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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/2006 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT December 19, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Irvana Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE INVOCATION MINUTES APPROVE BILLS & FINANCIALS MAYOR'S REPORT VILLAGE MANAGER'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee 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 December 5, 2006. Mayor Wilks noted that on pages 3 and 8 of the minutes her request for discussion to amend Section 3 of the proposed ordinance stated she had made a motion to amend. The Village Clerk will amend the language to read; the Mayor made a request for discussion. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Motion carried. 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 (1) vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wilks stated the Village Board had completed Village Manager Michael Janonis' annual performance review for 2006. Noting the long list of 2006 accomplishments by Village Administration, Mayor Wilks stated the Village Board remains extremely pleased with the Village Manager's performance as well as that of the entire Village staff. Accomplishments included implementation of the new Residential Solid Waste Program, Administrative Adjudication Program, Neighborhood Traffic Control Program and expansion of the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District. Village Manager Janonis thanked the Village Board for their support and positive working relationship. He also thanked departmental staff for their outstanding efforts in providing Village programs and services. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS None. 1 2007 ANNUAL BUDGET ORD 5599 TAX LEVY TAX LEVY, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA 2007 General Fund total expenditures are projected at $35,371,051. A surplus of $414,932 is projected for 2007; utilization of the surplus funds will be discussed later in the budget year. Ms. Widmer stated the Mount Prospect Library budget for 2007 reflects revenues and expenditures of $8.5 million. Ms. Widmer stated that in addition to the second reading of the ordinance to adopt the 2007 budget, the second reading of three (3) ordinances related to the 2006 tax levy would be presented for the Village Board's approval after the Public Hearing. (1) Proposed 2006 Property Tax Levy for the Village and Library; a 3.14% increase over 2005. (2) Special Service Area NO.5 tax levy; same as 2005, $1,545,773. (3) Tax abatement; reduction of a portion of the debt service tax levies established by the various bond ordinances. As there were no comments or questions from the Village Board or audience Mayor Wilks closed the Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m. Mayor Wilks presented for a second reading an ordinance adopting the Village's annual budget for 2007. The Village Board acknowledged the efforts of staff and the Finance Commission in presenting a well-balanced budget for 2007. In response to the money available in surplus funds for 2007, a note of caution as to how to use the surplus funds was expressed. With a projected deficit in 2008, consideration should be given to putting a portion of the surplus in savings. Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the budget ordinance as Ordinance No. 5599: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31,2007 IN LIEU OF PASSAGE OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel None Motion carried. The following three (3) ordinances were then presented for second readings: 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. 2. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2006 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2006. 3 Trustee Corcoran made a motion to amend Section 19.808, Designated Smoking Areas in Existing Lounges, to include language limiting the building permit for conversion completion to six (6) months. The six (6) month limitation would prevent the conversion process from lingering well beyond an acceptable period. While there was support to include language that would limit the building permit period the Village Board discussed the following issues associated with Section 19.808. . Would there be a mechanism to allow an establishment(s) to seek an extension of the building permit if unable to complete work within six (6) month period? As the Liquor Commissioner the Mayor could hear the request of the business owner; if acceptable the Mayor could extend permit by one (1) month. . An establishment(s) seeking exemption but is in non-compliance by the March 15, 2007 effective date; will be allowed to do business under the exemption? If an establishment (s) has gotten permits prior to March 15, 2007 date, the plan is to allow the establishment(s) to remain a smoking environment. Although there was a recommendation to have all establishments not in compliance by March 15, 2007 go smoke-free and remain so until in compliance, it was noted that the loss of clientele during that period could significantly impact the business. . How will the ordinance effect new establishments; new construction and/or in existing buildings? New construction - establishments that want to allow smoking in designated areas must be built according to standards specified in the exemption. New establishment in existing building - establishment(s) must comply with standards for exemption prior doing business under the exemption. Village Manager Janonis stated that once the ordinance is passed informational pamphlets will be available to the general public and businesses explaining the smoking ban. The Village will also conduct seminars for existing business owners so they are well informed on what they need to do. Trustee Corcoran amended his motion so that from the effective date of March 15, 2007 building permits will be valid for a period of six (6) months, with the option to seek a one (1) month extension from the expiration date from the Liquor Commissioner. The motion was seconded by Trustee Hoefert. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Korn Motion carried. Ms. Maggie Osborne American Cancer Society, Arlington Heights Ms. Osborne related her experience with family members in the restaurant industry who had health related issues from smoking and working in a smoking environment. 5 ORD NO. 5605 CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM DETECTION ACT ORD NO. 5606 MANAGER'S REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5605: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (VEHICLE LICENSES) AND APPENDIX A, DIVISION II OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks presented for a 1 sl reading an ordinance amending Chapter 24 (Fire Prevention) and Appendix A, Division III of the Village Code. Fire Marshal Paul Valentine provided background information regarding adoption of the State of Illinois Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detection Act with local amendments. Mr. Valentine stated the act, which takes effect January 1, 2007 requires every dwelling unit be equipped with at least one (1) carbon monoxide alarm in operating condition within fifteen (15) feet of every room used for sleeping. He added that the Fire Department and Community Development have made local amendment enhancements to the State Act and are working on an effective community education campaign. While the Village Board recognized the merits of the act, there was concern with the limited time in which the act was passed and its effective date. Village staff were advised to focus on their community education efforts. Community Development Director William Cooney stated his department would be working with multifamily properties to gain compliance when doing inspection with a focus on owner/occupant education. There was also discussion regarding the reliability of the carbon monoxide detectors and the impact false "positive" readings could have on the Fire Department responding to false detection readings. It was recommended that the Fire Department collect data (manufacturer and model number) from their response calls for carbon monoxide detection. The information could help identify the more reliable models that could then be shared with the public. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5606: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 (FIRE PREVENTION) AND APPENDIX A, DIVISION III OF THE VILLAGE CODE Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis presented a request to accept proposal for 2007 Property and Workers Compensation Insurance Program. 7 OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Upon roll: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, LOhrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Village Manager Janonis announced the cancellation of the December 26, 2006 Committee of the Whole meeting. The next meeting will be the January 2, 2007 Village Board meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Wilks on behalf of all the Village Board extended best wishes for the Holiday Season. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks 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 Skowron, 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, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:49 p.m. ADJOURN The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:56 p.m., there being no further business to discuss adjourned at 9:57 p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 9