HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/03/1959 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD
IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, NOVEMBER B, 1959
The meeting was called to order at $:04 P.M. by President Lame
and the following trustees answered Present to roll call: Casterline roll call
Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Trustee Airey, who arrived
later.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Gaw, moved that the minutes
of the October 2?th meeting be approved as submitted. The President
put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response:
Ayes, Trustees Gaw and Casterline. Pass, Trustees Ekren, Norris and
Schlaver because they were absent from the previous meeting. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee G~, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the bills as
of November B, 1959 be approved for payment as follows:
General $18,490.27
Library 612.0B
Fire Equip.
Bond & Int.1959 23,450.00 bills
Water 3,803.71
$ 46,356.01
The President put the -question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Casterlin6, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and
Schlaver. Absent, Airey. Whereupon the President declared the motion
carried.
President Lame announced that an offer had been made by Barrington
Trucking Company cf a fall clean-up at no expense to the Village, and
Manager Appleby read the following letter~:
November 2, 1959
Village of Mt. Prospect Fall clean-up
Municipal Building Barrington
Trucking Co.
Attn: Mr. H. G. Appleby, Manager
Gentlemen:
To show our appreciation for the opportunity you are gi~ing us to serve
the Village of Mt. Prospect and as a public serv%ce to the citizens of
Mt. Prospect, we propose to render a fail clean-up.
We will remove and dispose of all household refuse placed on the tree
banks, with the exception of brash, without any charge to the Village
or its citizens.
I shall attend your next Village board meeting to answer any questions
you may have in this regard.
Sincerely~
Pete;' Vanderveld
BARRINGTON TRUCKING CO.
The Board accepted this offer with pleasure, and Trustee Schlaver,
seconded by True%ce Norris, moved tq a6cept the offer of Barrington
Trucking Company for a pick-up of all assorted rubbish during the week
of November 30-December 5th, and to send cards to Village residents
announcing this pick-up. This motion carried by acclamation.
November 3, 1959
President Lams invited Mr. William Mott, Mt. Prospect,
representative Of D.A.M.P. Water Commissiento $ive his scheduled
report. Mr. Mott thereupon introduced Mr. Leo Rehm, project engineer
for commission study (who is with Consoer, Townsend & Associates)
D. A. M.P. and Mr. Ralph Smith, also Of Consoer, Townsend. Mr. Max G.
Water Commissioh'~ Mayrer, D.A.M.P. representative from Arlington Heights also
report arrived and took~part in the discussion. ~Mr. Rehm reviewed the
contents of his report, copies of which had previously been given to
the trustees. During this time, Trustee Airey arrived, at 8:~4.
The Commission thoroughly discussed the contents of their report with
the Board, which included possible purchase of Lake Michigan water
from a source such as Tree Towns, Chicago or Evanston. .Mr. Mott
summed~up two major decisions robe made: (1) Do we agree that the only
ultimate solution to aplentiful water supply is Lake Michigan and
(2) what is the best wayto secure this supply? The Board thanked the
Commission .for~,their report.
Village Manager Appleby reported on the results of a meeting
with Consoer, Townsend &.Associat~sregarding Well #5 and Well #B,
giving their recommendations to the Board. Trustee Schlaver, seconded
Lower bowls by Trustee Ekren, moved that the Village Manager be authorized to
of Well #5 employ the services ~of J. P. Miller Artesian Well Company to lower
the bowls of Well #5 one hundred feet, this work to be started as soon
as possible. The President put the question,the Clerk called the roll, j
with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren,
Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Am ey, moved that the Village
Manager be authorized to engaged%he services of J. P. Miller Artesian
Well Co. to lower the bowl assembly of Well #B one hundred and fifty
feet, at a cost of approximately $7,500, this work to be done after the
work on Well #5 has been completed. The President put the question,
the Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees
Airey, Gaw, Casterline, Ekren, 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 59-27:
Zoning Case
59-27 REPORT
Rezone area ''
from R-1 to November 2, 1959
G-District Gentlemen:
Case 59-27 - Hearing October 30, 1959
Petitioner: Village of Mt, Prospect
This petition is a request to rezone area now used as a golf
course from R-1 to G-District (Golf Club).
The Board of Appeals voted 6-0 to recommend granting of the
petition.
Eugene F. Martin, Chair~an
Malcolm G. Young, Acting Secretary
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the Board of
Trustees concur with the recommendation of the Board of Appeals to
rezone area now used as a golf course from R-1 to G-District~(Golf Club)
and that the Village attorney be directed to prepare the necessary
ordinance. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll,
with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren,
G~w, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared
the motion carried.
Trustee Airey read the following letter from the Plan Commission
regarding subdivision lying northeast of the Village limits:
November 3, 1959
November 2, 1959
President and Board of Trustees
Village of Mount Prospect Brickman Manor
1st Add'n, Unit #2
Gentlemen: Outside village
limits
The Mount Prospect Plan Commission to whom the attached plat
of Brickman Manor First Addition, Unit No. 2 was referred for study
and recommendation, recommends that the plat be approved. Land dedi-
cation for public use was made in connection with Brickman Manor First
Addition, ~nit No. 1.
Respectfully submitted,
S/ A. C. Dresser, Chairman
H. G. Appleby, Secretary
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the Board concur
in the recommendation of the Plan Commission that the Bo~rd approve the
plat of subdivision and that thd President and Clerk be authorized to
.sign the plat. 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.
Trustee Airey read the following letter from the Plan Commission
regarding Mr. DiMucci's subdivision south of the Village limits:~
-- November 2, 1959 Elk Ridge Villa
President and Board of Trustees Unit #2 - Outside
Village of Mount Prospect village limits
Gent]saen:
The Mount Prospect Plan Commission, to whom the attached plat
of Elk Ridge Villa Unit No. 2 was referred for study and recommendation,
recommends that the plat be approved subject to dedication of land for
public use as required by ordinance~
Respecbfully submitted,
S/ A. C. Dresser, Chairman
H. G. Appleby, Secretary
Mr. Otto Zaccone, representing Mr. Di Mucci's interests, arose
and gave objection to dedication of public land or cash donation in lieu
thereof made by subdivisions not included in the Village limits. He
asked that if such dedication were definitely required-before approval
was given, that the matter be postponed. The Board referred this to the
Judiciary Committee.
Mr. Zaecone also brought up the County Zoning Cases Nos. 2084 and
20~5 mentioned in the minutes of the previous week. He asked the County Zoning
Board to withdraw their objections to the rezoning. Mr. Zaccone Case - DiMucci
was questioned as to whether he had contacted High School District 214
and secured a letter of approval from them. He replied that inasmuch as
they had not filed objection to the gas station, restaurant or roller
rink he saw no necessity for so doing. The Board decided to contact
the school district themselves, meanwhile holding this matter in the
Judiciary Committee.
Village Manager Appleby.displayed imprcvement plans for Judith
Ann Serafine Garden Resubdivision, stating that these plans had been Improvement
checked and approved by Village departments concerned and also plans -
reported that a letter dated November B, 1959 from Serafine Bldrs., Judith Ann Ser~
Inc. had been received, proposing to construct such improvements at fine Garden
no expense to the Village and to turn the completed improvements Resubdivision
over to the VilIage without obligation to the Village. TrusteecSchlaver,
seconded by T~stee Norris, moved that the plans and specifications for
public improvements consisting of sidewalks, paving, curb and gutter,
combination sewers an~ water mains identified as C.T. & A. 59-196,
dated 8/28/59 be approved.with the understanding that the 6" water main
on Judith Ann Drive be extended to the line between Lots 6 and 7, and
November B, 1959
and thehydrant installed east of that point. Also that Serafine
Builders be authorized to proceed with the construetion as requested
subject to the construction supervision and inspection of the Village
Engineers and subject to all village ordinances. 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.
Village Manager Appleby read the following ~etter-from Dan --
Serafine regarding water m~ins and improvements:
November 3, 1959
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
J.A. Serafine's
Garden Resub- Gentlemen:
division
4, water mains We propose to install the water mains to service the townhouses
located on Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ?, 8 and 9 in Judith Ann Serafine Garde~
Resubdivision as per plans dated November 3, t959 and attached hereto.
It is understood that wherever 3" is shown on-the pla~ that it is
intended to be 4" throughout.
We propose to construct these improvements at our own expense
by.July, 1960 and when they areconstructed and accepted by-the Village
of Mt~ Prospect, we hereby turn them over to the.Village of Mt. Prospect
at no cost or obligation.
A contract from Di Ori~ & Sons is attached hereto and made part
of this letter.
Yours truly,
S/ Dan Serafine --
Serafine Builders, Inc.
Trustee Schlaver, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the request of
Serafine Builders to construct 4" water mains in utility easements to
serve Lets 2 thru 9 inclusive~i-n Judith Ann Serafine's Garden Resub-
division in accordance with plans therefor dated November B, 1959 be
granted subject to the work beinE done in accordance with all Village
ordinances and under the inspection of the Water General Foreman, it
being understood that the Village is to be reimbursed for such
inspection services. The President put the question, the Clerk called
the roll, with the followingresponse: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline,
Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. ~'ays, none. Whereupon the President
declared the mution carried.
Mr. Appleby read the following letter from St. Mark's
Lutheran Church:
October Bl, 1959
Village of Mt. Prospect
Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Attn: Mr. Appleby
Gentlemen:
St. Mark Church requests permission to surface the alleyway
as it exists at the rear of 201 and 203 South Wille Street. This wed
propose to do with a 9" stone base -- 1-11 surfacing. We will appre-
ciate your early consideration~and approval.
Yours truly,
S/ B. ~. Rasmussen, Pastor
P. S. - We appreciate the splendid improvement of Evergreen Street,
particularly between Wille and Pine Streets~
Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the requestof
St. Mark Church to pave the alley south from Evergreen between Main
and Wille Streets with 9-inch stone base and I-Il surface at no expense
to the Village be granted. The President put the question, the Clerk
called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey,
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C~sterline, Ekren, Gaw, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Airey brought up the subject of special zoning Special
hearings (see minutes, p. Bgl, Oct. 20) explaining that the Village Zoning
Attorney had prepared amendment to zoning ordinances as requested, hearings -
Trustee Airey then moved, seconded by Trustee Casterline, that the fees
Board of Trustees request the Board of Appeals to hold a regular
hearing on November 20th after due legal notice is published, said
~-~ amendment to read as follows:
(A) CREATION AND MEMBERSHIP
A Board of Appeals is hereby authorized to be established.
When used in this Section the word "Board" shall be construed to mean
Board of Appeals. The said Board shall consist of seven (?) members
appointed by the President by and with the consent of the Board of
Trustees. The members of the Zoning Commission in office at the time
of the adoption of this amendment shall serve as members of the new
Board for the period of time remaining in their current terms and until
their successors are appointed and qualified. At the expiration of the
respective terms of office of the present members or for any vacancy
on said Board, the members of the Board hereafter shall be appointed
for terms of five (5) ~ears. The term of office shall expire on the
fifteenth (15th) day of May or until their successors shall have been
duly appointed and qualified. The President by and with the consent
of the Board of Trustees shall appoint one of the members of the Board
to serve as Chairman. The Chairman shall be appointed to serve until
May 15th of the following year. Thereafter the Chairman shall hold
office as Chairman for a period of one (1) year and may be re-appointed
as Chairman. The Chairman shall serve until his successor has been
duly appointed and qualified. Ail members of the Board shall serve
without compensation, EXCEPT THAT FOR ANY SPECIAL MEETING OF SAID BOARD
· rHmRE SHALL BE PAID FROM THE FEES RECEIVED FOR SAID SPECIAL MEETING THE
AMOUNT OF $10.00 TO THE CHAIRMAN AND $5.00 TO EACH MEMBER OF TH~ BOARD
OF APPEALS PRESENT AT SAID SPECIAL MEETING. Members of the Board shall
be subject to removal by the President by and with the consent of the
Board of Trustees for cause and after a public hearing. The Board
shall select one of its members to be a ~ice Chairman and may select
any resident of the Village of Mount Prospect to serve as Secretary.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes and maintain the records of the
Boar~.
(Proposed amendment in caps).
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.
Mr. Don Warta of Frank & Don's Mobil Gas asked the Board about
a large sign which the Building Department had told him to either remove
or move back. This sign, 8' x 12', had been put up by the petroleum
company on a corner in such a way to obstruct the view, and without a
sign permit. Mr. Warta had since applied for this sign permit but it
had not been issued. The Board decided that the Building Department
should check into this further a~d perhaps suggest me~ing the sign to
a different place.
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved for adjournment,
the motion carried by acclamation and the meeting regularly adjourned
at 11:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
November B, 1959