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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2010 COW minutesCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES DECEMBER 14, 2010 1W V CALL TO ORDER — ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 50 South Emerson Street, by Mayor Irvana Wilks. Present at the meeting were Trustees Paul Hoefert, Arlene Juracek, John Korn, John Matuszak, Steven Polit and Michael Zadel. Staff present included Village Manager Michael Janonis and Assistant Village Manager David Strahl. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 23, 2010 Motion made by Trustee Hoefert seconded by Trustee Polit. Minutes were approved. Mayor Wilks abstained. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD F positions when the economy improves. Eric Mertes — 223 S. Albert spoke. He stated that he is a resident and a Mount Prospect Firefighter. He would like to acknowledge the difficult economic times the Village is going through at this time and wanted to voice his concerns regarding the reductions in staffing at the Fire Department. He stated that the Fire Department ersonnel are willing to work together and would encourage the Board to refill the 2010 HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AWARDS Paul Seils of the Special Events Commission presented the annual decorations awards. The winners are: • Grand Prize Matthew Fiorito and Rachna Soriana - 111 S. I -Oka • Best Business Avanti Cafe -1900 S. Elmhurst • Best Use of Lights Donald and Girlie Dichoso — 1710 Laurel • Best Block 200 -300 S. Pine • Christmas Fantasy Joseph Kase — 1714 Aztec Lane • Best Religious Timothy Taylor 107 N. Elmhurst Ave. • Simple but Elegant Walter Szarowicz — 748 Whitegate ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 REGARDING FIREARMS AND DANGEROUS OR FACISIMLE WEAPONS Manager Janonis stated that he would like to bring this Draft Ordinance to the January 4, 2011 Village Board meeting if direction is provided tonight to allow that to occur. Staff discussion started on this topic through a resident inquiry to set up an outdoor archery range in the back yard. Since the existing ordinance does not specifically include a definition of an archery range as a prohibited activity staff researched the definition of dangerous weapons and felt that broadening the overall definition was enough to be all inclusive of various activities which could be considered dangerous activities. Committee of the Whole Page 1 of 3 11/09/10 General comments from the Village Board members included the following items: • There was a concern regarding arrows or other projectiles leaving a person's property and the potential harm those projectiles could cause on an unsuspecting pedestrian or other property. • There was also general comments regarding the physical restrictions necessary to contain the usage of possible dangerous weapons. • There was a discussion regarding the practice of allowing such activities without risking the damage to other persons off of the property. • There were comments regarding discharging of firearms inside a home and the fact that just because they are discharged indoors does not necessarily mean the projectile will be contained within the four walls of the structure. • There was a comment regarding the proposed definition is easier to understand and enforce and it was felt that the change addresses the urban nature of restrictions within the community. • There was also a discussion regarding the public safety and enforcement of such activity and the fact that any number of items could be converted from being safely used to an improper manner and could be considered a dangerous weapon. • There was a concern regarding the creation of an all inclusive list and a suggestion was made to make sure that any definition of dangerous weapons was inclusive enough without listing each individual potential weapon. Manager Janonis stated the Police would like to close the loop hole on the bows and arrows or archery activity initially and address the other items after the first of the year if that is the pleasure of the Board. General consensus of the Village Board was to move forward with the Ordinance for consideration at the next Village Board meeting. VI. RENEWAL OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (IGA) WITH THE CITY OF PROSPECT HEIGHTS FOR THE SALE OF WATER Manager Janonis stated the Village has had an agreement with the City of Prospect Heights to supply their police station with water for some time. He also stated the agreement was changed to extend water service to Prospect Heights City Hall after it was rebuilt. He is recommending the agreement be changed to start a new ten year term with the possibility of extending the term for another ten years at the discretion of Prospect Heights and the Village. He stated the initial agreement expired in 2004 and there have been several extensions undertaken but not completed. Prospect Heights has paid for water even after the expiration of the agreement without interruption. It was also pointed out that if Prospect Heights ever were to start a water system the Village of Mount Prospect does not have the capacity to provide water to the entire Prospect Heights community as a purveyor of water. He is recommending the agreement be placed on the next Village Board meeting agenda for Village Board approval. Consensus of the Village Board was to consider the Intergovernmental Agreement at the next available Village Board meeting. VII. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 Manager Janonis stated that these items are housekeeping items and some changes presented are detaling the regulations without negatively impacting the restaurants in the community. He stated there is an improved definition of ownership and there is an added Committee of the Whole Page 2 of 3 12/14/10 H: \VILM \Cow \2010 \MINUTES \COW Minutes 12- 14- 10.docx regulation to include citation authority over businesses without liquor licenses and enforcement when businesses do not have a liquor license. Consensus of the Village Board was to consider these modifications at the next available meeting. VIII. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Manager Janonis stated that December 21 is the final public hearing for the 2011 Budget. He also stated that there is no need to have the December 28 Committee of the Whole meeting. IX. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert voiced a concern about a lift station generator instillation and what screening options are consideration by staff and would recommend painting and screening the generator in the right of way. X. ADJOUORNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. and moved into Closed Session at 8:25 p.m. returned to Open Session at 8:33 p.m. and immediately adjourned at 8:33 p.m. DAVID STRAHL Assistant Village Manager Committee of the Whole Page 3 of 3 12/14/10 H: \VILM \Cow\2010 \MINUTES \COW Minutes 12- 14- 10.docx