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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1. COW Agenda 06/09/2015 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A G E N D A Meeting Location:Meeting Date and Time: Mount Prospect Village Hall Tuesday,June 9,2015 50 S. Emerson7:00 p.m. I.CALL TO ORDER -ROLL CALL Mayor Arlene A. Juracek Trustee Paul HoefertTrustee Richard Rogers Trustee John MatuszakTrustee Colleen Saccotelli Trustee Steven PolitTrustee Michael Zadel II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR MAY12, 2015 III.CITIZENS TO BE HEARD IV.VIDEO GAMING TERMINAL DISCUSSION: The Village Board has discussed the video gaming terminals regulations during two previous opportunities, in 2009 when the law first was approved by the General Assembly at which time the Village Board decided to wait until the State Gaming Board had established the rules of operation, and again in 2012 after the rules were established and the Village Board decided to prohibit the installation of video gaming terminals within the community. The discussion this evening was the result of a request of several Village Board members wanting to revisit the topic now that the rules have been well established and several communities in the area have had a few years of operation under their collective belt to get a better picture of the impact. Administrative Analyst Alex Bertolucci has put considerable effort in reviewing the regulations, compilingthe on-line survey results, reviewing receipts from surrounding communities, reviewing state receipts of revenue per establishment and terminal, estimating revenue impact, and creating an extensive frequently asked questions (FAQ)list so that as much comprehensive information could be provided as possible and is included for your information. Staff will be present to facilitate discussion on this topic. Staff is requesting direction as to whether the Village Board wants to modify the existing video gaming ordinance. Strategic Plan Goal: Fiscal Health Governance:–Maintain a solid fiscal position through active stewardship of Village finances, Adapt to the changing nature of retail commerce and tax revenues. V.SPECIALITY LIQUOR LICENSE DISCUSSION The popularity of brewery related establishments has been growing within the Chicago Metropolitan area.Over the past year the Village has received inquiries for a location in Mount Prospect to host a brewery related establishment.The Village’s liquor code (Chapter 13) does not currently provide for a license category permitting the manufacturing, distribution and sales of beer.The creation of a new specialty liquor classification would be necessary to process any future request for such a license. Appropriate staff will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussion on the presented draft of a Craft Breweryordinance. Strategic Plan Goal: Business Climate Business:-Cultivate the climate for additional small businesses and business expansion. Explore policies to attract businesses VI.CONSIDERATION OF REVISING THE RECRUITMENT RULES FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO ALLOW PERMANENT RESIDENTS (NON-U.S. CITIZENS) The Police Chief and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BOFPC) have discussed this topic over the series of numerous meetings duringthe past several months. The Police Chief has recommended this change in order to broaden the potential pool of police officer candidates and to diversify the police officer corps to be more reflective of the diversity within the community. The Police Chief has provided extensive research into this topic and the BOFPC has approved the change in recruitment status. However, in order to implement the change the Village Board will need to modify an existing ordinance that requires all police officers and firefighters to be U.S. citizens. Permanent residents that have a legal authority to work in the US can work in virtually all other non-prohibited positions including most other state and local government positions. The BOFPC Chairperson Michaele Skowron and Police Chief Tim Janowick will be present to facilitate discussion on this topic. Staff is requesting direction asto whether the ordinance that requires only U.S. citizens to become police officersshould be modified. Strategic Plan Goal:: Quality service Governance–Provide high-value relevant municipal services, Examine the municipal service model (core services, level of service and delivery systems) to identify opportunities for improvement. Leadership Governance:–Ensure policies are responsive to changing local and regional dynamics. VII.MANAGER’S REPORT Status VIII.ANY OTHER BUSINESS IX.ADJOURNMENT NOTE:ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THEVILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327 2