HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/1988 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF TME
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
NOVEMBER 15, 1988
CALL ~O ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Krause called the regular meeting of the
Village Board to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL C~J~L ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn H. Krause
Trustee Ralph Arthur
Trustee Gerald Farley
Trustee Leo Floros
Trustee Norma Murauskis
Trustee Ted Wattenberg
Absent: Trustee George Van Geem (arrived late)
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Farley.
APPROVAL MINUTES APPROVE MINUTES
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of the
Mayor and Board of Trustees held November 1, 1988.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved
to approve the minutes of the Special meeting of the
Mayor and Board of Trustees held November 7, 1988
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS APPROVE BILLS
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to
approve the following list of bills:
General Fund 606,395
Motor Fuel Tax 14,128
Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,898
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 43,048
Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 620,271
Parking System Revenue Fund 3,027
Risk Management Fund 27,085
Downtown Redevelopment Construction 1987C 30,000
P W Facility Construction Fund Series A 29,711
P W Facility Construction Fund Series B 67,917
Capital Improvement, Replacement or Rep 15,009
Special Service Area Construction #5 109,922
Special Service Area Construction #6 -
Downtown Redevelopment Construction 1985 36,029
Debt Service Funds -
Flexcomp Trust Fund 4,648
Escrow Deposit Fund 110,332
Police Pension Fund -
Firemens Pension Fund -
Benefit Trust Fund -
Special Assessment Funds -
$1,726,420
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis,
moved to accept the financial report dated
October 31, 1988, subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
R.SHERMAN Robert Sherman, an Atheist, gave a summary of a
NATIVITY SCENE recent court decision in which that particular
judge deemed it unconstitutional to erect a
nativity scene at the Village Hall. Mayor Krause
stated that the Village would continue the practice
of displaying the nativity scene, citing other
rulings of the court permitting such action. Mr.
Sherman stated that he would sue Mount Prospect if
the nativity scene was erected.
PRESENTATION: Trustee Arthur announced that the Alliance Against
A.A.I.M Intoxicated Motorists has honored the Village of
Mount Prospect for the various actions taken in an
effort to reduce the alcoholic related problems.
Trustee Arthur presented the plaque to the Mayor.
MAYOR'S REPORT
AMEND CH.13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would
VDELETE "Z" delete the Class "Z" liquor license issued to the
SNUGGERY PUB Snuggery Pub, 1799 south Busse Road.
It was explained that the recent court case filed
relative to this property as to whether the
involuntary annexation was valid has been settled
in favor of the Village. While this matter was
being disputed~the Village created a Class "Z"
liquor license for the snuggery Pub. This
Ordinance would delete the Class "Z" license.
Also presented for first readings is an Ordinance
deleting all reference to the Class "Z"
classification and an Ordinance authorizing the
creation of a Class "B" liquor license for the
Snuggery, which would bring that establishment into
compliance with the Village's liquor license
regulations.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley,
moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of
an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD.NO.3998 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved
for passage of Ordinance No. 3998
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH. 13
amend Chapter 13 by deleting all reference to CLASS "Z"
the Class "Z" liquor license classification CLASSIFICATION
from the Village Code.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, ORD.NO.3999
moved for passage Ordinance No. 3999
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH.13
would amend Chapter 13 of the Village Code by CLASS "B"
creating a Class "B" liquor license for SNUGGERY PUB
the Snuggery Pub, 1799 S. Busse Road.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis,
moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of
an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, ORD.NO.4000
moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4000
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
The proposed amendments, as recommended by the Plan COMPREHENSIVE
Commission, were presented. The proposal would PLAN
amend the Official Land Use, Comprehensive Plan, AMENDMENT
for the Village.
Don Weibel, Chairman of the Plan Commission,
explained some the suggestions included in the
proposed amendment.
Tim Corcoran, 524 Hill Street and Steve Polit,
601 Wilshire, requested consideration be given to
the small parcel immediately east of Hill Street,
a portion of which is presently being considered as
future park site by the Mount Prospect Park
District.
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Trustee Van Geem arrived at this point in the
meeting.
Tom McGovern, member of the Plan Commission,
suggested wording that might clarify the area
involving the Hill Street proposed park
It was the consensus of Village Board that the
final draft of the proposed amended Comprehensive
Plan be presented in Ordinance form for first
reading that the next regular meeting of the
Village Board on December 6, 1988.
NEW BUSINESS
ZBA 62-V-88 ZBA 62-V-88, 1511 Jeffrey Drive
The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit
a shed 252 square feet in size rather than the
permitted 120 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0.
It was noted that the Petitioner stores an antique
car in the garage and the shed is needed as a
storage place for all the usual garden equipment
and snow blower.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved to concur with the recommendation of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation
requested.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented December 6th for
first reading.
ZBA 65-V-88 ZBA 65-V-88, 1905 Wood Lane
The Petitioner is requesting variations to ailow a
10 foot exterior side yard, rather than the
required 20 feet; a 5 foot interior side yard
instead of the required 10 feet; a 3 foot rear yard
instead of the required 10 feet and impervious
surface coverage of 52% rather than the permitted
50%. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting these requests by a vote of 5-0.
It was noted that the Petitioner has an extensive
landscaped area in the rear and side yards,
including patios and sideways, which require the
requested variations.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved to concur with the recommendation of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variations
requested.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Murauskis, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at
the next meeting on December 6th.
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An Ordinance was presented for first reading that AMEND CH.2
would amend Chapter 2 of the Village Code to TRUSTEES'
increase the annual salary for a Village Trustee SALARY
from $1,500 to $2,000.
Trustee Van Geem noted that the proposals to increase
the salaries for Village Trustees~and the Village
President are presented at this time in compliance with
the Village Code which provides for a specified period
prior to an election date when such action can be taken.
Due to that requirement, it would be necessary to take
action on these Ordinances at this meeting. It was also
noted that if these salary increases are passed, only
those elected officials whose terms expire in 1989 would
receive the increases.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: Arthur, Murauskis
Motion carried.
Tim Corcoran, 524 Hill Street, stated that as a resident
he supported the proposed salary increases for elected
officials.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO.4001
for passage of Ordinance No. 4001
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 2 OF
THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: Arthur, Murauskis
Motion carried.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH.1
amend Chapter 1 of the Village Code that would increase VILLAGE
the salary for the Village President (Mayor) from $3,000 PRESIDENT'S
to $4,000 per year. SALARY
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved
to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: Arthur, Murauskis
Motion carried.
Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved for ORD.NO.4002
passage of Ordinance No. 4002
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 1 OF
THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Floros, Van Geem,
Wattenberg
Nays: Arthur, Murauskis
Motion carried.
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Trustee Murauskis left the meeting at this
point in the meeting.
MCGARR¥'S The Plat of Subdivision known as McGarry's Plat
SUBDIVISION of Subdivision which would consolidate 1-1/2
lots into one lot of record, as required by Village
Code, was presented. The Plan Commission
recommends approving this subdivision by a vote of
6-0.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved
to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest
her signature on the McGarry's Plat of Subdivision.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Two Plats of Easement were presented that would
grant utility easements for specified areas within
the Old Orchard Country Club Planned Unit
Development. The Plan Commission recommends
approving these easements by votes of 6-0.
Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to
attest her signature on the two Plats of Easement
within the Old Orchard Country Club Planned Unit
Development.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE M~NAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented the
following bid results:
PUBLIC Bids were received as follows for Public Works
WORKS Uniform rental:
UNIFORMS
Bidder Amount
CLS Uniform Rental $0.87
Steiner $0.95
Cintas $0.90
CLS UNIFORM Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg,
RENTAL moved to concur with the recommendation of the
administration and authorize entering into a 2-year
contract with CLS Uniform Rental for the Public
Works Department uniforms.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BUILDING The following bids were received for a 2-year
CLEANING contract for cleaning the various Village owned
CONTRACT buildings, including: the Village Hall, the
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Public Safety Building, the Annex Building/Training Room,
Senior Citizen Building, and the Railroad Depot:
Bidder Monthly
Commodore Maintenance Systems $3952.00
American Eagle Maintenance Inc. 3 978.00
World Office Cleaning Co. 4 284.00
Action Building Maintenance Corp. 4 330.45
Imperial Service Systems Inc. 4 374.00
New World Maintenance Service Inc. 5186.00
Admiral Maintenance Service Co. 5613.00
Super Shine Maintenance Janitorial 6 500.00
Amro Building Maintenance Services 9 599.00
QBM Maintenance Inc. 10 328.00
Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to COMMODORE
concur with the recommendation of the administration MAINT.
and authorize entering into a contract with Commodore
Maintenance Systems for cleaning of municipal
buildings, which contract shall be for a 2 year period
at a monthly cost of $3,952.00.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mr. Dixon noted that there had been discussion at REFUSE
the Committee of the Whole meeting relative to whether CONTRACT
the Village should renew the existing refuse contract
with Browning Ferris or go out for bid. It was the
consensus of opinion that the administration should go
out for bid on this project.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to
authorize the administration to proceed with the
necessary procedures involved with going out for bid on
the refuse contract.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The subject of Cable Television compliance was CABLE TV
presented, noting that to date all areas of concern COMPLIANCE
specifically the ability to handle all the customer
service calls has not been resolved.
Trustee Farley stated that inasmuch as the cable
Council will be meeting tomorrow evening, he would ask
that any action of the Village Board be deferred until
the Cable Council has made a determination on whether a
fine should be assessed and the period of time to be
permitted until compliance is received.
Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee ArthUr, moved to
defer action on the Cable Television compliance report
until the Cable Council has had an opportunity to issue
their recommendation.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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~ OTHER BUSINESS
PUBLIC TWO recommendations were presented to accept public
IMPROVEMENT improvements for the Colony Country Club Village,
located within the Planned Unit Development, and
for the Automotive Care Center, 2000 South Elmhurst
Road.
COLONY Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved
COUNTRY to accept the public improvements installed in
CLUB VILLAGE conjunction with the Colony Country Club Village.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AUTOMOTIVE Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley,
CAR CENTER moved to accept the public improvements installed
in conjunction with the Automotive Care Center,
2000 South Elmhurst Road.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
EXECUTIVE Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley,
SESSION: moved to go into Executive Session for the purpose
LAND ACQ. of discussing land acquisition.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley; Floros,
Van Geem, Wattenberg
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Board went into Executive Session at 9:07 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 P.M.
Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause
Trustee Arthur
Trustee Farley
Trustee Floros
Trustee Van Geem.
Trustee Wattenberg
ADJOURN
Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur,
moved to adjourn the meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous
Motion carried~
The meeting was adjourned at 9:31 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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