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Home My WebLink About04/07/2020 VB Minutes6/19/2020 BoardDocs® Pro REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday, Apr' 712020) VIA REMOTE VIDEO TELECONFERENCE Generated by Karen Agoranos on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 1. Meeting Notice - Important Changes The meeting was conducted via remote video teleconference. Residents were encouraged to join the meeting via live stream on MPDC or view on Comcast or WOW cable Channel 17. 2. CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order 7:04 PM by Mayor Juracek 2.1 ROLL CALL Members present via video conference upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Arlene Juracek, Paul Hoefert, William Grossil Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - March 17, 2020 Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William Grossi. Yea: Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4. MAYOR'S REPORT 4.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Mayor Juracek presented the following reappointments for Village Board approval: • Dennis Saviano-reappointment to Police Pension Board - term to expire April 2020 • William Knee- reappointment to Board of Fire and Police Commission - term to expire April 2023 • Haley Schechter- rea ppoi ntment to Special Events Commission - term to expire April 2024 Mayor Juracek noted the recommended appointees have served the Village well and is confident they will continue to do so. Motion by Michael Zadel, second by Richard Rogers to ratify the reappointments as presented. Yea: Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Carries S. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Those who wished to comment on an agenda item were asked to submit their question or comment via e-mail or phone prior to the start of the meeting. Via email: Michelle Notini Ms. Notini questioned why School District 59 has not been included in the weekly meetings of governmental units as described in the Village's recent video update regarding the pandemic. Villagd Manager Michael Cassady responded, stating District 59 has been invited to the meetings but have been unable to attend thus far. Mr. Cassady added their input and contributions are important and will continue to solicit their participation. Mr. Cassady stated a second question was submitted and will be addressed under the Village Manage's report. https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 1/4 6/19/2020 BoardDocs® Pro Mayor Juracek requested the removal of items 6.2 and 6.3 from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Juracek qftated that while these items are not controversial, a separate discussion is advisable to gain a full understanding of these items. 6.1 List of Bills - March 11, 2020 to March 31, 2020 Approve the List of Bills - March 11, 2020, to March 31, 2020 - $4f787fO56.61 6.2 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND 1ST EQUITY ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR THE 10 N. MAIN APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 10 N. MAIN STREET Enact an ordinance amending the redevelopment agreement for the 10 N. Main Street development to facilitate payment to 10 N. Main, LLC from the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $205,808 for design and construction of specified streetscape improvements in public rights-of-way adjacent to the project site. Removed for separate discussion under New Business 6.3 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN •''A' MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1. 2019 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019. Removed for separate discussion under New Business 6.4 Motion to approve the purchase of WatchGuard Mobile Video Recording System in an amount not to exceed $186,890.00 VBA 20-20 6.5 Motion to approve the purchase of Air Respirators Masks and Filters from Pro -Tech in an amount not to exceed $42,,990.00 VBA 21-20 Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William Gr to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. ® Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Carries 7. OLD BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS on the consent agenda) Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and 2dopt AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FIRST AMENDMENT OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND 1ST EQUITY ACQUISITIONS, LLC FOR THE 10 N. MAIN APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 10 N. MAIN STREET Village Manager Michael Cassady stated this is a technical amendment to the original Redevelopment Agreement approved by the Village Board on March 5, 2019,, which stated the Village would be responsible for certain streetscape improvements associated with this project. It has been determined that the developer is better positioned to perform this work. Mr. Cassady identified the IDOT permit process and a more efficient and effective management of the project by First Equity as contributing factors to this amendment. Mr. Cassady noted this property is in the TIF but emphasized TIF funds will not be used to support this project financially. Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey stated $250,000 is in the budget to perform this work. Mr. Dorsey displayed streetscape elements and reviewed the scope of work. Mr. Dorsey stated streetscape and improvement costs total $416,223. The Village's share of this cost is $206,0(1!,, which is less than anticipated. Mr. Dorsey stated the conditions of this amendment are the most cost-effective options to complete is this project. I Low -growing greenery will be planted in the planting beds https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 2/4 6/19/2020 BoardDocs® Pro Work to soften the curb along Rte. 83 to Central Rd. is not feasible at this time; project will be addressed and evaluated at a future date. Motion by William Grossi, second by Richard Rogers to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance Yea: Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Motion Carries Motion by Michael Zadel, second by William Grossi to enact an ordinance amending the redevelopment agreement for the 10 N. Main Street development to facilitate payment to 10 N. Main, LLC from the General Fund in an amount not to exceed $205,808 for design and construction *f specified streetscape improvements in public rights-of-way adjacent to the project site. ® Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Carries Ordinance No. 6514 8.3 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1. 2019 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019. Director of Finance Amit Thakkar provided details on the proposed Amendment for the 2019 Annua' Budget with reasons for the increases and decreases to the revenue and expense budgets. Mr. Thakkar stated the proposed amendment adds $3,000,400 in the expense budget and $21,575,400 in the revenue budget. The proposed amendment increases the final 2019 expenditure budget to $155,482,,225 and increases the final revenue budget to $166,560,713. Mr. Thakkar provided the following in response to questions from the Board: Additional information regarding the financial impact from the COVID-19 crisis is forthcoming; more solid information is needed before it can be fully evaluated. Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by Michael Zadel to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance Yea: Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Motion Carries Motion by Paul Hoefert, second by William Gr to adopt the Proposed Amendment #4 for the 2019 Annual Budget. Yea: Paul Hoefert, William Grossi, Eleni Hatzis, Colleen Saccotelli, Michael Zadel, Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Carries Ordinance No. 6515 Mayor Juracek and Village Manager Michael Cassady provided a community update regarding Village *perations and the Village response to the COVID-19 crisis. Mayor Juracek cautioned all residents to comply with the stay-at-home order. Mr. Cassady summarized the Village's COVID-19 response initiatives: • Village Emergency Operations Center was activated on March 16, 2020 • Reduced staffing footprint; continue to provide key municipal services • Encouraged residents to email, call or utilize the Village online CRM (Customer Service Request) portal to communicate with Village staff Extensions have been applied to water and refuse bill and vehicle sticker deadlines Temporary adjustments to refuse and recycling programs Residents have responded to the needs of the community; donations to the Village food pantry have been plentiful https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 3/4 6/19/2020 BoardDocs® Pro The Human Services department is requesting donations of grocery store gift cards Building department continues to process permits and encourages the use of newly implemented online permit application service Village encourages residents, who are able, to support local businesses; Mayor Juracek authorized the temporary sale of packaged beer and wine from restaurants with a liquor license 111111111 r 1111 rl�:� � I l��l 1 11; Public Comment Mike Connelly, via email Mr. Connelly questioned how the Village and Police Department is enforcing the stay-at-home order. Police Chief lohn Koziol stated they are not stopping citizens from outdoor activities unless they are congregating in large groups. Chief Koziol stated officers patrol parks and disperse organized games such as basketball and football, when necessary. Chief Koziol asked for support from parents to help keep their young children and teens home where it is safe. While parks remain open, the Mt. Prospect Park District will add caution tape to playground equipment as a visual deterrent. Chief Koziol added non-essential businesses that attempt to stay open will be closed. Mayor Juracek stated that the sooner we comply with the Governor's stay-at-home order, the soone businesses can reopen and our lives can return to some sense of normalcy. Mayor Juracek also g-,tated this is a time for the community to work together, help our neighbors who may be struggling ?nd support one another. Mr. Cassady and Village attorney Lance Malina addressed some residents' concerns regarding the installation of wireless 5G antennas by network providers during this pandemic. Mr. Malina provided legal assessments for the Village's rights and powers regulating the 5G installations. Mr. Malina stated a municipality's power is in the areas of aesthetics, safety, and some placement options. Concerns were raised that requests for permits were overwhelming staff and distracting them from other matters pertinent to daily operations. Mr. Cassady stated the Public Works staff are effectively processing these permit applications without service interruption. Board Comments • The leadership of Village Manager Michael Cassady was acknowledged and commended • Village staff is doing a lot of work behind the scenes to serve the Village during these challenging times Strength of the leadership is evident 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Mayor Juracek asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous vote,, the April 7, 2020! meeting of the Village Board adjourned at 8:04 PM. https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login 4/4