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Home My WebLink About11/15/2005 VB minutes CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIALS MAYOR'S REPORT TEDDY BEAR WALK APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 15, 2005 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana K. Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Trustee Lohrstorfer gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 1, 2005. APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIALS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIALS" 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 In recognition of "Teddy Bear Walk Week" November 27-December 3, 2005 Mayor Wilks presented a proclamation to Mount Prospect Public Library Commission members Ms. Jackie Hinaber and Mr. William Walters. Ms. Hinaber and Mr. Walters thanked the Mayor and Trustees for the proclamation and shared the following information about the December 3rd Teddy Bear Walk. . 2005 marks the 25th year for the very popular library event. . In addition to the Teddy Bear Walk there will be two sessions to meet Santa with Story Telling and a Sing A-long. . Participants need to register with the library. APPOINTMENTS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. Wesley Pinchot, 747 Whitegate Court expressed his concerns with the recent adoption of the $5.00 per month sewer construction fee assessed to all users of the Village's sewer system. Mr. Pinchot offered alternative methods to pay for the project. MOUNT PROSPECT LIONS CLUB CONSENT AGENDA BILLS, FINANCIAL REPORT ORD 5520 RES 45-05 RES 46-05 RES 47-05 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT OLD BUSINESS Mr. Pinchot also encouraged the Village Board to maintain the vehicle sticker program and keep the cost for solid waste services in the property taxes. Mr. William Steiner, Mount Prospect Lions Club President thanked the Village Board for their support for the community projects organized by the Lions Club. Mr. Steiner stated the Lions Club is dedicated to giving assistance to the community especially to individuals and groups in financial need. Highlighting the success of the downtown Farmer's Market, Mr. Steiner introduced Lions Club member Mr. Fred Steinmiller to present a check from the money generated from the Farmers' Market to the Mount Prospect food pantry. Ms. Nancy Morgan, Human Services Director thanked the Lions Club for the $6,000 donation, stating the money would be used for the holiday food basket program. She also mentioned that the pantry is still in need of food. The Mayor and Village Board expressed their appreciation for the generous donation as well as the many other contributions the organization makes to the Village. Mr. Ed Murphy, Treasurer, provided an overview of the money the Lions Club has raised and donated to local groups. He also mentioned the Lions Club latest project, Operation Roar, to aid Hurricane Katrina victims. Mr. Pat Le Beau, introduced himself as the 2006 Mount Prospect Lions Club Fair Chairman. He asked the Village Board to consider the Lions Club request for an additional $1,000 in the 2006 budget for the 4th of July fireworks. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: 1. 2. 3. Bills, dated November 1 -9, 2005 Financial Report dated October 1-31, 2005 ORD 5520: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION, FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 90 EAST MILBURN AVENUE RES 45-5: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY UNDER THE TERMS OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT RES 46-05: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A PLAT OF SURVEY FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION RES 47-05: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF THE HAMILTON RIVERWALK PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAT Accept bid for the 2006 Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract in an amount not to exceed $56,550.00. 4. 5. 6. 7. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS The ordinance presented to grant a Variation for property commonly known as 90 East Milburn was approved under the Consent Agenda. 2 NEW BUSINESS PZ-39-05 222 SOUTH EDWARD STREET MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS VICIOUS DOGS NEW BUSINESS Community Development Director William Cooney presented, for a first reading, an ordinance to grant a Variation to construct an unenclosed porch and entryway and create a sixteen foot (16') and fourteen foot (14') respectively exterior side yard setback at 222 South Edward Street. Trustee Hoefert stated this request was no different than other recent variation requests the Village has denied. He stated that it would be difficult to approve this request without re-evaluating similar requests that were denied. Trustee Hoefert suggested that the Village Board consider establishing minimum standards for variation requests. It was the consensus of the Village Board that there be further discussion on this issue and asked Mr. Cooney to provide a additional background information on existing side yard setbacks including when the homes were built. In consideration of the Village Board's decision to review the existing standards for exterior side yard setbacks, the Petitioners were given the choice of letting the ordinance stand as a first reading or consent to having the request deferred until after the Village Board's discussion. Discussion was held until the December 13, 2005 Committee of the Whole meeting and the first reading of the ordinance to grant the variation was deferred until December 20, 2005. Mr. Joseph Bush (petitioner) stated that the proposed setback was consistent with other residential properties in the neighborhood. Mr. Bush consented to the deferral, and acknowledged that the pending discussion may not change the Village Board's position on this matter. Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to defer the first reading of the ordinance to grant a variation for PZ-39-05, 222 South Edward until the December 20, 2005 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT None. OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Corcoran asked the Village Board's consideration and support for actions to regulate vicious dogs. Trustee Corcoran stated this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed on a county wide basis. He requested the Village pass a resolution urging Cook County to take action to regulate vicious dogs. 3 There was a verbal consensus by the Village Board to support Trustee Corcoran's recommendation. LOT COVERAGE Trustee Hoefert requested lot coverage requirements be considered for discussion in 2006. Trustee Hoefert suggested the Village of Arlington Heights be contacted for information regarding their lot coverage requirements. Trustee Zadel expressed his support of Trustee Hoefert's request. HOLIDAY HOUSE WALK Trustee Skowron mentioned the following community events. December 2. 2005 Annual Holiday House Walk Mount Prospect Historical Society TEDDY BEAR WALK WINTER PARADE OPEN HOUSE December 3. 2005 Teddy Bear Walk Winter Parade Open House Mount Prospect Public Library Downtown Mount Prospect Friendship Conservatory (Mt. Prospect Park District) ADJOURN ADJOURN Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to adjourn the November 15, 2005 Village Board meeting at 8:00 p.m. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. ,1 ,;1 ...., (....A~c17~. Y;;~c>---~:~~;>J( / " '<":':::J ~'0 -.... ~' ~''''...I 'I . t>/ ,i M. Lisa Angell '"' Village Clerk 4