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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/1995 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT NOVEMBER 21, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley celled the meeting to order at 7:36 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Fadey Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Hendrlcks Trustee Paul Hoefert (arrived late) Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve APPROVE minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board held MINUTES November 8, 1995. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Abstain: Corcoran Motion cerried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to APPROVE approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $1,028,476 Refuse Disposal Fund 66,952 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 1,813 Community Development Block Grant Fund 88,906 Debt Service 15,000 Capital Improvement Fund 18,282 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 1,052 Police & Fire Building Const. -- Flood Control Construction Fund 19,790 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund 77,683 Street Improvement Construction Fund 354,786 Water & Sewer Fund 141,804 Parking System Revenue Fund 8,310 Risk Management Fund 128,824 Vehicle Replacement Fund 31,289 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 107,342 Flexcomp Trust Fund 9,706 Escrow Deposit Fund 19,426 Police Pension Fund -- Firemens Pension Fund 98 Benefit Trust Funds -- $ 2,119,539 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendrick$, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. BUDGET REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to accept the Budget Report for the pedod May 1, 1995 through October 31, 1995. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATION Mayor Farley presented a Proclamation acknowledging the many DORETTI DRUGS contributions of Dick Doretti, owner and operator of Doretti Pharmacy at Main and Central for the past 34 years, which business is closing at the end of November. COMMENDATIONS: Mayor Farley and Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dumovich, presented BRENDAN KEADY & Certificates of Commendation to Fireflghter/Paramedics Brendan PETER MORRIS Keady and Peter Morris, who both offered their assiStance and expertise at a recent accident in which 7 teenagers were killed when a Metra train hit the school bus they were in. AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend HOUSE OF CHINA Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Beverages) by creating a Class "R" 1749 ALGONQUIN (consumption at dining tables only) for House of China, a new restaurant at 1749 East Algonquin Road. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. ORD.NO. 4762 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4762 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (House of China - Class "R") Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, CITIZENS TO BE HEARD M.P.PARK DISTRICT Bill Reddy, 105 South Elm Street, expressed concern relative to ACQUISITION OF the fact that the Mount Prospect Park District withdrew their re- 1000 W. CENTRAL RD zoning request for the property they plan to acquire at 1000 West Central Road, the Trade Service Publications Building, and the fact that the Park District plans to proceed with the acquisition with apparently no regard for Village Zoning regulations. Mayor Farley stated that since the matter was withdrawn, no discussion should take place on this matter since the Village has not received official notification of the intent of the Mount Prospect Park District relative to their acquisition of the property. Page 2 - November 21, 1995 NEW BUSINESS ZBA 12-V-95, 52 North Albert Street ZBA 12-V-95 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would grant 52 N. ALBERT ST a variation to increase the lot coverage from 50% to 57% to construct a wooden deck in the rear of this townhouse and a variation to allow a rear yard parking setback from 25 feet to 10 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4763 Ordinance No. 4763 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 52 NORTH ALBERT STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Henddcks Motion carried. ZBA 14-CU-95, 800 Biermann Court ZBA 14-CU-95 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 800 BIERMANN grant a Conditional Use to allow a plastic processing facility in an I-1 Zoning District located within the Kensington Center for Business. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. Stimsonite Corporation, presently located in Niles, is expanding and consolidating locations and plans to purchase the 190,000 square foot building, the rear of which faces Kensington Road. It is also anticipated that Stimsonite would construct a 60,000 addition towards the front of the lot. This is a 24 hour operation, manufacturing plastic reflectors for roadways. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance granting variations for Stimonsite Corporation. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Hoefert, Clowes, Sko~ron Nays: Corcoran, Hendricks, Wilks, Farley Motion failed. The following people expressed opposition to this business coming into the Village due to what they perceived as a potential hazardous operation due to chemicals and that the odors from these chemicals would be emitted in the air: Diane Gear, 709 Hackberry Ramsey Parhad, 703 Ironwood Pat Parhad, 703 Ironwood Keith Warner, 709 Ironwood Nancy Warner, 709 Ironwood Mr. Jed Peeler, 316 N. Elm Street, spoke in suppOrt of the business noting that there is no odor nor danger. It was noted that all requirements of the EPA are followed and there Page 3 - November 21, 1995 are no odors emitted from this operation. Residents were encouraged to tour the existing facility in Niles and see for themselves how the operation is conducted, the safety features, and that there are no odors coming from the plant. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the December 5 meeting of the Village Board. Mayor Farley called a brief recess at 9:00 P.M. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hendrlcks Trustee Hoefert Absent at roll call: Trustee Skowron Trustee VVilks Mayor Farley noted that an item appearing on the agenda later in the meeting was a recommendation from the Safety Commission relative to parking regulations on Weller Lane. Inasmuch as Mrs. Cassidy, Principal of Westbrook School, was not in attendance at that meeting, Mayor Farley asked that this matter be referred back to the Safety Commission for further discussion with all interested parties. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to refer the parking regulations on Weller Lane south of Central Road back to the Safety Commission and that Mrs. Cassidy be informed of the date and time of that meeting so she could attend. Upon tell call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Nays; None Motion carried. Trustees Skowron and Wilks returned to the meeting at this point. NEW BUSINESS BAN THE SALE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend OF FIREARMS Chapter 23 of the Village Code to prohibit the sale of firearms and ammunition in the Village. Also presented was an Ordinance identified as Option B which expanded the ban to include BB and pellet guns. It was noted that the new Sports Mart store on Rand Road is located within 1,000 feet of a park, therefore, Sports Mart requested the Village Board to waive the Cook County Page 4 - November 21, 1995 requirement that prohibits the sale of firearms within 1,000 feet of a school or park. Dudng discussion of that request it was noted by members of the Board that due to the location of the many parks and schools throughout the Village there were just a couple of areas where a merchant could sell firearms within the Cook County regulations and it was the opinion of Board members that this puts merchants at a disadvantage based on their location. As a result it was the suggestion that the sale of firearms be prohibited in the Village in order to provide equal advantage to all merchants. Chester Kulis, 407 East Berkshire, expressed his support for the proposed Ordinance. The following residents expressed their opposition to banning the sale of firearms in the Village: Michael Domrzalski, 1330 Indigo Mr. Vergenz, 909 Ironwood Keith Sub, 600 W. Odole Mr. Glatczak, 1703 Victoda Larry IIg, 1905 Bonita Virginia Haase Tom Neitske, 17 $. Maple Paul Carlstedt, 202 N. Maple Chuck Diminuco, 406 Fairview Jed Peeler, 316 N. Elm Ed Delgadillo, 501 N. Main Street John Bowie, 408 Craig Court Ernie Lasse, 805 S. Elm Al Wilks, 1201 Cleven Mike Bakki, 2396 Colony Drive Fred Abrams, 502 S. I-Oka Resident These reSidents noted that under the proposed Ordinance residents could only transport firearms between specific locations, which did not include from a place of purchase to the person's residence or from a resident's home to a relatives farm in order to hunt. The residents also noted that the proposed Ordinance appears to exceed the original intent as stated earlier. Several other issues regarding the proposed Ordinance were presented. Mayor Farley polled the Board as to whether they also supported the Ordinance banning the sale of firearms or Option B which includes the ban on the sale of BB and pellet guns. The majodty of those supporting the Ordinance banning the sale of firearms stated they would also support the ban on BB and pellet guns. It was the consensus of opinion that the proposed Ordinance would be amended before being presented for a 2nd reading on December 5. A Resolution was presented that would Set forth the amount of taxes TAXES necessary to operate the Village during May 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for RES.NO. 37-95 Page 5 - November 21, 1995 passage of Resolution No. 37-95 A RESOLUTION TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNTS OF MONEY ESTIMATED TO BE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION BY THE VILLAGE Of MOUNT PROSPECT UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE VILLAGE FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1995 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1995 Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. AMEND 1995 BUDGET An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend the budget for the 1995 fiscal year. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Henddcks Motion cerded. ORD.NO. 4764 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4764 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE EIGHT- MONTH FISCAL YEAR COMMENDING MAY 1, 1995 TO DECEMBER 31, 1995 Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. SAFETY COMM. The following recommendations were presented from the Safety Commission: STOP SIGN: HEMLOCK AT A resident had requested a STOP sign on Hemlock at Greenwood GREENWOOD Drive, however, the Safety Commission stated that a STOP sign wasn't warranted at this intersection and recommended denying this request. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission to deny the request for a STOP sign on Hemlock at Greenwood. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corooran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, VVilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 6 - November 21, 1995 A request was presented for a STOP sign on Can Dota at STOP SIGN: Evergreen. Upon reviewing the reason for the request it was CAN DOTA AT the recommendation of the Safety Commission that the EVERGREEN speed limit on Can Dota be reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH between Busse Avenue and Lincoln Street. REDUCE SPEED LIMIT: CAN DOTA Larry Selbach, 213 Can Dota, explained that cars speed in BTW BUSSE AVE this area and he agrees that the reduced speed limit may & LINCOLN resolve this problem. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and reduce the speed limit on Can Dota from 30 MPH to 25 MPH between Busse Avenue and Lincoln Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December 5th meeting of the Village Board. PARKING: A request was presented to prohibit parking on Prospect PROSPECT AVE. Avenue at William Street for better visibility. It was the AT WILLIAM ST. recommendation of the Safety Commission to prohibit parking on Prospect Avenue for a distance of 90 feet west of William Street and 80 feet east of William Street. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and prohibit parking on Prospect Avenue for a distance of 90 feet west of William Street and 80 feet east of William Street. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December 5th meeting of the Village Board. The items relative to parking regulations on Weller Lane PARKING: were referred back to the Safety Commission earlier in the WELLER LN meeting. The Safety Commission recommended that Article X, establishing AMEND CH. 5 the Safety Commission, of Chapter 5 of the Village Code be SAFETY amended to specify the date and time of their meetings; to COMMISSION extend the term of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman from one year to two years; and, to designate the representative of a Public Works Department who attends the meetings as the official Secretary of the Safety Commission. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee CIowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and amend Article X entitled "Safety Commission" of Chapter 5 of the Village Code as cited. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 7 - November 21, 1995 An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next meeting of the Village Board on December 5th. ZBA 10-Z-95 ZBA 10-Z-95, Mt. Prospect Park District, 1000 West Central Road M.P.PARK DISTRICT This case, which is a request to rezone the subject property from ~.~ REZONE C-R, was withdrawn by the Petitioner. 1000 W. CENTRAL RD VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT ACTUARIAL REPORTS Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the proposals for conducting the actuarial reports on both the Fire and Police Pension Funds, as required by law: Vendor 1st Year 4 Year Total Goldstein & Associates $5,000 $15,000 Godwins Booke & Dickenson $5,500 $15,200 Hewitt & Associates $8,000 $18,000 Deloitte & Touche No Proposal GOLDSTEIN & Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur ASSOCIATES with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal submitted by Goldstein & Associates to provide the actuarial services for both the Fire and Police Pension Funds for a total four year fee not to exceed $15,000. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. AUDIT Village Manager Janonis presented the following proposals for audit services for the Village for a four year period, with the Library audit being billed separately: Vendor Total FERS $ 71,000 Skitch Gardner $ 80,415 Wolfe & Company $ 91,900 KPMG $ 94,850 FERS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal submitted by FERS in the amount not to exceed $71,000 to provide the audit services for the Village for a 4 year period, ~-. 1995 - 1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. SAFEKEEPING Mr. Janonis presented the following proposals for 'safekeeping' SERVICES (custodial) services for the General Fund as well as the Fire and Page 8 - November 21, 1995 Police Pension Funds: Vendor Total La Salle National Trust $21,840 Harris Bank $28,444 Northern Trust $38,814 Banc One $44,772 N B D Bank $50,696 Old Kent $53,760 Cole/Taylor Bank Trustee VVilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur LA SALLE with the recommendation of the administration and accept the NATIONAL proposal submitted by La Salle National Trust in an amount not TRUST to exceed $21,840.00 for a one year period of providing safekeeping/custodial services and to authorize entering into a Corporate Custodian Account Agreement with La Salle National Trust in Chicago. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Janonis presented the recommendation of the THIRD PARTY Finance Director to retain Custard Claims Management to ADMINISTRATOR administer the Village's self-insured workers' compensation program WORKERS at a cost not to exceed $19,350. COMP Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal submitted by Custard Management Services for a cost not to exceed $19,350 to administer the Village's self-insured workers' compensation program. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented that would amend the Flex Comp FLEX COMP Plan for the Village employees to change the fiscal year from May through April to January through December. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for RES.NO. 38-95 passage of Resolution No. 38-95 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FLEXIBLE COMPENSATION PLAN Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 9 - November 21, 1995 EAF PICK UP Mr. Janonis stated that the leaf program had been extended PROGRAM an additional week because of the early snow, however, that program will be over next week. ANY OTHER BUSINESS CENTRAL ROAD Trustee Wilks asked staff to look into any possible problems on TRAFFIC Central Road as a result of U. S. Robotics moving into the AM Graphics building, northeast comer of Central Road and Arthur Street. M.P. PARK DISTRICT Trustee Clowes asked the Mayor to write a letter to the Mount REZONE 1000 W, Prospect Park District relative to the possible implications of the CENTRAL ROAD Park District pursuing their purchase of the Trade Service Publications building, 1000 West Central Road, in order to conduct recreational activities without the proper zoning classification. Mayor Farley stated that the Park District has not purchased the property yet and he will wait to see what action the Park District will take relative to this subject. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 12:10 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 10 - November 21, 1995