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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/1956 VB minutes 1 ~ l~ _.rL Jl ~ We wish to advise you that we have reviewed the plans and speci- fications for the construction of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalks and drainage appurtenances in Surety's Bonnie Park Subdivision, prepared by 1,^lebster Engineering Service of vrheaton, Illinois, for Surety BUilders, Inc. We have found that these plans provide for the construction of public improvements in accordance with the current Village re- quirements and, therefore, recommend that said plans and specifi- cations be approved by the Village Board. ,"",,,"R;'/', The Bonnie Park Subdivision includes lots on the east side of Ed"'Jard Street from Prospect Avenue to Lonnquist Boulevard. Gleic: Construction Company's 'Pleasant Heights Subdivision includes lots on the west side of EdlfJard Street from Sha-Bonee Trail to Lon- nquist Boulevard. 'l'he plans prepared by 1rJebster Engineering Service include the complete installation of public improvements, i.e., water main, pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage appurtenances and storm sewer, to serve all of the Edward Street frontage owned by both Gleich Construction Company and ;::Juret7f Builders, Inc. The proration of cost for these improvements have boen agreed upon by both parties concerned. ~_..h4 e'-' We wish to advise you that the engineers for Surety Builders, Inc will provide supervision of construction of the improvements proposed for Edward Street as well as the remainder of the Bonnie Park Subdivision. In accordance with agreements reached between this organization, Surety Builders, Inc., and Gleich Construction Company, He will perform no supervision of construction on these Edward Street improvements. .01"1" .... ",.. ~rJe are transmitting herewith one (1) complete set of plans and specifications for the construction of the aforementioned im- provements which have been approved by this office. Very truly yours, CONSOER, 'Il01i',mSmm &: ASSOCIATES By: Willia~ W. Townsend A motion was then made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Airey, to accept the plans for improvements in Surety's Bonnie Pal Subdivision; as recommended by the Village Engineers; subject to compliance "'Ji th existing Village ordinances. 'Ilhe President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. There being no furtner business to come before the meeting, a motion was made by rI'rustee Viger, seconded by Airey, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, lfJllereupon the President declared the motion carried and the ~eeting regularly adjourned. ~,. ~ ,~.~ /,/, c", ~ ~"Vnla~ery , ".,. MINUTES OF A HEGUL<\R MEE.'TING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES hELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 19.56 The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:2.5 P.H. and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call the following 'l'rustees answered "Present": '; Airey, Schlaver, Viger, Wier and Wilson. Trustee diller was ! absent on roll call. The Trustees having previously received copies of the minutes of Ule meeting held April 3rd, a ~otion was made by Truste Airey, seconded by wier, that the minutes be approved as submitted by the Clerk. 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. April l7t 1956 " 6 A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Airey) that the Treasurer's Report for the period ending March 31, 1956, Od approved and placed on file. 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 was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Viger, that the Treasurer's Report of the Special Assessment Fund for the period ending March 31, be accepted and placed on file. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motioDlrJas made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Viger, to approve payment of bills as approved by the Finance Committee for the month of March. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. There- upon t he President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Viger, that in accordance \Ad th the amended water ordinance water refunds be made to qualified consumers as listed by Water Rate Collector, April 17th and that tll.e di sposi t ion of refunds be made as recoymnended. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the fol- Imving reflponse: A~les: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. The fOllm.;ring petition signed by seventeen residents was then read: To the President and Hembers . of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Village Hall Mount Prospect, Illinois HHEREl\.S, the undersigned are home owners and taxpayers in the Village of Mount Prospect and residing within the area bounded by Wille, Isabella, Thayer streets and Route 83, and 0ITIEREAS, the Village Board of Trustees acting within its police powers has heretofore adopted an ordinance restricting the use of the properties Hithin said area to residential purposes, and lA1HEREi-\.S, all property m-lners in said area are equally bound b:y the provision of said ordinance, and 1;,THEREAS, said ordinance was adopted for tne germral welfare of all property owners residing within said residential area of said Village of Mount Prospect, and irIHEREt..S, certain propert;y lying 1ftTi tnin sai d area and com- monly known as 207 North Wille Street is being used for business purposes contrary to provision of the zoning ordinance as aforesaid. \i'lHEREF'OHE, tIle undersigned property owners and taxpayers as aforesaid respectfully request that your Honorable Bod~) take im- mediate action to correct the violation of tne aforesaid zoning ordinance.. NAJ\'IE ADDHESS Elizabeth J. Meyer !\\Talter F. Heyer Floyd S. Sussman Chas. S. Raeder Erma i\. Raeder Kathleen C. Allbright Joseph D. Allbright Vernon J. Plettan EvelJ"n C. Plettan Jeannie E. Sussman Robert S. Minner Arleen J. Minner Richard D. Robbins I'laxine Robbins James irJ. Stiar,-,Jalt if aie K. Abbott LaVerne Abbott April 17~ 1956 211 North Wille Street 211 North Wille Street 209 North Wille Street 214 North Wille Street 214 North 'Hille Street 212 North Wille Street 212 North Wille Street 219 North Wille Street 219 North Wille Street 209 North Wille Street 204 North Wille Street 204 North ~ille Street 202 North Wille Street 202 North Wille Street 213 North Wille Street 217 North Wille Street 217 North Wille Street 11' , .i. 6, This matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Scnlaver, that the Village Clerk be authorized to re-advertise fc bids on the Highland Avenue feedermain, said bids returnable at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 15th, 1956. Toe Prestdent put the quest- ion, the Clerk called the roll, 1}Irith the follmving results: Ayes: All; ~ays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion car ried. rrrustee Schlaver then introduced and read Ordinance No. ~.89 entitled: ttAN ORDINANCE ES'I'ABLISHING CHARGES POR THE COLLECT- ION AND RE1'lOVAL OF' RESIDEN'l'I/\L GI\RBAGE A.t,D RUBBISHn. A motion was then ~ade by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Wilson, that this ordinance be passed. 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 and said ordinance passed and approved. ~~ A motion liJaS made by Trustee Sc.i:11aver, seconded by Viger, to authorize renewal of all insurance on Village property in line lid th present vslues and thi s insurance to become effective as of Hay 1st, 1956. 'Iille President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. _..Y'~ ..... ,.i ('""'l).. -' 0:+'<1 - ~ The following letter was then read: "'::L ,.""'" ......., Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois Attn: Hr. C. O. Schlaver, Trustee Mount Prospect, Illinois He: Mount Prospect, Illinois, Water Revenue Bonds Dated: April 1, 1955 April 13, 1956 Gentlemen: For your consideration, we can offer to you the folloTt.ring bonds: ~2,000Mount Prospect, Illinois, Water Revenue, 3% Bonds Due: 10-1-79 - @ 96 5/B These bonds, under ordinance, are legal investment for surplus monies in your water Department funds. By purchasing the bonds, you will effect a saving to the Village of ~;1,447 .50, which is almost 75% of the face amount of the securities. The saving is derived as follows: 3% 'interest saved to 10-1-79 on ~2,000......$1,380.00 Principal saved on ~2,000 at your cost of $1,932.50 (2 bonds at 96 518)............~ 67 . 50 'rO'1'1\L SAVING 1'0 VILLAGE..... ............... .~i;1,h47 .50 At present you are holding, in your water Department funds, i2,OOC Village of Hount Prospect I'1unicipal Building 2?t% Bonds, due Pebruary 1, 1966. If you find you need funds to purchase the ,?2,000 '~-Jater Revenue Bonds, ilve could pay you 92 7/8, which would show you a profit over your purchase price. Please advise me if you are interested in the purchase and sale of the bonds as outlined in this letter. Very truly yours, Ronald M. Coutts A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Viger, that the Village Treasurer be authorized to purchase from Crutten- den and Company - TTN'O $1,000.00 Mount Prospect 'ltJater Revenue 3% Bonds due October 1, 1979 @ 96 5/8, and to sell two $1,000.00 Village of Mou~t Prospect 11unicipal Building 2?t% Bonds due Februa~ 1, 1966 at 92 7/8. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, lfTith the follov.Jing response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. April 17~ 1956 1,: ~ ii, '".} ,,A- A motion wa~ made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Airey, to authorize tue expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2,000.00 for new addressograph equipment. 'I'he Prestdent put the question, the Clerk called the roll, 11.!ith the fol101~ring response: AJ1es: All; Na;ys: None. Thereupon the Pres1dent declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Wilson, to authorize a transfer of ~~25, 000 from General Corporate Fund to Road & Bridge Fund. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, 1,..rith tue follmving response: Ayes: All; NaJ's: None. rr'here- upon the President declared the motion carried. A motion itJas made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by T,rJilson, to transfer from the General Corporate FUfld to the Garbage Fund the Sum of ~~;8 173.51. 'I'he l:lresident put the question, the Clerk called the roll, , y,ri th the folloTrJing response: Ayes: Ayy; Na~rs: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Schl~ver, seconded by Viger, to transfer from the General Corporate Fund to the Fire Equipment Bond & Interest Fund the amount of $200.00. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, T~Tith the follo't-Jing response: Ayes: All; .Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The fo-l101"ring communication 1",as then read: April 12, 1956 Hr. Ted Lams, President Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear Sir: This is to inform you that, due to my being transferred from this area, I am herewith submitting, for your acceptance, my resignation from the village Architectural Committee. I would like to take tilis opportunity to thank you, as President, and the members of the Board of Trustees, Village of Hount Prospect, for your cooperation and counsel while serving on this committee. Sincerely YOllrs, (signed: R. C. Beach) A motion was then made by Trustee Wier, seconded by Airey, to accept Hr. Beach's resignation with regrets. The motion was voted upon by acclamtion, lAThereupon the President declared the motion carried. 'I'he follo-vdng communication was then read: April 16, 1956 The Honorable Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: Due to the resignation of Mr. Richard C. Beach, who is being trans- ferred to Houston, Texas, I take pleasure in the appointment of Mr. Clifton Cobb of 308 North Oak Avenue as a member of the l\rchitectural Committee. Your concurrence in this appointment is respectfully requested. Theodore A. Lams (signed: Theodore A. Lams Village President) A motion was then made by 'I'rustee Airey, seconded by Viger, to concur in this appointment. The motion was voted upon by accla- mation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Willer arrived and took his place at 9:48 P.M. April l7~ 1956 The following petition was then read: -.:.1 ~ ~ j _lL ~J l1arch la, 1956 The Village of Mt. Prospect The Board of Trustees The Committee on Sidewalks Gentlemen: Net-Tspaper releases indicate you desire to proceed with t:ne instal. lation of sidew~lks throughout the Village. We, the undersigned, being the owners and residents of the 500 block on South R~erson Street do hereb;y peti tion and request that theproper person or persons be instructed to issue permits to such owners authorizing the installation of sui table and satisfactory 1I-Jalks adjoining, adjacent, and contiguous to the street curbings now in place. We agree to proceed with construction of such walks without fU~e delay and to seek uniform installation through joint employment 0: a single contractor. This deviation from stated objectives is requested because of special situations, conditions and reasons. In essence, they are .;::,:': 1. Our homes were built over a period in excess of ten years during which time the terrains of lawns were established l"Ji thout tIle benefit of discernable street and sidewalk elevations. Consequently, lawn elevations var-y greatl~l other than at the recently established curb line so that home owners would, in some instances, suffer severely both as to cost and as to their labor in the event sidewalks were installed elsewhere than contiguous to the curbings. v-.~ ,~'.... .".. Y c::: l>......".-~ 2. A semi-public institution, 'rhe South Church-Community Baptist, owns Emerson Street frontage in excess of 200 ft. which is used by its members for parking as well as for the loading and unloading of persons attending church meetings. It has been observed that much of the remainder -of the block (both sides) is also used for such purposes so that the existence of "parkway" walks in our block would not in any~ay serve to reduce the hazzards or discomforts incident to the necessity of. loading and unloading private cars either via the street or via the wet and soggy lawns in period of inclement weatner. A walk installed at the curb would provide safe, clean and dry access to parked or loading cars. v,Je l<Jould like further to mention and point out that snow has not been heaped on to the proposed sidewalk area either by village or other plowing, but ratner, it has been pushed to the street side of existing curbs so that walks would not have been blocked for ordinary pedestrian traffic. 3. Precedent exists within the Village limits for the installatic of curb sidevJallcs or their equivalent permitting direct aCceSE to streets; for example, Lonnquist Subdi~ion and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. 4. Aesthetic values would be enhanced ratner than reduced by the 1.,rear and tear on lawns from direct and heavy traffic from automobile passengers~ This is iiportant in view' of plans to expand South Church facilities and to increase substan- tially activities in Lions Park. 5. Irregularity as to pattern would not be visible from the Ellendale Subdivision because of the ascent and descent of R'11erson ~:treet to and from Council 'l'rail. We believe that the aforementioned reasons adequately justify pe~nission to install sidewalks at the curbings in the 500 block of South Emerson Street and therefore earnestl;y request that permission for such installation be granted. RespectfulLY submitted, Tnis petition was signed by 23 residents. \ f1.otion was then made by Trus tee /1.. -trey, seconded by WilsolJ., after considerable discussion that this petition be deniec 'I'he President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, l-Ti th April 17, 1956 A (~"" ''"':'' ~5 ~ J ~ ~ 1 "&t<"j the following response: Ayes: Trustees ~irey, Schlctver, Viger, Willer and wilson. Na~: Trustee Wier. Thereupon the President de- clared the motion carried and petition denied. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Viger, to authorize expenditure of a sum not to exceed ~100.00 for the printing and mailing of Ordinance No. 489 to all families in Hount Prospect. 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 4iller then introduced and read Ordinance No. 490 entitled: "AN ORDIi'Ti\NCE REPEALIlTG ORDIl\TANcE NO. 486ft. A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by 1Jier, that this ordinance be passed. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, lflith tile follovring response: .l\.:yos: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said ordinance passed and approved. 'l'rustee \tIiller then introduced and read Ordinance No. L~91 entitled: nAI\]" ORDINANCE AHENDING SEC'I'IOl'l. 20 OF' CH/\.PTER 3 OF TIlE .NOUN'I' PHOSPECT BUILDInG CODE OF 1938". A motion ",ras ti1en made by Trustee Willer, seconded by jier, that this ordinance be passed. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the fol101,ring response: Ayes: All; Nays: NODe. 'I'hereupon the President declared the motion carried, and said ordinance passed and approved. A motion was made bv Trustee Willer, seconded bv Wier, to to' If .) authorize a sum not to exceed ~;5oo.oo to bring the codification of ordinances uptodate. 1.'he President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, 1.ri th the following re sponse: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Theroupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion 1.Jas made by 'I'rustee Aire;y, seconded by Viger, that Dr. i-lenFJ' Chakoian of 300 N. Dale in J:v1ount Prospect, be recom- mended to Judge Otto Kerner as the Hount Prospect representative on the governing body of the NorthTtles t Hosqui to Abate.'11ent District. 'l'he motion \.ras voted upon by acclamation 1~her0upon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Wier, to accept the bid of Hilburn Bros. Inc. under date of April 17, 1956 the amount of' ;Wl,050.00 for 1~ork proposed for grading and leveling the area adjacent to Lincoln School, making it suitable for playr;round and recreational purposes. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees ~irey, Schlaver, Viger, Wier and Willer. Nay: Trustee Wilson, l'hereupon the President declared tile motion carried. Trustee Schlaver asked for and received pe~mission to be excused from the meeting at 11:25 P.M. A motion was then made by 'I1rustee 1rJilson, seconded by Airey, that the paving improvements in Alfini's First Addition to Mount Prospect be accepted as recommended by the Village Engineers in their letter under date of January 23, 1956. 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 was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Airey, to authorize the signing of' the application for Sanitary District of Chicago permit to construct the sewer connection or a sewerage system in Bonnie Park Subdivision. The motion was voted upon by acclamation T~herGupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Wilson, seconded by Airey, to authorize the signing of the application for the I'1etropoli tian Sanitary District Greater Chicago permit to construct a sewer con- nection or a sewerage system in Gleich Construction Company Indust- rial Park as covered by Consoer, Townsend &: Associates Plans No. 56-34. The motion was voted upon by acclamation 1.rhereupon the President de- clared the motion carried. Trustee \viller then introduced and read Ordinance No. 492 enti tIed: "AN OIWIWUWE Al"lENDING ORDINANCE NO. 477'.. Ipril 17, 1956 f'"">~ ", -v,.... '"" ...... ,",'"'- '--- ...r:.,!, .~ ('''':.0.., >>-~, J .6'.l. {~-~, -I: l~li A motion was then made b;y :l.'rustee vifiller, seconded by Viger, that this ordinance be apssed. The President put the quest ion, the Clerk called the roll, Hith the following response: Ayes: T~usteeJ Airey, Viger, Wier, Willer and Wilson. Nays: None. Absent: Trustee Schlaver. Inereupon the President declared that the motion having received the affirmative votes of two-thirds of the corporate authorities the motion was passed and said ordinance passed and approved. 'I'he follovdng communication was then read: April 16, 1956 1'lle PrAsident and JYIembers of the Board of Trustees of the Village of IVlount Prospect Gentlemen: The Subdivision Plat known as Funk's Mount Prospect Gardens referred to us by your Board for examination is hereto attached and a report made thereon. The Plat is hereby approved as complying to the Village Ordinance except for a requirement of dedication of One and 3/Bths Acres of usable land for public use, in lieu of which the Subdivider has submitted a let'ter of direct- ion and a contract form to cover same. These should be checked by the Village Attorney for legality. / Because land area east and west in the Subdivision is limited, corner lots at Busse Ave., Weller Lane and Bobbie Lane are not the full 75 ft. width, however, it is the opinion of this Commission that the Plat should be approved as being within the intent of the Ordinance wherein slight variations are allowed. Respectfully submitted (signed: A. C. Dresser Chairman of Plan Commission of l'1t. Prospect Richard R. Young Secretary pro-tem) A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wier, tlillt the President and Village Clerk be authorized to sign the plat of Funk's Mount Prospect Gardens subject to comp+iance 1tJ'ith all existing Village ordinances. The President put the question, the Clerk called tne roll, 1-Jith the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. r.rhereupon tile President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following cow~unications: April 13, 1956 The President and Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: ~.Je are herelfJi th submitting the plat identifi ed as Frank Serafine's 1st Addition. 1',Je reCOillme nd said pIa t should be approved. Very truly yours, (signed: A. C. Dresser, Chairmar Richard R. Young, Secretary Pro-Tem) April 13, 1956 The President and Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: As requested, we have duly signed the plat pertaining to Knightts April 17, 1956 J" i";-I '"r . 1~~ Resubdivision and we are herewith submitting said plat with the signatures of the Chairman and Secretary Pro-Tern affixed thereto. Very truly yours, (signed: A. C. Dresser, Ch8i rman Richard R. Young, Secretary Pro-Tern) April 13, 1956 President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: ~ Upon examination of Plat identified as Surety's Bonnie Park ~..ye rind t hat the Subdivider has complied with the Village Plan Ordinance except that no dedication for public land has been made therein. According to the Village Plan Ordinance, the developer is obligated to dedicate 2.2 acres of land for public use or cash in lieu thereof to be determined by the Village Board. ide have approved said Plat and recOrrL'11end your approval of same contingent upon the required dedication of land or cash in lieu thereof. Respectfully subm.itted, (signed: A. C. Dresser Chairman of Plan Commission Richard R. Young Secretary pro-tern) Trustee Wier asked for and received permission to leave the meeting at 11:55 P.M. A motion was ~nen made by Trustee Airey, seconded by Wilson, that the Village Attorney b~ authorized to write to Mr. C. C. Crockett, 502 Go"\1fanda, regarding the installa tion of sidewalks. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, v,Ti th the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. P. motion \,Tas m.ade by 'l'rus tee diller, seconded by Viger, that the Village Attorney be authorized to represent the Village at the Zoning Hearings to be held April 27 at the Municipal Building. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Na~s: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. ' A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Viger, that the Village Clerk be directed to invite the Plan COrrL.'11ission to the Zoning Hearings to be lleld Friday, April 27. The motion was voted upon by acclamation "TATheroupon the President declared the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Willer, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion 1N'aS voted upon by acclama tion whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. //;;?~O/~ erk . MINUTES OF A REGULAR ~ffiETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE JiIUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, FlAY 1, 1956 The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8:30 2. N. an d the Clerk "!PJSS then di rected to call the roll. On roll call the follovdng 'I'rustees answered "Present": Airey, Viger, vTier, ~'Jiller and Wilson. 'I'rustee Schlaver was absent. May 1, ~eQ 1956