HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 8/16/05
CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS &
FINANCIALS
MAYOR'S
REPORT
CITIZENS
AWARD
APPOINTMENTS
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
August 16, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Irvana Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
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 Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Korn gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Korn noted a correction to the minutes of August 2, 2005.
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes
meeting of the regular meeting held August 2,2005, as amended.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND
FINANCIAL REPORT" was noted by an asterisk, and all items further listed
in that manner would be considered with one vote, as business item
"IX. CONSENT AGENDA"
MAYOR'S REPORT
Police Chief Richard Eddington introduced seven-year-old Kristhopher Hanson,
Arlington Heights. Chief Eddington stated that after finding a gun in a Mount
Prospect creek, Kristopher demonstrated excellent judgment by choosing not to
touch the gun, but tell his grandmother where the gun was located so she could
contact the police. In recognition of his actions Mayor Wilks presented Kristopher
a Citizens Award and Savings Bond.
APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented a recommendation for the reappointment of
Mr. Thomas Pekras to the Finance Commission. First appointed
In 1983, Mr. Pekras' new term will expire in May, 2009.
CITIZENS TO
BE HEARD
CONSENT AGENDA
BILLS & FINANCIAL
REPORT
RES 38-05
BID RESULTS
CREEK CLEANING/
TREE TRIMMING
RUGGEDIZED
LAPTOPS
FACADE
REIMBURSEMENT
OLD BUSINESS
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the
reappointment of Mr. Pekras 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
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the
following business items:
1. Bills, dated August 1 - 10, 2005
2. Financial Report dated, July 1,2005 - July 31,2005
3. Res. 38-05: A RESOLUTION GRANTING AN EASEMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN COMMONWEALTH (COMED)
AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT - 100 SOUTH
EMERSON SWITCHGEAR RELOCATION
4. Annual creek cleaning/tree trimming program contract
(Arbor Green, Ltd.; not to exceed $33,000.)
5. Request to waive bid process and purchase Ruggedized Laptops
in an amount not to exceed $59,770.
6. Request for approval of a fayade program reimbursement at
103-115 West Central Road ($5,000)
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl stated Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker
was in attendance to provide background information relative to certain
restrictive covenants on South Edgewood Lane. Trustee Skowron, seconded
by Trustee Corcoran, moved to reconsider the resolution for a Restrictive
Covenant for Sidewalk Improvements at 815 and 901 Edgewood Lane.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Jeff Wulbecker provided an overview and responded to several questions
from the Village Board regarding the use of restrictive covenants for new
construction sidewalk installation. At the close of their discussion the Village
Board asked Mr. Wulbecker to research the policy and practice of other
municipalities, and recommended further review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
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Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve Resolution
No. 37-05:
RES 37-05
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AT 815 AND 901
EDGEWOOD LANE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Community Development Director Bill Cooney stated the petitioner for
Planning and Zoning Case 27-05 requested a deferral of until after the
Board's discussion of circular drives which is tentatively scheduled for the
September 2th, Committee of the Whole meeting. Mr. Cooney
indicated a deferral of the case until the October 18, 2005 Village Board
meeting would not impact the new home construction schedule.
PZ-27-05
109 MACARTHUR
BOULEVARD
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
the deferral of Planning and Zoning Case 27-05, 109 Mac Arthur
Boulevard until the October 18, 2005 Village Board meeting.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PZ-26-05
1784 W. GOLF
ROAD
An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use
permit to allow the operation of a women's fitness facility at 1784 W. Golf
Road. Community Development Director Bill Cooney stated the Planning
and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the Conditional
Use permit by a vote of 5-0.
a 5-0 vote.
Ms. Julie Keating, ShapeXpress, gave a brief overview of the facility and
responded to questions from the Village Board.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, 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 Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 5504:
ORD 5504
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1784 WEST GOLF ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
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Motion carried.
PZ-24-05
479 BUSINESS
CENTER DRIVE
An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use
permit to allow for the operation of a school of cosmetology at 479
Business Center Drive. Community Development Director Bill Cooney
stated the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval
of the Conditional Use permit by a 5-0 vote.
Mr. Dmitry Kotlyar, owner and one of his instructors, provided
an overview of the school including class size and hours of
operation. They also responded to questions from members of the
Village Board regarding the requirement for a separate ventilation
system for the school.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, 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 Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 5505:
ORD 5505
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
479 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PZ-23-05
50 EAST
NW HIGHWAY
An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional
Use permit to allow for the operation of a fitness facility at 50 E. NW
Highway. Community Development Director Bill Cooney stated the
Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval of the
Conditional Use permit by a 5-0 vote.
Mr. John Anderson, Mount Prospect resident and owner of Commuter
Fitness, also gave an overview of the facility and hours of operation.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, 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 Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 5506:
ORD 5506
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
50 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel,
Nays: None
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PZ-25-05
CHAPTER 7 TEXT
AMENDMENT
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER BUSINESS
Motion carried.
An ordinance amending Chapter 7 (sign regulations) of the Village
Code was presented for a first reading. Community Development
Director Bill Cooney stated the text amendment allows for the use
of sidewalk signs in the Downtown District; a revision supported by
the Downtown Merchant's Association. Mr. Cooney also reported the
Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the amendment
by a vote of 5-0.
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 Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the
ordinance amending Chapter 7 to allow the use of sidewalk signs in
the Downtown District.
Trustee Corcoran noted the Village of Mount Prospect was breaking
ground by allowing the use of sidewalk signs. He recommended
consideration be given to standardizing allowable signage and
establishing parameters that will ensure a comprehensive evaluation
of sidewalk signs as allowed under the amended text.
After further discussion and consideration of the Chapter 7 text
amendment the Village Board asked staff to seek additional input from
the Downtown Merchant's Association on these issues.
In consideration of the request for additional information from staff,
Trustee Hoefert withdrew his motions to: waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance and to adopt the Chapter 7 text
amendment. Mayor Wilks stated the second reading of this
ordinance would be at the September 6, 2005 Village Board meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Skowron stated she appreciated the report Police Chief Eddington
provided to the Village Board regarding the ad hoc enforcement of
overweight loads. She congratulated the department on the success
of the program and noted the benefits this type of enforcement has in
extending the life of Village roads.
Trustee Skowron also inquired about the status of Central Road.
Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl reported that the stretch of
road currently under construction should be completed in the next
couple of weeks.
In response to another question regarding the status of the Lincoln
Street bridge. Mr. Strahl indicated the project should be completed by
August 26, 2005. He will ask staff to follow-up with the school districts to
make sure the schools serving students in that area are aware of the closure.
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CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURNMENT
CLOSED SESSION
At 8: 18 Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to meet in
Closed Session to discuss the following:
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.
LITIGATION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation, when an action against,
affecting or on behalf of the particular public body has been filed and is
pending before a court or administrative tribunal, or when the public body
finds that an action is probable or imminent, in which case the basis for
the finding shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed
meeting.
RECONVENE
The Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:15 p.m.
ADJOURN
The August 16, 2005 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 10:17 p.m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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