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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/1959 VB minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, VILLAGE OF MT. PROSPECT, TUESDAY, JANUAR~ 20, 1959 The meeting was called to order at 9:24 P.M. by President Lams and the Clerk was then directed to call the roll. On roll call roll the following trustees answered "Present": Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Absent: None. All trustees had previously received copies of the minutes of the meeting held January 13, 1959, and Clerk Reynolds corrected the minutes to change Ordinance numbers to 8~4 and 655, Trustee Willer, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the minutes be approved as minutes corrected. The President put the question and the Clerk c~11ed the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey,~Broad, Casterline, Norris, Scblaver and Willer. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. It was moved by Trustee ~_irey and seconded by Trustee Broad, that the bills for the period ending January 20, 1959 be approved for bills payment in the following amounts: General $ll, 236.22 Library 943.29 Water 3, 312.81 Motor Fuel Tax 16,255.68 $ 31,748.00 Trustee Broad questioned the payment of $16,255.68 to Arcole Midwest Corporation and it was explained by Mr. Cadigan of Consoer, Townsend that this is for the paving of See Gwun and parkways and the work has been appreved by his firm. (M~T-13CS). Village Manager Appleby stated that the Zoning Board of Appeals County of Cook County was to hear on January 29th an appeal regarding the zoniug from farming to business of 51 acres located on the west side of hearing Li~weman Road between Dempster and Algonquin in Elk Grove Township. Elk Grove Trustee Willer, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Village Manager represent the interests of the Village of Mt. Prospect at this Cook County Zoning hearing, and this motion was carried by acclamation. Trastee Casterline mentioned that the new squad car was to be equipped with the newest of radio equipment as well as an electronic siran which can also be used as a voice a~olifier and loud speaker. Squad car Vi11 age Manager Appleby stated that bids on the radio equipment had equipment been received, and that it was the open'on of Chief Whittenberg ~lso that the following bid be accepted from Motorola Communications & Electronics, Inc.: Motorola Model U 43GGT-100OC, complete with truck mount accessories and with transistorized power supply, at a price of $538.50, including installation. Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Broad, moved to concur in the recommendation to purchase the above radio equipment. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays,none. Whereupon the Presidant declared the motion carried. Trustee Schlaver again called attention to the January 27th referendum for fire truck and made the following motion: "that the Payroll for judges and clerks of the Fire Bond Referendum be paid $25.00 each for judges of fire their services on that day". The President put the question and the bond election Clerk called the ~m~_l, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. January 20, 1959 Station wagon Trustee Norris brought up the subject of transportation' purchase for for the heads of the Water and Street Departments, Dave Creamer Street and and Harry Miller, explaining that bids on station wagons had been Water Depts. received and made the following motion: that the Village manager be authorized to purchase two American (Nash) station wagons from the Bar Tore Auto Sales of Palatine, at a cost of $1,?12.90 each, one to be used by the Water Department and the other to be used by the Street Department". Trustee Schlaver seconded the motion, the President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, ~-~ Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Broad, moved for the adoption of Proposed Resolution 4-59: Res. Clean-up of A RESOLUTION ASKING THE NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD TO train depot COOPERATE IN IMPROVING THE APPEARANCE OF THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT BY REPAIRING THE TRAIN STATION The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes:~ Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays, None. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried and Resolution 4-59 adopted. Improvement of Trustee Broad brought up the isubject of the dedication parts of Council and improvement of parts of Council Trail (see minutes, Jan. 6, Trail P. 197) concerning property owned by Munao Bros. and others, and stated that a group of neighboring property owners have tentatively pledged to put into escrow the difference between the actual cost of improvements for the area in front of Mr. Starck's property and the amount which Mr. Starck has agreed to pay, if Munao Brothers will agree to go ahead with the improvement of the street. V~11 age Manager Appleby read the following letter from Evert Kincaid & Associates: January 19, 1959 President and Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: Evert Kincald Pursuant to the agreement dated December 26, 1956 between the agreement V~11 age of Mt. Prospect end this office, we wish to confirm our representation that we are willing and prepared to attend any and all public hearings on the proposed zoning ordinance as stipulated in Section "G" of the "Schedule of Work" attached to and incorporated into as a part of the aforesaid agreement. In addition thereto as a part of our service, we w~11. assist in the amendment of the proposed zoning text and the district maps to reflect the decisions of your officials in authorizing the fiual adoption of said zoning ordinance. At the present time the V~]]age st~]l owes this firm $15OO.00, pursuant to the said December 26, 1956 agreement. It is understood the corporate authorities desire the instant commitment regarding remaining service before authorizi_ug the payment of said $15OO.O0. In consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits contained h~ein, this firm does hereby agree to perform the remaining work as aforesaid in connection with the completion of the work set forth in the said December 26, 1956 agreement and "Schedule of Work". The services performed under this agreement including amendments of the zoning district maps shall be limited to the present corporate limits of the vi11 age which include ameas annexed before the date of this agreement. Additional fees will be negotiated for any mapping amendments in the event there are additional annexations after the date of this agreement. January 20, 1959 If this is mutually agreeable, will you kindly accept and approve in the place provided. Sincerely, S/ Wm. Lawrence Evert Kiucaid & Associates, Inc. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved "that the balance due Evert Kincaid & Associates of $1500- be paid as out- lined in their letter of January 15th, and that the President and Village Clerk be authorized to sign said letter". Trustee Broad objected, stating that if all conditions had bean fulfilled, the signing of such a letter would not be necessary. The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and W~11 er. Nays, Trustee Broad. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Village Manager Appleby read the following letter from the Metropolitan Sanitary District, which was written because of ~ a complaint from a resident in the Serafine Second Addition that CD the runoff from his window wells drained directly into the sanitary ~ se~ers: ~ January 19, 1959 ~ Sanitary -- H.G. Appleby, Manager drainage and Village of Et. Prospect rain water Dear Mr. Appleby: runoff Enclosed herewith are copies of a letter and sketch from a property owner in the Frank Serafine Second Addition in Mt. Prospect, Ill. The sewer work in said subdivision was covered by Metropolitan Sanitary District Sewer Permit #1957-167, issued to the Village of Mt. Prospect on Aug. 29, 1957. Your attention is called to Clause (a) under Sec. 5 of the Permit in which flows to the sewer system are limited to "Sanitary sewage (roof, footing, and ground water drainage are not to be discharged therein)". You are therefore notified that the discharge of such flows as stated in the letter are a violation of the terms and conditions of said Permit ~1957-167, aud such action is illegal. Kindly advise the Metropolitan Sanitary District of the steps to be taken by the Village to remove all illegal connections to the sanitary sewer system in this subdivision. Your prompt attention to this matter is requested. Yours very truly, S/. H. P. Ramey, Chief Engineer S/ L. L. Bradish, Engineer of Sewer Control~ '-- Village Manager Appleby displayed a map of Central Road and read the following letter from Wm. Mortimer of the Dept. of Highways: Removal of trees for Central Road November 25, 1958 paving Mr. H. G. Appleby Village of Mt. Prospect, Ill. Deer Mr. Appleby: Re: Central Road I have your letters of November 7th and 13th, 1958 in reference to trees along Central Road in the Village of Mt. Prospect. I am enclosing January 20, 1959 a print of the Alignment Plat for this improvement on which the trees you mentioned b~tween Owen and Albert Streets sre shown in green. These are the trees that you asked us to save, if possible, in your letter of November ?, 1958. The enclosed drawing also shows a propos~ed alignment whereby the center lJ_ue of construction wilt be moved northward 9 feet so that these trees will not need to be removed. Long curves are shown t° effect transitions between the section line and the line 9 feet to the north. The enclosed drawing shows other trees in red, particularly these between Pine Street and Elmhurst Avenue which you asked us to save in your letter of November 13, 1958. I agree with the Village that these trees are an asset and should be preserved, if possible. Therefore, we have carefully reviewed this situation. We have also discussed it with the State Highway Department whose approval must be obtained on any Motor Fuel Tax improvement. Our new construction cannot come nearer than 3 or 3½ feet to the base of a tree if the tree is to continue healthy growth. In order to meet this requirement, it would be necessary to construct the center line of the proposed pavement so far off the section line that the south parkway would be completely eliminated. Poles, street lights and other utilities would consequently be located in the narrow sidewalk in front of the business property. To save the trees in this block would also require constructing the pavement on an alignment which would not meet modern highway standards. I am sorry that it does not appear feasible to save the trees in the block between Pine Street and Elmhurst AvenUe. We are, however, planning the improvement so that the trees in the five blocks between Owen and Albert Streets can remain. Will you please review the plat which I am enclosing for your consideratinn and approval. I shall appreciate an early answer so that we m~y proceed with the contract plans for this improvement. Yours very truly, S/ William J. Mortimer Supt~ of Highways Cook County, Illinois It was agreed to postpone action on this for one week until the trustees have had a chance to drive a long Central Road and personally see the problem involved. accoustical A discussion was held regarding the placing of accoustical ceiling tile on the ceiling of the meeting hall on the second floor of the tile Village Hall. It was agreed that it ~ho~ld be done by an outside accoustical contractor, and Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Willer, moved ceiling tile "that the Board authorize the expenditure not to exceed $1,200- for the installation of accoustical ceiling in the Community Room". The President put the question and the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. N~fs, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Northwest President Lams brought up the fact that au organization is Northwest Muni- Municipal being formed between communities of the Northwest suburbs, to be cipal Conference COnference called the Northwest Municipal Conference. Each town is represented by its manager, clerk or mayor. The Gonference itself has no power to act on problems which are common to the communities involved, but relays this information to the local Boards, who may wish to act. No salaries are paid, and dues are $25- per year from each community to cover postage, etc. President Lams brought up the special assessment on Lonnquist Blvd. and other streets included in the same special assessment Lonnquist Blvd proceedings, recommending the appointment of Wm. T. Mott as special Commissioner. This assessment is for work not covered by Motor Fuel assessment Tax 12-CS. Trustee Schiaver, secc~ded by Trustee Broad, moved that the appointment of Wm. T, Mort to spread the assessment be concurred in by the Board. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes: Trustees Airey, Broad, Casterline, Norris, Schlaver and Willer. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carrie~d~ January 20, 1959 A citizen spoke from the floor asking permission to canvass house to house selling buttons to raise money for ice - skating club at Lions Park, this money to be used to purchase equipment and send teams to meets. The Board approved of the idea of having such a club, had no objection to the sale of buttons at stands or at meets~ but did object to house-to-house C a~va ss. Trustee Broad, seconded by Trustee Wilier, moved for adjourment, and the meeting was regularly adjourned by acclamation at lO:h5 P. M. Respectfully ~ submitted, January 20, 1959