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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/02/1958 VB minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR N3ATING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, VILLAGE OF M~. PROSPECT, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2~ 1958 The meeting was called to order at 8:0~ P.M. by President Lams and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call, the following trustees answered "Present,,: Trustees Broad, Norris, and Schlaver. Trustee Airey ~ook his seat a few minutes later. Absent: Trustees Casterline and Willer. Also present, President Lams, who spok~ for the Board as well as himself iu offering sympathy to Trustee Willer for the passing of his mother. Through an oversi;~ht, the trustees had not yet received the minutes of November 2~th. These were iEmediately passed out, and later in the meeting when the trustees had looked them over, Trustee Schlaver~ seconded by Trustee Airey, moved~ that the minutes be approved as submitted. Th~ President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris, and Schlaver. Absent: Willer and Casterline. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee Airey and seoonded by Trustee Norris that the bills for the period ending December 2, 19~8 be approved for payment in the following amounts: General Fund, Si1,180.21; Library, $26~.?~; Water, $h, 871.7~; Parking System, $726.02; Motor Fuel Tax, $1~1~.37; totalling $18,~99.12. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the followiug response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent: Trustees Casterline and Willer. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver mentioned the school fire tragedy in Chicago Fire truck of the previous day, and brought out the fact that there should be no referendum opposition by voters in referendum for fire truck, as the new equipment contemplated will have aerial ladder reaching to the second story. Trustee Norris read the following report on improvement plans for Golfhur st: PUBLIC IMPROV~iENTS IN GOLFHURST The following are observations of Mr. Alldredge, Mr. M~ller and Mr. Appleby in connection with the improvements plans' for Gelfhurst: 1. The area shoe on the cover sheet of the plans is considerably larger than the tract to be improved. Gelfhurst Since this shows general area only, this is not believed to be of any consequence, public improvement ~ 2. There is only one water line serving this area~ which line crosses Waller Creek at George Street; Mr. ToEnsend said that two sources of supply would be better. If there were assurance that the connection at Sunset would be made by the time this area is fifty per cent built up, adequate service could probably be provided; otherwise it is o~r opinion that provision should be made to connect this system to Albert Street also. 3. The water main serving Golfview Place (cul de sac) is a dead end. Mr. Townsend is of the opinion that this %rill not create a problem. ~. There is no easement for the proposed storm sewer between Lots 39 and ~0 in the northeast corner of the subdivision. ~. There will be only one entrance for the present to this subdivision, via Golfview Place from Golf Road. This may present difficulties for snow plowing and fire protection until the other streets are connected. December 2, 1955 ~nile Consoer, Townsend & Associates have not required~it, we believe two water connections should be provided to give adequate fire protection for this isolated area. It is our desire to insure protection for the developer and future home owners and not to add unnecessarily to their expenses. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Sch~aver, then made the following motion: "that the plans and specifications consisting of two Golfhurst booklets of specifications ~nd eleven sheets of plans identified as Drawing No. l~OO and revised as of November 20 and November 21, 19~8, prepared by Robert H. West & Associates, Inc. for storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, pavement, curb and gutter, and sidewalks for Golfhurst and approved by Consoer, Tovmsend & Associates, Village Engineers, on November 22, 19~8 (C.T. & A. No. 58-202) be approved ~ subject to the approvals required from other governing bodies and subject further to an easement for the prepose~ storm sewer running between Lots ~9 and 20 being recorded; subject to a suitable agreement being filed providing for the water main being connected ~at Sunset or an additional connection being constructed to Albert Street by the time permits have been issued to construct homes on ~0~ of the lots in the subdivision; further, that the public improvements referred to be constructed under the super- vision and inspection of the Village Engineers and that even though sewer and water services are not shown on the plans, they ~lso be constructed under the supervision and inspection of the Village Engineers". The President put the question snd the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris a nd So,laver. Nays, none. Absent: Trustees Casterline and Willer. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Mr. Courshon of Semmerling Builders , who are developing Golfhurst, stated that this was satisfactory with his firm. load limits Trustee Norris'reported that the Street Committee was still examining the question of load limits and would need further infor- mation before an ordinance could be presented. fire Trustee Broad, still pursuing the subject of safety from safety fire, suggested postinE firemen at church doors during special services at which there would be overcrowding, especially at night. Chief Haberkamp of the Fire Department said this suggestion would be considered. Chief Haberkamp also stated that the schools of the Village had passed inspection in October. Trustee Broad stated that he had been asked by Trustee Police Casterline to make a recommendation that the poli~ce force be increased force by one man, that the number of squad cars be increased from three to four, and also that a $50- per year clothing allowance be paid each officer. Trustee Broad then moved for passage of the above, seconded by Trustee Norris. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the followiu_g response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent: Trustees Casterline and Willer. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Foreclosure Village Manager Appieby brought up two foreclosure suits, suits Cases 58-C-16360 and ~8-C-16139. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Village Attorney be authorized to look after the interests of the Village in these suits. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent: Trustees Casterline and Willer. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. December 2, 1958 .Villa§e~.Manager Appleby read the following letter from the Plan Commission regarding resubdiviSion of certain lots along Foundry Road in Randview Highlands: December l, 19~8 Rsndview Highlands Village President and Members Resubdivision of the Board of Trustees Mouut Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: The Plan Commission to whom was referred the re-subdivision of Lots 6 to l0 in Block ~, lots i to l0 both inclusive in Block 6, Lots i to lC, both inclusive in Block 7, Lots I to l0 both inclusive in Block 8, and all of the vacated alleys (as per Plat recorded December i 20, l~ as DocUment No. 16103192) lying south of and adjoining said lots in said blockS, all in Randview Highlands, being a subdivision of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of the north- east quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 3~, Twop. ~2 north, Range ll East of the 3~d PM in Cook County, for study and recommendation, recommends that the resubdivision be approved. Respectfully submitted, S/ A, C. Dresser, Chairman H.G. Appleby~ Secretary Trustee Scblaver, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved to concur in the recommendation of the Pl~u Commission approving this resubdivision and to authorize the Clerk and President to sign said plat of resubdivi~ion. The President put the question and the Clerk cs]]ed the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris and Schlaver. Absent: Casterline and Willer. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Manager Appleby stated that a petition for annexation was received from Munao Bros. on November llth, in re~ard to land lying on the south line of Weller Creek, extending south to the south line of the Southwest quarter of Section 12-~l-ll. He then read the following letter from Village Attorney Downing: November 28, 1958 H. G. Appleby, Village Mgr. Bros. Village of Mount Prospect First Addition Dear Harold: I am returning herewith the petiti°~ and plat of annexation pertaining to the Munao property forwarded to me by your letter of November 17, 1958. The legal desdriptions on the plat and petition correspond except that the fourth line from the bottom of the descrip- tion in the petition omits the word "south" between the words "extended" and "50 ft." However, since the line is extended to the South line of the S.~g. quarter it is not believed that this omission is material. This letter does not consider the accuracy of the surveyor's description. I have not gone into the question of whether or not the property is in fact contiguous to present Village limits, since it would be far more economical for Village officers to ascertain this fact by examination of official maps and documents on hand in the Village files. ~ Sincerely, S/ Robert J. Downing This matter was directed to the attention of the Judiciary Committee for study and recommendation. December 2, 1958 Village Manager Appleby then read Ordinance #646 regarding daylight saving time: Ord. 646 Daylight Saving "Section 8.506 Official Time. Central Standard Time Time shall be the official time for the transaction of the Village business; except that the official time shall be one hour in advance of Central Standard Time during the period of Daylight Saving Time as established in the City of Chicago, Illinois. -- "All clocks and other timepieces in or upon public buildings or other premises maintained by or at the expense of the Village shall be set and run at the official time prescribed by this section". Trustee Broad, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that Ordinance #646 be passed. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Norris, and Schlsver. Nays, none. Absent: Trustees Casterline and Willer. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and Ordinance #646 passed. Village Manager Appleby read Proposed Ordinance #647: Ord. 647 Dog licenses ~N ORDINANCE AMENDING DOG ORDINANCE OF 1957, ~TICH CHANGES THE REGISTRATION OF DOGS MOM THE FIRST OF MAY EACH YEAR TO THE FIRST OF JAND~AH~. Trustee Airey, seconded by Tr~ustee Norris, moved for the pass~ge of ordinance #647. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Air,y, Broad, N~rris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent: Trustees CasterlLue and Willer. Mr. Robert Rasmus, 301 South Elmhurst, spoke from the floor md submitted a petition having to do with paving the center parkway on South Elmhurst as follows: "We the undersigned, having been advised that it is planned to pave a part of, or the entire length of the center parkway strip of South Elmhurst Avenue between Prospect and Lincoln Avenues, do hereby protest. We are against such action for the reasons stated below: I The beauty of the street, which enhances the neighborhood nearby, will be destroyed, and property values will decrease. II Many traffic hazards will be created by: a. Increased use of the street by vehicles using it as an extension of the highway. b. Temptation to speeders because of the paved area. ? c. Use of portions of the paved strip as a parking area during ~ass and other functions at St. Raymond's Church. l) Such parking, probably diagonal, will mean automobiles entering traffic from different directions. 2) With automobiles leaving curb parking places a6d also from the center of the street, accident potential will be greater. December 2, 1958 18!5 3) Pedestrians, usually children, will step from between vehicles parked at the curb into traffic or in order to reach vehicles parked in the center strip. With the perked car obscuriug an oncoming driver's vision until the last possible moment this would be extremely dangerous. The overall increase in traffic on the street will be an additional ha,zard to children crossing Elmhurst Avenue to attend St. Raymond's or Lincoln Schools. e o Stop signs will be no assnrance of safety because present signs are violated daily by irresponsible drivers~ III Paving the aforementioned stip is not necessary to the benefit and welfare of the village. We therefore request that the parkway strip be restored to grass as it was prior to the installation of the new sewer. President Lams then read a letter from Robert Russell, President of the Southeast CiVic Organization which contained sub- stanti~ly the same material. Trustee Broad moved to adjourn, seconded by Trustee Norris, and this was carried by acclamation and the meeting regularly adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted~ Village Clerk December 2, 1958