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Home My WebLink About3.1 MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD Wednesday, August 4, 2021 — 7:00 p.m. Village Hall 50 S. Emerson St. Mount Prospect, IL 60056 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the Boardroom at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street. 2. ROLL CALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Agostino Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Peggy Pissarreck, and Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Absent: Richard Rogers 2a. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Saccotelli led the Pledge of Allegiance 2b. Invocation — provided by Trustee Saccotelli 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - July 20, 2021 Motion by John Matuszak, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve the minutes of July 20, 2021 Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli Absent: Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Passed 4. MAYORS REPORT 4.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS - Economic Development Commission reappointment: John Healy, Daniel Novak and James Peterson 2 Audit Committee Reappointment: Timothy McDermott Trustee Pissarreck and Trustee Gens expressed concern regarding the subject reappointments to the Economic Development Commission citing more diversity is needed on Village Boards and Commissions. Trustees Pissarreck and Gens pointed out that all members of this commission are white males. Trustee Pissarreck suggested staff review the guidelines for commission appointments and reappointments. Trustee Pissarreck suggested term limits for commissions. Trustee Gens suggested commission members, who have served several terms, voluntarily step aside to open opportunities for qualified residents, particularly women, to serve on this commission. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating it would be inappropriate to ask a well -serving and dedicated member of this or any commission to resign because of gender or race. Mayor Hoefert, at the request of Trustee Pissarreck, detailed the commission application and selection process. Mayor Hoefert stated he and the Board are committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion but gaining this on our Boards and Commissions will take time and we will continue to work toward greater diversity on our Boards and Commissions. Trustee Pissarreck stated due to the recent clean audit report of Village financials by the Audit Committee, she would support the reappointment of Timothy McDermott to the Audit Committee. Trustee Pissarreck requested two separate votes for ratification of the Economic Development reappointments and Audit Committee reappointments. Mayor Hoefert complied with this request. Village Manager Michael Cassady stated the commission members presented for reappointment to the Economic Development Commission and Audit Committee have served this community successfully and admirably for many years and supports their continued service to the community. Public Comment: Steven Polit 601 N. Wilshire Questioned if there were resident candidates who submitted applications that were not considered due to reappointments Mayor Hoefert responded no other applications were received or considered as these are reappointments. Motion by Agostino Filippone, second by Colleen Saccotelli to ratify the reappointments of John Healy, Daniel Novak and James Peterson to the Economic Development Committee. Yea: Agostino Filippone, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Mayor Paul Hoefert Nay: Peggy Pissarreck, Terri Gens Absent: Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Agostino Filippone, second by Colleen Saccotelli to ratify the reappointment of Timothy McDermott to the Audit Committee. Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli 3 Absent: Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Passed 5. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Cathy Dunnington Mount Prospect resident • Requested information regarding the format for the upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting; suggested a balanced presentation. Village Manager Michael Cassady and Mayor Hoefert responded. A typical Committee of the Whole format will be followed; staff presentation followed by public comment and Board discussion. Carole Martz Mount Prospect resident • Expressed concern that the proposed time limitations for public comment for the Committee of the Whole meeting might lead to an unbalanced discussion. Mayor Hoefert responded and provided clarification regarding the procedures for public comment for the August 10, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 Monthly Financial Report - June 2021 6.2 List of Bills - July 14, 2021 to July 27, 2021 - $3,751,823.16 6.3 Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance decreases the number of Class 7-3- V" Liquor Licenses by one (1) Pete & Angelo Inc. d/b/a/ Sam's Place located at 15 W. Prospect Avenue, Mount Prospect, IL. Ordinance No, 6575 Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Peggy Pissarreck to approve the consent agenda as presented. Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli Absent: Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Passed 7. OLD BUSINESS None 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CHICAGO DRY LL, LLC'S APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6b INCENTIVE FOR THEIR FACILITY LOCATED AT 1000 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 4 Director of Community Development Bill Cooney presented a renewal of a Class 6b property tax incentive for Chicago Dry LL, LLC located at 1000 Business Center Drive, leased to Sam's Beauty Supply. Mr. Cooney explained the purpose of Class 6b tax incentives is to attract and retain businesses. Granting the extension of the tax incentive to Chicago Dry LL will enable them to renew their lease with Sam's Beauty Supply. Mr. Cooney stated the tax incentive reduces the assessment level from 25% to 10% for qualified businesses over a 10 -year term; levels for years 11 and 12 are 15% and 20% respectively. This aids in keeping our industrial properties competitive with surrounding counties, DuPage and Lake, who offer lower property taxes. Mr. Cooney stated the owners plan to renovate and improve the property. Mr. Cooney stated staff supports the request of Chicago Dry LL, LLC's request to extend the Class 6b tax incentive for another 10 -year term. The owners of the property were present. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Cooney stated Cook County no longer places limits on the number of renewals a property owner can request. There was no further discussion. Motion by Peggy Pissarreck, second by Terri Gens to approve Chicago Dry LL, LLC's application for a renewal of a Cook County Class 6b property tax incentive Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli Absent: Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 30-21 9. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Michael Cassady stated he and the Mayor had a productive meeting with Congressman Schneider regarding a number of issues important to Mount Prospect. Mayor Hoefert concurred, stating Congressman Schneider understands and supports the needs of our community. No additional report. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Saccotelli thanked the Police Department for a well -attended, fun and enjoyable National Night Out event. Trustee Gens commended Mr. Cassady and staff for their successful efforts to keep the beloved business, AI's Shoe Service, in Mount Prospect. 11. ADJOURNMENT 5 With no further business to discuss, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Filippone, seconded by Trustee Gens, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous roll call vote of the Village Board, the August 4, 2021 regular meeting of the Village Board adjourned at 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk 6