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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 9/17/02CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT pROSpECT September 17, 2002 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Hoefert led the audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held September 3, 2002. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Lohrstorfer BILLS & FINANCIAL REPORT APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT" was noted by an asterisk, indicating that is would be considered as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." As thero were no other Consent Agenda items, he asked for a vote at this time. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve the bills, dated September 11,2002. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the financial report dated January 1-August 31,2002. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None CITIZENS TO BE HEARD MAYOR'S REPORT Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to add an item to the agenda, that being a proclamation acknowledging Chamber of Commerce Week, September 22-28, 2002. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Village Clerk Velma Lowe administered the oath to Police Sergeant John Gross, who was promoted to the exempt rank of Patrol Commander. Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey recognized the following employees from that department who are celebrating quinquennial employment anniversaries: Joel Michalik Michael Stephenson James Guenther Joel Villarreal Anthony Patrasso Sandra Clark Glen Andler 5 ~ears I5 fears 25 /ears 25 ~ears 25 fears 25 /ears 30 ~ears Mayor Farley read the proclamation for Chamber of Commerce Week, September 22-28, 2002; it was presented to James Uszler, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. There were no appointments to boards or commissions. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD George Clowes, 604 S. Elm Street, presented the Board with several items of concern, including specific sidewalk repairs and usage, police enforcement of seat belt laws and driving under the influence laws, and the importance of the Virlage communicating with residents more when beginning street or sidewalk repairs, or changes. Mayor Farley indicated that he would direct staff to respond to Mr. Clowes by letter. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA The lone consent agenda item of business, "APPROVE BILLS AND FiNANCiAL REPORT," was approved earlier in the evening. OLD BUSINESS PZ-22-02 419 OJIBWA TRAIL OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second reading to grant a variation for the construction of an attached 2-car garage encroaching into the required side yard. The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5271: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 419 OJIBWA TRAIL Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Wilks, Zadel Nays: Skowron 2 PZ-24-02 915 S. OWEN STREET NEW BUSINESS 820 E. RAND RD. ORD. NO. 5272 Case PZ-24-02, 915 Owen Street, was presented by Mr. William Cooney, Director of Community Development. The petitioner was requesting a variation to allow the construction of a 768 square foot garage, which is larger than that allowed by the Village Code; the Code allows a maximum of 672 square feet. This case was previously considered at the September 3, 2002 meeting, having been approved by the Planning and Commission by a vote of 4-0. Mr. Cooney offered an appeal to the Commission's ruling, which would allow the Village Board to further consider the request. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to uphold the appeal by the Director of Community Development, and to deny the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None in conjunction with Case PZ-24-02, and ordinance was presented for second reading to grant a variation to allow a 768 square foot garage to encroach within a five-foot (5') interior side yard; The Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 4-0: As the petitioner was not present to consider recommendations from the Board to reduce the size of the garage, Mayor Farley asked for a motion to defer the case to the October 1,2002 meeting. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None The case will be presented at the October 1, 2002 Village Board meeting. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for first reading to amend Ordinance No. 5096 (3/22/00) by granting a six-month extension of the Conditional Use permit granted to allow a restaurant. This extension is necessary to allow the property owners of that and adjacent properties to resolve several cross access easement issues. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance, Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5272: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5096 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE AND VARIATION FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 820 EAST RAND ROAD Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None 3 HOME RULE SALES TAX INCREASE AMEND CH. 18: PARKING, TURNS ORD. NO. 5273 AMEND CH. 18: PARKING, TURNS, ROUTE 83 NAME CLARIFICATION An ordinance was presented for first reading, to increase the Village's home rule sale tax by one-quarter of one percent. Village Manager Michael Janonis provided the Board with a brief overview of the 2003 budget, after which the Board discussed options for covering the anticipated budget deficit. The majority of Board members was more receptive to drawing down on the general fund balance, and possible staff reductions and program streamlining. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5273: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 8.1102 AND SECTION 8.1202 OF APPENDIX A - DIVISION II, ENTITLED "FEES, RATES, AND TAXES" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS, INCREASING THE HOME RULE RETAILERS' OCCUPATION TAX AND THE HOME RULE SERVICE OCCUPATION TAX Upon roll call: Motion failed. Ayes: Lohrstorfer Nays: Farley, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel The Board received recommendations from the Safety Commission to authorize the installation of YIELD signs for northbound and southbound Pine Street, at Shabonee Trail. The Safety Commission had recommended approval by a vote of 8-0. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Lohrstorfer Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5273: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Lohrstorfer An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Code by authorizing changes to various parking and turn restrictions on Route 83. Additionally, the ordinance would make amendments to the Code by providing a single name identification, that of Illinois Route 83, to all sections of that street. Currently, certain sections of Route 83 are called Main Street, Elmhurst Road, and Route 83. The Safety Commission had recommended approval of these amendments by a vote of 8-0. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. 4 ORD. NO. 5274 AMEND CH. 21: PROHIBIT EIFS ORD. NO. 5275 SELL SURPLUS VEHICLES ORD. NO. 5276 Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Zadel Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5274: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wiiks, Zadel Nays: None An ordinance was presented, which would amend Chapter 21 (Building) of the Village Code by prohibiting the use of Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS) as a building material in all construction projects within the Village. Mr. Earl Brandon, 419 S. Ojibwa Trail stated his opposition to the ordinance. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefed, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5275: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 21 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: Farley An ordinance was presented to authorize the Village's participation, as a member of the Nodhwest Municipal Conference, to participate in a public auction of surplus vehicles, at the Mount Prospect Public Works Facility, 1700 W. Central Road, on October 19, 2002. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: HoefeEt, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Ordinance No. 5276: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadei Nays: None 5 AMEND CH. 2: RULES OF ORDER ORD. NO. 5277 ADOPT PREVAILING WAGE RATES ORD. NO. 5278 An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 2 (Board of Trustees) by deleting information that lists the order in which the consent agenda shall be considered at Village Board meetings. Currently, the order of business outlined in the Code differs from the order in which business is actually conducted. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefed, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5277: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE II ENTITLED "RULES OF ORDER'' OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None An ordinance, as required by the State of Illinois, was presented to adopt the prevailing wage rates established by the State for public works projects provided by contractors. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefent, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5278: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO A DETERMINATION OF THE PREVAILING WAGE RATES Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None MANAGER'S REPORT VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Bid results were presented for the renovation of Fire Station 12, at Golf and Busse Roads. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to concur with staff's recommendation to accept the lowest qualified bid from Nepco, Inc., $14,871.74, with a 2% contingency for change orders as they may arise. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Mr. Janonis reminded everyone of the upcoming Village Family Bike Ride, scheduled for September 28, 2002. 6 NY OTHER BUSINESS ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Hoefert stated that he had run in the Lions Club 5K race on September 14, and that it was very successful. Trustee Wilks expressed concerns relative to a portion of Burning Bush Lane that has been reconfigured to narrow rather abruptly near Indian Grove School, stating that consideration should be given to the installation of signs to make motorists aware that the street width changes at that point. Mr. Janonis, who lives in the immediate vicinity of the school, stated that he will consult with staff members and school authorities on the matter. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to convene in Closed Session to discuss the following: LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. Upon roll call: Motion carried. Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None RECONVENE RECONVENE The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:13 p.m., with no further business being discussed. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT The September 17, 2002 Village Beard meeting was adjourned at 10:14 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk i:\WIN\MINUTES~Sept 17,2002.doc 7