HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1975 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 2, 1975
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Teichert called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
INVOCATION
Trustee Floros gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Floros Minton Rhea Richardson
Wattenberg Teichert
Arrived at 8:08 P.M.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 1975
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved the
minutes of the regular meeting held August 19, 1975 be
approved as submitted.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Rhea Richardson Wattenberg Teichert
Pass: Floros Minton
Motion carried.
BILLS TO BE APPROVED
Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Richardsor, moved for ap-
proval of bills in the following amounts:
General ..................................... $233,932.80
Parking System Revenue ................... 83.67
Motor Fuel Tax .............................. 55,883.52
Corporate Purposes Constr. 1973 .............. 5,248.98
Coroorate Purooses Constr. 1974 .............. 710.43
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund ................... 39,309.33
$335,168.73
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Minton Rhea Richardson
Wattenberg
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
George Anderson, 1005 W. Isabella, spoke before the Board
regarding a newspaper item relative to work at the Crumley
Basin and previous studies made by Consoer, Townsend & Assoc.
in 1973, the Bauer ~Report, the Drainage and Clean Streams
supplemental dated 1973, and he objected to hiring of out=
side consultants for any further work when, in his opinion,
the work could be handled by the Village Engineering Depart-
ment. The Village Manager explained that while the studies
had been made there ~s a need for supervisory engineers.
MANAGER'S REPORT
The Village Manager reported that Manuel Rodis and Natalie
Karney, the Deputy Engineer, both received their professional
engineering licenses.
Mr. Eppley reported a hazardous situation existing at the
grade crossing at Central and Northwest Highway, and stated
signs would be posted warning of a ~dangerous crossing because
vehicles have been damaged. Official notice has been given
to the railroad.
MAYOR'S REPORT
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RESOLUTION RESOLUTION NO. 26-75
NO. 26-75
A~RESOLBTION:COMMEMOP,~T~NG.THE~.MEMORY
OF~
LLOYD R. NORRIS
WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS resided in the Village of Mount
Prospect for the last 22 years; and
WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS served in the office of Village
Trustee of the Village of Mount Prospect from November,
1969 to May 4, 1971 and was previously a Village Trustee
from M~y 7, 1957 to May 2, 1961; and
WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS served on various Committees com-
posed of the elected Village Trustees; and
WHEREAS, LLOYD R. NORRIS was a member of the Plan Commission
from May 1961 to November, 1969; and
WHEREAS, we, as Mayor and Board of Trustees, are cog~i2~nt
of his dedicated service to his community;
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 departed LLOYD R. NORRISSearned the
deep respect of his community for the efforts expended to-
ward the betterment of the Village.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution of Commemoration express
to his family the sympathy of the Village.
SECTION. THREE: That a copy of this ResOlution be~p~e-
sented to his family and also be spread upon the minutes
of the Board of Trustees of th.e Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution be in full force and
effect from and after its passage ,and aporoval in the manner
provided by law.
AYES: 6
N~¥S~ 0
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of September, 1975.
ROBERT D. TEICHERT
Village President
ATTEST:
DONALD W. GOODMAN
Village Clerk
Trustee Minton, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for
passage of Resolution 26-75:
Upon roll call~ Ayes: Floros Hendricks MintoD Rhea Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Teichert proclaimed September 8, 1975 as National
Cancer Day-in Mount Prospect.
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The subject of pending litigation: the Village of Mount POST
Prospect vs. Herbert Swanson 75 MC3 51064 - U. S. Post OFFICE
Office building at Elmhurst. ~ detailed report of actions LITIGATION
taker by the Village to the current date was submitted by
the Director of Building and Zoning, outlining the problems
involved ir the construction of the new post office. It
was the recommendation of the Village Attorney to retain outside
counsel to determine what the posture should be and to advise
future procedure to be followed.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to
authorize the Village Attorney to engage outside counsel for
the purpose of having an opinion rendered as to the Village's
Position in the case of the Village of Mount Prospect vs.
Herbert Swanson 75 MC3 51064 U.S. Post Office building.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Rhea Richardson
Nays: Minton Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Unity Savings and Loan Assn. requested possible annexation requested
of the northeast corner of ~uclid Avenue and ~oute 83. Mr. annexation
Jim Terrell, representing the financial institution, stated Euclid
incorporation of Prospect Heights was about three years in & 83
the future, partially due to litigation with Arlington
Heights. He wished to discuss the feasibility of annexation
to Mt. Prospect. After consideration of the matter, it was
Suggested that the Unity Savings and Loan Assn. investigate
any legal ramifications which might be incurred because the
Board had indicated no opposition to the proposed boundaries
of the incorporation.
A memorandum from the Village Attorney to the Mayor and VILLAGE
Board of Trustees regarding Hanks vs. Village of Mount VS. HANKS
Prospect (Case No. 75 L 10697) was considered. This matter PERSONAL
involved a claim of $10,250,000 for personal injury. The INJURY
Attorney was requested to contact the insurance company for
an opinion regarding liability and any additional comments
which might be forthcoming.
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS
BUILDING COMMITTEE
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 2583:
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MAP 7-S OF THE MOUNT NO. 2583
PROSPECT ZONING ORDINANCE
(Case 32-Z-75 B~ ~o-B-~4~'~M~'t~'rbert HuecKer)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenber§
Motion carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to T~X LEVY
waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance ORDINANCE
for the annual tax levy.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for ORDINANCE
passage of Ordinance No. 2584: 2584
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSE OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1975
AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1§76.
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
FINANCE
COMMiSSio~rUstee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved to
~aive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance
establishing a Finance Commission.
UPOn roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendcicks Minton Rhea Richaroson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
ORD. NO. Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved for
2585 passage of Ordinance #2585:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FINANCE C~MMISSION
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Mayor Teiohert requested the Board Members to suggest names
of citizens to be appointed to the Finance Commission.
Trustee Rhea, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved that the
Village water rates be increased from 755 to $1.05 per
thousand gallons effective October 1, 1975.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Rhea Wattenberg
Nays: Floros Hendricks Minton Richardson
Teichert
Motion defeated.
Trustee Rhea read a minority report regarding thee water rates.
Trustee Richardson stated that the older part of town does not
wish to pay any more support for the "New Town" area.
Mr. Ray Martin stated he was against any increase in rates.
Mr. George Anderson cited Resolution #13-72 authorizing the
borrowing of funds sufficient for the construction of Well
#16, and suggested funding over a greater period of time to
spread the money out rather than lncre'asing water rates by
40%.
Mr. Joseph Grittani stated a public utility should be kept
Separate from the tax bill.
FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE
Trustee Floros prooosed an ordinance that would prohibit
suoermarkets from removing prices from individual food
items to accommodate the new computer checkout system, and
requested the Clerk to place th~ matter on the September 16
agenda.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Trustee Minton reported that the matter of litigation at
Palm and Tamarack would be on the September 16th agenda.
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Public Health and Safety Committee considered a waste oil
collection and recycling program as set up in Des Plaines. A
test ~hase will be completed on April l, 1976 and a final re-
port will be made by May 1, 1976. The Committee deferred action
pending review of the Des Plaines reoort.
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The Committee favors vacation of the alleyway between WeGo and
SeeGwun and requested the~admin'istration to obtain an appraisal,
with the understanding that sufficient easements be reserved
for public utilities -- the cost of the appraisal to be added to
the selling price of the property.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to
concur with the recommendation and proceed with appraisals of
the subject property as stated above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Consideration was given to the sale of unimproved streets, alleys,
and lots not in use and owned by the Village. The Committee re-
quested a report indicating all such lots, streets and alleys.
The Committee recommended the administration be directed to
proceed with obtaining appraisals for the following:
(a) Three lots at Lonnquist & WeGo
lb) Two lots as one on Manawa Tr. between WeGo & SeeGwun
c) Two lots on Manawa Tr. between SeeGwun & Nawata
(d) Alley at southeast Kensington & Wille
(e) Alley south of Central between George & Albert
(f) Walkway between Berkshire & Weller Creek
(g) Walkway between Lots 80 & 81 on Lancaster
The Committee further~recommemded that the cost of each appraisal
be added to the selling price of each parcel. Definite recommend-
ations will be made after appraisals nave been received and re-
viewed.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
for Board concurrence with the recommendation to arrange
for appraisals for the properties listed, providing no
restrictions have been placed on the property, or that
there is no legal prohibition.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Fleros Hendricks Minton Rhea
Richardson Wattenber§
Motion carried.
The Committee reviewed a draft ordinance regarding central
air conditioning compressor units and recommended adoption.
Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
the Board concur with the recommendation for adoption of
the ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea
Richardson Wattenber9
Motion carried.
The air conditioner ordinance was presented for first reading
and the Clerk was reauested to place it on the September 16th
agenda.
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved the
Village administration be authorized to proceed with negotia-
tions for the acquisition of the easterly piece of property
lying north of the Crumley Basin for expansion of the re-
tention pond.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea
Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
The Public Works Committee gave a progress report on the fol-
lowing matters in committee: Proposed DAMP Water Use Contract,
Flood Insurance Program, MacDonald Creek, BOLI request for Pub-
lic Benefits for Sidewalks, Engineering Aspects regarding ac-
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quisition of Citizens U.tilities Co. and a new well near Rte. 83
and Camp McDonald Rd. Regarding the proposed new well, Trustee
Wattenberg suggested the need was urgent and immediate action
should be taken regarding Lake Michigan water. Further, he requestea
street and curb repairs on South Pine Street be deleted from the
docket because the work had been completed.
OTHER BUSINESS
VEHICLE A resolution designating persons who shall be exempt
iLICENSINGfrom paying for Mount Prospect motor vehicle licenses
was presented. -~
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Hendricks, moved
all Board Members, since compensated, shall not be
exempt from paying for Mount Prospect vehicle licenses.
Upon roll call: Ayes: ?loros Hendricks Minton Rhea Nays: Richardson Wattenberg
Motion carried.
Trustee Wattenberg was of the opinion that all members of
Boards and Commissions s~ould be compensated.
Mrs. Lynn Bennett stated she and her husband, Robert
Bennett, nave served volu. ntarily and willingly because
serving was the only one way to give back to the community
what the community gave to them.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Rhea, moved to waive
the rules and reouest that the resolution be considered.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea
Wattenberg
Nays: Richardson
Motion carried. ---~
RESOLUTi~rustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Minton, moved fo~ passage
27-75 .... ~f Resolution 27-75: ·
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING PERSONS WHO SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM
PAYING FOR MOUNT PROSPECT MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES
Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Hendricks Minton Rhea
Wattenberg
Nays: Richardson
Motion carried.
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED
ST. EMILY Catholic Bishop of Chicago, St. Emily, 30 ft. antenna,
23- Case 23-V-75 was referred to Building Committee.
V-75
ST RAY. Catholic Bishop of Chicago, St. Raymond's, 40 ft. antenna,
24-V-75 Case 24-V-75 was referred to Building Committee.
BEN ROSS Benjamin Ross, Rand and Central, sign variation, Case 33-V-75,
33-V-75 was referred to Building Committee.
FRANK Franklin D. Linder, 910 Greenfield Ct., side yard variation,
LINDER Case 34-V-75 was referred to Building Committee.
Fred Biasiello, SW corner Milburn & William, front and side
yard variation, Case 35-V-75, was referred to the Building
Committee.
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ount Prospect Historical Society request for funds was
referred to the Finance Committee.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE - September 11
BUILDING COMMITTEE September 9
Cases 14-Z-75, 17-V-75, 23-V-75, 24-V-75, 31-V-75.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - September 18
FINANCE COMMITTEE S6ptember 30
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE -September 8 Tamarack & Palm litigation
Trustee Minton requested that a notice be sent to the
President of the Mount Prospect JayCees that they will
discuss carnival license restrictions
FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE September 4
"S" Curve
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Hendricks, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved
the meeting be adjourned. Time: 11:15 P.M. Unanimous.
DONALD W. GOODMAN
Village Clerk
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