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Home My WebLink About07/06/2004 VB minutes .~ CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION " MINUTES BILLS MA YOR'S ,..." REPORT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT July 6, 2004 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Gerald Farley called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Irvana Wilks Trustee Michael ladel Mayor Gerald Farley Absent: Trustee Timothy Corcoran PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented the Posting of Colors, after which Trustee Skowron led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee ladel gave the invocàtion. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 15, 2004. Upon roll call: Ayes: Farley, Hoefert, Skowron, ladel Nays: None Abstain: Lohrstorfer, Wilks Motion carried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the Village Board workshop held June 8, 2004. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS Mayor Farley stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" noted by an asterisk, as well as all items further fisted in that manner, would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA" MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Farley read a resolution acknowledging the July 6, 2004 retirement and contributions of Deputy Police Chief of Administration Ron Richardson. Deputy Chief Richardson was employed by the VIllage for 29 years. RES. NO. 36-04 DEPUTY CHIEF RON RICHARDSON DEPUTY CHIEF MICHAEL SEMKIU COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS RES. NO. 38-04 ACTUARIAL SERVICES, TIMOTHY W. SHARPE Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Resolution No. 36-04: ~.. A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATION RONALD E. RICHARDSON Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, lade!, Farley Nays: None Absent: Corcoran Motion carried. Police Chief Richard Eddington introduced Michael Semkiu, former Commander, who was appointed to fill the position vacated by Deputy Chief Richardson. Village Clerk Velma Lowe administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Deputy Police Chief of Administration Michael Semkiu. Bob McKillop, Chairman of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, congratulated both gentlemen and stated his satisfaction with the appointment of Deputy Chief Semkiu. The Board received recommendations from Mayor Farley for the appointment of George Busse to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and the reappointment of Bruce Gillilan to the Economic Development Commission. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following appointments: BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS ---, George K. Busse, appointment Term to expire May, 2007 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Bruce Gillilan, reappointment Term to expire May, 2008 First appointed in September, 1994. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD None. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated June 10-30,2004; 2. Resolution No. 38-04: A RESOLUTION AUTHORllING THE EXECUTION OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT FOR STREETLIGHT IMPROVEMENTS AT 700-715 FRENCH WAY (VILLAS OF SEVRES); Request for Board acceptance of actuarial services proposal by Timothy W. Sharpe ($16,OOO/four-years); 3. 2 NEW VILLAGE HALL SIGNAGE r"'\ OLD BUSINESS KENILWORTH AVENUE PLAT OF VACATION r\ PZ 10-04 1209 W. LINCOLN AVE ORD. NO. 5442 VIKEN PLAT OF ~ RESUBDIVISION 4. Ratify expenditures related to internal signage at new Village Hall: A Room and workstation labeling by 2/90 Sign Systems ($16,732.15) B. Office sidelight privacy decals and departmental logos by Accessories Plus, Inc. ($10,170). Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS An ordinance was presented for second reading, which, if approved, would allow the Village to vacate the unimproved Kenilworth Avenue right-of-way, by transferring ownership to developer Paul Viken for $285,000. The following individuals addressed the Board, stating their reasons for opposing or favoring the right-of-way vacation: Donna Ronge Jim Sherwood Wesley Pinchot John Heidkamp Ann Hull Paul Viken. Petitioner Charles Wetterling 400 S. Wa-Pella Avenue 1205 W. Lincoln Street 747 W. Whitegate Court 400 S. We-Go Trail 1002 W. Pendleton Place 502 W. Fairview, Arlington Heights 1007 W. Lincoln Street Trustees ladel, Hoefert, and Skowron spoke to the residents, indicating that the petitioner was not making requests for variances or anything not currently allowed by Code, and that while they understood concerns relative to a possibly "changing" neighborhood, they each felt that Mr. Viken would make every effort to maintain the character and appearance of the area. They further emphasized the importance of using this opportunity to enhance the Village's budget by selling the property. Mr. Viken stated his willingness to accept a forty-foot (40') front yard setback as a condition of the ordinance, rather than the current thirty-foot (30') setback. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to amend the ordinance to include a condition that the property would be developed with a forty-foot (40') front yard setback. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee ladel, moved to approve Ordinance 5442, as amended: AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN PROPERTY (PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY) OWNED BY THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes. Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. In conjunction with the above ordinance, the Board received a resolution to approve a Plat of Subdivision for the creation of two lots of record. The Planning and Zoning Commission's vote for recommendation failed by a vote of 0-6. 3 RES. NO. 37-04 NEW BUSINESS AMEND CH. 18 ORD. NO. 5443 AMEND. CH. 7 & CH. 14 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT MAY, 2004 FLOOD EXPENSES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve Resolution No 37-04: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLAT OF RESUBDIVISION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 WEST LINCOLN STREET ~. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS An ordinance was presented to amend Chapter 18 (Traffic) of the Village Code by requiring right turns only for eastbound Evergreen Avenue traffic at Main Street. The Safety Commission has recommended the amendment by a vote of 9-0. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel None Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5443: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None ,r, Motion carried. An ordinance was presented for first reading, which would amend Cha pters 7 (Sign Regulations) and 14 (loning) of the Village Code. The amendments related to flags and flagpoles, attached garages, driveway widths, and pavement separation. Director of Community Development Bill Cooney gave a visual presentation and explained each of the proposed amendments. Prior to the July 20, 2004 Village Board meeting, the ordinance will be revised, with each topic being drafted into separate ordinance form, resulting in multiple ordi nances being presented for second readings on July 20. VILLAGE MAN A.GER'S REPORT Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented a request for Board approval of expenditures incurred with the May, 2004 Des Plaines River flood. He expl ained each of the amounts (memo attached), stating that with the emergency expenses exceeding $10,000, the Village Manager authorized them, which resulted in ratification by the Village Board. Resident and Finance Commission Chairman John Korn questioned the expense and disposal of sandbags that were used during the recent flood. Village Manager Michael Janonis stated various governmental agencies, as well as some ho rse farms in Hampshire, Illinois, were given some of the bags, but due to sanitation and contamination issues, etc., not all of the bags were salvageable. ,/'-. 4 STATUS REPORT ANY OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to ratify expenditures of $91,185.56 related to the May, 2004 flood which affected Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to authorize a flood-expense sharing arrangement between the Village and the City of Prospect Heights, with the Village being responsible for 2/3 ($91,185.56) of the expenses and Prospect Heights paying 1/3 ($44,912.44). Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel None Motion carried. As a status report, Mr. Janonis noted the scheduled July 10 Coffee with Council, the July 24 downtown block party, and the fact that Village Hall will be closed for moving on July 29-30, and will reopen at 50 S. Emerson on Monday, August 2. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Skowron congratulated Village employees for their efforts with the 4th of July parade. She also asked when the municipal parking garage would be open to the public; Mr. Janonis stated that August 2 is the first day for public parking. Trustee Hoefert stated the Board should consider the creation of an emergency fund, considering the frequency of floods, and damage caused by windstorms and snow. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Farley stated the Board would hold a Closed Session to discuss the following: PERSONNEL 51l:.CS 120/2 (c) (1) - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to recess and reconvene in Closed Session. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. The Closed Session ended at 10:10 p.m., with no further business being discussed in Open Session. ADJOURNMENT The July 6,2004 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 10:11 p.m. I IWIN\MINUTESIJuly 6.200<1 doc ~Þ. ?;f~ 5