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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/19/2022 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, April 19, 2022 / 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. 2. ROLL CALL: Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Agostino Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Peggy Pissarreck, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli and Trustee Richard Rogers Absent: None a. Pledge of Allegiance — Led by Mayor Hoefert b. Invocation — Trustee Rogers provided the Invocation 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board — April 5, 2022 Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Richard Rogers to approve the meeting minutes of April 5, 2022 Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 4. MAYORS REPORT 4.1 PROCLAMATION: Arbor Day - April 29, 2022 4.2 PROCLAMATION: Earth Day - April 22, 2022 Mayor Hoefert read the following proclamations into record: Arbor Day - April 29, 2022. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey accepted and invited the community to the 38th Annual Arbor Day celebration at St. Paul Lutheran School. Mr. Dorsey announced Mount Prospect has once again been designated a "Tree City" for the 37th consecutive year. Earth Day - April 22, 2022. Prospect High School's Environmental Club members Maggie McGarry and Freya Sirios accepted. Ms. McGarry and Ms. Srios thanked the Board for recognizing this important day and hopes it will raise awareness to the special care and attention our earth needs. 4.3 APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Planning & Zoning Commission Associate Appointment- Ewa Weir, Term to expire April 2027 Police Pension Board Reappointment - Dennis Saviano. Term to expire April 2024 2 Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Terri Gens to approve the subject appointment and reappointment: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed S. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Linda Waycie Mount Prospect resident • Invited the community to the Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration on June 18, 2022 at Trinity United Methodist Church Louis Goodman Mount Prospect resident • Expressed concern that residents are placing waste and recycling canisters in the street, causing potential dangerous situations for emergency vehicles responding to calls. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey responded, stating the Village will address this situation through social media, Village newsletters, etc. Jill Friedrichs 615 S. School Street • Referenced a meeting in August 2021 when she asked the Village Board to censure two Trustees following their remarks regarding Board appointments; requested an update from the Mayor. Ms. Friedrichs provided each member of the Board a copy of her written statement 6. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Richard Rogers to approve the consent agenda as presented: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1 List of Bills - March 30, 2022 to April 12, 2022 - $1,939,757.88 7. OLD BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 This Public Hearing, called pursuant to a proper legal notice having been published in the Daily Herald on April 1, 2022 and April 8, 2022 is for the purpose of presenting the proposed designation of a redevelopment project area and the proposed approval of a redevelopment plan and project in relation thereto, for the proposed South Mount Prospect Tax Increment Financing District pursuant to the provisions of the "Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act," 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1, et seq., as amended ("TIF Act"). Mayor Hoefert called the public hearing to order at 7:25 p.m. for the purpose of presenting the proposed designation of a redevelopment project area and the proposed approval of a redevelopment plan and project in relation thereto, for the proposed South Mount Prospect Tax Increment Financing District pursuant to the provisions of the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. Mayor Hoefert asked Director of Community Development Bill Cooney to provide an overview of the redevelopment plan and project area for the proposed South Mount Prospect Tax Increment Financing District. 3 Director of Community Development Bill Cooney presented an overview of the proposed South Mount Prospect Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Mr. Cooney displayed a map of the proposed project area, located south of Dempster Street and north of Oakton Street that includes 505 acres of mostly commercial/industrial properties. Mr. Cooney stated many of the properties located within the proposed area were annexed into the Village in 2016 and 2017 and were developed in unincorporated Cook County. The Village approved the South Mount Prospect Plan in 2020 and hired SB Friedman to conduct a TIF feasibility study in 2021. Mr. Cooney discussed how TIF is used by municipalities as an economic development tool to ignite investment and redevelopment. Investments can include public infrastructure, development of a Community Connections Center, affordable senior housing, grants for private improvements and remediation of existing environmental contamination. The long-term benefit is an increase in equalized assessed value after improvements, which reduces property taxes for other tax payers in the Village. Mr. Cooney introduced SB Friedman representative Geoff Dickinson. Mr. Dickinson presented details of the proposed South Mount Redevelopment Project Area. Mr. Dickinson provided information regarding the Redevelopment Project Area eligibility study, explaining there are two paths to eligibility. The subject area can either qualify as a blighted area or conservation area based on a number of eligibility factors. The proposed Redevelopment Project study area qualifies as a conservation area based on the following findings: • 60 of the 81 primary structures are over 35 years old • Deterioration present on 67% of the parcels • Inadequate utilities • Presence of structures below minimum code standards • Lack of community planning Mr. Dickinson discussed the findings and provided additional details before presenting the major redevelopment objectives of the redevelopment plan including: Encourage the construction of new industrial and commercial development • Improve existing structures; improve public infrastructure • Support the goals and objectives of the Village Comprehensive Plan and 2020 Sub -Area Plan and future comprehensive plans • Possible projects include affordable housing and a new Community Connections Center Mr. Dickinson presented the proposed budget for eligible expenses of the proposed South Mount Prospect TIF District. The estimated potential redevelopment project costs total $145,000,000. Geoff Dickinson and staff provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • TIF boundary was expanded from original plans to include areas staff identified as areas of concern; other areas were excluded because they were not annexed by the Village • Village will not use TIF funds to displace residents; Village Attorney Lance Malina stated TIF funds can be used to purchase properties that are for sale • Use or enforcement of eminent domain power is not the intent of the current Board • Inadequate utilities are defined as those that do not comply with the current Village Code • Inflation typically does not impact stability of TIF districts; risks are mitigated 4 Board Comments: • Is not the intent of the Board to remove or displace any homeowner from their home • Opportunity for improve infrastructure and bring project area up to the standards of the Village • Opportunity for property owners in the TIF to improve their properties and increase investment potential Mayor Hoefert opened the floor for public comment at 8:06 p.m. Public Comment: Thomas Kost 423 Dempster Street Mr. Kost authored a report in response to the Redevelopment Plan and presented each Board member a copy prior to the meeting (Clerk's note: a copy of Mr. Kost's report is filed with the Village clerk's office and will be provided upon request.) • Expressed views and concerns with the Redevelopment Plan prepared by S.B. Friedman and inequities he found therein Barbara Kellar 421 Dempster • Expressed concern for the future of her home, one of five, included in the Tax Increment Financing District. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating the Village will not condemn nor forcibly take anyone's home from them. Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Drive • Expressed views in support of the South Mount Prospect TIF; area is deserving of the designation • Discussed the impact of inflation on the TIF Dan Foley Mount Prospect resident • Rents a facility at 2400 Oakton; expressed concern that property taxes will increase significantly Louis Goodman Mount Prospect resident • Pleased to hear no residents will be evicted from their homes Public comment ended at 8:45 p.m. The Village Board provided final, closing comments. Mayor Hoefert stated formal consideration of the ordinance establishing the redevelopment project area and adopting the South Mount Prospect Tax Increment Financing District will take place at the next Village Board meeting on May 3, 2022. No further discussion. Mayor Hoefert closed the public hearing at 8:53 p.m. 5 8.2 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE IMPLEMENTATION DATE OF AMUSEMENT TAX CONTAINED IN CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE XXVI, "AMUSEMENT TAX ON PLAYS OF VIDEO GAMING TERMINALS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSTPECT TO May 1, 2024, OR, TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 6584. Director of Finance Amit Thakkar presented the ordinances to either repeal existing ordinance No. 6584 or amend the implementation of the amusement "push tax" on plays of video gaming terminals. Mr. Thakkar provided a brief background of the ordinance approved by the Village Board on October 31, 2021 via reconsideration on November 2, 2021, reserving the right to implement a push tax, effective May 1, 2022. Mr. Thakkar stated there are currently 89 video gaming terminals in operation. Gaming activities generated a total of $3.3 million in net wagering activity for the Village businesses. A portion of the amount totaling $1.1 million is paid in taxes to the State of Illinois in 2021. The Village received $168,000. Mr. Thakkar provided a gaming activity analysis. Mr. Thakkar provided estimates if the penny push tax is adopted. Based on an estimate of 200-300 pushes a day per machine, the push tax would generate between $65,000 to 97,000 in annual revenue. Mr. Thakkar stated this amount is not significant when compared to the Village's total budget. Mr. Thakkar added ongoing litigation affecting the actual collection of the tax is still pending. Mr. Thakkar stated the Finance Commission unanimously recommended to repeal the push tax however, the option to extend implementation was not presented to the commissioners when the discussion occurred. Mr. Thakkar stated there are two options to either extend implementation of the push tax to May 1, 2024 or to repeal the ordinance implementing the amusement or penny push tax, eliminating the Village's authority to levy any future amusement push tax. Mr. Thakkar responded to questions from the Board: • Other municipalities have recently opted to extend the date of implementation • Not enough viable data at this point to determine if Village has reached a saturation point with the number of terminals in use • Implementation of this tax places an administrative burden on restaurant owners • Intent of the law is to place the tax on the person playing the game and forcing the restaurant owners to come up with a solution to do this would could be costly Board comments: • Push tax can be burdensome to restaurant owners responsible for collecting tax • Potential revenue is substantial; supports extending the implementation date • Important to notify restaurant owners in advance that this tax is being considered for implementation in two years • Prudent to wait considering the ongoing litigating surrounding implementation of the push tax Public comment: Steve Polit 601 Wilshire Drive • This is a "choice tax"; those who are choosing to play should pay the penny tax • Technology to add the push tax is feasible • Must protect our rights as a municipality C:1 Bill Grossi 1919 Burr Oak Drive • Legislation is unclear regarding who is responsible for paying the push tax; gaming terminal operators, restaurant owners or patrons? • Does not believe this responsibility should be the placed on the restaurant owners but rather on the terminal operators • Supports tax implemented at 0% • Suggested alternative means to impose the push tax Carole Martz Berkshire Lane • Supports push tax; understands option and reasons to delay implementation No further discussion. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Peggy Pissarreck, second by Richard Rogers to adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Implementation date of Amusement Tax Contained in Chapter 8 of the Village Code to May 1, 2024: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6623 9. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1 Motion to accept lowest -cost, responsive bid for the Deep Well 17 Rehabilitation Project in an amount not to exceed $410,462.80. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented background information, bid results and staff recommendation to accept the lowest -cost bid for the Deep Well 17 Rehabilitation Project. Mr. Dorsey stated that the primary source of drinking water in the Village comes from Lake Michigan, the Village maintains a series of deep wells as an emergency back-up source. Well 17 is part of a long term plan to keep deep wells in place. Well 17 was built around 1978 and was a primary source of drinking water until 1988 when the Village converted to Lake Michigan water. Well 17 has exhibited signs of wear and deterioration since it was rehabilitated in 2000, indicating a need for rehabilitation. Mr. Dorsey stated four (4) bids were received for this project. The lowest qualified bid was received from Municipal Well and Pump. Municipal Well and Pump has done work for the Village in the past, most recent work includes the abandonment of Well 4 last year and have performed rehabilitation work as well. Municipal Well and Pump provided a long list of references and are well qualified to complete this project. Mr. Dorsey stated staff recommends including a 10% contingency to cover unknown costs. Mr. Dorsey briefly detailed the scope of work. 7 Mr. Dorsey, in response to a question from the Board asking if it is reasonable to postpone this project for one year or two until the second water connection from Lake Michigan is complete, stated is not recommend due to the compromised function of the well's motor and pump. Mr. Dorsey stated the timeline for the second water connection with Northwest Water is uncertain. In response to a comment from board member that the Board should make a decision on the future of the existing wells, Mayor Hoefert stated without the second water connection, the wells will remain. Public Comment: Louis Goodman Mount Prospect resident • In response to Mr. Goodman's question, Mr. Dorsey confirmed Well 4 was abandoned last year. No further discussion. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Peggy Pissarreck to accept the lowest -cost responsive bid for the Deep Well 17 Rehabilitation project in an amount not to exceed $410,462.80: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 9.2 As submitted No report 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None 11 ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Saccotelli motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice call vote, the April 19, 2022 regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 9:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk 0