HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/2021 VB MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 — 7:00 p.m.
Village Hall
50 S. Emerson St,
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
1, CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Hoefert at 7:02 p.m. on September 21,
2021 in the boardroom at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St.
2 ROLL CALL
Members present upon roll call by the Village clerk: Mayor Paul Hoefert, Trustee Agostino
Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Peggy Pissarreck, and Trustee colleen Saccotelli
Absent: Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Richard Rogers
a. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Filippone led the Pledge of Allegiance
b. Invocation - The invocation was provided by Trustee Filippone
3, APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Village Board - September 7, 2021
Motion by Colleen Saccotel I i, second by Agostino Filippone to approve the minutes of the
September 7, 2021 Village Board meeting.
Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Peggy Pissa rreck, Colleen Saccotel I i
Absent: Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Richard Rogers
Final Resolution Motion Passed
4, MAYORS REPORT
4.1 PROCLAMATION: [National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15- October 15, 2021
Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation honoring [National Hispanic Heritage Month
into record.
Mayor Hoefert read a proclamation acknowledging September as [National Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month. This item was not on the meeting agenda.
4.2 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT.
Mayor Hoefert presented an ordinance for a class "F-3" liquor license for Tavern on
Elmhurst located at 2200 S. Elmhurst Road.
Mr. Hardik Patel, new owner of the Four Points Hotel and Tavern on Elmhurst Restaurant,
was present to answer questions from the Board. There were no questions for Mr. Patel.
Mayor Hoefert welcomed Mr. Patel to Mount Prospect and wished him well. Mr. Patel
thanked the Board for their support.
Motion by Colleen Saccotel I i, second by Peggy Pissa rreck to waive the rule requiring two
readings of an ordinance.
Yea: Agostino Fi I i ppone, Terri Gens, Peggy Pissa rreck, Colleen Saccotel I i
Absent: John Matuszak, Richard Rogers
Resolution: Motion Passed
Motion by Colleen Saccotel I i, second by Agostino Fi I i ppone to approve the subject ordinance
as presented.
Yea: Agostino Fi I i ppone, Terri Gens, Peggy Pissa rreck, Colleen E Saccotel I i
Absent: John Matuszak, Richard Rogers
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordinance No. 6581
4.3 APPOINTMENT TO SISTER CITIES COMMISSION OF MA VO V LOWRY-BERTH ET,
MEMBER
Mayor Hoefert presented the appointment of Manon Lowry-Berthet to the Sister Cities
Commission to fill the unexpired term of Gissele Drpich. Mayor Hoefert stated Ms. Lowry-
Berthet is a native of France who recently moved to Mount Prospect.
Mayor Hoefert answered questions from Trustee Pissarreck regarding the number of
applicants for this open position and how the open position was solicited.
Trustee Saccotelli, member of the Sister Cities Commission, concurred with Mayor
Hoefert's recommendation, stating Ms. Lowry-Berthet will be a valuable addition to the
commission.
Motion by Colleen Saccotel I i, second by Agostino Fi I i ppone to ratify the appointment of
Manon Lowry-Berthet to the Sister Cities Commission.
Yea: Agostino Fi I i ppone, Terri Gens, Peggy Pissa rreck, Colleen Saccotel I i
Absent: John Matuszak, Richard Rogers
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
5, COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Peter Leoschke
Pinciriant
• Mr. Leoschke expressed his concerns regarding development standards in downtown
Mount Prospect. Mr. Leoschke shared his concerns via a brief slideshow and
questioned if new developments will continue to follow the same design plans as
20West and Maple Street Lofts which do not offer buffer zones and lack landscaping
and other aesthetic details featured in older downtown developments.
Mayor Hoefert provided a brief response.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
5.1 Monthly Financial Report - July 2021
5.2 List of Bills - September 1, 2021 to September 14, 2021 - $1r176r298.47
Motion by Peggy Pissarreck, second by colleen Saccotelli to approve the consent agenda
as presented.
Yea: Agostino Fi I i ppone, Terri Gens, Peggy Pissa rreck, Colleen Saccotel I i
Absent: John Matuszak, Richard Rogers
Final Resolution Motion Passed
7, OLD BUSINESS
[None
S. NEW BUSINESS
[None
9. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
9.1 Motion to accept lowest cost, responsive bid for the abandonment of Well 4 in an
amount not to exceed $149,519.80.
Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey provided background information, bid results and
staff recommendation.
Mr. Dorsey stated the Village currently maintains five (5) deep water wells that provide
back-up water supply in the event water from our principal supply, Lake Michigan, or the
North Suburban Municipal Joint Action Water Agency is disrupted.
Mr. Dorsey stated the Village has maintained five (5) deep water wells and are tested on
a monthly and yearly basis. Well 4 is located at 117 N. Waverly Place. During a monthly
routine test of Well 4's performance, staff noticed a decrease in water production along
with metal shaving discharging from the well. Staff enlisted the expertise of Layne
Christensen Company to analyze the well. Layne recommended discontinuing operation of
the well due to pump deterioration and high contaminant levels in the water.
Mr. Dorsey stated the Village recently contracted with Burns & McDonnel consulting
engineers to perform a redundant water supply study. The study determined that four (4)
wells will be sufficient to meet the Village's average daily demand. It was further
determined that three (3) wells will meet the Village maximum day demand.
Mr. Dorsey stated annual operation and maintenance cost for Well 4 is approximately
$315,000. In addition, the cost to rehabilitate the well is $550,000. Mr. Dorsey stated staff
determined Well 4 is no longer needed and recommends abandoning Well 4.
Mr. Dorsey provided bid results for the abandonment of Well 4. The lowest cost responsive
bid was submitted by Municipal Well and Pump from Wisconsin. Municipal Well & Pump has
performed work for the Village in the past and staff found their work to be satisfactory.
Staff requested a 10% contingency be included to address unforeseen issues due to the
nature and scope of the project. Mr. Dorsey stated staff recommends approval of the bid
submitted by Municipal Well &Pump in the amount of $149,619.80 for the abandonment
of Well 4.
Mr. Dorsey provided the following in response to questions from the Board:
• Well 4 could be re -opened in the future if needed; however, it would require
drilling in a different location
• Wells will eventually become obsolete in the future as new technologies and
methods are developed
• Building that houses Well 4 will remain and continue as a booster pumping station;
some features will be eliminated
• State regulations require wells to either be maintained or abandoned
• Staff is confident the Village can sustain with the four (4)
remaining wells
• The Village's water system interconnects with other municipalities (Arlington
Heights, Des Plaines)and Illinois American Water company
There was no further discussion.
Motion by colleen Saccotelli, second by Peggy Pissarreck to accept lowest cost, responsive
bid for the abandonment of Well 4 in an amount not to exceed $149,519.80.
Aye: Terri Gens, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Paul Hoefert
[Nay: Agostino Filippone
Absent: Richard Rogers, John Matuszak
Final Resolution Motion Passes
9.2 As submitted
No additional report.
10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Gens reminded everyone that the Fire Department is hosting a free citizen
Emergency Preparedness training course that begins in October.
Mayor Hoefert thanked Trustee Pissarreck for bringing to attention the [National Suicide
Prevention Awareness Month.
11. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee
Saccotelli, seconded by Trustee Filippone, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous
voice vote of the Village Board, the September 21, 2021 regular meeting of the Village
Board adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk