HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/1994 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
DECEMBER 6, 1994
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley
Trustee George Clowes
Trustee Timothy Corcoren
Trustee Richard Hendricks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana VVilks
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Hendricks. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to APPROVE
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor MINUTES
and Board of Trustees held November 15, 1994.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Pass: Corcoran
Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to APPROVE
approve the following list of bills: BILLS
General Fund $ 764,850
Refuse Disposal Fund 107,584
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 10,535
Community Development Block Grant Fund 24,231
Water & Sewer Fund 522,830
Parking System Revenue Fund 1,232
Risk Management Fund 157,338
Vehicle Replacement Fund 2,564
Capital Improvement Fund 20,130
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund --
Police & Fire Building Const. 13,159
Flood Control Construction Fund 19,531
EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund --
Street Improvement Construction Fund --
Debt Service Funds 1,536,176
Flexcomp Trust Fund --
Escrow Deposit Fund 47,650
Police Pension Fund 55,553
Firemen's Pension Fund 94,325
Benefit Trust Fund 647
$3,378,335
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks expressed opposition to payment of the bills for
legal services of Arnstein & Lehr in the amount of $12,494.93.
MAYOR'S REPORT
EDWARD B. RHEA Mayor Farley presented a Resolution noting the passing of former
PASSING Village Trustee Edward Rhea. It was noted that Mr. Rhea served
as Village Trustee from 1975 to 1977,
RES.NO. 45-94 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for
passage of Resolution No. 45-94
A RESOLUTION NOTING THE PASSING
OF EDWARD B. RHEA, JR.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks, Farley
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MARCHING BLUE A Resolution was presented congratulating the Prospect High
KNIGHTS BAND School Marching Blue Knights and Rhythmettes on their most
recent accomplishment of earning the Governors' Trophy in the
Illinois marching Band Competition for the 6th consecutive year.
RES.NO. 46-94 Trustee VVilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage
of Resolution No. 46-94 ~-~
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PROSPECT HIGH
SCHOOL MARCHING BLUE KNIGHTS BAND AND
RHYTHME'I-I'ES
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowren, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
HOLIDAY SEASON Trustee Witks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage
of Resolution No. 47-94
A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
PROJECT RED RIBBON Mayor Farley proclaimed December 6, 1994 through January 2,
1995 as PROJECT RED RIBBON month in an effort to bring
awareness of the dangers of drunk driving.
APPOINTMENTS Mayor Farley had no appointments, however, he and members of
the Board congratulated Trustee Corcoran on being nominated to
the Executive Committee of SWANCC. If the nomination is
confirmed by the Board of Directors of SWANCC, he would serve
until April 30, 1996.
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
James Murphy, 902 Moki Lane, asked the Board to consider giving up C-SPAN 2
one of the Cable TV channels on TCl so Mount Prospect could receive
C-Span 2 broadcasts.
It was noted that the Village is undergoing a TCI audit and review and
when that process is complete, which should be in the spring of 1995,
the Village would be better able to determine if this was possible.
Richard Bachhuber, 625 South Edward, complimented the Public LEAF PICK UP
Works Department on the excellent job picking up the leaves.
OLD BUSINESS
ZBA 23-A-94, Text Amendment (Eliminate Second Dwelling Units) ZBA 23-A-94
An Ordinance was presented for second reading that would amend ELIMINATE
Chapter 14 (Zoning) to provide for the gradual elimination of second 2ND HOUSE-
housekeeping units in all single family residential districts. The KEEPING
Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting the requested text UNITS
amendment by a vote of 4-3.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4683
of Ordinance No. 4683
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Farley
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks, Wilks
Motion carried.
ZBA 45-CU-94, 1738 East Kensington Road ZBA 45-CU-94
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant a 1738
Conditional Use to allow a day care center to operate within the KENSINGTON
Brentwood Shopping Center (Kensington & Wolf Roads). The Zoning
Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0.
At the request of the Petitioner, Trustee Corcoran, seconded by
Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the rule requiring two readings of
an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage ORD.NO.4684
of Ordinance No. 4684
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1738 EAST
KENSINGTON ROAD
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron~ Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carded.
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CREEKSIDE An Ordinance was presented for second reading, first reading
CONDO DEVELOPMENT having taken place in April, 1994, that would authorize execution
OLD ORCHARD: of an amendment to the Consent Decree governing Old Orchard
AMEND CONSENT Country Club.
DECREE
ORD.NO. 4685 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4685
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED CONSENT
DECREE IN CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST, ETC.
ET AL V MOUNT PROSPECT, 65 CH 5300
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Henddcks
Motion cerried.
NEW BUSINESS
SAFETY COMMISSION The following recommendations were forwarded from the Safety
RECOMMENDATIONS Commission relative to traffic matters for Village Board
consideration:
2 HR PARKING The Safety Commission considered a request from residents of
600 BLOCK SOUTH the 600 block of South Emerson Street to create a 2 hour parking
EMERSON STREET zone on the east side of the 600 block of South Emerson Street.
By a vote of 8-0, the recommendation of the Safety Commission
was to grant the request.
Trustee VVilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission to create a 2
hour parking zone on the east side of Emerson Street between
Council Trail and Berkshire on any day except Saturdays,
Sundays or legal holidays.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Clowes, Henddcks
Motion cerried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next
meeting on December 20th.
STOP SIGN: The Safety Commission considered a request from residents to
LAVERNGE AT provide a STOP sign for southbound traffic on Lavergne Street at
PHEASANT TRAIL Pheasant Trail. The Safety Commission vote of 4-4 resulted in a
denial.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to grant
the request for the STOP sign for southbound traffic at Lavergne
at Pheasant Trail.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
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An Ordinance will be presented at the December 20 meeting for
first reading.
The Safety Commission considered a request of the management STOP SIGN:
of Village Commons for a STOP sign for southbound traffic on ELM AT
Elm Street and Evergreen; By a vote of 8-0, the Safety EVERGREEN
~ Commission recommended denying the request.
It was noted that this condominium complex should install a
"Pdvate Property" sign, which would probably be more successful
in keeping through traffic out of the complex.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and deny the
request for a STOP sign on Elm at Evergreen.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corceran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Corcoren left the meeting for a few minutes.
The Safety Commission considered a request to prohibit parking PARKING:
on Prospect Manor between Northwest Highway and Walnut. PROSPECT
By a vote of 8-0, the Safety Commission recommended denying MANOR
~ this request.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur
with the racommendation of the Safety Commission to deny the
request to prohibit parking on Prospect Manor between Walnut
and Northwest Highway.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mayor Farley called a brief recess at 9:20 PM.
Mayor Farley raconvened the meeting at 9:30 PM.
Present upon roll call: Mayor Farley
Trustee Clowes
Trustee Corcoran
Trustee Hendricks
Trustee Hoefert
"-' Trustee Skowron
, Trustee Wilks
ZBA 46-V-94, 300 North Fairview ZBA 46-V-94
The Petitioner, School District 57, is requesting a variation to 300 FAIRVIEW
permit parking within the required front yard for the new Fairview FAIRVIEW
School. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting SCHOOL
the request by a vote of 5-0 with one abstention.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to
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concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals
and grant the variation requested in ZBA 46-V-94.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Clowes
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December
20th meeting.
ZBA 47-Z-94 The Petitioner, School District 57, is requesting a portion of their
300 E. COUNCIL TRAIL property be rezoned from C-R (Conservation/Recreation) to R-1 to
LIONS PARK SCHOOL permit the construction of a new Lions Park Elementary School.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request
by a vote of 6-0.
Mr. Lowell, 508 South Maple Street, expressed concern about the
proposed use of the school by the park district relative to noise
and traffic.
Mr. Mackey, 205 Moehling Drive, stated that inasmuch as
improved Moehling Drive is only 12 feet wide and with the School
District having acquired the single family home at 207, he
expressed concern as to having adequate distance to back out of
his driveway. Staff assured Mr. Mackey that the School District
would be required to provide an easement in order to maneuver
his vehicle.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and
grant the request to rezone the property being the subject of
ZBA 47-Z-94.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, WiIks
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the December
20th meeting.
ZBA 48-V-94 The Petitioner, School District 57, is requesting a variation to
300 E. COUNCIL TRAIL permit parking within the front yard setback. The Zoning Board
LIONS PARK SCHOOL of Appeals recommended granting this request by a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and
grant the variation requested in ZBA 48-V-94.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented December 20th for first reading.
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PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
Mayor Farley celled the Public Hearing to order to 10:06 P.M, VACATE PORTION
wh!ch Public Hearing was called, pursuant to proper legal notice OF MOEHLING DR
having been published in the Mount Prospect Herald on
N~yember 28, 1994, for the purpose of considering the vacation
of'that part of Moehling Drive located in front of 207 Moehling
Drive.
It was noted that the School District had purchased the single
family home at 207 Moehling Drive with the intent of including
that parcel in the new Lions Park School Subdivision, which
would also require the vacetion of the roadway Ioceted in front
of 208 Moehling Drive.
Mayor Farley dosed the Public Headng at 10:10 P.M.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the next
meeting on December 20.
The following Ordinances were presented for first readings: ABATE LEVY:
1994/95
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE
TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL
PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1994
AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1995
AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES
LEVIED FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER ONE OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING MAY 1, 1994 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1995
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
MAY 1, 1994 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1995
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ONE, SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE AND SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1994 AND
ENDING APRIL 30, 1995
These Ordinances will be presented for.first readings at the next
meeting on December 20th.
A Resolution was presented relative to charges made by TCI CABLE T.V,
(Cable TV) for basic service. ACCOUNTING
A representative of TCI stated that wh!le TCl had no objection
to the wording in the accounting order they reserved the
right to address these concems at a later date.
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for RES.NO. 48-94
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passage of Resolution No. 48-94
A RESOLUTION ENACTING AN ACCOUNTING ORDER
WITH REGARDS TO BASIC CABLE TELEVISION RATES/
EQUIPMENT FOR FORM 1200 PROCESS
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
AMEND CH 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend
SPEED LIMIT: the Traffic Code (Chapter 18) by reducing the speed limit on
KENSINGTON ROAD Kensington Road between Wheeling Road end the westerly limits
of the Village. It was noted that Kensington Road is under the
jurisdiction of the State and it was the State that reduced the
speed limit from 35 MPH to 30 MPH and in order for Iocel police
to write tickets for speeding, the correct speed limit must be listed
in the Traffic Code.
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the
rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron,
Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion carried.
ORD.NO. 4686 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage
of Ordinance No. 4686
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC
CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Hoefert, Skowron,
Wilks
Nays: Hendrlcks
Motion carried.
SELL PROPERTY: An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would authorize
AIR COMPRESSOR the sale of an air compressor no longer useful or necessary to the
Fire Department.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron,
Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion cerried.
ORD.NO. 4687 Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for
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passage of Ordinance No. 4687
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
A request was presented to accept the improvements installed ACCEPT
in conjunction with the Miller Station Subdivision. IMPROVEMENTS:
MILLERS
Trustee CIowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to STATION
accept the improvements, public and private, installed in
conjunction with the Miller Station Subdivision.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corceran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion cerried.
Trustee Hendricks stated that had he been on the Board when
this development was presented he would have voted against it
therefore he voted against acceptance of these improvements.
A Resolution was presented that would authorize execution of FOREST
the annual Agreement with the Forest River Fire Protection RIVER FIRE
Distdct for the services of the Fire Department. PROTECTION
DISTRICT
The Village Manager stated that these services are provided
as a requirement of a Consent Decree and if a charge was
proposed, the Village would have to go into Court to seek
an amendment to the Consent Decree.
There was discussion by members of the Board on the
following subjects and direction to staff for specific
information:
Whether the amount of money received for these
services was sufficient and if not what the
actual charges would be versus what is received
by the Village from the Fire Protection District;
Obtaining a legal opinion as to whether the Village
could discontinue this service;
The approximate cost of what it would cost to go
back to court to amend the Consent Decree;
Ramificetions of annexing this area;
The possibility of charging residents of this District
as non-residents for ambulance service.
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RES.NO. 49-94 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved for passage
of Resolution No. 49-94
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE FOREST RIVER
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT AND THE VILLAGE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, VVilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion carried.
RAILROAD ROW A Resolution was presented that would confirm the expenditure of
BEAUTIFICATION funds in the amount of $4,000.00 in conjunction with the planting
of 10,000 daffodil bulbs along the Chicago Northwest Railroad
right-of-way.
RES.NO. 50-94 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for
passage of Resolution No. 50-94
A RESOLUTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
BEAUTIFICATION OF THE RAILROAD RIGHT-
OF-WAY
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
POLICE: AVL SYSTEM Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented a request to waive
the bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of an
Automated Vehicle Location (AVL) System to be installed in
selected Village vehicles, such as marked squad cars,
investigators vehicles, CSO vehicles and inspection sen/ica
vehicles, a total of 35 vehicles. It was noted that this equipment is
specialized, with only one company in the midwest offering this
service. The cost for the proposed units would $32,280.00.
It was noted that there are areas in the community with changing
needs and potential problems and AVL would offer an additional
measure of protection for personnel.
AIR TOUCH ELETRAC Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to waive the
bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of 35 Automated
Vehicle Location System units from Air Touch Electrac at a cost
not to exceed $32,280.00.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
PURCHASE SQUAD Mr. Janonis presented a request to participate in the State bid
CARS program and authorize the purchase of a total of 21 police squad
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cars: four 4-door sedans, with the required police options; 16
marked squad car. Five vehicles would be purchase during the
current 94/95 budget year and the other 16 vehicles would be
purchased during the 95/96 fiscal year. It was noted that due
to the timing involved with the State bidding procedures, it
would be necessary to place the order now for the vehicles that
will be delivered and paid for during the 95/96 budget year.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to MILES
waive the bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of CHEVROLET
5 police vehicles at a cost not to exceed $ 77,105.36 in the DECATUR,IL
1994/95 budget year and 16 police vehicles from the 1995
budget year at a cost not to exceed $239,983.38.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Manager presented a request from the Fire PURCHASE
Department to waive the bidding procedure in order to FIRE DEPT
participate in the State bid and authorize the purchase of VEHICLES
four (4) vehicles at a cost not to exceed $61,579.74
the purchase of four vehicles to paid in the 1995 budget
year.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to MILES
waive the bidding procedure and authorize the purchase of CHEVROLET
four vehicles as part of the State bidding process at a cost
not to exceed $61,579.74 and to be paid within the 1995
budget year.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Mr. Janonis stated that the proposed amendment to the DEVELOPMENT
Development Code (Chapter 16) will be discussed at the CODE
Committee of the Whole meeting on December 13th, a AMENDMENT
copy of which amendment was distributed earlier in the
evening in order to give adequate time for review.
Mr. Janonis stated that due to the size of the
document, he asked that the Board members retain
their copies and bring them to the Committee of the Whole
meeting.
The Village Manager also asked the Board to concur with CANCEL
his recommendation to cancel the Committee of the Whole 12/27 COW
meeting. MEETING
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Clowes asked the Board to consider the request
made earlier in the evening for TCl to provide C-Span 2 and
suggested the maybe the Village could offer a Village channel
to be used for C-Span 2 with the provision that the Village
reserved the right to reclaim that channel as needed.
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rustee Henddcks voiced vadous complaints he had against the
Village Manager. Trustee Hendricks also noted that dudng a
recent community meeting with residents on the south side those
residents asked him to look for zoning violations in that area,
however, the Village Manager had denied his request for a Police
ride-along on November 17th. Trustee Henddcks also stated that
he plans to 'ride-along' in a squad car on December 22 as part of
the day shift and specifically with a female officer.
Mayor Farley explained that the ride-along program was not
intended as a method of finding zoning violations. It was also
noted that Trustee Hendricks had been on 3 dde-alongs within the
past 18 months. It was also noted that Police dde-alongs can put
both the dder and the police officer in danger.
Trustee Henddcks stated that he had requested the Board meet in
Executive Session to discuss Personnel, specifically the Village
Manager, however, since no Executive Session was scheduled,
Trustee Hendricks stated that he would have to discuss the
Village Manager publicly.
Trustee Hendricks moved to terminate the services of Village
Manager Michael Janonis effective immediately. The motion failed
for lack of a second.
Mayor Farley noted that the Village Board has an official process
established to evaluate the Village Manager, however, Trustee
Hendrlcks was absent dudng that review process.
Trustee Corcoran asked that members of the Board consider
the following when participating in Village Board meetings:
Come prepared;
Use the phone to get answers to questions rather than
asking those questions at a public meeting;
Don't state the obvious;
Get to the point when bdnging up items at the meeting; and
Be respectful of the time of the citizens.
Trustee Corcoran also asked when the Village Board would be
considering proposed rules of conduct of elected officials and a
Recall Ordinance.
Mayor Farley stated that those items mentioned are scheduled to
appear on the next Committee of the Whole meeting, December
13th.
Trustee Hoefert express support for the Village Manager and the
job he is doing for the Village and stated that the harassment from
Trustee Henddcks is uncalled for.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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