HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/1961 VB minutes MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF TH.~;
BOARD OF TRUSTEES~HELD ON ~EDNES~Y,
APRIL 19, 1961
President Lams called the meeting to order at 8:10 P.M. with the
following trustees present: Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Norris. roll call
Absent, Trustee Schlaver.
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the minutes of minutes
the preceding meeting cf April llth be appnoved as submitted. The
President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following
response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Norris. Where-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the following
bills for the week ending April 19th be approved as follows:
General $11,929.46 bills
Garbage 164.8B
Parking System
Revenue 78. O0
Library 419.91
Municipal Bldg. Bond
& Znterest 1961 9,446.00
Water, operations 1,685.19
Water, construction 335.25
1524,058, .44 _
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and
Norris. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, msved that the financial Financial
report for the month of March be accepted and placed on file. The Presi- Report fez
dent put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following March
response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Norris. Absent,
Trustee Schlaver. T~hereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Airey, secbnded by Trustee Castertine, moved for passage
of proposed Ord. ?SY as follows:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2.10B MEETINGS Ord. #?5Y
of CHAPTER 2. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OF THE Dates of
MUNICIPAL CODE OF MT. PROSPECT OF 1967 AS AMENDED Board
meetings
This ordinance provides that the Board shall hold its regular meetings in
the Village Hall on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 o'clock,
and whenever the meeting falls on a legal holiday, such meeting shall be
held on the day following. The President put the question, the Clerk called
the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline,
Ekren, Gaw and Norris. Absent, Trustee Schlaver. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that plat Street
of dedication for street of the west side of Maple Street running north Dedication
400 ft. from Lincoln Avenue be referred to the Plan Commis'sion for Plat- S. Maple
s~udy and recommendation. This refers to Zoning Case 60-26, Ethel
Busse, Alvina Wille, petition for multiple housing. This motion carried
by acclamation.
President Lams read the annual report from the F~Lre & Police
Commission: Report of Fire
See page 202 & Police
Commission
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the. annual
report and recommendation of the Fire & Police Commission be accepted and
placed on file. This motion carried by acclamation.
April 19, 1961
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIRE & POLICE COMMISION
Fire & Police
Commission April 17, 1961
Annual Repbrt
Regular Meetings Held: 12 (Thru. 4/3/61)
Special Meetings Held: 24 (Thru 4/17/61)
Total Hours Spent : 124 3/4 hours
BUDGET
$1,000.00
Secretary's Salary $275.00
Convention Expenses 86.16
· Association Dues 87.00
Legal Notices 119.42
Photostats 7.70
P~stage 4. O0
Examination Forms 115.00
Physical Agility Examinations 45.00
Liason Officer - Investigation of
Police Applicants BO.O0
TOTAL EXPENSES (as of year ending 4/17/61)
Budget $1,000. O0
Expens es ~68.28
$ 231.72
SPECIAL REQUEST:
1961-1962 Budget in the amount of $1,000.00.
RECO~ENDATIO~S:
Three Additional Patrolmen
Three additional patrolm~ are needed as soon as possible
due to the additional territory that must be covered, which
is more than ever before due to increased size of Village
and the new shopping center. Serious shortages are created
due to men attending various Police Schools; Court Appearances;
Sick Calls.' Vacation periods create a serious short-handed
situation. When a member cf the Department, in direct line
of duty, is called upon to make out-of-town investigati6ns,
we are left short-handed.
Five Additional Firemen
Five additonal firemen are needed as soon as possible in
order to maintain omr present Insurance Classification.
Per the recommendations of the Cook County Inspection Bureau,
five additional Firemen are required~due to the present size
of the Village and increased population and business growth.
Thank you for your consideration of the above.
Respectively submitted,
MOUNT PROSPECT FIRE & POLICE CO/*{ISSION
Jerrold T. Shutt, Chairmen
James J. Murray, Secretary
Frank J. Biermann
April 19, 1961
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President Lams read the following letter from Attorney Library
Downing and quit claim deed from Village to Library Board of Deed
Direct ors:
April 18, 1981
N. G. Appleby, Village Manager
Village of Mount Prospe*t
Dear Sir: Re: Transfer of Real Estate from Village of
Mt. Prospect tc Board of Library Directors
Enclosed herewith is a quit-claim deed from the Village of
Mount Prospect, a municipal corporation, to t he Board of Library
DireCtors of the Village of Mount Prospect. This covers the property
commonly known as 20 South Emerson Street.
I have mentioned that inasmuch as the Board of Library Directors
is not a municipal corporation but only a group of individuals ~oined
together as established by statute, in my opinion they are primarily
an authority for property donated for the benefit of the libaary to be
in the Board of Directors, it certainly leaves much question as to just
what the authority, rights and obligations of such a Board is with
respect to any real estate in which title vests in said Board. Although
the statute does not specifically cover the point, it is assumed that
inasmuch as this is merely a transfer f~om th~ Village to one of its
boards that it will not be necessary to advertise as is normally done
in disposing of real estate.
Inasmuch as title is registered under the Torrens System, the
deed mast be signed in ~nplicate.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Downing
The Quit Claim deed reads as follows:
THE GRANTOR, Village of Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois,
a Municipal Corporation created and existing under and by
virtue of the laws of the State of Illinois, for the consid-
eration of Ten ($10) Dollars and other good and valuable
consideration and pursuant te authority given by the Board
of Trustees of said municipal corporation,
CONVEYS and QUIT CLAIMS unto THE BOARD OF LIBRARY DIRECTORS
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of
the State of Illinois, having its principal office in the
Village of Mount Prospect, County of Cook and State of
Illinois all interest in the following described Real
Estate situated in the County of Cook and State of Illinois,
to wit:
Lot Ten (lO) in Block Four (4) in Busse and Wille's
Resabdivision in Mount Prospect in the West half (1/2)
of Section 12, Town 41 North, Range 11, East of the
Third Principal Meridian.
~ In Witness Whereof, said Grantor has caused its corporate
seal to be hereto affixed, and has caused its name to be
signed to these presents by its President, and attested
by its Clerk, this 19th day of April, 1961.
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
s/ Theodore A. Lams, President
s/ E. Robert Reynolds, Clerk
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Airey, then mo~ed that the President
and Clerk be authorized to sign the quit claim deed transferring Lot 10,
Block 4 in Busse & Wille's Resubdivision to the Board of Library Directors
of the Village of Mount Prospect. The President put the question, the
Clerk called the roll, with the followin~ response: Ayes, Trustees Airey,
Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Norris. Absent, Schlaver. Whereupon the
Presiddnt declared the motion carried.
April 19, 1961
lection of The Clerk announced that the Judges of Election in each
April 18th precinct had duly delivered the ballots, returns and tally sheets
in connection with the election for President, Clerk, Police
Magistrate, Trustees and Library Directors held on the 18th day of
April, 1961. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that
the Clerk open and read the returns. This motion carried by accla-
mation. The Clerk then opened and read the returns which showed
votes cast for the persons indicated.
CANVASS OF ELECTION HELD ON APRIL 18, 1961
I 2 3 4 5
Fairview St. Jchn's Village Hall Lincoln Lions Total
President:
Ekren 373 99 84 399 289 1244
Airy 205 228 257 886 335 1411
Schlaver 399 275 319 513 272 1778
Civinelli 34 35 12 21 17 119
Clerk:
Erickson ~3~0 102 81 344 253 ll40
Wilson 279 278 295 497 369 1718
Hardy 354 244 282 462 274 1616
Police Magistrate:
Meersmam 394 125 90 367 234 1210
Youle 225 244 214 386 383 1452
Gould 373 258 357 560 291 1839
Trustees:
Barish 329 115 87 337 305 1173
Norris 376 118 103 445 283 1325
Vavra 446 152 105 387 290 1380
Casterline 267 253 292 473 330 1605
Courtney 205 206 252 396 293 1352
Willis 178 266 372 372 248 1291
Bickley 372 228 300 457 388 1745
Bruhl 329 186 264 484 228 1491
Phillips 380 212 277 423 247 1539
Wodrich 36 61 27 29 27 180
MacKenzie 49 44 25 26 26 170
Bailey 38 52 24 24 36 174
Board of Library
Directors:
Kester 605 348 417 815 528 2713
McMahon 490 311 309 654 416 2180
Thue 221 139 211 362 255 1188
Friday 232 224 109 175 122 862
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Norris, then moved for the
~ ~-&l adoption of Resolution 8-61:
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE REGULAR
ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1961 IN AND
FOR THE VILLAGE OF MT. PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
The President put the question, the Clerk called the rul%, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and
Norris. Absent, Trustee Schlaver. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
April 19, 1961
Mr. Art Lewis of Consoer, Townsend & Associates sumaed up Well #6
a statement giving the same information as in his letter to the Board
as follows:
April 19, 1961
President and Board of Trustees
c/o Mr. H. G. Appleby, Village Manager
Municipal Building
Mount Prospect, ~llinois
Gentlemen: Re: Water Improvements - Well No. 6
We have received a letter from the general contracter, Wil-Freds, Inc.,
under date of April 7, and a copy of letter from M. P. Schneller & Asso-
ciates to Wil-Fres, dated April 5, copies of each of which are attached.
We had sent to each of these, copies of'the Minutes of the meeting of
March 21, in which the Board authorized~
(1) Removal of bowl sec~on for disassembly and inspection.
(2) Furnishing and assembling stainless steel shaft, b~enze
bowl bushings, sand bronze spacer bearings.
(B) Cutting sand grooves in impeller hubs.
(4) The total not to exceed SB,IO0.
We have not te date prepared a Contract Supplement for this authorized
work, for the reason that we were uncertain as te the wording of such
an agreement in view of the qualifying clause in the motion, which stated:
"Providing, however, that it be specifically understood
that this action does not prejudice or act as a waiver
of any rights which the Village of Mount Prospect might
have as to claims against Censoer, Townsend & Associates,
Wil-Freds, Inc., Byron-Jackson Pumps, Inc. and M.P.
Schmeller & Associates with respect te the failure of
operation of the pumping unit Of Nell #6 and additional
costs caused thereby."
It is to be noted in both of the accompanying letters that the pump is
expected to be ready for re-installation on or about April 20. The Village
is also reminded that there has been no authorization to date for re-
installation of the pump in the well.
The letter ef M. P. Sch~eller~&Asseciates dated February 2?, addressed
te Wil-Freds, Inc., and attached to eur letter to the Board dated March 1,
estimates that the cost to the Village of re-installing the pump at
650-foet setting is estimated to be $2,000. Presumably, the 10% reduction
previously offered by M. P. Schneller & Associates will apply to this
cost if a firm contractual a~rangement without qualii~ying phrases between
the Village and Wil-Freds., Inc. is executed.
We have heretofore discussed with the Beard the relative merits of
resetting the pump either at 650 feet (above the St. Peter Sandstone)
er at 950 feet, (below the St. Peter Sandstone). The Vendor recommended
on two occasions that the setting be at 650 feet. He has stated to us
that setting the pump at 950 feet without in some manner stabilizing the
St. Peter Formation would run the risk of covering the pump with sand
from above telthe extent that it could not be remeve&
We are not prepared at this time, in view of the expressed tenor of
seve~&l members of the Board, to recemmend any steps ~oward Stabilizing
the St. Peter Sandstone. We have hopes that another Village will undertake
pioneering efforts in this field, and that within a year or two the results
ef these efforts.will be sufficiently clear so that we may recommend similar
measures in Mount Prospect. This would then permit lowering the Well #6
pump at that time with reasonable assurance of safety.
It is to be noted in Schneller's attached letter that due to increased
clearances in the reassembled pump (which olearances are designed to
minimize the pessibility ef future sand locking), he insi~s that the
guaranteed over-all efficiency be deleted from the Centract.
April 19, 1961
Well #6
The caliper log of the well, performed by Schlumberger, sho~d
moderate enlargement of the hole through some areas of the St. Peter'
Sandstone, but is largely inconclusive.
If the well is to be available in time for the start of the high
demand period, we recommend the Board adopt a resolutinn authorizing
execution of a Contract Supplement embodying the following:
(1) Remove pump from well and disassemble for inspection,
$1,557.00 less 10%. $1,401.30
(2) Sta~less .steel shafts, bronze bowl bushings, cut sand
grooves in impeller hubs, $715.55 less 10%. 643.99
(3) Two all-bhonze spacer bearings: $760 less 10%. 684.00
(4) Reinstall pump at 650 feetl 1~$00.00
Total Authorization $4,529.29
(5) Delete from the Contract the provisions for a guaranteed
wire-to-water efficiency of 70.2%, and the attendant
penalty provisions.
If reservations are made in this resolution similar to those mmbodied
in this motion passed on March 21, we request the assistance of the
Village Attorney in preparing the Contract Supplement.
The attention of the Board is called to the plea cf Wil-Freds, Inc.
that Partial Payment Estimate No. 2 (Revised) be paid.
Very truly yours,
CONSOER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES
By Arthur R. Lewis
After some discussion, it was decided to defer decision on this
matter until the next meeting.
Ran~hurst re President Lams reported that Randhurst is asking of the
Well #6 Village the following:
1. To raise water main from Well #6 in order t hat they can
construct a storm sewer to drain the southern part of
their property (Estimate $550).
2. To pay the cost of engineering review of their plans to
connect to the Village's water main. (Estimate $160).
After discussion, it was decided that the Village is not liable for
these costs, and that to do so would set an undesirable precedent,
and that the Village Manager should so infor~ Randhurst by letter.
Fire Dept. The subject of coin-operated dry cleaning machines was brought
dry cleaning up. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that action on
machines this matter should be deferred until the'.April 26th meeting. This
motion carried by acclamation.
Bldg. Dept. Representatives of the Mar Don Construction Co~mpany, who are
MarDon Constr.erectin~ homes in Funk's Mount Prospect Gardens Subdivision (south of
Funk's Mt.P. West Central Road on the east side of WellerCreek) arose and appealed
Gardens Sub. to the Board for extension of building permits without further payment --
of 50% of original cost, required by Ord. #753 passed April 6, 1961.
Discussion was held, which also included Mr. carney, Building Superin-
tendent, and residents of the area. The Board agreed that no special
hardship was shown in this case, and that Mar Don Construction Company
should be required to abide by the ordinance.
E.Central The proposed meeting with the,County Highway Divison, members
Road of the Board of Trustees and residents along East Central Road re the
widening widening of Central Road within the Village was postponed due to illness
of one of the members of the Homeowners group appointed to attend.
April 19, 1961
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Payment of
Treasurer be authorized to pay the judges of the municipal election election
held on April 18th, a total of $625, and to pay rental fees for the judges
polling places totalling $?5. The President put the question, the Clerk
called the roll, with the follwwi~g response: Ayes, Trustees
Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw and Norris. Absent, Trustee $chlaver.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Mr. Dan Congreve arose from the audience as spokesman for election
the United Village Party and expressed congratulations to the victors
in the election, compliments to Clerk Robert Reynolds for his conduct
of the election, and also compliemnts to Police Chief Whittenberg for
his enforcement of the ordinance forbidding posting of signs in the
Village without permission. ·
Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for
adjournmemt, and the meeting was regularly adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
E. Robert Reynolds, Clerk
April 19, 1961