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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/2023 VB Minutes Village of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, May 2, 2023 / 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:04 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 Richard Rogers, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli and Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: None 2.1 Posting of Colors by the Mount Prospect Police and Fire Department Honor Guard with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Zadel 2.2 Invocation - Trustee Rogers provided the invocation 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the regular Meeting of the Village Board – April 18, 2023 Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to approve the meeting minutes of April 18, 2023: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Nay: None Absent: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 4. MAYOR'S REPORT 4.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Hoefert presented the following reappointments: Board of Fire & Police Commission: Rockne Borke – Term to expire May 2027 Economic Development Commission: Tom Zander – Term to expire May 2027 Finance Commission: Yulia Bjekic – Term to expire May 2027 Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Michael Zadel to ratify the subject reappointments: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 3 4.2 PROCLAMATION: Acknowledging the contributions of Richard F. Rogers to the Village of Mount Prospect Mayor Hoefert and the Trustees shared in the reading of the proclamation acknowledging the contributions of Richard F. Rogers to the Village of Mount Prospect. The proclamation recognized Trustee Rogers for his many years of dedicated public service. Mayor Hoefert presented Trustee Rogers with a plaque honoring is thirty-three years of service to the Village and community along with a framed copy of the proclamation. Trustee Rogers thanked the Mayor, Trustees, his family and the communtiy for allowing him to serve as a member of the Village Board. Trustee Rogers added it has been his honor to serve this community. 5. BOARD REMARKS Mayor Hoefert, Trustees Zadel, Matuszak, Saccotelli, Filippone and Gens each expressed their sincere appreciation to Trustee Rogers for his outstanding accomplishments and many years of service to the community. Each member of the Board shared a personal thought/experience about working with Trustee Rogers and wished him well. Mayor Hoefert also expressed deep gratitude to Trustee Zadel for stepping in when asked to fill a vacant seat on the Board in 2021, two years after his retirement. 6. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None 7. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Michael Zadel, second by John Matuszak to approve the consent agenda: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Resolution: Motion Passed 7.1 List of Bills - April 12, 2023 to April 25, 2023 - $3,205,407.30 8. OLD BUSINESS Trustee Zadel proudly announced the ribbon cutting for the long-awaited grocery store, Caputo's Fresh Market, is Wednesday, May 3 at 9:00. a.m. Trustee Zadel stated the vision of a downtown grocery story has finally been realized. 9. ADJOURN SINE DIE Trustee Zadel, second by Trustee Matuszak, to adjourn the meeting. Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers, Michael Zadel Nay: None Motion carried. Adjourned Sine Die at 7:35 p.m. 10. ADMINISTER THE OATHS OF OFFICE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS Village Clerk Karen Agoranos administered of oath of office to the following: John J. Matuszak - 2-year unexpired term - term to expire 2025 Colleen E. Saccotelli - Full 4-year term - term to expire 2027 William A. Grossi - Full 4-year term - term to expire 2027 Vincent J. Dante - Full 4-year term - term to expire 2027 11. BOARD REMARKS Trustees Matuszak, Saccotelli, Grossi and Dante each expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community. 4 12 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the meeting to order at 7:46 p.m. Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Agostino Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee William Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak and Trustee Colleen Saccotelli. Absent: None 13. MAYORS REPORT 13.1 PROCLAMATION: Global Love Day - May 2, 2023 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation and presented it to Pastor Russ Bechtold who accepted on behalf of Mount Prospect’s faith community. 13.2 PROCLAMATION: Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - May 2023 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation and presented it to Hazel Oreluk. Dressed in traditional Filipino attire, Ms. Oreluk accepted the proclamation and thanked the Board for recognizing Asian Pacific Heritage Month. 14. CONSENT AGENDA None 15. NEW BUSINESS None 16. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Cassady welcomed the new Board and extended sentiments of gratitude to the parting trustees. Mr. Cassady announced Village staff and the Board will engage in Strategic Planning workshops next week. 17. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None 18. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Matuszak seconded by Trustee Grossi motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the May 2, 2023 regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk 5