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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/1959 VB minutes 375 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, VILLAGE OF MOUNT ~PROSPECT, OCTOBER 6, 1959 The meeting was called to order at 8:14 P.M. by Village Clerk Reynolds, in the temporary absence of President Lams. On roll call, roll call the following trustees answered "Present": Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that Lloyd .Norris act as President pro tem. This motion carried by acclamation. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the minutes of September 22, 1959 be approved and accepted. The President minutes pro tem put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: .~Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. ~ays, none. Whereupon the President pro tom declared the m6tion carried. Trustee Gaw, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the bills as of October 6, 1959 be approved for payment, as follows: General $19,808.68 Garbage 5,176.81 Library 580.66 PSRF 425.33 bills Motor Fuel 17,106.58 Water, op. 10,568.87 Water,sur. 5,062.03 $58,728.96 It was pointed out by Trustee Gaw that this amount included the bill for the ~widening of Prospect Avenue and also expenses on the new Well #8. The President pro tern 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. Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the Zoning Request Board of Appeals be requested to hold hearing in regard to the rezoning zoning hear- cf land owned by the Mt. Prospect Country Club, from R-1 to G-Golf Club ing for and that the Clerk publish notice of such hearing in the Mt. Prospect Country Club Herald. The President pro tem put the question, theClerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Casterline, Airey, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon the President pro tom declared the motinn carried. President Lams arrived at 8:29 and took his seat. Mr. Norris resumed his seat. Discussion was h~d regarding bicycle ordinance which may be passed ~n the future. Mrs. Ray Watters, 1520 Blackhawk Drive, spoke as bicycle representative of the PTA, explaining that the PTA desired a good ordinance bicycle ordinance for the traffic safety of the children as well ~s licensing of bicycles for identification purposes. It was agreed that the Safety Comittee from the PTA would meet with the Village Mama~e~to discuss the ordinance desired. President Lams read the following letter from a resident of the Village, Mr. Wade K. Abbott, regarding garbage and sewer charges, sewer bill - - protest 217 N. Wille October 5, 1959 Village Board of Trustees Atten: Mr. Lams, President Gentlemen: The undersigned requests the followin~ be made public at the next Village Board meeting of the Village ef Mt. Prospect and be read into the record at that time. October 6, 1959 etter from 1. The removal of the cost of garbage pick-up from those paid through resident taxation and made a seperate service charge was accomplished at a protesting tax disadvantage to most residents of Mt. Prospect. If this cost were garbage and still collected through general taxes it would be deductable from sewer bills Income for Federal Income Tax purposes. It is requested that the possi- bility of returning the cost of GarBage P&ck-Up to General Taxes. 2. The present combination billing for Water, Sewage and Garbage does not specify the units of service provided (a service charge has some increments you pay for such as voumn, etc.). This billing is of doubtful value as a notice of debt or a valid record of payment. 3. The so-called service charge for sewage takes away a Federal Income Tax Deduction on the Sale of Property in Mount Prospect that ~o~ld be available if the Sewer Program were handled as is traditional. The loss of th~s Tax benefit increases the cost of the program to each of us by a minimum of 20% of our share of the program. ~t is suggested that the Village Board of trustees investigate the possibility of paying for the sewer program directly to the .Sanitary District and receiving reimbursement through the channels of taxation. 4. I hereby object to the "service charge" paid for sewers in the Village of Mt. Prospect. The reason for the objection is that there is no attempt to apportion the total bill on the basis of service rendered therefore the charge is being levied as a "tax" called "sewer service charge". Because of this it is doubtful that the revenue bonds issued are this in fact. Sincerely, S/ Wade K. Abbott answer from The trUstees answered this letter by pointing out that if -- Trustees re the garbage collection were paid for from taxes, at the rate that new above pretest homes are being built, it could be two years before taxes from these letter new homes are collected, and meanwhile the old residents wouTd be paying for the garbage collection of the new residents, making the cost per house higher. This is hardly fair. The notice of billing is very valid, and the so,ice charge is not tax deductible, according to Mr. Watts, of Chapman & Cutler, At this time, 8:4?, the Board of Trustees recessed to sit as recess the Board of Local Improvements, and reconvened at 9:0?. Mr. B. J. Miller, 908 Emerson Court, arose, stating that he re gift of represented the Country Club Home Owners Association. In regard to lot at Rtes. the lot at Rte. 8B and Golf Rd. which was offered by Mr. Gillespie, 58 & 83. subdivider, to the Village, Mr. Miller stated that the Association w~dld be willing to maintain the lot and any sign the Village wished to put up. They stipulated only that the sign be attractive and not of an advertising type. Mr. Miller also notified the Board that this association intends to apRear at the County Zoning Board and object to the rezoning from farming to business of property on the Southwest corner of Golf and Rte. $3. They asked that the village annex this piece of land so that they could control it. Mr. Miller was informed that it was beyond __ the power of the Village to annex a territory under these circumstances without application From the land owner. This property at present is in the R-4 zoning of Cook County. Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Appeals regarding Case 59-21: Case 59-21 Earl Iversen Case 59-21, heard Sept. 9, 1959 Petitioner, Earl Iversen REPORT This petition is a request for variation on a triangular lot, bounded by West Lincoln Street on the north, South Elmhurst Avenue on the west and Rte. 83 on the southeast, from residential R-I, to permit the erection of a real estate office. October 6, 1959 The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to deny the variation. The objector heard from represented the Southeast Civic Association. S/ Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Philip T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Board concur in the findings of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris amd Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Appeals regarding Case 59~22: Case 59-22 Drs. Padovani and Case 59-22, heard Sept. 9, 1959 Vanoucek, D.D.S. Petitieners: Drs. Padovani and Vanoucek REPORT This petition is a request for variation on property comprising a parcel 50 ft. wide and now zoned R-3, located in the 400-block on West Prospect Avenue, between numbers 405 and 411, to permit the erection of dental offices. The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to deny this variation. There were no objectors. S/ Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Philip T. Liggett,. Acting Sec'y Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Board approve the zoning variation as appealed, and directed that the attorney prepare the necessary ordinance. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the followi~ response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Appeals regarding Case 59-23: Case 59-2B, heard Sept. 9, 1959 Case 59-2B Petitioner: Brickman Home Builders Brickm~n REPORT This petition is a request for rezoning of certain property indicated as Parcels "A" and "B" from R-1 to respectively B-B and R-B, business and apartments, contingent upon annexation of such property which is located on the north side of Foundry Road and southwest of Rand Road. The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to deny this request. There were a fairly large number of objectors present. S/ Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Philip T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y Trustee Airey, seconded byTrustee Casterline, moved that the Board concur with the recommendat2on of the Board of Appeals that this petition be denied. Mr. Trochuck of Northwest Home Owners arose and pointed out that petition had been filed with the Clerk signed by 244 home owners asking that this property be left with a residential zoning. Mr. Trochuck also mentioned that the property owners are tired Of being continually harassed by threats of commercial zoning of this territory. The President then ~ 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. October 8, 1959 3'.78 Trustee Airey read the following report from the Board of Appeals regarding Case 59-24: Case 59-24, heard Sept. 9, 1959 Petitioner: Village of Mt. Prospect Case 59-24 Village, amend Golf Club REPORT Ordinance This petition is a request to amend the existing Zoning Ordinance, Sec. ?.4 G-District (Golf Club). The Board of Appeals voted 5-0 to approve the request for this amendment. There were no objectors. S/ Eugene F. Martin, Chairman Philip T. Liggett, Acting Sec'y Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Board of Trustees concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board and that the Village Attorney be instructed to prepare the necessary ordinance. 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 Presiddnt declared the motion carried. Village Manager Appleby read the following letter from Father O'Brien of St. Raymond's Roman Catholic Church: Fr. O'Brien re polling place Sept. 18, 1959 Mr. Harold Appleby Village Manager Dear Mr. Appleby: As per our phone conversation, I am returning the enclosed check for twenty dollars ($20.00) which was sent f~ the use of our school auditorium for the Rental Library Referendum. I want the village to feel that St. Raymend's is part and parcel of this Community and the school auditorium is there any time the village has use for it. Hoping that you'll make use of our facilities as often as you wish with the knowledge that I'm very happ~henever you do, I remain Sincerely, S/ Thcs. J. O'Brien, Pastor Automatic Reference was made to letter from Consoer, Townsend & Associates controls regarding automatic controls of Well #6, wherein it was suggested that on Wells Wells #5 and #6 be equipped with an alarm that will ri~ in the police station should a~y trouble develop at these sites. Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that the Board authorize the Village Manager to work with theVillage Engineers in carrying out this alarm system at Wells 5 and 6. The President put the question% the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes~ Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver; ~ays, none. Whereupon the President declared the motion carried. O¢ober 6, 1959 37'9 Village ManagerAppleby read.the following letter from Golfhurst, Inc: Entrance markers - - - Golfhurst Sub. October 1, 1959 President and Board of Trustees Village of Mt. Prospect Mt. Prospect, Illinois Gentlemen: Under date of September 25, 1959, we were advised by Mr. H. G Appleby, Village Manager, that our request for permission to erect entrance markers in the Golf Road entrance of our subdivision known as Golfhurst- Mount Prospect would be granted uponthe condition that we deposit the sum of $400- with you for future maintenance or removal, as determined by the Village Board of Trustees. It seems to us that this deposit requirement places an unnecessary burden upon us, particularly in view of the cost of these markers which we intend to be well designed, well constructed and a credit to both the Village and the Sbbdivision. In lieu of this deposit, this Corporation agrees that it will maintain said markers at all times in good condition and that upon the~ sale of all of the homes in'said subdivision, we will remove said markers at our own expense if the Village Board of Trustees so desires. Further- more, this Corporation agrees ~that in the event of. it~ dissolution, that prior thereto it will advise the Village Board of Trustees thereof so that the Board may then determine whether or not it desires to have said markers removed. We urgently request that the Village Board of Trustees grant us permission to erect said markers without making said cash deposit. If, as a condition of granting the above request, the Village Board of Trustees will require the personal covenant of the undersigned guaranteeing performance of the Corporation as above set forth, then the undersigned will gladly do so. Respectfully and cordially, S/ Jacob B. Ceurshon After discussion by the BoArd, it was agreed that the matter sho~d stand as previously decided; that there was no question of Mr. Courshon's personal integrity but that nobody could control future events nor foresee circumstances that might arise a few years hence. President Lams read the following letter from Mr. Eugene Martin, chairman of the Board of Appeals: September 28, 1959 Zoning Board Mr. Theodore Lams re special President, Board of Trustees hearings Village of Mt. Prospect Dear Mr. Lams: There have been three or four special hearings held by the Board of Appeals so far this year. At not one of these was there any noticeable urgency. As is well known, we hold regular scheduled monthly hearings, and these special hearings now begin to approach the nuisance stage. The Board of Appeals suggests that an arrangement be made whereby a petitioner for a special hearing be charged ~40- in addition to the regular hearing fees; $5- for each member of the Board of Appeals and $10- for the chairman. This will, we hope, discourage requests for the special hearings. October 6, 1959 Spec. zoning We also feel that requests for special ~hearings should hearings, be authorized by the Trustees of this Village. cont' d Yours very truly~ S/ Eugene F. Martin, Chairman This letter was referred to the Judiciary Committee for study and recommendation. -- Village Manager Appleby read the following letter from Brickman Home Builders: Forest Manor ?830 West Lawrence Ave. Subdivision Chicago 31, Ill. (outside September 16, 19§9 village Village of Mt. Prospect limits) Village Hall Attn: Plan Commission Gentlemen: Re: Forest Manor W~ are forwarding herewith ~wo copies of a land plan, showing the proposed use ~for a piece of property lying between Euclid Avenue and Foundry Road, adjacent to Des Plaines River Road. It is the intention of this company to develop this property into~ a high type residential subdivision. To accomplish this, we have petitioned the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone this property from its present farming classification to R-~ county residential zoning. -- Since this property is within 1t2 miles of your village limits, it is requested that your Plan Commission review the plat, and, if it is found acceptable, advise us of their tentative approval. When the property has been rezoned, we will prepare a formal plat of subdivision and submit it to you for your signature, prior to recording it. We request that you advise us as to the time when this plat will be reviewed by your Plan Commission in order that we may have representatives present to explain methods to be used to supply water and sewerage facilities and to discuss house types to be erected. Yours very truly, BRICKMAN HOME BLDRS. , INC. S/ David S. McCoy Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the land plan of Forest Manor be referred to the Plan Commission for study. This motion carried by acclamation. Discussion was held regarding gift of vacant lot at Rtes. 83 Offer of gift and 58 by Mr. Gillespie of Town & Country Builders. Trustee Airey of corner lot then moved, seconded by Trustee Ekren, that the Village would be Town & Country Bldrs. willing to accept this lot provided there were no restrictions in regard to its use and~that the title is satisfactory. Mr. Miller of Country Club Terrace Homeowners Ass' ;n reiterated that this association would be glad to Keep the lot nea~, as it would be a benefit to them. 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. October 6, 1959 Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that P~li~e car the proposals of Lattof Motor Sales Co. dated June 26, 1958 and rental September 5, 19~8 for the rental of police cars at $B15- each per month be accepted for an additional year. The President pu~ the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Where- upon the President declared the motion carried. Village Clerk Reynolds gave first reading of a proposed ordinance which would create a local organization for civil defense. This will Civil Defens. be published in summary form ~n the local newspaper before being passed ordinance by the Board. Village Manager Appleby read the following letter from C. T. & A. re Lonnquist Blvd. paving. Lonnquist Blvd. September 22, 1959 improvements Mr. H, G. Appleby, Manager Municipal Building Mt. Prospect, Illinois ,, Dear Mr. Appleb~ Re: Lonnquist Blvd. Paving at Sunset School QO b~ School Distr. #57 C.T.&A. #58-74-A You will recall, in connection with the Lonnquist Boulevard and WaPella Avenue paving improvement (Special Assessment #60, MFT Sec. 12-CS), that special arrangements were made whereby School District #57 undertook to complete, by private contract, those p~tions of the project adjoining the Sunset School. These improvements consisted of curb and gutter, drainage, waterbound base, and appurtenant construction (not including surfacing) in the south lane of Lonnquist Boulevard between Can Dota Avenue and WaPella Avenue in conformance with the plan as originally approved by the Village. Ail of the work agreed upon has now been completed by the Arcole Midwest Corporation for School Distr. #S?. We therefore recommend that th2s improvement be accepted by the Village. Surfacing of the pavement shmld be done as part of MFT Sec. 12-CS. Very trulyyours, Consoer, Townsend & Associates S/ William J. Cadigan Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that the Village accept the paving improvement at Sunset School as outlined in above letter, that the School District may reimburse the paving contractor. The President put the question, the Cl~rk 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. President Lams read the following letter from Village Attorney Downing regarding court case of Bolger vs. Mt. Prospect, formerly our zoning appeal #58-14: October l, 1959 Zoning - Bolger Mr. H. G. Appleby, Manager Case 58-14 Village of Mount Prospect Dear Harold: Re: Bolser vs Mount P~ospect - 59-S-11145 Judge McKintay granted our motion to strike and dismiss the complaint on Wednesday, September 30th. An order was entered at that time dismissing the complaint on the basis that Judge McKinlay October 6, 1959 id not think the complaint setforth any change in circumstanees from those reported in Bolger v~ Mount Prospect t0 lll 2d 596. According to the protestatinns of the attorney for Mr. BolEer, they anticipate appealing this order. Bond for the appeal was set at $500. If an appeal is to be made, we have agreed that the court should certify that the appeal is to the Illinois Supreme Court. I shall ~eep you advised of subsequent developments. Sincerely, S/ Robert J. Downing Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Airey, m~ved for adjournment and this motion was carried by acclamation at 10:35 P.M. Respectfully submitted, E. Robert R~e old~s Village Clerk October 6, 1959