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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/05/2015 VB Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 5, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:05p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee John Matuszak Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Richard Rogers Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Posting of Colors by the Mount Prospect Police and Fire Departments Honor Guard with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Korn. INVOCATION Pastor Russell Bechtold, Chaplain, Village of Mount Prospect Fire and Police Departments. MINUTES Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held April 21, 2015. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting held April 21, 2015. Upon roll call: Ayes: Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Hoefert Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS unless there was a request to remove an item(s), all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote as business item "IX. CONSENT A. ACCOLADES Mayor Juracek stated special accolades would be made later in the meeting. 1 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 B. Appointments none. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mount Prospect Lions Club Mr. Mike Giblin Mr. Don Geisler Lions Club members thanked the Village Board for their cont opens May 31st at the Mount Prospect commuter parking lot; the market is open every Sunday through October from 8:00 am event markets with various organizations including the Mount Prospect Historical Society, Sister Cities and the Library. Trustee Korn stated he would abstain from the vote as he serves on the Lions Club committee. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Matuszak, moved to approve request to waive Village fees associated with the Lions Club . Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Korn Motion carried. On behalf of the Lions Club, Mr. Giblin recognized and thanked Trustee Korn for his outstanding service to both the Village and the Lions Club. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills dated April 16-29, 2015 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Withdrawn A. PZ-10-15, Randhurst Village Shopping Center, Casto Lifestyle Properties nd 2 reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance NO. 5705, as Amended by Ordinance No. 5821, Ordinance No. 5874 and Ordinance No. 6136 to Include Development Code Exception (Waiver of Street Lighting) for the Randhurst Village Planned Unit Development Located at 999 North Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois Mayor Juracek stated, at the request of the Petitioner this item was withdrawn. The request was discussed at the April 19, 2015 Village Board meeting. Although the Village Board remained firm nd regarding compliance with lighting requirements, the request was held for a second (2) reading Community Development Director Bill Cooney reiterated for Development Code Exception (waiver of street lighting) for Randhurst Village. Mr. Cooney stated staff ; Petitioner will comply with street lighting requirement. 2 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 Mayor Juracek recognized the positive relationship between Casto and the Village of Mount Prospect and the success of the Randhurst Village development. B. A Resolution Authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect to Enter into a Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with Township School District 214. \[At the April 21st Village Board meeting this item was approved for deferral until the May 5, 2015 Village Board meeting by a vote of 6-0.\] The Resolution was listed as a Consent item, however, Township High School District 214 had requested this item be deferred until a later date. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved for approval to defer Item B. A Resolution Authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect to Enter into a Reciprocal Reporting Agreement with Township School District 214 until a later date. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS A. A Resolution Declaring the Results of the Consolidated Election of the Village of Mount Prospect April 7, 2015 Mayor Juracek presented a resolution declaring the results of the April 7, 2015 Consolidated Election. Trustee Paul Hoefert was re-elected to a four (4) year term; Trustee Richard Rogers was elected to four a (4) year term and Trustee-elect Colleen Saccotelli was elected to a four (4) year term. Sylvia Haas was re-elected to a six (6) year term and Sylvia Fulk was elected to a four (4) year term as Mount Prospect Public Library Trustees. Village Clerk Lisa Angell stated the Cook County Clerk completed a canvass of all votes cast for Village Trustees and Library Trustees and certified the votes; official certificate of results attached to the Resolution. Certification of the vote allows the Village to administer the oath of office and conduct Village business under the newly constituted Village Board. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Resolution No. 13-15: A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT APRIL 7, 2015 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. B. A Resolution Acknowledging the Contributions of A. John Korn to the Village of Mount Prospect Mayor Juracek and the Trustees shared in the reading of the Resolution Acknowledging the Contributions of A. John Korn to the Village of Mount Prospect. 3 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 The resolution recognized Trustee Korn for his many years of dedicated public service; Village Trustee, Finance Commission (Chair) and Sister Cities Commission. Trustee Korn has made significant contributions to the Village not only as a public leader but as a volunteer in youth organizations, his church, the Lions Club and blood donor program. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Resolution No. 12-15: A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF A. JOHN KORN TO THE VILLAG OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel, Juracek Nays: None Motion carried. BOARD REMARKS Mayor Juracek, Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Matuszak, Trustee Polit, Trustee Rogers and Trustee Zadel each expressed their sincere appreciation to Trustee Korn for his outstanding accomplishments and many years of service to the community. Mayor Juracek presented Trustee Korn with a certificate of public service from the Illinois House of Representatives and extended a sincere thank you for his commitment and contributions from both State Representative David Harris and former Mayor Irvana Wilks. Mayor Juracek and each Trustee also shared a personal thought/experience about working with Trustee Korn; grateful for the opportunity to work with him and wishing him well. Trustee Korn thanked the Mayor, Trustees, his family and citizens of Mount Prospect for allowing him to serve as a member of the Village Board, Finance Commission (Chair) and Sister Cities Commission. He related the many positive accomplishments of the Village during his tenure but noted the tough decisions the Village Board now faces as the State of Illinois considers decreased funding to local municipalities to fix its budget. ADJOURN SINE DIE Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit moved to adjourn the meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Adjourned Sine die at 7:40 p.m. ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE TO ELECTED AND RE-ELECTED OFFICIALS Village Clerk Lisa Angell administered the oath of office to Trustee Paul Wm. Hoefert, Trustee Richard F. Rogers and Trustee Colleen E. Saccotelli. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. 4 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Matuszak Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Richard Rogers Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Trustee Michael Zadel Trustee Saccotelli expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community as a Trustee and thanked her family, friends and everyone who supported who efforts in seeking the office of Village Trustee. She welcomes the opportunity to work with the Mayor and Village Board on behalf of the community. Trustee Saccotelli also recognized Trustee Korn for his many years of service. Mayor Juracek called for a brief recess at 7:49 pm and resumed the May 5, 2015 Village Board meeting at 7:54 p.m. ACCOLADES A. Proclamation: Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15, 2015) and National Police Week, May 10 16, 2015 Police Chief Timothy Janowick accepted the proclamation for National Police Week. Chief Janowick thanked the Mayor and Village Board for recognizing the Police Department and remembering all those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Chief Janowick stated the Town Hall meetings conducted by the Police Department have been very successful; important residents know and understand police and their function. Mayor Juracek and each Trustee recognized and thanked the members of the Mount Prospect Police Department for their outstanding service. B. Proclamation: National Public Works Week, May 17-23, 2015 Public Works Director Sean Dorsey accepted the proclamation for National Public Works Week. Mr. Dorsey invited the community to attend the annual Public Works Open House, Saturday, May 16th, 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Besides being fun for all the Open House is an excellent opportunity to learn about the services provided by Public Works; there will be displays and staff available to answer questions. And, thanks to the continued generosity of the Mount Prospect Lions Club refreshments will be served. Mayor Juracek and the Trustees recognized Public Works staff as essential first responders along with Police and Fire personnel. Public Works makes sure the necessary components for the delivery of life safety services including accessible roadways and water access are functioning 24/7. B. Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem Mayor Juracek stated former Trustee John Korn was appointed to the office of President/Mayor Pro tem for the term of July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The office of President/Mayor Pro Tem is now vacant. 5 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 The Village Attorney has determined; pursuant to Section 1.104(E) of the Village Code providing for immediate or expeditious selection of a successor when a President/Mayor Pro Tem no longer holds the office, the remaining term of office, May 5, 2015 to June 30, 2015, and with continued appointment for the term of office July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 can be made in one motion. Mayor Juracek stated she had confirmed with Trustee Rogers his willingness and availability to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor Juracek moved for the nomination of Trustee Richard Rogers to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term to run May 5, 2015 June 30, 2016, Trustee Zadel seconded the nomination. Mayor Juracek then asked for other nominations; there were no other nominations. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to close the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Rogers Motion carried. The nomination of Trustee Rogers, as Mayor Pro Tem effective May 5, 2015 June 30, 2016 was approved by the following vote: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Saccotelli, Zadel, Juracek Nays: None Abstain: Rogers Motion carried. Mayor Juracek thanked Trustee Rogers for accepting the position of Mayor Pro Tem. Trustee Rogers thanked the Mayor and Village Board for the opportunity to serve as Mayor Pro Tem. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Chris Gordon Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association (DMA) Mr. Chris Gordon thanked the Village Board for their continued support of the DMA Blues Mobile Cruise Night which opens May 16th at the Mount Prospect commuter parking lot; every Saturday night through September 26. This popular event often draws over 500 visitors on a Saturday night. A great family night in the Village encouraged people to dine at local restaurants and then head to the car show. community based events make Mount Prospect a special village. Mr. Louis Goodman 310 Louis Street Congratulated the newly elected officials; welcomed Trustee Saccotelli to the Village Board. 6 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 Mr. Jerry Boldt 300 South School Street Mr. Boldt addressed the Village Board with questions regarding Village projects and development. Staff provided the following in response to his questions. Isabella Drainage project contractor will be allowed to work on Saturday if project is delayed due to weather. Restaurants would consider buffet style restaurant if opportunity available. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the following business items: 1. An Ordinance Designating Representatives to the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency for the Village of Mount Prospect (ORD 6194) 2. A Resolution Appointing a Director and Alternate Directors to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (RES 15-15) 3. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant of License with the Mount Prospect Lions Club to -15) 4. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant of License with the Downtown Merchants Association to Conduct Weekly Car Shows (RES 17-15) Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS A. PZ-09-15, 1331 Business Center Drive, Vincor Ltd. st 1 reading of An Ordinance Granting a Variation to Height of Accessory Structure (Geodesic Radome) for Property Located at 1333 Business Center Drive st Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1) reading An Ordinance Granting a Variation to Height of Accessory Structure (Geodesic Radome) for Property Located at 1333 Business Center Drive. This ordinance grants a variation to height of accessory structure (geodesic radome) measuring fifteen feet Community Development Director Bill Cooney provided background information stating the Petitioner proposes to construct an accessory structure in the rear yard of the Subject Property. The accessory structure would be a geodesic radome to house testing equipment for GoGo Air; a tenant inside the building that provides in-flight internet services to airlines. The elevation plan indicates the accessory the height of an -0 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request for variation. Mr. Cooney stated the Petitioner was in attendance to provide additional information and respond to questions. Mr. Robert Vinzeano Vincor, Ltd. In response to questions from the Village Board Mr. Vinzeano provided the following: 7 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 Occupants of radome will not be there for eight (8) hour period; employees will be in and out of structure doing testing. Building next door has lightening rod; lightening rod not needed for radome. Structure is not grounded but electric inside of building is grounded Consulting with engineer regarding need for footing for foundation of structure. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6193: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION TO HEIGHT OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURE (GEODESIC RADOME) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1331 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. B. A Resolution Authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect to Enter into an Agreement with GovHR USA to Conduct Search to fill Vacant Village Manager Position. Mayor Juracek presented a Resolution Authorizing the Village of Mount Prospect to Enter into an Agreement with GovHR USA to Conduct Search to fill Vacant Village Manager Position. The resolution authorizes the Village to enter into an agreement with the executive recruitment consultant, GovHR USA, to conduct a recruitment search to fill the vacant Village Manager position. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved for approval of Resolution No. 14-15: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH GovHR USA TO CONDUCT SEARCH TO FILL VACANT VILLAGE MANAGER POSITION Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried C. An Ordinance Designating Representatives to the Northwest Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency for the Village of Mount Prospect Ordinance No. 6194 - Approved under the Consent Agenda) ( D. A Resolution Appointing a Director and Alternate Directors to the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (Resolution No. 15-15 - Approved under the Consent Agenda) E. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant of License with the Mount Prospect Lions Club to 8 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 (Resolution No. 16-15 - Approved under the Consent Agenda) F. A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant of License with the Downtown Merchants Association to Conduct Weekly Car Shows (Resolution No. 17-15 - Approved under the Consent Agenda ) V Motion to approve contract for the purchase of electricity for water/sewer pumping as well as street lighting and miscellaneous use. Public Works Director Sean Dorsey provided background information; current agreement, RFP process/results and staff recommendation. Public Works purchases electricity for water, storm and sanitary sewer pumping and for street lighting. Since deregulationof the electrici pricing from authorized electric resellers. The last agreement which expires in December of 2015 current usage is approximately 1,7000,000 kWhrs per year; $75,000 for electricity does not include local distribution charges. In anticipation of the December 2015 expiration and low prices available in the market place, staff solicited pricing through an RFP; three (3) vendors submitted pricing, May 4, 2015. The lowest electricity pricing was submitted by Dynegy for one, two and three year agreements. The proposed rate of rent blended rate of $0.04404; approximately $500 lower per year. Staff is recommending the Village enter a three (3)-year term expiring December 2019 at a rate of $0.04317 cents per kWhr with Dynegy, Inc. Due to the commodity nature of electricity, staff is requesting the Village Board execute acceptance of the three (3) year rate from Dynegy within twenty-four hours to confirm pricing. In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Dorsey provided the following: Rate for commercial electricity only not same rate as residential customers. Dynegy, Inc. similar to Com Ed concentrate in southern Illinois Com Ed separate fee for distribution Additional lighting in residential neighborhoods most cost efficient approach is to add lighting to existing Com Ed poles. 2014 100 additional lights along Kensington Road; some have outlet access and all comply with Village cut-off requirements. Mayor Juracek provided additional information regarding the different type of electrical loads and how these factor into electrical rate. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved for approval of agreement for the purchase of electricity for pumping and street lighting with Dynegy, Inc. for a period of three (3) years at rate of $0.4317 per kWhr; contract expiration December 31, 2019. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried (VBA 16-15) 9 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl provided updated information pertaining to residential electrical rates. He stated ComEd rat ComEd or any other retail electric supplier. Mr. Strahl encouraged residents to obtain additional regulations. Village Board Comments: State law allows customers to shop around for best rate: residents can change from Village provider to ComEd without penalty. Encouraged residents to shop around; change is easy to do. Under first electrical aggregation agreement there was an approximate five (5) million dollar savings; will no longer see that type of savings. Village may want to get out of electrical aggregation. Status Acting Village Manager Dave Strahl announced the following: th Coffee with Council May 9, 9 11 am Community Center ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Polit stated the aesthetics of the downtown area had been improved with the removal of Union Pacific communication wires; wire system no longer needed. Mr. Dorsey added the poles will either be removed or cut-down; UP crews working through the area. Mayor Juracek stated the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Community Prayer breakfast will be held th Thursday, May 7. The key note speaker is Pastor Amy Dolan; daughter of Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Mayor Juracek asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Polit, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous vote the May 5, 2015 Village Board meeting adjourned at 8:59 p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 10 page of 10 Village Board Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015