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Home My WebLink About3.1 Minutes 09/19/2023Village of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, September 19, 2023 / 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:10 p.m. in the Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson Street in Mount Prospect. ROLL CALL Members present upon roll call by the Village Clerk: Mayor Paul Wm. Hoefert, Trustee Vincent Dante, Trustee Agostino Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli Absent: None 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Vincent Dante 2.2. Invocation - Trustee Terri Gens APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board - September 5, 2023 Motion by Terri Gens, second by Colleen Saccotelli to approve the minutes of September 5, 2023 Yea: Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Abstain: Vincent Dante Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. ACCOLADES: Life Safety Recognition Fire Chief John Dolan and Deputy Chief Tom Wang presented Life Safety Recognition Certificates to Village of Rosemont Public Safety Officers, John Horn and Joe Gentile. Both were attending an off-duty golf outing at Old Orchard Country Club when a fellow patron suffered a cardiac arrest. Officers Horn and Gentile's swift intervention helped save the life of the patron. The patron was in attendance to personally thank them. Responding officers from the City of Prospect Heights were also recognized. Chief Dolan stressed the importance of early intervention in emergency situations. 4.2. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION - Employees celebrating Quinquennial anniversaries Employees celebrating twenty or more years of service to the Village were recognized by their respective departments. Public Works Department presented by Director Sean Dorsey: • Sal Castellanos, Building Maintenance - 30 years • Matt Lawrie, Village Engineer - 25 years Police Department presented by Chief Michael Eterno: • Officer Brian Moise - 20 years • Officer Greg Sill - 20 years • Commander Ryan Kane - 25 years • Officer Richard Etchingham - 30 years Fire Department parented by Chief John Dolan: • Paid -on-call Scott Ginsberg - 20 years • Battalion Chief Todd Novak - 20 years • Deputy Chief Tom Wang - 20 years Village Administration presented by Assistant Village Manager Nellie Beckner: • Director of Digital Communications Howard Kleinstein - 25 years Mayor Hoefert called for a brief recess at 7:58 p.m. Mayor Hoefert resumed the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Mayor Hoefert read the following proclamations and resolution into the record: 4.3. PROCLAMATION: Constitution Week I September 17 - 23, 2023 4.4. PROCLAMATION: Hispanic Heritage Month I September 15 to October 15, 2023 4.5. A RESOLUTION PLEDGING TO JOIN COOK COUNTY TO UNITE AGAINST HATE Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to approve the resolution Pledging to Join Cook County to Unite Against Hate Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Resolution No. 14-23 4.6. 1st reading of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. {This Ordinance will increase the number of Class P -2-V licenses by (1) CAPUTO'S NEW FARM PRODUCE - MOUNT PROSPECT INC. d/b/a CAPUTO'S FRESH MARKETS and decrease the number of Class P-2 licenses by one (1)CAPUTO'S NEW FARM PRODUCE - MOUNT PROSPECT INC.d/b/aCAPUTO'S FRESH MARKETS located at 215 E. Prospect Ave, Mount Prospect, IL} Caputo's Store Manager Dominic Presta and Gold Rush Gaming representative Ryan Gumma appeared before the Board to request approval for a Class P -2-V Licence from the Village that will permit video gaming at Caputo's Fresh Markt at 215 E. Prospect Avenue. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Agostino Filippone to waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Motion Passed Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6692 4.7. 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance increases the number of Class "F-2" liquor licenses by one (1) JAY BAJRANG MP INC. d/b/a WINGSNOB located at 1713A West Golf Road, Mount Prospect, IL. Wing Snob owners Michael Patel and Hiresh Patel were present to request approval for an F-2 Liquor License from the Village. The owners thanked the Board and the Village for their support and expressed excitement about bringing their restaurant to Mount Prospect. Motion by John Matuszak, second by Agostino Filippone to waive the rules requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Resolution: Motion Passed Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6693 4.8. 1st reading of an ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. {This Ordinance will increase the number of Class S-6 licenses by One (1) MK NAMASTE LLC d/b/a LUMI STUDIO AND SHOPPE located at 104 W. Northwest Hwy.} Lumi owner Molly Kranovich was present to request Village Board approval of a Class S-6 liquor license for Lumi Studio and Shop at 104 W. Northwest Highway. This Complementary Liquor License will allow Ms. Kranovich to offer her patrons a glass of wine at events held at Lumi Studio. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Agostino Filippone to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Motion Passed Motion by Agositino Filippone, second by Terri Gens to approve the subject ordinance: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6694 COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Mary Grace Crowley -Cook Resident • Expressed concerns regarding the proposed plan for a statue of William Busse at an estimated cost of $100,000 and feels the Village has already given the Busse family considerable recognition; suggested funds should be spent on sustainability initiatives instead. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating the statue will be discussed as part of a new and developing Public Arts Policy; staff is working on this policy and will engage the public for input when appropriate; staff is in the very early stages of developing this plan and policy. Mayor Hoefert added the Village is actively working on the Sustainability Plan and it remains a top priority. Mayor Hoefert asked Assistant to the Village Manager Alex Bertolucci to give a brief update on the Sustainability Plan. Mr. Bertolucci provided an update. He stated work is in progress and the Village is already actively initiating action items in the plan. John Mallory Resident • Asked the Board to consider planting the proposed permanent holiday tree on the southeast corner of the Pocket Park so it does not disrupt the main area of the park • Suggested that the Public Works Department listen to resident input regarding pedestrian crosswalk and intersection improvements • Thanked the Public Works Department for clearing and cleaning debris that was dumped by a semi -truck onto Central Road CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Vincent Dante to approve the Consent Agenda as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. Monthly Financial Report - July 2023 6.2. List of Bills - August 30, 2023 to September 12, 2023 - $3,850,346.13 6.3. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13 (ALCOHOLIC LIQUORS) OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance decreases the number of Class "P-2" Liquor Licenses by one (1) LAKES VENTURE LLC d/b/a FRESH THYME FARMERS MARKET located at 211 W. Rand, Mount Prospect, IL. Ordinance No. 6695 6.4. Motion to accept bid for the Wille Street Parking Lot Improvements for an amount not to exceed $66,935. 6.5. Motion to accept bid for the Schoenbeck Road Lighting Improvements for an amount not to exceed $156,670. 6.6. Motion to accept bid for New Sidewalk Construction for an amount not to exceed $221,900. 7.1. None OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS 8.1. None VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. Motion to Approve Amendment #1 to the CityBase Master Service Agreement for Online Payment and Kiosk Hardware and Software Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $83,750/annually. Director of Finance Amit Thakkar presented for approval, a first amendment to the CityBase Master Service Agreement for online payment and kiosk hardware and software maintenance for an amount not to exceed $83,750 annually. Mr. Thakkar stated this agreement is for a five-year term. Mr.Thakkar presented background information. A goal to improve payment solutions was a Strategic Plan item in 2018. After staff reviewed various providers, CityBase was selected as an online payment solution. The initial 3 -year agreement included one (1) kiosk and the online payment platform. Mr. Thakkar displayed data pertaining to the utilization of the kiosk from April 2021 through April 2023; total transactions increased between year 1 and year 2 by almost 50 percent. Mr. Thakkar displayed a map of customers using the kiosk, depicting customers coming from the north and south ends of town to use the kiosk. Mr. Thakkar briefly detailed the benefits of using the CityBase online payment platform. Mr. Thakkar presented the terms and conditions of the new agreement. The annual cost of the new agreement will be $83,750. This amount includes $71,750 for 110,000 transactions and $12,000 for software and hardware maintenance. The current contract equates to $0.76 per transaction (based on 110,000 transactions). The Village currently pays $1.05 per transaction. The Village is expected to save $129,752 in transaction processing costs. Mr. Thakkar stated staff recommends approval of the subject agreement with CityBase for a five-year term. Mr. Thakkar answered questions from the Board. Mr. Thakkar provided the following in response to questions from the Board: • Provided clarification regarding the kiosk utilization data included in his presentation CityBase is very well known and respected in its field; large cities utilize CityBase due to its reliability, superb functionality, technical support,and customer service • No knowledge of security breaches with the CityBase software to date No further discussion. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to approve amendment #1 to the CityBase Master Service Agreement for Online Payment and Kiosk Hardware and Software Maintenance for an amount not to exceed $83,750 annually: Yea: Agostino Filippone, Vincent Dante, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Filippone invited everyone to Fall Fest at Randhurst Village (Saturday, October 7) from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. He also encouraged all to attend the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchant Association's Oktoberfest on September 22 and 23, which includes a family -friendly Fall Fest on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. A Special Needs hour is from noon to 1:00 p.m. Trustee Colleen Saccotelli thanked the Fire Department for hosting their annual Open House at Randhust Village this past weekend. Mayor Hoefert added it was a great family event. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Dante seconded by Trustee Filippone motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the September 19, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk