HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/1995 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
MAY 2, 1995
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 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
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Wilks. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the APPROVE
minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board held April 18, 1995. MINUTES
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Pass: Corcoran
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to APPROVE
approve the following list of bills: BILLS
General Fund $ 768,278
Refuse Disposal Fund 177,571
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 4,487
Community Development Block Grant Fund 32,744
Water & Sewer Fund 293,464
Parking System Revenue Fund 1,548
Risk Management Fund 309,738
Vehicle Replacement Fund 14,480
Capital Improvement Fund 14,908
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 9,000
Police & Fire Building Const. --
Flood Control Construction Fund 5,380
EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund --
Street Improvement Construction Fund --
Debt Service Funds --
Flexcomp Trust Fund 218
Escrow Deposit Fund 31,796
Police Pension Fund 57,209
Firemen's Pension Fund 66,933
Benefit Trust Fund 2,226
$1,789,980
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PROCLAMATIONS: MAYOR'S REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Farley proclaimed the week of May 21 - 27 as Public Works
WEEK Week and May 20th as Public Works Open House Day. It was also
noted
that inasmuch as Herb Weeks will be retiring May 31st, this will be
HERB WEEKS the last Proclamation he would be accepting.
RETIRING
Mayor Farley requested the Village Board to concur with the
APPOINTMENTS re-appointment of the following people to the respective Boards
and/or Commissions:
Business District Development and Redevelopment Commission
Name ,Term to Expire
Joseph Janisch, 303 Hi Lusi May, 1999
Finance Commission
Joseph Etchingham, 110 N. Emerson May, 1999
Newt Hallman, 309 N. Dale May, 1999
Ann Smilanic, 409 Can Dota May, 1999
Board of Fi¢~and Police Commissioners
James Belohlav, 10 S. Owen May, 1998
Zana Strickland, 908 Whitegate Drive May, 1998
Plan Commission
Louie Velasco, 202 N. Louis May, 1999
Carol Tortorello, 224 S. Elmhurst Ave May, 1999
Angel Volpe, 15 S. George May, 1999
Solid Waste Commission
Holly Tabbed-Johnson, 1759 Tano May, 1999
Harold Rentschler, 424 Larkdale May, 1999
Special Events Commission
Linda Hoefert, 304 E. Evergreen May, 1999
Adriane Lewis, 1509 S. Redwood May, 1999
Zoning Board of Appeals
Peter Lannon, Jr, 1409 Dogwood Ma~, 2000
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Mayor to make the re-appointments
as stated above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
A representative from School District 26 invited the Board and residents NASA PROJECT
to attend an event to be held at River Trails Junior High between the SCHOOl_ DIST.
hours of 4:30 PM and 6:00 PM when people from NASA would be 26
present to explain the NASA program.
Jim Murphy, a resident of the Village, stated that several weeks ago C-SPAN II
he had requested the Village Board to do whatever it could to
have TCI, the cable T.V. company operating in the Village, to
provide C-Span II. Mr. Murphy stated that he attended this meeting
to inform everyone that C-Span II is now available in Mount Prospect
and expressed his appreciation to the Village Board.
Janet Hansen, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, DAFFODIL
invited the Board and residents to come to the downtown area and DISPLAY
see the beautiful display provided by the 10,000 daffodil bulbs DOVVNTOVVN
planted last fall.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURN SINE DIE ADJOURN
Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting Sine Die at 7:53 P.M. SINE DIE
ADMINISTER OATHS OF OFFICE
Village Clerk Carol A. Fields administered the Oaths of Office OATHS OF
to Irvana Wilks, George Clowes and Paul Hoefert, who had all OFFICE
been re-elected to the position of Village Trustee.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 8:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee George Clowes
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Richard Hendricks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley presented a request from the new owners of the Crabster CHANGE NAME:
Bay Restaurant, 1716 East Kensington Road, to continue doing CRABSTER BAY
buSiness under the existing Class "R" liquor license with the TO MANDARIN
new name of Mandarin Way. WAY
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to grant the
request for the Mandadn Way Restaurant, 1716 E. Kensington Road,
to continue doing business under the ClaSs "R" liquor license
issued to the former restaurant at that location, Crabster Bay.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion carried.
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AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would create a
ILLUSIONS REST. Class "S" liquor license for a new restaurant, Illusions Restaurant and
1112 S.ELMHURST RD Nite Club at 1112 South Elmhurst Road, which is within the
Countryside Shopping Center, and formerly the Hallmark Write Card
Shop.
It was noted that the applicant is employed in the restaurant industry ~-~
however he has no experience as an owner or operator of this type
of operation nor did he express his intention to hire an experienced
manager for this facility. Members of the Board expressed concern
relative to the lack of experience. The applicant stated that he
would consider hiring an experienced manager before the Ordinance
is presented for a second reading at the May 16th meeting of the
Village Board.
This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the May 16th
meeting of the Village Board.
NEW BUSINESS
200 BLOCK OF Mayor Farley brought the subject of parking problems on the 200
NORTH LOUIS ST. block of North Louis Street to the Board for a final decision.
It was noted that several meetings had been held with residents of
the area as well as the businessman at the corner of Louis and
Rand relative to the parking problem. It was noted that the east side
of Louis Street is unimproved and full dedication for Louis Street will
take place when that parcel is developed.
The proposal being considered by the Village Board is to widen
Louis Street by nine feet and improve the roadway.
The following residents expressed opposition to the proposal to widen
the roadway:
Sam Camp, 216 North Louis
Chris Lenz, 214 North Louis
Jerry Wallace, 219 North Louis
Mr. Wisa,~ 109 North Louis
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to
authorize improvements to the 200 block of North Louis Street as
layed out in the staff proposal dated February 7, 1995, a copy of
which is attached to these minutes, which proposal was presented
and discussed at the April 24, 1995 neighborhood meeting, with the
following conditions imposed upon completion of the reconstruction
work:
1. Parking be limited to the east side of the street only.
2. A 4~way Stop sign be installed at the intersection of Louis and
Thayer and appropriate road markings.
3. That if the 28" Elm tree located at the 218 North Louis should
subsequently die or need to be removed it will be replaced
with an appropriate species of tree with a diameter of 5 - 6".
4. If on-street parking for the business extends beyoncl the 200
block of North Louis Street the Board take immediate steps to
improve parking restrictions on Louis Street and surrounding
streets.
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5. That parking on the undeveloped property in violation of the
Zoning Code cease with appropriate enforcement by staff
to ensure compliance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion carried.
It was noted that the prohibition of tums off Rand Road on to Louis
Street would continue.
The Safety Commission had considered the request of a resident to
regulate traffic at Albert Street and Busse Avenue, and recommended
by a vote of 8-0 to have a YIELD sign installed.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur AMEND CH. 18
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission to amend the YIELD: ALBERT
Traffic Code to include a YIELD sign on Albert Street at Busse AT BUSSE AVE
Avenue.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Hendricks,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Safety Commission had consider the request of a resident to AMEND CH. 18
prohibit parking on a portion of Weller Lane immediately south of NO PARKING,
Central Road. The Safety Commission recommended prohibiting WELLER LANE
parking 200 feet south of Central Road on both sides of Weller Lane.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and amend the
Traffic Code to prohibit parking on the first 200 feet of Weller Lane
south of Central Road, with the existing regulation "No parking
During School Hours" on the remaining 400 feet.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Hendricks,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance reflecting these amendments to Chapter 18 (Traffic
Code) will be presented for first reading at the May 16th meeting
of the Village Board.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 12
Chapter 12 by establishing regulations governing food service FOOD SERVICE
vehicles. The proposed Ordinance would prohibit ice cream VEHICLES: MUSIC
trucks from playing music.
Members of the Board expressed concern relative to this prohibition
and asked if the volume or length of time that the music can be
played could be regulated rather than prohibiting it entirely.
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Staff will review the concerns expressed and make appropriate
amendments to the Ordinance prior to being presented for second
reading on May 16th.
AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend
(TRAFFIC): Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) by prohibiting repair of vehicles on public
PROHIBIT REPAIRS ways.
ON ROADWAYS
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. 4721 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage
of Ordinance No. 4721
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF
CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None.
Motion carried.
AMEND CH. 21 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend
PROPERTY Article XIII of Chapter 21, Property Maintenance Code
MAINTENANCE CODE
It was noted that the Property Maintenance Code applies to both
single family and multi-family dwellings.
This Ordinance will be presented May 16th for second reading.
AMEND CH. 23 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend
LANDLORD/TENANT Chapter 23 relative to the "Landlord/Tenant" regulations.
This Ordinance will be presented for second reading on May 16th.
AM END CH. 23 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would create Article
SHOPPING CARTS XXI of Chapter 23 entitled "Shopping Carts". This Ordinance
establishes procedures and fines from local merchants for retrieving
abandoned shopping carts.
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron
Nays: Hendricks, VVilks
Motion carried.
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Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4722
of Ordinance No. 4722
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ARTICLE XXI
ENTITLED "SHOPPING CARTS" OF CHAPTER 23
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 5
Article VII of Chapter 5 of the Village Code to allow preference FIRE & POLICE
points for military service to be included in the celculations when COMMISSION:
being considered for a position in the Fire or Police Departments. PREFERENCE
POINTS
Trustee CIowes, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion cerried.
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for ORD.NO. 4723
passage of Ordinance No. 4723
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VII ENTITLED
"BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS"
OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would designate JAWA
the Mayor and Trustee Clowes as Directors to the Joint Action DELEGATES
Water Agency (JAWA).
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for ORD.NO. 4724
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passage of Ordinance No. 4724
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN JOINT ACTION
WATER AGENCY (JAWA) FOR THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT ~-~
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, VV~lks
Nays: None
Motion carded.
SWANCC A Resolution was presented that would designate Trustee Corcoran
DELEGATES and Trustee Hoefert as Directors to the Solid Waste Agency of
Northern Cook County (SWANCC).
RES.NO. 13-95 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage
of Resolution No. 13-95
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND
ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SOLID WASTE
AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY (SWANCC)
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
AMEND CH. 22: An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend
INCREASE WATER/ Chapter 22 (Water and Water Supply). This Ordinance increases
SEWER RATE the water and sewer rate by 3%, from $2.98 to $3.07 per 1,000
gallons.
This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the next
meeting of the Village Board on May 16th.
TCl REVIEW It was noted that the Technical Review of TCI will take place at the
May 9th Committee of the Whole meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
BID: The following bids were received for the Edgewood Lane sewer
EDGEWOOD LANE improvement, Golf Road to Lonnquist Boulevard.
SEWER
Bidder Amount
Mancini Construction, Inc. $ 72,770.50
Dominic Fiordirosa Construction $ 79,817.00
Point Blank Construction Co. $ 80,090.00
John Neri Construction Co. $ 80,665.00
Glenbrook Excavating $ 87,481.50
Vian Construction Co, Inc. $101,259.00
MANCINI CONST. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with
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the recommendation of the administration and accept the Iow qualified
bid submitted by Mancini Construction, Inc. for the Edgewood Lane
sewer project at a cost not to exceed $72,770.50.
Upon rOll call: Ayes: Ctowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
It was noted that 2 property owners will be contributing to this project
in the amount of $10,000 each, which contribution will off-set their
tap-on fees. Inasmuch as this is a Village project, there will be no
'recapture agreement on this improvement.
The following proposals were received for the sewer and water design CATALPA/
and inspection services to be provided in conjunction with the Catalpa BIRCH SEWER
and Birch sewer project: PROJECT
Bidder Hours Amount
Stanley Consultants 441 $27,000
Rust Environment &
Infrastructure 386 $28,060
Civiitech Engineering Inc. 745 $42,037
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee VVilks, moved to concur STANLEY
with the recommendation of the administration and accept the CONSULTANTS
proposal submitted by Stanley Consultants to provide the sewer
and water design and inspection services in conjunction with the
Catalpa and Birch sewer project.
Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Henddcks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mr. Janonis stated that having received Trustee Corcoran's opinion, COFFEE
it was the opinion of the majority of Board that the Coffee with WITH COUNCIL
Council meetings be held at the same location every month and
that special on-site tours could be held as needed.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Clowes asked why Pine Street was blocked off between
Central and Northwest Highway. Mr. Janonis stated that the construction
crane at the Pontarelli Clock Tower Development had tipped over across
Pine Street and that no one nor property was damaged by this mishap.
ADJOURN
Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 9:17 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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