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Home My WebLink About08/17/1954 VB minutes � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING / z i 9 ,� o OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1954. The meeting was called to order by the Village Clerk at 8 :20 P.M. The roll was then called and the following Trustees answered "Present": Coutts, Willer, Viger, and Wilson. Trustees Ibbotson and Wright were absent. A motion was then made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Wilson, that Trustee Viger be appointed President Pro -Tem. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon Trustee Viger took the President's chair. The Clerk then read the minutes of the meeting held August 3rd, 1954. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Coutts, that the minutes be approved as read. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read a letter dated August 17th from Consoer, Townsend & Associates regarding plans covering construction of paving and sewer improvements in Forest Avenue from Gregory to Highland. A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wilson, to accept the recommendations of Consoer, Townsend & Associates that the plans be approved, provided that a suitable escrow agreement covering the cost of the improve- ment is made and said escrow agreement approved by the Village Attorney. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A letter under date of August 17, from the Village Engineers was then read, regarding plans and specifications of paving improvements and drainage appurtances in Isabella from Oak Street to Forest Avenue and in Gregory from Oak to Forest Avenue for Arthur T. McIntosh & Company. A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Coutts, to approve the plans and specifications as submitted by the Village Engineers. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Treasurer's Report for the period ending July 31, 1954 was then submitted and a motion was made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Willer, that the report be approved as submitted and placed on file. Tne President put the question and the Clerk called the roll wt th the following results: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was then made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Willer, that the bills for the month of July, as approved by the Finance Committee, be approved for payment. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following communication was then read: July 28, 1954 Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect Mt. Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: At our last meeting, held July 22, 1954, the Board passed a resolution to form a committee forthe purpose of spot checking the tax rolls. We felt that such a project would prove worthwhile in view of the large amount of new construction in this area. Our interest in this matter is August 17, 1954 mutual as we all need funds to give adequate service. In our resolution we invite the high school district and the Village of Mt. Prospect to form a committee with 436 School District 57 to mane an investigation of the tax rolls. Mr. Smith, President of our Board, is to represent District 57. We sincerely hope you will see fit to work with us. Very sincerely, R. E. Whiteley, Secretary This communication was referred to the Village Board for consideration. The Clerk then read Ordinance No. 412, entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1954 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1 955." A motion was made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Wilson, that the Ordinance be passed. _The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Viger, Wilier and Wilson. Nays: None. Absent Trustees Ibbotson and Wright. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said Ordinance passed and approved. The following communication was then read: August 16, 1954 President and Members of the Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: The Board of Education of School District 57 respectfully requests the vacation of the east half of Forest Avenue between Gregory and Isabella Streets. This half street separates the Fairview School building from the school playground and its use as a street would constitute a serious safety hazard to the children, attending this school. Russell Smith President A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wilson, that the Village Attorney be authorized to prep4re an Ordinance vacating the_East half of Forest Avenue between Gregory and Isabella Street as requested, provided the School Board furnishes the necessary plat covering this vacation. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The.following communication was then read: President and iFustees 8 -4 -54 Village of Mt. rospect Dear Sirs: Enclosed you will find check in the amount of $35.00. Please consider my request to rezone lots 14, 15, 16, in Block 22 in Prospect Manor Sub. in Mt. Prospect from its present status to its former classification of B -1. This property is located on the northwest corner of Prospect Manor and Northwest Highway. Yours very truly, K. R. Whitton A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wilson, that this request be referred to the Zoning Commission for the holding of a public hearing and recommendation. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President decl the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wilson, to refer the tentative plat of the proposed resub- division of Lots 1 to 5 inclusive in Block 1 of Arthur T. McIntosh & Co. Northwest Meadows to the Plan Commission for August 14, 1954 their study and comment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Willer, that in accordance with the amends Water Ordinance the five dollar (45.00) water deposit on date of August 17th and that disposition of the refunds be made as recommended. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Willer, that the Special Assessment Report be approved and placed on file. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President decleg.red the motion carried. A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wilson, to accept Trustee Coutts resignation, which had previously been submitted, with regrets. The President put the question and the Clerk dalled the roll with the following results: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Viger, Wilson and Willer. Nays: None. Absent: Trustees Ibbotson and Wright. There- upon the President declared the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the meeting a motion was made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Willer, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned. I.w