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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/1987 VB minutes 265 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT December 15, 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 Trustee Van Geem. APPROVE MINUTE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held December 1, 1987. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Pass: Murauskis 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 $ 535,307 Revenue Sharing Fund - Motor Fuel Tax Fund 122,076 Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,409 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 60,814 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 202,462 Parking System Revenue Fund 911 Risk Management Fund 29,984 Downtown Redevelopment Const. 1987C 10,550 P W Facility Construction Fund Series A - Capital Improvement, Repl. or Repair Fund 16,402 Special Service Area No. 5 114,696 Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund - P.W. Facility Construction Fund Series B 421,144 Debt Service Funds 1,909,886 FlexComp Trust Fund 2,471 Escrow Deposit Fund 67,753 Police Pension Fund - Firemens Pension Fund - $3,507,739 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to FINANCIAL accept the financial report dated November 30, 1987, subject REPORT to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 266 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mayor Krause noted that the recent to annex the southwest corner of Kensington and River Roads will be continued to a meeting in January, at the request of the Petitioner. Police Chief Pavlock and Mayor Krause presented the Officer of the Year Award as well as awards to the 3 runners up. The Officer of the Year for 1987 is Investigator Robert Gibson. The runners up are: John Dahlberg Ted Gorski Richard Tracy MAYOR'S REPORT RES. 36-87 Mayor Krause presented a Resolution acknowledging the Holiday Season. Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved for passage of Resolution No. 36-87 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, 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 These cases, continued from the December 1st 747 S.MEIER RD meeting at the request of the Petitioner, were presented. The cases involve a request to rezone the subject property from R-X, assigned upon annexation, to R-1 in order to subdivide the subject property into 4 lots to construct 3 single family homes, Lot 1 having an existing single family home. Variations are also requested 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. At the last meeting, the Petitioner proposed realigning the front lot line of Lot 4 in order to give more curb area. Mr. Mike Spence, 717 Chris Lane stated that it was the opinion of the residents on Chris Lane that the original plan, with the 21.5 foot front lot width, would be best since it would provide a better design for future development, should the existing single family home be removed and that property subdivided. Steven Girard, 713 Chris Lane, requested the Board to restrict any fence that might be installed on Lot 4 so that it would not go beyond the front of the house immediately north. The Petitioner stated that he would be willing to place that restriction in a Covenant attached to the Ordinance granting the variations. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the rezoning from R-X to R-1 as requested in ZBA 69-Z-87 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 267 Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Floros, moved to grant the variations requested in ZBA 70-V-87, provided a Covenant be executed by the Petitioner relative to the placement of a fence on Lot 4. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and grant the modifications from the Development Code to permit a non-radial lot line and a lot depth of less than 120 feet. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Ordinances will be presented January 5, 1988 for first readings, along with the Plat of Subdivision. ZBA 80-V-87, 234 Douglas Avenue ZBA 80-V-87 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 234 DOUGLAS rezoning the subject property from R-X, assigned upon annexation, to R-1 in order to construct a single family home. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskls, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for ORD.NO. 3977 passage of Ordinance No. 3977 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP WITH RESPECT TO THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 234 DOUGLAS AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 21-A-87, Text Amendments ZBA 21-A-87 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would TEXT AMENDM amend Chapter 14, Zoning, to remove fees, which will be established by a separate Ordinance; to better define setback requirements; and, to amend height requirements. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for ORD.NO. 397 passage of Ordinance No. 3978 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ENTITLED "ZONING" Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - December 15, 1987 268 AMEND CH.14 An Ordinance was presented for second ~eading that would FEES establish fees for various requests for public hearings before the Zoning Board of Appeals. ORD.NO. 3979 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3979 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPECIFIED FEES FOR ZONING REQUESTS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS IRB FUNDS: A Resolution was presented that would authorize the TRANSFER Village to transfer the balance of unused Industrial Revenue Bond funds to the Illinois Development Finance Authority (IDFA). RES.NO.37-87 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Resolution No. 37-87 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING AND REALLOCATING THE AGGREGATE REMAINING, UNUSED ALLOCATION OF THE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, AND THE ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY, WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS BY THE AUTHORITY TO FINANCE INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROJECTS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. HISTORICAL Mayor Krause requested the Village Board to consider the SOCIETY request of the Historical Society to fund the Society and assist in the purchase of an existing home a 101S. Maple Street along the vacant lot at 103 S.Maple in order to provide a permanent location in order to preserve the history of the Village and staff it. Presently the Historical SOciety leases the building formerly used as the church for St. John Luthern Church on Linnemann Road. The building maintenance along with the salary of the Director are presently dependent on donations. It was noted that the house will need renovation and it is hoped that this project will be another joint effort between the Village and students from High School District 214. The funds necessary for the acquisition and renovation of this property is anticipated to be $150,000. Also proposed are two questions to be presented to the electors at the Primary Election on March 15, 1988, relative to expending the funds for the purchase and whether a .01% tax should be levied to support the Historical Society and other civic organizations. It is anticipated that $55,000 would be generated from this tax. Page 4 - December 15, 1987 .69 Trustees Floros and Van Geem stated that they did not feel the expenditure of $55,000 warranted a referendum question and the Village should include that amount in the annual budget. An Ordinance was presented for first reading and will be presented January 5th for second reading. VILLAGE MANAGER'S Village Manager John Fulton Dixon presented Ordinances for second readings that would abate taxes levied for general corporate purposes and Special Service Area No. 5. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3980 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1987 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1988 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3981 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND INTEREST FUND PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. 5 OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1987 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1988 Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would AMEND BUDGE' amend specified sections of the budget for fiscal year 1987/88. This Ordinance will be presented January 5th for second reading. Mr. Dixon presented request for field change to permit FIELD CHANG a fence to be installed in the rear yard of a townhouse 72 N.ALBERT located at 72 North Albert Street. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and grant the field change to permit a fence at 72 N. Albert Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Dixon presented a proposal to replace the XEROX Xerox 9500 copier located in the Village Hall. The MACHINE existing 3 year lease period is up and it is proposed that a new lease be entered into for a 1090 copier which would reduce the monthly rental by $350.00. The proposed machine would provide more functions that the 9500, due to Page 5 - Deceber 15,1987 270 the fast changing technology for this type of equipment. Administration has requested quotes from other companies and the quote from Xerox was the least cost for the most options. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and authorize entering into a lease agreement with Xerox for a 1090 copy machine. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. TIF: Mr. Dixon stated that discussions are ongoing with the developer of the TIF District. The priority at this time is to retain an engineer to develop the FLETCHER engineering design, especially considering the fact ENGINEERING that it is hoped to begin water main installation next month. It is the recommendation of the administration to retain the same engineer as that of the developer in order to have uniformity. The developer is using Fletcher Engineering, and the Village has received a quote of $2,000 to perform the engineering for the 12" water main from the Tower to the intersection of Elm and Evergreen. The administration is also requesting authorization to retain Fletcher Engineering at a cost not to exceed $12,000 to prepare the engineering design for the reconstruction and realignment of School Street from Evergreen to Northwest Highway Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to authorize the administration to enter into an agreement with Fletcher Engineering to perform the engineering design for the installation of the water main from the Tower to Elm & Evergreen at a cost not to exceed $2,000 and to prepare the engineering for the reconstruction and realignment of School Street from Evergreen to Northwest Highway at a cost not to exceed S12,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. CENTRAL ROAD The Village Manager stated that representatives from WIDENING Mount Prospect and Des Plaines had requested proposals from the following consultants in conjunction with the Central Road widening project: McDonough Associates, Inc. Homer L. Chastain & Associates CRS Sirrine Midwest Consulting Engineers HOMER L. Based on the interviews, and in conformance with IDOT CHASTAIN & requirements, it is the recommendation of both ASSOCIATES municipalities that the firm of Homer L. Chastain & Associates be retained to perform the Phase I Study (Environmental and Preliminary Engineering), at a cost not to exceed $37,500. State and Federal funds, along with funds from Des Plaines and Mount Prospect will share in the cost, with the Village's share amounting to 7.5% or $2,812.50. 271 Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to authorize the administration to enter in to an agreement with Homer L. Chastain and Associates for the Phase I Study for the Central Road improvement, with the Village's share of the cost not to exceed $2,812.50. Upon roll call: Ayes: ~rthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. As a status report, the Village Manager informed the Board that sales tax revenue through October of this year is down by approximately $50,000 over the same period last year, and, with the Real Estate Transfer Tax in effect, the Village has issued stamps for 43 transactions and collected $5,100. Many of the transactions were exempt from the tax due to the fact that the contracts were executed prior to effective date of the tax. ANY OTHER BUSINESS A recommendation was presented from the staff to accept LINCOLN CIR~ the public improvements installed as part of the ACCEPT PUBL development of Lincoln Estates Subdivision (Craig Court). IMPROVEMENT: Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the public improvements for the Lincoln Estates Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. 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 8:37 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - December 15, 1987