HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1959 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES HELD
IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, DECEMBER 15, 1959
The meeting was called to order at 8:26 P.M. by President Lams.
Upon roll call, the following trustees answered Present: Airey, Ekren, roll call
Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Trustee Gaw. Trustee Casterline arrived
later.
Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee Norris, moved that the
minutes of the meeting of December 1st be approved as submitted, minutes
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
'followimg response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Ekren, Norris and Schlaver.
Nays, none. Absent, Trustees ~aw and Casterline. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee~Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the bills
of December 15th be approved as follows:
General $12,091.26 bills
Garbage 5,444.49
bibrary 1,553.85
Motor Fuel 33,529.85
Water Operation 8,256.18
Water Surplus 1,527.15
$82,402.78
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Ekren, Norris and Schlaver.
Nays, none. Absent, Trustees Gaw and Casterline. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved that the monthly monthly
Treasurer's report for the month of November be approved and placed on Tress.
file. This motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. report
The meeting hall was filled to capacity with people. President
Lams asked them if there was a special reason for their presence. Paving -
Mr. R. E. Thompson, ll? So. Albert, arose and stated that he was the Albert &
spokesman for the residents of George and Albert Streets. Mr. Thompson George Sts
asked that all persons present who were residents of those streets please
raise their hands. Most of them did so, and then Mr. Thompson told the
Board that these residents were objecting to the levy of a special assessment
for improving their streets, that they would prefer the streets to remain
as they are. Upon being asked about this by Mr. Thompson, Trustee Norris
read aloud the memo on street improvement as contained in the minutes of
November l?th, of which widening and improving of George and Albert Streets
was only a part. Trustee Norris explained that the estimates from the
engineers had not yet been received; that the matter was still in the
hands of the Street Committee.
Mr. Thompson introduced six people who each gave one point of
their petition requesting no change in Albert and George Streets. This
petition reads as follows:
That the following named parties object to the proposal that the present
paved roadways located on So~th George Street, South Albert Street and
certain streets adjoining the previously named streets be widened and
that curbing and gutters be installed on such roadways, and as grounds for
such objection contend that the said widening ofthe streets referred to,
together with the installation of curbing and gutters, as proposed:
1.Will result in an increased flow of traffic on such streets, thereby
causing traffic congestion;
2. Will constitute a hazard to the children in the area;
December 15, 1959
3. Will decrease the value of the proper~y in the area;
Cont'd -
Paving - 4. Will destroy the rustic hharm of the area; and
Albert &
George Sts. 5. Will not result in any benefits to the residents of the area.
Discussion between the Board and residents continued. It was
explained that nothing could be done until the Street Committee had
read the engineers' estimates and come to a decision to lay before the
rest of the Board, but that the petition from these residents would --
be taken into consideration.
Trustee Casterline arrived at 9:15 P.M. At 9:30 President
Lama called a recess to allow the hall to clear, and the meeting was
resumed at 9:37.
Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Airey, read proposed
Ord. #699 and moved for its passage:
Ord. #699
Sewer hook-on AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL PROPERTIES WITHIN
requirement THE VILLAGE TO HOOE ON TO ABUTTING SANITARY
SEWERS IF WITHIN 200 FEET OF SAME.
President Lams then put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with
the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren,
Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Trustee Gaw. Nays, none. Whereupon
the President declared the motion carried and Ord. #599 passed.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Schlaver, read
proposed Ord. #YO0 and moved for its passage:
Ord. ~?00
Stop signs AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING TRAFFIC TO STOP
BEFORE ENTERING FOUNDRY ROAD FROM EASTWOOD,
PROSPECT MANOR AND FAIRVIEW AVENUE.
The President put the Guestion, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Norris
an8 Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent, Trustee Gaw. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried and Ord. #700 passed.
The recommendation of the Board of Appeals in regard to
C~se 59-25 Case 59-25, Schuham Hardware, was read and referred to the Judiciary
Committee for study and recommendation.
Trustee Schlaver read the following resolution and moved for
its a~option:
Res. 29-59 A RESOLUTION WHICH WELCOMES LIGHT INDUSTRY
AND BUSINESS TO THE VILLAGE OF MT. PROSPECT
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Village of Mount Prospect Board
of Trustees and made a part of the official record that we are ever
mindful of the public interest to be served in annexation of land upon
which construction of desirable tax-producing and employment-affording
facilities is assured.
To this end we reselve that any former artificial boundaries
set up'by precedent or previous informal agreement be dissolved when
it is possible to bring into this village's domain and jurisdiction
office buildings, research laboratories, modern industrial parks for
light manufacturing, national or regional associatbnhhead~uarters,
airline headquarters' offices, insurance centers and similar projects.
We will be happy to offer to individuals, corporations, assoc-
iations or organizations contemplating such constru6tion the fire
protection, water facilities, policing and other public services of
the village which are advantages accruing from annexations that meet
our zoning regulations°
To this end we propose informing various publicathns of the
fact that Mount Prospect is extending a welcome and its official
services to these facil~ies we deem to be desirable adjuncts to this
community and which we believe should be located within its boundaries.
December 15, 1959
rustee Norris seconded the motion to adopt the above resolution, Res. 29-59
No. 29-59. Short discussion followed. Then President Lams put Continued
the question, the Clerk called the roll, with the following response:
Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Norris and Schlaver. Absent,
Trustee Gaw. Nays, none. Whereupon the President declared the
motion carried and Res. 29-59 adopted.
Village Manager Appleby read the following letter from Consoer,
Townsend & Associates: Sewer -
November 24, 1959 Lonnquist Blvd
Mr. H. G. Appteby, Manager
Municipal Building
Mt. Prospect, Ill.
Dear Mr. Appleby:
Re: Sanitary Sewer in Pleasantdale Subdivision
b~ Mr. J.P.Moehli~.$ - C.T.&A. No. 58-48
We have given a final inspection, with Mr. Harry Miller,
to the recently completed sanitary sewer in Lonnquist Court from Hiawatha
Trail to a point approximately 135 feet south. We find this sewer to be
complete in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
recommend its acceptance by the Village.
Very truly yours,
CONSOER, TOWNSEND & ASSOCIATES
By: William J. Cadigan
Mr. Appleby stated that Harry Miller, Village Street Superintendent,
also approved this new sewer. Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren,
then moved that the Village Board concur in the recommendation of the
engineers and Mr. Miller, and approve the sewer in Pleasantdale Sub-
division known as C. T. & A. #58-48. The President put the question, the
Clerk called the roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey,
Casterline, Ekren, Norris and Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent, Trustee Gaw.
Whereupon the President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Airey read the following letter from the Plan Commission:
December ll, 1959
President & Members of Village Board
Mount Prospect, Illineis
Gentlemen: Colonial Heights Sub
The Mount Prospect Plan Commission to whem was Outside Village limi~
referred the plat of Colonial Heights for study and recommendation
by the Village Board recommends that the plat be approved subject to all
Village ordinances. Land dedication for public use of this area was made
by Mr. Hatlen on April 15, 195Y, when he deeded five acres of land to
School District No. 56 and five acres to School District No. 5?. In
addition there is attached hereto an offer made to and accepted by School
District No. 56 by Colonial Heights, Inc. for additional assistance in
school construction.
Respectfully submitted,
MT. PROSPECT PLAN CO~ISStON
A.C. Dresser, Chairman
H. G. Appleby, Secretary
Trustee Airey also read a copy of a letter written by Colonial Heights
to School District #55 offering aid in school construction. Trustee Airey
remarked that he thought the plan for school contribution outlined in the
developer's letter was a good one, that some similar plan could ~ell be
followed by other subdividers. Then Trustee Airey, seconded by Trustee
Norris, moved that the President and Clerk be authorized to sign the plat
of Colonial Heights Subdivision. Thismotion carried by voice vote.
Trustee Airey read the following letter from the Plan Commission:
December 15, 1959
December 11, 1959
Village President & Members of
the Village Board of Trustees
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Gentlemen:
Brickman Manor The Mount Prospect Plan Commission towhom was referred the
1st Addition plat of Brickman Manor First Addition Gnit ~6 ~or study and recom-
Unit ~6 mendation by the Village Board recommends that the plat be approved
Outside of subject to all Village ordinances. It is pointed out that land
Village limits dedication for this area has been taken care of byan agreement
heretofore presented to the Village Board between Brickman Enterprises
and the Feehanville School District.
Respectfully submitted,
MT. PROSPECT PLAN CO~ISSION
A. C. Dresser, Chairman
H. G. Appleby, Secretary
Mr. Dave McCoy of Brickman Enterprises arose from the audience and
told the Board that Brickman also had a cash contribution plan with
the Feehanville School District, which in this case, after every home
is sold, will net the School District a total of $150,000. Teustee
Airey, seconded by Trustee Casterline, moved that the President and
Clerk be authorized to sign the plat of Brickman Manor First Addition
Unit #6. This motion carriedby acclamation.
President Lams read the following excerpt from a letter from
County Treasurer Francis S. Lorenz:
County Treasurer
Authorization of "In order to prevent unauthorized persons from inquiring as to the
Village personnel status of your accounts in this office, we respectfully-request
that your taxing body designate by a letter of authority or power of
attorney the name or names of person or persons who are authorized
by you to represent your taxing body in all matters concerning this
office. This authorizatbn will be kept on file and will be in full
force and effect until you notify us to the contrary in writing.
Your prompt co-operation in this request will be greatly appreciated
and will e~:pedit~ the flow of business for both of us."
After a short discussion, Trustee Norris, seconded by Trustee Ekren,
moved that County Treasurer Francis Lorenz be informed by letter that
the fellowing persons may represent this Village in his of£ice:
the President, Manager, Treasurer-Collector, Attorney, Clerk and
Deputy Clerk. The President put the question, the Clerk called the
roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline,
Ekren, Norris aAd Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent, Trustee Gaw. Wh~re-
upon the President declared the motion carried.
Jan. zoning President Lams spoke of the next Zoning Board hearing, to be
hearing held January 29th, and designated the Judiciary Committee or one of
its members bo represent the Village in both cases in which the
Village has an interest.
Village Manager Ap~leby presented a ~at of easements for
Water Ease- water in Frank Serafine's Third Addition. Trustee Schlaver, seconded
merits in by Trustee Norris, moved for acceptance of this plat, showing easements
Serafine's between Lots 2 & 3, 3 & A, in Block 1 of Frank Serafine's 3rd Addition.
3rd Add'n The President put thequestion, the Clerk called the roll, with the
following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren, Norris
and Schlaver. Nays, none. Absent, Trustee Gawo Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Village Manager Appleby presented a plat of easements for
iWater easements water in Judith Ann Serafiue's Resubdivision on Lincoln Street.
J.A. Serafine's Trustee Ekren, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved for acceptance of
Resub. this plat as follows: "That the plat of easements for water in
Judith An~ Serafine's Resubdivision which shows water easements betwemn
Lots 2 & 3, 4 & 5; 6 & 7, and 8 & 9 be approved".
December 15~ 1959
The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with
the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline, Ekren,
Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Trustee Gaw. Whereupon the President
declared the motion carried.
President Lams read aloud the following letter of appointment:
December 15, 1959 Letter of
Honorable Members of the appointment -
Board of Trustees Civil Defense
Village of Mount Prospect
Gentlemen:
In conformance with Section 3 of Ordinance No. 696, known
as "The Civil Defense Ordinance", I take pleasure in appointing
· illage Manager Harold G. Appleby, Director of. Civil Defense, and
Thomas Haskett, Assistant to the ViLlage Manager, Deputy Director of
Civil Defense.
Your concurrence in these appointments is respectfully
requested.
Theodore A. Lams
Village President
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Airey, moved that the Board
concur in the appointments of the President making Harold G. Appleby
Director of Civil Defense and Thomas Haskett the Deputy Director of
Civil Defense. The President put the question, the Clerk called th6
roll, with the following response: Ayes, Trustees Airey, Casterline,
Ekren, Norris and Schlaver. Absent, Trustee Gaw. Whereupon the
President declared the motion carried.
Trustee Ekren, as chairman of the Building Committee, stated
that he had received a letter from David McCoy of Brickman Enterprises Building
regarding expiration of building permits for townhouses in Maple Crest. permits -
Because Mr. McCoy was in the audience, he was invited to plead the case Maple Crest
of his employer personally, which he did. Mr. McCoy stated that Townhouses
Brickman Builders were unable to complete these townheuses within the
specified year partly because of severe winter weather and partl~
because of an administrative hold-up with the Village while the matter
of a re-subdivision of this property was discussed with the Beard.
Mr. McCoy asked that the penalty of one-half the charge for buildir~
permit, which would extend the eld permit for one year, be lifted in
this case.
Trustee Airey replied that the matter that was discussed~ith the Board
was not the fault of the Village. He conceded that Brickman had asked
for an extension bhe previous February, after a prolonged spell of severe
weather. Trustee Airey proposed a compromise of three months~ extension
with payment thereof pro-rated to three months.
Discussion followed, and then Trustee Ekren made the following motion,
seconded by Trustee Norris: "That the Building Superintendent be
instructed to extend the building permit on Buildings E, F, G, and R
in Brickman Maple Crest Townhouses as requested in the letter of
December 15th from Brickman Enterprises, this extension to run for
three months until March 15th". Ne mention was made of any payment of
monies. The President put the question, the Clerk called the roll, with
the following response: Ayes, Trustees Ekren, Norris and Schlaver. Nays,
Trustees Airey and Casterline; Trustee Gaw was absent. Whereupon
President Lams declared the motion carried.
Trustee Casterline, seconded by Trustee Ekren, moved for
adjournment, and the meeting was regularly adjourned at ll:08 P.M.
December 15, 1959