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Home My WebLink About2. DRAFT MINUTES 12/04/07 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT December 4, 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 Arlene Juracek Trustee John Korn Absent: Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michael Zadel PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Wilks led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Juracek gave the Invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held November 20,2007. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks welcomed Scout Troops #23 and #270: High School Scouts from Troop #23 were in attendance as part of the requirements for their citizenship and community service badges. Scouts from #270, Robert Frost Elementary School (1308 Cypress Drive) were in attendance as part of the requirement for their citizenship badge. At the request of Trustee Hoefert, Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired was added to the December 4,2007 Agenda under Closed Session. 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 the Resolution for the 2007 Holiday Season. HOLIDAY Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve Resolution RESOLUTION No. 44-07: A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON RES 44-07 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn Nays: None Motion carried. 1 RIVER TRAI LS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007 BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE AMEND CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) ORD 5665 YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT APPOINTMENTS CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mayor Wilks presented a proclamation "River Trails Middle School 2007 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" in recognition of the school being a recipient of the prestigious national Blue Ribbon Award for academic achievement. Mayor Wilks and the Village Board congratulated River Trails school administration, School District 26, teachers and students on achieving this outstanding achievement. Mr. O'Mara, School District 26 School Board President, thanked the Village Board and recognized the commitment to academic excellence demonstrated by River Trails Middle School and the School District 26 community; administrative staff, teachers, support staff, parents, School Board members and the students. Mr. O'Mara introduced several members from School District 26 including: School Board members, Jeff Bradley, Tom Fallucca, Donna Johnson, Rebecca Reese, Ed Slosar; Superintendent Dr. Dane Delli, Dr. Matthew Silverman, Lyndl Schuster; River Trails Middle School Principal Glenn Pupura and Assistant Principal Anita Block and teachers. An ordinance to delete one (1) Class "W" (Restaurant Wine and Beer Only) liquor license issued to Rey Bolanos Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Rico's Tacos, 1742 East Kensington Road was presented. Deleting the license amends Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by decreasing the number of Class "W" liquor licenses issued by one (1). Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn None Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5665: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn None Ms. Nicole Logisz, Chair and Mr. Steve Long, Co-Chair of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission presented the Commission's annual report. Ms. Logisz and Mr. Long highlighted the 2007 activities and accomplishments of the Commission's subcommittees including; bicycle helmet project, recruitment, computer program for seniors and Youth View TV programming. The Commission's 2008 goals/projects were also identified: recruitment, public comment, youth in government and completion of the senior education computer program. Mayor Wilks thanked Ms. Logisz, Mr. Long and the other members of the Youth Commission for their service and contributions to the community. She also thanked the adult Commission members for their time and commitment and recognized those in attendance; Mr. George Clowes, Mr. David Schein and Ms. Patti Walpole. APPOINTMENTS None. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Ms. Lynn Arnston, Sha Bonee Trail Townhomes 2 Ms. Arnston requested a status report on the Village's recommendation for overnight parking options for the residents of the Sha Bonee Trail townhomes needing additional parking space. Village Manager Janonis and Police Chief Dahlberg provided the following information regarding the proposed off-street parking for townhome residents. Maple Street commuter parking lot · Parking agreement would be year-round · Enforcement of parking restrictions after 2" snowfall · Cars must be removed by 7:00 a.m. · User fee to be determined · Existing parking agreement with Maple Street townhomes to be modified to mirror proposed agreement with Sha Bonee Trail town homes · Townhomes to determine number of interested participants · Information regarding agreement and number of parking spaces; December 18, 2007 Village Board meeting. CONSENT CONSENT AGENDA AGENDA Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the following business items: BI LLS 1. Bills dated November 15-28, 2007 2. Request Village Board approval to accept traffic signal maintenance bid in TRAFFIC SIGNAL an amount not to exceed $56,284. MAINTENANCE 3. Request Village Board approval to authorize contract for retail market analysis in an amount not to exceed $24,725. RETAIL MARKET 4. Request Village Board approval to engage the law firm of Keefe, Campbell ANALYSIS and Associates for Workers' Compensation legal counsel. LEGAL COUNSEL Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented for a second (2nd) reading an ordinance amending Appendix A, Division II, Fees, Rates and Taxes of the Village Code. This ordinance establishes a 5% increase in water and sewer rates effective January 1, 2008. WATER AND SEWER RATES Finance Director Dave Erb stated that in consideration of the short notice from the City of Chicago regarding water rate increases, at this time staff still recommend approval of the proposed 5% increase in water and sewer rates effective January 1, 2008. He recommended the Village wait until the end of the 1st quarter of 2008 to determine what adjustment may need to be made based on the Village's water study. [The City of Chicago sent a letter to its water customers in late November of 2007 announcing significant rate increases over the next three years; 2008 - 15%,2009 -15% and 2010 -14%.] Trustee Juracek, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5666: ORD 5666 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A, DIVISION II, ENTITLED FEES, RATES AND TAXES OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn Nays: None Motion carried. 3 NEW BUSINESS CLASS 6B TAX INCENTIVE RAULAND -BORG RES 45-07 PUBLIC HEARING 2006 PROPERTY TAX LEVY LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented a resolution authorizing approval of a Class 6b application for CFRI/Golub Mt. Prospect, LLC (Rauland -Borg Corporation) 1800 West Central Road. Community Development Director William Cooney provided background information stating Rauland-Borg Corporation is proposing to relocate its' international headquarters to Mount Prospect. The manufacturing company would occupy approximately 247,000 square feet at the 1800 West Central Road location and bring approximately 350 new full-time jobs to the community. Mr. Cooney stated that although the 6b incentive would lower the overall assessment ratio, when occupied the Cook County Assessor would increase the value applied to the property. It is estimated that the property would generate an additional $50,000 annually to all taxing districts if the 6b application is approved. Staff recommends approval of the Class 6b application. Rauland-Borg Corporation President, Mr. Norb Kidder provided background information. The company was founded in Chicago in 1919, and located to Skokie in 1989. Mr. Kidder stated without the Class 6b tax incentive the company would have to reevaluate the economics of the Mount Prospect location. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Resolution No. 45-07: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF A CLASS 6B APPLICATION FOR CFRI/GOLUB MT. PROSPECT, LLC (RAULAND-BORG CORPORATION) 1800 WEST CENTRAL ROAD Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks opened the public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy for the fiscal year January 1 - December 31, 2007 at 7:50 pm. Notice of the public hearing was published in The Daily Herald on November 22, 2007. Representatives from the Mount Prospect Public Library Board of Trustees were in attendance; President Dale Draznin and Treasurer Richard Tani. Finance Director David Erb provided a summary of the proposed 2007 tax levy which included staff's recommendation of a net Village tax levy of $14,014,838; an increase of 3.76% over the previous year's levy. The Mount Prospect Library Board approved their tax levy request of $8,193,950, a 5.95% increase over the 2006 levy. Mr. Erb stated there are three (3) ordinances related to the 2007 Tax levy. Two (2) ordinances establish the initial levy of the Village including the Library and the Village's special service area and one (1) abatement ordinance to reduce a portion of the debt service tax levies. Mayor Wilks opened the Public Hearing for questions/discussion; there being none the hearing was adjourned at 7:56 p.m. The following ordinances were presented for first readings: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 4 SPECIAL SERVICES AREA #5 TAX ABATEMENT 2008 ANNUAL BUDGET MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR THE MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007 AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF THE TAXES LEVIED FOR CORPORATE AND MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2007 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007. Mayor Wilks stated the ordinances would stand for a (2nd) second reading at the December 18, 2007 Village Board meeting. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance to adopt the Village's 2007 annual budget. A Public Hearing for the 2007 Budget will be held at the December 18, 2007 Village Board meeting. Mr. Erb highlighted the Village's proposed spending plan for fiscal year 2008. Total Village funds for 2008 are $87 million; up 6.9% from 2007. 2008 Operating Budget $57.2 million; a 3.3% increase from 2007. Mr. Erb stated FEMA reimbursement for storm related damaged should be received and included in the 2007 budget. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis announced the following business/community items: · Coffee with Council - Village Hall Community Center Saturday, December 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 11 :00 a.m. · Winter Parade - December 1, 2007 Cancelled Hazardous weather conditions - will not be rescheduled Mayor Wilks read a letter from a young resident, Rachel, who was deeply disappointed by the cancellation of the Village's Winter Parade. Mayor Wilks stated she understood many residents of all ages were very disappointed but given the hectic schedule of Santa and his reindeer the Village was not able to reschedule this year's event. OTHER BUSINESS None. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss: 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. . ) ~.... ,~. LAND ACQUISITION 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) - The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, including meetings held for the purpose of discussing whether a particular parcel should be acquired. Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss Personnel 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5). 5 Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Hoefert, Juracek, Korn Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:07 p.m. ADJOURN The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:29 p.m. There being no further business the Village Board meeting of December 4, 2007 adjourned at 9:30 p.m. M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk 6