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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/1998 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JUNE 2, 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 Absent: Trustee Tim Corcoran Trustee lrvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee CIowes, moved to approve MINUTES the minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 1998. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Farley Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert Motion carried. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19,1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to APPROVE approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 671,916 Refuse Disposal Fund 148,818 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 1,854 Community Development Block Grant Fund 41,043 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund - Debt Service -- 1998 Street Improvement Const. Fund -- Capital Improvement Fund 6,531 Police & Fire Building Const. - Capital Improvement Construction Fund - 1998 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund - ~-, Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund -- Street Improvement Construction Fund - 1998 Flood Control Construction Fund - Flood Control Construction Fund 79,681 Water & Sewer Fund 64,304 Parking System Revenue Fund 693 Risk Management Fund 211,943 Vehicle Replacement Fund 3,641 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 32,144 Computer Replacement Fund 11,919 Flexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 23,081 Police Pension Fund 89,613 Firemens Pension Fund 101,608 Benefit Trust Fund 2,760 $1,491,549 Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion cerried. ._ MAYOR'S REPORT PRESENTATION: Crime Prevention Officer Bill Roscop and Investigator Klm PEER JURY Nagel presented plaques of appreciation to the following SUPPORTERS organizations for their continued support of the Mount Prospect Peer Jury: Lutheran Home & Services Brighton Gardens Randhurst Shopping Center Prospect Heights Park District Mount Park Fire Department Mount Prospect Public Works Department The Moorings Lutheran General Health Center River Trail Park District CAROL FIELDS, Village Manager Michael E. Janonis stated that this would be the VILLAGE CLERK, last meeting that Village Clerk Carol Fields attends in her capacity LAST MEETING as Village Clerk since she is retiring effective June 12th. COMMUNICATION AND PETITIONS None. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 24-97 ZBA 24-97, Southeast corner White Oak & Douglas (Craig's Sub) CRAIG'S SUB, II Ordinances were presented for first readings that would annex approximately 30 feet of dedicated public right-of-way; rezone the property from R-X to R-1 and grant exceptions from the Development Code relative right-of-way width, reduced rear yard easement; and, reduce the lot depth. At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. · Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4936 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4936 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A ROADWAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE CRAIG'S SUBDIVISION, PHASE II Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Page 2 -June 2,1998 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None -- Motion carried. Trustee CIowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for ORD.NO. 4937 passage of Ordinance No. 4937 AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WHITE OAK AND DOUGLAS AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Janonis noted that at the last meeting the ARLINGTON Board asked that the Mayor officially request the Arlington HEIGHTS PARK Heights Park District to dedicate land adjacent to the subject DISTRICT: property which would allow a full width street. A full street width would benefit everyone using that park by providing a parking area. Mr. Janonis noted that the Arlington Heights Park District representatives had responded that they have no ,- interest in dedicating roadway at this location. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved ORD.NO. 4938 for passage of Ordinance No. 4938 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING EXCEPTIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (CHAPTER 16) Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. __ The Craig's Subdivision, Phase II, creating 4 lots of record for single family homes, as approved by the Plan Commission was presented. It was noted that properties in the surrounding area would benefit from public improvements installed in conjunction with this development and therefore requested a Recapture Agreement as part of the approval process for this subdivision. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to authorize CRAIG'S PLAT the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Craig's OF SUBDIVISION Page 3-June 2,1998 RECAPTURE Plat of Subdivision, Phase II, and providing for a Recapture AGREEMENT Agreement for the subject property, which Recapture Agreement, in a form approved by the Village Attorney, shall be executed by the Village Manager and the Village Clerk attesting his signature. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi -- Nays: None Motion carried. ESTHER BUSSE The Esther Busse Plat of Subdivision was presented for approval, SUBDIVISION as recommended by the Plan Commission. This subdivision 400 W. CENTER RD places two lots into one lot of record at 400 West Central Road. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Esther Busse Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS IMPROVE RT. 83 A Resolution was presented that would authorize an Agreement with IDOT for the improvement of Elmhurst Road (Rt. 83). _ RES. NO. 29-98 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) RELATIVE TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF ELMHURST ROAD (ROUTE 83) SOUTH OF GOLF ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. TIF: ACQUIRE An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize 10 S WILLE ST acquisition of property located at 10 South Wille Street, which property is part of the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None -- Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4939 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage Page 4 -June 2,1998 of Ordinance No. 4939 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE VILLAGE, 10 SOUTH WILLE STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Farley Nays: Clowes Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize TIF: ACQUIRE the acquisition of property located at 6 West Northwest Highway, which 6 W. NORTHWEST which property is part of the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District. HIGHWAY Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4940 of Ordinance No. 4940 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE VILLAGE, 6 WEST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Farley Nays: Clowes Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis asked the Board to consider an CONSIDER item not listed on the agenda, specifically a recommendation ITEM NOT to engage the services of a financial/economic consultant ON AGENDA relative to the downtown redevelopment project. TIF FINANCIAL Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to CONSULTANT consider an item not on the agenda, as specified above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi -.- Nays: None Motion carried. Brian Caputo, Finance Director, stated that with the proposed downtown redevelopment plan, it would be advisable to retain the services of a financial/economic consultant to determine all aspects of the project relative to generating incremental property taxes sufficient to service any bond issues. Page 5-June 2,1998 Proposals were requested from consulting firms, and while only one firm responded, based on ability to perform the requested tasks, Mr. Caputo felt comfortable in recommending the Board accept the proposal submitted by S. R. Friedman & Company in an amount not to exceed $35,000. S.B.FRIEDMAN Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal submitted by S. B. Friedman & Company as the financial consultant for the downtown redevelopment project in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Janonis noted that the monthly Coffee with Council will be held Saturday, June 13 at the Village Hall. Mr. Janonis also stated that there will be a party for Carol Fields on July 1st at Mr. Peters, invitations have been mailed, however anyone interested in attending can contact his office. ANY OTHER BUSINESS ELECTRICAL Trustee Hoefert expressed concern relative the fact that following OUTAGES a storm last week, many residents in the Village were without electricity for over 40 hours. Village Manager Janonis stated that he is attempting to set up a meeting between the Board and representatives of Commonwealth Edison for Tuesday, June 30th, which is the 5th Tuesday of the month and no Committee of the Whole meeting is held that night. 2 E. NORTHWEST Trustee Nocchi stated that the building at 2 East Northwest HIGHWAY: Highway, recently acquired by the Village as part of the TIF SELL OR redevelopment project, is unsightly and unsafe, however, before the DEMOLISH Village demolishes the building he would like to see the Village offer it for sale for $1.00 to any organization that would relocate it or make use of the interior. Mr. Janonis stated that staff would advertise that fact and if no one comes forward to claim the building it is scheduled for demolition in August. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to offer the building at 2 East Northwest Highway for sale for $1.00 to any qualified organization desiring to move the building to anyother location. Upon reft call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. · A status report on this matter will be provided at the July 12th meeting of the Village Board. Page 6 -June 2,1998 LOSED SESSION Mayor Farley noted that there was need for the Closed CLOSED Session for the purpose of property acquisition, as set forth SESSION: in 5 ILCS 120/2 © (5) - 'q'he purchase or lease of real PROPERTY property for the use of the public body, including meetings ACQUISITION held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired" and 5 ILCS 120.2 © (21) - "Discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under this Act, whether for purposes of approval by the body of the minutes or semi-annual review of the minutes as mandated by Section 2.06." Members of the Village Board expressed very kind comments to Carol Fields, prior to her calling her last roll call as Village Clerk. Carol expressed sincere appreciation for their compliments. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition, as cited above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Ciowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The Board went into Closed Session at 8:27 P.M. Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 9:10 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Hoefert Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Nocchi ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - June 2, 1998