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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1961 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 2, 1961 President Lame called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. with roll call the following trustees present: Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. No one was absent. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the minutes minutes of the precedi~ meetin~ be approved as corrected. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Norris and Schlaver. Pass, Gaw. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the fell~wing bills for the week ending April 25th be approved as follows: General $24,805.18 bills Garbage 22.97 Parking System Revenue 867.45 Library - 455.16 Water, operation 4,942.91 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, as Chairman of the Street Committee, gave the following report: Widening of Central Rd. WIDTH OF RECONSTRUCTION OF CENTRAL ROAD BETWEEN NORTHWEST HIGHWAY AND RAND ROAD "I spent many hours during the past few years on this matter, many more than on any other item which confronted me as Chairman of the Street Committee during the past four years. All of the time I spent on this matter has been in an effort to try to get the width of the road narrowed because I sincerely felt, and still feel, the residents alo~ Central Road will be faced with a ~afety problem regardless of the width° and certainly the safety problem increases as the width increases. "I had many telephone and personal contacts with the Cook County Highway Department and the Division Office in Chicago of the State Highway Department. My summary of these contacts are ~ part of the memorandum I prepared for the Village President and Board of Trustees. "Last Thursday, April 27, 1961, I and the following met 'with Mr. Tuthill of the Division Office of the State Highway Department: Village Manager Appleby, Eetiring Village President Lams, Village President- Elect Schlaver, Messrs. Henry Szala and Lloyd Johnson as representatives of the Northeast Homeowners Association. Efforts to have the State Highway Division make a study resulted in our Group being advised that they might conceivably come up with a recommendation for our 12-ft. lanes with a 4-ft. median strip, considering the traffic load, and that it appeared to be a concession at this point to allow four Il-ft.-wide lanes. "We inquired as to whether the State Highway DiviSion would approve four 9-ft. lanes if we could get the County Highway Department to agree to this width and were told theywould consider it, but Mr. Tuthill was quite sure it would be rejected by the State. We then asked about four 10-ft. lanes and again were told that it would be considered but chances are it would not be approved by the State. "In answer to an inquiry as to whether the County had requested lesser widths and if they had ever been approved by the State, Mr. Tuthill said not to his knowledge, and certainly not since the policy on widths was established by the state. "Mr. Tuthill further indicated, when it was suggested that the State would save money by having a narrower-w~dth street, that even though it .might be a saving at present, it presumably alse could become more expensive if it were found at a later date that four 9-ft. lanes were inadequate, and it should hav~ been four ll-ft, lanes. To add this would require breaking out the curb and gutter, moving the drainage, and this May2, 1961 entral Road could run into a great deal more than it would cost to do the proper widening installation at this time; I believe he intimated he felt there should be at least four ll-ft, pavements. "The question of relocation of sidewalks, we felt, was something the Village and representatives of the Northeast Homeowners Association should discuss with the Comnty Highway Department. "I request that the foregoing be made a part of the minutes of this meeting so that the incoming Board will be familiar with the back- ground of this problem. I still feel the residents of the area involved have a real problem. I sympathize with them or I wouldn't have spent all the time I did on this matter, and I hope the incoming Board will keep the problem of these residents in mind. If a situation presents itself which gives the Village an opening or opportunity to pursue this matter further, I certainly urge that whatever can be done will be done to reduce the proposed, apparently inflexible policy on the width of the. roads of this type. Policies change from time to time and it is my sincere hope that before this !project actually reaches the construction stage in 1962 that perhaps by some miracle or change of policy, we, rather than the new Board, can accomplish a reduction in the width of Central Road." Lloyd Nc.rr~s. Truatee Norris then gave the following summation from the Street Committee: Streets REPORT TO THE INCOMrNG VILLAGE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STREET COMMITTEE Inasmuch as I went through a rather difficult period when I was elected to the Board of Trustees four years ago in trying to pick up the loose ends having to do with streets, etc., when I was named Chairman of the Street Committee, I submit the following report for the records sc that the person who is to be named Chairman of the Street and Sidewalk Committee may have a rough timetable of items to be considered by this Committee during the next few years. STREETS An extensive Motor Fuel Tax program for resurfacing and repair of Mount Prospect streets has been in effect during the past four years. This sho%ld be continued. Many of the older streets (BO years or older) are cracking in the center and the pavements are separating. These ~treets should be repaired and resurfaced as conditions warrant. Within the next few years Lincoln Avenue from WaPella west to the Village limits will have to be repaired and resu~faced. Before this is done, curb and gutter should be installed at the property owners' expense to meet a pavement width equal .to the width east of WaPella.' This should be done on a special assessment or voluntary basis. After the above is constructed, the entire width could be resurfaced with MFT funds, if available. An item to consider is that this was a county road up to about a ~ear ago and the residents on Lincoln haven't been assessed for any portion of the present pavement. Within the next five te ten years when the present pavement, deteriorates to the point where repair and resurfacing is necessary, the sections of street on south George and south Albert south of Central Road should, prior to resurfacing, have curb and gutter installed and base provided to meet the same width of pavement of these streets to the north or south. Agaiu resurfacing after above installation could be done with MFT funds, if available. Resurfacing of the streets in Northwest Meadows will be done this year and it is estimated this program will provide for good roads in the area for five to seven years. Prior to any additional MFT expenditures on these reads we should have' curb and gutter installed to meet the present pavement. ~t will be difficult to maimtain the roads in Northwest Meadows until such time as curb, gutter and proper drainage is provided for. May 2, 1961 Depending en the ultimate solution of the Weller Creek situation, thought should be given to one road crossing Weller Creek west of Rte. 8S (Elmhnrst Avenue) and one east of Elmhurst Avenue. SIDEWALKS sidewalks The long-standing sidewalk program under special assessment was finally completed last year. There are still some spots where sidewalks are not installed. These should be picked up and placed with another sidewalk program, which should begin within the next year. This program should include, among other items, a sidewalk on the north side of Central Road from Northwest Highway to the westerly limits of Mount Prospect. Obtain the necessary dedication or purchase of land on Elmhurst Avenue south of Central Road to enable installation of a sidewalk on the east side of Elmhurst from Central Road north to meet the sidewalk which exists north of the cemetery on the east side of the street. Install raised sidewalk or use some other means to establish a definite sidewalk area on the north side of Northwest Highway from Central Road eastward. This is a highly dangerous area for pedestrians due to the fact that no defined sidewalk is provided for at the present time. ~ SAFETY ~E: safety Regardless of the ultimate width of the County reconstruction of Central Road west of Northwest Highway, it is my suggestion that traffic control be provided between Main Street and Mt. Prospect Road at a location which would be most convenient for the children who need to cross Central Road to attend schools in the a-rea. A t~affic control s..heuld be also provided for at Central and Lancaster for the same reasons as outlined above. PUBLIC HEALTH The Public Health program in Mount Prospect should be completely over- public hauled. Members should be appointed to a Committee or Commission who are health interested in a good program for Mount Prospect. Furthermore, everything possible should be done to interest Des Plaines and Arlington Heights toward employment of a Public Health Nurse or officer whose salary would be paid jointly by the three communities. There is not enough work in any one village for a full-time employee, but certainly there would be if the three communities would jointly employ a capable individual. Lloyd Norris Trustee Airey announced he had no report as such, but had assembled all pertinent data on the Judi~aryCommittee and would be Judiciary glad to go over all pending cases with the new appointee. Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that Traffic - a "No Parking" zone be painted immediately in front of the library No Parking in building on Bnsse Avenue. The President put the question, the Clerk of library 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, as Chairman of Bublic Buildings &Grounds Committee, referred to proposed installation of 25 extra parking stalls in front Achievement of the Railroad Station, stating that contract had been let to Association Milburn Bros. for this work. Opposition from civic groups had come landscaping in, however. Mr. V. Carter Bowen, President of ~he Chamber of Com- project merce, was given the floor, whereupon he read a letter of protest, stating that there was enough parkin~ elsewhere; Mrs. Esmond of the Achievement Association arose, stating that it was thought this area could be be%ter used if landscaped; and Mrs. Jane McNahon offered a letter from the Women's Club which concurred in the foregoing sentiments; letter from the Junior Women's Club was also received. May 2, 1961 chievement Association Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Schlaver, moved that Landscaping Milburn Bros. be asked to defer paving of this job until further project notice. The President put the question, the Clerkcalled the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motinn carried. The following is letter received regarding this subject from the Chicago & Northwestern Railway: CHICAGO& NORTH WESTER~ RAILWAY COMPANY Office of Division Engineer 915 East Wisconsin Avenue April 2?, 1961 Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: The Chicago & North Western Railway Company iS agreeable te permitting your Village ts landscape various areas of our property as shown in yellow on attached blueprint dated April lY, 1961, between Central Road and Prospect Avenue: Parcel No. I on the north side of our tracks bounded on the west by the south line of Central Road, on the north by our north property line, on the east by a line parallel to and 10' westerly from the center line of the spur track crossing North West Highway, on the south by a line parallel to and 1.5' northerly from the center line of the most northerly main t~ack. Parcel No. 2 on the north side of our tracks hounded on the east by the west line of Main Street, on the south by a line parallel to and 65' from the south line of North West Highway, on the west by a line at right ambles to the center line of North West Highway and BO' from the west line of Main Street measured along the south line of Neath West Highway, on the north by the south line of North West Highway. Parcel No. B on the north side of our tracks and west of Elm~Street, bounded on the east by a line 10' westerly and parallel to the center line of the spur t~ack crossing North West Highway, on the south by a line parallel to and 10' from center line of the northerly track, on the west by a line at right angles to our northerly right-of-way line and 90' from the inter- section of sur northerly right-of-way line with a line 10' westerly and parallel ts center line of said spur track, measured along said northerly right-of-way line, on the north by our northerly right-of-way line. Parcel No. 4 on the north side ef our tracks bounded on the north by our northerly right-of-way line, on the east by the west line of Prospect Avenue, on the south and west by a~line parallel to the center line of the most northerly ~track as the case may be, 10' frem the -- center line of side tracks or 15' from the center line of main tracks. Parcel No. 5 south of tracks, bounded on the west by the south line of Central Road, on the north by a line parallel to and 15' from the center line of our southerly main track, and on the south by our southerly right-of way line, subject to the following: May 2, 1951 1. Ail landscaping work is to be done to the satisfaction C & NW RR of the undersigned or his authorized representative Landscaping without any expense to the Railway Company. The Village will keep the area lamdscaped. 2. The Village is ts assume all liability for men, materials and equipment required in connection with the prosecution of the work covered hereby. ~. No trees or shrubs that will be allowed to grow over B feet high to be planted within 200 feet of the street line of any streets which cross our tracks at grade. If this is agreeable to the Village, will you please have this letter executed in the space provided and re~urn one copy to me, after which you may proceed with the landscaping work. Yours very truly, CHICAGO & N(RTN WESTERN RAILWAY CO. s/ O. W. Smith Division Engineer ACCEPTED: VILLAGE OF MT. PROSPECT Title ATTF~T: Village Clerk Trustee Gaw then announced that the Achievement Association desires to go ahead with their beautifying projects, but time is getting short, as it is already May. Re then read the following letter from the Chicago & North Western Railraod to Mrs. Esmond: 915 E. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, ~isconsin April 27, 1961 Mrs. Newell T. Esmond lYBO Verde Drive Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Mrs. Esmond: Referring to exchange of correspondence csvered by my letter ef March 8th and yours of April 5, 1961 regarding proposed beautification and planting project which involves use of portion of Railway Company's right- of-way at Mount Prospect, Illinois. In accordance with our telephone conversation of yesterday, I have prepared the attached letter agreement with the Village of Mount Prospect, covering this landscaping on our property and presume you will wish to handle with the Village authorities for execution and return of the original of letter agreement ts me. Upon receipt of said agreement, I will advise you so that the planting may then proceed. s/ O. W. Smith, Division Engineer It was decided to hold consideration of above agreement until the new Board was seated. May 2, 1961 Trustee Oaw read letter from Robert A. Schiller,Chairman South of theBuilding Committee of South Community Baptist Church asking the Community Village to defer paving and sidewalk requirements re property on South Baptist Maple and Shabonee until a later date. The Church intends to erect a Church parsonage and is pressed for time. The letter is as follows: paving and sidewalk 1429 Wigwam Trail requirements re Mt. Prospect, Illinois parsonage April 26, 1961 President and Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Attn: Mr. Harold Appleby, Village Mgr. Gentlemen: The South Community Baptist Church of Mount Prospect is con- templating the construction of a parsonage adjacent to the present church and fronting on Maple Avenue. Bids have been received and a construction award has been made to Ray Wallem, Contractor. Upon application for a building permit we were informed that a Village Ordinance passed recently does not allow issuance of building permits unless provision has been made for street and sidewalk pavements. It is apparent that adherence to the requirements of this Ordinance is, in general, in the best interests of the Village. As applied to the construction of the parsonage for theSouth Church, ad- herence to the Ordinance will result in a hardship and a loss of funds. We respectfully request your consideration of this matter and request that the requirements of the Ordinance in this instance be temporarily waived. The membership of the South Church is fully aware of its responsibilities ~th respect to compliance with Village Ordinances and has voiced its intent to contribute funds for the construction of its portion of pavement a~d sidewalks on Maple Street south of Shabonee Trail. At present, however, all available funds are obligated for operation and maintenance and the construction of the new parsonage. It is hoped that sufficient funds will be accumulated in the near future for the Maple Street pavement. The plans for the parsonage contemplate the construction of a garage located fifteen (15) feet north of the present north end of the Maple Street pavement. It is requested that, in lieu of the regular street pavement, permission be granted to construct a short temporary driveway from the end of the Maple Street pavement into the proposed garage. We appreciate your consideration of this matter and hope you will be able to grant a waiver for the issuance of'a building permit. Respectfully yours, s/ Robert A. Schiller, Chairman Building Committee Trustee Gaw, seconded byTrustee Ekren, moved that the South Community Baptist Church be issued a building permit to erect a residence on the West side of Maple Street south of Shabenee Trail upon receipt of a letter signed by the proper members of their Board, indicating willing- ness of the Church to put in the required paving and sidewalk within two years. The President put the question, 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. President Lame read the following letter re library property: MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBP~EY Public Library 14 East Busse Quit Claim Deed for At the request of Village Board President Mr. Lams adjoining and the Village Attorney, Mr. Downing, the Mount property Prospect Library Board hereby confirms its understanding of the agreement concerning the property at ~20 South Emerson Street, immediately adjacent to the Library property. The Village Board at its meeting of April 19, 1961, unani~- mously passed a motion to transfer title sf said property at 20 SouthEmerson Street to the Board of Directors of the Mount Prospect Public Library by means of a Quit Claim Deed. In consideration whereof the Library Board has transferred to the Village Board, as a down payment, the sum of $15,000, provided for in its published budget; and furthermore agrees to repay the Village Board an additional sum of $15,000 spread over the next five years, with no interest charge. The Library Board is sincerely appreciative uf the under- standing and support of the members of the Village Board. Signed - Dorothy W. Kester, President Ruth K. Anderson, Secretary Date: April 25, 1961 Village Manager App~by spoke of agreement made in 1957 between subdivider Schavilje & Knuth and the Village regarding Sewer agreement sewer connections in their Sunset Heights Subdivision, and read Schavilje & Knu~ the following amendment to this agreement, which in effect extends - amendment - the original for another five years, as follows: Sunset Heights Sub. FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 13, 1957 B~ AND BETW,.'E~ SCHAVILJE & KNUTH, INC., AND THE I~ILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS THIS AGREEMENT entered into this 2nd day of Nay, 1961, by and between SCHAVILJE & KNUTE, INC., (hereinafter referred to as "First Party") and the VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, a Municipal Corporation in Cook County, Illinois, (hereinafter referred to as the "Village"), WITNESSETH: I~EAS, on August lB, 1957 the parties hereto entered into an agreement to provide for reimbursement of pro rata share of constrmction of combined trunk sewers in Lonnquist Boulevard, Mount Prospect, Illinois; WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend paragraph I of said agreement so as to provide that in addition to the provisions set out therein the Village shall also not approve a plat of subdivision or public improvemehts for the land referred to in said agreement without requiring the payment set forth therein and to extend the term of said agreement to and including August lB, 1967; and WHEREAS, the Village upon subdividing of said property will receive benefits as the result of the permission by the First Party to connect the said property to the oversize sewer, all of which is more particularly described in the said August 13, 1957 agreement, ~ THEREFORE, In consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. That paragraph ~ of the agreement between the parties dated August lB, 1957 shall be amended to and shall hereafter read as follows: "1. That the Village will consider no petition for annexation, plat of subdivision, public improvements or permit to connect May 2, 1961 ewer connections to the aforesaid sewer system for the $0 acres of land (continued) lying to the West of the Sunset Heights Subdivision and Schavilje & Knuth South of Lonnquist Boulevard ~nless the applicant there- agreement of will first payto the First Party the sum of $252.49 per acre for all said land to be amnexed to the Village as pro rata contribution for the construction of the combined trunk sewer in Lonnquist Boulevard from WeGo Trail to Candota and on Candota to Weller Creek; it being understood that it is the desire eft he pa~ties hereto that this reimbursement of pro rata share of the cost shall be a condition precedent and shall not in any wise affect the requirements of the Village in connection with any other fees applicable thereto. It ~being understood byand between the parties hereto that if any litigation is commenced against the Village arising as the resmlt Of the Village's action or failure to act pursuant totbis agreement, the part of the First Part does hereby agree to 'pay all expenses incurred by the Village ms the resultof any such litigation and to save the Village completely harmless in any manner as the result of this agreement." 2. The said agreement dated A~gust 13, 1957 is hereby extended to and ~ncluding August 13~ 1967, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in said August lB, 1957 agreement. B. Except as modified, amended or extended herein, the said agreement dated August 13, 1957 is hereby re-affirmed and re-adopted. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be signed by their respective officers and fixed their respective seals hereto on the day and year first above written. SCNAVILJE & KNUTH, INC. ATTEST: Presiddnt Secretary VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, a municipal corporation ATTEST: s,/Th~ndn~ A. T~m~ President .s/ E. Robert Reynolds ~. Village Clerk seal Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Ekren, mOVed that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the First Amendment te the Agreement dated August lB, 1957 between the Village and Schavilje & Knu%h. The President put the question, 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. Village Manager Appleby read the following letter: SCHAVILJE &KNUTH, Inc. Chicago B1, Ill. May 2, 1961 Village Board of Trustees Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Sirs: Since the Village of Mt. Prospect has agreed to extend and amend our "Lonnquist Avenue Trunk Sewer Line Agreement" dated August lB, 19B7, And since this "First Amendment" to said sewer agreement has been voted on and approved by the Village of Mt. Prospect, May 2, 1961 We do therefore give permission to annex to the Village of Sewers - Mount Prospect the Herman Busse farm lying West of our Sunset Heights Schavilje & Subdivision and legally described as: Knuth' That part of the E 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Sec. 14, Twp. 41 N, R-II, E Brd P.M. (except the E 426 ft. thereof) lying N of the center line of Golf Road, as per plat of dedication recorded December 10, 1929 as Doc. #10550569, in Cook County, Illinois. Our giving permission to annex the above described land shall in no manner alter the remainder of said Amended Sewer Agreement. The Village will consider no plat cf subdivision, public improvements, or permit to ccnnect to aforesaid sewer system unless applicant will first pay the sum of $252.49 per acre as stated in said Amended Sewer Agreement with the Village. Although we have not received any reimbursement payment to this date, we are giving permission to annex the above land because we under- stand that it would be in the best interest ~f Mo~nt Prospect to have this land annexed to the Village. Yours truly, s/ Joseph P. $chavilJe, Secretary SCHAVILJEANDENUTH, ~NC. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for the passage of Ord. #?59: Ord. ?59 AN ORDINANCE TO ANNEX CERTAIN TERRITORY Annexation TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT of Busse Farm This annexes the Herman Busse Farm. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees '" Airey, Casterl~ne, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Caster~ne, mcved for vote of thanks ts be given to Constantine Stamis for his effortste effect Village-owne the sale to the Village of certain lots behind West Prospect Avenue property between Pine and Wille Streets. This motion carriedhy accl~m~tion. Village Manager Applebyannounced that the Clerk had received Case notice of injury suit from Esther Peterscn, Case 61-C-5816. This 6!-C-5816 matter has been turned over to our insurance company for handling. Peterson President Lams read the following letter: Raskin & Downing Resignation of 105 So. La Salle St. Village Atty Chicago S, Illinois Downing May 2, 1961 Hon. Theodore A. Lams, President, and Members cf the Board cf Trustees Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear President Lams: ,-- I wish to submit herewith my resignation as Village Attorney for the Village of Momnt Prospect. Since my appointment in February of 1957 I have enjoyed the opportunity cf having been associated on a professional basis with you, the Trustees, the Village Clerk, Village Manager and others in the official family of the Village. The excellent approach that you, the Board of Trustees and the Village Manager have given to the many and complex problems which have arisen during my period of service has provided a refreshing challemEe. I shall be happy to effect the transition with the newly appointed Village' Attorney in a manner that is compatible with the best interests of the Village. May 2, 1961 My kindest personal regards to you, the members of the Board cf Trustees, and official~ of the Village, and with every best wish to President-elect C. O. Schlaver and the now Board, I remain Sincerely, Robert J. Downing Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Schlaver, moved that the Board Res. 13-61 accept the resignation of Robert J. Downing and moved 'for the adoption Appreciation of the following Resolution, No. 10-61, sending copy to Mr. Downing: to Downing RESOLUTION EXTENDING APPRECIATION TO ROBERT DOWNING FOR HIS SERVICES AS VILLAGE ATTORNEY The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon PPesid~nt Lams declared the motion carried and Res. 10-61 adopted. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for the R&S, 11-61 adoption cf Res. 11~-61: ~preciation to Appleby A RESOLUTION GIVING VOTE OF CONFIDENCE AND APPRECIATION TO VILLAGE MANAGER APPLEBY The President put the question, 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 Casterline, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved for adoption of the following Res. 12-61: Res. 12-61 Board Policy A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH THE FUTURE POLICY OF THE BOARD WHEREAS, the Village ordinances of the Village ef Mount Prospect under State Statutes assume the honesty and integrity of Village officials, beth elective and appointive, in serving the best interests of the Village, and WHEREAS the Village ordinances recite the duties, requirements and qualifications required ef village officials both elective and appointive, and WHEREAS certain appointed village officials were selected from a group of applicants being considered and after careful,analysis of their qualifications, and WHEREAS these selections were based on the requirements of the office and the knowledge, experience and ability of the individuals to meet the requirements, and WHEREAS these offices are established to serve the best interests of Mount Prospect, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that appointive offices of the Village of Mount Prospect shall not be used for "political patronage" concessions of elected officials, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that replacement of appointed officials shall be for good and Justifiable cause after due consideration by the Board of Trustees as prescribed by ordinance, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any such appointment shall be made from and after consideration of a group of qualified applicants for such official office. ,s/ E. Robert Reynolds s/ Theodore A. Lams Village Clerk President May 2, 1961 The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Norris. Nay, Trustee Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and Res. 12-~1 adopted. Mr. Ray Willer arose from the audience.and pretested the last resolution (12-~1) stating that it cast aspersmons upon the incoming Board. ~ : Trustee Norris gave the following statement: Statement from Trustee Norris "I would like to thank President Ted Lams, the Trustees and all cf the Village administrative staff, and the Village employees, for their patience and co-operation with me during the past four years. I have gained much through my experiences as a trustee during the past four years, and based on mypast experience as a trustee, stand ready to serve the residents of Mount Prospect as a trustee at a future date. "In the meantime, for the next two years I will have more time to spendwithmy family. "I also want to thank the representatives of the press for their reporting of Board transactions. The past four years certainly have been rewarding to me, and I hope equally to the Village, and I extend my best wishes to the incoming Village President Clarence Schlaver, elected trustees John Bickley, Bill Phillips and Bill Casterline; incoming Village Clerk Ruth Wilson and incumbent trustees Gaw and Ekren." Clerk E. Robert Reynolds asked the officers-elect to come forward to be sworn in, taking them in the same order as listed on the Swearing-in ballot: of new President Schlaver officials Clerk Ruth Wilson Judge Ralph Gould Trustee Bickley Trustee Casterline Trustee Phillips Library Board Member DorcthyKester Library Board Member Jane McMahon Each newly-elected member was handed his Official Commission and new trustees Bickley and Phillips were given their stars of office. Motion was made by Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren, adjourn to adjourn sine die. This motion carried by acclamation, and the sine die meeting adjourned sine die at 9:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, E. Robert Reynolds, Village Clerk Note: Clerk Reynolds, President Lams and Trustees Airey and Norris stepped down. President Schlaver took the chair, Clerk Wilson took her seat, and Trustees Bickley and Phillips took their seats, leaving one seat vacant for an appointed trustee~ ~Deputy Clerk May 2, 1981 MINUTES OF ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF NAY 2, 1961 President Schlaver asked Clerk Wilson to call the roll at roll call 8:43 P.M. Upon roll call, the following answered "Present": Bickley, Phillips, Ekren, Casterline and Gaw. President Schlaver gave a short address, stating it was his Address - intention to treat everyone fairly and tha~ there would be no radical gavel to changes in the conduct and policy of government. He thereupon asked Mr. Lams former President Lams to come forward and presented him with a gavel upon which was inscribed plaque showing Mr. Lams' eight years of service as President. The following letter was read: Resignation of C. O. Schlaver May 2, 1961 as trustee The Honorable Members of the Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: The residents of Mount Prospect have seen fit to elect me President of the Village while two years remain of my term as Village Trustee. Therefore, I respectfully ask this board to accept my resig- nation as Trustee. Your concurrence in this resignation is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Clarence O. Schlaver Village President Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved to accept the resignation of C. O. Schlaver as trustee. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Ekren, Casterline, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Schlaver read the following letter of appointment: Appointment of H. Brubl May 2, 1961 as trustee The Honorable Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: A vacancy on this board presently exists due to my resignation as Trustee. I take pleasure in the appoihtment of Harry R, Bruhl, 818 Dresser D~ive, as Village Trustee to fill said vacancy, endinE in May, 1963. Your concurrence in this appointment is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Clarence O. Schlaver Village President Trustee Phillips concurred in the appointment, pointing out that Harry Bruhl had run a close fourth in the election. May 2, 1981 28 Trustee Ekren Trustee Ekren gave the followin4~ statement: concurs in appointment of May 2, 1961 Harry Bruhl As a member of the Village Board of Mount Prospect I am voting for Harry Bruhl as trustee to fill the vacancy created by the elevation of C. 0. Schlaver to president. There are several reasons for my decision. First Mr. Bruhl is a responsible business execuitve with an active, genuine interest in Village affairs and his local homeowners group. Recently he was chairman of the school board nominating committee. I have received a personal call from the chairman cf the school board caucus, James Chisholm, who gave Mr. Br~hl the highest recommendation and full endorsement. Second, I believe that nothing can be accomplished at this time by a negative vote. The denial of Bruhl as trustee could force the Village into a sped ial election, which would be a sheer waste of money. Third, Bruhl ran fourth in the past election for trustees, and fair-minded Mount Prospect voters will be first to acknow~dge that he is the logical choice - - regardless of their personal favorites. If we as a Board o f Trustees are to make progress for our Village, we must work together in harmony with mutual objectives and an under- standing of common problems. A split in the Board caused by a special 1 election would only harm our Village government and hamper co-operation with our new president, Clarence O. Schlaver. I do not want this Board to be an obstructive board. I know it will not be a rubber-stamp board. For my part, I pledge my best efforts to Mount Prospect and will oppose Mr. Schlaver or any trustee whenever I believe such opposition is in the best interests of the Village of Mount Prospect. Parker Ekren The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw Phillips and President Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Clerk Ruth Wilson thereupon administered the oath of office to Appointee Harry R. Bruhl, and he assumed his seat. President Schlaver read the following letter of appointments: Committee Appointments May 2, 1961 Honorable Members of Board of Trustees Mount Prospect, Illiflois Gentlemen: To enable the Board of Trustees to operate in an efficient and orderly manner, I take pleasure in appointing the following standing committees as required by ordinance: 1. BUILDING Trustee Casterline - Chairman 1 Arthur Gaw Harry Bruhl 2. FINANCE~ PUBLIC BUILDINGS & GROUNDS~ SIDEWALKS Harry Bruhl, - - Chairman Wm. Casterline Arthur Gaw May 2, 1961 229 B. FIRE AND WATER William Phillips - - Chairman Parker Ekren John Bickley 4. JUDICIARY Parker Ekren - - Chairman John Bickley William Phillips 6. POLICE AND LIGHT John Bickley - - Chairman William Phillips Parker Ekren 6. PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY &WELFARE - STREETS Arthur Gaw - - Chairman William Casterline Harry Bruhl Your concurrence in these appointments is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Clarence O. Schlaver Village President Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved for concurrence in the foregoing appointments of the President. The President put the question, 'the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterlihe$~ Ekren, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Schlaver read the Following letter of appointment: Appointment of May 2, 1961 Edw. Hofer~ Honorable Members of the as Board of Trustees of the Village Village of Mount Prospect Attorney Gentlemen: I respectfully ask this Board to concur in the appointment of Edward C. Hofert, 41~ South Pine Street, Mount Prospect, as Village Attorney. I believe it is best for efficient operation of our local government that the Village President, Village Manager and Village Board be represented by counsel residing in this Village and readily available for each session of the Board and various, called conferences. A satis- factory flat salary to the financial advantage of the Village can be arranged, I am sure. At the sam~ time I am mindful of the valuable services rendered to this Board over a period of years by Robert J. Downing as our Village Attorney. It is m~wish that he continue in matters of litigation for which he was previously engaged by this Board. Following concurrence in the appointment of Mr. Hofert, I hope that the Board will so move for such continuance of such counsel. Sincerely, s/ Clarence O. Schlaver, President May 2, 1961 Appt. of Trustee Bickley, seccnded by Trustee Phillips, moved to concur in Village Attorney this appointment. Trustee Gaw and Trustee Casterline demurred, (continued) stating that Mr. Rofert was unknown to them and that the Beard had not been consulted. Discussion followed: Trustee Ekren defended the appointment and asked that his second be used, Trustee Phillips agreeing to withdraw his second. The motion then stood: Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved to concur in the appoint- ment of Edward C. Hofert as Village Attorney. The President put the Guestion, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bic~ley, Bruhl, Ekren and Phillips. Nays, Trustees Casterline and Gaw. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Authorize Atty Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that ~owning for Robert J. Downing be authorized to continue with any matters cf old cases litigation in which he was previously empowered to act by the Village; and that amicable arrangement ~y be made Between him and Mr. Hcfert upon such litigation wherein he no longer cares to continue. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bic~ley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Phillips. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Schlaver read the following letter of appointment: Appointments to Commissions May 2, 1961 Honorable Beard of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: Several vacancies now exist on the various boards which are necessarily a part of the orderly conduct of village business. It is my pleasure to ask for the concurrence in the following appoint- ments: Reappointment of Frank J. Biermann to the Board of Fire and Police Co~missioners for three-year term ending in May of 1964. Reappointment of James E. Wax, Chairman, Robert T. Jackson and Lloyd S. Johnsen to serve as the Architectural Commission and Building Committee for a period cf one year as designated in Building Code Chapter II.l.1. Reappointment of Walter Kirchhoff to serve for two-year term as member of the Police Pension Board, said term expiring in 196B, and appointment of Robert L. Stanton to serve until 1962, filling vacancy caused by the non-residence cf Edward A. Glaeser. Reappointment of A. C. Dresser as chairman of the Plan Commission for four-year term ending in May, 1965. Appointment of Lloyd R. Norris as member of said plan commission to fill vacancy caused by the non-residence of Virgil Tosch, said term to be for four years ending in May cf 1965. Concurrence of the Board of Trustees in these appointments is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Clarence O. Schlaver The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Gaw, Ekren and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. May 2, 1961 President Schlaver read the following letter from Appointments - Village Manager Appleby: Treasurer Water Superintendent May 2, 1961 P.M. Court Clerk Mr. C. O. Schlaver Village President Village of Mount Prospect Dear President Schlaver: I recommend that the following appointments be made: Village Treasurer-Collecter - James C. King (This is an annual appointment) Superintendent of Water - David Creamer (To give Mr. Creamer the proper title) Clerk of Police Magistrate Court - Richard Jesse (New position) It is my understanding that other officials previously appointed continue in their respective posts and that their re-appointment at this time is not necessary. Respectfully submitted, H. G. Appleby, Village Manager Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to concur in the preceding appointments. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Schlaver announced his intention to be at his desk Saturday A.M. in the Village Hall on Saturdays from 9:BO to II:BO to take care of hours for any requests from anyone in the Village. President Trustee Bickley, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that special meeting of the Board of Trustees be held May 9th following the Special continued meeting of the Board of Local Improvements. The President meeting put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The new Village Attorney, Edward C. Hefert, was brought Introduction of forward and introduced to the public at large. Mr. Hofert stated new Village Atty. that he was willing to do his best to serve the Village, and took his seat. Mr. Gilbert Liebenow, 400 North Main, arose and questioned Mr. Hofert, stating that Mr. Hofert was well known to him persoomlly but that he knew the new attorney was an exceptionally busy man in many civic causes. Mr. Liebenow asked how Mr. Hcfert was going to find time to devote himself to the Village? The attorney replied that he would resign from the School Board and. other organizations which might inter- fere with his duties as Village Attorney. Mr. Harold W. Klingner, 105 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, Lombardo cum- arose, stating he was attorney for Michael Lombardo, who resides plaint, Village and operates his shoe repair business next door to the Village. constr~ction Mr. Lombardo is charging injury to his property by the contractor who is erecting additions to the Village Hall, and asks that the Village withhold $2500 in escrow from monies to be paid Custer Construction Company until any damage is repaired. Mr. Klingner also stated that Mr. Lombardc has no desire for litigation. May 2, 1961 ibor - M.P~ Mr. Charles Payne, newly-elected Resident of the Count~ CLub. Park Board, re~ested that no liquor license be issued We Park's re~est M.P. Count~ ClX. Resident Schlaver replied as sole libor commissioner that until the Village Board is satisfied of the legal price of the Count~ Club no fu~her licenses ~all be ~de available and the Libor License Applicat~n of the M.P. Count~ Club sh~l re~ in file. T~stee Ekren, seconded by Trustee ~ill~s, moved for adjournme~, and the meeting was r~gular~ adjourned at 10:BY P.M. Respectf~ly sub~tted, Ruth C. Wilson Village Clerk May 2, 1961