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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
January 6, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Steven Polit
Trustee Richard Rogers
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent: Trustee John Matuszak
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Zadel.
INVOCATION
Trustee Rogers gave the Invocation.
MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board
meeting held December 16, 2014.
Mayor Juracek stated corrections had been made to the draft minutes; page six (6).
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Trustee Polit pointed out that while the reduction may benefit the eligible homeowner, the
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Mayor Juracek stated she was opposed to the 2010 0% tax levy; 10% loss of personnel and cut in
"Mayor Juracek stated she was a leading proponent of the 2010 0% tax levy; 10% loss
services.
of personnel and cut in services. It is difficult, however, to continue to cut at that rate.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak
Nays: Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
failed.
Motion
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Juracek stated the next item on the MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE
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REPORT
A. ACCOLADES
B.
Prospect
Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance amending Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors)
of the Mount Prospect Village Code. This ordinance amends the Village Code by decreasing the number
S-3Elto Restaurant Corporation d/b/a Ye Olde Town Inn, 18 West
Busse Avenue.
Mayor Juracek stated that in compliance with the Village Code the liquor license for this establishment
was forfeited; any licensed establishment that has discontinued the sale or service of alcoholic beverages
or that has not been open for business at least four (4) days per week for a period of thirty (30) days or
more shall automatically forfeit its license.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an
ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6175:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
C. APPOINTMENTS
No appointments.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Juracek stated the next item on the agenda,
unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be
Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the following business items:
1. Bills dated December 11 December 31, 2014
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
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Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl made the following announcement regarding community meetings:
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Coffee with Council Saturday, January 10 9-11 am
Village Hall Community Center
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Juracek stated a list of warming centers would be made available to public; press release and on
Trustee Korn stated that while there is no ordinance requiring the removal of snow from public sidewalks,
the removal of snow from the public sidewalks is beneficial to pedestrians.
Trustee Rogers acknowledged the tremendous job public works staff have done in keeping the streets
clear of ice and snow.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss Mayor Juracek asked for a motion to move into Closed
Session to discuss:
REVIEW OF MINUTES 5 ILCS 120/2.06 (c)(21) - Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed
under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the
minutes as mandated by Section 2.06.
LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the
public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be
acquired.
LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the
particular public body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the
public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for the finding shall be
recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to enter Closed Session.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Polit, Rogers, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Board entered closed session at 7:12 pm. The Closed Session meeting ended at 8:32 pm at
which time the Village Board reconvened in Open Session and immediately adjourned.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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