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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/2024 VB MinutesVillage of Mount Prospect Regular Meeting of the Village Board Tuesday, July 16, 2024 / 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Hoefert called the Regular Meeting of the Village Board to order at 7:35 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 Terri Gens, Trustee Bill Grossi, Trustee John Matuszak, Trustee Colleen Saccotelli, Trustee Agostino Filippone Absent: None 2.1. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Trustee Vincent Dante APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Village Board - July 9, 2024 Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Vincent Dante to approve minutes of the July 9, 2024 regular meeting of the Village Board: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed MAYORS REPORT 4.1. PROCLAMATION: National Night Out - August 6, 2024 Mayor Hoefert read the proclamation into the record. Officer Greg Sill accepted the proclamation and thanked the Village Board for their ongoing support for this event and all the Police Department's community engagement events. Officer Sill invited the community to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 at Lion's Park Veterans Bandshell from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. This year's theme for the event is "tropical vibes". Mayor Hoefert welcomed Reverend Father Chris Mihalopoulos, pastor of St. Nectarios Greek Orthodox Church in Palatine. Fr. Chris presented a donation of $10,000 to benefit the victims of the recent fire at Orion Parkview apartments. Fr. Chris stated donations were collected by the St. Nectarios Ladies Phioptochus Society and proceeds from the Church's Greek Fest. On behalf of the Village Board and a grateful community, Mayor Hoefert expressed his heartfelt gratitude for this generous donation. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS - CITIZENS TO BE HEARD Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Drive Thanked the Board for placing "Citizens to be Heard" at the beginning of the meeting Requested drinking fountains be added along the walking paths at Kensington Business Center Lucas Szczesny Palm Drive CCSD59 School Board member • Thanked the Board for approving the Intergovernmental Agreement with SD59 for a School Resource Officer at Holmes Junior High. This collaboration with the Mount Prospect Police Department will provide a safe environment for our children. Mark Johnson Resident, Fairview Gardens • Thanked the Village for the sewer solution. • Thanked the Police department for taking his phone calls concerning the ongoing odor issue at Prestige Feed. Asked if the recent legal action against Prestige Feed will finally solve the issue. Mayor Hoefert responded, stating that although this has been a slow process, staff is confident that a final resolution is near. Ed Kulaga Des Plaines resident • The quality of life of those residing in the vicinity of Prestige Feed is being affected; stated the neighborhood community is willing to do whatever is necessary to help facilitate a solution. Village Manager Michael Cassady responded, support of the Village's position. He added the hopes to bring this problem to a close. stating he appreciates the neighborhood's Village is taking an aggressive approach and CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Terri Gens to approve the consent agenda: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Passed 6.1. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT Resolution No. 30-24 6.2. List of Bills - June 26, 2024 to July 9, 2024 - $6,269,836.82 OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 8.1. Motion to waive the rule requiring two readings of an ordinance and adopt AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT AND BERN III ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR KHEPRI CAFE Director of Community and Economic Development Jason Shallcross presented an ordinance authorizing the execution of a redevelopment agreement between the Village and Bern III Enterprises, LLC for Khepri Cafe, located at 106 S. Emerson Street. The property was formerly occupied by Breton Chiropractic. Mr. Shallcross stated the 4,000 -square -foot property is being redeveloped into a cafe. The establishment will include a bar area, dining space, reading nook, small event and retail areas, and a kitchen buildout. This will be the petitioner's second location and their first suburban location. Mr. Shallcross displayed an image of the floor plan. Mr. Shallcross stated the total project cost is $655,944.70. The petitioners are requesting assistance of $165,000, which represents 25% of the total project cost, and is consistent with other recently approved incentive requests. Khepri Cafe is scheduled to be completed by the end of August or early September. Mr. Shallcross shared the business' proposed hours of operation. A sample menu was displayed that featured smoothies, sandwiches and salads. Owners Tatum Drews and Issac Melton were present to answer questions. Trustee Saccotelli stated the community has much anticipated a business such as this and is excited to see it come to fruition. Trustee Saccotelli disclosed that through her preparation and research, she discovered that a member of her extended family works at the same firm as Mr. Melton. After consulting with the Village Attorney, it was determined that this does not present a conflict of interest. Motion by Bill Grossi, second by Terri Gens to approve the ordinance as presented: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution., Motion Passed Ordinance No. 6746 8.2. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM YEAR 2024 ACTION PLAN Community Development Planner, Antonia Lalagos, presented a resolution approving the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2024 Action Plan. Ms. Lalagos provided background information on the CDBG program, stating the Village has received annual allocations of CDBG funds from the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since 1981. Recipients of funding must meet certain requirements and criteria. One of the requirements is the creation of an Annual Action plan in conjunction with a Five -Year Consolidated Plan. The funded activities must benefit primarily low or moderate -income residents as identified in the Consolidated Plan. Ms. Lalagos stated income thresholds are established by HUD each year. She displayed a map of the CDBG-eligible areas in the Village as determined by the most recent Census data. This annual plan is the last plan of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 will be adopted next year. The 2024 Action Plan requires a public participation process that began with a Planning and Zoning Commission public hearing (June 27) and a 30 - day public comment period (June 3 -July 2). There were no comments. Approval by the Village Board is the final step before the Plan is submitted to HUD. Ms. Lalagos stated funding for the Action Plan comes from three (3) sources; annual grant, program income and carry-over funds from the previous year. The total funds available for the 2024 program year is $283,285. HUD places a 15% cap on spending for public service activities. The total funds available for public service activities is $42,493. Ms. Lalgos provided details on the proposed 2024 CDBG budget that includes: • $21,100 - Homelessness/Continuum of Care Services • $21,393 - Public Service Needs • $50,000 - Affordable Housing • $25,000 - Public Facility needs • $165,792 - Public Improvement needs Upon Board approval of the 2024 Action Plan, staff must submit the document to HUD by August 15, 2024; HUD has forty-five days to review and approve the Plan. Ms. Lalagos provided updates to previously approved CDBG Action Plan projects including improvements to Lions Memorial Park and the installation of a soccer pitch at Euclid Elementary School (Connections Field). Ms.Lalagos answered a few questions from the Village Board. Public Comment: Linda Waycie Resident • Brought forward the need for affordable housing for workers in our community • Asked the Board to consider an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to help increase affordable housing options in the Village Carole Martz Resident Asked how the $165,000 set aside for sidewalk improvements qualifies under the CDBG program Ms. Lalagos stated the sidewalk replacement program would improve sidewalks in low and moderate -income areas, designated by HUD, and would replace or repair hazardous sidewalks that will improve accessibility for pedestrians. Steve Polit 601 N. Wilshire Dr. • Ms. Martz's comments were reiterated, and he questioned if funds reserved for sidewalk improvements could or should be reallocated to another eligible project not covered by existing Village projects. No further discussion. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to accept the subject resolution: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution: Motion Resolution No. 39-24 VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT 9.1. Motion to enter into land acquisition agreements for the Algonquin Road Shared Use Path & Lighting Project for a total amount not to exceed $394,000.00 Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey presented a land acquisition agreement for the Algonquin Road Shared Use Path and Lighting Project. Mr. Dorsey stated the Phase I Engineering Study for the project has been completed, and federal grant aid has been secured. The project is currently in Phase 11 Design Engineering. The next step is to initiate the process for land acquisition. The total cost for this phase is $394,000. Federal funding has been secured for $315,200. The balance of $78,800 will come from Village funds. The consultant's scope of work for the land acquisition includes the preparation of plats and legal descriptions, property appraisals and negotiations with property owners. The anticipated cost for this work is $226,372. The Village is required to enter into a separate joint funding agreement with IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation). The estimated total cost of land acquisition is $394,000. This includes consultant costs ($226,372) and the actual acquisition costs of $167,628. The Village will pay the consultant and property owners directly and then request reimbursement from IDOT for $315,200. Acquisition costs for the purchase of permanent right-of-way and temporary construction easements. A total of eleven (11) properties are affected by the land acquisition process and three (3) include permanent right-of-way and eight (8) are temporary construction easements. Mr Dorsey displayed a map of the proposed acquisition sites. There were no questions from the Board. Motion by Colleen Saccotelli, second by Terri Gens to approve the land acquisition agreement and accompanying resolution: Yea: Vincent Dante, Terri Gens, Bill Grossi, John Matuszak, Colleen Saccotelli, Agostino Filippone Nay: None Final Resolution., Motion Passed Resolution No.32-24 9.2. As submitted No additional report. ANY OTHER BUSINESS Trustee Saccolettl confirmed that the next Village Board meeting is Wednesday, August 7, 2024 so the Board and the community can join the Police Department in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Mayor Hoefert recognized a scout in the audience who is working on his Eagle Scout and Citizenship in the Community merit badge. ADJOURNMENT With no additional business to conduct, Mayor Hoefert asked for a motion to adjourn. Trustee Dante seconded by Trustee Grossi motioned to adjourn the meeting. By unanimous voice vote, the July 16, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees adjourned at 8:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk