HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1961 VB minutes 239
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD BY
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON
MAY 1~, 1961
President Schlaver called the meeting to order at 8:12 P.M. roll call
Upon roll call, the following answered Present: Bickley, Bruhl, Caster-
line and Ekren. Absent, Gaw and Phillips.
Trustee Ek~en, seconded by Trustee Bic~ley, moved for approval Minutes of
of the minutes of the second meeting of the Board on May 2nd. The Presi- May 2
dent put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following
response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Absent,
Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved for the Minutes of
approval of the minutes of the meeting of May 9th. The President put May 9
the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes,
Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Absent, Gaw and Phillips.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved to advance tempo-
rarily the amount cf $278163 from the Water Deposit Fund to the Library Advance
Building Bond & Interest Fund for payment of interest due June 1, 1961, funds
to be repaid when taxes are received. The President put the question, the
Clerk calledthe roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley,
Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Absent, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved for approval of
bills for the week of May 16th as follows: bills
General - $15,811.07
Garbage - - 2,523.75
Library - t~452.52
Library Bldg. Bond & Int. 278.63
Water - Operations 6~512.B9
$25,578.36
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren.
Absent, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved to approve and Financial
accept the Financial Report for the month of AprL1 1961. The President Report for
put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following respnnse: April
Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to approve and Police
accept the Treasurer's Report of the Police Pension Fund from May l, 1960 Pension
to April 30, 1961. Shown on Page 240. The President put the question, Fund
the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees
Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried.
Trustee Casterline reported that the All-American Fence Co. is
asking permission on behalf of the property owners to erect a 48-inch-high Fence
chain link fence along the back lot line of Nos. 7 and 9 North Edward St. N. Edward
to separate these properties from the parking lot behind the Serafine
Apartments. The ordinance calls for 42" fence, but this request appears
reasonable. Therefore, Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bruhl,
moved to allow the All-American Fence Company to erect said 48" fence along
the rear lot lines of Nos. 7 and 9 North Edward Street. The President put
the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response:
Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Absent, Gaw and
Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
May 16, 1961
40:
TREASURER'S REPORT OF THE PODICE PENSION FUND
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
MAY 1, 1960 to APRIL 50, 1961
To the Honorable President
Board of Trustees and
Trustees of the Police PensionFund
I, James Cz King, as Treasurer of the Village of Mount Prospect,
hereby submit the statement of condition of the Police Pension Fund of
the Village of Mount Prospect for the year ending April 50, 1961 as
follows:
VILIAGE OF MOL~T PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FL~ND
BALANCE SHEET
APRIL 50, 1961
ASSETS
Cash in banks and savings and loan associations $ 84,670.98
U.S.Government Bonds at cost (market calue $1B,BO2.1B) 1B,70~.25
Taxes Receivable - Less reserve cf $888.00 167184.70
Taxes to be levied and contributions to be received
in future years.* 75~438.07
$190,000.00
LIABILITIES
Reserve for pensions, dis bllmty, etc.* $190,000.00
*The Village under the. State Statutes, Chap. 24,
Sec. 904-d requires that a reserve fund in the
amount of $10,000.00 for each policeman be estab-
lished no later than the year 1999. As of April
30, 1961 we are $75,438.07 under this requirement.
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
POLICE PENSION FUND
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED APRIL 30~ 1961
Village Taxes $1,008.29
Members Contribution (7% of regular salary) 7,998.71
Interest on Investments B,293.59
Donations 119.42
Total Receipts $12,418.01
,DIsBURsEMENTS:
Extension and Collection fee on taxes 20.B4
Excess Receipts over Disbursements 12,397.67
Cash in banks an~ ~vings and loan associations May 1,1960 72~273.31
Cash in banks and savings and loan asSociationS April 30,
19~1 84,670.98
I James C. King, Treasurer of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois,
do hereby certify that the above statements to the bestoof my knowledge
are a true statement of transactions for the fiscal year ended April 30,
1961 as represented in the books and records of the Treasurer of the
Police Pension Fund.
s/ James C. King, Treasurer
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this eleventh day of May, A.D. 1961
(Laura C onroy)
Notary Public
May 16,
241
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved that Bids -
the Clerk be authorized at this time to open bids for cleaning and Cleaning and
painting of water storage tanks. This motion carried by acclamation Painting of
and the bids were read as follows: Water Tauk
Name Address Check Amount
W-R Simmer Co. 10859 Franklin Ave
Inc. Franklin Park $400.00 $7,285.00
K. Kessler Co., P.O. Box 385
Inc. Fremont, Ohio $425.00 8,480.00
G.B. Charnas Co. 10BB6 S. Western
Chicago 43 $488.40 9,768.00
Neumann Co. Con- 946 West 69th St.
tractors Chicago 21 $500.00 9,?80.00
Virginia Erection 445 Rochester Rd.
Corp. Pittsburgh BY,Pa. $500.00 lO,O00.O0
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the Village
Engineers, represented by Arthur Lewis, be authorized to review the bids
and make a report at this time. This motion carried by acclamation, and
Mr. Lewis took the bids.
Mr. Lewis returned later with the following recommendation: That
the bid of W-R Simmer Co. be accepted because they are iow bidder and are
known to Consoer, Townsend as a reliable firm.
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the contract
be awarded to W-R Simmer Company, that the President and Clerk be authorized
to sign said cont~ect upon execution of performance bond. The President put
the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes,
Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Casterll~e~,seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the
Clerk be authorized to return bid deposit checks to all except the two
lowest bidders. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll,
with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline
and Ekren. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Bruhl read the following report from the Public Buildings
& Grounds Committee: Achievement
Association
"In a meeting with Mrs. Newell T. Esmond, Chairman of the
Mt. Prospect Community Achieven~nt Association, the following matters were
discussed and found to be agreeable, pending, of course, the final approval
of this board and the Community Achievement membership.
1. The Achievement Association beautification program for the
1961 spring will be cut back to include only that property
which is presently covered by a lease agreement between the -
Village o2 Mt. Prospect and the Chicago & Northwestern HR Co.
(Specifically, the lproperty included lies north of the
tracks between the corner of Emerson St. and the east side
of the parking lot immediately west of Main St.).
2. The beautification program for this spring will be on
the basis of quality rather than quantity. It was felt
that more civic interest and greater future response will
be gained by d~ing an outstanding job on a small area.
It was also felt 5hat the Village would receive more
immediate benefits in the form of visible results.
3. The program details discussed are as follows:
(a) The CommunityAchievement's contribution to the project:
An acceptable landscaper who would submit over-all plans
for approval and would supervise this project.
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Achievement Ass'n An acceptable landscaper who would submit over-all
(continued) plans for approval and would supervise this project.
beautification
plans All tree and shrubbery replacements provide8 for
in the approved plans.
Stone walks as provided for in the approved plans.
(b) The Village's contribution to the project:
Such tree and shrubbery removal as covered by
approved plans.
Remaval of log~a~ong the driveway at the station
and replacement of b~rrier with link-chain fence.
Such b~ack dirt fill, rote-tilling and seeding as
outlined in the approved plans.
A systematic program for the maintenance of this area;
the maintenance to include watering, mowing, pruning,
mulching, fertilizing, weed control, trimming, raking
and removal of debris.
As a matter of observation, it would appear that there has
already been considerable expression against additional parking in this
area. The Association Membership represents a large cross-section of
the Village, so their endorsement of the plans as outlined would confirm
this opinion.
It would further appear that the civic groups, through the
leadership of the Association, are offering to help on a project that
is truly the responsibility of the Village. It should be a matter of
civic pride as to the impressions we convey to the neighboring villages.
So many have nothing but a glance from which to form an impression.
In regard to the systematic program for maintenance, this
committee is aware of the probable increase in cost of an additional
summertime employee. We feel, however, that this cost could not exceed
$2,500 per year and should be a logical offset against a rather substantial
income frmm the parking meters. This additional employee should also be
able to care for other public grounds and islands which presently are
without proper care."
Discussion followed. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Casterline,
moved that the Village Manager prepare a letter of negotiation with the
Cemmunity Achievement Association, setting forth the points outlined in
report above; that upon acceptance from the Association, the Manager
will proceed to carry out the negotiations in accordance with the
Landscaper's approved plans.
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren.
Absent, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Sewers - Trustee Bruhl reported further regarding draining and land-
WeGo Park scapi~WeGo Park, stating he had conferred with Mr. Cadigan, representing
the Village Engineers. Mr..Cadigan recommended installation of catch
basin at the lowest point with connection of 8" concrete pipe running
to nearest storm sewer, and grading of any dips, giving rough estimate
of costs and amounts of materials.
Trustee Brubl, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Village
Manager proceed with the foregoing project in We Go Park but first
request a brief, list of specifications-from the engineer before pro-
ceeding with any contract work. The President put the question, the
Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees
Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
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243
Trustee Bruhl gave the following report regarding the insurance
program of the Village: Insurance
Program
"In a very short time the Finance Committee must make its - -
recommendations regarding renewal of insurance for the Village. As Establish a
none of the members of this committee have any insurance background, committee
we would like to seek advise on this matter. It is our desire to have
the present insurance program thoroughly reviewed and appraised. W~
believe that with such an appraisal' this committee will be in a better
position to recommend the proper insurance program for this coming year.
We appreciate that among the residents of the Village there are
many persons who are qualified on the subject of insurance and who would
be willing to offer their talents and judgment without fee and without
com~ission potential. We would like permission to have such persons'
council. ·
After a short discussion, Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Casterline,
moved as follows:
(1) That the Village Board establish a special committee con-
sisting of a workable number of members, such members to
be authorized to study the Village insurance problems for
purpose of advising the Finance Committee regarding proper
insurance coverage; such citizen members to be selected by
the Finance Committee with the understanding that there
will be no compensation involved and that acceptance of
such appointment will automatically exclude their parti-
cipation in any way from insurance placement resulting
from the recommendations.
(2) That the special committee be authorized to work in con-
junction with the Village Treasurer for the purpose of
determining proper insurable values.
(S) That this Committee be allowed to appoint its own chairman
who will be responsible for the written report of recom-
mendations.
(4) That the said Committee r~port shall outline the opinion of
any member that differs with the recommendations of the
committee, shall identify such member and explain his reasons
for difference of opinion.
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren.
Absent, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Discussion was held regarding prohibition of parking on North Main No Parkin~
Street. Chief Whittenberg was asked to obtain the views of the State on
Highway Div~don in regard to permitting parking of cars along North Main North Mai~
Street near the Episcopal and Presbyterian Churches on Sunday morning.
There was question as to whether the State Highway would be willing to mark
Highway 8S as a four-lane route if such parking were allowed.
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee BicEley, moved that the Addition to
Village Manager be authorized to instruct the Village Engineers to MFT 16 CS
include in the MFT Program a catch basin in the low point of MacArthur
Drive at approximately Withorn Lane; this catch basin to be connected to
the existing sewer. The President put the question, the Clerk called the
roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Caster-
line and Ekren. Absent, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Bickley gave the Police Magistrate report and report Police Report
of offenses. He stated he had received a letter about dumping on vacant
lots; this letter referred to the Police Committee.
Mr. Arthur Lewis of C.T.& A. reported that re-assembly of the Well #6
pump for Well #6 is to start next week and that he hoped to get the well
in service before Memorial Day.
May 16, 1961
ire Dept. Fire Chief Haberkamp reported that the new phone install-
ations - - direct wire to firemen's homes - - went into operation
last week.
County Village Manager Appleby read County Zoning Notices,
Zoning Dockets 200 and 202. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley,
moved that the Village Attorney, Edward C. Hofert, be authorized to
be present in the interests of the Village at this hearing to be held
in the Mount Prospect Village Hall at 3:00 P.M. on May 31st. The
President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following
response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline and Ekren. Absent,
Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motionoarried.
Village ~anager Appleby read the following memo:
Dutch Elm
disease Senate Bill #349 provides for the repression and
control of plant diseases. Its primary purpose
is to control Dutch Elm infections in unincorp-
orated areas. The Village's support of this bill
has been requested, and it is recommended that the
Board go on record as supporting it.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the Village
Board give support and press for the passage of Senate Bill #$49 and that
the corporate officers be directed to send a letter~in its favor. This
motinn carried by acclamation.
State House Mr. Appleby explained that House Bill #948 would require a
Bill ~948 publication of every receiptand disbursement ef the Village, with the
provision that the municipality's taxes would be withheld by the County
Treasurer if this is not done. Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee
Bruhl, moved that the Village go on record as opposing Senate Bill #948
and that letter in this regard be sent to the proper legislators. This
motion carried by acclamation.
Mr. Edward Hofert, Village Attorney, made a verbal report.
Police President Schlaver referred the following to the Police Committee:
Committee Request for stop sign at Busse and Hi Lusi; request by PTA for traffic
light at Lonnquist and Rte. 8B; question of police protection at
Prospect High School at night.
Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved for adjourn-
ment, and the meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:02 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Ru;th C. Wilson, Clerk
May 16, 1961