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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/1993 VB minutes MI~TSS OF T~,( REGULAR XEETING OF THE M~YOR ~D BO2B~D OF TRUGTEE~ OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT NOVEMBER ~6~ 1993 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. ROLL C~LL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Hendricks Trustee Paul Hoefert "' Trustee Michaele Skowron ~ Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee George Clowes INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Hendricks. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE moved to approve the minutes of the regular MINUTES meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held Nove~ber 2, 1993. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE moved to approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 636,648 '--~ Refusal Disposal Fund 2 037 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 24 251 Community Development Block Grant Fund 30 603 Water & Sewer Fund 310 176 Parking System Revenue Fund 2 677 Risk Management Fund 86 528 Vehicle Replacement Fund 3 034 Motor Equipment Pool Fund - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. 549 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 2,800 Police & Fire Building Const. 720 Flood Control Revenue Fund 10,999 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund 20,238 Corporate PurposeImprovement .1990 - Debt Service Funds - Flexcomp Trust Fund 12,355 Escrow Deposit Fund 14,344 Police Pension Fund - Firemen's Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund 2.385 $1,160,344· Upon roll Call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to accept the financial report dated October 31, 1993 subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NAYOR'S REPORT AMENDCH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would create a Class "R" liquor license for a new CRABSTER BAY restaurant, the Crabster Bay Fresh Seafood 1716 E.KENSINGTON Restaurant to be located at 1716-1718 East Kensington Road. ORD.NO. 4601 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4601 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS/%NDPETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. TRUSTEE COMMENTS SWANCC Trustee Hendricks asked the Village Manager to provide information as to what it would cost the Village if Mount Prospect withdrew from SWANCC in 1994. Trustee Corcoran stated that additional information pertaining to SWANCC would be distributed to members of the Village Board within the next few days. OLD BUSINESS AMEND CH. 15 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code), which amendment would allow School District 25 buses to turn right off Rand Road onto Prospect Manor between the hours of 6 AM and 10 AM. It was noted that the school bus needing to make this turn picks up a kindergarten student who lives on Rand Road and allowing this turn would reduce the amount of time of this bus route. Trustee Corcoran stated that the fact that Prospect Manor is narrow as it intersects with Rand Road and the full. size bus would have a difficult time maneuvering the turn. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Wilks, Farley, Nays: Corcoran, Hendricks, Skowron Motion failed. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next meeting of the Village Board on December 7th. NEW BUSINESS NORTH LOUIS STREET The recommendation of the Safety Commission was PARKING presented relative to parking on the 200 block of north Louis Street, Which recommendation was to Page 2 - November 16, 1993 prohibit parking on the east side of Louis Street and allow 2 hour parking on the west side on Monday through Saturday. Various options were discussed, such as acquiring land from Century Tile, owner of the empty lot next to Louis Anthony's Beauty Shop for parking; allowing permit parking; and, allowing parallel parking in the parkway on the west side of the beauty shop. Sam Camp, 216 N. Louis, stated that he and his neighbors support the beauty shop; however, they don't want the overflow parking on Louis Street. Following discussion, it wasthe decision of the Village Board that this matter should be remanded back to the Safety Commission for additional review, taking all the options into consideration. Mayor Farley remanded this matter back to the Safety Commission and asked that the residents be informed of any meetings, both Safety and Village Board, when this matter is scheduled for discussion. The M & M Park Plat of Subdivision, M & M PARK 1022 Linneman Road SUBDIVISION An Ordinance was presented for second reading MODIFICATIONS that would grant modifications from the FROM DEVELOPMENT Development Code deferring installation of the CODE required sidewalks, curbs/gutters, street lights, street pavement width and storm sewer until required by the Village. The Petitioner asked the Board to waive the requirement to install improvements on Linneman Road on the one lot that wasn't going to be improved. It was the opinion of the Board that all other developments, regardless of the number of lots involved,.are required to abide by these requirements and this subdivision is no exception. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, ORD.NO. 4602 moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4602 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS M & M PARK SUBDIVISION Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. A Resolution authorizing a Restrictive Covenant for the M & M Park Subdivision was presented. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, RES.NO. 44-93 moved for passage of Resolution No. 44-93 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS M & M PARK SUBDIVISION Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Page 3 - November 16, 1993 NEW BUSINESS ZBA 78-V-93 ZBA 78-V-93, 523 We Go Trail 523 WE GO TRAIL The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow a 72" wide service'walk to encroach onto the required side yard setback, rather than the permitted 36". The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. The Petitioner stated that he wants to install pavement bricks in this area, where the previous owner had gravel. Trustee CorcOran asked staff to research the difference between the drainage of pavement bricks versus green space. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 78-V-93. Upon roll call: Ayes~ Corcoran, Skowron, Wilks, Farley Nays: Hendricks, Hoefert Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading on December 7th. ZBA 80-Z-93 & ZBA 80-Z-93 and ZBA 81-SU-93, Lake Center Corporate ZBA 81-SU-93 Park, Elmhurst and Algonquin Roads. LAKE CENTER PARK The Petitioner is requesting the subject property TARGET STORE be rezoned from I-1 (Light Industrial) and O/R (office Research) to B-3 (Community Shopping District). Also requested is an amendment to Ordinance No. 3831, granting a Special Use in the nature of a Planned Unit Development for this subdivision to allow for a Target Store. It was noted that the proposed store would be approximately 117,000 square feet in size and that 548 parking spaces would be provided, 11 of which will be for handicapped drivers. Some of the points noted were the fact that there would be roof mounted air conditioning/heating units, however, at the request of the Mayor, those units will be screened from vi~ from the street. The decorative facade on the building will be on all 4 sides of the building. There will be access to the store from right in and right out only lanes off Elmburst and Algonquin Roads. Access will also be available from La Salle and Wall Streets. A deceleration lane will also be provided off Elmburst Road. Members of the Board expressed concern relative to the future of the building and the possibility of too many retail discount stores in the area. The representative from Target store stated that they have never closed a Target Store. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Page 4 - November 16, 1993 Board of Appeals and rezone the subject property, as requested in ZBA 80-Z-93, and grant the amendment to the Special Use governing the subject property, as requested in ZBA 81-SU-93. Upon roll call~ Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ordinances will be presented for first readings at the next regular meeting on December 7th. Mayor Farley called a Public'Hearing to order at PUBLIC HEARING 10:10 P.M. The purpose of the Public Hearing was to consider vacating a 20 foot wide public walkway VACATE WAI/{WAY located between 1011 and 1013 South Lancaster. SOUTH LANCASTER It was noted that this public walkway was required when the original subdivision was developed years ago, however, the actual sidewalk had neverbeen constructed and the adjacent property owners have expressed a desire to assume ownership of this area. A utility easement would be reserved so no permanent structure would be allowed. There'being no audience participation, Mayor Farley declared the Pubic Hearing closed at 10:13 P.M. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would vacate the public walkway on South Lancaster. This Ordinance will be presented December 7th for second reading. A Resolution was presented that would adopt the 1994 HOUSING the housing affordability report for 1994, as AFFORDABILITY required by HUD. STUDY Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, RES.NO. 45-93 moved for passage of Resolution No. 45-93 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY STRATEGY REPORT FOR 1994 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to accept the improvements ACCEPT installed in conjunction with the improvement IMPROVEMENTS: of the New Life Apostolic Faith Church, 1 W. Euclid NEW LIFE Avenue, parking lot. APOSTOLIC CHURCH Trustee Wilks, seconded by TrusteeCorcoran, moved to accept the improvements installed in conjunction with the parking lot for the New Life Apostolic Faith Church located at 1 West Euclid Avenue. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Page 5 - November 16, 1993 VILLAGE MANagER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis presented the following bid result: Bids were requested for protective clothing for the Fire Department, however, it was noted that only one bid was received, which was from Mac's Fire & Safety as follows: One ensemble, 60 day delivery $799.00 One ensemble, 90-120 day delivery $728.76 It was noted that purchasing these 'Turn Out Gear' ensembles is an on-going project, with 7 ensembles to be purchased in this fiscal year. MAC'S FIRE & Trustee Hoefert, seconded byTrustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the bid submitted by Mac's Fire & Safety for 7 complete 'Turn Out Gear' ensembles at a cost not to exceed $728.76 each. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. LANDSCAPE PROJECT Mr. Janonis stated that several weeks ago the Village Board had accepted the bid submitted by Frank's Creative Landscaping for the landscape restoration program in conjunction with the three water/sewer improvements sites in the Village. Staff extended the deadline for the project to begin, however, Frank's made no effort to fulfill its commitment. Due to the fact that the planting season was drawing to a close, the Village Manager authorized staff to contact the next lowest bidder on this project to see if they would be interested. Inasmuch as that landscaper, Weiler Nursery, expressed a desire to perform the work, the Village Manager authorized Weiler Nursery to provide the services for landscape restoration at a cost not to exceed $5,160.00. Mr. Janonis asked that the Village Board ratify this action. WEILER NURSERY Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to ratify the action taken by the Village Manager in authorizing Weiler Nursery to provide the landscape restoration in the three water/sewer projects sites at a cost not to exceed $5,160.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 1%NY OTHER BUSINESS SIGNS: Trustee Hendricks requested information relative to KENSINGTON CENTER the regulations governing signs along Kensington FOR BUSINESS Road and Wolf Road on the Kensington Center for Business property. Trustee Hendricks noted that there are several "For Lease" signs and stated that Page 6 - November 16, 1993 it was his understanding that the Annexation Agreement prohibited signs. Village Manager Janonis stated that although the Annexation Agreement governing the Kensington Center for Business has expired, he would check into the Sign Code regulations and would respond to Trustee Hendricks. EXECUTIVE BBBBION Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved EXECUTIVE to go into Executive Session for the purpose of SESSION reviewing minutes of previous Executive Sessions to determine if any of the minutes could be released from confidential status. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went into Executive Session at 10:35 P.M. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 10:47 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hendricks Trustee Hoefert Trustee Skowron Trustee Wilks It was noted that there were minutes that could be released from confidential status. A Resolution will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on December 7th with the determination of which minutes can be released and which minutes should remain confidential. ADJOURN ADJOURN Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 10:48 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - November 16, 1993