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Home My WebLink About12/01/1998 VB minutes I MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT DECEMBER 1, 1998 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Fadey called the meeting to order at 7:39 P.M. ROLL CALL ._.. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Comoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi Trustee Irvana Wilks Mayor Gerald Farley INVOCATION INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Fadey. Condolences were offered by Mayor Fadey, Trustee Wilks, and Trustee Hoefert, to the family of State Senator Marty Butler, who passed away suddenly this same day. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November 17, 1998. Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Corcoran, Hoefert, Nocchi Nays: None "- Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve the following list of bills: General Fund $ 664,954 Refuse Disposal Fund 126,948 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 70,989 Community Development Block Grant Fund 367 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fd 1997 Asset Seizure Fund Debt Service Fund 2,987,471 1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund 4,288 Capital Improvement Fund 7,176 Police & Fire Building Construction Capital Improvement Construction Fund 3,733 Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund - Street Improvement Construction Fund 1998A Flood Control Construction Fund Flood Control Construction Fund 106,520 Water & Sewer Fund 380,492 '-" Parking System Revenue Fund 8,853 Risk Management Fund 27,220 Vehicle Replacement Fund 44,443 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 72 Computer Replacement Fund Flexcomp Trust Fund 10,097 Escrow Deposit Fund 15,510 Police Pension Fund 101,409 Fire Pension Fund 99,666 Benefit Trust Funds $4,660,208 Upon roll call: Ayes: Wilks, Lohrstorfer, Clowes, Hoefert, Corcoran, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT WAL-MART: Rod Winkle, representing Wal-Mart, presented Mount Prospect Fire THERMAL Chief Michael Figolah with a thermal-imaging camera for the IMAGE department, purchased with funds both raised and donated by Wal- CAMERA Mart employees. The cameras enable firefighters to view the insides of walls when fighting rites, often preventing future outbreaks. Mayor Farley presented Mr. Winkle with a plaque expressing the gratitude of the Village. BILL OF A proclamation declaring December 15, 1998 as Bill of Rights Day, RIGHTS was presented by Mayor Farley to Larry Gillreath, a Mount Prospect DAY resident. 3D MONTH · A proclamation was read by Mayor Farley declaring December, 1998 as Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month. HOLIDAY RES. A resolution acknowledging the hOliday season was presented. RES. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Lphrstorfer, moved to approve NO. 51-98 Resolution No. 51-98: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Nocchi, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried, APPOINTMENTS APPT$. There were no appointments made. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CITIZENS · None. OLD BUSINESS YIELD SIGNS: An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend THAYER, Chapter 18 of the Village Code to allow for Yield signs on Thayer FAIRVIEW, Street at Fairview, and on Wille Street at Henry. WILLE, HENRY Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve NO. 4976 Ordinance No. 4976: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Comoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Nocchi left the room at this time. Page 2 - December 1, 1998 GENERAL An ordinance was presented for second reading, which would OBLIGATION authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, with the proceeds BONDS to be used for property acquisition within the Downtown Redevelopment Tax Increment Finance (TIF) area. ORD. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of NO. 4977 Ordinance No. 4977: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1,060,000 TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 1998, OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Nocchi returned to the meeting room. NEW BUSINESS PC 17-97 PC 17-97, Mount Prospect National Bank, 50 N. Main Street MOUNT A request was presented for an exception from the Development Code PROSPECT granting relief from the requirement to provide a twenty-foot (20') utility NATIONAL easement at the rear of this property. The Plan Commission has BANK approved the request by a vote of 5-0. 50 N. MAIN Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission to grant the request for an exception from theDevelopment Code, which requires a twenty- foot (20') utility easement on the property. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks '"- Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December 15 Village Board meeting, along with the Trapani Plat of Resubdivision for 50 N. Main Street. FOREST A resolution was presented to authorize an annual agreement between RIVER FIRE the Forest River Fire Protection District and the Village for emergency PROTECTION services to be provided to portions of unincorporated Cook County DISTRICT located within the Forest River Fire Protection District. AGRMT. Trustee C~lowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve RES. Resolut[dn No. 52-98: NO. 52-98 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FOREST RIVER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None ~-' Motion carried. PUBLIC A public hearing was called at 8:10 p.m. for the purpose of presenting HEARING: the 1998 property tax levy. PROPERTY TAX LEVY Douglas EIIsworth, Finance Director, provided a brief overview of the tax levy and budget. Five residents, and Mount Prospect~business owner Brian Weinberg, expressed their support for the proposed tax levy. Page 3 - December 1, 1998 The following ordinances were presented for first readings: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998 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, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR CQMMENClNG JANUARY 1, 1999 TO bECEMBER 31, 1999 IN LIEU OF PASSAGE OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Mr. Janonis informed the Board that the proposed budget is showing uncommitted funds of $87,000 in the General Fund. He further stated that the uncommitted funds could actually be $45,000 higher due to a recent decision by School District 26 not to fund the Student Resource Officer (SRO) at River Trails Middle School for the 1999-2000 school year. Mr. Janonis stated that the Village would not fill the vacant patrol officer position when an officer is promoted to sergeant. This led to discussion as to the impact the loss of the SRO would have on summer activities. There was discussion regarding the delegation of those funds, and whether to lower the proposed tax levy increase from 3.4% to 2.5%, or to transfer the funds to the Capital Improvement Fund. Mr. EIIsworth stated that with the tentatively approved equity transfer of $1.3 million from the General Fund interest earnings would have to be reduced by $60,000. Therefore, Mr. EIIsworth said the uncommitted funds are either $27,000 or $72,000, depending on whether you continue funding the SRO. After lengthy discussion, the majority of the Board members favored leaving the tax levy increase at 3.4%, not funding the SRO position, and to transfer approximately $72,000 to the Capital Improvements Fund. The public hearing was closed at 9:10 p.m. The ordinances listed above will be presented for second readings at the December 15 meeting of the Village Board. SOUNDS OF VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT SEASON Mr. Janonis noted the upcoming events: 1. Sounds of the Season, Randhurst Mall, December 5; TEDDY BEAR 2. Teddy Bear Walk, St. Paul Lutheran Church, December 5. WALK ANY OTHER BUSINESS STATE Trustee Nocchi informed the Board and audience of funeral SENATOR BUTLER arrangements for the late State Senator Marty Butler. Page 4 - December 1, 1998 LOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Trustee Clowes, seconded bY Trustee Hoefert, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing LAND ACQUISITION as set forth in 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5). Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board reconvened into Open Session at 9:57 p.m. RECONVENE Present upon roll call: Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hoefert Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Nocchi Trustee Wiiks Mayor Farley Mr. Janonis confirmed the December 8 meeting time as 6:30 p.m. to allow for the taping of holiday greetings by Board members. Trustee Hoefert inquired as to the status of a front yard setback issue regarding a garage constructed on a corner lot; he also requested an update on the discussions concerning a solution on the Prospect Manor parking situation. William Cooney stated that he is still working with neighboring property owners to determine if additional off-street parking can be created. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee CIowes, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roil call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Clowes, Hoefert, Corcoran, Nocchi Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Page 5 - December 1, 1998