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Home My WebLink About11/08/2006 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT November 8, 2006 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee John Korn Trustee Michaele Skowron Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Zadelled the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Korn gave the Invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held October 17, 2006. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Zadel None Korn Motion carried. APPROVE BI LLS APPROVE BILLS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS" 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 MAYOR'S REPORT REPORT Mayor Wilks invited William Starr, Commander American Legion Post 525 to introduce the presentation of the American flag to the Village Board from Mount FLAG Prospect residents Master Sergeant John DeGroot and his wife Janice. During his CEREMONY four (4) month tour of duty with the Air Force Master Sergeant DeGroot had the American flag flown over Iraq in an F-15 15E Strike Eagle combat mission. In presenting the flag to the Mayor and Village Board Staff Sergeant DeGroot stated he had the flag flown over Iraq on behalf of the VFW and the American legion and brought it back to Mount Prospect to honor his "all-American" hometown. A framed certificate of authenticity accompanied the flag. While thanking Staff Sergeant and Mrs. DeGroot, Mayor Wilks stated it was an honor it was to accept the flag on behalf of all the residents. She indicated the flag and certificate would be displayed in a place of honor in the Village Hall. The Mayor thanked all the servicemen present including Bob Fey, VFW Commander and Merle Betterman, American Legion 525 Senior Vice Commander for their service to the United States. Commander Starr announced there would be a Veteran's Day Ceremony conducted Saturday, November 11 at 11 :00 a.m. at the Lions Park Band Shell. He added the event to honor Veterans would include patriotic songs and a guest speaker. LIONS CLUB YOUTH COMMISSION Mayor Wilks asked that Coffee with Council scheduled for the 11 th from 9 to 11 a. m. adjourn early so those attending could also make the Veteran's Day ceremony. Mayor Wilks welcomed Mount Prospect Lions Club President Pat LeBeau. Mr. LeBeau presented a check for $7,000 for the Village's food pantry. He stated the Farmers' Market continues to be very successful and the Lions Club is pleased to be able to give the money generated from the market back to the community. Mayor Wilks thanked Mr. LeBeau and the Lions Club for their generosity and many activities for the benefit of the community. Mr. LeBeau presented a second check in the amount of $7,000 to Mount Prospect Historical Society Executive Director Gavin Kleespies. Stating the money would help with the Central School project, Mr. Kleespies thanked. Mr. LeBeau for the check. Ms. Nicole Braus, Vice Chair of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission presented the Commission's annual report. Ms. Braus highlighted several public issues the Commission has addressed such as: public smoking ban, book bans, political debates and bike helmet laws. The Commission along with adult Commission member Mr. George Clowes were recognized for their two-part series on Hurricane Katrina. In the next year the Youth Commission will continue to address relevant social issues. Mayor Wilks thanked Ms. Braus for the report. She also thanked the Youth Commission members for their efforts and recognized the adult Commission members in attendance; Mr. David Schein and Ms. Patti Walpole. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS Mayor Wilks presented the following reappointments for the Village Board's approval: Sister Cities Commission Janice Farley Term to expire May 2010 Mary Ann or John Sibrava Term to expire May 2010 Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the reappointments to the Sister Cities Commission. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD None. CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to approve the following business items: BILLS RES NO. 47-06 BACKBONE HARDWARE AND INSTALLATION 1. Bills, dated October 12-31, 2006 2. Resolution No. 47-06: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT BY AND BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT REGARDING COMPLETION OF REQUIRED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS PERTAINING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF HILL STREET NATURE CENTER, 510 EAST RAND ROAD 3. Request Village Board approval to waive bid process and purchase backbone hardware in an amount not to exceed $13,091 and the purchase of services for the configuration and installation of backbone hardware in an amount not to exceed $3,100. EXTRICATION 4. EQUIPMENT COLOR 5. PLOTTER 6. INTERNATIONAL 4X2 CAB AND CHASSIS OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 1717 LONNQUIST, CLEARWATER PARK PLAT OF DEDICATION PUBLIC R-O-W LICENSING AGREENMENT RES 48-06 RES 49-06 Request Village Board approval to waive bid process and purchase new extrication equipment for the Fire Department in an amount not to exceed $28,274. Request Village Board approval to accept proposal for replacement of color plotter in an amount not to exceed $16,331. Request for Village Board approval to accept State of Illinois bid for the purchase of one (1) Intemational4x2 cab and chassis in an amount not to exceed $59,600. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Kom, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented two (2) resolutions regarding the dedication of public right- of-way at 1717 Lonnquist Boulevard, Clearwater Park for the Village Board's consideration. 1. A resolution approving the plat of dedication for property located at 1717 Lonnquist Boulevard. 2. A resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the Village of Mount Prospect and the Mt. Prospect Park District licensing the use of public right-of-way at 1717 Lonnquist Boulevard for parking area and jogging path. Village Engineer Jeff Wulbecker provided background information relative to the right-of-way of dedication. He stated the Plat ot Dedication prepared a<;eording to Village Code completes the required right-ot-way dedication tor this portion of Lonnquist Boulevard. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for approval of Resolution No. 48-06: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLAT OF DEDICATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1717 LONNQUIST BOULEVARD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. In conjunction with the plat of dedication, Mr. Wulbecker stated the second resolution would authorize the Village of Mount Prospect to grant a non-exclusive license to the Mt. Prospect Park District to maintain the structures, a parking area and jogging path, in the public right-of-way. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved tor approval of Resolution No. 49-06: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE MT. PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT LICENSING THE USE OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 1717 LONNQUIST BOULEVARD FOR PARKING AREA AND JOGGING PATH Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoetert, Kom, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. NORTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM AMENDED AGREEMENT ADDENDUM OF NEW MEMBERSHIP RES 50-06 RES 51-06 Mayor Wilks presented two (2) resolutions relative to the Village's membership in the Northwest Central Dispatch System (NWCDS). 1. A resolution authorizing execution of an amended agreement between the Village of Mount Prospect and Northwest Central Dispatch System. 2. A resolution authorizing execution of Northwest Central 9-1-1 System addendum of new membership. Noting the Village of Mount Prospect was one of the three (3) founding members of the Northwest Central Dispatch, Village Manager Michael Janonis provided background information on the highly successful organization. Village Manager Janonis stated the benefits and financial savings of the centralized system has proven attractive to many municipalities; there are currently 10 members. At this time the Village of Schaumburg has requested membership in the joint venture. Village Manager Janonis stated a consultant for the NWCDS had evaluated the benefits of expanding the membership to include the Village of Schaumburg. He recommended acceptance of the Village of Schaumburg in the Northwest Central Dispatch System. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval of Resolution No. 50-06: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VilLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND NORTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for approval of Resolution No. 51-06: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF NORTHWEST CENTRAL 9-1-1 SYSTEM ADDENDUM OF NEW MEMBERSHIP Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. AMEND WATER & Mayor Wilks presented for a first reading an ordinance to amend water and sewer SEWER RATES rates set forth hi Appendix A, Division 1/ of the Village Code. ORD 5594 Finance Director Dave Erb stated this ordinance establishes a 5% increase in water and sewer rates consistent with the Village's five (5) year plan to increase the combined water and sewer rate by 5% each January 1 until 2009. Effective January 1, 2007 the current rate of $5.41 per 1,000 gallons of water will increase to $5.68 per 1,000 gallons. Mr. Erb stated the increase helps the Village keep pace with expenditures associated with the Village's water and sewer services. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll: Ayes: Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: Corcoran Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zade!, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5594: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND WATER AND SEWER RATES SET FORTH IN APPENDIX A, DIVISION II OF THE VILLAGE CODE MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS LEAFIY ARD WASTE COLLECTIONS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Skowron, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis stated Coffee with Council would be held this Saturday, November 11th in the Village Hall Community Room. He added that in consideration of the 11 :00 am Veterans Day Ceremony, the meeting which typically runs from 9:00 am to 11 am will conclude at 10:30 a. m. OTHER BUSINESS In response to questions from the Village Board regarding leaf and yard waste collection, Village Manager Janonis provided the following: · Loose leaf curbside pick-up continues through the week of November 13th · Free collection of bagged leaves only; November 20th - December 15th · Subscription yard waste services continue through December 15th · Subscription yard waste containers will not be collected at the end of the collection period;. containers are only collected when a subscription is cancelled. Collection dates for loose leaf and bagged leaves will be put on the Civic Event sign. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks stated there was no need for discussion of land Acquisition as listed on the Agenda, but asked for a motion to meet in Closed Session to discuss Personnel which was also listed: PERSONNEL 51lCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes or employees. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss Personnel 5 IlCS 120/2 (c) (2). Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 7:50 p.m. ADJOURN The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:30 p.m., and there being no further business to discuss adjourned at 9:3,1 P.':, ~ ()(/ o/7/~o~ M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk