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CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS
MAYOR'S
REPORT
AMERICAN
HEART MONTH
BLACK HISTORY
MONTH
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POLICE OFFICER
OF THE YEAR
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
February 1, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Michael ladel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of the Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented the Posting
of Colors, after which Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Mayor Farley gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held January 18, 2005.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Farley stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an
asterisk, as well as all items further listed in that manner, would be considered with one
vote, as business item "IX CONSENT AGENDA. "
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Farley read proclamations recognizing February 2005 as American Heart Month
and Black History Month.
Police Chief Richard Eddington, assisted by Deputy Chief of Operations John Dahlberg
and Mayor Farley, presented the following employees:
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POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Officer Mark Weger
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RUNNERS-UP:
Officer Anthony Lietzow
Investigator Kimberley Nagel
Officer Brian Floyd
Investigator David Behun
DESIGNATED
MAYOR
PRO TEM
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS
TO BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
VEHICLE
STICKER
EXEMPTIONS,
RES. 3-05
ST. RAYMOND
IMPROVEMENTS
PEDESTRIAN
SIGNALS,
EUCLID &
BURNING BUSH
Each employee received a plaque, and Village Manager Michael Janonis, on behalf of
the Village, presented Officer Weger with a monetary award.
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The Board considered the selection of a new Mayor Pro Tem to complete the term of
Trustee Wilks. Trustee Wilks was previously elected to serve as designated Mayor Pro
Tem in Mayor Farley's absence, until June 30, 2005, however she has announced her
candidacy for Mayor, which requires her to vacate that position.
Mayor Farley nominated Trustee Hoefert for the office of designated Mayor Pro Tem.
There being no additional nominations, Trustee Skowron moved to close the
nominations.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to elect Trustee Hoefert as
designated Mayor Pro Tem, term to expire June 30, 2005.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
There were no recommendations for board or commission appointments.
Trustee Hoefert left the meeting room.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee lade I, moved to approve the following business
items:
1.
2.
Bills, dated January 13-26, 2005;
Resolution No. 3-05: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3-02
DESIGNATING PERSONS TO BE EXEMPT FROM MOUNT PROSPECT
MOTOR VEHICLE FEES;
Request for Board approval of private improvements at St. Raymond Church,
301 S. I-Oka Avenue;
Request to accept proposal for the installation of pedestrian signals at the
intersections of Burning Bush Lane and Euclid Avenue, and Northwest Highway
and Central Road (Meade Electric Company, not to exceed $30,790.00).
3.
4.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Absent: Hoefert
Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
SAFETY
COMMISSION,
PINE STREET &
KENSINGTON
TURN
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AMEND CH. 4
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FIRE CAPTAIN-
BATT ALLION
CHIEF
ORD. 5479
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DEFER 1-17
S. EMERSON ST,
FOUNDERS ROW
OLD BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
Trustee Hoefert returned at this time.
NEW BUSINESS
The Board considered a request from the Safety Commission to deny residents' request
to prohibit right turns from eastbound Kensington Road onto southbound Pine Street.
Mr. Ken Bowman, 613 N. Pine Street, addressed the Board, stating that eastbound
motorists turn south on Pine Street to avoid the traffic signal at Kensington/Rand
Road/Route 83.
Project Engineer Matt Lawrie noted that staff was recently authorized to apply for federal
funds to construct two additional turn lanes in that intersection in an effort to ease traffic
congestion, and the application has been submitted. Staff will be notified later this year
as to whether the project has been accepted.
Village Board members acknowledged that a problem exists, however it was not
determined that prohibiting the Pine Street turn would completely solve the matter. Staff
was directed to conduct a comprehensive traffic review of the entire neighborhood, and to
submit it to the Village Manager in the near future.
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur with the decision of the
Safety Commission to deny request to prohibit right turns from eastbound Kensington
Road on southbound Pine Street.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend the Village Code by
changing the rank of "Captain" to that of "Battalion Chief' within the Fire Department.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance
No. 5479:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 (FIRE DEPARTMENT) AND
CHAPTER 5 (BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The next item of business, a Resolution for the development of 1-17 S. Emerson Street
was suggested for deferral to the February 15, 2005, to allow additional time for details to
be finalized.
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VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
STATUS REPORT
ANY OTHER
BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to defer the above Resolution
to the February 15, 2005 Village Board meeting.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel
Nays: None
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Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
The only business item listed on the agenda under "Village Manager's Report" was
previously approved as a Consent Agenda item.
As a status report, Village Manager Michael Janonis noted that the Annual Celestial
Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, February 5.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Wilks thanked fellow Board members for their confidence and the
opportunity to have served as Mayor Pro Tem.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Farley declared the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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Velma W. Lowe
Village Clerk
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