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Home My WebLink About10/01/1996 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT OCTOBER 1, t996 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corooran ~_. Trustee Richard Hendricks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Hendrlcks. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to APPROVE approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and MINUTES Board of Trustees held September 17, 1996. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran HOefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Abstain: Hendricks Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve APPROVE ~ the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 613,355 Refuse Disposal Fund 242,992 Motor Fuel Tax FUnd 6,969 CommUnity Development Block Grant Fund 3,724 Debt Service 50 Capital Improvement Fund ; 62,697 Capital Improvement C(~nstruction Fund 600 Downtown Redevelopment Construction Fund - Police & Fire Building Construction 280 Flood Control Construction Fund 652 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fun - Street Improvement Construction Fund 23,534 Water & Sewer Fund 374,192 Parking System Revenue Fund 3,735 Risk Management Fund 60,155 Vehicle Replacement Fund 83,043 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 33,396 Flexcomp Trust Fund 6,529 Escrow Deposit Fund 69,287 .-.-. Police Pension Fund 61,578 Firemen's Pension Fund 73,943 Benefit Trust Fund - $1,720,71 t Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to accept the Financial Report dated January 1, 1996 through August 31, 1996, subject to audit. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. MAYOR'S REPORT EMPLOYEE Mayor Farley and Ron Pavlock, Police Chief, honored RECOGNITION: the following members of the Police Department who are POLICE DEPT. celebrating their quinquennial anniversaries with the Village: Richard Muller 30 Years Anthony Kotiarz 25 Years Michael Salatino 25 Years Anthony Halachoulis 20 Years Marllyn Kanel 20 Years Lance Besthoff 15 Years Janice Daley 15 Years Virjean DiBlasi 15 Years Kimberley Nagel 15 Years Ronald Pavlock 15 Years Catherine Caldwell 10 Years John Gross 10 Years Robert Rzepecki 10 Years Richard Sullivant 10 Years Maureen Nickl 5 Years PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Farley proclaimed the week of October 7 - 12, 1996 FIRE PREVENTION as Fire Prevention Week. VVEEK MAKE A DIFFERENCE Mayor Farley proclaimed October 26,1996 as "Make a DAY Difference" Day. PRESENTATION: Mayor Farley and Police Chief Pavlock acknowledged the EDUCATORS following educetors from Prospect High School for their cooperation and assistahce with the Village and law enforcement: Dr. Patricia Tealdi Dr. Edward Brenner Mr. David Gaub ACKNOWLEDGE Mayor Farley presented a Resolution to acknowledge the MICHAELE SKOVVRON contributions of Michaele Skowron during her term as Village Trustee, who had announced she would have to retire at the end of this meeting, due to unusual requirements of a State law. RES.NO. 26-95 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage Page 2 - October 1, 1996 of Resolution No. 26-96 ~ A RESOLUTION ACKNOVVLEDGING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MICHAELE SKOVVRON Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, W ilks, Farley Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Farley had no appointments to be made. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS Robert Scotese, 911 S. Albert, expressed concern relative to GREGORY/RAND the recent discussion about the Rand Road corridor as it TRAFFIC may effect Gregory Street and opposed the residet~ts having to pay for a study on that subject. Mr. Scotese also expressed his support to ban commercial vehicles from parking in residential districts. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 15-CU-95, Text amendment (Commercial Vehicles) ZBA 15-Z-95 As a result of the discussion and suggestions at the*last Village COMMERCIAL Board meeting, three versions of the proposed Ordinance were VEHICLES ~ presented, each cOntaining different regulations governing commercial vehicles in residential districts. It was the consensus of a majority of Board members that Exhibit A-3, which allows signage on the front door panels of vehicles falling within the permitted size limitations Only, would be the most acceptable and that any commercial vehicle with more signage than allowed must be parked in the garage. The following residents 'expressed their concerns relative to the proposed Ordinance: Richard McNaulty, 1908 Connie Larry Anderson, 1740 Carib Lane Mark Bavara, 605 Hackberry Mary Petty, 1808 Camp Mc Donald Jim Petersen, 1511 Larch Drive RObert Scotese, 911 S. Albert Street Ray Rubio, 412 N. Elmhurst Avenue Clarence Bobikewicz, 1114 Meadow Lane Roy Chapman, 1102 Sycamore Lane Louis Blatnick, 815 S. See Gwun .~--- Beverly Cart, 427. Larkdale Dolan Quinn, 401 N. Wille Street Trustee Corcoran proposed the compliance period be shortened from the proposed 4-1/2 years to 3 years. This proposed did not receive support from other members of the Board. Following considerable discussion, a couple of modifications to the proposed Ordinance were presented. Page 3 - October 1, 1996 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to amend the proposed Ordinance to increase the permitted length of a commercial vehicle from 19 feet to 19 feet 6 inches; to exclude government and public safety vehicles; and, to define commuter vans with signage as commercial vehicles. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendrlcks Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Farley celled a brief recess at 9:50 PM RECONVENE Mayor Fadey reconvened the meeting at 10:05 PM Present upon roll cell: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hendrlcks Trustee Hoefert Trustee Skowron Trustee Wilks Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to amend the proposed Ordinance to include the provision allowing magnetic signs, with complimentary color to that of the vehicle, to cover the signage in order toallow the vehicle to parked in the driveway. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert Nays: Corcoran, Hendricks, Skowron, Wilks Motion carried. ORD.NO. 4825 Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4825 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 ENTITLED "ZONING" OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend SPEED LIMIT the Traffic Code (Chapter 18) by reducing the speed limits on Meadow, Wedgewood, Oxford, Stratford and the 200 block of Leonard to 20 MPH. The Safety Commission recommended these changes by a vote of 6-0. 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, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. Page 4 - October 1, 1996 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4826 of Ordinance No. 4826 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, HendriCks, ~_~ Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks. ~ Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS Ordinances were presented for first readings that would close out SPECIAL Special Service Area Nos, Two, Three and Four. SERVICE AREAS 2,3&4 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, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for ORD.NO. 4827 passage of Ordinance No. 4827 AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE OUT THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. TWO BOND AND INTEREST FUND 'ACCOUNT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren,~Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nay?: None Motion carried. Trustee Skowron, 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 Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for ORD.NO. 4828 ~-~ passage of Ordinance No. 4828 AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE OUT THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. THREE BOND AND INTEREST FUND ACCOUNT UPon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Page 5 - October 1, 1996 Trustee Skowron, 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 carried. ORD.NO. 4829 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4829 AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE OUT THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NO. FOUR BOND AND INTEREST FUND ACCOUNT Upon mil call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT SEVVER LINING Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the following proposals for Cured-ln-Placa Pipe (CIPP) for relining specific sewers: Vendor Amount Kenny Construction Co. $196,500 Insituform Technologies, Inc. $221,851 Visu-Sewer 'Clean & Seal $228,712 KENNY CONST. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the proposal submitted by Kenny Construction Co. in an amount not to exceed $196,500.for CIPP (sewer relining) project. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VOICE MAIL Mr. Janonis stated that the original voice mail system serving SYSTEM the Village and all satellite buildings is unable to handle the number of phone connections and messages and it was the recommendation of the staff that the voice mail system be replaced/upgraded. Due to the fact that any change must be compatible with existing equipment, the proposal was requested from the current Village telephone system vendor, Fujitsu. The proposal was for an amount not to exceed $24,767.00. FUJITSU Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept the proposal submitted by Fujitsu in an amount not to exceed Page 6 - October 1, 1996 $24,767.00 for a new voice mail system as well as support personnel and training for employees. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. Mr. Janonis stated that the monthly Coffee with Council will COFFEE WITH be held Saturday, October 12, 9 to 10 am at the Village Hall COUNCIL and from 10:30 to noon the Coffee with Council will be "On the Road" at the River Trails Park District building, 1313 Burning Bush. Due to the lack of pressing business and preparation of the 1997 budget, Mr. Janonis asked if the Board would cancel the Committee of the Whole meeting schedule for October 8th. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to CANCEL cancel the October 8th Committee of the Whole meeting COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Clowes stated that he had approached Senator Fitzgerald about the law that required Trustee Skowron to resign and Senator Fitzgerald agreed that the legis, lation is written is such a way that many qualified people could not hold elected office therefore legislation has been drafted and presented to the legislat, ors in the hope that this problem will be resolved. Mayor Farley stated that Rep. Carolyn Krause is also looking into new legislation on this subject. Trustee CIowes stated that a mock Presidential debate will be held by members of TAP Mount Prospect, which debate will be televised on the TCl channel (35) in Mount Prospect. Trustee Wilks stated that the recant Illinois Municipal League Conference conducted a session on Open Meetings where it was noted that E-mail can be included as public ,,,,.-~ information and perhaps the Village should look into some type of procedure relative to E-mail. It was also stated that a quorum could made via telephone, unless the m.unicipality has regulations requiring a quorum to equal those in attendance. Trustee Wilks complimented the Mount Prospect Fire Department and all involved with the 3rd Open House held last Saturday. Trustee Hendricks complimented Village Manager Janonis Page 7 - October 1, 1996' and staff on the fine job done on cleaning the bike/jogging path within the Kensington Center, of overgrown shrubs and debris. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION: Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to go into PERSONNEL Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Litigation 65 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcomn, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried, The Village Board went into Closed Session at 10:55 P.M. RECONVENE The Board reconvened at 11:19 P.M. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee Clowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hendricks Trustee Hoefert Trustee Skowron Trustee Wilks ADJOURN ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Board, Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 11:20 P.M, Carol A.. Fields .... · ~ Village Clerk. Page 8 - October 1, 1996