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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 7/16/02CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT July 16, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Village Clerk Velma Lowe called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaale Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Clerk Lowe opened the floor for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to elect Trustee Lohrstorfer as Mayor Pro Tern for the July 16, 2002 meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held May 29, 2002. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the minutes of the special meeting held June 24, as amended. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 2, 2002. Upon roll call: Motion carded. Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert BILLS FINANCIAL REPORT MAYOR'S REPORT LIQUOR LICENSE, MOUNT PROSPECT LIQUORS BOARD & COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD APPROVE BILLS Trustee Lohrstorfer stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT" noted by an asterisk, as welt as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Board members received a request from the new owners of Mount Prospect Liquors, 16 North Main Street, to continue operating under the existing Class C liquor license. The Class C license provides for the retail sale of package goods. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the continued operation of Mount Prospect Liquors, with the existing Class C liquor license, under new ownership of Mr. Gordhan Janjrukia. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None The Board, having received recommendations from Mayor Farley, considered the following board/commission appointments: COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION Pankaj J. Parikh (New appointment; currently serving on Solid Waste Commission; creates SWC vacancy) POLICE PENSION FUND BOARD Dennis Saviano (Reappointment; term to expire June, 2004) Trustees Corcoren and Skowron stated that they would not vote in favor of the recommended appointments, based on the current procedure that is used for appointments to boards/commissions. At the July 2, 2002 meeting, it was suggested that background checks become part of the appointment process, and it was established that the Village Board will address this at a future meeting. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the above recommendations for appointments to the Community Relations Commission and the Police Pension Fund Board. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel Nays: Corcoran, Skowron CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA: BILLS FINANCIAL REPORT FIRE AID AGRMT. W/PROSPECT HTS. FIRE PROTECTION DIST. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Dennis O'Meara, 105 Cathy Lane, expresSed his concerns relative to the natural gas use tax approved recently by the Village Board. He acknowledged a conversation between himself and Finance Director Douglas EIIsworth, however, questions remain that Village Manager Michael Janonis stated will be addressed by the Village Attorney. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the following business items: Bills, dated July '10, 2002; Financial report, dated January 1-June 30, 2002; Res. No. 39-02: A Resolution Authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect to Enter Into An Amended Automatic Fire Mutual Aid Agreement with the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN FIRE DEPT. AMBULANCE RECHASSIS Request for Board approval of the 2003-2007 Capital Improvements Plan Bid results: A. Rechassis of 1995 ambulance for Mount Prospect Fire Department (Osage Ambulance, Linn, Missouri, not to exceed $62,839.00); Request for Board approval for 6-month lease of temporary living quarters (trailers) at Fire Station 12, Golf Road, during station upgrade (Pac-Van Leasing & Sales, Elmhurst, Illinois, not to exceed $14,390.00). Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS PZ-14-02 208 NElL AVENUE ORD. NO. 5263 PZ-13-02 791 E. RAND RD. OLD BUSINESS There was no unfinished business for discussion. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit for an unenclosed, covered porch encroaching four feet (4') into the front property line at 208 Neil Avenue. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 6-0, at their June 27, 2002 meeting. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5263: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 208 NElL AVENUE Upon roil call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corceran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Two ordinances were presented for first reading, for the rezoning and construction of a 23-unit townhome development at 791 E. Rand Road. Village Senior Planner Judy Connolly explained that the property requires rezoning from R-1 (Single Family Residence) to R-2 (Attached Single Family Residence) to allow the development. Additionally, variations and a Conditional Use permit are necessary for construction of the townhomes, for front stoops on each unit, and for a parking setback. Representing Insignia Homes were President Bill Rotolo, Attorney Rick Valentino, and Mark Janeck, who addressed questions from Board members relative to sprinkler systems, dedication of private streets within the development, whether adequate parking spaces were planned, and landscaping. Representing residents in the area were Laurie Camp, 216 N. Louis Street, and Patty Ziegler, 112 N. Louis Street. Both parties stated their support of the petitioner's requests. Key points that were established by the Board are that the current petitioner should remain with the project through its completion, that private streets within the development will not be dedicated to the Village for maintenance or repair, more research should be done to address the issue of allowing grills on patios or within a specific proximity to the actual structures, and that all prospective property owners should be made aware of the 3 PZ-17-02 10-50 S. EMERSON ST. ORD. NO. 5264 PZ-18-02 TEXT AMENDMENT, HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES fact that the surrounding properties are zoned for commercial use. Additionally, the ordinance for variations and the Conditional Use permit, should be revised to include conditions stating 1)that the private street cannot be dedicated to the Village, and 2) that the property owners be required to sign an affidavit stating that they understand the property south of 791 E. Rand Road is zoned commercial and will continue to be a commercial use property. Both ordinances will be presented at the August 6, 2002 Village Board meeting, for second readings. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant an exception to the Development Code (Chapter 16 of the Mount Prospect Village Code) to allow the construction of a parking deck over the property line at 10-50 S. Emerson Street. The properties invotved are the Mount Prospect Public Library and the Mount Prospect Village Hall; the parking deck is planned as part of the new village hall/library development. Trustee Wilks stated that ordinarily she would not support a resident's request such as this to build over a property line, however, because the project will benefit Mount Prospect as a whole, she would vote in favor of the project, Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carded. Ayes: Corooran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5264: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EXCEPTION TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10-50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 14 (Zoning) of the Village Code to remain in compliance with recently revised federal regulations for handicapped parking spaces. The text amendments were previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission with a vote of 6-0. Ms. Connolly explained the components of the proposed ordinance, which were to: Allow a five-foot (5') wide access aisle; · Allow access aisles to be shared by two vehicles; · Create regulations for van-accessible parking stalls; · Clarify the location of handicapped parking stalls. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Trustee Skowron asked whether access aisles would be marked on both sides of each parking space, or whether they would be 0nly on the right side of each space, based on the assumption that the handicapped individual would exit the vehicle from the right. Because this was not specifically addressed in the revised federal regulations, it was decided that this first reading of the proposed ordinance should stand, and the ordinance should be considered at the next meeting. 4 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT, 2001 SINGLE AUDIT COMPLIANCE REPORT, 2001 COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC ACT 85-1142 (TIF), 2001 AUDITORS' MANAGEMENT LETTER, 2001 MANAGER'S REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to withdraw the motion to waive the rule requiring second readings of an ordinance. The ordinance will be presented for second reading at the August 6, 2002 meeting. Finance Director Douglas EIIsworth gave a brief overview of the following business items: · Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31,2001; · Single Audit Compliance Report for the year ended December 31,2001; · Report on Compliance with Public Act 85-1142 (TIF Act) for the year ended · December 31,2001; · Auditors' Management Letter for the year ended December 31, 2001. (Graphs and letters are filed as a part of these official minutes). Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2001. Upon rell call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowren, Wiiks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Skowren, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to accept the Single Audit Compliance Report for the year ended December 31,2001. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowren, moved to accept the Report on Compliance with Public Act 85-1142 (TIF Act) for the year ended December 31,2001. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to accept the Auditors' Management Letter for the year ended December 31,2001. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis reminded the audience that July 27 is the day of the annual Downtown Block Party, sponsored by the Village and the Chamber of Commerce. OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Corcoran asked that a discussion be he!d, in the near future, to establish guidelines for the selection of Mayor Pro Tempore in the Mayor's absence. Mr. Janonis stated that a discussion would be scheduled. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Trustee Lohrsto~erstatedthatthere was no need ~ra Closed Session, as shown onthe agenda. 5 DJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to adjourn. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk I:\WINtMINUTES~July 16,2002.doc 6