HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/1994 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
DECEMBER 20, 1994
CALL TO ORDER CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farley called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: Mayor Gerald Farley Trustee George Clowes
Trustee Timothy Corcoran (arrived late)
Trustee Richard Hendricks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Irvana Wilks
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Trustee Clowes. INVOCATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to APPROVE
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor MINUTES
.and Board of Trustees held December 6, 1994.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
~,~ Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee CloweS, moved to APPROVE
approve the following list of bills: BILLS
General Fund $ 909,255
Refuse Disposal Fund 4,104
Motor Fuel Tax Fund 91,048
Community Development Block Grant Fund 55,233
Water & Sewer Fund 155,764
Parking System Revenue Fund 5,046
Risk Management Fund 78,313
Vehicle Replacement Fund 18,281
Capital Improvement Fund 18,163
Downtown Redev. Const. Fund 242,809
Police & Fire Building Const. --
Flood Control Construction Fund 16,343
EPA Flood Loan Construction Fund 256,509'
Street Improvement Construction Fund --
Debt Service Funds 22,743
Flexcomp Trust Fund 14,005
~ Escrow Deposit Fund 56,031
Police Pension Fund --
Firemen's Pension Fund --
Benefit Trust Fund --
$1,943,647
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Hendricks opposed payment of the bills for legal services
of Arnstein & Lehr in the amount of $10,213.52.
FINANCIAL REPORT Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept
the financial report for the period November 1, 1994 through
November 30, 1994, subject to audit.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron,
Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
MAYOR'S REPORT
OFFICER OF THE Mayor Farley and Police Chief Pavlock introduced the Police
YEAR Officer of the Year and the 3 Runners-Up:
Lance Besthoff Officer of the Year
David Behun Runner-Up
Robert Rzepecki Runner-Up
Joseph Ziolkowski Runner-Up
Village Manager Michael E. Janonis presented a check from the
Village in the amount of $250.00 to Office Besthoff and his wife
upon being named Police Officer of the year.
' Trustee Corcoran arrived at this point in the meeting.
AMEND CH. 13 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would delete the
GIORDANO'S Class "R" liquor license issued to Giordano's Restaurant, 820 East
820 E. RAND ROAD Rand Road. As provided in the Village Code, a liquor licensee
CLASS "R" who does not serve alcohol for a period of 30 days is subject to
automatic forfeiture of the liquor license. This restaurant has been
closed for several months.
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 carried.
ORD.NO. 4688 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4688
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 OF
THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENTS There were no appointments.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS. CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
None
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OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Farley called the Public Hearing to order at 7:57 PM, which PUBLIC HEARING
Public Hearing, called pursuant to proper legal notice having been LEVIES
published in the Mount Prospect Journal on December 9, 1994, was
for the purpose of presenting the 1994 tax levies.
It was noted that as of January 1, 1996, the Village will be on
a calendar year budget, rather than the present fiscal year,
May 1 through Apdl 30.
There was no participation from the audience.
Mayor Farley declared the Public Hearing dosed at 8:00 PM.
Trustee Wilks,' seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for ORD.NO. 4689
passage of Ordinance No. 4689
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
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4690
of Ordinance No. 4690
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
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried:
Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4691
of Ordinance No. 4691
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
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Henddcks
Motion carded.
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ORD.NO. 4692 Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4692
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
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
ZBA 46-V-94 ZBA 46-Vo94, 300 North Fairview
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant
300 N. FAIRVIEW a variation to permit parking within the required front yard for the
new Fairview School. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting the request by a vote of 5-0 with one
abstention.
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 cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Fadey
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks, Wilks
Motion carried.
ORD.NO. 4693 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4693
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL LOCATED AT 300 N. FAIRVIEW
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks
Motion carried.
VACATE PORTION An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would vacate
OF MOEHLING DRIVE that portion of Moehling Drive at 207 Moehling Drive.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Farley
Nays: CIowes, Hendricks, Wilks
Motion carried.
ORD.NO. 4694 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for
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passage of Ordinance No. 4694
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PROPERTY
GENERALLY LOCATED AT 207 MOEHLING DRIVE
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks,
Farley
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks
Motion carried.
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would rezone the ZBA 47-Z-94
subject property from C-R (Conservation/Recreation) to R-1 to permitLIONS PARK
the construction of a new Lions Park Elementary School. SCHOOL
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this request by 300 COUNCIL TR
a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoren, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks, Farley
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks
Motion carried.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4695
of Ordinance No. 4695
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING
MAP OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Clowes, Henddcks
Motion carded.
ZBA 48-V-94, Lions Park School, 300 East Council Trail ZBA 48-V-94
An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would grant LIONS PARK
a variation to permit parking within the front yard setback. SCHOOL
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this 300 COUNCIL TR
request by a vote of 6-0.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Fadey
Nays: Clowes, Hendricks, Wilks
Motion carried.
'Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for passage ORD.NO. 4696
of Ordinance No. 4696
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR LIONS
PARK SCHOOL, 300 EAST COUNCIL TRAIL
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, VVilks
Nays: Clowes, Henddcks
Motion carried.
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LIONS PARK SCHOOL The Lions Park School Plat of Consolidation was presented for
PLAT OF approval. The Plan Commission had reviewed this plat and
CONSOLIDATION recommended approval.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to
authorize the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest his signature on
the Lions Park School Plat of Consolidation.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Clowes, Henddcks
Motion cerried.
AMEND CH. 18 An Ordinance was presented for first reading that would amend
TRAFFIC CODE Schedule Xl to include Emerson Street, between Berkshire and
Council Trail, in the 2 hour parking regulations and to amend
Schedule IV to include a STOP sign on southbound Lavergne at
Pheasant Trail.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoren, moved to waive
the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion cerried.
ORD.NO. 4697 Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved for
passage of Ordinance No. 4697
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18
(TRAFFIC CODE) OF THE VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: Hendricks
Motion cerried.
NEW BUSINESS
SAFETY COMMISSION The following recommendations were presented from the Safety
Commission.
200 N. PINE A request from a resident to prohibit parking on the 200 block of
PARKING North Pine Street. The Safety Commission recommended
denying this request.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and deny the
request to prohibit parking on the 200 block of North Pine Street.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion cerried.
STOP SIGN: A request from residents to install a STOP sign on Audrey Lane,
AUDREY AT GRINDEL north and southbound, at Grindel Drive. The Safety Commission
recommended denying the request by a vote of 8-0.
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Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and deny the
request for a STOP sign on Audrey at Gdndel.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks, Hoefert,
Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A request from residents to install a STOP sign on north and STOP SIGN:
southbound Wille Street at Thayer Street. The Safety WILLE AT
Commission recommended by an 8-0 to install a YIELD sign. THAYER
Due to the fact that residents presented additional information
on this request, it was the consensus of the Village Board that
action on this request be deferred to the next regular meeting
of the Village Board on January 3rd in order to take a closer
look at the situation.
A request of residents of the Brentwood Subdivision to prohibit HERITAGE DR
parking on both sides of Heritage Drive adjacent to the retention PARKING
ponds just east of Wolf Road. The Safety Commission
recommended granting this request by a vote of 8-0.
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Wilks, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the Safety Commission and prohibit
parking on both sides of Heritage Drive east of Wolf Road
adjacent to the retention ponds.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
An Ordinance will be presented for first reading at the
January 3rd meeting of the Village Board.
A recommendation to substitute a member from Public AMEND CH. 5
Works as a voting member of the Safety Commission, SAFETY
rather than the Traffic Engineer. The Safety Commission COMMISSION
recommended this amendment by a vote of 5-2 with one
abstention.
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to
concur with the recommendation of the Safety Commission
and substitute a member of the Public Works Department
instead of the Engineering Division as a voting member of
the Safety Commission.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Henddcks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carded.
An Ordinance will be presented January 3rd for first reading.
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LINNEMAN ROAD A Resolution was presented that would authorize entering into an
EASEMENTS: Easement Agreement with Commonwealth Edison relative to
RECONSTRUCTION easements within the Linneman Road right-of-way, which
PROJECT easements are necessary as part of the proposed Linneman Road
reconstruction project.
RES.NO. 51-94 Trustee Wilks, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for passage
of Resolution No. 51-94
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF
AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
COMMONWEALTH EDISON AND THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoren, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carriedl
ACCEPT A request was presented to accept the improvements installed in
IMPROVEMENTS: conjunction with the addition to the NBD Bank Building at 1501
NBD BANK Lakeview Court, located within the Kensington Center for
1501 LAKEVIEW Business.
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Skowron, moved to accept
the improvements installed in conjunction with the addition to the
' NBD Bank Building at 1501 Lakeview Court.
Upon roll call: Ayes: CIowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
INSURANCE Village Manager Michael E. Janonis and Finance Director David
RENEWALS Jepson presented proposals for the 1995 insurance renewals for
Casualty and Property Insurance, Medical Insurance and Third
Party Administrator.
The following proposals were received relative to casualty and
property insurance:
Type Proposal Broker
Property $23,397 Hobbs
EMT Malpractice $ 5,464 Hobbs
Workers Comp $35,877 Johnson & Higgins
Combined Public
Officials & Liability $75,399 Johnson & Higgins
Total $138,260
HOBBS AND Trustee Corcoren, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur
JOHNSON & HIGGINS with the recommendation of the administration relative to Casualty
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and Property Insurance and accept the proposal submitted by Hobbs
for $28,861 and the proposal submitted by Johnson & Higgins for
$109,399.
Upon roll cell: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The following proposals were received for the Medical Insurance
Stop-Loss:
Lexington $181,237
National Risk Transfer $182,500
North American Life $307,535
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to LEXINGTON
accept the proposal submitted by Lexington for the Medical
Insurance $50,000 Stop-Loss coverage at an estimated cost
of $181,237 for the year.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
It was the recommendation of the administration that the Village GAB, CRAWFORD
accept the proposal submitted by GAB Business Services for & HARRINGTON/
administration of liability claims in 1995, with Crawford for the BROOKFIELD
administration of Workers' Comp claims and with Harrington/
Brookfield for administering the medical insurance plan.
Trustee Corcoran, seconded by Trustee Clowes, moved to concur
with the recommendation of the administration and authorize
retaining GAB Business Services for administration of liability claims
in 1995, to retain Crawford to administer Workers' Comp claims in
1995 and to authorize HardngtonlBrookfleld to administer the
medical insurance plan in 1995.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
A request was presented to waive the bidding procedure and authorize ENGINEER:
retaining Triton Engineering to provide the construction and LINNEMAN
engineering inspection services involved with the proposed ROAD
Linneman Road reconstruction project. IMPROVEMENT
Trustee Clowes, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to concur TRITON
with the recommendation of the administration and waive the
bidding procedure and authorize retaining Triton Engineering
for the construction and engineering inspection services involved
with the Linneman Road reconstruction project at a cost not to
exceed $95,650.00.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Clowes, Corcoran, Hendricks,
Hoefert, Skowron, Wilks
Nays: None
Motion carried.
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OLIDAY HOURS Mr. Janonis announced that all Village offices providing non-
emergency services would be closed at noon on Friday,
December 23rd and all day on December 26th and January 2nd~
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
VILLAGE CLERK Trustee Henddcks pointed out that the position Village Clerk is
POSITION filled and dismissed by a vote of a majority of the Village Manager
and President and Board of Trustees. It was noted that the
Village Manager and the Village Clerk are the only two positions in
the Village that are set up that way.
RECALL Trustee Hendricks asked when the subject of drafting a Recall
ORDINANCE Ordinance was requested and who requested and/or authorized a
legal opinion on this subject.
10 N.STEVENSON Trustee Hendricks would like information as to how many code
violations were issued in the month of November, 1994 at 10
North Stevenson Lane.
FOREST RIVER FIRE Trustee Wilks reminded the Board about the discussion of Forest
PROTECTION DISTRICT River Fire Protection District and the cost involved with providing
those services and the fact that the Village Board will be
discussing this subject at a future meeting.
SPECIAL GARBAGE Trustee Wilks noted that a general garbage collection will be
PICK UP made available January 3 through 7. Trustee Wilks also reminded
everyone that Christmas trees and wreaths will be collected for a
2 week period after Christmas at no additional cost to the
residents.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS Trustee Wilks as well as members of the Board expressed
appreciation for the well planned and well attended Christmas
Carol 'sing-a-long' that was held in the NBD Bank parking lot at
Randhurst on December 17th.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
200 N. LOUIS STREET Trustee Hendricks stated that the parking problem in the 200
PARKING North Louis Street still exists, noting that someone is apparently
plowing the snow off a portion of the vacant parcel owned ~3y
Century Tile and cars are parking in that area.
Trustee Hendricks moved to direct the Village Manager to enforce
the Zoning Code and stop the plowing of that vacant lot and stop
allowing parking for the beauty salon on the vacant piece of
property that does not belong to them.
Motion failed for lack of second.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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