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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 2/1/05 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES BILLS MAYOR'S REPORT AMERICAN HEART MONTH BLACK HISTORY MONTH POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT February 1, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael ladel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented the Posting of Colors, after which Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Mayor Farley gave the invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 2005. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an asterisk, as well as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX CONSENT AGENDA. " MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Farley read proclamations recognizing February 2005 as American Heart Month and Black History Month. Police Chief Richard Eddington, assisted by Deputy Chief of Operations John Dahlberg and Mayor Farley, presented the following employees: . POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Officer Mark Weger . RUNNERS-UP: Officer Anthony Lietzow Investigator Kimberley Nagel Officer Brian Floyd Investigator David Behun DESIGNATED MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS VEHICLE STICKER EXEMPTIONS, RES. 3-05 ST. RAYMOND IMPROVEMENTS PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS, EUCLID & BURNING BUSH Each employee received a plaque, and Village Manager Michael Janonis, on behalf of the Village, presented Officer Weger with a monetary award. The Board considered the selection of a new Mayor Pro Tem to complete the term of Trustee Wilks. Trustee Wilks was previously elected to serve as designated Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Farley's absence, until June 30, 2005, however she has announced her candidacy for Mayor, which requires her to vacate that position. Mayor Farley nominated Trustee Hoefert for the office of designated Mayor Pro Tem. There being no additional nominations, Trustee Skowron moved to close the nominations. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to elect Trustee Hoefert as designated Mayor Pro Tem, term to expire June 30,2005. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. There were no recommendations for board or commission appointments. Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business items: 1. 2. Bills, dated January 13-26, 2005; Resolution No. 3-05: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-02 DESIGNATING PERSONS TO BE EXEMPT FROM MOUNT PROSPECT MOTOR VEHICLE FEES; Request for Board approval of private improvements at St. Raymond Church, 301 S. I-Oka Avenue; Request to accept proposal for the installation of pedestrian signals at the intersections of Burning Bush Lane and Euclid Avenue, and Northwest Highway and Central Road (Meade Electric Company, not to exceed $30,790.00). 3. 4. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Hoefert Motion carried. 2 OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS SAFETY COMMISSION, PINE STREET & KENSINGTON TURN AMEND CH. 4 &CH.5 FIRE CAPTAIN- BATT ALLION CHIEF ORD. 5479 DEFER 1-17 S. EMERSON ST, FOUNDERS ROW OLD BUSINESS There was no unfinished business. Trustee Hoefert returned at this time. NEW BUSINESS The Board considered a request from the Safety Commission to deny residents' request to prohibit right turns from eastbound Kensington Road onto southbound Pine Street. Mr. Ken Bowman, 613 N. Pine Street, addressed the Board, stating that eastbound motorists turn south on Pine Street to avoid the traffic signal at Kensington/Rand Road/Route 83. Project Engineer Matt Lawrie noted that staff was recently authorized to apply for federal funds to construct two additional turn lanes in that intersection in an effort to ease traffic congestion, and the application has been submitted. Staff will be notified later this year as to whether the project has been accepted. Village Board members acknowledged that a problem exists, however it was not determined that prohibiting the Pine Street turn would completely solve the matter. Staff was directed to conduct a comprehensive traffic review of the entire neighborhood, and to submit it to the Village Manager in the near future. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the decision of the Safety Commission to deny request to prohibit right turns from eastbound Kensington Road on southbound Pine Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend the Village Code by changing the rank of "Captain" to that of "Battalion Chief' within the Fire Department. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5479: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (FIRE DEPARTMENT) AND CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The next item of business, a Resolution for the development of 1-17 S. Emerson Street was suggested for deferral to the February 15, 2005, to allow additional time for details to be finalized. 3 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT STATUS REPORT ANY OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to defer the above Resolution to the February 15, 2005 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT The only business item listed on the agenda under "Village Manager's Report" was previously approved as a Consent Agenda item. As a status report, Village Manager Michael Janonis noted that the Annual Celestial Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 5. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Wilks thanked fellow Board members for their confidence and the opportunity to have served as Mayor Pro Tem. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk 1:IWINIMINUTESIFeb 1. 2005-Honor Guard.doc 4