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Home My WebLink About03/03/1998 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT MARCH 3, 1998 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:38 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Paul Hoefert ~' Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wilks. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve MINUTES the minutes of the regular meeting of February 17, 1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Abstain:. Nocchi Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to APPROVE ,-" approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 803,786 Refuse Disposal Fund 108,990 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 5,759 Community Development Block Grant Fund 19,337 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund -- Debt Service -- Capital Improvement Fund 28,889 Capital Improvement Construction Fund - Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 4,600 Police & Fire Building Construction - Flood Control Construction Fund 4,576 Street Improvement Construction Fund -- Water & Sewer Fund 85,393 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,520 Risk Management Fund 93,998 Vehicle Replacement Fund 200 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 45,416 Computer Replacement Fund 6,619 Flexcomp Trust Fund 451 ,-- Escrow Deposit Fund 228,935 Police Pension Fund 87,804 Firemens Pension Fund 96,591 Benefit Trust Fund 2,760 $1,625,624 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT ADMINISTER OATH Mayor Farley introduced Acting Fire Chief Michael Figolah OF OFFICE: who would be appointed to the position of Fire Chief of the FIRE CHIEF FIGOLAH Mount Prospect Fire Department. Village Clerk Carol Fields administered the Oath of Office to Fire Chief Figolah. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley proclaimed March 19, 1998 as "Camp Fire Boys INCREDIBLE KIDS DAY and Girls Absolutely Incredible Kids Day" and the week of March & TORNADO 2 - 7, 1998 as "Tornado Preparedness Week" PREPAREDNESS WEEK APPOINTMENTS Mayor Farley had no appointments. COMMUNICATION AND PETITIONS None OLD BUSINESS AMEND CH. 11 & 23 An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would TOBACCO amend Chapters 11 and 23 of the Village Code in order to PRODUCTS establish stricter regulations governing the sale, purchase and/or possession of tobacco products. It was noted that the Ordinance had been amended to include penalty provisions that will allow either community service, a __ court appearance or a "P" ticket in the amount of $50.00 ORD.NO. 4914 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4914 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXXVII ENTITLED "SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS" OF CHAPTER 11 AND ARTICLE VI ENTITLED "AGE AND GANG RELATED OFFENSES" OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 26-97 AND ZBA 26-97 and ZBA 29-97, 1621 and 1641 Algonquin Road ZBA 29-97 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would rezone 1621 & 1641 WEST the subject properties from R-X to B-3 (Community Shopping ALGONQUIN ROAD District). The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these requests by a vote of 6-0. At the request of the Petitioners, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 - March 3, 1998 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for ORD.NO. 4915 for passage of Ordinance No. 4915 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Due to the fact that specific conditions were placed on the property being the subject of Ordinance No. 4915, a Development Agreement was presented setting forth those conditions. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage RES.NO. 9-98 of Resolution No. 9-98 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF 1621 AND 1641 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 31-97 ZBA 31-97, 400 West Central Road 400 W. CENTRAL RD An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a Conditional Use to allow an animal hospital to operate at this location. The Zoning Board of Appeals is recommending approving this request by a vote of 6-0. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. NO. 4916 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4916 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 400 WEST CENTRAL ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 3 - March 3, 1998 NEW BUSINESS AMEND CDBG FUNDS A Resolution was presented that would amend the budget allocation for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the original allocation from HUD of $383,000 to $359,000, a decrease of $24,000. It was noted that the Plan Commission had considered this amendment and recommended approving the new dollar amount by a vote of 6-0. RES. NO. 10-98 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Resolution No. 10-98 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1998 ANNUAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN INCLUDING THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MFT FUNDS: Two Resolutions were presented appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds. 1998 STREET RESURFACING A Resolution was presented that would appropriate $1,000,000 PROGRAM from MFT funds for the 1998 street resurfacing program. RES.NO. 11-98 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Resolution No. 11-98 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS ($1,000,000) Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. HIGHWAY A Resolution was presented that would appropriate $296,450 for MAINTENANCE general highway maintenance operations. RES.NO. 12-98 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Resolution No. 12-98 A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS ($296,450) Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes; Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 4 - March 3, 1998 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented bids results. BID RESULTS: Bids were received for the installation of parkway trees depending PARKWAY on species and sizes of trees; a copy of the tabulations is TREE attached to these minutes. REPLACEMENT It was noted that while the amount budgeted for this project is $77,500, the following bidders submitted their best bids on specific size and/or species: B-C Landscape, Berthold Nursery, Arthur Weiler, Inc. and Landscape Resources, Inc. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and split the 'bid awarded for parkway tree replacement between the four companies stated, awarding the Iow bid for the specific species and/or size of tree at a total cost not to exceed $77,500.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, WilEs Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Janonis presented the following bids for parkway tree removal: PARKWAY TREE Bidder Total REMOVAL ,-.- Christian Arborists $12,246.75 Hendricksen Care of Trees $17,428.00 R.W. Hendricksen $ 21,440.00 Trustee WilEs, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to concur CHRISTIAN with the recommendation of the administration and accept the ARBORISTS Iow qualified bid submitted by Christian Arborists and authorize the removal of parkway trees in an amount not to exceed the budgeted amount of $17,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, WilEs Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Janonis presented the following bids for parkway restoration: PARKWAY RESTORATION Bidder Per Square Yard American Landscaping, Inc. $ 8.25 ,.. Hellmer & Associates $ 9.25 V & J Landscaping $10.00 Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur AMERICAN with the recommendation of the administration and accept the LANDSCAPE Iow qualified bid submitted by American Landscaping, Inc. for Page 5 - March 3, 1998 parkway restoration at a cost not to exceed the budgeted amount of $48,000.00. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS CHANGE MEETING The Village Manager noted that the next regular meeting of the DATE: Village Board will not be held on the third Tuesday of the month, ELECTION DAY March 17th, due to the fact that it is Election Day. That meeting will be held the next secular day, Wednesday, March 18th. TORNADO INFO Trustee Clowes asked that information relative to tornadoes be included in the next Village Newsletter. MULTI-FAMILY Trustee CIowes stated that the Park Forest legal case relative to INSPECTIONS: housing inspections had been decided and asked that the Village PARK FOREST Attorney review the ruling to see if the regulations adopted by the RULING Village of Mount Prospect would be affected by the ruling. COOK COUNTY Trustee Nocchi stated that he had recently been informed that FOREST PRESERVE the Cook County Forest Preserve District has a plan to burn off BURN-OFF hundreds of acres of forest preserve areas in an attempt to get the area back to prairie. It was noted that while the proposed __ plan has not been submitted nor approved by the Cook County Board, it appears that no studies have been made relative to erosions, animal control, etc. Trustee Nocchi expressed his concern relative to this entire plan and asked Mayor Farley, as President of the Northwest Municipal Conference, to bring this subject up for study and discussion. Other members of the Board supported Trustee Nocchi's position. Mayor Farley expressed his concern and relative to this proposal and stated that he will bring the subject to the NWMC for discussion. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION It was noted that the Village Manager had asked that the Board meet in Closed Session to discuss Litigation. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing possible litigation, as cited under 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) -"Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public _ body has been filed and is pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which cese the basis for the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting." Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 6 - March 3, 1998 he Board went into Closed Session at 8:30 P.M. The Board reconvened at 8:48 P.M. RECONVENE Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Hoefert Trustee Lohrsterfer Trustee Nocchi Trustee Wilks Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the Closed Session held February 24, 1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 8:49 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - March 3, 1998