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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/16/2005 VB minutes 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 ladel 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 ladel, 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, ladel 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 fagade 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. 2 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: JRD 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 3 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, ladel, Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee ladel, 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, ladel, 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 loning 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 ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, ladel, 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, ladel, Nays: None 4 Z-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: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel, 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. 5 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. ,~d~ M. Lis; Angell . Village Clerk H:ICLKOIfllesIWINIMINUTESlaugust162005.doc 6