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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/01/1995 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AUGUST 1, 1995 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:35 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 Mayor Farley. INVOCATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to approve the APPROVE minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board held July 18, 1995. MINUTES Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Abstain: Corcoran, Hoefert Motion carried. APPROVAL OF BILLS Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to APPROVE approve the following list of bills: BILLS General Fund $ 856,716 Refuse Disposal Fund 131,207 Motor Fuel Tax Fund 160,259 CommUnity Development Block Grant Fund 7,004 Debt Service -- Capital Improvement Fund 4,055 Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 750 Police & Fire Building Const. 5,953 Flood Control Construction Fund 55,931 EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund -- Street Improvement Construction Fund 193,693 Water & Sewer Fund 379,591 Parking System Revenue Fund 5,164 Risk Management Fund 69,565 Vehicle Replacement Fund 984 Vehicle Maintenance Fund 33,341 Flexcomp Trust Fund -- Escrow Deposit Fund 79,243 Police Pension Fund 57,311 Firemens Pension Fund 68,666 Benefit Trust Funds -- $ 2,109,433 Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. MAYOR'S REPORT AMEND CH. 13: An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend CREATE "W" Ch. apter 13 (Alcoholic Beverages) by creating a Class "W" liquor HEFFY'S license for Heffy's Hot Dogs and More, 1520 North Elmhurst Rd. 1520 N.ELMHURST RD Inasmuch as the Petitioner was not in attendance, this matter was deferred to the August 15th Village Board meeting when the Ordinance will be presented for 1st reading. APPOINTMENT: Mayor Farley asked the Village Board to concur with his JUD STRICKLAND recommendation to appoint Jud Strickland, 906 Whitegate Drive, SPECIAL EVENTS to the Special Events Commission, replacing Lloyd Levin, whose COMMISSION term would expire May, 1997. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the recommendation of the Mayor and appoint Judson Stdckland to the Special Events Commission, term to expire May, 1997. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. OLD BUSINESS ZBA 6-CU-95 ZBA 6-CU-95, Randhurst Shopping Center RANDHURST An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant 16 CINEMA 'a Conditional Use to permit an amendment to the Planned Unit THEATER Development (PUD) governing Randhurst Shopping Center; this amendment would allow a 16 cinema theater complex to be constructed on the vacant parcel just east of the northwest corner of the property. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 5-1. Trustee Hoefert asked for additional information relative to the circle read within Randhurst, noting that when a request was considered for a new Jewel/Osco building within Randhurst, the Board was told that the circle road could not be moved, but the plan for the theaters has realigned the circle road in front of the theaters. The representative from Randhurst stated that the internal regulations for tenants of Randhurst prohibit encroachment into the required space between buildings, however that space requirement is not an encroachment as it applies to the area where the theaters would be located. This Ordinance will be presented for second reading at the August 15th meeting of the Village Board. AMEND CH. 8: An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would RECALL PROCEDURES establish the procedures necessary to recall a member of the Village Board. This Ordinance would become effective only if the recall proposition of the November 7, 1995 ballot receives a majority affirmative vote. Page 2 - August1,1995 There was discussion as to the number of signatures required on a Petition to Recall. The Ordinance states 10% of the registered voters in the Village. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corooran, moved to amend SECTION ONE of the proposed Ordinance, specifically Section 8.1704.D "Recall Procedures; Initiation; Limitations" so that it would read "A Recall Petition must be signed by either 10% or 2,800 of those electors registered to vote in the Village of Mount Prospect, whichever is the greater." Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Farley Nays: Clowes, Hendricks, Wilks Motion carried. Trustee VVilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4744 of Ordinance No. 4744 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO RECALL A MEMBER OF THE VILLAGE BOARD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corooran, Hoefert, Skowron, VVilks, Farley Nays: Clowes, Hendricks Motion carried. It was noted that Ordinance No. 4744 will be effective only if the referendum question, which will appear on the November 7, 1995 ballot, as to whether Mount Prospect should have the ability to recall members of the Village Board, receives a majority of affirmative votes. An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would authorize LIBRARY a referendum question to be placed on the ballot for the REFERENDUM: November 7, 1995 election. The proposed question is as follows: TAX INCREASE "Shall the annual library tax of the Mount Prospect Public Library be increased from .28% of full fair cash value to .47% of full cash value of all taxable property, as equalized or assessed the Illinois Department of Revenue, to pay principal of and interest on general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000 to be issued by the Village of Mount Prospect for renovation and expansion of the Mount Prospect Public Library and to pay for operation and maintenance of the expanded facility?" Frank Vlazny, 2103 Jody Court, and Karen Hilb, 1401 S. Hickory, both expressed opposition to additional taxes as well as the Library putting the question on a second ballot, noting the voters had rejected the first referendum question to increase taxes. Mr. Vlazny also suggested the Village establish a plan for the downtown area, possibly to include a "government buildings block" which could house the Village Hall and other Village Government buildings as well as the Library building. Page 3 - August 1, 1995 ORD.NO. 4745 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4745 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A CERTAIN QUESTION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Farley declared a Public Hearing open at 7:45 PM, notice VACATE UNIMPROVED of which had been published in the Mount Prospect Herald on MEIER ROAD July 7, 1995. This Public Hearing was called for the purpose of considering the vacation of that portion of unimproved Meier Road located between the north edge of the Meier Road Subdivision and Central Road. Len Tomazuski, 110 South Audrey Lane, and Patrick Mc Clusky, 14 South Audrey Lane, residents of the area that would be the recipients of the vacated land, expressed the following concerns about the proposed vacation. Mr. Tomazuski noted that the area being the subject of this ~ vacation behind his property and his neighbor to the south has a large berm and a manhole cover and didn't feel that he should be taxed on the vacated parcel since, in his opinion, it is unusable land. He asked whether the Village would assist him by declaring the property unusable, in the event he had to file an objection to taxes that may be assessed on that parcel Mr. Mc Clusky stated that the trees on the land to be vacated have been the property of the Village for many years and stated that the trees, which have very sharp thorns, are dangerous and overgrown. He asked that the Village trim these trees before they become the property of the residents. Mr. Mc Clusky also asked that since this is an easement, what the residents would be allowed to build on the vacated parcel, i.e. build a fence, shed, etc. Village Manager Janonis stated that he would get that information and pass it on to the residents. Glen Andler, Director of Public Works, stated that he would look into the matter and provide an approximate cost for the tree maintenance in order for the Village Board to consider the course of action they would recommend. ~-' ILLINOIS DEVELOP. A Resolution was presented that would authorize execution of an AUTHORITY: Agreement between the Village and the Illinois Development LITTLE CITY, Finance Authority which would approve the issuance of bonds 20 N.KENILVVORTH which would fund a Little City project, including the purchase of a single family home at 20 North Kenilworth to house 4 disabled adults. Page 4 - August 1, 1995 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for RES.NO. 27-95 passage of Resolution No. 27-95 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROJECT TO BE FINANCED BY THE ILLINOIS DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY AND RELATED MATTERS Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Hendricks Motion carried. An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend AMEND CH. 23 Chapter 23 of the Village Code dealing with regulations governing GANG RELATED actions that are associated with gang activities. ACTIVITIES The Board discussed whether the Village could enforce truancy by a minor living in another town and truant from their school, or if it only applied to Village residents attending schools in the Village. Village Attorney Hill stated that he would have the answer at the next meeting. The subject of "Underage Persons Remaining Where Alcohol is Consumed; Prohibited" as set forth in the proposed Ordinance as Section 23.603 was discussed. Tom Davies, 203 South Owen, expressed opposition to the provision dealing with underage persons remaining where alcohol is being served. He also asked if these provisions would increase the legal fees paid by the Village. It was explained that legal counsel is on retainer and in court on specific days, which means there would be no additional cost to the Village. Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to delete Section 23.603 from the proposed Ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corooran, Hoefert, Skowron, Nays: Hendricks, VVilks, Farley Motion carried. Inasmuch as members of the Village Board had more comments and/or suggested changes on the proposed Ordinance, Mayor Farley deferred this item, as well as the two Ordinances set forth on the agenda dealing with amendments to Chapter 18 (Traffic Code) and Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Beverages), to the August 8th Committee of the VVhole meeting. A Resolution was presented that would authorize entering into an STUDENT agreement with School District 26 to establish a Student Resource RESOURCE Officer (SRO) at River Trails Junior High School. The SRO would OFFICER be a member of th® Mount Prospect Police Department. Page 5 - August 1, 1995 RES.NO. 28-95 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Resolution No. 28-95 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 26 RELATIVE TO A STUDENT RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO) Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: Clowes, Hendricks Motion carried. AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend PINE & WlLLE the Traffic Code (Chapter 18) to establish four (4) hour parking on 4 HOUR PARKING the west side of Pine Street between Northwest Highway and Central Road and four (4) hour parking on the east side of Wille Street between Busse Avenue and Central Road. This amendment establishes parking regulations in conjunction with the development of the Clock Tower Condominiums. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, 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. 4646 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage of Ordinance No. 4646 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roil call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT BID RESULTS: Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented the bid results. FIRE DEPARTMENT The following bids were received for the purchase of one Fire SQUAD Department Squad: Bidder Amount Mac's Fire & Safety $103,223.00 Foster Coach Sales, Inc. $ 97,940.00 It was noted that the amount budgeted for this purchase was $70,000, therefore it was the recommendation of the administration that the bids be rejected and re-bid at a future date. Page 6 - August 1, 1995 Trustee VVilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur with REJECT BIDS the recommendation of the administration and reject all bids received for the purchase of a Fire Department Squad. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. The following bids were received for water meter installation WATER METERS and testing: Item Bidders HBK Water Meter Water Services, Inc. Standard 5/8" $49.00/Hr. $50.00/Hr. Access Plus Install 5/8" $49.00/Hr. $50.00/Hr. 1" $49.00/Hr. $50.00/Hr. 1 - 1/2" $49.00/H r. '$ 50.00/H r. Test & Repair 2" - 6" Test $49.00/Hr. $50.00/Hr. 2" - 6" Repair $49.00/Hr. $50.00/Hr. It was the recommendation of the administration that the Village accept the bid submitted by HBK Water Meter Service, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $23,000 - $15,000 for installation and $8,000 for repair and testing. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to accept the HBK WATER Iow bid submitted by HBK Water Meter Services, Inc. for the METER installations, testing, and repair of water meters in an amount not SERVICE to exceed $23,000. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. It was noted that bids were sought in June, 1995 for a high service HIGH SERVICE pump and standby natural gas powered engine. The bids received PUMP were rejected by the Board because they far exceeded the amount budgeted for these items. The bid specifications were revised and bids were again sought for the natural gas powered engine and controls, however bids for the actual pump to be let after the adoption of the 1996 budget. The following bids were received for the purchase of a standby natural gas powered engine and controls: Bidder Amount Gaskill & Walton Construction $ 69,027.00 Grove Mechanical Contractors $ 75,000.00 Page 7 - August1,1995 ASKILL & Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur WALTON CONST. with the administration and accept the bid submitted by Gaskill and Walton Construction for a natural gas powered engine and controls in an amount not to exceed $69,027.00. Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks Nays: None Motion carried. ANY OTHER BUSINESS CABLE TV Trustee Wilks stated that the number of surveys for Cable TV SURVEY which were returned by residents far exceeded staff's expectations. CLOSED SESSION CLOSED SESSION Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to go into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Personnel. The Board went into Closed Session at 10:03 PM RECONVENE Mayor Farley reconvened the meeting at 12:38 AM. Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley Trustee CIowes Trustee Corcoran Trustee Hendricks Trustee Hoefert Trustee Skowron Trustee Wilks ADJOURN ADJOURN Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 12:40 AM. Carol A. Fields Village Clerk Page 8 - August 1, 1995