HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/16/1978 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES'
May 16, 1978
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:04 P.M.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Richardson,
i ROLL CALL
i Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustees Hendricks
Minton Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Absent: Trustee Floros
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for
approval of the minutes of the May 2, 1978, meeting of the
Village Board, correction noted.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Pass: Minton
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to approve the following bills:
General 311,942.40
"~ Capital Imp..& Repair Rep. 3,908.25
Parking System Revenue 825.62
~ Motor Fuel Tax 5,545.03
Corporate Purposes Const.19?3 5,?71.49
General Obligation Bd. & Int, 5,820.21
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 33~483.98
36?,296.98
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
to approve the Financial Report of April 30, 1978, subject
to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauakis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Four finalists for the Mount Prospect Kiwanis Club
Scholarship gave presentations on having spent a day in
various departments of the Village.
Mary Pat Gering, Fire Department
Kathleen Harvey, Police Department
Richard J. Schoononer, Public Works
Leslie Pankau, Engineering Department
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MANAGER'S REPORT
Acting ~illage Manager, Ed Geick, introduced Public
Information Officer Dolores Haugh, to present the Illinois
section American Water Works Association Commun±ty
Relations Award to the Mayor and Board for the Village's
water conservation program.
Mrs,. Haugh also presented the Mount Prospect Water
Conservation Certificate to the Northwest Cook County
Girl Scouts Council for their efforts in conserving water.
Mr. Geick announced the traffic signal modernizationhad
been completed at Busse and Golf Roads.
A status report on the fuel dispensing system in the Public
Works Department was given by Mr. Geick, noting that the
system was effectively monitoring fuel.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2782, three Village vehicles were~
sold by auction at the Northwest Municipal Conference semi-
annual auction. Acting Village Manager noted that $845.00
over the minimum acceptable price had been received.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for passage of Resolution No. 20-78, appropriating $30,000
from MFT funds for pavement evaluation studies.
A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER
THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to accept the low bids from Allied Asphalt Co. $44,675.00,
Superior Blacktop $1,250.00, Vulcan Material $13,206.00,
for MFT maintenance materials. (Bid sheet attached to these
minutes).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Acting Village Manager Geick presented the bids relative
to tree trimming opened May ll, 1978.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to accept the low bid submitted by A. J. Davis in an amount
not to exceed $85,000. (Bid sheet attached to these minutes)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mr. Geick also reported that Mount Prospect had received
$46,866.60 in fines, as reported by the Third Municipal
District Court, for the first 3 months of 1978, once again
placing Mount Prospect in the lead for collection of fines.
in the northwest suburban area.
It was reported that the Mount Prospect Jaycees had sponsored
another successful "Operation Sandbox".
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Krause proclaimed the week of May 14 - 20, 1978, as
Municipal Clerk's Week; and the week of May 21 - 27, 1978,
as National Public Works Week.
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Mayor Krause announced that a Special Meeting of the Village
Board would be held at 7:.00 P.M. on May 31, 1978, in order
to discuss participating with Share + 3 or DAMP, in the
acquisition of Lake Michigan water.
Discussion took place on the various ways of hiring a new
Village Manager. The firm of Korn Ferry International was
a possible source to secure candidates for the position. --
Trustees Wattenberg, Hendricks and Minton were in favor
of the Village seeking out prospective candidates.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract, subject to
the Village Attorney's review, with Korn Ferry International
to secure a Village Manager.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Murauskis Richardson Krause
Nays: Hendricks Minton Wattenberg
Motion Failed.
This matter will be brought, up again at the June 6th meeting.
By way of a memo from Trustee Floros, Mayor Krause requested
discussion from the Board relative to the Mount Prospect
Park District's decision to discontinue fireworks on the
4th of July. Mayor Krause stated that the Fire & Police
Chiefs~ had stated the dangers involved with the display,
crowds, etc., and could not dismiss their recommendation.
Mr. Walter Sundblad, 501 E. Council Trail, pointed out
various dangers and inconveniences to residents in the
Lions Park area, urging the Board to support the dis-
continuation of the fireworks display.
Kate Anderson, 204 W. Sunset, spoke in favor of the
display noting it has been a part of Mount Prospect for
many years.
Mayor Krause requested comments from the Board relative
to the request of nine North Shore communities to Join
the Northwest Municipal Conference. Following discussion,
it was decided to look into the matter further.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to ratify the agreement entered into with the Fire
Department Wage Committee. ~
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Trustee Hendricks reported on the May 10, 1978, meeting
of the Building ~ommittee
ZBA 24-V-78, 42? Larkdale Lane
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Building Committee and grant the requested
variation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mrs. Car~, petitioner in Case ZBA 24-V-78, requested a
waiver of the rule requiring.two readings of an ordinance
due to the construction season being on hand.
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Trustee Hendricks, secondJd by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenb~rg, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 2?90
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRONT YARD VARIATION FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 42? LARKDALE LANE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 19-V-78, 505 West Golf Road
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Building Committee and grant the
variation requested.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Second reading of an ordinance relative to ZBA 19-V-78
would take place at the June 6th meeting of the Board.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to bring up a matter not listed on the agenda.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
~ZBA °l-Z-?8~and ZBA 2-V-78, Route 8B and Golf Road
Attorney Ritchie gave a brief presentation on the requested
rezoning and variation.
The following residents spoke in opposition to granting
the requests:
Mr. Misevibh, 915 S. ~-Oka
Mr. Brady, 922 S. I-Oka
Mr. Hodson, 916 S. I-Oka
Mr. Scopa, 920 S. I-Oka
Sally Hagen, 909 S. I-Oka
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to
concur with th~Zoning Board of Appeals~and Building
Committee and deny the requested rezoning under Case
ZBA l-Z-?8.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Krause
Nays: Wattenberg
M0tio~ carried.
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ZBA 2-V-7 8
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Building Committee and grant the variation
allowing continued use of rear and front yards.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks, Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of
Appeals and the Building Committee and grant the continued
use with no loading dock facilities.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Building Committee
and grant the requested variation to reduce the number of
parking spaces.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Krause
Motion failed.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Building Committee
and grant the variationreducing the size of parking spaces
from l0 x 20 to 9 x 18.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Wattenberg
Nays: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Krause
Motion failed~
An ordinance relative to the variations granted in
ZBA 2-V-78 will be presented at the June 6th meeting of
the Village Board.
ZBA 15-Z-78 and ZBA 16-SU-78, White Oak and Prairie
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for Board concurrence in the recommendation of the Zoning
Board of Appeals and Building Committee to grant the
requested rezoning, subject to annexation, in ZBA 15-Z-78.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
_ Motion ~arried.
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board'of
Appeals and Building Committee to grant the special use
requested in ZBA 16-SU-78, subject to annexation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Ordinances relative to ZBA 15-Z-78 and 16-SU-78 will be
presented on the June 6th agenda.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13 of the MuniciD_al Code
had its first reading.
~X~E AND~POLICE COMMITTEE
No report.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
No report.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
Trustee Murauskis reported on the April 13th meeting of
the Public Health and Safety Committee,
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to concur with the recommendation of the Public Health and
Safety Committee to amend the Traffic Code to include
the existing 25 MPH speed limit for westbound Isabella from
Main to Forest Avenue.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to amend the Traffic Code, as recommended by the Public
Health & Safety Committee, to include "Yield" signs on
Henry Street at Fairview Avenue.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
No report.
OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the
Hewitt's Plat of Subdivision (3026 S. Busse Road), subject
to posting any bonds for public improvements.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Richardson
Wattenberg
Nays: Murauskis
Motion carried~
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the
Kensington Commons Plat of Subdivision, 500 E. Kensington.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton Murauskis
Richardson Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
ZBA 13-V-78 and ZBA 27-V-78, 300 - 306 Westgate Road,
were referred to the Building Committee
A Plat~ of Easement (Ni-Gas) was referred to the Planning
Commission.
Mutual Exchange - Cook County Police, was referred to the
Fire and Police Committee.
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The'matter relative to Kensington Club (on Kensington Road
west o~f Route 83) was referred to the Building Committee.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
The following announcements and meetings dates were set:
Building Committee - June 14
Judiciar~ CommiStee - June 12
Fire & Police Committee - July l?
Public Health & Safety Committee - a new meeting
date of the 4th Monday of each was established,
as of May 22nd.
Public Works Committee - May 18
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
to reconsider the motion approving the minutes of the
May 2, 1978, meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hendricks Minton MuraUskis
Richardson Wattenberg.
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to
amend the minutes of the May 2, 1978, meeting relative to
the acceptance of Browning Fermis Industries bid to
include the wording "... for single family and multi-family
dwelling units with an option for once a month pick-up of
bulk items."
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Unanimous
The meeting was a~Journed at 11:54 P.M.
Donald W. Goodman
Village Clerk
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