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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/1987 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT December ], 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 George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg Absent: Trustee Norma Murauskis INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Farley. 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 November 17, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Pass: Farley Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, APPROVE BILLS moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 578,827 Revenue Sharing Fund - Motor Fuel Tax Fund 8,708 Community Development Block Grant Fund 5,193 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 8,325 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 271,701 Parking System Revenue Fund 837 Risk Management Fund 53,739 Downtown Redevelopment Const. 1987C - P W Facility Construction Fund Series A - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 21,371 Special Service Area No. 5 - Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 1,156 P.W. Facility Construction Fund Series B 17,919 Debt Service Funds 56,809 FlexComp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 80,323 Police Pension Fund 29,677 Firemens Pension Fund 22,653 $1,157,238 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 256 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATION: Mayor Krause acknowledged the Hersey High School HERSEY HIGH 'Huskies' on winning the State Championship Football "HUSKIES" title in the Class "A" Division. AMEND CH.13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that CLASS "S" would authorize the creation of a Class "S" liquor LIQUOR LICENSE license for the La Hacienda Restaurant, located at the northeast corner of Elmhurst and Road Roads LA HACIENDA (formerly Chessie's). At the request of the Petitioners, Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee WattenDerg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3970 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3970 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 69-Z-87 & ZBA 69-Z-87 and 70-V-87, 747 South Meier Road ZBA 70-V-87 This case was continued from the November 17th 747 S.MEIER RD meeting, at the request of the Petitioner, in order to redesign the front lot line of Lot 4. This case involves a request to rezone the subject property from R-X to R-1 in order to subdivide the subject property into 4 lots and to construct 3 single family homes. Lot 1 has an existing single family home. Also requested are variations to permit 21'6" front lot width on the cul de sac known as Chris Lane and a 6' 6" rear yard, due to the unusual configuration of the proposed Lot 4. Bernard Lee, attorney for the petitioner, stated that by moving the front lot line on an angle on Lot 4, which is off the cul de sac, the frontage would increase from 21' 6" to 33 feet. Steven Girard, 713 Chris Lane, stated that the residents on Chris Lane were opposed to the proposed development stating that the location of the house on Lot 4 would be out of character with the res5 of the neighborhood. Mr. Girard also stated that he and the other interested residents were not given an opportunity to review the revised plan prior to being presented to the Village Board. Mayor Krause asked Mr. Lee to continue this matter to the next meeting of the Village Board, December 15th, in order to give the neighbors an opportunity to view the plans. Page 2 - December 1, 1987 257 The Zoning Board of Appeals recommendedgranting the rezoning but to deny the vari~'~16ns }~quested. Also requested in conjunction with this subdivision is a request for a modification from the Development Code to permit a non-radial lot line to the cul de sac center and lot depth of less than 120 feet, and the request to subdivide the property, which received votes of approval from the Plan .Commission, will be presented December 15th. ZBA 72-V-87, 215 Weller Lane ZBA 72-V-87 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 215 WELLER LN grant variations to allow a three car garage 761 square feet in size and to permit a driveway width of 32-1/2 feet. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these variations. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 3971 passage of Ordinance No. 3971 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 215 WELLER LANE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 73-V-87, 607 North Eastman ZBA 73-V-87 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 607 N.EASTMAN grant a variation to allow a detached garage to be located 3-1/2 feet from a principal structure instead of 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 Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 3972 passage of Ordinance No. 3972 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 607 NORTH EASTMAN Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 74-Z-87 and ZBA 76-V-87, Kenneth Drive ZBA 74-Z-87 & Ordinances were presented for first readings that would ZBA 76-V-87 rezone the subject property from R-X to I-1 in order to KENNETH DR operate a firewood storage use on this recently annexed lot. Also requested is a variation to allow a 25,000 Page 3 - December 1, 1987 258 square foot lot instead of the required 4 acre parcel in the I-1 District. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a unanimous vote. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Farley, secDnded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3973 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3973 AN ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY WITHIN THE I-1 DISTRICT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3974 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3974 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KENNETH DRIVE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 75-V-87 ZBA 75-V-87, 1001 East Cardinal Lane 1001 CARDINAL LN An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a variation to permit a driveway 24 feet wide and to allow a 10 foot front yard in order to accommodate an extra parking area for this duplex unit. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Wattenberg Nays: Van Geem Motion carried. Page 4 - December 1, 1987 259 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 3975 passage of Ordinance No. 3975 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1001 CARDINAL LANE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Floros Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Farley Motion carried. A Resolution was presented expressing the concern of the OPPOSE Village of Mount Prospect to the proposed development STEEPLECHASE (known as Steeplechase) on a large parcel of land DEVELOPMENT immediately west of Lake Briarwood. The property is located within the corporate limits of the Village of Arlington Heights, and it is the opinion of Mount Prospect officials that the proposal is too intense, especially considering the fact that the property is located within the designated floodplain. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for RES.NO. 35-85 passage of Resolution No. 35-87 A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED STEEPLECHASE MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT IN THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS FOR REASONS OF FLOOD CONTROL Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg, Krause Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 21-A-87, Text Amendments ZBA 21-A-87 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would TEXT AMENDME~ amend Chapter 14, Zoning, to remove fees, which will be established by a separate Ordinance; to better define setback requirements; and, amend height requirements. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next meeting on December 15th. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would ESTABLISH establish fees for various requests for public hearings ZONING FEES before the Zoning Board of Appeals. This Ordinance will be presented on December 15th for second reading. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 80-V-87, 234 Douglas Avenue ZBA 80-V-87 The Petitioner in this case is requesting re-zoning from 234 DOUGLAS R-X to R-1 for this vacant lot. It was noted that the Village annexed this lot as a part of a larger annexation approximately one year ago and the Petitioner would now ~.~ like to build his family a home, which requires appropriate zoning. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the rezoning requested in ZBA 80-V-87. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ~ 260 An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December 15th meeting of the Village Board. IRB'S An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would GRACO INC authorize the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds to Graco Inc in the amount of $5,000,000. This action is at the request of Graco, Inc. in order to permit the refinancing of the existing Industrial Revenue Bonds with the Village of Mount Prospect. In order to allow the Petitioner to proceed with the financing, it was requested that the second reading of this Ordinance be waived. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 3976 Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3976 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $5,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS (GRACO INC. PROJECT), SERIES 1987; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS AND GRACO, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INDENTURE OF TRUST SECURING SAID BONDS; APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO; AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF SAID BONDS AND RELATED MATTERS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT CONTRACTS: Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented a request DONOHUE to enter into a contract with Donohue for engineering ENGINEERING- services for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Design PROSPECT for the Prospect Meadows Sanitary District at a cost MEADOWS SANITARY not to exceed $47,250.00. SEWER SYSTEM Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize execution of a contract between the Village and Donohue in an amount not to exceed $47,250.00 to perform the necessary engineering function for the Prospect Meadows Sanitary District rehabilitation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. DONOHUE: A second contract with Donohue was also presented which ENGINEERING- would authorize engineering services for the Sanitary VILLAGE Sewer Rehabilitation Design for the Village system. SANITARY The amount of this contract would not exceed SEWER SYSTEM S19,525.00. Page 6 - December 1, 1987 261 Trustee Arthur, seconded by T~~W~ttenberg, moved to authorize execution of the contract between the Village and Donohue in order to provide the necessary engineering services for rehabilitation of the Village's sanitary sewer system at a cost not to exceed $19,525.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would ABATE TAXES: abate a portion of the taxes levied for corporate and CORPORATE municipal purposes of the Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1987 and ending April 30, 1988. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next meeting of the Village Board on December 15th. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would ABATE TAXES: abate a portion of taxes levied for general obligation bonds SS #5 and interest fund purposes of Special Service Area No. 5 of the Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 1987 and ending April 30, 1988. This Ordinance will be presented on December 15th for second reading. Mr. Dixon presented an audit proposal submitted by Karrison AUDIT PROPO~ & Byrne. It was noted that Karrison & Byrne has been KARRISON & conducting the Village audit since 1984 with the BYRNE administration very satisfied with their performance. It is the recommendation of the Director of Finance that the Village accept their proposal to conduct the 1987 audit at a cost not to exceed $15,800. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the audit proposal as submitted by Karrison & Byrne to conduct the 1987 audit at a cost not to exceed $15,800.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Dixon stated that there are presently MAPLE STREE5 several parking stalls located within the Maple Street lot PARKING LOT that prohibit parking before 10:00 A.M., as well as providing for handicapped spaces. Following a study, it has been determined that these spaces are not fully utilized, therefore it is the recommendation that' 2 spaces be maintain for commuters arriving at the lot after 10:00 A.M. and the others, including the handicapped spaces be converted to regular parking hours. This should increase the revenue generated, as well as provide much needed space for commuters. Mr. Dixon also stated that one additional handicapped space will be added to the train station parking area. The Village Manager stated that the Hoffman Group, building BRENTWOOD the Brentwood Subdivision (formerly Simonsens Nursery), SUBDIVISION will be closing on the first homes built in that ROADWAYS subdivision, however, in order to meet Village regulations and in order to obtain occupancy certificates, the Village requires the roadway to be installed. The developer has installed the roadways, however it has been determined by the Village inspectors that the roadway may not meet standards but will not know for sure until after the winter months. The developer has requested the Village to permit the recently installed roadway to be used until spring. Page 7 - December 1, 1987 262 If it is determined that the roadway does not meet standards, the developer has agreed to make any and all alterations to bring the roadways up to Village requirements. CENTRAL ROAD Mr. Dixon also noted that there will be an engineering WIDENING meeting soon on the widening of Central Road and project is proceeding. FLOOD CONTROL A local access Cable T.V. production, prepared by Village personnel, will be aired this coming week to inform residents of the various options available to them to reduce and/or eliminate the chance of flooding. BUSSE FLOWERS The Village Manager announced that the Village has taken possession of the old Busse Flowers property (Elm & Evergreen) inasmuch as the local merchant has not moved into their new building on Northwest Highway at Elm Street. JAWA Mr. Dixon stated that as part of the Water Agency agreement, the municipalities will be responsible for repairing water main breaks, however the Agency will reimburse the municipality following repairs. A recent break will need to be repaired and Mr. Dixon requested authorization to have Rossetti make the repairs at a cost not to exceed $14,779.34. ROSSETTI Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the administration to retain Rossetti to make the necessary repairs at a cost not to exceed $14,779.34. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ASSAULT COURT Mr. Dixon stated that the court case dealing with the CASE assault on police officers will be going to trial and should take approximately 10 to 15 days if all the proposed witnesses are giving an opportunity to testify. Trustee Farley requested the matter of combined sewer system requirements be placed on a future Committee of the Whole agenda so that the Board members could be fully informed of the requirements and regulations. It was also requested that discussion take place on revenues generated by over weight vehicles and the collection statistics on vehicle stickers. AMBULANCE USE Mayor Krause stated that several months ago several FEE revenue sources were presented, including a charge on non-residents for using ambulance services. It was suggested by the Mayor that the Village Board give additional consideration to this proposal with the revenues to be ear-marked for Fire Department equipment. SPECIAL SERVICE Mayor Krause also noted that a recent decision had AREA NO. 6 been issued by the Judge hearing the George/Albert street improvement project (creation of Special Service Area No. 6), noting that the trial Judge has ruled that the revocation petitions were valid. There is a now a 30 day waiting period to see if the decision is appealed and if not then the Special Service Area will be deemed adopted. Page 8 - December 1, 1987 263 ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. EXECUTIVE SESSION EXECUTIVE Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to go SESSION: into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing LAND land acquisition. ACQUISITION Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board went into Executive Session at 9:06 P.M. Mayor Krause reconvened the meeting at 9:40 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustee Arthur Trustee Farley Trustee Floros Trustee Van Geem Trustee Wattenberg ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 9 December 1, 1987