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Home My WebLink About07/18/2006 VB minutes ,~ MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT July 18, 2006 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. Present Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel Absent Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION TrusteeKorn gave the Invocation. I NVOCA TION MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held July 5, 2006. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. r~'~ APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIALS 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 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wilks welcomed and introduced three (3) members of Boy Scout Troop BOY SCOUT #155, S1. Raymond School. The scouts were in attendance as part of the TROOP #155 requirement to earn their Community Merit Badge. Anthony Oplawski Prospect High School Andrew Oplawski Prospect High School Alex Oplawski S1. Raymond School APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS None. CITIZENS TO BE , HEARD COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Three (3) residents from the 300 block of North School Street were in attendance to address the Village Board regarding the frequency of power outages in their area. Mr. Jerry Boldt Mr. James Hoyer Mr. Louis Goodman 300 North School Street 302 North School Street 310 North School Street r""- CONSENT AGENDA BILLS AND FINANCIALS RES NO. 39-06 2007-2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN OLD BUSINESS DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT Mr. Boldt served. as spokesperson and expressed the following concerns regarding Com Ed services specific to Central Road to Highland Avenue; east side of Elm Street and west side of School Street. . Power outages unrelated to weather conditions (3 - 4 times per year) Power outage last weekend - weather was fine . Why one side of the street is affected and not the other Mr. Boldt stated the residents in the area would like Com Ed to identify the problem and take appropriate measures to eliminate outages unrelated to weather conditions. Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl stated he would ask Com Ed to research the history of power outages and why that particular area is affected. Mr. Strahl stated that Com Ed's tree trimming program has significantly reduced the number of power outages. However, other problems such as equipment failure may be the cause of the power outages. Mr. Strahl will contact Mr. Boldt after Com Ed has completed their evaluation of the service area. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated July 1 - 12, 2006 2. Financial Report dated January 1 - June 30, 2006 3. Resolution No. 39-06: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1631-1641 WEST ALGONQUIN ROAD 4. Request for Village Board Approval of the 2007-2011 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS Mayor Wilks asked for the deferral of the TIF ordinances listed as items A, B. and C. on the Agenda under Old Business until the August 1, 2006 Village Board meeting. 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE DOWNTOWN TIF NO. 1 (AMENDMENT #3) REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT B. 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE AMENDMENT #3 TO THE DOWNTOWN TIF NO.1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO THE TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATION REDEVELOPMENT ACT A. C. 2nd reading AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING TAX INCREMENT ALLOCATON FINANCING FOR THE DOWNTOWN TIF NO.1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to defer the second reading of the ordinances amending the Downtown TIF No. 1 Redevelopment Project until the August 1, 2006 Village Board meeting. ~ ~ NEW BUSINESS PZ-12-06, 888 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY CHAPTER 8, VILLAGE GOVERNMENT; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS /d~ Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Residents who were attendance for discussion of the TIF Redevelopment Project were given the opportunity to present comments and/or questions. Ms. Donna Franczyk 20 South Main Street, #603 Ms. Franczyk had questions specific to: · Redrawing of the TIF District Community Development Director William Cooney stated the TIF District had been redrawn and now includes the Chase Bank Building and Central Plaza. · Changes in the location of the entrance to the underground parking garage; entrance to be in north lot rather than south lot as previously proposed. Ms. Franczyk expressed concern regarding traffic issues that would be created if the entrance was located in the north lot. Mr. Cooney stated the location of the entrance has not been finalized. There will be many discussions over the next few months to determine optimal location of the entrance. Ms. Franczyk stated her interaction with Dr. Oztekin, project developer, has been very positive and Dr. Oztekin will also be meeting with her homeowner's association. The Association anticipates the project will prove to be mutually beneficial. Mr. Janonis indicated he would contact the interested p.arties to confirm the August 1, 2006 discussion of the Downtown TIF District Redevelopment project. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks stated the petitioner of item A. PZ-12-06, 888 East Northwest Highway, requested deferral until the August 1S, 2006 Village Board meeting. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval to defer item A. PZ-12-06, 888 East Northwest Highway. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks presented an ordinance to amend Chapter 8 (Village Government: Miscellaneous Provision). This ordinance amends Section 8.80S entitled "Declaration of Forms" of Article VIII "Real Estate Transfer Tax" to insert new language for the certificate of payment of water and sewer and garbage collection charges. Finance Director David Erb provided background information on the proposed amendments to the Village Code. The Village currently requires payment in full of all past due charges before the issuance of real estate transfer tax stamps. ORD NO. 5576 MANAGER'S REPORT MUNICIPAL BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT GRANT (MBRG) To maintain control over the collection process after the stamp is issued, it is recommended that amounts owed the Village, but not yet past due also be included in the collection requirement before a tax stamp is issued. The amended ordinance would allow the Village to collect both past due and current amounts of water and sewer and refuse before a stamp is issued. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5576: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (VILLAGE GOVERNMENT; MISCELLANEOUS PROVISION) OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Janonis stated the Community Development Department is requesting authorization to accept a proposal for professional consultant services for management of the Municipal Brownfield Redevelopment Grant (MBRG). Community Development Director William Cooney presented background information on the availability of financial assistance to municipalities redeveloping potentially contaminated land through the MBRG program administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Mr. Cooney stated the Village is pursuing the state funds to alleviate the cost burden of potential environmental remediation in Sub-area 1 for the proposed redevelopment. The maximum grant amount is $240,000 and is available for three (3) years with a two (2) year extension. Through the Request for Qualifications process the Village sought environmental consultant companies with experience in Brownfield grant management and staff with expertise in engineering, public health, environmental science and natural resource management. Based on the number of completed MBRG projects, the ability to remediate properties with site-specific plans and costs, staff recommend the contract be awarded to the Shaw Group. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the request for authorization to accept proposal for consultant services for the Municipal Brownfield Redevelopment Grant to the Shaw Group in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for Phase I and grant application nor $2,000 per quarter for grant management. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. MIDSUMMER DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY ,- OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ,,~ RECONVENE ADJOURN .- Village Manager Michael Janonis invited the community to the annual Mid- Summer Downtown Block Party. The event will be held Saturday, July 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the downtown area of Busse Avenue and Emerson Street. Promising to be the biggest and best party yet, there will be free rides, games and entertainment. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Wilks provided an update on the strategic planning of the Illinois Department of Agriculture to combat the infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer. The Mayor and Public Works Forestry Grounds Superintendent Sandy Clark attended the July 17, 2006 meeting conducted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture at the Kane County Courthouse. Ms. Clark was also a presenter at the meeting. Mayor Wilks stated the lIJinois Department of Agriculture has drafted quarantine regulations as part of its action plan to contain the spread of the pest. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss the following items: LAND ACQUISITION 5 IlCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. 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. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval to enter closed session. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. RECONVENE The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:26 p.m. ADJOURN There. being no further business to discuss the July 18, 2006 Village Board meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. -~Z~~ Village Clerk