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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1999 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT MAY t8, 1999 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:53 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Comoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi (arrived late Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Trustee Comoran. INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wilks. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Hoefe~t, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 4, 1999. Upon mil cell: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert, Lohmtorfer, Skowmn, Wilks Nays: None Absent: Nocchi Motion carried. BILLS APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 827,950 Refuse Disposal Fund 117,851 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 155,623 Community Development Block Grant Fund 4,473 Local Law Enfomement Block Grant Fund '97 Debt Service Fund 413,489 1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund Capital Improvement Fund 7,834 Police & Fire Building Construction Capital Improvement Construction Fund Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 35 Street Improvement Construction Fund 1998A Flood Control Construction Fund Flood Control Construction Fund Water & Sewer Fund 353,246 Parking System Revenue Fund 3,484 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 34,572 Vehicle Replacement Fund 298 Computer Replacement Fund Risk Management Fund 89,526 Police Pension Fund Fire Pension Fund 111,241 Flexcomp Trust Fund 14,967 Escrow Deposit Fund 158,953 ~'~ Benefit Trust Funds $2,293,542 Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron Nays: None Absent: Nocchi Motion carded. FINANCIAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of the · financial report for January 1-April 30, 1999, subject to audit. MAYOR'S REPORT: MAYOR'S REPORT Greg Canella and Mike Zielinski, representing the Mount Prospect Jaycees. SCHOLARSHIP presented eight $500.00 scholarships to the following high school seniors: AWARDS Prospect High: Katherine M. Dusek Sarah S. Akhtar Jennifer M. Flebbe Anastasia S. Argoe Margaret E. Meyer Thayer K. Benson (not in attendance) Hersey High: Kevin M. Mans David R. Tesnow The Jaycees annually award the Keith Baker Scholarships to local seniors to APPTS. assist with their college education. Mayor Farley recommended the following individuals for commission appointments and reappointments: Finance Commission ~ Ann Smilanic Reappointment May, 2003 ~p~cial Events Commission Linda Hoefert Reappointment May, 2003 Marshall Ponzi Reappointment May, 2004 Arlene Juracek Appointment as Chair May, 2000 CITIZENS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Leo Floros, representing the Mount Prospect Veterans Memorial Foundation, extended an invitation to attend the dedication of the band shell being constructed at Lions Park. The dedication will be held on Memorial Day, May 31. Elisabeth Hegel, 204 W. Hiawatha Trail, asked the Board for assistance in solving the problem of land erosion she and her neighbors in the Weller Creek area are experiencing. She was assured that Village staff is currently working on solutions and will ~.,ontinue to work with the residents. Trustee Skowron asked the Board to consider an in-depth discussion of Weller Creek matters at a Committee of the Whole meeting in the very near future. Bob Cassie, representing GolNiew Estates Subdivision residents, asked the Board to look into problems in his subdivision, which he feels are the result of a street resurfacing project that began last year, specifically related to a gravel shoulder. Mayor Farley stated that staffwould be directed to submit a report on this project to the Board for their review· Fred Steinmiller and Pat LeBeau, representing the Mount Prospec! Lions Club requested a waiver of all fees and out-of-pocket expenses associated with the annual Lions Village Fair, to be held July 1-5. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Comoran, moved to waive all fees and out-of-pocket expenses associated with the Lions Village Fair for 1999. Page 2 - May 18, 1999 Upon mil call: Ayes:' Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Ms. Katy Moran, 1403 Redwood Drive, representing the Alliance of Residents Concerning O'Hare Airoort, asked the Village Board to support all efforts geared toward reducing noise at the airport, and its impact on residents. Mr. Rich Benson of Harvest Heights Subdivision, asked the Board to look into the construction of Menard's Home Center, Rand Road, relative to the early starting time for construction work each day, storm water detention precautions, and the screening wall between the properties. ZBA 09-99 OLD BUSINESS 2107 S. BUSSE ZBA 09-99, CITGO Service Station, 2107 S. Busse Road RD. An ordinance was presented for first reading to rezone the subject property from R-X to B-3 (Community Shopping District), and to grant a Conditional Use and Variations to the front and side yards, to allow the reestablishment of a service station. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowren, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance, Upon roll call: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. ORD.. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for approval of NO. 5021 Ordinance No. 5021: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIATIONS TO PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 2107 SOUTH BUSSE ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowrun, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Nocchi left the meeting room at this time. ZBA 10-99 ZBA 10-99, Northwest Electrical Supply Co., 512 & 600 E. Rand Road 512 & 600 An ordinance was presented for first reading to rezone the subject property IE. RAND RD. from R-A and R-1 to B-3 (Community Shopping), and to grant Variations to the side yard setback and lot coverage requirements, to allow the establishment of an electrical supply store. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance, Upon roll call: Ayes: Comoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Absent: Nocchi Motion carded. ORD. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of NO. 5022 Ordinance No. 5022: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM R-A AND R-1 TO B-3 (COMMUNITY SHOPPING) DISTRICT AT 512 & 600 EAST RAND ROAD Page 3 - May 18, 1999 Upon mil call: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert. Lohrstorfer, Skowmn, Wilks Nays: None Absent: Nocchi Motion carded. ZBA 11-99 ZBA 11-99, Norwood Builders, 1-3 W. Central Road; 10-30 S. Main Street 1-3 W. An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use for a CENTRAL RD. Planned Unit Development to allow the construction of a 205-unit & 10-30 condominium development, consisting of three condominium buildings. S. MAIN ST. The ordinance will be presented for second reading at the June 1 Village Board meeting, ZBA 06-99 ZBA 06-99, Text Amendment. Village of Mount Prospect TEXT An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 14 AMENDMENT: relative to front pomh encroachments into front yard setbacks in residential PORCHES zoning districts. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Absent: Nocchi Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for approval of NO. 5023 Ordinance 5023: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran. Hoefert. Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Absent: Nocchi Motion carded. Trustee Nocchi returned at this time. STREET NEW BUSINESS CLOSURE A resolution was presented requesting the closure of a portion of Central Road to allow the 4~" of July parade. RES. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowren, moved for approval of NO. 23-99 Resolution No. 23-99: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF CENTRAL ROAD IN ORDER TO CONDUCT A PARADE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert. Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FARMERS MKT. LICENSE A resolution was presented to authorize the granting of a license with the Mount Prospect Lions Club, allowing them to conduct their second annual Farmers Market at the train station, June 20-October 31. RES. Trustee Corcoran. seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of NO. 24-99 Resolution No. 24-99: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF LICENSE WITH THE MOUNT PROSPECT LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT A FARMERS MARKET Page 4 - May 18-99 Upon rell call: Ayes! Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowmn. Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. REPEAL A resolution was presented to repeal Resolution No. 11-9g. which requested RESOLUTION: that the Wisconsin Central Railroad refrain frem the blowing of freight trein TRAIN whistles during evemng hours at specific locations, in all but emergency WHISTLE situations. BLOWING Because the Village had adopted Ordinance No. 3953 severel years ago prohibiting the blowing of whistles except in an emergency, regardless of time of day, there was no need for an additional ordinance or resolution, as Ordinance No. 3953 covered a breeder ban on whistle blowing. Therefore, it was determined that Resolution No. 11-99 should be repealed. RES. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for approval of NO. 25-99 Resolution No. 25-99: A RESOLUTION TO REPEAL RESOLUTION NO. 11-99 RELATIVE TO NIGHTTIME WHISTLE BLOWING BY WISCONSIN CENTRAL LTD. RAILROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. CONSIDER Trustee Hoefert made a motion to consider an item not listed on the agenda. ITEM NOT ON Trustee Skowmn seconded the motion. AGENDA Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoren, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance, not listed on the agenda, was presented to designate Mayor Farley as Director and Trustee Lohretorfer as Alternate Director of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call; Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of NO. 5024 Ordinance No. 5024: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. MANAGER'S REPORT VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Mr. Janonis presented the following bid results for the 1999 Sidewalk BID RESULTS Replacement Program: Page5-May18,1999 IDEWALK ~ TOTAL BID REPLACE- Schroeder & Schroeder $146,901.75 MENT Suburban Concrete, Inc. 199,165.00 Trustee Wilks. seconded by Trustee Lohrstoffer, moved to concur with the SCHROEDER recommendation of staff to award the contract for the 1999 Sidewalk AND Replacement Program to Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. in an amount not to SCHROEDER exceed $146,901.75. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Corcoran, Nocchi, Wilks, Skowron, Lohmtorfer Nays: None Motion carded. COMPUTER Assistant Village Manager David Strahl presented a request to waive the bid PURCHASE process for the pumhase of 10 personal computers for the Fire Department. That department, over a period of five years, has been changing from Macintosh computers to IBM-compatible computers, the same as other Village departments. He explained that the Village has been pleased with the performance of the Gateway computers pumhased over the last two years, therefore staff prefers to pumhase from the same company. That compounded with the fact that soliciting bids would be time consuming and that that Gateway remains competitively priced, neceSSitated the request for the bid waiver. The computers are $1,697.00 per unit. GATEWAY Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the bid process for the pumhase often Gateway computers in an amount not to exceed $16,970.00 for the Fire Department. Upon roll call: Ayes: Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, ~ Nocchi, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. OTHER ANY OTHER BUSINESS BUSINESSES Trustee Lohrstorfer praised the Police Department for conducting a very effective informational meeting May 17 at the Weiss Community Center; the meeting was held to provide facts about a recent gang-related shooting incident within the Village. Trustee Lohrstorfer also informed the audience and viewers that the Mount Prospect Youth Commission has openings for new members, and encouraged those interested to pick up applications at Village Hall. Mayor Fadey stated that a special Committee of the Whole meeting would convene immediately following the adjournment of the regular meeting. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION No Closed SessiOn was held, as a special meeting had been held at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Wilks, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carded. Veh~j~ ~ ~ The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m. ma W. Lowe Village Clerk Page 6 -May 18, 1999