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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/19/1957 VB minutes /-401 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1957 The me eting was c aIled to 0 rder at 8 :40 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 November 12, 1957, a motie was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Casterline that the minutes be approved as submitted. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carrie ~.;,.'* ~:r: It was moved by Trustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Norris that the List of Bills incurred during the month of Octo.ber, 1957 as corrected, be approved for payment. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Willer that the Treasurer's Report for the month ending October 31, 1957 be approved and placed on file. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion earn ed. It was moved by Trustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Schlaver that the Treasurer's Report of Special Assessment Funds for the Village of Mount Prospect for the month ending October 31, 1957 be approved and placec on file. 'I'he Presiden t put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Airey suggested that all Board members visit the new Village Hall and Service Building in Glencoe to obtain information and suggestions, since an addition to the Municipal Building in Mount Prospect is anticipated. Trustee Casterline read the following letter: November 20, 1957 To The Honorable President and Members of the Board of ffrustees I would like to take this opportunity to thank the President and members of the Board of Trustees for remembering me in such a wonderful way on my 25th anniverary of service on the Mount Prospect Police Department. I would like to thank them for their kind expressions and the lovely gift they presented to Mrs. Whittenberg and myself on behaif of the citizens of Mount Prospect. I do pope the good Lord will grant me good health to continue my work as a public servant of the Village of Mount Prospect and that I will be able to live up to all the nice things that were said about me. Very Sincerely yours, S/ George E. Whittenberg. November 19, 1957 02 ~.~ Trustee Willer referred to parts of a comm- unication pertaining to the Sanitary District. He stated that the program to complete the sewer system for Mount Prospect would not exceed 2 years, and could possibly be completed within 15 months. He also stated that the approximate charge per month for th~ average single family residence would be about ~3.00. Trustee Willer stated that every effort was being extended by the Sanitary District to make this a model project. Trustee Willer read Resolution 22-57 A RESOL- UTION INCLUDING NORTHWES'I' MEADOWS AND NORlliWEST HEIGHTS IN THE PROPOSED SEWER SYSTEM FOR :J.'HE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Schlaver that Resolution No. 22-57 be adopted. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, wi th the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried and Resolution 22-57 adopted. Trustee Willer referred to Case 57-13 and moved that the Village Attorney be directed to prepare the necessary ordinances to annex and zone said property in accordance with the petitioners request. This motion was seconded by Trustee Norris. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Willer read Ordinance No. 577 AN ORD- INANCE REZONING LOT 23 IN MORNINGSIDE GARDENS FROM R-l DISTRICT TO B-3 DISTRICT. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Norris that Ordinance No. 577 be passed. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, where- upon the President declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 577 passed and approved. Trustee Willer read the following communication: October 29, 1957 Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: On F~iday, October 25, 1957 the Zoning Commission conducted a public hearing at the Village Hall. There were three memoers present. Case 57-12 presented by Mr. Robert Downing for the Village of Mount Prospect. Request was for unpaved parking in P-3 classification. Trustee Willer referred to the Kincaid report indicating that this report was in favor of additional off-street parking areas in the Village of Mount Prospect. The Mount Prospect Planning Commission also was in favor of this commuter parking space. Four residents of the area immediately surround- ing the property in question indicated that they would not object to this rezoning provided entrances and exits were confined entirely to Prospect Avenue. These residents also requested that the village plan to construct this parking area so that there would not be objectionable dust and dirt emanating into the residential area. The members of the Zoning Commission voted unanimously for this rezoning classificatione The Zoning Commission also unanimously joined with the residents of the area concerning exits and entrances November 17~ 1957 and objectionable dust and dirt. conditions. i40':~ 'l',," Attest: S/ S. W. Goodenough Secretary. Yours truly, S/ E. F. Martin, Chairman It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Norris that the Board concur with the finding of the Zoning Commission with respect to Case 57-12. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ~~ Trustee Willer read proposed Ordinance ~o. 578 AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 2 THROUGH 9 INCLUSIVE IN J. A. WEBER'S ADDITION TO MOUNT PBOSPECT FROM R-l DISTRICT TO P-4 DISTRICT. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Airey that Ordinance No. 578 be passed. 'Ihe President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the Pres- ident declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 578 passed and approved. "'''y''~ '. w .:"-/"'..' ~'"1: Trustee Willer read the following communication: November 5, 1957 Board of Trustees, Gentlemen: Case 57 -15 The Zoning Commission recommends that the petition as presented be denied. The vote was 3 to 0, although all five members heard the petition. The other two could not be present but it is their wish to make the recommendation unanimous. S/ E. F. Martin Chairman It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Broad that the matter referred to as Case No. 57-15 be referred to the Judiciary Committee for further study. The President put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Broad that the following letter be sent to the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals and that a copy be sent to the Cook County Board of Commissioners. liOn November 7,1957 a hearing was held in the Mount Prospect Village Hall regarding certain land now zoned "F" in the County of' Cook and a proposed sub- division known as "Elk Ridge Villa" was the property in question. 'Ihe Village of' Mount Prospect, through a representative, asked for an opportunity to make known its decision relative to this matter and f'urther asked for additional time in which to do this. Our request was granted by the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals due to the f'act that the prope rty in question was within one and one half miles of' the limits of the Village. The Village of Mount Prospect, through its elected officials, wishes to make no objection to the proposed zoning but does wish to go on record in pointing out items that should have very caref'ul consideration before a decision on this matter is reached by the November 17, 1957 {104 Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals ,and the Cook County Board. The petitioner, at the public hearing, did make cer~ain representations pertaining to his willingness to contribute to the welfare of the school district serving the proposed subdivision. It would seem tb~t whatever value these represent- ations might have would be far more important if they were in writing and agreed to by the parties concerned. In the public interest, careful consideration of the request for R-5 Zoning should be given. There could be considerable doubt as to the logic of, this Zoning Classification in this particular area. We are not unmindful of the needs for rezoning additional lands for residential purposes to take care of the influx of people to the Chicagoland area. We do, however, wish to point out that developments of this type will help aggravate already overloaded storm water outlets. The residents of ~he Village of Mount Prospect are already faced with/inadequate drain- age ditch known as Weller Creek. This problem is even more serious because of the inadequate size of a flume downstream from Mount Pr,ospect.. Part of the drainage of this area in question will flow through the Village of Mount Prospect. We would ask that the County Board do everything they can to help eliminate the inadequacy of present storm outlets. We trust that the officials of Cook County will give careful consideration to the above items, Inso- far as the proposed improvements to the subject property are concerned, we favor fully improved developments with sewer, water, paved streets, curbs and sidewalks over the lower type of subdivision now permitted by Cook County Ordinances." The Presiden t put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Willer read Ordinance No. 579. AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO THE INCREASE OF ANNUAL FEES FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES. After some discussion concerning the increase of fees for licenses purchased on or after March 1, Ordinance No. 579 was corrected to eliminate such increased fees. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Casterline that Ordinance No. 579 be passed as amended. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 579 passed and approved. Trustee Schlaver read Ordinance No. 580 AN ORD- INANCE TO INCREASE 'IRE WATER DEPOSIT FEE FROM $5.00 TO ~lO.OO. It was moved by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee NorriS that Ordinance No. 580 be passed. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 580 passed and approved. Village Manager Appleby was requested to read bids on tractor equipment for use by the Water Department. Bids submitted were as follows: Nords Tractor & Equipment Service, Villa Park Case $4400.00 4632.77 4690.00 Garlish Davis-International P & W Farm Machinery Davi s - Ford Beer Motors November 17~ 1957 Davis-Ferguson 4100.00 (4AZ: -J!' \1.y: c:. Beer 'Moto rs Davis-Massey Harris $4300.00 Beer Moto rs Davis-Davis work Bull 3500.00 Village Manager Appleby recommended that the bid of Nord's Tractor & Equipment Service in Villa Park for Case Equipmept be accepted in the amount of $4400.00. It was moved by 'I'rustee Airey and seconded by Trustee Norris to authorize the purchase of Case equipment from Nord's Tractor & Equipment Service of Villa Park in the amount of $4400.00 and for said purchase to be paid for from Water Department funds. The Presiden t put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the follow- ing response: Ayes: All, Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motlon carried. President Lems read a report from the Publio LibrB.ry for the Month of Ootober~ 19.5? TIU.Pl :report was suomi tted to the Village Clerk to be placed on file. ~"V'~ \. \I< President Lams referred to a proposed protest of the Village of Arlington Heights to a proposed increase in the racing season at Arlington Park from 36 days to 4S days. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Broad that the Village of Mount Prospect use the Resolution as submitted by the Village Attorney of Arlington Heights by substitutinf? the words "l"It.Prospecttl for the words "Arlington Heights., and that said Resolutic be offered for ,consideration at a future meeting. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. ?"~-- "'''''' :(I'''~r President Lams read the following letter: 700 South SeGwun Mount Prospect, Illinois October 22, 1957 Village of Mount Prospect Attention: Village Board Gentlemen: My application for permit to build a commercial structurE on Lot 1 in Block 4, in Prospect Park Subdivision No. I, has been denied by your Superintendent of Buildings on the grounds that this lot is zoned R-l District. This I hold to be erroneous and charge that this lot was mistakenly zoned as a Park in your Zoning Plan of May 4;;., 1944. The size and shape of this lot make it impossible to construct a single family residence thereon and still conform to the requirements of your Building Ordinance. Therefore, how could it be so zoned? This lot was zoned Business and contained a Real Estate office prior to 1944. The assessments and taxes are paid up to date. Further denial to use my property would amount to confiscation without compensation. I respectfully request that my application for pullding permit, which was denied, be reconsidered and approved by the Village Board. Trusting I may have your immediate reply, I remain Sincerely sf Earl G. Iverson Both President Lams and Trustee Willer stated that the Village of Mount Prospect is interested in obtaining the property referred to in the above letter, by negotati if possible, or condemnation proceedings if necessary. November 17, 1957 .:106 y Mr. Iverson agreed to await receipt of a letter from the Village Attorney with regard to the purchase of a lottor from the ITilla.g8 ~~_ttOPn8Y l.'i th regard to tho purehae8 of said property by the Village of Mount Prospect. President Lams then read the following letter: November 18, 1957 Mt. Prospect, Ill. 214 S. Emerson Dear Mr. Lams: I would appreciate it if you and the Board would offer me a solution to my parking trouble. I have received tickets for violating the parking code during the day in front of my apt. located at 214 S. Emerson. I rent this apt. and have absolutely no place to park, no yard, driveway or garage and find this a little hard to understand. During the day normally It mat work and park at the service station over night but this week I'm on vacation; in and out shopping & etc. and frankly don't know what to do about this, tickets are more than I can afford to maintain daily, especially since this is supposed to be my vacation. I would sincerely appreciate your cooperation. Yours very truly, (Mrs.) Merle Hanson Cl-5-9128 This matter was referred to the Village Manager for his consideration. Trustee Willer referred to Ordinance ao. 581 AN ORDINANCE PER'I'AINING 'I'O THE FURNISHING AND DISPLAY OF VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS OR STICKERS. It was moved by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Casterline that Ordinance No. 581 be passed. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the follow- ing response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and Ordinance No. 581 passed and approved. Trustee Willer read the following communication: November 7, 1957 Honorable Theo. Lams President, Village of Mt. Prospect Ci ty Hall Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Lams: This is to advise you that I have sold to the J. O. Ross Engineering Co. lot no. 13 and half of lot no. 12 in J. A. Weber's Addition to Mt. Prospect, who will construct an office building on this property, which is on the corner of East Lincoln St. and South School Street. It will be necessary that the easement running North and South, between Lot 12 and 13 be lifted and since this easement is of no value to the Public Service Company or to the Telephone Company, who have already given us their consent to remove this easement, we are asking that you kindly advise us that it is satisfactory to the Village, as I see no need for it to the village either. November 17~ 1957 /:;;;) &!/ J" ( /l(') '''''', i....'" A If you will kindly advise me by letter, that it is ~ v satisfactory for the removal of this easement, then I can proceed to have the new plat registered with the Title and Trust Company. Thanking you in advance for your cooperation, p. s. Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly apprecia ted. Most Sincerely yours, S/ Joseph Weber Village Manager Appleby was requested to write to Mr. Weber, asking that Mr. Weber's attorney prepare the necessary resolution. There being no further business to come before thE Board, a motion was made by Trustee Airey and seconded b~ Trustee Norris 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: 35 P.M. - -:> ~ '_r- .Jf" ,.ft~.t("", ."""", ~?'~ uJ~~ fi,/~ william H. Kei th " Village Clerk ~ aJ~ MINUTES 0 F A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDKl'ifT MID BOARD OF 'I'RUSTEES HELD IN THE M1JNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON 'I1UESDAY, NOVEIVlBER 26, 1957. The meeting was called to order at 8:36 P.M. by President Lams and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call, the following Trustees answered "Present"': Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Absent: Trustee Airey. All Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of a meeting held November 19, 1957, a motion was made by Trustee Broad and seconded by Trustee Norris that the minutes be approved as submitted. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None, where- upon the President declared the motion carried and said minutes approved as submitted. President Lams referred to a petition signed by 21 citizens, protesting the proposed annexation and rezoning of property referred to as Case 57-15 and consisting of property bounded on the South by Foundry Road, on the North by Rand Road, and on the West by Elmhurst Avenue. This petition was referred to the Village Clerk for file. Trustee Willer stated that consideration was being given Case 57-15 by the Judiciary Committee and that several weeks might possibly elapse before a final report could be given. Trustee Willer read the following communication: November 21, 1957 Evert Kincaid & Associates 105 W~st Madison Street Chicago, Illinois Attention: Mr. John R. Luensman Dear Mr. Luensman: November 26, 1957 TI~Ill')i~lII' ~ ".~_~,~