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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
November 1, 2005
CALL
TO ORDER
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:10p.m.
ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Irvana K. Wilks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Michael Zadel
Absent:
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
PLEDGE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Lohrstorfer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Trustee Zadel gave the Invocation.
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting held October 4,2005.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Wilks
Abstain: Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes
of the regular meeting held October 18, 2005.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel
Abstain: Lohrstorfer
Nays: None
Motion carried
APPROVE
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
The following employees are celebrating quinquennial anniversaries with
the Village. Mayor Wilks, Village Manager Michael Janonis and Finance
Director David Erb recognized those in attendance and presented each
with a plaque or certificate.
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
APPOINTMENTS
CITIZENS TO
BE HEARD
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS
ORD 5518
TWO TON
ASPHALT
HEATER
OLD BUSINESS
PZ-32-05
90 EAST
MILBURN
AVENUE
EMPLOYEES
Roberta Clinger
YEARS OF SERVICE
25
Administrative Assistant
to the Village Manager
Human Services Deputy Director
IT Network Administrator
Finance Administrative Assistant
Accounting (Finance)
Water Billing (Finance)
Environmental Health Inspector
(Community Development)
25
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5
5
5
5
Janet Abernethy
Nancy Mika
Lisa Burkemper
Judy Chen
Karen Hanover
Joe Janisch
APPOINTMENTS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve
the following business items:
1.
2.
Bills, dated October 13-26, 2005
ORD 5518: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-
DIVISIONS I, II AND III OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Accept bid for one (1) new trailer mounted two (2)-ton
capacity asphalt heater in an amount not to exceed
$23,476.00.
3.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks stated the second reading for an ordinance to grant
variations at 90 East Milburn Avenue would be held. However, before
proceeding with the proposed ordinance she wanted to respond openly
to an anonymous e-mail she and the other Board members received.
The e-mail questioned her ability to remain impartial in the request for
variations at 90 East Milburn Avenue, and suggested she recuse herself
from the discussion.
Mayor Wilks stated that a conflict of interest did not exist in this case as
she did not stand to gain financially from the vote. In acknowledging
her friendship and public association with the petitioner, Mayor Wilks
explained that friendship does not constitute a conflict of interest.
Mayor Wilks further stated that as an elected official she affords the
same fair and impartial consideration to all matters before her.
Commenting on the conflict of interest issue, Trustee Skowron also
stated there was no conflict of interest in this case, and that friendships
do not constitute a conflict of interest.
Mayor Wilks continued with a brief summary of PZ-32-05 noting the
proposed ordinance was for two (2) variations;
(1) thirty-three foot (33') wide driveway
(2) six foot (6') exterior side yard setback
In consideration of the two variations, Mayor Wilks asked for a motion
to divide the request for variations.
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The Village Board held a brief discussion on the request to consider the
variations separately.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to divide the request
and consider the variations separately.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Zadel
Korn, Skowron
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks opened discussion and asked Mr. Wolf, attorney for the
petitioner, if he had additional comments or information he wanted to
present.
Mr. Wolf stated that as he presented at the October 18th meeting, the
the petitioner, had met all the requirements for the variations. Mr. Wolf
also addressed questions raised at the October 18th Village Board
meeting regarding the driveway and fire pit. Mr. Wolf requested the
approval of the Village Board for the variations for the driveway and
exterior side yard setback as presented.
Mr. Cooney indicated staff had no additional information or comments.
Focusing on the Village Code and the Board's past decisions on similar
requests, the Village Board conducted an in-depth discussion of each
variation request.
Trustee Skowron cited the Village Code and recent Board decisions specific
to exterior side yard setbacks and driveway widths. She stated the Village
has a consistent record for protecting side yards and noted the denial of
four previous cases. Other Board expressed their concurrence with Trustee
Skowron's comments on side yard setbacks.
Community Development Director William Cooney responded to questions
regarding modification of the patio expansion to meet the Village Code.
Mr. Cooney also responded to questions relative to the width of the driveway.
It was noted that the variation request for the thirty-three foot (33') wide
was only for the apron of the drive. And, while the remainder of the
driveway also exceeded Village Code, it was less than the width of the
apron.
Discussion was closed and Mayors Wilks ask that the request for variation
for the six foot (6')exterior side yard setback be considered first.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of
the variation to allow for a six foot (6') exterior side yard setback.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
None
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Motion failed.
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NEW BUSINESS
AMEND CHAPTER
24 OF THE VILLAGE
CODE
ORD 5519
VILLAGE
MANAGER'S
REPORT
TOSHIBA COPIERS
LEASE GREEMENT
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of
the variation to allow for a thirty-three foot (33') driveway.
Upon roll call:
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel
Skowron
Ayes:
Nays:
Motion carried.
Mayor Wilks stated that as the proposed ordinance had been revised, the
ordinance as approved this evening, would be held for a second reading at
the November 15th Village Board meeting. The Mayor added that the 2nd
reading would be placed under the Consent Agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
An ordinance amending Chapter 24, Section 24.115, prohibiting the burning
of leaves anywhere in the Village was presented. Village Manager Michael
Janonis responded to questions from the Village Board.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule
requiring two readings of an ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval
of Ordinance No. 5519:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 24 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer presented a recommendation
to accept a three (3) year lease agreement with ImageTec for four
(4)Toshiba E-520 Digital copiers and on (1) Toshiba E-280 Digital
(1) copier in an amount not to exceed $71,714.40.
Ms. Widmer responded to questions from the Village Board relative
to the current copiers and the proposed lease agreement.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Korn, moved for approval to
accept the three year lease agreement with ImageTec for
five copiers in an amount not to exceed $71,714.40.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
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IAFF
AGREEMENT,
AMENDEMENT #1
CANADIAN
NATIONAL
RAILROAD
CROSSING
CLOSURE
STEVE AND
BARRY'S
BUDGET
MEETING
OTHER
BUSINESS
HALLOWEEN
TRICK OR
TREATING TIMES
ADJOURN
Assistant Village Manager David Strahl presented a request for
approval of Amendment #1 of the Agreement between IAFF, local
4119, and the Village of Mount Prospect. Mr. Strahl stated the
amendment allows for the incorporation of Fire Lieutenants into
the bargaining Group of Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics.
He added that most other municipalities already include Fire
Lieutenants in this bargaining group.
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval
of Amendment #1 of the agreement between IAFF, local 4119,
and the Village of Mount Prospect.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Village Manager Michael Janonis provided the following information
on departmental activities and community events.
The Village received noticed via the City of Prospect Heights that
Canadian National Railroad would be closing the crossing at
Camp McDonald Road the week of November th _1ih.
Mr. Janonis anticipates the closing will add to the congestion
Already created with the rerouting of traffic due to the on-going
construction on Palatine Road.
Steve and Barry's a very popular store known for their "affordable"
clothing recently opened at Randhurst.
Trustee Hoefert commented that when he was at the store it was
extremely busy; which is great for the mall.
Mr. Janonis stated discussion of the Budget will continue at the
November 8th Committee of the Whole meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Skowron commented on the recent publication of the
various times local communities designated for Trick or Treating.
As a benefit to the residents of these communities, she
Recommended the hours be standardized and suggested this be
done through the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC).
Mayor Wilks agreed standardizing the hours would be beneficial,
and she will present this suggestion to the members of the NWMC.
ADJOURN
Mayor Wilks stated there was no need to hold a Closed Session,
and therefore asked for a motion to adjourn.
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Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to adjourn the
November 1, 2005 Village Board meeting at 8:25p.m.
Upon roll call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
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