Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/1995 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FEBRUARY 21, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Village Clerk Carol A. Fields called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: Trustee George 'Clowes Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Hendricks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Absent: Mayor Gerald Farley The Village Clerk asked for nominations for President Pro Tem. PRESIDENT PRO TEM Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, nominated Trustee Corcoran as President Pre Tem for the meeting. There being no further nominations, the Clerk closed nominations. Upon roll call on the motion: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes. INVOCATION Trustee Clowes acknowledged the passing of George Gattas, who GEORGE was an active member of the community and member of the GATTAS Board of Fire and Police Commission of the Village. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve APPROVE the minutes of the regular meeting of February 7, 1995. MINUTES Inasmuch as Trustee Henddcks had several proposed amendments to the minutes, Trustee Wilks withdrew her motion and Trustee Clowes withdrew his second on the motion in order to defer action on accepting the minutes to the next regular meeting of the Village Board in order for the Village Clerk to verify the proposed amendments. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve APPROVE the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $1,323,310 Refuse Disposal Fund 186,830 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 19,802 Community Development Block Grant Fund 49,434 Water & Sewer Fund 179,293 Parking System Revenue Fund 5,658 Risk Management Fund 60,182 Vehicle Replacement Fund 568 Capital Improvement Fund 13,042 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund - Police & Fire Building Const. 530 Flood Control Construction Fund 5,433 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund -- Street Improvement Construction Fund -- Debt Service Funds - Flexcomp Trust Fund 5,396 Escrow Deposit Fund 28,107 Police Pension Fund -- Firemen's Pension Fund -- Benefit Trust Fund 2,226 $1,879,811 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to approve the Financial Report dated January 31, 1995, subject to audit. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowren, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYORS I~EPORT DONATION: Henry Graef, President of the Mount Prospect Historical Society "BLUES BROTHERS" and Paul Caristedt, member of the Historical Society, presented SQUAD CAR the keys to a 1974 Dodge Monaco to the Village. This vehicle has been completely re-stored, through contributions and time donated, to top condition as a replica of the squad car Popularized in 'q'he Blues Brothers,' movie from the '70's, which squad had originally been purchased from an auction and was an actual Mount Prospect squad car. This replica is intended for the 'use of the Police Department and Officer Friendly. APPOINTMENT: A recommendation was presented from Mayor Farley to appoint ELMER BLASCO Elmer A, Blasco to the Special Events Commission, to fill the SPECIAL EVENTS vacancy created by the resignation of Ed Sroczynski, term to COMMISSION expire in May, 1996. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Elmer A. Blasco to the Special Events Commission, term to expire May, 1996. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ARTS COUNCIL: Ken Fritz, President of the Mount PrOspect Arts Council, informed the ART FAIR, 8/26/95 Board that an Art Fair is planned for August 26, 1995 on a portion Page 2 - February 21, 1995 of Emerson Street and asked permission of the Village Board to dose a portion of Emerson Street between Busse Avenue and the Gazebo and to waive any fees that may be associated with conducting this Fair. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to authorize dosing a portion of Emerson Street on August 26,1995 and to waive fees that may be associated with the Art Fair. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion cerded. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 1-A-95 Text Amendments ZBA 1-Z-95 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 14 the following Sections of Chapter 14 (Zoning): TEXT Section 14.1904, 14.1905, and 14.1905.F B-5 Central Commercial Distdct Section 14.1303 Conditional Uses Section 14.504.D Transitional Setbacks (B-l) Section 14.1604.D Transitional Setbacks (B-l) Section 14.704.D Transitional Setbacks (B-3) Section 14.804.D Transitional Setbacks (B-4) Section 14.2004.D Transitional Setbacks (O-R) Section 14.2104.D Transitional Setbacks (I-1) Section 14.2224 Central Area Parking Section 14.306 Accessory Structures Section 14.2207 Parking Area Design This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on March 7th. ZBA 2-Z-95, Map Amendment ZBA 2-Z-95 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND the Official Zoning Map of the Village by rezoning various parcels ZONING in the downtown area and placing those properties into the recently MAP created Central Commercial (B-5) and Central Commercial Core (B-5C) Districts. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on March 7th. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend the 'AMEND Comprehensive Plan/Generalized Land Use Map to reflect amendments COMPREHENSIVE to the Zoning Code which redesignate the downtown area as a central PLAN commercial area. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on March 7th. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 18 Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code to provide for a YIELD sign YIELD: CARDINAL 'on Cardinal Lane at Eric and to prohibit parking on the south Side AT ERIC & NO -:~f Midway Drive. The Safety Commission had recommended PARKING SOUTH both of these amendments. SIDE MIDWAY DR. Page 3 - February 21, 1995 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance. Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried ORD.NO. 4706 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4706 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MODIFICATIONS FROM An Ordinance was presented for second reading which would grant DEVELOPMENT CODE modifications from the Development Code to allow a 4:1 stormwater VVHISPERING CREEK detention facility side slope and to allow a structure within 25 feet of SUBDIVISION: SOUTH a stormwater facility within the Whispering Creek Subdivision BUSSE ROAD (Semar). ORD.NO. 4706 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4706 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY W1THIN THE WHISPERING CREEK SUBDIVISION Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hoefert Motion carried. VVHISPERING CREEK The Whispering Creek Estatesflnal plat of subdivision was presented ESTATES for approval. This subdivision creates 15 lots suitable for single family SUBDIVISION homes. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on the Whispering Creek Estates Plat of Subdivision. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hoefert Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS AMEND CH. 16 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend DEVELOPMENT CODE Chapter 16 "Development Code" in its entirety. Members of the Board suggested a couple of changes to the proposed Development code, which changes will be included in the final draft. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next meeting of the Village Board on March 7th. Page 4 - February 21, 1995 A Resolution was presented encouraging all utility companies, including TELE- the proposal of Ameritech and/or other telecommunication companies COMMUNICATION to observe and comply with the utility easements provided by EASEMENTS municipalities. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Resolution No. 5-95 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL OVERSIGHT OF TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Henddcks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. A request was presented to accept the improvements installed in ACCEPT conjunction with the expansion of the Christian Life Church, IMPROVEMENTS: 400 East Gregory Street. The Village Engineer recommends CHRISTIAN L1FE acceptance of these improvements. CHURCH Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to accept the improvements installed in conjunction with the Christian Life Church, 400 East Gregory Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael E. Janonis stated that the budget hearings BUDGET will be held at the Committee of the VVhole meetings beginning HEARINGS February 28, March 14 and March 28th. The budget for the 8 month period of 1995, allowing for the calendar year budget to begin January 1, 1996, will be presented in Ordinance form in April. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Wilks stated that "disparaging" remarks were recently made by a Village Trustee relative to local business and she expressed her support for local business and their valuable contributions to the community. Trustee Hoefert expressed his concurrence with these statements made by Trustee Wilks. Trustee Skowron asked that the Village Board consider reducing the MINUTES amount of text in the Village Board minutes as it pertains to '"Trustee Comments", noting that more text is included in that portion of the minutes than other matters of importance that take place throughout the meeting. There was general discussion on what should be included in the minutes and this item was referred to a future Committee of the VVhole agenda for further discussion. Trustee Clowes complimented the Northwest Municipal Conference NEW AREA for their support in opposing the creation of a 630 new area code forCODE telephone users. Page 5 - February 21, 1995 PLAQUES ON Trustee Hendricks referred to the make-up of several Village Boards PUBLIC BUILDINGS throughout the years and the fact that the names of those Boards elected officials were included on various plaques of dedication. He objected to the fact that his name nor the name of Trustee Skowron appeared on the plaque of dedication for the Police and Fire Headquarters Facility. It was noted that a Committee had been established by the Village Board holding office when construction began on the new Fire and Police Building and that Committee made the recommendation as to the names on the plaque and dedication. Trustee Clowes also noted that those decisions were made prior to Michael Janonis being appointed to the position of Village Manager. LOUIS STREET Trustee Hendricks objected to the inclusion of Louis Street, between IMPROVEMENT Thayer and Rand Road, on the Fist of straets to be improved in 1995. Trustee Hendricks made a motion to remove Louis Street from the list of proposed street improvements. This motion failed for lack of a second. ANY OTHER BUSINESS 10 N. STEVENSON Trustee Hendricks asked for information on alleged violations at 10 N. Stevenson Lane relative to parking a vehicle on the driveway. REQUEST FOR CITATION BOOK & Trustee Hendricks asked that he be issued a Book of Citations and KEY TO VILLAGE HALL a key to Village Hall. Members of the Village Board expressed opposition to the requests of Trustee Hendricks, to the fact that Trustee Henddcks has set up an office in the Village Hall and uses Village office equipment, much of which is for his own personal agenda. President Pro Tern Corcoran stated that he would not approve a Book of Citations be given to an elected official and also suggested that Trustee Hendricks conduct business at the Village Hall during regular business hours therefore eliminating the need for a key. DELETE TRUSTEE Trustee Clowes stated that while he proposed that portion of the COMMENTS FROM agenda designated as "Trustee Comments" he now proposes AGENDA eliminating that item from the agenda. Members of the Board stated that this item has been abused by Trustee Hendricks and expressed support for the proposal to eliminate '"l'rustee Comments" from the agenda. Members of the Board expressed support for this recommendation and directed staff to prepare an Ordinance to be presented for first reading at the next regular meeting of the Village Board on March 7th. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel and Litigation. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Henddcks Motion carried. Page 6 - February 21, 1995 he Board went into Closed Session at 9:12 P.M. President Pro Tem Corcoran reconvened the meeting at 9:50 P.M. RECONVENE Present upon mil call: President Pro Tern Corcoran Trustee Clowes Trustee Hendricks Trustee Hoefert Trustee Skowron Trustee Wilks ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN President Pro Tem Corcoran adjourned the meeting at 9:52 P.M. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 7 - February 21, 1995