HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. VB DRAFT MINUTES 12/18/2001CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
December 18, 2001
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Trustee Wilks gave the invocation.
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes,
of the regular meeting held December 3, 2001, as amended.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
BILLS
MAYOR'S
REPORT:
ADD AGENDA
ITEM
PROSPECT
HiGH
FOOTBALL
TEAM
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was noted by
an asterisk, and that all items further listed in that manner would be considered with
one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA."
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley asked the Board to consider the addition of a business item to the agenda,
the item being a resolution authorizing the Village to enter into an agreement with Costco,
for the establishment of a business at Randhurst Shopping Center. The resolution would
be considered as item "XI. NEW BUSINESS, C."
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to add an item to the agenda.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
A resolution was presented, acknowledging the accomplishments of the Prospect High
School football team, the Prospect Knights. Coaches and team members were present,
and were recognized individually and collectively for their State Championship victory on
November 24, 2001.
RES. NO. 62-01 Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Resolution No. 62-01:
DRUNK &
DRUGGED
DRIVING (3D)
PREVENTION
MONTH
HOLIDAY
DECORATING
CONTEST
WINNERS
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PROSPECT KNIGHTS FOOTBALL
TEAM AS IHSA CLASS 7A STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Farley, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Mayor Fadey presented a proclamation acknowledging "Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D)
Prevention Month, December 2001."
Members of the Special Events Commission presented the following winners of the 8th
Annual Holiday Decorating Contest:
WINNERS
Terry Greco
113 S. Pine Street
CATEGORY
Best Use of Lights
Richard Kosak
227 N. William Street
Holiday Fun
Mary Fregale
701 Dogwood Lane
Christmas Fantasy
Cliff Higley Religious
1420 Redwood
Lorilei McDermott
217 S. Pine Street
200 Block of S. Pine Street
Best Block
Dawn Gaffga
2329 Cannon Drive, Apt. #C-2
Best Multi-family
Keefer Pharmacy
5 W. Prospect Avenue
Best Business
Thomas and Marion Off
406 Walnut Street
Best Patriotic
William Goers
216 S. Meier Road
Grand Prize
APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Farley recommended the following board and commission appointments and
reappointments:
COMMISSION APPOINTEE TERM EXPIRES
Safety Carol H. Tortorello May, 2005
Economic Development
Tom Zander May, 2005
Planning & Zoning
Arlene Juracek, Chair
Leo Floros
Merrill Cotton
Richard Rogers
Keith Youngquist
Joseph Donnelly
Matthew Sledz
May, 2005
May, 2006
May, 2006
May, 2003
May, 2003
May, 2007
May, 2005
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Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the
recommendations for commission appointments, as listed above.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA:
BILLS
FINANCIAL
REPORT
ORD. NO. 5228,
COMMUNITY
RELATIONS
COMMISSION
AMEND CH. 25,
VILLAGE CODE
COSTS
RES. NO. 63-01,
NW CORRIDOR
STUDY
ARTHUR J.
GALLAGHER &
CO.
MARSH USA, INC.
ALDRIDGE
ELECTRIC
LIBRARY
REFERENDUM
ORD. NO. 5222
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Finance Commission member John Korn, 301N. William Street, addressed the Board
relative to the issuance of badges for elected officials, stating that he supports them
owning business cards, as opposed to badges. His remarks were prompted by a recent
newspaper article in which the Mayor of Des Plaines, as well as Mayor Farley, were
interviewed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve the following
business items:
Bills, dated December 13, 2001
Financial Report, dated January 1-November 30, 2001
Ordinance No. 5228: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE TO
ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION FOR THE VILLAGE
CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Ordinance No. 5229: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (VILLAGE
CODE) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Resolution No. 63-01: A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADDITIONAL FUNDS
FOR THE NORTHWEST TRANSIT CORRIDOR PHASE II ALTERNATIVES
ANALYSIS
Request for Board authorization to purchase property and casualty insurance, for
the policy year beginning January 1,2002 and ending December 31,2002
(Arthur J. Gallagher and Co, $86,485 and Marsh Usa, Inc., $117,500).
Request for Board authorization to extend the traffic signal maintenance
agreement for the year 2002 with Aldridge Electric, not to exceed $70,000.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would allow the Mount Prospect
Public Library to place a referendum question on the March 19, 2002 ballot, relative to
the issuance of general obligation bonds for the renovation and expansion of the library.
Gerald Sodaro, resident of Crystal Towers Condominiums, and member of the Northwest
Tax Watch, stated his opposition to approval of the proposed referendum.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5222:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY REFERENDUM FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF A PUBLIC QUESTION ON THE BALLOT FOR THE MARCH
19, 2002 PRIMARY ELECTION
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
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TAX LEVY
TAX ABATEMENT
ORD. NO. 5223
ORD. NO. 5224
ORD. NO. 5225
The following four ordinances were presented for second readings:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION
OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER FIVE AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED
FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED
FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,200I AND ENDING
DECEMBER 31,2001
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5223:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,2001
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5224:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES
FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
FIVE AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,2001
AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,2001
Upon roll calh
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5225:
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,2001
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
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ORD. NO. 5226
PUBLIC
HEARING,.
2002 BUDGET
ADOPT
2OO2 BUDGET
ORD. NO. 5227
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5226:
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2001 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001
Upon roll call:
Motion carried
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
A Public Hearing was celled at 7:56 p.m. to present the 2002 annual budget for the
Village.
Finance Director Douglas EIIsworth presented an overview of each ordinance.
Trustees Skowron and Lohrstorfer expressed their appreciation to Village staff and
members of the Finance Commission for their dedication and efforts that went into the
development of the proposed 2002 budget, as well as the daily administration of services
to residents.
With there being no comments from the audience, the Public Hearing ended at 8:10 p.m.
An ordinance was presented for second reading to approve the adoption of the 2002
budget.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of O~dinance
No. 5227:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1,
2002 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2002 IN LIEU OF PASSAGE OF AN
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
TRUCK
WEIGHT LIMITS
ORD. NO. 5230
ROUSE-
RANDHURST &
VILLAGE
AGREEMENT
FOR COSTCO
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for first reading of an ordinance to establish uniform weight
limits for trucks on Village streets.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5230:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 AND APPENDIX "A" OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll cell:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
A resolution was presented, having been approved earlier for addition to the agenda,
which would authorize the Village entering into a lease agreement with Rouse-Randhurst
Shopping Center, Inc. for the establishment of a Costco warehouse retail store at
Randhurst Shopping Center, at what is currently the Montgomery Ward site.
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RES. NO. 64-01
ECONOMIC
ASSISTANCE
POLICY
As part of the agreement, the Village will rebate Rouse-Randhurst up to $5 million of
sales tax revenue over an approximate nine-year period, and the rebate would include
50% of all sales taxes generated the at the mall and its out-lots beyond a $3.5 million
base.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for approval of ResoLution
No. 64-01:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT
AND ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT AND ROUSE-RANDHURST SHOPPING CENTER, INC.,
A MARYLAND CORPORATION
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Village Manager Michael Janonis presented, as part of the Rouse-Randhurst agreement,
an Economic Assistance Policy, which was developed to limit and define the
circumstances under which the Village would consider tax rebates, or other means of
economic assistance to businesses.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of the Economic
Assistance Policy as presented.
Upon roll call:
Motion carried.
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, WLIks, Zadel
Nays: None
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Mr. Janonis noted the following meeting changes:
· December 25, Christmas, Committee of the Whole meeting cancelled
· January 1, 2002, New Year's Day, Village Board meeting cancelled
· January 8, Committee of the Whole meeting, regular schedule thereafter.
OTHER
BUSINESS
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Hoefert stated that he has received many positive comments from residents and
commuters relative to downtown redevelopment.
Trustee Wilks asked if there would be any formal recognition and expression of
appreciation for members of the Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, which
were dissolved with the creation of the new PLanning and Zoning Commission. Mayor
Farley indicated his agreement that some form of recognition would be appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURNMENT
By unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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