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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 5/17/05 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT May 17, 2005 CALL TO ORDER CALL Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance. PLEDGE PLEDGE INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the invocation. INVOCATIO N MINUTES AP APPROVAL OF MINUTES APPROV MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 3, 2005. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Abstain: Korn, Skowron Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT BILLS & Mayor Wilks stated that the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT" was noted by an asterisk, and that all items further listed in that FINANCIALS manner would be considered with one vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR’S MAYOR'S REPORT REPORT The Mayor read a resolution acknowledging humanitarian efforts of Girl Scouts from Cadette Troop 993. RES. 29-05 Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval of Resolution No. 29-05: A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING HUMANITARIAN EFFORTS BY MEMBERS OF CADETTE TROOP 993 OF THE GIRL SCOUTS – ILLINOIS CROSSROADS COUNCIL Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The Mayor presented a request from the new owner, John Katsinis, of Michael’s LIQUOR Restaurant, 113 South Emerson Street to continue operating under the existing Class S LICENSE (restaurant with lounge) liquor license. MICHAEL’S Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the request to continue operating Michael’s Restaurant under the existing Class S liquor license. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS The Board, having received recommendations from Mayor Wilks, considered the following Commission appointments: FINANCE FINANCE COMMISSION COMMISSION Charles F. Bennett appointed to position of Chair; term to expire 2009 John F. Kellerhalls new appointment; term to expire 2008 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the above recommendations for appointment to the Finance Commission. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CITIZENS TO BE D Kiwanis President, Stan Walgreen, and Mayor Wilks presented the 2005 Kiwanis HEARD Scholarships to the following: Jessica Elias, Harper College KIWANIS Jennifer Kidd, Purdue University Monica Ruzicka, University of Dayton SCHOLARSHIPS Glenna Sullivan, Illinois State University JAYCEES Michael Zielinski, Jaycees member, presented the 2005 Jaycees Scholarships to the SCHOLARSHIPS following: Debra Nafis, Northwestern University Melissa Benson, Loyola University Kristin Fack, Pepperdine University Andrew Klawitte, Lake Forest CONCERNED Bill Reddy, 105 S. Elm Street asked about the Central Road Corridor Plans and how the NEIGHBOR current resurfacing project was worked into these plans. Village Manager, Michael 105 S. ELM Janonis stated that as many of the changes as monetarily possible were worked into the current project. CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business items: BILLS & 1. Bills, dated May 11, 2005 FINANCIAL 2. Financial Report, dated January 1-April 30, 2005 REPORT 3. Res. 30-05: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE RES 30-05 DIRECTORS TO THE SOLID WASTE AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK SWANCC REPS COUNTY RES 31-05 4. Res. 31-05: A RESOLUTION APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONCC REPS VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT TO THE O’HARE NOISE COMPATIBILITY COMMISSION 2 FLEXIBLE 5. Bid Results: BID RESULTS A. Sidewalk Improvement Program (JG Demo Inc.; not to exceed $110,000) SHARED COST & B. CDBG Sidewalk Improvement Program (Strada Construction Company; CDBG SIDEWALK not to exceed $52,500) IMPROVEMENTS C. Three Camcorders (B&H Photo/Video; not to exceed $34,126) Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel CAMCORDERS Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A representative from the Youth commission, Brent Busse, presented their YOUTH recommendations for bike helmet regulations. He reported that the Youth Commission planned to implement an incentive based program and an education program. This COMMISSION recommendation did not mean that there would never be a bike helmet ordinance it was REPORT just part of the information gathering process. BICYCLE HELMETS Mrs. Weiss’ class attended the meeting and presented the Board with items that they designed for their bicycle safety project. The class project included asking the Board to pass a bike helmet ordinance. PZ 50-04 Community Development Director, Bill Cooney, presented a request to convert the 1510-1534 RIVER existing River West Apartment complex to condominiums. The Planning and Zoning WEST COURT Commission recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. The petitioner, Michael Sparks, answered questions from the board regarding prior conversions, storm water, accessibility, street lights and sidewalks. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. ORD 5488 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approved Ordinance Number 5488: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING APPROVAL OF A CONVERSION TO CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1510-1534 RIVER WEST COURT. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. RECESS Mayor Wilks called for a brief recess at 9:35 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Wilks at 9:45 p.m. with all Board members RECONVENE present. 3 Bill Cooney, Community Development Director, presented a request grant exception from PZ 10-05 the Development Code for storm water detention and variations from the Zoning Code for the property at 100 South School Street. The Planning and Zoning Commission 100 SOUTH recommended approval by a vote of 7-0. This case requires a supermajority voted due to SCHOOL letters of protest received as provided for in Section 14.203 C (7) of the Village Code. STREET The petitioner, Greg O’Brien, representing St. Paul Lutheran Church, gave a presentation about the proposed expansion of the church. The project includes several improvements to the site including a 2-story addition to the church, an open interior courtyard, and an expansion of the parking lot. The following residents stated their opinions regarding the project: Robert Black 119 South School Street Bob Dooley 105 South Elm Street Bill Reddy 105 South Elm Street Jennifer Weisler 115 South Elm Street Janet Doyle 115 South Elm Street Melodie Van Dyke 123 South School Street Trevor Hinchliffe 809 South Albert Street Peter Loeschke 101 South Elm Street Roger Van Dyke 523 North Main Street Terry Reddy 105 South Elm Street Jack Bamble 114 South School Street The residents were concerned about storm water detention, parking lot lighting and size, the building height, effect on property values, security, parking, fencing and landscaping. The second reading of this ordinance would be presented at the June 7, 2005 Board meeting. PZ 11-05 Bill Cooney, Community Development Director, presented a request for property at 1101 Linneman Road. The first part of the request was to rezone the subject property from RX 1101 LINNEMAN (Single Family Residential District) to R1 (Single Family) and R2 (Attached Single ROAD Family). The second part of the request was to grant a Conditional Use permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow for the construction of a 50-unit town home development and 7 single-family residences. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 4-3. Due to the negative recommendation this project requires a supermajority vote for approval. Representatives for the Mitroff Group made a presentation regarding the project. They presented traffic study findings, storm water detention and sanitary sewer plans, and the landscape design. The Trustees asked questions about traffic, parking, landscape, patio space, water retention, driveway size, and phases of development. The following residents stated their opinions about the project: Pastor Jeff Gavin 1111 Linneman Road Joanne Bina 1026 Linneman Road Edward Hofert 602 S. NaWaTa Avenue Alan Szumanski 665 Bel Aire Lane Ilgonis Zvejnieks 695 Bel Aire Lane Shell Norris 1167 Linneman Road Patricia Fruin 1151 Linneman Road Kathy Montalbano 1185 Linneman Road John Shiphagle 591 Owen Street Michael Fedanzo 1059 Linneman Road Sylvia Jonigkeit 1007 Willow Lane 4 The residents were concerned about landscaping, density of the development, use of open space, storm water detention, and traffic. The second reading of this ordinance would be presented at the June 7, 2005 Board meeting. Finance Director David Erb, presented a 2005 budget amendment for consideration. The BUDGET proposed ordinance reflects an increase in revenue projections by $358,731 and an AMENDMENT increase in budget expenditures of $153,610. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. ORD 5489 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approved Ordinance Number 5489: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2005 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2005 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks presented an ordinance for a first reading that names new representatives to JAWA REPS the Joint Action Water Agency. As Mayor she will be the director with Trustee Lohrstorfer being the alternate director from the Village. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approved Ordinance ORD 5490 Number 5490: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES TO THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN MUNICIPAL JOINT ACTION WATER AGENCY OF NORTHERN COOK COUNTY Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT VILLAGE The bid results listed under the Manager’s Report were voted on under the Consent MANAGER’S Agenda. REPORT Mr. Janonis noted that the May 24, 2005 Committee of the Whole would be a traffic ANY OTHER workshop with the Safety Commission. And while it would be open to the public would BUSINESS st not be televised. He also mentioned May 31 is a fifth Tuesday and no meeting would be held. 5 ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. CLOSED CLOSED SESSION Due to the hour the closed session as listed below was postponed until May 24, 2005 SESSION prior to the Traffic Workshop meeting. PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 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. LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. ADJOURNMENT ADJOURN Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to adjourn the May 17, 2005 Village Board meeting at 12:05 a.m. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Kimberly A. Dewis Deputy Village Clerk 6