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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 11/21/06 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 21, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Zadel called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Pro Tem Michael Zadel Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee John Korn Trustee Lohrstorfer Trustee Michaele Skowron Absent: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Paul Hoefert (arrived 7:07 p.m.) PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Hoefert led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Zadel gave the Invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 8, 2006. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Skowron None Lohrstorfer Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIALS APPROVE BILLS and FINANCIALS Mayor Pro Tem Zadel 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 (1) vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA" MAYOR'S REPORT Trustee Hoefert asked that Item A under XII. Village Manager's Report be removed from Consent for separate consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Zadel stated Item A Request Village Board approval to accept proposal for three (3) year contract with Third Millenium for printing and mailing the Village's vehicle license applications in an amount not to exceed $33,317 would be taken under separate consideration. TEDDY BEAR WALK WEEK MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem Zadel presented a proclamation acknowledging "Teddy Bear Walk Week," November 26 - December 2, 2006. Mount Prospect Library Board members Ms. Jackie Hinaber and Mr. Bill Walters accepted the proclamation. An open invitation was extended to the community to participate in the December 2nd Teddy Bear Walk, a popular holiday event now in its 26th year. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Zadel presented for Village Board approval, Mayor Wilk's recommended appointments to the Sister Cities Commission. Sister Cities Commission Maura Reschke Term to expire May 2009 Michael Karsen Term to expire May 2008 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD CONSENT AGENDA BILLS & FINANCIALS RES NO. 52-06 EQUAL LOGIC PS50E STORAGE ARRAY OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS RENAMING VI LLAGE STREET Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to approve the appointments to the Sister Cities Commission. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron None Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mr. George Clowes, 604 South Elm Street · Following the March 2006 Primary election Mr. Clowes proposed several changes to improve the newly implemented Cook County voting system. Since the November 7, 2006 election, Mr. Clowes has made additional recommendations to improve the Cook County voting system. Mr. Clowes provided a copy of the recommendations to the Village Clerk for the Mayor and Villlage Board. · Mr. Clowes asked the Village Board to reconsider the 5% increase in property taxes in the 2007 proposed budget. With the rate of inflation below 5% it no longer appears necessary for the Village to maintain an annual 5% increase in property taxes. Recommended the Village consider and adopt a lower rate of increase in the property taxes. Mayor Pro Tem Zadel thanked Mr. Clowes for his comments, and stated the proposed property tax increase will be included in the Village Board's discussion of the proposed 2007 Budget. CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the following business items: 1. Bills, dated November 1-15, 2006 2. Financial Report, dated October 1-31, 2006 3. Resolution No. 52-06: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE MOUNT PROSPECT PUBLIC LIBRARY UNDER THE TERMS OF A GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT 4. Request Village Board approval to accept proposal to purchase an Equallogic PS50E storage array from Acclaim Corporation in an amount not to exceed $21,742. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Pro Tem Zadel presented for a first reading an ordinance renaming a street in the Village of Mount Prospect. Assistant Village Manager David Strahl stated the street originally named Midway Drive, was renamed db Drive at the request of db Sounds, which at the time was the only business with a Midway Drive address. He stated since db Sounds has vacated that location there has been a request from another business to return the street name to Midway Drive. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Nays: None Motion carried. ORD 5595 PROHIBITING SMOKING IN CERTAIN AREAS OF THE VILLAGE Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5595: AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A STREET IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron None Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Zadel presented for a first (151) reading an ordinance to prohibit smoking in certain areas in the Village of Mount Prospect. He continued by stating the ordinance would stand as a first reading but was open for discussion and comments. The following comments were shared by individuals in attendance. · Mr. Chris Sakkos 700 South Main Street Representing Artemis Restaurant, Mr. Sakkos stated businesses in communities with smoking bans, especially family-owned restaurants like Artemis, suffer financially. The loss of business not only hurts the owners but the livelihood of employees who depend on the income. He indicated a state-wide rather than a city-wide ban would be more effective and equitable because all businesses would need to comply. · Ms. Maggie Osborne American Cancer Society, Arlington Heights Ms. Osborne stated the American Cancer Society was pleased the Village was moving forward in putting a smoking ban in place. However, her organization recommends the Village consider modifying the language that allows certain establishments to permit smoking in isolated areas. (Section 19.803.0 of the proposed ordinance.) She stated only a 100% smoke free environment would protect patrons and employees from second-hand smoke. · Mr. George Clowes 604 South Elm Street Mr. Clowes expressed concern with the Village's justification for the proposed ordinance. He stated the data from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) cited in the proposed ordinance is no longer considered valid. He stated the Clean Air Act sufficiently addresses the smoking issue and doesn't feel the Village Board should be imposing restrictions beyond the Clean Air Act on private business. Employees, customers and businesses should be allowed to make the decision regarding the type of environment they want to own, work in or frequent. · Ms. Charlene Parvanti American Cancer Society, Arlington Heights Ms. Parvanti cited the Surgeon General's report that directly links the harmful effects of second-hand smoke to numerous health hazards. She stated it is the government's responsibility to protect citizens; the proposed ordinance protects citizens and employees' right to clean air. · Mr. Tom Petlicki 502 South Main Street Mr. Petlicki expressed his support of the proposed smoking ban. He added that individuals do not always have a choice in where they work, and should be protected. MANAGER'S REPORT MAILING AND PRINTING CONTRACT CANCELLATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN · Mr. Rick Russo EI Sombrero Restaurant, 1100 South Elmhurst Road Mr. Russo stated he applauded the Village Board for the way the proposed ordinance was written. As there were no other comments, discussion of the proposed smoking ordinance was closed. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Village Manager David Strahl presented the request for Village Board approval to accept proposal for three (3) year contract with Third Millennuim. Trustee Hoefert asked for additional information on how the Village selected the recommended provider, Third Millennuim. Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer responded that staff's recommendation was based on the less than favorable references and limited experience of the provider with the lower proposal. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the request to accept proposal for three (3) year contract with Third Millennuim for printing and mailing the Village's vehicle license applications in an amount not to exceed $33,317. Assistant Village Manager Strahl stated the November 28, 2006 Committee of the Whole meeting was cancelled. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Pro Tem Zadel thanked those individuals who commented on the proposed smoking ordinance. It was noted that while the Village Board did not respond or offer comment this evening the proposed ordinance would be before the Board for a second reading at the December 5, 2006 Village Board meeting. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Pro Tem Zadel asked for a motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss 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. Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5). Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Korn, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 7:42 p.m. ADJOURN The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:12 p.m., and there being no further business to discuss adjourned at 8: 13 p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk