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Home My WebLink About02/02/1999 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE O~ MOUNT PROSPECT F~EBI~[J~Y 2~' ~ 999 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll catl: Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohmtorfer Trustee Daniel Necchi Trustee Irvana Wilks Mayor Gerald Farley PLEDGE OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Corcoran. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wilks. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Janua~/19, 1999, as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Corcoran, Hoefert, Hoefert Nays: None Motion carried. ~' APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Necchi, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 727,423 Refuse Disposal Fund 134,501 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 89,171 Community Development Block Grant Fund 2,266 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fd 1997 351 Asset Seizure Fund Debt Service Fund 500 1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund 52,459 Capital Improvement Fund 19,796 Police & Fire Building Construction Capital Improvement Construction Fund 4,550 Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 22,934 Street Improvement Construction Fund 1998A Flood Control Construction Fund 52,459 Flood Control Construction Fund 424 Water & Sewer Fund 45,808 Parking System Revenue Fund 65,700 Risk Management Fund 170,958 Vehicle Replacement Fund 48,334 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 30,995 Computer Replacement Fund 9,723 Flexcomp Trust Fund 2,191 Escrow Deposit Fund 56,893 Police Pension Fund 107,328 /""' Fire Pension Fund 110,220 Benefit Trust Funds 2.7(~0 $1,705,285 Upon roll call: Ayes: Wilks, Lohrstorfer, Clowes, Hoefert, Corcoran, Nocohi Nays: None Motion carried, MAYOR'S REPORT None. APPTS. No commission appointments were made. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD LINCOLN JR. Mount Prospect residents, Stanley and Margaret Bohac, 806 W. HIGH Lincoln Street, requested the Board's assistance in communicating ADDITION with School District 57 to halt the proposed construction of a two-story storage facility at the rear of Lincoln Junior High School. The Bohacs, stated that they were not informed by the school district of any plans for an addition, and that the structure will be in plain view of their backyard, blocking the view from the rear of their property that they are presently enjoying, TheY also believe that the property value of their home will be lowered if the facility is built at that location. Trustee Nocchi and Trustee Clowes raised questions regarding the building permit pr0ced[Jre, and notification of surrounding neighbors, as they relate to schools an(~ park districts. Village Manager Michael Janonis responded that in terms of site development and zoning, the Vitlage and schools have worked cooperatively up to this point, and he assured them that he would look into this matter. After a brief discussion. Mayor Fadey encouraged the Bohacs to attend the next scheduled school board meeting, later this month, to obtain more information and express their opinions. OLD BUSINESS DEFER: An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would allow the WESTGATE release of escrow funds in tieu of entedng into a covenant for future CONDO. streefiight expenses, for Westgate Condominium Association. ASSOC. Mr. Janonis stated that the petitioner had requested a deferral of this case until the next scheduled meeting, February 16, 1999, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to defer this item until February 16, !999. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. AMEND NEW BUSINESS CH. 13: An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend CREATE Chapter 13 of the Village Code by creating a Class "Z" license to allow CLASS "Z" home delivery of retail alcoholic beverages, LICENSE Mr. Scott DeGraeve, President of Scotty's Home Market presented an SCOTTY'S overview of his home deliver/shopping service, which supplies food, HOME baby and pet supplies, household items, and beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The business is currently located [n Lake Zudch, MARKET and is looking to relocate its distribution center in the Kensington Business Center. Scotty's currently is serving several neighboring communities, and allows shoppers ordedng liquor for the first time to fax a consent form. authorizing the delivery of alcohol. The majodty of Board members were not in favor of this precedure, preferring instead to require an Page 2 - February 2, 1999 orig~ fi.om an adult prior to delivery. The propoSed ~r~ !3an~9 ~ 0~ tS"current form wou d a ow for the de very oJ afcolle c~[Kiuor n{o the hands of a 21 year o d upon providing identification; or delivery to a permanent attached security box provided by Scotty's, with only the adult resident and Scotty's owning keys to the box. Village Board members agreed that the ordinance should be revised prior to the second reading, to state that the customer must submit an original signature on the liquor consent form before the liquor actually changes hands, and that the option of delivering to a lock-box should be eliminated entirely. Additionally, Board members directed staff to add similar restrictions covering the sale and delivery of tobacco products. The revised ordinance will be presented for second reading at the February 16, 1999 Village Board meeting. PROPERTY An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would provide for PURCHASE: the purchase of a portion of property at 18 West Busse Avenue, to be 18 WEST used for future municipal purposes. BUSSE AVE. Trustee Comoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Necchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. Trustee Necchi left the meeting room at this time. ORD. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for NO. 4993 approval of Ordinance No. 4993: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OR CONDEMNATION OF LAND FOR REDEVELOPMENT PURPOSES iN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 18 WEST BUSSE AVENUE (YE OLDE TOWN INN) Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks '- Nays: Clowes Absent: Necchi Motion carded. A recommendation was presented for the issuance of $5,550,000 of GENERAL taxable general obligation bonds to finance property acquisition within OBLIGATION the downtown TIF district. BONDS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to authorize staff to proceed with the procurement of general obligation bonds to be issued in the amount of $5,550,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: Clowes Absent: Necchi Motion carried. MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT Mr. Janonis reminded the audience of the annual Celestial Celebration ~ dinner dance being held Saturday, February 6. Page 3 - February 2, 1999 ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Clowes while referring to a weekend traffic accident at the intersection of Wheeling and Palatine Roads in Wheeling, stated his concerns with Commonwealth Edison's performance as it relates to traffic controls; the accident occurred during a power outage which caused several traffic signals to be out in that area Sunday morning, January 31 Trustee Nocchi returned to the meeting room. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Mayor Farley stated that there was no need for a Closed Session as Special Closed Session was held earlier in the evening. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Wilks. seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Clowes, Hoefert, Corcoran, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Village Clerk Page 4 - February 2, 1999