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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 10/19 11/03/04 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 October 19, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Michael ladel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Farley gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 5, 2004. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS & 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 Mayor Farley proclaimed the month of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and reminded the audience of the importance of early detection. Fire Chief Michael Figolah presented Police Officer Christopher Berg with a plaque for his heroic actions on September 27 when he administered CPR to an unconscious resident. Fire Chief Figolah, assisted by Mayor Farley, Deputy Chief John Malcolm, and Fire Marshal Paul Valentine, presented the 2004 Fire Prevention Poster Contest winners from area schools. (Complete list of winners is filed with the official minutes). Chief Figolah presented members of the newly created Community Emergency Response Team. The group has received training for disaster preparedness and will assist the Fire Department in times of crisis. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CHANGE ORDER OF BUSINESS The following employees from the Police Department are celebrating quinquennial anniversaries with the Village. Fire Chief Figolah and Mayor Farley presented plaques and certificates to those that were present: EMPLOYEES Randy S. Cherwin Donald L. Burger Gary J. Klein Mark F. Pope Thomas O'Neill Robert S. Dix Richard K. Wells Michael J. Figolah Richard S. Struif Maria Heredia Patrick B. Clarke Dane R. Phenegar Paul C. Wojcik William J. Foehring Patrick J. Flavin Peter B. Morris Kevin B. Wilson Brian R. Halverson David L. Miller Jeffery W. Hunt Kevin M. Treu Michael Ghawaly Kenneth S. Dix Aaron Grandgeorge Gary Schumacher Clifford Woodbury YEARS OF SERVICE 30 30 30 30 25 25 25 20 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 10 10 5 5 5 Mayor Farley requested the appointment of Eileen Gattas to the Special Events Commission, to replace member Barbara Ann Jenkins, term to expire May 2007. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the appointment of Eileen Gattas to the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission, term to expire May 2007. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue, asked the Board to consider the installation of signage where motorists exit the municipal parking garage and approach the Emerson Street sidewalk. She stated that she has received complaints of motorists not reducing their speed and endangering pedestrians. Marge Balaz, 1106 W. Milburn Avenue, having addressed the Board at previous meetings, again stated her disappointment with the Board over the senior line dancing classes not being offered at the Community Center, as they were prior to the new Village Hall being built. Mayor Farley asked that item "XI. NEW BUSINESS. Bn (an ordinance amending sprinkler requirements) be discussed at this time to allow Fire Chief Figolah to attend another engagement. 2 AMEND CH. 23, CONDO CONVERSIONS CONSENT AGENDA BILLS, FINANCIAL REPORT IMPROVEMENTS, VILLAS OF SEVRES CONTRACTS: WINDOW CLEANING, SNOW REMOVAL, ROAD SALT OLD BUSINESS AGRMT: NORWOOD & VILLAGE RES. 42-04 NEW BUSINESS CHARITABLE DONATIONS The Board considered this ordinance to amend Chapter 23 of the Village Code by eliminating or reducing certain requirements related to fire sprinklers and alarms in condominium conversions. Chief Figolah made a detailed visual presentation of the proposed amendments. There being no questions from the Board, Mayor Farley stated the ordinance will be presented for second reading at the November 3 Village Board meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated October 1-13, 2004 2. Financial Report, dated January 1-September 30,2004; 3. Request to accept public improvements for the Villas of Sevres, 1050 W. Northwest Highway; Bid results: A. Window cleaning contract, American National Skyline, Inc, not to exceed $8,882.00 per year, three-year contract; Cul-de-sac snow removal contract, King Koncrete of Arlington Heights, $44,000, 2002-2007; State Joint Purchasing Program road salt contract for 2004-2005 winter season, $12,075. 4. B. C. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS A resolution was presented to allow an agreement between the Village and Norwood Builders, which establishes guidelines for the redevelopment of the former Village Hall property at 100 South Emerson Street. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Resolution No. 42-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORWOOD BUILDERS FOR THE PURCHASE AND REDEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY AT 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 8 of the Village Code by establishing a procedure for the review and acceptance, or rejection, of general charitable donations made to the Village for specific or nonspecific reasons. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 3 ORD. 5464 MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Corcoran moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5464: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE V OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following dates: . October 26, Committee of the Whole meeting, beginning of 2005 budget reviews; . November 3, Village Board meeting moved to Wednesday due to November 2 being Election Day; . November 9, Committee of the Whole meeting, budget reviews. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT The October 19,2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 8:09 pm. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 1:IWINIMINUTESIOct 19.2004.doc 4 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 3, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Mayor Gerald Farley Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Farley gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mayor Farley noted that with the absence of three Trustees, and because Trustee Zadel, who was present at this meeting but not in attendance at the October 19 meeting, the minutes for the October 19 meeting would be deferred to the November 16, 2004 Village Board meeting for approval. 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 read a proclamation recognizing the week of November 21-28 as National Bible Week. Director of Public Works Glen Andler announced the following companies as having made donations to the Winter Festival Parade fund: All D. Valenti & Sons Norwood Builders Martam Construction, Inc. Thorne Electric Arrow Road Construction Quality Saw & Seal Remmacs, LLC Seneca Petroleum Co. Triple G Enterprises Road Fabrics Material Service Corp. Jack Gray Transport Northside Trucking, Inc. VPZ Transport, Inc. Meehan's Trucking, Inc. Meyer Material Acme Truck Brake & Supply Drive Train Service & Components, Inc. Finkbiner Equipment V-3 Infrastructure Services LPS Pavement Co. American Landscaping Vulcan Materials Co. DNB Construction Co. Orient Express Service Co. Reynaga Bros. Construction A. Lamp Concrete Contractors EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION APPOINTMENTS Representatives of Martam Construction and Arrow Road Construction were present to extend their good wishes to the Village for a successful parade. Donations from the companies listed totaled $26,000, and it also announced that Village has received donations from the Mount Prospect Jaycees ($1500) and the Mount Prospect Lions Club ($2000). Fire Chief Michael Figolah announced that the annual Fire Department Toy Drive has begun and will end December 4. He stated the Department hopes to provide gifts for 300-400 needy children, and he emphasized the extreme need for gifts for preteens and teenagers. The following employees from various departments are celebrating quinquennial anniversaries with the Village. Director of Finance David Erb, Village Clerk Velma Lowe, Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Mayor Farley presented certificates to those that were present: EMPLOYEES Maura EI Metennani, Public Information Officer Kimberly Dewis, Deputy Village Clerk Adriana Carlile, Finance Clerk Anaines Persino, Human Services Social Worker Julie Gutierrez, Human Services Secretary William Cooney, Director of Community Development Nancylou Morgan, Director of Human Services YEARS OF SERVICE 5 5 5 10 10 10 20 Mayor Farley presented the following recommendations for commission appointments: Sister Cities Commission Appointments: Cindy Kiel Replaces J. L. Scott who resigned. Term will expire May 2008. Mary Ann or John Sibrava One or the other will attend meetings; replaces Mark Miller who was appointed to the Safety Commission. Term expires May 2006. Youth Commission Reappointments: Michael Artwohl Prospect Term expires June 2005. Timothy Artwohl Friendship Term expires June 2005. Andrew Berowski Prospect Term expires June 2005. G. Brent Busse Prospect Term expires June 2005. Nicole Braus Prospect Term expires June 2005. Sarah Corcoran Prospect Term expires June 2005. Michael Higginson St. Viator Term expires June 2005. 2 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS ORD.5465, CH. 23, CONDO CONVERSIONS RES. 43-04, MFT FUNDS OLD BUSINESS Nicole Logisz Hersey Term expires June 2005. Christy Lukas Hersey Term expires June 2005. Justyna Milewski Hersey Term expires June 2005. James Ruetsche Home Term expires June 2005. schooled Melody Ruetsche Home Term expires June 2005. schooled Kelly Snodgrass Hersey Term expires June 2005. Andrew Steinweg Hersey Term expires June 2005. Tyra Strobel Prospect Term expires June 2005. Planninq and Zonina Commission Appointment: Ronald J. Roberts Appointed as Associate member. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the above appointments. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD No one came forward with business for discussion. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: 1. 2. 3. Bills, dated October 14-27, 2004 Ordinance No. 5465: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE XVI (OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VIILLAGE CODE Resolution No. 43-04: A RESOLUTION FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Ordinance No. 5465, approved as a Consent Agenda item, was the only "OLD BUSINESS" listed. 3 NEW BUSINESS AMEND CH. 4, BIDS AMEND CH. 23, SOLICITING VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT NEW BUSINESS An ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Village Code was presented for first reading. This ordinance would allow the Village Manager and the Village Board more flexibility and options for soliciting and approving bids for supplies, services and public works projects. This ordinance will be presented for second reading at the November 16 Board meeting. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 23 of the Village Code by establishing a policy of allowing charitable organizations to solicit on public rights-of-way only once four time per year, or quarterly. Currently, there are no restrictions on how often permission may be granted. This ordinance will be considered for second reading at the November 16, 2004 Village Board meeting. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis noted the following dates: . December 4, Winter Festival Parade, downtown; . December 13,9:00 am, Coffee With Council; . November 9, Committee of the Whole meeting, budget reviews. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wilks reported that the "Thanksgiving in October" dinner, sponsored by the Sister Cities Commission, was a huge success. She also thanked the Board for allowing this meeting to be held on a Wednesday, as the previous day was Election Day; the Wednesday meeting allowed her to assume other election responsibilities on Tuesday. ADJOURNMENT The November 3, 2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 7:43 pm. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 1:IWINIMINUTESINov 3,2004 doc 4