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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/1985 VB minutes 129 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT OCTOBER 1, 1985 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORD~ Mayor Krause called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Ralph Arthur. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll ca]]: Mayor Carolyn Krause Trustee Ralph Arthur Trustee Gerald Farley Trustee Leo Floros Trustee Norma Murauskis Trustee George Van Geem Trustee Theodore Wattenberg APPROVE MINUT APPROVAL OF MINUIES Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees held September 17, 1985. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Van Geem, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $347,589 Revenue Sharing7 Fund 19,539 Motor Fuel Tax'FUnd 751 Community Development Block Grant Fund 15,199 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund 13,793 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund 172,344 Parking System Revenue Fund 2,244 Risk Management Fund 51,115 Capital Improvement Fund, Repl. or Rep. 4,477 Corporate Purposes Construction Fund 1973 19,774 Escrow Fund 4,000 Police Pension Fund 19,734 Firemen's Pension Fund 8,376 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO HEARD JAYCEES Gary Freeman, President of the Mount Prospect Jaycees, stated his organization will be conducting a haunted HAUNTED house during Halloween, however, this year it will be HOUSE: held in front of Busse Flowers on Northwest Highway. WAIVE FEES Mr. Freeman stated that he has been in touch with the Department of Code Enforcement and will have the structure comply with all applicable Codes. Mr. Freeman requested the Village Board waive all fees involved with this event. 130 It was stated that the Haunted House will be conducted Thursday, October 24th through and including Halloween, October 31st. Village Manager Burghard instructed Mr. Freeman to coordinate the event with the Police Department, particularly parking areas. JAYCF~S Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to waive all the fees normally involved in order for HOUSE the Mount Prospect Jaycees to conduct their annual Haunted House fund raising event. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Steve Caboor, also representing the Mount Prospect JAY~ Jaycees, stated that it is the desire of their organi- zation to improve the annual Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving Day at the Mount Prospect Golf Course by combining it with a 10K and 2 mile mini run. It is hoped that this event will attract more participants and should take approximately 2 hours, starting at 9:30 A.M. Mr. Caboor asked that the Village assist in this event by providing barricades and safety patrols at the major intersections. Mr. Burghard explained that being Thanksgiving, any such personnel provided by the Village would involved overtime. Mayor Krause requested Mr. Caboor to work through the Village Manager in coordinating this event and working out any possible participation by the Village. MAYOR'S REPORT SGT.YOST Mayor Krause and Police Chief Ronald Pavlock introduced RETIi~ Sgt. Richard Yost. Sgt. Yost is retiring from the Department following 28 years of service. Mayor Krause presented a plaque to Sgt. Yost on behalf of the Village. The entire Board expressed appreciation to Sgt. Yost for his years of service and wished him well in his retirement. Mayor Krause also stated that at this time of the year pUbLIC the Village Board takes the opportunity to acknowledge WORKS Village employees who have served 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, ~-~PT/D!~I~E etc. years of service. At this time, Mayor Krause and ~ECOGNI- Herb Weeks, Director of Public Works, presenting TZON Certificates to the following employees: Jerry McIntosh 25 Years Ralph Darling 15 Years Donald Lehnert 15 Years Donald May 10 Years Andres Gomez 5 Years Frank Guerrero 5 Years Alan Schwandt 5 Years It was also announced that Prospect High School ?F43SPECT ~arching ~nights Band and Rhythmettes have been extended the honor or appearing in the annual Rose Bowl Parade in California, and as a result of that, the C©NT~- young people have the responsibility of raising over $170,000 to cover expenses involved with the trip. Mayor Krause presented a check in the amount of $2,000 OCTOBER 1 Page 2 o[ 7 131 to the Captains of the band and rhythmettes on behalf of the Village Board towards their fund raising efforts. Mayor Krause proclaimed the week of September 29 PROCL~M~3~TION: through October 5 as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK, EMERGENCY MEDI honoring the members of the Fire Department performing SERVICES these necessary services. Also, the week of October 6 through 12 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK. 'Capt. Dennis Thill accepted the Proclamations on behalf of the Fire Department. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 40-V-85 ZBA 40-V-8§, 906 South Albert Street This case was continued from a previous meeting in 906 s. ALBERT S order to give the neighbors an opportunity to be notified and appear. The petitioner has requested a variation to permit an existing air conditioning unit to remain in the side yard 3' 9" from the side yard lot line, rather than the required 7 ' side yard. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended 4-0 with one abstention to deny this request. Mrs. Lorraine Hellickson, 904 S. Albert Street, stated that she objects to the air conditioning being allowed to ~emain in the present location due to the noise level. It was noted that the air conditioning unit is approximately 10 feet from Mrs. Hellickson's patio and 20 feet from her kitchen door. It was the opinion of the Village Board that since the unit was placed without benefit of permit and in violation of the existing Code, allowing it would not be fair to the neighbor. Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and deny the requested variation in ZBA 40-V-85. . Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Reinert stated that he would have the unit moved by the end of the week. ZBA 44-V-85, 207 Catino Court ZBA 44-v-85 This case was continued from the previous meeting at 207 CATINO CS the request of the petitioner. This case deals with a request for a variation to exceed the permitted .30 floor area ratio in order to construct a duplex. The petitioner stated that the entire block, on both sides of the street, have identical units as he was proposing that that it would not be out of character with the neighborhood. Staff's comments were noted that when permits were issued some 9 years ago for the existing duplex homes in this area, the floor area ratio was not considered, however, it was suggested that more attention be paid to this detail, since it would appear that this particular area is 'over-built' Members of the Board agreed with the staff and stated future development would be more closely reviewed. Page 3 of 7 OCTOBER 1, 1985 132 Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the requested variation in ZBA 44-V-85. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Fl°ros, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: Murauskis Motion carried. An Ordinance will be prepared for 1st reading at the October 1st meeting of the Village Board. ZBA 45~V-85 ZBA 45-V-85, 903 South We Go Trail 903 NE GO An Ordinance granting variation for property commonly known as 903 S. We Go Trail, permitting a bay window to encroachment into the side yard asa result of an addition to an existing home, was presented for first reading. This Ordinance will be presented October 15th for secOnd reading. ZBA 46-V-85 ZBA 46-V-85, 411 Craig Court An Ordinance granting variations for property commonly 4kk CRAZG CT. known as 411 Craig Court was presented for first reading. The Ordinance will permit a 3-car garage and driveway 28 feet wide, tapering off to 18 feet in width at the curb. This Ordinance will be presented October 15th for second reading. ZB~ 47-V-85 ZBA 47-V-85, 605 St. Cecilia Drive 605 ST.¢ECILIA An Ordinance granting a variation for property commonly know as 605 St. Cecilia Drive, which will permit a covered patio in the required rear yard, was presented for first reading. This Ordinance will be presented at the next meeting of the Village Board on October 15th. ZBA 48-V-85, 1414 Chestnut ZB~ 48-v-85 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would 1414 CHESTNUT grant a variation to the subject property to permit the construction of a second floor addition. This addition would result in a floor area ratio greater than permitted. At the request of the petitioner, Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an OYdinance in order to take action on the proposed Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO.3568 Trustee Wattenberg, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 3568 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOW AS 1414 CHESTNUT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. OCTOBER 1, 1985 Page 4 of 7 133 NEW BUSINESS A Resolution was presented that would authorize the SOLID WASTE Village of Mount Prospect to participate with the Northwest Municipal Conference in acquiring a proposed site for solid waste. This money, $5,000, would go towards the downpayment for such a site. Trustee Arthur explained that the location of this proposed site for solid waste is not being disclosed at this time in order to keep the cost down. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for passage of Resolution No. 48-85 RES.NO. 48-8 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE FOR AN OPTION ON A POTENTIAL SOLID WASTE SITE Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. SELL STOCK: A Resolution was then presented that would authorize PRUDENTIAL- the Village to enter into an agreement with Prudential- BACHE Bache for the purpose of selling certain stocks owned by the Village. TrUstee Farley, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved for passage of Resolution No. 49-85 RES.NO. 49-8~ A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN STOCK Upon roll call: 'Ayes Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, i Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. The annual audit for fiscal year 1984/85 was discussed AUDIT: 1984/8 at the Committee of the Whole meeting September 24th and is presented at this meeting to officially acknow- ledge receipt. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to acknowledge receipt of the audit for fiscal year 1984/85. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT FOREST RIVER Village Manager Terrance L. Burghard presented a FIRE PROTECT Resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with DISTRICT the Forest River Fire Protection District. AGREEMENT Page 5 of 7 OCTOBER 1, 1985 134 The agreement to provide emergency services to this District had been presented earlier in the year, however, due to the fact that the District was not forwarding all monies collected, pursuant to the Court Order, and the fact that since the Court Order was issued the services provided have increased, :it was the decision of the Village Board to seek measures provided by law to cover the costs involved with providing such services. This agreement has been amended to include the District to inform the Village of its Board meetings, and to hold meetings with the residents to inform them of the services being provided in order for ~-- a referendum necessary to increase the costs involved so that the residents of the District would be paying the same amount as residents living within the Village. Trustee Arthur, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved for RES,NO 50-85 passage of Resolution N.o. 50-85 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. PURCGASE Mr. Burghard also presented a Resolution that would ~p~ESS, authorize waive the bidding procedures in order to purchase word processing equipment. The proposed equipment would be compatible with existing equipment located in the Village Hall. Quotes were received on this type of equipment approximately a year ago, which prices as still applicable. ~_~ Trustee Van Geem, seconded by Trustee Wattenberg, moved RES. NO. 51-85 for passage of Resolution No. 51-85 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF WORD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, ~ Wattenberg Nays: None Motion carried. LAKE MICHIGAN The Village Manager stated that while the water agency WATER is late in providing Lake Michigan water, the system is being tested thoroughly and rather than speed delivery, a complete check on the system is being done with the proposed date for receiving Lake Michigan water some time in November, 1985. OLD ORCHARD: The Village Manager stated that in line with the COLONY - pending request before the Zoning Board of Appeals to PROPOSED permit an development with approximately 1,000 units DEVELOPMENT within the Old Orchard Colony Country development, -~ consultants would be necessary in order to adequately study the impact of such a development on the Village. RETAIN PLANNER Mr. Burghard presented the proposal to retain Trkla, & SPECIAL Pettigrew, Allen and Payne as planning consultants and COUNSEL Burke & Ryan as special counsel relative to this proposed development, at a cost not to exceed $10,000. Mr. Burghard also stated that if additional funds are necessary in order to complete the study on the project, he will make the request to the Village Board at a future meeting. (,CT( BER l, 1985 ~ Pc~g~) 6 of 7 Trustee Wattenberg, seconde:d by Tru§tee Arthur, moved to authorize an expenditure of $10,000 to retain Trkla, Pettigrew, Allen and Payne as planning consultants and Burke and Ryan as special counsel, all in connection with the proposed development of a portion of the Old Orchard Colony Complex. Upon roll call: Ayes: Arthur, Farley, Floros, Murauskis, Van Geem, Wattenberg ~'~ Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wattenberg requested additional information be supplied to the Board relative to court actions~ such as convictions, etc. Also, due to an earlier morning fire damaging several stores in the Colony Shopping Center, Oakton and Elmhurst, Trustee Van Geem asked how that would effect sales tax revenues. Mr. Burghar'd stated that he did not have that information but would hopefully be able to present those figures in the near future. :ADJOURNMENT ~DJOURN Trustee Murauskis, seconded by Trustee Arthur, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: .Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 of 7 October 1, 1985