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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
March 24, 1992
Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m. by Mayor Gerald L. Farley. Trustees present
included Mark Busse, George Clowes, Tim Corcoran, Leo Floros, Paul Hoefert, and Irvana
Wilks. Also present were Village Manager John Fulton Dixon, Public Works Director Herb
Weeks, Planning Director David Clements, Fire Chief Ed Cavello, Police Chief Ron Pavlock,
Inspection Services Director Chuck Bencic, Human Services Administrator Nancy Morgan,
Assistant Human Services Administrator Jan Abernethy, Village Attorney Everette Hill, Finance
Director David Jepson, Assistant Finance Director Carol Widmer, about 20 Village residents
and 3 members of the news media.
The minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting were accepted with the following change:
Trustee Paul Hoefert should have been reported as present.
III Citizens To Bg Heard
Edr+1 d Nastek
Ed Nastek, 1009 Ash Drive, a retired Commander of the Mount Prospect Police Department,
requested that the Village Board consider funding a portion of Retirees medical insurance
premiums. Mr. Nastek stated that the cost of medical insurance has been rising much faster
than increases in retirees' pensions and that paying the current premiums are a real hardship
for many retirees. Mr. Nastek pointed out that many major corporations fund all or a portion
of retirees' medical insurance.
Specifically, Mr. Nastek requested that the Village use 1¢ of the tax levy to fund retirees medical
insurance premiums. He said that because both the Police and Fire Pension Funds are more
than 100% funded, some of the taxes that would normally go to the pension funds could be used
for this purpose.
Major Farley stated that he is sympathetic to all employees and retirees and that this is a
dilemma for our entire society. He said he did not have a solution at this time but that the
Village would continue to study this 'issue.
Village Manager Dixon stated that this is a tough question and has been discussed by staff on
numerous occasions. He pointed out that the Village has a generous medical plan and that
there are only so many dollars available. He said that any insurance plan should cover
catastrophic losses and that the Village's Medical Plan should be restructured to include higher
deductibles and a co -payment feature. Mr. Dixon added that the Village is working on the
details of a VEBA type plan to help future retirees but that this will not address current retirees.
Trustee Busse said he would like to see something worked out that took into consideration the
years of service each retiree had served the Village. He requested that a committee be formed
to look for solutions.
Trustee Wilks stated that it was a desperate situation especially for disabled retirees.
Trustee Hoefert said he thought the issue needed -more review and that he would like to see a
comparison of what other municipalities and businesses in the $40 million revenue range do in
this area.
Trustee Corcoran said this is a national crisis and that the Village should look at changing the
benefits, shifting the cost, and possibly adding a rate structure just for retirees.
Trustee Clowes stated that he would like to see different levels of benefits and co -payments with
some incentives to reduce costs. He added that the Village should look at what the private
sector is doing.
Mr. Nastek volunteered to serve on the committee established to look into this issue.
Trudie Berndt, Three West Euclid, told the Committee that a permit had been issued to install
a parking lot for a church that was located on residential property at One West Euclid. She said
she was under the impression that when the church occupied that property they would not be
able to build a parking lot. She said she was concerned because it would reduce the value of
her property.
Mayor Farley stated that churches are a permitted use in residential property and can build a
parking lot if they meet guidelines established by the Village. Village Manager Dixon added
that because no variance was needed, it was not necessary to hold a public hearing. He said
the Village does recommend that a church or a school notify neighbors when they undertake
an improvement of this nature.
Trustee Floros said he would be troubled if he lived next door and that he thought converting
a single family dwelling to a church is abrogating the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. Planning
Director Clements stated that the church met the lot coverage and set back requirements and
that is whey the permit was issued.
Trustee Corcoran said he thought this situation was a misuse of R-1 Zoning and shouldn't be
allowed. He asked Village staff to try to get both sides together to try to mitigate the problem.
Trustee Floros said he would like to see the plans for the proposed parking lot. Mayor Farley
said he thought the Board needed more input from staff. Trustee Clowes said he thought the
Board should be involved when parking is required.
George Van Geem, 808 South School
chool Street, told the Board that as a former Village Trustee
he had had a hand in developing prior budgets and that he was concerned over negative trends
in the proposed 1992-1993 budget. He pointed out that General Fund revenues are expected
to increase 3-1/2% next year but that expenditures are expected to increased 5-1/2%. He
requested that the Village Board consider a series of meetings to address problem areas with
a goal of developing a three-year plan. He added that if the trend continued it would be
necessary to either adopt new revenues and/or cut services. However, before those types of
action are taken, he would like to see a three-year plan developed.
LINIOU, a .
Mayor Farley stated that the time the Village Board spends discussing the budget is an
important time for the Board and the community because this is the time that the level of
services for the coming year are determined. He said that the Board has had three lengthy
meetings with Village staff regarding the 1992-1993 budget. The budget as presented met the
two objectives established by the Village Board: the total budget increased only 3.4% over last
year and the increase in the proposed 1992 tax levy has been kept at the 5% level.
He said the proposed budget does not include any new personnel and that it maintains existing
levels of service. The budget includes a provision for the completion of the new Fire and Police
Building, continued progress in the Flood Control Program, and action to develop the Triangle
Redevelopment Area. Additionally, the budget includes provisions for a new computer system,
a new telephone system, an addition to the Senior Center for Human Services offices, and the
addition of a proposed auditorium to Lincoln Jr. High School. Mayor Farley concluded by
saying that the budget process is like fitting the pieces of a puzzle together and that when it is
approved it is really just the start of an ongoing process.
William Blaine, President of the Mount Prospect Library Board, presented the Library's budget
request for 1992-1993. He stated that the Library is requesting a total appropriation of
$2,870,423, an increase of 1.7% over the current year. Mr. Blaine stated that the tax levy
request is up about 3/10 of 1¢ and that the expected tax rate is estimated to be $.2425 for
operating purposes. Mr. Blaine remarked that the demand for services at the Library has
increased 11% over the last year and that more adults are using the Library because of the state
of the economy,
Mr. Blaine publicly commended Pat Kelly, Executive Director of the Library for the past 11
years, for her dedicated service. He stated that Ms. Kelly will be retiring in May 1992.
Trustee Clowes said he did not think the Library tax rate should exceed $.23 for operating
purposes without a referendum, and he recommended the budget be reduced to the $.23 level.
Mr. Blaine responded that the Library would lose a $50,000 state grant if they levied less taxes
in 1992 than in 1991.
Trustee Wilks said she thought the budget was frugal and that the Library Trustees are
accountable to the voters for their actions. Trustee Corcoran said he thought the levy request
was reasonable and would not want to reduce Library services. Trustee Floros said he supported
the Library budget request. A poll of the Board indicated that six members supported the
request and one opposed.
Trustee Wilks requested that the position of Assistant Village Manager be eliminated and that
it be replaced with the position of Village Attorney. She said the salary should be set at $60,000
with an additional $5,000 included for benefits. This move would be made in conjunction with
reducing contractual legal services from $160,000 to $130,000.
Mayor Farley said he could not support this proposal. He said the current system works fine
and that there would be other costs for a law library and clerical support that would be needed.
He added that there should be input from the Village Manager on the position of Assistant
Village Manager.
Trustee Hoefert said he supported the current system but that he would like to eliminate the
Assistant Village Manager position. Trustee Busse said he favored looking into adding a
municipal attorney. Trustee Floros said he could not support the proposal without a
recommendation from the Mayor and the Village Manager. Trustee Clowes said he thought the
proposal made sense and that he supported hiring an attorney for day-to-day matters. Trustee
Corcoran said he could not support the proposal at this time and that he would want input from
the Village Manager.
Trustee Wilks said she would like to revisit this issue at a later date.
Trustee Clowes said he would like to add a new line -item for $50,000 called "New Technology
Projects." The monies would be used to fund new technology that would improve services and
that would pay for itself within four years. Each department would be encouraged to compete
for the available funds. Trustee Clowes said the system had been used very effectively by the
City of Dayton Ohio.
Mayor Farley said he thought the proposal was well-intentioned but that he was not convinced
it would achieve the desired results. Trustee Hoefert said he liked the idea. Trustee Corcoran
said he supported the idea but that he did not want to put the line -item in the budget.
However, he said he would consider any worthwhile project when it was presented. Trustee
Wilks said she thought it was an innovative and supported the proposal. Trustee Floros said
he thought the process is available now. Trustee Busse said he favored the proposal.
The proposal was accepted by a 4 - 3 vote.
The Village Board concurred with the following recommendations that had been previously
discussed:
1. Not to add $10,000 for a promotional booklet.
2. To increase the amount allocated for Economic Development Services per the Broadacre
Agreement from $15,000 to $50,000.
3. To increase Fire Department overtime by $3,000 for public information in multi -family
buildings and $2,000 for the Fire Prevention Bureau.
4. Not to change the contribution level of the Tree Replacement Cost -Share Program.
5. Not to increase the Beautification Program above the amount proposed.
6. Not to add cardboard to the Recycling Program.
7. To increase personal services by $3,000 and supplies by $3,000 to continue the Holiday
White Light Program.
8. To support the request for a Sewer TV Truck.
9. To add $60,000 for the estimated cost of oversized water mains in the Kensington
Business Center.
10. To reduce the $60,000 allocation for the acquisition of the Citizens Utilities Water and
Sewer System.
11. To increase the allocation for the District 57 Auditorium Project by $70,000.
12. To add $37,200 to the Vehicle Replacement Fund for the replacement of two Police
vehicles.
13. To decrease the total allocation for Flood Projects from $3,900,000 to $3,650,000.
Other budget items that were brought up included the following:
Trustee Hoefert said he would like to see stepped-up preventive maintenance to get more life
out of Village vehicles.
Trustee Floros asked why we needed to replace the phone system. Communications
Administrator Cheryl Pasalic said the present system is becoming obsolete. Trustees Floros,
Wilks and Hoefert said they did not want to see an automated system.
Trustee Floros said he would like to see the Cable TV budget reduced from $195,000 to
$170,000. The proposal was not supported by the other Committee members.
Trustee Clowes said be did not want to continue support to the Mount Prospect Historical
Society. Trustee Busse said he would also like to revisit this issue in the future.
Finance Director Jepson recommended that revenue projections be revised based upon more
current information. Sales tax receipts were reduced from $6,100,000 to $6,000,000 and the State
Income Tax, Surcharge, Motor Fuel Tax, State Sales Tax, State Use Tax and Personal Property
Tax would be adjusted based upon recent Illinois Municipal League projections. The net effect
of all revenue changes was a reduction of $173,000. Mr. Jepson stated that the overall effect
of all changes discussed by the Board for Village accounts was a reduction in revenues of
$173,000 and a reduction in expenditures of $46,800.
Mayor Farley thanked the Trustees and staff for a diligent and thorough analysis. Trustee Busse
also commended the Finance Commission for their efforts in reviewing the budget.
V Other Business
Trustee Hoefert complimented the Public Works Department for the good job of snow removal
March 21 and 22.
Trustee Floros said he would like to see the Sign Review Board expanded from 5 to 7 members.
Mayor Farley said he agreed and would bring information back to the Board.
VI Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David C. Jepson, Finance Director
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L. FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 6, 1992
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT FOR PARKING IN A VILLAGE PARKING LOT
BETWEEN MAPLE STREET TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION
AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Attached is the third or fourth draft Agreement. We have had discussions with
Mr. Ramesh Gandhi, of 342 South Maple Street. He has not been satisfied with the
original agreements that we have had. He has tried to extend the time during the day
as well as the time for the number of months in which they want parking. I have
received phone calls from other members of the Association that indicate he is not
speaking on their behalf but it has become very convoluted.
In a conversation with Mr. Gandhi, he has indicated to me that he is dissatisfied with
the last Agreement. Staff feels very strongly that it is a reasonable Agreement to be
used for any and all instances in the future for people who may wish to park in the
parking lot. It is fair, easily understood and also is one that would not cause problems
in the future.
Mr. Gandhi has indicated he will be present on April 14 and is upset that this has not
been done sooner. When Mr. Gandhi was reminded that he has rejected every other
Agreement up to this point in time, it did not seem to concern him.
We would suggest that the attached Agreement makes sense and should be approved as
is. I would strongly urge the Board to make sure that it is very clear with Mr. Gandhi
that the Agreement is with the Homeowners Association and the signature should be
after a vote of the Homeowners Association.
JOHN FULTON DIXON
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attachment
Mr. Ramesh Gandhi
342 South Maple Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Dear Mr. Gandhi:
Enclosed is a revised agreement allowing overnight use of the Maple Street
commuter parking lot. The months of use have been extended to November 30. Daily
hours and the fee remain the same.
This agreement will be considered by the Village Board at the Committee -of -the -
Whole meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m.
As a reminder, if you wish to have the agreement executed, we will require a letter
from the President of the Association, and a copy of the minutes from the Association
meeting approving the agreement.
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Enclosure
cc: John Fulton Dixon
Sincerely,
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David M. Clements, AICP
Director of Planning
and Zoning
MAYO
GERALD LFa ARLEY
TRUSTEES
ARK W BUSSE
GEORGE A CLOWES
TIMOTHY J CORCORAN
LEO FLORCS
PAUL WM HOEPERT
IRVANA K WILKS
Village of Mount
Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
JOHN FULTON DIXON
VILLAGE CLERK
100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CAROL A FIELDS
Phone:
70B / 392-6000
Fax:
708 / 392-6022
March 31, 1992
Mr. Ramesh Gandhi
342 South Maple Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Dear Mr. Gandhi:
Enclosed is a revised agreement allowing overnight use of the Maple Street
commuter parking lot. The months of use have been extended to November 30. Daily
hours and the fee remain the same.
This agreement will be considered by the Village Board at the Committee -of -the -
Whole meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m.
As a reminder, if you wish to have the agreement executed, we will require a letter
from the President of the Association, and a copy of the minutes from the Association
meeting approving the agreement.
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Enclosure
cc: John Fulton Dixon
Sincerely,
b*4 M, C�
David M. Clements, AICP
Director of Planning
and Zoning
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
MAPLE STREET TOWNHOME HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Maple Street Towahome Homeowners Association (hereinafter
"Association") desire to use the Village of Mount Prospect commuter parking lot located at
as a night parldng area for its
residents; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is willing to permit them to do so
according to the terms of this Agreement;
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Association shall be permitted to use a maximum of twenty-eight (28) of the
commuter spaces as designated by the Village of Mount Prospect. This number represents
one parking space per unit for the Maple Street townhomes. Users of the parking spaces
shall park in the appropriately designated area.
2. Parking in the commuter lot shall be permitted only from April 1st through
November 30th, during the term of this Agreement.
3. Automobiles may not be parked in the commuter lot prior to 7:00 p.m. and must
be removed by 7:00 a.m. each morning. Failure to adhere to these hours will result in the
issuance of a citation and towing of the vehicle by the Village's authorized towing
contractor.
4.• Members of the Association shall pay to the Village of Mount Prospect $ 1.00 per
day, Monday through Friday as a fee for the use of these parking spaces. Payment shall be
by space number at the existing cash box. Failure to pay the daily fee will result in the
issuance of a citation and towing of the vehicle by the Village's authorized towing
contractor.
5. The Homeowners shall be responsible for the issuance of a sticker or placard
indicating that a vehicle is permitted to park in the designated parking area. Failure to
display the sticker or placard will result in the issuance of a citation and towing of the
vehicle by the Village's authorized towing contractor.
6. It is understood that it is the obligation of the Association to advise its members
of the requirements of this Agreement. Any continued violation of this Agreement by any
member of the Association shall be sufficient reason to revoke this Agreement with the
Association.
7. This Agreement -shall be in effect through November 30, 1992 and shall be
extended for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter for each succeeding year provided
neither party gives written notice of its intent to terminate the Agreement at least thirty (30)
days prior to November 30th of each year.
8. The minutes from the Association meeting authorizing execution of this
Agreement shall be attached hereto.
DATED this day of , 1992.
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
BY:,
MAPLE STREET TOWNHOME HOMEOWNERS ASSN.
BY:
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L. FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: APRIL 10, 1992
SUBJECT: MODIFICATIONS DUE TO GOVERNOR'S BUDGET MESSAGE
Governor Edgar's budget message this week had far reaching implications for municipal
government budgets. While Governor Edgar should be applauded for trying to balance
the State's budget, one of the major areas in which he is attempting to do that is by
taking away funds that have been promised to municipalities in the area of the State
Income Tax Surcharge.
The impact to the Village of Mount Prospect is approximately $775,000 in lost income
to the Village in next year's budget should his proposal go through as proposed. This
is assuming that at the end of the Legislative Session the first of July, the Income Tax
Surcharge will be eliminated.
The original Income Tax Surcharge was to be in effect through June of 1993. This, in
effect, will be taking the Income Tax Surcharge off one year early and ten months of the
fiscal year would be affected this coming fiscal year.
Dave Jepson has put together a list of the Capital Improvement items in the budget that
we need to review for contingency purposes should the proposal go through as stated.
We feel there probably will be some compromises and while there is probably a high
probability there would be a reduction in the Income Tax Surcharge, it probably will not
be eliminated completely. We would suspect that it probably will be in the 50%
reduction range. However, assuming there is $775,000 in reduction that would be
necessary to balance the budget because of the loss of the State Income Tax Surcharge,
I would recommend the following areas of reductions:
In the Police and Fire Building - $425,000 to be taken out of funds that are
available for construction of the building. This would still leave a contingency of
approximately $420,000. You will recall that we are still putting together a
proposal for some upgrades to the building. We will be discussing that at the
Committee of the Whole meeting the end of this month. $250,000 was reduced
from the Building Fund earlier this year.
I would also suggest at this time that the $100,000 net cost to us for Kenneth
Drive be removed. Should the owners of the property on Kenneth Drive be able
to come forward and put a proposal together, we would have to consider it at that
time.
I recommend that in the Capital Improvement General Fund, $50,000 be
eliminated from Streets leaving $50,000; $25,000 be reduced from the $100,000
from Linneman Road leaving $75,000.
I also suggest that the New Technology Fund of $50,000 be eliminated; $75,000
for the new phone system for this coming year be eliminated; and $50,000 be
reduced from the computer system for this year so that $50,000 remains with the
understanding that we would buy it over a two-year period of time.
This eliminates $775,000 from the budget and it is my recommended contingency plan
should the dollars be eliminated from the budget. None of these items would be spent
prior to July and would be available for reductions without seriously affecting the budget. .
It becomes apparent upon reviewing the attached schedules that Capital Improvements
in the future will be affected unless there is some kind of modification to Capital
Improvements' construction projects in the Village. However, to eliminate Capital
Improvements for the sake of balancing a budget only pushes off the problems to a
future year and usually makes it more costly. An alternative that must be looked at
during this year is the possibility of additional Revenue sources. We have been
projecting for the last couple of years that there would be an increase in the vehicle
sticker fee in the 1994 Budget. We may want to consider moving that forward. A
$10.00 increase would bring in $350,000 which could be utilized for many of the Road
Programs.
At some point in time, we also have to consider whether or not the Garbage Fund, or
portion of the Garbage Fund, should be taken off the Tax rate. We are one of the few
communities that has it left as an expense in the General Fund and paid for solely by
Taxes. As the increases in garbage collection accelerate faster than almost any other
expense except for insurance, we have to be aware that alternatives need to be looked
at in this area. It is not necessary for a decision concerning additional Revenue sources
at this time, but they need to be reviewed for consideration in the near future.
It is not necessary for the Board to take action on the reduction of these items, however,
it would be important to note that there is a concurrence that should the budget be
reduced because of impacts made by the State, we would be able to weather the
reductions. Our Fiscal year ends April 30 and usually by the end of June we would have
an end of year balance so we would have a clear understanding of our financial standing
at that time. That would also coincide very closely with any decisions that will be made
by the State Legislators. We should then review the impact of what, if any, reductions
would be from the State Surcharge as well as the end of year balance.
JOHN FULTON DIJON
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: John Fulton Dixon, Village Manager
FROM: David C. Jepson, Finance Director.
DATE: April 10, 1992
SUBJECT: Possible Elimination of the Village's Portion
of State Income Tax Surcharge Revenues
In Governor Edgar's "State of the State" message on April 7, 1992, he presented his proposed
budget for the State's 1993 fiscal year (July 1, 1992 - June 30, 1993). The budget reflects the
State's dire financial condition and included cutbacks in numerous areas. One of the most
distressing recommendations in the Governor's budget is the elimination of the municipalities'
share of the State Income Tax Surcharge. This change would mean a loss of an estimated
$1,025,000 in revenue for the Village of Mount Prospect in the next two budget years. If this
revenue source is eliminated, it will have a serious impact on the Village's financing plans over
the next several years.
The Village had previously allocated $2,162,757 of Surcharge revenues to the new Police and Fire
Building and $250,000 for the purchase of the Aldi's Property. We had expected to use the funds
to be received in 1992-1993 and 1993-1994 for other capital projects. If the funds are eliminated
as of July 1, 1992 it will mean a reduction of estimated revenues of $775,000 in the Village's
1992-1993 budget and an estimated $250,000 in the 1993-1994 budget.
The immediate impact can be covered by transferring excess funds of up to $425,000 from the
Police and Fire Building Construction Fund and reducing expenditures in the 1992-1993 budget
by another $350,000.
To show how this possible change would affect the Village, I have prepared four schedules which
are attached. A brief description of these schedules follows:
Schedule I Capital Improvement Fund 1992-1993 Budget Expenditures. The
schedule lists all of the proposed expenditures in the 1992-1993
budget,
Schedule 2 Capital Improvement Fund 92/93 Budget Amounts and 93/94 -
96/97 Estimated Amounts Assuming the State Income Tax Surcharge
Ends J� 3,.f 1993.
John Fulton Dixon
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Possible Elimination of the Village's Portion
of State Income Tax Surcharge Revenues
Schedule 3 Capital Improvement Fund 92/93 Budget Amounts and 93/94 -
96/97 Estimated Amounts Assuming the State Income Tax Surcharge
Ends June 30, 1992.
Schedule 4 Police and Fire Building Status of Financing This schedule shows
a revised total cost of $6,248,700 including $416,800 in un -allocated
contingencies and excess revenues over expenditures of an estimated
$438,800.
Schedule 2 shows that if we continue to receive the Surcharge monies through June 30, 1993 we
should have adequate funding in the Capital Improvement Fund through 1996-1997. However,
if the Surcharge ends June 30, 1992, Schedule 3 shows that we will be facing a, sizeable deficiency
in this fund for the 1996-1997 fiscal year.
I should mention that eliminating the payment of Surcharge revenues to municipalities is only
Governor Edgar's recommendation at this time, but due to the State's financial condition, I
believe there is a good possibility that it will be adopted. I think we should prepare for this
possibility, however, we probably will not know what actually will take place until the end of June
1992 when the current legislative session is scheduled to end. At that time we should thoroughly
review the status of the Capital Improvement Fund and also the other operating funds as well.
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Enclosures
Schedule 1
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
1992/1993 BUDGET EXPENDITURES
Repairs and
untAumber Description EaUiDment Improvements T
Police
51-041-06-6610
Pistol Range Maintenance
$ 2,500
$ 2,500
51-041-06-6670
Vehicle Lease Payment
135,000 -
135,000
51-041-06-8004
Radios
2,000
2,000
51-041-06-8005
Ispern Radios
2,000
2,000
51-041-06-8015
Engine Analyzer Update
5,400
5,400
51-041-06-8106
Mobile Terminal KDT 480
4,500
4,500
Fire
51.071-05-8044
Replace Snowplows
14,000
51-042-01-8009
Furniture and Equipment
6,000
6,000
51-042-01-8012
Video Training Equipment
1,500
1,500
51-042-01-8016
Phys Conditioning Equipment
1,000
1,000
51-042-02-8015
Turn Out Clothing
9,500
9,500
51-042-02-8017
Fire Hose & Appliances
10,000
10,000
51-042-02-8018
Special Rescue Equipment
6,000
6,000
51-042-05-8005
Radio Equipment
11,250
11,250
51-042-06-6670
Vehicle Lease Payment
145,000
145,000
51-042-06-8001
Tools
2,610
2,610
51-042-06-8014
Water Recovery Equipment
3,000
3,000
Public Works
51-071-02-8110
P W Building Shelving
2,000
6,000
2,000
51-071-02-8314
Overhead Door Repair
-
2,000
2,000
51-071-04-8515
Street Recnst & Resurfacing
100,000
100,000
51-071-04-8516
Kenneth Drive Improvement
100,000
100,000
51-071-04-8517
Lineman Road Improvement
75,000
100,000
100,000
51.071-05-8044
Replace Snowplows
14,000
25,000
14,000
51-071-05-8047
Replace Salt Spreaders
18,000
3,700
18,000
51-071-12-6670
Vehicle Lease Payment
200,000
120,000
200,000
51-071-12-8007
Replace Radio Equipment
2,000
-
2,000
51-071-13-8001
Replace Radios
1,500
18,000
1,500
ital Improvement Pro
51-077-81-6626
Prospect Heights Park Dist
6,000
6,000
51-077-81-6695
Triangle Property Maint
10,000
10,000
51-077-81-8001
Historical Society Building
30,000
30,000
51-077-81-8007
District 57 Auditorium
370,000
370,000
51-077-91-8023
Telephone System 1/2
75,000
-
75,000
51-077-91-8030
Other Public Buildings Impr
-
25,000
25,000
51-077-91-8032
Rarnp& Step - Station 12
3,700
3,700
51-077-91-8034
Senior Center Addition
120,000
120,000
51-077-91-8035
Air Removal System - 12
15,000
-
15,000
51-077-91-8038
Parking Lot - Station 13
-
18,000
18,000
51-077-91-8040
Computer System
loopoo
100,000
51-077-91-9817
Trans -Cap Impry B & I 92A
64,500
64,500
51-077-91-8090
New Technology Projects
50,000
50,000
22 21
95;t 70C)JLZ3
,960
Schedule 2
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Capital Improvement Fund
92/93 Budget Amounts and 93/94 - 96/97 Estimated Amounts
Assumes State Income Tax Surcharge Ends June 30, 1993
Budget
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
199211993
1993/1994
1994/1995
1995/1996
199611997
Fund Balance May 1
$1,712,625
$1,508,500
$1,438,500
$1,658,000
$ 751,500
Revenues
Taxes
$ 293,300
$ 160,000
$ 70,000
$ -
$ 238,500
Rental Fees
120,000
90,000
-
-
-
State Income Tax Surcharge
990,000
250,000
-
-
-
Interest Income
75,000
60,000
50,000
20,000
10,000
Transfer from Other Funds
-
400,000
-
-
-
Sale of Property
-
-
1,000,000
-
-
Other Income
91,500
60,000
60,000
60.000
60,000
Total Revenues
$1,569,800
$1,020,000
$1,180,000
$ 80,000
$ 308,500
Expenditures
Police Operations
$ 151,400
$ 159,000
$ 167,000
$ 175,000
$ 184,000
Fire Operations
195,860
206,000
216,000
227,000
238,000
Public Works Operations
239,500
251,500
264,000
277,000
291,000
Street Projects (Net)
300,000
100,000
-
-
-
Other Capital Impry Projects
822,700
50,000
-
-
-
Debt Service Payments
64.500
323,500
313,500
307,500
296 000
Total Expenditures
$1,773,960
$1,090,000
$ 960,500
$ 986,500
$1,009,000
Fund Balance April 30
508 465
51,438 500
51,658,0005
751=500
5 51.000
Schedule 3
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Capital Improvement Fund
92/93 Budget Amounts and 93/94 - 96/97 Estimated Amounts
Assumes State Income Tax Surcharge Ends June 30, 1992
Fund Balance May 1
Revenues
Taxes
Rental Fees
State Income Tax Surcharge
Interest Income
Transfer from Other Funds
Sale of Property
Other Income
Total Revenues
Expenditures
Police Operations
Fire Operations
Public Works Operations
Street Projects (Net)
Other Capital Impry Projects
Debt Service Payments
Total Expenditures
Contingency
Budget
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
Estimated
1992/1993
1993/1994
199411995
1995/1996
1996/1997
$1,712,625
$1,483,500
$ 728,500
$ 948,000
$ 41,500
$ 293,300
$ 160,000
$ 70,000
$ -
$ 238,500
120,000
90,000
-
-
-
215,000
-
-
-
-
50,000
50,000
50,000
20,000
1,500
425,000
-
-
-
-
-
-
1,000,000
-
-
91.500
60,000
60.000
60,000
60.000
$1,194,800
$ 360,000
$1,180,000
$ 80,000
$ 300,000
$ 151,400
$ 159,000
$ 167,000
$ 175,000
$ 184,000
195,860
206,000
216,000
227,000
238,000
239,500
251,500
264,000
277,000
291,000
125,000
-
-
-
_
647,700
175,000
-
-
64,500
323,500
313,500
307.500
296,000
$1,423,960
$1,115,000
$ 960,500
$ 986,500
$1,009,000
Fund Balance April 30 $1,483,465 S 728,500 S 948,000 S 41.500 S<667,500>
Schedde 4
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
Police and Fire Building
Status of Financing
March 31, 1992
Source of Funds
State Income Tax Surcharge:
7/1/89 -4/30/90 $1,037,249
5/1/90 -4/30/91 . 1375.5t
Total $2,412,757
Less: Transfer to Capital Impry Fund < 250,000 >
Total Surcharge Funds $2,162,757
Sale of Bonds 3,999,715
Investment Income
5/1/91 -3/31/92 $ 346,400
4/1/91 - 6/30/93 (Estimated) 178,628
Total 52 628
Total Funds Available
Prgiect Costs
Excess of Funds Available Over Project Costs
Payments
Balance of
Total
To Date
Contracts
Contingencies
Costs
Construction Costs:
Maggio Contract
$ 423,340
$4,249,660
$
$4,673,000
Maggio Extras
28,375
28,375
Totals
$ 423,340
$4,278,035
$4,701,375
Engineering:
Donohue
$ 352,566
$ 117,434
$
$ 470,000
Others
11,082
2,468
13-55
Totals
$ 363,648
$ 119,902
$ 483,550
Demolition
$ 132,150
$ -
$ 132,150
Temporary Facilities
$ 142,584
$ 48,916
$
$ 191,500
Equipment & Furnishings
$ -
$ 295,000
$
$ 295,000
Other Costs
$ 28,325
$ -
$
$ 28,325
Contingencies
$
$416.8fJ
416,800
Total Project Costs
1�90�fk1?
4 741853
41 a
6,248,7Q
Excess of Funds Available Over Project Costs
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, it is desirable to have a Resolution setting forth a policy regarding the
naming of public places and the commemoration of elected officials, employees, residents,
Township, County, State or National worthy individuals and others on plaques, streets,
rooms, buildings, ponds, Village -owned parks, water towers, etc., and;
WHEREAS, since it is unusual for any single individual to have been responsible for a
specific facility, the name of any public building should reflect its functional use to
eliminate confusion by the public of the primary function of the building.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY,
ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: Plaques that commemorate opening of public buildings shall contain
the names of the elected officials who made the decision to construct the building and
the date the building was opened. The names of appropriate appointed officials may be
included at the discretion of the Village Board.
SECTION DKQ: At the discretion of the Village Board, one or more commemorative
or dedication plaques may be placed in public buildings to recognize the contribution to
Mount Prospect of Village residents, employees or officials.
SECTIQN THREE: At the discretion of the Village Board, rooms, streets, lakes,ponds
or other public facilities in the Village may be named after Village residents, employees
or officials to recognize their contribution to Mount Prospect at the Village, Township,
County, State or National level.
SECTION EQQR; The Village Board may, at its discretion, recognize heroic acts or
meritorious service of Village residents, employees or officials in a manner they feel is
appropriate. This may be extended to individuals of Township, County, State or National
prominence if deemed appropriate.
SECTION FIVE, That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of 1992.
Gerald L. Farley
Mayor
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT SIGN REVIEW BOARD
March 16, 1992
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Sign Review Board (SRB) was called to order by Chairperson Adelaide
Thulin at 7:31 p.m. Monday, March 16, 1992 at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of March 2, 1992 were approved as presented on a motion by Thomas Borrelli,
seconded by Richard Rogers. The motion to approve as submitted passed unanimously.
ROLL CALL:
Members of the SRB present: Thomas Borrelli, Richard Rogers, Warren Kostak, Hal
Predovich and Chairperson Adelaide 'nulin. Also present were Mr., Robert Conter,
representing Countryside Court Management; Rick Russo, owner of El Sombrero Restaurant;
Jerry DelJudus, owner of J.D. Hair Salon, and Jim Beckett, Rainbow Signs. Village staff
present was Kenneth Fritz, Economic Development Director.
�. a I ;AMILTTUR =1M
This was a continuation of the case to consider a sign criteria to be proposed for consideration
by Rainbow Signs on behalf of their client, owner's of Countryside Court Shopping Center.
Additionally, the Sign Review Board was to consider the proposals presented by the shopping
center management for a freestanding identification sign reading Countryside Court and a
request by El Sombrero for a scaled-down version of their existing sign at the same location.
At the initial meeting on the 24th of February, the Sign Review Board asked Countryside
Court to consider drafting a sign criteria to cover all signage on the center including
freestanding signs, wall signs and the rear wall signs adjacent to Golf Plaza II. There was
mention made of the need for a stipulation regarding the removal of the El Sombrero
freestanding sign in the event of their leaving the Countryside Court Center. A sip criteria
was developed by Rainbow Sign Company incorporating these elements. A detailed drawing
suggesting the size of rear wall signage was also proposed as part of the sign criteria.
kill
Mr. DelJudus indicated that the rear wall signage was important to the merchants in the
center. He recognized that the signage that had been placed on the rear wall was not in
compliance with the Village Code and had subsequently been removed following notification
by Mr. Fritz. He stated however, that the signage was critical in his view for bringing people
into their center and that the signage on the rear wall should be able to be viewed from Golf
Road to the south. It was his opinion that any sign less than 30 square feet would not be
adequate for their purposes. It was pointed out that the Sign Ordinance only permitted 10
square feet at the rear of the building for identification purposes for deliveries, etc. The
Sign Review Board Minutes
Page 2
proposal by Rainbow Signs was to suggest a sign 2 1/2 feet high by 5 feet wide or 12 1/2
square feet. The Sign Review Board emphasized that the rear wall signage standards in the
ordinance were designed to provide identification for service deliveries at the rear. It was
pointed out that the freestanding building at Mount Prospect Plaza facing Central Road was
a subject of a Sign Review Board hearing regarding rear wall signage. The signage agreed
upon for this particular location was individual channel letters mounted on a raceway who
average square footage was 12 1/2 square feet.
After much discussion between Mr. DelJudus and the Board and management, it was decided
that the rear wall signage should not exceed 121/2 square feet, but must be done on a uniform
basis, with the same background color allowing for different graphic styles of lettering to be
utilized.
WWI
The proposed replacement main identification sign of 65 square feet and 15 feet in height
would not contain any tenant panels but merely indicate the name "Countryside Court". This
is a reduction from the existing sign which presently measures 40 feet high and 320 square
feet in area.
FGHOW1
Mr. Russo, owner of El Sombrero proposed to replace the existing freestanding sign which
presently measures 20 feet in height and 70 square feet in area with a sign measuring 6 feet
in height and 24 square feet in area. The design of this sign would be a mirror image of
the larger identification sign for the Center. Management for the Center and Mr. Russo are
willing to stipulate that the freestanding sign would be removed in the event that El Sombrero
were to leave the Center. Mr. Russo is presently re -negotiating a lease for a ten year period
with the Center.
In addition, Mr. Russo proposes to remove the wall sign located on the north wall and install
new wall signage on the east wall on the front of, the building. This signage complies with
the standards of the Sign Ordinance.
Motion
A motion was made by Richard Rogers, seconded by Warren Kostak, that the sign criteria
as proposed by Countryside Court Management be approved and that the configuration of
the rear wall signage be flexible in proportion with the stipulation that the square footage
not exceed 12 1/2 square feet maximum. Additionally, the second freestanding sign for El
Sombrero be approved conditioned upon the stipulation that the sign be removed in the event
that El Sombrero leaves the Center. The vote on the motion was 4 ayes, I nay. Mr. Borrelli
voting nay.
Mr. Borrelli wished to go on record as being opposed to the Planned Unit Development.
He felt it was being used as a mechanism to circumvent the intent of the Sign Ordinance.
Sign Review Board Minutes
Page 3
.1422, Iohno Graham. 006WestNorthwest Hit!hw
This is a request by John Graham to install new signage at the comer of Fairview and
Northwest Highway for the proposed new configuration for Citgo Service Station. A proposal
had earlier been approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals and Village Board to permit Mr.
Graham to totally rebuild the self -serve Citgo Station with new pump island, canopy and
convenient store.
The plan approved modified the parking area and places the convenient store toward the
back of the property adjacent to Henry Street. The two existing driveways on Northwest
Highway remain essentially the same, although the island containing the freestanding sign
has been reduced to accommodate a wider drive width for the improved access to the pump
islands. This results in an even smaller area for the freestanding sign at the corner. The
proposed sign has a main panel that is Tx T with gas price panels mounted below measuring
5' x 5'. There is existing established landscaping at the base of the present sign. In order
for the signage to be read above the landscaping, the bottom of the gas price panel would
need to be approximately 3feet above the curb elevation. This requires a sign height of 15
feet for this clearance from grade and landscaping.
The petitioner is seeking a variation in front yard setbacks since the distance from the front
property line to the back of the curb delineating the landscaping bed at the comer of Fairview
is very shallow. Therefore, it is necessary to seek a variance in setback of 1.25 feet to provide
3.75 feet from the front property line to the nearest edge of the sign. The sight distance
triangle at this particular corner is not a problem since the sign sets back approximately 21
feet from Fairview Avenue.
All other signage proposed for the Citgo Service Station on canopies, the convenient store
and pump islands are in conformance with the Sign Ordinance.
Motion
A motion was made by Mr. Borrelli, seconded by Mr. Kostak, to approve the variations of
3 feet in height and 1.25 feet in setback from Northwest Highway in order to install a new
identification sign 15 feet high and 74 square feet in area. The vote on the motion was 5
ayes and 0 nays.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:48 p.m.
submitted,
Economic
13
A 0 3 N D
MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April IS, 1992
Trustees' Room, 2nd Floor, Village Hall
100 South Emerson Street
8:00 P. M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ii. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 1992 MEETING
IV. SUBDIVISIONS
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Community Development Committee Mr. Boege
B. Comprehensive Plan Committee Mr. McGovern
C. Development Code Committee Mr. Kloster
D. Text Amendment Committee Mr. Velasco
V1. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Malapanes Subdivision, 1230 South Prairie Street,
Create two lots out of one lot. ALSO Development
Cade modifications for street pavement, curb and
gutter, sidewalk and street lights.
VIII. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
C- -
MAYOR
GERALD L FARLEY
TRUSTEES
MARK W. BUSSE
GEORGE A CLOWES
71MOTHYJ CORCORAN
L -EO FLOP OS
PAUL WM HOEFERT
JRV�NA K WILKS
Village of Mount
Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
JOHN RJLTON OIXON
VILLAGE CLERK
100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CARCk A FIRD
Phone: 70B / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
A 0 3 N D
MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
April IS, 1992
Trustees' Room, 2nd Floor, Village Hall
100 South Emerson Street
8:00 P. M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ii. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 1992 MEETING
IV. SUBDIVISIONS
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Community Development Committee Mr. Boege
B. Comprehensive Plan Committee Mr. McGovern
C. Development Code Committee Mr. Kloster
D. Text Amendment Committee Mr. Velasco
V1. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Malapanes Subdivision, 1230 South Prairie Street,
Create two lots out of one lot. ALSO Development
Cade modifications for street pavement, curb and
gutter, sidewalk and street lights.
VIII. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
IX. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Special Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 1992
Village Hall
7:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ii. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update - Broadacre Development - Fidel Lopez
B. Timetable of Work Tasks
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Draft of Market Analysis
Vi. ADJOURNMENT
MAYOR
GERALC i- PARLEY
TRUSTEES
MAIRK W BUSSE
GEORGE A GLOWES
TIMOTHY J COnCORAN
UEO FLOROS
PAUL WIM HCEFEAr
IAVANA K WILKS
Village of Mount
Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
JOHN FULL ON DIXON
VILLAGE CLERK
100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 6OOE56
-AROL A FIELDS
Rhone: 70e / 352-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-8022
AGENDA
BUSINESS DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Special Meeting
Wednesday, April 15, 1992
Village Hall
7:30 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Ii. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update - Broadacre Development - Fidel Lopez
B. Timetable of Work Tasks
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review Draft of Market Analysis
Vi. ADJOURNMENT
*ti
Dire Gk or Water Superinten * dent
Herbert L Weeks Jerry W Mcl'msr
lDirec or Street Superintendent
Glen R, Andler Melvyn L eccn
Adrininist"'tiv. Aldo Forestry Superintendent
Sean Darseii Sanara M Car,
Solid W-ist. Coordinatorp Eti.ile—rt Superintendent
M Lasa Angell James G,ienthpr
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229
Rhone 708/870-5640 FAX 70e/253-9377
AGENDA
MOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
April 16, 1992
Conference Room B, Public Works Facility
1700 West Central Road
7:30 PM
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
III. CITIZEN FORUM
IV. SOLID WASTE SERVICES
Volume -based collection program - status report
Program status
Curbside
Multifamily
Yard material
V. RECYCLING LICENSE - MODEL RESOLUTION
VI. ADOPT -A -HIGHWAY
VII. WHITE GOODS - STATE BAN ON LANDFILL DISPOSAL
VIII. PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSE
IX. OTHER BUSINESS
X. NEXT MEETING
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Recycled Paper
MOUNT PROSPECT SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 19, 1992
PRESENT: Bill Donovan, George Luteri, Harold Rentschler,
Holly Tabbert-Johnson and Mary Winkler.
Mr. Dick Hendricks - Mount Prospect resident
Mr. Tony Kies - Daily Herald
Lisa Angell - Public Works
ABSENT: Dick Bachhuber, Elizabeth Herbert, Carl Maas and Ken
Westlake.
CALL,TO ORDER: Vice Chairman Luteri called the meeting to order
at 7:40 PM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes were approved with the follow-
ing typographical correction; Page 1, 6th line under Citizen
Forum, should read ... how do larger families manage.
CITIZEN FORUM:
Mr. Dick Hendricks shared the following concerns with the Commis-
sion:
1) The Village will implement a one container program for basic
refuse service. He cautioned the Commission there would be a
residential revolt if the one container policy was adopted.
2) The surcharge residents must now pay for additional refuse
collection.
3) The two container limit; he interprets the two container
limit as an equivalency standard which allows him to use his
three (3)-20 gallon refuse containers for weekly collection
without additional cost as his three containers do not exceed
the 64 gallon volume of two -(32) gallon refuse containers. (32
gallon refuse containers are the maximum size of refuse contain-
er for curbside pickup allowed by the solid waste contract.)
A lengthy discussion of the Commission's recommendation to the
Village Board of Trustees on the two (2) container modified
volume -based program was held. While Mr. Hendricks suggested he
has heard many'negative comments about the modified volume -based
program several of the Commissioners countered that they had re-
ceived very positive feedback from residents while working at
the Mount Prospect EXPO.
The discussion ended with Vice Chair Luteri agreeing to
Mr. Hendrick's request to put, in writing, the Commission's
intent when they recommended the volume -based refuse collection
program, ie, two containers (any size) or the equivalency of 64
gallons.
SOLID WASTE SERVICES:
The Solid Waste Coordinator updated the Commission on services
to single family and multifamily units.
1) 8,000 pounds of PETE #1 chipped plastic was returned to ARC
as unmarketable due to contamination and consequently
landfilled. (Containers made of PVC #3 plastic apparently
slipped through the sorting process and even though it was a
small amount the load was unacceptable to our end market user.)
To avoid further contamin4tion and jeopordizing our place in the
market only PETE #1 plastic soda containers will be collected.
The Solid Waste Coordinator clarified the apparent misunderstand-
ing regarding the Village adding corrugated to the recycling
program. Village staff have met with ARC to discuss the possi-
ble addition of corrugated to the program per the direction of
the Village Board. The Board has not approved the addition of
corrugated to the recycling program therefore, no date for imple-
mentation was determined. It was suggested by one of the Commis-
sioners that the misinformation originated because an ARC repre-
sentative indicated to him at the EXPO that ARC could begin the
program in six weeks.
It was reported a number of residents have set out yard materi-
al, especially brush before the collection period begins. Yard
material collection will begin April I and continue through
December 15.
The Solid Waste Coordinator explained SWANCC's proposed pilot
program for the collection of household hazardous materials.
SWANCC is seeking 4 member communities as pilot sites for house-
hold hazardous waste storage vaults to be used by the residents
of that community. SWANCC will pay for the vault, permitting,
etc. and the participating communities will be responsible for
the cost of collection/disposal and administration; approximate-
ly $50,000 per community/per year.
The Solid Waste Commission supported the Village's interest in
pursuing application as a pilot community. The Commission feels
one of Mount Prospect's fire stations would be an appropriate
site as it is manned 24 hours and has trained personnel to han-
dle the materials.
MODEL RESOLUTION - RECYCLING LICENSE:
The Commission members requested this issue be listed for fur-
ther discussion at the April Commission meeting.
SPEAKERS BUREAU:
The Solid Waste Coordinator stated the Park District requested
use of the Solid Waste display as part of the Earth Day Celebra-
tion April 25 and 26. She will check to see if they would like
the Commission to staff the display.
The Public Works Open House is scheduled for May 16 from 9:00 Am
until 1:00 PM. The Solid Waste Display will be set-up and the
Commissioners will be available to answer questions and promote
waste reduction programs.
It was suggested samples -of contaminated materials be displayed
at the Open House. The Coordinator stated she would try to get
the material from ARC.
As ARC Recycling has recently installed equipment which allows
for some automation of sorting recyclables at their site it was
suggested a tour be scheduled. One recommendation was to sched-
ule the tour the Saturday after Memorial Day as the station
would probably be running full force that day. The Solid Waste
Coordinator will contact ARC Disposal to discuss potential tour
dates.
The Solid Waste Coordinator stated she will be attending a one
day seminar on White Goods in April. At this time there is
question whether the legislation affecting the landfilling of
white goods will go into effect as scheduled, July 1992 and July
1994. There apparently will be strong lobbying to push the
dates back this spring in Springfield. However, in anticipation
of the inevitable SWANCC as well as other governmental organiza-
tions are working.to provide alternative disposal methods.
There was a brief discussion about the pros and cons of bottle
laws. It was suggested that bottle laws can hurt curbside recy-
cling programs because the revenue from aluminum is needed to
sustain programs.
NEXT MEETING:
The next regular meeting was set for Thursday, April 16.
The --ng no further business the motion to adjourn was moved,
seconded and unanimously approved. The meeting adjourned at
10:15 PM.
Respectfuily submitted,
M. Lisa Angell
Solid Waste Coordinator