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Home My WebLink About06/18/2019 VB Minutes7/18/2019 BoardDocs® Pro REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday, June 18, 2019) Generated by Karen Agoranos on Thursday, June 20, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 7:01 PM 1.1 ROLL CALL Members present: Arlene Juracek, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Trustee Rogers led the Pledge of Allegiance 1.3 INVOCATION - Mayor Juracek led the Invocation 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - June 4, 2019 Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Richard Rogers. Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Motion Carries 3. MAYOR'S REPORT 3.1 A Resolution Supporting the 14th Annual National Dump the Pump Day - June 20, 2019 This resolution supports the Village of Mount Prospect's participation in the American Public Transportation Association (APIA) 14th Annual National Dump the Pump day which encourages people to use public transportation for a day with the hope the experience will turn into habit. Motion by Michael Zadel, second by Paul Hoefert. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Resolution No. 23-19 3.2 APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Juracek presented the following appointment for Village Board approval: Transportation Safety Commission Appointment Jeffrey Nejdl Term to expire November 2019 313 N. Mac Arthur Blvd. (to replace Robert Fisher who resigned) Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William Grossi to approve the appointment of Jeffrey Nejdl to the Transportation Safety Commission Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Motion Carries Ed Murphy Mount Prospect Lions Club Board Member Mr. Murphy addressed the Board to formally request the waiving of Village fees for the 81st Annual Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival, July 3rd -7th at Melas Park. Mr. Murphy stated the festival features carnival rides, food offerings from local restaurants, musical entertainment and two (2) nights of fireworks. Mr. Murphy stated the festival is put on by the Mount Prospect Lions Charities and 100% of the net proceeds from the festival go to charitable costs. Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Richard Rogers to waive Village fees for the Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival. Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Motion Carries Des Plaines resident 774 Mark Ave., Des Plaines Expressed concerns regarding the foul odor issue at Prestige Feed in Mount Prospect. Mayor Juracek responded, stating the Village issued Prestige Feed a cease and desist order to halt operations until the problem is resolved. Austin Mejdrich Representative the office of State Rep. Mark Walker https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 1/3 7/18/2019 BoardDocs® Pro Mr. Mejdrich stated Rep. Walker will hold a Town Hall meeting on June 24, 2019, at the Mount Prospect Public Library from 7pm-8:30pm to update residents on the recent session in Springfield. S. CONSENT AGENDA 5.1 Monthly Financial Report - May 2019 5.2 List of Bills - May 29, 2019 - June 11, 2019 Motion by Michael Zadel, second by William Grossi to approve the consent agenda as presented. Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Motion Carries 6. OLD BUSINESS None 7. NEW BUSINESS 7.1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS AND THE MOUNT PROSPECT FIRE UNION, LOCAL 4119, I.A.F.F, AFL-CIO Mount Prospect Fire Chief Brian Lambel provided a summary of the Collective Bargaining Agreement changes. The term of the agreement is January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. The items included in the agreement include salary, paramedic incentive increases and special overtime increases, changes to paramedic preceptor pay and medical insurance. Other items in the agreement include changes to compensatory time benefits, hire -back and force -back policies, light duty assignments as well as several housekeeping items. Chief Lambel stated his goal was to create an improved labor-management relationship and feels this was achieved. Board Comments Important to note that the Village does not rely solely on comparables from other municipalities; many other factors are considered. • Proud of the relationship between labor and management • Generous contract Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Richard Rogers to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Village of Mount Prospect and the Mount Prospect Fire Union, Local 4119, International Association of Fire Fighters, AFL-CIO. Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Motion Carries Resolution No. 24-19 • 8.1 MOTION TO ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR RAILROAD CROSSING ALTERNATIVES FEASIBILITY STUDY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $201,567.87. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented background information, bid results and staff recommendation. Mr. Dorsey stated the Village is committed to pursing both short-term and long-term initiatives to improve downtown traffic flow. Mr. Dorsey identified a key short-term goal is to modify downtown pedestrian crossing signals to reduce traffic signal cycle time. Long-term goals were identified and include the extension of the railroad commuter platform, impact of relocating the Police and Fire headquarters and examining the feasibility of constructing a new railroad grade crossing. Mr. Dorsey stated staff received bid proposals from three engineering firms. Mr. Dorsey provided details on the scope of work outlined in the request for proposals. Mr. Dorsey presented details on the bid results. The lowest cost bid was submitted by Christopher Burke; however, staff determined this firm lacks experience to fully execute the project. The second lowest cost proposal and highest rated, was submitted by HDR, Inc. Mr. Dorsey stated that although they have not performed work in the Village in the past, HDR has the experience, knowledge and an existing relationship with Union Pacific Railroad to perform the task presented. Board Comments • HDR has a history with Union Pacific Railroad; it is important to ensure HDR remains neutral throughout the process. Mr. Dorsey responded, stating the relationship between HDR and the railroad was considered and staff is confident it will not negatively impact the project. Staff, in fact, viewed the strong relationship as a positive. • This is a feasibility study; this is not a situation where the Village is working against the railroad and does not anticipate any conflict of interest. HDR is a highly respected company. • The time is right to conduct this study; the Village needs to explore alternatives to move traffic through the downtown. • Good timing for this study; looks forward to innovative ideas and fresh perspectives • Confident staff was diligent and responsible in selecting this firm to conduct the study • This is just a study; there will be more information, discussions, workshops to come. https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 2/3 7/18/2019 BoardDocs® Pro Public Comment Jerry Boldt 300 N. School St. Requested an update on the possibility of moving the railroad station two blocks East. Mr. Dorsey stated the scope of work includes the design and construction for the extension of the platform. Mayor Juracek added it is more cost effective to extend that platform than move the station. Louis Goodman 310 N. School St. Mr. Goodman stated he looks forward to the results of the study. Jennifer Mitchell Senior Transportation Engineer, HDR Engineering Ms. Mitchell addressed the conflict of interest concern, stating HDR is committed to producing a viable and fair study. Ms. Mitchell thanked the Village for the opportunity to do this. Motion by Michael Zadel, second by Richard Rogers to accept the proposal from HDR, Incorporated of Rosemont, Illinois to conduct a Railroad Crossing Alternatives Feasibility Study in an amount not to exceed $201,567.87. Yea: William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Paul Hoefert, Richard Rogers, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel Motion Carries 9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None 10. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Juracek asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Michael Zadel seconded by Trustee Richard Rogers, moved to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous vote, the June 18, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Village Board adjourned at 7:49 PM https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 3/3