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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
October 4, 2005
CALL
TO ORDER
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Irvana K. Wilks
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Absent:
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Michael Zadel
PLEDGE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Mayor Wilks gave the Invocation.
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held September 27, 2005.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
BILLS
APPROVE BILLS
Mayor Wilks 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'S REPORT
Mayor Wilks presented proclamations acknowledging "Fire Prevention Week,"
October 9-15, and October as "National Breast Cancer Month." In accepting
the "Fire Prevention Week" proclamation Fire Marshal Valentine stressed the
importance of fire safety awareness and practices.
The following employees from the Police Department are celebrating
quinquennial anniversaries with the Village. Mayor Wilks and Police
Chief Richard Eddington presented plaques and certificates to
those present:
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
EMPLOYEES
Thomas Lopotko
Ted Adamczyk
Barbara Felten
Sheila McCarthy
William Roscop
Richard Tracy
YEARS OF SERVICE
30
25
25
25
25
25
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO
BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
RES 42-05
MEDICAL
EXAMINATIONS
ROAD SALT
CONTRACT
FLOOR SEALING
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
PZ-33-05
900 BUSINESS
CENTER DRIVE
Michael Barrett
John Dahlberg
Cindy Rumore
Cynthia Oshgan
John Wagner
Joan Burke
Lucille Thomas
Dave Zboril
Christopher Berg
Joseph Garris
Mary Pickett
Robert Storto
20
20
20
15
15
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
APPOINTMENTS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve
the following business items:
1.
2.
Bills, dated September 15 - 28, 2005
RES 42-05: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2006 ACTION
PLAN INCLUDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM
Accept proposal for medical examinations for certain fire
department personnel in an amount not to exceed $22,575.
Request for approval of State Joint Purchasing Program Road
Salt Contract for the 2005-2006 winter season.
Accept proposal for Fire Station 13 floor sealing in an amount not
to exceed $23,210.20.
3.
4.
5.
Upon roll call:
Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer,
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance was presented for first reading to grant a Conditional Use
permit to allow the operation of a gymnastics school at 900 Business
Center Drive.
Noting that the petitioner was not in attendance, Community Development
Director Bill Cooney gave a brief overview of the site plan and operation of
the facility. Mr. Cooney stated that the petitioner agreed to comply with all
conditions for the permit, and the Planning and Zoning Commission
recommended approval of the Conditional Use permit by a vote of 7-0.
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ORD 5512
PZ-35-05
CHAPTER 7
TEXT
AMENDMENT
AMEND
CHAPTER
9 WATER AND
SEWER RATES
Mr. Cooney responded to questions from the Village Board including a
site plan as 900-950 Business Center Drive.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5512:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 900 BUSINESS
CENTER DRIVE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An ordinance amending Chapter 7 (sign regulations) of the Village
Code was presented for a first reading. In opening the subject for
discussion Mayor Wilks stated the ordinance would be held for a
second reading so members of the Board not in attendance would
have the opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments at
the October 18th Board meeting.
Stating the proposed text amendment was only applicable to new
signs with electronic message centers, Community Development
Director William Cooney highlighted the proposed text amendments;
the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the amendments
by a 7-0 vote.
A general discussion of the proposed amendments was conducted, with
particular focus on the following items:
· display time
· lighting levels
· scrolling
Several members of the Board questioned the benefit of the recommended
15 second display time. Noting the longer display time, especially scrolling
messages, may be more distracting and impede the flow of traffic, the Village
Board requested additional information specific to the recommended
industry standards for display times.
Mr. Cooney stated he will provide additional information on electronic message
center industry standards for display time, lighting levels and scrolling at
the October 18th Village Board meeting.
Consideration will be also given to utilizing the Village's civic events sign in
evaluating the display time of a scrolling message.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9 of the Village Code was presented for
a first reading. Finance Director David Erb presented a comprehensive
overview of the Village's water and sewer operations relative to the
proposed water and sewer rate increase and sewer construction fee.
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TIF
REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICTS
ORD 5513
Referencing the Village's water and sewer rate study, Mr. Erb stated
the rate increases are necessary to maintain the funding needed to
support regular operating expenditures.
Mr. Erb also shared slides taken of the Village's combined sewer
system in 2004. The slides revealed the Village's sewer system
was in need of extensive repair; cost for repairs is estimated at
$15,000,000 over a ten year period.
Mr. Erb responded to questions from the Village Board, and also
stated the Village has made the same information, regarding the
water and sewer rate increases available to residents through
the Village Newsletter, website, and water bills.
Mr. Erb also concurred with Trustee Corcoran's comment that the
proposed increase was more for sewer than water operations.
Mayor Wilks stated she received a phone call from Mount Prospect
resident, Ms. Peggy Combs. Ms. Combs was unable to attend the
meeting but asked the Mayor to share her comments at the meeting.
Ms. Combs is against the proposed increase and believes the
increase will be especially hard on the senior population.
Mayor Wilks closed the discussion stating a second reading of the
ordinance would be held at the October 18th, Village Board meeting.
Community Development Director William Cooney presented
an ordinance establishing an interested party registry, and the
adoption of rules of such registries for the purpose of notification
of public meetings relating to amendments to the Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) Redevelopment District. This ordinance is one
of the necessary first steps in the process to amend the Village's
TIF District.
Mr. Cooney responded to questions from the Village Board, and
requested the second reading of the ordinance be waived.
Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer
None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for
approval of Ordinance No. 5513:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF INTERESTED PARTIES REGISTRIES AND ADOPTING
RULES FOR SUCH REGISTRIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREAS IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer
None
Motion Carried.
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RES 43-05
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
. fiRELESS
~LASS ACTION
LAWSUIT
OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Cooney then presented the resolution that would designate him
as the Village representative to host the first public meeting to discuss
the proposed amendment to the Village's TIF District. Mr. Cooney
stated the Public Meeting will be held on October 26th; staff will
provide an overview of all planned changes to the TIF plan and
individuals in attendance will have the opportunity to ask
questions regarding the proposed changes.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for
approval of Resolution No. 43-05:
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING A PUBLIC MEETING
TO BE CONDUCTED AS REQUIRED BY THE TAX
INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl requested the Village Board's
approval to accept the settlement terms of the Wireless Class Action
Lawsuit.
Mr. Strahl stated the lawsuit was a result of the Illinois Supreme
Court ruling that found the Municipal Infrastructure Maintenance
Fee Act (IMF) unconstitutional as to wireless providers. Mr. Strahl
further stated that in anticipation of the settlement the Village had
been setting aside funds to repay the fees; adequate funding has
been escrowed. He also noted that in accepting the proposed
settlement some of settlement funds may benefit the Village's
emergency telecommunication system.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to
authorize the settlement of the Wireless Class Action Lawsuit;
PRIMECO V ICC (IMF Litigation) in the amount of $266,473.20.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Korn spoke about the Mount Prospect Lions Club initiative
to help Hurricane Katrina victims; Operation Roar. In cooperation
with the Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Noon Rotary Club
donations to assist the hurricane victims with their day-to-day
needs are being accepted at:
Busse Flowers & Gifts parking lot - drop-off
320 East Northwest Highway
Monday- Friday 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Trustee Korn identified several items that were needed most including
non-perishable foods, cleaning supplies, toiletries and diapers. He
stated that neither clothing nor toys were being collected at this time.
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CLOSED SESSION
RECONVENE
ADJOURN
And, Trustee Korn proudly announced the arrival of his first grandson,
Thomas John Korn!
CLOSED SESSION
At 8:09 p.m., 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 51LCS 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 Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
There being no further business to discuss the October 4, 2005
Village Board meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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