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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2000 VB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 8, 2000 CALL CALL TO ORDER TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Dennis Prikkel Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Prikkel gave the invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 17, 2000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. BILLS APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" was shown with an asterisk, and that all items further noted in that manner would be considered with one vote under as "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S MAYOR'S REPORT REPORT: Mayor Farley read a proclamation designating November 4-11, 2000 as "Tutor/Mentor TUTOR/MENTOR Week." The proclamation was presented to Nancy Corry, Community Program Assistant WEEK for the Mount Prospect Human Services Department. NATIONAL BIBLE Mayor Farley also read a proclamation recognizing November 19-26, 2000 as National Bible Week. WEEK On behalf of the Mount Prospect Historical Society, President Gavin Kliespees, and BLUES MOBILE member Jean Murphy, presented Mount Police Officer Bill Roscop with a compilation of PRESENTATION photos documenting the refurbishing of the automobile known as the Blues Mobile. Donated to the Mount Prospect Police Department by the late Paul Carlstedt, it is a replica of the Dodge Monaco, used in the 1995 hit movie, The Blues Brothers. EMPLOYEE The following employees were recognized for celebrating their quinquennial RECOGNITION anniversaries with the Village, in the year 2000:. NAME YEARS OF SERVICE Judy Bundick, Television Services Division 5 Roberta Clinger, Village Manager's Office 20 An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic AMEND CH. 13: Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class "P" (wine and beer only, CVS retail packaged) liquor licenses with the issuance of a license to CVS Pharmacy, One PHARMACY East Rand Road. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance NO. 5151 No. 5151: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Robert Stoops, Training Store Manager for CVS, informed the Board that he anticipates a November 20 opening, with the grand opening celebration to take place on November 26. HOLIDAY A resolution was presented to allow holders of Class "C" and Class "P" liquor licenses to LIQUOR SALES begin selling alcoholic beverages at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday December 24 and Sunday, December 31 only. The Village Code prohibits the sale of liquor prior to noon on Sundays, and this restriction will be lifted only on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. RES. NO. 34-00 Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Resolution No. 34-00: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CLASS "C" AND CLASS "P" LIQUOR LICENSE HOLDERS TO COMMENCE THE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT 8:00 A.M. ON DECEMBER 24, 2000 AND DECEMBER 31, 2000 ONLY Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Prikkel Motion carried. VOMP/MPPL A resolution was presented to adopt a joint vision statement for the Village and the Mount VISION Prospect Public Library. The Village Board and the Library Board of Trustees have, since STATEMENT 1988, met informally to discuss means by which to better serve the residents, and the vision statement expresses their goal. RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for approval of Resolution NO. 35-00 No. 35-00: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A JOINT VISION STATEMENT FOR THE MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINT- Mayor Farley recommended the following commission appointments:` MENTS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: Reappointments: Term to Expire: Norman Kurtz May, 2004 Bruce Gillilan May, 2004 Page 2 — November 8, 2000 SAFETY COMMISSION: Appointment: John J. Keane Term to Expire May, 2004 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS: Reappointment: Term to Expire Marie Cotton May, 2003 Appointment: Reverend Clyde H. Brooks May, 2003 YOUTH COMMISSION: Appointment: Sarah J. Corcoran May, 2001 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of Mayor Farley, for the above commission appointments and reappointments. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CITIZENS None. CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA ITEMS: Trustee Wilks asked that item "XII. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT.A.3." be removed from the Consent Agenda, for discussion. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 36-2000 ZBA 36-2000, 617 N. Fairview Avenue 617 N. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit FAIRVIEW to allow the construction of an unenclosed porch encroaching five feet (5') into the front AVENUE setback for an existing single family residence. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) had recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Page 3 — November 8, 2000 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of the following items of business: BILLS 1. Bills, dated October 26, 2000 ITT 2. Request for approval of private improvements for ITT Educational Center, 1401 EDUCATIONAL Feehanville Drive CENTER 3. Bid results: FUEL A. Purchase of gasoline and diesel fuels from Texor Petroleum Company PURCHASE B. Purchase of one 35,000 Ib. GVWR cab and chassis dump truck, from J. Merle Jones TRUCK 4. Request to award contract for professional auditing services for fiscal years PURCHASE ending December 31, 2000 through 2003 to Crowe, Chizek and Company, LLP AUDITING Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks CONTRACT Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 36-2000 ZBA 36-2000, 617 N. Fairview Avenue 617 N. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would grant a Conditional Use permit FAIRVIEW to allow the construction of an unenclosed porch encroaching five feet (5') into the front AVENUE setback for an existing single family residence. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) had recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Page 3 — November 8, 2000 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None ORD. Motion carried. NO. 5152 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5152: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 617 NORTH FAIRVIEW AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ZBA 37-2000 502 W. BUSSE ZBA 37-2000, 502 West Busse Avenue AVENUE An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a variation for the construction of an unenclosed porch within the 20 -foot exterior side yard setback. The ZBA had recommended denial by a vote of 6-0. With this being a negative recommendation, a super majority of positive votes was required of the Village Board for approval. Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, explained that because the proposed changes would be to the side yard, rather than the front, this case could not be considered for a Conditional Use permit—it required approval for a variation. There was a considerable amount of discussion between the petitioner and the Village Board, relative to the extremely close proximity of the porch to the street, that being only 9.45' feet. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Prikkel Motion carried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval to grant the request of the petitioner in the ordinance as presented: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 502 WEST BUSSE AVENUE Upon roll call: Ayes: Prikkel Nays: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks Motion denied. ZBA 39-2000 ZBA 39-2000, 620 East Northwest Highway, Northwest Automotive Repair 620 E. An ordinance was presented for first reading which would grant a Conditional Use permit NORTHWEST for an auto repair business to operate in the B-5 Central Commercial zoning district, HWY. subject to conditions. The ZBA had recommended approval by a vote of 5-1. Mr. Cooney reviewed the conditions listed in the ordinance, stating that since the original request was made, there had been revisions, resulting in a revised site plan being prepared on November 1, 2000. Charles Randolph, Manager of the proposed business, addressed concerns of the Board relative to overcrowding of vehicles, appearance of the site, and parking along the street. Page 4 – November 8, 2000 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Farley Nays: Hoefert, Prikkel ORD. Motion carried. NO. 5153 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5153: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 620 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ANDREWS PRODUCTS, INC. A resolution was presented expressing support for Andrews Products, Inc., applying for TAX ABATEMENT Cook County Class 6 tax abatement, as part of their relocation to the Village. The company manufactures motorcycle component parts and racecar component parts that are sold to motorcycle manufacturers. RES. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to approve Resolution No. 36-00: NO. 36-00 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ANDREWS PRODUCTS, INC. MAKING APPLICATION FOR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6 TAX ABATEMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH. 8: An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 8 of the REAL ESTATE Village Code relative to the real estate transfer tax. Having been discussed at a prior TRANSFER TAX Committee of the Whole meeting, the Village Board had expressed a desire to keep the liability of the real estate transfer tax on the property buyer. The ordinance was presented in this fashion. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Without a vote on the above motion, Board members discussed whether it would be more appropriate for the Village to require the buyer, or the seller, to be responsible for payment of the real estate transfer tax. Finance Commission Chairman John Korn addressed the Board, stating that the Commission supports placing the responsibility of this tax on the seller, with no compensation for prior taxes paid. After a lengthy discussion, Mayor Farley suggested discussing the matter further at a future Committee of the Whole Meeting. Trustees Wilks and Hoefert withdrew their motions to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. AMEND CH. 8: The ordinance will be presented for discussion at a future Committee of the Whole TAXPAYERS' meeting. BILL OF RIGHTS An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Chapter 8 of the Village Code by establishing a Local Taxpayers' Bill of Rights, in accordance with recent State legislation. The new law sets forth certain standards with regards to tax appeals, refunds, late payment interest assessments, etc., within local governments. Page 5 — November 8, 2000 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5154: NO. 5154 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND 2000 An ordinance was presented for first reading to authorize the amending of the annual BUDGET budget for the year January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000. The budget amendment increases the revenue projections by $2,274,036, and decreases the budget for expenditures by $1,590,091. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ORD. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance NO. 5155 No. 5155: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2000 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2000 Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 2000 STREET The following item, approval of a contract for the 2000 street light project, was withdrawn LIGHT from the Consent Agenda, for discussion. PROJECT Village Manager Michael Janonis stated that as part of a $100,000 grant received this summer from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Community Affairs, through the efforts of State Rep. Terry Parke, the Village is continuing the installation of street lights in a south side neighborhood. This project includes streetlights along Magnolia Lane, Catalpa Lane, and Willow Lane. It was explained that with any extra funds, the project would be expanded to cover other areas of the Village not initially targeted for improvement. The following bids were received for the 2000 Street Light Project.- BIDDERS roject: BIDDERS Contracting & Materials Co. Pinner Electric, Inc. Mars Electric Company, Inc Hecker and Company, Inc. AMOUNT $ 66,280.00 79,595.00 95,941.83 113,900.00 Page 6 — November 8, 2000 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to concur with the recommendation CONTRACTING & by staff, to enter into a contract with Contracting & Materials Company for the 2000 Street MATERIALS CO. Light Project. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 2000 TAX LEVY A request was presented by Director of Finance Doug Ellsworth to determine the amount of money estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation for the 2000 levy year. The proposed 2000 tax levy for the Village and the Mount Prospect Library was $14,252,624, a 2.7% increase. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Prikkel, moved to authorize staff to publish the notice of public hearing, as required by law, on the proposed 2000 tax levy, based upon a tentative levy of $14,252,624. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Prikkel, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Ellsworth informed the Board that the public hearing is required by the State, to be held on Monday, December 4, 2000. Rather than conduct two meetings within that week, it was established that the next Village Board meeting would be held on Monday, December 4, rather than the regularly scheduled December 5. MANAGER'S VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT REPORT The following important dates were noted: November 11 Coffee w/Council at Village Hall • November 11 Veterans' Day Service at Lions Park • November 14 Committee of the Whole meeting, early start time of 6:00 p.m. • December 9 First annual Village Christmas parade ADJOURN Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m. Velma W. Lowe Village Clerk Page 7 — November 8, 2000