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Home My WebLink About12/02/1997 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT DECEMBER 2, 1997 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:34 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll cell: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Daniel Nocchi Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROVE Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved to approve MINUTES the minutes of the regular meeting of November 18, 1997. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved APPROVE to approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 714,859 Refuse Disposal Fund 83,838 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 6,312 Community Development Block Grant Fund 109,584 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund - Debt Service - Capital Improvement Fund 2,535 Capital Improvement Construction Fund 10,445 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund -- Police & Fire Building Construction -- Flood Control Construction Fund 168,351 Street Improvement Construction Fund - Water & Sewer Fund 86,519 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,585 Risk Management Fund 27,639 Vehicle Replacement Fund 66,491 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 28,166 Computer Replacement Fund - Flexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 180,160 Police Pension Fund 78,811 Firemens Pension Fund 92,919 Benefit Trust Fund 2,693 $1,660,907 Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT CITIZEN AWARD Mayor Farley and Fire Chief Figolah presented a plaque of BETSY BUSSE appreciation to Betsy Busse who administered CPR to a person experiencing a medical emergency. AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would delete the HACIENDA Class "S" liquor license issued to Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, 909 North EImhurst Road, which had recently gone out of business. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4899 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Nocchi, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4899 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE ' Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS Mayor Farley had no appointments. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS None. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS , 1998 BUDGET An Ordinance was presented for first reading that set forth the Village budget for calendar year 1998. Discussion took place at the last Committee of the Whole relative to specific items in the budget. One of the items is the Blood Program, which the Village has conducted for many years at a budgeted amount of $3,500.00. The proposal was to eliminate the Blood Program, however, since that would be within the next month the budget contains funding for the first 6 months of 1998. Trustee Nocchi stated that he is attempting to get a corporate sponsor for the balance of the year, which would allow the Blood Program to continue. Page 2 - December 2, 1997 The following people spoke in support of the Blood Program: Tom Rohr, representing Lifesource Blood Bank John Korn, 301 N. William Larry Reinhardt, 5 South Busse Road Nancy Bussan, 416 N. Forest ,,--,, John Mowry, 118 South Elm Mary Mack, 1826 Sitka Lane June Kerstein, 1815 Apache Lane, Coordinator of the Blood Program, explained that the $3,500 per year budgeted for this program reimburses her for telephone use, postage and related expenses, as well as dinner for the volunteers at an annual appreciation dinner. Ann Smilanic, member of the Finance Commission, stated that there are several different blood drives in the area and donors could still donate at those locations. Inasmuch as Trustee Nocchi had not confirmed a corporate sponsor, a decision on the Blood Program was deferred until the December 16th meeting. Another proposal for the proposed budget was to increase the annual fee for landlord/tenant inspections from $14.00 to $20.00 in 1998 then annual increases for a total of $31.00 per year, which Should cover the cost of administering this program. Jack Berringer, representing some landlords, expressed his opposition to the proposed increase in fees. Lillian Perham, 501 West Dempster, also spoke on the proposal to increase the landlord/tenant inspection fee. Mrs. Perham expressed appreciation to the Fire Department for extinguishing a fire in one of her apartments last month. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to maintain the existing landlord/tenant license fee at $14.00 per year. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Wilks Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi Motion failed. Trustee Clowes expressed his opposition to funding the Mount Prospect Historical Society in the amount of $35,000 but stated he could support 50% of that amount if the Historical Society could raise the balance. "'" Trustee Clowes moved to reduce the funding for the Mount Prospect Historical Society to $17,500 for the 1998 budget year. The motion failed for lack of a second. Trustee Clowes moved to reduce the cost of holiday decorations by $10,000. The motion failed for lack of a second. Page 3 - December 2,1997 The following Ordinances were presented for first readings and will be presented for 2nd readings at the next regular meeting on December 16th: 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, 1997 and ending December 31, 1997 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, 1997 and ending December 31, 1997 An Ordinance authorizing the levy and collection of taxes for the municipal purposes of Special Service Area Number One, Special Service Area Number Five and Special Service Area Number Six of the Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1997 and ending December 31, 1997 An Ordinance to abate a part of the taxes levied for unlimited tax bonds of Special Service Area Number One of the Village of Mount Prospect for the fiscal year beginning January 1 1997 and ending December 31, 1997 MFT A Resolution was presented that would authorize the appropriation of $5,000 from Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the purpose of pavement ~ evaluation testing. RES.NO. 43-97 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Resolution No. 43-97. A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None 'Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT CHANGE ORDER #2 Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented a request for SEE GWUN/MILBURN Change Order #2 for the See Gwun/Milburn sanitary sewer SANITARY SEWER improvement project. PROJECT It was noted that the proposed Change Order would increase the -- contract amount by $12,262.50, from $1,050,766.80 to $1,063,029.30, which increase would cover the additional cost to directional bore the electric and sewer force main between 902 and 904 West Lincoln Street and additional stone bedding for the 6' x 12' concrete storage boxes. Page 4 - December 2, 1997 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by TrUstee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and approve Change Order #2 for the See Gwun/Milbum sanitary sewer improvement project, increasing the total amount of the contract by an additional $12,262.50. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to accept the proposal submitted by Kenny SCHOOL ST. @ Construction to excavate and replace a failed 36 "storm sewer pipe WELLER CREEK on School Street at Weller Creek which pipe had extensive deterioration. It was noted that proposals to make the necessary repairs were received from Kenny ConstrUction in an amount of $17,600 and from Insituform Midwest, Inc. in an amount of $22,800. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to accept KENNY the proposal submitted by Kenny Construction to make the CONSTRUCTION necessary repairs to the 36" storm sewer pipe on School Street at Weller Creek at a cost not to exceed $17,600. UPon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Janonis stated that the preliminary report of the DOWNTOWN Ad Hoc Downtown Redevelopment Committee will be presented AD HOC on Saturday, December 6th at 8:30 AM in the Senior Center. COMMITTEE REPORT It was also noted that the annual House Walk, sponsored by the Mount Prospect Historical Society, will take place on Friday, December 5th, the Sound of the Season chorus, sponsored by the Mount Prospect Special Events Commission, will be held on Saturday, December 6th at 5 PM in the Randhurst Shopping Center and the Teddy Bear Walk, sponsored by the Mount Prospect Public Library, will take place on Saturday, December 6th. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wilks noted that the Leaf Pick-Up Program has ended for this season and residents should remove the leaves raked to the curb and place those leaves in bags for pick-up through December 15th. Trustee Wilks also noted that there was discussion about reducing the size of paper, from 8-1/2" x 14" to 8-1/2" x 11", and typing fonts relative to agendas and accompanying exhibits. It was noted that the Village Clerk provided information indicating that postage costs will increase due to the additional paper. Page 5 - December 2, 1997 With the exception of Mayor Farley and Trustee Wilks, members of the Village Board expressed their support to have all agendas and exhibits printed on letter size paper and reduce the size of the font if necessary to cut down on the amount of paper used. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT Trustee Nocchi, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Nocchi, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 10:23 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 6 - December 2, 1997