HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/1966 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF T%US.TEES HE.LD A.P.RIL 5, 196.6.
President Congreve called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M.
INVOCATION Invocation
TrusTee Bergen gave the invocation.
ROLL CALL
Upon roll call the following members were present: Roll Call
Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teiche~ President Congreve
Absent: Ekren
APPROVAL OF 'MINUTES MARCH 15, 1966
Reword minutes pg. 7 first sentence to: "President called the question, Minutes
requesting motion be reread by Clerk." Pg. 8: 2nd and 3rd para. - delete
Mr. Mongan reported" and "Mr. Morgan requested". 4th para. - deleter
"Man~gmr reported" and start the sentence with "The". Trustee Bruhl,
seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved the minutes be approved as corrected.
Upon roll call: ~Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani -Teichert
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
General $68,112.36
Parking ~ystem Revenue 1,766.17 Bills
Library 5,809.33
Pub. Wks. Blug. Co,st. 1964 498.00
Waterworks g Sewerage Fund 14,497.61
$90,683.47
Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved the above bills be ap~
proved for payment.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl ~olfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
Letter was lead from a citizens meeting, dated March 31, 1988, reporting Stoplicht az
on meeti%g held a~ St. Raymond's School. The following recommendations Lincoln & Rt.83
were made:
1. That a s~oplight be ereczed a~ the intersection of ~incoln and
Elmhurst (Route 83). This item also included modification and
improvemen: of the curve problem and would include a squared
intersection with four stoplights at Lincoln and Elmhurst
whereby Rte. 83 would make a 90° turn East on Lincoln. T~e
existing island would be moved back and incorporated as pa~ of
~he East side of Route 83.
2. That all East-West and North-South s~ree~s entering Route 83 be Streets en~erlnF
of standard minimum width to ens3ole safe Yehicle maneuverability Rt 83 be a mini-
(W. Hieawatha, W. Manawa, W. ~ouncil, N. Shabonme). In some ins~ances~um width
it may be ~ecessar~ o~ly to flare curbs of streets that are not suf-
ficiently open enough where they meet Rte. 83 for safe turning (E.
Council, E. Milburn.)
Aprzl 5, 1966
Removal of Pillars 3. That the stone pillars be remmved on the west sides of Rt.
on west side of 83, Shabonee, Council, Manawa and Hiawatha.
Rt 83 4. That specific trees~ which prohibit adequate vision, be
removed from either side of Rte. 83 where necessa~
east corner of Lonnquist and Rte. 83, Northwest corner of
Milburn and Rte. 83).
Park Crossing 5. Crossing guard to parks all summer long at Shabonee.
guards
Trustee Grittani stated he was in:full accord with the com~itSee's
recommendations for a stop. light at Lincoln and 83, and moved the
Village Engineer be directed to file the necessary application to
dot a warmant from the State approving a light at Lincoln and
Elmhurst, and the necessary traffic studies should be made and
initial paper work commenced immediately. TruStee Bruhl seconded
the motion.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani
Teichert
Motion carried.
Resignation of RESIGNATION OF WALTER KIRCHHOFF PROM POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD.
iW. Kirchhoff Letter of resingation to be effective March 31~ 1966. Trustee
from Police Teichert, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved the Village Attorney be euth
Pension Fund authorized to p~repare the appropriate resolution commending Mr.
Bd. Kirchhoff for his service To the Village. Unanimous.
Petition for COLONIAL HEIGHTS PETITION FOR ANNEXATION
Armed. of This request is for annexation of two pieces of property 146.9 feet south
Hts of Estates Drive, north of Forest View School. Referred to JudiCiary
Committee.
IOrd. amend COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN REPORTS
Sec. 33.1 of BUILDING COMMITTEE - Trustee Colfer
Chapt III of Trustee Colfer gave first reading of an ordinance amending Sectien 33.1
M.P. Bd. Code. of Chapter III of the Mount Prospect Building Code. Clerk was requested
te place on the agenda for a ~second reading April 19~ 1966.
Cash Bonds Trustee Colfer ~equested the ~atter of cash bonds for garages be removed
for garages from Committee upon reco~en~ation of the Building Committee that ne
action be taken at the present time. Approved.
iOrd. regulatln~rustee Colfer read for first reading an ordinance regulating storage
storage ~heds sheds. Trustee Teichert will meet with the Vii]age Attorney to define
"storage sheds" in more detail, and requested revision before second
reading. The Clerk was requested ts place on the agenda for a second
reading April 19th.
Proposed Amend FIRE AND POEICE COMMITTEE - Trustee Teichert
Sec. 18.702 Subject at Committee meeting was proposed amendment to Section 18,702 of
"under ~he Municipal Cede whereby eUnder the influence" is broadened end defined.
influence" to Committee recommended ~ede be amended ~s proposed. Trustee Teichert~
be defined seconded by Trustee Grittani~ moved the Board concur in the recommendation
of the Committee.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Golfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
Trustee Teichert gave first reading of an ordinance amending Section 18.702
of the Municipal Cede and requested the Clerk to place it on the Agenda
for a second reading April 19th.
Purchase of Committee recommended acceptance of bid bY Pa~k Ridge Chrysler-Plymouth
Police Car to replace Car #125. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved
to concur in the recommendation of the Committee to purchase a Plymouth
Fury at a price of $1281.55 ($2131.55 less traCe-in allowance Of $850.00)
and authorized the Village Manager to purchase.
Roll call vote: Ayea:~ Bergen Brahl Colfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
April 5, 1966
Trustee Teichert commented on the report presented by the Mount Prospect Youth
Youth Commission, commending all the members for their work. It w~s Commission
recommended by the Fire and Police Committee to approve the report as a
general guide for the Village Board and the establishment of a permanent Youth
Youth Commission of citizens, and the employment of a full-time youth Worker
worker by the Village. Trustee Teichert moved the Board concur in the
recommendation of the Committee. Trastee Grittani seconded, Motion with-
drawn. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved to establish a
pez~anent Youth Commission, and the Attorney was instructed to draft the
proper ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Brubl Cclfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
Trustee Teichert reported the temporary Youth Commission is still in ex-
istence and its records are on file and are offered to the Attorney if he
needs them.
Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Grittan~, moved to approve the
establishment of the position of Youth Worker as a Village employee.
Trustee Bergen requested deferral until the next meeting. On Thursdayj
Apri~ 14th, in the President's office, s meeting will be held as Committee
of the Whole to discuss with the Youth Commission the report submitted to
the Board. Trustee Teichert~ seconded_by Trustee Grittani~ moved to tahle.
Unanir~ou s.
The Finance Director, V.illage Attorney and Village Manager were requested
to attend the meeting on the 14th.
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - Trustee Bergen
CASE 64-16 M P PLANNED MANUFAC~JRING DISTRICT$~ Judiciary Committee un- Case 64-16
animonsly recommends this proposed zoning classification~be referred to the Planned Nf~.
Plan Commission for its review and recommendations. Trustee Bergen, Districts
seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved that the m~tter be referred to the Plan~ proposed
~-~? Commission for review and recommendation. ~Unanimcus. re vision
zonlnF
REVISION OF EXISTING B ZONING DISTRICTS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF T-1 TRANSITIONAL
ZONING DISTRICT. Judiciary Committee recommended the proposed revision and
creation of a new ~oning classification be referred to the plan Commission
for review and recommendation. Trustee Bergen~ seconded by Trustee Colfer~
moved to conmar. Unapimous.
Ordinance amending Sec. 17.102 of the Municipal Code relating to vehicle Vehicle
licenses referred to Finance Committee for review, licenses
Judiciary Cvmmittee recommends removal from "Matters in Comm$.'ttee.~ the
question of legality of sale of Ser~ine T?wnhouses. 7.etter'of Opinion Sera~ine
from Attorney Jack Siegal states sale of property at 52-72 N. Albert StreetTownhouses
warn valid transaction. Request of Judiciary Committee approved.
CASE 66-1A - 23~ 25, 31 S. Maim - Request for variation fromm rear yard Case 66-1^
requirements in B-3 District to permit improve~aent and structural alteratio~eer yard
of exis~i~g bu~ildings with rear yard setba.ck of 5.5 feet at northernmost en~ vsriation
of said buildings and rear yard setback of 6.3 at southernmost end of said request
buildings. Judiciary Committee recommends approval. Trustee Bergen~ ~1. s.
seconded by Trustee Colfer~ moved the Board of Trustees concur with the
Board of Appeals~ granting a rear yard variation as outlined above.
Upon roll call: Ayes:~ Bergen Brnhl Colfer Grittani Teichert
Motion, carried.
Trustee Berge~ gave first reading of an ordinance granting variation as
requested in Case 66-1~ and requested it be placed o~n the Agenda on April
19th for second and final reading.
Bf~1 from Edward C. Hofert in the amcunt of $1310 for Special Asses4ment #$3
~as discussed. This bill has previously been denied. Trustee Berge~
Spec. Assess.
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April 5, 1966
seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved the bill not be approved for
payment.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Colfer Grittani Teichert
Nays: Bruhl
Motion carried~
Bill in the amount of $1240 submitted by Kendal A. Crooks, attorney~ re-
Tally HO lating to law suit against Tally Ho Apartments. Judiciary Committee
Bill recommended V~]lage Attorney contact Mr. Crooks for the purpose of review
and report back to the Board. Approved.
Recommended Judiciary Committee recommended R-A 2on,rig District be removed from the
removal of Mount Prospect Zoning Ordinance and Village Attorney be directed to
R ^ Zonin~ institute the necessary proceedings in behalf of the Village before the
District Plan Commission for accompiiskment of same.~
Trustee Bergen, seconded by Trustee Colfer, moved the Board concur with
the Committee recommendation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Colfer Grittani Teichert
Nays:' BruhI
Ord. 1148 oPUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE - Trustee Bruht
^mend Sec.18.20~rustee Bruhl gave second reading to Ordinance No. 1148:
Weller Lane one
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.202 OF THE
[way dur[n~ school
M3NICIPAL CODE OF MCUNT PROSPECT RE ONE-WAY
i h ours. STREETS.
designating Weller Lane one-way during school hours between Busse Avenue
and Cloven Avenue.
Trustee Bruhl~ seconded by Trustee Grittani, moved for passage, approval
and publication of Ordinance No. 1148.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
!0rd. 1149
iProhlb~tlng Trustee Bruhl gave second reading to Ordinances#ii49:
!parking along
AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING PARKING AEONG
iVeller on School LAND S$UTH OF CENTRAL ROAD ON SCHOOL DAYS
Days
Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved for passage, approval
and publication of Ordinance No. 1149.
Upon roll call: ~yes: Bergen BruhI Colfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
~ five minute recess was°called. Meeting re-adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Upon roll call: Present: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani
Teichert President Congreve
Trustee Bruhl reported the following items were recommended a~ the
previous Board Meeting and no action had been takan~
Curb sidewalk
~,~. side of Weller a. The Village ~onstruct a curb sidewalk on the west side
of Weller Lane extending from Central Road to a point
-Central to S. of
opposite the easement sidewalk soath of the Weller
Weller bridge
Creek bridge.
Curb sidewalk'
snowplowing ... b. The Superintendent of Public Works be directed to include
~ the above curb sidewalk in the Village s~owplowing program.
Busse Ave. crossing c. The Village paint and clearly mark the Busse Avenu~ cress-
ing and the easement sidewalk crossing as designated
school cross area~
Student Crossing d~ That the Village solicit the Westbrook School to obtain
the schoolboy crossing guards for the above two crossing
~uards for areas.
~estbrook School
April 5. 1966
rustee Br~bl~ seconded by Trustee Grittsni~ moved for approval of t~e
precediug four items as reco~ended by the Public Health and Safety
Committee.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bru~~ Gritt~ani Teiche~rt
Nays: Colfer
Motion carried.
The curb sidewalk on the west side of We.ller Lane would be approximately
6~0 feet in length and would cost approxmmately $2400-$2800 to construct.Curb sidewalk
If blacktopped with I-1I, Mr. Hammerer estimated there would be a Weller Lane
saving of approximately 30%. President Congreve suggested the matter
of constructio~ of the sidewalk be considered and a report be given
at the next meeting regarding the material to be used.
The Village Mauager w~a~s~ directed to contact the Principal of the Westhrook
Westbrook School to obtain two school crossing guards. School X ins
~uard
Trustee Colfer requested the items relating to cost of construction be
acted upon prior to budget time. Referred to Public Health and Safety
Committee.
Trustee Bruhl reported a meeting of his Committee was scheduled for
April 28 at 8:00 P.M. end the matter would be discussed at that time.
P~BLIC WORKS CO~ITTEE - Trustee Oolfer
Trustee Colfer read first reading of an ordinance amending the Village Ord. Amend
Plan of Mount Prospect re sidewalks - width and thickness. Re requested Village Plan
it be placed on the Agenda for second reading April 19th. Approved. Re sidewalks
OTHER BUSINE~
Presentation of National Fire Protection Association Certificate of Presentation
Award for Fire Preventic~ activities made by Marshall Peterson, Safety to M. 9eterso~
Engineer~ Accident and Fire Prevention, American Mutual Insurance
Alliance. Certificate accepted by Chief Haberkamp for his Department.
Trustee Grittani read RESOLUTION #15-66:
Res. 15-66
WP~REAS~ James C. King has devoted 8 years of faithful and dedicated Commendation '
service to thee Village of Mount Prospect duriug which years he has serve~o g. C. King~
the Village loyally and well as its Treasurer, Collector, and Finance
Director~ and
~EREAS~ the said James C. King ~as~ through the years, made the Finance
Department au efficient, well-coordinated operating department through
his constant efforts and thorough knowledge of his department's function~
and~
WHEREAS, said James C. King has given wholeheartedly and unstiutingly of
his time and efforts, shove and beyond the c~d_l of ordinary service, to
the task of operating the Finance Department efficiently and for the~
betterment of the V~]lage of Nount Prospect~ and
~tEREAS~ t~e Village of Mount Prospect has been greatly enhanced by the
knowledge and efforts expended by said James C. King in the performance
of his emplu~ment with the Village, and
WHERE~, the citizens of the Village of Mount Prospect are deeply in-
debted to James C. King for his many years of distinguished service to
the Community, and
WHEREAS, said J~mes C~ King has retired from the service of the Village
of Mount Prospect as its Finance Director, Treasurer, and Collecto~
effective ApriI l~ 1966~ and
WHEREAS~ the Presidant and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect desire to express to James C. King, on beh~l* of all the citizens~
of the Oommunity, their gratitude to him for his dedicated and distinguished
service as Treasurer, Oellector and Finance Director.
April 5, 1966
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDE2~T AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, IELINOIS:
That by ~this Resolution the President and Board of Trustees of:the Village
of Mount Prospect express to J~mes C. King their deep gratitude for his
years of dedicat~ faithful~ and distinguished service as Treasurer,
Collector and Finance Director of the Village of Mount Prospect; and
BE IT FURTHER HESO~VED THAT as a perpetual memento a copy~of this
Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Trustees, and that
a certified copy of it be suitably inscribed upon parchment and delivered
~to J~mes C. King; and
BE IT FURTHER REsoLVED THAT this Resolution shall be in i~lI force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by
law~
AYES: 6
NAYS: O~
PASSED this fifth day of APril, 1966.
APPROVED this fifth day of April~ 1966.
DAN I~.T~ CONGREVE
Village President
ATTEST:
Richard H. Monroe ·
Village Clerk
Trustee Grittani, seconded by T~stee Bruhl, moved for passage and
approval of Resolution 15-66.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Grittani Teichert ~-~
President Congreve
Motion carried.
Recommended
Appointment President Congreve recw.~,~e~ded the appointment of Richard L. Jesse as
Je~ Treasurer-Collector and Comptroller and requested cencurrance of the
of
R.
L.
SSvillage Board. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Grittani~ moved to
concur with the President' s appointment.
Upon roll call: Ayes.~ Colfer Grit~ani Bergen Teichert Bruhl Nays. None
Motion-carried.
Re~. 1~-86 Trustee Bergen~ seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved to place Resolution
improvemen~ $16-66 on the floor~
of Et 83 at
Lonnquist Pkw7p°n roll c~ll~ Ayes: Colfer Grittani Bergen Teichert Bruhl
Motion~ carried.
Trustee Colfer read Resolution #16-~6:
RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY ~NICIPALITY UNDER THE
ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE.
for the followiug: Elmhurst Road, Illinois Rte. 8~ at LonnqUist ~Parkway,
to (A. S. 22) Intersection.
Trustee Colfer, seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved for adoption of
R~solution #16-66.
April B, 1966
Mr. George Nelson, 7 W. Lonnquist, presented a petition regarding
Annexation the opening of Lonnquist at 83, requesting modification of the plan
report E. of to have the present curb line on the south side of Lonnquist from
Westga~e g N. Maiu Street to 83, increasing the street width from 12-15
of Central running a sidewalk with a curb on the south side of Lonnquist from
Byron ~t. to 83, with the idea that no median strip, parkway, or
additional footage is needed for safety at the intersection. It
was also requested~ {hat Lonnquist east of #83 be unif~ly ~amed
either Boulevard or Parkway for the entire length. It was also
'-- requested a written proposal be submitted to Mrs. Kester to
~o~sider dedication of the proposed strip.
Letter from Country Club Terrace Homeowners Association voicing
objection ~o traffic light at that location.
Other objecmors were as follows:
Albert Motsch~ 600 $. Pine George Jage, lO? W. Lonnquist
John Markay, 109 W. Lennquist Agnes Burke, 721 S. Elmhurst
Margaret Nelson~ ? W. Lonnquist Betty Miller, I E. Sunset Rd.
the question was calle~d.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Colfer Grittani Teichert
Nays: Bruhl
On the agenda was the matter of a report on the annexation of property
eas% of Westgate end north of Central. However, Trustee Bergen
requested, deferral because residents wish a meeting with the Judiciary
Committee. The President of Fairview Gardens Home Owners Association
stated this matter might be handled by correspendence. Referred to
Judiciary Committee.
Dof~e~ 1032 County Z~ning Case Docke~#10~2 will be heard a~ Arlington Heights
Village Hall April 15, 1966 at 4:30 P.M. The propessd use is for
m~lti-family dwellings. Request is ,change in zoning from R-~ to ~-6
of approximately 32 acres north of Ce~tral Road and west of Northwest
Com~mnity-Hospital. Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Brukl,
moved the attorney be directed to attend and request the necessary
~ime to file objections if required. Unanimous.
Docket 1038 Cc~nty Zoning Case Docket #1038 is a request to change zoning from
R-), to R-6 of approximately 6 acres at the southwest, corner of
Meadow Lane and Westgate Road for proposed use for ~mlti-family
dwellings. Trustee Teichert~ seconded by Trustee Bergen, moved the
attorney also attend this hearing at Arlington Heights on April
at 4:30 P.M. to request the necessary time to file objections' if
requ~ired. Unanimous.
Transfer of Trustee Grittani, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved to transfer the
Funds amount of $24,322.36 from Waterworks and Sewerage Acquisition and
Construction Fund to the Waterworks and Sewerage Depreciation,
Improvement and Extension Fund in accordance with the provision of
Section 18, Ordinance No. 907. All contracts relati~g to the bond
issue have been completed.
Upon roll call: Ayes:. Bergen Br~b/ Colfer Grittaui Teichert
Motion carried.
Trustee Gritteni, seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moyed to approve pay-
Chgo. Brid~e ment of the f~rst e~timate of Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. for con-
~ Iron Co. struction of the l~OO0~O00 gallon reservoir in the amount of $20,494.35
reservoir from Waterworks and Sewerage Depreciation~ Improvement end Extension
Fund. This estimate has been approved~ by the ViI1 age Engineer.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Brukl Colfer Grittani Teichert
Motion carried.
April 5, 1966
Trustee Grittaui was excused from the meeting at ll:O0 P.M~
Trustee Bergen, seconded by Trustee Teichert, requested passage of
Res. 17-66 Resolution 17-66:
Opposing re-
zoning docket 1015 OPPOSING REZC~ING FROM ~-4 to ~-5 of A 5.42
ACRE TRACT IN ELK GROVE TOWNSHIP LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF GOLF ROAD AND 1080 FT. WEST OF
ELMHURST RD. EESIGNATEB AS DOCKET NO. lO15.
Upen roll call: ~yes. Bergen Bruhl Colfer Teichert
Motion carried.
Res. 18-66 Trustee Berge~ seconded~ by Trustee Teichert, moved for passage of
Opposin~ re- Resolution 18-66:
zoning docket 1027
RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSED REZONING IN COOK
COUNTY DOCKET ~1027
requesting reclassification from R-5 to B-4 of, approximately one
acre located in Wheeling Township on the north side of Foundry Road
approximately 670 feet west of Wheeling Road.
Upom roi1 call: A
yes. Bergen Bruhl Colfer Teichert
Motion carried.
Res. 19-66 Trustee Colfer~ seconded by Trustee Teichert, moved for passage of
Opposin~ re- Resolution ~g19-66:
zoninE docket 1028
RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSED REZONING IN COOK
OCUNTY DOCKET NO. 1028
requesting reclassification from R-5 to B-4 of approximately 2.k~
acres located iff Wheeling T~ownship on the north side of Foundry Road
'465 feet west of Wheeling Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Bruhl Colfer Teichert
Motion carried.
Res. 20-66 Trustee Teichert, seconded by Trustee Bergen~ moved for passage of
Op~osin~ re- Resolution #20-66~
zoning docket 1029
RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSED REZONING IN COOK
CCUNTY DOCKET #1029.
requesting reclassification from R-5 to B-4 of approximately 2.53
acres locate~ in Wheeling Township of the south side of Euclid Average
approximately 327 feet west of Wheeling Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Bergen Brub! Colfer Teichert
Motion carried.
Petition for School District No. 59 is petitioning for annexation of property in
annexing in the ~vicinity of Forest View Elementary School1. Referred to Judiciary
area of Committee.
Forest View --
S ch o01 A~ 6U NCEMENT
Firemens' Ball, Sat. April 16, 1966 at Randhurst Mall.
ADJOg RNMENT
Trustee Colfer~ seconded by Trustee Bruhl, moved the meeting be adjourne.
Time.: 11:25 P.M. Unanimous.
Richard H. Monroe Clerk
April 5, 1966