for installation of sidewalk around Lot C, elevated tank on Northwest Highway. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Atrey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Lake Briarwood Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Sub. outside final plat of Lake Briarwood Subdivision Unit #2 (outside Village Village limits limits~ Elk Grove Township) be referred to the Plan Commission for study and recommendation. This motion carried by acclamation. Traf_ ~c - Village Manager Appleby read letter dated November 4, 1960, C & N.W. from Mr. J. W. Alsop, Superintendent, Chicago & Northwestern Railway, freight cars Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in regard to the handling of freight across the Mount Prospect Road intersection, giving explanation of warning whistles used for safety measures. Traffic count Village Manager Appleby submitted the results of a two-day N.Elm~hurst & traffic count taken along Elmhurst Road just north of Central Road, Central which shows the amount of traffic along that stretch on a rainy day and a clear day. This is in regard to the request for sidewalk by Mr. Mokate. November 8, 1960 Date was set to meet with ~e High School Bo~d in regard to Sewer - Hi Scho~ the drainage pro,em of the Highland ~enue Feeder ~, tentat~e & Hig~and ~e. ~te of November 12~ at 9:BO A.M. T~stee Ekren stated t~t t~ Buildi~ Committee had been Bldg. Co~itt~ requested ~Wille Lumber operating the tra~oline center on Northwest Tent at tra~ Highway to be~ allowed to erect a la~e te~ su~orted ~ air pressure line ce~er over ~is area so t~t it mi~t continue to operate duri~ the cold weather. ~e Architectural Co~ittee has disa~roved of the use of this t~e of structure for such a pu~ose, and the Fire Chief also d~sapproves of using a te~. T~stee Ekren t~refore moved, seconded ~ T~stee Caster- line, that the Board of Trustees concur in the reco~endation of the Arch~ectural Com~ittee and Buildi~ Dep~t~ t~t ~plication for building pe~it for this air tent be rejected at the site of 218 West No~t~est Highway. (See P. ~6, zoni~ case 80-17, Wille). The President ~t the question, the Clerk called the roll, wi~ the follo~ response: ~es, Trustees A~ey, Casterl~e, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and S~laver. ~ereupon the ?reside~ declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded ~ Trustee Gaw, moved for adjour~ent~ and the meeti~was regularly adjourned at ~:2B P.M. ~espectful~ sub~tted, November 8, 1960