HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 10/17/2006
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
October 17,2006
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Present:
Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent:
Trustee John Korn
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of
the regular meeting held October 3, 2006.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS and FINANCIALS
& FINANCIALS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted by
an asterisk, and all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one
(1) vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S MAYOR'S REPORT
REPORT Mayor Wilks presented proclamations acknowledging "Make A Difference Day,"
October 28th, "National French Week," November 2nd_8th and "Marine Week,"
November 5th - 11th.
FIRE
PREVENTION
POSTER AND
ESSAY WINNERS
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
Staff Sergeant Blancus, U.S.M.C. accompanied by Mr. Chuck Shields, U.S. Marine
Corp League accepted the proclamation and thanked the Village for recognizing
Marine Corp Week.
Fire Marshal Paul Valentine, assisted by Mayor Wilks and Fire Prevention
Specialist Jim Miller, presented the 2006 Fire Prevention Poster and Essay Contest
winners from area schools. Over 900 students representing 13 schools submitted
a poster or essay depicting this year's theme of "Watch What You Heat." This year
the first annual "Traveling Trophy" was awarded to Forest View School for having
the most entrants in the contest. Forest View School Principal, Ms. Meg Weikert
accepted the trophy.
The following employees are celebrating quinquennial anniversaries with the Village
this year. Mayor Wilks and Deputy Fire Chief John Malcolm recognized those in
attendance and presented each with a plaque or certificate.
AMEND
CHAPTER 13
(ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS)
ORD 5590
AMEND
CHAPTER 13
(ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS)
A video taped message from Fire Chief Mike Figolah who was unable to attend was
also played as part of the recognition.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Robert Clark
Arthur Felski
Charles Livingston
James Flory
Anthony Huemann
Brendan Keady
Douglas Lubash
John Malcolm
Chris Truty
Michael Werner
Donald Wisniewski, Jr.
Mark Fedor
John Dolan
James Kuhar
Anina Nelson
James Cloud
James East
Edward Graham
Chris Hill
Bradley Peterson
Ronald Redlin
Richard Schwegler
Peter Smith
YEARS OF SERVICE
35
35
30
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
15
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Mayor Wilks presented an ordinance amending Chapter 13, "Alcoholic Liquors" of
the Village Code for a 1st reading. Mayor Wilks stated the ordinance would delete
two (2) Class "R" liquor license (Restaurant Only) for Marisqueria Flamingos
Seafood, 1590 South Busse Road and Taqueria Fiesta Restaurant, 1802 South
Elmhurst Road. Taqueria Fiesta Restaurant has closed permanently and
Marisqueria Flamingos Seafood is requesting Village Board approval for Class "S"
liquor license (Restaurant with Lounge.)
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring
two (2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5590:
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.
Mayor Wilks presented an ordinance amending Chapter 13, "Alcoholic Liquors" of
the Village Code for a 1st reading. Mayor Wilks stated the ordinance would add
one (1) Class "S" liquor license (Restaurant with lounge) for Marisqueria Flamingos
Seafood, 1590 South Busse Road.
ORD 5591
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS AND
FINANCIALS
ROAD SALT
CONTRACT
PUBLIC WORKS
EXTERIAL WALL
SEALING
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring
two (2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer,Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5591:
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.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented the following appointments for the Village Board's approval:
Youth Commission
Michaelangelo (Angelo) Campos
Term to expire June 2007
Finance Commission
Wayne Gardner
Term to expire May 2007
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the
appointments to the Youth and Finance Commissions.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills, dated October 1-11, 2006
2. Financial Report dated September 1-30, 2006
3. Request Village Board approval of 2006-2007 Road Salt Contract-
State Bid Acceptance
4. Request Village Board approval to reject sealed bids for Public Works
Exterior Wall Sealing not to exceed $20,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks presented for a first reading an ordinance to grant a Conditional Use
permit to allow a five (5)-1ane drive-thru for Amcore Bank, 1800 South Elmhurst
Road.
PZ-26-06, 1800
SOUTH
ELMHURST ROAD
ORD 5592
AMEND
CHAPTER (18)
TRAFFIC
Mr. Cooney provided an overview of the site plan where the petitioner intends to
construct a bank building with five (5) drive-thru lanes. Located on the west side
of Elmhurst Road, south of Algonquin, the proposed bank will have full access onto
Elmhurst Road.
Mr. Cooney stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the Conditional Use permit, subject to the conditions specified in the proposed
ordinance to grant a Conditional Use permit, by a vote of 7-0. He added the
petitioner has agreed to comply with all conditions required by the Village, and has
also requested the Village Board waive the 1st reading of the ordinance, and grant
the Conditional Use permit this date.
In response to questions from the Village Board Mr. Cooney provided the following:
1. The provisions included in the ordinance are standard requirements.
2. Staff advised the petitioner that lighting plans must comply with Village
Code.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring
two (2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5592:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1800 SOUTH ELMHURST ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
Mayor Wilks presented for a first reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 18
(Traffic) of the Village Code. This ordinance implements components of the
Village's new Residential Intersection Traffic Control program and the Residential
Speed Limit program for Zones 7 and 13.
Following a brief overview of the Village's Residential Intersection Traffic
Control Program and Residential Speed Limit Program, Project Engineer Matt
Lawrie provided a summary of the neighborhood traffic study conducted in
Zone 7 and Zone 13. Included in his summary were recommendations for
intersection traffic control and speed limit changes. Mr. Lawrie also stated the
traffic study results and recommendations were shared at Open Houses held
for residents from the respective Zones; minimal attendance and comments
from residents at both meetings.
Mr. Lawrie stated a member of the consulting firm, KLOA Inc. was also in
attendance to answer questions from the Village Board.
Mr. Lawrie provided the following responses to questions/comments from the
Village Board.
1. Only two (2) comments from residents have been received; one
favorable and the other questioning the need for change.
ORD 5593
MANAGER'S
REPORT
POLICE
TRANSPORT
VEHICLE
2007 NOVEMBER
ELECTION
INFORMATION
2. The intersection and speed limit changes will be monitored; staff will
work with KLOA in determining best approach; residents will also be
involved in evaluation process.
3. Concurred with comment that the changes in Zone 8 seemed to
enhance traffic flow.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring
two (2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5593:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion Carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl presented the request for approval to ratify
the purchase of a prisoner transport vehicle: one (1) 2007-Ford F350 4 x2 cab
and chassis in an amount not to exceed $20,825 .
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl stated, the deferral of this item from the
October 3, 2006 Village Board meeting and the State of Illinois bid
purchase/vehicle order deadline of October 15,2006 necessitated the purchase of
the transport vehicle prior to this meeting. Hence, the request for ratification of
the purchase.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve ratification of
the purchase of one (1) 2007 -Ford F350 4x2 cab and chassis in an amount not to
exceed $20,825.
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The second component of the prisoner transport vehicle purchase presented by
Assistant Village Manager Strahl was a request for approval to waive the bid
process and ratify purchase of one (1) Mavron three (3) door prisoner transport
module (Model #PTM-84-1196-3) in an amount not to exceed $38,561.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval to waive the bid
process and ratify purchase of one (1) Mavron three (3) door prisoner transport
module in an amount not to exceed $38,561.
Upon roll:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl noted the following information regarding the
November 7, 2006 election.
1. NO voting at Mount Prospect Village Hall - Early nor Absentee
OTHER BUSINESS
ENERGY COST-
SAVINGS TOWN
HALL MEETING
TRUSTEE ZADEL
PROSPECT HIGH
SCHOOL ALUMNI
AWARD
2. 32 Early Voting locations - contact Mount Prospect Village Clerk's office or
Cook County Clerk's website for locations
3. Early Voting - October 16th - November 2nd
4. Absentee ballot applications - available Mount Prospect Village Clerk's
office.
5. Voter information:
Village of Mount Prospect www.mountprospect.orq
847.818.5333 - Village Clerk
Cook County Clerk's web site (www.voterinfonet.com)
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks stated an Energy Cost-Savings Town Hall Meeting organized by
Representative Caroline Krause and herself would be held Thursday, October 19th,
at 7:00 p.m., in the Village Board room. She stated several organizations will be
there to provide information and answer questions; Com Ed, Neighborhood
Technology Center and University of Illinois Chicago Energy Resource Center.
Mayor Wilks congratulated Trustee Zadel as a recent recipient of the Prospect High
School Alumni Award. The Alumni Award is given to Prospect High School
graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers and communities.
Trustee Zadel was recognized for his role as a community leader and many
contributions to the community.
Trustee Zadel stated it was quite an honor to be recognized by the school and he
was very proud to represent the Village.
CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss:
ADJOURN
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) - The appointment, employment, compensation,
discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body,
including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to
determine its validity.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to meet in Closed Session
to discuss Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:26 p.m.
ADJOURN
The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:45 p.m., and there being no
further business to discuss adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk