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Home My WebLink About07/16/1991 VB minutes HINUTES OF THE REGUL~R~EETING OF THE I~YORAND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JULY 16v 1991 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:31 P.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley --- Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Mark Busse Trustee Paul Hoefert INVOCATION The invocation was.given by Mayor Farley. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved APPROVE to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MINUTES Mayor and Board of Trustees held July 2, 1991, as amended. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Floros, Wilks, Farley Nays: None Pass: Corcoran Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved APPROVE BI~S ~--- to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 876,727 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 9,425 Community Development Block Grant Fund 4,901 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 64,123 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 542,342 Parking System Revenue Fund 13,130 Risk Management Fund 51,737 Vehicle Replacement Fund 395 Motor Equipment Pool Fund Capital Improvement, Repl. or Rep. Fund 7,513 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 1985 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 1991 2,506 Fire & Police Building Const. 81,642 Flood Control Revenue Fund 67,419 Corporate Purpose Improvement 1990 Debt Service Funds 157,708 Flexcomp Trust Fund 7,996 Escrow Deposit Fund 13,456 Police Pension Fund Firemen's Pension Fund Benefit Trust Fund 2,167 $1,903,187 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee.Corcoran noted that the costs for Village owned mobile phones has increased and asked for an itemized list of those employees having mobile phones. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to accept the financial report dated June 30, 1991, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD JULY 4TH PARADE Mayor Farley and Village Clerk Carol Fields presented AWARDS trophies to the following organizations who were judged the best floats in the July 4th Parade: First Place: Busse Flowers Second Place: Mount Prospect Nurses Club Third Place: First National Bank of Mount Prospect TOM ABRAMS Tom Abrams presented the Tom Abrams trophy for the best TROPHY participation in the July 4th Parade to St. Raymond's Cub Scout Pack 55. BUSSE SCHOOL Tom Starck, representing the Creative Children's PROPERTY Academy, located in the former Busse School (Henry & Owen Streets), asked the Village Board to support the CCA in their efforts to extend the lease on the school building and relay that support to the Mount Prospect Park District. Mr. Starck noted that the current lease will expire in 1993 at which time the Park Board plans to demolish the building. It was noted that CCA is willing to pay for improvementS, including the -- installation of a parking lot. He asked the Village to remove the asphalt parking strip along Henry Street, if the lease is extended. Mayor Farley stated that while this is a matter between CCA and the Park District, he supports both the Creative Children's Academy as well as the Suzuki Music School, however, each Trustee could express their feelings on this matter. It was also noted that if necessary, the Village would consider removing the asphalt strip. MAYOR'S REPORT VETO: Mayor Farley stated that he did not support the ORD.NO. 4325 creation of a Class "P" liquor license for a Convenient Food Mart, approved through the adoption of Ordinance No. 4325 at the last meeting and therefore vetoed that Ordinance. Mayor Farley stated that he did not see a need for a local convenience type store to sell alcoholic beverages, stating that he thought it could add to the problems already associated with alcohol. It was noted by members of the Board that the Ordinance was passed by a 4-2 vote and several members expressed their disappointment that the Mayor would take this action. It was stated that the Trustees could override the Mayor's veto at the next regular meeting, August 6th. A motion to pass Ordinance No. 4325 and override the Mayor's veto would need 4 affirmative votes. This subject will be presented at the August 6th meeting. Page 2 - July 16, 1991 Mayor Farley stated that due to the recent discussion PLACE regarding naming the new Fire and Police Station, NAMING he feels it would be appropriate to create a "Place COMMITTEE Naming Committee" to establish a policy on naming buildings and/or streets after elected officials or residents of the Village. Mayor Farley stated that he would appoint the following people to the Place Naming Ad Hoc Committee with their recommendations to be submitted to the Village Board at the September 10th Committee of the Whole meeting: Trustee Leo Floros, Chairman Trustee Paul Hoefert Earl Lewis ~ Ralph W. Arthur OLD BUSINESS ZBA 35-V-91, 112 East Northwest Highway ZBA 35-V-91 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that 112 E.NORTHWEST woUld grant the variations necessary to FIRE & POLICE construct the new Fire and Police Station STATION at the existing location, 112 East Northwest Highway. The variations requested are as follows: 1. To allow a 12 foot front yard, instead of the required 30 feet; 2. To allow an 8 foot sideyard, instead of the required 10', and a 1' 4" exterior sideyard, rather than the required 30'; 3. To allow a l0 foot parking lot setback from the right-of-way, instead of the required 30', and a 3.77 foot setback on the west lot line, instea~ of the required 10'; 4. To allow 80.7% lot coverage, rather than the 75% maximum allowed; 5. To allow a building height of 40.5 feet, rather than the 30' allowed; 6. To allow 99 on-site parking spaces, rather than the required 137; and 7. To waive the requirement for a 12' x 35' loading space. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the variations requested by a vote of 6-0, except for variation #6 which resulted in a vote of 5-1. Bruce Longman, 211 S. Hi Lusi, expressed concern that the Village was proposing a building larger than permitted, due to the fact that 7 variations were being requested. It was noted that the proposed building will have less lot coverage than the existing building and that the 30 foot front yard setback is not realistic, especially as it applies to the downtown district. The regulations are being reviewed with the possibility that amendments may be proposed in the near future that more realistically apply to the downtown area. Page 3 - July 16, 1991 This Ordinance will be presented August 6th for second reading. ZBA 36-V-91, ZBA 36-V-91, 11 South Pine Street 11 S. PINE ST. An Ordinance was presented for first reading th~c~uuld grant a variation to allow a 5 foot sideyard setback, rather than the required 10', in order to allow 3 trailers. It was noted that these trailers will be -- used by the Police Department on a temporgry basis for locker rooms until the new Fire and Police Station is constructed. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. This Ordinance will be presented August 6th for second reading. ADDRESS An Ordinance was presented for second reading that CHANGES would change certain addresses within areas of the Village which were annexed within the last few years. It was noted that this Ordinance will clarify issues resulting from law suits filed objecting to the annexations, which have since been dismissed. With the Enhanced 9-1-1 system almost ready for implementation, it is important that correct address information be provided in order for the system to provide accurate response time. ORD.NO. 4328 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4328 AN ORDINANCE RENUMBERING CERTAIN LOTS AND BUILDINGS AND CHANGING THE STREET NAME OF ROOSEVELT AVENUE TO MEIER ROAD IN THE VILLAGE OF -- MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUBINESS MODIFICATION An Ordinance was presented for first reading that FROM DEVELOPMENT would grant a modification from the Development Code 1824 SITKA LANE (Chapter 16) for property located at 1824 Sitka Lane to permit a 2-1/2 foot flare on the east side of the parkway. The Plan Commission recommended granting this modification. It was noted that the Petitioner had filed a request for a 23~ 4" wide driveway before the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals, which is final in this instance, granted this request. This Ordinance will be presented August 6th for second reading. AMEND An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would ORD.NO. 4222 amend Ordinance No. 4222 by extending the effective -- 32 $. BUSSE ROAD period for the variations from August, 1991 to August 1992. It was noted that the Petitioner was unable to begin construction of this new house and asked that the extension be granted. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - July 16, 1991 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, ORD.NO. 4329 moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4329 AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF ORDINANCE NO. 4222 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 32 SOUTH BUSSE ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that SELL would authorize the sale of miscellaneous interior MISCELLANEOUS fixtures, through a public auction, prior to the VILLAGE OWNED demolition of the Public Safety Building. PROPERTY It was n6ted that interest has been expressed in purchasing the windows and other miscellaneous items and an auction would be the most equitable method of disposal. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Cor¢oran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved ORD.NO. 4330 for passage of Ordinance No. 4330 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MISCELLANEOUS PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 18 would amend Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) to allow certain violations to be paid by mail, rather than requiring a court appearance. This method of collection would reduce overtime costs, due to the fact that the Police Officer would not have to appear in court if the violator plead guilty by submitting payment. ~ This Ordinance will be presented August 6th for second reading, A request was presented to grant a field change FIELD CHANGE for property located at 831 Partridge Lane, which HUNTINGTON is located within the Huntington commons Planned COMe,ONS Unit Development. The property owner would like PUD to screen in a patio. 831 PARTRIDGE Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved Page 5 - July 16, 1991 to grant a field change for property located at 831 Partridge and allow a screened-in patio. Upon roll call: Ayes: .Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. BLANKET FIELD Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved CHANGE: to concur with the recommendation of the HUNTINGTON administration and grant a blanket field change for COMMONS PUD - properties located within the Huntington Commons PORCH ENCLOSURES Planned Unit Development and permit porch enclosures. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Floros, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT ENHANCED 9-1-1 Village Manager John Fulton Dixon informed the Board that the new Central Dispatch building is nearing completion with move-in schedule for the first week in August. He also stated that the Enhanced 9-1-1 system will be activated approximately 2 to 3 weeks later. Mr. Dixon noted that the monthly fee of 75 cents per telephone line presently being charged for 9-1-1 will be reduced to possibly 30 cents no later than October, 1991. FIRE & POLICE The Village Manager stated that the Fire and Police MOVE: TEMPORARY administrative personnel will be moving into their QUARTERS temporary quarters in the First Chicago Bank on August 1st with the rest of Fire and Police personnel moving into the former Public Works Building at 11 South Pine Street on August 12th. DOUBLE TAXATION Mr. Dixon reported that the administration is assisting AREA those residents of the Village who were double-taxed (by the Village as well as the Elk Grove Rural Fire Protection District) in obtaining a refund for the 1989 taxes. ANY OTHER BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT A question was presented as to whether the Village BANNERS would allow the Mount Prospect Park District to display Park District banners on the poles instead of Village banners for a period of 5 weeks in an effort to promote the opening of their new RecPlex on Dempster Street. -- Mr. Dixon stated that the Mount Prospect Park District would provide the banners and would pay for installation and removal. The Village Board gave their approval for the Mount Prospect Park District to utilize the Village poles for their banners as presented by the Village Manager. Page 6 - July 16, 1991 rustee Wilks congratulated Fire Chief Cavello BURN CAMP on his involvement with the Burn Victim Camp, which is a very successful and worthwhile event. Trustee Wilks also stated that since Mayor Farley SISTER had asked her to represent the Village in the Sister CITIES cities Program, she would be attending the convention PROGRAM in Chicago next week. ADJOURNI.'.ENT ADJOURN Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:18 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - July 16, 1991