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Home My WebLink About12/06/1988 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT DECEMBER 6, 1988 Mayor Krause called the regular meeting of the Mayor CALL TO ORDER and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect tO order at 7:36 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee Theodore Wattenberg Absent: Trustee George Van Geem (arrived late) IN~K)CATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wattenberg. INVOCATION APPROVAL OFMINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved APPROVE MINUTES to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held November 15, 1988. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BIL~S Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved APPROVE BILLS to approve the following list of bills: General Fund 605,158 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 282,542 Community Development Block Grant Fund 3,063 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 10,035 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 349,908 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,321 Risk Management Fund 61,336 P.W. Facility Construction Fund A 37,845 P.W. Facility Construction Fund B - Capital Improvement, RepI. or Rep. Fund 139,028 Special Service Area Const. #5 - Special Service Area Const. #6 9,199 Dow~tow~ Redev. Const. Fund (1985) 32,565 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund (1986) - Debt Service Funds - Flexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 28,226 Police Pension Fund 32,015 Firemens' Pension Fund 30,006 Benefit Trust Fund - $1,622,247 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Van Geem arrived at this point Trustee Arthur stated that Orland Park has recently adopted a 'Happy Hour' Ordinance, modeled after Mount Prospect's prohibition on this special sale of alcoholic beverages. NAYOR'SI%EPORT Mayor Krause noted that the recent Rotary Club raffle winning tickets were selected over the weekend and Dave Jepson, Director of Finance, was lucky enough to win $500. Mayor Krause presented the money to Mr. Jepson.-- Mr. Jepson stated since the purpose of the raffle was to raise money for this worthy organization his personal convictions prohibit him from keeping the money however he will pass it on to the 'Star' program, sponsored by the Village for the less fortunate in our community. OLD BUSIMR~S ZBA 62-V-88 ZBA 62-V-88, 1511 Jeffrey Drive 1511 JEFFREY An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to permit a shed 252 square feet in size rather than the pez~itted 120 sc~are feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Hurauskis, seconded byTrusteeArthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4003 Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage Of Ordinance No. 4003 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1511 JEFFREY DRIVE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 65-V-88 ZBA 65-V-88, 1905 Wood Lane 1905 WOOD LANE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that allows a 10 foot exterior side yard instead of the required 20 feet; a 5 foot interior side yard instead of the required 10 feet; and, a 3 foot rear yard instead of the required 15 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. This Ordinance will be presented December 20th for second reading. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend the Comprehensive Plan (Land Use Plan) of the Village in its entirety. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on December 20th. Page 2 - December 6, 1988 NEW BUSINESS The following Ordinances were presented for first ABATEMENTS readings that would authorize abatements to the amounts previously levied by the Village for the purposes specified: An Ordinance toAD ate a Part of the Taxes Levied for Corporate and Municipal Purposes of the Village of Mount Prospect for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 1988 and Ending April 30, 1989 An Ordinance to Abate a Part of the Taxes for Unlimited Tax Bonds of Special Service Area Number 3, Special Service Area Nom~er 4, and Special Service Area Nv~her 6 of the Village of Mount Prospect for the Fiscal Year ~eginning May 1, 1988 and Ending April 30, 1989 An Ordinanceto Abate a Part of the Taxes Levied for General Obligation Bonds and Interest Fund Purposes of Special Service Area Number 5 of the Village of Mount Prospect for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 1988 and Ending April 30, 1989 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings on an Ordinance. Upon rollca11: Ayes= Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Var~ Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for ORD.NO. 4004 for passage of Ordinance No. 4004 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND M~INICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1988 AND E~DING APRIL 30, 1989 Upon roll call: Ayes:Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waivetherule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays= None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved ORD.NO. 4005 for.passage of Ordinance No. 4005 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 3, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 4, AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 6 OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING NAY 1, 1988 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1989 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays~ None Motion carried. Page 3 - December 6, 1988 BUDGET AMENDMENTS An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would make certain amendments to the annual budget adopted for fiscal year 1988-1989. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on Dece~er 20th. ZBA 63-V-88 ZBA 63-V-88, 1111 Church Road 1111 CHURCH ROAD The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow' a Floor Area Ratio of .40 rather than the permitted .35 in order to construct an addition to this existing single family home. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving this request by a vote of 4-1. The Petitioner stated that there are presently ? related adults living in this 4 bedroom house, as well as an infant. The Petitioner hopes to 8dd an addition to include two more bedrooms and a family room. Mr. Ne~itz, 1109 Church Road, presented petitions signed by residents in the area objecting to the petitions request. Mr. Nemitz stated these adults have all lived in the house for 2 years and the proposed addition could affect the property values in the area as well as possibly creating a future multi-fa~.ly dwelling unit. Trustee Arthur, seconded byTrustee ~attenberg, moved to deny the variation requested. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Nays: Van Geem, Wattenberg Motion carried and request denied. ZBA $7-V-88 ZBA 67-V-88, 20 South Wa Pella - 20 S. WA PELLA The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow a 3 foot side yard setback instead of the required 5 feet in order to construct a detached garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recom~endation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation request. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Mttrauskis, Van Gee~, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading on December 20th. ZBA $8-V-88 ZBA 68-V-88, 506 W. Lonnquist Blvd. 506 W. LONNQUIST The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit a detached garage one foot from the interior side yard in order to construct a garage. The ZoningBoard of Appeals recommended denying the request. It was noted that there was concern expressed relative to the close proximity of the proposed structure and the property line, which could prohibit proper maintenance of the structure, and suggested the Petitioner increase the side yard. The Petitioner explained that there has never been a driveway nor garage on this property. He also stated that a 2 foot side yard would be workable and asked to a~end his request accordingly. Page 4 - Dece~aber 6, 1988 The next door neighbor to the Petitioner expressed his opposition to the request stating that it would have an adverse effect on his property and the drainage problem that could result from the driveway and structure. Trustee Farley, seconded byTrustee Wattenberg, moved to grant the variation requested in ZBA 68-V-88. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: Floros, Van Geem Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented December 20th for first reading. The Morris Plat of Subdivision was presented. This MORRIS SUB. property, located at the northeast corner of Central 3 N.WESTGATE and Westgate Roads is being divided into two lots of record. The Petitioner also requested a modification from the Development Code (Chapter 16) for the subject property to permit a lot depth of 107 feet for the two lots, rather than the required 120 feet. The Plan Commission has reviewed the request for subdivision and the request for a modification from the Development Code to permit lot depths of 107 feet for both lots being the subject of the Morris Subdivision and recommend the Village Board approve both requests. Trustee Farley, seconded byTrustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her ~--signature on the Morris Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and · grant the modification from'the Development Code requested for the property commonly known as the Morris Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Krause called the Public Hearing, called pursuant TIF to proper legal notices having been published November 14 DISTRICT and November 21, 1988 in the Mount Prospect Herald, for the purpose of considering an amendment to the Tax .~.ncrement Financing District No. 1, to order at 8:31 ~.Mo. Several meetings have taken place at the Commission level as well as the Village Board through its Committee of the Whole meetings on the proposed expansion to the TIF District. It was noted that the original TIF District was created Page 5 - December 6, 1988 approximately 3 years ago and the area proposed to be annexed to that District includes a portion of area bounded by Central Road, Wille Street, Busse Avenue and Main Street. David Clements, Director of Planning and Zoning, stated that the statutory requirements were met by publishing the required notices and mailing notices to the appropriate parties. ~-. It was noted that the Business District Development and Re-Development Commission of the Village has given many hours into the proposed project. The proposal includes re-development of the area with either commercial and/or retail businesses. The following residents and/or businessmen expressed concern relative to the TIF District and the inclusion of their properties: Attorney Robert DiLeonardi, for property at 15 E. Busse Ave. Dick Cameron, South Owen Street Norb Huecker, Central & Main 76 Station Dr. McLean Resident, 200 S. Owen Beverly sideman, Prospect Auto Body Mr. Bitner, 100 N. Lancaster Bruce A~tomotive, East Northwest Hwy. Louis Blatnick, See Gwun Roger, Continental Bakery on Main Street Jed Peeler The main concern expressed was the fact that the business men did not know when or what the Village was going to do with the property. There was also concern expressed that the Village would condemn their businesses. It was explained that condemnation proceedings are initiated by court action and while the Village could not rule out that possibility it was not the intention to take that approach. If the overall TIF plan involving a particular parcel, representatives of the Village would attempt to negotiate a purchase price with the businessman. If was also noted that the actual implementation of the TIF District could take place several years from now or possibly not at all. Hal Predovich, Chairman of the Business District Development and Re-Development Commission, and other members of the Commission, gave an overview of the items considered by the Commission in order to make their recommendations. Mayor Krause declared the Public Hearing closed at 9:31 P.M. Three ordinances pertaining the amendment enlarging the Tax Increment Financing District #1 were presented for first readings and will be presented December 20th for second readings. MFT FUNDS The following Resolutions were presented to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax funds. A Resolution was presented to appropriate $323.57 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds to finalize the roadway widening and resurfacing project on Haven Street and Meier Road between Mark and Scott Terraces. Page 6 - Dece~ber 6, 1988 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved RES.NO.48-88 for passage of Resolution No. 48-88 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS ($323.57) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None --- Motion carried. A Resolution was presented that would appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the amount of $5,435.30 for the Village's share of the traffic signal improvement at Busse and Algonquin Roads. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved RES.NO.49-88 for passage of Resolution NO. 49-88 a RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS ($5,435.30) Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented that would appropriate $1,061.63 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the improvement of.Meier Road between Lonnquist Boulevard and Golf Road. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for RES.NO.50-88 passage of Resolution NO. 50-88 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Krause called a brief recess at this point, RECESS 10:15 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 10:25 P.M. RECONVENE Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Arthur Trustee Farley Trustee Floros Trustee Murauskis Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg VI?,~GEN~NAGER'S R~N~)RT Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented an CEDE ILL. Ordinance that would authorize the assignment of funds HOUSING ~--allocated to the Village for iow-income housing to the DEPT. ~ Illinois Housing Department Authority. AUTHORITY FUNDS Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 7 - December 6, 1988 ORD.NO.400? Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 400? AN ORDINANCE CEDING TAX CREDITS TO THE ILLINOIS HOUSING DEPARTMENT AUTHORITY Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. REMOVE FUEL TANKS A request was presented to authorize the funds necessary to remove the 4 fuel tanks from the old Public Works Facility 11 South Pine Street. It was the recommendation of the administration that authorization be given to retain Petroline Company to remove the tanks inasmuch as their work has proved satisfactory in the past and the bid process would take a longer period of time. PETROLINE CO. Trustee Arthur, seconded byTrustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the bidding procedure and authorize Petroline Company to remove the fuel tanks at 11 South Pine for a cost not to exceed $14,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. CABLE T.V. Trustee Farley presented an update on the Cable Television Council and the various areas of compliance by TCI. A public hearing was called last month and was continued in order for further discussion and to allow sufficient time for the Cable Council to meet and make their recommendations. It was also noted that the major problem areas to be addressed at this time are the quality of customer service, such as the period of time in which TCI is allowed in order to install service or make repairs, the promptness of answering the customer service telephones, and the speed in which the phones are answered. Mark Hess of TCI stated that he has hired additional customer service representatives and has increased the number of telephone lines. He also indicated that the problems cited were being resolved in a more timely fashion. Specific standards are being established which would define the periods of time acceptable for customer service complaints. An Ordinance will be presented in conjunction with the public hearing required to be held, which will be on January 17, 1989. ~, Trustee Farley stated that inasmuch as the compliance review being the subject of the continued public hearing had not met the standards estabIished by the Village, a fine should be assessed against TCI. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to assess a fine against TCI in the amount of $200 per day Page 8 - December 6, 1988 for the period of time from November 15 t~rough December 20, 1988 for those periods determined that TCI was not in substantial compliance with established regulations. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Murauskis, Krause Nays: Floros, Va~ Geem, Wattenberg Motion carried. It was announced that Trustee Farley, as representative to the Cable Council, would provide written monthly reports. Mr. Dixon stated that a new taxi cab company would lik~ to begin cooperation in the Village. Ir'wes also stated byMr. Dixon that the first collection under the newly established recycling program had taken place with approximately 64% participation. Trustee Murauskis left t~e meeting at this point. The following recommendations from staff were presented PUBLIC to accept public improvements: IMPROVEMENTS: Main Trophy, 1693 Imperial Court Courtesy Home Center, East Rand Road Busse Florist, East Northwest Highway Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved MAIN TROPHY to accept the public improve~ents installed in conjunction 1693 IMPERIAL CT. ~with the construction of the Main Trophy building, 1693 Imperial Court. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to COURTESY accept the public improvements for Courtesy Home Center HOME CENTER on east Rand Road. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved BUSSE to accept the public improvements Installed in conjuction FLORIST with the construction of the new Busse Florist building on east Northwest Highway. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays ~ None Motion carried. The Plat of Subdivision for Frediani's Colony country FREDIANI'S was presented in error, since it had not yet been COLONY presented to the Plan Commission. If approved by the Plan COUNTRY PLAT Commission at their next regular meeting this plat will be presented December 20th. Page 9 - Dece~floer 6, 1988 ENSINGTON CENTER The Kensington Center for Business Plat of Subdivision FOR BUSINESS 25 was presented. The Plan Commission has reviewed the PLAT NO. 25 platand recommends approval. Trustee ~rthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Kensington Center for Business Plat of Subdivision NO. 25. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg requested the Village permit candidates for elected office to be allowed to hand out literature in the vestibules of public buildings. ADJOURN ADJOURNN~T Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:49 P.M. / Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 10 - December 6, 1988