HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1960 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING
NOVEMBER 15, 1960
President Lams called the meeting to order at 8:26 P.M.
Upon roll call, the following trustees answered Present: Airey, roll call
Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver.
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the
minutes of the previous meeting of November 8th be approved as submitted.
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris
and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved to advance tempo- Advance
rarily from the General Fund to Library Building BoNd & Interest Fund funds
the amount of $425.?6 for pay~nent of bond and interest due December l,
1960 to be repaid when balance of 1959 taxes are received.
Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the following
bills for the week of November 15th be approved for payment:
General $ 3,455.75
Garbage 25.58 bills
Motor Fuel Tax 625.07
Library Bldg. Bond
& Interest 2,304.58
Water, operations 9,433.05
Water, construction 32,007.53
$47,851.56
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris
and Schlaver. l~hereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Financial Financial
Report as of October 31, 1960 be accepted and placed on file. The Report fo
President put the question, the clerk called the roll, with the following October
response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and
Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the Village
Board concur in the recommendation of the Board of Appeals that petition Zoning
by Daniel Welch for Auguste Deering, owner, Case 60-23, for rezoning to Case
B-B contingent upon annexation be denied. The President put the question, 60-23
the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, none. D. Welch
Nays, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaven
Whereupon the President declared the motion defeated.
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Board
of Trustees approve the annexation of the parcel of land described in
petition of Zoning Case 60-23, said parcel lying adjacent and north of
Mount Prospect Plaza Shopping Center on the east side of Rand Road, to
be used for bowling alley, cocktail lounge and restaurant; that this
parcel be zoned B-3 and that the Village Attorney prepare the necessary
documents for such annexation and zoning.
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw,
Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
President Lams reminded the Board that the above petitioner Dan Welch
had requested a liquor license for the proposed bowline alley, and Zoning Case 60-21
the Board indicated that at the proper time they would consider the liquor license
creation of another license for this purpose.
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Trustee Airey read the following report from the Zoning
Board re Case 60-25, Boyle:
Zonin~ Case
60-25 REPORT
Donald Boyle ~
November 4, 1960
Board of Trustees
Village of Mount Prospect
Gentlemen: Re: Case 60-25 - Heard October 28, 1960 Petitioner - Donald J. Boyle
This petition is a request for a variation of the present
zoning of R-1 to permit the addition of a screened patio adjoining
the petitioner's house and garage at 408 West Lonnquist Blvd.
The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to grant the variation.
There were no objectors present at the hearing.
Eugene L. Martin, Chairman
Philip T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Board
concur in the recommendation of the Board of Appeals for Case 60-25,
authorizing the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance,
upon receipt of letter of concurrence signed by his neighbor. The
President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw,
Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Street lighting Trustee Casterline made reference to the new 20,000 lumen
business lights which have been installed on Busse Avenue from Emerson Street
Isection to Wille Street which greatly enhances the appearance of the street
at night.
Trustee Norris commented upon the Street Department report
for October, mentioning also that all the street surfacing on the
1960MFT Program was completed November llth. He pointed out the
desirability of doing engineering field work the year before con-
struction, and by so doing get the construction work started earlier,
th~s avoiding bad weather in the late fall.
MFT Program Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Schlaver, moved that the
for 1961 Village Engineers, Consoer, Townsend & Associates, be authorized
to prepare the necessary plans, specifications, and resolutions for
the 1961 MFT Program as follows:
1. Finish the work to be done on the streets in
Northwest Meadows.
2. Provide for pavement of Highland Avenue east
of Rte. 83 to make a full width street, and
surface the entire width, if proper dedication
is obtained from the VI~Y.
B. Repair and blacktop the following streets in 1961:
Ridge from Central to Henry
Busse from School to William
Eastwood from Isabella to Gregory
Owen from Central to Evergreen
WaPella from Central to Lincoln
Hi Lusi from Prospect Ave. to Lincoln
CanDota from ShaBonee to Council Trail
Shabonee from CanDota to Nawata
Milburn from Pine to Wille
Intersection of Prospect Manor and Walnut (badly sunken)
Emerson from Northwest Highway to Busse (one small part)
Prospect Ave. from Hi Lusi to I-Oka (also curb central
parkway, same as east of this area).
November 15, 1960
4. Sealcoat the following streets because of MFT Program for
cracking in asphalt paving: 1951
Lonnquist for 1/2 block east from Rte.
Berkshire from Emerson to William.
Council Trail - a spot near Maple Street.
Elm from Council Trail to Berkshire.
Maple from Henry to Gregory.
President Lams put the question, the Clerk called the roll,
with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren,
Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
President Lams reported on the combined meeting of the Board of Sewers
Trustees with the Building Committee of the High School Board on Randview
November 12, at which time there was general agreement to correct the Highlands &
drainage problem at the High School and in Randvi~w Highlands as soon High School
as possible. Discussion ensued between homeowners in Randview Highlands,
Mr. McCoy of Brick,mn Builders and the Board regarding this drainage and
the improvement of Forest Avenue north of Highland.
Trustee Schlaver referred to letter of November llth from
J~ P. Miller Artesian Well Company, giving estimate for repair of
Well #4; letter as follows: Well
Repair
November ll, 1960
Village of Mt. Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Gentlemen: ~u~jecb: Well #4
At your request we are pleased to furnish a quotation for pulling
the pump, logging the well, shaft lng and cleaning out, rebus~ing the bowl
assembly and reinstalling the pump in the above subject wellj
We would move in a well rig and equipment tothe job, move it out
after the job is completed and do all trucking required, for the lump
sum of $250.00. All labor required, including mobilization and demobili-
zation of the equipment will be according to the following schedule of
prices:
3 men, regular time .. $23.00 Per hour
Each additional man, regular time . 7.00 per hour
All overtime work except Sunday and holidays . 3.50 per man hour
~ additional
Sunday and holiday time 5.00 per man hour
additional
We estimate that the pulling and reinstalling of the pump will
cost approximately $4,000~00.
The caliper and logging of the well after the pump is removed
will be $550.00.
Shooting to remove projecting ledges of the sandstone will be
at the rate of $1.20 per pound of explosive used. We estimate the maximum
of 800 lbs. will be required.
The clean-out work required before the logging operation and
after the shooting of the well would be at the rate of $16- for 2 men,
rig and equipment. We estimateabout 150 hours will be required for
this work.
If new impellers are required in the bowl assembly, as well as
rebushing the stages, the cost may be $1,250.00. However, if new impellers
are not required, the rebushing cost would be approximately $350.00.
Any defective column parts required will be additional.
We trust this gives you the information you require at this time.
Very truly yours,
J. P. Miller Artesian Well Co.
R. C. Schlaack, Vice President
November 15, 1960
ell #4 Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that expenditure
Repair not to exceed $10,000 be made for rehabilitation of Well #4. The
President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw,
Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved for the
adoption of Res. 22-60:
Res. 22-60
Setting salary A RESOLUTION SETTING UP THE SALARY
schedule for SCHEDULE FOR FIREMEN
Firemen
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with
the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren,
Gaw, Norris and $chlaver. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried, and Res. 22-60 adopted.
Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved for
adoption of the following Res. 29-60 regarding painting and cleaning
of water tank and tower:
Res. 23-60
Water tower A RESOLUTION FINDING CRAFTSMEN PAINTING & TANK SERVICE
cleaning IN DEFAULT OF PROPOSAL, AND HE-ADVERTISING THIS WORK,
HOLDING CRAFTSMEN RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIFFERENCE IN
PRICE AND RETAINING THEIR BID CHECK TO APPLY ON PRICE
DIFFERENCE.
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes; Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw,
Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried and Res. 23-60 adopted:
Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for
the passage of Ord. #734:
Ord. ~734
Bonds- S.A.#61 AN ORDINANCE WITH REFERENCE TO THE PAYMENT OF SPECIAL
ASSESSMENT BONDS & VOUCHERS RE S.A. #61
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw,
Norris and Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried and Ord. #734 passed.
Elk Ridge Villa Sub. Trustee Ekren, Seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that the plats
Units 3 & 4 of proposed Elk Ridge Villa Subdivision, Units 3 and 4 be referred to
Outside Villagethe Plan Commission for study and recommendation. This motion carried.
by acclamation.
I~provements Village Manager Appleby read letter from William Cadigan of
Randvtew Consoer, Townsend, Village Engineers, datedNovember llth in regard
Highlands to inspection of combined sewers, water mains, paving improvements and
Unit #2 sidewalks in Randview Highlands, Sub. Unit #2. It was decided to withhold
any action until Mr. McManamon of C. 2. & A. and Mr. Creamer, Water
Foreman, had had a chance.~ to inspect the layout. As follows:
November ll, 1960
Mr. H. G. Appleby, Village Manager
Municipal Building
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Dear Mr. Appleby: Randview Highlands, Sub. Unit #2
....... C. 2. & A. No. 56-154
We have given a final inspection to the combined sewers, water mains,
paving improvements and sidewalks in Eastwood Avenue, Prospect Manor
and Fairview Avenue between Highland and Foundry Road, and in Highland
and Foundry Road from one lot depth west of Fairview to one lot depth
east of Eastwood, all on the referenced project, together with
Mr, Harry Miller.
We have found these improvements to be completed in substantial
November 15, 1960
onformance with the approved plans and specifications and recommend
that they be accepted by the Village. This recommendation does not
apply to improvements in Forest Avenue, which has not yet been surfaced.
Very truly yours,
William J. Cadigan
CONSOER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES
It was decided to hold New Citizens Night on Monday, December 5th.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved for
adjournment, and the meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:08 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
//E. obert Rey~
November 15, 1960