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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/1956 VB minutes _~ ,r'v -':d ;~ the ~olans for tlJ.e S8ni taI)~T Seli'.Jer :Lor IIiawa tha !~erail S'llbd_i vision 5earing the -' revision date of :::e~)tember 15, 1956, as l'eq1..1ested by DeSoto B. McCabe & Associates and approved by Consoer, Townsend & Associates, the ,Village Engineers, and the ?~etropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, be approved. The President put the question, the Clerk Pro-~Pem called the roll wi t~h the follmdng response: hyes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President de- clared the motion carriedo A motion vIas made b-;i} Trustee 1<'111er, seconded b~y '\'\Jier, that the Village J\ttorne;y- be instructed to prepare an ordinance placing a ten ton maximum load limit on Council Trail from Elmhurst east. The President put the question, the Clerk Pro- Tern called the roll 'C\rith the following I'esponse: Ayes: ~rrustees Airey, Schlaver, viier, and'vIille:p. Na:ys: 'I'rustee Viger. There- upon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by 'l'rvstee lv'ier, seconded by hIiller, tha t the BoaI'd ccncur in the recoxr.:rnenda tion of the Villal?.'e :Hanager, and that Edmund J. Burke be emploled a s Building Inspec,!-or on a temporary basis at a salary of ;[;;535.00 a month, plus $3CJ.OO a month car allowance effective ,'::epteu'ber 2L).th. 'The President put the question, the Clerk Pro-'l\;rrl called the roll, \i>Jith the follow- ing response: ...4.:;]es: Trustees Aix'ey,~chlaver, TuJier, ar:cd ller. Nay: Trustee Viger. Thereupon the President declared tb,e motion carried. '1'1'1ere being no f'urther business to come before the Fleet- ing, a l'rlotion 'C'lTas :made b~r '1'rus tee '(:'-:Lller, seconded b~l ',;'Vier, tha t the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by f"-Cclamation, whereupon tlle President declared the motion carried, and the meet- ing regvlarly adjourned. ~ VJ. J ~'.,1' '/ ..., ," o-~ \ ~UJ:TUTES OF A R.cGlJI.Jl"R JYiEETING OF THE PHESIDE'!:\fT AND BOAHD OF THUSTEES HELD IN THE 1''IUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, ON TUESDAY, OCTOBEH 2, 1956 8" 1'0 P 7,:1' .L1- .....~. The meeting Has called to order h:T President Lams at The 0lerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call the follmdng Trustees ans\i>Jered IlPresent": ldre~T, Viger, ;fieI', and Hilson. Trustees Schlaver and ~Viller were absent on roll call. A motion made by Trustee '.rVilson, seconded b"JY Aire'Y", that the minutes of the meeting held September 4th be approved as sub- mi tted. The President put the ques tion, the Clerk called the roll, with the follmving re81Jonse: Ayes: J\ll; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion then made by '11rus tee h'J.er, seconded by Aire::l, that the minutes of the meeting held September 18th be approved as submi tted. 'I'he President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: "iill; Nays: None. ':[1here- upon the President declared the rrIotion carried. A motion by Trns tee ~Jier, seconded b'Y' 1,iilson, to grant temporary pend ts for six months renewal f or three signs to be located as follows: ~.i i(k WJ<4t'l 1 -'II-Iorne Builders at 606 N. 1'/(ain Street 2 - Brickman Home Builders at 71L~ N. Nain street 3 - Dan Serafine at 1 N. Owen ft. The President put the ques tion, tb,e Clerk called the roll, wi th the following response: Ayes: All; j'jTa'Y"s: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee 'V1Tiller arrived and took his place at 8 :1.~8 P .1"]. A motion made bv I'rus teeiTilson, seconded by Airey, to authorize final payrnent of ;!?L~,6L~6.75; the 10% that1rJas 1rJitbheld; to Allied Asphalt as 1':1.nal payment on Contract 7-CS. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the follovJing response: Ayes: J:^,ll; Na~rs: None. 'llhere'C'pon the President declared the motion carried.- October 29 1956 The following communication was then read: September 6, 1956 Mr. Harold G. Appleby Village Manager Municipal Building Mount Prospect, Illinois Re: Alpha Engineering and Machine Works, Inc. C. T. & A_ No. 56-155 IDear Mr. Appleby: We submit herewith, for the Board's approval, two sets of plans and specifications for improvements on the property of Alpha Engineerin€ and Machine Works, Incorporated. Please note that all work to be done under this contract will be on private property, wi th the exception of a 12" storm sewer connectio! to the existing combined sewer on Central Road. Will you kindly si€ the enclosed application form for the Metropolitan Sanitary Distric1 and return same to this office. ~1i:lII( Very truly yours, ,..:.v~:r." ... ~ CONSOER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES By: Walter Hodel A motion was then made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Viger: that the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, permit No. 1956-216 be accepted and that the Village Clerk be authorized t< sign the permit on behalf of the Village. The President put the ~uestion, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Airey, to accept the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, permi1 No. 1956-143, covering Frank Serafine's 1st Addition, and that the Village Clerk be authorized to sign this permit on behalf of the Village. The President put the question, the Clerk called the rollJ with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following communications were then read: Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect, Ill. SefJt j 9 se;. Gentlemen: The Zoning Commission held their September public hearing on the 281 day of the month. There were three members present. Proof of ownel ship by the petitioners was acceptable in all cases heard. Case 56-17 This case involves lots 8, 9, and 10 on the west side of Emerson Street between Central Road and Busse Street. These are the re- maining lots between the school property and the Library. Also lotf 4, 1, 5, and 6 on the west side of Emerson Street between the Gas Station on the Highway and Busse Street. They all are petitioned fc rezoning from R-l to B. Due to legal complications, the Commission voted separately for the property north and south of Busse Street. The Commission voted 3 t< o to recommend denying reHoning of the lots north of Busse Street; and voted 3 to 0 to recommend the rezoning to B of the lots south of Busse Street. It developed during the hearing that lots 8 and 9 are presently in- volved in Condemnation Proceedings in the courts. Consequently, thE Commission felt that prior to the results of the court case, action on lots 8, 9, and 10 would be inadvisable. The Commission felt that the lots south of Busse Street would be a desirable and well planned expansion of the Village's centra,l busi- ness district. Our recommendation is in accordance with the sug- gestions of the Plan Commission. October 2, 1956 r: ~( e ~ 'I.)' Case 56-18 This is one lot on the north side of N.W. Highway between Will:5.8m and Louis Streets. It is petitioned for a B classification. The Commission voted 3 to 0 to recommend a B classification. The lot in question is one of the old 25 foot lots, and is bet- ween existing B classifications. Case 56-19 This case involves two lots on N.W. Highway between George and Albert Streets. They are petitioned for B classification. The Commission voted 3 to 0 to recommend a B classification. The lots in question are old 25 foot lots, and are between exist- ing B classifications. (S) E. F. Martin Chairman October 1, 1956 Mr. Eugene F. W. Martin Chairman, Zoning Commission Village of Mount Prospect 120 South George Street Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Martin: In your undated letter of recent date referring to the public hearing held on the 28th day of September, 1956, you refer to Case 56-15 as follows: "Due to legal complications, the Commission voted separately for the property north and south of Busse Street. ___fl. You further state: "The Commission felt that the lots south of Busse Street would be a desirable and well planned expansion of the Village's central business district.---" In order for the Village Board to reach a satisfactory conclusion on your recommendations, it is necessary that we ask you one im- portant question: Does the Commission feel that, were there, in its opinion, no "legal complicationslt pertaining to the property north of Busse Street, would the Zoning Commission then feel that the property in question north of Busse would also be itA well planned expansion of the Village's central business district?" This letter is being sent to you through the courtesy of Mount Prospect Police Department so that you can have an answer in my hands for the Village Board Meeting on October 2nd. (S) Raymond L. Willer, Chairman Judiciary Comrni ttee October 1, 1956 Raymond L. Willer, Chairman Judiciary Committee Dear Mr. 'willer: Referring to our letter of recommendations of the September hear- ing of the Zoning Commission, and your letter of October I, 1956, the Zoning Commission is of the opinion (3 to 0) that the three lots in question north of Busse Street should be considered as a single parcel, and should be zoned B. We made no recommendation because we feel that in the event that the Court permits the con- demnation of lot 8 the Village should take no action regarding lot 9 and lot 10; that the school district be urged to acquire all three lots. (S) E. F. Martin Chairman October 1, 1956 President and Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois 112 East Northwest Highway Mt. Prospect, Illinoiso October 2~ 1956 1 Gentlemen: I have been advised that the Mount Prospect State Bank has filed an application to amend the zoning ordinance of the Village of Mount Prospect by reclassifying the following described property from re- sidential to commercial: Lots 8 and 9 in Block 4 in Busse and Willets Resubdivision of Mount Prospect, in the West 1/2 of Section 12~ Township 41 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois. As you may know, this property is presently being utilized by the Board of Education of School District Number 57, Cook County, Illi- nois, for school purposes and a petition to condemn 'lot 8 thereof hl already been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Ca'se No. 5~ C 12979. A resolution to condemn Lot 9, if it cannot be acquired b~ purchase from the Mount Prospect State Bank, has been adopted by thE Board of Education and an offer served upon the Bank. In the event this lot cannot be acquired by purchase a condemnation proceeding will be filed forthwith. ~-::.-:( In view of the foregoing I am writing to request that any action in connection with the reclassifying of this property be deferred. Prior comrrdtments do not permit my being present to make this requel However, I cannot see that there is any urgency about the petitioneJ application and since the Board of Education in its opinion finds these lots necessary for school purposes it would be appreciated if no further action was taken at this time. .~~ \. .. C ~ I shall be pleased to advise your Board of progress of the condem- nation proceedings so that you may determine your course of action. Yours very truly, (S) Louis Ancel Attorney for Board of Educatic School District Number 57, Coe County, Illinois. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Airey, that all the lots in Case ;56-17 be rezoned to ItB" Business as peti- tioned and that the Village Attorney be authorized to draw up the necessary ordinance. The President put the question, the Clerk cal] ed the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wier, to concur on the recommendations of the Zoning Commdssion in Case 56-Ie and that the property be rezoned to llBlI Business as petitioned and that the Village Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary or. dinance. The President put the question, the Clerk called the rolll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Wier, Willer, anc Wilson. Nays: None. Trustee Viger passed and Trustee Schlaver was absent. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Viger, to concur on the recommendation of the Zoning Commission in Case 56-19: and that the Village Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessar;'j ordinance to rezone the property in question from R-1 residential classification to llBIt Business classification. The President put tl 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 2, 1956 President and Members of the Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Gentlemen: It has been brought to my attention that the Village Board is being asked to approve a plat of sub-division covering the area at the October 2, 1956 Southwest corner of Lonnquist and WaPella Avenues. For some time the Board of Education, School District 57, bas been attempting to acquire a school site in the area covered by the proposed plat. In fact, a condemnation sui~-has been instituted for this purpose. The Board of Education has been advised by Mr. Allan Block on behalf of Mr. Sal DiMucci that the owners of the property are willing to work out with the Board of Education the acquisition of a suitable school site in this sub-division. Upon questioning, Mr. Block stated that there have been no changes in ownership status which would affect the willingness of the owners to sell a portion of the proposed sub- division to the school. The Board of Education has therefore en- gaged an appraiser to make a thorough appraisal of the value of this property, and plans to enter into discussion with the owner rela- tive to purchasing the site in question as soon as it has received this appraisal. For the above reasons, it is hoped that action on the proposed plat of sub-division may be postponed until a solution to the school site question is reached. Very truly yours, (3) Russell Smi th, President Board of Education School District Number 57 ~~he condemnation suit No. is 56C13232. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Airey, that Ordinance No. 518 entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION REGULATION AND CONTROL OF THE USE OF PARKING METER SIGNS: DEFINING PARKING METER ZONES AND PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCE- MENT AND PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF" be passed. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Viger, and Wilson. Nays: Trustees Wier and Willer. Absent: Trustee Schlaver. President Lams then voted "Aye" and declared the motion passed and said ordinance passed and approved. The following communication was then read: September 27, 1956 President and Members of the Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect Mt. Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: It has been brought to the attention of the Board of Education, School District Number 57, that a request has been submitted to the Village for approval of a sub-division at the Southwest cor- ner of Lonnquist and WaPella Avenues. It is our understanding that the developer is proposing to dedicate land along Central Road, west of Weller Creek in lieu of making a dedication at the site of the sub-division. I am sure that your Board is aware that there is a substantial difference in the value of the land in the two areas and will take that into consideration in determining the size of the area to be dedicated, if the dedication is made outside the area of the sub-development. The Board of Education is attempting to acquire a school site in the area covered by the proposed sub-division, and respectfully requests that that fact be taken into consideration in consider- ing the proposal of the developer. If, in your opinion, it would be helpful, we would be happy to meet with you at any convenient time in order to keep you informed of the schools needs, so that the land dedicated for public purposes may be the greatest posm- ble help in meeting public needs. Very truly yours, (3) Russell Smith, President Board of Education School District Number 57 The following letter was then read: October 2~ 1956 September 28, 1956 Theodore A. Lams, President 117 William Street Mt. Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. President: Re: Shopping Center Regulations The Board of County Commissioners on August 7, 1956, passed a Reso- lution concerning Shopping Center Regulations. Wa enclose a copy of this Resolution for your information. Please note the action of the Board relates only to the unincorpo- rated areas insofar as permits, etc., are concerned. However, therE are many State Aid roads in Cook County located within the corpo- rate limits of the many cities and villages. We enclose a map show. ing these State Aid roads under the jurisdiction of the County of Cook located in your Village. ~,~"'<<I We submit this information to you for the purpose of coordinating the pUblic efforts in proper traffic control measures resulting fro! major building installations, shopping centers, outdoor theatres, etc., which generate large volumes of traffic. ."'-V"=' '- ~ o ""':c We respectfully request that the proper resolution be adopted by your Village Board to the end that when a permit is under considera. tion for the installation of any type of construction referred to hereinabove, you will please notify this Department. Yours very truly, (S) William J. Mortimer, Superintendent of Highways Cook County, Illinois A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Viger~ that the Village Attorney be authorized to prepare a resolution as suggested by the Department of Highways of Cook County. The Presi- dent put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the followin& response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion made by Trustee Airey that the Berkshire Lane side- walk escrow in the amount of $1,324.00 be refunded subject to appro- val by Village Engineers of sidewalks covered by this escrow. Aftel some discussion on this matter, the motion was withdrawn. A motion then made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Willer, authorizing the Village Manager to engage Milburn Brothers to black- top and make concrete entrance adjustments for the railroad proper- ty parking lots, the amount of the contract to be $8,245.00 with the understanding that payment is to be made when the,meter revenue bone are sold. The President put the question, the Clerk called the rol] with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Willer, to authorize partial payment No.2, final, in the amount of $14,966.80 to Archille, Scully & Son covering Highland Avenue feeder main, con- tract No.4, and as recommended by the Village Engineers. The Pre- sident put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the follow- ing response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declaI ed the motion carried. The following communication was then read: September 17,,1956 President and Board of Trustees Municipal Building Mount Prospect, Illinois Re: Water Main - Mount Prospect, Illinois C. T. & A. NO. 55-224 Gentlemen: October 2, 1956 The plans for the above referenced project provide for the construc- tion of an 8" water main, with appurtenances, which will tie in to an existing 8" water main in Northwest Highway. Before the contractor can perform this construction in the North- west Highway, which is State right-of-way, a resolution must be passed by the Village Board and conveyed to the Illinois Division of Highways, which relieves the State of any responsibility in con- nection with the installation, operation and maintenance of this water main. Therefore, we are transmitting herewith two copies of the appropriate resolution on the standard form provided by the State. This resolution should be passed by the Village Board and certified by the Village Clerk and then one copy should be made available to the contractor, Joe Pezzette Company, who shall con- vey this resolution to the State when applying for an Illinois Division of Highways construction permit. If there are any questions regarding this resolution, please advise. Very truly yours, CONSOER, TOw'NSEND' & ASSOCIATES By: William J. Cadigan A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Wier, that resolution No. 16-56 be passed, as submitted by the Village Engineers. 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 and said resolu- tion adopted. A motion was then made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Wilson, to authorize the hiring of another Police Officer to start employment October 15th. 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 Willer, seconded by Airey, to authorize the,attendance of Messrs. Appleby, Hinz, and Miller, at the annual convention of the Illinois Municipal League to be held in Springfield, Illinois, on November lIth, 12th, and 13th, and that their expenses 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. A motion made by Trustee Willer, seconded b:l Wier, to authorize the expenditure of $1,264.50 for proposed furnishings to be used in the revamped Council Chambers making this space avail- able for the Village Manager and the Building Department. The meeting was then recessed at 11:20 P.M. and recon- vened at 11:32 P.M. The President then 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 then made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Viger, that a committee consisting of Trustees Schlaver, Viger, and Wier, be appointed to confer with the Village Manager on changes con- templated to the Council Chambers. The President put the ques- tion, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The meeting was recessed at 11:38 P.M. and reconvened at 11:58 P.M. A motion then made by Trustee Wier, seconded by Viger, that the meeting be adjourned. lhe motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried, and meeting regularly adjourned. .../ October 2~ 1956