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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/28/1957 VB minutes 295 Thank you for your consideration. Very truly yours, sl James W. Viger Upon advice of the Village Attorney, this matter was referred to committee consisting of Trustees Broad, Scblaver and Willer. Trustee Willer was instructed to act as, Chair- man by President Lams. This committee will act as a Board of Trustees sitting as an Election Contest Committee. There being no further business to be brought before the board, a motion was made by Trustee Willer, 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 10:15 P.M. ~~~ William H. Keith Village Clerk -,.~ .~'.;:. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDEN T AND BOARD 0 F TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, MAY 28, 1957. "'^'.~ c-', ~,./ ~~.c 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 "Presentlt: Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. . Absent: Trustee Broad. The Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes, of the regular meeting held May 21,1957, a motion was made by Trustee Norris and seconded by Trustee Schlaver, that the minutes be approved as submitted. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following result: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. President Lams called for Committee Reports. Trustee Willer reporting for the Judiciary Comraittee, stated that a new policy had been adopted. This policy calls for the voting on a proposed ordinance at the following meeting from that in which it is first submitted. It is planned that the meaning of each ordinance be advertised in the Mount Prospect Herald for the purpose of informing the public of the intended consideration of said ordinance. President Lams commended Trustee Willer for this decision. A motion was then made by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Norris, that Ordinance No. 555 entitled tlAN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT OF 1957 BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II II be passed. This Ordinance pertains to the erection of stop signs on Hi Lusi Avenue, at the intersection of Evergreen and Hi-Lusi The President put the que stion, the Clerk called the roll" with the following result: Ayes: Trustee Casterline, Norris, and Schlaver. Nays: Trustee Airey and Willer. Absent: Trustee Broad. President Lams was called upon to cas the deciding vote, and voted tlAyetl. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said Ordinance passed and approved. Trustee Willer read a copy of Resolution lO~57. This Resolutim pertains to the Secretary of the Board of Fire and Police CommiSSioners, and authorizes compensation in the amount of $10.00 :per each meeting of the Board of. Fire and Police Commissioners at which witnesses appear. A motion May 28, 1957 :296 was me.de by Tr1..1stee Willer and seconded by Trustee Schlaver, that Resolution No~ 10-57 be adopted. The Presi dent put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following result: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and the Resolution adopted. Trustee Willer read a notice of hearing to be held in Springfield, Illinois on Wednesday, June 5th at 10:00 A.M. The subject of this hearing is the proposed increase in bus fares stated in schedules filed by various motor bus carriers in Illinois. This matter was referred to the Village Manager for his consideration as to the advisability of his attending this hearing. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver and seconded by Trustee Willer that the Board authorize the refund of Building Permit Fees for St. Mark's ~utheran Church at 201 S. Pine Street in the amount of llP488.00. The President put the question the Clerk called the roll, with the following result: Ayes: All, Nays: None.Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver then made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Norris to authorize the refund of Building Permit Fees for St. Raymond de Penaforte Parish at 311 S. Ioka in the amount of $350.0,0. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following result: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver made a motion which was seconded by Trustee Norris that the Village Board authorize the refund of Building Permit Fees for St. Raymond de Penaforte Parish for the Convent, located at 311 S. Ioka in the amount of $350.00. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, wi th the following res1..ll t: Ayes: All, Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver reporting for the Water Department, stated that inspection of water meters was in progress. He recommended the sending of a certain defective type meter to the Badger Meter Company for repair. President Lams then read the following communication: May 25, 1957 Mayor Theodore Lams Village Hall Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Lams: We realize that many worthy charitable organizations are requesting approval for collection campaigns. Man of these are more well known than our organization yet its purposes are equally important. Briefly, our organization is devoted to accumulating funds for research on the incurable fatal disease of Leukemia and for aid to those afflicted by the disease. Mayor Daley of Chicago has designated October 15 as 'Leukemia Death March Day'. May we receive consideration to conduct a similar campaign within Mount Prospect. Yours very truly, sl E. L. Brookhouzen Ass't Chairman, Fund Drive Northwest Suburban Chapter This matter was referred to Trustee Broad for his consideration upon his return. May 27 ~ 19,? Village Manager Appleby then read the application for the renewal of signs located at 108 Berkshire Lane, 606 N. Main Street, and 714 N. Main Street. Much discussion ensued from the floor. A request was made to the Board that publicity be given erection of signs in a residential area. All three applications for renewal of sign permits were referred to the Village Manager for a report at the next meeting. 2"p"", ~I' > 1:-/ i Village Manager Appleby reported on two cases before the County Zoning Board of Appeals that would affect Mount Prospect. These two cases concerned Bluett's Fairview Gardens and Hatlen Heights Estates. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Trustee Casterline that the Village Manager be directed to write a letter to the County Zoning Board of Appeals pointing out lack of dedication of land for school purposes in connection with Bluett's Fairview Gardens. The vote was taken by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. -.., A motion was made by Trustee Willer and seconded by Trustee Norris that the Village Manager be directed to send a letter to the County Zoning Board of Appeals, objecting to the subdivision known as Hatlen Heights Estates for reasons of health, welfare and safety of the residents of Mount Prospect by virtue of inadequate storm water relief. The vote was taken by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. "f"".~ ;~,' ........' "'..........' ~~r cf.,:,,:1: ,"''''', ;,-.,; Several items of local interest were discussed. These items concerned the beautification of property surrounding the water tower on Northwest Highway, the Northwestern Railway station, and the removal of logs from Prospect Avenue between Elmhurst and Emerson. Committees have these problems under consideration. A resident of 606 S. School Street told of the defective sidewalks in the front of his home. Village Manager Appleby will check the situation to see if corrective measures can be taken. There being no further business to come before the board, a motion was made by Trustee Willer, seeonded by Trustee Casterline 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 10:30 P.M. ~#~ William H. Keith Village Clerk MINUTES OF A REGULAR :MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN ~RE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1957 The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:45 P.M. and the Clerk was then directed to call the ro 11. On roll call, the following Trustees answered "Present": Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris and Schlaver. Trustee Willer was absent on roll call. The Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held May 28,1957, a June 49 1957 - .._----~.