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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/1958 VB minutes ~~ -"'''' \.., ,..: C':; ~L ~C ,4C,_ ~~"'-'* President Lams informed the Board of a pub1.ic hear-4 ing to be held on a petition for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Cook County, Illinois at 7:30 P.M. on March 6" 1958 in the Mount Prospect Village Hall, Mount Prospect, Illinois. The property involved consisting of approximately 1/2 acre located on the Northeast corner of Algonquin Road and Rohlwing Road in Elk Grove Township. Village Manager Appleby stated that the Plan Commission was considering a new Subdivision Regulation Ordinance. He suggested that this Ordinance be referred to the Village Engineers and Village Attorney before consideration by the Board of Trustees. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Schlaver that the proposed Subdivision Regulation Ordinance as prepared by Evert Kincaid & AssociatE be referred to the Village Engineers and the Village AttorneJ for their consideration and recommendations. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trus tee Ai rey, Bro ad, Norri s, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Casterline whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. George Selgrat of 3QO S. Kenilworth Avenue, speaking from the floor, referred to a letter he had submitted to the Village Manager. He inquired of the Board" if the Village had any powers pertaining to the combating of nuisances 1-1/2 miles from the Village limi ts. President Lams in.formed Mr. Selgrat that the Village had no authori ty pertaining to nuisances located outside the limits of Mount Prospect. There being no further busine ss to come before the Board, it was moved by Trustee Broad and seconded by Trustee Norris that the meeting be adjourned. The President put the question and the vote':was" "taken by ab~elamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned at 9:38 P.M. 2J~~ #:~~ William H. Kei th Village Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 4" 1958 The meeting was called to order at 8:38 P.M. by Pres- ident Lams and the Clerk was then directed to call. the roll. On roll call, the following Trustees answered Itpresenttt: Airey, Broad, Norris" Schlaver and Willer. Absent: Trustee Casterline. All Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of a meeting held February 25" 1958, a motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Broad that the minutes be approved as submitted. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll" with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Casterline; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and said minutes approved as submitted. President Lams read the following communication: Fe bruary 28, 1 958 President and Vil1.age Board of Trustees Village Hall Mount Prospect, Illinois Subject: Storm Sewer Relief Program. March 4, 1958 '..'" '8;' I n' Gentlemen: Enclosed is a copy of a 1etter sent to each of the Charter Member Associations of the Joint Council ot Community Associations. It is being passed to the Village Board at thi s time merely for the purpo se of keeping the Trustees informed of the latest developments on the sewer program. North East Home Owners Assn. s/ Donald A. Willis President. President Lams continued by reading the following communica.tion: February 26, 1958 Joint Council of Community Associations 909 I-Oka Mount Prospect, Illinois SUbject: Mt. Prospect Storm Sewer Relief Program Gentlemen: We, the North ,East Home Owners Association, take this means of placing on notice all charter members of the Joint Council to the fact that we are not satisfied with the financial aspects of the subject sewer program was presented .to the council at the meeting of February 21, 1958. We believe we are expressing the viewpoint of any users of the Feehanville Drainage District who have become infoI'rlled on the "inequi tableU apportionment of the sewer tax. The Feehanville Drainage District is a separate system of combined sewers that was prQP~rly installed and adequately planned for the area it was to serve. It is physically separate from the Weller Creek Drainage District and, as reported by Mr. Lewis on February 21, could not legally be physically connected to the Weller Creek System. There- fore, we steadfastly maintain, despite the Sanitary District Ordinances setting rates of equal payment for homeowners, that the resultant sewer benefit within the Feehanville District will be a small fraction of the benefits within the Feehanville District will be a small fraction of the benefits to be realized by Weller Creek District users. Every council member present at the February 21 meeting heard our delegation develop these .facts from a series of planned questions put to Mr. Lewis and the resultant answers that were given. Legally and politically, we may be trapped on this program, but each and everyone of us on the Joint Council knows quite .well that a good neighbor should not knowingly expect" or permit, the family next door to pay for services (water,gas, electricity or sewers) that are beyond which the family must pay to maintain itself, not its neighbors. By knowingly permi tting another home owner to pay more than hi s fair share for sewers while we are paying less than our fair share, we are, in effect, taking benefits to which we are not rightfully entitled. Accordingly, we request a meeting of the Joint Council, within the next ten days from receipt of this letter, to further discuss the Sewer Program within the Council in an effort to obtain unanimous agreement. on a resolution to be presented by the Council to the Sanitary District and to tbe Village Board of Trustees. This resolution would express the unanimous disapproval of the Council to the ninequitable" spread of sewer tax and would request that necessary changes be made in Sanitary District Ordinances 1 and 2 to adjust the sewer payment tax in accordance with the percent of benefit to be received on each Drainage District. The North East Homeowners Association recognizes the amount of work tha t has gone into the sewer program and it also March 4s 1958 appreciates the desperate need for new combined sanitar~6 sewers and storm relief sewers in the Weller Creek Drain- age District and for this reason we are calling upon the Council to demonstrate its sincereity of purpose or its partisanship, if such be the true situation. We wish to see a ~orthwhile sewer progr~ go through to completion but only if Feehanville District is permitted to pay its just and equitable share of' the tremendous financial burden. Time is running out until the Revenue Bonds are put out for purchase and unless this Council acts wisely and promptly the sewer program is quite likely to fold of its own inability to stand the searching scrutiny of an informed townfolk. ~-M In the Feehanville District alone there are, by count, twelve hundred and thirteen (1213) users or 28.5% of the total potential of forty-two hundred and fifty (4250) uses of Weller and Feehanville Drainage Districts combined. Such a percentage could effectively petition the Sanitary District to dis-annex the Feehanville District. We shall await acknowledgement of this letter from Council Chairman, William Guintoli, until March 1, 1958, at which time if a Joint Council meeting is not planned this association will act independently to settle the Sewer Program in the most effective manner at its command. The North East Home Owners Associai (~" "-' -"" sI Donald A. Willis. President Lams expressed regret over the opposition of the North East Home Owners Association to the Sewer Reliej Program. He stat'ed'that the good of all ci tizens of Mount Prospect must be considered in this matter. He referred to the 10 point program submi tted by the Village Welfare Party in the 1957 election, in which sewer relief was one of 10' major points. Mr. Parker Ekren stated that Mr. Willis was not speaking for the Joint Council and that a meeting of the Joint Council has not been called as yet to consider the matter. President Lams read the following petition: OBJECTIONS TO ANNEXATION OR RE-ZONING OF VILLAGE PERIMETER PROPERTY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. TO: President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois We, being residents and electors 0 f the Village of Mount Prospect, respectfully submit this as a formal objection to the annexation by the Village of Mount Prospect of any terri tory located (Ontiguous to the Village, which is developed, or proposed to be developed, for shopping center purposes and/or for residences which fail to comply with the minimum standards of the present Village" Code, and hereby petition the President and Board of Trustees to oppose or protect: 1. Any petition for annexation of such territory to the Village of Mount Prospect. Any petitions to re-zone'property hereafter annexed to the Village which is proposed to be used for the above purposes, and 2. 3. Any applications for zoning reclassification addressed to the zoning Board of Appeals of Cook County and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, pertaining to any property located within one and one-half (1-1/2) miles of the perimeter af the Village of Mount Prospect, where it is proposed and said property shall be used for the above purposes. March 4, 1958 il7 oj - ""- @ The above petition was signed by approximately 600 citizens. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Schlaver that the above read petition be accepted and referred to the Village Clerk for acknowledgment. The President put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion . carried. President Lams read the following letter: February 25, 1958. Mr. Harold Appleby, Village Manager Village of Mount Prospect ll2 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois Gen tlemen: Re: Paving-Sunset Park School Supplementing my letter of January 9, 1958, I wish to advise that the Board of Eduction adopted a resolution in connection with paving of' Lonnquist and Wapella Avenues. The Board is willing to join in special assessment proceedings for these streets which adjoin Sunset Park School providing we retain the option to pay in cash. For further information please contact Mr. Louis Ancel who is familiar with the situation. Yours very truly S/ R. E. Whi teley, Secretary President Lams referred this matter to the Street Commi t tee_ Trustee Broad reported that the Building Committee is preparing additonal changes in the Building Code. These changes pertain to collar beams and cement mix for found- ations, sidewalks and basement floors. - The following motion was made by Trustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Borad: "I hereby move that the President and Board of Trustees do direct and authorize the Village Attorney to noti.fy the Standard Accident Insurance Company, Detroit, Michigan that under their bond No. 954750 dated April 22, 1957 with Herman F. Hinz as Principal; that as of the present time certain records of the Village to-wit, Special Assessment Bond Register cannot be located, the result of which can cause expense to the Village for the preparation and reconstruction of said Bond Register." The President put the question anQ. the Clerk called the roll, with the following response- Ayes: ~rustees Airey, Broad" Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Casterline; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following motion was then made by Trustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Willer: ttMove that the Village Treasurer-Collector be authorized and directed to invest all sums of the Mount Prospect Special Assessment accounts 1 through 48 and on deposit at the various banks, in 90 day U. S. Treasurery notes." In answer to a question from a citizen, Trustee Airey explained that during the process- ing of Special Assessment Funds, these funds have been deposited in various banks and are at the present time, accruing no. interest and that by investing this money in 90 day U. S. Treasury notes, both the Village of Mount , Prospect and the bond holders would be benefited. The rres- ident put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Casterline; whereupon the President declared the motion caried. Trustee Willer read several communications in full, but suggested that due to the Je ngth of this subje ct, l'!arch 4, 1958 14.'ry ...fj ~I" & lL that the full text of the letters be o~tted from the minutes. Letters read were as follows: (I) fA letter from Mr. Harrington J. Pierce dated February 26, 1958 and addressed to Mr. Raymond L. Willer, in which Mr. Pierce expressed the belief that the public hearing held before the Board of Appeals on January 31$ 1958 and pertain- ing to Case 58-1 violated the Illinois Statutes. (2) A letter from Mr. Raymond L. Willer dated February 28, 1958 and addressed to cMr. Harrington J. Pierce in which Mr. Wi11er informed Mr. Pierce that Ms letter or February 26, 1958 had been rererred to the Village Attorney. (3) A letter rrom the Village Attorney to Trustee Willer, in which the Village Attorney expressed the opinion that Mr. Pierce was correct in his belief that the pUblic hearing pertaining to Case 58-1 did violate certain sections of the Illinois Statutes., ,,"f The following motion was then made by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Schlaver. ttI move that Case No. 58-1 be referred back to the Board of Appeals .for the purpose of having another hearing, arter proper notice is published$ which said hearing and the Board's recommendation be in accordance with the Village Zoning Ordinance and Illinois Statutes and that expenses or this hearing be paid for by the Village of Mount Prospect." Case 58-1 referred to in this motion pertains to the Public Hearing held before the Board of Appeals on January 31$ 1958 0 concerning 3 lots located between Mount Prospect Road and "Albert Street and bounded on the south and fronting on Northwest Highwa;;-. Said hearing was to consider the request for a variation from the Zoning Ordinance to, perm! t the installa tion and operation of an electrical distribution center. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the rollowing response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Casterline; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ~~ ~:: Trustee Willer read the rollowing communication: February 28, 1958 Mayor H. H. Behrel City Of Des Plaines Ci tjT Hall Des Plaines~ Illinois near Mayor Behrel: In reference to our conversation last Saturday, I would like to request that a joint meeting with the Judiciary Committee or the Village Board of the Village of Mount Frospect be held with the Municipal Development Committee o.f your City Council. The subject for discussion at that time would be a matter of vital concern to both municipalities; namely a determination or agreed upon boundaries on the western limits o.f Des Plaines and the eastern limits of Mount Prospect south of the Chicago Northwestern Railroad or Prospect Avenue in our Village. Sincerely yours, S/ Raymond L. Willer. Trustee Willer explained that this meeting was for the purpose of resolving difficulties due to Mount Prospect Road being partially wi thin the limits of the Ci ty of Des Plaines. Trustee Willer explained to citizens present that Case No. 58-5, which pertained to a petition to establish B-3 and R-3 zoning classiricetions upon being annexed to the Village March 4, 1958 4f12J o.f Mount Prospect on 7.181 acres lying south of Rand Road and bounded on the south by Highland Avenue and whi,ch was considered in a public hearing before the Board of Appeals on February 28, 1958, had been co~tinued until the next regular public hearing of the Board of Appeals to be held on March 28, 1958. 0 . It was move~ by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Norris that the plans and specifications for public improve- ments in Frank Serafine's Tl1ird Addi'tion be referred to the Plan Commission, Street Committee and Water Committee for study and recommendati,on. The President put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation; whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried. President Lams referred" a letter from Vi1.lage Attorney Downing in regard to the Building Code to the Building Committee. Village Manager Appleby referred to imminent action of ~he Plan Commission in considering a new zoning ordinance as prepared by Evert Kincaid & Associates. In connection with this matter, he:read the following prepared memorandum.: As a starting point for discussion of the amendment of the zoning ordinance (Section 4) to permit limited signs in the residential areas, the fqllowing is suggested;- ItSpecit'ically excluded from this District Are: All signs except as follows: 1. Ai sign not exceeding 10 square feet in area advertising the premises on which it is located for sale or lease - no permit required. 2. In subdivisions or building development of contiguous lots - a. Consisting of 5 to 20 lots or houses, 1 sign not exceeding 32 square feet - perm! t required. , b. Consisting o.f 21 to 50 lots or house, 1 sign no t exceeding 128 square feet - permit required. c. Consisting o.f 51 lots or houses or more, 2 signs not exceeding 128 square feet each - permit required. 3. One temporary sign not exceeding 32 square feet in a subdivision or development of 21 or more lots or houses for an area sales campaign for a period of not over 3 weeks and not more than twice in a calendar year. (Tribune program) - permit required. Permits issued on six month basis, renewable. When number of available lots or houses in a sub- division falls below above numbers, permit not required except for reduced number of size of sign. The above is not intended to be the language of the ordinance, but merely a framework for discussion of the matter. Other ordinances will require em.endmentavto., be consistent. President Lams instructed the Village Manager to refer the above matter to EvertKincaid & Associates for study and recommendation. Village Manager Appleby re.ferred to a resolution passed by the City of Park Ridge and opposing the rate increase and curtailment of service as proposed by the Northwestern Railroad. He also stated the. t the City 0 f Des Plaines has also passed a resolution objecting to certain points of' the March 4~ 1958 proposed revision of service and rate increases. AfterV ~73 some -discussion on the matter, a motion was made by Trustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Norris that the Village Attorne be authorized to prepare a resolution protesting certain points proposed by the Northwestern Railroad. Some of the points suggested to be protested were the abondoDment of the Mayfair stop and the discontinuing of 25 and 10 ride bearer tickets. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Casterline; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Willer and ~econded by Trustee Schlaver that the Village Manager be directed to have "e Hour Limit" parking signs placed on both sides of Prospect Avenue from Main Street to Central Road. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, wi th the following response: Ayes: Trustees Broad, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: Trustee Airey. Absent: Trustee Casterline; whereupon the President declared the motion carried. <;~'''i'~ There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Broad, that the meeting be adjourned. The President put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation; whereupon the President declared, the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned, at 10:14 P.M. l.",:~c uJ~~4~ Wil1.iam H. Keith Village Clem: MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF ~rHE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF 1]:'RUSTEES HELD IN 1'HE I'1UNI C IP AL BUILDI NG , MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 1958 The meeting was called to order at 8:38 P.M. by President Lams and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call, the following Trustees answered "Present": Airey, Broad, Casterline" Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Absent: None. All Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of a meeting held March 4, 1958, a motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Broad that the minutes be approved as corrected by the Village qlerk. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays: None; whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried, and said minutes approved as corrected. The Village Clerk read a letter addressed to the President and Village Board of Tr~tees dated March 10, 1958 and signed bry Mr. Robert p. Smith, 214 N. Louis Street and Mr. James Darby, 206 N. Louis Street, in Which Mr. Darby and Mr. Smith declared that they had been refused a hearing before the Board of Appeals on February 28, 1958 with re~pect to Zoning Case 58-6. Trustee Willer informed the Board that the Village Attorney Downing had advanced the opinion that the Board of Appeals is required to hear statements only from citizens of the Village and that the Board of Appeals was well within its rights for refusing to hear statements from citizens out- side the limits of the Village. Mr. Smith was present and stated that he was satisfied with the explanation o.ffered by Mr. Willer. The Village Clerk was requested to place the communication on file and refer to it for identification purposes in the minutes, and to omit the f1.ll1 text from the minutes. Village Manager Appleby read the following letter: l'-larch 11' 1958 ---""----..........",~