HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/17/1977 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE MAYOR
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 17, 1977
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:08 P.M.
INVOCATION
Trustee Minton requested a moment of silence for
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Goodman due ~o the recent loss
of their daughter.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Krause Floros Hendricks
Minton Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, MAY 3, 1977
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held
May 3, 1977, as submitted.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
M~$ion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for
the approval of the following bills:
General $309,769.57
Capital Imp. & Repair Repl. 33~617.03
Parking System Revenue 2,500.46
Motor Fuel Tax 2,894.59
General Obligation Bd.& Int. 6,697.55
Waterworks & Sewerage
Dept., Impr., & Ext. 18,613.13
Operation & Maintenance 53,186'02
$427,278.35
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for
approval of the Financial Report of April 30, 1977,
subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson commended the administration for
being under their projected budget noting that the
financial report was the best he had seen in many years.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Trustee Murauskis presented awards to the following
blood donors for being the newest members of the One
Gallon Donors.
Mrs. Dorothy McGurn, 302 E. Hiawatha
Rober~ Back, 201 N. Main
Melvyn Both, 1735 Verds Drive
John C. Busenhart, 623 Prospect Manor
Mayor Krause and Firefighter Len Kaiser presented
awards of Certification of Completion to 19 graduating
Fire Cadets~ following their successful completion
of that course.
Pastor Ben Leonard, Northwest Assembly of God Church,
requested waiver of permit fees for new construction
To be undertaken au 900 N. Wolf Road. Pastor Leonard
also requested the sidewalk required along Wolf Road
be waived. Since the Church had previously dedicated
land to the Village for improvements, Pastor Leonard
asked that that fact be considered when deciding to
waive the required sidewalk or not. Trustee Wattenberg
asked that the Board of Local Improvements look into
this matter since sidewalks are one of their concerns.
Village Manager Eppley noted that o~ previous
occasions, matters of this kind had bee~ handled on
a 50/50 basis. Ben Scola, 1823 Palm Drive, spoke on
this subject as a member of the Safety Commission~
stating that Cook County had cot yet determined what
they had planned in that area as far as the possibility
of widening Wolf Road and if sidewalks were installed
it might be a waste of money since the County would
not be liable for replacing them~
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks,
moved to waive permit fees for Northwest Assembly of
God Church and to waive the required sidewalks along
Wolf Road subject to the determination of the
administration on a year to year basis as to whether
construction has taken place by Cook County, at which
time a 50/50 arrangement would be implemented between
the Church and the Village.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mr. Calvin Hebenstreit,1714 Martin Lane, spoke to
the Board regarding the operatio~ of the Maple Street --
parking lot noting that he objected ~o thc way the
meter violations are enforced. Mr. Hebenstreit
stated that he had been ticketed on 5 occasions because
~£ meter malfunctions and requested another form of
checking me~ers be instituted, instead of the commuters
having to call and repor~ a malfunction. The Board
took no action.
Mr. Kaufman~ Surety Homes Corporation, bein~ one of
the contract purchasers of property commonly known as
the Preuter property, located on the west side of
Elmhurst Road~ east of Algonquin, approached the Board
for direction as to whether the Board would approve
Carboy Road as a thru street ~o Etmhurst Road or a
cul-de-sac which would allow access for~emerge~cy
vehicles. Following discussion, a poll of the Board
resulted in the following recommendations:
Trustee Floros - a thru street
Trustee Minton - a cul-de-sac
Trustee Murauskis - refer to Building Committee
Trustee Richardson a cul-de-sac
Trustee Hendricks - a thru street
Trustee Wattenberg a cul-de-sac --
Mayor Krause - a cul-de-sac
Since a majority of the Board recommended a cul-de-sac,
Mr. Kaufman will use that as the direction of the Board.
Village Manager Eppley brought the Tree Farm Subdivision,
located north of Euclid Avenue betwean Burning Bush and
River Road, to the attention of the Board relative ~o
that subdivision acquiring waver. The previous Village
Board had approved construction of a deep well on that
site, however the developer would need waver sooner than
the Village could provide therefore their alternative
was to acquire their water from Citizens Utilities,
which they will do.
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Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to delete the $200,000 previously allotted for construction
of a deep well on the Tree Farm Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Richard Nogawski, It0 Bobby Lane, approached the Board
regarding water conservation. Mr. Nogawski felt that the
minimum water usage should be lowered since those using
less than the minimum were charged the minimum rate even
though the actual msage was less. Trustee Richardson
mentioned that the water rates are due for a revision.
Will Baas, 601 Crestwood, requested additional lighting
be provided at Clearwater Park. Village Manager Eppley
pointed out that the ~e¢~eation area on that site was
Park District property and that a letter to that effect
would be forwarded to the Park District.
MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Eppley presented his reco~mmendation to
the Board relative to the sanitary sewer connection to
the MSD interceptor at Oakton Street. The. i~stallation
of this connection would be made on an easement granted
the Village by Lincoln Properties.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Richardson,
moved to amend the budget by $70,000 for the purpose
of installing a sanitary sewer connection at Oakton
Street and Elmhurst Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Krause read proposed Resolution No. 19-77
"A RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDOLENCES TO THE
DONALD W. GOODMAN FAMILY
~HEREAS, Donald W. Goodman has served his community
as Village Clerk since May 1, 1969; and
WHEREAS, the personal sacrifices made by one who is
involved in public office are shared by all in his
family~ and
WHEREAS, the~family of Donald W. Goodman has recently
experienced the untimely passing of Marilyn Goodman,
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Goodman; and
WHEREAS, the tragedy and passing of Marilyn Goodma~
has saddened the hearts of the many friends of the
Donald W. Goodman family as well as all of the
residents of the Village of Mount Prospect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT,
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE~ That the sympathy of the Village of
~ount Prospect be and the same is here~y expressed
to the family of Marityn Goodman and that the Mayor
and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
extend condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Goodman.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution be spread across
the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Village
of Mount Prospecv and that a copy hereof be forwarded
~o Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Goodman.
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SECTION THREE: That this Resolution be in full force
and effect from and after its passage amd approval in
the manner provided by law.
AYES: 7
NAYS: 0
PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of May, I977.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy Village Clerk"
Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Richardson moved for
passage of Resolution No. 19-77.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg Krause
Motion carried.
Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved to
waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 2714 (Restricting Maple
Street Parking Lot to Mount Prospect residents.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved
to ratify the action taken by Mayor Krauss in accepting
Permit No. 77 for allocation of Lake Michigan water.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Krause set May 19, 1977, at 8:00 P.M. in the
Trustees' Room of the Village Hall for a Committee of
the Whole for the purpose of discussing the request
from Share + 3 regarding the feelings of the various
communities in creating a joint ~entdre relative to
the plans necessary to obtain the Lake Michigan water
allocations.
Mayor Krause proclaimed the week of May 21 28, 1977,
as Water Awareness Week.
Trustee Richardson~ seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
to concur with Mayor-Krause's appointment of Gil Basnik
as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenbarg Krause
Motion carried.
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Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
to concur with Mayor Krause's appointment of Jack
Ronchetto as Chairman of the Finance Commission.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Since none of the CoFffaittees had met, there were no
reports.
OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murasukis, moved that
the tabled motion "That no newly created positions be
filled without prior approval of the Board" be brought to
the floor.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros stated that with 2 new members on the
Village Board, these new members should be given the
opportunity to review any additional personnel. Trustee
Richardson noted that the police eligibility list has
bee~ exhausted and that the administration should be
given some guidelines since the testing process for this
list takes approximately 6 months.
Marie Caylor, 1308 Pima Lane, spoke in support of the
new personnel. Col. Arthur, t314 S. Hiawatha, spoke
in favor of the freeze on hiring.
Trustee Murauskis requested an opportunity to review
the 77-78 budget with the possibility of making some
revisions. Village Attorney Zimmermann recommended that
a resolution be drawn to amend the budget relative to
the discussion on the floor, but by passing the motion
on the floor would be taking away the power of the
Village Manager as set forth in Article V of the Illinois
Revised Statutes. Trustee Minton spoke in support of
the Village Attorney's recommendation.
Trustee~ Richardson recapped the fact Shat 29 additional
employees had been requested which the Board had r~duced
in total to 15~ additional employees.
Upon roll call: Ayes: F]oros, Murauskis
Nays: Headricks, Minton, ~i¢~ardso~, Wattenber~
Motion failed.
Mayor Krause called a Special Meeting of the Village
Board for May 31, 1977, in the Board Room at 8:00 PfM.
for the purpose of discussing additional personnel with
the department heads to be present to explain their needs.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardso~moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the
Arthur Street Plat of Dedication (Muttigraphics).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
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Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the
Druhot Subdivision Plat.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Hendricks~ moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and CZerk to attest the
410 E. Northwest Highway Plat of SMbdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Richardson, Seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved for passage of Resolution No. 20-77.
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AN INTENT RELATIVE TO
TO FUNDING THE ACQUISITION OF CITIZENS
UTILITIES COMPANY OF ILLINOIS SEWER AND WATER
SYSTEM.
Upon ro~l call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton
Murauskis Richardson
Wattenberg Krause
Motion carried.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
The 1977-78 budget was referred to the Finance
Committee for possible revisions.
Revision of ZBA fees was.referred to the Building
Committee.
The following ZBA cases were referred to the
Building Committe:
ZBA 50-V-76'
ZBA l-V-?7*
ZBA 5-V-77'
ZBA 6-V-77'
ZBA 8-SU-77'
ZBA 10-SU-ZT*
ZBA ll-Z-? ?
ZBA 12-V-77
ZBA 13-V-77
ZBA 16-Z-77, 17-V-77, 18-SU-77
*To be heard by the Building Committee June 8, 1977.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Finance Committee will meet tbs 4th Thursday.
Publid Health & Safety Committee will meev the 2nd Thursday
starting in June.
Public Works Colnmittee will not meet since a Committee of --
the Whole meeting was scheduled for that night.
Building Committee will meet the 2nd Wednesday.
Judiciary Committee will meet the 2nd Monday
Police and Fire Committee has not set a meeting date.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Mayor Krause announced that the Rob Roy Preservation
Committee would be meeting Saturday~ May 21, stating
that she would attend.
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DJOURNMENT
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved
for adjournment.
Upon roll call: Unanimous
Meeting was adjourned at ll:05 P.M.
Donald W. Goodman
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