HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 9/21/04
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS &
FINANCIAL
REPORT
MAYOR'S
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
September 21,2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Mayor Gerald Farley
Absent:
Trustee Timothy Corcoran (late arrival)
Trustee Lohrstorfer
Trustee Zadel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Wilks gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of the September 7, 2004 minutes was delayed, to await the arrival of Trustee
Corcoran.
APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND
FINANCIAL REPORT," noted by an asterisk, and all other items listed in that manner,
would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA"
MAYOR'S REPORT
Police Chief Richard Eddington presented the Village Board with the 2003 Illinois Traffic
Safety Challenge Award, which the Department recently received for exceptional
performance and diligence in the area of traffic safety. He acknowledged Sgt. Tim
Janowick and Deputy Chief John Dahlberg, also in attendance, for their efforts in winning
this prestigious award.
Mayor Farley presented a proclamation to Jim Uszler, Executive Director of the
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, recognizing Chamber of Commerce Week,
September 19-25.
Trustee Corcoran arrived at this time.
Mayor Farley read a proclamation acknowledging the months of September-November,
2004 as "A Season of Citizen Participation," encouraging citizens to take an active role in
the political process.
APPROVE
MINUTES
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS &
FINANCIAL
REPORT
PURCHASING &
TRAVEL
POLICIES
POLICE
CONTRACT
GARBAGE
CONTRACT
STREETSCAPE
CHANGE ORDER
GEMS UPGRADE
With Trustee Corcoran having arrived, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran,
moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 7, 2004.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefért, Skowron, Farley
Nays: None
Abstain: Wilks
Motion carried.
Director of Public Works Glen Andler, and Mayor Farley, recognized the following
employees for their years of service to the Village:
EMPLOYEES
James S. Roray
John E. Pohlman
Walter A Schultz
Michael J. Neururer
Jose' Castro
Barry P. Eisen
David J. Ristow
Roman Ziemian
George Eldredge
YEARS OF SERVICE
35
30
25
25
25
25
20
15
10
Mayor Farley had no recommendations for board/commission appointments.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Philemena Burke and Marion Moore stated their dissatisfaction with the Village Board
and staff for not allowing the continuation of line-dancing classes at the new Village Hall
Community Center, stating that they have now enrolled in dance classes in Arlington
Heights.
Village Manager Michael Janonis reported the measures that he had taken to
accommodate the group's requests, including subsidizing dancers' costs for lessons at
the park district for a set period, indicating that none were acceptable to the group.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills, dated September 1-15,2004
2. Financial Report, dated January 1-August 31, 2004
3. Revised purchasing and travel policies
4. Acceptance of arbitrator's award for Police contract, 2003-2007
5. Contract with Public Works Union SEIU, Local 73
6. Renewal of existing garbage contract for January 1-December 31,2005
7. Change Order to increase Streetscape Program funding for sidewalk and
landscaping ($72,174.44)
Purchase of Government e-Management Solutions (GEMS) upgrade
($26,258.00).
8.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
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531 S. DOUGLAS
ORD. 5456
RES. 40-04
NEW BUSINESS
AMEND CH. 17,
VEHICLE
STICKERS
ORD. 5457
AMEND CH. 20,
DANGEROUS
ANIMALS
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for second reading to rezone property at 531 S. Douglas
Avenue from R-X (Single Family Residence-large lots) to R-1 (Single Family Residence-
standard lots). The petitioner plans to subdivide the large lot into three lots.
Accompanying the rezoning ordinance was a resolution to approve a plat of resubdivision
for the same property at 531 S. Douglas Avenue to allow the owner to divide the property
after the ordinance is approved.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5456:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution
No. 40-04:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 SOUTH DOUGLAS AVENUE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board considered an ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the Village Code by
eliminating the requirement for active military personnel to purchase vehicle stickers
while stationed outside of the State of Illinois.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5457:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (VEHICLE LICENSES)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 20 of the Village Code by establishing
stricter regulations for dangerous animals.
Nick Summers, 212 S. Albert Street, stated his support for the proposed ordinance, and
Joyce Dittrich, 508 Garwood Drive, approached the Board to express her concern for
neglected cats and issued a plea for residents to take care of their pets.
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ORD.5458
AMEND CH. 5,
SISTER CITIES
ORD. 5459
CDBG POLICIES,
2005-2009
RES. 41-04
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5458:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 (ANIMALS)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was considered which would grant the Sister Cities Commission permission
to solicit donations in the form of money and gifts in support of functions and events
sponsored by the Commission.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5459:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A resolution was presented to adopt official policies for the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program; the resolution also sets forth guidelines for the
expenditure of funds for 2005-2009.
Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room during this discussion.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution
No. 41-04:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2005-2009 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
INCLUDING THE 2005 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Farley, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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SAFETY
COMMISSION:
TWO-WAY
HIGHLAND
AVENUE
GREGORY
STREET
PARKING
ORD. 5460
AMEND
APPENDIX,
MUNICIPAL GAS
USE TAX
The Board received two recommendations from the Safety Commission:
Safety Commission recommendations:
1. An ordinance to remove the one-way eastbound designation along
Highland Street between Elm Street and Rand Road, and to prohibit
motorists from crossing Rand Road from westbound Highland Avenue
to westbound Highland Street;
2.
An ordinance restricting parking from 10:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m. and
1 :00 pm-2:00 p.m. on school days on the south side of Gregory Street
from Dale Avenue to Evanston Avenue.
Trustee Hoefert returned.
Residents Martin Krumske, 801 Highland Avenue, and Steve Po lit 601 Wilshire Drive,
expressed opposition to the ordinance affecting Highland Street/Rand Road stating
safety concerns and the likelihood of extreme cut-through traffic within the neighborhood.
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the widening and changes in traffic direction on
Highland Avenue. Trustee Hoefert stated that Park Ridge has installed speed humps,
and suggested the Board and staff consider taking that measure on Village streets in
problem areas.
This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the October 5 Village Board
meeting.
The second ordinance presented, regarding parking on Gregory, was recommended for
waiver of the second reading by Trustee Hoefert, and seconded by Trustee Corcoran.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5460:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was presented for first reading which would amend Section 8.1903 of
Appendix A-Division II of the Village Code, by deleting language which defines the
Municipal Use Gas Tax rate change date, that of October 1, 2004. Passage of the
ordinance will maintain the Municipal Gas Use Tax at its current level until further notice.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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ORD. 5461
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER
BUSINESS
CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5461:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-DIVISION II (FEES, RATES
AND TAXES) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following dates:
October 2: Village Hall Dedication and Open House, 10:00 am - 1 :00 pm
October 16: Welcome New Residents, 9:00 - 10:30 am
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:44 pm, Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to meet in Closed
Session to discuss the following:
LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property
for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing
whether a particular parcel should be acquired.
RECONVENE
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:00 pm, with no further business being
discussed.
ADJOURNMENT
The September 21,2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 10:01 pm.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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