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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/1991 VB minutes HINUTES OF THE REGULAR HEETING OF THE I,~YORi~ND'BO~RD OF TRUSTEES OF THE V~LL~GE OF HOUNT PROSPECT FEBRUARY 19, 199~ CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Mark Busse Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Donald Weibel Abseht: Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Timothy Corcoran INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Busse. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved APPROVE to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of MINUTES the Mayor and Board of Trustees held February 5, 1991. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 836,545 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 29,289 Community Development Block Grant Fund 4,160 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 68,356 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 345,031 Parking Syste~ Revenue Fund 3,114 Risk Management Fund 49,364 Motor Equipment Pool Fund 194 P.W. Facility Construction Fund A - P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 9,606 Special Service Area Const. #5 - Special Service Area Const. 96 - Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1985) 20,337 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1987) - Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 - Debt Service Funds 13,915 Flexcomp Trust Fund 11,897 Escrow Deposit Fund 14,677 Police Pension Fund - Firemen's Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund 2,167 $1,408,652 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to accept the financial report dated January 31, 1991, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNIC~TIONE AND pETITIONE - CITIZENS TO BE HE&RD FIRE/POLICE Ben Trapani, Co-Chairman of the citizens Committee in STATION support of a new Fire and Police Station, gave an REFERENDUM date as to how the Committee is approaching the residents and requesting they support the referendum question for a new building. EUCLID AVENUE Several residents spoke in opposition to the proposal WIDENING of the Cook County Highway Department to widen Euclid Avenue east of Elmhurst Road to River Road in order to provide for a center 'left turn' lane. It was the feeling of the residents that while no property acquisition would be necessary in order to widen the road, the traffic'would be closer to their property lines and in some instances closer to the sidewalks. Mayor Farley explained that this is a County project and 'the Village has little input into whether the project proceeds or not. TruStee Busse expressed his concerns relative to the project and stated that he would oppose the project. It was the consensus of the majority of Board members that this project should proceed as proposed by the Cook County Highway Department. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATION Mayor Farley presented a Proclamation to Michael Moran, CONSUMER EXPO representing the Chamber of Commerce, designating March 2nd and 3rd as Consumer Expo Days in Mount Prospect. This annual event will take place at the Randhurst Shopping Center. AMEND CH.13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would delete 3 liquor licenses, due to the fact that the following establishments have closed: McBrides, 300 E. Rand Road - Class "A" The Reunion Restaurant, Randhurst - Class "S" Mickey's, Main Street & Busse Avenue - Class "W" Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried.- ORD.NO. 4272 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4272 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUEiNEEE ZBA 2-V-91 ZBA 2-V-91, 243 North Yates 243 N. YATES An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would allow a 4 foot separation between the principal Page 2 - February 19, 1991 structure and an accessory structure,, rather than the required 10 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Weibel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: NOne Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Weibel, moved ORD.~O. 4273 for passage of Ordinance No. 4273 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 243 NORTH YATES Upon roll call: Ayes:. Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 8-V-91, 101 South Maple Street ZBA 8-V-91 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 101 S.MAPLE would grant variations to permit an accessory facility to accommodate handicapped persons at this Historical Museum; to allow more than one building on a lot; to allow the 755 square foot accessory building, rather than the permitted 120 square feet; to allow a height of 15' 4" for the existing carriage house (garage); and, to allow 2 on-site parking spaces rather than the required 8 spaces. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations by a vote of 6-0. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved ORD.NOo 4274 for passage of Ordinance No. 4274 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 101 SOUTH MAPLE STREET Upon rol% call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for second reading AMEND CH. 8 that would establish a .25% sales tax, effective September 1, 1991. Michael Moran, representing the Chamber of Commerce stated that the proposal, along with alternative methods of raising revenue, have been reviewed and that this proposed sales tax increase would be the best method of achieving the goal and have the least impact on local businesses. Page 3 - February 19, 1991 Jim Poore, owner of Sammy Skobel's Hotdogs, stated that while large businesses in the Village may not be affected by this additional tax, it would be a burden on small businesses. He also stated that he feels members of the Village Board have lost touch with small businessmen in the Village. Trustee Busse requested the BOard to consider lowering the Food and Beverage Tax so that no business would collect more than 8% sales tax. There was no support for this proposal. Trustee Weibel asked that the record indicate that this sales tax increase was for the purpose of flood control and that future Boards could eliminate this tax when applicable. There was further discussion between members of the Board that use of the.monies received as a result of this .25% sales tax should be flexible and as recommended, let future Boards address this subject at that such time. ORD.NO. 4275 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4275 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel, Farley Nays: None Motion carried. RECESs Mayor Farley called a brief recess at this point, 9:16 PM RECONVENE Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 9:23 PM. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Arthur Trustee Busse Trustee Van Geem Trustee Weibel PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Farley called a public hearing to order at LOW-INTEREST 9:16 PM. This public hearing was for the purpose MORTGAGE MONEY of considering an intergovernmental agreement governing the reallocation of funds to provide low interest mortgages to qualified persons. Village Manager Dixon stated under this intergovernmental agreement the Village would pool its private-activity bond allocation (industrial development bond authority) of $2,500,000 with several other municipalities to make a bond issue possible. The monies would be used for residents of the respective municipalities to obtain low interest mortgage money for first time home buyers provided the guidelines as to income and the cost of the home are met. An Ordinance authorizing participation in this intergovernmental agreement was presented for first reading and will be presented March 5th for second reading. There being no audience participation, the public hearing was closed at 9:19 PM. Page 4 - February 19, 1991 NEW BUSINESS A request was presented to authorize execution of PLAT OF a Plat of Easement for sidewalks on the west side EASEMENT: of Wolf Road in front of River Trails Junior High WOLF ROAD School. It was noted that the sidewalk to be installed on the west side of Wolf Road would require the removal of several trees or locate the sidewalk closer to the street, the later of which was deemed unsafe for children. In an effort to save those trees it is proposed that the School District grant an easement for the sidewalk. The Plan Commission has reviewed this request and recommends approval by a vote of 7-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Weibel, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Plat of Easement for sidewalks 'on the west side of Wolf Road at River Trails Junior High School. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. A proposal was presented by Village Manager Dixon FACILITIES for a facilities plan to be prepared by RJN PLAN: Environmental Associates. RJN It was noted that while reviewing the stormwater management program the Village became aware of the Illinois EPA State Loan Program which would cover some of the costs provided a Facility Plan Report for all projects was prepared. RJN Environmental Associates has presented a proposal to prepare the required Facilities Plan Report, which will take approximately 4 months, at a cost not to exceed $37,920. Trustee Van Geem stated that he would like to see bids on these types of projects in order to remain competitive. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Weibel, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Village Manager and authorize RJN Environmental Associates to prepare a Facilities Plan Report not to exceed $37,920.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion'carried. A Resolution was presented that would appropriate MFT FUNDS $983.25 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds as the final payout for the Route 83/Oakton &treet improvement that took place in 1988. Trustee Weibel, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved RES.NO. 7-91 for passage of Resolution No. 7-91 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - February 19, 1991 MFT FUNDS A Resolution was presented that would appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of $54,499.15 as the final payout for the Busse Road/Lincoln Street improvement that took place in 1988. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Busse, moved for passage of Resolution No. 8-91 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. MFT FUNDS A Resolution was presented that would appropriate $1,938.00 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds as the final payout for the Evergreen Avenue (between Route 83 and Elmhurst Avenue) authorized in 1987. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Weibel, moved for passage of Resolution No. 9-91 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE 14~NAGER~S REPORT FIRE DEP~ Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented an LABOR CONTRACT Agreement negotiated with Fire Department personnel which would be in effect for a 3 year labor period. Mr. Dixon stated that the Agreement provides for a 5% salary increase in 1991 and a 4-1/2% salary increase in 1992 and 1993. The Agreement also reduces the number of paid holidays by one, to a total of 7, however amends the method of salary adjustments for holiday pay. The Agreement also addresses periodic drug testing as well as other minor changes from the previous agreement, all of which have been agreed no by both the administration and representatives of the Fire Department. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to authorize the Village Manager to sign the Labor Agreement with the Fire Department, which Agreement applies to the years 1991, 1992 and 1993. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Busse, Van Geem, Weibel, Farley Nays: None Motion carried. TIF DESIGN Mr. Dixon presented an item not listed on the agenda; this item dealt with the street and pedestrian traffic plans for the downtown TIF District, which plans would include the new Fire and Police Station if it is determined that it will be constructed. The proposal from Donohue includes proposed design as to how the existing land use would accommodate future Page 6 - February 19, 1991 evelopment, how parking requirements and pedestrian traffic would be affected and would be prepared at a cost not to exceed $8,800.00. Also included in the study is a proposal from Broadacre Management Company to prepare their assignment revolving around the Public Safety project at a cost not to exceed $6,500.00. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved BROADACRE to authorize Broadacre Management and Donohue to & DONOHUE: prepare a street-scape and pedestrian-scape design relative'to the TIF District and taking the Fire and Police Station into consideration, at a cost of $6,500.00 and $8,800.00 respectively. Upon roll call: Ayes: Busse, Van Geem, Weibel, Farley Nays: Arthur Motion carried. Mr. Dixon stated that the Chicago Northwestern has TRAIN asked to re-negotiate the lease with the Village. STATION The new lease would provide for a monthly dollar LEASE amount that would re-pay a portion of the cost to improve the commuter parking lot. It was the consensus of Board that such an arrangement would be acceptable. Trustee Busse expressed appreciation to the FLAGS administration for acquiring and displaying the DISPLAYED American flag throughout the downtown district as well as the banners expressing support for our troops in Saudi Arabia. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:52 PM. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 February 19, 1991