HomeMy WebLinkAbout2. DRAFT MINUTES 09/16/2008
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
September 16, 2008
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Wilks called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Mayor Irvana Wilks
Trustee Paul Hoefert
Trustee Arlene Juracek
Trustee John Korn
Trustee Steve Polit
Trustee Michael ladel
Absent:
Trustee Timothy Corcoran
PLEDGE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Trustee Korn led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
INVOCATION
Trustee ladel gave the Invocation.
MINUTES
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Trustee ladel, seconded by Trustee Hoefert, moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting held September 2, 2008.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, ladel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
APPROVE BILLS APPROVE BILLS AND FINANCIALS
& FINANCIALS Mayor Wilks stated the next item on the agenda, "APPROVE BILLS AND
FINANCIALS" was noted by an asterisk, and unless there was a request to remove
an item(s), 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 welcomed State Representative Sidney Mathias, District 53 to the
meeting. Representative Mathias sponsored the grant funded by the Illinois
GRANT AWARD Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) to assist the Village
with infrastructure projects; the $45,000 grant will be used for pedestrian signal
improvements.
Representative Mathias stated he was very pleased to return Mount Prospect
residents' hard earned money back to the community to help with infrastructure
projects. Mayor Wilks thanked Representative Mathias for the grant award, noting
he would be kept informed of the Village's plans to install the LED countdown
pedestrian signals at the designated locations.
The following employees are celebrating quinquennial anniversaries with the Village
this year. Mayor Wilks and Public Works Director Glen Andler recognized those in
attendance and presented each with a plaque or certificate.
EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Joseph Gattas
Julie Bolin
John Mark
Daniel Jones
Carolyn Weiand
YEARS OF SERVICE
30
20
20
20
20
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Andrew Beyer
Steve Balogh
Salvador Castellanos
Jerry Brzostowski
Laura Fowle
Matt Lawrie
YEARS OF SERVICE
15
15
15
10
10
10
AMEND
CHAPTER 13
(ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS)
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (151) reading an ordinance to delete a Class "R"
(restaurant only) liquor license issued to Osaka Corporation d/b/a Nina Restaurant,
1730 West Golf Road and add one (1) Class XX (license with special conditions)
liquor license issued to Osaka Corporation d/b/a Nina Restaurant, 1774-1778 West
Golf Road. Village Manager Michael Janonis provided background information
including the relocation of the restaurant within the Prospect Commons Shopping
Center as well as the decision to recommend the Class XX liquor license. He stated
the special conditions attached to the license have been discussed with Ms. Sanae
Amafuji (petitioner) and she has agreed to each of the conditions.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Pol it, moved to waive the rule requiring two
(2) readings of an ordinance:
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Po lit, moved for approval of
Ordinance No. 5710:
ORD 5710
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC
LIQUORS) OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Motion carried.
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
None
APPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENTS
Mayor Wilks presented the following appointment and reappointments for Village
Board approval:
Youth Commission
Appointments
Steven Pol it, Trustee
Term expires June 2009
Anthony Addante, MPPD
Term expires June 2009
Emily Lindfors
Term expires June 2009
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to approve the appointments as
listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Zadel
Nays: None
Abstain: Po lit
Motion carried.
Planning and Zoning
Reappointment
Keith Youngquist
Term expires June 2013
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CITIZENS TO BE
HEARD
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the reappointment
as listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Po lit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
Board of Fire and Police Commission
Appointments
Charles Bennett Term expires September 2012
Jim Powers Term expires September 2012
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve the appointments as
listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Pol it, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
Finance Commission
Reappointments
Vincent Grochocinski (Chair)
Term expires September 2012
John Kellerhals
Term expires September 2012
Ann Smilanic
Term expires September 2012
Appointment
Pam Bazan
Term expires September 2009
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve the reappointments
and appointment as listed above.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
None
Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mr. Bill Wallace
2007 East Hopi Lane
Mr. Wallace addressed the Mayor and Village Board with the following
questions/concerns:
1) Status of Fire Station #14; land acquisition
Village Manager Janonis stated the land agreement with the River Trails Park
District was completed earlier this summer.
2) Flooding - sump pump usage/illegal connections
Questioned if Illinois American WaterNillage conduct periodic checks of sump
pump connections. Important to educate residents on sump pump guidelines
and conduct spot checks to ensure compliance.
Village Manager Janonis concurred that resident education is essential; Village
Newsletter is a source for this information. Both the Village and Illinois
American Water do routine spot checks of sump pump connections to ensure
the system is properly hooked up. However, he added, even if everyone's
sump pump system had been working properly during last weekend's
extraordinary rainfall, there still would have been flooding.
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(Trustee Hoefert left the meeting at 7:47 p.m.)
CONSENT
AGENDA
BILLS AND
FINANCIALS
CONSENT AGENDA
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek, moved to approve the following
business items:
1. Bills dated September 1 - 10, 2008
2. Finance Statement dated August 1 - 31, 2008
3. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2009 ACTION PLAN INCLUDING THE
FISCAL YEAR 2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM
4. Request Village Board approval to accept bid for holiday tree lighting in an
amount not to exceed $48,000.
RES 49-08
HOLIDAY TREE
LIGHTING
Upon roll call: Ayes: Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Absent: Hoefert
Motion carried.
(Trustee Hoefert returned to the meeting at 7:50 p.m.)
OLD BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS
PZ-20-08, 1808 Hopi Lane
PZ-20-08 Mayor Wilks presented for a second 2nd reading two (2) ordinances to 1) grant a
1808 HOPI LANE variation (side yard setback) and 2) grant a variation for lot coverage for property
located at 1808 Hopi Lane.
[The first (1st) readings of the ordinances were held at the August 5, 2008 Village
Board meeting; at the petitioner's request the Village Board approved deferral of the
second (2nd) readings until the September 16, 2008 Village Board meeting.]
Community Development Director William Cooney provided background information
as well as an update on discussions staff have had with Mrs. Hommerding
(petitioner) since the August 5th meeting.
Mr. Cooney reviewed the potential options available to the Village Board in voting on
this request; four options each with different ramifications on the current and future
use of the property.
1) Deny both variations and require removal of the patio that was installed.
2) Approve the setback variation but deny the lot coverage variation;
Village Code lot coverage requirement; 55% "green" space
3) Approve both variations with certain conditions attached.
4) Approve both variations to run with the land with no conditions attached.
Ms. Hommerding addressed the Village Board stating that while she did not agree
with all the statements regarding her property she would like to move forward. She
offered the following in response to the available options.
1) Rather than remove the patio she would like to remove the gazebo; removal
of the gazebo would add 116 square feet of green space.
2) Does not consider this an option.
3) What conditions would be attached?
4) Requested Village Board approve both variations.
Ms. Hommerding stated that due to safety concerns the patio is needed, but if
something has to be removed she will remove the gazebo.
Villaqe Board Discussion/Comments
· Petitioner's permit request denied - petitioner installed patio without permit.
· Lot coverage in excess of percentage allowed by Village Code.
· Flooding - lot coverage and impervious surface.
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NEW BUSINESS
FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMIN
(FAA) GRANT
· Need to remove more than just the gazebo to meet lot coverage requirements.
· Removal of gazebo and patio would provide an additional 500 square feet of
green space. Although less than the 792 square feet necessary to meet lot
coverage requirement, possible compromise.
· If lot coverage was not an issue, would consider variation for side yard setback;
lot coverage needs to be reduced.
· Return area to condition prior to installation of patio - start over with permitting
process. Work with Community Development to develop an acceptable plan.
Mr. Bill Wallace
2007 Hopi Lane
In response to a question from Mr. Wallace, staff stated the swimming pool is not
considered a storage area for rain water. To develop a storage system for water
would be more costly than removing the patio.
Ms. Harley Hommerding
1808 Hopi Lane
Ms. Hommerding stated her mother has made every effort to work with the Village.
Her mother does not have the financial means to remove the patio or other structures
on the property to meet the lot coverage requirement.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Juracek moved to approve an ordinance
granting a variation (side yard setback) for property located at 1808 Hopi Lane.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
None.
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Motion failed.
Trustee Zadel, seconded by Trustee Polit, moved to approve an ordinance granting a
variation for lot coverage for property located at 1808 Hopi Lane.
Upon roll call: Ayes:
Nays:
None.
Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Motion failed.
The petitioner will need to remove the patio.
In response to her question regarding available options, Ms. Hommerding was
informed that the Village Board was her last appeal at the local level. If she chose,
she could file a complaint with the Circuit Court.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Wilks presented for a first (151) reading of a resolution supporting the
application of the Village of Mount Prospect for funding for planning and promotion of
compatible land uses under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Vision 100 -
Century of Aviation Reauthorization Act.
Mr. Cooney provided background information stating the Village is requesting a total
of $390,000 from the FAA, which includes a 20% Village match of $78,000 for
planning and promotion of development and redevelopment of land uses within the
Village. He stated the Village has seen significant development based on its
proximity to O'Hare International Airport and Interstate 90. And, with new
development there is a need to ensure the compatibility between existing land uses.
The Village proposes to use the grant money for 1) Zoning Ordinance Update 2)
Retail and Industrial Design Guidelines 3) Industrial Park Subarea Plan with
Industrial Market Study and 4) Annexation Study.
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MANAGER'S
REPORT
OTHER
BUSINESS
CLOSED
SESSION
ADJOURN
Trustee Hoefert, seconded by Trustee Korn, moved to approve Resolution
No. 48-08:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FOR FUNDING FOR PLANNING
AND PROMOTION OF COMPATIBLE LAND USES UNDER THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) VISION 100-
CENTURY OF AVIATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion approved.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis provided a summary report on the severe flooding that
occurred as a result of the recent heavy rainfall; approximately nine (9") inches in a
36 hour period; the Des Plaines River came up in record fashion. He stated the
Public Works Department with assistance from numerous volunteer agencies and
residents built a levee, and the Village's Emergency Operations Center was opened
in response to the flooding and related community needs. He also provided the
following information:
· Flood debris will be collected at no additional charge for the next two (2)
weeks
· River Road (Camp McDonald to Seneca Lane) should be open by the
weekend.
· Village does not pay for residential flood damage - residents should contact
homeowner's insurance company
· Doubtful federal funding will be available to residents but Village will monitor
and keep residents informed.
Mayor Wilks and Trustees recognized the efforts of the many residents who
volunteered to help with the flooding; remarkable the number of individuals/families
that volunteered to work. Also, recognized the Public Works Department for their
quick actions to minimize flooding, and to their response as well as those of Fire and
Police personnel in meeting community needs.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Wilks asked for a motion to enter Closed Session to discuss PersonnellLCS
120/2 (c) (1).
Trustee Korn, seconded by Trustee Zadel, moved to meet in Closed Session to
discuss PersonnellLCS 120/2 (c) (1).
Upon roll call: Ayes: Hoefert, Juracek, Korn, Polit, Zadel
Nays: None
Motion carried.
The Village Board entered Closed Session at 8:55 p.m.
ADJOURN
The Village Board reconvened in Open Session at 9:35 p.m., discussed the process
for honorary street naming. There being no further business to discuss the
September 16, 2008 Village Board meeting adjourned at 9:41 p. m.
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
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