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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Minutes Oct 5, 2021MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD Tuesday, October 5, 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 7:05 p.m. on October 5, 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 John Matuszak, Trustee Peggy Pissarreck, Trustee Richard Rogers and Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Absent: None a. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Gens led the Pledge of Allegiance b. Invocation - The invocation was provided by Trustee Pissarreck 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the September 21, 2021 regular meeting of the Village Board Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Richard Rogers to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2021 Village Board meeting. Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Abstain: John Matuszak Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1 PROCLAMATION: Fire Prevention Week - October 3-9, 2021 Mount Prospect Fire Department Public Education Officer Monica Epp accepted the proclamation from Mayor Hoefert. Ms. Epp provided a brief history of Fire Prevention Week and detailed the Fire Safety Week activities planned for this week and programs throughout the year. 4.2 ACCOLADES Village recognition of Thomas Pekras for 38 years of appointed service on the Finance Commission 1983-2021; Jill Friedrichs for 28 years of appointed service on the Special Events Commission 1993-2021. Director of Finance Amit Thakkar, former Mayor Carolyn Krause and Finance Commission Chair Trisha Chokshi shared in recognizing and celebrating retiring commissioner, Tom Pekras. Mr. Pekras was a dedicated member of the Finance Commission for 38 years and served under five (5) mayors during his tenure. Mr. Pekras was recognized for his mentorship and friendship, his volunteerism and commitment to the community of Mount Prospect. Mayor Hoefert presented Mr. Pekras with a plague honoring his many years of service. Special Events Commissioner Brian Lambel and former Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley honored retiring Special Events Commission Jill Friedrichs for her 28 years of service. Ms. Friedrichs was recognized for her guidance, enthusiasm, leadership and volunteerism. Mayor Hoefert presented Ms. Friedrichs with a plaque recognizing her many years of service and volunteerism in the community that extended beyond the Special Events Commission. Ms. Friedrichs thanked the Board for this recognition and the opportunity to serve the community and stated it was her honor and privilege to do so. 4.3 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. Mayor Hoefert presented an ordinance that will increases the number of Class "F-2" liquor licenses by one (1) SAKAE RESTAURANT INC. d/b/a SAKAE RESTAURANT located at 1440 N. River Road Mount Prospect, IL. This license allows for the sale of beer and wine only. Mayor Hoefert offered the petitioner and owner of Sakae restaurant, Sandra Speer an opportunity to address the Board and endorse her restaurant. Ms. Speer stated Sakae restaurant offers a Japanese based menu serving sushi, steak and fresh fish. Ms. Speer's brother is the sous -chef. Ms. Speer stated she is pleased to develop roots in Mount Prospect and is grateful for the support of the community. Mayor Hoefert thanked Ms. Speers for choosing to locate her restaurant in Mount Prospect. There was no further discussion. Motion by Richard Rogers, second by John Matuszak to waive the rule requiring two readings of an Ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Motion Passed Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6582 4.4 REAPPOINTMENT TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Mayor Hoefert presented the following reappointments to the Board of Fire and Police Commission: Jim Powers - Member reappointment to expire September 2021; chair appointment to expire September 2022 Jeanna Claussen - Reappointment to expire September 2024 No discussion. Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Colleen Saccotelli to ratify the subject reappointments to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 5. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Louis Goodman 310 N. School Street • The corner of Gregory Street and Rt. 83 is cause for concern in certain situations. Particularly, when a car is parked on the south side of Gregory it is difficult for a vehicle to safely turn onto Gregory from Rt. 83. Mayor Hoefert stated staff will look into this situation. Linda Waycie Mount Prospect resident • Shared comments regarding workforce housing; questioned if affordable housing or workforce housing will be assigned to a portion of the proposed new development located at the former Police/Fire Headquarters. Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Drive • Suggested Village staff produce a map, along with pertinent information, that depicts the actual number of affordable housing units located in downtown Mount Prospect and suggested it is more than people realize • Mr. Polit added more than 25% housing in Mount Prospect is deemed affordable. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating staff is already preparing this report and added there are many affordable housing opportunities available in our downtown. Lauren Mount Prospect resident • Supports efforts to improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Village but wants to ensure all residents of Mount Prospect are represented and included. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating the Village is hiring a consultant that will help staff better understand ways to support diversity, equity and inclusion in our community; Mayor Hoefert agreed that it includes more than race and gender. Vito Mount Prospect resident In a response to Mr. Vito's questions, Mayor Hoefert provided the following: • Confirmed that the Board is not meeting with outside interest groups regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or affordable housing. • There have been no legitimate complaints against the Village for over 30 years regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion infractions. • The Village meets the minimum requirement for affordable housing. Vito expressed also concern that the Board is "pandering" to certain ideology groups; believes opinions of larger portions of the Village are not being heard. 6. CONSENT AGENDA 6.1 List of Bills - September 15, 2021 to September 28, 2021 - $4,263,106.56 6.2 A Resolution in support of an application to the Safe Routes to School Program for improvements to the Kensington Road sidewalk and pedestrian crossing near the Canadian National Railroad right-of-way. Resolution No. 35-21 6.3 MOTION TO DEFER CONSIDERATION OF THE 1ST READING OF AN ORDINANCE FOR A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 112 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY UNTIL THE NOVEMBER 2ND VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA 6.4 Motion to authorize the Village Manager to execute a contract with SB Friedman for consultant assistance in an amount not to exceed $33,900. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to approve the consent agenda as presented. Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion 7. OLD BUSINESS None S. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 "ZONING" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS. Director of Community Development Bill Cooney presented an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Village Code. Mr. Cooney stated staff reviews the existing Zoning Ordinance periodically to determine if amendments are warranted. Mr. Cooney provided information regarding the following text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the Village Code: • Allow residential setback reductions in all yards as conditional uses in the R -X, R-1 and R -A single-family zoning districts • Add window wells to the list of permitted obstructions • Exclude swimming pools from the lot coverage calculation • Delete inconsistencies related to enclosed porches • Define and add data centers as a permitted use in the I-1 zoning district and specify the associated parking requirement for data centers In a response to a question from the Board, Mr. Cooney stated permeable pavers are allowed but credits are not provided to offset lot coverage. Mr. Cooney added maintenance of permeable pavers is a concern for Village engineering staff, due to reduced permeability when not maintained. Public comment Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Dr. • Requested clarification regarding how parking will change in industrial areas. Mr. Cooney responded that the proposed changes will not affect parking in the I-1 district but instead defines data centers and creates a parking ratio similar to a warehouse space. • Concerned empty lots will be leased and used for truck parking. Mr. Cooney stated the Village does not allow space to be leased or rented for truck parking either as a permitted or conditional use in the Village. There was no further discussion. Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Peggy Pissarreck to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Abstain: Agostino Filippone Motion Passed Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve the subject ordinance as presented: Yea: Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Abstain: Agostino Filippone Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6583 8.2 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING KITAMURA MACHINERY USA, LLC'S APPLICATION FOR A COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX INCENTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 451 KINGSTON COURT Director of Community Development Bill Cooney presented a resolution that supports Kitamura Machinery's request for a Class 6b tax incentive and introduced owner and applicant Chiaki Herber. Mr. Cooney stated the business is currently located in Wheeling but have outgrown that location and seeks a larger facility to expand their operations. Mr. Cooney stated the owner plans to purchase the building at 451 Kingston Court and reinvest approximately $1.5 million in the building to meet their needs. The owner also plans to expand their staff from seventeen (17) employees to thirty (30) full-time employees. Mr. Cooney explained the importance of the 6b tax incentive to retain and entice businesses in Cook County. Mr. Cooney stated staff is supportive of the subject request. Ms. Herber provided a history of Kitamura, a family-owned business that spans three (3) generations. Ms. Herber stated Kitamura employs mostly engineers to operate imported machinery from Japan using hi -level technology. The proposed new location will feature a showroom that will display up to eight machines. Ms. Herber stated she plans to engage with local high school students, inviting students to the showroom to educate and generate interest in the field of engineering. Board comments • Thanked the owner for choosing to relocate in Mount Prospect • Opportunity to partner with Prospect High School's internship program • Welcomed business to Mount Prospect • Supports the Class 6b tax incentive program • Suggested a online job board on the Village website; this would be useful to both job seekers and employers in Mount Prospect In response to a question from the Board, Ms. Herber stated Kitamura's operation will not produce any noxious odors or excessive noise. There were no further questions. Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Terri Gens to approve the resolution as presented Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 36-21 8.3 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LIT INDUSTRIAL LIMITED'S APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF THEIR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX INCENTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1743-1759 S. LINNEMAN ROAD Director of Community Development Bill Cooney presented a resolution in support of LIT Industrial's application for renewal of a Class 6b tax incentive. Mr. Cooney stated the building at 1743-1759 S. Linneman Road is home to two full-time tenants with one vacancy. When fully occupied, the property will have up to 120 full-time employees. LIT's renewal of the Class 6b tax incentive will help their efforts to lease the available space. The renewal will also maintain their taxes around $1.50 per square foot for their property. If the renewal is not granted, it is estimated that their tax bill would increase to approximately $3.50 per square foot. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Cooney stated there have been no problems or complaints relating to the businesses occupying the building. The petitioner was present to answer questions from the Board. There was no further discussion. Motion by Richard Rogers, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve the resolution as presented: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Saccotelli, Richard Rogers Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 37-21 Terri Gens, John Matuszak, Peggy Pissarreck, Colleen 9. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Assistant Village Manager Nellie Beckner provided details regarding the upcoming Oktoberfest (Friday and Saturday) and Fall Fest this weekend in downtown Mount Prospect. Ms. Beckner announced that the family -friendly Fall Fest begins at noon on Saturday with a Special Needs Hour until 1:00 p.m.; the family fest continues to 4:00pm. Oktoberfest follows Fall Fest. 10. ANY OTHER BUSINESS No additional business was discussed. 11. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Rogers, seconded by Trustee Saccotelli, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the October 5, 2021 meeting of the Village Board adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village ClerK