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Home My WebLink About01/17/1995 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT JANUARY 17, 1995 CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER MayOr Farley celled the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present upon roll cell: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Henddcks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks INVOCATION The invocetion was given by Trustee Wilks. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to APPROVE approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor MINUTES and Board of Trustees held January 3, 1995. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to APPROVE approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 829,727 Refuse Disposal Fund 80,920 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 5,875 Community Development Block Grant Fund 8,952 Water & Sewer Fund 130,610 Parking System Revenue Fund 6,384 Risk Management Fund 165,487 Vehicle Replacement Fund 32,646 Capital Improvement Fund 24,448 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 7,007 Police & Fire Building Const. -- Flood Control Construction Fund -- EPA FlOod Loan Construction Fund - Street Improvement Construction Fund 15,782 Debt Service Funds 92 Flexcomp Trust Fund 5,138 Escrow Deposit Fund 39,605 Police Pension Fund -- Firamen's Pension Fund - Benefit Trust Fund 2,226 $1,354,969 Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendrlcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to accept the financial report for the month of December, 1994, subject to audit. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerrled. MAYOR'S REPORT PRESENTATION: Mayor Farley, along with Linda Hoefert and Rev. Tucker of the HOLIDAY DECORATION Holiday Decoration Committee, presented the following winners of CONTEST WINNERS the 1994 Holiday Decoration Contest with plaques: Cateqory Winner Business Northwest Travel 1st Place Mrs. P & Me 2nd Place Whole Block 700 & 800 Block of West Milburn (Anne Hull, 805 W. Milburn) Multi-family Westgate Apartments (Diane Wunard) Religious Bernard & Susan Junokas 1st Place 613 N. Wille Carmen & Vickie Murlllo 2nd Place Whole House Bob Zimba 1st Place 1504 E. Barberry Edward Janak 2nd Place 902 Ironwood Whimsicel Kevin Grouwinkel 1st Place 202 N. Owen David O'Brill 2nd Place 215 N. Russel AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would create a MARLONS II Class "S" liquor license for Marion's II, a restaurant that will CLASS "S" occupy the space formerly used by Swenson's Ice Cream Parlor, and more recently Al's Diner, located in the Colony Shopping Center at Elmhurst Road and Oakton Street. This Ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on February 7, 1995. AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would delete DELETED "R" - the Class "R" liquor license currently held by Edwardo's at 1904 EDWARDO'S, CREATE South Elmhurst Road and create a Class "S" license for the new "S" POPS GRILL & BAR restaurant and owners to be known as Pop's Grill and Bar. Page 2-January 17,1995 This Ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on February 7, 1995. Mayor Farley presented June Richards, 1412 S. Hickory, and APPOINTMENT: recommended the Board concur in appointing Mrs. Richards JUNE RICHARDS, to the Plan Commission filling the vacancy created by the PLAN COMM. resignation of Don Weibel, term to expire May, 1997. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor to appoint June Richards to the Plan Commission, term to expire in May, 1997. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Louie Velasco, 202 North Louis Street, expressed concern about the 200 BLOCK customers of Louis Anthony's Beauty Shop parking on this block OF NORTH LOUIS noting that it is a half width street and the parking makes it PARKING difficult for residents. Members of the Board stated that the beauty shop is successful and apparently has more employees and customers than parking spaces. Trustee Henddcks stated that he supports Mr. Velasco's concerns. It was noted that the Village Board will, as part of the annual budget process, consider widening Louis Street which would alleviate some of the concerns of the residents on that street. Mr. Valesco was assured the Village would continue to seek a solution to this problem. OLD BUSINESS An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 18 the Traffic Code to authorize a STOP sign on Wille Street for STOP: WILLE north and southbound traffic at Thayer Street. AT THAYER Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corooran, Hoefert, Skowron, VVilks Nays: Henddcks Motion carded. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee VVilks, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4700 of Ordinance No. 4700 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. Page 3 - January 17, 1995 RECALL The 2nd reading of an Ordinance establishing procedures for the recall of elected official was deferred until the meeting on February 7th in order to obtain additional legal opinions from the Illinois Municipal League. NEW BUSINESS SELL PROPERTY An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize TURN-OUT GEAR the sale of certain turn-out gear, protective outer wear, used by the Fire Department which is not longer needed. 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. 4701 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4701 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY OVVNED BY THE VILLAGE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND CH. 10 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend LICENSES/PERMITS Chapter 10 of the Village Code to establish requirements that all outstanding items, such as payment of fines, penalties, legal action, delinquent water bills, etc. must be satisfied prior to a license being issued by the Village. This Ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on February 7th in order to give the Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to determine what, if any, effect this Ordinance would have on members of the Chamber. AMEND CH. 25 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend Chapter 25 to elaborate on the often used phrases throughout the Code under Construction of Words, including "person, firm or corporation". Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Clowes, Hendricks Motion carried. Page 4 - January 17, 1995 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4702 of Ordinance No. 4702 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. A Resolution was presented that would admonish Trustee Hendrlcks ADMONISH for actions he has taken in his position as a Village Trustee that TRUSTEE ara of a personal nature and not official acts on behalf of the Village. HENDRICKS Due to the fact that members of the Board anticipated discussion, Mayor Farley suggested that the time limit established for discussion by members of the Board be expanded from 10 minutes to possibly 20 minutes. Trustee Henddcks stated that while he objected to a time limitation of 20 minutes he would support the motion. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule limiting discussion by a Trustee to 10 minutes, provided discussion not exceed 20 minutes. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerried. Me~nbers of the Board exprassed their opinions and disappointment with the actions of Trustee Hendricks. Trustee Hendricks made a prasentation in defense of the allegation that he identified himself as a police officer in another town, however, he did say that he does identify himself as a Trustee when dealing with people both in and out of the Village of Mount Prospect. Trustee Hendrlcks also stated that State and Locel laws state that the Mayor and Trustees ara conservators of the Peace and have authority to arrest in certain situations. Mr. & Mrs. Anda, 4 Jerry Drive and Ernest Lasse, 805 S. Elm, exprassed support for the proposed Resolution. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage RES. NO. 1-95 of Resolution 1-95 A RESOLUTION OF ADMONISHMENT Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Fadey Nays: Hendricks Motion cerried. Mayor Farley stated that staff would raview the Village Code relative to the authority given elected officials and make racommendations as to possible amendments to the Code. Page 5 - January 17, 1995 Trustee Clowes left the meeting for a brief period. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT BID: SENIOR CENTER Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the following bid REMODEL PUBLIC results for remodeling the public restroom facilities in the Senior ~. BATHROOMS Citizen Center and bdnging those facilities into compliance with the requirements of the ADA: Bidder Amount The Dubbs Company $36 821 R. J. Ridolfi $48 400 Kabayama $49 200 Bishop Plumbing $54 430 L & M Builders $54 468 Kandu Brothers $69 000 DUBBS COMPANY Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved to concur with the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow qualified bid submitted by The Dubbs Company in an amount not to exceed $36,821 for remodeling the public restrooms on the first floor in the Senior Citizen Center. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, WiIks Nays: None Motion carried. ACQUIRE ROW An Ordinance was presented that would authorize the Village to LINNEMAN ROAD acquire certain property for the purpose of public fight-of-way on IMPROVEMENT Linneman Road. This Ordinance will be presented at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on February 7th for 2nd reading. EXTEND SICK A Resolution was presented that would formally authorize LEAVE INCENTIVE extending the sick leave incentive program for all employees not PROGRAM represented bY a bargaining unit. A Labor Contract recently approved for' Firefighters included this program. RES.NO. 2-95 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage of Resolution No. 2-95 A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE RETIREES MEDICAL BENEFIT PROGRAM TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Motion carded. ICMA TRUST A Resolution was presented that would authorize establishing a retirement Trust with the ICMA (International City Manager's Association). This Trust is in conjunction with an employment agreement with Police Chief Pavlock. Page 6 -January 17,1995 rustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of RES.NO. 3.95 Resolution No. 3-95 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MONEY PURCHASE RETIREMENT PLAN WITH THE INTERNATIONAL CITY MANAGERS' ASSOCIATION (ICMA) RETIREMENT TRUST Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Henddcks asked that the subject of a K-9 (Canine) unit be K-9 UNIT placed on the agenda for a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Members of the Board expressed support for this suggestion. Trustee Clowes returned to the meeting at this point. Trustee Clowes asked for copies of the 9-1-1 tapes from Glenview that were referenced eadier in the meeting as it applied to ther admonishment of Trustee Henddcks. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Fadey adjourned the meeting at 9:55 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - January 17, 1995