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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/1977 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES August 2, 1977 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:12 P.M. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wattenberg ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Krause Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Absent: Hendricks Richardson APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JULY 19, 1977 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to' approve the minutes of .the regular meeting held July 19, 1977. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Watt enb erg Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the following bills: General $174,279 · 80 Parking System Revenue 142.10 ~ Motor Fuel Tax 8,B31.05 Corporate Purposes Const. 197~ ll,791,B5 I Waterworks & Sewerage Fund B3,170.6~ ~ $227,714.94 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Stuerhoff, 10~ N. Pine, commented on the new traffic signs due to the "S" curve construction, in particular the sign located on Emerson at Central permitting. right turn.only. Mr. Stuerhoff had received a ticket for violating the traffic sign. and requested the Mayor to void all tickets issued local residents due to the new traffic signs. Mayor Krause explained that once a ticket is issued it comes under the Jurisdiction of the court and the Board cannot void any tickets. MANAGER' S REPORT Village Manager Eppley recommended acceptance of the low bid of $178,21B.06 submitted by Arrow Road ConstruCtion Co. for the current years resurfacing program. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the contract for resurfacing with bid checks to be returned to the 2nd and Brd low bidders. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 1 8-2-77 Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Resolution No. 29-??, re blood donor program A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2~-?? .Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Krause Motion carried. Mr. Eppley announced that a tentative census count reflected 51,979 residents in the Village, noting that when the Bureau of the Census issues a certification of the count, additional taxes and MFT funds will be received. Mr. Eppley also noted that the contractor will begin to pour concrete at the "S" curve construction the following week. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Krause proclaimed August 15 - 22, 1977, as Junior Clubwoman Week. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Resolution No. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING ROB ROY GOLF COURSE AS OPEN SPACE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Krause Motion carried. Mayor Krause brought the proposed Consent Decree relative to Case No. 69 L 2B77 to the attention of the Board. Village Attorney Zimmermann noted that the amounts for public improvements would be inserted following review b~ the Engineering Department. The Village Engineer, Ben Hemmeter, had issued a memorandum stating that the park area should have sidewalks surrounding it, and that three fire hydrants should be provided within the park area. It was noted that since the revised plans had been submitted the day before the Village Board meeting, various departments had not had adequate time to give a complete review of the plans. Mayor Krause stated that she would favor notification of the residents that action will be taken by the Village Board before authorization to sign the 0onsent Decree was granted. Trustee Floros expressed his desire to allow the administration adequate time to review the revised plans. Trustee Murauskis favored the Mayor's and Trustee Floros position. Trustee Minton noted that when this matter was in his Committee, some time ago, discussion did take place on the subject of sidewalks surrounding the park site, and it was the desire of the Committee and area residents that sidewalks would not be installed. Following discussion with the representatives of the developer, it was the decision of the Mayor and Board of Trustees to schedule this matter to be heard at the next regular meeting August 16, 1977, following notification to the residents within the general area of Tamarack and Palm Drives. COMMITTEE REPORTS 8-2-77 FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Floros reported b~ their July 28th meeting. It was reported that a taxi-cab fare increase had been requested by Bur~e's Transportation Company. The proposed increase would be from 55~ plus ?0~ permile to ?0~ plus 10~ per 1/8 mile thereafter, and $8.00 per hour for waiting time. It was noted that'the present rate for senior citizens of $1.45 would remain the same. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for concurrence with the recommendation of the Finance Committee to grant the requested taxi-cab fare increase. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. The Village Attorney was directed to draft an ordinance reflecting such taxi-cab fare increase for the next meeting of the Village Board. Trustee Floros reported that a request had been made to allow ~_proposed restaurant to obtain a liquor license permitting liquor to be served until 4:00 A.M. without having liye entertainment. The Finance Committee recommended that this matter would be investigated further before a recommendation would be forthcoming. Trustee Floros also noted that a request had been made for the Village to donate $1,000 to the Clearbrook Aftercare program. Upon review by the Finance Committee, it was their recommendation that the Village would deoline the request. FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE Trustee Minton reported on the July 20, 1977 meeting of the Fire and Police Committee. Upon review of the policy which allowed the 'Targeteers' to use the firing range located in Fire Station 2, Trustee Minton reported that the Fire and Police Committee recommended that no group other than the Mount Prospect Police Department be permitted to. use the firing range. Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Fire and Police Committee. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks arrived at the meeting at 9:00 P.M. The matter of the overnight parking in the Boxwood area was reported on by Trustee Minton. Following review of this matter, the Committee recommended the Village Ordinance prohibiting overnight parking be amended in order to exclude that area. Village Attorney Zimmermann noted that i~ was his recommendation that instead of amending the Traffic Code to reflect this use, authorization could be given the Village Manager to direct the Chief of Police not to enforce the present ordinance in that · particular area (Boxwood Drive and Dogwood Lane between Boxwood and Wheeling Road). Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Manager to direct the Police Chief not to enforce the Ordinance in the area commonly known as Boxwood Drive and Dogwood Lane between Boxwood and Wheeling Road. P~. 3 8~2-77 Discussion was directed as to whether Wheeling Road was meant to be included on the no enforcement policy. Trustee Wattenberg withdrew h~s second, and Trustee Minton withdrew his motion~noting that this matter would be placed on the agenda for the next Board meeting, August 16th, so that matter could be investigated further. Mayor Krause introduced Commissioner Foster from the NSD and requested her to make a few comments relative to a status report on the problems being experienced by local residents with damage to their homes. Commissioner Foster stated that the MSD had adopted the policy that they were not responsible for damage to homes. She then reported that she had approached the States Attorney's Office in order to assist the homeowners in the area, stating that that Office indicated to her they would become involved with the problem if and when the residents filed a law suit. Commissioner Foster further reported that she had been in contact with the State's Department of Insurance noting that she had set uD a meeting between the State Insurance Department and Bituminous Insurance Company, the carrier for the contractor, noting that it was her hope that something would be accomplished since so many claims have been turned down by that insurance company. Commissioner Foster stated that she would be available to assist anyohe who needs help in-this matter. PUBLIC WORKS ~COMMITTEE Trustee Floros, in the absence of the Chairman of the Public Works Committee, presented that report on the meeting held July 20, 1977. Following discussion relative to the proposed water rate increase, it was recommended that a schedule be established of $1.~0 per thousand gallons with no minimum usage. This figure would include the sewer charge which was previously itemized on the water bill. Mr. Muldown~y of Fletcher Engineering Company was present to answer questions POSed by the Board. Ben Nadell, 454 Rand Road, asked who pays for the water used in fires and hydrant flushing. ~illage~Manager Eppley explained the residents are not charged for such use. James Stevens, ~01 W. Russell, proposed a flat rate charge to equal the present rates might be considered. Mayor Krause explained that the conservation program is successful however,~ with the drop in usage homes the drop in revenue. Irene Stephens, 218 So William, spoke to the Board relative to the proposed water rates. Charles Barbough, Forest Cove Apartments, complimented the Board on their concern on the subject and a~tion contemplated to be taken by the Board in adopting the new proposed water rate. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved for adoption of a water rate of $1.~0 per thousand gallons, with those residents using the Village sewer having their own wells to pay $?.50 per quarter, also, customers outside the Village using Village water to pay double the established rate. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion Carried. Pg.4 8-2-77 The Village Attorney was directed to draft an Ordinance reflecting the new water rate for the next meeting August 16, OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hendricks~ seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive the rule requiring two reading of an ordinance relative to ZBA 6-Z-??. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2?29, re ZBA 6-Z-?? AN ORDINANCE GRANTING CERTAIN VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 501 W. ALGONQ~IN ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2730 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY ON THE WEST SIDE OF PRAIRIE 174 TO 250 FEET NORTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF LINCOLN AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks,~seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest the ?lat of Annexation relative to Ordinance No~ 2730 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg M~tion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Truste~ Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance relative to ZBA 25-Z-77 (De Leo) ~pon roi1 call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Pg. 5 8-2-77 Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2731 - ZBA 25-Z-77 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAP 1AS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenherg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest in approving the De Leo Subdivision Plat, subject to the insertion of the wording "Property owners do hereby waive their right to object to a special assessment" is placed on the plat before recordation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Kendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motioncarried. Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 2732 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 824 E. LINCOLN AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Murauskis Wattenberg Motion carried. An Ordinance Permitting the Operation of Self-Service Gas Stations had its first reading. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED The following items were referred to the Building Committee ZBA 2~-Z-~7 ZBA 30-V-77 ZBA 31-V-77 ZBA 32-V~77 ZBA 33-V-77 COMMITTEE ANNOUNCE~LENTS Trustee Hendricks announced the Building Committee would re-schedule that meeting to ~ust 17, since the Village Attorney would be out of town the week of the regularly scheduled meeting. The cases to be heard at the next meeting would be: ZBA 12-V-77 ZBA l~-SU-77 ZBA 26-BU-66 ZBA 29-Z-77. ZBA 30-V-77 ZBA 31-V-77 ZBA 32-V-77 ZBA 33-V-77 Pg. 6 8-2-77 rustee Minton, Chairman of the Fire and Police Committee, requested the following items be removed from that Committee's charge sheet. Public Transportation System withi~the Village Cable TV Franchising Keeping Forest Avenue a Limited Access Street Commuter Parking Boxwood Area Overnight Parking Targeteers, Public Health & Safety Committee would meet August ll, 1977. Judiciary Committee would meet August 8, 1977. FOR INFORMATION ONLY Mayor Krause congratulated Village Manager Eppley on his sixth anniversary with the Village. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Flores, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to adjourn. Upon ~oll call: Ayes: Floros .Hendricks Minton Murauskis~ Wattenberg Motion carried. The meeting'wa$ adjourned at 10:15 P.M. _ Donald W. Goodman 8-2-77