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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1996 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR ANO BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THEVILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SEPTEMBER 3, 1996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:37 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Hendricks (arrived late) Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Mayor Farley. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to APPROVE approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and MINUTES Board of Trustees held August 20, 1996. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve APPROVE the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 733,215 Refuse Disposal Fund 113,258 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 56,581 Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,205 Debt Sen/ica -- Capital Improvement Fund 40,825 Capital ImprOvement Construction Fund 2,000 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund 6 Police & Fire Building Construction 32,009 Flood Control Construction Fund 356,654 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fun -- Street improvement Construction Fund 107,275 Water & Sewer Fund 343,339 Parking System Revenue Fund 1,516 Risk Management Fund 108;111 Vehicle Replacement Fund 12,657 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 44,736 Fiexcomp Trust Fund - Escrow Deposit Fund 28,689 Police Pension Fund 59,733 Firemen's Pension Fund 72,693 Benefit Trust Fund 2,626 $2,124,127 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT PROCLAMATION: Mayor Farley presented a Proclamation honoring Dolores Haugh, DOLORES HAUGH who has been a driving force in Mount Prospect and who has announced her retirement from public service. Henry Graef, representin, g the Mount Prospect Historical Society also acknowledged the many contributions of Dolores Haugh, especially in establishing the Historical Society and the three museums in the Village. APPRECIATION: Nancy Morgan, Director of Human Services, and Mayor Farley expressed appreciation to the following businesses and civic organizations for their sponsorship and involvement with the very successful "Family Fun Nites": Nancy Corry - Girl Scouts Illinois Crossroads Caroline Delgado - Padres Unidos George Luteri - Friends of the Library Rose Kurhayez - Mid-City Bank David Larsen - John Jay School Cathy Dearie - Mount Prospect Public Library Todd Wessell - Mount Prospect Journal and Topics Newspaper Betty Peterson - Community Presbyterian Church Linda Allison - Robert Frost School Hank Friedrichs, Jr. - Mount Prospect Rotary Club Lillian Fitzgerald - Wom~n of the Moose Sheila Schwartz - First National Bank of Chicago Sgt. Kevin Condon - Mount Prospect Police Association Pastor Robert Braband - Lutheran Church of Martha and Mary Lucy Kabb - Volunteer June Richards - Volunteer Plaques of Appreciation were presented to all. AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would create a FRANKIE°S Class "W" liquor license, permitting service of beer and wine, at 720 E. RAND ROAD the tables only, to Frankie's Fast Food, located at 720 East Rand CLASS "W" Road. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on September 17th. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS JAYCEES HAUNTED Count Dracula (Bob Tomasello) requested the Board to waive all HOUSE: WAIVE fees and out of pocket expenses that will be associated~ with FEES conducting the annual Haunted House. The request also included a fire guard, which has been provided in the past. The Haunted House will be held in two stores located in the Prospect Commons Plaza (northwest corner of Golf and Busse Roads) on October 25, 26, 27, 29, 30 and 31st. A request was made to allow signs in the right-of-way on Busse Road for one block north of Golf and on Golf Road for one block west of Busse Road, as well as a couple of signs in the shopping center. It was noted that the signs in the shopping center would be permitted as temporary signs, however, it was the opinion of the Village Board that signs in the right-of-way (parkway) are prohibited and should not be allowed. Page 2 - September 3, 199~ Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the fees and out-of-pocket expenses associated with conducting the annual Jaycees Haunted House and to include the service of a fire guard. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks ,,.-. Nays: None Motion cerded. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS ZBA 15-CU-95, Text amendment (Commercial Vehicles) The administration of the Village proposed an amendment to the AMEND CH. 14 Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 14, to establish a definition for COMMERCIAL commercial vehicles and regulations governing the parking of VEHICLES of commercial vehicles in residential districts. The text amendment also addresses commercial vehicles operated in conjunction with a home occupation. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting these text amendments by a vote of 4-0. Trustee Hendricks arrived at the meeting. There was discussion as to how the proposed restriction on commercial vehicles would impact neighborhoods and the fact that enforcing the regulations would rely a lot on complaints and how this could pit neighbor against neighbor. The following residents spoke on this issue: Mike La Bellart, 206 North School Street Al Caristadt, 202 North Maple Street Nancy Bobikewicz, 1114 Meadow Lane Members of the Board asked for illustrations to be provided at the next meeting giving examples of vans or pickUp trucks with lettering equalling 10% and 25% on the vehicle. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and grant the text amendment requested. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Nays: Hendricks, Wilks Motion cerded. An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next regular meeting on September 17th. A request was presented to ratify emergency action taken by RATIFY ACTION: the Village Manager in authorizing traffic regulation signs PARKING, LIONS around Lions Park School. This action was necessary due PARK SCHOOL to'the fact that the newly constructed school will open befor® an Ordinance can be passed imposing the regulations. Page 3 - September 3, 1996 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to ratify the emergency action taken by the Village Manager in authorizing the installation of traffic regulation signs around the Lions Park School. Upon roll cell: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks ~.. Nays: None Motion cerried. AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 18 of the Village Code (Trafficl to establish parking regulations around the Lions Park School. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, WiIks Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. ORD.NO. 4817 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage of Ordinance No.4817 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. AMEND CH. 4 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend BUDGET OFFICER Chapter 4 of the Village Code (Appointive Village Officers) which amendment would clarify the powers of the Budget Officer as it pertains to budget transfers. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4818 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4818 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V ENTITLED "FINANCE DEPARTMENT" OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. Page 4 - September 3, 1996 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize ACCEPT the Village to accept the donation of two small parcels of real REAL estate from the Rauenhorst Corporation. These parcels are ESTATE located in the general vicinity of Rand Road and Business DONATION Center Drive. An Agreement would be entered into governing the land being donated to the Village. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendrlcks Motion carJ'ied. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee CIowes, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4819 of Ordinance No. 4819 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 5 Chapter 5 (Boards and Commissions) to provide for the Mayor to appoint the Chairman of most Boards and Commissions and to limit the terms of an appointed Chairman to two consecutive terms as Chairman. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for ORD.NO. 4820 passage of Ordinance No. 4820 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5 ENTITLED "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Farley Nays: Clowes, Hendricks, Wilks Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 18 the Traffic Code (Chapter 18) to reflect the new placement of STOP SIGNS STOP signs at the intersection of Aztec/Oneida/Seneca following AZTEC/ONEIDA/ the realignment of that intersection. SENECA Page 5 - September 3, 1996 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. ORD.NO. 4821 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4821 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT BID RESULTS: Assistant Village Manager David Strahl presented bid results for various projects. BRIARWOOD The following bids were received for the Briarwood Watermain WATERMAIN Replacement Project Phase I1: REPLACEMENT Bidder Amount Patnick Construction $201,755.00 Vian Construction Co. $229,425.00 John Neri Construction $231,090.00 Glenbrook Excavating $234,420.00 Bari Contractor $249,945.00 John Rendina Const. $259,865.00 Neri Brothers Const. $271,832.00 PATNICK CONST. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow qualified bid submitted by Patnick Construction for the Briarwood Watermain Replacement Project Phase II in an amount not to exceed $201,755.00. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. STREET The following bids were received for the 1996 Street RECONSTRUCTION: Reconstruction Phase II program, which includes excevation of 1996 failing sewer trench material and pavement restoration of Evergreen from School to Elm Streets and widening Albert Street from Northwest Highway to the alley to the north, in an effort to eliminate a traffic safety hazard: Bidder Amount Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete $129,778 A. Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. $176,088 Peter J. O'Brian & Co. $205,960 Page 6 - September 3, 1996 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur with GLENBROOK the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow EXCAVATING qualified bid submitted by Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete for the 1996 Street Reconstruction Program in an amount not to exceed $129,778.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. 1996 The following bid was received for the 1996 Street Lighting Program STREET which involves Catalpa/Magnolia/Tamarack: LIGHTING PROGRAM Bidder Amount Pinner Electdc $ 57,594.00 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur PINNER with the recommendation of the administration and accept the ELECTRIC the qualified bid submitted by Pinner Electric for the 1996 Street Lighting Program in an amount not to exceed $57,594.00. Upon roil call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks . Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Strahl reminded everyone that Saturday, September 14 is COFFEE Coffee with Council at the Village Hall at 9:00 AM. Mr. Strahl WITH COUNCIL also noted that the next 'traveling' Coffee with Council will be held on Saturday, October 12 at the River Trails Park District Building at 1313 Burning Bush. The regular Coffee with Council for that date will be held at the Village Hall from 9 - 10 AM and then the meeting will reconvene at the River Trails Park District buildings, as stated. Mr. Strahl stated that a joint meeting between various Boards and DOWNTOWN Commissions and members of the Village Board is tentatively REDEVELOP. scheduled for November for the purpose of discussing downtown MEETING redevelopment. For informational purposes, Mr. Strahl and Glen Andler, Director U.S. ROBOTICS of Public Works, stated that the Village and U. S. Robotics SUPPRESSION will be cooperating with the cost of installing a secondary water SYSTEM suppression system by connecting to an existing 16 inch line that currently terminates at the north end of the Public Works Building. The Village's cost for this project will be included in the 1997 budget. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee CIowes noted that due to the fact that any change to SALARIES: an elected official's salary must be made at least 180 days prior ELECTED to the local election, that the Board must make that decision OFFICIALS at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on September 17th. Trustee Clowes stated that considering the cost of living increases Page 7 - September 3, 1996 over the past several years, a reasonable increase in the annual salary of a Trustees would be $600, bringing their salary up to $2,600 and increasing the Mayor's salary by $1,200, bringing that salary up to $5,200. It was also noted that if the increase is granted the increase would benefit newly elected officials. Staff was directed to draft an Ordinance to include Trustee Clowes' recommended increases with the Ordinance to be presented at the next regular meeting on September 17th. ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 9:45 P. M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 8 - September 3, 1996