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Home My WebLink About07/05/1972 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES July 5, 1972 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Teichert called the meeting to order at 8:15 P. M. Call vo INVOCATION Order Tr'ustee Richardson gave the invocation. Invocation ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Teicb~ Call APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 20, 1972 Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Scholten, moved the minutes of the regular meeting held June 20, 1972 be app~gcp~d~al as submitted, of Minuves of June 2(,1972 Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Ahem, moved for approval of .the following bills: Approval ~f Bills General $128,613.84 Parking System Revenue 1,932.70 Motor :uel Tax 8,841.29 Waterworks & Sewerage Depr. Imp. & Ext. 37,507.42 Operation & Maintenance 32~959.83 $209,855.08 Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholte~ Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Mr. A. G. Bloecher, owner of the Norgetown Self-Service Laundry at 1722 W. Dempster directed a letter to the Cle~k'regarding the increase in his business license fee from $30.00 to over $300.00 due to the~new method of charging by the machine. This matter was referred tmew method o the Finance Committee to establish an exact fee forcharg±ng £or laundromats. The next regularly scheduled meeting of B~ine~ the Finance Committee is July 17th at 8:00 P. M. and~ieen~e per those persons interested were invited to attend, machine A RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FORMER TRUSTEE RICHARD H. MONROE Mayor Teichert presented former Trustee Richard H. Monroe with a framed resolution of commendation and thanked himre~ol~ti for his many services to the community, of commendatio Richard H. MAYOR'S REPORT Monroe Trustee Furst, seconded by Trustee Scholten, moved to remand Special Assessment #70 to the Board of Local remand Specia Impwovements and 9o out for bids on the specificationS.assessman Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Li~ Richardson Scholten Motion carried. July 5, 1972 Mr. Oberwetter, a resident of Hatlen Heights, spoke flodding in Hatlen before the Board regarding the flooding problem in Heights his area which he claimed was caused by the run-off from the Magnus Farm, and by diagrams, suggested how the proble~ could be alleviated] One ~diagra~ was presented to the Village Engineer for his review. Mayor Teichert discussed certain amendments to the liquor license code. Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to concur with the proposal ~ ammending Sec.t3.11$hat prohibitions against amusement devices be reDealsed from the liquor license code and approved passage of an ordinance amending Sec. 13.114 for first reading. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Furst Link Ri. chardson Scholten Nays: Anderson Motion carried. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Furst, moved to concur in the proposal to amend the liquor license code, Section 13.115 to change the closing hour weekdays from l:O0 to 2:00 A. M. and to approve passage of the ordinance for first reading. Upon roll call: Ayes: Furst Link Richardson Scholten Nays: Ahern Pass: Anderson Motion carried. The Village Attorney was requested to conduct a survey survey on closing in the surrounding communities regarding closing hours. hours of vaverns in surrounding Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee ~Richardson, moved communities to amend Section 11.504 of the Municipal Code to extend ~ the hours of business for bowling alleys from 1:00 A.M. amend Section to. 2:00 A.M. and to approved passage of the ordinance 11.504 for first reading. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahe.rn Anderson F.urst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee Anderson stated a "windshield" survey was made of the current exterior of various buildings and prop- erties in the Village. Trustee Anderson, seconded by lrustee Furst, moved to concur with the Commi.ttee's recommendation to have the Building and Zoning Director s~end communications to owners of properties in poor and unsightly condition, spelling out the problems to be corrected voluntarily and requesting cooperation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. The subject of ore-fabricated chimneys was referred to the Architectural Committee and Fire Prevention Bureau -- p~e-fabricated for study. chimneys FIRE AND POLICE COMMITTEE The ~F~re and Police Committee met with the Safety Commis- sion on June 29th. A sight distance ordinance was pre- sented and recommended for passage with the understanding sight distance that it does not apply at i~tersections where traffic is ordinance was controlled by signals or signs. Discussion followed and presented the matter was returned to Committee and the Village Attorney was requested to attend. July 5, 1972 n ordinance on warmants ~or stye and yield signs will be presented at the July 18th B~ard Meeting. ordinance for s~op The Committee recommended that the temporary bariers and yeild at Rte. 83 and Lincoln and Main and Lincoln, Lincoln signs to be and Elmhurst, along with Northwest Hwy., Busse Ave., an apresente Wille St. be made permanent. This matter was held in abeyance awaiting a traffic count. The Committee recommended that Seraf~ne Drive be vacated betw~een Albert St. and Rand Rd. with the under- standing there would be no ingress and egress on Rand vacation Rd. Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Furst, movedef Serafi~ for vacation of Serafine Drive with. the stipulation Drive there would be no ingress and egress on Rand Road. Under discussion, the administration was requested to inquire whether the owners were interested in acquiring the property. Trustee Ahern, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to table the above motion on the floor to the Next regular meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. The Committee requested the administration report on the following items covered in the Crawford, Bunte and Roden report: Crawford, Bunte and Location Request Roden re- Central Rd. and Busse Rd. Obtain necessary ease-port ments for right-of-way Rand Rd., William St., The progress that has Gregory St. been made on the exten- sion Of Wheeling Rd. which affects this inter- section. Rand Rd. Highland Ave. Obtaining necessary easements to improve this intersection. The Village Attorney gave an oral report stating the State is obtaining the necessary easement for Central Rd. and Busse Rd. right-of-way. However, in light of Special Assessment No.. 70, the State-has filed suit. With regae~qa~ement to the other locations, there is no money available, for Central Rd Trustee Furst_discussed a hazardous condition at the inter- and section of Prospect Avenue and Mount Prospect Road, where Busse there is a large field with a high grown of weeds prevent~Ld. lng a driver from clearly seeing as he approaches the inter~ight section. It was suggested t~e owner of the property be con- of- raced so the problem can be Corrected. way PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Trustee Link gave a report on matters his Committee is discussing: statistics on Mount ~rospect r6ads, arterial and Village streets, inventory of alleys in Mount Prospectr,eperv sidewalk and curb programs for the old and new area, pro on rea oosed policy of alley paving and sidewalk installation. ~treets & alleys, sidewalk~ and curbs July 5, 1972 OTHER BUSINESS The pre-annexation hearing regarding Droeerty south of Algonquin and east of Nordic Road was continued to the next regular meeting. motion for passage of Resolution No. Trustee Anderso,n, seconded by Trustee FQrst, moved for 14-72 passage ~f Resolution No.. 14-72: A RESOLUTION URGING T'HE METROPOLITAN SANITARY DISTRICT TO PROCEED WITH A DEEP TUNNEL PLAN AT THE O'HARE TREAT- MENT PLANT Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. The Village Engineer reported on a bid ooening June 28th, 1972 for construction of two two-million gallon water tanks. They are to be located at Well #16 and Old bid cpening for Orchard. After discussion regarding monies available, it waver tank was agreed to confine consideration to the tank on the south side and have the administratio~ review the program as it relates to the Consent Decree for 01d Orchard. The Clerk was requested to place the matter on the agenda of the next regular meeting. Following is a synopsis of the bids: Well No. 16 Old Orchard General American Transportation Coro. $178,850.00 $185,510.00 Certified check $7,500.00 Chicago Bridge & Iron $'166,300.00 $171,100.00 Cashier Check $19,000.00 Pittsburgh-Des Moines $154,290~00 $159,740.00 Certified check $18,000.00 Brown-Minneapolis Tank Fabricating Co. $157,540.00 $157,540.00 Certified Check $17,300.00 Natgun Corp. $244,680.00 $228,480.00 Cashier's Check $25,000.00 The Preload Company $205,425.00 $217,000.00 Certified Check $20,000 3 @ $2,000 Trustee Anderson, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to return deposit checks to all bidders except the Pre- revurn deposit check,ad Company and Pittsburgh-Des Mdines. of all bidders ex- cepv Preload Co. Upon roll call: Ayes: A~ern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to oermit the Preload Company and pittsburgh-Des Moines to withdraw the certified checks and reolace them Preload Company bid~ith a bid bond. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. July 5, 1972 TEMS TO BE REFERRED Case 72-12P Petition to rezone from R-] to B-3 Case 72-12P 810-818 River Road and 1825-35 E. Euclid was referre~ezone from to the Judiciary Committee. R-1 to B-3 referred to FOR INFORMATION ONLY Judiciary Co~ North Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District advised all petitions to rezone, subdivide or requests for variations for property over two acres will be sub- ject to review by them as of July 1st. Mayor Teichert read a letter from Vice President Agne~eply letter regarding the establishment of a program ~f general to support th revenue sharing, whereby in the first full year moUn~evenue shari Prospect would receive approximately $529,655.00. Trustee bill. Scholten, seconded by Tr~ee Furst, moved to authorize the Mayor to direct a letter in reply supporting the revenue sharing bill. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ahern Anderson Furst Link Richardson Scholten Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance - July 17 Public Health and Safety July 12 Judiciary - July 13 Building July 26 ADJOURNMENT Trustee Scholten, seconded by Trustee Anderson, moved the meeting be adjourned. Time: 10:55 P. M. Unanimous. Adjournment DONALD W. GOODMAN Village Clerk