HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 10/05/04
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS
MA VOR'S
REPORT
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
October 5, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Trustee Timothy Corcoran (late arrival)
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael Zadel
Mayor Gerald Farley
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Hoefert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Trustee Corcoran arrived at this time.
INVOCATION
Trustee Zadel gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held September 21, 2004.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Abstain: Lohrstorfer, Zadel
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" 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
Mayor Farley presented a proclamation to Joan Wilkins, Holmes Junior High Choir
Director, recognizing October as National Arts and Humanities Month, and the Holmes
Junior High Show Choir entertained the audience with songs and creative dances, in
keeping with the theme of National Arts and Humanities Month.
Mayor Farley presented proclamations acknowledging October as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month and in recognition of Make a Difference Day, October 23.
Fire Chief Michael Figolah was presented with a proclamation acknowledging Fire
Prevention Week, October 3-9. Chief Figolah encouraged everyone to test their smoke
alarms and practice fire safety.
WU SUNG
RESTAURANT,
1747-49
ALGONQUIN RD.
AMEND CH. 13,
RUFINI'S
RESTAURANT,
2 W. BUSSE AVE.
ORD. 5462
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
The Board received a request from the new owner of Wu Sung Restaurant, 1747-49
W. Algonquin Road, to continue operating under the existing Class R (consumption at
dining tables only) liquor license.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the petitioner's request
for a change of liquor license ownership.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 13 (Liquor) of the Village Code by
deleting the number of Class W (beer and wine only) liquor licenses by one, and
increasing the number of Class R (consumption at dining tables only) licenses by one for
Rufini's Italian Restaurant, 2 West Busse Avenue.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5462:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following employees from the Police Department are celebrating quinquennial
anniversaries with the Village. Chief of Police Richard Eddington and Mayor Farley
presented plaques and certificates to those that were present:
EMPLOYEES
David Behun
David A Okon
Michael R. Nelson
Joseph B. Belmonte
Mark L. Bonner
Jack Brogan
Jeffrey Schmitz
Joseph R. Ziolkowski
William E. Nelson
Lisa M. Grubb
Timothy Janowick
Cheryl Specht
John Scharringhausen
Anthony Addante
Carlo Ereno
Matilde C. Lopez
Stevan R. Sparr
Jonathan W. Juhl
YEARS OF SERVICE
25
20
15
15
15
15
15
15
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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APPPOINT-
MENTS
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA:
BILLS
PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS,
420 KINGSTON
CT.
HOLIDAY
LIGHTING,
ARBOR GREEN,
LTD.
LEGAL COUNSEL
FOR BOFPC
OLD BUSINESS
AMEND CH. 18,
HIGHLAND
STREET
Mayor Farley had no recommendations for board/commission appointments.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills, dated September 16-29, 2004
2. Request for Board approval and acceptance of public improvements at 420
Kingston Court
Bid results for holiday tree lighting contract with Arbor Green, Ltd. for 2004 and
2005, with year 2004 not to exceed $33,340.00
Appointment of legal counsel John C. Broihier, Esq. for the Board of Fire and
Police Commissioners.
3.
4.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for second reading to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the
Village Code. The ordinance would remove the one-way eastbound designation along
Highland Street between Elm Street and Rand Road, and would prohibit motorists from
crossing Rand Road from westbound Highland Avenue to westbound Highland Street.
The following residents expressed their opposition to the proposed two-way street,
stating the potential for increased traffic and accidents, motorists not obeying speed limits
within the neighborhood, and child safety as their main concerns:
John Korn, 301 N. William Street
Steve Po lit, 601 Wilshire Drive
Lou Bertellotti, 522 N. Maple Street
Kathy Bjorkquist, 523 N. Emerson Street.
Key points of the discussion included suggestions for reopening Gregory and/or Louis
Street to allow entry from Rand Road, allowing the two-way designation on Highland
Street but prohibiting left turns onto Highland from Rand, and allowing the two-way
designation on Highland and prohibiting turns onto it from either direction on Rand Road
during certain hours.
After much discussion, at the suggestion of Mayor Farley, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by
Trustee Corcoran, moved to table this ordinance to a date uncertain.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Staff was instructed to conduct a study of traffic patterns of the streets in that area that
intersect Rand Road, and submit a comprehensive report including the Highland/Rand
area.
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PZ-38-04
1500 S. BUSSE
ROAD
ORD. 5463
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT,
NORWOOD &
VOMP
MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER
BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
The Board held first reading of an ordinance granting final approval to allow the
conversion of rental units into condominiums at 1.500 $. .E3.usse Roac!, Lake Park Village
Apartments. The Planning and Zoning Commission has recommended approval by a
vote of 5-0, and the project had received preliminary approval from the Village Board in
June 2004.
Petitioner Michael Tobin of Northern Realty Group, Ltd. addressed various questions
from the Board.
Village Manager Michael Janonis instructed Mr. Tobin to provide all property owners with
printed information regarding the Village's parking ordinances.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Ordinance
No. 5463:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING FINAL APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT AT 1500 SOUTH BUSSE ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A resolution was presented to allow the Village to enter into an agreement with Norwood
Builders for the redevelopment of the former Village Hall property at 100 S. Emerson
Street. Norwood received approval for a Conditional Use permit in September 2004, to
construct a five-story retail/residential facility on the site.
With details of the agreement not yet finalized, Mayor Farley asked that the resolution be
deferred to the next meeting date.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to defer this resolution to the
October 19, 2004 Village Board meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
As a status report, Mr. Janonis noted the October 9 Coffee with Council, and October 16
"Welcome New Residents," both in the Community Center.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
None.
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CLOSED
SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
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CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Farley stated that there was no need for a Closed Session, as was listed on the
meeting agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The October 5, 2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 8:38 pm.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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