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Home My WebLink About4. Mayor's Report 08/16/2011 PROCLAMATION “STOP AND REMEMBER – SEPTEMBER 11, 2011” September 11, 2011 – 12:00 P.M. CDT WHEREAS , the governing body of the Village of Mount Prospect expresses their support of the United State's Senate regarding coming together as a Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of remembrance beginning at 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time on September 11, 2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks committed against the United States on September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, at 8:46 a.m., on September 11, 2001, hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the upper portion of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, New York; and WHEREAS, 17 minutes later, at 9:03 a.m., hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center; and WHEREAS, at 9:37 a.m., the west wall of the Pentagon was hit by hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, the impact of which caused immediate and catastrophic damage to the headquarters of the Department of Defense; and WHEREAS, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the passengers and crew of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 acted heroically to retake control of the airplane and thwart the taking of additional American lives by crashing the airliner in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and, in doing so, gave their lives to save countless others; and WHEREAS, nearly 3,000 innocent civilians were killed in the heinous attacks of September 11, 2001; and WHEREAS, tens of thousands of individuals narrowly escaped the attacks at the Pentagon and World Trade Center and, as witnesses to this tragedy, are forever changed; and WHEREAS, countless fire departments, police departments, first responders, governmental officials, workers, emergency medical personnel, and volunteers responded immediately and heroically to those horrific events; and WHEREAS, the Fire Department of New York suffered 343 fatalities on September 11, 2001, the largest loss of life of any emergency response agency in United States history; and WHEREAS, the Port Authority Police Department suffered 37 fatalities in the attacks, the largest loss of life of any police force in United States history in a single day; and WHEREAS, the New York Police Department suffered 23 fatalities as a result of the terrorist attacks; and WHEREAS, the impact of that day on public health continues through 2011, as nearly 90,000 people are at risk of or suffering from negative health effects as a result of the events of September 11, 2001, including 14,000 workers and 2,400 community residents who are sick, and tens of thousands of others whose health is being monitored; and WHEREAS, 10 years later, the people of the United States and people around the world continue to mourn the tremendous loss of innocent life on that fateful day; and WHEREAS, 10 years later, thousands of men and women in the United States Armed Forces remain in harm’s way defending the United States against those who seek to threaten the United States; and WHEREAS, on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day, the thoughts of the people of the United States are with all of the victims of the events of September 11, 2001 and their families; and WHEREAS, the lives of Americans were changed forever on September 11, 2001, when events threatened the American way of life; and WHEREAS, in 2009, Congress and the President joined together to designate September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance under the Serve America Act (Public Law 111–13; 123 Stat. 1460); and WHEREAS, in September 2009 and 2010, President Obama issued Proclamation 8413 (74 Fed. Reg. 47045) and Proclamation 8559 (75 Fed. Reg. 56463) proclaiming September 11, 2009, and September 11, 2010, respectively, as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance; and WHEREAS, September 11 will never, and should never, be just another day in the hearts and minds of all people of the United States; WHEREAS, that on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day in United States history the governing body of the Village of Mount Prospect calls upon all of the people and institutions of the United States to observe a moment of remembrance on September 11, 2011. , NOW, THEREFORE, I Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 11, 2011, at 12:00 P.M. CDT as “STOP AND REMEMBER – SEPTEMBER 11, 2011” in the Village of Mount Prospect and I urge all citizens to observe the moment of remembrance to last for 1 minute beginning at 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time by, to the maximum extent practicable ceasing all work or other activity; and marking the moment in an appropriate manner, including by ringing bells, blowing whistles, or sounding sirens. ________________________________ Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk Dated this 16th day of August, 2011. P R O C L A M A T I O N “SCHOOL'S OPEN - SAFETY WEEK” AUGUST 21 - 27, 2011 WHEREAS , children in the Village of Mount Prospect and all across the state and nation are beginning a new school year; and WHEREAS , students will be walking or biking to school in neighborhoods on sidewalks and streets, approaching or waiting at school bus stops, and boarding or exiting from buses; and WHEREAS , to take extra precautions to drive carefully, and to observe while the school year is in session, it is extremely important for Mount Prospect motorists to follow the rules of the road as they apply to school zones; and WHEREAS , motorists can help protect children by being especially careful near schools and in residential areas, being mindful of their speed, and observing traffic control devices; and WHEREAS , it is equally as important for motorists to respect school safety patrol members as they perform their duties, and adhere to their instructions. NOW, THEREFORE, I , Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect stth proclaim August 21 – August 27 as “SCHOOL’S OPEN – SAFETY WEEK” in the Village of Mount Prospect and I encourage all motorists to make this a safe year for all students throughout the Village of Mount Prospect and surrounding communities. ___________________________ Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________ M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk th Dated this 16 day of August, 2011. ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOISACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE:That in accordance with Subsection A of Section 13.108 of Chapter 13 of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, the Corporate Authorities shall determine the number of Liquor Licenses available in each Classification and shall establish a list specifying the number of Liquor Licenses authorized. Said list is hereby amended by decreasing the number of “Class F-2”Liquor LicensebyOne(1) Panzano’s Pizza, Pasta & More LLCd/b/a Panzano’s Pizza, Pasta & More at 106 W. Northwest HwySaid list is as follows: Five (5)Class P-1License Seven (7)Class P-2Licenses Three(3)Class P-3Licenses Zero (0)Class P-4Licenses Zero (0)Class P-5License Thirteen (12)Class F-1License Eight (8)Class F-2License Twenty-one(21)Class F-3 License One (1)Class F-4License Three (3)Class F-5License Two (2)Class F-6License One(1)Class S-1License One (1)Class S-2Licenses Three (2)Class S-3Licenses One (1)Class S-4License One (1)Class S-5License One (1)Class S-6 License(with conditions as attached to License) SECTION TWO:That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: PASSED and APPROVED this ______day of ___________________, 2011. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ Village Clerk ClassEstablishmentNumber P1Balzano Liquors; D&H Liquors ;Gold Eagle Liquors; 5 Jay Liquors;Mt. Prospect Liquors P2Costco; Dominick’s; Fiesta Market, Garden Fresh Market7 Osco Drug Store, CVS Pharmacy; Wal-Mart#1681 P3Aldi;Walgreens#00209(Kensington);Walgreens #05107(Elmhurst)3 P-40 P50 F-1Chipotle Mexican Grill; Chungkiwa Restaurant; Cuisine of India; Fellini; 12 House of Szechwan; Izakaya Sankyu; LePeep Café; Little America; New Pusan Restaurant; Sakura,Torishin; Taqueria Los Arcos F-2Arnie Salerno’s Pizzeria; Avanti Café and Sandwich Bar;Frankie's Fast Food; 8 Mr. Beef & Pizza;Photo's Hot Dogs;Pei Wei Asian Diner, Sankalp, Tortas Locas F-3Bar Louie; Billy Goat Tavern & Grill;Black Cow Kitchen & Bar; Blues Bar; 21 Bogie’s Ale House;;BuffaloWild ;WingsGrill and Bar; Canta Napoli; Dae Jang Kum; El Sombrero;Emerson’s Ale House;Jake's Pizza; Jameson's Charhouse; Kampai;Mariscos El VenenoMina Restaurant; Mrs. P & Me; Nina Restaurant; Pap's Grill & Bar; Rokudenashi; Sam's Place;Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza F-4Prospect Moose Lodge1 F-5Bristol Court Banquet Hall; Emerald Banquets;Victoria in the Park 3 F-6Mt. Prospect Park District-Golf Course2 Prospect Heights Park District S-1Holiday Inn -Randhurst Banquet Hall,1 S-2Brunswick Zone1 S-3Moretti’s; Ye Olde Town Inn2 S-4Vino 1001 S-5AMC Randhurst 121 1 S-6Retro Bistro 69 Village of Mount Prospect Mount Prospect, Illinois INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO:BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL JANONIS VILLAGE CLERK LISA ANGELL FROM:MAYOR IRVANA K. WILKS DATE:AUGUST 10, 2011 SUBJECT:APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS/COMMISSIONS I hereby nominate the following individuals for appointment/reappointment to the following Boards and Commissions: Planning & Zoning Appointment:Associate Jackie HinaberTerm to expire August 2016 211 Coventry Place (H)577-6354 (C) 847-271-9279 Special Events Commission Appointment: Sylvia HaasTerm to expire August 2015 115 N. EmersonTo fill the vacancy left by the (H) 847-259-0032resignation of Dale Draznin (C) 630-248-4276 Sister Cities Commission Reappointment: Dorothy Kucera-Chair 185 N. Addison Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191Term to expire May 2015 (H) 630-766-0101 (C) 630-532-8338 A. John Korn 301 N. William Street (H) 847-392-0283Term to expire May 2015 (C) 847-308-4343 Judy Thorne 208 S. George StreetTerm to expire May 2015 (H) 847-253-0759 I recommend the above-listed individualsbe appointed/reappointed. I believe theywill represent the Village fairly and objectively. IRVANA K. WILKS/dj