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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 04/18/2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT April 18, 2007 ROLL CALL CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael ladel PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIALS MAYOR'S REPORT KIM'S KOREAN RESTAURANT, 1827 Algonquin Road Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee ladel gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held April 3, 2007. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS and FINANCIALS 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 (1) vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wilks presented proclamations in recognition of: · WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD, APRIL 22-26, 2007 Accepted by Mr. Michael Davey, Mt. Prospect Child Care Center Mr. Davey extended an invitation to the community to attend the Center's Open House · ARBOR DAY, APRIL 27,2007 Accepted by Mr. David Hull, Public Works Forestry Assistant Mr. Hull invited the community to attend the Arbor Day tree planting April 27, 2007 10:30 a.m. at Lions Park School · WOMAN'S CLUB OF MOUNT PROSPECT, 80TH ANNIVERSARY Accepted by several members of the organization; Marge Donahue, Pat Jenkins, Lois McKillop, Joanne Mortensen and Marlys Haaland. · SENIOR CELEBRATION DAY, MAY 16, 2007 Mayor Wilks presented a request from the applicant of Kim's Korean Restaurant, 1827 Algonquin Road, to continue operating under the existing Class uR" (Restaurant Only) liquor license. Village Manager Michael Janonis stated the license would be issued in conjunction with the sale of the property, and there would be no break in service. The applicant, Mr. Andrew Leher, was in attendance, and indicated his intent to comply with all liquor license requirements. 1 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the change in ownership of Kim's Korean Restaurant, 1827 West Algonquin Road, Class "R" Liquor License. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS None. CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD Mr. Bob Black, 119 South School Street CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIALS RES 8-07 PEDESTRIAN SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT OLD BUSINESS PZ-14-06, 1040 W. NW HIGHWAY CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE NEW BUSINESS AMENDMENT, 2006 BUDGET Mr. Black asked for the Village Board's assistance in the relocation of the port-o- potty located at Owen Park. Requesting the portable restroom be relocated to a less visible location in the park, Mr. Black presented pictures to illustrate the current level of visibility. Village Manager Janonis stated he would contact the Mt. Prospect Park District regarding the relocation/screening of the portable restroom. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills dated April 1-11, 2007 2. Financial Report dated March 1 - 31,2007 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF LICENSE WITH THE MOUNT PROSPECT LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCTAFARMERS'MARKET 4. Request Village Board approval to accept proposal for engineering design services for 2007 Pedestrian Signal Improvement Project In an amount not to exceed $21,487. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Wilks stated that as noted on the Agenda the Village Board had approved (March 6, 2007 Village Board meeting) deferral of the second (2nd) reading of ordinances for property located at 1040 West Northwest Highway; (1) amend the official zoning map of the Village of Mount Prospect and (2) granting a conditional use permit and variation until the May 1, 2007 Village Board meeting. Mayor Wilks stated that as noted on the Agenda the Village Board had approved (March 6, 2007 Village Board meeting) deferral of the second (2nd) reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code until the May 1, 2007 Village Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented for a first (15t) reading an ordinance making certain amendments to the annual budget adopted for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2006. Finance Director Dave Erb summarized the request to approve the third amendment to the 2006 Annual Budget. The proposed ordinance is necessary to comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP). Property taxes levied for the benefit of police and fire pensions must first be recorded as revenue in the General Fund then expensed to show an annual contribution to the pension funds; the 2006 Budget eliminated these transactions from the General Fund. 2 ORD 5621 AMENDMENT, 2007 BUDGET ORD 5622 Mr. Erb stated that although the current budget is in compliance with state statutes for funding pensions, it conflicts with GAAP standards. The proposed amendment to the 2006 Budget satisfies the Village auditor's requirements for GAAP compliance. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel None In response to a question from the Village Board Mr. Erb explained the state legislation that was passed in 2006, as well as the changes made back to comply with GAAP policy. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5621: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance making certain amendments to the annual budget adopted for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2007 and ending December 31, 2007. Mr. Erb provided background information for the proposed amendment to the 2007 Budget; a $2,634,240 increase in revenue projections and a $5,198,630 increase in budget expenditures. There are four (4) significant expenditure amendments related to capital projects for infrastructure improvements and two (2) budget amendments to the General Fund as a result of a change in accounting for police and fire pension expense. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel None Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5622: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. 3 RESERVE VOLUME CAP ORD 5623 MANAGER'S REPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS OTHER BUSINESS 2007 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION SISTER CITIES POTLUCK Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance reserving volume cap in connection with private activity bond issues and related matters. Mr. Erb stated the Village has a total of $4,630,970 of private activity bond volume cap it must reserve by April 30, 2008 or the money will be transferred to the state government. The proposed ordinance authorizes the Village to reserve its 2007 private activity bond volume cap for future use. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel None Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5623: AN ORDINANCE RESERVING VOLUME CAP IN CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES AND RELATED MATTERS Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The Village Manager noted the following community services/events: · Vehicle Stickers 2007-2008 Vehicle stickers must be on windshields by May 1, 2007 Finance Department will be open the next two (2) Saturdays, April 21st and 28th, 9:00 a.m. to noon for sticker sales · Arbor Day - April 27'h Tree planting -10:30 a.m. Lions Park School · Welcome New Residents - April 28th Village Hall Community Room - 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. · Downtown Merchants Fun and Fitness Art Walk 2007 April 28th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Wilks congratulated Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Korn and Ms. Arlene Juracek on their successful campaigns to serve on the Village Board. She noted their presence represents stability, with the return of Trustees Hoefert and Korn, and the new blood, Ms. Juracek will bring. Although the swearing-in will not take place until May 15th, Mayor Wilks took the opportunity to recognize Trustee Skowron for her outstanding years of service and how her presence on the Board will be missed. Mayor Wilks noted the Sister Cities Potluck would be held tomorrow evening, April 19t" at 6:30 p.m., Village Hall Community Center. Trustee Korn and Trustee Hoefert each thanked the supporters who helped with supported their election. Mayor Wilks stated there was no need for the Closed Session as listed on the Agenda, and asked for a motion to adjourn. 4 ADJOURN ADJOURN Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to adjourn the April 18, 2007 Village Board meeting at 7:55 p.m. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, LOhrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 5