HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 1/17/06
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS AND
FINANCIALS
MAYOR'S REPORT
AMEND
CHAPTER 13
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
January 17, 2006
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Irvana K. Wilks
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent:
Trustee John Korn
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held January 3, 2006.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT
Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS
AND FINANCIALS was noted by an asterisk, and all items further
listed in that manner would be considered with one vote, as
business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S REPORT
An ordinance to delete one (1) Class "R" liquor license issued to
Giordano's Restaurant, 1800 South Elmhurst Road and one (1)
Class "V" liquor license issued to Around the Corner Market, 115
West Central Road was presented. Deleting the licenses amends
Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by decreasing
the number of Class "V" licenses issued by one and the number of
Class "R" licenses issued by one.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD 5534
APPOINTMENT
CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS AND
FI NANCIAL
REPORT
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5534:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT
Mayor Wilks presented the following appointment for the Board's approval:
Sister Cities Commission
Appointment:
Gary R. Randant, Sr.
Term to expire January 2010
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the
appointment as listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Ms. Katie Moran
1403 South Redwood Drive
Stating she would like to see Busse Avenue in the downtown business
district remain as is, Ms. Moran asked what plans the Village had for
that area.
Mayor Wilks stated the Village welcomes resident input regarding the
development of the downtown business district and invited Ms. Moran
to attend the February 7, 2006 Public Hearing; Proposed Amendments
to the Downtown TIF NO.1 Redevelopment Project Area and Plan. At
that time interested parties will have the opportunity to make oral
comments on the proposed amendments which includes Busse Avenue.
Mr. Jim Uszler, Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director announced the Chamber would be hosting a Candidates Forum
Saturday, February 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Village Hall.
Mr. Uszler stated several Candidates running in the primary election
will be participating and encouraged residents to attend. He added that
the session will be taped so individuals not able to attend will be able
to view the event on the Village's Cable channel until the March 21st
primary election. For additional information call Mr. Uszler at the
Chamber office; 847.398.6616.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve
the following business items:
1.
2.
Bills, dated January 1-11, 2006
Financial Report, dated December 1 - December 31, 2005
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BLOOD
PRESSURE
MODULES
OLD BUSINESS
PZ-46-05
401-455 SOUTH
ELMHURST
ROAD
3.
Request approval to waive the bid and purchase four (4)
non-invasive blood pressure modules in an amount not to
exceed $16,800.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance to grant a Conditional Use permit to convert the
existing multifamily development at 401-455 South Elmhurst
Road to a Planned Unit Development was presented for a second
reading.
Mr. William Cooney provided additional information on various
items discussed at the January 3, Village Board Meeting.
1. Guest parking - the petitioner will post Guest Parking only
signs in the designated area
2. Homeowners Declaration - the percentage for majority
vote was increased from 51 % to 67%
3. Detached garages - the potential for adding detached
garages is unlikely due to limited space; if pursued the Village
would need to increase lot coverage standards
4. Fire separation of roof structures - the lack of separation
between the two (2) units was discussed with the Fire
Department. As the units were originally constructed in
compliance with Village Code and multiple units are not
attached the Fire Department did not require the fire separation
for the roof structures.
Trustee Hoefert initiated discussion and recommended privacy
fences be installed to separate the backyard patios. Each two unit
structure shares a cement patio that extends the length of the two
units.
Mr. Robert Pugliese and Mr. Brian Garelli, attorney's for the petitioner
responded to the Village Board's various questions regarding installation
of privacy fences. Mr. Pugliese stated the Homeowner's Declaration
does allow for the installation of privacy fences; a privacy fence is an
option for homeowners not a requirement.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to amend the
ordinance to include installation of privacy fences to separate the shared
patio of the two unit structures.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron
Lohrstorfer, Zadel, Wilks
Motion failed.
In response to a question regarding owner occupancy, Mr. Pugliese
stated the units are not rental properties but the Homeowner's Declaration
does allow for rental of a unit by an owner.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5535:
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ORD 5535
NEW BUSINESS
MOUNT PROSPECT
MERCHANTS
ASSOCIATION
RETAIL
RECRUITMENT
SPECIALIST
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
AGREEMENT
AN ORDINANCE TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 - 455 SOUTH
ELMHURST ROAD
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays:
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Michael Davey, Mount Prospect Childcare Center Executive Director
and President of the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association,
(MPDMA) thanked the Village Board for their support, and then read the
MPDMA mission statement. Mr. Davey stated the organization supported
the Village's efforts to bring new businesses to the Village.
Ms. Katie Dolan-Dix, Capannari's Ice Cream, provided an overview of the
2005 community events organized by the MPDMA including the Fun and
Fitness Walk, Saturday Night Car Shows and the Fall Festival. Highlighting
the success of each of these events Ms. Dolan-Dix stated the MPDMA will
continue to focus on community events to promote the downtown business
district.
Mr. Tom Zander, Pickett Fence Realty, presented the new MPDMA logo.
Stating the logo was a symbol designed to capture the personality of the
downtown business district, Mr. Zander presented "The Happy Shopkeeper."
Mr. Zander thanked those involved with the concept and design of the logo.
The Village Board complimented the MPDMA on the logo as well as their
positive contributions to strengthen the downtown business district and
community.
Community Development Director William Cooney presented an over-
view as well as staffs recommendation to contract for the professional
services of retail recruitment specialist, Ms. Cathy Maloney. Mr. Cooney
highlighted the work Ms. Maloney had recently done for the City of Elmhurst.
Noting that the services of the retail consultant would be available to
businesses throughout the community, Mr. Cooney stated that both the
Chamber of Commerce and the MPDMA supported the Village contracting
with Ms. Maloney.
Village Manager Michael Janonis, provided a general overview of the
one (1) year contract which includes a non-compete clause, a termination
clause for unsatisfactory performance and other allowances should the
contract need to be amended.
Trustee Skowron stated she was recently in the City of Elmhurst and
was quite impressed with the downtown business area and looked
forward to similar success in Mount Prospect.
Additional comments in support of the use of a retail consultant were
expressed by the Village Board.
Speaking on behalf of the MPDMA, Mr. Davey, stated his organization
would be delighted to work with Ms. Maloney and encouraged the
Village Board to approve the contract agreement.
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AMEND CHAPTERS
19,21,23 AND
APPENDIX A
DIVISION II
ORD 5536
AMEND CHAPTER
8 ADMINISTRATIVE
ADJUDICATION
SYSTEM
Mr. Jim Uszler also expressed the support of the Chamber of Commerce
and read the Resolution his organization recently passed supporting
the concept of a "Retail Consultant."
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the request
to enter into a professional services contract with retail recruitment specialist
Ms. Cathy Maloney.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Ms. Maloney thanked the Village Board for their support and the opportunity
to be a part of the community development project.
Community Development Director William Cooney presented for a 1 st
reading an ordinance amending Chapters 19, 21, 23 and Appendix A-
Division II of the Village Code. Referencing the Village Board's discussion
at the January 10, 2006 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Mr. Cooney
stated there were no additional changes to the proposed amendments.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5536:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 19, 21,23 AND
APPENDIX A-DIVISION II OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Community Development Director William Cooney presented for a 1st
reading an ordinance amending Chapter 8, of the Village Code to
establish Article XXI, Administrative Adjudication System. The ordinance
establishes a procedure by which charges of Code violations can be
equitably and efficiently adjudicated by an Administrative Law Judge.
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5537:
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ORD 5537
AMEND
CHAPTER 20,
ANIMAL CONTROL
ORD 5538
TIF AGREEMENT
RES 1-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, OF THE VILLAGE
CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ESTABLISH ARTICLE XXI,
ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION SYSTEM
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Community Development Director William Cooney presented for a 1st
reading an ordinance amending Chapter 20, Animal Control, of the
Village Code. The ordinance amends Chapter 20 to meet current Cook
County and state of Illinois animal control regulations.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Referencing page 6, of the proposed amendment, Trustee Corcoran stated
the first line of Section 20.204.A. should be corrected to read; dog or cat.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5538 with the corrected text:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ANIMAL CONTROL
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Finance Director David Erb presented a resolution authorizing the
execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of
Mount Prospect and all the taxing districts affected by the District
NO.1 Tax Increment Redevelopment Area. The intergovernmental
agreement calls for a sharing of incremental property taxes
beginning with the 2009 property tax levy and authorizes a 13-year
extension of the TIF that was to expire December 31,2009. Mr. Erb
noted that only four of the thirteen taxing districts were required by
state statute to sign the agreement. All affected taxing districts will
receive a certified copy of the executed agreement.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
Resolution No. 1-06:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORlllNG THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND ALL THE TAXING
DISTRICTS AFFECTED BY THE DISTRICT NO.1 TAX
INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT AREA
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MANAGER'S
REPORT
AMBULANCE
BILLING, ANDRES
MEDICAL
SERVICES
AGREEMENT
POLICE VEHICLES
PROJECT SHIELD
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer presented a request to enter into
a three (3) year contract with Andres Medical Billing to provide ambulance
billing and collection services for the Village at a rate of 7% of all
ambulance billing collections. Ms. Widmer stated billing for ambulance
service is a very complex process, and Andres Medical Billing can
provide the most efficient and cost effective method; responsible party
information is obtained from the hospitals using a computer software
program called GEAC.
Ms. Widmer also introduced Mr. Pat Mannix from Andres Medical Billing.
Mayor Wilks commented favorably on the draft FAQ's for resident billing
for ambulance services that were provided for the Village Board's
review. Fire Chief Mike Figolah stated the final version of the FAQ
pamphlet will be available to residents in key locations of all municipal
buildings.
Trustee Hoefert commended the Finance Department for their efforts to
find the most efficient system for billing ambulance services.
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve
the request to authorize contractual services with Andres Medical
Billing for billing ambulance user fees.
Upon roll:
Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Absent: Corcoran
Motion carried.
Police Chief Richard Eddington presented a request to purchase ten
(10) Ford Interceptor patrol squad cars for a total of $215,000 and one (1)
Chevrolet Impala detective car for $17,900. The vehicles are available
under a State of Illinois competitive bid award and the Village is eligible
to make the purchases under the contract provisions.
Police Chief Eddington and Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent Jim
Guenther responded to general questions from the Village Board regarding
the purchase of the vehicles.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the
request to purchase ten (10) Ford Interceptor patrol cars for $215,000
and one (1) Chevrolet Impala detective car for $17,900.
Upon roll:
Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Absent: Corcoran
Motion carried.
Police Chief Eddington presented a request for authorization to participate
in the Cook County Bureau of Information Technology and Automation
Equipment Grant (Project Shield) sponsored by the Cook County Board.
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CELESTIAL
CELEBRATION
TRAFFIC
CONTROL
WORKSHOP
OTHER
BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURN
Project Shield is a Department of Homeland Security equipment grant
administered by the Cook County Board through the Cook County Bureau
of Information Technology and Automation.
The project provides first responders, police, fire and emergency services
personnel, with wireless connectivity to real time video images from police
and emergency vehicles, municipally-owned compatible camera systems
during emergency incidents.
The grant award will provide the Village with the technology and software
necessary to start the program at no cost. This opportunity will also
allow the Village to evaluate the program and determine if the program
merits continued participation funded by the Village.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve
authorization to participate in the Cook County Bureau of Information
Technology and Automation Equipment Grant Project (Project Shield)
Sponsored by the Cook County Board.
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Village Manager Michael Janonis provided the following information
regarding Village activities and events.
· Celestial Celebration, February 4, 2006 "Greatest Show on
Earth", all tickets have been sold. Call Village Hall at 392.6000
if you would like to be on a waiting list for cancellations.
· Committee of the Whole Special Workshop, January 23, 2006
6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall - Safety Commission and Engineering
staff will conduct a Comprehensive Traffic Control Discussion.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
As there were no items for discussion under Closed Session, Mayor Wilks
stated the Closed Session as listed on the Agenda would not be held.
ADJOURN
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to adjourn the
January 17,2006 Village Board meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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