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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/1987 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 5, 1987 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Carolyn Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Rev. David Poling-Goldenne, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Mount Prospect. APPROVE MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held April 21, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $391,435 Revenue Sharing Fund 7,720 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 61,880 Community Development Block Grant Fund 19,865 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 7,600 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 278,867 Parking System Revenue Fund 4,]69 Risk Management Fund 8,268 Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 5,252 Corporate Purposes Construction Fund 1973 126 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 78,544 Communications Equipment 1984 5,010 Escrow Deposit Fund 2,335 Police Pension Fund 30,419 Firemens Pension Fund 32,022 $933,512 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to ADJOURN adjourn the meeting Sine Die. SINE DIE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OATHS OF Village Clerk Carol A. Fields, administered the Oaths OFFICE of Office to the Village Board members: Trustee Gerald Farley, Trustee George Van Geem and Trustee Theodore Wattenberg, all re-elected for four years terms, and to Trustees of the members of the Mount Prospect Public Library Board: Trustee Jacqueline Hinaber and James Nelson. Trustee elect Laura Luterie will received the Oath of Office at the next meeting of the Library Board on May 21st. All members of the Mount Prospect Public Library Board will serve 6 year terms. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD JAYCEES Bob Tomasello, President of the Mount Prospect Jaycees FAMILYFEST: requested the Village Board waive the fees normally WAIVE FEES collected in conjunction with a carnival. The Jaycees will host their annual "Family Fest" May 20 - 25. This is the first year this event will take place at Melas Park. It was also requested that the normal closing hour of 11:00 P.M. be extended to midnight on the 22nd, 23rd and 24th. It was requested by members of the Village Board that all attempts be made to turn down the music at 11:00 P.M. in consideration of the neighbors. Mr. Tomasello noted that the location of the carnival has been relocated to the west in an effort to reduce the noise and possible inconvenience to the neighbors. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to waive all the fees and utility charges connected with the operation of a carnival for the Mount Prospect Jaycees, including up to 1,250 hours of Police Guard, and to permit the carnival to continue until midnight on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights of this event. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to grant permission to conduct this carnival at Melas Park. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. SPECIAL SERVICE Mr. Charles Houchins, 318 S. Albert Street, addressed AREA NO. 6 the Board relative to the recent action involved with Special Service Area No. 6. Mr. Houchins stated that he and his wife have been served with legal documents relative to the Village's petition before the Court for a Declaratory Judgement on whether residents have the right to withdraw their names from petitions. Mr. Houchins noted that two other people in the area were named in the suit, Mr. Kummer and Mr. French, and since they were not directly involved with the issue and questioned why were named in the suit. Mr. Houchins also noted that in his defense he has retained a law firm to represent him and submitted a bill for $2,000, which is the amount of the retainer with the law firm, and asked the Village to reimburse him for this expense. It was noted that the original motion to proceed to court on this issue stated that the action Page 2 - May 5, 1987 8¸5 would be at no cost to the residents either those in favor or those opposed to the project, as pertains to resolving the issue that is the basis of the law suit, namely the revocation of signatures from the original petition. Mayor Krause stated that the bill would be forwarded to the Village Manager, as is the procedure with all bills submitted to the Village for payment. Mayor Krause also requested that Mr. Kummer and Mr. French be dismissed from the law suit, noting that their names had been picked at --- random from the petitioner submitted by the opposition. Michael Kummer addressed the Board noting that he does not want to be removed from the law suit and that he felt by taking this action the Village is restricting his right under the First Amendment to the Constitution to Petition. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Krause proclaimed May 10 - 16, 1987 as Municipal PROCLAMATION Clerk's Week and the month of May as Senior Citizen Month. MUNICIPAL Mayor Krause also proclaimed the week of May 17 - 23 as CLERKS WEEK, Public Works Week, noting that there will be the annual SENIOR CITIZ Open House at the Public Works building on Saturday, MONTH & PUBL May 16th. WORKS WEEK An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH. 13 amend Chapter 13, Alcoholic Beverages, by deleting three liquor licenses, namely: Heffy's Hot Dogs, 1520 N.Elmhurst Road; Arnold's, 2 West Busse Avenue; and, Patisserie at Randhurst. All three establishments have chosen not to offer alcohol any more. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, 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. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for ORD.NO.3776 passage of Ordinance No. 3776 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Krause announced that due to the efforts of the Fire CLASS II and Public Works Departments, Mount Prospect has been FIRE RATING assigned a Class II Fire Rating. The Mayor and Board congratulated all concerned, acknowledging the fact that this is one of 63 Class II assigned throughout the entire country and the first in the Chicago suburban area. Mayor Krause also announced that the Bi-Centennial Constitution Committee will be planting a tree at Melas Park in recognition of the 200th Anniversary of the United States Constitution and during Arbor Week, on May 20th at 1 P.M. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 8-SU-87, Opus Corporation ZBA 8-SU-87 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that grants OPUS CORP. a Special Use in the Nature of a Planned Unit Development Page 3 - May 5, 1987 in order to construct a 4 story office building. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of the request by a vote of 4-1. Richard Hendricks, 1537 Emmerson Lane, requested the Village Board to deny the request for the 4 story building and require the Opus Corporation to building no buildings no higher than 30 feet. Mr. Hendricks also noted that this development might be effected by development on the east side of Wolf Road, which is located within the City of Des Plaines. Members of the Board expressed their opinion that the Kensington Center for Business is appropriate for this type and height of building, noting that there are other buildings of similar height or more in the Village that were built in less appropriate locations. ORD.NO. 3777 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3777 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE IN THE NATURE OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE KENSINGTON CENTER FOR BUSINESS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: Van Geem Motion carried. ZBA 10-V-87 ZBA 10-V-87, 113 South I-Oka 113 S. I-OKA An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would grant a variation for the subject property to permit a Floor Area Ration of .402 instead of the permitted .35. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommendation was a vote of 3-3. Mr. Carlton Schaeffer, ill S. I-Oka, addressed the Board requesting the Board not to deny the requested variation due to the fact that it would not be in character with the neighborhood and would effect his property. Mr. Robert Risch, 109 S. I-Oka, and other neighbors in the audience, requested the Board to consideration the effect on the neighbors and deny the request. Trustee Arthur noted that the requested variation exceeded the permitted FAR by 400 sq.ft, and suggested a compromise of reducing that area to 200 sq. ft. The Petitioner was not in attendance and therefore no action could be taken until the staff has an opportunity to present the compromise offer. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to table the compromise until the May 19th meeting in order to make the Petitioner aware of the suggested compromise. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - May 5, 1987 87 An ordinance was presented for first reading that would MODIFICATION grant a modification from the Development Code, for the FROM DEVEL.C£ development known as the Brentwood Subdivision, Simonsens BRENTWOOD SU£ Nursery, to permit the required detention facility to be nearer to a building than the normally required 75 foot separation. The Plan Commission recommended.approval of this request by a vote of 7-1. This Ordinance will be presented May 19th for second reading. Trustee Van Geem left the room for a few minutes at this point. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would CHANGE assign new street addresses for properties located within ADDRESSES: the 52 acre parcel annexed by the Village on south Busse SOUTH BUSSE } Road earlier this year. Many of these properties have an Arlington Heights postal address, which will not change due to the boundaries of the postal system, but the numbering will conform to that of the Village. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, 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 Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO. 3778 passage of Ordinance No. 3778 AN ORDINANCE RENUMEERING CERTAIN LOTS AND BUILDINGS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would CAPITAL authorize the issuance of Capital Appreciation Citizens APPRECIATION Bonds. This method of offering bonds is in conjunction CITIZEN BONDI with the financing of the new Public Works Facility and allows residents to purchase smaller denomination than the market. General Obligation Bonds will be sold to fund the balance of the costs involved with the construction of the new facility. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on May 19th. NEW BUSINESS An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND CH.16 amend Chapter 16, "Development Code". This amendment would require a sign to be posted on properties being considered for subdivision and the vacation of public rights-of-way. The Plan Commission recommended this amendment by a vote of 7-1. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenbe rg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - May 5, 1987 ORD.NO. 3779 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3779 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED "DEVELOPMENT CODE" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 14-V-87 ZBA 14-V-87, 923 South We Go Trail 923 S. WE GO The Petitioner in this case is requesting a variation to permit a fence 6 feet high and will extend beyond the rear building line. This is a corner lot, backing up to Golf Road, and the Petitioner is attempting to reduce the noise from tkzt major roadway. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 14-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the May 19th meeting of the Village Board. ZBA 15-V-87 ZBA 15-V-87, 314 Prospect Manor 314 PROSPECT The Petitioner in this case is requesting a MANOR variation to allow a 4 foot setback between a principal building, the Petitioner's home, and an accessory building, the garage, rather than the 10 feet required. The Petitioner would like to have a patio and due to the layout of the lot and the existing garage he cannot meet the required 10 foot separation. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this variation by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 15-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented on May 19th for first reading. ZBA 17-V-87 ZBA 17-V-87, 506 Marina 506 MARINA The Petitioner is requesting a variation to permit a rear yard of 14 feet instead of the 25 feet required. The subject property is a located on a cul de sac and is a pie shaped lot and while the rear yard is extremely wide at the rear property line, the petitioner would like to construct a patio that would encroach into the required rear yard. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this variation by a vote of 5-0. Pa e 6 - Ma 5 1987 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 17-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading on May 19th. Trustee Van Geem rejoined the meeting at this point. Shinjung Subdivision, 1900 West Golf Road SHINJUNG The Petitioner is requesting approval to divide SUBDIVISION: this large lot into 2 lots. The subject property is zoned 1900 W.GOLF ~ R-X and with the subdivision both lots will be able to meet the R-X requirements. The existing home accesses off Golf Road and the newly created lot would access off the Carol Lane cul de sac .......... Commission recommended approving this subdivision by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and authorized the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest her signature on the Shinjung Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented that would authorize the ~FT FUNDS appropriation of $648,000 for various general maintenance projects from the Motor Fuel Tax Funds. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for RES.NO. 18-8 passage of Resolution No. 18-87 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would JAWA: designate Mayor Krause as the Village's representative to REPRESENTATI the JAWA water agency and Trustee Farley as the alternate representative. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for ORD.NO.3780 passage of Ordinance No. 3780 AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Pass: Farley ~ Motion carried. ~age 7 - May 5, 1987 . VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented his report. ZBA 20-V-87 ZBA 20-V-87, New Public Works Facility PUBLIC WORKS This case, being a request of the Village,is for FACILITY variations from the side yard, rear yard and to reduce the number of parking spaces required. It was noted that due to the location of the subject property, being surrounded by industrial uses on the east and west, with the balance of the 63 acre parcel of Melas Park to the north and single family across Central Road to the south, and with the extensive berming and landscaping proposed for this site, the variations would have no adverse effect on the neighborhood. The reduction in parking spaces takes into consideration the number of employees at this location and customer parking. The parking lot to be located in front of the building would not be used for any Public Works vehicles. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving these requests by a vote of 5-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the requested variations. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Murauskis left the meeting at this point. Mr. Dixon presented the following bid results: PLUG WELL %7 The following bids were received for the plugging of Well %7, located at Gregory & Waterman: Wehling Well Works, Inc. Pea Gravel $12.00/Ton Cement Grout $ 6.00/cu.ft. Concrete $60.00/cu.yd. Layne-Western Company, Inc. Pea Gravel $20.00/Ton Cement Grout $ 7.00/cu.ft. Concrete $$5.00/cu.yd. WEHLING WELL Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, WORKS, INC. moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Wehling Well Works, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $23,475.00 for plugging Well %7. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 8 - May 5, 1987 The following bids were received for the purchase and DUMP BODIES installation of two 2 cubic yard dump bodies: FOR TRUCKS Bidder Make Total Monroe Truck Equipment Omaha $5,102 Std.Eagle General Body Co. Crysteel $5,200 Model S-125 Truck Ranch, Inc. Aristocrat $6,060 Model S-125 R.G.Smith Equipment Co. Heil $6,800 Yardbird Auto Truck Reliable $8,764 Steel Body Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to MONROE TRUCK concur with the recommendation of the administration and EQUIP.CO. accept the low bid submitted by Monroe Truck Equipment of $5,102.00 for the purchase and installation of two (2) 2 cubic yard dump bodies. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PARKWAY TREE Bids for the parkway tree removal were received as follows: REMOVAL Price per diameter inch 12.6"- 24.6"- 36.6"+ Bidder 24.5" 36.5" Hendricksen Tree Expert $10.70 $11.50 $13.50 Nels Johnson Tree Experts $10.90 $12.90 $13.76 Davey Tree Expert $10.81 $13.36 $16.71 Based on an estimated 42 diseased trees to be removed, the total cost should not exceed $15,000.00 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to HENDRICKSEN concur with the recommendation of the administration and TREE EXPERTS accept the low bid submitted by Hendricksen Tree Experts for the removal of specified parkway trees at a cost not to exceed $15,000.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Murauskis rejoined the meeting at this point. Bids were received for the Tree Trimming Contract, as shown TREE TRIMMI5 on the tabulation of bids attached to these minutes. The bids were based on various sizes and number of trees. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to FOREST TREE concur with the recommendation of the administration and SERVICE CO. accept the low bid submitted by Forest Tree Service in an amount not to exceed $111,000.00 for tree trimming. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 9 - May 5, 1987 LAWN TRACTOR The following bid was received for the purchase of a WITH MOWER lawn tractor with mower and snowblower: & SNOWBLOWER Bidder Model Cost Chicago Turf and Toro Groundsmaster $19,476.00 Irrigation, Inc. 327 with cutting unit, snowblower, cab, assorted attachments and spare parts It was noted that five invitations to bid were sent however Chicago Turf and Irrigation, Inc. was the only company to respond with a bid. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, CHICAGO TURF moved to concur with the administration and accept & IRRIGATION the bid submitted by Chicago Turf and Irrigation, Inc. for the purch~ ~ a lawn tractor with mower and snowblower at a cost not to exceed $19,476.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. GASOLINE Bids were received for the purchase and delivery of gasoline and diesel fuels for a one year period. A complete tabulation of the bids received is attached to these minutes. METROPOLITAN Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved PETROLEUM CO. to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the low bid submitted by Metropolitan Petroleum Company at a total cost not to exceed $140,850.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. SYSTEM 36 Mr. Dixon presented a request to increase the cost COMPUTER: of the purchase of~the System 36 computer bid by INCREASE TO $432.00. It was explained that an item included in PRICE the original specifications of the Village was not included with the package offered and will have to be added to the purchase price. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize the previously authorized amount for the purchase of a System 36 computer to be increased by $432.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Van Geem requested copies of the Transportation Study for the Northwest Area. Page 10 - May 5, 1987 rustee Farley requested information as to the feasibility of separating garbage items for pick up such as glass, paper, etc. The current contract with BFI for refuse pick up from residential units will expire at the end of July and various items should be considered prior to entering into a new contract. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to SESSION: go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Land AcquisJ land acquisition. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board went into Executive Session at 9:45 P.M. Mayor Krause reconvened the meeting at 10:20 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Arthur Trustee Farley Trustee Floros Trustee Murauskis Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg ADJOURN ADJOURN Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous ~otion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:21 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk 'il ~= N ~ N N ~l