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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/09/1961 VB minutes MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING HELD BY PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON MAY 9, 1961 President Schlaver called the meeting to order at 8:38 P.M., and upon roll call the following answered "Present": Bickley, Bruhl, roll call Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Trustee Phillips. Trustee Bruhl, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the following bills for the week of May 9, 1961 be approved for payment: bills General - $ 7,225.00 Garbage - 5,872.80 Library - - 307.49 Municipal Bldg. Bond & Int., 1961 19,116.00 Water, operation 7,420.71 Water, construction 20,000.00 $59,942.00 The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Trustee Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Casterline pointed out that the allocation of the standing committees were such that the same three men were on three Committees committees, thus having the effect of actually having two committees in the six-member Board; this cuts down committee meetings but does not give every man an opportunity to work with every other man. The President replied that these committees are subject to revision and as the new members become more familiar with the issues, changes could be made. Trustee Ekren read the following ordinance, No. ?69, and moved for its passage,motion seconded by Trustee BzcEley. Ord. ?60 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN I~NDS Annexation TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Bible Church This area belongs to the Mount Prospect Bible Church and lies south of Golf Road, between Hi Lusi and Wa Pella. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the followi~ response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved for the passage of Ordinance #761: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF Ord. 761 MOUNT PROSPECT ZONING ORDINANCE Zoning This rezones from R-1 to R-B area at East Lincoln and Maple, reference to zoning Case 60-26, Ethel Busse and Alvina Wille. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Ekren read the following report from the Zoning Board: R E P 0 R T Library Rezoning May l, 1961 Board of Trustees Village of Mount Prospect Gentlemen: Zoning Case 61-13 - Library Site This petition is for rezoning from present R-1 to B-2 of the property at Emerson and Busse upon which the library building is located; and also for rezoning from present B to B-2 the property located at 20 South Emerson. May 9, 1961 There were no objectors present. Rezoning of Library property The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to recommend the (continued) granting of the petition. Yours truly, Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Malcolm G. Young, Acting Sec'y Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board that the Library property be rezoned to B-2. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bic~ley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Police Trustee Btckley, Police committee, commented favorably upon Dept. the competent and professional manner of our Police Department in dealing with the unfortunate homicide case of the previous Saturday. Achievement Trustee Gaw reported from the Public Buildings &Grounds Association Committee regarding plans of Achievement Association for plantings around depot. He also reported letter from Mr. Smith of the Northwestern Railway, wherein Mr. Smith agreed ~o compromise in plans. President Schlaver asked the Committee to take care of the details° Below is letter from the Community Achievement Association to the Village Board: May 2, 1961 Village Board Mount Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen~~ This letter is being written to the Village Board concerning several questions that must be answered before the beautification plan can be carried cut. The latest date that the planting is possible would be next week. Therefore, we must have this information by this Thursday. In regard to the letter from the NorthwesternRa~l-oad Company, the organization would appreciate your accepting the termm offered by the Railroad. Concerning maintenance, in our letter of January21, Paragraph 4, we stated, "However, after the planting was accomplished the Asso- ciation would like to turn this over to theVillage to be maintained by the Village." We have not received an answer to the question of main- tenance which is vitally important to this project. It has been suggested that a village maintenance man be responsible for maintaining the shrubs · and plicing the entire area. The opinion is, although the Railroad thoroughfare does~not belong to the Village it is the center of our Village. If the Railread leaves the area in a deplorable condition and if we are unable to enforce them to clean up the debree left on the siding, we feel that somethin~ should be done about having it cleaned for the sake cf the appearance of the Village. We will have to have the hydrant at Main and Prospect opened by 2 o'clock on May 6 because of the planting of the petunias. We are still having aoproblem finding a water tank truck and wonder if you have any suggestions that would help us. Would it be possible to use a Village truck if we can get the Boy Scouts to clear away debree from the Railroad area? This year's plantings would consist of plantings along North- west Highway from Central to Main, and Prospect Avenue from Main to Pine. May 9~ 1961 2 3 5 May we have your permission to plant euonymous on the B sides of the railroad station? Achievement Association We appreciate your taking care of these questions very (Cont~ d) promplty for us. Sincerely, s/ Mrs. Newll T. Esmond, Chairman Trustee Gaw reported from Public Bldgs. & Grounds Committee regarding plans of Achievement Association for plantings around depot. He also reported receipt of letter from Mr. Smith of the Northwestern Railway wherein Mr. Smith agreed to a compromise in plans. President Schlaver asked the Committee to take care of the details. Discussion was also held regarding draining of area in WeGo Sewers - Park dedicated for public use. Mr. Bob Herrick and Mr. Bill Christ- WeGo Park iansen~ property owners adjoining the area in question, gave comments area regarding the condition of the soil and grade level. It was decided to meet with Mr. Appleby, possibly securing advise from the engineer, and give written recommendation. The following report was referred to the Public Safety Committee: M~MORANDUM Fire Dept. re To: President and Board of Trustees Dry Cleaning Machines From: Village Manager and Chief Haberkamp, Fire Dept. Date: May 4, 19~1 Subject: COIN OPERATED DRY CI~EANERS Coin operated dry cleaning establishments appear to be the coming business. Due to the nature of the operation it is felt that there should be some controls set up. The fluid used is perchloroethylene. This fluid can be extremely hazardous under certain conditions. A Dow Chemical Company report which tells part of the story, as well as other material, is available if more detail is desired. The rest of the story is that if this "perc" com~ in contact with heated metal it forms phosgene gas and is most corrosive. Also when this gas combines with oxygen it forms hydrochloric acid. Recommendations: 1. No unattended coin operated establishment be permitted. 2. Certify that the establishments meet the requirements of the Chicago Building & Ventilating Code relating thereto, Chapter 60-25 and Chapter 81. B. No all-night operations be permitted. 4. All machines must have appropriate ~acuum breakers to prevent back-flow into Village water system and sewers. 5. Require fire extinguishers. 6. Each establishment must provide facilities for hand washing. ?. Machine enclosure must be sealed from public. Edwin Haberkamp Mr. Appleby reported that he attended the April 26th ~eeting of County the County Zoning Hearing as directed; the property involved consists of Zoning four acres on the west side of Busse Road south of Algonquin Road; the use desired was for storing and maintaining school buses used by High School District #214. The Board decided tomake no objection. May 9, 1961 outh Church - Mr. Appleby read the following letter from South Church: paving and sidewalk for 501 S. Emerson St. parsonage May 2, 1961 Village of Mount Prospect ll2 E. Northwest Highway Gentlemen: In accordance with the action of the Village Board of Mount Prospect on May 2, 1961, relative to the paving and sidewalk improvements in front of the proposed parsonage on Maple Avenue, the South Church Community-Baptist hereby agrees to provide such improvements within a period of two years from this date. It is understood that the above agreement will allow a building permit for the forementioned parsonage to be issued by this Building Commissioner. Respectfully yours, s/ Richard Howe, Chairman Moderator - A. E. Stahnke South Church Community-Baptist Mr. Appleby read the following letter regarding MFT 16-CS: MFT 16 CS May 2, 1961 Mr. H. G. Appleby, Manager Municipal Building Mount Prospect, Illinois Dear Mr. Appleby: Re: MFT Section 16-CS 1961 Paving Program C. T. & A. #60-24B This will acknowledge receipt of your two letters dated April 2?, 1961, relative to the referenced paving program. With reference to one of your letters concerning the recom- s~d~A%inn given by the Village Board to the paving of the Island on Ridge Avenue, we suggest that the plans be not changed at this time in order to avoid delay in approval of the plans which are now in Spring- field and which we expect to be approved shortly. We further suggest that the.matter of whether or not the Ridge Avenue Island is to be paved be determined during construction. It will be a simple matter to delete this paving if the Village Board so desires at that time. With reference to your second letter concerning the Village Board's authorization that we prepare plans and specifications for the paving of the North half of Highland Av~ue, we suggest that thAs work be added by change order to Section 16-CS after a contract for this Section has been awarded. 'We feel that this me~hod of accomplishing the Highland Avenue paving should be desirable since it will eliminate considerable amount of red tape and thereby expedite construction. If, however, the State will not.approve of this addition to the contract, we can then prepare the data for a separate contract. Kindly advise whether or not the above meets with your approval and if you are agreeable, we should be authorized to proceed accord- ingly. Very truly yours, CONSOER, TOWNSEND &ASSOCIATES s/ Myer Engler The above matter was referred to the Street Committee. May 9, 1961 The following memo was read: Building Code In 1957 the Building Code was brought up to date and memeugraphed. In February, 1960 the National Building Code was adopted by reference for everything except residential development. This makes some sections of the 1957 code meaningless and they should be deleted. It is suggested: 1.That the i portions made ineffective by the adoption of the National Building .Code be deleted. 2. That the Code be re-adopted. B. That it be published in printed form. This matter was referred to the Building Committee. To the Street Committee was referred the matter of any sidewalk Sidewalk repairs, repairs LO Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that bids for QO street improvements under MFT 16CS be taken at a special meeting to be MFT 16 CS ~ held on. May 2Brd. The President put the question, the Clerk called the bids ~ roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Caster- ~ line, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Appleby read the following letter from Consoer, Townsend: Paving - Manawa and May 9, 1961 Wapella Dear Mr. Appleby: We are in receipt from your office of the Plans and Specifications for paving improvements in Manawa Trail and Wapella Avenue by Murry and Moody Consulting Engineers for Mr. Constantine Stamis. We are proceeding to review this plan in accordance with your verbal advise that Mr. Stamis has agreed to pay the f~es for review. In connection therewith, the pavement is proposed to be 26 ft. in width from back to back of curb in both Manawa and Wapella, which is in conflict with the Village Ordinance width of 31 ft. Also, the plans provide for curb edge sidewalk along the east side of Wapella Avenue, and extending around the curve to connect with an existing curb edge sidewalk in Manawa Trail. This is also in conflict with the Village Ordinance and existing requirements for sidewalks of one foot from the property line. In this case, there seems to be good justification for the 26-ft. width of street, in view of the fact that the existing streets in the area are all of 26-ft. width. There would also seem to be Justification for the curb edge side south at the particular location shown on the plan, inasmuch as it connects to an existing curb edge sidewalk to the east, and it would look somewhat unusual if this pattern were interrupted. The above two items, however, we feel are policy matters which should be considered by the Village. We are presently checking some of the details on the plans, ~nd will be completed with an engineering ~eview very shortly. Before approving these plans, however, we would require the Village advice on the two matters set forth above. Very truly yours, William Cadigan, Consoer, Townsend & Associates Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Br~bl, moved that the Board concur in the proposals given in C. T. & A.'s letter of May 9th regarding 26-ft. width of pavement in Manawa and Wapella and curb edge sidewalk along the east side of Wapella. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Caster- line, Ekren, Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. May 9, 19~61 ibrary Trustee Bic~tey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved Building that Village Counsel be authorized to preceed regarding bonds for Bonds library building addition; setting up notice of sale, etc. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. State sales President Schlaver stated that contrary to picture and tax caption on the front page of the Chicago Daily News, he was not in favor of increase in sales tax, that such decision is for the Board to make. Village Hall President Schlaver announced opening of the Village Hall on Saturdays on a ter~mtive basis, from 9:00 to 12:00 for payment of bills, stating that he could nbt be in the Hall himself this Saturday because of business in Springfield. Bonds - Pres. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to accept and Clerk the bonds of President Clarenae Schlaver and Clerk Ruth Wilson in the amounts of SB,O00 and $2,000 respectively. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. MFT 18CS Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved to held special meeting on May 2~rd to receive b~s on MFT 18 CS. This motion carried by acclamation. The Clerk asked that the following be made part of the Appointment minutes: of Phyllis Gardner May 9, 1981 as Deputy Clerk Mr. C.O. Schlaver Village President Village of Mount Prospect Dear President Schlaver: I hereby appoint Phyllis Gardner as Deputy Clerk. Your concurrence in this appointment is respectfully requested. Sincerely, Ruth C. Wilson Village Clerk Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved to concur in the appointment of Phyllis Gardner as deputy village clerk. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. No Parking Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Bickley, moved that the North Main St Village Attorney prepare an ordinance prohibiting parking on Main Street between Central Road and Foundry. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trust~es Bickley, Bruhl, Casterline, Ekren and Gaw. Absent, Phillips. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trust~eeGaw, moved for adjournment, and this special meeting was adjourned at lO:2S P.M. Respectfully submitted, Ruth Wilson Clerk May 9, 1961