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Home My WebLink About04/20/2010 VB minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES FINANCIAL REPORT & APPROVE BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION AMEND CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT April 20, 2010 Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Arlene Juracek Trustee John Korn Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Michael ladel Absent: Trustee John Matuszak PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee ladel gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held March 16, 2010. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Korn, Juracek, Polit, ladel None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks stated approval of the April 6, 2010 meeting minutes would be deferred until the May 4, 2010 meeting. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS" was noted by an asterisk, and unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wilks presented a proclamation in recognition of ARBOR DAY, April 30, 2010. Ms. Sandy Clark, Public Works Forestry/Grounds Superintendent accepted the proclamation and extended an invitation to the Village Board and community to attend the Arbor Day tree planting, April 30th, 1 :30 p.m. at St. Raymond School. Ms. Clark also noted the following: · Village awarded "USA Tree City" Award - 24th year · Village awarded "Growth" Award Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance amending Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Mount Prospect Village Code. This ordinance deletes one (1) Class "P-1" liquor license issued to RMS Liquors, Inc. d/b/a, RMS Liquors, 1714 East Kensington Road. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel None Motion carried. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect Page 1 of 5 April 20, 2010 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Po lit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5791: ORD 5791 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel None AMEND CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code. This ordinance grants a Class "P-1" (General Package) liquor license to D & H Liquor, Inc. d/b/a D & H Liquors, 1714 East Kensington Road. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. The new owners of D & H Liquors, Mr. Davendra Patel and Mr. Hitesh Patel as well as the associate manager, Mr. Dharmenda Patel store were in attendance. Mr. Davendra Patel has managed Jay's Liquors in Mount Prospect for 13 years, and acknowledged he is well aware of the Village's liquor license laws and requirements. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5792: ORD 5792 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Pol it, ladel None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS There were no appointments. CITllENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD Mayor Wilks introduced Boy Scout and Prospect High School student Jacob MolIi and his father, Mr. Molli. Jacob stated he is a member of Troop #16, and working on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the following business MONTHLY REPORT items: & APPROVE BILLS 1. Monthly Report - March 2010 2. Bills dated April 1 to April 14, 2010 Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Korn, Juracek, Polit, Wilks None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect Page 2 of 5 April 20, 2010 NEW BUSINESS AMEND CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMSSIONS) ORD 5793 AUTHORIZATION FOR DISPOSAL OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance to amend Chapter 5 "Boards and Commissions," of the Village Code. The ordinance amends Chapter 5, by deleting Article XI, "Solid Waste Commission," and reserving it. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Po lit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel None Mayor Wilks stated the mission of the Solid Waste Commission, established in the late 1980's, had been accomplished, and the Commission has essentially been inactive since the Village implemented the curbside toter system and commercial solid waste program. She discussed the Commission's function with the current Chair, Dr. George Luteri and it was felt the Commission could be dissolved. The Solid Waste Commission is credited with the Village taking the lead in municipal waste reduction and serving as an example to other communities with its residential curbside recycling program. In addressing the Village Board, Dr. Luteri recognized current and former members who were instrumental in the development and implementation of the Village's solid waste management plan. He thanked Mr. Ken Westlake for serving as Commission Chair for many years and also recognized Trustee Hoefert and Trustee Polit for serving on the Commission in its early stage. It was noted that former Trustee Tim Corcoran was also one of the first members appointed to the Commission. Noting the significant role the Commission members played in shaping the Village's highly successful solid waste program, each of the Village Board members expressed their appreciation to Dr. Luteri and the current and formers members of the Solid Waste Commission. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5793: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance authorizing the disposal of certain personal property owned by the Village of Mount Prospect. This ordinance authorizes sale of one (1) air compressor as well as the donation of certain appliances and furniture to charity. The personal property comes from old Fire Station #14 which is scheduled for demolition. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Juracek, Kom, Polit, ladel None Fire Chief Mike Figolah provided background information stating that while a few items from the old Fire Station will be utilized at the new station, the majority of items are being replaced as part of the project. The Fire Department is seeking Village Board approval to declare several items as surplus; 1) an air compressor to be sold for $750 to a private individual and 2) multiple appliances and household furniture to be donated to Joseph Academy; special education organization serving children and adults with special needs. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5 April 20, 2010 of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect In response to questions from the Village Board Chief Figolah provided the following: · Air compressor - purchaser was in need of the air compressor and offered a fair market price. · Furniture and appliances - Joseph Academy approached the Fire Department regarding disposal of the items. The items will be used for the organization's "Life Skills Program," designed to prepare students for independent living. He indicated he was unaware of a similar program in Mount Prospect. In addition to helping the organization the Village avoided disposal cost for the items. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5794: ORD 5794 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSAL OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, ladel None Motion carried. RESERVE VOLUME Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance reserving volume cap in CAP connection with private activity bond issues and related matters. The ordinance authorizes the Village to reserve its 2010 private activity bond volume cap for future use. Finance Director Dave Erb presented background information including the IRS Code which allows state and local governments to issue tax-exempt debt for the benefit of certain qualified private development projects. The Village has a total of $4,799,970 of private activity bond volume cap which must be reserved by April 30, 2010 or the money will be transferred to the State of Illinois. The Village can choose to hold onto the volume cap after it is reserved until a project is identified. The cap may also be carried over for up to three years depending on the type of project being considered; at this time there are no projects placing a request on the Village's volume cap. Staff recommend the Village Board adopt the ordinance reserving the Village's private activity bond volume cap for 2010. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee lade!, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. In response to questions from the Village Board Mr. Erb provided the following: · It has become common for municipalities to transfer their unused volume cap to other municipalities in exchange for a fee; typically 1 to 2%. However, due to lack of demand the Village has not done this for several years. In 2006 the Village sold $1 million at 1%. · As there has not been a demand over the last few years the Village money has been transferred to benefit the City of Auoroa's first-time homebuyer program. Trustee lader, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5795: ORD 5795 AN ORDINANCE RESERVING VOLUME CAP IN CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES AND RELATED MATTERS Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel None Motion carried. MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT Assistant Village .Manager Dave Strahl stated the only item under the Village Manager's report was a request for Village Board approval to adopt Village of Mount Prospect Energy Strategy Plan. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 April 20, 2010 of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect ENERGY STRATEGY PLAN OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURN Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl provided background information stating staff had made the revisions to the Energy Strategy Plan as discussed and requested by the Village Board at the February 23, 2010 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting. Administrative Analyst Mike Dallas, was also in attendance and responded to questions regarding what determines a cost-effective program and measurement standards. Using street lighting as an example Mr. Dallas explained the factors that would determine cost effectiveness and performance activity. Villaae Board Comments · Practical approach for sustainability · Excellent effort by staff to develop a solid plan within short deadline; grant eligibility. · Consider establishing a Committee/Commission with energy/sustainability charter. Assistant Village Manager Strahl made the following Community Announcements: · Cancellation - Committee of the Whole Meeting, Tuesday, April 27, 2010 · Financial Workshop - Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 6:30 p.m. First (1st) quarter budget discussion - will not be televised OTHER BUSINESS · Trustee Korn provided a status report on Randhurst construction; new buildings already up; construction of parking garage. · Trustee Korn - questioned if there had been any preliminary discussions for the homecoming "parade" for American Idol contestant Lee DeWyze should he make the final 3. He suggested staff contact other communities with Idol winners to see what takes place at these events. (Mayor Wilks stated staff are getting as much information as available but have not been contacted by FOX network with any information; have been advised to wait until that happens.) · Trustee Korn asked about the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem; appointment is made in June, one (1) year term begins in July. · Trustee Juracek stated the Mount Prospect Historical Society (MPPH) would be hosting a fundraising event at the new Fire Station. The May 21st event will allow participants a sneak peek at the facility before the official opening; a fire house meal will also be served. Details about the event can be found on the MPPH website; www.mtphist.org ADJOURN There being no other business for discussion, Mayor Wilks called for a motion to adjourn. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The April 20, 2010 Village Board meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. <-.4" i ./ " L/7 m 7. .'/".. L../a9-.,,::.;- ~ r M~L~ Angell -' '. Village Clerk Page 5 of 5 April 20, 2010 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect