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Home My WebLink About06/05/2007 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT June 5, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Juracek Trustee John Korn Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Absent: Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Corcoran led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Juracek gave the Invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 15, 2007. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS 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 presented proclamations in recognition of: · NATIONAL GARDEN CLUB WEEK, June 3-9, 2007 MAYOR PRO Accepted by Mount Prospect Garden Club President Penny Wenstrom TEM Ms. Wenstrom also presented Mayor Wilks with an arrangement of flowers from one of the member's garden. She also highlighted the many environmental and civic activities of the Garden Club. · NATIONAL FLAG DAY, June 14, 2007 Mayor Wilks stated, in accordance with the Village Code, the election of the new President/Mayor Pro Tem would be conducted. Per the Village Code the one-year term runs from July 1 through June 30. However, due to the absence of both Mayor Wilks and Mayor Pro Tem Zadel during early June, Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to waive the rules governing the Term of Office, so the term of office for the new Mayor Pro Tem would be effective June 6,2007. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to waive the rules governing the Mayor Pro Tern term of office and begin the term June 6, 2007: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer None 1 Mayor Wilks nominated Trustee Lohrstorfer to serve as Mayor Pro Tern from June 6, 2007 - June 30,2008. Mayor Wilks then asked for other nominations; there were no other nominations. There being no other nominations Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval to close nominations for Mayor Pro Tern. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the nomination of Trustee Lohrstorfer as Mayor Pro Tern effective June 6, 2007 - June 30, 2008. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Abstain: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn None Lohrstorfer Mayor Wilks recognized Trustee Zadel for the excellent job he did while serving as Mayor Pro Tern. APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS Mayor Wilks presented the following appointment and reappointments for Village Board approval: Youth Commission Appointments Adam Kiel Term expires June 2008 Reappointments Michael Artwohl Term expires June 2008 Michaelangelo Campos Term expires June 2008 Michael Higginson Term expires June 2008 Alyssa Hillman Term expires June 2008 Nicole Logisz Term expires June 2008 Steven Long Term expires June 2008 Daniel Milewski Term expires June 2008 Derek Steinweg Term expires June 2008 Sister Cities Reappointments A. John Korn Dorothy Kucera - Chair Term expires May 2011 Term expires May 2011 Judy Thorne Term expires May 2011 Trustee Lohrstorfer, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the appointments and reappointments as listed above. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Nays: None Motion carried. 2 CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD Wes Pinchot 747 Whitegate Court Mr. Pinchot expressed concern with the Village's response to the following: · Denial of petition for circular drive · Zone 12 - residential traffic control program · Parkway repair to state maintained roadway; Central Road Mayor Wilks thanked Mr. Pinchot for his comments and stated staff would follow-up regarding the condition of the parkway maintained by the state. Village Manager Michael Janonis responded to Mr. Pinchot's question regarding the status of the Village Seal. The condition of the Village Seal is beyond repair; a purchase of a new seal would be at the direction of the Village Board. Ms. Capek 104 South Wa Pella Avenue Ms. Capek asked for the Village's assistance in seeking replacement of her driveway damaged during the razing of the home at 102 Wa Pella. Community Development Director William Cooney stated the Village's Building Commissioner has been working with the contractor constructing the new home at 102 South Wa Pella. Mr. Cooney indicated he would also make a site observation and follow-up with Ms. Capek. CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA Trustee Lohrstrofer, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to approve the following business items: APPROVE BILLS 1. Bills dated May 10-30, 2007 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS AMEND CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OLD BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance amending Chapter (18) of the Village Code of Mount Prospect. Mayor Wilks stated that following the first reading of the ordinance on February 6, 2007, a working group comprised of two (2) Trustees and four (4) Wa-Pella residents was formed to discuss issues associated with the traffic study in Zone 12 and agree on the parameters for another traffic study. She added, the results of the additional traffic study had been completed and a neighborhood meeting was held May 29, 2007 for presentation and discussion of the study. Project Engineer Matt Lawrie provided an overview of the Neighborhood Traffic studies in Zone 12 including the third (3rd~ traffic study that was conducted the week of May ih and recapped the May 29 neighborhood meeting with Wa-Pella Avenue residents. Mr. Lawrie stated the last two (2) traffic studies support staff's decision that all-way stop signs along Wa-Pella Avenue at its intersection with Busse Avenue, Evergreen Avenue and Milburn Avenue are not warranted. The recommendations are based on research, experience and the guidelines established in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device and reflect staff's technical opinions to provide a uniform pattern of traffic control and speed limits for the entire neighborhood as directed by the Village Board. 3 Mr. Lawrie stated, painted crosswalks would be added at the intersections between Lincoln Junior High and S1. Raymond schools. Staff is also committed to conducting post studies in Zone 12;3, 6, and 12 months following the Village Board's decision. Mayor Wilks opened the discussion to comments and questions from those in attendance. Several residents from Wa-Pella Avenue and vicinity were in attendance to voice their objections to the Zone 12 residential intersection traffic control recommendations, specific to Wa-Pella Avenue. Residents residing on Wa-Pella Avenue and vicinity who addressed the Board and a collective list of their primary concerns and comments follow: Residents Jim Byrne Dawn Byrne 313 South Wa-Pella 313 South Wa-Pella Julie Johnson John Harrington 101 South Wa-Pella 301 South Wa-Pella Christy Watychowicz Carol Kelly 311 South Wa-Pella 308 South Wa-Pella Patrick Preising Wes Pinchot 312 Wa-Pella 747 Whitegate Victor La Porte Dina Petricca 309 South Wa-Pella 116 South Hi Lusi Margaret Zowalski Philip Maher 204 South Wa-Pella 310 South Emerson Laura Traviola Holly Bartjen 218 South Wa-Pella 502 West Busse Avenue Jessica Lettow Mrs. Elhert 307 South Wa-Pella 201 South Wa-Pella Comments/Concerns · Increased traffic - using Wa-Pella as a cut-thru street to Central Road · Increased traffic - Wa-Pella will become an unofficial "collector" street · Primary concern should be children's safety not MUTCD standards (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) or consultant studies · Now have a broader concern with other Residential Zone changes · Primary focus of traffic study should be pedestrian safety · Questioned validity and reliability of traffic study · Asked Village Board to consider compromise in removal of street signs along Wa-Pella; leave intersections of Wa-Pella and Milburn and Wa-Pella and Busse Avenue as 4 way stops. · Questioned safety of painted crosswalks · Asked Village Board to defer decision until there was an opportunity to review results of Zone 8 post study · Questioned Village's decision to establish standards - other communities contacted do not follow same standards · Removal of stop signs will increase traffic speed on Wa-Pella; drivers may not stop but at least slow down · Asked that notification be given to residents prior to changes in signage 4 Mayor Wilks and the Village Board thanked the residents for their comments and commended their involvement in the process of the residential traffic study and discussion of Zone 12. A general comment regarding the meeting's procedure which allowed residents the opportunity to present their comments/questions before the Village Board's discussion and decision was also noted. As part of their discussion the Mayor and Village Board provided a brief summary on the background that led to the Village's comprehensive study and implementation of the Residential Intersection Traffic Control and Residential Speed Limit programs. Concerned with a traffic control system that compromised pedestrian/driver safety the Village Board directed staff to conduct studies and make recommendations for the development and implementation of uniform traffic codes to enhance traffic safety in residential neighborhoods. Staff's recommendations to the Village Board are based on national safety standards and data from the traffic studies conducted in the residential traffic zones. Resident input is always a significant factor in the Village Board's decision-making process. The insight and constructive comments shared by the residents on Wa- Pella Avenue facilitated the additional traffic studies in this area and dialogue between the residents and Village Board. Post-study data is a major factor in the success of the comprehensive project; warranted adjustments to the traffic patterns will be made. The Village Board is committed to having post-studies conducted in Zone 12; 3, 6 and 12 months and other intervals when warranted. Additional comments from the Village Board included: · Traffic studies identify .unwarranted" stop signs "Unwarranted" stop signs create unsafe intersections · Established expectations to drivers and pedestrians enhance safety . Residents on streets concerned with cut-thru traffic - traffic studies may support use of traffic calming devices . Open to leaving Wa-Pella and Milburn a four (4) way stop Intersection; valid safety factors such as school traffic allow for logical deviation from national standards/guidelines · Open to deferring decision on Zone 12 until post-study data from Zone 8 is available (Staff indicated results from Zone 8 post study would be available in July 2007) Noting there was support to amend the ordinance and leave the intersection at Wa-Pella and Milburn Avenues a four (4) way stop Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to amend the ordinance. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to amend the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 18 (Traffic) by leaving the intersection at South Wa-Pella and Milburn Avenues a four (4) way stop. Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Nays: Corcoran Motion carried. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval, as amended, of: ORD 5630 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 (TRAFFIC) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Motion carried 5 NEW BUSINESS PZ-09-07, 501 MIDWAY DRIVE 2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ORD 5631 Mayor Wilks called for a short break in the meeting at 9:45 p.m. The Village Board reconvened at 9:54 p.m. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance granting a conditional use permit to operate a Community Center and school at 501 Midway Drive, Niagara Foundation. Community Development Director William Cooney provided background information on the request including the conditional use permit issued to the petitioner in 2004; the conditional use permit expired before the original project for the community center was completed. Since that time the petitioner has revised the project plans to include a school. Mr. Cooney reviewed the site plan, stating the proposed Community Center would occupy 70% of the building and the college prep-school for K-8 grades would occupy 30%. He stated there is adequate parking for the Community Center and school. The Planning and Zoning recommended approval of the conditional use permit by a 7-0 vote. Mr. Serkan Aikan, Niagara Foundation, provided the following information in responde to questions and comments from the Village Board. · Lack of adequate funding impacted completion of the original project. · Addition of school to project will serve the student population that now attend school in Chicago. · Niagara Foundation has the necessary funds to complete the entire project within the time allowed under Conditional Use permit · The school and Community Center have separate entrances; no access from Community Center to school. · It is a smoke-free facility · No plans to expand to high school At the request of the Village Board Mr. Cooney will provide additional information regarding access between the Community Center and school. Mayor Wilks stated the second (2nd) reading of the ordinance would be held at the June 19, 2007 Village Board meeting. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance adopting the Official Comprehensive Plan of 2007 for the Village of Mount Prospect. Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee LOhrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer None Mayor Wilks stated the Comprehensive Plan had been presented and discussed at prior meetings. The Village Board recognized Community Development Director William Cooney and his staff for their work on the Comprehensive Plan. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance 5631: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF 2007 FOR THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT 6 PREVAILING WAGE RATES ORD 5632 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer None Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance pertaining to a determination of the prevailing wage rates. Trustee Corcoran stated he would be exercising his right to vote no on this state required ordinance. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer None A typographical error in the proposed ordinance was also noted: Section Four: last sentence, the word "affect" should be "affected". The Village Clerk stated the ordinance would be changed to correct the grammatical error. Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee LOhrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance 5632: AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO A DETERMINATION OF THE PREVAILING WAGE RATE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer Corcoran VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis noted the following business items: . Coffee with Council- Saturday, June 9th 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. . June 1 ih COW meeting - Cancelled OTHER BUSINESS The Village Board announced the following summer community activities: . BluesMobile Cruise Night - sponsored by the Downtown Merchants Assoc. - Saturdays May-September, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., Metra west commuter parking lot . Lions Club Farmers' Market opens Sunda~, June 10th. The market will be open every Sunday through October 28 ; 8:00 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. in the Metra west commuter parking lot. . Mount Prospect Historical Society - Pie Contest at the Mount Prospect Public Library; June 23rd, noon to 2:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss the following item: PERSONNEL 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) - The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. 7 RECONVENE ADJOURN Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1). Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer Nays: None Absent: Corcoran Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 10:24 p.m. RECONVENE The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 10:44 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business the Village Board meeting of June 5, 2007 adjourned at 10:45 p.m. /} YI::Jdd? 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