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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
DECEMBER 15, 1998
CALL CALL TO ORDER
TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M.
ROLL CALL
-.. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Trustee George Clowes
Trustee Timothy Comoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert (arrived late)
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Daniel N0cchi
Trustee lrvana Wilks
Mayor Gerald Fadey
INVOCATION
INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve
the minutes of the regular meeting of December 1, 1998.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Lohrstorfer, Wilks,
Corco;an, Nocchi'
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PLEDGE OF PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance and Presentation of Colors was led by
-- members of Mount Prospect Girl Scout TrooR #75 from Fairview and
Lions Park Schools.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
BILLS Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve
the following list of bills:
General Fund $ 858,257
Refuse Disposal Fund 117,781
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 25,001
Community Development Block Grant Fund 20,367
Local Law Enfomement Block Grant Fd 1997
Asset Seizure Fund
Debt Service Fund
1998A Street Improvement Const. Fund 342,800
Capital Improvement Fund 18,574
Police & Fire Building Construction
Capital Improvement Construction Fund
Downtown Redevelopment Const. Fund 18,494
Street Improvement Construction Fund 200
1998A Flood Control Construction Fund
Flood Control Construction FUnd 2,709
"- Water & Sewer Fund 345,399
Parking System Revenue Fund 30,827
Risk Management Fund 229,174
Vehicle Replacement Fund 4,084
Vehicle Maintenance Fund 55,879
Computer Replacement Fund
Flexcomp Trust Fund 2,265
Escrow Deposit Fund 60,626
Police Pension Fund
Fire Pension Fund
Benefit Trust Funds 2.760
$2,135,197
Upon mil call: Ayes: Wilks, Lohrstorfer, Clowes,
Hoefert, Comoran, Nocchi
Nays: None
Trustee Clowes abstained from voting on one item, that being TAP
expenses for $138.55.
Motion carried.
Mayor Fadey stated that them was one item to be voted upon under --
New Business, not listed on the agenda.
FINANCIAL FINANCIAL REPORT
REPORT Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for approval
of the financial report for January 1-November 30, 1998.
MAYOR'S REPORT
John Tomms, representing Big K-Mart presented Nancy Morgan,
Human Services Director, with a $500 check to be donated to the
Village's Star Fund for needy children. Ms. Morgan thanked Mr.
Toreros, and thanked the Indian Princesses Kickapoo Tribe for their
contribution of canned goods for needy families.
HOLIDAY Laury Youngquist of the Special Events Commission, presented the
DECORATING following winners of the annual Holiday Decorating Contest:
CONTEST
WINNER CATEGORY
Reflections Hair Salon Business
700-800 W. Milburn Avenue Block
Joanne Walen Multi-family
The Bauer family Christmas Fantasy
The Melinda family Christmas Fantasy --
The Koy family, 409 S. Albert Street Best Use of Lights
The Wolf family, 2 N. Pine Street Best Use of Lights
The Junokas family, 613 N. Wille Street Religious
The Burton family, 1114 Hemlock Lane Holiday Fun
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
The Ziemba family, 1504 E. Barberry Lane
OFFICER OF
Police Chief Ronald Pavlock, presented the 1998 Officer of the Year
THE YEAR
and runners-up:
Officer of the Year: Edward Szmergalski
Runners-up: Officer Ted Gorski
Officer Michael Landeweer
Officer Mark Weger
Investigator Mark Recker
Glenview Police Officer and member of the Chicago Emerald Society
Pipe and Drum Corps, Owen Masterton, escorted the officers while
playing pipes. __
Trustee Hoefert arrived at this time.
Village Manager Michael Janonis, presented Officer Szmergalski and
his spouse, with a $250 check.
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APPOINT- Mayor Farley made the foilowing commission appointment and
MENTS reappointments:
COMMISSION ~
Special Events Commission Martha Helm
(To fill unexpired term
of Fran Higley, term to
expire May, 2000)
Youth Commission Adam Benwitz
--. (All are reappointments, terms to Kathryn Coletto
expire October, 1999) Julie Higginson
Laura Higginson
Dan Hoyer
Dana Levene
Maggie Meyer
Eric Nitz
Yomika Patel
Alicen Prikkel
Pamela Ronson
Trustee Hoefert moved to approve the appointments of these
commission members:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Wilks, Nocchi, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Lohrstorfer left the room at this time.
An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 13 of the Village Code
-. AMEND by deleting the Class H (Supper Club with Entertainment) liquor
CH. 13: license currently issued to Zanie's Comedy Nite Club, 2200 S.
ZANIE'S Elmhurst Road.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule
requiring the second reading of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Wilks,
Hoefert, Nocchi
Nays: None
Absent: Lohrstorfer
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve
NO. 4978 Ordinance No. 4978:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Wilks, Hoefert,
Nocchi, Corcoran
Nays: None
.-- Absent: Lohrstorfer
Motion carried.
CITIZENS TO CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
BE HEARD Jim Vitti, 1721 CatalPa Lane, addressed the Board to discuss the
Mount Prospect Public Library tax levy; he was informed by Mayor
Farley that the item would be addressed later in the meeting, as it was
listed on the agenda.
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ZBA 09-98 OLD BUSINESS
CAREMATRIX/ ZBA 09-98, CareMatrix/Walgreens, Southeast corner of Wolf and
WALGREENS Kensington Roads
An ordinance was presented for second reading to authorize the
Village entering into an annexation agreement with
CareMatrix/Walgreens for the development of property at the
southeast comer of Wolf and Kensington Roads.
Trustee Lohrstorfer returned to the meeting room.
ORD. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve --
NO. 4979 Ordinance No. 4979:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION
AGREEMENT FOR PROPERTY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
WOLF AND KENSINGTON ROADS
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following three items listed on the agenda were, at the petitioner's
request, deferred to the January 5, 1999 Village Board meeting:
1. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY TO THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
(CAREMATRIXANALGREENS DEVELOPMENT)
2, AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE LOT 1 OF CHARLES
SUBDIVISION FROM R-X TO R-4 AND A CONDITIONAL USE
TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NURSING
HOME/CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY, AND TO REZONE --
LOT 2 FROM R-X TO B-3 AND A CONDITIONAL USE TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRIVE-THROUGH
WALGREENS FACILITY
3. CAREMATRIX/VVALGREENS PLAT OF SUBDIVISION.
PUBLIC A Public Hearing was called at 8:31 p.m. for the purpose of presenting
HEARING the proposed 1999 annual budget.
Finance Director Douglas EIIsworth gave a brief overview of the
budget.
Mr. Jim Vitti again expressed his dissatisfaction with the library's
proposal for a tax levy.
An ordinance was presented for second reading for the adoption of the
1999 budget.
Board members discussed, as at the December 1 meeting, the
elimination of the Student Resource Officer (SRO) position at River
Trails Middle School and whether funds should remain in the budget
for an officer who would be assigned alternate duties until the need --
exists for another SRO. The motion was amended to include funds for
a police officer formerly assigned the duties of SRO.
Trustee Clowes moved to approve the proposed 1999 budget
ordinance with the inclusion of a limit, or cap, on the amount future
operating budgets are allowed to increase at any time; the motion
failed due to the lack of a second.
Following a lengthy discussion, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:07
p.m.
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Trustee Lohrstorfer, Seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to amend
the earlier motion for budget adoption, by reducing the amount to be
transferred to the Capital Improvement Fund from the General Fund,
by $45,000.
Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve
NO. 4980 Ordinance No. 4980 as amended, with the retention of funds for the
SRO position:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1999 TO DECEMBER 31, 1999 IN LIEU
OF PASSAGE OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer,
Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: Clowes
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve
NO. 4981 Ordinance No. 4981, as presented for second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF
THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1998
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer,
Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: Clowes
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve
NO. 4982 Ordinance No. 4982, as presented for second reading:
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
Upon roll calF: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve
NO. 4983 Ordinance No. 4983, as presented for second reading:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF
TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE 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
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
ORD. Ordinance No. 4984, as presented for second reading:
NO. 4984
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR
UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER
SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1998
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Nocchi --
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PC 17-97 PC 17-97, MOUNT PROSPECT NATIONAL BANK, 50 N. Main Street
MOUNT An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant an exception
PROSPECT from the Development Code allowing for a twenty-foot (20') utility
NATIONAL easement at the rear of the property at 50 N. Main Street. The Plan
BANK, Commission had approved granting the request by a vote of 5-0.
50 N. MAIN ST.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, 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 Nocchi, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 4985:
NO. 4985
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCEPTION FROM THE
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS --
50 N. MAIN STREET
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Nocchi,
Wilks, Lohrstorfer, Hoefert
Nays: None
Motion carried.
TRAPANI TRAPANI PLAT OF RESUBDIVISlON, 50 N. Main Street
PLAT, A plat was presented to consolidate property at 50 N. Main Street into
50 N. MAIN a one-lot subdivision; the plat was approved by the Plan Commission
ST. by a vote of 5-0.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to authorize
the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest his signature on the Trapani
Plat of Resubdivision for property at 50 N. Main Street.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A resolution was presented to amend Resolution No. 46-98, to extend --
AMEND RES.
the agreement date with Town Centre, L.L.C, for the downtown
46-98, TOWN redevelopment project.
CENTRE
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve
RES. Resolution No. 53-98:
NO. 53-98
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 46-98 RELATIVE
TO NEGOTIATING WITH TOWN CENTRE, L.L.C. FOR THE
DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
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Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Wilks, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Corcoran, Nocchi
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NOT
ON Trustee CIowes, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to consider the
AGENDA following item, not listed on the agenda.
Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
.-- Nays: None
Motion carried.
REAL An ordinance was presented for first reading to authorize the Village
ESTATE executing a real estate purchase contract for property at 12 West
PURCHASE: Northwest Highway, as part of the downtown redevelopment project.
12W. NW
HIGHWAY Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, 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 Tn.'stee Nocchi, moved to approve
NO. 4986 Ordinance 4986:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REAL
ESTATE PURCHASE CONTRACT TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF
DISTRICT NO. 1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS: 12 W. NORTHWEST
'-- HIGHWAY
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BUDGET
AMEND- An ordinance was presented for first reading to approve amendments
MENTS to the 1998 budget.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to waive the rule
requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Nocchi, Lohrstorfer, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ORD. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
NO. 4987 Ordinance No. 4987:
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE
'" ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1998 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1998
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
BID RESULTS: Mr. Janonis presented bid results for the 1999 Traffic Control Signal
TRAFFIC System Maintenance Contract:
SIGNAL
SYSTEM BIDDER AMOUNT
Aldridge Electric, Inc. $22,500.00
ALDRIDGE Lyons Electric Company 24,640.00
ELECTRIC Contracting & Material Company 30,257.00
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Comoran, moved to concur with
the recommendation of staff to award the contract for 1999 traffic --
signal control to Aldridge Electric, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$76,500.00
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
EXCESS Mr. EIIsworth presented a recommendation for the Village to enter into
LIABILITY a two-year contract for excess liability insurance to Arthur J. Gallagher
INSURANCE & Co. in the amount of $43,810 per year.
ARTHUR J. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to concur with
GALLAGHER the recommendation of staff to approve the contract.
& CO.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Wilks,
Lohrstorfer, Nocchi
Nays: None
Abstain: Hoefert
Motion carried.
Mr. Janonis stated that there would be no Committee of the Whole --
meeting on December 22, and that the next meeting of the Village
Board will be January 5, 1999.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Clowes complimented the Mount Prospect Police Department
on the results of a recent citizen survey, and asked that a copy of the
survey be sent to Dana Levene, Mount Prospect Youth Commissioner.
Trustee Wilks extended holiday greetings to the Board and residents of
Mount Prospect.
ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURN Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to adjourn the
meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Clowes,
Hoefert, Corcoran, Nocchi
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
CLOSED CLOSED SESSION
SESSION A special Closed Session was convened at 6:17 p.m. in the second
floor conference room of Village Hall to discuss land acquisition as set
forth in 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5).
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Present upon roll call: Trustee Clowes
Trustee Corcoran
Trustee Hoefert
Trustee Lohrstorfer
Trustee Nocchi (arrived at 6:23 p.m,)
Trustee Wilks
Mayor Farley
The special Closed Session meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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