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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1954 VB minutes 42 4 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT A' BOARD OF TRUSTEES, HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, M,UNT PROSTECT, ILLINrIS ON TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1 954. The meeting was called to order by President Lams at 8 :15 P.M. and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call the following Trustees answered "Present ": Coutts, Hinrichs, Ibbotson, Viger and Wilson. Trustee Lange was absent. The Clerk then read the minutes of the regular meeting held June 15, 1954. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by rJilson, 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. The minutes of the special meeting held Friday, June 25, 1954, were then read. A motion was made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Ibbotson, 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. The following communication was then read: June 26, 1954 July 6, 1954 To the President and Board of Trustees. Due to a chan in my personal business, being transferred to South Bend, Indiana, I hereby, submit my resignation - a Village Trustee, effective July 1,1951. Edwin A. Lange A motion was then made by Trustee Ibbotson, seconded by Viger, to accept Trustee Lan gets resignation with regrets. 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. The following communication was then read: The Board of Trustees, Village of Mount Prospect, County of Cook, State of Illinois. Gentlemen: Since a vacancy presently exists, due to the resignation of Trustee Edwin A. Lange, who has transferred his location of residence to South Bend, Indiana, by the authority granted me under statute, I herewith appoint Mr. Robert D. Wright as a Trustee of the Village of Mount Prospect. Mr. Wright's term of office will expire in May,1955. Your concurrence in this appointment is respectfully requested. Theodore A. Lams. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Hinrichs, to concur in this appointment. 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. Mr. Wright was then sworn in by the Village Clerk and took his place as a Trustee. The Clerk then read a letter under date of July 6, from Consoer, Townsend Associates submitting plans and specifications on behalf of Arthur T. McIntosh Co. for the construction of water mains in Gregory and Isabella Streets. A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Coutts, to approve these plans and specifications subject to approval by the State of Illinois Sanitary Division. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read the following proposal: CCNSCER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING EN ;INEERS 351 EAST OHIO STREET CHICAGO 11, ILLINOIS July 2, 1954 President and Board of Trustees Village Hall Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: The writer and Yr. A. H. Lewis met at the Village Hall at rt. Prospect with Mr. Viger, Mr. Coutts, Air. Hinz on Tuesday June 29 and di the 1954 ,cater Improvements Program and the financing in connection therewith. As per their request we are pleased to submit the following proposal covering Engineering Services in connection with a rate study and financial report. 1. We will make a study of past and expected future operating income, operating expenses and bond amortization and interest requirements on existing and proposed water revenue bonds. 2. We will analyze and classify water usage from the 1953 records, forecasting sane for 1 and future years. July 6, 1954 3. We will make a study of present water rates and make recommendation for increase if financial analysis indicates tJ' increase is necessary. 4. will make a study of the possible issuance of General Obligation Bonds in conjunction with Water Revenue Bonds and make recommendations in connection therewith. 5. We will prepare data to be used in connection with a bond amortization schedule for bond ordinance and data for bond pro- spectus and will assist in the preparation of each but will not prepare either the bond ordinance or the prospectus. 6. We will incorporate all data, charts, etc. in a bound report and will supply 10 copies of said report to you. we will attend meetings as required to discuss the various aspects of the Water Works Project and the Rate Study and Financial Report. For the services outlined above our fee will be One Thousand Dollars ($1000.00) payable upon presentation of the Report. If acceptable to you please execute one copy of letter and return to us with copy of Resolution authorizing the Report. Respectfully Submitted CC' NSOER, TOW SEND & ASSOC. by: Paul H. Johnson - Partner Accepted VILLAGE OF YOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. by: Theodore A. Lams President of the Board Attest: Robert F. Milligan City Clerk July 6, 1954 Orig. to Bill Townsend 7/6/54 A motion was then made by Trustee Viger, seconded by Coutts, that this proposal be accepted and that the President and Village Clerk be authorized to sign the proposal on behalf of the Village. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustee Coutts, Hinrichs, Viger, Wilson and Wright. Nay: Trustee Ibbotson. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was then made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Wright, to authorize the expenditure of a sum, not to exceed 987.50, for the Village's share of the cost for improving the South half" of the 700 Block of Hi -Lusi Ave. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustee Coutts, Hinrichs, Viger, dilson and Wright. Nay: Trustee Ibbotson. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read Ordinance No. 405 entitled "AN ORDINANCE ENNEXING CERTAIN LANDS Tr THE VILLAGE OF YOUNT FRO: ILLINOIS." A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, that this ordinance be passed. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Hinrichs, Ibbotson, Viger, Wilson and Wright. Nays: None. The President then declared that the motion having received the necessary two- thirds affirmative vote, the motion was carried and the ordinance passed and approved. Ordinance No. 406 entitled "AN ORDINI.:NCE VACATING PORTION OF WILLE STREET" was then read. A motion was made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Coutts, that this ordinance be passed. 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 communication was then read: June 1, 1954 President and Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect. Gentlemen: Attached are two prints and the original tracing of the Council Trail Estate's Subdivision submitted by Theodore T ?oehling. The plat was carefully examined and meets all the requirements of the code. The plat was approved by the plan commission on Tuesday evening, June 1, 1954. The plan commission does not contemplate that dille St. will be extended across Weller Creek, as there are bridges at School, Emerson and Elmhurst Ave. and land has been dedicated for a street at Main St. The land south of Weller Creek has not been subdivided at present, but July 6, 1954 4 G but when it is, streets will be properly located. We have signed the attached plat. ,,N Yours truly, Plan Commission of Mt. Prospect A. C. Dresser, Chairman E. H. Cleven, Secretary A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Coutts, to approve this final plat of Council Trail Estates First Addition, subject to 1. A suitable escrow agreement being furnished, in an amount sufficient to cover public improvements and an additional 2% for inspection fees and 2. Subject to plans and specifications of Village Engineers covering public improvements. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Hinrichs, Viger, and Wright. Nay: Trustee Ibbotson. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read Crdinance No. 1407 "AN ORDIN. CL AI J EXIT G 0 RTAIN LANDS TO THE VILL10E 0T MOI T PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ". A motion was then made ,y Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, that this ordinance be passed. the President nut the question, the Clem called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Hinrichs, Ibbotson, Viger and Wright. Nay: Trustee Wilson. Thereupon the President declared that the motion having received the necessary two- thirds affirmative vote, the motion was carried and the ordnance passed and approved. The Clerk then read a petition dated July 1, sub- -, e, mitted by Robert Irmiger, requesting re- zoning of Lots 1 to 15 incl. in 31ock 1, and Lots 1 to 15 Incl. in lock 3, and Lots 1 to 5 incl. in Block 4, in Centra od, fry n R -1 Residence leistrict to R -3 Residence District. A motion was made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, to refer this petition to the Zoning Commission for the holding of a public hearing and their recemmendstions. The motion was voted upon by acclamation whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Resolution No. 7 -54 entitled "RESOLUTIU TO FCRE- CLOSE A LIEN OF SPECIAL ASSES _T'', Nj'S ", was then read. A motion was made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Coutts, that this resolution be adopted. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: ell; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carri ed. The meeting was recessed at 11 :05 P.-T. and re- convened at 11 :Lj0 P. ". The followin7• communication was then read: TMT June 28, 1954 Mr. T. Lams President Board of Trustees Village of Yt. Prospect Mt. Prospect, I11. The Zoning Commission held a scheduled public hearing on June 4, 1954 to consider three petitions to re -zone descriptions of properties and tie Commissioners' voting are as follows: 1. 2nd and 3rd lots, north of N.N. Highway on the east side of Emerson St. Petitioned for re- zoning from R -1 to B. 3 yes; 1 no; 1 absent Recommended for re- zoning as petitioned. 2. 136 Acres west of Peck's subdivision, north side of Central Road; also known as Kirchhoff's subdivision. Petitioned for re- zoning from R -1 to I -1 4 yes; 1 absent Recommended for re- zoning as petitioned. 3. 4 lots fronting N.W. Highway adjoining the Fleetwood Homes Office at the corner of George St. Petitioned for re- zoning from R -1 to B. 4 yes: 1 absent Recommended for re- zoning as petitioned. July 6, 1954 E. F. Martin 4 28 _ A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Coutts, to concur in Item 1, as listed in the Zoning Commissions letter. The ?resident put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: All; Nays: None. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read Ordinance No. 408 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AP'IMEND- ING THE VILLAGE OF YOUNT PROSPECT'S ZONING ORDINANCE AS AMENDED ". A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Ibbotson, that this ordinance be passed. 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, and said ordinance passed and approved. A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, to concur in the recommendation of the Zoning Commission, as listed in Item 2, of their letter: of June The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Hinrichs, Ibbotson, Vif;er and Wright. Nays: Trustee Wilson, Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read Ordinance No. 409, entitled "AN ORDINANCE AT I'ENDI `SG THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT'S ZONING '`RDIN.iNCE, AS AIT ENDED." A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, that this ordinance be passed. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustee Coutts, Hinrichs, Ibbotson, Viger and Wright. Nay: Trustee ?Filson. There- upon the President declared the motion carried, and said ordinance passed and approved. A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, to concur in the Zoning Commissions recommendations as listed in item 3, in their letter of June 2 th. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Coutts, Hinrichs, Viger, and Wright. Nayes: Trustees Ibbotson and ?Filson. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried. The Clerk then read Ordinal ce No. )110, entitled "AN ORDIi\'1?`TCE AMMLN'?IY THE VILLAGE r'F r. "OUNT PR "SPECT'S ZONING ORDINANCE, AS A 1"E DED." A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Coutts, that this ordinance be passed. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll vi th the following response: Byes: Trustees Coutts, Hinrichs, Viger, and Wright. Naye? Trustees Ibbotson and Wilson. Thereupon the President declared the motion carried and said ordinance passed and approved. A letter from the Mt. Prospect Camp Fire Girls requesting permission to hold a fund drive November 16, of tr,is year, was then read. A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Coutts, that this permission be granted. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, whereupon the President declared the motion carried. A motion was then made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Viger, that a sum, not exceeding :300.00 be appropriated to cover the expenses of Chief Whittenberg, while attending the Convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, to be held in New Orleans the week of September 26, 1954. 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 Coutts, seconded by Viger, that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare an ordinance amending the Building Code to permit the use of pre -cast plaster of a minimum thickness of 5/8 of an inch. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Coutts and Viger. Nays: Trustees Hinrichs, Ibbotson, Wilson and Wright. Thereupon the President declared the motion defeated. A motion was then made by Trustee Hinrichs, seconded by Viger, that the preliminary plat of the Frank Serafine 1st Addition be referred to the Plan Commission for their study and recommendations. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, here - upon the President declared the motion carried. There being no further business to come before the meet- ing, a motion was made by Trustee Coutts, seconded by Hinrichs, that J 6, 1954 the meeting be adjourned. The motion was voted upon by acclamation, 429 whereupon the President declared the motion carried and the meeting regularly adjourned.