HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 09/04/2007
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
September 4, 2007
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at order at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Absent:
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Trustee Korn gave the Invocation.
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held August 21, 2007.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS
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 a resolution commemorating September 11, 2001.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of
Resolution No. 39-07:
RES 39-07
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Fire Chief Mike Figolah accepted the proclamation and stated the Village will
commemorate the events of September 11, 2001 with a remembrance ceremony
on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Safety
building.
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented the following appointment for Village Board approval:
Special Events Commission
Appointment
Dawn Fletcher Collins
Term expires August 2008
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CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
VHF RADIOS
OLD BUSINESS
HOME RULE
SALES TAX
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the
appointment.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills dated August 15-29, 2007
2. Request Village Board approval to accept bid for VHF mobile and
portable radios in an amount not to exceed $52,860.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks presented for a second time first (1 SI) readings of; (1) an ordinance
amending Appendix A-Division II, Section 8.1102, "Imposition of Tax" and (2) an
ordinance amending Appendix A-Division II, Section 8.1202, "Imposition of Tax" of
the Village Code. The ordinances authorize an increase in the Home Rule Sales
Tax rate effective January 1, 2008.
Mayor Wilks stated the ordinances were first presented at the August 21s1 Village
Board meeting. However, discussion of the proposed ordinances was continued
to this meeting, allowing Finance Director David Erb to present additional
budgetary data specific to programs and personnel.
Mr. Erb summarized the impact transferring of funds from the General Fund to the
CIP, and the level of programs and personnel cuts necessary to save $1.3 million
dollars annually for CIP funding. To equate the dollar amount to programs/services
Mr. Erb indicated the Police Traffic Unit, Civic Events and TV Services would be
representative of the total program/personnel cuts necessary to save
approximately $1.3 million dollars annually.
Citing the events of the August 23rd storm, the Village Board discussed recovery
costs and disaster preparedness in association with CIP funding decisions.
Comments and discussion points included:
· Storm recovery costs - significant impact on general fund
. Disaster preparedness - residents expect Village to be able to respond
· Need reserve funds for emergencies
· Cutting programs is taking a step back
· Build emergency fund for storm response/recovery
· Deferring vote is not in the best interest of the community
. Tax increase decision should not be determined by recent storm
Trustee Hoefert stated he felt the tax increase was premature, and was not in
support of an increase.
As part of their discussion the Village Board thanked and commended Village staff
for their coordinated efforts with the storm recovery. The Village Board also
stated, as part of the comprehensive response process staff will assess and make
recommendations to enhance the Village's disaster preparedness/response plan.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule
requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance:
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ORD 5648
ORD 5649
NEW BUSINESS
CHAPTER 7,
SIGNS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: Hoefert
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of
Ordinance 5648:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-DIVISION II,
SECTION 8.1102, "IMPOSITION OF TAX," OF THE
VILLAGE CODE
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule
requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: Hoefert
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance
5649:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-DIVISION II,
SECTION 8.1202, "IMPOSITION OF TAX," OF THE
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: Hoefert
Motion carried.
In response to a question regarding the tax increase Mr. Erb stated, with the
passage of the ordinance, effective January 1, 2008 Mount Prospect sales tax will
be 8.75%; if the proposed state tax increase for transit funding passes local sales
tax would increase to 9%.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance amending Chapter 7,
Signs of the Village Code. This ordinance deletes Subsection J.11 of Section
7.325 which allowed "Sidewalk Signs" as conditional use only through December
31,2007.
Community Development Director William Cooney provided background
information. In 2005 the Village Board amended the Village Code to allow
freestanding sidewalk signs and expanded the use of projected signs in the
downtown area. However, to monitor any aesthetic or safety concerns, the
ordinance adopting the change included a two (2) year sunset clause for the
pedestrian signs. Mr. Cooney stated a number of downtown businesses utilize
the signs and there have been no safety or aesthetic issues related to their use.
Staff recommends deletion of the sunset clause.
Trustee Corcoran stated he did not support the initial use of the sidewalk signs
because they would detract from the aesthetics of the downtown area. He believes
the signs do detract from the appearance of the downtown area, and does not
support their use.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring
two (2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
None
Motion carried.
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ORD 5650
MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER
BUSINESS
CLOSED
SESSION
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance
5650:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (SIGNS)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: Corcoran
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis commented on the following items:
· Coffee with Council - Saturday, September 8, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m.
Village Hall
· Storm Recovery Update
Police and Fire - back to routine operations
Public Works - tree removal/brush pick-up continues and
solid waste - collection of flood debris
Finance - no final accounting of storm related costs
· Press Conference - Melas Park, Wednesday, September 5th, 10:00 a.m.
highlight storm damage with visual of volume of tree debris already
removed
· Cook County Damage Assessment Form - affected residents/businesses
asked to complete
OTHER BUSINESS
The Mayor and Village Board commended the community for pulling together and
providing aid to residents who needed assistance after the storm.
It was noted that Public Works crews as well as Com Ed personnel may be
working on storm related issues for several weeks.
Announcement of community events:
· Mount Prospect Historical Society Fundraiser (Central Schoolhouse)
Rescheduled - Friday, September 7,6:30 p.m, Bogies Alehouse
· Family Bike Ride - Saturday, September 8, 8:00 a.m., Melas Park
· Rumi (Turkish Program) - Saturday, September 8, 2:00 p.m., Mount
Prospect Public Library
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks stated there was no need for discussion of Personnel 51LCS 120/2 (c)
(2) as listed on the Agenda. However, discussion of Personnel 51LCS 120/2 (c) (1)
would be conducted, and asked for a motion to meet in Closed Session:
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 Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to meet in Closed
Session to discuss Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:08 p.m.
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ADJOURN
ADJOURN
The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:25 p.m. There was a brief
discussion regarding upcoming meeting dates:
· September 10, 2007
Levee 37 Meeting with Cook County Board President Todd Stroger
· September 11, 2007
Cancellation - Committee of the Whole Meeting
· September 11, 2007
Traffic Workshop (Rescheduled from September 10, 2007)
There being no further business the Village Board meeting of September 4, 2007
adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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