HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2000 COW minutes MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MARCH 14, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:~32 p.m. by Mayor Gerald Farley. Present at
the meeting were: Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Richard Lohrstorfer,
Dennis Prikkel and Michaele Skowron. Absent from the meeting was Trustee
Irvana Wilks. Staff members present included Village Manager Michael E. Janonis,
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Public Information Officer Maura
Jandris.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes from February 22, 2000. Motion made by Trustee Wilks and
Seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer to approve the Minutes. Minutes were approved
unanimously.
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Richard N. Hendricks, '1537' East Emmerson Lane, spoke. He stated when he
was elected in 1993, the Village Board sold some property to Pontarelli Builders
instead of Norwood based on the preferred design even though Norwood offered
more money for the purchase pnce. He voted no to sell the property to Pontarelli
and has forwarded the materials including the tape of the meeting to the State's
Attorney for an investigation. He is also requesting a continuance on the Zoning
Case that is scheduled to be heard before the Board on North Yates due to pending
travel plans on March 22. He also stated the Village Manager refuses to see him
and he was recently arrested for returning phone calls to the Daily Herald.
IV. CREATION OF SISTER CITIES COMMISSION
Mayor Farley requested a modification to the proposed draft Ordinance whereby
there would be 15 members instead of 5 as depicted in the draft Ordinance.
Consensus of the Village Board was to increase the number of Commission
members from five to 15 and forward the Ordinance to the Village Board for
action at its next regularly scheduled Village Board meeting.
Barbara Persenaire, Two North Lancaster, spoke. She stated that she has been
very excited about participating in the program as a sub-committee of the Special
Events Commission and would like to thank the Village Board for considering
establishing the Commission as an official Commission.
Lil Floros, 11~1 North Emerson, spoke. She provided an outline of the schedule
of events regarding the six visitors that are expected from Sevres, France. They ara
expected to arrive on May 16 and come to the Village Board meeting that evening
and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. May 17 is Mount Prospect Day, which
includes a tour of the town, a visit to'a local school and a banquet that evening.
May 18 is a Chicago tour throughout the City. May 19, there is a breakfast and a
Historical Museum tour and a signing ceremony prior to their departure from O'Hare.
Melanie Karsen, 2005 Kiowa Lane, spoke. She stated that she is excited to
participate in the opportunity to exchange culture with people from France and is
looking forward to the visit.
IV. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis stated the Village recently received correspondence from
the Northwest Municipal Conference offering participating members the opportunity
to join with other municipalities in purchasing electrical power in bulk.
Assistant Village Manager Strahl provided a general background regarding this
proposal and stated the Village needed to formally act by forwarding a letter of
intent by March 31 and a follow-up letter by April 21.
Consensus of the Village Board was to submit accounts for consideration of
bulk purchase that were not included as part of the free serVice that the
Village enjoys as part of the Franchise Agreement with ComEd.
Village Manager Janonis requested a short Closed Session for litigation
discussion.
VI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Prikkel urged all citizens to complete their Census form.
CLOSED SESSION
Motion made by Trustee Hoefert and Seconded by Trustee Skowren to move into
Closed Session to discuss Litigation. Motion was approved. Meeting moved into
Closed Session at 8:03 p.m.
Meeting reconvened into Open Session at 8:18 p.m.
II. ADJOURNMENT
NO other business was transacted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
ReSpectfully submitted,
DAVID STRAHL
Assistant Village Manager
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