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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/06/1956 VB minutes Pleaseaclmowledge acceptance of the contents of this letter. (j) I('~ ";' ~JlJJ Yours very truly, VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT By: T. Lams President A motion. was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wier, that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign such a letter and forward to Hatlen Construction Co., Inc. The President put the question, the Clerk calle d the roll, wi th the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was made by Trustee Wier, seconded by Viger, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carriec and the meeting regularly adjourned. -"'" ~~AO -r,/ J'> ~sr" ' '?:~.' ' Vi 1 I ~ 1 e rk ,-. .' --,' '",.".",.., '" :-<i"''I\, '." ~. ~*"~, MINUTES OF A REGULAR NEET'ING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOPNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1956. The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:08 P.M., and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call, the following Trustees answered ~Present' Airey, Schlaver, Wier, and Wilson. Trustees Viger and 1~iller were absent on roll call. The Trustees, having previously received copies of minutes of the meeting held October 16th, a motion made by TrustE Schlaver, seconded by Airey, that the minutes be approved as sub. mitted. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. There. upon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Viger arrived and took his place at 8:10 P.N. The following communications were then read: November 2, 1956 The President and Members of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mt.Prospect. Gentlemen: Kindly be advised that we have on this date selected Virgil M. Tosch as Secretary of our Plan Commission. the retiring Secretary, will continue as a member of commission. and elected Mr. Young, the said This report is being sent to you so that you may keep your recorc accordingly. Respectfully submitted, (S) A. C. Dresser Chairman of Plan Co~~ission Richard R. Young Retiring Secretary. October 31, 1956 Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect 112 East Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois. November 6, 1956 Gentlemen: We have been advised that the Park Board is going to ,build a side- walk from the Weller Creek Bridge on Route 83 to Council Trail. ~.~Te certainly feel that this sidewalk is filling a very important need at this location. The present sidewalk over the bridge is against the curb next to the highway. Any child may step off this sidewalk or be pushed off into the traffic lane of the highway. It seems very im- portant that a guard rail be placed along this sidewalk so a child will not accidentally step off into the traffic lane. I certainly hope that the Village Board will be able to influence the state Department to build such protective guard rail. I certainly hope it 1",il1 be possible to get a similar sidewalk and protective guard rail built on the east side of the highwSW from the Weller Creek Bridge to Council Trail. The Board of Education discussed this problem in detail and requested that I writethis letter. Most sincerely yours, (S) L. R. Murphy A motion then made b~ Trustee lUrey, seconded by Wilson, to authorize reimbursement of $37.50 to George Neitzke to cover 75 square feet of sidewalk on Village property (cross-walk) at 2 S. Maple Street subject to receipt of waivers of lien from Mr. Neitzke. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the follo1rring response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The folloHing communication was then read: October 25, 1956 Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect 112 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Attention: Mr. H. G. Appleby Village Man ager Dear Mr. App+eby: I am writing this letter upon the request of Mr. Schiller, of our Board of Education. As a representative of the Board of Education, Mr. Schiller had made an oral request for permission to install the sidewalk in front of Lions Park School to correspond with the grade level existing at the school. This grade level was somewhat different from normal; therefore, the special request. It seems necessary to construct the sidewalk according to the request as made. We certainly appreciate the help the village Board is able to give us in this matter. Sincerely yours, (s) L. R. Murphy A mot.ion was then made by Trustee Airey, seconded by itJilson, that this variation be granted. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following communication was then read:: 42 Main Street Park Ridg~, Illinois October 12, 1956 r1r. R. JL. Airey Village of Mount prospect 112 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Airey: Nnvpmhp~ n~ 1956 In accordance with your request we have studied the ~1 : possibilities of increasing street illUIl'lination at the inter-'): section of Busse rlvenue, Wille Street, and Northwest Highway and suggest the following for your conmderation: 1. Increase the lamp size in your lighting standards on the south side of the Highway at Busse Avenue and on the north side east of Busse Avenue to 10,000 lumens. 2. Request us to replace our present 2,500 lumen unit located at NE/Busse Avenue and Wille street with a 10,000 lumen lamp and refractor. 3. Request us to install a 10,000 lumen unit at NW/Wille Street and Busse Avenue with refractor. Enclosed is an order for your signature which will cause us to make the changes listed in Numbers 2 and 3. Your own Maintenanc' Department could relamp the two units mentioned in Number 1. ~"fri A~~ '....'''''' c::; By following these suggestions you will greatly increase illumi- nation at this intersection; however, to adequately light this a: other highly traveled streets in the village, we believe you should soon give consideration to a modern high level system using the latest light sources such as mercury or florescent. ~~;r. We will be glad to discuss the subject further at your con- venience. Yours very truly, (S) R. J. Seitz District Superintendent. A motion then made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Wier, that the Public Service Company be authorized to complete the work as outlined, and that the Village Manager be authorized to sign the work order. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Tis following letter was then read: October 25, 1956 Hr. Harold Appleby Village Manager Municipal Building 112 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Dear Mr. Appleby: It is with a certain measure of regret tpat I am compelled to approach you regarding our present hourly rate of charge to the Village of Mt. Prospect. Considering, however, not only the cost-of labor, but also such essentials as insurance~ tools, transportation and tree seal, our present hourly rate of V3.20 is very inadequate. Faced with new wage demands, I, unfortunately, have no recourse but to ask for an increase in our hourly rate to $3.40. 1"le have now been v.Tith the Village of Mt. Prospect for better than one year. I am confident that you have found our production, workmanship and public relations on a high level. We too, have enjoyed working for the Village of Mt. Prospect and hope to be able to continue until the entire tree conservation program is finished. Sincerely yours, (S) Nels J. Johnson A motion then made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Schlaver, that the increased rate of pay be granted as requested, and to become effective on December 1, 1956. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following re- sponse: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. November 6, 1956 i i q '{~ The following communication was then read: November 5, 1956 Mr. C. O. Schlaver 400 I Oka Nt. Prospect, Ill. Dear C. O. Kindly present the following to the Village Trustees at your next regular meeting. The merchants in the Park and Shop Buildings in the 100 block on West Prospect Avenue are planning on inst~ling lights on the trees in the parkway in front of the stores. We are asking the Village Trustees to approve of this action. We will install 100 lights on each of the six trees in the 1st block and 100 lights on the center three trees on the 2nd block. The power for the first block will be drawn from the large Park and Shop sign. The electricity for the second block will come from the individual stores in that block. We will assume all responsibility for property damage to the trees. The lighting of the trees in these two blocks will greatly help to convey the Christmas spirit to travelers as well as our own,residents. Very truly yo~rs, (S) Richard T. McMahon A motion made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Wilson, that the request be granted subject to the merchants installation and re- moval of the lights at their expense. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following letter was then read: July 20, 1956 President and Board of Trustees Municipal Building Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Re: ",fa ter Improvements Contract No. 2 Gentlemen: We enclose Payment Estimate No. 11 and Final, and Payment Estimate representing Contract Supplement No. 2,in the amounts of $5660.00 and $1635.30, payable to John Erskine Co., and recommend they be paid. I,ve further recommend that the improvement be accepted by the Village. Two items of equipment remain to be adjusted; a leak on a chlorinator pipe fitting, and the replacement of a small valve on the ~titude valve. These items are covered by the one- year guarantee, backed by the performance bond of the Contractor. Very truly yours, CONSOER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES By: Arthur H. Lewis A motion then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Schlaver, that partial payment No. 11, in the amount of $5,660.00, be paid to John Erskine Company as recommended. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Wier, that the Village Attorney be authorized to prepare an ordinance restricting parking at the west end of the Municipal Building in order to provide a fire lane. The President put the question, t'le Clerk called the roll, wi th the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion car ri ed . November 6~ 1956 , A ~btion made by. Trustee Vige~ seconded by AireY~)~1 f that tne Chalrman of the Flre-ir.Tater Committee be delegated ,'d \J Q. to prepare a resolution commending Fire Chief Biermann on his years of service and that this resolution be presented to Chief Biermann at the time of his retirement. The motion was voted up by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The follo'T,..ring communication was then read: Oc tober J., 1956 Village or Mt. Prospect 112 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Gentlemen: This letter is to ackno*ledge receipt of your letter dated September 26th, 1956, regarding the escrow agreement between the Village of Mt. Prospect and Hatlen Construction Co., Inc., escrOl #219295 dated Sept.ember 25th, 1956 regarding lots 56 through 62 both inclusive and lots 85 through 88 both inclusive in Hatlen Heights Unit #4, a subdivision of the south 1/2 of the northeast 1/4 in section 10-41-11 E of the 3rd PM in Cook County, Illinois, Sincerely, r"-'~)":". _.~::;:- HATLEN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. (S) Rolf J. Hatlen, President ~~,~r The following letter was then read: October 24, 1956 Mr. Harold Appleby Mt. Prospect Village Hall 112 Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Sir: We propose to stripe the parking lots according to the layout talked over on October 24, 1956, not less than 9' widths observed on 90 degree straight-in parking, and not less than 8'8" on angle parking. L.ots are to accommodate approximately 200 cars. The paint will be Minnesota Mining Company's Center-Lite reflective paint, 4" wide lines in white or yellow, and not more than 135' t each gallon of unthinned paint. All parking lines are guaranteed for three years. lrJe propose to furnish and install ap proximately 200 concrete l..rhee stops. These will be set in place, anchored with 12" pins, pins to be countersunk, holes bonded and cement capped. Striping, including directional painting.....$ 320.00 ApprOXimately 200 wheel stops installed @ $7.00.. .i..... 1400.00 Total .. $1720.00 Yours very truly, (S) Edward J. Wall A. C. Pavement Striping and Redi-Cast Concrete Co. A motion was then made by Trustee Wier, seconded by Air< to accept the proposal of the A. C. Pavement Striping and Redi- Cast Concrete Company for the amount not to exceed $1,720.0e. Th< President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the Preside] declared the motion carried. Summons No. 56818251 was then read. A motion was then made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Viger, that the Village Attorney be authorized to file an appearance and answer in this Case. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon thE President declared the motion carried. The following communication was then read: November 6, 1956 ~") '~J November 2, 1956 The President and Members of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mt. Prospect. Gentlemen: Attached hereto is the Joan Ruth' s \~Japella Gardens Subdivision plat which was referred to us for examination and recommendations. We find that the plat meets all requirements set-out in our Village Ordinance and therefore recommend approval of same upon your acceptance of the public land dedication previously offered by the Subdivider. Respectfully submitted, (S) A. Co Dresser Chairman of Plan Commission Richard R. Young Secretary. The meeting was recessed at 9:25 P.M. and reconvened at 9:55 P.M. A motion then made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Wier, that the plat of subdivision, Joan Ruth's Wapella Gardens, be approved subject to approval of plans and specifications for public improvements, and the filing of a surety bond equal to the Village Engineers estimate of cost of improvements and guaranteeing completion of the improvements by not later than January 1, 1959, and further subject to a 10-foot easement for public use along the nor-th line of lots 24 and 35. 'The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: "HI; Nays: None. Thereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. The following co~~unications were then reaa: November 6, 1956 President and Board of Trustees Municipal Building Mount Prospect, Illinois. Re: Joan Ruth's Wa-Pella Gardens Subdivision C. T. & A. No. 56-219 Gentlemen: We wish to advise you that we have forwarded to Mr. Appleby, Village Manager; Mr. Viger, Chairman of the Wa ter COIl1.'11i ttee; and Mr. Wilson, Chairman of the Street and Sewer Committee, copies of the revised plans and Addendum No. 1 of the Specifications.for the construction of public improvements in the subject development. The revision of the plans were necessitated by the revision of the original subdivision plat to exclude the area bounded by Lonnquist Boulevard, Wa-Pella Avenue, Sunset Road, and Can-Dota Avenue. You will recall our letter of October 11, 1956, in which we discussed the alternate sewer layouts for the proposed develop- ment. As stated in our letter, Nr. Ruth had decided to provide for the construction of a 33~ sewer in Wa-Pella Avenue, from Sunset Road to ~Teller Creek. However, the exclusion of the area described above (which aonstitutes approximately 40% of the originally proposed development) would make the cost of the proposed development prohibitive if' the 33" sewer were to be constructed as originally planned. We therefore are pro- posing the use of the existing 21" sewer in Wa-I?ella Avenue at Sunset Road as an outlet for the proposed development. Mr. Ruth has informed us that he will install sump pumps in each house in his proposed development, which should provide satisfactory sewer service throughout the development. We are also transmitting herewith two (2) copies of our re- vised estimate of the construction costs of' the public im- November 6~ 1956 provements in the subject subdivision. Very truly yours, CONSOER, TOWNSENT & ASSOCIATES By: walter C. Rasmussen November 6, 1956 Mr. Howard J. -v..Tilson Chairman, Sewer & Street Committee Village of Mount Prospect 500 W. Sha-Bonee Trail Nount Prospect, Illinois. Re: Joan Ruth's Wa-Pella Gardens Subdivision C. T. & A. No. 56-219 Dear Mr. Wilson: We are transmitting herewith, by special messenger, for your inspection and approval, one copy of the revised plans and Addendum No.1 of the Specifications covering the construction of public improvements in the subject development. ,.,~ .., oi ~~{ It is hoped that the review of sewers and paving improvements ca be completed by you prior to the next regular Board Neeting so that you will be in a position to make a recommendation to the Village Board on the sewers and paving improvements proposed in the development. C) '>!~::t If there are any questions concerning the above, please advise. Very truly yours, CONSOER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES :By; Wal ter C. Rasmussen. A motion then made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Schlaver, that the sewer, streets, and water plans be approved f the Joan Ruth's WaPella Gardens Subdivision subject tb the existing sewers and the subdivision being cleaned and repaired a recommended by the Village Engineers. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. S~" _.,,!t~~,1 i. C i/. I~ __ Trustee Airey introduced and moved for passage of ~c..")-q4, 17'1 /<:ry aOi-~inance No. ~24tenti tIed: ttAN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $10,000.00 PARKING REVENUE.BONDS, SERIES 1956, OF THE VILJAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COUNTY OF COOK AND STATE OF ILLINOIS, TO DEFR ~HE COST OF TMPROVING AND EXTENDING THE PARKING FACILITIES OF SAID VILLAGE: PRESCRIBING ALL DETAILS OF SAID BONDS: AND PROVIDw ING FOR CHARGING RATES AND FEES FOR THE USE OF SUCH PARKING FACILITIES AND THE COLLECTION, SEGREGArION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES RE.CEIVED. THF...REFROM't. The President put the questio the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Schlaver, Viger, Wier, and Wilson. Nays: None. Absent: T,rustee Willer. Thereupon the :!President declared the motion carried and said ordinance passed and ~proved. A motion made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Wier, that the plat of resubdivision of Lot 5 in C. A. Goelz rrospect Gardens be submitted to the Plan Commission for their study and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, where upon the president declared the motion carried. A motion made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded byv.lier, that the Village Manager, for and on behalf of the Village of Mount Prospect, be authorized and directed to file a preliminary appiliication for Illinois State Housing Board Planning Assistance under Section 701 of the Housing Act of 1954. The :!President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following re- sponse: Ayes: All; Nays: None. 1hereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following letter was then read: November 6, 1956 en U November.b, 1956 President Lams and Members of the Village Board Gentlemen: Associated Contractors, Inc., who are constructing the building for Post Office use at 202 E. Evergreen, through an error in locating their foundation, have, at the southwest corner thereof, constructed the building in such a manner that a 91" triangular portion of it extends into the public street. Further, the pilaster at the southeast corner of the building extends 3ft into the street. Informal discussion of this matter by members of the Board has indicated that the discrepancies are not serious enough to re- quire their change, and it is therefore recommended that the Contractors be notified that the Village will not require the building to be changed at this time. Respectfully submitted, (S) Harold G. Appleby Village Manager A motion then made by Trustee Wier, seconded by Viger, to approve action as recommended. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Viger, to authorize the employment of Betty Cannibet as secretary to the Village Manager a~ a salary of $325.00 per month. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response::.I.yes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. A motion made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Airey, to waive the permit fee of $10.00 for alterations to be l~de in the Northwest Oovenant Church. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Wier, to authorize two representatives of the Village to attend sessions of the Convention of Illinois Building Officials Association to be held in Springfield, Illinois, on November 29th and 30th, with expenses to be paid by the Village. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following communication was then read: October 26, 1956 Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois. Gentlemen: Please be advised that we represent School District No. 23 of Prospect Heights, Wheeling Township, Illinois. As you undoubtedly know, our School District is financially insolvent, and our School is on a double shift and even with the completion of the new school by December 15, 1956 will be over-crowded. We would greatly ~preciate you advising us as to any applications made for subdivision of property within our School District, so that we may have an opportunity to appear and be heard before ~proval is given to their project. Very truly yours, (S) Henry F. Vallely A motion made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Wier, to authorize action as requested. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the president declared the motion carried. November 6, 1956 The follm.Jing communication was then read: November 5, 1956 0' ,/~ .<:\-;ID The Honorable Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: Inasmuch as Herbert A. Gumz and Harwood Hoover no longer reside in the Village or Mount Prospect, thereby creating two vacancie~ on the Zoning Board of Appeals, I take pleasure in appointing Russell A. Hartwig of 404 south Albert street and Leonard W. Snyder of 502 I-Oka to said Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Hartwig's term will expire in May, 1959, and 1'1r. Snyder'S term will expire in May, 1960. In addition, I take pleasure in reappointing Malcolm G. Young ~ William T. Mott, Chairman, to the Zoning Bo~d of Appeals. The term of Mr. Young will expire in May, 1960, and that of Mr. Mott in May, 1961. Your concurrence in these appointments is respectfully requestec ~'~~'\,\ ... .",: (S) Theodore A. Lams Village President ..,~'-"'.t e'f: A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Wilson, to concur on the appointments as requested. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. There being no rurther business to come before the meeting, a motion made by Trustee Wier, seconded by Viger, tha" the meeting be adjourned. The motion voted upon by acclamation; whereupon the President declared the motion carried and meeting regularly adjourned. ~~ Villag-e--G-lerk 1 . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRES I DENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1956 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 "Present": Airey, Schlaver, Viger, Wilson. Trustees Willer and Wier were absent. The Trustees having previously received copiea of the minutes of meeting held November 6th, a motion was made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Viger, that the minutes be approved as submitted. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following communicati.on was then read: November 11, 1956 President T. A. Lams Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear President Lams: The residents of Northwest Meadows reel that this area has been unjustly snubbed by the Consoer, Townsend engineering report. The report which blueprints the most comprehensive sewer and construction program in the history of Mount Prospect stops abruptly at Northwest Meadows - a portion of the town that has suffered most due to poor drainage. November 20, 1956