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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/03/1954 VB minutes 49 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1954 The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8 :20 P.M. and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call the following Trustees answered "Present ": Coutts, Ibbotson, Viger, Willer and Wright. Trustee Wilson was absent on roll call. The Clerk then read the minutes of the meeting held July 6th, 1954. A motion was'then made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Viger, that the minutes be approved as read. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Wilson arrived and took his place at 8 :35 P.M. The Clerk then read the minutes of the meeting held July 20, 1954. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Coutts, that the minutes be approved as read. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following results: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Wilson a letter be forwarded to Town Development Cot, expressing approval of the tenative plat for the We -Go Park Subdivision, except parcel No. 5, subject to ordinance requirements and restrictions and subject to the following being done by Town Development Co. 1. 5 Ft. concrete sidewalk according to Village Ordinance in 20 Ft. crosswalks. August 3, 1954 2. 10 Foot concrete drive in lieu of sidewalk at 92 southeast easement of We -Go Park, 3. Erect model fence at rear of one lot abutting We -Go Park to act as guide for balance The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following communication was then read: August 3, 1954 President & Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: With regrets I herewith submit my resignation as Trustee in the Village of Mount Prospect. This resignation results from a wide difference of policy and opinion with other Board members. Rather than create any agitation, right or wrong, among the Board members regarding issues which I believe should be immediately corr- ected and have not been investiga fully nor corrected, I prefer to resign and allow the Board to keep its complacency. I request that the Board act immediately to confirm the acceptance of this tendered resignation. Very truly yours, Ronald M. Coutts A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wright, to accept Trustee Coutts' resignation. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: None. Nays: Trustee Ibbotson, Viger, Willer Wilson and Wright. Trustee Coutts passed. Thereupon the President declared the motion defeated, Trustee Coutts asked for permission to be excused at this time, 9, :25 P.M. and permission was granted. A motion was made by Trustee Ibbotson, seconded by Willer that a refund of $75.00 be made to Osborne Sewer Contractor for the deposit made, when permission was granted to break street for back - filling a sewer and water connection tunnel made at 501 Manawa. The President put the question, 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 Willer, seconded by Y Wilson, that the plans and specifications submitted by Consoer, Townsend & Assoc., under date of July 30th, covering public improvements in We -Go Park Unit No. 1, be approved, subject to approval by the state of Illinois, Chicago Sanitary District, and Weller Creek Drainage District. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The following petition was then read: August 3, 1951+ President & Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: Request is hereby made for re- zoning from R -1 Residence to I -1 Light Industry Classification of the following described real estate: Commencing at a point on the East line of Town Development Company's We -Go Park Unit No. 1 Said point being 489.47 Feet South of the North line of Section 11, Township 41 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian; thence Northwesterly 84 Degrees, 32 Minutes, 59 Seconds measured from North to West a distance of 177.46 August 3, 1 Feet; thence continuing Northwesterly 168 Degrees 26 Minutes, 53 Seconds, measured from East to Northwest a distance of 465 Feet; thence 198 4 Degrees, 23 Minutes, 12 Seconds, measured from Southeast to Southwest a distance of 1047.44 Feet to a point; thence 87 Degrees, 34 Minutes, 38 Seconds, a distance of 295 Feet to a point; thence at right angles to the last described course measured Westerly a distance of 140 Feet; thence North and at right angles to the last described course a distance of 25Feet; thence Easterly and parallel to the North line of said Section to a point on the East line of said Subdivision extended Northerly and 489.47 Feet North of the Point of Beginning; thence South to the Point of Beginning; all in Section 11, Town- ship 41 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois, Enclosed herewith please find check for $35.00 covering costs as provided by Ordinance. I would appreciate your giving this matter your early attention. CHICAGO TITLE & TRUST COMPANY Trustee under Trust No. 36742 Edward J. Callahan A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Ibbotson, that this petition be referred to the Zoning Commission for the holding of a public hearing and their recommendations, The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A proposed ordinance on revised paving specifics- tions for new subdivisions was then read and referred to the Street Committee for their report. A motion was made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Wilson, that the Village Clerk be directed to write a letter to the Arlington Heights Township High School Board, asking their opinion on (1) The possible vacating of Forest Ave., from Foundry Road to Memory Land and (2) If they object to such action, when the High School District would propose to improve their portion of the street in question, The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion vas made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Viger, to authorize the Village Attorney to redraft Ordinance No. 351, regarding frontage consents. The motion was voted ') upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried, A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Ibbotson, to approve the plans and specifications, submitt- ed by Consoer, Townsend & Associates, under date of July 30, 1954, covering public improvements to Council Trail Estates Subdivision, subject to approval by the State of Illinois, Chicago Sanitary District, and the Weller Creek Drainage District, The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was then made by Trustee Willer, seconded by Viger, that the Lion's Club be granted permission to hold their annual carnival at the usual location, just East of the Municipal Building. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried, The following communication was then read: July 30, 1954 The Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: Due to the resignation of Mr. Herbert A. Van Driel as a member of the Board of Health, I herewith appoint Dr. Augu 3, 1954 John P. May as Secretary of the Board of Health to fill the present vacancy. Your concurrence in the appointment is respectfully 434 requested. Theodore A. Lams President A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Wilson, to concur in this appointment. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following requests: August 3, 1954 President and Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect Illinois Re: Randview Highlands Subd, Gentlemen: I hereby request that the necessary action be taken on your part to vacate the alleys in the Randview Hightlands Subdivision being in the rear of the lots fronting on Foundry Road from Forest Avenue to Main Street from Foundry Road to Highland Street. I hereby certify that I am the owner of 92.13% of the lots in said subdivision. I hereby further agree to reimburse the village for all expenses incur&ed in connection with the preparation of a new plat, if necessary, recording fees, attorny's fees, and reasonable compensation to the Village. Very truly yours, Western National Bank of Cicero By Beneficial Owner August 3, 1954 President and Board Of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect Illinois Re: Randview Highlands Subd, Gentlemen: I hereby request that the necessary action be taken on your part to vacate Moemac Avenue from Forest Avenue to Main Street in the Randview Highlands Subdivision. I hereby certify that I am the owner of 92.13% of the lots in said subdivision. I hereby further agree to reimburse the Village for all expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of a new plat, if necessary, recording fees, attorny's fees, and reasonable compensation to the Village. Very truly yours, Western National Bank of Cicero By Beneficial Owner These letters were referred to the Judiciary Committee for their study and comments. The Clerk then read a letter under date of June 23, from the Board of Education, School District No. 57, together with a copy of a resolution, which was sent to Mr. James C. Mooreland, Director of Federal Housing Administration, regard- ing possible curtailment of loans for additional homes in the area covered by School District No. 57. This letter and resolution were placed on file. There being no further business to come before the meeting, a motion was made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Wilson, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried, and the meeting regularly adjourned. August 3, 1954