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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 2/7/06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT February 7, 2006 \ CALL TO ORDER CALL Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. TO ORDER ROLL CALL ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana K. Wilks ROLL CAL Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PLEDGE Members of the Mount Prospect Police Department Honor Guard presented The Posting of Colors, after which Trustee Zadel led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Mayor Wilks gave the Invocation. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the INVOCATIO minutes of the regular meeting held January 17, 2006. N Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Abstain: Korn Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS BILLS 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 Mayor Wilks read proclamations recognizing February 2006 as American Heart Month and Black History Month. Deputy Police Chief of Operations John Dahlberg presented the “Saved By the Belt Award” to Community Service Office (CSO) Beth Arciszewski. Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Transportation, the award recognizes Illinois residents who have survived serious crashes because they wore their seat belt. When hit head on by a van in January 2004, Ms. Arciszewski escaped serious injury because she was wearing her seatbelt. Police Chief Richard Eddington, assisted by Deputy Chief of Operations John Dahlberg and Mayor Wilks, recognized the following employees: ? POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR: Officer Anthony Lietzow ? RUNNERS-UP: Officer Anthony Addante Tactical Officer Ryan Kane Officer Joseph Kanupke Police Chief Eddington highlighted the outstanding service of each of these individuals and presented plaques to Officers Addante and Kanupke. Due the nature of their assignments neither Officer Lietzow nor Officer Kane were in attendance. Village Manager Michael Janonis presented a monetary award to the family of Officer of the Year Anthony Lietzow. In thanking Mrs. Lietzow, Mr. Janonis Mr. Janonis commented on the significant impact family support has on the officers and the department. Mr. Janonis also mentioned that in addition to their commitment to the Community several members of the Village’s public safety personnel serve serve in the military reserves; three (3) police officers were deployed to Iraq/ Afghanistan, two (2) have returned and one (1) firefighter/paramedic was recently called-up for duty in Iraq. An ordinance to delete one (1) Class “C-1” liquor license issued to AMEND CHAPTER 13 Dominick’s Finer Foods, 1145 Mr. Prospect Plaza was presented. DOMINICK’S FINER Deleting the license amends Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village FOODS, 1145 Code by decreasing the number of Class “C-1” licenses issued by (1) one. MOUNT PROSPECT PLAZA Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5539: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC ORD 5539 LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance to delete one (1) Class “R” liquor license issued to Wusung Restaurant, 1747-49 West Algonquin Road was presented. Deleting the license amends Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by decreasing the number of Class “R” licenses issued by (1) one. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5540: 2 CONSENT AGENDA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC ORD 5540 LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. An ordinance to grant a full service liquor license to the new owners of Wusung Restaurant, 1747-49 West Algonquin Road was considered. Granting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class “S” licenses issued by one (1). Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5541: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC ORD 5541 LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD An ordinance to grant a liquor license for beer and wine only, to the owners Rico’s Tacos was considered. Granting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class “W” licenses issued by one (1). Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5542: ORD 5542 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None CONSENT Motion carried. AGENDA 3 BILLS, FINANCIAL Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the appointment as listed above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CITIZENS TO BE Mr. Max Ullrich, 319 South Pine Street, owner of Van Driel’s Medical HEARD Supplies. Mr. Ullrich provided a historical summary of the downtown development D dating back over (50) fifty years. He stated that typically with each new CONSENT development the downtown business community loses available customer AGENDA parking. Mr. Ullrich further stated that in order for the downtown business district to thrive, new and existing businesses, adequate and convenient BILLS parking for customers must be a priority in downtown redevelopment. PURCHASE OF At the suggestion of the Village Board, Mr. Ullrich will provide written IMRF SERVICE comments and concerns regarding parking for Village staff review and CREDITS response. Mr. Mathew Leger, 909 South Lancaster Mr. Leger expressed his concerns regarding the recent increase in water/ sewer rates and questioned the need for the substantial increases. Referring to the Village’s aging infrastructure Village Manager Michael Janonis OLD BUSINES responded to Mr. Leg provided background information on the Village’s $15 million sewer rehab project. Mr. Janonis also explained that the Village’s water fund is self-sufficient; cannot NEW BUSINES tap into other Village funds to offset costs. (Mr. Janonis also clarified that 401-455 SOU the increase applied to only homeowners receiving Village water/sewer services, ELMHURST RO not homeowner’s with services provided by Illinois American Water.) Mayor Wilks added that the water/sewer rate increases and sewer rehab project were part of the Village Board’s 2006 Budget discussions, and supported by the Village’s Finance Commission. The Mayor stated the Village Newsletter had additional information regarding the Village water/sewer program. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated January 12 - 31, 2006 2. A Resolution Authorizing the Public Works Forestry Assistant to Purchase Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Service Credits for Creditable Service Earned While on Unpaid Medical Leave in November 2005 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS None. ORD 5535 4 NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks stated the request for a variation for property located at 222 South Edward Street was withdrawn at the Petitioner’s request. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to accept the Petitioner’s withdrawal of the request for a variation for property located at 222 South Edward Street. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. At 7:49 p.m. Mayor Wilks opened the Public Hearing for the proposed Annexation Agreement of property located at the Northeast Corner of Algonquin and Linneman Roads/Opus Briarwood, LLC; PZ-44-05 Community Development Director William Cooney presented a comprehensive overview of the proposed area of annexation; 27 acres of unincorporated, vacant land. Mr. Cooney stated the proposed annexation was initiated by Opus Briarwood, LLC with the intent of developing the property for industrial/warehouse use; one (1) 225,000 square foot building and one (1) 235,000 square foot building with a shared detention basin. Mr. Cooney detailed the Annexation Agreement which includes terms and/or conditions of the following items: Zoning requirements – Rezone from R-X Single Family District ? To I-1 Limited Industrial District Final Plat of Subdivision ? Required variations – parking/building height and landscape ? screening Payment of Village fees – permits related to development ? Payment of Elk Grove Township Fire Protection District taxes ? Road improvements – Linneman, Algonquin Roads and ? Dempster Street Village water connection (Village responsible) ? Sanitary sewer connection (Illinois American Water) ? Landscaping ? Tax Relief – Cook County Class 6 (B) real estate tax relief ? Mr. Cooney also stated that to minimize any impact on the adjacent multifamily housing the loading docks for the two (2) structures will be located on the opposite of the housing. Mr. Cooney introduced Mr. Mike Yungerman, Real Estate Agent for Opus Briarwood, LLC. Mr. Yungerman stated his organization had done the Kensington Business Center Development and was pleased to be working with the Village once again. Although the development yet to secure occupants Mr. Yungerman indicated the proximity to O’Hare Airport makes it a very marketable location. Mr. Yungerman and Mr. Cooney responded to questions from the Village Board including road improvements and on-site parking. Concerned with potential flooding issues, Mr. Ullrich asked about if the proposed detention basin was adequate. Mr. Cooney stated the detention basin had been designed according to Village Code and would adequately serve both lots. 5 Mayor Wilks closed the Public Hearing for the Annexation Agreement for property at the corner of Algonquin and Linneman Roads. Mayor Wilks called for a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Resolution No. 3-06: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wilks, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to approve an ordinance annexing the north- east corner of Algonquin and Linneman Roads into the Village of Mount Prosepct. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5543: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ALGONQUIN AND LINNEMAN ROADS INTO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to approve an ordinance approving a map amendment from the RX Single Family Residence District to the I-1 Limited Industrial District for the annexed property located at the northeast corner of Algonquin and Linneman Roads. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, 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 Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5544: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A MAP AMENDMENT FROM THE RX SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT TO THE I-1 LIMITED ORD 5537 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT FOR THE ANNEXED PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ALGONQUIN AND LINNEMAN ROADS 6 Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to approve an ordinance granting approval of variations for the annexed property located at the northeast corner of Algonquin and Linneman Roads. Trustee Korn, 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 Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5538 with the corrected text: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, ANIMAL CONTROL OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Finance Director David Erb presented a resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Mount Prospect and all the taxing districts affected by the District No. 1 Tax Increment Redevelopment Area. The intergovernmental agreement calls for a sharing of incremental property taxes beginning with the 2009 property tax levy and authorizes a 13-year extension of the TIF that was to expire December 31, 2009. Mr. Erb noted that only four of the thirteen taxing districts were required by state statute to sign the agreement. All affected taxing districts will receive a certified copy of the executed agreement. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve Resolution No. 1-06: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND ALL THE TAXING DISTRICTS AFFECTED BY THE DISTRICT NO. 1 TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT AREA Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER’S REPORT Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer presented a request to enter into MANAGER’S a three (3) year contract with Andres Medical Billing to provide ambulance REPORT billing and collection services for the Village at a rate of 7% of all 7 AMBULANCE BILLING, ANDRES MEDICAL SERVICES ambulance billing collections. Ms. Widmer stated billing for ambulance service is a very complex process, and Andres Medical Billing can provide the most efficient and cost effective method; responsible party information is obtained from the hospitals using a computer software program called GEAC. Ms. Widmer also introduced Mr. Pat Mannix from Andres Medical Billing. Mayor Wilks commented favorably on the draft FAQ’s for resident billing for ambulance services that were provided for the Village Board’s review. Fire Chief Mike Figolah stated the final version of the FAQ pamphlet will be available to residents in key locations of all municipal buildings. Trustee Hoefert commended the Finance Department for their efforts to find the most efficient system for billing ambulance services. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the request to authorize contractual services with Andres Medical Billing for billing ambulance user fees. Upon roll: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Corcoran Motion carried. Police Chief Richard Eddington presented a request to purchase ten (10) Ford Interceptor patrol squad cars for a total of $215,000 and one (1) Chevrolet Impala detective car for $17,900. The vehicles are available under a State of Illinois competitive bid award and the Village is eligible to make the purchases under the contract provisions. Police Chief Eddington and Vehicle Maintenance Superintendent Jim Guenther responded to general questions from the Village Board regarding the purchase of the vehicles. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the request to purchase ten (10) Ford Interceptor patrol cars for $215,000 and one (1) Chevrolet Impala detective car for $17,900. Upon roll: Ayes: Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Absent: Corcoran Motion carried. Police Chief Eddington presented a request for authorization to participate in the Cook County Bureau of Information Technology and Automation Equipment Grant (Project Shield) sponsored by the Cook County Board. Project Shield is a Department of Homeland Security equipment grant administered by the Cook County Board through the Cook County Bureau of Information Technology and Automation. The project provides first responders, police, fire and emergency services personnel, with wireless connectivity to real time video images from police and emergency vehicles, municipally-owned compatible camera systems during emergency incidents. The grant award will provide the Village with the technology and software 8 necessary to start the program at no cost. This opportunity will also ` allow the Village to evaluate the program and determine if the program merits continued participation funded by the Village. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve authorization to participate in the Cook County Bureau of Information Technology and Automation Equipment Grant Project (Project Shield) Sponsored by the Cook County Board. Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Michael Janonis provided the following information regarding Village activities and events. Celestial Celebration, February 4, 2006 “Greatest Show on ? Earth”, all tickets have been sold. Call Village Hall at 392.6000 if you would like to be on a waiting list for cancellations. Committee of the Whole Special Workshop, January 23, 2006 ? 6:00 p.m. in the Village Hall - Safety Commission and Engineering staff will conduct a Comprehensive Traffic Control Discussion. OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks stated the Closed Session would be held however, the matter for discussion would be Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) rather than Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) as listed on the Agenda. 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. ADJOURN Trustee Skowron, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to adjourn the January 17, 2006 Village Board meeting at 8:35 p.m. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 9