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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/04/1979 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Krause called the.meeting to order at 8:04 P.M. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Murauskis. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Krause Trustees Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Absent: Trustee Wattenberg APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to approve the minutes of the August 21, 1979, meeting of the Village Board. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. APPR6VAL OF BILLS Trustee Mille~, seconded by Trustee Farley, moved to approve the following list of bills: General $283 927.59 Revenue Sharing Fund 28 883.98 Motor Fuel Tax 30 363.27 Community Development Fund 1 776.66 Capital Imp~ & Repair Rep. 9 690.00 Corporate Purposes Constr~ 1~973 . 1 633.04 Waterworks & Sewerage Fund. 23 366.03 Parking System Revenue 13.43 $379,654.00 Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Lorin Hess of 1050 East Meadow Lane, addressed the Board regarding the waiving of improvement requirements for sub- dividing. Mr. Hess was referred to Mr. Ken Fritz, Community Developer, who would arrange for Mr. Hess to address the Planning Commission on this matter. This subject to appear on the September 18th, 1979, Board agenda. MANAGER'S REPORT The first item under the Manager's Report was the 2nd reading of an Ordinance authorizing the sale of personal property owned by the Village of Mount Prospect. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2935 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Muruaskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Burghard brought up the subject of the repair of the Safety Bid.roof. Mr. Burghard noted that this has been a problem for a number of years and recormnended that someone be hired to investigate the problems surrounding the roof design, whether to go with a flat or pitched roof. Following discussion, Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Richardson, ~oved ~o enter contract with Archiplan, Inc. Architects - Planners in which they will prepare preliminary drawings and reviews to determine and give advice as to the best roof for the Public Safety Building and the fee for this contract not to exceed $2,500.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Burghard reported on the preliminary results of the special census of the newly annexed areas. The preliminary count indicates 1,973 new residents bringing the population to 53,897. The census cost was $2,000.00. On an annualized basis intergovernmental revenues would amount to $25.00 to $28.00 per capita, which amply covers the expense o'f the census. The next item under Manager's Report was Davey Tree Engineer- ing. Mr. Burghard reported that the developer had requested a change in the site plan and that although the request was not a significant change in the inteht-of the planned unit development ordinance, the law firm of Ross Hardies had recommended Board guidance in this matter. Trustee Floros~ seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to concur with the Manager's determination of this field change as a necessary engineering change as outlined in the original PUD Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Burghard introduced an item not listed on the agenda. Recently Mt. Prospect received an $8,000 grann from ElkwGrove Township, $3,000.00 of which was to go for an employment counselor for the senior center, and $5~000.00 for the police department to replace the 1972 Officer Friendly Van. The Manager and Chief of Polite recommended that since Lattof Chevrolet has a van available for the price of $5,319.00 and since they (Lattof) anticipate a price increase after September 9, 1979, that the bidding process be waived and allow the Manager and the Chief of Police to negotiate the purchase of a 1980 van from Lattof Chevrolet in amount not to exceed $5,319.00. The old vehicle would be auctioned at the next available auction. Trustee Richardson, seconded by Trustee Floros~ moved to waive the bidding process and to authorize the Village Manager and the Police Chief to proceed to purchase a 1980 van from Lattof Chevrolet in an amount non to exceed $5,319.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Krause issued two Proclamations: School's Open, September 4, 1979 Constitution Week~ September 17 23, 1979. ~AGE -2- 9/4/79 The presentation of Citatidns for Bravery was held in abeyance until later %n ~e.~Dg~apending the arrival of the recipients. COMMITTEE REPORTS BUILDING COMMITTEE Trustee Floros presented the Building Committee report. The Building Committee held the public hearing of the proposed vacations of Prospect Avenue, Henry Street, and the alley between, as required by Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code. A $1.00 compensation to the Village from i~volved citizens was found to be acceptable to all.parties involved. The Building Committee recommended vacatzon of Prospect Avenue, Henry Street, and the alley, i Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the Building Committee's recomendation of vacation of Prospect Avenue, Henry Street, and the alley. Mr. Ralph Stobe of 16 North Lancaster requested the Board waive the ruling requiring two readings of an Ordinance, in regard to the vacating ordinances. Trustee Floros explained that normally there arc-three steps in an ordinance adoption, the first being concurrence, the second a 1st reading, and the third a 2nd reading and adoption. Since the concurrence and 1st reading were being accomplished at this meeting, which cut the process by one step, to waive the 2nd reading would he reducing the process to one step, which would.be se~ting a precedent Trustee Floros felt the Board should avoid. Mayor Krause called for the vote on concurrence. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried.. The following Ordinances had a 1st reading: An Ordinance Vacating a Portion Of Henry St. Located In The Village Of Mount Prospect An Ordinance Vacating A Portion Of Prospect Avenue Located In The Village Of Mount Prospect An Ordinance Vacating A Portion Of The Alley Located Between Henry Street And Prospect Avenue Located In The Village Of Moun~ Prospect T~ustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the Building Committee's recommendation in the case of ZBA-36-V-79, that the variation be granted for this building to be subdivided into 4 separate units and he occupied by four separate tenants. This property is located at 100 W. Northwest Highway. On roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis '-- Richardson Nays: Nay Motion carried. The attorney was directed to draw up an ordinance for the September 18~h Board meeting. The next case discussed was ZBA-26-Z-79 and ZBA-27-V-79. This property is located at 213 W. Euclid~and the two adjacent lots. The petitioner requested a rezoning from R-X to B-~ and variations to permit~less than required minimum parking spaces, to eliminate truck loaking spaces, to permit parking in the front lot, and to permit a low profile ground sign. PAGE 3 - 9/4/79 Mr. Lemoine Stitt, 102 S. Arlington Hts. Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois, attorney for the petitioner addressed the Board on behalf of this project. Mr. Dick Blaurock, 2000 Woodland, Park Ridge, Illinois, developer of the property involved, reviewed for the Board some of the history of the project, requesting the Board to find in favor of the project. Trustee Richardson stated that although he felt the project was good, due to the Zoning Board denial and the citizen objections he recommended denial. Trustee Floros stated that there was much in the way of merit for the project, but due to a prior committment from previous village officials at the time of a special assessment that this section of Rand Road would maintain its' residential character and thus far all co~m~ercial developments request have been denied, he recommended denial. The following citizens spoke against the project: John Czerechowicz A.T. Wilson 1105 Wedgewood Lane 1120 N. Elmhurst Raod Jim Tondelli Vito.Savino 1104 N. Elmhurst RQad 1101 Wedgewood Frances Schirmang Kenneth Vito 1106 Meadow Lane 1008 Meadow Lane Samuel Ding 3 Oxford Place Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for concurrence with the Building Committee's recommendation to support the Zoning Board of Appeals in denying the request of the petitioners in the case of ZBA-26-Z-79 and ZBA-27-V-79, by recommending denial of~ the rezoning and the variations requested. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays None Motion carried. The next case discussed was ZBA-38-SU-79, the Citgo station 606 W. Northwest Highway. Mr. Ken Fritz, on behaIf of the Village, requested an amendment to SECTION ONE of Ordinance No. 2625, whereby two sections of the fence on the back of the property would be removed, in order to improve traffic visibility. The Building Committee recommended approval. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the Building Committee's recommendation as it relates to the removal of a fence in ZBA-38-SU-79. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Muruaskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. The next item discussed was the question of elevators in buildings in excess of 3 stories. The Building Committee recommended an ordinance ~equir$~g elevators in buildings four stories or taller. Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Building Committee for an ordinance requiring elevators in four story buildings. PAGE 4 9/ V79 n the subject of Elm and Highland - The problem centers around the parking prQ~:{~i.~M~¢h is still prevelant on Tuesday and Friday evenings ~6~!~~floW parking created by the patrons of Butch McGuires. Trustee Farley reported that all ordinances as regards parking and fire regulations are being followed. Trustee Farley said the Committee ms open to any suggestions that might bring citizenry relief in this area. One suggestion was to eliminate late parking in this area. This brought up the question of the possibility of this solution just moving the problem to another area still in Mount Prospect~ Mayor Krause stated that~citizens from this area have attended the Saturday morning Coffees with petitions asking for help with this'problem. Some, df.the:suggestions from the Board were,.ir~cre~sed Police patrol, restricting parking between 1:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. restricting parking to resid&nts only,,issuances of more traffic tickets, that the administration come up with a restrictive parking plan for this area. The general feeling of the Board was that this problem is urgent to the citizens involved and should be addressed as soon as possible. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved for a waiver of the rules in order to bring up a matter no~ on the agenda. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Mu~auskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Farley, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO~ 2938- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TRAFFIC CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: Non~ Motion carried. Trustee Farley reported the Committee is awaiting a review by Legal Counsel of the proposed amendment to the current Taxi-Cab ordinance. Liability on Snow Removal from Sidewalks was removed from the charge, based on the bill signed by Governor Thompson~_ recently, relieving homeowners from liability of snow removal from walkways which encompasses their respective homes and/or businesses. The Snow Removal and Towing ordinance is awaiting a drafting of an ordinance by Ross, Hardies and Associates. The Committee is continuing to work on Bicycle Safety for Commuters. The charge of Outside Use of Water Testing Laboratory- the Committee recommends the removal of this charge based on the Village Manager's recommendation that the Water Testing Laboratory not be pursued at this time due to the resignation of Health Director, Mr. Larry Eils, and the program be returned to the Northwest Municipal Conference to find another source. Trustee Farley gave a summary of the section of the Committee's report on the Fire Department Paramedic Services. The suggestion that there be a charge for Paramedic ServiCes of a non-emergen- cy nature was not supported by the Board. PACE -5- 0/~/79 Upon roll call: Ayes: Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: Farley Motion carried. Trustee Floros requested that an appropriate ordinance be drawn up for the next meeting. Mayor Krause requested delay of the Finance Committee Report, so that Item C, under the Mayor's Report could be addressed, namely, the Presentation of Citations for Bravery. --~ The following persons were presented Citations for Bravery: Miss Dawn Maychszak Firefighter Gary Klein Firefighter Virgil Strzelecki Lieutenant Edward Druffel Miss Maychszak saved a young man from choking by applying a method of dislodging ice from his throat that she learned while employed by the Village. Firefighters Klein and Strzelecki rescued Dolores Tucker from a burning building on Wheeling Road. Upon arriving out- side it was discovered she was in respiratory arrest: by Lieutenant Edward Druffel~ Who also answered the call. Using advanced life support techniques learned as Paramedics, Lt. Druffel and Firefighter Klein successfully revived Mrs. Tucker, who was then transported to Lutheran General Hospital for burn treatment. Both Firefighter Strzelecki and Firefighter sustained injuries in the process of this rescue. FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to adopt -~ ORDINANCE NO. 2936 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 1979 TAX LEVY Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Miller, seconded by Trustee Murauskis, moved to adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2937 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NON-REFUND- ABLE LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION FEE Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. FIRE AND POLICE COM~4ITTEE No report. LEGISLATIVE/JUDICIARY COMMITTEE Trustee Richardson, chairman, requested of the attorney if the revised version of the condominium ordinance was ready. The attorney replied that the ordinance was not ready at that time. Trustee Richardson called the Board's attention to the Committee of The Whole meeting on September 20, 1979, with the State Senators and Representatives. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY CObiMITTEE Trustee Farley, in the absence of %Yustee Wattenberg, gave the ?ablic Health and Safety Committee Report. PAGE -6- 9/i'~/79 In the matter of IRMA, Tr~st~e Farley expressed two concerns that the Chairman of that Committee held: a) Distribution of reports on Mount Prospect's activities in Loss Prevention made available to the Trustees to inform them on the progress of related matters. b) Summarization of cases handled should be reviewed by the .'Judiciary Committee in order ~that they would be made knowledgeable as to the disposition of said~ cases by legal counsel. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Trustee Farley gave the Public Works Committee Report. Trustee Farley reported on the subject of Street Name Changes, noting the reason for this undertaking being to enable emergency vehicles as well as mail persons to locate addresses within the Village. Trustee Farley requested Mr. Ken Fritz to give a report on the proposed ordinance on this matter. Mr. Fritz stated that on August 20th, letters had been delivered to citizens who would be affected by'the proposed changes, and that an ordinance was b&ing'drafted foW' a first reading at the next Board meeting. The following persons spoke in opposition to the changing ~f the names of streets on which they live: Barbara Mors Shirley Toppel 904 Meyer~Road 1314 S. Central Laurine Bretag Robert Polinski 809 S. Meyer Ave. 1219 S. Douglas Ed Toppel Mr. DePaul 1314 Central Ave. 1201 S. Hickory Mr. Seth Peter Skoros 1232 S. Hickory 1225 S. Hickory Emily Reese 'Arnold Heingtoin 1217 E. Glenna Lane 1317 S. Central Trustee Farley thanked these people for sharing their views Trustee Farley requested Mr. Burghard report on the scope of services for the acquisition of Lake Michigan water. Mr. Burghard reported that the administration was working on the scope of services with Fletcher Engineering for the study of Lake Michigan Water Acquisition and that there would be a more definite report available at the Public Works Committee meeting on September 6, 1979, including fees. OTHER BUSINESS There was some discussion on the publishing of the ballots as regards how many newspapers should be used for publication for the upcoming referendum in November. Following discussion Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to adopt Ordinance No. 2939 - AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 10 1979. ' Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Nays: None Motion carried. PA(;E 7 9/74~/7 9 n the matter of the Memorandum of Agreement Re. K-Mart Commercial Development Bond Financing, based on the new development that Cermak had re~used to subordinate the land, the attorney was directed to draft a new Memorandum of Agreement between Maisel and Associates and the Village of Mount Prospect. ITEMS TO BE REFERRED The following items were referred to the Building Committee: ZBA-40-V-79, 1421 Wigwam ZBA-48-A-79, Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Section 14.2601 COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS Building Committee Meeting 9/10/79 7:30 P.M Finance Committee Meeting 9/19/79 Fire & Police Committee Meeting 9/24/79 Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting 9/27/79 Public Works Committee Meeting 9/6/79 7:30 P.M. FOR INFORMATION ONLY None EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Krause adjourned the meeting into Executive Session at 11:07 P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel. The meeting was reconvened at 12:00 Midnight. Present upon roll Mayor Krause Trustees Farley call: Floros Miller Murauskis Richardson Absent: Trustee Wattenberg Trustee Floros, seconded by Trustee Richardson, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Unanimous Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 A.M. Donald W. Goodman Village Clerk PAGE 8 9/,4,/79