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CALL
TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE
INVOCATION
MINUTES
BILLS
MAYOR'S
REPORT
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO
BE HEARD
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
September 6, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent:
Mayor Irvana Wilks
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Trustee Zadel gave the invocation.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held August 16, 2005.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" 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
Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert presented a proclamation acknowledging September
as Save A Life Month.
APPOINTMENTS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Jim Uszler, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of
Commerce stated the Downtown Merchants Association is collecting
monetary donations for the Red Cross to aid and assist with the
Hurricane Katrina aftermath.
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
BID RESULTS
FACADE AND
BUILDOUT
REIMBURSEMENT
OLD BUSINESS
PZ -25-05
CHAPTER 7 TEXT
AMENDMENT
Village Manager Mike Janonis also suggested residents wanting to
contribute should make direct donations to the Red Cross, or other
organizations providing assistance to the hurricane victims. He added,
two (2) of the Village's fire fighters/paramedics are part of a contingency
of 500+ Illinois fire fighters/paramedics working in the affected
areas.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the
following business items:
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2.
Bills, dated August 11 - 31,2005
BID RESULTS:
A. Purchase of one trailer mounted brush chipper
(Alexander Equipment; not to exceed $25,698.00)
B. Purchase of one skid-steer loader
(Atlas Bobcat, Inc.; not to exceed $41,769.27)
C. Purchase of one forklift
(Illinois Material Handling; not to exceed $$26,586.00)
Request for approval of a fac:;:ade and buildout program
reimbursement at 36 South Main Street ($3,074)
3.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
An ordinance amending Chapter 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Village
Code was presented for a second reading. Community Development
Director Bill Cooney briefly reviewed the recommended text
amendments, and reported on staff's August 1 ih, follow-up discussion
with the Downtown Merchants Association.
Mr. Cooney stated that although the Downtown Merchants Association
would prefer less restrictive sign specifications, rather than lose the
opportunity for sidewalk signs, the members will work within the Village's
specifications for standardized signage.
Welcoming the local merchants in attendance, Mayor Wilks opened
the matter for discussion.
Jim Uszler, Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce Executive Director,
expressed support for a less restrictive approach, encouraging the Board
to allow the merchants a creative hand in designing the sidewalk signs.
Fewer restrictions will allow the merchants to tailor signs to effectively
promote their individual business, and thrive in the downtown area.
Trustee Corcoran responded that the Village of Mount Prospect is breaking
new ground with the use of sidewalk signs. And, without the benefit of
knowing how the signs work in other municipalities, it is important that the
Village develop standards that will facilitate the successful use of the
signs, and a mechanism allowing for evaluation of their use and impact.
He suggested the number of acceptable sign frames be limited to 3 or 4,
and a 2-year sunset clause be added to the recommended text amendment.
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BUSINESS OWNER
COMMENTS
ORD 5507
NEW BUSINESS
PZ-30-05
253 E. RAND ROAD
After a lengthy discussion and a visual review of various sidewalk
signs the Board agreed the concern for standardization was more
for the sign frame rather than limiting the individual creativity of a sign
such as; color, font size/type, logo, etc.
Katie Dolan-Dix, Capannari's Ice Cream, stated the Downtown Merchants
Association was pleased to have the opportunity to use sidewalk
signs and believed the association and Village would be able to develop
mutually acceptable frame standards. In response to her question
regarding the use of dry erase board signs, Ms. Dolan-Dix was informed
dry erase board signs could be used.
Additional concerns regarding the use and other restrictions associated
with the use of sidewalk signs were expressed by other business owners.
Michael Davies
Mount Prospect Child Care Center
408 E. NW Highway
Neat 'N Cool Gifts
113 W. Central Road
Mail A Box
301 W. Central Road
105 S. Elm Street
Bob Dooley
Adam Fishman
Bill Reddy
Community Development Director Bill Cooney responded to their
questions regarding the placement of the sidewalk signs per Village
code.
The Board thanked the business owners in attendance, and expressed
their commitment to working with the downtown business owners.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve
Ordinance 5507 with the inclusion of a 2-year sunset clause:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (SIGN REGULATIONS)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use
permit to allow the operation of a day care center at 253 E. Rand 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.
Mr. Cooney gave a brief overview of the site plan and stated the
petitioner has agreed to comply with all code requirements and
site improvements.
Mr. Vince Sommer, shareholder, and Ms. Sheila Miller, Director
of Early Days Daycare provided a comprehensive presentation of
the philosophy, staffing and day to day operation of the day care center.
The facility will comply with all Department of Children and Family
Services (DCFS) requirements and will be able to serve 35 - 90 children.
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ORD 5508
SALE OF SURPLUS
VEHILCES AND
EQUIPMENT
ORD 5509
Ms. Miller responded to questions from the Village Board including the
hours of operation, fire safety and use of the outside playground.
Trustee Skowron left the meeting room at the end of the discussion.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an;ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel
None
Skowron
Motion carried.
Trustee Skowron returned to the meeting room after the vote to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 5508:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
253 EAST RAND ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance was presented for first reading authorizing the sale
of surplus vehicles and equipment owned by the Village of Mount
Prospect.
Village Manager Mike Janonis stated the ordinance allows the Village,
as a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference, to participate in
a public auction of surplus vehicles, at the Mount Prospect Public
Works facility, 1700 W. Central Road, on Saturday, September 17,2005.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 5509:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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A.!JDIT COMMITTEE
ORD 5510
FOREIGN FIRE
TAX INSURANCE
BOARD
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
An ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Boards and Commissions) was
presented for a first reading. Village Manager Mike Janonis
summarized the purpose of the ordinance which establishes an
Audit Committee to assist the Village in obtaining and monitoring
its annual audit and ensure a fair and accurate presentation of
the Village's financial statements. The Audit Committee is
one component of the Government Finance Officers Association
(GFOA) recommendations on public finance practices.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule
requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve
Ordinance No. 5510:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5
(BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call:
Corcoran, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel,
None
Ayes:
Nays:
Motion carried.
An ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Boards and Commissions) and
Chapter 11 (Merchants, Businesses, Occupations and Amusements)
was presented for a first reading.
This ordinance amends Chapter 5 of the Village Code by creating a'
new Article XVI, entitled "Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board," and
also amends Chapter 11 of the Village Code by deleting, in its
entirety, Article XV, entitled "Foreign Fire Insurance Agencies".
This ordinance will be presented for a second reading at the
September 20, 2005 Board meeting.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Mike Janonis reported on the following items.
1. Coffee with Council will be held Saturday, September 10, from
9:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m., in the Village Hall community room.
Trustee Corcoran and Trustee Skowron indicated they would
be attending the meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Hoefert encouraged
residents to attend the informal meeting with the Board.
2. Saturday Night Cruise, sponsored by the Downtown Merchants
has been extended through the end of September. The very
popular event is held every Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. -
9:00 p.m. in the Village's west commuter parking lot.
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3. The September 13, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting is
cancelled. In preparation of the 2006 Village Budget a
non-televised Financial Workshop will be conducted by staff
with the Village Board.
OTHER
BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED
SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:27 Trustee Zadel, 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
RECONVENE
The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:04 p.m. and
discussed disaster preparedness and strategic planning.
ADJOURN
ADJOURN
The September 6, 2005 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 10: 17 p.rn.
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M. Lisa Angell {J~
Village Clerk
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