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Home My WebLink About05/07/1996 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 7, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:38 PM. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley Trustee George CIowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Hendricks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee MiChaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Wilks. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved APPROVE to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of MINUTES the Mayor and Board of Trustees held April 16, 1996. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, APPROVE BILLS moved to, approve the following list of bills: $ 884,049 General Fund Refuse Disposal Fund 110,410 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 8,404 Community Development Block Grant Fund 15,639 Debt Service Fund 5,138 Capital Improvement Fund 7,547 Downtown Redev Construction Fund 24,277 Police & Fire Building Construction 2,317 Flood Control Construction Fund 28,760 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund -- Street Improvement Construction Fund 15,671 Water & Sewer Fund 330,434 Parking System Revenue Fund 2,173 Risk Management Fund 154,078 Vehicle Replacement Fund -- Vehicle Maintenance Fund 38,708 Flexcomp Trust Fund 150 Escrow Deposit Fund 55,810 Police Pension Fund 58,464 Firemen's Pension Fund 65,896 Benefit Trust Fund 2,626 $1,951,742 Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley presented a Proclamation to Deputy Village MUNICIPAL CLERKS Clerk, Velma Lowe, recognizing Municipal Clerks Week, WEEK May 5-11, 1996. SENIOR C ENTER Nancy Morgan, Director of Human Services, accepted a WEEK Proclamation from Mayor Farley declaring May 13-19, 1996 as Senior Center Week, and invited Mount Prospect's senior citizens and residents to visit the Senior Center during Senior Center Week. PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Farley presented a Proclamation in recognition of Public WEEK Works Week, May 19-25, 1996, to Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, and encouraged Mount Prospect residents to attend the annual Public Works Open House on May 18. CHILDREN'S FIRE Mayor Farley announced the Children's Fire Safety Festival SAFETY FESTIVAL Week, being celebrated at Randhurst Shopping Center, and WEEK presented Richard Doubek, Public Education Officer for the Mount Prospect Fire Department, with a Proclamation recognizing Children's Fire Safety Festival Week, May 6-11, 1996. BUSSE'S FLOWERS Paul and Linda Sells, owners of Busse's Flowers and Gifts, AND GIFTS, IBC. along with their children, and Harold and Carol Busse, were presented with a plaque and Proclamation from the Village and the Mount Prospect Historical Society, in recognition of their 80 years of service in Mount Prospect. Michelle Oberley, representing the Mount Prospect Historical Society, congratulated the Busse family. Ms. Oberley also acknowledged the recent death of Paul Carlstedt, Treasurer of the Historical Society, and thanked the Fire Department for loaning them the bunting which was placed at the Historical Society building. PROSPECT Mayor Farley congratulated Prospect High School for their HIGH: SCIENCE students' accomplishments at the Illinois Science Olympiad OLYMPIAD State Meet which was held in Champaign recently; Prospect High was named State Champion and will compete in Atlanta, Georgia in the near future. UNITED WAY Nancy Morgan, President of the Mount Prospect/Prospect CONTRIBUTIONS Heights United Way, presented Commander Joe Kolanowski, Mount Prospect Police Department, with a plaque thanking the Mount Prospect Police Association for its contributions to the United Way employee campaign; she also recognized the six employee coordinators for their assistance. Marcia McMahon, Executive Director of the United Way, extended her gratitude to the employees for their contibutions. Trustee Wilks expressed her appreciation to the Police Association for their contributions to the Mount Prospect/ Prospect Heights United Way. SHIMADA An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would SHOTEN delete a Class "P" liquor license owned by Shimada Shoten Restaurant, 1182 South Elmhurst Road, which has closed. Page 2 - May 7, 1996 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, VVilks Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for ORD. passage of Ordinance No. 4793 NO. 4793 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll cell:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Bob Tomaselio, representing the Mount Prospect Jaycees, JAYCEES informed the Board that the annual Memorial Day Carnival at Mount CARNIVAL Prospect Plaza, and sponsored by the Jaycees, will be held May 22-May 27; he asked that the Board authorize the waiving of all fees and out-of-pocket expenses involved with conducting the cemival. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive all fees involved with conducting the annual Jaycees Memorial Day Carnival. Upon roll cell:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. Mr. Tom Conroy, Mount Prospect resident, stated that he lives in an PARADE area that is directly affected by the 4th of July parade traffic detours, TRAFFIC and asked the Village Board to see that residents are informed of any traffic changes prior to the day of the parade this year. Kevin Chapman, 8th grader at St. Raymond School, gave a KEVIN presentation on "Emergency Preparedness" as part of his CHAPMAN, Eagle Scout Service Project. EAGLE SCOUT OLD BUSINESS An Ordinance was presented for second reading which would U.S. grant a Conditional Use for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) ROBOTICS for U.S. Robotics, 1800 West Central Road. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage ORD. of Ordinance No. 4794 NO. 4794 Page 3 - May 7, 1996 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING a CONDITIONAL USE IN THE NATURE Of a PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS U.S. ROBOTICS Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Henddcks Motion cerded. PLAZA UNITED The Plaza United Subdivision Plat of Resubdivision was PLAT OF presented for approval. This Plat was originally presented RESUBDIVISION on Apdl 16, but because the Board had questions for the Petitioner, Bob DiMucci, regarding the intended use of the property, it was deferred until this meeting. Mr. DiMucci and his attorney stated that they have not made definite plans for the property, and that it will be sold as a B-3 (Community Shopping) property. Lloyd Levin, Crystal Towers Homeowners Association, expressed his concern and opposition to Mr. DiMucci's request. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and the Clerk to attest his signature on the Plaza United Plat of Resubdivision. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerded. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 9-V-96 ZBA 9-V~96, 1727 W. Klm Avenue 1727 W. KlM AVENUE The Petitioner is requesting a variation to allow a 14 foot rear yard setback rather than the 25 foot setback required by the Village Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of this variation .by a vote of 7-0. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the variation requested in ZBA 9-V-96. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes,.Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the May 21 meeting of the Village Board. Trustee Clowes left the room at this time. Page 4 - May 7, 1996 An Ordinance was presented for first reading which would GANG delete Section 23.608 of Chapter 23, as it relates to gang SIGNS signs. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call:Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD. of Ordinance No. 4795 NO.. 4795 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI ENTITLED "AGE AND GANG-RELATED OFFENSES" OF CHAPTER 23 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A Resolution was presented which would insure that the Village COM ED is being billed properly by Commonwealth Edison under Rate 24, SERVICE for water supply and sewage pumping services, in our Electric CONTRACT Service Contract. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage of Resolution No. 14-96 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN ELECTRIC SERVICE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND COMMONWEALTH EDISON COMPANY Upon roll call:Ayes: Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded Trustee Clowes returned to the meeting. VILLAGE MANAGERS REPORT Village Manager, Michael E. Janonis presented the following bid BID RESULTS: results: The following bids were received for the replacement of one AERIAL TRUCK 35,000 lb. GVWR cab and chassis for an aerial truck: CAB/CHASSIS Bidder Make/Model Cost Freund Equipment 1997 International 4900 $38,362 Owens International 1997 International 4900 $38,450 Pollard Motor Co. 1997 International 4900 $38,862 Page 5 - May 7, 1996 FREUND Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to EQUIPMENT concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow bid submitted by Freund Equipment Company at a cost not to exceed $38,362 for one 35,000 GVVVR lb. cab and chassis for an aerial truck. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None ~. Motion carried. DUMP TRUCK The following bids were received for replacement of two CAB/CHASSIS 35,000 lb. GVVVR cabs and chassis for dump trucks, Model 1997 International 4900: Bidder Unit Cos Total Cost Freund Equipment $38,104 $76,208 Owens international $38,675 $77,350 Pollard Motor Co. $39,089.51 $78,179.02 FREUND Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee VVilks, moved to EQUIPMENT concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow bid submitted by Freund Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $76,208 for two 35,000 lb. GVVVR cabs and chassis for dump trucks. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None ~-_ Motion carried. SHARED COST The following bids were received for the 1996 Shared Cost SIDEWALK Sidewalk Program: PROGRAM Bidder Total Cost Schroeder & Schroeder $125,906.25 Suburban Concrete $133,140.00 Globe Construction $150,618.75 G & M Cement Construction $153,762.50 SCHROEDER Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to & SCHROEDER concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow bid submitted by Schroeder & Schroeder in the amount of $125,000.00; Schroeder & Schroeder has agreed to reduce the quantity supplied, as it was $906.25 over the Village's estimated amount. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. PHASE VI FLOOD The following bids were received for the 1996 Phase VI Flood CONTROL: Control Program: Page 6 - May 7, 1996 See-Gwun/Golf Sewer Improvements: SEE-GWUN/ GOLF SEWER Bidder Amount IMPROVEMENT George Kennedy Construction $568,083.00 Szabo Contracting, Inc. $573,646.00 Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete $689,500.00 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by.Trustee VVilks, moved to concur GEORGE W. with the 'recommendation of staff and accept the Iow bid KENNEDY ~-' submitted by George W. Kennedy Construction CO, Inc. in an amount not to exceed the Engineer's estimate of $613,000.00 Upon roll call:Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. Cured-In-Place Sewer Lining: Bidder Amount Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. $106,788.00 Insituform Midwest $155,379.40 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to VISU-SEWER concur with the recommendation of staff to accept the bid CLEAN & submitted by Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. in the amount SEAL, INC. of $106,788.00. ~-, Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, , Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks ~ Nays: None Motion carried. Staff recommended that all bids received for the third part of the SEE/GWUN Phase VI Flood Control Projects, that being the See-Gwun/Milburn MILBURN Sanitary Sewer Improvement, be rejected, as the lowest bid was SANITARY 49% higher than the Engineer's estimate (bid tabulation attached). SEWER This project will be rabid at a later date. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to reject all bids received for the See-Gwun/Milbum Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project.. Upon roll call:Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager, Michael Janonis presented the following proposals PHASE VI i for construction inspection services for Phase VI of the Flood Control FLOOD Program: CONTROL INSPECTIONS Page 7 - May 7, 1996 STANLEY Bidder Amount CONSULTANTS Stanley Consultants $31,898.00 Rust Environment & Infrastructure $48,183.92 Ciorba Group, Inc. $63,517.00 Metcalf & Eddy $63,734.00 Roy F. Weston, Inc. $76,940.00 Trustee Corceran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and ~ accept the Iow bid submitted by Stanley Consultants in an amount not to exceed $31,898.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks, Skowron, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS POST OFFICE Trustee Wilks expressed her concerns regarding the directional TRAFFIC SIGNS signage at the Post Office; she feels that thero should be larger, and possibly more, signs directing motorists onto and out of the Post Office property. Mr. Janonis indicated that he will have staff look into this ' matter. CLOSED SESSION Trustee Wilks also informed the Village Manager that while attending a meeting recently focusing on the Open Meetings ACt, she learned that the agenda listing of items to be discussed in Closed Session, should be more specific than is currently being done. MAYOR: Trustee Wilks offered congratulations to MaYor Farley on NWMC OFFICER recently being inducted as Vice-President of the Northwest Municipal Conference. YOUTH SPORTS Trustee Clowes announced that Sunday, May 19 is the date & MORE for the third annual Youth Sports & Moro Festival at RecPlex. SIGHT Trustee CIowes asked staff to investigate the sight obstruction, OBSTRUCTION hedges, near the recently built Starbucks Coffee Shop; Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, stated that his department is currently addressing this problem. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION SESSION Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron,moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, 8kowron, Hoefert, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 8- May 7,1996 he Board went into Closed Session at 9:25 PM. The Board reconvened at 10:53 PM. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hendricks Trustee Hoefert Trustee Skowron Trustee Wilks ADJOURNMENT ADJOURNMENT Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 11:02 PM. Velma W. Lowe Deputy Village Clerk Page 9 - May 7, 1996