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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.
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RIVER TRAILS
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 lOW
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
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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 town homes 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:
BILLS 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 1 sl 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.
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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 staffs 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
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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
2008 annual budget. A Public Hearing for the 2008 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 PersonnelS ILCS 120/2 (c) (1) and Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5).
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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.
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M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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