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Home My WebLink About2. VB Meeting Minutes 07/21/2015MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT July 21, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek Trustee John Matuszak Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Richard Rogers Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Paul Hoefert PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Matuszak INVOCATION Mayor Juracek gave the Invocation. MINUTES Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held July 7, 2015. Upon roll call: Ayes: Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS Mayor Juracek stated the next item on the agenda, "FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS" was noted by an asterisk and unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT A. ACCOLADES None. APPOINTMENTS Sister Cities Commission - Chair Robert Usnik Mr. Usnik was appointed Chair to fill the vacancy of former Sister Cities Commission member and Chair Judy Thorne. Trustee Polit, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the appointment of Robert Usnik as Chair of the Sister Cities Commission. page 1 of 4 Village Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2015 Upon roll call: Ayes: Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Juracek acknowledged and thanked Mr. Usnik for accepting the position and responsibilities of Commission Chair. Mayor Juracek provided a brief update on the Sister Cities Commission's trip to Sevres, France in mid- September; a small contingency of Sister Cities Commission members are making the trip as part of the long-standing cultural exchange with the Village's Sister City. Mayor Juracek stated, consistent with Village policy and practice, all individuals travelling to Sevres are personally responsible for the expenditures associated with their visit. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS — CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Monthly Financial Report — June 2015 2. Bills dated July 01 -July 15, 2015 3. A Resolution Approving the 2015-2019 Consolidated Action Plan Including the 2015 Program Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program (RES 27-15) 4. Motion to accept 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 5. An Ordinance Amending Article I "General Provisions" of Chapter 2, Entitled "Board of Trustees" of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, Illinois (ORD 6207) Upon roll call: Ayes: Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS A. A Resolution Approving the 2015-2019 Consolidated Action Plan Including the 2015 Program Year Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement Program. (Approved under the Consent Agenda — RES 27-15) B. Motion to accept 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (Approved under the Consent Agenda) C. An Ordinance Amending Article I "General Provisions" of Chapter 2, Entitled "Board of Trustees" of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, Illinois (Approved under the Consent Agenda — ORD 6207) VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT In the absence of Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl, Finance Director Dave Erb served as Acting Village Manager. Mr. Erb stated Community Development Director Bill Cooney would present Item A. Motion to accept proposal for demolition of 2-40 North Main Street (Central Plaza) in an amount not to exceed $296,500. page 2 of 4 Village Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2015 A. Motion to accept proposal for demolition of 2-40 North Main Street (Central Plaza) in an amount not to exceed $296,500. Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided background information including condition of the property, ownership, legal process granting the Village authority to pursue demolition as well as the proposal process and staff recommendation. Following years of neglect, the deteriorated Central Plaza now stands as a nuisance to the public. Numerous attempts made by staff to locate the owners were unsuccessful. As the Plaza has deteriorated past the point of repair and the owners unresponsive, the Village sought and received A Final Default Order and Injunction for demolition from the Circuit Court of Cook County. Mr. Cooney provided an overview of the four (4) proposals submitted for the demolition of Central Plaza; six (6) options for filling the basement area with corresponding pricing. Staff recommend acceptance of the base proposal from Albrecht Enterprises, Inc. and Option "E" - backfill the basement with 3" stone for a total cost of $296,500; demolition - $216,500 and 3" stone backfill - $80,000. In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Cooney provided the following: ■ Demolition down to slab and basement — fill with stone. ■ RFP for environmental work (removal of contaminated soils and related requirements) has been issued. ■ Completion of remediation — area will be covered with top soil. ■ Demolition project to begin around Labor Day. ■ Upon completion of project the Village will file the necessary priority lien to recuperate all costs. ■ Dust control and tree protection policies and practices will be in place during the project. Trustee Zadel provided a recap of the Village's efforts to locate the owner's as well as measures taken by the Village to ensure the Village is reimbursed for expenditures associated with the demolition and remediation of the property. Trustee Saccotelli stated this site is a great part of downtown Mount Prospect, and as a resident of the neighborhood she is excited to see it redeveloped. In response to additional comments and questions from the Village Board, Mr. Cooney indicated the default order through the courts provides protection of funds the Village has expended. And, while there are some liens already placed against the property it was the general consensus of the Village Board to have the appropriate lien amount placed on the property as quickly as it can be done. Public Comment Mr. Louis Goodman 310 North School Mr. Goodman questioned if the demolition debris would go in the basement of property. Mr. Cooney stated the material would all be removed for disposal. He added the entire area will be fenced during the project. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of request to accept proposal for demolition of 2-40 North Main Street (Central Plaza) in an amount not to exceed $296,500. Upon roll call: Ayes: Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel page 3 of 4 Village Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2015 Nays: None Motion carried. (VBA 35-15) B. Status Mr. Erb stated the annual Downtown Block Party would be held Friday, July 24th and Saturday, July 25th; Busse Avenue and Emerson Street. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Polit encouraged the use of language identifying new developments rather than referencing what used to exist at the site. Generate positive atmosphere for new developments and community. Trustee Zadel recognized the recent "Life as Prairie Girl" event sponsored by the Mount Prospect Historical Society, MPHS. The MPHS did a wonderful job crafting that era to the children in attendance; his granddaughter attended the event and was bubbly with awe as she shared events of the day. Trustee Zadel added this was just one (1) of the many special events the MPHS offers to the community. At the request of Trustee Matuszak, Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided an update on new business developments including: ■ Old Tri-State site — submitted permits in spring of this year; completion spring of 2016. ■ Former Jakes — restaurant anticipate opening in October of this year. ■ Blues Bar — prospective tenant. ■ Tankards and Tokens (former Ye Olde Town Inn) — anticipate opening in time for September 19, 2015 pub crawl. ■ New 14 unit townhome development — Elmhurst Avenue north of Post Office; August P & Z meeting. ■ Parenti property - Prospect Avenue; potential multifamily rental and retail site. ■ Edible Arrangements — new location on Emerson Street. ■ McDonald's — started construction at new site; Rand and Kensington. ■ Randhurst — Outback Restaurant — open for holiday season/ Smokey Bones and Trucco both open and doing well. ■ Randhurst — productive discussions with new owners. ■ Former Mitchell Buick site on Rand Road — new development; restaurants, automotive and other retail. Mr. Cooney stated staff continue to work on filling the Dominick's site at Elmhurst and Golf Roads. Mayor Juracek provided an update on the reconfiguration of runways at O'Hare; Mount Prospect has benefitted from the reconfiguration. Mayor Juracek further stated the FFA would be conducting four (4) public meetings the week of August 10th; location sites available at FAA.gov. The meetings are being held to allow comments from the public regarding a draft report that re-evaluates the environmental impact statement approved by the FAA; environmental issues associated with the opening of the next two runways. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Mayor Juracek asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous vote the July 21, 2015 Village Board meeting adjourned at 7:43 p.m. page 4 of 4 Village Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2015 M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk page 5 of 4 Village Board Meeting Minutes July 21, 2015