HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Minutes 12-12-2023Village of Mount Prospect
Special Meeting of the Village Board/
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 16:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 6:13 p.m. in the
Board Room at Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St.
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 William Grossi, Trustee John
Matuszak and Trustee Colleen Saccotelli
Absent: None
2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Paul Wm. Hoefert
2.2. Invocation - Trustee John Matuszak
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board of December 5, 2023 and
minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 14, 2023
Motion by Trustee Gens, second by Trustee Dante to approve minutes of November 14, 2023
Yea: Dante, Filippone, Gens, Grossi, Matuszak, Grossi
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion carries
Motion by Trustee Gens second by Trustee Saccotelli to approve minutes of December 5,
2023.
Yea: Dante, Filippone, Gens, Grossi, Saccotelli
Abstain: Matuszak
Nay: None
Final Resolution: Motion carries
MAYORS REPORT
None
COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
On behalf of the Mount Prospect Lions Club, Nick Acerenza presented a $12,500 check
to - Mount Prospect Pantry. Mr. Acerenzacredited fellow Lion Fred Steinmiller
for - success of the Farmer'sthat s -s this donation s thanked him for
Severalhis commitment. -- the Lions Club were present,including
President Vince Dante. Mr. Acerenza and Mr. Dante thanked the volunteers, vendors,
and customers who helped make the Farmers Market a successful community event
year after year. - Services - and Community
theirSocial Worker Jhoana Mendoza accepted on behalf of the Village and thanked the Lions
Club for -s generosity.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Teri Gens to approve the consent agenda as
presented.
Yea: Vincent Dante, Augie Filippone, Teri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen
Saccotelli
Nay: None
Final Resolution. Motion Passed
6.1. List of Bills - November 29, 2023, to December 5, 2023 - $8,052,988.41
6.2. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF CUMMINS ALLISON CORPORATION'S
APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF THEIR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX
INCENTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 891 FEEHANVILLE DRIVE.
Resolution No. 22-23
6.3. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt an
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, "TRAFFIC" IN THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT. This ordinance will change parking regulations along Can
Dota Avenue and Milburn Avenue near Lincoln Middle School.
Ordinance No. 6712
None
6.4. Motion to accept vendor AVI Proposal for a technology upgrade at the
Emergency Operations Center for a total cost of $86,569.
NEW BUSINESS
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Michael Cassady provided an update on pending litigation with Prestige Feed.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Committee of the Whole
10.1. Marketing Plan Presentation
Director of Marketing and Public Relations Kylie Cerk delivered a comprehensive presentation
of the Village Marketing Plan.
Ms. Cerk stated the purpose and development of the Marketing Plan stems from initiatives
outlined in the Village 2022-2023 Strategic Plan to promote, support, and strengthen our
community. Ms. Cerk briefly discussed the Village's Branding Plan which was presented in
early 2020, provided demographic data and profiles, and identified the Marketing Plan's target
audience, which includes current residents, current businesses, regional visitors, and
prospective residents and businesses.
Ms. Cerk identified five guiding principles, along with accompanying goals and strategies for each
principle, that support the Strategic, Branding, and Comprehensive plans for the Village. These
principles are:
1. A livable built environment with leading-edge service delivery
2. Economic vitality
3. A socially vibrant community
4. A diverse community with a contemporary yet timeless charm
5. Focus on growth and improvement
Ms. Cerk provided a summary of existing digital, print, and wayfinding marketing channels and
discussed their effectiveness. Ms. Cerk also provided accompanying costs and future budget
considerations to enhance and expand our connection to the community.
Ms. Cerk provided the followina in resaonse to auestions from the Board:
• Staff is researching software that can track the number of people attending community
events
• A strategy to improve the promotion of Randhurst Center will be a component of this
Plan
• Cost figures to implement this Plan included in the 2024 budget are placeholders; use of
funds will be determined at a future date when appropriate
Board Comments:
• Plan approach is well -structured
• Interested in staff input regarding 2024 goals and priorities
• Pleased to have a Marketing Plan in place
Public Comment:
Carole Martz
Resident
• The Marketing Plan will increase engagement with the community
• This Plan is a good way to unify Mount Prospect
• Social media is active with the community in Mount Prospect
Louis Goodman
310 N. School Street
• Would like to bring back the "welcome wagon" as a means to welcome new residents to
the community.
Ms. Cerk responded, stating that staff are exploring new strategies that are cost-effective to
achieve the same outcome.
No further discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hoefert, on behalf of the Village Board, wished every a happy holiday season.
With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee
Saccotelli seconded by Trustee Gens motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice
vote, the December 12, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Village Board/Committee of the Whole
adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk