HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-20-2024 VB/COW MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect
Regular Meeting of the Village Board
Tuesday, February 20, 202417:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
[Mayor Hoefert called the Regular [Meeting of the Village Board/Committee of the Whole to order
at 7:09 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 Hoefert, Trustee Vincent
Dante, Trustee Agostino Filippone, Trustee Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, and Trustee Colleen
saccote I I i
Absent: Trustee John Matuszak
2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Trustee Bill Grossi
2.2. Invocation - Trustee VI nce Dante
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1. [Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board - February 5, 2024
[Motion by Colleen saccotelli, second by Bill Grossi to approve the minutes of the February 5,
2024, regular meeting of the Village Board:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen saccotelli
Nay: None
Absent: John Matuszak
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
MAYORS REPORT
4.1. 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 F -3-V licenses by (1) BIG FISH'S ICEHOUSE,
LLC d/b/a/ BIG FISH'S ICEHOUSE and decrease the number of Class F-3
licenses by one (1) BIG FISH'S ICEHOUSE, LLC d/b/a/ BIG FISH'S ICEHOUSE
located at 1501 Feehanville Drive Mount Prospect, IL.}
Big Fish's Icehouse representatives Carol strahammer and Garret supples addressed the
Board to request approval of a Class F -3-V (restaurant with lounge and video gaming) liquor
license. Big Fish's Icehouse is located at 1501 N. Feehanville Drive. Ms. Strahammer stated
they received a video gaming license from the state in December and the Village license is the
final step in the process.
[Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vince Dante to waive the rule requiring two readings of an
ordinance:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen saccotelli
Nay: None
Absent: John Matuszak
Resolution: Motion Passed
[Motion by Colleen saccotelli, second by Bill Grossi to approve the subject ordinance:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen saccotelli
Nay: None
Absent: John Matuszak
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Ordnance No. 6726
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COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
CONSENT AGENDA
[Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Vincent Dante to approve the consent agenda:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen saccotelli
Nay: None
Absent: John Matuszak
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
0.1. List of Bills - January 31, 2024, to February 13, 2024 - $2,933,579.43
0.2. A Resolution for the Maintenance of Streets and Highways by a Municipality
under the Illinois Highway Code (BLR 14220) in the amount of
$1,1041,,600.00.
Resolution No. 9-24
0.3. Motion to accept the proposal from Baxter & woodman Consulting Engineers
to provide GIS migration services for an amount not to exceed $49,500.
OLD BUSINESS - None
NEIN BUSINESS
8.1. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF TATKOWSKI INVESTMENT GROUP, LTD.'S
APPLICATION FOR A RENEWAL OF THEIR COOK COUNTY CLASS 6B TAX
INCENTIVE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3020 MALMO DRIVE
Director of Community Development Bill Conney presented Tatkowski Investment Group's
request for a renewal of their Class 0b tax incentive for property located at 3020 [Malmo Drive in
the Kensington Business Center. Mr. Cooney stated the Cook County Class 0b incentives are
granted to attract and retain businesses by reducing the assessment level for qualified
manufacturing and warehouse/distribution facilities for twelve years and, with the support of the
Village, can be renewed for an additional twelve years.
Mr. Cooney stated Mr. Tatkowski was present to answer questions from the Board. There were
no questions.
[Motion by Colleen saccotelli, second by Vince Dante to approve the subject resolution:
Yea: Vincent Dante, Agostino Filippone, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, Colleen saccotelli
Nay: None
Absent: John Matuszak
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Resolution No. 10-24
9.1. As submittted
No report.
VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1. Human Services Department's 2023 Mental Health Services Review
Director of Human services Julie Kane presented the department's 2023 [Mental Health
Services review.
Ms. Kane began by explaining the importance of mental health in our society today and
explaining what mental health care looks like and the different treatment paths to address and
initiate care. Ms. Kane provided details on the many ways [Mount Prospect's Human services
department works to improve the health and well-being of our community. Ms. Kane included
the department's approach and response to the needs of the community by providing services
that include general social services, public health nursing services, emergency assistance
programs, and police social services. she explained how the department addresses language,
income, and transportation barriers and social biases. Ms. Kane also detailed the department's
close partnership with the Police Department by providing support and counseling to those
experiencing chronic mental illness, trauma, death and grief, sexual assault and domestic
violence and elder abuse. Ms. Kane stated the department's therapy dog, Hoover, provides
special comfort to those in need.
The Human services Department also offers services and programs to the community,
including women and girls support groups, the food pantry, senior wellness monthly programs,
and awareness campaigns.
The Board applauded the work of the Human services department, adding the services
provided by the department is unique and sets [Mount Prospect apart from other communities.
Ms. Kane answered questions from the Board.
Public Comment:
Carole Martz
Resident
• Asked if there is a program that provides residents with free access to Narcan (the drug
used to reverse an opoid overdose)
Police Chief Eterno stated that while there is no program that provides Narcan to the general
public in the Village, every police officer is supplied with Narcan. Chief Eterno stated Narcan is
available over-the-counter and the department is seeking grant opportunities to fund a public -
access program. Ms. Kane added the Human Services staff is also trained to adminster Narcan
and is actively seeking programs to make it readily available to the communtiy.
No further discussion. [Mayor Hoefert thanked Ms. Kane for her thorough presentation.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Trustee Gens invited residents to attend Wednesday's (February 21) open house to discuss the
Arterial Bike Network Study. Staff is seeking input from the community. The open house will
take place in the Farley Community Room from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
With no additional business to conduct, [Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee
Bill Grossi, seconded by Trustee Vincent Dante, motioned to adjourn the meeting. By
unanimous voice vote, the February 20, 2024, Regular [Meeting of the Village Board/Committee
of the Whole adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk