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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/1995 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES ~,., OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT " SEPTEMBER 5, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:33 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran (arrived late) Trustee Richard Hendricks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve APPROVE minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board held MINUTES August 15, 1995. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran arrived at this point in the meeting. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee CI0wes, moved to APPROVE approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $1,295,294 Refuse Disposal Fund 119,372 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 6,258 Community Development Block Grant Fund 31,515 Debt Service 6 Capital improvement Fund 6,445 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 2,284 Police & Fire Building Const. 2,742 Flood Control Construction Fund 49,274 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund -- Street Improvement Construction Fund 393,713 Water & Sewer Fund 503,985 Parking System Revenue Fund 4,630 Risk Management Fund 130,201 Vehicle Replacement Fund 32,067 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 40,781 Flexcomp Trust Fund 8,968 Escrow Deposit Fund 95,139 Police Pension Fund 57,311 Firemens Pension Fund 68,666 Benefit Trust Funds 2,226 $ 2,850,877 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Hendricks, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT PRESENTATION: Mayor Farley introduced Bob Benjamin, Vice President of ACCREDITATION - Society of Municipal Arborists, who stated that 8 municipal FORESTRY DIV. Forestry Departments throughout the United States have achieved the distinction of becoming accredited Departments and there are only 2 accredited Forestry Departments within the State of Illinois. Mr. Benjamin announced that, following a comprehensive application and qualification process, the Forestry Division of the Public Works Department of the Village of Mount Prospect has achieved the honor of becoming an accredited Forestry Department, the 3rd municipality in the State of Illinois with that distinction. Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, and Sandy Clark, Superintendent of the Village's Forestry Division, accept the plaque presented by Mr. Benjamin. PROCLAMATION: Mayor Farley proclaimed the week of September 17 through 23, CHAMBER OF 1995 as Chamber of Commerce Week in the Village and COMMERCE WEEK presented the Proclamation to Janet Hansen, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. COL. RALPH W. Mayor Farley presented the following Resolution honoring former ARTHUR: PASSING Village Trustee Ralph W. Arthur, who passed away on August 22nd. A RESOLUTION NOTING THE PASSING OF COL. RALPH W. ARTHUR WHEREAS, RALPH W. ARTHUR and his wife, Josephine, chose Mount Prospect to spend their retirement years, following a long and distinguished career in the military and private sector; and WHEREAS, RALPH W. ARTHUR became an active member of the community by seeking methods to improve and stabilize Weller Creek, which bordered his property; and WHEREAS, as a result of his interest in his community RALPH W. ARTHUR was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals in 1978, a position he held until 1981; and WHEREAS, RALPH W. ARTHUR was elected to the Office of Village Trustee of the Village of Mount Prospect in 1981, re- elected in 1985, then appointed to fill an unexpired term for another two years, ending his service as Village Trustee in 1991; and WHEREAS, during his terms as Village Trustee, RALPH W. ARTHUR served as the first representative from Mount Prospect to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC), was instrumental in the Village providing bullet resistant vests for every police officer in Mount Prospect, and actively supported a new Fire and Police Facility; and WHEREAS, RALPH W. ARTHUR earned the respect and affection of his peers, the residents of the Village of Mount Prospect and, was a true friend and supporter of the Village staff. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Page 2 - September 5, 1995 I Village of Mount Prospect do hereby a~kii~i6~e the many contributions of RALPH W. ARTHUR and do hereby express sincere sympathy to his family on his passing. SECTION TWO: That this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect and that a copy hereof, suitably prepared, be presented to the family of RALPH W. ARTHUR. SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage RES.NO. 29-95 of Resolution No. 29-95 A RESOLUTION NOTING THE PASSING OF COL. RALPH W. ARTHUR Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Farley Nays: None Motion carried. The Ordinance proposing the issuance of a Class "VV" liquor AMEND CH.13 license for Heffy's Hot Dogs, 1520 North Elmhurst Road, was CLASS "W" deferred until the September 19th meeting of the Village Board HEFFY'S in ~grder to give the Petitioner time to provide all the documents 1520 ELMHURST required in connection with this request. This Ordinance will be ROAD ~ presented September 19th for first reading: An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would AMEND CH. 13 grant a Class "S" liquor license to Rokudenashi Restaurant, CLASS "S" located at 1750 - 1752 West Golf Road. ROKUDENASHI 1750 GOLF RD Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4750 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. A request was presented to permit the new owners of Wild WILD STALLION Stallion Restaurant, 303 East Kensington Road, to continue CLASS "S" - operation under the existing Class "S" license. It was also NEW OWNER/ ,-"-, noted that the new owners will also change th~ name of the NAME: restaurant to "Stables". "STABLES" Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to authorize the new owners of Stables, 303 E. Kensington Road, to continue operation under the existing Class "S" liquor license. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - September 5, 1995 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, CITIZENS TO BE HEARD RETAIN RETAIL Don Harmon, 16 North William Street, noted that several BUSINESSES businesses have moved out of Mount Prospect recently and encouraged the Village to make an effort to retain businesses. Mayor Farley indicated the Village has an active program to solicit new businesses and retain existing businesses, however, there are several factors involved, such as the cost to operate, available space, etc. OLD BUSINESS 7BA 7-V-95 ZBA 7-V-95, 420 North Prospect Manor 420 PROSPECT An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a MANOR variation to allow a rear yard setback of 5.5 feet (5' 6") instead of the required fifteen feet (15'), in order to allow a gazebo to be connected to the deck. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4751 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4751 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 420 PROSPECT MANOR Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. CONNIE/AUDREY A status report was presented on the temporary closing of Connie CLOSING Lane at Audrey Lane in an effort to reduce the number of vehicles that were creating a shod cut by driving north on Meier Road to Connie Lane then north on Audrey to Central Road. Connie Lane at Meier/Audrey was blocked off, and the report indicated the traffic movement just moved a block to the east, down Bonita to Hatlen and north to Central Road. It was noted that staff had met with residents in the area and made suggestions, with an informal vote being taken on the various items. The following recommendations were made by members of the staff relative to this problem: 1. That the barricades across Connie Lane at Meier Road be removed. 2. "No Thru Traffic" signs be posted to discourage cut-through traffic. 3.Police Department provide selective enforcement of the speed limit regulations on Audrey 'Lane. 4. Initiate discussion with Cook County Highway Department concerning the widening of Busse Road to 4 lanes as a long term solution. Page 4 - September 5, 1995 5. Perform traffic counts six months after removal of the barricade. 6. Continue to work with Commonwealth Edison and Ameritech in accordance with their commitments not to use Audrey Lane. 7. Maintain "No Trucks" sign on Audrey Lane. "'" Robert Kron asked the Board to consider creating one-way streets in order to resolve this problem. Mr. Kron also stated that he did not agree with the proposal to remove the barricades and have the traffic return to the cut-through; that was originally the purpose of placing barricades at Connie Lane. Larry McKone suggested installing a permanent curb/parkway area on Meier Road at Connie to prohibit cut-through traffic along with his offer to pave and landscape that area at his expense. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of staff and the seven points stated relative to Connie Lane and Meier Road traffic. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend AMEND CH. 23 "'-' Chapter 23 of the Village Code by establishing rules and regulations GANG ORD. governing gang and youth related activities. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4752 of Ordinance No. 4752, as amended. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENUMERATING YOUTH AND GANG RELATED ACTIVITIES Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Clowes Motion carried. It was the opinion of the members of the Village Board that this Ordinance be reviewed in one year to see if it has been effective. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend AMEND CH. 18 Chapter 18 of the Village Code, in conjunction with the preceding '"'" Gang Ordinance, by establishing rules and regulations governing the operation of a motor vehicle. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4753 of Ordinance No. 4753 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - September 5, 1995 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Beverages), in conjunction with the Gang Ordinance passed earlier in this meeting as Ordinance No. 4752. ORD.NO. 4754 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4754 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES) OF THE VILLAGE CODE AMEND MOTION Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Hendricks moved to amend SECTION THREE of the proposed Ordinance which amended Section 13.137 to provide for a fine of $250.00 for the first offense and $500.00 for each subsequent offense, rather than the proposed not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00. Upon roll call on the amendment to the motion: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Upon roll call on the Ordinance as amended: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS CLASS 6 TAX A Resolution was presented that would support the application of EXEMPTION: Braun Manufacturing to locate their business at 1350 Feehanville BRAUN MFG. Drive and their application for Class 6 tax exemption from Cook County. It was noted that Braun manufactures hinges. RES.NO. 30-95 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Resolution No. 30-95 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BRAUN MANUFACTURING, 1350 FEEHANVlLLE DRIVE, MAKING APPLICATION FOR CLASS 6 COOK COUNTY TAX EXEMPTION Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH. 22: An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend DELETE PROSPECT Chapter 22 of the Village Code to delete the surcharge being MEADOWS assessed against properties within the Prospect Meadows SURCHARGE Subdivision for sewer main improvements. All debt incurred by the Village in conjunction with that project will be paid in full as of September 30, 1995. Page 6 - September 5, 1995 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks ,--- Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for ORD.NO. 4755 passage of Ordinance No. 4755 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V ENTITLED "WATER RATES" OF CHAPTER 22 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corooran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 17 Article I of Chapter 17 (Vehicle Licenses) by increasing the INCREASE FINES fine structure when the required Village vehicle sticker is not purchased in a timely manner. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive ,-'-- the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4756 of Ordinance No. 4756 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 17 "VEHICLE LICENSES" OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ,'-, An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 18 Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) by increasing the fine structure for citations not paid in a timely manner. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Page 7 - September 5, 1995 ORD.NO. 4757 Trustee Corcoren, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4757 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIX OF CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FLOOD CONTROL A Resolution was presented that would authorize the Village's FACILITY PLAN consultant engineer, RUST Environment & Infrastructure, to seek an amendment to the Flood Control Facility Plan to include the See Gwun/Milburn sanitary sewer system project, as well as the Maple/Berkshire sanitary sewer system project, in the Plan. RES.NO. 31-95 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Resolution No. 31-95 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RUST ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE TO SEEK AMENDMENTS TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT FACILITY PLAN Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. GLEN ANDLER - An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would appoint ALTERNATE MEMBER Glen Andler, newly appointed Director of Public Works, as the EXECUTIVE Village's alternate member of the Executive Committee of the COMMITTEE: JAWA Joint Action Water Agency (JAWA), who would substitute for the Village Manager. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4758 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4758 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 3323 AND 3407 DESIGNATING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY (JAWA) FOR THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 8 - September 5, 1995 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the following BIDS: bid results. Bids were received for the purchase of one articulating and ARTICULATING/ oscillating tractor: OSCILLATING TRACTOR Bidder Net Amount Standard Equipment Co. $62,934.00 Bark River Culvert & Equipment Co. $70,704.80 Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur STANDARD with the administration and accept the Iow qualified bid submitted EQUIPMENT by Standard Equipment Company in the amount of $62,934.00 for the purchase of one articulating and oscillating tractor. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The following bids were received for one two-wheel drive utility 2-WHEEL DRIVE truck: UTILITY TRUCK Bidder Model Amount Lattof Chevrolet 1996 Chev. Blazer $20,994.80 ,-'-'- Chicago Truck 1996 GMC Jimmy $21,038.00 ~ Schmerler Ford 1996 Ford Explorer $21,149.00 Arlington Heights Ford 1996 Ford Explorer $22,241.00 Freeway Ford 1996 Ford Explorer $23,103.00 Trustee Hendricks asked for additional information as to the exact type of vehicle being purchased, full size vs smaller model. The Village Manager will provide that information. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur LATTOF CHEV. with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow qualified bid submitted by Lattof Chevrolet in an amount of $20,994.80 for a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The following bids were received for a one step van: STEP VAN Bidder Model Net Amount Hoskins Chevrolet 1995 Chev. P30 $43,235.00* w/Utility Master Body Lattof Chevrolet 1995 Chevrolet P30 $44,265.58 w/Union City Body Freund Equipment, Inc. 1996 International 1654 $58,557.00* w/Union City Body Freeway Ford No bid *Did not meet specifications. Page 9 - September 5, 1995 LATTOF CHEV. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to accept the Iow qualified bid submitted by Lattof Chevrolet in an amount not to exceed $44,265.58 for the purchase of one Step van. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 3/4 TON PICK-UP The following bids were received for the purchase of one 3/4 ton TRUCK pick-up truck: Bidder Model Amount Schmerler Ford 1996 Ford F250 HD $17 090.85 Hoskins Chevrolet 1996 Chev. C2500 HD $17 200.00 Spring Hill Ford 1996 Ford F250 $17 296.00 Lattof Chevrolet 1996 Chev. C2500 HD $17 312.88 Northwest Ford Trucks 1996 Ford F250 HD $17 975.00 Chicago Truck Center 1996 GMC C2500 $18 034.00 Freeway Ford Trucks 1996 Ford F250 HD $18 067.00 SCHMERLER FORD Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow qualified bid submitted by Schmeder Ford in an amount not to exceed $17,090.85 for the purchase of one 3/4 ton pick-up truck. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks ----. Nays: None Abstain: Hendricks Motion carried. SNOW PLOWS The following bids were received for the purchase of two (2) snow plows: Bidder Model Amount Mid-America Baker/Flink 2PR459UA-MP $10,924.00 Heil Chicago BakedFlink 2PR459UA-MP $13,123.00 BSI Baker/Flink 2PR459UA-MP $14,736.00 Flink Co. Baker/Flink 2PR459UA-MP $15,960.00 MID-AMERICA Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept the Iow qualified bid submitted by Mid-America in an amount not to exceed $10,924.00 for the purchase of two (2) snow plows. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PARKWAY The following bids were received for parkway restoration: RESTORATION Sod per square yard Bidder Regular Salt Tolerant Lundstrom Nursery $4.25 $5.50 D & J Landscaping $5.50 $6.00 American Landscape $5.60 $6.70 Koch & Son $7.35 $8.10 Page 10 - September 5, 1995 rustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept LUNDSTROM the Iow qualified bid submitted by Lundstrom Nursery in an NURSERY amount not to exceed $19,200.00 for parkway restoration. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The following bids were received for the Sidewalk Ramp Program: SIDEWALK RAMP Bidder Amount PROGRAM Schroeder & Schroeder $55,953.50 Gem Construction $56,764.00 M & C Scavelli $65,576.00 A & F Cement Construction $78,455.00 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to accept SCHROEDER & the Iow qualified bid submitted by Schroeder & Schroeder in an SCHROEDER amount not to exceed $50,000.00, which is the amount budgeted for this sidewalk ramp program. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. It was noted that requests for sidewalk ramps will be solicited through the Village Newsletter. Mr. Janonis reminded the Village Board and the audience that members of the Board would meet as Coffee with Council on Saturday morning, 9 AM to noon in the Conference Room on the 2nd floor of the Village Hall. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hendricks asked when the cul de sac reconstruction would be completed in his neighborhood. The Director of Public Works, Glen Andler, stated that due to the extreme heat, the contractor was instructed not to lay sod until late September. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Farley announced that there would be no Closed Session at this meeting. ADJOURN Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 10:00 PM. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 11 - September 5, 1995