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Home My WebLink About06/03/2008 VB minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT June 3, 2008 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Irvana Wilks Trustee Timothy Corcoran (arrived at 7:23 p.m.) Trustee Arlene Juracek Trustee John Korn Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michael Zadel Absent: Trustee Paul Hoefert PLEDGE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Trustee Zadelled the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION INVOCATION Trustee Korn gave the Invocation. MINUTES APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 20, 2008. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BI LLS" was noted by an asterisk, and all items further listed in that manner would be considered with one (1) vote, as business item "IX. CONSENT AGENDA." MAYOR'S MAYOR'S REPORT REPORT Mayor Wilks presented proclamations to recognize: · Gavin Kleespies, Executive Director Mount Prospect Historical Society Mr. Kleespies is leaving the Historical Society as he has accepted a similar position in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Serving as Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Historical Society since 1999, Mr. Kleespies was recognized for his many accomplishments and contributions to the Historical Society, the Mount Prospect Public Library and the Village of Mount Prospect. Mr. Kleespies was keystone to the campaign to raise the necessary funds and facilitate the relocation of the 112 year old Central School House to the Mount Prospect Historical Society campus. Mr. Kleespies thanked the Village Board for the recognition and support of the Historical Society. He also thanked the Village for its financial contribution as well as administrative and staff support that contributed to the successful move of the Central School House. Trustee Juracek stated there would be another opportunity to say good-bye and offer Mr. Kleespies best wishes at his farewell party; June 5th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Library. · National Garden Week June 1 - 7, 2008 1 AMEND CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) ORD 5694 AMEND CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) ORD 5695 Ms. Penny Wenstrom thanked the Village Board for the proclamation on behalf of the Mount Prospect Garden Club, and also presented the Mayor and Board a bouquet of fresh cut flowers from Garden Club members' gardens. Stating this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Mount Prospect Garden Club, Ms. Wenstrom hightlighted many of the environmental activities of the organization. This year's activities included refurbishing of the Moehling Butterfly Park and a financial contribution to Public Works for the Arbor Day tree. Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance to delete a Class "R" (restaurant only) liquor license issued to JJAAT Enterprises d/b/a Tuccio's Fresh Italian Kitchen, 106 West Northwest Highway. Village Manager Michael Janonis stated Tuccio's remains open but due to reorganization chose not to renew the liquor license at this time. Deleting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by decreasing the number of Class "R" liquor licenses issued by one (1). Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Kom, Lohrstorfer, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5694: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Motion carried. Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, ladel None An ordinance to grant a Class "E" (catering) liquor license to Victoria in the Park Banquets, 1700 South Elmhurst Road was presented for consideration. Granting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class "E" liquor licenses issued by one (1). Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee LOhrstorfer, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, ladel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5695: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, LOhrstorfer, ladel None Motion carried. Owners, Mario and Patricia Ferraro thanked the Village for granting the license and allowing them to open this elegant banquet facility. They are very pleased to be in the Village and look forward to being a part of the community. 2 AMEND CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) An ordinance to grant a Class "G" (park district) liquor license to Prospect Heights Park DistrictlBanya Inc. Management Company, 700 West Rand Road was presented for consideration. Granting the license would amend Chapter 13 (Alcoholic Liquors) of the Village Code by increasing the number of Class "G" liquor licenses issued by one (1). Mayor Wilks stated the Park District currently holds a Class "S" liquor license but the Village Code requires the management company to hold a Class "G" liquor license in order to serve liquor as part of its operations. Banya has filed the appropriate applications and renewals with the Village, and staff recommend the Village Board adopt the ordinance creating a new Class G" liquor license. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Kom, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5696: ORD 5696 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel None Motion carried. APPOI NTMENTS APPOINTMENTS None. CITIZENS TO BE COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD HEARD Danute "Donna" Ronge 400 South WaPella Avenue Ms. Ronge expressed her concern regarding the Village's use of eminent domain. She doesn't feel taking property away from someone to give to someone else is just. Mayor Wilks stated the Village uses eminent domain sparingly. The Village makes every effort to negotiate a price rather than using eminent domain procedures. When eminent domain is used, the courts determine the fair market value; property owner receives dollar amount determined by court. Carol Tortorello South Elmhurst Avenue Ms. Tortorello suggested the Village utilize a portion of sub-area #1 for a park similar to the SoHo district in New York City. She encouraged the Village Board to consider grassing over the area after the Meersman's and Gail's Restaurant buildings are razed. Putting in a park setting with benches and trees would create an attractive setting. Mayor Wilks thanked both Ms. Runge and Ms. Tortorello for their comments and community involvement. CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the following business items: 3 BILLS RES 33-08 RES 34-08 FURNITURE PATROL RIFLES TOWING AND STORAGE CONTRACT OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 2008 BUDGET AMENDMENT #1 ORD 5697 1. Bills dated May 15 - 28, 2008 2. A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED VENTURE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND THE NORTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM 3. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENTRY INTO AN AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR NORTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH SYSTEM 4. Request Village Board approval to waive the bid process and purchase department furniture through the Northwest Municipal Conference bid award in an amount not to exceed $34,000. 5. Request Village Board approval to waive the bid process and purchase thirteen (13) patrol rifles in an amount not to exceed $22,500. 6. Request Village Board approval to enter into a three (3) year police towing and storage contract with Hillside Towing. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Kom, LOhrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Mayor Wilks presented for a first (1st) reading an ordinance making certain amendments to the annual budget adopted for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008. Finance Director Dave Erb provided background information for the proposed amendment to the 2008 Budget; a $699,550 decrease in revenue projections and a $3,159,190 increase in budget expenditures. Amendments to revenues included reductions in the home rule and state portion sales tax as well as investment income. The economic slowdown has negatively impacted overall retail sales in the Village and the return on invested funds have fallen as the Federal Reserve continues to lower short-term interest rates. Increases to certain revenue items resulted from changes in internal charges between individual funds. There are four (4) significant expenditure amendments related to capital projects for infrastructure improvements and vehicles and equipment. Infrastructure projects utilizing carryover funds include $543,500 for Downtown Streetscape Improvements and $373,800 for Street Resurfacing. A carryover for the purchase of an emergency generator totaling $442,200 and replacement Public Works vehicles totaling $277,500. The balance of the amendments to expenditures are either carryovers from the prior year or adjustments to the current year's budget amount. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to waive the rule requiring two (2) readings of an ordinance: Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Kom, seconded by Trustee Lohrstorfer, moved for approval of Ordinance No. 5697: AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET ADOPTED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2008 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2008 4 EXCLUSIVE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES CONTRACT MANAGER'S REPORT OTHER BUSINESS CLOSED SESSION ADJOURN Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Mayor Wilks stated staff had requested deferral of items 0.1 and 0.2 "Exclusive Commercial Solid Waste Services Contract" as listed on the Agenda under New Business. To allow staff additional time for further research on this matter, Village Manager Janonis stated there was a request to defer items D.1 and 2 until the June 17, 2008 Village Board meeting. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval to defer Item 0.1; an ordinance amending Chapter 19 and Appendix A of the Mount Prospect Village Code, until the June 17, 2008 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved for approval to defer item 0.2.; a resolution authorizing the execution of an exclusive commercial solid waste contract for commercial solid waste services in the Village of Mount Prospect, until the June 17, 2008 Village Board meeting. Upon roll call: Ayes: Nays: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel None Motion carried. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT Village Manager Janonis provided a status report on the street repairs that have necessitated the closure of the Busse Avenue/Emerson Street intersection. He thanked the community for their patience while the streets were closed, and indicated the intersection should be open by early next week. OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Korn announced the Farmers' Market will open Sunday, June 8th in the west commuter lot. CLOSED SESSION Mayor Wilks requested a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5) as listed on the Agenda. Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Corcoran, moved to meet in Closed Session to discuss Land Acquisition 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (5). Upon roll call: Ayes: Corcoran, Juracek, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Zadel Nays: None Motion carried. The Village Board entered Closed Session at 7:52 p.m. ADJOURN The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 8:21 p.m. and held a brief discussion on the status of the Randhurst redevelopment plans. There being no further business the June 3,. 200~ Vill~ge B~ard :;J....ee~~urned at 8:38 p.m. '-// )/~;~:;~d'~/t~ M. L<< ;(r;g~1I U Village Clerk 5