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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/25/1957 VB minutes BOG There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Trustee Casterline and seconded by Trustee Norris that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned at 10:45 P.M. -cJ~~ #~<!5il') Willima H. Keith Village Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1957 The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:45 P.M. and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call, the following Trustees answered "presentll: Trustee Broad, Casterline, Norris and Schlavel". Trustees Airey and Willer were absent. All Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of the meeting held June 18, 1957, a motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Casterline that the minutes be accepted as corrected. The President put the question, and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried ~~d said minutes approved as corrected. President Lams read a communication from the South- east Civic Organization of Mount Prospect, dated JQ~e 12, 1957. This organization requested permission to hold a bicycle and wagon parade for the small childrerl of the area on the morning of July 4th, and further requested permission to block off certain sections of the street for a period of about one hour. A motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Broad that per- m.i..ssion be granted to the Southeast Civic Organization of Mount Prospect to conduct a parade on July 4th, as outlined in the letter of June 12, 1957. The President put the question, ~~d the vote was taken by acclamation, thereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Lams read a letter from Mrs. Suzanne Beesley of 207 S. Wapella Avenue. Mrs. Beesley requested permission to close off part of Wapella Avenue on July 4th for the purpose of holding a parade. A motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Schlaver that permission be granted to the Wapella Avenue group to conduct a 4th of July parade. The Pres- ident put the question, and a vote was taken by acclamation. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Lams read a communication from Mrs. Erwin Koepke of 504 S. Main Street. Mrs. Koepke requested permission to hold a block party in the 500 block on Main Street on July the 4th. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Casterline that the communication from lVIrs. Erwin Koepke of 504 S. Main Street be referred to the Police Department for their investigation and recommendations. The President put the question, and the vote was taken by acclamation. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. June 259 1957 C") .--" F'" ~U, President Lams then read a letter from Mrs. Warren B. Broadbent of 402 S. Wapella Avenue. Mrs. Broadbent requested the waiver of the $100.00 fee normally require( for the use of a loud speaker in a rixed location as covered by Village Ordinance. This letter was rererred to the Village Attorney for his consideration. President Lams then read a letter from Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, in which plans were out- lined to conduct a gigantic 4th of July celebration. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Broad that permission be granted to the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce to conduct a 4th of July celebration as outlined. The vote was taken by acclamation. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. President L&~s then read the following petition: TO i'HE VILLAGE BOARD OF MOUNT PROSPECT: We, the undersigned neighbors are disgusted with the fire hazard in back of our homes. ",...~ Every business man should have an incinerator to take car of his own rubbage without infringing on the rights or others who must put up with flames flying on their property. .......,-<ao. " ~ .,,~...... ',=" "~ This accumulation draws rats and mice before it is burned We are subject to regula tions and all ci tizens should abide by them. Trusting you will give this the attention which it right- fully deserves. S/ John C. Lortie - 213 S. Main Mary H. Lortie - 213 S. Main Mr. & Mrs. Henry Dhooge - 211 S. Main Mr. & Mrs. Jacob Enders - 217 S. Main Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Schaefer - 223 S. Main St. Miss Alice Mueller - 215 S. Main Street. This petition was referred to the Village Manager ror action. Trustee Schlaver read ORDINANCE NO. 557, WHICH PROPOSED iRE DISCONNECTING OF CERTAIN TERRITORY FROM i'HE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. A mati on was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by 'I'rustee Norris that Ordina"lce No. 557 be passed. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: Trustees Airey and Willer. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said Ordinance passed. Trustee Schlaver referred to a proposed ordinance pertaining to streets and sidewalks and other public improvements. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Norris that this pr~posed Ord- inance be tabled. The President put the question, and a vote was taken by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and said ordinance tabled. Trustee Schlaver referred to a proposed ordinance. "An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 33011. Thi s ord- inance would require the construction and repair of sidewalks in connection with building permits. A motion was made by 'I'rustee Schlaver and seconded bJ' Trustee Broad that this proposed ordinance be tabled. The Pres- ident put the question and a vote was ,taken by acclamatiOJ whereupon the President declared the motion carried and said ordinance tabled. 57 Ju1e 25, 196'* 3U8 PLAT Trustee Schlaver submitted a proposed p.a,.t of Gleich's Industrial Park. It was moved by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Norris that this plat be submitted to the Plan Commission for their study and recommendations. The President put the question, and the vote was taken by acclamation. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver submitted a plat of a proposed sub- division to be known as Hatlen Heights Estates, Unit No.3. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Norris t~~t this plat be referred to the Plan Comm- ission for their study and recommendation. The President put the question, and a vote was taken by acclamation. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver submitted 3 bids for painting "1IlJ:olli"lt Prospectll on the elevated storage tank, and for replacing lamps on top of the storage tank PS necessary. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Broad that the bid of Naumann Company of 946 West 69th Street, in Chicago, Illinois be accepted and the contract be awarded to the Naumann Company to paint the words IlMount Prospe ct" on the elevated storage tank and to replace la~ps as necessary. Such work to be in accordance with specification8 as established by Village Engineers. Discussion ensued, which involved co:~ments from citizens present. Trustee Broad withdrew his second, and Trustee Scnlaver withdrew the motion pending investigation of previously agreed contract under which the water tank was originally painted. A matter concerning water for the drinking fountains in Emerson Street Park was discussed. It was the recommend- ation of TrusteeSchlaver that water be turned on and that 30 days be allowed for meters to be installed to meter the water used at the drinking fountains. Trustee Broad read RESOLUTION 11-57; a resolution authorizing the request of Mrs. Warren B. Broadbent of 402 S. Wapella Avenue for the use of a public loud speaker on July 4, 1957 without the application of the provisions of Article VII, Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code of Mount Prospect. A motion was made by Trustee Broad and seconded by 'I'rustee Norris that Resolution No. 11-57 be adopted. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Absent: Trustees Airey and Willer. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said resolution adopted. A motion was made by Trustee Broad and seconded by Trustee Norris. The motion was as follows: "Resolve that the Board of Trustees advise the County Board of Co~missioners, Cook County, Illinois that the objection heretofor filed with said County Board relative to the proposed rezoning of property of R. J. Bluett & Sons, developers of the subdivision to be known as Bluett's Fairview Gardens be wi thdrawn. II 'fhe President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the follow- ing response: . Ayes: Trustee Broad and Norris. Nays: Trustees Casterline and Schlaver. President Lams voted Nay. Absent: Trustees Airey and Willer. Tnereupon the President declared the motion defeated. President Lams then read RESOLUTION 12-57, adopting rules and regulations for the Police Department of the Village of Mount Prospect. A motion was made by Trustee Casterline and seconded by Trustee Norris that Resolution 12-57 be adopted. Ibe President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Absent: Trustees Airey and Willer. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said Resolution adopted. June 25~ 1957 30 The dust problem on that portion of Lincoln and Maple Streets immediately West of Lions Park was discusse A motion was made by Trustee Norris and second~d by Trustee Broad that the Village Engineers be authorized to prepare an e stima te of the cos t for paving that portion of Lincoln Street from Emerson to Maple, that portion of Maple Street from Lincoln to Sha-Bonee Trail, and that portion of Sha-Bonne Trail from Maple Street to the present paved surface. Standard I-II construction to be used and proposed paving to be 31 feet in width. T~e President put the question and the Clerk called the r9l1, wl th the following response: Ayes: All, Nays: Nope. Absent: Trustees Airey and Willer. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. ~~~ A request for s top signs at the intersection of Emerson Street and Lincoln Street was submitted by citizens. This matter was referred to Chi ef of Police Whittenberg. Village Manager Appleby referred to a permit No. 1957-106 from the Chicago Sanitary District. A motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Broad that the Village Manager be authorized to sign permit No. 1957-106 on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect. The President put the question and the vote was taken by acclamation. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. ~,,.,/ :):' >r'~ There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Trustee Broad and seconded by Trustee Norris that the meeting be adjou~ned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned at 10:37 P.M. ~~~~~ William H. Kei th Village Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF 'IRE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD IN rJ:EE l\'1UliTICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON Tu~SDAY, JULY 2, 1957. The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:40 P.M. and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call, the folloHing 'l'rustees 2lJ.swered "Presentlt: Broad, Casterline, Norris, and Willer. All Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of the meeting held June 25, 1957, 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, wi th the following response: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said minute approved as submitted. Trustee Willer read the following cor.~~unications: June 28, 1957 Village of Mt. Prospect 112 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois ATTENTION: H. G. APPLEBY Dear Mr. Appleby: Enclosed herewith please find original and one c~~