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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2016 VB Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 3, 2016 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Arlene Juracekcalled the meeting to order at 7:07p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Arlene Juracek Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Matuszak Trustee Steven Polit Trustee Richard Rogers Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Trustee Polit. INVOCATION Mayor Juracekgave the Invocation. MINUTES Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Polit,moved to approve the minutes of the regular Village Board meeting held April 19, 2016. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert,Matuszak,Polit,Rogers,Saccotelli,Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Juracek read a public statement regarding the recent change in administrative leadership with the departure of former Assistant Village Manager Mr. David Strahl. A.ACCOLADES Proclamation:“National Public Works Week,” May 15-21, 2016 Mayor Juracek presented the proclamation to Public Works Director Sean Dorsey.Mr. Dorsey invited the th community to attend the 39annual Public Works Open House, Saturday, May 14th, 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. Proclamation: “Preeclampsia Awareness Month,” May 2016 Mayor Juracek presented the proclamation to Ms. Rachel Rood, volunteer with the Preeclampsia Foundation. Ms. Rood thanked the Village Board for recognizing and supporting Preeclampsia Awareness in the Village of Mount Prospect. The organization’s Promise Walk for Preeclampsia will be held May 15th, 9:00 am at Busse Woods. 1 page of 6 Village Board Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2016 Proclamation: “Peace Officers Memorial Day,” May 15, 2016 and “National Police Week,” May 15-21, 2016 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. He stated the service and sacrifice of all Illinois officers killed in the line of duty will be honored during the Memorial Ceremony at the Illinois Capitol on May 5, 2016, Peace Officers Memorial Day in Illinois. Police Chief Janowick encouraged residents to th show support for police officers by participating in Project Blue Light, May 15.By replacing their outdoor lights with a blue bulb,residents can demonstrate their support for law enforcement officials. APPOINTMENTS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS –CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Louis Goodman 310 North School Street Mr. Goodman complimented the Village on the newsystem in place in the Finance Department during the final days of vehicle sticker sales. The take-a-number system and waiting area in the community room facilitated an organized process for those individuals waiting to purchase their stickers. (Deadline for purchasing the 2016 vehicle stickers was April 30th.) Village Manager Michael Cassady credited Finance Director Dave Erb and the finance team for the success of the new initiative. In response to Trustee Hoefert’s question regarding vehicle stickerenforcement, Village Manager Cassady stated the Village typically gives a grace period for displaying the sticker. Procedures are in place for individuals who may have been ticketed for failure to display if proof is shown the vehicle sticker was purchased on time. CONSENT AGENDA \[All itemslisted under Consent Agenda are considered routine by the Village Board and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of those items unless a Board member, or resident from the audience, so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item.\] Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved to approve the following business itemsunder the Consent Agenda: A.Bills dated April 13, 2016–April 26, 2016 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. 2 page of 6 Village Board Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2016 NEW BUSINESS st A.1reading ofAnOrdinanceAmendingOrdinanceNo. 5692, asAmended byOrdinance No. 6077 andOrdinanceNO. 6199, GrantingConditionalUsePermitandVariations for Property Located at 309-317 WestProspectAvenue,toApproveanExtensionof theEffectiveDateof theConditional Use Permit and Variations. st Mayor Juracek presented for a first (1)reading of An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 5692, as Amended by Ordinance No. 6077and Ordinance No. 6199, Granting Conditional Use Permit and Variations for Property Located at 309-317 West Prospect Avenue, to Approve an Extension of the Effective Date of the Conditional Use Permit and Variations. Community Development Director WilliamCooney provided background informationstating the Petitioner (Paul Swanson)is requesting an additional extension of the conditional use permit and variations for the 3-unit townhome project that were originally approved by Ordinance No. 5692 on May 20, 2008. The petitioner was also granted extensions for this project in 2013 and in 2015. Rize Properties, LLC has entered into a contract to purchase the property from the petitioner and intends to begin construction this summer. As approvals for this project expire June 4, 2016, further extension is necessary to allow the 3- unitdevelopment to be constructed.Staff recommend six (6) month extension. In response to questions from the Village Board, Mr. Cooney provided the following: Existing conditional use permit and variations -limited architectural design options No new townhome units built in Mount Prospect between 2008-2013; market conditions impacted this project. Improved housing market –this project is feasible. If request for extension is not approved; owner would need to resubmit plans for project. Village Board Comments Support of six month extension –project needs to be completed. Very few modifications could be made to proposed development that would not require further Village approval. Seems logical project will be completed with new builder. Mr. Joe LaBelle,President, Rize Properties, LLC was in attendance to provide additional information and respond to questions from the Village Board. Mr. LaBelle, stated approval of the extension was a key piece to his moving forward with the purchase of the property andconstruction of the townhome development.While interested in constructing the townhomes similar to the plans previously approved by the Village, RizePropertiesis also exploring some modifications to the plans. If modifications are pursued the six (6) month extension will allow the time necessary to develop plans and work through the Village’s approval process. His goal is to finalize plans, obtain permits and start construction within six (6) months; complete construction by spring of 2017. Mr.LaBelle stated given the limitations of the parcel and the village code it may be difficult to do anything different architecturally but he is committed to making the best design for that particular location and is willing to look at alternative design plans. As a Mount Prospect resident he shares the Village’s desire to createa good visual impact at this corner location. 3 page of 6 Village Board Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2016 Village Board Comments Would like to see architectural uniqueness at this site; would support longer extension if would allow for more creativity of townhomes. Best options –allow for six (6) month extension but if redesign possible can reapply for different plan. Current design plan is from 2008 –may find better use/design for parcel. Appreciate Mr. LaBelle’s plan to re-evaluate the project and, if feasible, make modifications to enhance development. More confident with project; Village will work with builder if alternative plans are brought forward. Architectural design; welcome Mr. LaBelle’s desire to bring creativity to façade. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, 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 Zadel,seconded by Trustee Rogers, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 6244: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5692, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6077 AND ORDINANCE NO. 6199, GRANTING CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT AND VARIATIONS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 309-317 WEST PROSPECT AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Rogers, 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. B.A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant of License with the Downtown Mount Prospect Merchants Association (DMA) to Conduct Weekly Car Shows Mayor Juracek presented the resolution for consideration and approval. Mayor Juracek stated the Resolution presented was revised to include the reference to Exhibit “B,” Hold Harmless Agreement. Mr. Chad Busse and Mr. Chris Gordon from the DMA were in attendance to promote the 2016 Blues Mobile Cruise Night. Mr. Busse and Mr. Gordon thanked the Village Board for their continued support of the DMA Blues Mobile Cruise Night which opens May 14th at the Mount Prospect commuter parking lot; every Saturday night through September 24th. A great family night in the Village –encouraged people to dine at local restaurants and then head to the car show. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved toapprove Resolution No. 17-16: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF LICENSE WITH THE DOWNTOWN MOUNT PROSPECT MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION (DMA) TO CONDUCT 4 page of 6 Village Board Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2016 WEEKLY CAR SHOWS Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Juracek and the Village expressed their support of the popular community event; the DMA cruise night is a great addition to the Village’s summer events; the many community based events make Mount Prospect a special village. C.A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Grant of License with the Mount Prospect Lions Club to Conduct a Farmers’ Market. Mayor Juracek presented the resolution for consideration and approval.Mayor Juracek stated the Resolution presented was revised to include the reference to Exhibit “B” Hold Harmless Agreement in the Grant of License. Mr. Fred Steinmiller and four other members of the Mount Prospect Lions Club were in attendance to promote the 2016 Farmers’ Market. Mr. Steinmiller thanked the Village Board for their continued support of the Farmers’ market which beginsJune 12th at the Mount Prospect commuter parking lot; every Sunday through October 30th. This year’s market will include 9 farmers and 38 vendors. Mr. Steinmiller noted the Lions Club was able to donate over $10,000 to the Mount Prospect Food Pantry from a portion of the 2015 market proceeds. In addition, approximately 850 pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables are donated each week by the farmers to assist Mount Prospect families. Mr. Gordon was recognized for his efforts in the success of vegetable and fruit distribution. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve Resolution No. 18-16: ARESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT OF LICENSE WITH THE DOWNTOWN MOUNT PROSPECT LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCTTHE FARMERS’ MARKETWEEKLY CAR SHOWS Mayor Juracek and the Village expressed their support of the popular community event; the highly successful community market is due to the hard work and dedication of the Lions Club. Like the DMA car show, the farmers’ market makes Mount Prospect a special and vibrant community. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Mike Witkowski, Lions Club Festival Chair,requested the waiving of Village fees for the 78th Annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festivalat Melas Park. The festival features carnival rides, food court and beer garden, daily raffles and musical entertainment. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Matuszak, moved to waive the Village fees associated with the Lions Club Festival. 5 page of 6 Village Board Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2016 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT No items for discussion or approval. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Discussion and updates of the following items: Mount Prospect School District 57 –landscaping for properties adjacent to Westbrook School. Community Director Bill Cooney to follow-up with the School District. Northwest Highway –signage to alert drivers of lane closure. Public Works Director indicated signage was in place but will follow-up. Mount Prospect Station (Northwest Highway) –appreciate maintenance of property while development is pending. Anticipate construction to begin within the next couple of months. Route 83 north of downtown –maintained by IDOT; no plans at this time for IDOT to resurface. Public Works to do patch work. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Mayor Juracekasked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Matuszak,moved to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous vote the May 3, 2016 Village Board meeting adjourned at 8:40p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 6 page of 6 Village Board Meeting MinutesMay 3, 2016