HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/2010 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
September 21, 2010
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee John Matuszak
Trustee Steven Polit
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Hoefert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION INVOCATION
Trustee Zadel gave the Invocation.
MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the minutes of the regular
Village Board meeting held September 7, 2010.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE BILLS
AND APPROVE Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "FINANCIAL REPORT AND APPROVE
BILLS 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'S REPORT
Mayor Wilks presented two (2) proclamations:
DOMESTIC Domestic Violence Month, October 2009
VIOLENCE MONTH State Representative Mark Walker, representing the Northwest Suburban Alliance on
Domestic Violence, accepted the proclamation and thanked the Village for helping to raise
community awareness in the prevention of domestic violence.
NATIONAL National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, September 2010
CHILDHOOD Mr. Mike Giblin, Mount Prospect Lions Club,was in attendance for the reading of the
OBESITY proclamation. The Lions Club and Northwest Community Hospital are partnering to promote
AWARENESS healthy food choices for kids at the September 26 "Kids Day" at the Farmers' Market. Mr.
MONTH Giblin thanked the Village Board for the opportunity to promote this important health issue.
Mayor Wilks will present the proclamation to the Lions Club and Northwest Community
Hospital at the September 26 Farmers' Market.
OATH OF OFFICE Mayor Wilks stated the oath of office would be administered to three (3) members of the
Mount Prospect Police Department who were recently promoted. Police Chief John Dahlberg
provided background information on each of the officers; highlighting their exemplary
performance and dedication to the community and Police Department.
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Village Clerk Lisa Angell administered the Oath of Office to:
Anthony Addante Sergeant
Michael Eterno Patrol Commander
Timothy Janowick Deputy Chief
Mayor Wilks, the Village Board and Village Manager Janonis congratulated the officers on
their well - deserved promotions and thanked them for their dedicated service to the
community.
EMPLOYEE The following employees are celebrating quinquennial anniversaries with the Village this
RECOGNITION year. Mayor Wilks and Public Works Director Glen Andler recognized those in attendance
PUBLIC WORKS and presented each with a plaque or certificate.
DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC WORKS YEARS PUBLIC WORKS YEARS
OF SERVICE OF SERVICE
Frank Guerrero 30 John Frank 10
Alan Schwandt 30 Ron Hayes 10
John Rossbach 25 George Chlystek 10
James Nordin 25 Al Bragagnolo 10
Donald Hansen 25 Dean Morgan 10
Kurt Aspen 20 Sarah Gonet 5
John Huffman 20 Lukas Sharp 5
Jeffrey Wulbecker 20 John Schnittker 5
Stephen Brown 15
Keith Kuhn 10
APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS
None.
CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
HEARD Mr. Jerry Boldt
300 North School Street
In referencing the September 13, 2010 Daily Herald on -line article, Mr. Boldt stated the
status of the personnel issue at Westbrook School should be a matter open to the public.
Mayor Wilks stated this matter was under the jurisdiction of School District Board #57 not the
Village Board of Mount Prospect; Mr. Boldt was encouraged to attend the School Board
meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the following business items:
MONTHLY REPORT 1. Monthly Financial Report — August 2010
& APPROVE BILLS 2. Bills dated September 1 to September 15, 2010
3. A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES
RES 32 -10
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
None.
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NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks presented reconsideration of Ordinance 5812; an ordinance amending Chapter
RECONSIDER. ORD 21 (Building Code) and Appendix A, Division I. The Village Board approved Trustee
5812; AN Matuszak's request for reconsideration of ORD 5812 by a vote of 6 -0 at the August 17, 2010.
ORDINANCE
WENDING Trustee Matuszak stated his request for reconsideration of the ordinance was specific to
CHAPTER 21 Section 21.205 "Demolition of Buildings," of Article II, General Provisions, of Chapter 21 of
(BUILDING CODE) the Village Code. As adopted the Village Code requires a demolition permit for accessory
OF THE VILLAGE structures (Le. shed). Trustee Matuszak recommended the ordinance be amended to exempt
CODE any residential accessory structures which are Tess than two hundred (200) square feet size
from requiring a demolition permit for the removal of the structure. [Homeowners wishing to
demolish an accessory structure under 200 square feet would not be required to obtain a
permit.]
Trustee Matuszak, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried
In response to questions from the Village Board, Community Development Director William
Cooney, provided the following:
• Exemption is only for free standing accessory structures under 200 square feet
• Concrete pad from demolished shed can be used to build new shed; otherwise concrete
pad should be removed.
Village Board Comments
• Fully support amendment to ordinance; removes unnecessary requirement for
homeowners.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5816:
ORD 5816 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 5812, "AN ORDINANCE ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (BUILDING CODE) AND APPENDIX A, DIVISION I
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AUTHORIZE THE Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1 reading an ordinance authorizing the sale of certain
SALE CERTAIN personal property owned by the Village of Mount Prospect. This ordinance allows the Village
PERSONAL to sell its surplus items using one (1) of two (2) options; live public auction or GovDeals
PROPERTY OWNED internet auction.
BY THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2)
PROSPECT readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5817:
ORD 5817 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY
OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION Mayor Wilks presented a resolution opposing the borrowing of Motor Fuel Tax distributions in
OPPOSING THE exchange for the release of capital bill funding. Mayor Wilks provided background information
BORROWING OF regarding the State's proposal and the Village's united opposition to the proposal with the
MFT members of the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC).
DISTRIBUTIONS IN The Village Board expressed their full and united support in opposition to the State's
EXCHANGE FOR proposal;
THE RELEASE OF
CAPITAL BILL • Important to do resolutions of this nature — need to do more frequently to send message
FUNIDNG to the State of Illinois from local level.
• Send copy of resolution to legislators.
• State penalizing municipalities that rely on this funding; cannot rely on reserve fund for
municipal projects.
• Important to educate residents as to how dependent local government is on State funds.
• Another example of State attempting to erode power of Home Rule municipalities.
• State not fulfilling its obligation to citizens; residents need to let State know this has to
stop.
• State's proposal — very bad funding proposal.
• State owes municipalities both MFT and capital funds.
• Failure to distribute funds owed to the Village adds to the Village's deficit.
• NWMC — appreciate their efforts; solidarity among municipal members.
In response to questions regarding distributive funds, Finance Director Dave Erb stated the
Village is down about 25 %; per capita income tax.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Resolution No. 32 -10:
RES 32 -10 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE BORROWING OF MOTOR FUEL TAX
DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE RELEASE OF CAPITAL BILL FUNDING
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
REPORT None.
OTHER BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Korn stated Sunday, September 26 was Kid's Day at the Mount Prospect Lions
Club Farmers' Market. In support of the Village's food pantry, which is in need of donations,
the Lions Club will be accepting donations at the Market.
Trustee Polit and Trustee Korn provided updates of the construction progress at the
Randhurst site.
CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed to discuss:
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) -The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline
performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing
testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity.
PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective negotiating matters between the public body
and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for
one or more classes or employees.
Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss
PERSONNEL 5ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2).
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
The Village reconvened in Open Session at 9:38 p.m.; there being no further business to
discuss the September 21, 2010 Village Board meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
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