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OXXITT83 OF TR3 WHOLE
January 26, 1993
Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Gerald Farley.
Trustees present were Mark Busse, Timothy Corcoran, Leo Floros, Paul
Hoefert and Irvana Wilks. Also present were Village Manager Michael E.
Janonis, Finance Director David Jepson, Inspection Services Director
Chuck Bencic, Village Engineer Coordinator Jeff Wulbecker, Police
Commander Joe Kolanowski, Police Chief Ronald Pavlock, Deputy Police
Chief Ronald Richardson, Fire Chief Edward Cavello and Human Services
Administrator Nancy Morgan. In addition, Finance Commission Chairman
Richard Bachhuber, General Contractor Bud DeVries of A. J. Maggio and
Architects Fred Borich and Naras Statkus of S.E.C. Donohue, and four
members of the media were in attendance.
II Xinutes of January 12, 1993
The minutes of January 12, 1993, were accepted and filed with the
clarification that the comments about the Community Auditorium
attributed to Trustee Hoefert had actually been made by Trustee
Corcoran. Trustee Busse made the motion and Trustee Hoefert seconded.
III Citizens to be Hoard
Katherine Murphy, 8 South Louis, raised the concern about crime,, and
questioned if Mount Prospect employs enough police to handle the
increasing crime in our community. She compared our population and the
number of officers with neighboring communities. Residents and
especially senior citizens need to be alerted of crime, and form
Neighborhood Watch groups. Mayor Parley directed her concerns about
Fairview School to District 57. He agreed that crime is too high and
encouraged the formation of Neighborhood Watch groups. There are many
factors to consider when comparing the composite of communities and the
numbers on their police force is. business, industry, residential, etc.
The board continually reviews the level of staff. Village Manager
Janoni• added that we have an active Crime Prevention Bureau with
Neighborhood Watch being the first line of defense against crime. There
is no correlation between the number of police and the crime rate. We
will review these issues during budget times.
TV Lineman Road Reconatruction--Status Report
Mayor Parley gave a brief introduction of this issue stating that the
Village feels that there is need for action on this issue. village
Manager Jannis set the tone of the meeting as informational, to give a
status report of the road conditions: encourage discussion but not seek
recommendations or have the Board make a final decision. The road was
built by the Township. Standards of roadway strength, and size and
weight of vehicles are different today. The structural strength of the
road is not acceptable today. The result is a declining road. Our
efforts to maintain the road are not cost effective due to poor sub
surface conditions.
Jeff Wulbecker, Engineer Coordinator, stated that Linneman Road is
classified as a "Residential Collector Street." Drainage does not
exist, there are three inadequate catch basins, no ditches, and no
defined drainage area. The water sits on the pavement and deteriorates
the road. Any new drainage system installed must not burden the
existing systems. A new road could store water on pavement is. gutters
to crown of road during heavy rains. Potential new road options
include: A) 21' back to back pavement, no sidewalk or parking. S)
41' back to back pavement with two lanes of traffic, parking, curb and
gutters, and storm sewers which fit the Village standards for "Collector
Street." A 41' wide road requires right of way acquisition. Final
roadway width could be a function of identified need and citizen input.
Mayor Parley asked if the Village would have access to formal drainage
to the Huntington Commons pond. Mr. Wulbecker said legally there is
access, but we would have to do research of where and how we could tie
into the ponds. Mayor Parley asked about the need for parking. Mr.
Wulbecker replied that 41' back to back is the 'Village standard for a
"Collector Street," however this warrants further discussion.
Trustee Roofert asked about the width of a normal residential street.
Mr. Wulbecker replied 31' back to back with parking allowed on bath
sides, however, emergency vehicles have trouble negotiating this
situation. Trustee Roefart asked if there is a happy medium between 20'
and 30' roads. Mr. Wulbecker stated roads are normally built in 12'
wide sections plus 3' for gutters to equal 27' with no parking. Trustee
Roefert sees no need to provide parking on Linneman Road. The Park
District should provide off street parking. Develop a less wide street
with sidewalks.
Mayor Farley asked about financing of the proposed improvements and
called for Mr. Jepson's presentation. Mr. Jepson said it is the policy
of the Village not to borrow money for street resurfacing projects,
however, the cost saving of doing this roadway reconstruction at one
time would warrant borrowing money. The Village would be looking to
start this project in 1994 and have a ton. year bond 'issue with a 9%
interest for funding. If the total project cost $1,1$0,000, the annual
payment would be $165,000 per year for ten years. If the cast was
$1,500,000, the annual payment would be $215,000 per year for ten years.
Other than through property taxes, financing the principal and interest
payments could came from one of two sources. 1) State Income Tax
Surcharge if renewed by the State. This is expected to expire June 30,
1993. or 2) Increased Vehicle License Fees May 1, 1994, from $20.00 to
$30.00 would generate $350,000.
Trustee Milks asked about forming a special service area and how that
relates to a Collector Street. Mr. Jepson felt special assessment would
not support the debt service of the project and agreed Residential
Street vs. Collector Street is more appropriate; for a special service
area. Village Manager Jannis concurred. Trustee Milks asked about the
construction time line, -to which village Manager Jannis outlined a
preliminary time line:- Follow-up meetings with residents, bring
opinions back to board at the end of budget and ''iformulate the plan for
the roadway. The road needs to be reconstructed, and have curb and
gutter and storm sewer system. The width of road, sidewalks, etc. are
up for discussion. All discussions with Park District, utilities,
property owners, right of_ways and certain engineering and surveying
work will need to be completed and ready for the 1994-95 budget, with
construction beginning in 1994. Seed money may be included in the 1993-
94 budget to start preliminary work.
Mayor Farley asked Mr. Bencic if good roadway bids were still available.
Mr. Bencic felt in the early 1994 construction season we could still get
favorable bids. Trustee Hoof art supports reconstruction, but questioned
the cost of simply fixing the existing road. Mr. Wulbecker replied
$100,000 to install leveling binder, surface course of asphalt, and
shoulder and driveway adjustments. These repairs would provide an
anticipated 3-5 year life with signs of deterioration within the first
year. This does not address the drainage issue.
Trustee Busse raised concerns about residents knowledge,of project, how
wide, how much use of residents front yards, etc.
Mr. Ken Koeppen, 1040 South Lineman Road raised concerns with width of
roadway and drainage. Drainage problems mostly south from Cottonwood to
Dempster. Citizens Utility has a storage tank that overflows onto the
roadway. He is unaware of standing water by his house except by the
retention pond after heavy, quick rain. Traffic does not necessitate a
four land roadway. Two lane with curb and gutters would be fine. He
understands United Air Lines would like to close Lineman Road between
Algonquin and Dempster Roads.
Nick Diakoumis, 1103 South Church, questioned Linneman Road's status as
a Collector Street. Many motorists use it to cut through town and he
feels the Village should restrict this use. Phasing project is a good
idea. Condition of roadway by Golf Road is in good condition, however
the area by Dempster to Church is in very bad condition. Could sign be
installed "Residential Road only." Mayor Parley explained that it is
the Village's responsibility to allow travel on through streets.
Trustee Roefest asked how wide he would like the roadway. Mr. Diakoumis
described the 21 foot, no parking, roadway.
Colonel Ralph Arthur, 1137 Linneman Road, believes Linneman Road should
be widened to the standard 41' with curbs and gutters and parking on the
road. Users of the park will park on the road because it is close. Do
project at one time. He volunteered to be on the Lineman Road
Committee.
Trustee !"locos wondered what would be an example of a 41' roadway. Mr.
Wulbecker said Lincoln is 41' wide.
xayor Parley asked residents to sign up for community input meetings.
Trusts* Floras stated that all members of Board present at this meeting
are in favor of moving on with this project.
V. Police and Piro gasdquarters Update
Village xaaager Janonis gave status update on the building. Commander
Kolanowski, the Village's Project Coordinator, would give an overview of
construction and ,discuss the change orders. Mr. Jepson would give a
recap on the budget of the building. Xr. Jannis stated that it was
important to clear up some misinformation on the building's approved
costs.
1. Building is substantially under budget.
Referendum $6,992,000
Project cost 5.CQ.Q,=
Under Budget $ 300,000
2. Change orders being brought before the Board reflect needed
adjustments to the building, In July 1992, change orders were
approved to various sub -budgets not related to the building
construction. This has been, a controlled process, and it is
anticipated that the building will come in well under budget.
Commander Kolanowski said he coordinates the team made up of Village
departments, General Contractor A. J. Maggio represented by Bud DeVries,
Architect S.E.C. Donohue represented by Fred Borich and Naras Statkus,
furniture contractor and Soil Material Testing Trow Mirza.
The need for the schedule extension developed before construction began,
due to the under ground tank and substandard soil. This caused
substantial delay in the beginning of project during which the
contractor was ready to work. These delays have never been addressed
with the Board until this point. The contractor had certain fixed costs
associated with this project which include, insurance, project
supervision, etc. of the 82 days, 62 are attributed to this initial
situation. The additional 15 are due to continual soil problems. The
extension huts the completion date at June 7, 1993, which is on schedule
from the revised project schedule. The other requests are well within
the realm of adjustments needing to be made. Other than that, the cost
adds and credits come to less than to $1,000. A request was made to
amend the Trow Mirza contract by $8,000.
Mr. Jepson reported that the total cost is now projected to be
$6,672,480 or $319,520 less than the referendum estimate of $6,992,000.
If the contingency amount of $177,000 is not expended, the total
projected estimate would be $6,500,000 or $500,1300 less than the
approved referendum. The previous change orders have been negotiated
down by $8,786, so the $43,797 being requested this evening is a *not to
exceed" figure.
Mayor Yarl*y asked about the continual need for soil inspection.
Commander 'Kolanowski explained that there are several very wide
driveways that need concrete pored on properly compacted soil.
Commander Kolanowski said running sand is like quick sand, and expansive
clay expands when wet, which could push in a wall. Both need to be
removed and replaced with fill that is properly compacted.
Trustee Wilks asked about the radio equipment, Village Saaagor
explained this is a separate issue from the construction and the
telephone equipment item." Trusts* Wilke asked about the deleted gutters
in the underground parking garage. Commander Kolanowski explained the
this cut was a maintenance as well as a costsaving measure. The
gutters are catch basins under caulked expansion joints. When they
begin to leak, you can not see where re -caulking is needed with the
gutters in place. The Village Xaa gar added that Mr. Borich has advised
against the gutter removal.
3[ayor Parlay polled the Board and stated that there was concurrence for
the Maggio Construction change order and for the Trow Mirza amended
contract of $8,000. village Manager Jannis stated he will bring the
amendment to the Trow Mirza contract and the Maggio Construction change
order not to exceed amounts for official Board approval.
VI Manages Report
No report.
VII Any other Business
None.
VIII Adjournment
Mayor karley said there is need for a brief executive session on land
acquisition. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m» to executive
session. The meeting reconvened at 9:44 p.m. and adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
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Nancy Morgan uman Nervi akzit` s Administrator
Village of Mount Prospect �-
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS
FROM: PERSONNEL COORDINATOR
DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1993
SUBJECT: UPDATE SELF-EVALUATION: AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT COMPLIANCE
I. INTRODUCTION
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was adopted as law in 1990 and prohibits
discrimination against disabled persons in all areas of employment and in the provision
of public services. Title II of the ADA prohibits a public entity from denying qualified
individuals with disabilities participation in the benefits of a program or activity it offers
because its facilities are inaccessible. A public entity must operate its programs, activities
and services so that each program, activity or service, when viewed as a whole, is readily
accessible and usable by persons with disabilities, as defined by the Act.
On January 26, 1992 a self-evaluation process began. In July 1992, a transition plan
including a self-evaluation done to that date, was presented to the Village Board which
addressed issues of compliance and identified facilities adjustments and service
adjustments. Highlights of the plan included a grievance procedure for resident
complaints and changes to:
PERS2jNEL POLICIES
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The Village of Mount Prospect will make reasonable accommodations to the
known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual unless
such a provision would impose an undue hardship on the Village as outlined by
the ADA- The Village Manager shall make all decisions regarding reasonable
accommodations. The Village Manager's decision may be appealed to the Village
Mayor and Board of Trustees.
Job Descriptions:
Job descriptions will be reviewed by an outside consulting firm as a result of the
comprehensive pay classification study and in cooperation with the Village
Personnel Coordinator. The study is scheduled for completion in fall 1993.
Employgs AwaLtn�=:
As part of the cultural diversity training administered under the direction of the
Personnel Coordinator all employees will have and will continue to be trained in
meeting the needs of and providing services to indi,,iduals with disabilities. All
employees will receive on-going training as necessary.
Current Em � :
Current employees, who become disabled as defined by the Act, will have
continued employment if the essential functions of the job can still be performed
with reasonable accommodation.
An employee who becomes disabled due to an on-the-job injury will be medically
assessed and returned to work unless s/he: (1) cannot perform the essential
functions of the job s/he held prior to the disability even with reasonable
accommodation; or (2) would pose a significant risk of substantial harm that could
not be reduced to an acceptable level with reasonable accommodation.
Such a disabled employee will be evaluated at four month intervals for a period
of one year. If after twelve months the employee is still unable to meet the above
requirements, the Village shall have the right to fill all vacant positions with other
qualified individuals to maintain the level of services it provides to the community.
Effective immediately under 'he direction of the Personnel Coordinator, supervisors
will be instructed:
*not to ask questions regarding an applicant's disability or previous Workers'
Compensation claims.
*that applicants who request accommodations for the application and/or
interviewing process; i.e., requests an interpreter, requests that the job
application be read to them, etc... must have the request met.
*to ask applicants if they can perform all of the job functions. If
accommodations are necessary for the applicant to perform the job, the
supervisor shall request that the applicant list the accommodation(s) that
are necessary in order for him/her to perform the job.
*that applicants will not be required to have a pre-employment physical
prior to the offer of employment. A conditional offer of employment
based on the successful completion of a pre-employment physical may be
made.
III. SERVICES
Meeting Notice:
Effective immediately public meetings for the Village Board and its boards and
Commissions will be specially noticed. The notification will allow individuals with
disabilities to inform the Village prior to the meeting of any special needs.
Examples would include providing an interpreter for the hearing impaired.
Service Desk Qperatioon ,:
If requested the service desk personnel or a designee will read the Village
Newsletter, special mailing, water/sewer bills, meeting minutes, etc., to individuals
who are visually impaired. If requested and if the disability requires, the service
desk personnel or designee will go to the disabled residents home for items that
require a witnessed signature; i.e., voter registration. Audio tapes may be made
available for some resident information. These are available in the
Communications Division.
IV. COMMUNICATIONS
The Village has installed four TDD telephones. This will allow hearing impaired
individuals with questions regarding construction projects, inspections, special
events, etc., to receive answers in a similar manner as hearing individuals. Staff
has been trained to handle these calls.
A talking message board has been added to the Village communications channel
63. The Board allows those with visual disabilities to hear important Village
information.
To date two telephones in the Village Hall and the Senior Center have been
lowered and amplified to meet ADA requirements.
The Village operates a discount taxi cab service available to the disabled and
senior residents over the age of 65. The taxi drivers have been instructed by the
Village to accept all persons with the required disability card or doctor's form and
must try to accommodate wheelchairs, canes, seeing eye dogs, etc.
Village programs and services are available equally to non -disabled and disabled
residents. Individuals who inform the Village of any special needs, such as
hydraulic lift buses will be reasonably accommodated and will not be charged a
rate above non -disabled persons for the service due to the accommodations.
Social Worker and our visiting nurses have offered their assistance to the
homebound disabled. Disabled residents can take out:, for up to six month loan,
assistive medical devices from the Nurses Lending Closet. Human Services
facilitates applications for talking books and CRIS radios, which are available to
those disabled residents who would like current newspapers, magazines read to
them via audio devices.
The self-evaluation process consisted of a complete review of programs, practices
and facilities. On January 26, 1993, the self-evaluation process was completed.
However, ADA accommodations can occur anytime depending on requests and
program changes. The self-evaluation was accomplished by a committee of Village
staff members headed by the Village Manager, the ADA Compliance Officer,
Director of Inspection Services, Director of Public Works, Director of Planning,
the Personnel Coordinator, the Communications Administrator and the Human
Services Administrator. The staff was assisted in this effort by the Illinois
Department of Rehabilitation Services, Architectural and Transportation
Compliance Board, the Department of Justice, the Northwest Municipal
Conference and the Wheeling Township Committee on ADA.
The transition plan has been available for public inspection. Since July 1992 other
changes have been accomplished. Costing of several open items have also been
obtained. Several disabled residents have also called with suggestions for
improvements.
Vill g Hall
.Two additional handicapped parking spaces added.
.Elimination of the divider grab bar from the parking lot Village
Hall entrance to allow for wheel chair maneuverability.
.Addition of cup dispensers near water fountains.
.Elevator now has audio indicator for floor designation.
Costed items:
.Strobe alarms to be added to fire alarms during 1993 $ 400
.Universal braille signs during 1993 300
.Mens and women second floor washrooms during 1993
See attached Exhibit A&B 20,000-25,000
Sgnlor Center
.Widening of handicapped parking spaces.
Costed items:
.Mens and womens washroom adjustments during 1993 - Estimate 1,000
!Golf/&nsIngJon
.Two parking spaces added at Golf station.
d items:
.Doorbells will be added to buildings for access
accommodation with appropriate signage during 1993 300
A policy decision has been made to limit outside use of the Golf/Kensington fire
station. Fire Prevention will be moving to the new Public Safety Building.
Curb Tt
$30,000 has been allocated from CDBG for supplementing the Village resurfacing
program. 150 intersection need tactile warnings only. 600 intersection do not
have curb ramps. Priority is given to walkways servicing state and local
government buildings and facilities, transportation and places of public
accommodation. A policy decision was made to do all curb modifications in
conjunction with the Village resurfacing program.
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A total of $100,000 will be used from Community Development Block Grant funds
(CDBG) for years 1993, 1994, 1995 as projects will be completed. If additional
accommodations arise that will require funding other than CDBG, the Village
Board has asked for information concerning big item accommodations. For
example, hiring of a qualified disabled employee as a secretary, which requires
office modifications or the purchase of new equipment or equipment modifications.
A current employee's need for accommodation based on a disability acquired
during his employment whether on or off work. Requests by residents for other
assistive devices to access programs. The curb ramp project may also require
additional funds to complete all necessary or requested modifications. Since miis
list can be ongoing, the administration of the Village should recognize the need
to revisit ADA not only during the next three years but as needed. ,
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Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Manager
FROM: Director Public Works
DATE: January 27, 1993
SUBJECT: Rehabilitation Elevated Tank
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Sealed bids were received on January 19, 1993 for complete clean-
ing, repainting, and rehabilitation of our one -million -gallon
elevated water storage tank at Maple and Northwest Highway. Due
to the complexities involved with this project, an engineering
firm, Tank Industry Consultants, Inc., was awarded a contract to
prepare the specifications, which also included a prebid confer-
ence and a review of bids submitted, along with their recommenda-
tion for award. Bid results on all items, except hazardous
materials disposal, as follows:
Security Painting co. $467,340.00
Jetco Ltd. 492,400.00
Neumann Co. Contractor Inc. 622,900.00
G & M Painting Enterprises 699,975.00
J.L. Manta Painting 814,242.50
Our consultant has specified a particular brand of abrasive for
blasting the paint off the tank which the manufacturer guaran-
tees will render the debris nonhazardous. If the debris is
deemed hazardous, our costs for an estimated 150 cu.yds. could
increase by an additional $105,000.
I have inserted a page from the specifications which describes
the tank and offers a broad statement on the scope of work.
Other items specified are modifications required for safety and
to conform with OSHA standards. The existing cathodic protec-
tion system was installed in 1955 and at that time was consid-
ered good equipment. It consists of a series of magnesium rods
suspended from the top of the tank. These rods are replaced
once every year. The problem with them is that, during the
winter, a ring of ice forms in the tank and, with the rise and
fall of the water level, the rods are torn loose. This leaves
the tank unprotected from corrosion for a period of time each
year. The system being recommended to replace these rods has
floats which rise and fall with the water level and provide
continuous protection to the tank. We are using this newer
system in other tanks, and the results are very satisfactory.
Another major problem with the work this time is protecting adja-
cent properties and the highway from paint drops and dust from
blasting. In all probability, the tank will be draped with a
protective fabric. This drapery will have to be raised and
lowered each day in case winds were to increase in velocity
resulting in this fabric acting as a sail.
Not included in the bid is burying of the Commonwealth Edison
electric lines on the east side of the tank. This will be re-
quired as a safety measure to protect the workers and is already
scheduled for February or March of 1993. We will also have to
remove/relocate the trees and shrubs at the base of the tank so
the drapery can be hung properly and to eliminate branches rub-
bing against the columns. Upon completion of the painting, we
need to regrade the turf under the tank to eliminate ponding
water in contact with the steel.
Another factor to be considered is awarding a contract for resi-
dent. inspection of the rehab work as it progresses. We have a
proposal from our present consultant to perform this work for
$37,800. The rehabilitation/painting contract, if accepted,
would start early this spring and would have to be completed
within 100 days. It's projected that the coatings that are to
be applied should give a minimum of ten years of life. Repaint-
ing costs would still ' involve some of the costs we will be expe-
riencing this time due to the location of the tank. However,
the type of paint we are using should not require complete remov-
al.
Some time ago, the Village Board discussed the possible reloca-
tion of this tank. I have updated the relocation figures for
comparison means. Estimates are as follows:
Cost of new tank $1.2 - 1.3 million
Removal of old tank $50 - 55,000
Design costs for new tank 12 - 15,000
Inspection/observation costs 30 - 37,000
Land costs/piping $120,000
Estimated total, $1,387,000 - $1,497,000
Consideration for award of this contract should be determined as
soon as possible so we can get on an early spring schedule. I
agree with the recommendation of our consultant and recommend
awarding the contract to Security Painting Co. for $467,340.
Approval will also be necessary for an additional $105,000 if
they are required to haul away any hazardous debris from the
site.
I further recommend that our consultant, Tank Industry Consul-
tants, be awarded a contract of $37,800 for inspection.
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DETAILED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Copyright 0 1992.TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC.
All rights reserved
Repairing and Repainting the Interior and Exterior of
One 1,000,000 Gallon Steel Elevated Tank
Mount Prospect, Illinois
A. Description of Tank
The 1,000,000 gallon steel elevated tank is located in Mount Pros-
pect, Illinois adjacent to Northwest Highway, Evergreen Street,
and Maple Street. The tank is approximately 132 ft 6 in. to high
water level. It is an 10 column tan of welded steel construction
erected by Chicago Bridge and Iron
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B. Scope of Work ONSTpUCT',ON
Bids will be solicited for the complete cleaning and repainting of
the tank on the interior surfaces, and the complete cleaning and
repainting of the exterior surfaces with enclosure. Additional
Work items include overflow pipe modifications, new freeze -
resistant aluminum vent/manhole, addition of a 30 in. diameter
riser manhole, replacement of exterior ladders, installation of
safe -climbing devices, modification of balcony safety rail, chains
for tower ladder platform, installation of a new riser safety
grate, installation of a new cathodic protection system, installa-
tion of a hinge for the riser manhole, removal of spider rods, re-
moval of drain valve, and protective covers for drain pipe and in-
let/outlet pipe including other miscellaneous repairs. This
synopsis is not intended to be a complete list of Work items. The
Bidder is referred to the following Detailed Technical Specifica-
tions for the complete scope of Work.
C. Definition of Parties
The term ENGINEER in this specification shall mean TANK INDUSTRY
CONSULTANTS, INC. - Headquarters: P.O. Box 24359, 4912 West 16th
Street, Speedway, Indiana 46224, telephone 317/244-3221, FAX
317/486-4708.
The term FIELD OBSERVER in this specification shall mean TANK IN-
DUSTRY CONSULTANTS - Headquarters: P.O. Box 24359, 4912 West 16th
Street, Speedway, Indiana 46224, telephone 317/244-3221, FAX
317/486-4708 or another designated representative of the OWNER.
The term OWNER in this specification shall mean the Mount Prospect
Public Works Department, 1700 West Central Road, Mount Prospect,
Illinois 60056-2229, telephone 708/870-5840, FAX 708/258-9377.
page DTS-1
TIC 92 -IL -960-V 10-23-92
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4912 West 16th Street
January 25, 1993
Mr. Herbert L. Weeks
Mount Prospect Public
1700 W. Central Road
Mt. Prospect, Illinois
P.O. Box 24359
Speedway, Indiana 46224
Works Department
60056
Telephone: 317 / 244-3221
FAX: 317 / 486-4708
RE: Repairing & Repainting the 1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Water
Tank. TIC Project 92 -IL -960
Dear Herb,
We have reviewed the five bid packages sent to us by the Village
of Mt. Prospect. These bids were received for the referenced
project January 19, 1993, at 10 a.m. local time by the Village of
Mount Prospect.
We have reviewed this information and prepared a bid tabulation
(copy attached), and find that Security Painting Company, Inc.
located in Indianapolis, Indiana, has the lowest bid of $467,340
items 1 thru 7 inclusive. The second lowest bid was Jetco Ltd.
located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, of $492,450 for bid items
1 thru 7 inclusive.
In the unlikely event that the blast debris is found to be haz-
ardous, we find it difficult to believe that Jetco could dispose
of it legally for the amount he has included ($220 per cu.yd.)
We find that this cost usually runs $400 to $500 per cu.yd. The
specifications have been written to use a Blastox blend of abra-
sive which the manufacturer guarantees to render the debris non-
hazardous. This guarantee, however, only covers the cost of the
Blastox material.
During the review of these bids we find that Jetco, Ltd. has
taken exception to the contract time to complete this work (copy
attached for reference). We feel that this exception should dis-
qualify Jetco's bid, however, this is at the discretion of the
Village of Mt. Prospect.
Based on all the above, we recommend this contract be awarded to
Security Painting Company, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana, for bid
items one thru seven in the amount of $467,340. We have worked
with this contractor on numerous projects of this size and find
that they have the equipment, experience, and personnel to com-
plete the project within the 100 day contract time.
Laurel, MD 41018804004 • Houston, 7X 7131789-0989 • Hauppauge, NY 5161864-2507 0 Orlando, FL 4071851-5745
Mr. Herbert L. Weeks
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As you may recall during the pre-bid meeting at the tank, the
owner of Security Painting, Harry Zondurlilis, was measuring and
checking the condo's and storage areas so that he could allow for
the cost to protect the neighbors from property damage during the
cleaning and painting operation.
We will appreciate your early advice accepting our recommendation
so that we may proceed with contract signing, bond, and insurance
procurement. This project should be started as early as possible
in the spring of 1993.
If you have any questions or need any additional information in
order to agree to make an award, please contact this office.
Yours very truly,
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC.
W. H. "Doc" Reed
Operations Manager
BID TABULATION 1,000,000 GALLON STEEL ELEVATED TANK TIC 92-11, 960
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January
19, 1993
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MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS TANK IN
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J.L. MANTA
JETCO, LTD, PAINTING PAINT ML '":N'AC'I"OR
OMPANs ENT INC.
FORMS/S!GNA TURE
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AFFIDAVIT
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_LLIANCAL
0 0
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'SURCONTRAC"TOR LIST
•
XX 0 •
2
FLEANING/PAINTING VE7HQD
0
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V[TiOD OF CONTAJNVENT
0
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0
BASE BID
W11"H ENCLOSURE
795,500
466,800 449,840 67y A7h 51 9 9 0
2
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6 GA-LONS
1,320
3,600 2,400 1800) 6O
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PIT WELDING
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150 501N.
1,072.50
3,000 600 1'!500 900
4
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SEAM WELDING
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400 LINEAL FT
10,000
8,000 8.000 8,000 10,000
5
CHIPPING & GRINDING
50 MAN HOURS
2,550
Coo C,O ,950 3,500
5'�L 2
6
BALCONY ORAiN H 0 L ES
50 INCLUCED
750
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1,000 �'oo 1,0(00 00
7
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ADDITK)TIAL WORK
T- "-7
50 MAN --IRS.
3'c 100
5�000 6,000 4,900 4,000
TOTAL AMOUNT BID
814,242 50
492,400 467,340 699,975
622,900
(ITEMS 1--7 INCLUSIVE)
8--1
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
DISPOSAL 150 CU.YD.
52,500
33,000 105,000 120,000 90,000
8-2 1
DEDUCT S70. DISPOSAL
OF EXT. DEBRIS
3,000
4,000 4,000 BOG 3,000
DEDUCT STO, DISPOSAL.
2,250
2,000 2,500 800 2,000
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BID TAKES EXCEPTION
TO CONTRAC"
TIME (ARTICLE .3)
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NOT COMPLETE
NOT NOTARIZED
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THE ABOVE BID TABULATION 15 CERTIFIED TO BE A TRUE AND ACCURATE TABULATION OF THE BIDS RECEIVED BY THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS ON JANUARY 19, 1993, FOR THE REPAIRING AND REPAINTING OF ONE
1,000,000 GALLON STEEL ELEVATED TANK IN MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS. SIGNATURE- ,
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5. BIDDER will supply sufficient and detailed information to the
following statements and questions on the pages supplied.
(a) Explain your plan or layout for performing proposed work.
Describe crew size and equipment necessary to complete pro-
ject in required time.
Our bid does not include Article 3 Contract Time.
We propose to perform the work as follows.
All interior work and repairs will be completed during the
spring of 1993.
All welding that will be necessary for the containment system
will be completed during the spring of 1993.
All exterior work will be completed during the fall of 1993.
Note:
Our bid does not include Liquidated Damafesµ Item 9 Page IB -4
Our insurance limits are $"2,COO,O0O.
Enclosure submittals will not be signed by an Illinois
Structural Engineer.
BF -5
71C92.
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois t
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM; DAVID E. JEPSON, FINANCE DIRECTOR
RE: DOWNTOWN WATER TANK PROJECT FINANCING
DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 1993
Because of the magnitude of the cost of painting and repairing
the downtown water tank and because of the additional time it
will add to the tank's useful life, I think it is appropriate to
borrow funds to finance this project. At the present time, we
would be able to borrow the funds over a five year period at a
net interest rate of about 4%.
We are tentatively planning a bond sale in April, 1993, to
finance the North Main/Prospect Manor Flood Project, subject to
the availability of EPA loan funds. If the EPA Loan Fund is
available for this project, we would then defer the sale until
later this year. A bond sale in September or October would be
used to cover demolition and public improvements for the
Pine/Wille Redevelopment Project. If we defer the bond sale
until this fall, we would finance the water tank project out of
available funds and then reimburse those funds from the bond
sale.
The proposed project is a significant amount of money and the
annual debt service payment would require an additional water
rate increase of about 9 cents per 1,000 gallons over the next
five years. As an alternative, I asked David Newman, the
Village's attorney for Special Service Area No. 5, if Special
Service Area No. 5 funds could be used to pay for this project.
His opinion, and the opinion of the bond counsel for the original
bond issue, is that it would be appropriate to use Special
Service Area No. 5 funds for this project.
Special Service Area No. 5 was established in 1982 to provide
funding for the initial improvement costs relating to obtaining
Lake Michigan water and to cover other operating and maintenance
costs pertaining to the water distribution system. The last
payment on the original bonds issued in 1982 was made on December
1, 1992.
Michael E. Janonis
February 5, 1993
Page 2 of 2
The Special Service Area No. 5 tax levy has consisted of two
purposes: the 1982 bonds and ongoing fixed costs of the Water
Agency. The Special Service Area No. 5 tax rate has been as high
as 31.9 cents, but for 1991, it was down to 20.3 cents. If we
would add the debt service for these bonds to the Special Service
Area No. 5 tax levy, the tax levy would increase from $1,364,750
to $1,431,700 with an estimated 1993 tax rate of 17.0 cents.
I think it would be an advantage to most Village residents to use
the Special Service Area No. 5 tax levy rather than increase
water rates an additional 9 cents to pay for this project. A
copy of Mr. Newman's opinion letter is attached.
David C. Jepson
Finance Director
DCJ/caf
Att.
-Qa,1WW-W Jwm�
ATTORNEY AT LAW
3300 SOUTH HARLEM
RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS 60546
PHONE: (708) 442-7600
(706)442.7602
FAX: (708) 442-0466
September 2, 1992
Mr. David C. Jepson
Finance Director
Village of Mount Prospect
100 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Re: Special Service Area No. 5 -- Annual Tax
Use Thereof to Maintain Water Distribution system
Dear Mr. Jepson:
This letter is in response to your letter of August 26, 1992,
requesting my opinion regarding the use of Special Service Area No.
5 annual tax revenue for certain proposed repair and repainting
work to a Village water tower. It is my understanding that this
water tower is located within the boundaries of Special Service
Area No. 5 and is a part of the Village water system which was
established through funding authorized pursuant to Special Service
Area No. 5 procedures. The water tower in question was not
included within the municipal improvements (water distribution
mains and pumping stations) for which Special Service Area No. 5
General Obligation Bonds were issued.
I have reviewed the ordinance establishing Special Service Area No.
5, the Notice of Public Hearing held prior thereto, and the
Official Statement used in the sale of bonds to cover the initial
improvements costs relating to the transportation and provision of
Lake Michigan water to the citizens of the Village of Mount
Prospect. These documents clearly state that the purpose of the
formation of Special Service Area No. 5, in general, was to provide
special municipal services to the Area including, but not limited
to, construction and installation of necessary water distribution
mains and pumping stations to provide Lake Michigan water to the
Area. A part of the cost was to be covered by General Obligation
Bonds. The remaining part of the cost of said special services,
not covered by the 'General obligation Bonds, was to be paid for
pursuant to an annual tax levy, at a rate not exceeding 1.29% over
a period not exceeding 35 years. This annual tax is referred to as
an operating tax.
Mr. David C. Jepson
Re: Special Service Area No. 5 -- Annual Tax
Use Thereof to Maintain Water Distribution System
September 2, 1992
Page 2
The special municipal service to be provided to the property owners
within Special Service Area No. 5 is the provision of Lake Michigan
water. The General obligation Bonds were issued to pay the capital
improvement costs for delivering this water to the Area, and the
annual tax is to cover other operating and maintenance costs
pertaining to this water distribution system over a period not
exceeding 35 years.
Since your water tower is a part of this water distribution system,
it is my opinion that you may use the funds derived from the annual
special service area tax for the purpose of repairing and painting
this water tank. Any other repair or maintenance costs to integral
elements of this water distribution system could similarly be
covered by this annual tax levy. This could include repair and
maintenance costs to fire hydrants, water main, pumping stations
and water tower structures within the Area.
Finally, I discussed this matter with Mr. Dan Johnson of Chapman &
Cutler, the bond counsel which issued the original opinion
regarding the validity of the General obligation Bonds and annual
tax levy within Special Service Area No. 5. Mr. Johnson concurs in
my opinion that the purpose of the annual tax levy is to derive
funds necessary to meet operation and maintenance costs of the
water distribution system, and that it is appropriate to use such
funds for maintenance and repair of various elements thereof, such
as your proposed water tank repair and repainting project.
Very truly yours,
hO C �
David C. Newman
DCN/b
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Mount Prospect, Illinois
TO: JOHN F. DIXON, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: KENNETH H. FRITZ, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
DATE: JUNE 24, 1992
SUBJECT: MUNICIPAL SIGNAGE IN DOWNTOWN
In response to an inquiry by the Village Board, I have made some observations regarding
potential signage for the Village Hall. In addition, I have attached two proposals for
possible relocation of the Civic Events sign to a location that will get the attention of many
more people.
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A freestanding pylon sign was removed in 1991 which was close to the building at the comer
of Busse and Emerson. The pylon sign did not meet the Code in terms of setback or height
and was subsequently removed for these reasons. Other signage may be located either on
the wall or on a monument -type sign to be placed on Emerson Street and meet the Code
requirements.
Wall Signage: Wall signage could be accommodated on either the Emerson Street
wall or Busse Avenue. Since there is already a wall sign at the entrance off of the
parking lot that reads "Mount Prospect Village Hall", the Emerson Street side would
appear to have the most opportunity for good exposure for wan signage. There are
areas of marble and lannon stone on the Emerson Street elevation that could
accommodate raised letters to identify the Village Hall. The exact size of the signage
would depend upon the placement of the signage on the lannon stone or marble
surface areas. It would not be feasible, in my opinion, to locate wall signage on any
of the wall architectural panels between the windows.
Monument Sign: In my estimation, the proper scale for a freestanding sign would
be in the form of a monument sign not to exceed 5' to 6' above sidewalk elevation
that could be located as a single -faced sign near the Emerson Street entrance to the
Village Hall. A double-faced sign in this area would require a variation since a
distance of 10 feet from the building and 5 feet from the sidewalk are the minimum
standards to be maintained from the nearest edge of the sign.
Presently, the Village Community Events sign, donated by the Mount Prospect Lions Club,
is located at the base of the Village water tower on Northwest Highway near the Fire and
Police facility. The evergreens located closed to the sign make it difficult to maintain clear
John Fulton Dixon
Page 2
June 24, 1992
visibility from both directions and then only for Northwest Highway traffic. The sign is
located too close to the Northwest Highway property line. In order to meet the Village sign
setback requirements, the sign would have to be reduced in height approximately 3 feet, and
setback approximately 4 feet from the sidewalk. These changes would all but obscure the
signage from view for passers-by.
Therefore, it was suggested that the sign be relocated to the intersection of Northwest
Highway and Route 83 on property owned by METRA and maintained by the Village. Its
approximate location would be set back 5 to 10 feet from the intersection of the sidewalks
at the southeast corner of Main Street (Route 83) and Northwest Highway. This would
place the sign westerly of the raised planter -box area maintained by Public Works Forestry
Division. By lowering the sign to 12 feet to meet the Code, it would still provide clear
visibility for passers-by provided one evergreen is removed near the corner of this
intersection. (See attached photograph.)
Proposals have been received by two sign companies with regard to the Civic Events sign
relocation. The first proposal received .was from Signs of Distinction, Wheeling, Illinois in
the amount of $1,950. to remove the existing Civic Events signage and install on new poles
and connect the electrical to adjoining service. A second proposal was received by Rainbow
Signs to relocate the existing Civic Events sign using the existing poles and trimming the
skirting accordingly to result in a new sign height of 12 feet from sidewalk grade and
includes the electrical hook-up for a cost of $1,200.00.
Since receiving these proposals, it is my opinion that the sign would look more presentable
if it was mounted on a single pole with a small pole skirt enclosing the pole at the center
of the sign. This suggestion is made since the proportion of the new sign makes the two
poles at the extreme edges of the canopy look awkward. It is also recommended that the
cabinet be repainted to a color more consistent with the earthtones of other buildings in the
immediate area
We need to take steps soon on the Civic Event sign, so with this memo I am asking for
authorization to proceed with the relocation as proposed.
Also, please advise on the wishes of the Village Board for additional Village Hall signage.
KHF:hg
cc: David M. Clements
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 1992
SUBJECT: ELEVATED WATER TANK REHABILITATION PROJECT
Attached are a series of memos from Director of Public Works Herbert Weeks regarding
his proposal to begin preparation for the scheduled rehabilitation of the one million
gallon water storage tank located in the central business district. Also included for your
information is a 1991 update evaluation of the tank and a 1989 memo which identified
that the work being proposed here was anticipated.
Mr. Weeks is recommending that Tank Industry Consultants, Inc., Speedway, Indiana be
retained to begin preparation of bid specifications and contract documents, review bid
results and conduct miscellaneous laboratory testing and structural analysis in anticipation
of proceeding with rehabilitation next fiscal year. The amount of this initial work will
total $13,780. While an expenditure of this size would normally warrant that the work
be bid, I concur with Mr. Weeks that the firm in question, Tank Industry Consultants
(TIC), is a recognized leader in this field and has provided excellent services to the
Village in the past.
In 1989, the Village hired another firm to analyze the overall condition and life
expectancy of the elevated tank. The report issued by that firm was found to be lacking
in specificity and overall professionalism. As a result, the Village sought proposals from
various consulting firms with expertise in this area. Tank Industry Consultants was
retained at that time to provide a detailed report of the tank's condition. It was the
consensus of staff and the Board that the report issued by TIC was of superior quality
and made a series of recommendations regarding short and long-term repair. At that
time, the short-term repairs were undertaken and TIC indicated that the work done at
that time would defer major rehabilitation for a period of approximately five years.
At this time, it appears that the original report was accurate and that the long-range
repairs and painting identified in 1989 are now needed. The estimated cost of + $450,000
is in line with the figure identified in the 1991 update report.
The decision to proceed with the actual rehabilitation of the tank will, of course, depend
in part upon the Village's financial condition. However, this initial expenditure
recommended by Mr. Weeks is money well spent and puts us in a position to proceed
with the project if all conditions prove acceptable. If we do not proceed at this time,
the specifications and other documentation will remain valid and can be utilized at the
point we do decide to go forward. While the actual rehabilitation work will be bid out,
I would also at this point concur with Mr. Weeks' recommendation regarding the
retention of Tank Industry Consultants for resident inspection services.
With regard to funding for this project, staff will be presenting a proposal for an
alternate funding source as part of upcoming budget talks. The Village Board may wish
to consider this alternative.
MEJ/rcc
attachments
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 7= MY LSA
Tn-
Village manager
FROM:
Director Public works
DATE:
September 11, 1992
SUBJECT:
Elevated Water Tank
In 1989 and again in 1991, we contracted with Tank Industry
Consultants, Inc. to inspect our elevated tank and to provide us
with their recommendations, which would be necessary to bring
this tank up to current EPA and OSHA safety standards and recoat-
ing. We have, thus far, delayed any major maintenance work on
this tank because of the high estimated cost of the maintenance
and repair work needed. In this current year's budget, there is
money allocated for a consultant to draw up plans and specifica-
tions for the repair of this structure, consistent with previous
findings. it is my recommendation that a contract award be made
to have these plans and specifications done by Tank Industry
Consultants and have them available for bidding purposes very
early in 1993.
My opinion is that, if the Village would agree to include money
in the 1993-94 budget for this repair and maintenance, I can
schedule this work to start early in the spring of 1993. (Rough
estimates to do all the work as contemplated is in excess of
$450,000.) 1 received a firm quote from Tank Industry Consul-
tants, Inc. for preparation of detailed technical specifications
and for testing and observation work required for the bidding
phase. The fee to provide specifications and contract docu-
ments, including all drawings, plans and designs, is $9230.
Additionally, to have Tank Industry Consultants review the bids
received and to recommend the lowest responsible bidder would be
an additional $750. Additional sampling for lead contaminants
in the paint and for structural defects will be required. Lab
analysis and administration of this phase would be in an amount
not to exceed $3800.
It is my recommendation that the Village accept the proposal of
Tank Industry Consultants in a total amount not to exceed
$13,780. We realize that this is only a singular proposal.
However, considering this firm's reputation and knowledge of our
structure, it would be beneficial to the Village if this con-
tract is awarded to them. In the past they have saved other
municipalities thousands of dollars with their unbiased reports
and recommendations for cost and repairs. Tank Industry Consul-
tants, Inc. is not a contracting firm, nor do they sell paint or
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other materials. And because they are an independent third
party, project representation would be performed without antici-
pation to obtain a contract for painting, repair or materials.
Herbert L. Weeks
HLW/td
MGR-ONEL.TNK/FILES/WATER
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM 7W arY LU
TO: village Manager
FROM: Director Public Works
DATE: September 11, 1992
SUBJECT: Elevated Tank Maintenance Contract
By previous memo, I have requested waiver of bids and award of a con-
tract to Tank Industry Consultants, Inc. for preparing specifications
and bidding documents for the repair and upgrade of our elevated water
storage tank.
The following are some of the items which will be addressed:
Sandblast off all existing coatings
Paint Exterior
SP6, Epoxy -Polyurethane
Containment of Paint and Sandblast Material
Hazardous Disposal
Paint Interior
SPIO, Epoxy System
Install New Cathodic Protection System
Overhead Power Line Relocation
Misc. Pit Welding and Grinding
Seam Sealing
Overflow Pipe Modifications
Replace Freeze -Resistant Vent/Manhole
Replace Exterior Ladders
Provide Ladder Safe Climbing Devices
Conduit Relocation
Modify Balcony Safety Railing
Add Tower Ladder Platform Safety Chains
Add Balcony Floor Drain Holes
Replace Riser Safety Grate
Remove Drain Valve
Protective Pipe Covers
Misc. Repairs
Initial estimates are that the work described will cost in excess of
$450,000. After the bid award has been made, it is my recommendation
that we contract with Tank Industry Consultants, Inc. to provide resi-
dent inspection of all phases of the repairs. Tank Industry Consul-
tants, Inc. has given me a proposal where they are estimating the job
will take 10 to 12 weeks at a cost not to exceed $37,800. Attached is
a breakdown of their rate structure for their professional services.
HLW/td/attach.
MGR—ONEL.TNK/FILES/WATER -4-
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTAINTS, INC.
Professional Services - Rate Structure
Long Term Resident Observation:
Technician (travel and on -job time) $42.00 per hour
Overtime Premium (over 40 hrs./week) $11.00 per hour
Minimum 32 hours per week
Per Diem $65.00 per day
Spot Observation:
Technician (travel and on -job time) $48.00 per hour
Per Diem $65.00 per observation
One Hour Senior Engineer time added to each observation
for dispatching and report analysis interpretation
Mileage: (per vehicle) -$0.30 per mile from Speedway, IN;
Houston, TX; Laurel, MD; Hauppauge, NY; or Orlando, FL,
whichever is closer.
Hourly Rates:
Operations Manager
$53.00/hour
Quality Assurance Manager
$53.00/hour
Technical Editor
$53.00/hour
Chief Technician NACE Certified
$56.00/hour
NACE Level III Certified Coating
Inspector (If Requested)
$53.00/hour
Engineer
$50.50/hour
Engineer - E.I.T.
$57.00/hour
Engineer - Registered
$65.00/hour
Senior Registered Engineer
$74.00/hour
Principal Engineer
$105.00/hour
(E. Crone Knoy, P.E.)
Clerical Administrative
$35.00/hour
Clerical
$28.00/hour
Reimbursable Expenses:
- Travel by public transportation at cost, plus 10%.
- Photographic documentation mounted and labeled - if
requested by Owner - $3.00 per photograph.
- All other reimbursable expenses at cost, plus 10%.
Subcontract Laboratory Analysis:
- Total Lead in Samples by
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy - $75.00/sample
- Leachable Lead in Samples by
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure - $325.00/sample
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Mount Prospect Public Works Department
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Tw ary vu
TO: Village Manager
FROM: Director Public Works
DATE: November 13, 1989
SUBJECT: Tank Rehabilitation
Last spring, we hired Dixon Engineering Inc. for a structural
inspection and coating analysis of the exterior and interior of
our one million gallon elevated water storage tank. After re-
viewing their report, there were some discrepancies in it that I
felt were serious enough to warrant an objection to their recom-
mendation. Following a review by the Finance Commission of my
June 8, 1989 report, it was recommended to the Village Board
that another consulting engineering report would be helpful. on
October 11, 1989, a recommendation
ion was made to your office to
award a contract to Tank Industry Consultants Inc. for an analy-
sis of this tank.
Tank Industry Consultants Inc. from Speedway, Indiana made this
inspection the latter part of October 1989 and copies of the re-
port are now available for review. I feel this report is very
comprehensive and deals with all aspects concerning this tank so
that a knowledgeable decision can be made. The photographs that
they furnished coincide with my knowledge of the interior and
exterior maintenance problems in that they clearly depict pit-
ting, and the consultant addresses these problems as maintenance
issues that can be resolved by welding.
After reviewing their report and summary, it is fairly clear
that the tank would not need painting in its entirety for four
years. However, they do address certain improvements, such as
replacing the cathodic protection system and other spot repairs,
which should be done earlier. The existing coating has been on
the tank for seven years and trying to match the paint on spot
repairs may be rather difficult due to fading, and we could be
looking at a tank with conceivably different shades of paint.
After further consultation with the consulting engineer, I would
recommend that the Village of Mount Prospect consider deferring
any repainting job for two years; then, at that time, empty the
tank for complete rehabilitation covering all aspects of their
recommendations to bring it into compliance with today's stan-
dards. Tank Industry Consultants feel that this would be a
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logical conclusion and that, with the improvements made to the
tank as they recommended plus an accelerated maintenance pro-
gram, this tank could have a 75 -year life. The aesthetic appear-
ance of this structure may not be satisfactory to some residents
living in its shadow, but it would be structurally sound.
If the Village would decide to replace the tank, a proposed loca-
tion would be north of the current Public Works facility, and a
computer study indicates that that would be an ideal spot. To
leave the tank where it is and make the necessary repairs, reha-
bilitations and recoating would cost as follows:
Paint exterior, alkalide spot paint
and top coat $
65,000—
Containment screening around exterior
tank during wash -off, spot blasting
and repainting
70,000
Paint interior using epoxy coating system
63,000
Replace cathodic system with a relatively
ice -free system similar to that supplied by
Harco Co.
10,000
On the east side of the tank, Commonwealth
Edison has some electric wires overhead
that should be placed underground
5,000 -
Replace air vent/manhole on top of tank with
a new freeze -resistant and larger design
5,000 --
Modify roof ladder to meet OSHA standards
2,500
Install ladder safety climbing devices on
exterior
5,000 -
Modify tower ladder rung spacing
2,500 -
Relocate electrical conduit
3,500'
Install tower ladder platform safety chains
500 -
Make improvements to the drainage area on the
balcony floor
1,500—
Modify the anode hand hole covers on the upper
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section of the tank
1,000
Install a riser safety grate on the interior
of the tank
1,000
01
Install a protective pipe cover 750r
Miscellaneous repairs such as spot welding,
exterior wash -down, etc. 6,000 -
Preparation of specifications and contract
documents 5,900,.
Resident inspection of work, including
contract administration 18,500
Total Cost . . . . . . . . . . . $266,650
Tank Industry Consultants took a sample of the interior coating,
and preliminary findings are that there may be some lead content
present. These reports will not be known for another week or
so, but if lead is present in any magnitude, we may have to use
other, costlier procedures before recoating the interior. Fur-
ther, their recommendation includes regrading the land under-
neath the tank to provide for better drainage and to keep the
water away from the steel columns. This cost figure is not
available at this time. Dollars as stated represent 1989 costs
and the actual year of bid solicitation will affect these pric-
es.
If the Village were to agree with this recommendation, we should
have another inspection done in two years' time, prior to prepa-
ration of the specifications. It is projected that this type of
inspection would cost approximately $2500. If these procedures
are followed, we could expect a ten-year life out of the recoat-
ing job. I
In several sections of the report, the consultant commented
that, prior to bidding, an inspection should be made by a struc-
tural engineer of certain areas within the tank that are normal-
ly used for rigging. It is projected that this type of inspec-
tion would cost approximately $3000.
If replacement/relocation of the tank were considered, the con-
sultant estimates $200,000 for removal and $1,100,000 for re-
placement. The existing tank is 130 feet high, and a relocated
tank at the suggested location would be 120 feet in height due
to elevation differential.
The report as submitted by Tank Industry Consultants is very
clear and concise and appears to be complete.
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TANK IN'D U S , !OSULTANTS, INC.
4912 West 16th Street P.O. Box 24359 Telephone: 317 244-3221
Sp"dway, Indiana 46224 FAX: 317 4864708
October 4, 1991
Mr. Herbert L. Weeks
Director of Public Works
Public Works Facility
1700 W. Central Road
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229
RE: Update Evaluation of a 1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Water
Storage Tank Located at the corner of Northwest Highway and
Maple Street in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois.
TIC 91 -IL -960
Dear Mr. Weeks:
Please find enclosed three copies of the update evaluation report
for the 1,000,000 gallon radial cone tank at the corner of North-
west Highway and Maple Street in the Village of Mount Prospect,
Illinois.
Samples of the exterior and interior coating were sent to a labo-
ratory for analysis; however, the results will not be in until
the week of October 7. 1 will send a copy of the results to you
as soon as the results become available.
Please note that the economic factors section includes only those
work items which would be performed by the Contractor. The fol-
lowing costs would be associated with the tank rehabilitation
project:
Filing FAA form 7460-1.. ..... ...... $ 500
Preparation of Specifications and
Contract Documents.. •... 6,500
Resident observation of Work g
Contract Administration(est) ...... 39,000
The above costs are estimated and are only included to aid you in
making budgetary decisions.
In addition, the cost estimate for TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS,
INC. to file an FAA form 7460-1 to determine the obstruction re-
quirements on this tank.was listed separate per your request on
Laurel, MD 3011880-4004 * Houston, TX 7131789-0989 0 Hauppauge, NY 5161864-2507 e Orlando, FL 4071851.5745 //
Mr. Norbert L. Weeks October 4, 1991 Page 2
September 26, 1991. This cost would be for TANK INDUSTRY CON-
SULTANTS, INC. to perform only this task; however, if TANK INDUS-
TRY CONSULTANTS, INC. prepares specifications for this project
then the cost of filing the FAA form would be included with the
specification costs.
In addition to the Prebid and Update Evaluation Services offered
by TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC., we also prepare specifica-
tions for repainting and repair projects, offer contract adminis-
tration services, and have a team of highly qualified field tech-
nicians who monitor the contractor's work in process. If, based
on the recommendations contained in this Update Evaluation Re-
port, you decide to undertake a rehabilitation project on this
tank, we would appreciate the opportunity to prepare a written
quotation for our specification, contract administration, and
work in process observation services for you. Since we already
are very familiar with the deficiencies observed on your tank,
and repainting and repair operations recommended, our firm is
confident that our continued involvement with this project will
assure an economic, long-lasting, quality rehabilitation project
for the Village of Mount Prospect.
If you have any questions about the report, or if you would be
interested in learning more about other tank -related professional
engineering services offered by TIC, please contact me any time.
Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you, and I look
forward to working with you and the Village of Mount Prospect
again in the future.
Sincerely yours,
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC.
Michael T. Crist, E.I.T
Engineer
Enclosures
I
I TANK IVDU Ty q0CLAT TANTS, INC.
4912 West 16th Street P.O. Box 24359 Telephone: 317 / 244-3221
Speedway, Indiana 46224 FAX: 317 / 486-4708
October 4, 1991
Mr. Herbert L. Weeks
Director of Public Works
Public Works Facility
1700 W. Central.Road
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229
SUBJECT:
The subject of this report is the field evaluation of the 1,000,000
gallon elevated water storage tank at the corner of Northwest High-
way and Maple Street. in the Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois.
The field evaluation was performed on September 26, 1991 by Jeffrey
A. Cannon, Michael T. Crist, E.I.T., and Victor L. Risch, P.E. of
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. This report will update the condi-
tion of the tank from the last evaluation which was performed by
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. on October 27, 1989.
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this update evaluation and washout was to determine
any changes in the condition of the tank interior, exterior, foun-
dations and accessories since the time of the last evaluation. The
Purpose of this report is to present the findings of the evaluation
and to make recommendations for painting, repairs, corrosion pro-
tection, and maintenance.
The condition of the items not referred to in the OBSERVATIONS sec-
tion of this report appeared to be in approximately the same condi-
tion as they were at the time of the last evaluation, which was
conducted in 1989.
AUTHORIZATION:
This update evaluation, washout, disinfection, and report were au-
thorized by Village of Mount Prospect Purchase Order Number 42945
dated September 19, 1991.
Laurel, MD 3011880-4004 a Houston, TX 7131789-0989 0 Hauppauge, NY 5161864-2507 * Orlando, FL 4071851 45 13
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PHOTOGRAPHS:
Color photographs were taken of the tank interior and exterior and
are included as a part of this report.
SUMMARY:
The overall condition of this tank had not change significantly
since the evaluation performed in 1989. However, changes in indus-
try practice, coating technology, and environmental rules and regu-
lations have altered some of the original recommendations. These
modifications can be found in the RECOMMENDATIONS section of this
report. In brief summation, TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. recom-
mends that the tank be completely rehabilitated including interior
and exterior cleaning and painting, and performance of the safety,
sanitary, and operational repairs and modifications which were out-
lined in the October 27, .1989 report and restated or updated in
this report.
I OBSERVATIONS:
The condition of the items not referred to in the OBSERVATIONS sec-
tion of this report appeared to be in approximately the same condi-
tion as they were at the time of the last evaluation.
Exterior: The tank appeared to be in nearly the same condition as
it was at the time of the last evaluation. However, it was noted
during the field evaluation that the police and fire station that
was located west of the tank in 1989 has been removed, and the lot
is now vacant. Grass clippings were found in most of the anchor
bolt chairs. The exterior coating condition was in nearly the same
condition as well• however, the areas of coating failure which were
observed in 1989 have experienced further deterioration. The top-
coat to primer adhesion was poor, but the primer to steel adhesion
was good. The overflow pipe discharge was covered with a protec-
tive screen; however, the screening has been broken and was not
adequate at the time of this evaluation. Standing water was ob-
served on the balcony at the time of this evaluation. An increase
in chalking and coating streaks was.noted on the shell of the tank.
Six cathodic protection handhole covers were misaligned and could
allow the ingress of insects and precipitation into the tank. The
roof vent screen and roof vent neck were found to be in a much more
deteriorated state. Metal loss on the top of the vent neck and on
the vent screen had created several gaps in the vent screening.
The obstruction light adjacent to the roof vent was on at the time
of this evaluation; however, one of the light bulbs was not operat-
ing. The obstruction light was equipped with a photoelectric cell
which was located near the base of the tower ladder. The cell did
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Mount Prospect, Illinois 91 -IL -960
not face north. Coating thickness measurements were performed on
the tank exterior. The results are as follows:
4.5
Coating Thickness:
to
Columns:
11.0
Spot Blasted:
to
Other Areas:
Riser:
8.0
Bowl:
to
Balcony:
4.0
Shell:
li
Roof:
4.0
Coating Failure:
4.5
mils
to
6.0 mils
11.0
mils
to
14.0 mils
8.0
mils
to
9.0 mils
4.0
mils
to
6.5 mils
4.0
mils
to
6.0 mils
4.5
mils
to
7.0 mils
3.0
mils
to
6.0 mils
Columns:
Failure to Primer: negligible
Failure to Rust: less than it
Riser:
Failure to Primer: negligible
Failure to Rust: less than it
Radial Girders:
Failure to Primer:
Failure to Rust:
Shell:
Failure to Primer:
Failure to Rust:
Roof:
Failure to Primer:
Failure to Rust:
less than it
approx. 5%
negligible
less than it
negligible
less than 1%
Interior: The riser opening in the bowl of the tank was not
eguiPPed with a riser safety grate. It is the opinion of TANK IN-
DUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. that personnel should not access the inte-
rior of the tank unless they are tied off with safety lines. There
were isolated areas of significant number of calcium deposits on
the tank interior. These deposits typically indicate areas of
coating failure where the steel is being cathodically protected.
The coating appeared to have undergone more deterioration since the
last evaluation; however the deepest new active pitting observed
was approximately 1/16 in. Coating thickness measurements were
performed on the interior surfaces of the tank. The results are as
follows:
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1,000,000 Gallon Elevated Water Tank
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Coating Thickness:
IN
Roof:
6.0
mils
to
10.0
mils,
Shell:
6.0
mils
to
14.0
mils
Bowl:
6.0
mils
to
14.0
mils
If Riser:
9.0
mils
to
14.0
mils
Coating Failure:
Roof:
Failure to Primer: negligible
Failure to Rust: less than 1%
Shell:
Failure to Primer: negligible
Failure to Rust: approx. 3%
Bowl:
Failure to Primer: less than it
Failure to Rust: approx. 1%
Riser:
Failure to Primer: less than 1%
Failure to Rust: approx. 3%
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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The following recommendations made in the last report remain un-
changed and include:
1. foundation and grout repair
2. valve vault should be locked
3. miscellaneous bracket removal and grinding repairs
4. riser manhole gasket replacement
5. diagonal bracing and riser rod repair
6. replace the exterior ladders
7. protective chain installation on the ladder platform
8. modify the balcony safety railing
9. additional balcony drain holes
10. fix the revolving roof ladder
ii. installation of a new freeze -resistant roof vent
12. obstruction light verification or removal
13. interior recoating with an epoxy coating system
14. miscellaneous seam welding and pit filling
15. spider rod removal
However, the following safety and sanitary repairs need to be ad-
dressed immediately:
1. repair or replace the cathodic protection hand hole
covers
2. properly screen the roof vent
3. properly screen the overflow pipe discharge
4. install a riser safety grate
S. install protective pipe covers.
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The recommendations that have changed or been modified since the
October 27, 1989 report follow:
The first of these pertains to the exterior coating. In the 1989
report, TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. recommended that the ex-
terior be spot painted and topcoated. At that time this recom-
mendation would have been the best alternative due to the appar-
ent presence of lead in the coatings. By topcoating the tank in
1989, the Owner could have delayed the complete removal of the
coating until more efficient methods for removing lead-based
coatings became available. However, at this time TANK INDUSTRY
CONSULTANTS, INC. believes that contractors are better equipped
to deal with removing lead-based coatings. Therefore, a complete
coating removal and repaint with an epoxy -polyurethane coating
system is recommended. This type of coating should have a serv-
ice life of 15 to 20 years as opposed to an expected life of 5 to
7 for,a topcoat.
The Optimum long -life coating system presently available is an
epoxy -polyurethane coating system. If the tank is to be repaint-
ed, the exterior surfaces should be completely cleaned to the
equivalent of an SSPc-SP 6, Commercial Blast Cleaning and an
■ epoxy -polyurethane coating system applied. Care must be taken
■ during the application of this particular coating system because
this paint does have poor dry -fall characteristics, and potential
damage to the surrounding property must be taken into considera-
tion. The polyurethane paints also require close monitoring of
temperature and humidity during application. The polyurethanes
have excellent color and gloss retention and the longest expected
service life of any of the common exterior tank coatings. The
polyurethanes also have excellent resistance to condensation,
graffiti, and chipping. The typical life of a properly applied
epoxy -polyurethane coating system is approximately 15 to 20
years. These coatings are also manufactured to meet current VOC
requirements.
Prior to preparation of specifications for the cleaning and coat-
ing of the exterior of the tank, several samples of the exterior
coating system should be subjected to laboratory analysis to test
for ingredients which may at that time be subject to regulations
concerning their handling and disposal.
In addition to the. exterior coating, TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS,
INC. strongly recommends that the removed coating debris be con-
tained and that the containment be used to minimize the exterior
coating overspray. The close proximity of the surrounding struc-
tures, parking lots, and roadways will cause an increase in reha-
bilitation costs.
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Mount Prospect, Illinois
Page 6
91 -IL -960
Because the exterior coating may contain lead pigments, TANK IN-
DUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. has included in the Economic Factors a
contingency for the disposal of hazardous material. The Owner
should be aware that this cost would only be required if the re-
moved coating debris is positively identified as a hazardous ma-
terial.
The overhead power lines adjacent to the tank site should be
relocated underground in order to nrevent potential electrical
shock to personnel working on the tank. The relocation of the
power lines should be performed in accordance with the National
Electric Code (NEC) guidelines.
Due to the close proximity of the trees, bushes, and other
landscaping, the owner should anticipate a partial clearing of
the site to facilitate the tank rehabilitation. It is the
opinion of TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. that the clearing of
the tank site and landscaping of the site after the tank rehabil-
itation could be performed or contracted by the owner in order to
save money on the tank rehabilitation.
The overflow screen was in need of repair and it is the experi-
ence of TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. that this type of screen-
ing traditionally requires continual maintenance. Therefore,
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. recommends that the overflow pipe
discharge be modified to use either a screened, counterweighted
flapgate or a vertically oriented screen.
Pertaining to the cathodic protection system, TANK INDUSTRY CON-
SULTANTS, INC. still recommends that an ice -resistant, year round
cathodic protection system using automatic potential and current
control be installed. However, the installation of the cathodic
protection system will not need to be performed until at least
after the first anniversary evaluation, and could possibly be
delayed 3 to 5 years. The reason for delaying the cathodic pro-
tection system installation is that the cathodic protection sys-
tem will not be required until isolated spot coating failures be-
gin to occur. Therefore, the installation of brackets, at the
time of the tank rehabilitation, for the future installation of
the cathodic protection system is recommended.
Information supplied by the owner indicated that the gear and
shaft operated drain valve is not used, and instead a valve on
the discharge end of the drain line is used to drain the tank.
Therefore, TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. recommends that the
gear and shaft operated drain valve be removed from the base of
the riser, and a protective cover and silt stop be installed on
the drain line.
It
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ECONOMIC FACTORS:
Life
item
cost
Years
Replacement of tank (1,000,000 gal.)
(at a new site) $ 1,275,000
75+
Remaining life of this tank:
With recommended maintenance
75+
With no maintenance or repairs
7
The following is a complete list of
repairs and
estimated costs
for their respective recommendations
found in the
RECOMMENDATION
section of this report.
IMMEDIATE
SANITARY AND
SAYETY PAIpfi'
SCHEDULED
Paint Exterior:
MAINTENANgs
SP6, Epoxy -Polyurethane......
$ 125,000
Containment ..................
Contingency for Hazardous
70,000
Disposal ...................
75,000
Paint Interior:
SP10, Epoxy System...........
80,000
Provisions for Future Installation
of Cathodic Protection.....
2,000
Overhead Power Line Relocation.....
Misc. Pit Welding Grinding.....
5,500
and
3,000
Seam Sealing .......................
Overflow Pipe Modifications........
3,000
Freeze -Resistant Vent/Manhole ......
4,500
1,000
Modify Roof Ladder.. .............
2,500'
Replace Exterior Ladders...........
7,000
Ladder Safe Climbing Devices.......
Modify
5,500
Tower Ladder Rung Spacing...
2,500'
Conduit Relocation..... .......
3,500
Modify Balcony Safety Railing......
Tower Ladder Platform Safety chains
7,500
Balcony Floor Drain Holes..........
500
1,500
Anode Hand Hole Cover Repairs......
1,000—
Riser Safety Grate .................
1,000
Remove Drain Valve .................
1'000
Protective Pipe Cover ..............
1,000
Misc. Repairs ......................
2,500
3,500
(Estimates are believed to be a
high average
of
bids which would be received in
1992.)
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The following economic factors include those work items which the
Engineer believes to be the minimum to properly maintain this
tank from an operational standpoint. Other items related to
safety and risk management should be
evaluated by the owner.
ITEM
COST
Paint Exterior:
SP6, Epoxy -Polyurethane.....
$125,000
Containment ..................
70,000
Contingency for Hazardous
Disposal ...................
75,000
Paint Interior:
SP10, Epoxy System...........
Provisions for Future Installation
80,000
of Cathodic Protection.....
2,000
overhead Power Line Relocation.....
5,500
Misc. Pit Welding and Grinding.....
3,000
Seam Sealing.... ..........
3,000
Overflow Pipe Modifications........
1,000
Freeze -Resistant Vent/Manhole ......
4,500''
Replace Exterior Ladders........
7,000'
Ladder Safe Climbing Devices.......
5,500'"
Conduit Relocation .................
3,500 --
Modify Balcony Safety Railing......
7,500 -
Tower Ladder Platform Safety Chains
500'
Balcony Floor Drain Holes..........
1,500'"
Riser Safety Grate .................
1,00a
Remove Drain valve .................
1,000"
Protective Pipe Covers .............
1,000-
Misc. Repairs ......................
5,000
Total Engineer's Recommendations: S 402,500
TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC. has no control over the cost of
labor, materials, or equipment, or over the contractors' methods
of determining prices, or over competitive bidding, or the market
conditions. opinions of probable cost, as provided for herein,
are to be made on the basis of our experience and qualifications
and represent our best judgment as design professionals familiar
with the design, maintenance, and construction of concrete and
steel plate structures. However, TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC.
cannot and does not guarantee that proposals, bids, or the con-
struction cost will not vary from opinions of probable cost pre-
pared for the Owner.
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CLOSURE:
Brief Summation: The Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois has a
1,000,000 gallon welded steel elevated water storage tank which
appears to be in fair overall condition. The exterior and inte-
rior coating systems are in poor to fair condition and should re-
quire repainting within the next 1 to 2 years. The tank can
serve the community well for up to 75 years with proper mainte-
nance. Proper maintenance would include periodic washouts and
evaluations approximately every 2 or 3 years, and maintenance of
a new ice -resistant, year round cathodic protection system.
Contractor Selection: The work should be performed by a com-
petent bonded contractor, chosen from competitive bids taken on
complete yet concise specifications. The paints used should be
furnished by an experienced water tank paint manufacturer, sup-
plying the field service required for application of technical
coatings. All work done and coatings applied should be applied
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation, AWWA D100,
AWWA D102, NSF Standard 61 (latest revisions) , and the Steel
Structures Painting Council.
Observation of Work: Observation of the work in progress by ex-
perienced field technicians will offer additional assurance of
quality protective coating application. Observations can be per-
formed on a continuous basis or spot (critical phase) basis. The
actual cost of observation may be less using spot as opposed to
full-time resident observation; however, with spot observation it
is often necessary for work to be redone to comply with the spec-
ifications. This somewhat lowers the quality of the finished
product, lengthens the job, and is frequently a cause of conflict
between the contractor, owner, and field observer. Resident
'full-time observation minimizes the amount of "rework" required.
Warranty and Maintenance Evaluations: A warranty evaluation
should be conducted prior to the end of the one year bonded
guarantee. Washouts and paint, structural, sanitary, safety, and
corrosion evaluations should be conducted approximately every
three years.
Repair Time Frame: If the work is not performed within the next
12 months, it is recommended that the structure be reevaluated
prior to the preparation of specifications and solicitation of
bids.,
specifications and Bidding Documents: The recommendations in
this report are not intended to be specifications on which a con-
tractor can bid. Complete bidding documents must include general
and special conditions, detailed technical specifications, and
other information necessary for the competitive bidding process.
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In order to properly protect the interests of the Owner, Contrac-
tor, and Engineer; the initial evaluation, the technical specifi-
cations, legal portions of the contract documents, and the field
observation should be performed by the same firm or with close
coordination of all parties involved.
Hazardous Material in Coatings: The coatings on the interior and
exterior surfaces of this tank appear to contain lead pigments.
It should be taken into consideration that Federal, State, and
local environmental agencies have placed stricter controls on the
removal of lead-based paints from steel structures by the use of
conventional abrasive blasting techniques. The paint and blast
residue may be considered to be hazardous waste depending on the
concentration of lead or other particles in the residue. Worker
health and safety rules should be rigidly adhered to during the
prosecution of this work.
Limitations of Evaluation: It is believed that the conditions
reported herein reflect the condition of the tank as observed on
the date of the evaluation, using reasonable care in making the
observations, and safety in gaining access to the tank. Should
latent defects be discovered during the coating removal and
cleaning of the structure, they should be brought to the atten-
tion of the Owner and the field observer. No evaluations were
made of the original design or the quality of the original con-
struction of the tank.
Seismic Loadings: This tank is located in a zone 0 (AWWA)
earthquake region. This evaluation and the reporting of the con-
dition of this tank do not warrant the structural condition of
the tank or any of the original design for seismic loadings.
Likewise, recommendations for this tank do not include modifica-
tions which may be required for compliance with present struc-
tural codes.
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13 If there are any questions concerning this report, please feel
free to contact the writers.
Respectfully submitted,
KNOTTANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC.
06.2.039546 _
! ER'._;?i EER Michael T. Crist, E.I.T.
OF Engineer
INO
E. Crone 210;-"�"
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Chief Executive Officer
Copyright 0 1991 TANK INDUSTRY CONSULTANTS, INC.
All Rights Reserved
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CLASSIFICATION OF ADHESION TEST RESULTS
METHOD A - X -CUT TAPE TEST
Description
Surface
Classification
No peeling or removal.
X
5
Trace peeling or removal along incisions.
X
4
Jagged removal along incisions up to 1/16 in.
3
(1.6mm) on either side.
X
Jagged removal along most of incisions up to 1/8 in.
2
(3.2mm) on either side.
X
Removal from most of the area of the X under the
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tape.
X
Removal beyond the area of the X
tX
0
The example illustrated shows two cuts approximately 1.5 in. long that intersect near
their middle with an angle of between 300 and 45*.
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CLASSIFICATION OF ADHESION TEST RESULTS
METHOD B - CUT TAPE TEST
Description
Surface
Classification
i
The edges of the cuts are completely smooth;
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No
5
none of the squares of the lattice are detached.
Failure
Small flakes of the coating are detached at
4
intersections; less than 5% of the lattice is
affected.
Small flakes of the coating are detached along
edges and at intersections of cuts. The area
affected is 5% to 15% of the lattice.
The coating has flaked along the edges and on
2
parts of the squares. The area affected is 15%
to 35% of the lattice.
The coating has flaked along the edges of cuts
in large ribbons and whole squares have detached.
The area affected is 35% to 65% of the lattice.
Flaking and detachment worse than grade 1
0
The example illustrated shows six parallel cut lines of 2mm. The Imm cutter will
also give six parallel cut lines of Imm spacing.
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TO: Mr. Michael Janonis
Village Manager
FROM; Everette M. Hill, jr.
DATE. February 5, 1993
RE; Follow Z:p on Agenda and Boa::d Procedure Issues
You have requested that I provide additional infcrmation on
the following issues:
1. TnvocaLian aL Board meet in
in S. I have reviewed Loth the
Marsh and Weisman cases as you ha requested. Tfte Weisman case
stands for the 9:oposiLlon Lh&L a nonsectarian prayer to open a
public school graduation exercise violates the First Amendment to
the Cunutitutioil- However, in the Marsh case, the Supreme Court
took the position that a non-secretarian prayer to convene each
session of tile State legisl&Lu-re did not violate the rirst
Amendment. There are no cases which discuss Village Board
meetings, or Llae issue of an actual elected official rendering
the prayer as Is done in Mount Prospect. However, the ruling in
the Marsh case seems ei4i'ficient.ly broad so as to validate a local
legi-sla—tive body's opening of a meeting with a brief nonsectarian
Invocation.
2. Extraordinary Voting RequiremerlLs. The purpose of the
voting sche3ule which was attached to my Treviou:i memorandum on
this subject was to ldel,,tify 4111 Of those circumstances under
both the Illinois Municipal Code and the Mount Prospect Village
Code wkiich require an extraordinary vote- one of my objecteves
in compiling that schedule a few years ago was -.o indicate the
potential variaLions On the extraordinary voting requirement.
Some extraordinary votes require a certain fraction of the
corporate authorities, some require a fraction of those voting
and hQlain!d office, some require a fraction of se=resentr
0= —
an affirmative vote which, in turn, ; ears
some require ears 6n the
issue Of how an -a'V5—LenLion is counted. Because of these
variations, it may be difficult to determine whether or not n
issue that requ-4ree an extraordinary vote has passed or has been
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Mr. Michael Janonia
February 5, 1993
Page 2
dofeated. The mechanical aspects of the vote can sometimes over,
shadow the substantive discussion regarding the issue under
consideration.
A3 a home rule municipality, Mount Prospect hat the abUltY
to either eliminate altogether or to standardize the
extraordinary vote requirement. zxtraordiftary voting
requirements serve an arguably valid purpose. For example,
disposing of village real estate may have great ramifications for
the future. Also, consideration of legislation in the face of a
negative recommendation from a plut)14-ic hearing body perhapa should
be.done only by an extraordinary majority of the Board.
For this reason, the Board may choose to retain, but
standardize, extraordinary voting requirements. As a suggestion
only, the Board might consider tine
extraordinary
,dc9t1on of a procedural
suggestion
which provides that where an majority vote is
specified, the recpairement would be met by the favorable vote of
five of the President and Trustees then holding office. if this
were done, the Board would not have to grapple with the issue of
whether the extraordinary majority was two-thirds or three-
quarters, whether it referred just to trustees as opposed to the
Corporate Authorities, or whether it; referred to these present
and voting rather than to these elected and holding office.
on the other hand, I know of at least one home rule
municipality that was so firmly convinced of the efficacy of
majority rule that its Board eliminated extraordinary vot_ng
requirements altogether.
3. Raising of motions not on the Agenda, The question has
arisen as to_wHether or not a Board member may make a motion on
an issue that has not been publisiied on 'the Agenda. There is no
specific case law or any specific legislation under state law
which In dispositive o° this issue.
There is an overridLng policy in howevCx, which
should be considered in all discussions on this utter. That
policy is that the public has the right to prior knowledge of the
matters which are going to be considered by its elected
officials. While, this policy does not amouat to a prohibition,
caution should be used in taking action on any matters of which
there has not been prior notice. With respect to special
meetings, conventional wisdom and a recent Appellate case hold
that matters not on the Agenda may not be considered. At regular
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Mr. Michael Janonio
February 5, 1993
Page 3
Board meetings, matters not on the Agenda may be considered.
However, the Mount Prospect Village Code at Section 2.202(D)
speaks directly to this issue:
"A waiver of the rules for the purpose of
discussing an item not on the written agenda may
be rcqucutcd by any two t2) members of the Board
and concurrence of a majority of all the President
and Board mcmbors present."
This would seem to indicate that in Mount Prospect matters
not on the Agenda may be raised only at the request of two Board
members and then only with the approval of the majority of the
President and Board of Trustees.
As a point of inforration, Roberts Rules of order, provides
that a matter not on the agencla may be added only with the
consent of at least two-thirds of those present.
4. Veto Authority of Mayor. Questions have been raised in
the past and continue --t—a---BeFraised with respect to the Mayor's
veto authority. For the Village of Mount Prospect, this is a
complex issue.
Typically, the existence of the mayoral veto is tied to
whether the municipality has officially adopted the Article V
manager form of government and whether trustees art elected by
district or at large. The Illinois Municipal Code at Section 5-
3-1 provides the fcllowingr in part:
"The mayor or president; of any city or village
which adopts this Article v, other than one which
at the time of adoption was operating under or
adopted the commission form of government as
provided in Article IV, or which does not retain
the election of alderman by wards or trustees by
districts, shall have veto power as provided in
Sections 5-3-2 through 5-3-4. An ordinance or
measures may be passed over his vett as therein
provided. Such mayor or president enall have the
power to vote as provided in Section 5-3-5.11
Using only the words which apply to Mount rrospect, the
Section reads as follows:
"The ... president of any ... village which adopts
this Article V ... other than one ... which does
not retain the election ... of trustees by
districto shall have veto power as provided in
Sections 5-3-2 through 5-3-4 ... .11
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Mr . M1011del J'allonis
February 5, 1993
Page 4
Although there have been some technical interpretations to
the contrary, this section appears to say traz the mayor of a
municipality which has adopted Article V, but elects its trustees
at large, does not have veto power. mount Prospect's history
with respect to tFhs section is as follows;
On April 18, 1967, the Village of Mount Prospect held a
referendum on whether or not it would become an Article V
(Village Manager) municipality. The referendum passed and
on July 18, 1967 an ordinance was adopted recognizing mount
Prospect as an Article V municipality. Further, Mount
Prospect elects its trustees at large and not Dy.district.
if it were left at this, it would appear that the mayor in
mount Prospect does not have veto authority. Powever, or.
February 19, 1974, Ordinance No. 2490 of the Village of mount
Prospect was adopted. This ordinance contained the following
language:
"Section 2.207, Reconsideration;
A. Passage over Veto of President
1. Every reSolutiOP and motion specified by
statute and every ordinance which is
returned to the Board of Trustees by t e
Village President shall be recons-ideria
by the said BoarC.
2. After such reconsideration, if two-
thirds of all the trustees then holding
office on the Board shall agree to pass
an ordinance or resolution or a motion,
it snail then be effective
notwithstandin5 the President's refusal
to approve it."
This ordinance was adopted subsequent to the 1.9'1U
Constitution which invested Mount Prospect with home rule
authority. It was also adopted subsequent to when mount erospect
became an Article V form of government. As you are aware, unless
there has been preemption by the State legislature, a home rule
municipality has the authority to adopt laws and rules which are
inconsistent with state law.
The above quoted language from ordinance NO. 2490 does not
appear in the current edition of our Village Code. However, it
is my understanding that neither t,,,.e staff nor our codifiers can
find any Village Board action authorizing its removal.
FEB 05 '93 11:07Arl APHS11EIN & LEHR CHGO
Mr. Michael Janoais
February 5, 1993
Page 5
Therefore, iL &-ppeacs Lhat the (3roypirig of the language way have
been done in error.
The language found in Ordinance No. 2490 strongly suggests
an Intention on the part of Lhe Mount Prospect Budrd that t1je
Village President should possess veto authority. However, the
language does not actually create Lhe veto, It is merely implied.
Further, in 1976, Mayor Robert TiechevL exefc1sed a veto
which was then overruled by the Board In a manner consistent with
Ordinance No. 2490. This may provide Further evidence of an
intention that the veto be a mayoral prerogative in mount
Prospect.
Another MaLLei for cunwideKdtiun is that state law has
granted the Mayor of certain municipalities the right to vote on
any issue coming before the Bo4rJ. In other VLUniC1Pdlitie5, the
Mayor votes only in limited. circumstances. The clear intent of
the state Legislature is Lhat if the mayor has the right to vote
on all issues, then the Mayor will not have veto power. if the
Mayor's right, Lo vote is limited by statute, then the Mayor
retains the veto authority. There is a logic to this scheme; if
Lhe Mayor votes, lie has already influenced the outcome of the
measure so the veto authority is not necessary.
Pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code, as an Article V
municipality which elects trustees at large, the Mayor should
possess the right to vote on all issues.
It is my understanding, however, that in Mount Prospect, the
Mayor and Lhe Trustees have typically cunducted business as if
the mayoral right to vote was limited. This would strongly imply
that the vetu power was intended to and did exist.
Because of the foregoing, there Is ample reason to conclude
that the Mayo: of Mount Prospect possesses veto authority. This
is particularly true since the very Board which adopted Ordinance
No. 2490 subsequently set a precedent for the exercise and
override of the veto.
As 11 stated aL the outset, tksis is d complex issue and,
although lengthy, this memo still does not exhaust all of the
arguments on either side or the issue.
I recommend L17tat the President and Board of Trustees come to
a determination of whether or not it is desirable in Mount
Propbect for ttle veto to exist and then proceed to properly bring
that determination into effect. in other words, it is possible
to eliminate the ambiguities.
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Mr. Michael Janonis
February 5, 1993
Page 6
If you have Any qUegLiCAIS, pledge contact
\\EGX\Ef4H2A-23
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L. FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: DECEMBER 18, 1992
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL CHANGES TO VILLAGE
BOARD AGENDA FORMAT
Over the past several months, elected officials have expressed a desire to review the
Village Board Agenda format in an effort to: (1) Provide all interested adequate
opportunity to speak on matters of interest and concern; (2) Reduce the number of times
a petitioner (ZBA, Plan Commission, etc.) has to appear before the Village Board while
also allowing interested parties to speak to such matters; and (3) To streamline the
Agenda so that Village business is conducted in the most expeditious and efficient
manner possible while still honoring the goals identified in points 1 and 2. This
discussion may also be the right time to address the long Deferred Item of Voting
Requirements.
With two Trustees expected to be absent from this meeting, I do not anticipate that final
consensus will be reached on any of the discussion items, however, the information
provided can be reviewed and the discussion process at least begun. There are no time
tables as such that we are working against so full discussion should be encouraged.
Your information package includes, among other things:
1. Chapter 2 of Village Code.
2. A Memorandum from Everette Hill addressing threshold legal issues.
3. Trustee Clowes' memorandum regarding Proposed Changes to the
Agenda.
4. Sample Agendas from other communities.
At this time, staff does not make any specific recommendations other than: (1)
Consideration should be given to standardizing voting requirements as much as possible;
(2) Looking for acceptable ways to streamline the ZBA/Plan Commission approval
process and (3) Giving due consideration to the concept of a Consent Agenda as a
means of disposing of routine non -controversial matters by way of an omnibus vote. It
should also be remembered that any decisions made to change the current format.of the
Agenda can always be rethought if, in practice, they do not prove workable.
MICHAE E. J �NIS
MEJ/rcc
Next ordinance No. 4499
Next Resolution No. 33-92
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
0 R D E R OF B U S I N E S S
REGULAR MEETING
meeting Location:
Meeting Room, 1st Floor
Senior Citizen Center
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
Mayor Gerald
Trustee Mark Busse
Trustee George Clowes
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
III. INVOCATION - Trustee Floros
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday
December 15, 1992
7:30 P. M.
,Skip- Farley
Trustee Leo Floros
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Iryana Wilks
IV. APPROVE MINU TES OF REGULAR MEETING, December 1, 1992
V. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND FINANCIAL REPORT
Vi. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
VII. MAYOR'S REPORT
A. PRESENTATION: Police officer of the Year: Robert Rzepecki
Runners -Up: Tony Kotlarz
Robert Smith
Bill Roscop
B. A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
C. Appointments
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
(Exhibit A)
A. ZBA 72 -SU -92, 1716 North Aspen Drive
1st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE
FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1716 NORTH ASPEN DRIVE
This Ordinance grants a Special Use Permit to allow
the installation of a ground -mounted satellite antenna.
The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this
request by a vote of 5-0. (Exhibit B)
B. ZBA 73-V-92, 811 South Edward Street
1st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION
FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 811 S. EDWARD STREET
This Ordinance grants a variation to allow a
sideyard setback of 4.51, rather than the required
7.21 in order to build a partial second story
addition. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended
granting this request by a vote of 6-0. (Exhibit C)
C. ZBA 74-V-92, 1901 Cholo Lane
1st reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION
FOR PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1901 CHOLO LANE
This ordinance grants a variation to allow
a sideyard setback of 5.751, rather than the
required 8.61, in order to construct a garage and
room addition to this residence. The Zoning Board
of Appeals recommended granting a 5.71 foot sideyard
setback by a vote of 6-0. (Exhibit D)
D. ZBA 75-V-92, 10 East Sunset
lst reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 10 EAST SUNSET
This Ordinance grants a variation to allow a 71
service walk, encroaching into the sideyard setback,
rather than the maximum permitted of 36, walk. The
Zoning Board of Appeals recommended granting this
request by a vote of 6-0. (Exhibit E)
E. ZBA 76-V-92, 201 South Edward Street
lst reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIATION FOR
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 201 SOUTH EDWARD STREET
This Ordinance grants variations to allow a rear yard
setback of 1.571, rather than the required 51; and, a
variation to allow an exterior sideyard setback of
17.3', instead of the required 201, in order to
construct a 2 -car garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals
recommended granting these requests by a vote of 6-0. (Exhibit F)
F. lst reading of AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MODIFICATIONS FROM
THE DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN
AS DUNN'S SUBDIVISION.
This Ordinance provides for modifications from the
Development Code relative to: Right-of-way; lot depth;
cul de sac requirements; sidewalk; street lighting
and pavement width. The Plan Commission recommended
granting these modifications by a vote of '7-1. (Exhibit G)
G. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RESTRICTIVE
COVENANT FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY KNOWN AS DUNN'S
SUBDIVISION
This Resolution guarantees specified improvements'
for the subject property at a future date. (Exhibit H)
H. Ist reading of AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT #2
TO THE TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR DISTRICT NO. 1 (Exhibit J)
I. lst reading of AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AMENDMF14T #2
TO THE TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR
DISTRICT NO. 1 (Exhibit K)
J. lst reading of AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING, EXTENDING AND
ADOPTING TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FOR THE AMENDMENT NO. 2
TC THE TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT Pz '3JECT AREA FOR
D7zT_RICT NO. 1 IN THE VILLAGE OF MOUPROSPECT (Exhibit L)
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Accept improvements installed in conjunction with
the Pate Subdivision.
B. 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21
ENTITLED *BUILDING CODE* OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT IN ITS ENTIRETY
C. 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE
CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BY ADOPTING THE FIRE
PREVENTION CODE
D. 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF
THE VILLAGE CODE
This Ordinance increases the cost of purchasing the
3 volume Village Code of mount Prospect.
E. Recommendation of the Safety Commission:
1. Request from representatives of St. Raymonds
School to prohibit parking on school days on
Milburn, between I -Oka and Elmhurst Avenues
and on I -Oka from Milburn to a point 180 feet
south of Milburn between the hours of 7:00 AM
and 8:30 AM and establish a 2 hour parking zone
in these areas between 8;30 AM and 6:00 PM. The
Safety Commission recommended granting these
requests by a vote of 8-0.
(Exhibit M)
(Exhibit N)
(Exhibit 0)
2. Request from local merchants to allow parking
on Wille Street at Busse Avenue from 8:00 AM
to 2:00 AM only and to change the 2 hour parking
to 4 hours. The Safety Commission recommended
granting these amendments by a vote of 8-0.
3. Request from representatives of the Mount Prospect
Public Library to prohibit parking on Emerson
Street at their south property line, eliminating
one parking space. The Safety Commission
recommended granting this request by a vote of 8-0.
4. Request of residents to remove the "No Parking
Between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM' restriction on
Highland Avenue, between Maple and Elm Streets.
The Safety Commission recommended granting this
request by a vote of 8-0.
X. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Bid Result:
1. Ventilation/Exhaust System, Golf Road
Fire Station
B. PUBLIC HEARING
This Public Hearing, called pursuant to proper
legal notice having been published in the
Mount Prospect Journal and Topics on December 4, 1992,
is for the purpose of considering the adoption of
the annual tax levy for 1992.
1. 2nd reading of 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 MAY 1, 1992
AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1993 (Exhibit P)
2. 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE TO ABATE A PART OF
THE TAXES LEVI£D FOR UNLIMITED TAX BONDS OF SPECIAL
SERVICE AREA NUMBER 1, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 2,
AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 6 OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING MAY 1, 1992 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1993 (Exhibit Q)
3. 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR CORPORATE AND
MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 1992 AND
ENDING APRIL 30, 1993 (Exhibit R)
4. 2nd reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEVY
AND COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES OF
SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER ONE, SPECIAL SERVICE
AREA NUMBER TWO, SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER FIVE,
AND SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER SIX OF THE VILLAGE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING MAY 1, 1992 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 1993 (Exhibit S)
C. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A LEASE BETWEEN
LLOYD SEMANS AND THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR
A COFFEE SHOP IN THE CHICAGO NORTHWESTERN TRAIN STATION (Exhibit T)
D. Status Report
XI. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel
CHAPTER 2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Subject
Article
General Provisions ... .......................
Rules of Order ...... .............
ARTICLE I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION:
2.101.
Election; Functions
2.102.
Oath; Salary
2.103.
Meetings of the Board
2.104.
President
Sec. 2.101. Dection; Functions. The Board of Trustees, consisting of six (6) members,
shad be elected to office for a four (4) year term, according to
the method provided by statute.' The Board shall be the legislative department of the Village
government, and shall perform such duties and have such powers as may be delegated to
it by statute. (1957 Code, 2.101)
Sec. 2.102. Oath; Salary.
A. Any person duly elected or appointed to sit as a member of the Board of Trustees
of the Village, as a Trustee, shall take the oath of office prescribed by statute' and
shall receive as compensation for the performance of his duties an annual salary
of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00), payable in twelve (12)vqual monthly installments.
B. Any change in the compensation or fringe benefits provided for Trustees shall be
made by ordinance adopted not less than one hundred twenty (120) days nor more
than one hundred fifty (150) days prior to the date set for election of Trustees. (Ord.
2886, 4-4-79, Ord. 3070, 11-18-80; Ord. 4002, 11-15-88)
Sec. 2.103. Meetings of the Board.
A. Regular Meetings, The regular meetings of the Village Board of Trustees shall be
held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the hour of seven thirty o'clock
(7:30) P.M.; provided, that if the regular meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting
shall take place on the next secular day at the same hour. A notice of such regular
meetings shall be required,
B. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the President of the Village
or any three (3) Trustees upon at least twenty four (24) hours' written notice to all
members and the President; provided, that if all of the Trustees are present at a
special meeting, no notice of such meeting shall be necessary and such notice shall
be deemed waived.
1. S.H.A. ch. 24, paragraph 5-2-15.
2. S.H.A. ch. 24, paragraph 5-3-9.
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2.103 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.104
C. Committee Meetings. The committee meetings of the Village Board of Trustees, sitting
as a committee of the whole shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of
each month at the hour of seven thirty o'clock (7:30) P.M.; provided, that, if the
committee meeting falls on a legal holiday, the meeting shall take place on the next
secular day at the same hour. Committee meetings shall be included in the annual
schedule of meetings of the Board of Trustees prepared and posted pursuant to the
Open Meetings Act and no further notice of such committee meetings shall be
required.
D. Meeting Place. All meetings of the Village Board of Trustees shall be held in the
Board Room of the Senior Citizen Center, 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect,
Illinois, unless, pursuant to due notice, another meeting place is selected. (Ord. 1134,
2-1-66; Ord. 3172, 12-15-81; Ord. 3670, 6-17-86; Ord. 4002, 11-15-88)
Sec. 2.104. President.'
A. The Village President shall be the presiding officer of all regular and special meetings
of the Board of Trustees and at all times when the Board meets as a committee
of the whole.
B. The Village President may be referred to as Mayor of the Village.
1. The term "Village President" as used in any ordinance, resolution, motion or
other action of the corporate authorities shall be construdd as meaning the Mayor;
and the term "Mayor" wherever so used shall be construed to mean the Village
President.
2. The title "Mayor" as used in the minutes of the meetings of the corporate
authorities or any other official document shall be construed as meaning "Village
President". (Ord. 2327, 12-7-71)
1. See also Chapter 1 of this Code.
HN
ARTICLE IL
RULES OF ORDER
SECTION:
2.201,
Conduct of Business
2.202.
2.203.
Order Of Business; Regular Meetings Only
2.204.
Exception to Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting
Committees; Reports
2.205.
Other Rules Of Procedure
2.206.
Enforcement of Decorum
2.207,
Reconsideration
Sec. 1-201. Conduct of Business.
A. Quonim: A majority of the President and Board Of Trustees shall constitute a
quorum to do business at any regular or special meeting, unless otherwise
provided in Paragraph B hereunder,
B. Ordinances. Resolutions and Motions:
I- With respect to Ordinances, the passage of
Purpose shall require: all Ordinances for whatever
a. Two (2) readings, (except that this provision can be waived by
a majority of the Board of Trustees present at such meeting); and
b. The concurrence Of a majority of all the President and Board
of Trustees then holding office unless otherwise expressly provided by any
other ordinance or Statute governing the passage of any specific ordinance.
2. With respect to resolutions and motions, the passage of the following types
Of resolutions or motions shall require the concurrence of a majority of all the
President and Board of Trustees then holding office, unless otherwise expressly
provided by any other ordinance or Statute governing the passage of any such
specific resolution or motion:
a. Resolutions or motions creating any liability against the Village.
b. Resolutions or motions for the expenditure or appropriation of
the money of the Village,
3. Proposed ordinances and resolutions shall be circulated amongst the
President and Board of Trustees at least three (3) days prior to the meeting at
which same are scheduled to be considered by the President and Board of
Trustees, except that this Provision may be waived upon the request of any two
(2) members of the Board,
UN
2.201 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.202
B) 4. For purposes of the Article II, a majority shall be more than one-half ('/) of
the President and Board of Trustees then holding office.
C. When a Board Member is Not Required to Vote.
1. As a general Wile, no member of the Board of Trustees or the President
shall vote on a question in which he has a direct, personal or pecuniary
interest. In such case, the office of such person casting such "present" or
"pass" vote shall be deemed vacant.
2. While it is the duty of every member of the President and Board of
Trustees who has an opinion on any question in which he has no direct,
personal or pecuniary interest, to express it by his vote, such member cannot
be compelled to do so.
a. Such member may prefer to abstain from voting.
b. In such instances, a vote "present" or "pass" shall be considered a
vote on the prevailing side upon announcing the adoption or rejection of a
motion on the floor. (Ord. 2490, 2-19-74; Ord. 4216, 8-7-90)
Sec. 2.202. Order of Business; Regular Meetings Only.
A. Promptly at the hour set by law on the date of each regular meeting, the
Village President, Trustees, Village Clerk and Village Manager shall take their
places in the Board Room of the Public Safety Building, unless notice for the
meeting specifies another place.
B. Immediately thereafter the business of the Board of Trustees shall be taken up
in the order found in the written agenda circulated amongst the President and
Board of Trustees prior to the meeting date. (Ord. 2490, 2-19-74; Ord. 2920,
7-3-79)
C. The said written agenda shall set forth the order of business substantially as
follows;
1. Call to order. (Ord. 3172, 12-15-81)
2. Roll Call.
3. Invocation. (Ord. 3172, 12-15-81; Ord. 3670, 6-17-86)
4. Approval of minutes of preceding regular meetings and special meetings, if
any.
5. Approval of bills..
IMM
2.202 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.203
Q 6. Communications and Petitions - Citizens to be heard.
7. Village President's report (may include proclamations).
8. Old Business.
9. New business.
10. Village Manager's report.
11. Other Business (including items for information only).
12. Adjournment. (Ord. 3172, 12-15-81)
D. A waiver of the rules for the purpose of discussing an item not on the written
agenda may be requested by any two (2) members of the Board and
concurrence of a majority of all the President and Board members present.
(Ord. 2490, 2-19-74; Ord. 2920, 7-3-79)
Sec. 2.203. Exception to Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting. Unless a reading
of the minutes of a previous Board meeting is requested by a member
of the Board of Trustees, such minutes may be approved without reading if the Clerk
has previously furnished each Board member with a copy thereof.' (Ord. 2490, 2-19-74)
1. See also Section 2.202C3a of this Chapter
682
2.204 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.205
Sec. 2.204. Committees; Reports.
A. Committee of the Whole: Working sessions and the discussion of Municipal
business shall be undertaken by the Village Board of Trustees sitting as a
Committee of the Whole. Minutes shall be taken at all committee meetings and
the same shall be submitted to the President and Board of Trustees prior to the
next regular meeting of said Board.
B. Special and Ad Hoc Committees: Special and Ad Hoc Committees may be
appointed by the Village President from time to time to fulfill such purpose as
the President shall designate and such committees may be comprised of
members of the Village Board of Trustees or of citizens of the community.
(Ord. 3172, 12-15-81)
Sec. 2.205. Other Rules of Procedure. The following rules of procedure shall
govern the conduct of all regular, special and committee meetings of
the Board of Trustees, although these rules, other than those prescribed by Statute,
may be suspended at any time upon proper motion and consent of the majority of the
President and Board of Trustees present at any meeting:
A. Rule 1: The President shall decide all questions of order.
B. Rule 11:
1. Trustees discussing a question shall address the President and no Trustee has
the floor until recognized by the President.
(see following page for continued 2.205 B)
682
2.205 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.205
B) 2. No other person can address the Board unless being given recognition by the
President.
C. Rule III: A roll call "Yeas" and "Nays" shall be taken and recorded in the
journal of proceedings (minutes) for all ordinances, resolutions or propositions
which create any liability against or obligation on the part of the Village, or for
the expenditure or appropriation of its money, and in all other instances where
requests therefor are made by any Trustee.
D. Rule IV: Following any hearing of any matter before any other commission or
board of the Village, a detailed report of such commission or board including a
recommended order or decision shall be forwarded to the President and Board
of Trustees by such commission or board.
1. Such report shall include a minority view and recommendation, if there is
any.
2. At least one member of his committee or the chairman of the proper
standing committee of the Board of Trustees shall be charged with reviewing
the transcript of such hearing as well as such report of such commission or
board prior to the time the Board of Trustees will ultimately decide the issues
involved.
3. Any standing committee chairman may at his own discretion present a
matter for vote direct to the President and Board of Trustees prior to the matter
being heard before his committee.
4. At the meeting of the President and Board of Trustees, the chairman of a
proper committee may request that the report of such commission or board be
referred to his committee provided that he makes such request prior to the
matter being heard before the Board of Trustees. The same privilege shall be
accorded any other two (2) Trustees of the Board; however, in addition, the
privilege shall be extended to that time after a hearing before the Board of
Trustees but prior to a vote being taken on the matter.
5. The President of the Board of Trustees shall limit oral argument to ten (10)
minutes wherein such argument is made on behalf of petitioners appearing
before the Board of Trustees with respect to any report of such commission or
board.
E. Rule V: At any time prior to the matter being heard before the Board of
Trustees, any committee chairman can order any item referred to his charge to
be taken up in his committee, rather than to have it first considered by the full
Board of Trustees for a final determination of the matter.
F. Rule VI: Any committee report to the Board can be deferred for final action
thereon to the next regular meeting of the Board after the report is made upon
the request of any two (2) Trustees present.
2.205 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.206
G. Rule VII:
1. When a motion is before the Board, no other motion shall be in order but the
following:
a. To adjourn.
b. To lay on the table.
c. To call the question.
d. To postpone to a certain time.
f. To amend.
g. To send to committee.
2. These motions are privileged and have precedence in the order in which they
succeed each other in this rule.
3. Motions to adjourn, to lay on the table, and to call the question shall be
decided without debate.
H. Rule VIII: A motion to adjourn is always in order, except:
1. When a member is in possession of the floor.
2. When the Yeas and Nays are being called.
3. When adjournment was the last preceding motion.
4. When it has been decided to call the question.
Rule IX:
1. In all cases where the rules hereinabove are not applicable, the Board shall be
governed by parliamentary law as laid down in Robert's Rules of Order,
Revised.
2. In all other cases where the rules hereinabove are in conflict with Robert's
Rules of Order, Revised, the former shall control the conduct of the meeting.
(Ord. 2490, 2-19-74)
Sec. 2.206. Enforcement of Decorum.
A. The Chief of Police, or such member or members of the Police Department as
he may designate, shall be Sergeant at Arms at all regular and special meetings
of the President and Board of Trustees when so requested by the Village
President or any member of the Board of Trustees. He shall carry out all orders
and instructions given by the President for the purpose of maintaining order
and decorum at the said meetings. Upon instructions of the President, it shall
be the duty of the Sergeant at Arms to place any person who violates the order
and decorum of the meeting under arrest and cause him to be prosecuted under
the provisions of this Code, the complaint to be signed by the President.
2.206 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2.207
B. Any person found guilty under this Section shall be fined not less than ten
dollars ($10.00) nor more then five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense.
(Ord. 2490, 2-19-74)
Sec. 2.207. Reconsideration.
A. The vote upon the adoption of an ordinance, motion or resolution of the Board
may be reconsidered at the same meeting at which the vote was taken or at the
next regular meeting on motion of any Trustee not present at the time such
ordinance, motion or resolution was adopted, or on the motion of any Trustee
previously voting on the prevailing side of such ordinance, motion or
resolution. However, no ordinance, motion or resolution shall be rescinded
except by the same number of votes which were required to pass the matter
sought to be reconsidered.
B. Rescinded Action; Special Meetings Only: No vote of the President and Board
of Trustees shall be reconsidered or referred at a special meeting, unless there
are present at that special meeting as many of the President and Board of
Trustees as were present when the vote was originally taken. (Ord. 2490,
2-19-74)
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M E M 0 R A N 0 U M
TO: Mr. Mike Janonis
Village of Mo -ant Prospect
FROMI Everette M. Hill, Jr.
DATES December 17, 1992
REi Village Board Agenda and Voting Procedures
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At a recent meeting with the Mayor, he asked that,we explore
the possibility of making certain changes in the agenda order for
the Village Board meetings. He suggested that the agenda contain
a specific designation of Trustee's Report similar to the Mayor's
Report. The Trustee's Report would occur on she agenda just
prior to the Mayor's Report. He also suggested that Citizen's
Comments and Communications be moved to come after the Mayor's
Report. In this way, persons appearing before the Board for
honors and proclamations would not have to wait for unrelated and
often lengthy comments by citizens.
At a subsequent meeting between you and me, you 5,A99csted
that we should address these matters in the general context of
previously discussed modifications to Village Beard i+cwcedures.
You then raised certain specific questions. These questions and
my comments follow.
1. What are the legal ramifications of adopting the
Mayor's recommendations which I previously noted in this Memo?
COMMENT; Since the Mount Prospect Village Code provides a
sample agenda Eor the order of Village Board meeting, these
recommended changes require that the Board adopt an ordinance
amending that section of the Village Code.
2. What are the legal ramifications of adopting a plcori:stnt
agenda"?
COMMZNT: The Illinois Revised Statutes a' Ch. 24, Section
3-11-17 currently provides for a type of consent agenda which ie
called an "omnibus vote". In addition, Mount: Prospect, pursuant
to its home rule powers, could provide by ordinance ;for a consent.
Mr. Mike Janonis
December 17, 1992
Page 2
agenda. Under either system, , any Board member must retain Lhe
right to remove an item from the consent agenda.
3. What is the status of our previous discussion with
respect to the dropping of the step requiring a vote of
concurrence or non-occurrence with a ZBA recommendation?
COMMENT: Our zoning ordinance requires an extraordinary
vote to override certain recommendations of the Zonirig Board of
Appeals. The question was recently raised as to whether this
requirements applied to the Board's vote on whether or not to
concur with the ZBA or whether it applies to the Board's vote on
the adoption of the appropriate ordinance or to both. I had
suggested that the Board consider eliminating the step requiring
a vote on concurrence or non -concurrence with the ZBA
recommendation and simply require an extraordinary majority vote
on the appropriate ordinance. This would eliminate possible
confusion, save time, and in my opinion not deprive a resident of
sufficient opportunity to address the issues before the Board.
4. Are there legal problems with our tradition of starting
our meetings with an invocation and would we' be less likely to
have legal prob:ems if we replace that with the Pledge of
Allegiance?
COMMENT: As you know, it is Impossible to predict how the
courts will vote an separation of church and state issues.
Currently, both houses of Congress still begin business with an
invocation. Additionally, I know of no cases which have
indicated that such a practice violates the Constitution.
Nonetheless, it is probably only a matter of time before someone
challenges such a practice. If there is an inclination to make
such a change, it might be best to do it now, since it is often
more difficult for a governmental body to make changes when it
feels pressure from outside influences.
S. Nay we require that persons wishing to address the
Board sign in?
COMMENT: Yes, we may have such a requirement. Other
municl-p-a =itiea with whom I have been associated require persons
addressing the Board to sign in.
6. Are there legal impediments to establishing an 11:00
p.m. curfew on Board meetings if such a curfew may be waived by
majority vote of the Board for individual meetings?
CORKENT; No there are no such legal impediments. Once
againp tF%ls is becoming a fairly common practice among Illinois
municipalities.
Mr. Mike Janonis
December 17, 1992
Page 3
7. What are the legal ramifications of establishing limits
on the amount of time that a person may take when addressing the
Board?
COMMENT: There are no legal impediments to limiting
the
amount ot time a person may take in addressing the Board. Keep
in mind that our Village Code already limits to ten minutes the
amount of time that a person may take to address the Board or,
most zoning issues.
S. Illinois laws are very inconsistent with respect to the
number and nature of votes necessary for Board approval of
matters before it. This inconsistency leads to practical
difficulties and occasionally litigation over whether the proper
number of votes were cast by the proper persons. May Mount
Prospect as a home rule municipality standardize its voting
requirements in order to avoid these problems?
COMMENT: I think this is an idea whose time has come. I
have IlTa—c7ed to this memo a list which I recently compiled of
various voting requirements. Even with these''Icheat sheets" the
requirements are confusing. The problem is not so much whether
extraordinary majority votes should be required, the problem is
in discerning whether that vote must be cast by a majority of
those present, a majority of those elected and present, a
majority of the trustees, or a majority of the corporate
authorities. while there may be a valid reason for requiring
extraordinary majority votes in some instances, i.e., sale of
Village real estate or dispensing with bid requirements, I think
most people would agree that most of these voting distinctions do
not make sense. As a home rule municipality, Mount Prospect has
the ability to standardize these voting requirements unless, in
individual instances, we have been preempted by state law from
doing so. At present, I am not' aware of any such individual
preemption.
9. May the Board adopt an ordinance which sets forth all
voting requirements in one place in the Village Code?
COMMENT: Yes, the Board may do this. Further if we proceed
with standa dizing voting requirements then putting them in one
place in the Code should be a fairly simple project.
if you have any questions, please contact me.
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3
EXTRAORDINARY VOTING REQUIREMENTS
Required
5u4�'eet Harter
Citation
votes
,:o override veto Of Village President
31-11-19
4 trustees
To vacate streets and alloys
11-9-1
5 Trustees
(Affirmative Vote)
:0 approve zoning amendment over 20%
11-13-14
% Trustees
kAffirmative Vote)
property owner proteQt-
To amend coning set -back lines
11-14-3
2/3 Corporate Auth.
(Affirmative Vote)
To approve Annexation Agreements
11-15.1-3
2/3 Corporate Auth.
To increase Street and Bridge tax
to
11-81-2
3/4 Corporate Auth.
from .068 .108
To establish Street light tax
4 Trustees
TO make additional emergency
appropriations
8-1-6
2/3 Corporate Auth.
To commence needed public worprior
to adoption Of Appropriation Ord.
8-1-7
2/3 Corporate Auth.
To make interdepartmental transfers of
appropriated sums exceeding St after
2/3 Corporate Auth.
6 months
8-2-5.6
(Affirmative Vote)
To lease or purchase real or
personal property
11-11611-1
2/3 Corporate Auth.
(Agfirmative Vote)
To exchange real estate
11-76.2-1
2/3 corporate AUth.
11-76.2-3
(Affirmative Vote)
To sell or lease away public
3/4 corporate Auth.
property
11-76-1
(Affirmative Vote)
To lease equipment or machinery
11-76-6
2/3 Corporate AUth.
(Affirmative Vote)
2/3 Cnrpofate Authority = 5 Trustees or
4 Trustee$
Village President
3/4 Corporate Authority 6 Trustees or
5 Trustees
Village President
If affirmative vote is required, abstentions
are not
counted with majority
The Village President must vote when
any extraordinary
malority is
required.
Jrt.
54ext Malar _ Citation Reauiftd Votu
To override veto of Mayor 3.11.19 4 Trustees
To vacate streets or alleys 119.1 5 Trustees
(Affirmative vote)
To approve zoning amendment over 20% 11-13.14 4 Trustees
property owner protest V.C. !4.8W1 C) (Affirmative vote)
To amend zoning set -back lines 11-14-3 2/3 Corporate Auth.
(Affirmative vote)
To approve Annexation Agreements 11-13.1 3 2/3 Corporate Auth.
V.C. 8.510(B)
To increase Street and Bridge tax
from .06%a to .10%n 11-81.2 3/4 Corporate Auth.
To establish street light tax 1140.5 4 Trustees
To make additional emergency
appropriations 8.1.6 213 Corporate Auth.
To commence needed public work prior to
adoption of Appropriation Ordinance 8-1-7 2/3 Corporate Auth.
To make interdepartmental transfers of
appropriated suras exceeding 5% after
6 months or to revise the annual
8-2.9
2/3 Corporate Auth.
budget officer's budget
8-2-9.6
(Affirmative vote)
To lease or purchase real or personal
11.76.1.1
2/3 Corporate Auth.
property
(Affirtnative vote)
To exchange real estate
11.76.2.1
2/3 Corporate Auth.
11-76.2.3
(Affirmative vote)
To lease equipment or machinery
11-76-6
2/3 Curpurate Auth.
(Affirmative vote)
To grant zoning variation over negative
V.C. 14.606(C)
2/3 Corporate Auth.
ZBA report
(Affirmative vote)
To grant zoning variation within 6 months
of Comprehensive Plan adoption V.C. 14.604(C) 2/3 Corporate Auth.
Togrant zoning amendment within 6 months V.C. 14.806(D) 4 Trustees
of Comprehensive Plan adoption. (Affirmative vote)
To grant special use over negative ZBA
report V.C. 14.705(1) 2/3 of quorum
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
50
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM V
TO:
VILLAGE MANAGER MICHAEL E. JANONIS
FROM:
EVERETTE M. HILL, JR
DATE:
AUGUST 27, 1992
SUBJECT:
SUPER MAJORITY VOTE ON VARIATIONS
The question has arisen as to whether a super majority vote of the Village Board is
required to adopt a Variation Ordinance when the Board has already voted by a super
majority to accept an affirmative recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Answer. Yes, a super majority vote by the Village Board is required.
Under the Village of Mount Prospect variation system, certain variations may be granted
by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Others may be granted only by the President and
Board of Trustees after a hearing before the ZBA- Section 14.606 of the Zoning
Ordinance states the following:
Alm variation which fails to receive the approval of the Zoning Board
of Appeals in the form of a favorable recommendation to the President and Board
of Trustees of the Village shall not be granted except by a favorable vote of two-
thirds (2/3) of all of the members of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village, present and voting."
The super majority vote rule pertains to the Board action that actually grants the
variation. The question then becomes whether the variation is granted when the vote
is taken on whether or not to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals or when the
Ordinance is adopted.
The answer is found in the language of Section 14.606(A):
" Within fifteen (15) days after the last public hearing or meeting held on any
matter requiring variation by ordinance the recommendation of the Zoning Board
of Appeals shall be forwarded to the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village, as well as to the Village Clerk and the Zoning Administrator." (emphasis
added)
The Section speaks specifically of "Variations by Ordinance." It does not discuss
"Variations by the Village Board." Clearly, the actual granting of the Variation does not
occur until the Ordinance is adopted. Therefore, the super majority vote rule applies to
the final vote on the Ordinance.
Recommendation: It is my recommendation that the Village Board consider dispensing
with the vote on whether or not to concur with the Zoning Board of Appeals in variation
matters. The vote on the Ordinance to grant the variation should also serve as the vote
on concurrence. Under current practice, we have two distinct votes by the same
deliberative body on the very same issue. This may lead to difficulties. Our practice of
not adopting an Ordinance except on second reading gives the public and petitioner
ample opportunity to present their views and gives the Board ample opportunity to
recommend changes in the Ordinances. The small benefit derived from the additional
vote is far outweighed by the disadvantages of additional delay and confusion.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Everette M. Hill, Jr.
EMH/rcc
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
MAYOR GERALD L. FARLEY
FROM:
GEORGE A. CLOWES
DATE:
OCTOBER 30, 1992
SUBJECT:
VILLAGE BOARD AGENDA
I plan to bring up the following proposal during 'Any Other Business' at next Tuesday's Board meeting:
I propose we add two new items to the standard agenda:
1. 'Recognition of Citizens and Employees'
(This would follow 'Approval of Minutes' and precede 'Citizens to be Heard')
2. 'Trustee Requests/ Reports'
(This would follow 'Mayor's Report')
The first item, 'Recognition of Citizens and Employees,' would permit you to present awards and
to recognize citizens and employees without the need for their families, relatives, and young
children to sit through prolonged presentations under 'Citizens to be Heard.'
The addition of the second item, 'Trustee Requests/ Reports,' is proposed because currently
Trustees do not have a formal spot on the Board agenda. Under the present format, a Trustee may
raise an issue or a question only as the last priority under 'Any Other Business,' which comes just
before the meeting is adjourned, when everyone else has had their say, and when most people are
ready to go home. I don't particularly like this setup since it implies (a) that Trustees shouldn't
really be raising questions or issues that are not on the agenda; (b) that when Trustees do have
issues and questions to raise, these issues and questions are of a lower priority than any other
business the Village may conduct at the meeting.
For comparison purposes, when I served on the Park Board I always had an opportunity to bring
up any issues or questions early on in the agenda of every Board meeting since the Park Board
President called for reports from each Committee Chairman (see sample agenda attached). In
addition, I've noted from attending meetings of High School District 214 that their agenda always
has a specific item on it for 'Board Requests/Reports' (see sample agenda attached).
George Clowes
CCillage Trustees�``�
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE M'r. PHUSPECT PARK D1Srh1Q*
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
DECEMBER 20, 1989
8:00 P. M.
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda
Minutes
Committee of the Whole Meeting - August 10, 1989
Long Range Planning - September 13, 1969
Golf/Committee of the Whole - October 24, 1969
Finance Committee of the Whole November 15, ly69
Regular Board Meeting - November 15, 1989
Residents to be Heard
Committee Chairmen Reports:
- Finance
- Building and Grounds
- Recreation
- Go If
- Long Range Planning
- Policy
Approval of Accounts Payable
Director's Report
Attorney's Report
Old Business
Nev Business
- 1990 Budget and Appropriation
- Resolution 260 Directing the Cook County Clerk to add
nothing for Losses and Costs to the 1989
Bond and Interest Levy
7 n
]Bids 9 �. I
14,
Correspondence
Adjournment
Executive Session
Personnel
The Second Regular Meeting for the Month of
October of the Board of Education of
Township Hip School District 214 will be held
on Thursday. October 22, 1992 in the Board Room at the
TM FOREST VIEW EDUCATIONAL tIllinoisat s:00 -p.m.
2121 S. Goebbert Rd, Arlingt
L CALL
T ORDER
president Zimmanck
II. ROIL CAM
M. APPROVAL FRegula�e� of October S. 1992
IV. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Student Recognition
School Report Card
V. CITIZENS REQUESTS
VI. BOARD REQUESTS/REPORTS
VII. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
92-229 Accounts Payable
92-230 Personnel Transaction Report
92-231 1992-93 School District Assurances for Compliance
92-232 Staff Recognition Programgoof
92-233 FV Educational Center "'A°' Building
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Constitutional Amendment for School Funding
92.234
92-233
1993-94 Faiee Improvement Program
Education Association
92-236
E with
(No Presentation Materials.)
92-237
Meeting Locations 1992-93
(No Presentation Materials)
IX. ACTION ITEMS
92-238
Aq, ,dome Use Agreement
District Hearing Officer
92-239
Appointment of
(No Presentation Material)
92-240
Extennsion
sion
Presentation Mat rials)
X ADJOURNMENT
The Board of Education of Township High school District 214 in compliance with the American
With Disabilities Act invites per nsith hisiimeatlwho of haeme ques�e accommodatabout dations to
allow them to o•serm andJor pa
•c+ceasibiliity of the meeting
or facilities, contact the Community Relations Coordinator at 384 -
Sass
Ord. No. 2499
Res. No. 880
AGENDA
First Meeting of the Month
village Of Hoffman Estates
Village Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting of November 2, 1992
7:00
p.m.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3.
4,
APPROVAL OF AGTrNDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (Minutes of October 19, 1992)
5.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
6,
PRESIDENTS REPORT
...Proclamations
Telephone Pioneer Month
7.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
8.
VILLAGE CLERKS REPORT
9.
KECOGNITION Of AUDIENCE
10.
COMMISSION REPORTS
A. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS — Chairman Wiwat
1, Request by Ronald Mensch, 1265 West Dexter Lane, for a 7 foot variation
from Section 9-3.6-1 to Permit a storage shed to be located 0 feet from the
western edge of an txlstlilg dwelling structure, instead of the rninita=
required 7 feet, vAth I condition (see packets).
Voting: 5 Nays, 2 Absent (Hernandez, Baricza)
Motion failed
construction rwo Won a requeg
(Ir11* I ed)
Z. Request by Sandra Puntos, 209 2 Sutherland Place, for a 2 foot variation from
Req
7�
Section Y -3-6-E-3 to allow an existing deck to emend 17 feet beyond the
"
1— dwelling structure instead of the maximum permitted 15 feet, with I condition
(see packets).
Voting: 5 Ayes, 2 Absent (Hernandez, Baric2a)
n
MotioMotion tried.
3, equest by Poplar Creek Bowl, 2354 W. Higgins Road, for a variation from
internally illuminated wall sip
Section 9.3 -8 -N -10-a-(5) to permit an existing
with a total surface area of 64 square feet to be altered to read "Officials
Out" and "A Sports Grill" and include a reader board, with 2 conditions
(sem packets).
Voting: 5 Ayes, 2 Absent (Ilernandzz, Baricza)
Motion carried.
(Imme"e coniftuction resoMon is requeed)
4., Request for text amendments #n Section: 9-2.1 (Definitions). 9-3-3 (fences,
�j - -3.9 (Sips) of the Zoning
Shrubs, Hedges and Decorative Structures) and 9
`rd�'o
cwe as yrvpuavd hi stairs text amendment overview dated October 22, 1992.
Voting: 5 Ayes, 2 Absent (Stute, Sonnenberg)
Motion carried.
November 2, 1992 page 2
10. COMMISSION REPORTS -,, C,9a1iW2d
5. Request reconsideration of request by Daniel Recupido, 3980 Charlenupe
Drive, for a 5 foot variation from Section 9.3 -3 -C -2-a to permit an existingV111 picket fence to be located .5 feet from the southern side yard lot line instead
of the required I foot.
6. Request reconsideration of request by Daniel Recupido, 3980 Charlemagne
Drive, for a variation from Section 9.3 -3 -C -2-a to permit an existing picket
fence in a required side yard adjacent to a street to be 39% open instead of
the required 50%.
11, ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION (FIRST READING)
A.
Request Board approval for Ordinance No. an ordinance
0
amending Section 12-4.2-C of the 14offrman-F.vaies ?Tulni-ctp-al Code (late
penalty - water bills) - (Finance Committee recommends approval)
Rvqucst Board approval for Ordinance No. an ordinance
amending Section 4-6-8, Promotions - Merit m Seniority, of e Municipal
rp
Code of the Village of Hoffman Estates (fire cap ain eligibility list) -- (Request
C.
Wthw of Firw Rea"
Request Boad approval for Ordinance No. an ordinance
amending Section 4-6-8, Promotions - Merit - Seniority, of the Municipal
,�Mode
of the Village of Hoffman Estates (fire captain eligibility ty list)
12. CONSENT CALENDAR AND SECOND READING Ord. No. 24"
Re#- No. $80
Qzdfnancefs)
A. Request Board approval for Ordinance No. cZ q -1' -an ordinance
granting a deck variation to premises at 860 kxedale ane, o Estates.
B. Request Board approval for Ordinance No. ' i -, '0 -an ordinance
granting a side yard variation and a fence variation to premises at 3980
Charlemagne Drive, Hoffman Estates.
C. Request Board approval for Ordinance No. ;,SO 0/�* an ordinance
granting a fence variation to 1490 Nottingham Lane, Ho—an Estates.
NEW BUSINESS
1, Xequest Board approval of the request by Robinson Development, Inc
(developer) for permit approval for Casey Farms Unit T (lot 99) under Section
11-6-3A of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code ("subsequent developer
ordinance") -- (Pitvirlitig, Building a Zorting CQinrnittee recommends approval)
November 2, 1992
NEW BUSINESS .. QvItIpUld
Pap 3
2. Request Board approval of the request by Lunn Limitcd Homes (developer)
for permit approval for Casey Farms Unit II (lots 31 and 32) under Section
11-6-3A of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code ("subsequent developer
ordinance") and release of open space for proposed duplex units -- (Planning
Building & Zoning Committee recommends approval)
3X Request Board authorization to execute Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Village of Schaumburg for traffic signal preemption constfucLiull and
installation. (Public; Works Commirree recommends approval)
4, Request Board approval of the FY93 proposed budget calendar. (Finance
J/ Committee recommends approval)
5. Request Board authorization to:
a) award contract for development of traffic hugauL fee program for the
Western Area to Gewalt-Hamilton Associates, Inc,, Northbrook, 11,
joint venture at a not to exceed amount cf $74,810;
b) purchase a computer workstation at a not to exceed amount of 53,00,
and
C) enter into an agreement with Seam 40 utilize impa
fee funds for the
purpose of developing a traffic impact fee prugram for the Western
Area (New Item)
/(Planning
Area.
& Zoning Committee recommends approval of a) and b))
6, / Request Board authorization to renew agreement for 1992-93 with Illinois
Department of Transportation for utilization of Village of Roffman Estates'
salt storage facility for storage of up to 100 tons of salt. (Public Works
ommirtee recommends approval)
7 Request Board authorization to renew for 1993 calendar year contract
janitorial services for:
a) 1900 Hassell Road to Totai Facility Maintenance, Wooddalo, II, in
amount of $3,554 per month (low alternate bid);
b) 1200 Gannoa Drive to Top Performance Operations, Palatine, IL in
amount of $1,475 per month (low alternate bid); and
c) 2305 Pembroke Avenue to Admiral Maintenance Service Company,
Lincolnwood, U- in amount of $900 per month (low alternate bid),
(Public Works Committee recommends apptovul)
8. Request Board authorization to award contract for 1992.93 purchase of liquid
calcium chloride to Sfcalco Ltd,, Alsip, IL (low bid) in amount not to exceed
$3,615. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
9. Request Burd autborimtion to award contract for installation of water supply
cross connection control plumbing improvements in various muilicipul
buildings to r-isenhauer Industries, Villa Park, IL (low bid) In amount of
$24,000. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
lu. Request Board authorization to award contract for:
/a) purchase of one (1) Model 40-400 diagnostic test machine to Bear
Automotive Service Equipment Co., Elgin, IL in amount of $20,195;
and
b) purchase of five (5) years of full warranty coverage and annual
software updates at total cost of $12,877.
(Public Works Committee recommends approval)
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NEW BUSINESS •. contkntt�s!
11. Request Board authorization to:
% a) waive formal bidding; and
b) award contract for pavement investigation for Bode Road
reconstruction project to Soil and Material Consultants, Inc., ,Arlington
Heights, IL, (lowest acceptable quote) in the amount of $4,038.
(Public Works Committee recommends approval)
12. , Request Board authorization to approve a Supplemental Agreement with
Qviltech Engineering, Itasca, 14 to provide engineering services for the
emergency vehicle signal pre-emption project . stage two, in a not to exceed
fee of $3,948. (Public Works Committee recommends approval)
13. TRUSTEE COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
n
7:30 PM VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING -
8:00 PM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (OR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING)
BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
AGENDA
VILLAGE OF PALATINE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991
I
ROLL CALL
II
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG
III
PUBLIC HEARING: Rezoning to R-2 After Annexation
English Valley Subdivision (DISTRICT 3) Bounded by Dundee
to the North; Peppertree to the East; Cunningham Drive
to the South; and Smith Street to the West
IV
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 22, 1991
Special Meeting of April 29, 1991
V
RECOGNITION OF AUDIENCE
Non Agenda Items
VI
CONSENT AGENDA
*Letters of Credit
VII
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
A. Administration Finance & Legislation - Tr. Sherman
1. As submitted
B. Business & Government Relations - Tr. Solberg
1. As submitted
C. Flood & Water -Tr. Harris
1. As submitted -
D. Health Safety & Welfare - Tr. Varroney
1. As submitted
continued
AGENDA - VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1991 - PAGE 2
E. Planning Building & Zoning - Tr, Wilson
1. Consider Letters of Support, Little City Group Homes
A. 619 E. Palatine Road DISTRICT 6
B. 1020 N. Ridgewood DISTRICT 3
2. Consider an Ordinance Granting a Special Use for a Cellular C
Telephone Installation Facility at 140 E. NW Hwy (Southwestern
Bell) DISTRICT 6
3. Consider an Ordinance of Involuntary Annexation
313 and 373 N. Quentin DISTRICT 1
4. As submitted
F. Streets & Traffic - Tr. Jack Wagner
1. As submitted
VIII REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICERS
A. VILLAGE PRESIDENT
1. Consider Appointments to Boards and Commissions
A. Mary Baker Morris, Zoning Board of Appeals
B. Kenneth Marek, Zoning Board of Appeals
C. Nancy Masterson, Beautification Committee
2. Proclamation: Lou Richter, Service to Zoning Board of Appeals
3. Proclamation: Capt. Joe Pannhausen, Service to Fire Department
4. Certificates of Appreciation:
A. Rosemary Mango, Board of Health
B. James Clegg, Zoning Board of Appeals
C. Dennis Born, Zoning Board of Appeals
5. Proclamation: Palatine Womens Club - 50th Anniversary
6. Proclamation: Public Works Week - May 19-25
7. Proclamation: Salvation Army "Silver Whistle" Program
Village Theater - May 23, 1991
8. Proclamation: Buckle Up America Week - May 20-27
9. As submitted
B. VILLAGE MANAGER
1. Consider Acceptance. of Inspection Report - Illinois Department
of Corrections
2. Consider a Resolution Ascertaining Prevailing Wages
3. Consider Request for Closed Session: Pending and Potential Litigation
4. As submitted
continued
AGENDA - VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MAY 13, 1991 - PAGE 3
C. VILLAGE CLERK
1. As submitted
D. VILLAGE ATTORNEY
1, As submitted
Ix COMMUNICATIONS & PETITIONS
X REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES
X1 ADJOURNMENT